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Charity number: 1131621

DISABILITY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

(A company limited by guarantee)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016



CONTENTS

Page

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees andadvisers

1

Chairman's statement 2 - 3

Trustees' report 4 - 10

Independent examiner's report 11 - 12

Statement of financial activities 13

Balance sheet 14 - 15

Notes to the financial statements 16 - 26



REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES ANDADVISERS


Trustees L Carter, ChairmanC A MitchellP A Kenton-Batt, Vice chairmanJ McGuigan (resigned 13 October 2015)A Griffin (resigned 13 October 2015)E S TwiggerM EvansR M Maywood (resigned 13 October 2015)I Garratt, TreasurerE Barrows (resigned 13 October 2015)J Knight (appointed 28 January 2016)

Company registerednumber 06972820

Charity registerednumber 1131621

Registered office Unit 15Botany ParkBotany AvenueMansfieldNottinghamshireNG18 5NF

Accountant Jonathan WilsonChartered AccountantCromwell House68 West GateMansfieldNottinghamshireNG18 1RR

Bankers Lloyds Bank PLC1-3 Church StreetMansfieldNottinghamshireNG18 1AL

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CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016

The chairman presents her statement for the period.

From this report it is clear that the past year has been an active one for the charity, we haveendeavoured to operate our organisation as effectively and efficiently as possible. We couldnot operate without the financial support of all our donors which is not only critical to payingour rent, accommodation, utilities but the vital continuation and development of servicesrelevant to and requested by the community we serve. The charity recognises that fundinggrants are short term, however always try to work toward sustainability of them post fundingby promoting a well-trained volunteer base.

We rely on the hard work and dedication of both a small staff team and the many volunteerswho contribute in so many ways to the work and success of the charity. The impact of ourwork goes far beyond those we help directly and includes families, friends and carers.

As ever this has been a year of challenge and achievement and getting on with the job,against the backdrop of reduced funding and increasing demand for services.

The charity acknowledges the grant support received from Mansfield Building Society, TescoCharity Trust, and Masons Bank of England Lodge. The choir has grown and benefitedgreatly from grants and their own fund raising activity.

Our thanks go to all who contributed donations to Andy Timmons who ran the Mansfield 10kon behalf of Disability Nottinghamshire and raised £226.84. Similarly our Christmas Rafflewhich raised £777, all of the fundraising proceeds support the organisation.

We are also very grateful for the following donations:Mary Potter Convent Hospital Trust - £3000.00Sir John Eastwood Foundation - £500.00St Edmunds PCC Number Two-Partnership Charity Shop - £300.00The Ravenshead Lodge Benevolent Fund - £250.00Walesby Football Club - £230.00

The dedication and combined efforts of the trustees, with their expertise and abilitychallenge, guide and steer the charity through turbulent times plus the dedicated support andskills of volunteers, staff members and supporters of Disability Nottinghamshire, shouldenable the charity to continue to play a vital and unique role within Nottinghamshire. Duringthis accounting year, 4 long serving and valued trustee board members have resigned due toill health. One new trustee board member has been appointed and the board will continue toactively recruit additional trustee directors.

This service could not run without the support of volunteers who are willing to train andupdate skills on a regular basis. Core service volunteers have completed 287 hours offormal training and 123 hours informal training.

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CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016

The charity continues to to seek partners to deliver quality services in Nottinghamshire.Currently in a partnership led by Advice Nottingham involving other public, voluntary andcommunity sector organisations, a funding bid is being developed for the Lottery’s ‘BuildingBetter Opportunity’ programme. If successful, it will support the most vulnerable andfinancially excluded people in our area with ‘one to one’ support to help improve theirfinancial management and skills.

Name L CarterChairman

Date

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TRUSTEES' REPORT


The trustees (who are also directors of the charity for the purpose of the Companies Act)present their annual report together with the financial statements of DisabilityNottinghamshire (the company) for the year ended 31 March 2016. The trustees confirm thatthe annual report and financial statements of the company comply with the current statutoryrequirements, the requirements of the company's governing document and the provisions ofthe Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), applicable to charities preparing theirfinancial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities(effective 1 January 2015).

Since the company qualifies as small under section 383, the strategic report required ofmedium and large companies under The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report andDirector's Report) Regulations 2013 is not required.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Policies and objectives

The purpose of the charity is to:

Promote the independence and choice of all disabled persons within the area covered byNottinghamshire County Council by providing free, confidential and impartial information,advice and advocacy in respect of any disability to disabled people, their families, friends,carers, professionals and students.

