Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) Ltd - Charities report - 18.1

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 10482618 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171873

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period 17 November 2016 to 31 December 2017

for

Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) Ltd

Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) Ltd

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period 17 November 2016 to 31 December 2017

Page

Chairman's Report

1

Report of the Trustees

2 to 5

Statement of Financial Activities

6

Balance Sheet

7 to 8

Notes to the Financial Statements

9 to 11

Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) Ltd

Chairman's Report

for the Period 17 November 2016 to 31 December 2017

The Neighbourhood Network (NN) has continued to expand throughout this year with a number of new groups joining

from within the Hull community. In many cases NN has assisted these groups in their formation and has attended their

meetings and events to help them establish a presence in their communities. Throughout the year NN has been making

contact with our existing members to ensure they are aware of the support, schemes and help that can be provided. On

all occasions NN have maintained our main aims to help to provide safer environments and help to reduce crime both at

home and at work. NN has also maintained strong bonds with Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue, Hull

City Council, the PCC and many Voluntary and Community groups throughout the City. By maintaining these contacts

NN has been able to help our members by improved lines of communication between the statutory bodies and the group

members. A weekly bulletin is produced that is sent out to all our member groups who in turn pass these bulletins on to

their members or post the details in community centres. The bulletin is also available on the NN website.

NN launched a new website in March 2017 that has proved to be very popular. It is now much easier to find what you

are looking for and also includes highlights of the activities of some of the member groups. There is also a shop on the

website were safety items can be purchased. NN has a facebook site and also uses twitter to help to keep the members up

to date.

A film was created during the year that was funded by the Big Lottery. The film is entitled "Inspiring Stories" and

highlights the activities of several NN member groups and has helped to show the aims and activities of the NN. The

film can be seen on the NN website.

This year saw the formation of the Humber Watch Association (HWA). This charitable organisation was formed as an

umbrella group with Neighbourhood Network, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East

Lincolnshire thus incorporating all the local unitary authorities in the Humberside area. HWA holds regular meetings

and it has assisted all the members by enabling resources to be shared and lines of communication to be opened. The

HWA is mainly concerned with Neighbourhood Watch groups within the Humberside area.

The NN awards ceremony this year was held at the City Hall in October and had the largest attendance ever. Ten

authorities / organisations had stalls at the event to show how they are helping the community and over 30 nominations

were received for consideration for rewards. Eight rewards were presented to various member groups throughout the

city. This year NN changed the categories of the awards to take account of the more diverse membership.

On behalf of the Neighbourhood Network I would like to thank all the authorities and organisations that have supplied

funding to the NN charity over the year; without your help we would not have been able to continue with the great work

that NN has done throughout the year.

Colin Havercroft

Chair of the Trustees

Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) Ltd

Report of the Trustees

for the Period 17 November 2016 to 31 December 2017

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 period 17 November 2016 to 31 December 2017. 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 2015).

INCORPORATION

The charitable company was incorporated on 17 November 2016.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The Neighbourhood Network (NN) is a registered charity and a company Limited by Guarantee made up of a network of

Hull based neighbourhood groups including Neighbourhood Watch Groups, Residents and Tenants Associations, Trader

groups, Business & Retail Watches, Faith Groups, Allotments and any other groups - however big or small - that have an

interest in community safety.

The charity's vision is that by registering with the NN people will feel better equipped and informed to create safer

environments in which to live and work. The mission for the charity is to work with and support people to make their

communities safer.

The aims are:

- To support and empower people aiming to create safer environments

- To be a support to other organisations helping communities to be more proactive in reducing crime

- To be a trusted communicator and facilitator of engagement between Neighbourhood Network members and safety

partners

- To be a communication channel for members to spread their own message through Neighbourhood Network platforms.

