Company registered number: NI071172 Charity registered number: NIC104953
BUILDING COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LTD
(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital)
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Tony Clarke
53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG
BUILDING COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LTD
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Reference and administrative details | 1 |
| Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) | 2 - 5 |
| Independent Examiner Report | 6 - 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 - 17 |
BUILDING COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LTD
(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a Memorandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The company was incorporated on 2 December 2008 and registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 11 May 2016.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Building Communities Resource Centre Ltd
Registered Company number
NI071172
Registered Charity number
NIC104953
Registered office
Acorn The Business Centre 2 Riada Avenue Ballymoney Antrim BT53 7LH
CHAIRPERSON
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hedley
TRUSTEES & DIRECTORS
Mrs Margaret Anne Brown Mr Keith Beattie Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hedley Ms Lorraine Purcell Ms Sonya Anne Carruthers Mr Jim Wilkins Ms Margaret Gordon Co-opted 1 October 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Tony Clarke
53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG
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BUILDING COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LTD
(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 of the financial statements and comply with the Charity’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and ‘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 1st January 2019).
Objectives and Activities
Our charities purposes are as set out in the objects clause contained in the Company’s Memorandum of Association.
The objects of the charity shall be to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council and Derry City and Strabane Disctrict Council or their respective sccessors in title (the “area of benefit”) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of community development, the relief of the disabled and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants and in particular:
To promote efficiency and effectiveness among community and voluntary organisations or projects in the area of benefit by providing advice, education and training, and practical support to such individuals, organisations or projects for the benefit of the public; and
To maintain and manage or co-operate with any local authority in the maintenance of a Community Centre for activities promoted by the company.
To promote such other charitable purposes as the Trustees may from time to time determine.
Delivering our aims
Our aims, objectives and activities are reviewed, monitored and assessed through bi monthly meetings of Board Members. They ensure adherence to the Charity Commission for Northern Irelands general guidance on public health benefit in assessing compliance with stated aims and objectives and in programming future activities. The board is made up of individuals within the statutory, business, voluntary and community sectors.
How our charity activities deliver public benefit
Who use and benefit from our services?
The objects of the charity shall be to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council and Derry City and Strabane Disctrict Council. With a primary focus on CCGBC and provision to the community and voluntary sector.
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Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)
Who use and benefit from our services continued…
The main areas of charitable activities are in the promotion and support of local community development groups and activities, community cohesion and peace building and the ethnic communities support programme. The directors have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Delivering Public Benefit Building Communities: Networking and Development
The Department for Communities (DFC) supports BCRC with core funding enabling employment of two full time core staff positions: The Manager and the Finance / Admin Officer as well as core revenue costs through the Community Investment Fund (CIF). The themes of the Community Investment Fund are as follows: An Active Community, A Learning Community, An Inclusive Community and An Influential Community. During this reporting period BCRC staff have coordinated activities and funding relating to all core themes providing assistance to communities through networking, partnerships, training, lobbying, project development support, Access NI, funding support and sourcing funding, administration for groups and general advice sessions.
Ethnic Communities Support
In this reporting period BRC employ 3 members of staff. There was core funding from the Executive Office (TEO) Minority Ethnic Fund with additional investment from smaller trusts and grants to deliver in project outcomes. The Connection Café (connecting people and maintaining contact with ethnic communities and creating engagement with wider community), Diverse Women’s Circle (wellbeing gatherings for women), Equality Diversity & Inclusion awareness training, various engagement and wellbeing events. Delivery of personal wellbeing surf therapy for children on the North Coast. Design and Delivery of Cultural Ambassadors Training. On going signposting, one-one outreach advocacy and emotional support, Delivery of Globetrotters Diversity Summer Scheme, ESOL classes, and establishment of an Anti-Hate Crime Forum for the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.
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Structure, Governance and Trustees
The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in December 2008, and subsequently awarded the NI Charity number 104953. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association and is governed by its Articles of Association. Members liability in the event of the company being wound up is limited to £1.
The Trustees, who are also the Directors for the purpose of company law, and who serve during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Ms Marbeth Hedley
Mr Keith Beattie
Ms Lorraine Purcell
Mr Jim Wilkinson
Ms Anne Brown
Ms Sonya Carruthers Mrs Mary Anderson Resigned 1 June 2024 Ms Margaret Gordon Co-opted 1 October 2025
Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association directors are elected at an Annual General Meeting. None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the company. All the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of winding up.
The daily responsibly for the provision of the services rests with the Manager. The Manager is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers on the projects / services specified, and that the strategic plan is being met.
Going Concern
After making appropraite enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details reqarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
Financial Review
The results for the year ended 31 March 2025 are set out on pages 8 and 9 of the financial statements.