MAIN ACTIVITES UNDERTAKEN TO FURTHER THE CHARITY'S PURPOSES FORPUBLIC BENEFIT

Our aim is for all disabled people to have the same choice, control, and freedom as any otherperson. With the provision of information and advice on how to effectively access therelevant benefits, services, peer support and disability rights, we are also aiming toencourage a far greater overall level of health and well-being not only for disabled people butalso for their carers, friends and families. Our aims fully reflect the purposes for which thischarity was originally set up.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the CharityCommission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims andobjectives.

The activities of our charity have continued to remain focused on providing support to enablepeople within our area of activity to exercise choice and control and are all undertaken tofurther our charitable purposes for public benefit.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The trustee directors, staff and volunteers have reviewed the strategic business plan andhave agreed delivery plans for period 2016/17.

In addition, the board regularly review the strategic business plan, and annual delivery planalongside the funding plan to monitor progress. This also helps to identify issues of mediumand longer term spending.

The key issue is the charity's ability to maintain its financial stability in order to be able tocontinue to offer these much needed servies.

Review of activities

Since the last report, we have continued to develop services using the information fromservice user feedback forms, and consultations.

There is an ever-increasing demand for advice, information services and outreachcommunity support across the community we serve.

User led work is now firmly embedded within the charity's services.

The charity has continued to work across the county to encourage a user led ethos and toassist, for example, individuals, self-help groups and single issue groups to feel moreconfident and become better informed about opportunities to influence policy, consultation orservices which have previously been hard to reach or unobtainable.

Working in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, together we have been able tosustain the work of the Disability Independent Advisory Group (DIAG). This is a independentvoice within the community and tackles a range of issues raised by members. The charityhas also been reassessed and awarded Investors in People accreditation.

Advice and information services are free, independent and confidential. The welfare reformsystem continues to impact on service users. Within the core service there has been anincrease in enquiries from parents or carers regarding children with disabilities. WhilstNottinghamshire County Council has received cuts to their funding, which has resulted in areduction to grant aid to the charity, we are grateful for their support to ensure that theseservices can be delivered.

To enhance our Core Service, Lloyds Foundation for England and Wales is funding DisabilityNottinghamshire from 8 September 2014 to 7 September 2016. This is enabling the charity toemploy two part time Senior Welfare Benefits Advisors to work with volunteers to provideadvice and information; offering a tailored service with one to one appointments for thecompletion forms and appeals guidance with continued support throughout the process.

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We have received funding from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust for the period to30 November 2015. This enabled the charity to employ a part time Senior Welfare BenefitsOfficer to work with volunteers and provide additional training for them. It has also increasedthe capacity of the drop in advice service at The Rosemary Street Advice Hub and BotanyPark.

The charity was successfully awarded 3 years funding from Big Lottery for the Reach outNottinghamshire Plus project (R.O.N. +). The project has completed year one and hasallowed the charity to respond to the rising demand for a specialist welfare benefits andmoney maximisation advice service, including appeals, advocacy and peer mentoringsupport. Statistically mental health related enquiries are growing. Rathbones are funding 6training workshops which are open to staff and volunteers to develop their understanding ofmental health and equality issues. Also enquiries from people who have learning disabilitiescurrently show an increase. Our Mansfield advice hub outreach support services nowoperate at Meden Vale Surgery, The Well at Retford, Rosewood Community Mental HealthUnit and Northgate Mental Health Unit in Newark.

In addition it provides financial education workshops and the setting up and supporting of arange of county wide peer support groups. This provides people with disabilities a localforum to share, learn and take proactive control of their own lives. Volunteer recruitment andtraining is underway to enhance this project. This will ensure the longer term viability of thework.

Funded by the People's Health Trust, the RAISE Project provided peer-mentoring supportwhich aimed to help create a stronger and more involved network of people affected by adisability, impairment or long term health condition in the Ravensdale area of Mansfield. Itsspecific purpose has been to encourage participation and facilitate healthier and more activeinvolved disability service users thus strengthening the local community. This successfulproject ended with participants moving on to other aspects of development, for examplejoining "Our Voice" Community Choir.

