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2023-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 00071778 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 209084

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FOR

THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

Carter & Coley Chartered Accountants 3 Durrant Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6NE

THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5 to 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8 to 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 20

THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00071778)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The company is a charity, and exists to promote spiritual life, and moral and physical improvement in the district, and to provide residential accommodation where persons in need thereof may receive guidance and care.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charitable company should undertake. The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. The Trustees confirm that the charitable company meets the criteria for public benefit in providing residential accommodation, care and guidance for needy persons. However, the charitable company is small and maximises its human resources by providing funds to further its objectives by facilitating work of many other organisations in need within the Bournemouth/Poole area in line with its Christian ethos. Consideration continues to be given by the council to the identifying of charitable causes meriting support. The charity makes grants on strict adherence to its Memorandum and Articles of Association, these governing documents in turn set tight restrictions on the use of free reserves. The Memorandum and Articles of Association were updated on 15th February 2017.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Charitable grants made during the year totalled £35,677 (2022: £43,840), (note 8).

Overall there was a surplus of £569 (2022: deficit £49,386) which included depreciation of fixed assets of £54,086.

Total reserves now stand at £1,402,212 (2022: 1,401,643) of which £nil (2022: £1,327) is restricted and £879,077 (2022: £872,633) relates to the book value of fixed assets. Free reserves, those funds not tied up in fixed assets or restricted funds now stand at £523,135 (2022: £527,683).

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00071778)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves and investment policies

The expense of maintaining the three properties presently owned is considerable. Some is regular or recurring and some one-off or emergency. During the 2022/23 year, expense on the latter has included redecoration and refurbishment of more bathrooms. Further substantial expense was incurred on renovation of pathways and groundworks at 11, St Albans. There is a continuing need for substantial sums to be reserved for other repair purposes in the future.

Other than the freehold properties, the assets of the charitable company are regarded as fugitive monies. They are held a) for maintenance purposes, as mentioned above and b) for distribution to charitable projects. An appropriate policy is to retain funds on a short term risk free basis, with sufficient income to counter inflation. To that end, short term deposits and notice accounts are held with Lloyds, United Trust, Hampshire Trust and Shawbrook Banks and the Nationwide Building Society.

On 1 April 2022 rents were increased by 4.7% over those set in April 2020 (using an independent rent valuation commissioned in the year ended 31 March 2012 as a reference point). The next rent review will be implemented with effect from 1 April 2024.

ADVICE AND INFORMATION

Vacancies continued to occur during the year in the residential accommodation available for letting and these vacancies were filled as soon as possible under the circumstances. Care was given to the maintenance and safety of the buildings.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 1 October 1901, and registered as a charity on 4 October 1951.

Charity constitution

The charitable company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company, and is governed under its Articles of Association. Under those Articles, the members of the Executive are elected at the Annual General Meeting, and are subject to ratification at each annual general meeting.

On the advice of the charitable company's solicitors revised Articles of Association were adopted at an extraordinary meeting called for that purpose on 15th February 2017. These have been submitted to the Charity Commission and Companies House.

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00071778)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Induction and training of new trustees

The Executive has considered the need for ensuring new members are fully aware of their responsibilities, both personal and collective, in the governance of the affairs of the council. Every new member shall be supplied with a personal copy of the constitution (Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charitable company), together with printed information about the duties of a charitable trustee (e.g. the Charity Commission's booklet "Responsibilities of Charity Trustees").

Furthermore, members of the sub committee shall ensure that, on a one to one basis, every new member shall be advised by the Secretary, or in his or her absence an existing member, of the nature and scope of the affairs of the Council, and of the part the new member will be expected to play in those affairs.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustees

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, trustees for the purpose of charity law and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mrs J Butler Mrs L Pain A Goodwin D Cutler P Hoyle (resigned 31/1/2023) D Alton L C M Fernand T Fernand M Priestley (appointed 18/11/2022)

None of the Trustees have any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Membership of the Council

Members of the Council are those persons so entitled in accordance with the membership provisions of the charitable company's Articles of Association.

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00071778)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Organisation

The Executive is the charitable company's board of directors and trustees and the sub-committee is its delegate. The Executive and sub-committee meet several times annually to discuss major issues of the charity.

Tenant contributions

Some tenants contribute to the administration of the residential accommodation and care; their service is recognised by way of a discounted rent.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 September 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

T Fernand - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Incorporated Bournemouth Free Church Council ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023.

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.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

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:

  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.

Andrew A Clark FCA The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Carter & Coley Chartered Accountants 3 Durrant Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6NE

Date: 22nd September 2023

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
3
Charitable activities
Investment income
2
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
4
Charitable activities
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
40
181,216
6,799
188,055
186,159
1,896
1,400,316
1,402,212

Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
1,327
(1,327)
1,327
-
2023

Total
funds
£
40
181,216
6,799
188,055
187,486
569
1,401,643
1,402,212
2022
Total
funds
£
40
174,476
2,692
177,208
226,594
(49,386)
1,451,029
1,401,643

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00071778)

BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
Investments
12
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
14
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Unrestricted
fund
£
879,077
4,992
518,338
8,690
532,020
(8,885)
523,135
1,402,212
1,402,212

Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2023

Total
funds
£
879,077
4,992
518,338
8,690
532,020
(8,885)
523,135
1,402,212
1,402,212
1,402,212
-
1,402,212
2022
Total
funds
£
872,633
3,446
530,009
9,002
542,457
(13,447)
529,010
1,401,643
1,401,643
1,400,316
1,327
1,401,643

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL (REGISTERED NUMBER: 00071778)

BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 MARCH 2023

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22 September 2023 and were signed on its behalf by:

T Fernand - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Component Accounting

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Tangible fixed assets

Freehold housing properties are split between the structure and those major components which require periodic replacement. Replacement or restoration of such major components are capitalised and depreciated over the average estimated useful life of each component. Where components are replaced before the end of their useful economic lives an additional depreciation charge is made to reduce the net book value to nil before the asset and accumulated depreciation is written off.

