Charity Registralion No, 1015728 Company Reglstrallon No. 02758481 (England and Wales) THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustoes Mr Vas Selvaratnam {Chairperson) Mr James Pike Ms Brigid Day Ms Samantha Bartlell (Treasurer) Mr Jeremy Laver Dr Feylyn Lewis Ms Celine Thomas Patrons Prof Saul Becker, Carers Trust Ambassador Chlef Executive Offlcer & Socretary Mr Thomas Lambert Charity number 1015728 Company number 02758481 Prln¢ipal Address and Registored offlce Brighton Junction 1 a Isetla Square 35 New England Slreel Brighton England BN14GQ Independent Examiners TC Group The Courtyard Shcreham Road Upper Beeding Steyning Wesl Sussex 8N44 3TN Bankers Charities Aid Foundation Bank Ltd Kings Hill Wesl Malling Kent ME19 4TA
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED {LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CONTENTS PAGE Page Trustees, report stalement of trustees, iesponsibililies 10 Independent examiner's report Stalement of financial activi1188 12 Balance sheet 13 Cash flow slalemenl 14 Notes lo the accounts 15-23
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees are pleased to presenl their report 109elher with Ihe financial statements Df the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The company was established under a Memorandum of Associalion which established the obiecls and powers oflhe harilable company and is governed under ils Articles of Association. Under those Articles, the Trustees are elecled al each Annual General Meeling by the Members of the organisation. The Members have guaranteed lo conlribule a maximum of £1 each in the evenl of Ihe company being wound up. The number Df Members al 31 March 2025 was 31 (2023-24.. 30) The charity is run by a Board of Trustees. who delegate the day to day operalion lo Ihe Chief Execulive Officer and staff. The Board of Tmsleès meets six limes per year lo receive operalional reports and review and agree policy and procedures, and on one or more occasions for the purposes of strategic planning. Recruitment and appolntment of new trustees Trustees are recruited by goneral advertisement in local media, volunteer cenlre and the organisalion's regular newsleller. Interested pariies complete a full application form and refeiences are laken up, befor8 b8ing invited to meet the Iiusloos formally. Inductlon and tralnlng of now trustees There is a full induction and Ifainin9 programme in place lor new Iruslees. Rl8k Revlew The Trustees have conducted their own review of Ihe major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established lo miligale those risks. The Financial Management Policy, Risk Managernenl Policy and ReseNes Policy were reviewed and updated al the Trustee Board meeting on 11 Ih July 2024. The next annual review of these policies is scheduled for 17th July 2025. Internal risks are minimised by Ihe implemenlalion of prooedures lor aulhorisalion of all transactions and projects and lo ensure consislenl qualily ol delivery for all operational aspects of the charilable company. These procedures are periodlcally reviewed lo ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity. AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISA TION OUR VISION An improved qualily of life for carers in Brighton & Hove OUR MISSION To make a positive difference lo the lives of carers by encouraging a wider recognition of their caring role.. enabling them to fulfil their own needs as individuals and offering them appropriate and suitable support CARERS: A DEFINITION Carers provide physical andlor emolional support to family members, partners or friends in need because they have a long.lerm illness, disability, mental health condition or subslanGe-dependence. The care they provide is unpaid. YoLtng carers are children and young people aged 17 or undeT who provide, or intend lo provide, care, assistance or support lo another family member. They carry out. oflen on a regular basis, significanl or substanlial caring tasks and assume a level of responsibility, which would usually be associated wilh an adult. OUR AIMS AND VALUES Puttin carers first Our services will focus on supporiing carers,. seeing things from Iheir point of view. Many carers need better services for the person Ihey care for. We will therefore lake a holislic approach lo all our work, considering the needs of carers, and those they Gare for.
