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| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
| UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024 |
| FOR |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
| REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
| UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024 |
| FOR |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| Page |
| Chairman's Report | 1 |
| Report of the Trustees | 2 | to | 9 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 10 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
| Balance Sheet | 12 | to | 13 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 14 | to | 20 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| CHAIRMAN'S REPORT |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| This is my first year as Chair of Trustees at Batchley Support Group. |
| We have now been at our larger premises for just over a year and have been able to use the extra space to expand our services. We have recently opened a shower and laundry facility to assist those rough sleeping or struggling to fund these activities. Many thanks to organisations that helped to fund this provision. |
| Again this year we have been working in partnerships with Redditch BID, Reimagine Redditch, Social prescribers, Amazon, Tesco, Asda, Lidl and Fareshare. These relationships are important to the charity and encourage us to develop our provision and to support the community. |
| Our Advice and Guidance provision continues to grow, we have seen an increase in clients looking for support, and we have employed a part time worker to support the Domestic abuse provision partly funded by Redditch Borough Council, all staff members are now trained as D.A champions by Worcestershire Community Trust. we continue to support clients to provide housing and tenancy support and benefits advice, we have seen an increase in demand for this support again this year. |
| We continue to be a Safe Place for victims of domestic abuse |
| We need to continue to deliver and develop our services to the people of Redditch and other communities, we will embed the values of Batchley Support Group Redditch Communities in all that we do and the support that we offer to the community. |
| I would like to say that none of the work that we do would be possible without the dedication and support of our staff, volunteers, Trustees and funders. |
| Lucie Foster |
| Chair |
| Dated: 31st March 2025 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 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 May 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 |
| Batchley Support Group [BSG] is a community based Neighborhood association (registered charity and company limited by guarantee) which aims to build resident participation and involvement in community activities, advance social inclusion and lifelong learning, reduce inequalities in health, and to speak up for Batchley. |
| The objects of BSG are those of a voluntary community based organization working on behalf of the residents of Batchley, a locality within the borough of Redditch in the county of Worcestershire. |
| Batchley Support Group aims to empower local people by building resident participation and involvement in community activities, promoting regeneration and access to services, reducing inequalities in health, advancing social inclusion and lifelong learning and campaigning on local issues. |
| Public benefit |
| The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public |
| benefit when reviewing the charitable company's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In |
| particular, the trustees have considered how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives set. |
| Volunteers |
| I would like to say that none of the work that we do would be possible without the support and dedication of our staff, volunteers and trustees. We are continuing to actively recruit new Trustees/volunteers and offer opportunities |
| to the community to support our projects, this includes younger volunteers on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. |
| BSG have continued to involve people in the community in the work we do by offering diverse opportunities for volunteers to be involved. |
| We have now recruited a Volunteer coordinator to recruit train and support our bank of volunteers. |
| We offer opportunities in volunteering, paid work when possible, accredited training and development, employment support, and impartial advice and guidance. |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
| Charitable activities |
| Community Development Manager Report 2024/25: Mark Barron |
| We have again employed extra staff this year to support the demand on our services, we now employ a part time Domestic Abuse worker to support the demand for support in this area of our work. |
| We have continued support to clients with Advice, Guidance and emotional support including Domestic violence and Mental Health support. |
| Batchley support group are still registered as a Safe House with Worcester County Council and all staff have attended domestic abuse training with Worcester community trust. |
| Advice and Guidance |
| The referrals for the Advice and Guidance of our provision is continuing to grow, this year we have supported over 700 clients an increase on last year's provision. Having funding for a full time housing support / tenancy worker has helped us to meet this demand. |
| We still receive referrals from Social prescribers, Police, Schools, Probation service, youth workers, Housing officers, Citizens advice bureau, Councillors, churches, other housing providers and self-referrals. |