The carrying value of property represents the last valuation undertaken in 2001 and under transitional provisions provided by previous accounting standards a policy not to make further revaluations was adopted. This valuation has been used as deemed cost on implementation of FRS 102, amended for the replacement of component parts. The Executive has undertaken an impairment review, and have concluded that the assets have not been impaired in the year.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

Investment income

2023 2022 £ £ 6,799 2,692

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Rental income
11 St Albans Avenue
3 Arcadia Avenue
5 Arcadia Avenue
General estate - garage
General estate - parking
General estate - laundry
Total
Total 2022
£
134,605
18,864
22,714
1,200
720
3,113
----------
181,216
----------
174,476

Rent receivable is stated gross of £5,340 (2022 - £4,350) discounts given to tenants who acted as house leaders in the year.

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

5.
GRANTS PAYABLE
Charitable activities
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
Cherry Tree Nursery
Faithworks
Fernheath Play
Health Bus
Mind Pokesdown Club Group
Prama Life
Bournemouth Methodists
Bournemouth Foodbank
Pace
The total grants paid to individuals during the year was as follows:
Tenant hardship
6.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation - owned assets
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets
Independent Examiners fee
Audit fee
2023
£
35,677
2023
£
4,000
-
-
6,850
-
3,000
-
20,000
500
34,350
2023
£
1,327
2023
£
52,237
1,849
2,470
-
2022
£
43,840
2022
£
4,000
10,000
8,000
6,520
8,320
3,000
4,000
-
-
43,840
2022
£
-
2022
£
28,728
-
-
5,500

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Executive remuneration.

Tony Fernand, Secretary, was paid an honorarium of £3,600 (2022: £3,600) in the year. Other than this the charity has no payroll therefore no staff being paid more than £60,000.

Trustees' expenses

Expenses totalling £894 were reimbursed to 3 members of the Trustees in the year (2022: £1,112 to 3 members) for postage, stationery, phone, travel, repairs, renewals and computer costs.

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
Investment income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
40
174,476
2,692
177,208
226,594
(49,386)
1,449,702
1,400,316

Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,327
1,327

Total
funds
£
40
174,476
2,692
177,208
226,594
(49,386)
1,451,029
1,401,643

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

9. SUPPORT COSTS

Support costs

Support Governance 2023 2022
£ £ £ £
General secretary honorarium 3,600 - 3,600 3,600
General secretary expenses 772 - 772 741
President expenses 75 - 75 75
Finance officer expenses 47 - 47 -
Liability insurance 356 - 356 335
Sundry 500 - 500 350
Legal and professional - 1,774 1,774 -
Audit fee - - - 5,500
Audit certificate - - - 120
Independent examiners fee - 2,470 2,470 -
--------- --------- --------- -----------
Total 5,350 4,274 9,624 10,721
-------- -------- --------- ----------

All support and governance allocated to charitable activities.

10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 April 2022
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2022
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 March 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
Freehold
property
£
1,278,477
60,568
(8,580)
1,330,465
415,375
51,284
(6,731)
459,928
870,537
863,102
Fixtures

and

fittings
£
29,568
-
(38)
29,530
20,037
953
-
20,990
8,540
9,531

Totals
£
1,308,045
60,568
(8,618)
1,359,995
435,412
52,237
(6,731)
480,918
879,077
872,633

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
12.
CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
Unlisted investments
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Tenant Hardship fund
TOTAL FUNDS
ONE YEAR
At 1/4/22
£
1,400,316
1,327
1,401,643
2023
£
755
4,237
4,992
2023
£
518,338
2023
£
4,838
4,047
8,885
Net
movement

in funds
£
1,896
(1,327)
569
2022
£
281
3,165
3,446
2022
£
530,009
2022
£
3,572
9,875
13,447

At

31/3/23
£
1,402,212
-
1,402,212


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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Tenant Hardship fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Tenant Hardship fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
188,055
-
188,055
At 1/4/21
£
1,449,702
1,327
1,451,029


Resources
expended
£
(186,159)
(1,327)
(187,486)
Net
movement
in funds
£
(49,386)
-
(49,386)

Movement

in funds
£
1,896
(1,327)
569

At

31/3/22
£
1,400,316
1,327
1,401,643

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
177,208
177,208
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(226,594)
(49,386)
(226,594)
(49,386)

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Tenant Hardship fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1/4/21
£
1,449,702
1,327
1,451,029
Net
movement

in funds
£
(47,490)
(1,327)
(48,817)

At

31/3/23
£
1,402,212
-
1,402,212

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Tenant Hardship fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
365,263
-
365,263
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(412,753)
(47,490)
(1,327)
(1,327)
(414,080)
(48,817)

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THE INCORPORATED BOURNEMOUTH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2023.

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