Headway
the brain injury association
HEADWAY- THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION
Charity number: 1025852
Office of Scottish Charity Regulator number: SC039992
Company number: 2346893
INCORPOFIATEDASA COMPANY LMITED BY GUARANTEE
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR END 31 DECEMBER 2023

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Contents
Trustees, annual report
Objectives and activities
Public benefit
Achievements and performance
Future plans
Financial review
Reserves policy
Investment policy
Structure, governance and management
Reference and administrative details
Trustees, responsibilities statement
3-23
5-15
15-16
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16-17
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17-20
20-22
22-23
Auditors, report
24-28
Consolidated statement of financial activities including
the consolidated income and expenditure account
29
Balance sheet
30
Consolidated cashflow statement
31
Notes relating to the financial statements
32-43

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Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 December 2023
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the consolidated
financial statements of the charity and its subsidiaries for the year ending 31 December
2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 and effective for periods commencing on 1
January 2019, and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011, the Charities and Trustee
Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006
(as amended) and the Companies Act 2006.
The charity's mission is to promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury and
provide information, support and services to survivors, their families and carers.
The objectives of Headway - the brain injury association (Headway UK) are:
to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury and its consequences;
to initiate activities and campaigns that will reduce the incidence of brain injury;
to provide information and support for people with brain injuries, their relatives,
carers and concerned professional people,.
to promote improved approaches to brain injury screening, acute care,
assessment, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
to assist people with brain injuries to return to community living, including access
to appropriate accommodation, social outlets and productive activity. and
to support and help to establish Headway groups throughout the UK in furtherance
of the charity's mission statement and encourage them to address the needs of all
sections of the community.
The Trustees believe that by realising these objectives the charity will achieve the legal
purposes for which it was established namely: to promote understanding of all aspects of
brain injury and provide information, support and services to survivors, their families and
carers.
In 2023, the charity continued to prioritise support for the network of Headway groups
and branches, the Emergency Fund, the helpline, the Justice Programme and its
information services.
The charity will continue to provide Brain Injury Identity Cards to help identify vulnerable
survivors when they come into contact with the criminal justice system or need
assistance with everyday tasks. the Emergency Fund will continue to provide grants to

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families struggling to cope with the financial implications of brain injury. and high-quality,
award-winning information will still be made available free-of-charge to survivors, Garers
and professionals via the website.
The helpline will continue to ensure brain injury survivors and carers are offered a
listening ear should they need support or assistance, while the Approved Provider project
will continue to assist families and commissioners to identify high-quality residential care
units specialising in the support and rehabilitation of patients with acquired brain injury
through its robust accreditation process.
The charity will also campaign and lobby for improved access to specialist rehabilitation
services and the prevention of brain injury and raise awareness in the UK-wide press to
champion the needs of survivors, families and carers.
Frontline services provided by Headway UK include but are not limited to:
support and guidance to a network of groups and branches providing local
services across the UK, in addition to providing weekly peer support, social and
information sharing services for brain injury survivors across 12 communities in
Northern Ireland.,
a freephone nurse-led helpline providing confidential support and information to
anyone affected by brain injury as well as professionals working to support them;
a comprehensive and award-winning website providing information and support on
all aspects of acquired brain injury"
a free-to-access award-winning range of publications designed to help people
understand and cope with the effects of brain injury.,
the Emergency Fund, which provides financial support to families in the aftermath
of a brain injury.
the Justice Programme, which provides assistance to survivors of a brain injury
who come into contact with the criminal justice system while providing survivors
with Headway Brain Injury Identity Cards; and
campaigning and lobbying to improve the quality of and access to specialist
rehabilitation and support services across the UK.
How do we measure success?
We measure success by accurately monitoring the number of people accessing our
services. This includes analysing the number of people visiting our website, downloading
our publications, contacting the helpline, or applying for Emergency Fund grants and
Brain Injury Identity Cards.
Qualitative feedback is also taken into account, with the board reviewing positive and
negative feedback and complaints on a quarterly basis. In addition, throughout 2023 a
number of consultation exercises took place with a wide range of stakeholders.

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This included The Big Conversation, which involved senior staff at Headway UK having
one-to-one interviews with representatives from each of the autonomous local Headway
charities (groups) and focus groups for branch volunteers to better understand the
challenges they face since the Covid-19 pandemic and how we can best support them.
Furthermore, as part of the development process for a new long-term strategy, a series
of surveys and focus groups were completed to hear the views of brain injury survivors,
carers, family members, the Headway network, Headway UK staff and supporting
organisations.