| Outcomes have been success in claiming benefits, housing, mental health support signposting, Domestic violence support, pensions, blue badge applications, finding work, education, drug and alcohol reduction, tenancy support, appeals and mandatory reconsiderations to name a few. |
| Volunteer Coordinator |
| With the recent employment of a part time volunteer coordinator we have been able to focus on the recruitment, support and coordination of volunteers which at the moment number 19 volunteers and 6 volunteer Trustees. |
| Our volunteer coordinator has recruited an additional 6 volunteers since starting in post. He also continues to support and arrange training for volunteers. |
| All of the volunteers undertake accredited Food hygiene training to L2 and are offered various training opportunities for personal development or to support them in their volunteering position, again this year we have a volunteer who is completing The Duke of Edinburgh award. |
| Again this year the Community Pantry provision has seen a continuing need for its services., we have seen an increase in referrals from the Police, the local authority, health professionals, social workers, housing officers and self-referrals. To meet this demand, we have increased the amount of food that we buy and collect for distribution to clients. |
| Community Pantry |
| We are still open for the collection of food five days per week, three of these days are allocated for the collection of groceries and toiletries, the other two days are when we distribute Greggs free of charge, we now collect Greggs from three local stores on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All of this work requires the continued coordination of staff, volunteers, drivers, sorters and distributers and they need to hold food hygiene certificates. |
| We work closely with Fareshare and are premises and freezers are inspected regularly, we have been awarded 5 stars from environmental health at our last inspection. We also work closely with suppliers to ensure that goods are suitable for consumption and that we are aware of any allergy information that we share with recipients of food. |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| Any excess food is shared with other local groups including Food banks, Schools and Churches to minimise waste and the remainder is sent to a local farm for animal feed. |
| Training and Development |
| This year we have become an accredited exam centre for the delivery of Pearson / Edexcel Vocational courses. We are trialling Functional skills English and Maths to Level 2 and intend to add Employability skills in the near future. This initiative has the potential for growth and to bring in some much needed income. |
| As in previous years we continue to offer accredited training and development opportunities to service users, volunteers and staff. We work with a local F.E. College to offer distance learning at Level 2 in a variety of subjects. |
| In the past year we have had many successful outcomes which has also enabled people to upskill and return to the workplace. There is no cost for this training and we support the learners by running workshops at our office in Batchley. |
| All staff and new volunteers have completed a food hygiene certificate and some have completed first aid courses, Advice and Guidance, Safeguarding training, suicide awareness, First Aid and Domestic Abuse training. |
| Social impact |
| As discussed BSG works in partnership with stakeholders such as Redditch Borough Council, Worcester County Council and reimagine Redditch. |
| We therefore have an obligation to record interventions, statistics and outcomes to our partner stakeholders. These processes allow us to evaluate and monitor our provision including direct and indirect beneficiaries and adapt our processes to ensure the best use of our time and resources. |
| Capacity Building |
| Again this year we have managed to provide additional support in all areas of support as indicated in the figures above. We are aware that growth is important to meet the demands on our services, but it also needs to be cost effective and manageable. We are therefore reactive in our growth and monitor carefully the workload of all staff and volunteers to ensure quality, support and retention. |
| We need to continue delivering our existing services and support which have proven to be essential to the people of Redditch and Worcestershire. |
| With the economic crisis deepening and poverty and deprivation already high in our area, what we deliver for the people of Redditch has become ever more important. We will continue to support the community and ensure that we embed the values of Batchley Support Group into the work that we do and the support that we offer. |
| High Sheriff of Worcester award |
| The staff at Batchley Support Group were visited ON 3RD December 2024 by the high Sheriff of Worcestershire and the Redditch lord Mayor. |
| Staff were all awarded an award certificate from the High Sheriff in recognition of great and valuable services to the community. Mark Barron was also awarded a medal for outstanding achievement and commitment. |
| Volunteers |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| I would like to say that none of the work that we do would be possible without the support and dedication of our staff, volunteers and Trustees. |
| We are continuing to actively recruit new Trustees /volunteers and offer volunteering opportunities to the community to support our projects, this includes younger volunteers on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. |
