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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06052346 (England and Wales)
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Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

for

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited






Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024




Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 8

Independent Examiner's Report 9

Statement of Financial Activities 10

Balance Sheet 11 to 12

Notes to the Financial Statements 13 to 20

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024


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 2024. 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).


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Our charity's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company's memorandum of association are:
- The provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities, or for the public at large, with the object of improving the condition of life.
- To advance in life and help young people through:
- The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life.
- Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
- To promote social inclusion by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
- To promote learning for pleasure by people no longer in full time employment through the continued development of their individual capabilities, competencies, skills and understanding in subjects of educational value.

Our aims are to:
- Minimise the impact of Social Isolation
- Enable people to live happy and healthy lives
- Provide quality space for people to meet, socialise and learn
- Support the delivery of public services
- Work with others to meet these aims

Our aims fully reflect the purposes that the charity was set up to further.

Ensuring our work delivers our aims
We review our aims, objectives and activities each year. This review looks at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The review looks at the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of people we are set up to help.

The review also helps us ensure our aim, objectives and activities remain focused on our stated purposes. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

The focus of our work
Our main objectives for the year were to continue to restore and develop services to reduce the impact of Social Isolation and poor health and wellbeing which has been worsened by the Global Pandemic, secure the future of Neston Civic Hall for the benefit of local people, and to carry out feasibility work in regards to becoming Net Zero.
The strategies we used to meet these objectives included:

- Provide a range of services that can improve people's health and wellbeing - to support and enable others to do the same.

- Collaborate with organisations that can support our future development and the provision of services, where this fits with our objectives

How our activities deliver public benefit
Our main activities and who we try to help are described below. Our charitable activities focus on supporting local people to live healthy, happy and connected lives and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.

Who used and benefited from our services?
In the year our activities reached more than 7,000 local people. As a Community Anchor Organisation our beneficiaries are only really limited by geography and therefore our services and the services we support benefitted people from birth to 101 years of age though more than 60% of those were over the age of 60.

The area now described as the Neston & Willason Care Community has approximately 20,000 residents.


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024


OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Significant activities
Neston Angels
Neston Angels befriending continued and as a result of additional funding was able to expand its provision to improve the opportunity for isolated people to socialise including providing existing groups such as the senior matinee free of charge, providing low level hospital discharge support, setting up a monthly coach trip, expanding the Silvermail project, facilitating a weekly intergenerational social group for older people and isolated parents and running 2 art club courses.

Our quarterly newsletter is sent to befriendees and volunteers and shared news about the charity, befriender achievements, Neston Angels activities and reminiscences from both volunteers and befriendees.

Social Prescribing
NCYC continue to operate the Social Prescribing Service, commissioned by Neston & Willaston Primary Care Network.

In this financial year the service received 226 referrals from local GP Surgeries, Job Centre, Citizens Advice and others. ONS4 is used to monitor the wellbeing of those accessing the Social Prescribing service with an average 27% improvement in wellbeing for those engaging with our Social Prescriber.

The Social Prescriber continues to provide feedback to the Neston and Willaston Community Partnership Steering Group (formerly the Neston and Willaston Care Community) about the key needs for the Neston Community. The Social Prescriber co-chairs the Mental Health and Children and young people sub group and is taking a lead on the development of a C&YP advisory panel.

Neston Civic Hall
NCYC has been operating Neston Civic Hall since January 2022. Following a successful crowdfund in October 2023 we were able to raise vital funds to carry out patch repairs on the roof and address other maintenance and repairs issues as they arise to support us in keeping the building open and in use.

We have seen an increase in activity, almost 100% increase in use since 2022-2023, with many of the much-loved activities returning after the Civic Hall was closed for 2 years, including the Neston Flower Society, U3A and dancing classes amongst others and have seen new and exciting events and groups use the Civic Hall.

Unfortunately, due to the repair issues we have faced, in particular, with frequent roof leaks this hasn't led to an increase in revenue for the Charity as we are still subsidising the running of the building due to high running costs however with an Operations Coordinator in post this is being addressed and use of the hall continues to increase with NCYC holding our own events to increase opportunity for revenue. An IEA has been carried out on the building so we have a clear strategy on how to address the energy efficiency of the building and following an unsuccessful bid to the Community Ownership Fund the charity is focusing on a comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Warm Welcome Space
NCYC became a warm welcome space in early 2024. Everyone in our community is able to use the community centre as a place to visit to stay warm and enjoy a hot drink, biscuit and cuppa soup. Facilitated by volunteers who can signpost the person accessing the centre as a welcome space to additional local support services, this project is already being accessed regularly and use is expected to increase as we move into the winter months.

