Charty Registration No. 1009983 Aylesbury Horneless Action Group Trustees, Report and Accounts Forthe year ended 31 March 2025
Content8 Page Legal and Admlnlstr8tlve Details Trustees, Report Independent Ex8mlner's Report Statement of Flnanclal Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the account8 10-19
Trustees Susan Giles (Chair) Paul Walter (Treasurer) Gill Lawrence (reslgned 26111124) Angel Strachan Fiorella Mugarl TIM Dlxon Charlty number 1009983 Registered address 2 Rickfords Hlll Aylesbury HP202RX Independent Examiner PIPPA EwANfS
The trustees have submitted their report and financial statements for th8 year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared underthe accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and complywith the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Fin8ncial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland {FRS102) {effective 1 January 2019). Structure, Governance and Management The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution. The trustees are responslble for the overall governance and oversight of the operation81 management of the charity. The CEO and Operations Manager are responsible for the day to day running of the charity. Trustees are recrulted having regard to the requirement8 for any 8kills needed. References are taken up and DBS checks are made to ensure the suitability of potential newtrustees. A Ilst of induction documents has been deve(oped for new trustees. These include coples of relevant policies and Ilnks to trainlng courses providing support fortheir role. Trustee meetings are held every two months. Objectlves Our ch8rltable objects are to relieve hardship, need and distress amongst those who are homele88, in particular, people of the ages 18 years or over and to educate the public concerning the homeless and in8dequ8tely housed. Aylesbury Homeless Actlon Group's mlssion18 to work tOW8rds reducing homelessness and the impact that homelessness and insecure housing hag on both the individual and the wider community. This Is achleved through prevention of homelessness. supporting people to access safe, affordable housing, address any underlylng Issues and motiV8ting them towards Independent livlng. Ourvalues and beh8vlours were agreed on collaboratively by trustees, 8t8ff, volunteers 8nd clients. They underpin all the work that we undertake. Ourvision is a societywhere homelessness is er8dicated and people are integrated wlthin their local communily. The trustees have referred to the Ch8rity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims ai,.d objectives and in planning our activities. Ourvalues.. Creative- We challenge thlnklng and plan new options to deliver the best outcomes. Collaborative- We work iogether to achieve shared goals. Integrity- We are honest, realistic and confidential. Consistency- We are reliable and maintain high standards. Respect- We listen to understand.
Activltles and Achlevements AWesbury Homeless Action Group provides three main services to people living in Aylesbury and the north of Buckingharnshire. The first of these is aimed at preventing homelessness wherever possible. We provide access to free legal advice and provide case managementfrom trained homelessness prevention workers. This stirvice addresses the needs of those people who are at risk of losing their home and woul.1 Ilke to avold that. We dellver thls servlce in partnership with Wycombe Homeless Connection who provide similar services in the south of Buckinghamshire and Hillii gdon Law Centre who provide the legal advice. The second service is for people who are already homeless. it seeks to mitigate against the harm that is caused by Iiomelessness and helps to stabilise thelr sltuation. Thls includes the offer of mental health support. care navigation with health services, provision of targeted emer&ency accommodation where no other agency has a dutyto provide it and the supply ot emergencyfood and clothing. This service addresses the needs of those people who are currently homeless and facing severe inequalities in health and wellbeing. Additionally. we work in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council and other local agencies to support the Rough Sleeper Initiative project. IA li We support people who are already homeless to secure suitabLe accommodation. This means making applications to providers of supported accominodation and helping them to applyfor social housing. We also help people to secure private rented accommodation through contacts with suitable landlords and through grants to provide deposits and rent in advance where needed.. This service is delivered in partnershlp wlth Buck5nghamshire Council, One YMCA, Riverside Housing, Fairhive Housing, and others and referrals are made to each of them depending on the client's goals and eligibi(ity fortheir services. As a person-centred service we believe that it is vital that we are led by the outcomes that our clients are seekingfor themselves. It is also important forthe charityto maintaln a focus on outcomes which are true to our mission. We provide holistic support, assisting clients to work towards quantlfiable housing outcomes as well as more personal outcomes and mental health recovery outcomes. This means that the outcomes we track are inherently connected to our core objectives as a charity. The main housing outcomes that people we support are seeking to achieve are to secure temporary accommodation (particularly forthose who are currently sleeping rough) and then securing safe. affordable longer-term accommodation for anyone who is homeless. During 2024 634 clients contacted us for support or advice. This is a 16% increase on the previous year and this ong('ing rise in demand presents a significant challenge for everyone at AHAG in terms of managing capacity.