| BSG have continued to involve people in the community in the work we do by offering diverse opportunities for volunteers to be involved. |
| We offer opportunities in volunteering, paid employment when possible, accredited training and development, employment support, and impartial advice and guidance. |
| M.B.E for Ben Rafiqui |
| Ben, one of our many volunteers has been awarded the M.B.E in the new year honours list. Ben volunteers at Batchley Support Group and involved in homelessness and let's feed Brum. We are very proud of ben and his award. |
| Testimonials |
| Young Solutions |
| I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Batchley Support Group for the King's Award. They are an outstanding organisation and a tremendous asset to the community. This award and recognition are truly well-deserved. |
| Batchley Support Group is deeply committed to making a difference, and their dedication to improving the lives of individuals in the community is transformative. |
| As someone who works in education, supporting young people who have disengaged from formal schooling, I have seen first-hand how Batchley Support Group recognises the challenges young people face. With genuine empathy, they help these individuals access courses in English and Maths, which they deliver with excellence. I have referred two individuals to their services, and the progress they have made has been truly life-changing. |
| Beyond their educational support, Batchley Support Group actively collaborates with other local organisations to assist those in need. For example, at the Reddi Centre youth club where I work, they have generously donated food and clothing to young people who are facing difficult circumstances. One instance that stands out is when I shared with them that a young female participant had only one school shirt for the week. The very next day, a bag of clothes was provided to her, which was an incredibly thoughtful and impactful gesture. |
| Batchley Support Group also extends their support to struggling families, including those with teenagers. Through my work, we are able to refer individuals to programs such as The Respect Programme, which helps young people navigate challenges in school, as well as issues related to crime and prevention. |
| Thanks to the work of Batchley Support Group, I am able to perform my job more effectively. I can confidently refer my young people to them, knowing they will receive excellent support and will thrive in their care. The organisation's dedicated approach and empathetic understanding of the challenges young people face gives me peace of mind, as I know they are in good hands. Their tailored support helps these individuals build the skills and confidence they need to succeed, both academically and personally. It's reassuring to know that, by working together, we can make a lasting, positive impact on their lives. |
| When it comes to supporting families, Batchley Support Group never turns anyone away. They go above and beyond to help, no matter the situation. They offer guidance and assistance to everyone, ensuring that no child or family is ever left without support. Their commitment to providing advice and help is unwavering. |
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| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| One of the parents told me that the transformation in her son has been remarkable. He was previously disengaged, struggling to find motivation, and not participating in anything. However, under the care and support of Batchley Support Group, he has completely turned around. Not only has he become more open and engaged, but he has also started applying the skills and confidence he's gained to his personal life. |
| This positive change has had a profound impact on his outlook, and his family has noticed a significant improvement in his attitude and behaviour. I think it's truly amazing to witness how the support and guidance from such a dedicated organisation can make such a meaningful difference in a young person's life. |
| In summary, Batchley Support Group not only addresses immediate needs but also builds vital connections with other charities and services, creating a network of support for those who need it most. Their dedication and compassion are truly commendable. |
| Yours Faithfully, |
| Jennifer Miller |
| Assemblies of God Pentecostal Church |
| A most remarkable aspect of Batchley Support Group is its ability to mobilise resources and volunteers to address the specific needs of our community. Their efforts have ensured that every family has necessities. The group's commitment to inclusivity and support for all, regardless of background, has made a profound difference in the lives of many. Their work resonates with the values of inclusion and mutual care, inspiring other organisations and individuals to step up and support vulnerable groups. Batchley Support Group's impact extends beyond material aid. They strengthen the community of Redditch by exemplifying compassion and community spirit. In conclusion, I cannot speak highly enough of Batchley Support Group and its invaluable contributions to our community. Their tireless efforts have significantly improved the lives of many families, and I wholeheartedly support their nomination for the King's Award. |
| Yours sincerely, Rev Dr Elaine Palmer-Taylor Pastor & Senior Leader |
| Birchensale middle School |
| Good afternoon |
| I would like to say a "thank you" from Birchensale and our families for all the hard work you do to support our community all year but especially at Christmas. |
| This year we reached out to you to help support with several of our families. |