Neston Community Youth Centre
Neston Community Youth Centre continues to host the Job Centre, Citizens Advice drop in and Foodbank. We also provide regular drop ins for CAB energy advice service and employment support services.

There were 1,611 activities available over 4,562 hours.

Focus for the next financial year is to improve the energy efficiency of the building.

Following a successful bid for funding we were able to fit a defibrillator to the external wall to ensure its accessibility to our community.

Community Partnership

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024


OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The Community Partnership Steering Group (formerly the Care Community) is now well established and meeting monthly. Alongside the Clinical Lead from Primary Care, we have jointly led the development of our Community Partnership and established sub groups specifically to look at Mental Health, Children and Young People, Older People, and more recently the issues with delayed discharge across borders. We have had success in bringing people from the Public, Private and VCSE sectors together to improve the way we work together and support local people with health needs.

Events and Community Support
NCYC has provided over 700 hours of room hire free of charge to local services such as the FoodBank and Citizens advice and newly established community groups to support their development and ensure provisions are met for our community.

We continue to facilitate Neston Flicks which celebrated its 10 year anniversary in September 2023.

We supported the much loved lantern parade as part of Christmas in Neston.

Public benefit
The Trustees can confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by The Commission.


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024


OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
A word from our Chair
Constant change is now the norm in all sectors of activity, and life at NCYC is no different. It is a measure of our successful year that we have reacted so well to the ups and downs throughout the year that we end up in such a sound position.

Changing from a long serving experienced CEO to a new appointee could have been really difficult, but it has been highly rewarding to see our new CEO adapt the organisation in her own way. The Trustees are immensely grateful to her for the total commitment that she has shown.

Changing so many of the Trustees at once could have resulted in a loss of focus but it has brought new vigorous individuals with a huge breadth of skills to the Board table. I am really grateful to my colleagues for their support and willingness to take on the many challenges that we have faced in the year.

Changing our priorities to adapt to the demands of taking on the management of the Civic Hall could have derailed the organisation but it has brought forward a new range of volunteer supporters who have helped to minimise the difficulties that we faced and continue to face. The Trustees are so thankful that so many local people have stepped forward to help. The Civic Hall's future remains in doubt but there is a profound determination to win the struggle for a secure future for the building.

Changing the CEO and the Trustees could have created confusion and loss of focus for the staff but, in reality, the team has rallied to the cause by adopting supportive can-do working styles. The Trustees are so grateful that we have a staff team that believes so passionately in what we do.

The future is full of change too. We are ready and well equipped to handle whatever the future holds.

- David Clark

A word from our Chief Executive
It has been almost 12 months since I was appointed CEO of NCYC. This period has been one of significant growth and learning, and it is evident that our successes wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our fantastic volunteers. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to help us provide the essential services and activities that are at the heart of what we do.

In times of difficulty, the Neston community has consistently come together, demonstrating resilience and solidarity. This communal spirit has been a cornerstone of our achievements and will continue to be vital as we move forward.
Looking ahead, one of my primary focuses is on improving the sustainability of our Charity. To achieve this, a main priority will be developing an effective volunteer management system. This system will help us better support our volunteers and our community, ensuring they have the resources and recognition they deserve, ultimately strengthening our overall impact.

I would like to recognise my wonderful colleagues at NCYC. Their dedication and passion make this Charity a fantastic place to work.

I also want to thank our Trustees for their support to both me and the Charity.

Thank you again to our volunteers, donors and supporters.

-Rachael Furey

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on the 15th January 2007 and registered as a charity on 8th February 2007. The 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. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024


STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are known as members of the Board of Directors. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Board of Directors are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they may be re-elected for a maximum 3 year period at the next Annual General Meeting.

All member of the Management Committee give their time voluntarily and received no remuneration from the charity.