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 owermenl In all our work we will aim lo empower individual carers to lake control of their lives, play a full part in Ihe local community and to move on from their role when appropfiale. We believe that carers themselves are a powerful force for change, and we aim lo give carers a real voice in dasigning and influencing services. Involvement We are committed lo providing seNices which rospond to carers, nèeds and enab18 carers and former carers lo lake an active part in our work. We also off8r carers safe spaces lo provide invaluable peer support for each other. E ualil We rewgnise Ihal many groups and communities experience discrimination and finnly assert that Ihis is wrong W& aim to ensure thal all our services are accessible, flexible, adaplable and appropriate lo all carers in Brighlon & Hove. Service deliver We will work in partnership with stalulory and voluntary agencies, whilst retaining our independence. In doing so, we will use our resources effectively to provide a responsive and high-qualily service lo ¢are¥s, Where. we have identified needs that are not best mel by our organisation, we will work proacllvely with other organisations to ensure that approprlate and timely services are provided. Challen in and su ortiv We aim lo provide a challenging workplace for slaff and volunteers, with an open and consultative management style, and to provide Ihe support that staff and volunle8rs need to do their jobs. STRATEGIC OUTCOMES As a result of contact wlth The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove.. carers are more informed, supported and resilient through accessing services appropriate to their needs Garers, needs are Identilied and priorilised with carer participation al both individual and setvice-wide levels carers and former carers feel empowered to conlribule to policy, research and the development of services bolh locally and nalionally sl8keholders, decision-makers and the general public have an increased understanding of carers, experiences and recognilion of what being an unpaid carer means staff and volunteers are valued, supported and part of a sustainable. respected organisalion with a posilivo, inclusive culture OUR SERVICES In 2024-25, the Carers Centre employed a lolal of 23 staff members (8 full-lime and 15 part-limei, 11 sessional workers and 95 volunteers (63 during 2023-241. The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Board of Trustees 18 Iruslees in 2024-25) and is line managed by the Chairperson of the Board. The Carers Centre provides a wide range of services, which are available lo any unpaid carers in Brighlon and Hove. In March 2025, we were delighted to begin delivery of a new Carers Hub conlracl having been recornmissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council and NHS Sussex. Although the conlract value was reduced due to slalulory pressures in Ihe current financial climate, this nevertheless gives us a great plalform lo continue lo serve the unpaid Garers of Brighton & Hovg. The Careis Hub model provides a 'fronl door. access point lo all carers. support setvices in Ihe cily. The Caiers Centre manages a dedicaled Carers Hub phone line-01273 977000 between 9am and 5pm Monday lo Friday- and awebsile www.carershub.co.uk with online resources and links related to young and adult carers. The Hub is an effective and efficient single-enlry point for carers lo gel information, advice, support and services through agreeing a series of pathways with Adull Social Care. Childrens, Services, Alzheimer's Society, Crossroads Care and olher voluntary seclor organisations.
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our Services for Adull Carers OLJr services for adult carers include Ihe provision of emotional supporl, information, gLFidance and peer-support activities lo a wide range of carers, including carers of people wilh menlal heallh Gonditions, learning disabilities, physical or sensory disabilities and life-limiting illnesses. Between April 2024 and March 2Q)25, 1.968 adull carers (1.856 in 2023-24) received informalion, support and services from the Adult Carers Team. 838 of Ihese were newly referred carers {863 in 2023.24), with 510 of those presenting wilh a variety of support requirements necessilaling a Carers Contact Assessment. These assessmenls established their eligible needs and formed an inlervention plan resulling in onward referrals lo both internal and external support projects. In addition, 7Jf4 anonymous clients were advised on specific matters which either did nol require registration or where the Client chose not to regisler. The Carers Hub service delivery model has strengthened our approach lo offer carers advice, information and the aforemenlioned carers contact assessments over the phone andlor email. During Ihis financial year. Carers Hub has made 22,344 contacls in person and by correspondence providing support, information and advice. Carers Poor Support The Carers Centre conlinued to deliver a regular online peer support provision during this period. We also contlnued lo deliver our in-person coffeo mornlngs in central Brighton, in Hove and in East Biighlon. Carers received support lo remain emotionally resilient and physically well. both through diroctod information, and through Ihe impact of shared experience with other carers away from their caring role. Furthermore, the Adull Carers Team delivered workbhops and activilies with such themes as Emotional Freedom Technique, Journalling for Self-care, Tai ChilQi Gong and benefits advice. During Ihe period, 133 group sessions were organised wilh 155 unique individuals allending for a total of 697 carer allondances. Th8 other two peer support groups not Covered under the headings below are.. 1) our iegular group for carers of those wilh learning disabilities or aulislic speclium disorders. During the period, 9 group sessions were organised with 36 carer allendances. 2) We also delivered 8 oul of office hours peer support sessions for working carers. This provlslon generated 20 allendancos. Legal Surgorigs With thanks lo our parlners at Renai5sanGo Legal and Martin Searle Solicilors, free legal surgeries {46 sessions134 provided in 2023-24)) were held during the year, each with a solicitor offering pro-bono appoinlmenls lo careis. Issues covered in the sessions included wills & Irusls, housing, conimunily care and Power of Allorney. From lime to lime Ihe solicilors 81so give additional free time lo run workshops and informalion sessions for the Cenlre. Carer3 Reablement Project This project matches a skilled volunteer with a carer wilh a view lo Ihe carer learning a new skill or rediscovering an old hobby Ihal had been lost due lo their busy caring role. The project also delivers several volunleer-led group activities for ¢arers lo enjoy. We provided one lo one support lo 40 carers during the period including exisling matches and new referrals. In addilion, 35 group activities were delivered. These included 2 regular book club groups, our wellbeing walks and a meditation group. 43 unique individual carers made a combined total of 249 allendances al these events. Unfortunately, Ihe aforementioned reduGtion in funding under the Carers Hub conlracl Means Ihal the Reablemenl Projecl con¢luded on 2812125. However, we will be able to continue delivering the book ¢lub and wellbeing walk provisions into the next reporting period. Forward Toggther During this financial year. our provision supporting carers of Ihose with end-of-life conditions was named FOard Together in consullalion wilh carers accessing Ihe service. This is reflective of the projecl which continues to provide 1..1 support {57 recipients during the period (65 in 2023-24)), Our monthly outreach al the Macmillan Horizon Centre has proved lo be a useful way of i(ienlifying new carers and providing face-lo-face information and support lo carers using the Centre on an ad hoc or appointment basis.