These success measures are detailed throughout this document in the relevant sections.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the advice contained in the Charity
Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims,
objectives and operations. They are of the opinion that the provision of the range of
services offered enables Headway to meet its obligation to provide public benefit.
Achievements and performance
2023 was a year of transition and growth as the charity continued its post-pandemic
rebuilding and restructuring process under the leadership of a new Chief Executive and
senior leadership team.
Thanks to the prudent and stable stewardship of a highly-experienced and dedicated
board of trustees, the process was based on evolution rather than revolution. The focus
has been on reviewing and modernising processes in order to be more efficient and meet
the changing needs of those we support - including the network of local Headway
charities and branches.
A number of new colleagues joined the charity in 2023 as we continued to gradually
rebuild having operated with a skeleton staff for much of the pandemic. Introducing so
many new faces to a team can be challenging, but the way in which new colleagues have
embedded themselves into the culture and cause was among the highlights of the year.
The establishment of a new set of values, driven by staff input, and the introduction of
initiatives to support the welfare and wellbeing of staff, such as an Employee Assistance
Programme, have helped our programme of modernisation.
Support to the ne￿Ork of local Headway charities and volunteer-led branches was once
again a key priority in 2023.
Significant progress was made in strengthening collaboration among the network, with
programmes of activity such as the Ne￿Ork Learning Exchange and the inaugural
Network Day facilitating the sharing of best practice and peer support.

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This partnership working has never been more important as the pressures on local
charities providing adult social care reach unprecedented levels.
The retail team once again exceeded expectations, producing another excellent set of
financial results that have significantly contributed to another strong financial
performance for the charity as a whole.
The new-look fundraising team also reaped the rewards of investing in new ways of
working in 2023, with improved donor stewardship leading to an increase in community
fundraising income.
Our media exposure and campaigns continued to raise the profile of the charity and
awareness of brain injury, and our public affairs work has strengthened our political
voice.
We helped hundreds more families through our Emergency Fund, issued almost 2,000 ID
cards, and provided new free-to-access training courses to brain injury survivors.
Support to groups and branches
In 2023, the charity recruited to two new roles - Head of Network, to oversee the
Network Support Team, and a Network Development Manager for Scotland. Both roles
increase the level of support offered to groups and branches.
Eady in 2023, the charity launched the Network Learning Exchange, a calendar of free
online discussion sessions, and workshops, specifically for Headway groups and
branches. In total, 2023 saw 20 sessions with 127 attendees, from 43 groups and
branches. Topics included HR, finance. good governance, and safeguarding.
In October, Headway held the first face-to-face event with groups and branches, since
before the pandemic. The Network Day event, which was held in Birmingham, was
attended by 67 delegates from 33 groups and four branches. The day included expert-led
sessions on commissioning, opportunities for the ne￿Ork to share innovation, as well as
break-out groups and informal networking.
In 2023, Headway invested in the development of an impact measurement tool. The
Outcomes Star is a well-recognised person-centred, strengths-based tool. This is a
collaborative programme of work and we are grateful to the 15 Headway groups that are
part of the steering committee to develop this important tool.
Once launched, the Brain Injury Outcomes Star will be available to use by Headway
groups free of charge for the first three years.
In 2023, the charity continued to provide financial support to the network, by waiving the
2023 affiliation fee for every Headway group and contributing half the costs for general
insurance at a combined cost of £80,140.

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Services in Northern Ireland
We remain proud to be commissioned by the Strategic Planning and Performance Group
(SPPG) to provide support services across Northern Ireland.
The 11 weekly support groups across Northern Ireland continued to grow and develop
over the course of 2023. In consultation with service users, a range of recreational
activities was provided, including yoga, boccia, art, archery, creative writing, music, and
trips out locally including sailing, bowling, to museums and to libraries.
During Action for Brain Injury week in May, artwork created by service users and
information about Headway was displayed across libraries in Northern Ireland, with a
larger event held at the Braid Arts Centre in Ballymena in order to raise awareness and
understanding of brain injury.
Partnership working with other brain injury charities and charity sector organisations was
prioritised, leading to increased awareness and collaboration. Through working with
Volunteer Now, we were also able to increase the number of volunteers supporting our
work. Our sincere thanks go to all our volunteers in Northem Ireland.
Helpline
Headway's nurse-led helpline remained a vital form of support for brain injury survivors,
carers and families during 2023, while also providing guidance to professionals working
in the field of brain injury.
People contact the Headway helpline with a variety of support needs and questions. The
helpline team are well placed to assist due to their combined experience and knowledge
which covers rehabilitation, general nursing, acute stage care, social work, counselling,
support work, family liaison, occupational therapy and welfare benefits.
Staffing levels for the helpline increased during 2023, with the team now comprising two
full time and nine part-time staff.