Rental properties remain in short supply and private rents continue to rise. Although Local Housing Allowance Rates increased in April 2024they have not kept pace with ongoing rent inflation. Despite these challenges, 37% of clients presenting as homeless were successfullysupported into new 8ccommod8tion. while 37% of those at risk of homelessness were able to either sustain their existingten8ncy or were helped to secure alternative housing. Risk Management Aylesbury Homeless Actloii Group has a comprehenslve reglster of rlsks and mltigatlng actions which is reviewed at each board meeting. The main risk facing us is managing the current hSgh demand for our servlces, coupled wSth helght8ned competitlon for grant fundlng. Reserves pollcy and flnanclal po8ltlon The tru8tee3 revised the reserves policy in May 2023 to state that the re8erves should be a minimum of six months projected annual expenditure. A cashflow forecast is reviewed at each board me )ting so that the flnancial positlon can be actlvely managed. Donors and Supporters: We could not do the work w8 do wlthout the support of local people and other organlsations We are very grateful forthe support th8t we have recelved from the following.. Albert Hunt Trust Aston Chemlcals Aston Cllnton, Buckland & Drayton Beauchamp Hortlcultural Soclety Aylesbury Grammar School Aylesbury Town Councll Bierton Scouts Bucklnghamshlre Councll Buckinghamshire Council I lelping Hands Gr8nville Street Church Heart of Bucks Henry Smith Charity HolyTrlnlty Church Kop Hill Charity Leeds Buildingsociety Communlty Fund Little Kimble Free Church Lloyd8 Bank Foundatlon Rectory Fund Rothschlld Foundatlon Shanly FoundatSon St. John's Church, Stone St. Mary's Church, Long Crendon St. Nicholas, Church, Chearsley St. Nicholas, Church, Nether Wlnchendon Swanbourne Methodist Church Tesco Commiinity grants Thames Valle51 Police Communlty Fund Thomas Hlckman Ch8TIty Wllllam H8rdlng Charlty NJf4Th£ .' P(JSil1 OTrJ . 5IGpJATU(LÉ . ML wFILf&
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2025 Total fund8 2024 Totsl funds Unrestricted Rostrfcted funds furKIs Incomlng resources Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activitles 112.253 80,121 3,318 3,274 112.253 92.542 66.640 146.761 186,324 3.318 2.292 3.274 2,991 Other trading activities Interest Correctlon to previous yearfs opening balance Total 198.967 66,640 265,607 284,149 Resources expended Expendlture on.. Raisingfunds Charitsble actNities 30,190 174.138 30,190 26,390 79.725 253,863 273,717 Correction to previous year's openlng balance Total 10 204,338 79,725 284,063 300,107 Net Incomel(expendlture) before investment gainsl(Losses) Net income/{expendlture) Transfers between funds (5.371) (13,0841 (18.456) (15.958) (5.371) (13,084) (18.456) (15,958) Other recognisad galnsl(losses): Net movement In funds {5.371) (13.0841 (18.456) (15,958) Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought fOard Total fvnds cariedfonvar 172,823 167,452 29,724 202,547 218.505 16,640 184,092 202,547
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Total funds funds funds funds Current assets Debtors 19 131 Cash at bank and in 24 174.767 16.640 191,407 206.585 hand Total current assets 174.767 16.640 191,407 206,715 Credltors: amounts falling duewithin one year 20 7.315 7,315 4.168 Net current assets/(liabilities) 167.452 16.640 184.092 202.547 Total assets less 167.452 16,640 184.092 202.547 current Uabliltles Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Provlslons for liabllitles Total net assets or 118bllitles 167.452 16,640 184.092 202,547 Funds of the Charity Restricted income 16,640 16,640 29.724 funds Unrestricted funds 167.452 167.452 172.823 Total lunds 167.452 16.640 184,092 202.547 Signed by one ortwo trustees on behall of all the trustees Sir.nature Date of apprrjval Ic/,,/,,~
Note 1 Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting bycharities preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. These accounts have been prepared on a golng concern basls under the hlstorlcal cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant notes to these accounts. Note 2 Accounting policies Note 2.2 Income Recognition of income is included in the Statement of Financial ActItIeS (SOFA) when the charity becomes entttled to the resources. when it is more likely than not that the charity will receive the resources and when the monetaryvalue can be measured with sufficient reliability. Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donations are ()nly included in the SoFAwhen the general incorne recognition criteria are met. Government grants The charlty has received goiernment grants in the reportlng period. Tax reclalms on donatlon?• and glfts Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. AnyGift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. 10