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Project also provides 13 months of support for bereaved carers. In addilion to signposting lo specialist bereavemènt services within the City, a peer support group for bereaved carers met 11 limes during the year with a lolal of 28 individual carers {25 in 2023-24) making a combined 97 allendances. A one-off bereavement and loss workshop was also provided to 11 atlendees. Changos Ahead Changes Ahead is our specialist project supporting those caring for someone living with a mental health condition. The service offers peer support and one-lo-one sessions as well as courses to develop carer confidence. DLFiing the period, 60 carers accessed one-to-one support, 44 carers mad8 97 a118ndances at Ihe 13 peer support group meetings and there were 3 other groups provlsions- Communicallon Tools for Carers (8 carers), Peer lo Peer Support15 carers) and a yoga course111 carers). Memory Assessment SeriiGe IMASI Llnk Work During Ihe period, thè Memory Assessment Service Carèrs Link Worker offefed support, Information, 5ignposling and help with Ihe assessment process for carers of those living with dementia. In addilion, the worker offered support lo carers who are caring for someone wilh a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment IMCI). ensuring that the caring role for someone with a mild memory problem was slill acknowledged and Carers assessments accessed. The worker 8nabled many carers to receive specialist case coordinalion, access to broad range of support options and feel more consulted by clinical staff. Carers Centre staff supported 378 carers of people living with dementia or other memory-related condition during the period. Hospital Link Work Along with partner organisalions in East and Wesl Sussex, we continued lo d81iv8r The Sussex Carers Health Project during the period The project aims lo increase Carer awareness and make it as simple as possible for primary and sécondary care partners lo identify carers p.arlier and provide appropriale health and practical support, In partnership with the Sussex Carers Partnership (SCPI and inlegraled with the community relerring lo and maximising existing resource. The projecl forms a Sussex-wide approach seeking lo level up carer Idenlificalion and support across primary and secondary care, scaling up recognised best practice and reducing variability in access and experience for the carer and therefore the person wilh care needs. In Brighlon & Hove specifically. our 3 Hospital Link Workers (2.0 FTE) engage with carers and professlonals 81 the Royal Sussex County Hospilal. Wilh support from NHS colleagues, we have embedded our work al Ihe Transfer of Care Hub and have generated 122 Brighton & Hove carer roforrals and 125 previously known carers have re-engaged due lo contact with our hospital staff. Our Servlces for Youn Carers The Young Carers 'l-eam aims lo support children and young people who care for a member of their farnily who has a physical or menlal heallh support need, substance misuse issue or sensory 01 learning disability. The Team supports ¢hildren & young people whose social, emotional or educational development is negatively affected by their caring role. The Team ha5 Iwo main aims.. to reduce the actual caring role and l or to reduce the impact of the caring role. The firsl thing we do is try lo improve the support provided to the family in order to reduce Ihe reliance on children as carers. In parlicular we engage with Educalion, Children and Families Social Care. Adult Social Care, Heallh and Housing services. We also provide activities and run groups, lo enable young carers to enjoy a break and develop their peer support network. Furthermore, the team provides one-to-one emotional 5UPPOrt work to build Ihe inlemal resilience of young carers when they face times of particular stress or Iransilion. During the periDd, the Young Carers Team received 9g new referrals (108 in 2023-24> for young carers aged 6-17, and offered information. advice and activities lo a lotal number of 393 young carers <364 in 2023-24). The Team supported young carers by offering-. Casework and support to young carérs and their families lo improve Ihe caring role and working in partnership wilh adult and Children & Families seICe5 around Ihe needs of the young carer and their lamilies
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 98 in-person and online group activities for young carers (92 in 2023-24) including a first aid course, ice skating. multi-sports, a tennis coaching couise, workshops for neuio-diverse young carers and circus skills. 147 unique young carers accessed these activilies, taking up a lolal of 907 places1934 in 2023-241 33 young adult carers aged 18-24 received advice and guidance. 22 young adult carers also allended 6 differenl largeled events including a mentor programme for young women Dev Information Carers News goes out four Ilmes a year to over 3.000 carers and professionals (up from around 2,500 in 2023-24). The Centre conlinues to encourago carers to receive the electronic version of Ihe newsleller in order lo save prinling and postage costs. The Carers Centre also produces a series of faclsheels free lo Garers on a range of topics including respite, Iransport, community care, bereavement services and returning lo employmenl. Each of the 11 faclsheols is updaled annually lo provide as much up-to-dale information lo carers as possible. Carers can also gel access lo nformalion and advice via the Carer5 Hub phone line 19-5- Monday lo Friday) and via our webslte www.th arerscenlre.or which posts regular updates. news and activities relevanl lo Ihe city's carers. Different social media channels, such as Facebook and Instagram for young carers have been used to slay in touch wilh and Conlacl more carers in Ihe cily. ment Work Employment The Carers Cenlie works with employers lo support their workers who are also unpaid carers. Raising awareness and offering free online resources are the key focus al the initial stage. Further support is available lo Ihose scoking lo embed