This increase in staffing levels has enabled the helpline to answer 11,019 enquiries
during 2023 - a 23 % increase on 2022 (8,987) and the second highest recorded by the
team.
Of the 11 ,019 enquiries answered, 7,513 (69 % ) were from people directly affected by
brain injury, that is survivors and their families, friends, and carers. This is slightly lower
than previous years (73 /0).
In 2023, 1,057 {10 % ) of enquiries were received from professionals, which is consistent
with previous years.
The compassionate, caring and professional support provided by the helpline team was
recognised throughout the year by messages of gratitude from those using the service.

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Emergency Fund
The Emergency Fund has continued to provide a consistent and invaluable service for
individuals and families facing practical challenges in the immediate aftermath of a brain
injury.
The majority of the grants given are to help families to be by the bedside of loved ones in
critical care by paying for transport or accommodation costs.
In 2023, £92,259 was awarded to individuals and families. This increase of 310/0 on the
previous year represents the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on families, as well as the
inflationary pressures on transport and accommodation costs.
At the end of the year, the fund has distributed grants totalling over £613,824 since its
launch in 2011.
This achievement was made possible by the continued generous support of the Stewarts
Foundation, which has been a loyal and generous partner of this programme since its
inception.
However, it is clear that the current level of expenditure to support this vital scheme is
unsustainable without additional funding, so a new fundraising appeal has been
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Justice Programme
Headway's Justice Programme continues to improve understanding and awareness of
brain injury within the criminal justice system.
Throughout the year, Headway's Justice Programme provided 32 traininglbriefing
sessions to a wide range of professionals. This included Probation Officers, Prison
Officers, Neurodiversity Support Managers, other charities working within the Justice
sector and organisations working within the field of intimate partner violence.
In April, Headway announced a collaboration with His Majesty's Prison and Probation
Service (HMPPS) to explore and develop innovative support systems for individuals with
brain injuries within the justice system.
The focus of this initiative is the'Brain Injury Support Programme, (BISP), a specialist
pilot project aimed at offering tailored assistance to brain injury survivors.
This initiative underwent a successful trial in the South-central Probation region and
marks a significant step towards providing much-needed support for those navigating the
complexities of the justice system post-brain injury.
The Brain Injury Identity Card scheme, which remains integral to the Justice Programme,
continued to expand with 1,933 personalised cards issued during the course of 2023.
This is up 38 % on the previous year and takes us to a little under 13,000 cards issued in
total. The card remains a highly respected and valuable tool for survivors of brain injury.
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Publications and resources
Headway's library of award-winning free-to-access publications is a crucial source of
information and support to brain injury survivors and families, as well as those working to
support them.

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A total of 72,153 factsheets and e-booklets were downloaded from the charity's website
in 2023, an increase of 4.6 % on the previous year.
Numerous factsheets were reviewed over the course of the year in consultation with
external experts. These included Balance problems and dizziness- causes and
treatment,. Anxiety after brain injury," Retuming to work,. Relationships after brain injury,.
Sex and sexuality," Concussion in sport,. Concussion in the wortplace and a new
publication on Identity after brain injury.
In addition, publications were converted into a single downloadable format that has a
consistent layout and is print ready.
In recognition of the charity's position as a leading authority on brain injury. Headway
was invited to speak at various conferences in 2023 including events organised by the
British Psychological Society, Imperial College and Brake, the road safety charity.
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Webinars
In 2023, the charity introduced a series of monthly webinars. These are free and open to
all, including brain injury survivors, carers, family members, health and social care
professionals, and anyone with an interest in the webinar topic.
Hosted on Zoom, the webinars feature an expert speaker and include a presentation
followed by the opportunity for the audience to ask questions. A total of eight webinars
took place in 2023, on topics including Covid and the brain. Addiction and brain injury.,
Challenging behaviour" Mental capacity and Disability disGrimination.
In total, 516 people attended the webinars, with more than 3,500 YouTube views of the
webinar content on catch up.
Digitsl
There were 950,528 visits to Headway's websites in 2023, a 5.5 % increase on the
previous year.
This strong performance is due in part to a focus on search engine optimisation. By
increasing the frequency with which the charity publishes content and remedies technical
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issues, Headway has increased its digital prominence meaning more people affected by
brain injury are finding relevant content.
On social media, the charity's total following across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
Linkedln grew to 79,136- up 9.8 % on 2022. Facebook and Linkedln performed
particularly strongly, with page followers increasing by 16.9 % and 31,/0 respectively over
the course of the year.
Campaigns and awareness
Headway continued to raise its profile in the UK media, increasing awareness of brain
injury, calling for more support to be provided to those affected, and campaigning to
reduce its prevalence.