Donat8d goods are measured at fair value (the amountfor which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so. The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneflclarles is deemed to be the fairvalue of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognlsed 88 an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution. Support C08t8 The charlty has Incurred expendlture on support costs. Note 2.3 Expendlture Llablllty recognltlon Llabllltles are recognised where It18 more Ilkelythan not that there18 a legal or constructive obligatlon committing the charlty to pay out resources and the amount of the obligatlon c8n be measured with reasonable certainty. Governance and 8UPPOrt costs Support cost8 have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance c08t8 comprise all costs involving public accountabllity of the charity 8nd Its compllance with regulatjon and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost Categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating property costs by floor areas, or per caplta, staff C08t8 by the time spent an(J other costs bytheir usage. Redundancyco8t The charlty made no redundancy payments duringthe reporting period. Credltor8 The charity has credltors whlch are measured at settlement amounts less any trade dlscounts. Note 2.4 A88et8 Tanglble flxed assets are capitalised if they can be used for Inore than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost. The charity does not currently hold any material tsngible fixed 888et8. Debtors are measured on iiiiti8l recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced bythe charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received. 11
Note 3 Analysis of income Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted Incomefunds Totalfunds Prlor year Analys1$ Donatlons and legacles: Donations and Ofts Glft Ald 39,381 872 39,381 872 29,464 990 Legacles General grants provlded by governmenuother charltles (Note 4) Membershlp subscrlptlons and sponsorshlps Donated goods. la¢llltles and seNl¢es (Note 51 Total 71,500 71,500 61.838 500 500 250 112,253 112,253 92.542 Charltable actlvltles: Grants lor ser¥lces 78.621 1,500 64,290 2,350 142,911 3,850 175.364 10,960 Grants lor goods Other Toial 80,121 66,640 146,761 186,324 Othertradlng actlvltles: Other 3,318 3,318 3,318 3,318 2,292 2,292 Tolal Income from Investments: Interest Income 3.274 3.274 3,274 3,274 2,991 2,991 Totsl TOTAL INCOME 198,967 66,640 265,607 284,149 12
Other information: All income in the prior year was unrestricted except for the foLiowing: Henry Smith Charity £40.000 AVDC Legacy grant £23.290 Vicar's Relief Fund £2,350 Rothschild Foundation £1.000 Note 4 Analysis of roceipts of government grants This year AVDC Legacy grant {Buckinghamshire Council) Rough Sleeper Initiative grantl8uckingham8h1 Council) £23,290 É38,121 Total £61.411 Last year AVDC Legacy grant {Buckinghamshire Council) Rough Sleeper Initiative grant {Buckinghamshire Council) £23,290 £37,744 Total £61.034 Note 5 Donated goc ds We hold a stock of donated goods, including second-hand sleeping bags and clothes, plus an amount of food, toiletrles and homewares. The stock is relatively smaLL and has a very high turnover rate. The estimated value of this year's donated items is £500. 13
Note 6 Analysls of expendlture Th18 year Restflcted income funds Last year Llnrestrlcted Restricted funds Income funds Analysls Unrestrlcted funds Total funds Total funds Expendlture on ral8lng fund8: Ine.urred seeking donatlons Stagingfundralsing events Advertlslng, marketlng. direct mail and publicity Total expendlture on ral8lngfund8 28.544 23,558 23,558 730 730 1.646 1,646 2,102 2,102 30,190 30.190 26.390 26,390 Expendlture on charltable actlvltle8: Staff costs Premise8 Costs It>f4iL¥ Costs 149,962 14,089 tv.G87 174,138 68.758 218.719 1,766 15,856 9,201 19,288 79,725 253.863 131,441 13,380 10,797 155,618 87.802 2.904 27,393 118.099 219,243 16,284 38,190 273,717 Total expendlture on charltable actlvltle8 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 204.329 79,725 284.053 182,008 118,099 300,107 14
Note 9 Support costs Thls year Raising funds Housing support Grand total Basls of aiiocatlon Support cost 13.385 41.482 54.867 Office administration, finance & HR 1.3 of Ops Manager cost based on time spent, Office & stationery (1.9 split), Fumishings & IT, Bank fees. Insurance11:5 split) based on 8taffingtime split 16.732 25.1)09 6lari¥¥ r= v¥i8ied costs 2.1 CEO cost based on time spent Propety rent & other expenses Total 3.208 14.337 17.545 Rent. Cleanin& Repairs & Malntenance. Utiitties. Telephone (1.5 split) 33.326 64.185 97.511 Last year Ralslng funds Houslng support Grand totsl Basls ot aliocatlon Support cost 12.839 Office administration, finance & HR 40,453 53.292 1.3 of Ops Manager cost based on time spent, Office & stationery (1.9 split). Furnishings & IT. Bank fees. Insurance11:5 split) based on staifingtsrne split Salaries & related costs 15.804 7.902 23.706 2.1 CEO cost based on tim8 spent Property rent & other expenses Total 3,014 15,072 18,087 Rent. Cle8nin& Repairs & Maintenance. Utilities, Telephone (1.5 split) 31.658 63,427 95.085 15