“Our Voice” Community Choir has increased in membership. The aim is to unite peoplethrough music and promote the potential of people with disabilities and their wellbeing. Sofar there are 15 members in the choir. In addition as part of the development of the choir,individual members are now taking on support roles, for example, treasurer and secretary. Avery successful Christmas Carol Service was held this year, which was well attended, andthe choir are now planning another concert.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves policy

The charity needs reserves to enable it to meet both its ongoing commitments in respect ofits general charitable activities and to meet its future operating requirements.

The board has reviewed the reserves required to meet its ongoing commitments. Thetrustees recognise that the greatest single risk area lies in the charity maintaining adequatereserves. The board aims to keep reserves above a minimum level of three months' tradingexpenses plus redundancy commitments.

For a charity, especially one whose services are free at the point of contact increasingreserves is a difficult task. Currently the board's policy is to continue to strive to maintain andbuild reserves to this figure during the next trading period.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Constitution

The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up bya memorandum of association .

The company is constituted under a memorandum of association and is a registered charitynumber 1131621

Disability Nottinghamshire was formerly known as D.I.A.L. Mansfield & District, anunincorporated registered charity. The name was changed with effect from July 2009 but itwas agreed to continue its activities until 30 September 2009 at which date all assets andliabilities were transferred into this new incorporated company (No: 6972820) which is also aregistered charity (No: 1131621).

Method for appointment or election of trustees

All members of the board continue to give their time on a voluntary basis, receiving nobenefits from the charity.

All trustees receive formal induction and training with the organisation as appropriate. It isnoted by board members that an updated board skills check is required within the nextaccounting period. This will enable the board to be strengthened by appropriate additionaltraining, better use of board members' current skills and recruitment of new board membersplus support succession planning.

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This year the trustee directors undertook a skills audit and analysis, developing a training andrecruitment plan. Board members are actively encouraged to attend all training providedwithin the charity as appropriate. Five specific board training sessions have been held thisreporting year on a variety of topics for example, change management, effectivecommunication, roles and responsibilities. In addition board members have also attendedother operational volunteer support training.

Organisational structure and decision making

Disability Nottinghamshire embraces a board consisting of seven members. This committeemeets on average every six weeks and is fully responsible for the forward strategy, directionand policy of the charity.

DPULO has provided funding for extensive consultation to be undertaken with a wide rangeof stakeholders across Nottinghamshire. There were also three stakeholder events heldacross the county. This has resulted in the development of a strategic business plan, and afunding plan for the period 2014 to 2017. Annual delivery plans have now been agreed bythe board to enable progress against these plans to be monitored.

The charity has gained official recognition by the local authority as the only User LedOrganisation (ULO) in the county.

Reporting to the board of trustees are three sub-committees covering the specific aspects offinance and audit, health and safety, personnel and governance. The sub-committeescontinue to report to trustees at board meetings.

All members of the board continue to give their time on a voluntary basis, receiving nobenefits from the charity. Any out of pocket expenses reclaimed are shown in note 8 to thefinancial statements. 75% of the board of trustees either have a disability, long term healthcondition or care for someone. The board of directors are supported by a small dedicatedteam of staff and a number of volunteers.

Currently the staff team is directly responsible for delivering a variety of time-limited fundedprojects. However they also assist in co-ordinating a wide range of day-to-day tasks.Volunteers also underpin this work by undertaking a variety of advice work, management andadministration tasks.

Risk management

There is a revised risk management strategy and matrix in place to ensure, where applicable,all risks are covered. The responsibility for monitoring this work is undertaken by the financeand audit sub-committee which report to the board. However, due to the requirement toclosely monitor the financial stability of the charity throughout the current economic downturn,all board members currently receive a weekly cash flow report.

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This year in addition to the regular timetable of board meetings, trustee directors have mettwice to review financial progress, plus the major risks facing the charity to ensure that anymitigating actions are in place. This includes authorisation of financial transactions andprojects.

Procedures are also in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers,service users and visitors. The charity has also employed a specialist company to deliverhealth and safety and employment/human resource guidance as required. The charity alsoensures it meets the requirements of our funders who require regular evidence basedprogress monitoring reports.

An external risk recognised by the board is that of loss of funding. Cuts to funding impact onthe way services will be delivered and developed. The charity is working hard to mitigate thisby seeking to diversify its funding sources in order to maintain an effective service that meetsthe needs of service users.