The charity's reputation for providing relevant and well-reasoned responses led to
spokespeople regularly inteniiewed on television and radio channels including Sky News,
BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sky Sports, Talksport and on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Our statements have appeared in national press, covering both print and online
publications. Key titles include The Guardian, The Sun, Mail Online, The Telegraph and
the Independent.
Much of the coverage related to concussion in sport, specifically the failure of football
governing bodies to allow temporary concussion substitutes. Brain health in rugby also
provided opportunity for Headway comment as did the publication of refreshed
government guidance on concussion in grassroots sport.
The charity also gained prominent features in lifestyle magazines such as Chat and TV
coverage for fundraisers such as Giles Johnson who rowed the Atlantic raising vital funds
for the charity.
Action for Brain Injury Week took place in May, with the Every 90 SeGonds campaign
receiving an overwhelmingly positive response.
By using the statistic.. Every 90 seconds someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a
brain injury, the charity drew attention to the prevalence of brain injury. The campaign
also heavily referenced the causes of brain injury to create an audience connection
ensuring materials would be viewed and shared.
The investment in high-quality multi-media content led to our Every 90 Seconds videos
being seen more than 100,000 times during the campaign week alone.
Public affairs
In 2023, Headway increased the size of its policy and public affairs team to enable it to
have a greater voice in UK-wide political discussions and increase the number of local

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policy briefings it provides to the Headway network. However, the team remains relatively
small, making its achievements all the more impressive.
In 2023, the charity progressed many areas of work. This included production of its Cost-
of-Living report, which documented the considerable financial strain facing both Headway
groups and brain injury survivors as a whole.
The report was used to highlight the precarious funding situations facing many Headway
groups and to raise Headway's profile among politicians and civil servants.
To coincide with publication of the report, the Budget for Brain Injury campaign was
launched ahead of the spring budget. This encouraged the Chancellor to make adequate
financial provision for brain injury survivors, including through funding for community
rehabilitation services.
The campaign continued throughout 2023, targeting both spring and autumn fiscal
events. For the latter, the charity collaborated with other brain injury charities including
Brainkind. The Child Brain Injury Trust and The United Kingdom Acquired Brain injury
Forum (UKABIF). In total, 2,498 people signed a campaign pledge card in support of the
activity.
This successful campaign collaboration is representative of a wider effort to build cross-
sector relationships to ensure the charity remains visible and connected. This increases
influence, which is important when responding to govemment consultations.
In 2023, submissions We￿ made in relation to: the proposed closure of train ticket offices,.
proposed changes to Work Capability Assessment (WCA),. proposed changes to stake
limits for online gambling and a range of other gambling related issues including
identifying people at financial risk from remote gambling.
A further public affairs focus was recruitment of parliamentary champions who can
represent the views of brain injury survivors in Westminster. Fourteen parliamentary
champions have now been recruited, with the first regular communications bulletin sent
to parliamentary champions in November and a schedule established to ensure contact
is made on at least a quarterly basis.
Throughout 2023, the charity maintained its involvement in the development of the
government's ABI strategy. This included attendance at all patient and public voice
{PPVRG) meetings, written feedback following each meeting and feedback provided on
drafts of the strategy.
The Policy and Public Affairs team also issued monthly policy bulletins to brief the
Headway network on relevant policy and public affairs matters.

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Fundraising
In 2023, the fundraising team experienced substantial growth in personnel with the
addition of three new members to bolster income generation efforts. The positive impact
of this recruitment was felt throughout the charity's fundraising activities.
Notably, running events, particularly the London Marathon, outperformed expectations by
surpassing the original income budget by 28 % . The Great North Run made its retum to
the Headway portfolio and exceeded budget projections by an impressive 40 % .
Community fundraisers continued to undertake heroic challenges that not only generated
income but also heightened Headway's profile.
A notable example was supporter Giles Johnson, who, alongside his rowing partner
Matthew Ponsonby, rowed across the Atlantic raising funds for several charities including
Headway.
Giles received extensive media coverage including an interrfiew on ITV, he was
shortlisted for a Pride of Britain Award and was special guest at the Headway Annual
Awards, sharing his story on stage alongside fellow Atlantic rower James Cracknell.
The Annual Awards remained a highlight, attracting over 370 guests to celebrate the
outstanding achievements of brain injury survivors, carers, volunteers, and others in the
Headway community. Fundraising income for the event increased by 230/0 compared to
the previous year.
The charity continued to receive significant support through legacies, experiencing a 500/0
increase over the budget in 2023. We are extremely grateful for every legacy we receive
and would like to pass on our thanks and condolences to the families and friends of all
those who so generously left us a gift in their will.