ote 10 Fees for the examlnatlon.of the account Note 11 Staff costs This year Last year Salaries and wages Social security costs Pension costs {defined contribution scheme) Total staff costs 207,776 32,515 6,645 246.937 192,579 41.273 5,973 239.825 No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000. The total amount paid to key management personnel (includes trustees and senior management) fortheir sern'ices tothe charitywas £71,811 {Lastyear £67,761). The average number of employees during the year was 7.2 (Lastye.ar 6.8). No ex-gratia payments were made to employees this year. No redundancy payments were made to employees this year. Note 12 Pension scheme The total amount of contributions recognised as an expense to the defined contribution pension scheme was £6,645 (Last year £5,973). The basis for allocating the liability and expense of defined contribution pension scheme between activities and between restricted and unreslricted funds is the same basis 8s for the staff costs Lissociated with these activities. Note 13 Grant making The charity made grants toviards the rent in advance, rent deposits and rent arrears of individual clients to the value of £7,177 (Lastyear £25,117). These are paid from restricted income funds. Note 19 Debtors Analysis of debtors Amounts falling due within one year This year Last year 131 Trade creditors Total 131 16
Note 20 Creditors Analysis of credltors Amounts falllng due wlthin one year This year 7,315 Lastyear 4,168 Trade credltors Total 7,315 4,168 Note 24 Cash at bank and In hand Thls year Last year Short term cash investments {18SS than 3 months maturlty dat6) Short term d8POSits Cash at bank and on hand Other Total 191.407 206,585 191,407 206,585 Note 27 Movement of charltyfund8 Note 27.1 Detall8 of materlal funds held and movements durlng the current reportlng perlod Fund n8m8s Type PE, EER Purpose 8nd Restrlctlons Fund b81ance8 brought forward Income Exp8ndlture Fund balan¢e8 carried forward or UR. AVDC Legacy Fund Heart of Bucks Funds for use on homeless support Funds for use on rent in advance/rent deposit Funds for us8 on spe-:Ifled project Fur Js for use on rent in advancelrent depo8lt Funds for use on homeLessness prevention project 23.290 -23,290 790 -790 Henry Smith Fund -1,468 40.000 -38.532 Local Emergency Support 9,017 -2.317 6,700 Rothschlld Foundation 8,591 1,000 -9.591 17
Rothschild Funds for use on 2.270 -100 2.170 Foundation rent arrears Sh8nLy Homes Funds for use on specified project Funds for use on rent in advancelrent deposit Specific grants for narned clients 5.336 -1.004 4.332 Talent Fund 3.852 -1,500 2.352 Vicar's Relief Fund Otherfunds 1.335 2.350 -2,600 1,085 UR NIA 172.822 198,967 -204.338 167.451 Total Funds 202,546 265,607 -284.063 184.091 Note 27.2 Detsits of matorlal funds held and movements durlng the pr8vlou8 reportlng perlod Fund name8 Type PE, EER Purpose and Restrictions Fund b8Lan¢es brought forw8rd Income Expendlture Fund balances carried forward or UR* AVDC Legacy Fund Funds for use on homele88 8UPPOrt Fund8 for use on rent in advancelrent deposit Funds for use on specified project Funds for use on rent in adi':Incelrent deposit Funds for use on specified project -126 23,290 -23.164 Heart of Bucks 9,014 -8,224 790 Henry Smlth Fund -1,185 40,000 40,283 -1,468 Local Emergency Support 9.017 9.017 National Lottery Community Fund (Cost of Living Fund) Rothschild Foundation 19,513 -19,513 Funds for use on hornelessness prevention project Fupds for use on -784 19.000 -9.624 8.591 Rothschild Foundation 11.685 -9.415 2.270 reni arrears 18
Shanly Homes Funds for use on specified PToject Funds for use on rent in advancelrent deposit Specific gr8nts for named clients 5.734 -398 5,336 Talent Fund 5.000 -1,148 3.852 WIc8r's Relief 500 7.035 -6.200 1.335 Fund Other funds UR NIA 179,650 175.181 -182.008 172.822 Total Funds 218.505 284.019 -299.977 202,546 Note 28 Transactions with trustees and related partios No trustees have been paic any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity- 19
Charty Registration No. 1009983 Aylesbury Horneless Action Group Trustees, Report and Accounts Forthe year ended 31 March 2025
Content8 Page Legal and Admlnlstr8tlve Details Trustees, Report Independent Ex8mlner's Report Statement of Flnanclal Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the account8 10-19
Trustees Susan Giles (Chair) Paul Walter (Treasurer) Gill Lawrence (reslgned 26111124) Angel Strachan Fiorella Mugarl TIM Dlxon Charlty number 1009983 Registered address 2 Rickfords Hlll Aylesbury HP202RX Independent Examiner PIPPA EwANfS