good practice. During the year, we engaged with 143 employers ranging from large scale organisalions such as Legal & General, Amex and the NHS lo small, local businesses. We continued lo support the development of the Staff Carer Network al Ihe Royal Sussex County Hospital. Awareness raising and creation of Carer Champion roles has been ongoing. Having created an online ¢8rer- awareness training course, ils foul modules (including a specific session for employers and a fifth module for secondary care staff lo launch soon), have proved popular with 87 organisalions or individuals laking the training during the year (93 in 2023-24). Primary Care Link Work As part of our Carers Hub Contract, we aim lo engage with al least 50 /• of the city's GP surgeries each year. We are able lo offer each practice the Chan lo self-audil their carer-friendly services and provide awareness raising opportunities for both staff and patients. 26 surgeries were engaged during the period which equales to 840/.. Olher providers such as pharmacies, social prescribers and primary care nelworks were also provided with information. Cam nin Carors Week June 2024 A huge thank you to all the carers and professionals that joined us for a successful Carers Festival event al Biighlon's Opon Market on Wednesday 12th June 2024. We were delighted towelcome so many people throughoutthe day and il was encouraging lo see all the eorkIng and celebrating that went on. Much appreciation to the Carers Centre staff Ihal led on the planning and delivery of the event. We also had our Health Link Workers at the Royal Sussex County Hospilal and al Warmdene Surgery during what was a busy Carers Week in the cily. We took on board carer feedback from previous years that the best balance is one large colebralory event, supplemented by smaller, pop-up events raising awareness of the incredibly important role that carers take on each day. Carers, Rights Day November 2024 We held our main evenl for Carers Rights Day Ihis year al The Friends Meeting House on Thursday 21 November. This years theme was "Recognising your rights" More than 30 carers allended and we had a highly informalive and engaging event.
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We were also at Ihe Royal Sussex County Hospital's Carers Rights Day event on 22 November which again had over 30 delegales. At our main evenl, we had a number of speakers with the aim of covering as many rights and benefils as we could in 3 hourg.. The Carels Commissioner from Brighton and Hove Cily Council gave an update lo the Carer Friendly City stralegy and how this is progressing into 2025 including the renewal of the Carers Hub contract with The Carers Centre as Ihe lead partner. 2. Carers UK spoke about geneTal carers rights, working carers rights and 8 campaign to have caring designated as a prolocled characteristic. 3. Brighton and Hove Energy Services Co-op gave a talk about free ways they can help people lo save money on energy usage, tariffs and some practical lips around your home as well as offering free SUPPQrt to individuals. 4. The Departmenl for Work and Pensions spoke about Universal Credil. Pension Credit and carer elemenls of these. 5. Possabilily People talked about Personal Independence Payments and Attendance Allowance and the support they offer. Finally, we wrapped up wlth a wonderful and easily repea18d meditation session by one of our fanlasllc volunteers. Young Carers, Action Day March 2025 We also cannol forget the incredible Young Carers Actlon Day 2025 event that we held al Komedia. We wei8 able lo coma together wilh young carers and their families to host a private film screening, preceded by an insighlful film involving local young carers, followed by a speech aboul lh8 lrnportance of Young Carers Action Day, before we walched th8 movie. It Was a great mix of young carers, their families and professional$ from the local community everyone came togelher to support and empower young carers under the Iherne of'Give Me A Break,. Cayers En oment Carers are identified who are willing to be consulled as experts as and when required. We have 62 reglslered members of our Carers Voice group. We continue lo work wllh the Learning Disabilily Partnership Board and the Autism Partnership Board during the P8riod. For both boards, this involves atlending board meelings and advisirsg on mallers relating to carers as well as nvolvemenl in working groups and Ihe development of the Council's long-lerm strategies for both. For the LDPB we have been parl of the Informalion and Advice and the Aclivilies, Work and Learning groups on a regular basis and also a cross party SENDIAdull Learning Disability group. We also completed an updated engagemenl report on the experience of carers during Ihe discharge of a person they care for from hospital. Overall, through our various communications channels, approx. 3,100 carers engaged with. plus 600 polenllal carers or employers via our Linked In pag8. Social Medla and Webslte Engagement As of 31 $1 March 2025, we had 6,036 followers across social rnedia channels. 324 mailing list sign-ups for Ihe year and 13,500 unique websile visilors during the period Volunteers The Carers Centre has a commilled leam of volunteers. 95 volunteers supported our work during the period including Ihe 8 voluntary members of Ihe Board of Truslees. Our office volunteer works with us regularly lo undertake office adminislralive tasks.. updatin9 and maintaining our inforrnation library. co.OTdinalin9 carer events. producing faclsheels and updating our website. Our office volunteer received 6 supetvision sessions during the year. We also had 22 Reablement volunteers in 2024-25 and 2 volunteer solicilors providing free legal surgeries. We have 62 Carers Voice group members who share their experiences and contribute lo Ihe aforementioned Carer Engagement work, Through the process, carers gain peer support and knowledge to sustain their caring Tole. 11 is also an empowermenl mechanism lo build careTS' Confidence and knowledge lo challenge and influence policy and decision makers.