In the retail chain, April 2023 brought change with the appointment of a new Head of
Retail following the retirement of the previous post holder. The retail team surpassed the
previous year's total income and targets, achieving an 11 /0 increase against set goals,
with total income exceeding £3.4 million. The team's passion for Headway was evident in
a retail team pulse survey, where the question "Would you recommend working for
Headway" received a highly positive score of 9.4 out of 10.
In 2023, a focus on improving the retail estate involved assessing and enhancing working
environments and reducing operational costs. Initiatives such as the full LED light rollout
were implemented, projected to reduce power usage by 200/0-22 % over its lifetime.
We have also continued to receive incredible support from a number of charitable trusts,
most notably the Thompson Family Charitable Trust, which has provided around
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£650,000 to the charity over the course of the past 15 years, including a donation of
£50,000 in 2023.
This incredible support is never taken for granted and we remain incredibly grateful to
have such a generous and long-standing partner. In addition, we are equally grateful to
the Stewarts Foundation, which again supported the charity's Emergency Fund with a
grant of £40,000 in 2023. Without this support, the Fund would simply not exist.
We have also continued to receive incredible support from a number of charitable trusts,
including The David Family Foundation, and many others without whom we would not be
able to continue to improve life after brain injury.
Training
Headway substantially expanded its training courses in 2023. The introduction of
sessions such as Introduction to Brain Injury, Understanding Behaviours that Challenge,
and a free session for brain injury survivors, co-hosted by someone with lived experience
and entitled Understanding MY Brain Injury, ensures a comprehensive programme that
reflects the needs of a variety of stakeholders.
The delivery of 91 training sessions, including 19 private group sessions, marks a
significant increase from the previous year, suggesting effective outreach and
engagement strategies.
With 863 participants and a waiting list for the Understanding MY Brain Injury session,
there is clear evidence of high demand and successful audience connection.
Recruiting clinical psychologists and a brain injury survivor enriches the training program
with varied perspectives and expertise.
Approved Provider scheme
Headway continued to develop its Approved Provider scheme, an accreditation
programme open to residential care settings.
The scheme uses standards that reflect the specific needs of people with brain injury.
These are used to evaluate a range of facilities including hospitals and neuro-
rehabilitation units. residential and nursing homes and respite facilities.
The accreditation of 54 units and 17 new enquiries in 2023 indicates a growing interest in
the scheme bolstered by the development of marketing materials and the use of various
platforms for promotion.
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Volunteers
The charity is extremely grateful to those who have given their time, expertise and
compassion to help Headway in 2023.
Whether acting as a branch volunteer or supporting our activity groups in Northern
Ireland, being a trustee or committee member of a local Headway, or working in one of
our charity shops, these volunteers have continued to support brain injury survivors in a
challenging landscape and they make a direct and tangible difference to improving life
after brain injury.
The outstanding retail performance owes much to the charity's amazing volunteers, their
contributions are vital and should be recognised and ￿lebrated. Within the charity's
shops, shelves are stocked, donations sorted, and volunteers are on hand to serve
customers with a smile and make connections in the local community.
Without the combined efforts of all of our volunteers, we simply would not have been able
to achieve all that we did in 2023. We remain indebted to each and every volunteer that
helps us to improve life after brain injury.
Future plans
In 2023, the charity's senior leadership team and board of trustees began the process of
developing a new long-term strategy for the charity.
The strategy will need to evolve and enhance the support it provides to the Headway
nefvrfork, while identifying sustainable projects that will improve the lives of suprfivors and
families in a challenging socio-economic environment.
The strategy will be published in 2024. Meanwhile. existing support programmes, such
as the nurse-led helpline, the Emergency Fund, the Brain Injury Identity Cards and the
Justice Programme will continue to be supported.
We will also continue to enhance our library of award-winning publications, which remain
free to access, our website and digital communications, and our lobbying of government
for appropriate funding and services for those affected by brain injury.

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We will be innovative and bold in increasing our fundraising activities, including the
expansion of our retail chain into Yorkshire.
And we will develop our training programme with the aim of reaching more professionals
to increase their understanding and awareness of the often hidden, fluctuating and
complex nature of brain injury, while helping survivors and families with free courses.
Financial review
The charity's financial performance remained strong in 2023 with income maintaining its
post-pandemic growth. Income from our charity shops continued to grow despite fewer
shops. This is a testament to the continuing dedication of our whole retail team.
The charity continuing investing in expanding staff and renewing activities following the
pandemic. This can be seen in the increased income generated from training and events
and conferences as well as substantial growth in expenditure on charitable activities.