As part of our ongoing review of the governance of the charity, it was recognised that although our Trustees live in the communities we serve and have an understanding of local need, they don't necessarily reflect the users of our services. Therefore, an open membership structure was established to ensure the involvement of local people in a more meaningful and evidenced way.

Organisational structure
Neston Community Youth Centre has a Board of Directors, up to 10 in number, who meet 10 times per year, with 4 Formal Meetings and 6 Informal meetings and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. At the end of the financial year the Board had six members from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity.

As Accountable Officer, the Chief Executive has responsibility for maintaining a sound system of internal control that supports the achievement of the charity's policies, aims and objectives, whilst safeguarding the charitable funds and assets for which they are responsible, in accordance with the responsibilities assigned to them. They are also responsible for ensuring that NCYC is administered prudently and economically and that resources are applied efficiently and effectively.

The system of internal control is designed to manage risk to a reasonable level rather than to eliminate all risk of failure to achieve our charitable objectives; it can therefore only provide reasonable and not absolute assurance of effectiveness.

The system of internal control is based on an ongoing process designed to identify and prioritise the risks to the achievement of the charitable objectives, to evaluate the likelihood of those risks being realised and the impact should they be realised, and to manage them efficiently, effectively and economically. The system of internal control has been in place for the year ended 31 March and up to the date of approval of the annual report and accounts.

The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the risk appetite on an annual basis according to its present position and anticipated direction of travel for the financial year ahead. The defined appetite is then applied.

The trustees utilise a risk assessment matrix to ensure a consistent approach is taken to assessing the potential consequences and likelihoods of risks and furthermore that appropriate action is taken to address each risk based on the resulting score.

The Board meets regularly to discuss an agenda based on three key elements:

- Strategy and Policy
- Performance and Governance
- Quality and Safety

The Board is responsible for setting the organisation's strategy and for ensuring that we meet our statutory duties and effectively manages risk. The Board holds prime responsibility for governance and the development of systems and processes for internal control, including risk management, and compliance with regulations.

The Board maintains responsibility for setting and approving work plans and monitoring the delivery of planned objectives. The Board of Directors regularly receives reports on the business covered, risks identified and action taken as well as regular performance related reports.

The Board is responsible for ensuring the financial viability through the establishment of effective financial stewardship.


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024


STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Induction and training of new trustees
Most trustees are already familiar with the work of the charity having been involved in our activities. Additionally, potential trustees are invited and encouraged to meet with both the Chair and Chief Executive to understand:

- The duties of Charity Trustees / Company Directors
- The operational framework for the charity including the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Resourcing and the current financial position as set out in the latest published accounts.
- Future plans and objectives.

Candidates are then given essential guidance such as the Charity Commission's The Essential Trustee along with an application pack including Role Description, Conflict of Interest Policy and Trustee Declaration.

Risk management
The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. And discussed and agreed their appetite for different types of risk. This information has formed the constituent parts of our risk register which is updated at least annually.

Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Internal Control risks will be minimised by increased board and staff capacity and employing additional staff resource into key roles as funding allows.

A reserves policy has been developed.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06052346 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number
1117890

Registered office
The Centre Burton Rd
Neston
Cheshire
CH64 9RE

Trustees
Ms L C Gittins (resigned 30.11.23)
Mrs C M Owen (resigned 18.4.23)
Mrs K Robinson (resigned 18.4.23)
D Clark Retired (appointed 19.4.23)
Ms M Gelling Civil Servant (appointed 19.4.23)
Ms S Mcginty (appointed 29.6.23)
P Folwell (appointed 30.11.23)
M Barker (appointed 30.11.23)

Independent Examiner
Steven Mark Greensill FCA
Haines Watts
Military House
24 Castle Street
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 2DS

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 28 August 2024 and signed on its behalf by:


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024





D Clark - Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Neston Community Youth Centre Limited ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 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
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.