The total income for the year ended 31 March 2025 amounted to £198,810 (2024: £206,289). The total expenditure was £243,763 (2024: £267,603)
The Trustees consider that the unrestricted funds of the charity is sufficient and adequate to fulfil their obligations. The charity held £209,423 in reserves at the year end (2024: £256,769).
Reserves Policy
The directors have examined the Charity’s requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. It had established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible assets held by the Charity should be approximately 3 months’ expenditure.
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Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued) Trustees' responsibilities statement
The Trustees (who are also directors of Building Communities Resource Centre Ltd 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 Standard (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)
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 income resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditue of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transaction and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and the enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2019. 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.
This report was approved by the Trustees, on 03/12/2025 and signed on behalf by:
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hedley Director
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BUILDING COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LTD
I report on the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 8 and 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees, who are also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the company is not subject to audit under company law, and is
eligible for Independent examination it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down by the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It was also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving us cause to believe:
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1 That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
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2 That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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3 That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing the accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
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4 That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements;
- (i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BUILDING COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LTD (continued)
Independent examiner’s statement continued…
- (ii) to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
have not been met or
(b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
03/12/2025
Tony Clarke 53 Andersonstown Road Belfast BT11 9AG
Date:
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TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
| Note 2 Charitable Activities 3 5 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Charitable Activities Net income / (expenditure) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward Expenditure on: Total expenditure: Income from: Total Income Donations and Legacies |
Year to Year to Unrestricted Restricted 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 Funds Funds TOTAL TOTAL £ £ £ £ 19,921 90 20,011 4,148 1,163 172,635 173,799 202,141 21,084 172,725 193,810 206,289 62,755 181,007 243,763 267,603 62,755 181,007 243,763 267,603 (41,671) (8,282) (49,953) (61,315) (5,675) 5,675 - - (47,346) (2,607) (49,953) (61,315) 256,769 9,760 266,529 327,843 209,423 7,153 216,576 266,529 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on page 10 to 17 form an integral part of these accounts
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BUILDING COMMUNITIES RESOURCE CENTRE LTD
(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital)
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| BALANCE SHEET | BALANCE SHEET | ||||
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| As at 31 March 2025 | As at 31 March 2025 | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Note | £ | £ | |||
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Tangible Assets | 13 | 2,031 | 2,787 | ||
| 2,031 | 2,787 | ||||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Debtors | 7 | 84,698 | 90,033 | ||
| Cash at bank | 142,350 | 199,830 | |||
| 227,049 | 289,863 | ||||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors:amounts falling due within one year | 8 | (12,504) | (26,122) | ||
| Net Current Assets | 214,544 | 263,741 | |||
| Total Assets Less Current (Liabilities) | 216,576 | 266,528 | |||
| Net assets | 216,576 | 266,529 | |||
| Funds | |||||
| Restricted | 7,153 | 9,760 | |||
| Unrestricted | 209,423 | 256,769 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 11 | 216,576 | 266,529 |
The company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirment under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirments of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements were approved by the board directors on 03/12/2025 and were signed on their behalf by:
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hedley Director
The notes on page 10 to 17 form and integral part of these accounts
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(Private company limited by guarantee without share capital) TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1 Accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparation of financial statements
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) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102) the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Building Communities Resource Centre Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised as historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
(b) General information
Building Communities Resource Centre Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee. The company is incorporated in Northern Ireland and has the company number NI071172 The registered office address and principal place of business is Acorn The Business Centre, 2 Riada Avenue, Ballymoney, Antrim, BT53 7LH. The principal activity of the company continues to be to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the North East (‘the area of benefit’) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions, by the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of the disabled and the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
The financial statements are presented in Sterling (£). The level of rounding is £1.
(c) Company status
The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees names on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.
(d) Going concern
After reviewing the charities forecasts and projections, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing it financial statements.
(e) Income
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income. It is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donated services or facilities are recognised when the company has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the company of the item is probable and the economic benefit can be measured reliably In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
(e) Income continued
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the company which is the amount the company would be willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investments income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
(f) Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party. 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 classified by activity. The cost of each activity are made up of the total direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on the basis consistent with the use of resources.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company.
(g) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the caring value of the fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments, impairments losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure account.
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation if provided at rated calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures & Fittings
20 - 25% Straight Line
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
(h) Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
(i) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
(j) Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit of similar account.
(k) Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount at the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of these amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discounted rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recoginsed within the interest payable and similar charges.