Overall, the charity achieved a solid surplus in 2023, although this was significantly down
compared to the very large surpluses in 2021 and 2022.
The charity's strong financial position will enable it to continue post-pandemic rebuilding
and the implementation of a new five-year strategy in 2024. It all continues to provide
resilience to protect our work from future crises.
The statement of financial affairs provides a detailed picture of the financial performance
of the charity in 2023. The details of our financial performance can be found on pages 29
and 30. Copies of the consolidated statement of financial activities and balance sheet are
available in larger print on request.
Our 2023 financial reports and accounts have been prepared under the conditions set
out by the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Reserves policy
The impact of the 2023 results on our balance sheet is to increase reserves from
£5,824,792 on the 2022 balance sheet to £6,211,220.
A detailed analysis of our reserves shows that £491 ,363 (7.91 % of funds held) is held as
restricted funds on behalf of Headway branches and £254,084 (4.090/0 of funds held) is
held in other restricted funds and cannot be used for purposes other than that for which
the funds were donated.
This leaves unrestricted funds of £5,465,773 (88.0 /0 of funds held), of which £4,231,499
(68.130/0 of funds held) are not required to support tangible fixed assets and can be used
for general charitable purposes.
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After considering all requirements for holding reserves, the trustees recognise that
£4,231,499 represents 10 months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees therefore
plan to review the reserves policy in 2024 to reflect both the change in the agreement
be￿een the retail company and parent charity and the investment in ongoing and new
activities that may be identified as part of the development of the new five-year strategy.
Investment policy
Traditionally, the charity held a high proportion of its reserves in liquid form. However, the
acquisition of the charity's premises in Nottingham in 2009 and legacies received, which
included property, have changed the balance of its portfolio. The Trustees previously
made the decision to appoint financial advisors to maximise returns on the charity's
investments whilst maintaining the security of its funds. The funds are not considered
excessive in the context of total expenditure, yet they are available and adequate to fulfil
the charity's obligations. The Reserves and Investment policies continue to be reviewed
regularly and require the charity to maintain sufficient assets to cover operating costs and
maximise the return on the charity's investments.
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
Headway - the brain injury association is a company limited by guarantee
govemed by its Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation (dated 13 February
1989 as amended by Special Resolutions dated 2 October 1999, 6 October
2001, 11 October 2003 and 6 July 2008). It is registered as a charity with the
Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Regulator (OSCR). In the
event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an
amount not exceeding £10.
In response to the pandemic Headway was forced to postpone its AGM using the
emergency legislation provisions under the Corporate Insolvency and
Governance Act 2020. This prompted a review of the Governing document to
enable the charity to conduct virtual general meetings in the future.
Tax status
The company is a registered charity, number 1025852, and is exempt from
corporation tax and income tax.
Capacity of Trustees
All members of the Board of Trustees exercise their authority in their capacity as
directors under relevant company legislation and as Trustees of the charity.
Given the company's charitable status. the term 'Trustee' rather than 'director'
has been used throughout this document.
iv. Appointment of Trustees
In accordance with the Article of Association, one third of the Trustees retire by
rotation each year. This provides the members of the charity the opportunity to
refresh the Board should it wish to do so using the democratic process. Any
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member entitled to vote at the general meeting may propose one person for
appointment or re-appointment as a Trustee. The number of elected Trustees
shall not be less than three and subject to a maximum of 12. The elected
Trustees may co-opt a maximum of up to one half of their number as Trustees.
Headway does not impose limits on the time that Trustees may serve as such
time limits would weaken the Board through the loss of Trustees with appropriate
skills and experience. This matter has been the subject of extensive debate
within the organisation and members reached the conclusion that this was not in
the interests of the charity.
Trustee induction and training
New Trustees undergo a comprehensive induction to brief them on their legal
obligations under charity law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles of
Association, the structure and govemance of the charity as well as all policies
and procedures, their obligations under the Trustees Code of Conduct, the
business plan and budget together with recent financial performance. Trustees
are also provided with relevant information from the Charity Commission on a
regular basis. The Trustees have agreed to undertake periodic training on
diversity.
vi. Organisation
The Board of Trustees, which meets quarterly, governs the charity. The Board is
supported by committees where matters regarding development, membership
and audit are considered in detail. A Chief Executive is appointed by the Trustees
to manage the day-to-day activities of the charity. To facilitate effective operations
the Chief Executive has delegated authority, within terms of delegation approved
by the Trustees, for operational matters including finance, employment and
provision of services.
vii. Related partieslRegister of interests
The charity has a well-established network of branches and affiliated groups
around the country. Collaborative work is undertaken with other brain injury
related organisations as well as a wide range of healthcare charities and
voluntary sector organisations to raise awareness and share good practice. The
charity has in place a system by which senior staff and Trustees are required to
make annual declarations of interest which record related party transactions. In
the interests of transparency these are published on the Headway website.
