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2023-03-31-accounts

NOPANIC

Charity Commission Registered Number 1018184

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ended

31 March 2023

NOPANIC Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Contents:

Page 2 to 4 Trustees Report
Page 5 Statement of Financial Activities
Page 6 Balance Sheet
Page 7 to 11 Notes to the Financial Statements
Page 12 Independent Examiner's Report
Page 13 Income and Expenditure Account

Page 1

NOPANIC Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Trustees Annual Report 2023

Reference and administration details

Charity name: N O P A N I C Registered charity number: 1018184 Charity's principal address: 51A Market Street Oakengates Telford Shropshire TF2 6EL

Names of charity trustees who manage the charity:

Lynne Fredrick Christine Scott Wayne Senior Nicola Peck Keith Stenning - Deceased

Structure governance and management

Type of governing document: Constitution Charity constitution: Committee Trustee selection method: Trustees are appointed by the Chair and reappointed annually at the AGM.

Additional governance issues

All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.

Objectives and activities

Summary of the objectives

The objects for which the Organisation is established shall be, the relief and rehabilitation, of those suffering from Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other related Anxiety Disorders, which shall include those who are suffering from Tranquillizer Withdrawal problems.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit.

Helpline: The helpline is continuing to do well receiving approximately 20000 calls this per month. The helpline is now a 0300 number meaning it local rate and included in free minutes meaning no cost to the charity and low or free for callers which is a huge improvement on the previous number. This accounts for the massive increase of calls. To cope with the demand we trained additional helpliners and volunteers took on every shifts in many instances helpline volunteers did extra shift duties in times of need and we cannot applaud their efforts enough. We continue to train volunteers who wish to further their knowledge of anxiety disorders and participate more actively within the charity. The number of helpline volunteers we trained was insufficient to meet our needs due to the fact that our helpline volunteers work from home and require a land-line and many young potential volunteers now only have a mobile phone. However, despite the current financial restraints, we are extremely proud to say that we have a nucleus of volunteers who are of long standing and have been serving the needs of sufferers for 10 to 15 years.

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NOPANIC Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit. (cont'd)

Publicity:

The Publicity Officer reports that we are retaining good relationships with the Press and Media and they continue to help us spread the word about anxiety disorders and how No Panic can help sufferers. We have done radio interviews and television programmes as well as magazines and we have had our resources printed in several publications.

Social Media:

Social media such as Facebook and twitter have been key in promoting our work, we have a couple of active Facebook pages which themselves provide support to sufferers as well as publicise the charity.

We have seen a huge increase in followers across all social media platforms and a steady stream of support requests.

National development work:

The new website is continuing to be a success, it has more items added to the shop and provides a live chat facility. After the website went live it has been very active. And we have seen an increase in sales through the online shop People are able to join and renew membership and also apply for volunteering opportunities. The shop is working well and has a range of useful products in and we are already seeing an increase in donations via the website.

Charity shop:

Since joining the Oakengates community we have become a popular shop amongst shoppers. We enjoy getting involved in the local community and we also provide information and support to those who come in the shop. Many are pleased to see a mental health organisation on the high street and is a very relevant cause as many people have been affected by anxiety. We take work experience students and The shop has generated much needed income to the organisation bringing in £6053 in the last year.

We get many donations so we hope to continue to do well.

Reserves policy:

The Trustees continually review the charity’s requirements for undesignated reserves in line with its current spending levels and Charity Commission guidance. The trustees are of the opinion that No Panic requires a minimum level of reserves approximating to 6 months projected running costs and, at present, the Trustees believe that they have achieved this objective.

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NOPANIC Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit. (cont'd) Risk management:

The Trustees continually assess the major risks to which the charity is exposed. The major risk being the loss of principal and continuous sources of funding. They believe by maintaining the reserves at the levels stated above this will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. Internal risks are minimised by implementation of procedures for all aspects of the charity’s work. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure they still meet the needs of the charity.

The Trustees have had regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit.

Declaration:

The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:

Signature: Name: Lynne Fredrick Date: 21-Dec-2023

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NOPANIC

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Statement of financial activities

Incoming resources: (Note 3)
Incoming and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
Other income
Total incoming resources
Resources expended: (Notes 4-7)
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
Total outgoing resources
Net outgoing/incoming resources for the year
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
21,773
21,773
13,215
13,215
18,844
18,844
417
417
578
578
54,826
54,826
68,830
68,830
2,335
2,335
71,165
71,165
(16,339)
(16,339)
81,330
81,330
64,991
64,991		 Total
funds
2022
£
24,156
20,161
16,893
12
2,649
63,872
72,529
2,364
74,893
(11,021)
92,351
81,330

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses of the year. All incoming resources and resources expended relate to continuing activities.

