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Daventry Contact (Charity No. 1002659) Annual Report & Accounts 2021 – 2022 www.daventrycontact.org email: charity@daventrycontact.org Tel: 01327 310711

DAVENTRY CONTACT

Units 1 & 2 South March, South March, Long Marsh Industrial Estate Daventry, Northants NN11 4PH

DAVENTRY CONTACT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Dr. Richard Barrett – Chairman Heather Clarke – Secretary Chris Whitell – Treasurer Keith Hiscock – HR & Safeguarding Pat Manchester Agnes McFeat Mike Cashmore Anne Muir

EMPLOYEES & SUPPORT STAFF

John Trench – Managing Supervisor Adam Badger – Driving Supervisor Jamie Farmer – Operative

Kristen Middleton – Administrator Danny O’Kane – Workshop / Operative Neil Sumner - Operative

CONTENTS

Trustees and Employees Page 1 Chairman’s Report Pages 2-4 Daventry Contact Operations Pages 5-7 Treasurer’s Report Page 8

Appendix A Annual Report and Accounts of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet 2021 - 2022

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

I recently enjoyed a visit to the Silverstone Museum located only a few miles from Daventry. On display were the Formula 1 cars from yesteryear and all the technology that goes into the Formula 1 cars of today. It is amazing that Formula 1 is an industry that not only hosts all the F1 teams in the U.K. but also encompasses the activities of approx. 3500 support companies. Formula 1 is obviously a very successful business providing many jobs and contributing to many technical advancements in engineering.

During the tour I pondered one of the sayings of Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Racing Cars, displayed on one of the information boards.

“There are only four parameters which control a racing car. One is the power from the engine. The second is the aerodynamic download it can produce. The third is the amount of grip which can be obtained by the tyres And the fourth is the weight.”

So as I was preparing to write my Chairman’s Report this year, I reflected on the four parameters which have made Daventry Contact a successful charity for over forty years.

Firstly we have always been blessed with dedicated staff who strive to help those in need within our local community. This starts with a phone call from a member of the public who advises us that good quality furniture, white goods and household effects can be collected for possible reuse. The collection could involve just one item which is being replaced with new or it could involve a complete house clearance because a relative has passed away. Another phone call will be from a desperate person or family who have had to relocate due to unforeseen circumstances to accommodation with no furniture within.

Our staff will always go the extra mile to provide what is needed to make the transition as stress free as possible – perhaps providing a food parcel or just some TLC (tender loving care).

Secondly in my role as Chairman I want to recognise the work and commitment of my fellow trustees who attend regular meetings and visits to ensure the smooth running of the administrative, compliance, HR and regulatory requirements and responsibilities of the charity.

Thirdly I want to thank all the volunteers who contribute in many different ways to the smooth running of the charity in whatever capacity.

Fourthly we could not function without the generosity of the many Charitable Trusts and Foundations who support us financially, and the general public who contribute quality items for reuse.

So how do I know that Daventry Contact makes a difference to people’s lives and wellbeing ? Here are three recent case histories of need within our local community which I would like to highlight.

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Collection of white goods and furniture

Deliveries with the help from our many volunteers

(1). A recent recipient of furniture items, a young working man, said that he had felt embarrassed about his living situation. He had not wanted friends to visit his flat because he did not want them to know that he was sleeping on an old sofa and did not have a fridge or other basic items. After receiving the delivery, he phoned to thank the charity and to express that he was looking forward to having friends round once the covid restrictions were lifted. He said that he now felt “normal”. Having furniture and a fridge had improved his confidence and self image and he now feels confident for the future.

(2). Another recipient, an elderly man in a small flat, sent a postcard to express his thanks. He had phoned to ask if we could help with blankets because it was cold at night. In chatting to him about the blankets, it became apparent that he had been sleeping on the floor, with blankets under him and over him. We were able to deliver him a bed with duvet, bedding and blankets. We were also able to provide some pots and pans so that he could cook more easily. These simple items made a real difference to his life.

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(3). A women who had fled domestic violence with her young daughter and had now been housed left a voice message on the day that she received a large delivery. She said, “Thank you so much for your help. I don’t know how to repay you. Thank you sooo much. Everything looks great.”

I would also like to share the contents of two thank-you cards received recently.

(4). “Just to say a very big thank you to both yourself and the team at Daventry Contact. Your kindness and patience, I can only say it’s made all the difference to me, in the darkest of times.”