There are no material disclosures for 2023.
viii. Risk management
The Trustees have a risk management strategy, which comprises".
an annual review of the risks the charity may face",
the establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks
identified in the annual review of risks; and
the implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential
impact on the charity should the identified risks materialise.
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Through the risk management processes established for the charity, the Trustees
are satisfied that any major risks identified have been adequately mitigated
where necessary. It is recognised that the systems in place can only provide
reasonable but not absolute assurance that all major risks have been adequately
managed. For example, the risks created by the global pandemic could not have
been predicted.
The following risks have been identified:
The Trustees have recognised that the reputation of the whole Headway
movement could be damaged by adverse media coverage. This risk is
mitigated by regularly reviewing the charity's Rules of Affiliation and closer
scrutiny of the govemance and finances of the local network.
As a charity supporting vulnerable adults, there is a risk that service users
could be harmed. This risk has been mitigated by the introduction of
Service Standards and closer scrutiny of the Headway network.
The Trustees have recognised that trustees within the Headway network
may not be sufficiently aware of their responsibilities. This risk is mitigated
by comprehensive induction sessions for new trustees.
The Trustees recognise that changes in local government funding could
have an impact on the financial viability of Headway groups. This risk is
mitigated by closely monitoring the finances of the local groups and
encouraging the development of relationships with key decision makers and
funders.
Headway continues to review its insurance requirements to ensure that
appropriate cover is available to all participating groups and branches at a
cost-effective price. It will continue to work closely with its branches to
ensure adequate financial controls are in place and that operational needs
are regularly reviewed.
In addition, the Trustees identified a number of new risks directly related to
the pandemic. These included financial and HR risks.
ix. Pay policy for senior stsff
The Trustees consider that along with the Board of Trustees, the senior
management team {comprising the Chief Executive, Director of Services,
Director of Communications, Director of Fundraising, and Director of Finance and
Administration) comprises the key personnel of the charity in charge of directing,
controlling, running, and operating the charity on a day-to-day basis. All Trustees
give of their time freely and no Trustees received remuneration in the year.
Details of Trustees, expenses and related party transactions are disclosed in note
8 and note 18 to the accounts. The pay of senior management staff is reviewed
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Remuneration Committee to ensure that appropriate remuneration arrangements
for senior staff are in place.
Group and branch structure
As of 31 December 2023, the charity is organised into local branches and
affiliated or associated groups. Branches operate under the registered charity
number (1025852) and OSCR number (SC039992) of Headway- the brain injury
association. The relationship between the charity and the branches is explained
in the accounting policies note 1 ts.) on page 33. Groups are autonomous,
independently registered charities which have agreed to work within the Rules of
Affiliation. The activities of these groups, operating under their own charity
registration, are not included in the financial statements.
Reference and administrative details
Headway - the brain injury association is registered with the Charity Commission for
England and Wales (Charity No. 1025852) and the Office of the Scottish Charity
Regulator (Charity No. SC 039992). Headway - the brain injury association is a company
limited by guarantee registered in England (No. 2346893}. The Directors of the Company
are its Trustees for the purpose of charity law.
Trustees who have served during the relevant period:
Elected Trustees
Denzil Lush (Chair from July 2022)
Evelyn Vincent (Deputy Chair)
Dr Colin Reeves CBE (Treasurer)
Allistair Renton (Company Secretary)
Jane Allberry CBE
Dr June Gilchrist
Jane Hales (until July 2023)
Andrew Harding
Rev Abraham Lawrence
Brendan McKeever
Dr Colin Shieff
DrAndy Tyerman
Co-opted Trustee
Andrew Green MBE
Alexa Charnley (from October 2023)
Key management personnel
Chief Executive: Luke Griggs
Director of Finance and Administration: Ruth Ormston
Director of Fundraising: Jen Murgatroyd
Director of Communications.. Colin Morris
Director of Services: Ruth Owens
Principal and registered office Bradbury House
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190 Bagnall Road
Old Basford
Nottingham
NG6 8SF
Auditors
Saffery LLP
Westpoint
Peterborough Business Park
Lynch Wood,
Peterborough
PE2 6FZ
Bankers
Lloyds Bank PIC
12-16 Lower Parliament Street
Nottingham
NG13DA
Registered in England company number: 2346893
Charity Commission number: 1025852
Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator number: SC039992
Committees
Trustees who have served on other committees during the year are as follows:
Executive Committee
Denzil Lush
Dr Colin Reeves CBE (Treasurer)
Allistair Renton (Company Secretary)
Evelyn Vincent (Deputy Chair)
Andrew Green MBE
Audit Committee
Allistair Renton (Chair)
Jane Allberry CBE
Jane Hales (until June 2023)
Rev Abraham Lawrence
Brendan McKeever
Dr Colin Reeves CBE
Membership Committee
Evelyn Vincent (Chair)
Andrew Harding
Denzil Lush
Brendan McKeever
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Allistair Renton
Remuneration Committee
Denzil Lush (Chair)
Dr Colin Reeves CBE (Treasurer)
Allistair Renton (Company Secretary)
Statement of Trustees, responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also directors of Headway - the brain injury association for the
purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the
financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year
which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the group and of
the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and
expenditure for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are
required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
obsenie the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102),
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements" and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and the group and
enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006
and also with the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charity and the group and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the Trustees, individually, are aware:
there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditor is unaware., and
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the Tfustees have taken all steps that ought to have been taken to make
themselves aware of any relevant audil information and to establish that the
auditor is aware of that information.
