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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05384243 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1108977











Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31st March 2024

for

The Besom in Basingstoke

The Besom in Basingstoke






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




Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 2

Statement of Financial Activities 3

Balance Sheet 4 to 5

Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 9

The Besom in Basingstoke (Registered number: 05384243)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31st 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 31st 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the charity are:
o The relief of poverty, suffering, sickness and distress
o The advancement of education
o The advancement of the Christian religion
o The advancement of such other purposes as are charitable in accordance with English law.

The accounting policies adopted to further these objectives are set out in Note 1 to the financial statements. There have been no material changes to these policies in the period.

Significant activities
Projects
Throughout the year we have undertaken various DIY projects, typically fitting curtain poles, locks, stair gates, furniture assembly, etc., and when volunteers are available, we also respond to requests for help with gardening and decorating.

Furniture
Over the past year the Besom Team have collected and delivered various items of furniture for 155 clients. The vulnerable people we support are all referred to us from various agencies in the Basingstoke and surrounding area, i.e., social services, homeless charities, domestic violence support groups, mental health teams, GPs, housing services, etc.

It is a privilege to help these vulnerable clients especially when we are able to deliver exactly what they need and see their appreciation. We endeavour to only deliver quality goods and never charge for anything we provide or for any projects that we undertake.

On the occasions we cannot meet the need, we also 'signpost' to other agencies to ensure the vulnerable people we support have the best possible chance of a positive outcome. Typical of other local charitable organisations that we signpost to is the local Furniture Project. When needed they will also "up-cycle" furniture donated to them.
We continue to deliver "starter packs" for people who have been given a home but need all the basics for their kitchen, this includes electric kettle, toaster, plates, cups, cutlery, bedding, etc.Most of the new arrivals at the local YMCA also receive one of our kitchen starter packs.

Part of our work has also been to help with the resettlement of refugees as they move from hotels when longer term accommodation becomes available to them.

The Besom ethos is to give all the people we support the best possible outcomes and the team often go the extra mile to achieve this.


Van
The Besom van can be out several times a week for the collection and delivery of the furniture mentioned above. It is a crucial part of all our furniture and project operations plus also provides reliable service to other charities, i.e., Christmas hamper deliveries, Cedar Tree charity's office move, the Rotary Club shoe box appeal and other charitable events they undertake.

When requested the van is also made available to local churches and youth groups to assist in their work in supporting the young people and other vulnerable parishioners in their communities.

FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The Besom charity is entirely funded through voluntary contributions by a number of different local churches, fellowship groups and private individuals.

The Besom in Basingstoke (Registered number: 05384243)

Report of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31st March 2024

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The company was incorporated on 7 March 2005. It is limited by guarantee and governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. It registered as a charity with the Charities Commission on 11 April 2005.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New trustees are recruited based on identified needs and assessed suitability by the board of Trustees. Induction is given in the form of role learning.

Decision making
Day to day management of the Besom in Basingstoke is delegated by the Trustees to a Core Committee who meet every week. The core membership consists of Mrs D Taylor, Mr A Taylor, Mr R Smith, Mrs J Lane, Mr S Smith, Mrs C Compton-Burnett, Mr R O Keefe, Mr P Sullivan and R A Jones. The trustees and core meet to form a steering group who meet approximately once every few months.

Risk management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to mitigate these risks.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
05384243 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number
1108977

Registered office
Wootton Chase
Wootton Chase
Wootton St Lawrence
Hampshire
RG23 8PE

Trustees
Ms A Compton-Burnett
Pastor R F Smith
Mrs D M Taylor
Dr A R Taylor
A R Jones

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23rd September 2024 and signed on its behalf by:





A R Jones - Trustee

The Besom in Basingstoke

Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31st March 2024

31.3.24 31.3.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 1,459 3,044

Investment income 2 123 22
Total 1,582 3,066

EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable activities 6,316 6,315

Other 1,098 651
Total 7,414 6,966

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (5,832 ) (3,900 )


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 27,654 31,554

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 21,822 27,654

The Besom in Basingstoke (Registered number: 05384243)

Balance Sheet
31st March 2024

31.3.24 31.3.23
Unrestricted Total
fund funds
Notes £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 5 5,225 6,968

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 6 22 -
Cash at bank 16,575 20,925
16,597 20,925

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 7 - (239 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 16,597 20,686

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

21,822

27,654

NET ASSETS 21,822 27,654
FUNDS 8
Unrestricted funds 21,822 27,654
TOTAL FUNDS 21,822 27,654

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


The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st 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.


The Besom in Basingstoke (Registered number: 05384243)

Balance Sheet - continued
31st 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 23rd September 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:





A R Jones - Trustee

The Besom in Basingstoke

Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31st 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.


Motor vehicles - 25% on reducing balance

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

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

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

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

2. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Deposit account interest 123 22


The Besom in Basingstoke

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

3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

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

31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Depreciation - owned assets 1,743 2,323

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

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


Trustees' expenses

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


5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Motor
vehicles
£   
COST
At 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024 12,388
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2023 5,420
Charge for year 1,743
At 31st March 2024 7,163
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2024 5,225
At 31st March 2023 6,968

6. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Other debtors 22 -


The Besom in Basingstoke

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

7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.24 31.3.23
£    £   
Accrued expenses - 239

8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.23 in funds 31.3.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 27,654 (5,832 ) 21,822

TOTAL FUNDS 27,654 (5,832 ) 21,822

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

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,582 (7,414 ) (5,832 )

TOTAL FUNDS 1,582 (7,414 ) (5,832 )


Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.4.22 in funds 31.3.23
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 31,554 (3,900 ) 27,654

TOTAL FUNDS 31,554 (3,900 ) 27,654

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

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 3,066 (6,966 ) (3,900 )

TOTAL FUNDS 3,066 (6,966 ) (3,900 )

The Besom in Basingstoke

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

8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Net
movement At
At 1.4.22 in funds 31.3.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 31,554 (9,732 ) 21,822

TOTAL FUNDS 31,554 (9,732 ) 21,822

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 4,648 (14,380 ) (9,732 )

TOTAL FUNDS 4,648 (14,380 ) (9,732 )

9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

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