The trustees have submitted their report and financial statements for th8 year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared underthe accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and complywith the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Fin8ncial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland {FRS102) {effective 1 January 2019). Structure, Governance and Management The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution. The trustees are responslble for the overall governance and oversight of the operation81 management of the charity. The CEO and Operations Manager are responsible for the day to day running of the charity. Trustees are recrulted having regard to the requirement8 for any 8kills needed. References are taken up and DBS checks are made to ensure the suitability of potential newtrustees. A Ilst of induction documents has been deve(oped for new trustees. These include coples of relevant policies and Ilnks to trainlng courses providing support fortheir role. Trustee meetings are held every two months. Objectlves Our ch8rltable objects are to relieve hardship, need and distress amongst those who are homele88, in particular, people of the ages 18 years or over and to educate the public concerning the homeless and in8dequ8tely housed. Aylesbury Homeless Actlon Group's mlssion18 to work tOW8rds reducing homelessness and the impact that homelessness and insecure housing hag on both the individual and the wider community. This Is achleved through prevention of homelessness. supporting people to access safe, affordable housing, address any underlylng Issues and motiV8ting them towards Independent livlng. Ourvalues and beh8vlours were agreed on collaboratively by trustees, 8t8ff, volunteers 8nd clients. They underpin all the work that we undertake. Ourvision is a societywhere homelessness is er8dicated and people are integrated wlthin their local communily. The trustees have referred to the Ch8rity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims ai,.d objectives and in planning our activities. Ourvalues.. Creative- We challenge thlnklng and plan new options to deliver the best outcomes. Collaborative- We work iogether to achieve shared goals. Integrity- We are honest, realistic and confidential. Consistency- We are reliable and maintain high standards. Respect- We listen to understand.
Activltles and Achlevements AWesbury Homeless Action Group provides three main services to people living in Aylesbury and the north of Buckingharnshire. The first of these is aimed at preventing homelessness wherever possible. We provide access to free legal advice and provide case managementfrom trained homelessness prevention workers. This stirvice addresses the needs of those people who are at risk of losing their home and woul.1 Ilke to avold that. We dellver thls servlce in partnership with Wycombe Homeless Connection who provide similar services in the south of Buckinghamshire and Hillii gdon Law Centre who provide the legal advice. The second service is for people who are already homeless. it seeks to mitigate against the harm that is caused by Iiomelessness and helps to stabilise thelr sltuation. Thls includes the offer of mental health support. care navigation with health services, provision of targeted emer&ency accommodation where no other agency has a dutyto provide it and the supply ot emergencyfood and clothing. This service addresses the needs of those people who are currently homeless and facing severe inequalities in health and wellbeing. Additionally. we work in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council and other local agencies to support the Rough Sleeper Initiative project. IA li We support people who are already homeless to secure suitabLe accommodation. This means making applications to providers of supported accominodation and helping them to applyfor social housing. We also help people to secure private rented accommodation through contacts with suitable landlords and through grants to provide deposits and rent in advance where needed.. This service is delivered in partnershlp wlth Buck5nghamshire Council, One YMCA, Riverside Housing, Fairhive Housing, and others and referrals are made to each of them depending on the client's goals and eligibi(ity fortheir services. As a person-centred service we believe that it is vital that we are led by the outcomes that our clients are seekingfor themselves. It is also important forthe charityto maintaln a focus on outcomes which are true to our mission. We provide holistic support, assisting clients to work towards quantlfiable housing outcomes as well as more personal outcomes and mental health recovery outcomes. This means that the outcomes we track are inherently connected to our core objectives as a charity. The main housing outcomes that people we support are seeking to achieve are to secure temporary accommodation (particularly forthose who are currently sleeping rough) and then securing safe. affordable longer-term accommodation for anyone who is homeless. During 2024 634 clients contacted us for support or advice. This is a 16% increase on the previous year and this ong('ing rise in demand presents a significant challenge for everyone at AHAG in terms of managing capacity.