Steven Mark Greensill FCA

Haines Watts
Military House
24 Castle Street
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 2DS

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

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

31.3.24 31.3.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 9,415 49,573 58,988 29,378

Charitable activities 2 166,135 7,500 173,635 161,390
Other income 3,648 778 4,426 1,215
Total 179,198 57,851 237,049 191,983

EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 12,650 346 12,996 16,844

Charitable activities
General Activities of the Centre 132,557 23,684 156,241 162,065

Other 28,012 19,134 47,146 30,095
Total 173,219 43,164 216,383 209,004

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 5,979 14,687 20,666 (17,021 )
Transfers between funds 12 (3,557 ) 3,557 - -
Net movement in funds 2,422 18,244 20,666 (17,021 )

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 106,016 18,967 124,983 142,004

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 108,438 37,211 145,649 124,983

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Balance Sheet
31 March 2024

31.3.24 31.3.23
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 7 83,386 - 83,386 82,500

CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks 8 1,297 - 1,297 4,485
Debtors 9 16,365 20,000 36,365 7,690
Cash at bank and in hand 21,037 33,968 55,005 37,739
38,699 53,968 92,667 49,914

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 10 (13,647 ) (16,757 ) (30,404 ) (7,431 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 25,052 37,211 62,263 42,483

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

108,438

37,211

145,649

124,983

NET ASSETS 108,438 37,211 145,649 124,983
FUNDS 12
Unrestricted funds 108,438 106,016
Restricted funds 37,211 18,967
TOTAL FUNDS 145,649 124,983

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.


The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.


The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited (Registered number: 06052346)

Balance Sheet - continued
31 March 2024

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 28 August 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:





D Clark - Trustee





M Gelling - Trustee

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

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

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.

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.

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


Plant and machinery - 33% on cost

Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

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.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Centre Rents 112,623 100,854
Activity Income 10,015 12,863
Contracts 50,997 47,673
173,635 161,390

3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Depreciation - owned assets 443 6,203

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.


Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.


5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.3.24 31.3.23
Average number of employees 12 9

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
£    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 8,887 20,491 29,378

Charitable activities 161,390 - 161,390
Other income 1,215 - 1,215
Total 171,492 20,491 191,983

EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 4,594 12,250 16,844

Charitable activities
General Activities of the Centre 145,905 16,160 162,065


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
£    £    £   
Other 30,095 - 30,095
Total 180,594 28,410 209,004

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (9,102 ) (7,919 ) (17,021 )


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 115,118 26,886 142,004

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 106,016 18,967 124,983

7. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Plant and
property machinery Totals
£    £    £   
COST
At 1 April 2023 82,500 19,546 102,046
Additions - 1,329 1,329
At 31 March 2024 82,500 20,875 103,375
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023 - 19,546 19,546
Charge for year - 443 443
At 31 March 2024 - 19,989 19,989
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024 82,500 886 83,386
At 31 March 2023 82,500 - 82,500

8. STOCKS
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Finished goods 1,297 4,485


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Trade debtors 36,365 7,130
VAT - 560
36,365 7,690

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 11) 9,150 -
Trade creditors 3,015 4,908
Social security and other taxes 2,254 1,984
Other creditors 840 539
Accruals and deferred income 12,500 -
Accrued expenses 2,645 -
30,404 7,431

11. LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:

31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank overdrafts 9,150 -


Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.23 in funds funds 31.3.24
£    £    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 8,133 5,916 (7,482 ) 6,567
Freehold Land at Neston 82,500 - - 82,500
Early Intervention 3,467 (7,392 ) 3,925 -
Primary Care 11,916 7,455 - 19,371
106,016 5,979 (3,557 ) 108,438
Restricted funds
CWAC Member Budgets - 450 - 450
Community Led 261 (261 ) - -
Cheshire Minds Matter 6,338 (5,467 ) - 871
Shop4Neston 37 - - 37
Care Community 8,331 (2,062 ) - 6,269
Power to Change 4,000 761 - 4,761
Civic Hall - (14,193 ) 14,193 -
Crowdfund - 10,636 (10,636 ) -
COF - 120 - 120
Neston Town Council - 240 - 240
Awards4All - 20,000 - 20,000
Welcome Space - 1,220 - 1,220
CWAC Emergency Discharge - 3,243 - 3,243
18,967 14,687 3,557 37,211
TOTAL FUNDS 124,983 20,666 - 145,649

