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The charity has continued to collaborate with local arts organisations like 'Open Up Sheffield'.
We collaborated with the local arts organisation 'Open Up Sheffield' which we will continue to develop allowing us to increase our income from gallery sales and gain new audiences
Relational · Commitment statement · From St Matthew's House Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 5
The charity has grown its subscription Open Studio membership from under 100 to 150 members.
This is an outstanding achievement of the year and is driving income
Operational · Observational claim · From St Matthew's House Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 7
The charity aims to maintain a reserve fund equivalent to three months' salary expenditure.
The Trustees have considered the level of unrestricted funds, which they see as appropriate to hold in reserve and have concluded that this should be the equivalent of a minimum of three month's salary expenditure
Financial · Policy statement · From St Matthew's House Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 7
The charity has continued to operate profitably without grants for the first time.
This is a significant milestone for the charity. The model initiated under the present leadership has delivered an operational profit, which hasn't been seen in the past
Financial · Observational claim · From St Matthew's House Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 6
The charity has maintained and increased its loan repayments.
We have maintained and increased our loan repayments
Financial · Commitment statement · From St Matthew's House Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 6
The charity secured new income pathways, reducing its reliance on grants.
Secured new income pathways Reduced dependency on grants
Financial · Commitment statement · From St Matthew's House Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 5
The charity has developed a more robust operational model to reduce dependency on public funding.
A more commercial delivery that reduces the charity's dependency on public funding is proving to produce small and manageable growth
Operational · Commitment statement · From St Matthew's House Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 4
The charity's objectives are to improve the well-being and education of Sheffield inhabitants, particularly those with mental health difficulties.
to benefit the inhabitants of the city of Sheffield, and in particular those inhabitants living with mental health difficulties
Policy · Policy statement · From St Matthew's House Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2024, page 4
The organisation received funding from the Stratford-upon-Avon District Council for a community climate and nature project.
Community Climate and Nature - A 6-month, Stratford-upon-Avon District Council funded project, based at Lifeways Garden.
Financial · Funding statement · From Escape Community Art in Action — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 24
The organisation received grants from multiple trusts to support core costs and specific initiatives.
Helen Hamlyn Trust - A grant to support core costs during 2024. The Peoples Arehive of Stratford-upon-Avon - Funding provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the delivery of a 36-month community engagement project. The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust (2) - A grant to support core costs.
Financial · Funding statement · From Escape Community Art in Action — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 24
The organisation received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a community engagement project.
The Peoples Arehive of Stratford-upon-Avon - Funding provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the delivery of a 36-month community engagement project.
Financial · Funding statement · From Escape Community Art in Action — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 24
The organisation received grants for specific projects such as the redevelopment of the Escape Arts & Heritage Centre and the purchase of a community van.
Escape Arts & Heritage Centre - Redevelopment in 2014/15 of a derelict building to house Escape's Arts & Heritage Centre, providing space for workshop sessions, community engagement and a programme of quarterly exhibitions & events. Funded by Stratford Town Trust. WCC On the Move - Warwick County Council grant to fund the purchase of a new community van and a project co-ordinator for 12 months.
Financial · Funding statement · From Escape Community Art in Action — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 23
The organisation received funding from various sources to support core costs and specific projects.
Souter Charitable Trust – Funding by the Souter Charitable Trust to support core costs during 2024. Core Community Support – Stratford Town Trust funding to support core costs in 2024. Garfield Weston - A contribution by the Garfield Weston Foundation towards core costs in 2024
Financial · Funding statement · From Escape Community Art in Action — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2025, page 23
Grants from various sources increased in the year ending March 2025.
<table><tr><td>LB of Hackney</td><td>31.3.25 £</td><td>31.3.24 £</td></tr><tr><td>LB of Hackney</td><td>26,075</td><td>23,623</td></tr><tr><td>City Bridge Foundation</td><td>45,000</td><td>56,500</td></tr><tr><td>Xmas Club</td><td>14,528</td><td>9,396</td></tr><tr><td>North East London NHS Foundation Trust</td><td>29,701</td><td>29,701</td></tr><tr><td>National Lottery Community Fund</td><td>144,027</td><td>70,071</td></tr>
Financial · Trend statement · From Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 20
The charity expects continued support from its funders, allowing it to operate on a going concern basis.
It is for this reason the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Financial · Commitment statement · From Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 19
Unrestricted funds can be used at the discretion of the trustees in accordance with charitable objectives.
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Financial · Policy statement · From Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 19
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Financial · Policy statement · From Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 19
Expenditure is recognized when there is a legal or constructive obligation, it is probable that economic benefits will be transferred, and the amount can be measured reliably.
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.
Financial · Policy statement · From Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
Donations are recognized when written notification of both the amount and settlement date is received.
Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date.
Financial · Policy statement · From Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
Income is recognized in the Statement of Financial Activities when it is probable that funds will be received and can be measured reliably.
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.
Financial · Policy statement · From Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18