Rental properties remain in short supply and private rents continue to rise. Although Local Housing Allowance Rates increased in April 2024they have not kept pace with ongoing rent inflation. Despite these challenges, 37% of clients presenting as homeless were successfullysupported into new 8ccommod8tion. while 37% of those at risk of homelessness were able to either sustain their existingten8ncy or were helped to secure alternative housing. Risk Management Aylesbury Homeless Actloii Group has a comprehenslve reglster of rlsks and mltigatlng actions which is reviewed at each board meeting. The main risk facing us is managing the current hSgh demand for our servlces, coupled wSth helght8ned competitlon for grant fundlng. Reserves pollcy and flnanclal po8ltlon The tru8tee3 revised the reserves policy in May 2023 to state that the re8erves should be a minimum of six months projected annual expenditure. A cashflow forecast is reviewed at each board me )ting so that the flnancial positlon can be actlvely managed. Donors and Supporters: We could not do the work w8 do wlthout the support of local people and other organlsations We are very grateful forthe support th8t we have recelved from the following.. Albert Hunt Trust Aston Chemlcals Aston Cllnton, Buckland & Drayton Beauchamp Hortlcultural Soclety Aylesbury Grammar School Aylesbury Town Councll Bierton Scouts Bucklnghamshlre Councll Buckinghamshire Council I lelping Hands Gr8nville Street Church Heart of Bucks Henry Smith Charity HolyTrlnlty Church Kop Hill Charity Leeds Buildingsociety Communlty Fund Little Kimble Free Church Lloyd8 Bank Foundatlon Rectory Fund Rothschlld Foundatlon Shanly FoundatSon St. John's Church, Stone St. Mary's Church, Long Crendon St. Nicholas, Church, Chearsley St. Nicholas, Church, Nether Wlnchendon Swanbourne Methodist Church Tesco Commiinity grants Thames Valle51 Police Communlty Fund Thomas Hlckman Ch8TIty Wllllam H8rdlng Charlty NJf4Th£ .' P(JSil1 OTrJ . 5IGpJATU(LÉ . ML wFILf&
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2025 Total fund8 2024 Totsl funds Unrestricted Rostrfcted funds furKIs Incomlng resources Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activitles 112.253 80,121 3,318 3,274 112.253 92.542 66.640 146.761 186,324 3.318 2.292 3.274 2,991 Other trading activities Interest Correctlon to previous yearfs opening balance Total 198.967 66,640 265,607 284,149 Resources expended Expendlture on.. Raisingfunds Charitsble actNities 30,190 174.138 30,190 26,390 79.725 253,863 273,717 Correction to previous year's openlng balance Total 10 204,338 79,725 284,063 300,107 Net Incomel(expendlture) before investment gainsl(Losses) Net income/{expendlture) Transfers between funds (5.371) (13,0841 (18.456) (15.958) (5.371) (13,084) (18.456) (15,958) Other recognisad galnsl(losses): Net movement In funds {5.371) (13.0841 (18.456) (15,958) Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought fOard Total fvnds cariedfonvar 172,823 167,452 29,724 202,547 218.505 16,640 184,092 202,547
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Total funds funds funds funds Current assets Debtors 19 131 Cash at bank and in 24 174.767 16.640 191,407 206.585 hand Total current assets 174.767 16.640 191,407 206,715 Credltors: amounts falling duewithin one year 20 7.315 7,315 4.168 Net current assets/(liabilities) 167.452 16.640 184.092 202.547 Total assets less 167.452 16,640 184.092 202.547 current Uabliltles Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Provlslons for liabllitles Total net assets or 118bllitles 167.452 16,640 184.092 202,547 Funds of the Charity Restricted income 16,640 16,640 29.724 funds Unrestricted funds 167.452 167.452 172.823 Total lunds 167.452 16.640 184,092 202.547 Signed by one ortwo trustees on behall of all the trustees Sir.nature Date of apprrjval Ic/,,/,,~
Note 1 Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting bycharities preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. These accounts have been prepared on a golng concern basls under the hlstorlcal cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant notes to these accounts. Note 2 Accounting policies Note 2.2 Income Recognition of income is included in the Statement of Financial ActItIeS (SOFA) when the charity becomes entttled to the resources. when it is more likely than not that the charity will receive the resources and when the monetaryvalue can be measured with sufficient reliability. Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donations are ()nly included in the SoFAwhen the general incorne recognition criteria are met. Government grants The charlty has received goiernment grants in the reportlng period. Tax reclalms on donatlon?• and glfts Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. AnyGift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. 10