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Re resentation In 2024-25, The Carers Centre represented carers at the following partnerships and working groups, wilh Carer Experts also involved in some of these meetings.. Sussex Carers Partnership Iwilh Care for the Carers East Sussex and Carers Support Wesl Su55ex) BTighlon & Hove Lead Providers Collaboralive (with Southdown, Citizens Advice B&H, Together Co and Impact Inilialives) Inclusivè Communities Partnership {OLtr role here is Garer engagement work, the partnership is led by the Trust for Developing Communities) Carers Strategy Working Group Young Carers Slrategy Group National Young Carers Voice Group Carers Hub Operational Group Learning Disabilities Partnership Board Aulism Partnership Board 8¥ighlon Chamb8r of Commerce Triangle of Care Advisory Group- Sussex Partnershlp Foundation Trust NHS Carer Health Forum Dementia Aclion Alliance Community Works Volunlary Sector Reps Group Our CEO is also Community Works Carers Rep and repres8nls the voluntary sector on the Brighton & Hove Health and Wellbeing Board FINANCIAL RE Re8uIts There was a deficit for the year of £135,320 (2023-24.. £84,251). This has been debited from company reseives, leaving a balance of funds carried fOard of £824,273 at 1 April 2025 (2024.. £g59.5931 of which £114.92912024'. £124.582} has to b8 used on restricted projects, Reserrfes Pollcy The Trustees wish lo maintain a level of reserves Ihal would ensure the slabilily of Ihe organisation in the medium leim, whilst maximi5ing the use of the charity's resources towards ils charilable objects. In addilion lo the review of Ihe organisalion's financial management policy, Ihe Trustees agreed a prudent ieserves and legacy policy at the Trustee Board meeting on 171h July 2025. The Trustees have deGided that a lèvel of working reserves should be maintained lo cover at least 6 months, iunning Costs (this currently equates lo £401,486), which are not commilled or invested in tangible fixed assets. Unreslricled free reserves now sland at £515.844 {2024'. £619,659) which is in line with the organisation's Reserves Policy outlined above. The Board of Trustees see it is prudent lo maintain Ihe Current level of reserves alongside the designated funds Dutlined below to ensure Ihe cash flow of the organisation is funded and that the work of the Carers Centre continues into the future. Should unforeseen reduclions in funding occur, our reserves will enable us lo respond accordingly and maintain Ihe organisalion's offer of vital support and services lo carers. Designated funds are sel aside for the following.. Infraslruclure Fund £20,000 sel aside lo maintain facilities and ac¢ommodate IT development costs Young Carers Services £70.000. The board has designated Ihese funds due lo this area of work being in deficit during ihe past few years. The board leers Ihal these services are important to maintain. Fundraising £3,500 in-line with the budget agreed for 2025-26 Services for carers of people living with dementia £5,000. As a resull of a reduction in funding in this area Wtthin the Carers Hub contract. the Board have agreed lo this inveslmenl to ensure Ihe conlinualion of quality support to this group of carers in our Gity C105ure Contingency Fund £95.000. In the event that Closure conlingency is needed, this would fund projected redundancy payments due to employees. lerminaling service contracts such as office rent and equipment, accountancy, audit and other professional cosis
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Fundraising performance Fundraising prioiilies are set and an annual plan agreed by the Board of Trustees. In 2024-25. we successfully retained the Carers Hub contfacl which has a value of over £430,000 per annum. However, this is a significant reduction in value compared lo the value of the previous contract and is due lo difficult decisions made by slalulory fLinders Furiher to the Carers HLib contract, 13 successful funding bids tolalled £21,000. These bids range from small amounts for one-off events lo large ongoing projects. Due lo the current financial climate, fundraising remains an ongoing challenge, bul The Carers Centre has a good record of securing charitable grants. Brokerage Grants The leam often applies for financial support fo¥ individual carers from charitable Irusls. During the financial year 2024- 25. we received £14,421 from the following.. Careis Trust - £14.003 Independence al Home Group - £320 Sl Beinards Charity - £98 The grants have been used for a variety of purposes according lo the specific needs of the carers concerned. Examples include funding for a new domestic appliance. support with energy bills, respite opportunities and Irairninglluilion costs. In addition lo this. we also worked with Brighton & Hove City Council lo distribute £17,000 of Household Siipport Fund grants during the period lo carers in need of support with household costs. Investment performance We had no inveslinenls during the period other than our deposit accounts with CAF Bank, Charity Bank, Shawbrook Bank, United Trust Bank and Virgin Money which pay standard inleresl rates on a range of fixod-lerm accounts and accessible funds. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE The Carers Cenlre's live-year strategic business plan and fundraising strategy have now been in place for Ihree years. These two key documènts were produced following extensive consullalion with carers, staff. Iruslees, lunders and other slakeholders. Th& board is commilled lo continuing lo develop services for carers and fundraising largels for 2025-26 include increasing our resources to SLlPPOrt young adult carers and carers of those living with a mental health condition. We intend lo conlinue lo diversify revenue slreams through applications lo trusts and foundations - our reserve levels are now al a level that will make us eligible for most granl-funding opportunities. Regular consullalion events wilh cafers are held and feedback gathered from all events and aclivilies in order lo inform our fulura plans. We also actively participate in national and local consullalion and iesearch inlo the role ol unpaid carers in society. BEHALF OF THE BOARD: Mr. Vasan Selvaralnam- Chairperson Dale.. .[ 2oLg...............