(5). “Thank you for all the help you have given my family. We are extremely grateful for all the things you have given us to make this place feel more like a home. I’m also massively grateful to you for listening to all my worries and problems. It has meant so much because I have nobody in my life to talk to; you have been a life saver. Never forget how much you change people’s lives.”

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John with a
a satisfied client -
94% rate our
service as
excellent
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As I departed from the Silverstone Museum, I suddenly reflected that Colin Chapman had missed out one vitally important parameter from his memorable quote. Surely the skills and motivation of the driver behind the wheel of the racing car should be recognised to be of paramount importance.

And so it is with Daventry Contact as well. The motivation behind all who are associated with Daventry Contact is our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus answered one of the teachers of the Law who had asked Him “Which is the greatest commandment ?” . Jesus replied “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it. Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Matthew 22 v 36 – 40).

May we always be ready to do likewise.

May the Lord bless you all

Dick Barrett Chairman

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CHARITY OPERATIONS 2021 – 2022

Over this last year we have delivered / reused a total of 1996 items of furniture and goods donated to us by the public with a weight of 36,202 kg and a value of £162,106 inclusive of delivery, (valuation as per Reuse Network estimate) therefore avoiding them going to landfill. These items have been used to help more than 156 families and 111 individuals in need.

A total number of 512 items have been distributed to what was previously known as the South Northamptonshire District Council (including any referrals from the council or other organisations) weighing 9,794 kg with a value of £40,798 inclusive of delivery.

A total number of 1484 items have been distributed to what was previously known as the area of Daventry District Council and the surrounding areas (including any referrals from the council or other organisations) weighing 26,408 kg with a value of £121,308 inclusive of delivery.

When deliveries have been completed, we ask the people we help to rate our service. 94% of the people whom we have helped rated our service as excellent.

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COLLECTIONS DELIVERIES
447 279
FAMILIES HELPED INDIVIDUALS HELPED
156 111
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DELIVERIES AND REFERRALS FROM THE FOLLOWING

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WNC - South WNC – Daventry
Northamptonshire area / General
area / General Public & Others
Public & Others
54 225
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94% RATE OUR SERVICE AS EXCELLENT

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Year Comparison

Year Collections Deliveries Weight(Kg)
2021-2022 447 279 36,202
2020-2021 304 233 29,889

CHARITY PRODUCTS DELIVERED 2021-2022

Mattresses
Single
49
Double
45
King
9
Queen
1		 Bed Bases
Single
41
Double
30
King
5
Queen
1		 Bed bales
Single
48
Double
48
King
3		 Pillows
28
Duvets
21
Blankets
5
Headboards
6		 Cots
5
Cot Mattress
5
Cot bales
6
Towel Bales
98		 Sofa Beds
5
Z beds
2
Baby
changing
Units
3
Wardrobes
59
Chests of
Drawers
95		 Bedside
Cabinets
87
Dressing
Tables
5		 Sideboards
17
3 Piece
Suites
8		 Three-
Seater Sofas
29
Two-
Seater Sofas
44		 Armchairs
25
Coffee
Tables
50		 TV Units
25
Nests of
Tables
7
Bookcases
14
Stool/Pouffe
2		 Tables
(Kitchen/ Dining
& Drop Leaf)
48		 Chairs
(Dining /
Kitchen)
157		 Carpets
29
Rugs
45		 Curtain
Rails/Poles
11
Blinds
3		 Curtains
(Pairs)
72
Nets
12
Cutlery
Packs
65
Crockery
Packs
59		 Kitchen
Utensil Packs
55
Pots & Pan
Sets
61		 Mirrors
6
Hair dryer
1
Fan Heater
2		 Vacuum
Cleaners
27
Lamps (All
Type)
18		 Irons
(Electric)
13
Ironing
Boards
18		 Kettles
31
Toasters
36
Radio
2

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TV
28
Set top box
1
DVD player
3		 Washing
machines
38
Spin Dryers
0
Dishwasher
1		 Tumble
Dryers
10
Microwaves
38
Electric Hob
3		 Baby Belling
1
Slow cooker
2
Cookers
(Electric)
12		 Fridge-
Freezers
32
Fridges
28		 Freezers
23
Food Parcels
(20kg)
30

Note: All Electrical Appliances are Electrically Tested by our volunteer qualified PAT Tester Bill Aldridge then cleaned and performance tested by our team before being redistributed. Thank you to Bill and the team for this important aspect of our work.