Donat8d goods are measured at fair value (the amountfor which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so. The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneflclarles is deemed to be the fairvalue of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognlsed 88 an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution. Support C08t8 The charlty has Incurred expendlture on support costs. Note 2.3 Expendlture Llablllty recognltlon Llabllltles are recognised where It18 more Ilkelythan not that there18 a legal or constructive obligatlon committing the charlty to pay out resources and the amount of the obligatlon c8n be measured with reasonable certainty. Governance and 8UPPOrt costs Support cost8 have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance c08t8 comprise all costs involving public accountabllity of the charity 8nd Its compllance with regulatjon and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost Categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, e.g. allocating property costs by floor areas, or per caplta, staff C08t8 by the time spent an(J other costs bytheir usage. Redundancyco8t The charlty made no redundancy payments duringthe reporting period. Credltor8 The charity has credltors whlch are measured at settlement amounts less any trade dlscounts. Note 2.4 A88et8 Tanglble flxed assets are capitalised if they can be used for Inore than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost. The charity does not currently hold any material tsngible fixed 888et8. Debtors are measured on iiiiti8l recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced bythe charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received. 11
Note 3 Analysis of income Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted Incomefunds Totalfunds Prlor year Analys1$ Donatlons and legacles: Donations and Ofts Glft Ald 39,381 872 39,381 872 29,464 990 Legacles General grants provlded by governmenuother charltles (Note 4) Membershlp subscrlptlons and sponsorshlps Donated goods. la¢llltles and seNl¢es (Note 51 Total 71,500 71,500 61.838 500 500 250 112,253 112,253 92.542 Charltable actlvltles: Grants lor ser¥lces 78.621 1,500 64,290 2,350 142,911 3,850 175.364 10,960 Grants lor goods Other Toial 80,121 66,640 146,761 186,324 Othertradlng actlvltles: Other 3,318 3,318 3,318 3,318 2,292 2,292 Tolal Income from Investments: Interest Income 3.274 3.274 3,274 3,274 2,991 2,991 Totsl TOTAL INCOME 198,967 66,640 265,607 284,149 12
Other information: All income in the prior year was unrestricted except for the foLiowing: Henry Smith Charity £40.000 AVDC Legacy grant £23.290 Vicar's Relief Fund £2,350 Rothschild Foundation £1.000 Note 4 Analysis of roceipts of government grants This year AVDC Legacy grant {Buckinghamshire Council) Rough Sleeper Initiative grantl8uckingham8h1 Council) £23,290 É38,121 Total £61.411 Last year AVDC Legacy grant {Buckinghamshire Council) Rough Sleeper Initiative grant {Buckinghamshire Council) £23,290 £37,744 Total £61.034 Note 5 Donated goc ds We hold a stock of donated goods, including second-hand sleeping bags and clothes, plus an amount of food, toiletrles and homewares. The stock is relatively smaLL and has a very high turnover rate. The estimated value of this year's donated items is £500. 13
Note 6 Analysls of expendlture Th18 year Restflcted income funds Last year Llnrestrlcted Restricted funds Income funds Analysls Unrestrlcted funds Total funds Total funds Expendlture on ral8lng fund8: Ine.urred seeking donatlons Stagingfundralsing events Advertlslng, marketlng. direct mail and publicity Total expendlture on ral8lngfund8 28.544 23,558 23,558 730 730 1.646 1,646 2,102 2,102 30,190 30.190 26.390 26,390 Expendlture on charltable actlvltle8: Staff costs Premise8 Costs It>f4iL¥ Costs 149,962 14,089 tv.G87 174,138 68.758 218.719 1,766 15,856 9,201 19,288 79,725 253.863 131,441 13,380 10,797 155,618 87.802 2.904 27,393 118.099 219,243 16,284 38,190 273,717 Total expendlture on charltable actlvltle8 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 204.329 79,725 284.053 182,008 118,099 300,107 14
Note 9 Support costs Thls year Raising funds Housing support Grand total Basls of aiiocatlon Support cost 13.385 41.482 54.867 Office administration, finance & HR 1.3 of Ops Manager cost based on time spent, Office & stationery (1.9 split), Fumishings & IT, Bank fees. Insurance11:5 split) based on 8taffingtime split 16.732 25.1)09 6lari¥¥ r= v¥i8ied costs 2.1 CEO cost based on time spent Propety rent & other expenses Total 3.208 14.337 17.545 Rent. Cleanin& Repairs & Malntenance. Utiitties. Telephone (1.5 split) 33.326 64.185 97.511 Last year Ralslng funds Houslng support Grand totsl Basls ot aliocatlon Support cost 12.839 Office administration, finance & HR 40,453 53.292 1.3 of Ops Manager cost based on time spent, Office & stationery (1.9 split). Furnishings & IT. Bank fees. Insurance11:5 split) based on staifingtsrne split Salaries & related costs 15.804 7.902 23.706 2.1 CEO cost based on tim8 spent Property rent & other expenses Total 3,014 15,072 18,087 Rent. Cle8nin& Repairs & Maintenance. Utilities, Telephone (1.5 split) 31.658 63,427 95.085 15