| We had several families who have children who do not attend our school and you were more than happy to deliver presents for every child not just the ones at Birchensale. |
| To say we were overwhelmed by the bags full of gifts is an understatement, and the families were even more so. |
| The attention to detail for each family when looking at age appropriateness was incredible. |
| I have spoken to several of our children this morning on their return, and whilst some of them were unaware the gifts were donated, they were beaming when talking about what they received for Christmas. |
| One of the families we asked you to support very last minute was a teenage girl, a few days after you delivered the gifts she was going away with school on a residential trip and unfortunately, she had no toiletries for the trip, your bag had every item a teenage girl could possibly of needed for those few days away with school. |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| Again, thank you for your kindness and generosity. |
| Kind regards |
| Sarah Pugh |
| HLTA |
| I just wanted to send an email to share a massive thank you for all the support we have received at The Orchards Primary Academy. As a school, we have a larger number of families in need and the support you have given has really helped some of our most vulnerable families. |
| We look forward to continuing the relationship we have built together, also thank you to Amazon Caroline Cheltenham BHX8 for her support |
| Thank you again, |
| Alicia Flynn - Pastoral Lead and DSL |
| Conclusion |
| In conclusion, during the last year as in the previous year we have learned to deal with the unexpected, the rise in fuel costs, interest rates and the cost of living have had a noticeable impact on the work that we do. |
| We have managed to secure funding to recruit new staff to support our growing provision. The new premises will allow us to offer more support to the community. |
| The Community Pantry provision continues to grow, we have increased our deliveries and the staffing hours to support this demand. |
| We will continue to buy food from Fareshare but the price is increasing again this year, we will be spending £12,800 this year on food to support the demand. |
| We will of course continue to collect food from supermarkets, Greggs, Nando's and KFC to support the Community Pantry. |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW |
| Financial position |
| The Trustees have set a reserves policy which requires that reserves be maintained at a level with ensures that |
| Batchley Support Group's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty for a period of three |
| months. |
| The trustees assess the reserves policy on an annual basis. |
| In May 2016 the reserves policy was reviewed and a reserves figure of a minimum of £3,000 was agreed |
| necessary. There are currently more general reserves than required by the Reserves policy. As such the trustees |
| aim to continue the charitable activities and use the excess to increase the Charities impact in the community. |
| We are working with our new accountants to identify what reserves are needed in the future. |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| FUTURE PLANS |
| Our future plans are to continue to support the current initiatives and to develop at a rate that is sustainable with |
| the staff and volunteers available. We will continue to proactively recruit and train volunteers and trustees to |
| compliment, support and develop the work that we do, this of course will need some form of management |
| coordination to ensure that safety and quality is maintained and developed, we will continue to apply for core |
| funding to support the work that we do. |
| STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| Governing document |
| The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. |
| REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
| Registered Company number |
| Registered Charity number |
| Registered office |
| Trustees |
| Company Secretary |
| Independent Examiner |
| SAS Accountant Ltd t/as OJW Associates |
| 16 Hennals Avenue |
| Webheath |
| Redditch |
| Worcestershire |
| B97 5RX |
| Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Batchley Support Group - Redditch Communities ('the Company') |
| I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st May 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. |
| Gareth Francis Wood MAAT |
| SAS Accountant Ltd t/as OJW Associates |
| 16 Hennals Avenue |
| Webheath |
| Redditch |
| Worcestershire |
| B97 5RX |
| 28th April 2025 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| fund | funds | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations and legacies |
| Charitable activities |
| Total |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Raising funds |
| Charitable activities |
| Other |
| Total |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Transfers between funds | 9 | 500 | (500 | ) | - | - |
| Net movement in funds | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 17,629 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| BALANCE SHEET |
| 31st May 2024 |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| fund | funds | funds | funds |
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| FIXED ASSETS |
| Tangible assets | 6 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
| Debtors | 7 |
| Cash at bank and in hand |
| CREDITORS |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
| NET ASSETS |
| FUNDS | 9 |
| Unrestricted funds | 1,890 |
| Restricted funds | 15,739 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 17,629 |
| The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st May 2024. |