- To support organisations and individuals in being proactive towards reducing crime

Since its launch the Neighbourhood Network has continued to build strong working relationships with those from the

public sector and other organisations to support its members and wider community, so they can benefit from a reduction

in crime, develop good community spirit and create safer environments where people are neighbourly and look out for

each other. These include:

Humberside Police

Hull City Council (Councillors and Area Team Co-ordinators)

Humberside Fire and Rescue

Representatives from the Voluntary and Community Sector

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

The NN encourages and supports neighbourhood groups to form and introduces them to key contacts pivotal for the

group's development and progress to tackle issues of concern. Support for these groups can also be in terms of advice

with constituting the group, bank accounts, funding advice, developing and creating communication methods for the

group or just being in attendance for group meetings to add support and value to their discussions.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The NN prides itself on communication; providing a two way communication channel between the Public and Statutory

and the Voluntary and Community sectors, distributing relevant information and key safety updates throughout a variety

of platforms. Weekly the NN produces and sends an e-mail newsletter to all registered group co-ordinators and other

interested parties. This includes information from the police such as witness appeals and details of their current

campaigns, along with training and funding opportunities, events and activities that may be of interest to members. This

newsletter is then in turn distributed from the co-ordinators to their own group members.

Information is also communicated daily via twitter and via the twitter feed ('NNetworkHull') and via the main Facebook

Page ('NNetworkHull') and other Facebook pages managed by the NN team.

March 2017 saw the launch of the new Neighbourhood Network website, with sections such as 'find a group' showcasing

active groups across the city. Other features include the advice centre with information and links to support agencies,

current Neighbourhood Network projects, highlighting the work undertaken by the charity and an online shop facility.

The shop aspect to the design enables visitors to the site to be able to purchase crime prevention equipment, providing

the charity with a small income to re-invest into purchasing a wider variety of products. The website has been built

around the needs of the community of Hull, which has been highlighted by the type of service requests the charity

receives, from support agencies, group members and the general public. The charity will continue to pursue its core

objectives by utilising the website as an additional way of educating, empowering and communicating community safety

needs.

The member groups have continued to grow over 2017, with 28 new groups registering to be part of the Neighbourhood

Network. These 28 new groups represent Neighbourhood Watch Groups, Business Watches, local charities, Residents

Associations and Community Groups, thus strengthening the network across the city. The charity has enhanced their

services by making sure all new groups meet the team in person and are connected to key personnel to make sure the

support they need is in place. We have also been visiting established groups, making them fully aware of the services

the charity offers and new and beneficial projects they can get involved with in their area.

2017 also saw the development of the Humber Watch Association, a constituted group consisting of the 4 unitary

authorities (Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincs. and North East Lincs) across the Humberside geographical

region coming together to support Neighbourhood Watch Groups. This joined up approach to support grass roots groups

has enabled the sharing of best practice across the region and has been highlighted by the National Neighbourhood

Watch Network as exemplary practice. The charity played a key part in setting this association up and continues to

develop and expand on the aims and objectives of this association which includes a joint event for 2018 for all

Neighbourhood Watch groups located in the Humber area to share best practice.

Other successes for 2017 include the growth in support for Business Watch partnerships. This year saw this element of

the charity strengthen with an additional three Business Watches set up with two more at the early stages moving into

2018. Feedback by Humberside Police on the support the charity has offered has been extremely positive and this along

with more local business requesting support and seeing the benefits of working together will help continue the

momentum enabling us to develop these further.

A successful partnership for 2017 saw Neighbourhood Network team up with Humberside Police in a 'Cycle crime

initiative'. Investment from the police in gold secure cycle locks has enabled the charity to sell these to the wider public

and support victims of cycle crime with a discount on the purchase price. 120 cycle locks were sold during this year;

however, the project is on-going with plans to partner work with schools, colleges and local businesses moving into

2018/2019.

A highlight and something new for the charity for 2017 was the production of an original film titled, 'inspiring Stories'.

This was produced with investment from the Big Lottery in conjunction with celebrating Hull as City of Culture for

2017. The intention of the film was to highlight the great work being undertaken in Hull to make it a safer place to live

and work. The film starred lots of the Neighbourhood Network member groups and was launched at the Awards Event in

October 2017. The film has been very well received by all that have viewed it and is available to watch on the charity's

homepage www.nnetwork.org.uk. The charity will continue to utilise this film to its advantage in the hope to empower

other residents to come together and make a difference.