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NOPANIC

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Balance sheet

Note
Tangible fixed assets
7
Current assets
Stocks
8
1,638
Cash in hand
473
Bank current accounts
3,367
Bank deposit account
59,135
64,613
Creditors:
amounts falling due
within one year
9
2,538
Total assets less current liabilities
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
10		 2023
£
2,916
1,672
1,663
6,136
72,826
82,297
3,573
62,075
64,991
64,991		 2022
£
2,605
78,724
81,330
81,330

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of FRS102 SORP.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 21[st] December 2023 and are signed on their behalf by:

Trustee : Lynne Fredrick

The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of the financial statements.

Page 6

NOPANIC Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

1 Basis of preparation of preparation

1a Basis of accounting

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102)' Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019). The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis.

1b Change in basis

There have been no changes to the accounting policies since last year.

1c Changes to previous accounts

No changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

2 Accounting policies

2a Recognition of incoming resources

These are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity becomes entitled to the resources.

2b Incoming resources with related expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross.

2c Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

2d Volunteer help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Trustees' report.

2e Investment income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

2f Liability recognition

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

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NOPANIC Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

2 Accounting policies (continued)

2g Other expenditure costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts and depreciation of fixed assets.

2h Tangible fixed assets

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £500.

3 Analysis of incoming resources

3a Donation and legacies

3b

3c

3d

Donations
Grants
Charitable activities
Membership fees
Telephone support services
Other trading activities
Sale of goods
Shop takings
Investment income
Bank interest		 Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
6,687
6,687
15,086
15,086
21,773
21,773
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
9,510
9,510
3,705
3,705
13,215
13,215
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
793
793
18,051
18,051
18,844
18,844
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
417
417
417
417		 Total
funds
2022
£
11,489
12,667
24,156
Total
funds
2022
£
15,715
4,446
20,161
Total
funds
2022
£
1,194
15,699
16,893
Total
funds
2022
£
12
12
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NOPANIC

Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2023

3
Analysis of incoming resources (continued)
3e
Other income
Training
Other misc. income
4
Analysis of resources expended
4a
Charitable activities
Office and volunteers expenses
Photocopies, postage and stationery
Office rent
Insurance
Secretarial support
4b
Other expenditure
Independent examiner's fees
Depreciation and amounts written off
fixed assets
5
Trustees expenses
Reimbursement of expenses		 Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
242
242
336
336
578
578
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
13,995
13,995
1,734
1,734
8,816
8,816
594
594
43,691
43,691
68,830
68,830
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
1,398
1,398
937
937
2,335
2,335
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
-
-
-
-		 Total
funds
2022
£
826
1,823
2,649
Total
funds
2022
£
19,738
1,818
8,164
-
42,809
72,529
Total
funds
2022
£
1,496
868
2,364
Total
funds
2022
£
-
-

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NOPANIC Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Notes to the accounts

6
Paid employees
6a
Staff costs
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
£
£
Gross wages and salaries
42,754
42,754
Pensions
937
937
43,691
43,691
6b
Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the year
No.
2
7
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
Balances 1 April 2022
Additions
Balances 31 March 2023
Depreciation
Balances 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
Balances 31 March 2023
Net book values
As at 31 March 2023
As at 31 March 2022
8
Stocks
2023
£
Goods for resale at the lower of cost or net realisable value
1,638		 Total
funds
2022
£
41,981
828
42,809
No.
2
Office
Equipment
£
38,625
1,248
39,873
36,019
937
36,957
2,916
2,605
2022
£
1,672
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NOPANIC Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Notes to the accounts

9
Creditors and accruals
Social security and other tax
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
10
Unrestricted funds
As at 1 April 2022
Incoming resources
Outgoing resources
As at 31 March 2023		 2023
2022
£
£
0
2,249
1,140
28
1,398
1,296
2,538
3,573
General
Fund
Total
£
£
81,330
81,330
54,826
54,826
(71,165)
(71,165)
64,991
64,991

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NOPANIC

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of NOPANIC

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2023 which are set out on pages 5 to 11.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").

The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a Fellow member of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Ben Soulby SKS Bailey Group Limited Chartered Accountants Suite 32/33 Normanby Gateway Lysaghts Way, Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 9YG Date: 21-Dec-2023

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NOPANIC

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Income and expenditure account

Incoming resources:
Donations
Grants
Membership new
Membership renewal
Telephone support services
Audio/video tapes
Shop takings
Cafcash account interest
Cafgold account interest
CAF Bank Interest
Training
Miscellaneous receipts
Facebook
Resources expended:
Expenses offices
Independent examiner's fees
Office supplies
Office rent
Insurance
Telephone
Bank charges
Wages, salaries & Employer’s NIC
Depreciation and amounts written off fixed assets
Other misc. costs
Net outgoing/incoming resources		 2023
£
6,687
15,086
8,370
1,140
3,705
793
18,051
138
271
7
242
219
117
54,826
11,803
1,398
1,734
8,816
594
378
1,461
43,691
937
353
71,165
(16,338)		 2022
£
11,489
12,667
14,646
1,069
4,446
1,194
15,699
3
9
-
826
1,139
684
63,872
18,759
1,496
1,818
8,164
-
291
190
42,809
868
497
74,893
(11,021)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements.

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