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 134,101 (128,185 ) 5,916
Early Intervention 8,610 (16,002 ) (7,392 )
Primary Care 36,487 (29,032 ) 7,455
179,198 (173,219 ) 5,979
Restricted funds
CWAC Member Budgets 450 - 450
Community Led - (261 ) (261 )
Cheshire Minds Matter - (5,467 ) (5,467 )
Care Community - (2,062 ) (2,062 )
Power to Change 4,000 (3,239 ) 761
CCF 5,740 (5,740 ) -
Civic Hall - (14,193 ) (14,193 )
Crowdfund 12,121 (1,485 ) 10,636
COF 6,120 (6,000 ) 120
Neston Town Council 700 (460 ) 240
Awards4All 20,000 - 20,000
Welcome Space 1,220 - 1,220
CWAC Emergency Discharge 7,500 (4,257 ) 3,243
57,851 (43,164 ) 14,687
TOTAL FUNDS 237,049 (216,383 ) 20,666


Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.4.22 in funds 31.3.23
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 9,043 (910 ) 8,133
Freehold Land at Neston 82,500 - 82,500
Early Intervention 17,578 (14,111 ) 3,467
Primary Care 5,997 5,919 11,916
115,118 (9,102 ) 106,016
Restricted funds
CWAC Member Budgets 5,474 (5,474 ) -
Community Led 548 (287 ) 261
Cheshire Minds Matter 8,864 (2,526 ) 6,338
Shop4Neston 12,000 (11,963 ) 37
Care Community - 8,331 8,331
Power to Change - 4,000 4,000
26,886 (7,919 ) 18,967
TOTAL FUNDS 142,004 (17,021 ) 124,983

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 123,650 (124,560 ) (910 )
Early Intervention 11,649 (25,760 ) (14,111 )
Primary Care 36,193 (30,274 ) 5,919
171,492 (180,594 ) (9,102 )
Restricted funds
CWAC Member Budgets - (5,474 ) (5,474 )
Community Led - (287 ) (287 )
Cheshire Minds Matter - (2,526 ) (2,526 )
Shop4Neston - (11,963 ) (11,963 )
Care Community 16,491 (8,160 ) 8,331
Power to Change 4,000 - 4,000
20,491 (28,410 ) (7,919 )
TOTAL FUNDS 191,983 (209,004 ) (17,021 )

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

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.22 in funds funds 31.3.24
£    £    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 9,043 5,006 (7,482 ) 6,567
Freehold Land at Neston 82,500 - - 82,500
Early Intervention 17,578 (21,503 ) 3,925 -
Primary Care 5,997 13,374 - 19,371
115,118 (3,123 ) (3,557 ) 108,438
Restricted funds
CWAC Member Budgets 5,474 (5,024 ) - 450
Community Led 548 (548 ) - -
Cheshire Minds Matter 8,864 (7,993 ) - 871
Shop4Neston 12,000 (11,963 ) - 37
Care Community - 6,269 - 6,269
Power to Change - 4,761 - 4,761
Civic Hall - (14,193 ) 14,193 -
Crowdfund - 10,636 (10,636 ) -
COF - 120 - 120
Neston Town Council - 240 - 240
Awards4All - 20,000 - 20,000
Welcome Space - 1,220 - 1,220
CWAC Emergency Discharge - 3,243 - 3,243
26,886 6,768 3,557 37,211
TOTAL FUNDS 142,004 3,645 - 145,649

Neston Community Youth Centre Limited

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 257,751 (252,745 ) 5,006
Early Intervention 20,259 (41,762 ) (21,503 )
Primary Care 72,680 (59,306 ) 13,374
350,690 (353,813 ) (3,123 )
Restricted funds
CWAC Member Budgets 450 (5,474 ) (5,024 )
Community Led - (548 ) (548 )
Cheshire Minds Matter - (7,993 ) (7,993 )
Shop4Neston - (11,963 ) (11,963 )
Care Community 16,491 (10,222 ) 6,269
Power to Change 8,000 (3,239 ) 4,761
CCF 5,740 (5,740 ) -
Civic Hall - (14,193 ) (14,193 )
Crowdfund 12,121 (1,485 ) 10,636
COF 6,120 (6,000 ) 120
Neston Town Council 700 (460 ) 240
Awards4All 20,000 - 20,000
Welcome Space 1,220 - 1,220
CWAC Emergency Discharge 7,500 (4,257 ) 3,243
78,342 (71,574 ) 6,768
TOTAL FUNDS 429,032 (425,387 ) 3,645

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.