Charity registration number 1153424
Company registration number 07746913 (England and Wales)
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Meryl Levington
Sally Waterston
Denis Ford
Charity number
1153424
Company number
07746913
Registered office
3 Palmer Road
South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee
SR8 2HU
Independent examiner
RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd
Gosforth Park Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8EG
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE87 2BB
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees' report
1 - 3
Independent examiner's report
4
Statement of financial activities
5 - 6
Balance sheet
7
Notes to the financial statements
8 - 19
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 1 -

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, 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 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are as follows:

The relief of unemployment for the benefit of the public in such ways as maybe thought fit, including assistance to find employment.

 

The promotion of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation, and in particular East Durham, by all or any of the following means:

a) in setting up their own business

b) to existing businesses; or

c) by such other means as may from time to time be determined subject to prior written consent of 11111 the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales.

Public benefit that is provided by the charity

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Review of charitable activities undertaken by the charity

The East Durham Employability Trust has continued with our mission to maximise the potential of individuals whilst adding value to industry by responsively developing skills and attitudes to match local industry needs. Our Destination Employment programme is thriving, offering a bespoke 12 week work experience programme for individuals who are long term unemployed. We have also offered short term work trials leading into direct paid employment. We hope to expand upon our services in the coming year, increasing work experience placements and diversifying our training potential further by attracting new customers in different sectors to provide a variety of contracts on which our candidates can be trained.

Financial review

Review of financial position

The accounts are set out on pages 5 to 19.

 

Cashflow has continued to be a challenge during the year although once new credit terms were agreed with a major customer the situation did improve.

Policies on reserves

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at levels sufficient to enable the charity to continue with its core activities. equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees consider that there is currently a deficit on unrestricted reserves and are actively seeking new sources of funding.

THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 2 -

Risk management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular the financial and operational risks, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, during 2020/21, the Trustees decided that the risk register will be reviewed at each Board meeting.

Plans for future periods

The board of trustees continues to look at ways in which to expand the income generating activities of the charity along with seeking funding from local businesses and government bodies. We also wish to add to our Board of Trustees to provide a more diverse and inclusive Board with a wider variety of skills and experiences.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document and constitution of the charity

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is therefore governed by a memorandum and articles of association. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were:

Meryl Levington
Sally Waterston
Denis Ford
Sally Hancox
(Resigned 16 September 2024)

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

In the governing documents of the charity there is no maximum number of trustees set, but there should, at any one time, be in place a minimum of three trustees which represents the quorum. A trustee must be over 18 years of age.

 

Potential trustees are recruited through recommendation, referral or advertisement where a skills shortage has been identified. Potential trustees in the first instance will be met by the CEO and given an overview of the organisation. Following this they will be interviewed by two members of the board and if successful they will be invited to attend the next available board meeting.

THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees, who are also the directors of The East Durham Employability Trust for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

 

Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

 

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

 

- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

 

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Sally Waterston
Trustee
Dated: 13 November 2024
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The East Durham Employability Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity 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 the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

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 that in any material respect:

1

accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

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 examination; or

4

the financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.

Stephen Slater FCA

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd
Gosforth Park Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8EG
Dated: 14 November 2024
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 5 -
Current financial year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
500
35,000
35,500
37,928
Charitable activities
4
702,494
-
702,494
445,290

Investments

5
223
-
223
3
Total income
703,217
35,000
738,217
483,221
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
612,304
42,333
654,637
511,360
Other
8
5,898
-
5,898
5,579
Total expenditure
618,202
42,333
660,535
516,939
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
Net movement in funds
85,015
(7,333)
77,682
(33,718)
Fund balances at 1 February 2023
(205,887)
7,333
(198,554)
(164,836)
Fund balances at 31 January 2024
(120,872)
-
(120,872)
(198,554)

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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Prior financial year
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
general

designated

2023
2023
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
14,928
-
23,000
37,928
Charitable activities
4
445,290
-
-
445,290