Internal risks have been reduced by the implementation of policies and financial proceduresfor all transactions. Plus the requirements of our funders who require regular monitoringreports. The board monitors and evaluates the work of the charity, ensuring our serviceusers have input into services. Each project monitors the number of people we have workedwith, the provision given, outcomes / outputs of our service and the impact that we havemade. To support this, a new database is in place, training has been completed, and willenable the charity to collate and analyse information. In turn this will identify possible gaps inprovision.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Future Developments

The charity plans to continue the activities outlined above in the forthcoming year subject tosatisfactory funding.

It will also continue to seek funding to develop plans and services identified within thecommunities we serve, working where ever possible with other partners to support delivery ofquality services. It will also continue to focus on a range of fund raising activity.

In addition, we will continue to work towards gaining further quality marks which willbenchmark standards within the charity.

We believe equal access to our services is vital for our success and vital to communitywellbeing. Therefore we will continue to strive to learn, adapt and break down barriers.

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In preparing this report, the trustees have taken advantage of the small companiesexemptions provided by section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by:

L Carter, ChairmanTrustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DISABILITYNOTTINGHAMSHIRE

I report on the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2016 whichare set out on pages 13 to 26.

This report is made solely to the company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with section145 of the Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under section 154 of that Act. My workhas been undertaken so that I might state to the company's trustees those matters I amrequired to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. Tothe fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone otherthan the company and the company's trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The trustees, who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law,are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The trustees consider that anaudit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) andthat an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the company is not subject to audit under charity or company lawand is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

examine the financial statements under section 145 of the Act;

follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the CharityCommission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and

state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by theCharity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by thecompany and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It alsoincludes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, andseeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The proceduresundertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, andconsequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a 'true andfair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (continued)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'SSTATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect therequirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act2006; and

to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records andcomply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice:Accounting and Reporting by Charities

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a properunderstanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Signed: Dated:

JONATHAN WILSONChartered Accountant

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIESFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016

Unrestrictedfunds

Restrictedfunds

Totalfunds

Totalfunds

Note2016

£2016

£2016

£2015

£

INCOME FROM:

Donations and legacies 2 5,823 1,036 6,859 3,227Other trading activities 3 2,015 342 2,357 3,505Investments 4 143 - 143 143Charitable activities 5 41,024 73,852 114,876 136,281

TOTAL INCOME 49,005 75,230 124,235 143,156

EXPENDITURE ON:

Charitable activities 7, 6 35,457 99,338 134,795 140,824

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 35,457 99,338 134,795 140,824

NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE)BEFORE TRANSFERS 13,548 (24,108) (10,560) 2,332

Transfers between Funds 12 512 (512) - -

NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) 14,060 (24,620) (10,560) 2,332

NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 14,060 (24,620) (10,560) 2,332

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:

Total funds at 1 April 2015 49,976 50,486 100,462 98,130

TOTAL FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 201664,036 25,866 89,902 100,462

The notes on pages 16 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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(A company limited by guarantee)REGISTERED NUMBER: 06972820

BALANCE SHEETAS AT 31 MARCH 2016

2016 2015Note £ £ £ £

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors 10 4,103 4,630

Cash at bank and in hand 94,600 103,776

98,703 108,406

CREDITORS: amounts falling duewithin one year 11 (8,801) (7,944)

NET CURRENT ASSETS 89,902 100,462

NET ASSETS 89,902 100,462

CHARITY FUNDS

Restricted funds 12 25,866 50,486

Unrestricted funds 12 64,036 49,976

TOTAL FUNDS 89,902 100,462

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BALANCE SHEET (continued)

AS AT 31 MARCH 2016

The trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to havean audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the Act") andmembers have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question inaccordance with section 476 of the Act.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of theCompanies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and for preparing financialstatements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 31March 2016 and of its net resources expended for the year in accordance with therequirements of sections 394 and 395 of the Act and which otherwise comply with therequirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicableto the company.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable tosmall companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with theFinancial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015).

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on andsigned on their behalf, by:

L Carter, Chairman

The notes on pages 16 to 26 form part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting andReporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable tocharities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial ReportingStandard for Smaller Entities published on 16 July 2014, the Financial ReportingStandard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015) and the Companies Act2006.

Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction valueunless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

1.2 Company status

The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the companyare the trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up,the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company.

1.3 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretionof the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and whichhave not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specificrestrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company forparticular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are chargedagainst the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in thenotes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it isprobable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable canbe measured reliably.

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to makepayment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and theamount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses includingsupport costs and governance costs are allocated to the applicable expenditureheadings..