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tho trustees, who are also the dIreOr$ of The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove Limited for Ihe purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and thè accounls in accordance with applicable law and Uniled Kingdom Accounting Slandards (United Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Gompany law requires the trustees lo prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of Ihe stale of affairs of tho charity and of the incoming resources and applicalion of resources. including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for Ihal year. In preparing Ihese accounts, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and piudenl, and prepare the a¢counls on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriale lo pr8sume Ihal Ihe Charity will conlinue in operalion. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequale accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the accounls comply with the Companies Act 2006. They ar8 also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevenllon and detection of fraud and olher irregularities. io
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025 which aro set out on pages 12 10 23. ResponsibSlltSes and basis of report As the charity truslees of the company (and also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with Ihe requirements of Ihe Companies Acl 2006 {'Ihe 2006 Acl'l. Having satisfièd myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of Ihe 2006 Act and are eligible for independonl examination. I repori in respect of my examination of your charity's accounls as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Direclions given by the Charily Commission under section 145(5) Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent oxamlner's statgmgnt Since the charitable company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your exan)iner musl be a niember of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. l ¢onfirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examinalion because l am a member of the Associalion of Chartered Certified Accounlanls, which is one of Ihe listed bodies I have compleled my examinalion I confirm that no mallers have come lo my allenlion in connection wilh the examination giving me cause to believe.. 1. accounting r8cords w8re not kept in respect of the charitable Company as required by section 386 of th8 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3 the accounts do not comply with Ihe accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requiremenl that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair vlew whi¢h is nol a mallef consider8d as part of an independenl exarninalion; or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wllh the methods and principles of Ihe Slatemenl of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connecllon wllh the examination to which attention should be drawn in this reporl in order lo enable a proper underslanding of the accounls lo be reached. FCCA F TC Group The Courtyard Shoreham Road Upper Beeding Steyning Wesl Sussex BN44 3TN Dated.. 1411012025 li
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Deslgnated funds funds funds Total 2025 Tolal 2024 Incomo from: Donations. grants and gifts Charilable activities Other income 3,679 620,677 700 31.985 35,664 620,677 700 56,717 682,598 119 Inveslmenl income - Inler8sl received 10,610 12,036 Tolal incomo 635 666 667,651 751,470 Expenditure on: Charllablo actlvltieg Aclivilie5 undertaken dlrectly Other costs 610,002 56,299 41,638 88,448 6,584 740,088 62,883 773,591 62,130 Total expenditur9 666 301 95,032 802 971 835,721 Net Incomellexpenditurel 130,6351 19,653 (95,032) {135,3201 184.251) Transfer between lunds 18 173,180) 73,180 Net movement In funds (103,1851 19,6531 (21,8521 {135,3201 (84,2511 Fund balanS at 1 April 2024 619,659 124,582 215352 959,593 1,043,844 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 615,844 114.929 193,500 824,273 959.593 All activities are classed as conlinuing. There are no recognlsed gains or losses other than those reported on Ihe Slalement of FinanGial Aclivilies. The notes of pages 1510 23 form a part oflhese accounts. 12
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) BALANCE SHEET AS A T31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed assets 12 6,193 9,244 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 13 15,237 841,604 9,157 988,941 856,841 998,098 Creditors: amounts falllng du6 wlthln one year 14 138,7611 147.749) Net current assets 818,080 959,593 Total assets 824,273 959.593 Income funds Reslricled funds 17 114,929 515.844 124,582 619,659 Unreslricled funds 19 Designated funds 18 193,500 215,352 Total funds 824.273 959.593 These accounts have been prepared in accordance wilh the special provisions relating lo small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Fof the financial year in question the company was entitled lo exemplion under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relaling lo small Companies. No members have required Ihe company lo obtain an audit of ils accounts lor the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledgè their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect lo accounting records and lof the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject lo the small coinpanies, regime. The accolinls were approved by the Board on Mr V Selvaralnam Trustee Company Registration No. 02758481 13
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Nèt ¢osh used in operating actlvltles Nel expenditure Deprecialion Inveslmenl income Decrease in creditors Increase in debtors 1135,320) 3,051 110.610) {8,988} 16,080) (84,251) 4,971 (12,038} {16,47SI 78,001 12 14 13 (157,947 129.791) Cash flows from Investlng activities Purchase of tangible fixed ass8ts Interest recelvable (13,802) 12,036 10,610 10,610 (1,766) Decrease in cavh 1147,3371 {31,5571 Cash and cash equivalents at the beglnnlng of the year 988,941 1.020,498 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of tho year 841.604 988,941 Analysis of net cash: 1 Aprll 2024 Cash flow 31 March 2025 Cash al bank and in hand 988 941 147,337 841604 14