Investments

5
3
-
-
3
Total income
460,221
-
23,000
483,221
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
495,031
662
15,667
511,360
Other
8
5,579
-
-
5,579
Total expenditure
500,610
662
15,667
516,939
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
Net movement in funds
(40,389)
(662)
7,333
(33,718)
Fund balances at 1 February 2022
(165,498)
662
-
(164,836)
Fund balances at 31 January 2023
(205,887)
-
7,333
(198,554)
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2024
31 January 2024
- 7 -
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
18,462
2,713
Current assets
Stocks
14
-
93,054
Debtors
15
220,375
222,055
Cash at bank and in hand
123,807
4,410
344,182
319,519
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
(320,722)
(315,701)
Net current assets
23,460
3,818
Total assets less current liabilities
41,922
6,531
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
18
(162,794)
(205,085)
Net liabilities
(120,872)
(198,554)
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
20
-
7,333
Unrestricted funds
(120,872)
(205,887)
(120,872)
(198,554)

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 January 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 13 November 2024
Sally Waterston
Trustee
Company registration number 07746913 (England and Wales)
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

The East Durham Employability Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 3 Palmer Road, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2HU.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

 

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

 

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4
Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

1.5
Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under the headings that aggregate all costs to that category. Charitable activity costs includes expenditure relating to the operation of the charity and includes both direct and support costs relating to those activities. Support costs include central function expenditure and are allocated on the basis of staff allocated to each activity. Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of the charity and its assets, and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements.

THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 9 -
1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold land and buildings
20% straight line
Plant and equipment
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
15% straight line
Motor vehicles
20% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.9
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10
Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged as an expense on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

 

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical judgements
Assessing indicators of impairment

In assessing whether there have been any indicators of impairment of assets, the trustees have considered both external and internal sources of information such as market conditions and experience of recoverability.

THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
(Continued)
- 11 -
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Determining residual values and useful economic lives of tangible fixed assets

The company depreciates tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The estimation of the useful lives of assets is based on historic performance as well as expectations about future use and therefore requires estimates and assumptions to be applied by management. The actual lives of these assets can vary depending on a variety of factors, including technological innovation, product life cycles and maintenance programmes.

 

Judgement is applied by trustees when determining the residual values for tangible fixed assets. When determining the residual value trustees aim to assess the amount that the company would currently obtain for the disposal of the asset, if it were already of the condition expected at the end of its useful economic life. Where possible this is done with reference to external market prices.

3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
500
-
500
5,325
-
5,325

Grants receivable

-
35,000
35,000
9,603
23,000
32,603
500
35,000
35,500
14,928
23,000
37,928
Grants receivable for core activities
Other
-
35,000
35,000
9,603
23,000
32,603
-
35,000
35,000
9,603
23,000
32,603
4
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Sales of services by beneficiaries
686,965
427,346
Ancillary trading income
15,529
17,944
702,494
445,290
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 12 -
5

Investments

2024
2023
£
£
Interest receivable
223
3
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
2024
2023
£
£
Direct costs

Purchases

99,943
35,234

Carriage

55,304
14,337
155,247
49,571
Share of support and governance costs (see note 7)
Support
497,740
460,139
Governance
1,650
1,650
654,637
511,360
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
612,304
495,031
Unrestricted funds - designated fund
-
662
Restricted funds
42,333
15,667
654,637
511,360
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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7
Support costs
Support costs
Governance costs
2024
Support costs
Governance costs
2023
£
£
£
£
£
£
Staff costs
338,675
-
338,675
282,912
-
282,912
Depreciation
3,251
-
3,251
3,175
-
3,175

Premises costs

78,230
-
78,230
85,628
-
85,628

General administration expenses

39,161
-
39,161
51,015
-
51,015

Equipment rentals and repairs

12,361
-
12,361
16,886
-
16,886

Motor expenses

4,270
-
4,270
1,865
-
1,865

Travel, subsistence and entertaining

7,802
-
7,802
6,034
-
6,034

Accountancy

7,560
-
7,560
6,345
-
6,345

Legal and professional

500
-
500
2,589
-
2,589

Subscriptions

4,627
-
4,627
2,836
-
2,836

Sundries

1,303
-
1,303
854
-
854

Independent examination

-
1,650
1,650
-
1,650
1,650
497,740
1,650
499,390
460,139
1,650
461,789
Analysed between
Charitable activities
497,740
1,650
499,390
460,139
1,650
461,789

All support cost have been allocated to the only charitable activity of the charity on the basis that no fundraising or other activities have been conducted during the year.

Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £1,650 (2022: £1,650) for the independent examination of the financial statements.

