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2023-03-31-accounts

INDEX:
Pages: Contents:
2-7 Trustee'sReport
B lndependent Examiners' Report
Statement ofFinancialActivities
10 BalanceSheet
11 Notes to theAccounts

ObjectivesandAc tivities
SORP reference
Summaryofthe purposes Para1.17 To advance inlifeandhelpyoungpeoplethrough:
ofthe charity as set outin
itsgoverningdocument.
(a)The provision ofrecreationalandleisure time activities
including music providedinthe interestofsocial welfare.
(b) Providing support and activities which help develop theirlife
skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them toparticipate
insociety as mature and responsibleindividuals.
To act as a resource foryoung peopleup tothe age of
21(and 25for youngpeoplewith Learning Difficultiesand
Disabilitiesifappropriate) livingInCornwall and Devonby
providing advice and assistance and organising programmes
of musical, educational, and other activitieswithaviewto
empowering youngpeopleto believeinthemselves, develop
their individual identities andgrowinpersonalconfidence.
Summaryofthemain Para1.17 and Livewirefocusesonsupportforyoungpeopleaged9to21
activities in relationto 1.19 offeringa fullrangeofqualityfacilities and activities,including
thosepurposesforthe musiclessons,guitar,bass,drumsandvocals,rehearsaland
public benefit,in recording studios and a25O-capacitymusic venue,pluscoffee
particular, the activities, bar areawithpoolandgamestablesamongothersocially
prolectsorservices engagingactivities.
identifiedinthe accounts. Livewire continuestoprovideenhanced servicesinrelationto
theprovisionofmental health and well-beingserviceswitha
fully qualified counsellor and team of trainee counsellors under
herexpert guidance. Ouryouthworkers have also builton their
existingprofessional qualificationsbyundertakinganumberof
mental health related training coursestoensurethe bestlevel
ofsupport can be offered toyoung people.8ofour volunteers
completed the Mental healthFirstAid trainingthis yearalone.
Livewire providesaconsistentprogrammeofactivitiesand
sessionsforarangeofagegroupsas well asadaptiveand
targeted sessions specificdemographicsas theneedarises,
forexampleouryoungwomen sessionswhich focuson
supportingyoung womenwithaviewtoincreasingfemale
representationinthe musicindustry.
Statement confirming Para1.18 \rVhenplanningouractivities, the trustees have consideredthe
whether the trusteeshave duty under Section 17(5) of the CharitesAct201 1tohavedue
hadregard tothe
guidance issuedby the
regardtopublic benefitguidance publishedby theCharities
Commission.The trustees havepaiddueregardtoguidance
Charity Commissionon issued bytheCharities Commissionin decidingwhatactivities
publicbenefit. the Charity shouldundertake.

SORP
reference
Livewireis afullyindependentcharityandiscompletely
dependentoncontractsforservices supplied, donationsand
fundraising organisedbyvolunteers, trustees, andpaidstaff.
Summaryofthemain
achievementsofthecharity, ThesuccessfultransitionbacktoLivewire'sinpersonoperations
identifying the differencethe Para1.20 hasincluded:
charity's work hasmade to
the circumstances ofits 1)Successfulyouth sessions on weeknight evenings,including
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits tosociety.
seniorsessions,juniorsessionsaswellasyoungwomen
sessionsonTuesday eveningswhichcontinuestobewell
attended.
2)Mental healthandwell-being supportprogrammeoffered
where young people remainabletoreferthemselvesfor
counsellingservices.
3)Livewirehasrun some hugelysuccessfuleventsthroughout
theyearincluding the Stiff Little Fingersgigwhichwasagreat
profile raiser, Rocking bytheRiver4and Metal2 theMasses
which has been verysuccessfulboth in termsofprofileand
fundraising.
4)Some fantasticyoung bandsandperformersarebeing
developedandplayingatregular, local, andregional events
suchas theJubileeCelebrations,ttlayfairandRegatta,and
largefestivalBroadmasters. Livewire alsoprovidedateam of
stewardsforGlastonbury2022whichbringsinadditional
revenue,
5)Livewirehascontinuedtoraise fundsandreinvestthemin
equipmentinthe building which helpsus totrain young people
withupto-dateequipment includinganew lightingdesk.
FinancialReview
Reviewofthe charity's Successful fundraising andthegenerosityofour many supporters
financial positionattheend haveenabledus toachieveanoperating surplusfor this year
oftheperiod. despite an increaseinstaff and other costs.Thecharityis ina
healthyfinancialposition.
Statement explainingthe Para1.22 It isthepolicyof the charity that unrestrictedfunds which havenot
policyfor holding reserves
stating why they areheld.
been designatedfor specificuseshould bemaintainedatalevel
equivalenttobetweenthreetosixmonth's expenditures.The
trustees consider that reserves atthislevelwillensurethat,inthe
event ofasignificantdropin funding,theywillbe able to continue
the charity's current activitieswhile consideration is given to ways
inwhichadditionalfundsmay be raised. Thislevelof reserveshas
been maintained throughouttheyear.