Bedroom and Lounge furniture is checked for cleanliness and compliance with current Fire Regulations to ensure collection of the same is suitable for redistribution. Any furniture requiring minor repairs and varnishing is prepared by our dedicated team of qualified workers with help from skilled volunteers when required.

Bill Aldridge – our volunteer PAT tester

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TREASURER’S REPORT

2021 – 2022

We are indebted to the following local sponsors who have assisted us over many years:

West Northamptonshire Council Community Grant NHS Northants – Mental Illness Group

Further, we are very grateful to the following Charitable Trusts & groups who supported us this year:

The Albert Hunt Trust Garfield Weston Foundation Alfred Haines Charitable Trust The Gordon Trust Allchurches Trust Limited Marsh Christian Trust The Archer Trust Maud Elkington Charitable Trust Badby United Reformed Church The Constance Travis Charitable Trust The Beatrice Laing Trust Pettit Charitable Trust Constance Travis Charitable Trust R.S. Brownless Charitable Trust Constance Travis Endowment Fund Sabina Sutherland Charitable Trust Daventry Consolidated Charity Seedfield Trust Danetre Rotary Club Sir John Sumner's Trust Daventry Town Council Souter Charitable Trust The Elaine Barratt Charitable Trust Steyn Charitable Trust The Eric Stanton Northampton Trust The Thomas and Rosemary Greenhalgh Trust Ford Britain Trust Unite The Union at Cummins Daventry The Frederick & Phyllis Cann Trust West Northants Council STAR fund

Our thanks are due to Keba Computer Services Limited , who provide our IT services free of charge.

We would also like to thank our local Waitrose store for supplying us with food and the teachers and pupils of Falconer’s Hill Infant’s School for kindly donated food from their Harvest Festival collection. These donations enable us to include food parcels in our deliveries, bringing much needed relief to people experiencing poverty.

Chris Whitell

Treasurer

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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No.1002659)

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

CONTENTS

CONTENTS
PAGE
TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT 1 – 2
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT 3
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 4
BALANCE SHEET 5
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 6 - 8

DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Name and Address: Daventry Contact
Units 1 & 2 South March
Long March Industrial Estate
Daventry NN11 4PH
Charity Registration Number: 1002659
Trustees: Dr R M Barrett
H J Clarke
P A Manchester
C J Whitell
A M McFeat
K Hiscock
M Cashmore
A.M. Muir
Bankers: Lloyds TSB
18 High Street
Daventry
NN11 4HT
Independent Examiner: The Ollis Partnership Limited
Nelson House
2 Hamilton Terrace
Leamington Spa
CV32 4LY
Objects: The relief of poverty by the provision of furniture, other household
accessories and services. The relief of persons with mental health
problems requiring treatment including persons suffering from
emotional distress by the provision of assistance. The advancement of
the Christian religion in England and Wales.
Governing Document: Constitution adopted on 4 April 1991 and subsequently amended on 17
September 1996 and 4 June 2003.
Appointment of Trustees: Appointed by a majority of the existing Trustees.

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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 (continued)

Reserves Policy

The Trustees aim to keep funds on hand at any one time to cover expenditure for 4 to 6 months ahead.

Commitments

The Charity has no material commitments or planned expenditure for the forthcoming year other than the usual day to day expenses.

Summary of the Main Activities and Achievements

Please refer to the detailed reports accompanying these accounts.

Public Benefit

The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s General Guidance of Public Benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives of the Charity and in planning the Charity’s future activities. The detailed reports accompanying these accounts demonstrate the Charity’s continued commitment to public benefit.

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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Daventry Contact (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are set out on pages 4 to 9.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Charity Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the application directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination and I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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.

Signed:

Richard Smith The Ollis Partnership Limited Nelson House 2 Hamilton Terrace Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 4LY

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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

INCOME
Unrestricted donations and grants:
Local authority and NHS grants
Trust fund grants
Delivery donations
Gift aid donations
Van fund
Other Income:
Surplus items sold
Bank interest receivable
Removals
Other
Government Covid Grants
CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
Resources expended in furtherance of
charitable objects:
Staff wages and NIC
Pension contributions
Light, heat, rates & water
Property & other repairs
Insurance
Postage, stationery, computer & website
Telephone
Motor & travel expenses
Training
Miscellaneous
Depreciation of vehicles
Depreciation of fittings and equipment
Van purchase
Accountancy, examination and
consultancy fees
Loan to subsidiary written off
Loss on sale of fixed asset
NET (OUTGOING)INCOMING
RESOURCES		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2022
2021
33,688
33,688
46,185
67,100
67,100
31,600
700
700
145
-
-
2,321
-
-
26,155
101,488
101,488
106,406
452
452
158
63
63
138
-
-
2754
2,695
2,695
7,851
-
-
14,657
104,698
104,698
131,963
69,635
69,635
71,915
2,070
2,070
1,735
2,485
2,485
2,731
6,223
6,223
1,635
7,792
7,792
8,757
1,068
1,068
1,582
844
844
1,214
4,204
4,204
2,946
-7
-7
855
2,647
2,647
2,046
7,704
7,704
10,271
1,073
1,073
1,431
-
-
32,405
1,176
1,176
1,464
-
-
-
4,045
106,914
106,914
145,032
(2,216)
(2,216)
(13,069)
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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

BALANCE SHEET

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2022
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets (note 3)
CURRENT ASSETS
Prepayments
2,946
Bank deposit account
39,170
Bank current accounts
21,302
Cash
86
__
63,504
_
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accruals
1,176
Other creditors
494
__
1,670
_____
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
REPRESENTED BY
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS (note 5)
REVALUATION RESERVE		 £
291,331
61,834
_
353,165
_
282,465
70,700
_
353,165
_		 2021
£
-
52,496
4,370
24
__
56,890
_
1,128
489
__
1,617
_____		 £
300,108
55,273
_
355,381
_
284,681
70,700
_
355,381
_

…………………………………… Signed on behalf of the Trustees Date

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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting basis and standards

The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are shown on pages 4 to 5.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and UK Generally Accepted Practice.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following the 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) issued in October 2019.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

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

Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on the reducing balance basis at a rate estimated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life at the following rates per annum.

Motor Vehicles 25% Fittings & Equipment 25%

Following the revaluation in the year to 31 March 2006, no depreciation has been provided on the freehold property as the Trustees consider that the market value is greater than that valuation.

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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 (continued)

Accounting policies continued:

Recognition of incoming resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:

Grants

Grants are allocated to the accounting period during which the relevant expenditure is incurred. Any grants received for future periods are included in creditors.

Investment Income

Investment income is recorded when received.

Expenditure and liability recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.

Gift Aid

Gift Aid reclaimable on donations to the Charity is recorded when received.

2. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS

The staff costs for the year are analysed as follows:
Salaries
Employer’s National Insurance
Employer’s Pension
 2022
2021
£
£
69,635
71,915
-
-
2,069
1,735
________
71,704
73,650

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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 (continued)

**3. ** TANGIBLE ASSETS
Freehold land Fittings & Motor Total
& Buildings Equipment Vehicles
Cost or Valuation
At 1 April 2021 265,000 23,333 41,086 329,419
Additions
Disposals -
At 31 March 2022 265,000 23,333 41,086 329,419
Depreciation
At 1 April 2021 19,040 10,271 29,311
Charge for the year
Depreciation on disposals 1,073 7,704 8,777
________
At 31 March 2022 20,113 17,975 38,088
Net book value
31 March 2022 265,000 3,219 23,111 291,331
31 March 2021 265,000 4,293 30,815 300,108

The freehold property was revalued during the year ended 31 March 2006 by Blacklee Smith, Chartered Surveyors at £265,000

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DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 (continued)

4. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
2022 2021
As previously stated 284,681 259,095
_ _
,
At 1 April 2021 284,681 259,095
(Deficit)/Surplus for the year (2,216) (6,819)
Transfer from van fund - 32,405
_ ______
At 31 March 2022 282,465 284,681
_ _
5. RESTRICTED FUNDS
As previously stated - 6,250
Contributions received - 26,155
Transfer to Main Fund - (32,405)
_ ______
At 31 March 2022 - -
_ _
6. ACCOUNTANCY & INDEPENDENT
EXAMINATION FEES
Independent examiner’s fees
for reporting on the accounts 888 888
Payroll Services 288 576
___ ____
1,176 1,464
____ ____

7. TRUSTEES EXPENSES & SALARIES

No expenses nor salaries were paid to any of the Trustees.

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