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it wasincurred.

1.6 Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. Thedirectors believe that the company has the resources to continue to operate until atleast August 2017.

1.7 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount canbe measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of theinterest paid or payable by the bank.

1.8 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any tradediscount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount repaid net of any tradediscounts due.

1.9 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investmentswith a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or openingof the deposit or similar account.

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.10Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the company has a presentobligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer offunds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measuredor estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at theirsettlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

1.11Financial instruments

The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualifyas basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognisedat transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with theexception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost usingthe effective interest method.

2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestrictedfunds

Restrictedfunds

Totalfunds

Totalfunds

2016£

2016£

2016£

2015£

Donations 5,460 1,036 6,496 2,867Radar keys 363 - 363 360

Total donations and legacies 5,823 1,036 6,859 3,227

In 2015, of the total income from donations and legacies, £ 3,227 was to unrestrictedfunds and NIL was to restricted funds

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3. FUNDRAISING INCOME

Unrestrictedfunds

Restrictedfunds

Totalfunds

Totalfunds

2016£

2016£

2016£

2015£

Fundraising 2,015 342 2,357 3,505

In 2015, of the total fundraising income, £ 3,505 was to unrestricted funds and NIL wasto restricted funds.

4. INVESTMENT INCOME

Unrestrictedfunds

Restrictedfunds

Totalfunds

Totalfunds

2016£

2016£

2016£

2015£

Bank interest receivable 143 - 143 143

In 2015, of the total investment income, £ 143 was to unrestricted funds and NIL wasto restricted funds.

5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Unrestrictedfunds

Restrictedfunds

Totalfunds

Totalfunds

2016£

2016£

2016£

2015£

Grants 41,024 73,852 114,876 136,281

In 2015, of the total income from charitable activities, £ 37,521 was to unrestrictedfunds and £ 98,760 was to restricted funds.

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6. DIRECT COSTS

Generalfund

Total2016

Total2015

£ £ £

Volunteers' expenses 5,334 5,334 4,060Training 6,206 6,206 6,793Advice centre running costs 7,601 7,601 7,791Line management 1,125 1,125 375Insurance 2,577 2,577 2,361Sundry expenses 3,151 3,151 2,511Travel 1,667 1,667 2,123Telephone and computer 8,865 8,865 9,046Advertising and publications 1,022 1,022 1,867Wages and salaries 85,222 85,222 97,707

122,770 122,770 134,634

7. GOVERNANCE COSTS

Unrestrictedfunds

Restrictedfunds

Totalfunds

Totalfunds

2016£

2016£

2016£

2015£

Accountancy fees 1,200 - 1,200 1,200Legal and professional fees 2,051 6,264 8,315 1,832Office expenses 1,746 764 2,510 3,158

4,997 7,028 12,025 6,190

8. NET INCOMING RESOURCES/(RESOURCES EXPENDED)

During the year, no trustees received any remuneration (2015 - £NIL).During the year, no trustees received any benefits in kind (2015 - £NIL).During the year, trustees received reimbursement of expenses of £785 (2015 - £439).

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9. STAFF COSTS

Staff costs were as follows:

2016 2015 £ £

Wages and salaries 85,222 97,707

The average monthly number of employees was: 9 (2015: 10) and the average monthlynumber of employees during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows(including casual and part-time staff):

2016 2015 No. No.

Charitable activities 9 10

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

10. DEBTORS

2016 2015 £ £

Prepayments and accrued income 4,103 4,630

11. CREDITORS:Amounts falling due within one year

2016 2015 £ £

Trade creditors 6,029 5,031Other taxation and social security 647 1,600Accruals and deferred income 2,125 1,313

8,801 7,944

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12. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Broughtforward

Incomingresources

Resourcesexpended

Transfersin/out

Carriedforward

£ £ £ £ £

Unrestricted funds

General Fund 11,471 49,005 (35,457) 512 25,531MDACWDPD 38,505 - - - 38,505

49,976 49,005 (35,457) 512 64,036

Restricted funds

Rathbones - 1,000 - - 1,000Tesco Charity Trust - 2,098 (512) - 1,586Awards For All 7,316 - (7,316) - -LLoyds Foundation England

and Wales 6,207 8,900 (11,398) - 3,709Shaw Trust 512 - - (512) -People's Health Trust 609 1,201 (1,810) - -People's Postcode Trust 7,465 - (7,465) - -Coalfields Regeneration

Trust 8,096 - (8,096) - -Big Lottery RON 20,281 62,031 (62,741) - 19,571

50,486 75,230 (99,338) (512) 25,866

Total of funds 100,462 124,235 (134,795) - 89,902

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12. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)

Purpose of unrestricted funds:

General Fund

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheranceof the general objectives of the charity.