| The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st May 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. |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES (REGISTERED NUMBER: 04769510) |
| BALANCE SHEET - continued |
| 31st May 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 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 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 | - |
| Computer equipment | - |
| 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. |
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| COMMUNITIES |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| 2. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Depreciation - owned assets |
| 3. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
| There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st May 2024 nor for the year ended 31st May 2023. |
| Trustees' expenses |
| There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st May 2024 nor for the year ended 31st May 2023. |
| 4. | STAFF COSTS |
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| Part time |
| 5. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| fund | funds | funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
| Donations and legacies |
| Charitable activities |
| Total |
| EXPENDITURE ON |
| Raising funds |
| Charitable activities |
| Other |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| 5. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| fund | funds | funds |
| £ | £ | £ |
| Total |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| Transfers between funds | 350 | (350 | ) | - |
| Net movement in funds | ( |
) | ( |
) |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
| Total funds brought forward | 10,155 | 12,555 |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 1,890 | 15,739 | 17,629 |
| 6. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
| Motor | Computer |
| vehicles | equipment | Totals |
| £ | £ | £ |
| COST |
| At 1st June 2023 |
| Additions |
| At 31st May 2024 |
| DEPRECIATION |
| At 1st June 2023 |
| Charge for year |
| At 31st May 2024 |
| NET BOOK VALUE |
| At 31st May 2024 |
| At 31st May 2023 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| 7. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| PAYE Recoverable | - | 320 |
| Prepayments |
| 8. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
| 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ |
| Trade creditors |
| Social security and other taxes |
| Other creditors |
| Accruals and deferred income |
| Accrued expenses |
| 9. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
| Net | Transfers |
| movement | between | At |
| At 1/6/23 | in funds | funds | 31/5/24 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 1,890 | 11,724 | 500 | 14,114 |
| Restricted funds |
| Bi-Annual Events | 500 | - | (500 | ) | - |
| National Lottery re vehicle | 8,591 | (4,982 | ) | - | 3,609 |
| Lottery / council grants | 6,648 | (434 | ) | - | 6,214 |
| (5,416 | ) | ( |
) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 6,308 | 23,937 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| 9. | 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 | 63,628 | (51,904 | ) | 11,724 |
| Restricted funds |
| National Lottery re vehicle | - | (4,982 | ) | (4,982 | ) |
| Lottery / council grants | 49,840 | (50,274 | ) | (434 | ) |
| ( |
) | (5,416 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | 6,308 |
| Comparatives for movement in funds |
| Net | Transfers |
| movement | between | At |
| At 1/6/22 | in funds | funds | 31/5/23 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 10,155 | (8,615 | ) | 350 | 1,890 |
| Restricted funds |
| Bi-Annual Events | 500 | - | - | 500 |
| Nazir - Youth Day | 350 | - | (350 | ) | - |
| National Lottery re vehicle | 11,699 | (3,108 | ) | - | 8,591 |
| Lottery / council grants | 6 | 6,642 | - | 6,648 |
| 12,555 | 3,534 | (350 | ) | 15,739 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 22,710 | (5,081 | ) | - | 17,629 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| 9. | 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 | 30,888 | (39,503 | ) | (8,615 | ) |
| Restricted funds |
| National Lottery re vehicle | - | (3,108 | ) | (3,108 | ) |
| Lottery / council grants | 37,542 | (30,900 | ) | 6,642 |
| 37,542 | (34,008 | ) | 3,534 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 68,430 | (73,511 | ) | (5,081 | ) |
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: |
| Net | Transfers |
| movement | between | At |
| At 1/6/22 | in funds | funds | 31/5/24 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Unrestricted funds |
| General fund | 10,155 | 3,109 | 850 | 14,114 |
| Restricted funds |
| Bi-Annual Events | 500 | - | (500 | ) | - |
| Nazir - Youth Day | 350 | - | (350 | ) | - |
| National Lottery re vehicle | 11,699 | (8,090 | ) | - | 3,609 |
| Lottery / council grants | 6 | 6,208 | - | 6,214 |
| 12,555 | (1,882 | ) | (850 | ) | 9,823 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 22,710 | 1,227 | - | 23,937 |
| BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH |
| COMMUNITIES |
| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
| for the Year Ended 31st May 2024 |
| 9. | 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 | 94,516 | (91,407 | ) | 3,109 |
| Restricted funds |
| National Lottery re vehicle | - | (8,090 | ) | (8,090 | ) |
| Lottery / council grants | 87,382 | (81,174 | ) | 6,208 |
| 87,382 | (89,264 | ) | (1,882 | ) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 181,898 | (180,671 | ) | 1,227 |
| 10. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |