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Daventry Contact
(Charity No. 1002659)
Annual Report & Accounts
To
Name 2023-2024
ANYONE IN NEED
Address www.daventrycontact.org
Anywhere in email: charity@daventrycontact.org
DAVENTRY &
DISTRICT
+ Tel: 01327 310711
SOUTH
NORTHANTS
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DAVENTRY CONTACT Units 1 & 2 South March, Long March Industrial Estate Daventryg Northants NN114PH CONTENTS Trustees and Employees Page 1 Chairman's report Pages2-5 Daventry Contact Operations Pages6-8 Treasurer's Report Page 9 Appendix A Annual report and Accounts of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet 2023- 2024 DAVENTRY CONTACT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Dr. Rlchard Barrett- Chalrman Heather Clarke- Secretary Chris Whitell-Treasurer Anne Muir- HR & Safeguarding Pat Manchester Mike Cashmore Agnes McFeat EMPLOYEES & SUPPORT STAFF John Trench- Managing Supervisor Kristen Middleton- Administrator Adam Badger- Driving Supervisor Danny O'Kane- Workshop l Operative Karl Hyde- Operative Neil Sumner- Operative CHAIRMAN'S REPORT On Wednesday 29th November 2023, Northampton Community Foundation held their Annual Awards Evening for the charitable sector operating within Northamptonshire. The venue for the occasion was held at the Theatre Royal and the event was well attended. During the evening all the winning charities showed a video clip of their activities and were then presented with their awards by a local dignitary. The final award was for the "Avon Inspirational Woman of the Yearf, and ten candidates had been submitted for consideration. What a joyful moment it was when our own Pat Manchester was announced as the winner. The citation mentioned the 47 years that Pat had been involved with Daventry Contact from its fonnation in 1976 to present day. The charity started as one of the projects envisioned by the Daventry Council of Churches as part of many "Good Neighbour Schemes" Pat and Diane Forrester controlled the collection and delivery of fumiture from their homes by phone, recruiting volunteer drivers. obtaining the provision of free transport from Roger Allen at Carental, and operating a "just in time" collection - delivery service to anyone in need. The charity progressed by obtaining free rental of two council garages which enabled the storage of goods to take place (not ideal with leaky roofs and difficulty with accessing furniture). We are absolutely thrilled that Pat's long term commitment to Daventry Contact over so many years has been recognised in our community- well done and many congratulations Pat ! is Pat amongst the other NCF Award Winning Charity Delegates Pat receiving the Avon Inspirational Woman of the Year Pat with her Avon Inspirational Woman of the Year Award Another milestone this past year was the formation of a Daventry Men's Shed which operates within one of our workshops. Men's Shed (and also Community Sheds with ladies present) is a national organisation which encourages men to socialise and be creative in their retirement years. Our workshop was completely refurbished with painting done by the employees of our local company Cummins. The floor was re-screeded and sealed with an epoxy protective coating. The closure of a woodworking facility in Northampton enabled the new workshop to be fully kitted out with a pillar drill, bandsaw, tool cabinets, sawdust extraction equipmenuducting and work benches. Two of the Shed's members are repairing bicycles collected from the police force and selling them to raise funds. Repaired bikes are also being given away to schools in the local villages where the school bus services have ceased. It is now possible for extra furniture to be repaired for reuse. It is envisioned that four half day sessions will be active in the near future with a maximum of 15 persons per session. Our newly refurblshed workshop Now that the kitchen has been totslly refurbished, I would like to thank all the companies which have donated goods and services. Bosch Siemens- new refrigerator Vaillant- new gas boiler Howdens- units + work surface Triton- under sink heater Mill Floorlng - vlnyl floor + Installatlon Elite Woodworking - cutting worktop Xanadox Technologles Ltd- tlles and painting. Over the past 48 years so many people have contributed to the successful operation of Daventry Contact. My sincere thanks go to all the staff, volunteers and trustees both past and present. So many people have been generous in donating quality furniture, white goods and household effects from within our community that many needy people have been blessed with goods which have contributed to making their homes more pleasant to live in. l also need to thank West Northants Council and all the Charitable Trusts and Foundations (listed on Page 7) who have funded us on a regular basis to enable us to pay the staff wages, maintain the building and run the two vans. Two thirds of our funding comes from these generous trusts and foundations. All of us involved with Daventry Contact are always uplifted and encouraged when we receive heartfelt thanks from those whom we have helped. Kristen has supplied just one such testimonial which I now share with you. "A family appmached us directly. Since the parents did not speak English, the teenage daughters acted as interpreters during our conversations. It transpired that the family of 5 were from London. After a house fire took everything they owned. they managed to find temporary accommodation in Daventry. They were very grateful for this housing. but had no family. friends or means of support in the local area. The young son had found Daventry Contact on line and so they appmached us to seek our help. We heard how the family had been sleeping on their sofas, covered only with their coats. which meant they hadn't been sleeping well at all. We were able to provide the family with a double bed and 3 single beds, as well as pillows, duvets and duvet cover sets, which we delivered that same day. The mother and two of the children returned the next day to thank us. The mother was unable to express her gratitude directly. because of the language barrier. but her daughter translated her words. She said that the beds had made such a difference to them, and that getting a good night's sleep had helped the family to feel better and more equipped to deal with their difficult experience. She also said that our friendliness and eagerness to help had given them renewed confidence for the future, and that they looked fonvard to returning to London once they found alternative permanent accommodation. The young boy, who was missing his home, but pleased to have a few weeks off school, told us that he had been very cold sleeping under his coat, but that his new duvet was "bare cosy" When the family returned to London 6 weeks later, we collected the beds, which would then go on to help another family. The family opted to keep smaller items, so that they could use them in their new home." Our motivation comes from the Lord Jesus who instructs His followers 'to love our neighbours as ourselves" The apostle Paul also instructed his followers to "never grow tired of doing good. ' Bless you all, In His Service Dr. Richard Barrett MBE Chairman Find us on facebook i•aLisa Daventry Contact is a member of the Reuse Network CHARITY OPERATIONS 2023 - 2024 Over this last year we have reused a total of 3130 items of furniture and goods donated to us by the public with a weight of 59.202kg and a value of £277.127 inclusive of delivery. therefore avoiding them going to landfill. These items have been used to help more than 1403 people which include 390 Families and 165 Individuals in need. Total number of 760 items distributed to South Northamptonshire district area (including anv referrals from the council or other organisationsl weighing 14.341kg with a value of £66,429 inclusive of delivery. Total number of 2370 items distributed to Daventry District and surrounding areas (including any referrals from the council or other organisations) weighing 44,861kg with a value of £210,698 inclusive of delivery. COLLEcfioNS 689 DELIVERIES 555 FAMILIES HELPED 390 INDIVIDUALS HELPED 165 PEOPLE HELPED 1403 DELIVERIES AND REFERRALS FROM THE FOLLOWING South Northamptonshire Daventry Area 74 92% RATE OUR SERVICE AS EXCELLENT Year Comparison Year 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 Collections Deliveries 555 462 279 Weight (kg) 59,202 52,238 36,202 Items 3130 2717 1996 589 447 Collections Deliveries 800 555 700 589 462 &600 500 447 400 279 2021.2022 2022-2023 2W2&2024 2W21.2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 F1th*K￿l Y•ar Weight (kg) Items 7¢,￿9 3130 59.202 60,QCbJ 52238 2717 50,0 40.0 36.202 30.OQ) 2 15 20,0 10,0 2021-2022 2022.2023 2023.2024 2021.2022 2022.2023 2023.2024 FIn￿¢1￿ Y• Anlnclai Y••r CHARITY PRODUCTS DELIVERED 2023-2024 Mattresses Single 90 Double 65 Bed Bases Single 89 Double 66 Bed Bales Single 51 Double 61 Pillows 133 Headboards 20 Cot Bale Duvets 73 Cots 12 Towel Bale King li Klng King Blankets io Cot Mattresses Baby Changing Units Sofa Beds Futon Wardrobes 130 Bedside Cabinets 129 Dressing Tables Sideboards 34 Coffee Tables 65 Nests of Tables 12 Zbed Mlrrors 13 Chests of Drawers 146 Bookcases 24 Bunk Beds TV Units 55 3 Piece Suites Three- Seater Sofas 57 Two Seater Sofas 61 Armchairs 53 Carpets 30 Curtain RailslPoles Curtains IPair5) 86 Tables (Kitchenl Dining & Drop Leafj 77 Chairs (Dining / Kitchen) 250 Rugs 65 Blinds Nets 19 Cutlery Packs 66 Kltchen Utensll Packs 48 Pots & Pan Sets 115 Vacuum Cleaners 26 Iron5 {Elertri¢l 23 Electric Radlator Crockery Packs 108 Ironing Boards 26 Kettles 39 Electrlc Hob Washing Machines Tumble Dryers 16 Frldge- Freezer5 48 55 DVD player Toasters 46 Slow Cooker Washer Dryer Fridges 37 Lamps 33 Microwaves Cookers (Electric) 21 Dishwasher Freezers 30 Food Parcels {20kg) io Note.. All electrical appliances were electrically tested by our volunteer qualified PAT tester Bill Aldridge up to the end of January 2024 who has now retired. All electrical appliances are now electrically tested which includes function testing by Daventry Contact trained staff. After testing, they are then cleaned 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. TREASURER'S REPORT 2023-2024 We are indebted to West Northamptonshire Council, who have assisted us over many years, as well as the following Charitable Trusts. Charitable Foundations and groups who supported us this year: 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust Albert Hunt Trust Alchemy Foundation Alfred Haines Charitable Trust Amazon Barleycorn Trust Benham Charitable Settlement Cummins Engine Company Danetre Rotary Daventry Consolidated Charity Daventry Town Council Davidge Usher Trust Douglas Compton James Charitable Trust Elaine Barratt Charitable Trust Eric Stanton Northampton Trust Frederick & Phyllis Cann Trust Fulmer Charitable Trust Garfield Weston Foundation Grace Trust Janet and Bryan Moore Charitable Trust Laing Family TrustslBeatrice Laing Trust Marsh Charitable Trust Maud Elkington Charitable Trust Northants Community Foundation P & F W Family Charitable Trust Provincial Grand Charity of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire R.S. Brownless Charitable Trust Sandra Charitable Trust Souter Charitable Trust Steyn Charitable Trust Sydney Black Charitable Trust Thomas and Rosemary Greenhalgh Trust Our thanks are due to Keba Computer Services Limited, who provide our IT services free of charge, and to BSH Home Appliances (Milton Keynes) for their donations of white goods. We would also like to thank Daventry Methodist Church, for their ongoing provision of food and toiletries, so that we can provide food par￿lS with our furniture deliveries as needed. In addition, we are grateful to B & M Stores, for donating bedding items, and Antiques 2 Go and Senior Move Partnership, for telling their customers about us and thus facilitating extra fumiture donations. DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 10112659) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 DAVENTRY CONTACT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 CONTENTS PAGE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORIKATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Name and Address: Daventry Contact Units l & 2 South March Long March Industrial Estate Davcntry NN I14PH Charity Registration Number: 1002659 Trustees: Dr R M Barrett H J Clarke P A Manchester C J Whitell A M McFeat M Cashmore A.M. Muir Bankers.. Lloyds TSB 18 High Street Daventry NNII 4HT Independent Examiner: The Ollis Partnership Limited Nelson House 2 Hamilton Terrace Leamington Spa CV32 4LY Objccts: The rclicf of povcrty by the provision of furniture, other houschold acccssories and scrvices. Thc rclicf of pcrsons with mcntal hcalth problems requiring treatment including persons suffering from emotional distress by the provision of assistance. The advancement of the Christian religion in England and Wales. Goveming 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. DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (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 gFuidance 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. 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 2024 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 canying 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 confirni that no material matters have coine to my attention in connection with the examination givingi me cause lo believe ihal in any material respect: (i) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act. (2) the accounts do not accord with those records: or (3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an indcpcndent examination. 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. Sigined: Richard Smith The Ollis Partnership Limited Nelson House 2 Hamilton Terrace Leamington Spa Wanvickshire CV32 4LY DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 IKARCH 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 INCOME Donations and grants: Local authority and NHS grants Trust fund grants Delivery donations Restricted donations Other donations 32,000 72.715 925 32,000 72,715 925 6,300 1,963 38,086 56,450 585 2,908 1,372 6,300 1,963 107,603 6,300 113,903 99,401 Other Income: Surplus itcms sold Bank interest receivable 263 455 263 455 1,146 145 108 321 100692 CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Resources expended in furtherance of charitable objects: Staff wag7¢s and NIC Pension contributions Light, heat, rates & water Property & other repairs Insurance Postag7e, stationery, computer & website Telephone Motor & travel expenses Training Miscellaneous Depreciation of vehicles Depreciation of fittings and equipment Accountancy, examination and consultancy fees Bedding 80,836 2,674 2,778 5,474 4,813 897 1,148 9,828 1,045 2,241 4,333 716 80,836 2,674 2,778 8,774 4,813 897 1,148 9,828 1,045 2,241 4,333 716 75,122 2,255 3,396 6,179 3,999 662 1,304 8,866 1,123 2,235 5,778 955 3,300 1,592 1,592 2,223 1,593 834 2,223 118375 123 898 114301 NET (OUTGOING)INCOMING RESOURCES (10,054) 777 (9,277) (13,609) DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659) BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets (note 3) 280,148 285,197 CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Bank deposit accounts Bank current account Cash 3,875 27,680 20,518 72 34,339 21,986 58 52,145 56,383 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals Other creditors 975 1,039 ,501 523 2,014 2,024 NET CURRENT ASSETS 50,131 54,359 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 330,279 339,556 REPRESENTED BY UNRESTRICTED FUNDS (note 4) RESTRICTED FUNDS (note 5) REVALUATION RESERVE 257,136 2,443 70,700 267,190 1,666 70,700 330,279 339,556 Signed on behalf of the Trustees Date DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 1002659) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting basis and standard5 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 stateinents 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 io 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 sigynificant 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 othenvise 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, ofeach asset over its expected useful life at the following rates per annum. Motor Vehicles Fittings & Equipment 250/0 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. DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 10112659) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued) Accounting policies continued: Recognition of incoming resources These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when: The charity becomes entitled to the resources The trustees are certain they will receive the resources and The monetary value may be measured with sufficient reliability Grants Grants are allocated to the accounting period during which the relevant expenditure is incurred. Any g7rants 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. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS 2024 2023 The staff costs for the year are analysed as follows: Salaries Employer's National Insurance Employer's Pension 80,836 75,122 2,223 2,255 DAVENTRY CONTACT (Registered Charity No 10112659) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (Continued) 3. TANGIBLE ASSETS Freehold land & Buildings Fittings & Equipment Motor Vehicles Total Cost or Valuation At l April 2023 Additions Disposals 265,000 23,932 41,086 330,018 At 3 l March 2024 Depreciation At l April 2023 Charge for the year Depreciation on disposals 21,068 716 23,753 4,333 44,821 5,049 At 31 March 2024 21 Net book value 31 March 2024 265,000 2,148 13,000 280,148 31 March 2023 265,000 2,864 17,333 285,197 The freehold property was revalued during the year ended 31 March 2006 by Blacklee Smith, Chartered Surveyors at £265,000 DAVENTRY CONTACT {Registered Charity No 1002659) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (continued) UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 2024 2023 As previously stated 267,190 282,465 At l April 2023 (Deficit)/Surplus for the year 267,190 (10,054) 282,465 (15,275) At 31 March 2024 257,136 267,190 RESTRICTED FUNDS At l April 2023 1,666 Contributions received Restricted expenditure 6,300 (5,523) 2,908 (1,242) At 31 March 2024 2,443 1,666 ACCOUNTANCY & INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES Independent examiner's fees for reportingy on the accounts Payroll Services 960 632 1,017 576 1,592 1,593 TRUSTEES EXPENSES & SALARIES No expenses nor salaries were paid to any of the Trustees.