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Statutory information The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove Limited is a charitablè company, limited by guaranteed, registered in England and Wales. The charitable company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Legal and Adminislralive Information page Accounting pollcles 2.1 Basis of preparation The financial slalemenls have be.en prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slatemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo Gharilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS1021 leffeclive 1 January 2019) Charities SORP IFRS102> and the Companies Act 2006. The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove Limiled meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or Iransa¢lion valLie unless otheIse stated in the relevant accounting policy nolels). The financial slalements are prepared in Sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded lo th8 nearest £1. There are no material uncertainties aboul The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove Limiled's ability as a going con¢8rn. 2.2 Income All income is recognlsed in the Slalement of Financial Activities once the charity has gained entitlement to Ihe income and the amounts can be quantifled with sufficient reliability. The following specific policies are applied lo particular categories of income.. Donalions, grants and gifts are Included in full in th8 Slalemenl of Financial Aclivities once iecelvable. Contract inoom8 is recognised as Ihe charity becomes enlilled lo the conlracl incom8 (1.8. over Ihe term of tha conlracl). Investment income is recognised in the flnancial slatemenls when receivabl@, 2.3 Expendlture Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis when a liabilily is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is included within the item of expenditure to which it relales, Charitable expendilure comprises those costs incurred by the charily in pursuit of its charitable objectives. It includes both direct cosls and support costs relating lo such aclivilies. Support costs, including salaries, are apportioned on the basis of the time involved on Ihe activity. Governan costs include those costs associaled with meeting the slalutory requirements of the chariiy and include its audit fees and costs linked lo slralegic managemenl of the charity. These costs are included in support costs under the Charilies SORP (FRS 102). 15
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng poli¢i08 Iconlinued) 2.4 Fixed assets Fixed assels are recognised al historic cost less accumulaled depreciation. Depiecialion rates are as follows.. Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment 330/0 on cost 33 % on cost 2.5 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised al Ihe setllemenl amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepaymenls ar8 valued al the amount prepaid nel of any trade discounts due. 2.6 Cash at bank and In hand Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short lerm hlghly Ilquid Inveslmenls. The Trustees seek lo use short and medium term deposils where possible lo maximise the return on monies held al the bank and lo manage cash flow, 2.7 Croditors and provlslons Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligalion resulting from a past evenl Ihal will probably result in the transfer of funds lo a Ihird party and the amount due lo sellle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. 2.8 Leaslng and hire purchase commltmenls Rentals payable under operaling leases are charged against in¢ome on a slraighl line basis over the period of Ihe lease. 2.9 Pensions ReliTemenl benefits lo employees of the enlily are provided by a defined conlribulion scheme, The assels of the scheme are held separalely from those of the enlily. The contributions made in relation lo the defined contribution scheme are Charged Sn the accounts as they be¢om8 payable in accordance wilh Ihe rules of the scheme. 2.10 Fund accounting Reslricled funds are subject to specific condilions by funders as lo how Ihey may be used. The purposes and uses of the re51ricled funds are sel out in the notes to the accounts. Unreslricled funds are available for use al the discretion of Ihe Iruslees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity, Designated funds are available for use al the discrelion of the Iru91ees for the specific purposes as sel out by the trustees. 2.11 Taxation The company is a registered charity (number.. 10157281. All of the charity's income falls within the exemplions set out in part 11 Df the Corporation Tax Act 2010. 16
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Donatlons. grants and gifts Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Donations Grants 3,679 2,370 29,615 6,049 29,615 12,474 44,243 3,679 31,985 35,664 56,717 Income from charilable actlvltles Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Contract income 620,677 620 677 682,598 S Other Income Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Olher Income 700 700 119 6 Total expgndituro Staff costs Other C08ts Total 2025 Tolal 2024 Charltable activities Aclivilies underlaken directly Olher costs (nole 71 Total 457,995 282,093 740,088 773,591 50,912 508 907 62.883 802,971 62.130 835,721 294 064 17
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Other costs Total Total 2025 2024 Staff costs Goveinance costs {Nole 8) 50,912 11.971 62,883 49,719 12,411 62,130 Governance costs Total 2025 Total 2024 Independent examiners, fee Accountancy AGM Companies House filing fees Truslees expenses 3,600 8,042 195 34 100 11,971 3.300 8,905 183 13 10 12,411 Trustees During Ihe year, £76 was reimbursed lo one trustee (2024,, £10 lo one Iruslees). No twstees received any remuneration in Ihe Current of prior year. 18