You maychoosetoincludefu rther stateme nts where relevantabout:
Charityfunds continue to derive froma
combinationofonline fundraisingand
The charity'sprincipal donationsalongwith specific fundingbids
sourcesoffunds(including Para1.47 whichrelateto the Charity's charitable
anyfundraising). objectives and currentprojects.
The principalrisksfacing the charityarethe
continued availability of appropriateand
A descriptionoftheprincipal Para1.46 relevant grantsforwhich wecan
risksfacing thecharity. successfullyapplyGiventhe current
economicclimateweexpectthesetobe
harder to comebyandharderto secureas
more and more charities seektorelyon
theseincomestreams.However,we
consider thatourtrack recordandsuccessful
deliveryofthe mental healthandwell-being
programme will put usin astrongposition to
secure thesegrants.

Type of governing document Para1.25 CONSTITUTION ADOPTEDO8/11/1957 AS
AMENDED ON26104/1961
ASATVIENDEDON1711211998
AS AMENDEDON1510312014
ASAIVIENDEDON
Howisthe charity Para1.25 Unincorporated association
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para1.25 Trustees are identified as individuals of
including details ofany standingandwith appropriate and relevant
constitutional provisions,e.g skills which will benefit thecharity.Thenew
electiontopost or name of trusteeisproposedandsecondedbyother
any person orbody entitled trusteesandvotedtotheBoardbythe
toappointoneormore remaining Trusteesat atrusteemeeting.
trustees.

Trusteename Office (if any) Datesactedifnot forwhole
vear
Nameof person (or body) entitled
toappoint trustee(ifany)
1 HelenTrethewey Chair Trustees
2 AnthonyStudden Trustee Trustees
3 [VlarkWilson Trustee(Treasurer) Trustees
4 Andrew Jacques Trustee Trustees
5 AnthonyChiswell Trustee Trustees
6 PeterBond Trustee Trustees
7 GeoffPeggs Trustee(Secretary) Trustees
I Bryan Baker Trustee Trustees
I Andrew Moir Trustee Trustees
1 0 MichaelSnook Trustee Trustees

2023 2022
lncomingresources:
Donationsand leqacies
Restrictedfunds 73,786 66,950
Unrestrictedfunds 52,838 54,170
126,624 121,120
Activitiesforgenerating funds 72,620 65,200
Otherreceipts
199,244186,320
Less
Resources expended
Direct costs (136,330) (125,221)
Overheads (32,721) (27,472)
NETOPERATING SURPLUS 30,19329,627
FORTHE YEAR
Provisionfor buildingrepairs (15,000)
Provision for workwithlocalschools 15,000
Provisionforlegal fees-CIO conversion (15,000)
NETSURPLUSFORTHEYEAR 15,193 29,627
Fund balances at31"tMarch 2022 391,869 362,242
Fund balances at31stMarch 2023 L407,062 f391,869

Notes 2023f f
2022
FIXEDASSETS 278,420 267,549
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock 75 122
Debtors 4,902 7,728
Cashat bankandinhand 109,742 101,269
Lloyd bank-reserveaccount 63,237 52,368
177,956 161,487
CREDITORS:
Amounts fallingdue
withinone year:
Trade creditors (4,314) (7,167)
Restricted incomereceived
inadvance (45,000) (30,000)
(49,314) (37,167)
NET CURRENTASSETS 128,642 124,320
f407,062 t391,869
Representedbv:
Freeholdproperty 250,000 250,000
Equipment andFurnishings 28,420 17,549
Unrestrictedfunds 128,642 124,320
8407,062 f391,869

2.FIXEDASSETS
Land& F&F&
Buildings Equipment TOTAL
E
AtCost:
AtlstApril2022
250,000 180,001 430,001
Revaluationinyear
Additions 20,344 20,344
At31"tMarch2023 250,000 200345 450,345
Depreciation:
At1stApril2022 162,452 162,452
Chargefor theyear 9,473 9,473
At 31"tMarch2023 171,925 171,925
NetBook Value:
At31"t March2022
250,000 17,549 267,549
At31stMarch2023 9250,000 828,420 8278,420

2023 2022
INCOMING RESOURCES:
Donations and Grants: E
Restncted Grants 73,786 66,950
Donations 52,838 54,170
126,624 121,120
Activities foro neratinqfunds
Events 12,414 7,257
Chargeable services 49,928 53,363
Membership subscriptions 6,912 3,812
Venuehire 48 485
Sundry 1,984 200
71,286 65,117
CoffeeBar- Sales 5,814 2,768
Less:Costof sales 4,480
CoffeeBarGross Profit 1,334 B3
TOTALINCOME 199,244 186,320
Less:RESOURCES EXPENDED:
Directcosts
Salaries and wages 129,570 123,200
Bands and events 6,760 6,021
136,330 129,221
Overheads:
Advertising 1,8'16 96
Building repairs 3,079 1,'113
Consumables 745 1,220
Books and publications 290 555
lnsurance 4,632 4,843
Equipment repairs and renewals 1,769 4,955
Depreciation 9,473 5,850
Telephone and internet 751 1,O22
Television licence 160 159
Stationery 462 863
Professional fees '1,981 t,Jzo
Security 653 1,248
Gifts and donations
Subscriptions
1,019
184
^^;
Bankcharges
Sundry expenses 1,063 572
Travel and entertaining 869 674
Utilities 3,713 2,677
32,721 27,472
(169,051) (156,693)
NET OPERATING SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR €30,'193 t.29,627