ote 10 Fees for the examlnatlon.of the account Note 11 Staff costs This year Last year Salaries and wages Social security costs Pension costs {defined contribution scheme) Total staff costs 207,776 32,515 6,645 246.937 192,579 41.273 5,973 239.825 No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000. The total amount paid to key management personnel (includes trustees and senior management) fortheir sern'ices tothe charitywas £71,811 {Lastyear £67,761). The average number of employees during the year was 7.2 (Lastye.ar 6.8). No ex-gratia payments were made to employees this year. No redundancy payments were made to employees this year. Note 12 Pension scheme The total amount of contributions recognised as an expense to the defined contribution pension scheme was £6,645 (Last year £5,973). The basis for allocating the liability and expense of defined contribution pension scheme between activities and between restricted and unreslricted funds is the same basis 8s for the staff costs Lissociated with these activities. Note 13 Grant making The charity made grants toviards the rent in advance, rent deposits and rent arrears of individual clients to the value of £7,177 (Lastyear £25,117). These are paid from restricted income funds. Note 19 Debtors Analysis of debtors Amounts falling due within one year This year Last year 131 Trade creditors Total 131 16
Note 20 Creditors Analysis of credltors Amounts falllng due wlthin one year This year 7,315 Lastyear 4,168 Trade credltors Total 7,315 4,168 Note 24 Cash at bank and In hand Thls year Last year Short term cash investments {18SS than 3 months maturlty dat6) Short term d8POSits Cash at bank and on hand Other Total 191.407 206,585 191,407 206,585 Note 27 Movement of charltyfund8 Note 27.1 Detall8 of materlal funds held and movements durlng the current reportlng perlod Fund n8m8s Type PE, EER Purpose 8nd Restrlctlons Fund b81ance8 brought forward Income Exp8ndlture Fund balan¢e8 carried forward or UR. AVDC Legacy Fund Heart of Bucks Funds for use on homeless support Funds for use on rent in advance/rent deposit Funds for us8 on spe-:Ifled project Fur Js for use on rent in advancelrent depo8lt Funds for use on homeLessness prevention project 23.290 -23,290 790 -790 Henry Smith Fund -1,468 40.000 -38.532 Local Emergency Support 9,017 -2.317 6,700 Rothschlld Foundation 8,591 1,000 -9.591 17
Rothschild Funds for use on 2.270 -100 2.170 Foundation rent arrears Sh8nLy Homes Funds for use on specified project Funds for use on rent in advancelrent deposit Specific grants for narned clients 5.336 -1.004 4.332 Talent Fund 3.852 -1,500 2.352 Vicar's Relief Fund Otherfunds 1.335 2.350 -2,600 1,085 UR NIA 172.822 198,967 -204.338 167.451 Total Funds 202,546 265,607 -284.063 184.091 Note 27.2 Detsits of matorlal funds held and movements durlng the pr8vlou8 reportlng perlod Fund name8 Type PE, EER Purpose and Restrictions Fund b8Lan¢es brought forw8rd Income Expendlture Fund balances carried forward or UR* AVDC Legacy Fund Funds for use on homele88 8UPPOrt Fund8 for use on rent in advancelrent deposit Funds for use on specified project Funds for use on rent in adi':Incelrent deposit Funds for use on specified project -126 23,290 -23.164 Heart of Bucks 9,014 -8,224 790 Henry Smlth Fund -1,185 40,000 40,283 -1,468 Local Emergency Support 9.017 9.017 National Lottery Community Fund (Cost of Living Fund) Rothschild Foundation 19,513 -19,513 Funds for use on hornelessness prevention project Fupds for use on -784 19.000 -9.624 8.591 Rothschild Foundation 11.685 -9.415 2.270 reni arrears 18
Shanly Homes Funds for use on specified PToject Funds for use on rent in advancelrent deposit Specific gr8nts for named clients 5.734 -398 5,336 Talent Fund 5.000 -1,148 3.852 WIc8r's Relief 500 7.035 -6.200 1.335 Fund Other funds UR NIA 179,650 175.181 -182.008 172.822 Total Funds 218.505 284.019 -299.977 202,546 Note 28 Transactions with trustees and related partios No trustees have been paic any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity- 19
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Aylesbury Homeless Action Group On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity no (if any) 1009983 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitys 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 Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission naer section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent he charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act- or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent 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. Signed: Date: 3010912025 Name: Pippa Evans Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): FCMA IER Oct 2018
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