8
Other
2024
2023
£
£

Interest payable

5,898
5,579
9
Net movement in funds
2024
2023
£
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
3,251
3,175
10
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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11
Employees
Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024
2023
Number
Number
Charitable activities
12
11
Employment costs
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
312,435
262,304
Social security costs
20,995
16,755
Other pension costs
5,245
3,853
338,675
282,912

The charity considers its key management personnel comprises of the Chief Executive Officer. The total

employment costs of the key management personnel were £60,000 (2023: £60,000).

The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were:
2024
2023
Number
Number
£60,000 - £70,000
1
1
12
Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 15 -
13
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 February 2023
38,560
38,588
11,080
3,000
91,228
Additions
-
-
-
19,000
19,000
At 31 January 2024
38,560
38,588
11,080
22,000
110,228
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 February 2023
37,060
37,375
11,080
3,000
88,515
Depreciation charged in the year
414
462
-
2,375
3,251
At 31 January 2024
37,474
37,837
11,080
5,375
91,766
Carrying amount
At 31 January 2024
1,086
751
-
16,625
18,462
At 31 January 2023
1,500
1,213
-
-
2,713
14
Stocks
2024
2023
£
£
Work in progress
-
93,054
15
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
36,053
206,706
Prepayments and accrued income
184,322
15,349
220,375
222,055
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 16 -
16
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
£
£
Bank overdrafts
-
14,507
Bank loans
52,418
56,034
Other loans
125,776
164,451
178,194
234,992
Payable within one year
15,400
29,907
Payable after one year
162,794
205,085
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
16
15,400
29,907
Other taxation and social security
71,574
69,752
Trade creditors
35,841
68,191
Other creditors
23,760
66,556
Accruals and deferred income
174,147
81,295
320,722
315,701
18
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
16
37,018
40,634
Other borrowings
125,776
164,451
162,794
205,085
19
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
5,245
3,853

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
- 17 -
20
Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 February 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 January 2024
£
£
£
£
The Ballinger Trust
-
35,000
(35,000)
-
The Northern Impact Fund
7,333
-
(7,333)
-
7,333
35,000
(42,333)
-
Previous year:
At 1 February 2022
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 January 2023
£
£
£
£
The Ballinger Trust
-
15,000
(15,000)
-
The Northern Impact Fund
-
8,000
(667)
7,333
-
23,000
(15,667)
7,333

The Ballinger Charitable Trust

Towards staffing costs.

 

The Northern Impact Fund

Working capital to support new contracts and for the taking on of new employees.

21
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 February 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 January 2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
(205,887)
703,217
(618,202)
(120,872)
Previous year:
At 1 February 2022
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 January 2023
£
£
£
£
Fixed asset fund
662
-
(662)
-
General funds
(165,498)
460,221
(500,610)
(205,887)
(164,836)
460,221
(501,272)
(205,887)
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
21
Unrestricted funds
(Continued)
- 18 -

Fixed asset fund

This fund represents fixed assets which were purchased with restricted funds and the terms of the restrictions have been met, allowing the charity to use the asset on an unrestricted basis. This fund is now fully utilised.

22
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
At 31 January 2024:
Tangible assets
18,462
-
18,462
Current assets/(liabilities)
23,460
-
23,460
Long term liabilities
(162,794)
-
(162,794)
(120,872)
-
(120,872)
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
At 31 January 2023:
Tangible assets
2,713
-
2,713
Current assets/(liabilities)
(3,515)
7,333
3,818
Long term liabilities
(205,085)
-
(205,085)
(205,887)
7,333
(198,554)
23
Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating lease for the charity's premises, which fall due as follows:

2024
2023
£
£
Within one year
63,665
63,665
Between two and five years
127,332
175,079
190,997
238,744
THE EAST DURHAM EMPLOYABILITY TRUST
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
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Related party transactions

Actif

Meryl Levington, director and trustee, is a consultant for Actif. The balance due to Actif at the year end is £25,000 (2023: £25,000). This is repayable within 375 days of the charity receiving a written notice of demand.

 

Marley Kavelle Limited

Mr W Marley, chief executive, is a director of Marley Kavelle Ltd. Previously Marley Kavelle Ltd advanced an interest free loan to the charity and raised invoices for management fees. The balance due to Marley Kavalle Ltd at the year end is £50,617 (2023: £82,442). No interest is charged and the balance is repayable within 375 days of the charity receiving a written notice of demand.

 

Mr W Marley

At the year end £nil (2023: £41,100) was due to Mr W Marley, chief executive.

 

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