Mansfield and District Area Committee for the Welfare of Physically Disabled PeopleThis unrestricted funding supports the core service.

Purpose of restricted funds:

Big Lottery Fund- Awards For All

The Big Lottery Awards for All grant is enabling Disability Nottinghamshire to supportdisabled people and/or their carers 'INTO Volunteering' through recruitment, trainingand development of a core team of volunteers within the organisation.

Disability Nottinghamshire is taking a more focused and proactive approach tosupporting volunteers, in particular, those with a disability. 'INTO Volunteering' isbuilding upon the current volunteer base, ensuring a user led ethos is embedded withinall practice, enabling people to get involved at all levels within the organisation. It ismotivating and inspiring volunteers to achieve their goals and to reach their ambitions.

The project is also funding Disability Nottinghamshire to review and update theorganisation's volunteer handbook, policies and systems in accordance with bestpractice and current legislation.

Shaw Trust

Supported employment funds that enable a member of staff with additional training andassistance in the working environment.

Lloyds Foundation England and Wales

The CORE service has been funded by Lloyds Foundation England and Wales sinceSeptember 2014, this funding helps us to enable and empower people to makeinformed choices and decisions about their lives.

Continued funding has enabled us to provide a confidential advice service on disability,long term health conditions and caring, welfare benefits and appeals.

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Our information service provides details of holidays, availibility of aids and adaptations,accessibility enquiries and further support organisations.

People's Health Trust

These funds support the RAISE peer mentoring project which aims to help create astronger and more involved community network for people affected by a disability,impairment or long term health condition in the Ravensdale area of Mansfield,Nottinghamshire. Its specific purpose is to encourage participation and facilitatehealthier and more active and involved disability service users thus strengthening thecommunity of Mansfield as a whole.

The mentoring relationship offers support, advice and encouragement to anyone whohas a disability, impairment or long term health condition.

Mentors are recruited from service users and individuals who have a disability in orderto provide one to one mentoring support to individuals to help them to make positivechoices about their lives.

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Disability Nottinghamshire received a grant of £9,500 during the previous financialperiod, from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust for the post of Senior Welfare BenefitsOfficer.

The grant is for a contribution towards the salary and costs of the Senior WelfareBenefits Advisor, running costs, training volunteers and marketing.

The project is to help support people with disabilities, carers and professionals withgeneral advice, information, appeals and advocacy.

People's Postcode Trust "Our Voice"

This fund has helped with the delivery of a Community Choir which will unite peoplethrough music and will showcase and promote the potential of people with disabilities,increasing social capital within local communities, and supporting the development ofstronger social networks.

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Tesco Charity Trust

The Tesco Charity Trust is funding Disability Nottinghamshire's local community choir"Our Voice". The grant will support sessional workers, a pianist, a singing tutor, roomhire and sheet music.

Big Lottery Fund (RON+ Project)

The RON+ project was born out of an identified need for holistic approach toempowering and enabling disabled people and their carers to take control of their dailylives, we aim to do this through the following mechanisms:

Provide a one to one person centred serviceProvide a skilled and up to date welfare benefits outreach advice serviceFacilitate peer mentoring support groupsFree workshops for clients/volunteers of the projectCreate and ethos of independence and self-worth

We aim to provide this overall service to approximately 900 people over a three yearperiod.

We aim to demonstrate to our clients that they can fulfil their potential in life with a littlehelp.

Rathbones

This fund is for service users to develop further their own understanding of mentalhealth and the associated equalities issues. Disability Nottinghamshire will facilitate sixtraining workshops which are open to all volunteers specifically related to understandingmental health. In addition to this we will also recruit and train three specialist informationcontact advisors to take referrals and work in the community outreach settings, such asmental health centres and drop in services.

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13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUND

Unrestrictedfunds

Restrictedfunds

Totalfunds

Totalfunds

2016£

2016£

2016£

2015£

Current assets 72,808 25,895 98,703 108,406Creditors due within one year (8,772) (29) (8,801) (7,944)

64,036 25,866 89,902 100,462

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