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10 statement of financial actlvitles comparative funds - year ended 31 March 2024 Unrgstri¢iod funds Restricted funds Designated funds Total 2024 Donations, grants and gifts Charilable activilies Other Income Investment income - Interest eceived 2,808 682,598 119 53,909 56,717 682,598 119 Total Income 697 561 53,909 751470 Expenditure on: Charitable activitiès Aclivllies underlaken directly Olh8r costs 642,331 60,598 34.260 97,000 1,532 773,591 62,130 Total expenditure 702,929 98,532 835,721 Net Incomellexpgnditure) 15,3681 19,649 (98,5321 184,2511 Transfer between funds 158,8841 58,884 Net movement in funds 164,252) 19,649 (39,6481 184,2511 Fund balances al 1 April 2023 683 911 104,933 255,000 1043,844 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 619.659 124582 215 352 959 593 11 Employees Number of omployees The average number of employees during the year was 25 (2024.. 241. Employmont costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 466,442 33,379 9.086 459,528 32.326 10,599 508,907 502,453 Total ernployee benefits for key management personnel of Ihe charily in Ihe year amounted lo £50.912 (2024: £49.719) There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000 during the year12024.' none). 19
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Flxed Assets Fixturos and Fittings Computer Equipment Total Cost Cost blfwd and 5.119 67,064 72,183 Depreclatlon Al 1 April 2024 Depreciation charge ir) the year At 31 March 2025 5,119 57,820 3,051 60.871 62,939 3,051 65,990 5,119 Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 6,193 6,193 At 31 March 2024 9,244 9,244 13 Debtor8 2026 2024 Trade debloTS Other debtors Prepayments and accru8d income 5,598 2,454 7,185 1.866 2,454 4,837 15,237 9,157 14 Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln one yoar 2025 2024 Tfade creditors Taxes and social securily costs Accruals and deferred income 25,521 7,545 5,695 29.422 9,038 9.289 38,761 47,749 15 Pension and othor post-retirement benofit commitments Al the balance sheet dale £Nil {2024.. £Nil) was owed in respect of Gontribulions lo schemes. 2025 2024 Contributions payable by the chaiily for Ihe year 7,539 9,038 20
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Share capital & control The Carers Cenlre for Brighton & Hove Limited is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of the members is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. The charity is Controlled by ils Iruslees. No one member has overall control of the charity. 17 Rostrlcted funds The income funds of Ihe charity include reslricled funds comprising the following balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes.. Movement in funds Balan¢e at 1 Incoming April 2024 resources Resources expended Transfers Balance at 31 March 2025 Young Carers Development Work Adult Carers 19,649 14,985 {24.638) 9,996 21,231 83.702 21,231 83,702 17,000 (17,0001 124,582 31,985 141,638} 114,929 Young Carors - This fund provides resources lo run group work ses6ions and activit188 for Young Carers aged between C and 17 years old. Development Work- This fund provides resources for future developmenl work lo support unpald Carers. Adult Carers - This fund provides r8sources to run service5 for Adult Carers aged 18 years old or above. 21
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18 Designated funds Movomgnt in funds Incoming Resources Transfers Balance at resources exponded 31 March 2025 Balance at 1 Aprll 2024 Designated fund - Infraslruclure Designated fund- Young CareTs Services Designated fund - Closure contingency 20,000 {22,081) 22.081 20.000 85,352 <68,4501 53,098 70,000 70,000 25,000 95,000 Designated fund- Fundraising 40,000 14,0841 (32,416) 3,500 Alzhelmeis Society (417) 5.417 5,000 215.352 (95,032) 73.180 193,500 The designated funds foi inlrastruclure and repairs were eslabli5hed enable the Charity lo fund such expendilur8 In the future. The designated funds for Young Carer's services is to provide resourc8s lo run group sessions and activities for young carers between 6 and 17 yeais old. The designated funds foi Alzheimers Society provides resources lo support carers looking after Alzheimers palienls. The designated funds for Closure contingency Is in case the charitable company is forced to close. This amoijnl would fund projected redundancy payments due to il's employees and terminaling service conlrdcls such as. office rent and equipment, accounlancy, audit and other professional cosls. 19 Analys18 of net assets between funds Unr05tricled De$ignaled funds funds Rgstricted fundg Total 2025 Fund balances al 31 March 2025 are represenled by,, Fixed Assets Current assets Creditors.. amounts falling due within one 6,193 187,307 6,193 856.841. 138,7611 554,605 {38,761) 114,929 515,844 193.500 114.929 824,273 Unr05triGted Designated funds funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 are represented by.. Fixed Assets Current asse15 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one 9,244 206,708 9,244 998,098 147,7419) 667,408 {47,749) 124.582 619.659 215,352 124,582 959.593 22
THE CARERS CENTRE FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Commltments under operating lea3e8 Al 31 March 2025 the company had lolal cornmitmenls under Don-cancellable operating leases as follows.. Land and bulldlngs 2025 2024 Expiry dale,, Within one year 1-5 years 2S,178 50,357 25,178 75,535 75,535 100,713 Other 2025 2024 Expiry dale.. Within one year 1-5 years 1,073 2,146 1,073 1,073 3,219 Included within the Slalement of Financial Activities are operalin918ase payments of £31,513 (2024: £30,969). 23
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