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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 00973358 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 500132

CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31 MARCH 2024

LANGARD LIFFORD HALL LIMITED

Accountants and Registered Auditors Lifford Hall Lifford Lane Kings Norton Birmingham B30 3JN

CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Page
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure
account) 6
Statement of financial position 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 13

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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name CCS (Birmingham) Limited

Charity registration number 500132

Company registration number 00973358

Principal office and registered E.R Mason Youth Centre office 40 Irving Street Birmingham B1 1DH

The trustees

R Otto E Wright P T Hoppner Independent examiner LANGARD LIFFORD HALL LIMITED Accountants and Registered Auditors Lifford Hall Lifford Lane Kings Norton Birmingham B30 3JN

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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S

REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Structure, governance and management

(a) Constitution, Policies and Objectives

CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre is constituted by its memorandum of articles. Its objects are as follows:-

To advance education and to relieve poverty, distress and sickness in the City of Birmingham.

(b) Method and Appointment or Election to the Board of Directors

CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre will appoint a chairperson as shall be approved by the board of Directors, a Chairperson who will preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors.

Individual membership can be granted by the board of Directors to anyone to uphold the principles and tenets of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre.

(c)Policies Adopted for the Induction and Training of members of the Board of Directors.

Members of the board of Directors are generally professional or business people.

Appropriate training will be offered to any member who would benefit from this kind of support in helping them play a full part as a member of the board of Directors.

(d) Organisational Structure and Decision Making

The affairs of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre are managed and regulated in accordance with CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre's Constitution. It is the duty of the board of directors to ensure that the objects of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre are achieved. The board of directors shall also have control of and be responsible for the supervision of the affairs of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre including:-

  1. Development and achievement of strategies designed to ensure that CCS (Birmingham) Limited Trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre's objects are as defined by the constitution and are fulfilled.

  2. The appointment of sub-committees to deal with specific aspects of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre's work.

  3. Development of budgets, control of expenditure and provision of necessary funds.

  4. Management of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre's assets and subject as aforesaid, shall have full power to take such action as it may think desirable in matters affecting the work and interests of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre.

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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S

REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The Board of Directors shall appoint and give directions to such paid or honorary officers as it may require. A general meeting of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre shall be held once a year at which the annual accounts of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre shall be laid before this meeting.

Full accounts shall be kept of the sums of money received and expended and of the matters in respect of which such receipts and expenditure have taken place and of the assets, credits and liabilities of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre and a balance sheet shall be prepared and printed not less than once a year. At least once in each year the accounts of CCS (Birmingham) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre shall be examined and the correctness of the balance sheet ascertained by one or more properly qualified independent examiners. Subject to any reasonable restrictions that may be imposed by the board of directors as to the time and manner of inspecting the same, accounts shall be open to any member.

(e) Risk Management

The board of directors have examined and considered the major strategic, business and operational risks to CCS (Birmingham) Limited Trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre; and confirm that systems have been established to limit and manage the risks identified.

Objectives and activities

(a) Strategies for achieving objectives

The Board of Directors and its steering Group meet on a regular basis to ensure the objectives are being met. The day to day running of CCS (Birmingham) Limited Trading as E.R Mason Youth Centre is the responsibility of the Senior Youth Worker.

(b) Activities for Achieving Objectives

Fund raising activities are ongoing. Existing and potential new sources of donations are contacted regularly with the assistance of members appointed by the Board of Directors.

Achievements and performance

Review of Activities

The Board of Directors report a deficit for the year of £9,884 (2023: surplus of £12,761). This deficit has resulted in a net decrease in funds for the year of £9,884, which have been deducted from the accumulated fund brought forward, leaving a balance on the accumulated fund at 31 March 2024 of £40,796 (2023: £50,680).

CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARAwfEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIREcfoR'S REPORT) (coNtiiiried) YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FinanciaE review (a) The board of Directors operates to carry out work to ensure the objects OE the charity are fulfilled. The board of Directors operates youth work at E.R Mason Youth Centre under a licence from the Ernest Mason Youth Foundation to carry out the wAshes of the founder Ernest Mason. Each year the foundation gives its revenue to assist in the running of E.R Mason Youth Centre. (b)Principal funding comes from Room hire, Grants, Birmingham City Council, donations and fund raisin8 activities. Plans for £uture periods Since the end of the financial year, the Board of Directors ha5 continued to support fundraising and aTe determined to increase revenue. CCS (Birmingliam) Limited trading as E.R Mason Youtli Centre I￿S an ongoin8 relationship with the Eriiest Mason Youth Foundation which has supported it financially since the inception of the youth centre in 1963. The directors will continue to monitor cash flows to ensure the coinpany has suffickent funds to meets kts liabilities as and when they fall due. Small company PTOVl8ions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisioiis applicable to companies entitled to the small coinpanies exemption. The trustees, annual report was approved on 18 November 2024 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by.. E Wright Trustee

CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARAwfEE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of CCS (Birniingham) Limited ('the charity,) for the year ended 31 March 2024. Re8ponsibilitie$ and basis of report The trustees, who are Trsponsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charAty's gross income exceeded £250,oL￿ and I am qualified to undertake the examinatton by being a qualified member of 'Accounttns body,. Independent examlner'8 Statement I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matterg have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to Wieve.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 ACL. or the financial statements do not accord with those records. or the financial Statements 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 examinatio￿ or the financial statements have not been prepared In accordance with the methods and principles of the Ststement of Recommended Practice for accountlng and reporting by charities applicable to charitie5 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. Iys.,J I,Ffi.,l I, LANGARD LIFFORD HALL LIMrrED Accountants and Re8i5tered Auditor8 Independent Examiner Lifford Hall Lifford Lane Kings Norton Binningham B30 3JN 18 November 2024

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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and grants 5 21,500 11,042 32,542 83,834
Charitable activities 6 48,246 48,246 23,620
Investment income 7 451 451 104
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Total income 70,197 11,042 81,239 107,558
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 8,9 70,330 20,793 91,123 94,797
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Total expenditure 70,330 20,793 91,123 94,797
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Net (expenditure)/income and net
movement in funds (133) (9,751) (9,884) 12,761
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 10,080 40,600 50,680 37,919
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Total funds carried forward 9,947 30,849 40,796 50,680
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements.

CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Note Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 11,247 42.618 6,119 55,342 53,865 61,461 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 14 13,069 10.781 40,796 50,680 Total assets less current liabilities 40,796 50,680 Net a98ets 40,796 50,680 Funds of the charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 30,849 9,947 40,600 10,080 Total charlty funds 16 40,796 50,680 For the year endins 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, responstbilities: The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance Miith section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accountÉns records and the preparation of financial statements. These Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies sub5ect to the small companies, re8llne. Thesc financiic I statements were approved by the. board of trustees and authorised for issue on 18 November 2024, and are signed on behalf of the board by: E Wrig Truste The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part 0£ these financial statements.

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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is E.R Mason Youth Centre, 40 Irving Street, Birmingham, B1 1DH.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

As with many charities funding of the activities is very difficult. Local Government have withdrawn a significant amount of financial support and the charity is finding itself looking more to businesses and individuals to fund its ongoing day to day expenses. The charity receives most of its funding from The Ernest Mason Youth Foundation and funds are expected to continue in the future. However with a tightening of income from low interest rates and dividend returns the income stream has a limit, which if expenditure continues to rise this will be insufficient to sustain the charity. The trustees are well aware of the restrictions and are continually looking for new funding sources.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors at which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities (SOFA) when charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliability and is probable that the income will be received. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. Limited by guarantee

The Company is Limited by Guarantee and is registered as a Charity (Registered Number 500132). The members of the company are the Directors. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member.

5. Donations and grants

Donations and grants
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 21,500 21,500
Grants
Grants 11,042 11,042
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21,500 11,042 32,542
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 21,500 21,500
Grants
Grants 15,000 47,334 62,334
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36,500 47,334 83,834
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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

6. Charitable activities

Charitable activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Premises hire and other charitable
activities 48,246 48,246 23,620 23,620
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7. Investment income

Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 451 451 104 104
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Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Youth centre 67,840 14,392 82,233
Youth events 6,401 6,400
Support costs 2,490 2,490
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70,330 20,793 91,123
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Youth centre 52,742 29,786 82,528
Youth events 25 9,754 9,779
Support costs 2,490 2,490
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55,257 39,540 94,797
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8. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

9. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken Support Total funds Total fund
directly costs 2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Youth centre 82,233 2,490 84,723 85,018
Youth events 6,400 6,400 9,779
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88,633 2,490 91,123 94,797
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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

10. Independent examination fees

Independent examination fees
2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 2,490
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2,490
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11. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 31,794 51,398
Employer contributions to pension plans 67 16
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31,861 51,414
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The average head count of employees during the year was 9 (2023: 16). The average number o
full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:
2024 2023
No. No.
Number of staff - Administration 9 16
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The average head count of employees during the year was 9 (2023: 16). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2023: Nil).

12. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No trustees received any remuneration, benefits or reimbursement of expenses during the year.

13. Debtors

Debtors
2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 11,247 6,119
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Trade creditors 1,018 8,717
Accruals and deferred income 11,367 1,500
Social security and other taxes 506 414
Other creditors 178 150
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13,069 10,781
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14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

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CCS (BIRMINGHAM) LIMITED

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

15. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £67 (2023: £16).

16. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1 Apr 2023 Income Expenditure 31 Mar 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 10,080 70,197 (70,330) 9,947
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At At
1 Apr 2022 Income Expenditure 31 Mar 2023
£ £ £ £
General funds 5,113 60,224 (55,257) 10,080
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Restricted funds
At At
1 Apr 2023 Income Expenditure 31 Mar 2024
£ £ £ £
Restricted Fund 40,600 11,042 (20,793) 30,849
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At At
1 Apr 2022 Income Expenditure 31 Mar 2023
£ £ £ £
Restricted Fund 32,806 47,334 (39,540) 40,600
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Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Current assets 23,016 30,849 53,865
Creditors less than 1 year (13,069) (13,069)
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Net assets 9,947 30,849 40,796
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
£ £ £
Current assets 20,861 40,600 61,461
Creditors less than 1 year (10,781) (10,781)
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Net assets 10,080 40,600 50,680
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17. Analysis of net assets between funds