The charity's Annual Awards event took place in the month of October and was held at Hull City Hall with its largest

audience to date, with over 10 citywide agencies showcasing their services to the audience including, Environment

Agency, Trading Standards, Humberside Fire & Rescue, Humberside Police Cadets and Volunteers and many more.

The charity received over 30 nominations, awarding 8 groups in total with glass awards and all nominated groups

receiving a framed certificate. Feedback was positive and resonated that the Awards event is a valued event on the

yearly calendar especially to those member groups who would not normally get recognised, affirming that the event

continues to empower member groups for their work within the city of Hull.

The Neighbourhood Network charity will continue to improve and innovate the services that it provides to meet the

changing needs of its member groups to the extent that its financial resources permit.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The charity has historically been in receipt of grant funding for core or specific restricted projects. Funders and those

investing into the charity for the year include:

NHS

Humberside Police

KCOM

Wyke Residents Association

UNITE

East Riding Charitable Trust

Co-op

Hull City Council

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

10482618 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1171873

Registered office

Bespoke Centre

Zeal's Garth

Wawne Road

Hull

East Yorkshire

HU7 4WD

Trustees

C Havercroft

T Carter

K Robinson

- resigned 16.11.17

D Burton

- resigned 16.11.17

S Porter

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 October 2018 and signed on its behalf by:

C Havercroft - Trustee

Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) Ltd

Statement of Financial Activities

for the Period 17 November 2016 to 31 December 2017

Unrestricted fund

Restricted funds

Total funds

Notes

£

£

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

81,801

27,054

108,855

Other trading activities

2

115

-

115

Other income

8,450

-

8,450

Total

90,366

27,054

117,420

EXPENDITURE ON

Raising funds

446

-

446

Other

28,674

23,021

51,695

Total

29,120

23,021

52,141

NET INCOME

61,246

4,033

65,279

Transfers between funds

8

4,033

(4,033

)

-

Net movement in funds

65,279

-

65,279

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

65,279

-

65,279

Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) Ltd

Balance Sheet

At 31 December 2017

Unrestricted fund

Restricted funds

Total funds

Notes

£

£

£

CURRENT ASSETS

Prepayments and accrued income

588

-

588

Cash at bank

65,635

8,423

74,058

66,223

8,423

74,646

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

7

(944

)

(8,423

)

(9,367

)

NET CURRENT ASSETS

65,279

-

65,279

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

65,279

-

65,279

NET ASSETS

65,279

-

65,279

FUNDS

8

Unrestricted funds

65,279

Restricted funds

-

TOTAL FUNDS

65,279

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under

Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31 December 2017.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended

31 December 2017 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.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies

Act 2006 relating to charitable small companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 26 October 2018 and were signed on its behalf by:

T Carter -Trustee

Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) Ltd

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period 17 November 2016 to 31 December 2017

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 2015)',

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.

Computer equipment

- 33% on cost

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.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis

over the period of the lease.

2.	OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

£

Shop income

115

3.	NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

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

£

Other operating leases

1,600

4.	TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 December 2017.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 December 2017.

5.	STAFF COSTS

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

Support

3

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

6.	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Computer equipment

£

COST

At 17 November 2016 and 31 December 2017

1,118

DEPRECIATION

At 17 November 2016 and 31 December 2017

1,118

NET BOOK VALUE

At 31 December 2017

-

7.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

£

Other creditors

148

Accruals and deferred income

8,349

Accrued expenses

870

9,367

8.	MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net movement in funds

Transfers between funds

At 31.12.17

£

£

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

61,246

4,033

65,279

Restricted funds

Hull City Council

4,033

(4,033

)

-

TOTAL FUNDS

65,279

-

65,279

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

Incoming resources

Resources expended

Movement in funds

£

£

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

90,366

(29,120

)

61,246

Restricted funds

Big Lottery Fund

2,000

(2,000

)

-

Hull City Council

23,110

(19,077

)

4,033

Awards Evening

1,944

(1,944

)

-

27,054

(23,021

)

4,033

TOTAL FUNDS

117,420

(52,141

)

65,279

9.	RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 December 2017.