(l) Financial instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualifies as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
(m) Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for the use at the discretion of the Trustees in the furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with the specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
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Income from Donations and Legacies Donations Other Totals 2025 Totals 2024 Income from Charitable Activities TEO - Ethnic Minorities CRC - Main grant NHSCT - Navigator Funding Woven Housing Assocation Causeway Coat & Glens Council British Red Cross Radius Housing Triangle Housing Halifax Department of Health Department for the Communities Totals 2025 Totals 2024 |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ 4,475 - 4,475 15,446 90 15,536 19,921 90 20,011 4,148 - 4,148 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds TOTAL £ £ £ - 70,724 70,724 - - - 1,163 - 1,163 - 8,345 8,345 - 4,979 4,979 - 1,000 1,000 - 21,159 21,159 - - - - - - - - - - 66,428 66,428 1,163 172,635 173,799 172 201,969 202,141 |
2024 |
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| TOTAL £ 1,025 3,123 |
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| 4,148 | |||
| 2024 | |||
| TOTAL £ 74,210 27,302 14,330 - - 1,420 12,680 2,426 2,563 172 67,038 |
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| 202,141 | |||
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TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
| **4 ** | Staff Costs and Numbers Gross wages and salaries Social security costs Pension Costs |
2025 2024 £ £ 143,294 119,901 6,157 5,452 2,854 1,466 152,305 126,819 |
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No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 (2024: None) The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| **5 ** | Expenditure Staff Costs Depreciation and impairment Programme Activity & Resources Travel expenses Staff training Rent and Rates Light and heat Cleaning and maintenance Insurance Telephone and Broadband Printing, stationery and postage General expenses Bank charges Advertising Consultants's fees Accountancy fees Grants Returned Total 2025 Total 2024 Charitable Activities |
2025 Number 5 2025 TOTAL £ 152,305 756 22,194 519 195 18,945 10,521 3,144 1,080 4,050 6,607 4,182 405 - 10,551 8,308 - 243,763 267,603 |
2024 Number |
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| 2024 | ||||
| Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 27,718 124,587 26 730 2,205 19,990 149 370 195 - 5,829 13,116 4,784 5,737 2,243 901 - 1,080 3,608 442 4,190 2,417 3,222 960 252 152 - - 2,778 7,773 5,556 2,752 - - |
TOTAL £ 126,819 756 41,080 6,625 2,094 16,005 6,896 6,215 1,113 1,095 2,537 1,167 345 696 33,155 3,840 17,166 |
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| 62,755 181,007 |
267,603 | |||
| 37,336 230,267 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
6 Trustees remuneration & expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2024 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2024 - £NIL).
During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2024- £NIL).
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Trade debtors Total 2025 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals & Deferred Income HMRC PAYE & Pension Grants Returned Total 2025 Debtors |
2025 £ 84,698 84,698 2025 £ 12,504 - - 12,504 |
2024 £ 90,033 |
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| 90,033 | |||
| 2024 £ 8,664 291 17,166 |
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| 26,122 |
9 Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent Examination fee of £1,200 (2024 - £1,200)
10 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
11 Statement of funds - current year
| **12 ** | Restricted funds Department for Communities The Executive Office - MEDF Children in Need CC&G ESOL Conversation Cafe Causeway PCSP Grant Awards for All Halifax Woven Housing Assocation British Red Cross BEAM National Lottery Radius Housing Total restricted funds Unrestricted funds General Total of funds - current year Statement of fund- prior year Total Unrestricted funds Total unrestricted funds Total restricted funds Total of funds - prior year |
Balance at 1 April 2024 Income Expense Transfer in/out Balance at 31 March 2025 |
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| £ £ £ £ £ - 66,428 (66,428) - - - 70,724 (76,399) 5,675 - 7,644 (7,644) - - - 4,277 (4,277) - - - 748 (748) - - 1,002 - (465) - 537 583 - (583) - - - 8,345 (8,345) - - - 1,000 (1,000) - - - 45 - - 45 531 (265) - 266 - 21,159 (14,854) - 6,305 |
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| 9,760 172,725 (181,007) 5,675 7,153 256,769 21,084 (62,755) (5,675) 209,423 |
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| 256,769 21,084 (62,755) (5,675) 209,423 |
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| 266,529 193,810 (243,763) - 216,576 |
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| Balance at 1 April 2023 Income Expense Transfer in/out Balance at 31 March 2024 |
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| 289,785 4,320 (37,336) - 256,769 38,058 201,969 (230,267) - 9,760 |
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| 327,843 206,289 (267,603) - 266,529 |
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Overview of Restricted Funds (continued)
13 Fixed Assets
| Fixed Assets | |
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| COST Additions At 31 March 2025 DEPRECIATION Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 At 1 April 2024 At 1 April 2024 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 40,319 - |
| 40,319 | |
| 37,532 756 |
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| 38,288 | |
| 2,787 | |
| 2,031 |
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