Trustees. liability insurance
Headway has maintained insurance during the year for Trustees against liabilities in
relation to their duties as Trustees.
ned on behalf of the Board
Denzil Lush
DATE:
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Independent auditors, report to the trustees and members for the year ended 31 December 2023
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Headway - the brain injury association (the
'parent charitable company,) and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31
December 2023 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities,
Group and Charity Balance Sheets, Consolidated Cashflow Statement and notes to the
financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting
framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102, the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the group and the parent
charitable company as at 31 December 2023 and of the group's incoming
resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for
the year then ended,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and regulations
6 and 8 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK)
(ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further
described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section
of our report. We are independent of the group and parent charitable company in
accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our
other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the
audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the
going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is
appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties
relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt
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Independent auditors, report to the trustees and members for the year ended 31 December 2023
on the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of
at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern
are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises
the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our
auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other
information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the
other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge
obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we
identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are
required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial
statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that
there is a material misstatement of this other information. we are required to report that
fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
the information given in the Trustees, Annual Report which includes the Directors,
Report and the Strategic Report for the financial year for which the financial
statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements., and
the Trustees, Annual Report which includes the Directors, Report and the Strategic
Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent charitable
company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not
identified material misstatements in the Trustees, Annual Report and Strategic Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act
2006 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) require us
to report to you if, in our opinion".
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Independent auditors, report to the trustees and members for the year ended 31 December 2023
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent charitable
company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches
not visited by us; or
the parent charitable company's financial statements are not in agreement with the
accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities set out on pages
22-23, the trustees (who are also the directors of the parent charitable company for the
purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements
and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as
the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial statements
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the
parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as
applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the parent charitable company or
to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditors under the Companies Act 2006 and under the
Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and report in accordance with
regulations made under those Acts.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the group and parent
financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable
assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or
in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions
of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material
misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The specific procedures for this
engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities,
including fraud are detailed below.
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Independent auditors, report to the trustees and members for the year ended 31 December 2023
Identifying and assessing risks related to irregularities:
We assessed the susceptibility of the group and parent charitable company's financial
statements to material misstatement and how fraud might occur, including through
discussions with the trustees. discussions within our audit team planning meeting,
updating our record of internal controls and ensuring these controls operated as
intended. We evaluated possible incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation
of the financial statements. We identified laws and regulations that are of significance in
the context of the group and parent charitable company by discussions with trustees and
updating our understanding of the sector in which the group and parent charitable
company operate.
Laws and regulations of direct significance in the context of the group and parent
charitable company include The Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee
Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as
amended) and guidance issued by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and
the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
Audit response to risks identified:
We considered the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our
audit procedures on the related financial statement items including a review of financial
statement disclosures. We reviewed the parent charitable company's records of
breaches of laws and regulations, minutes of meetings and correspondence with relevant
authorities to identify potential material misstatements arising. We discussed the parent
charitable company's policies and procedures for compliance with laws and regulations
with members of management responsible for compliance.
During the planning meeting with the audit team, the engagement partner drew attention
to the key areas which might involve non-compliance with laws and regulations or fraud.
We enquired of management whether they were aware of any instances of non-
compliance with laws and regulations or knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged
fraud. We addressed the risk of fraud through management override of controls by
testing the appropriateness of journal entries and identifying any significant transactions
that were unusual or outside the normal course of business. We assessed whether
judgements made in making accounting estimates gave rise to a possible indication of
management bias. At the completion stage of the audit, the engagement partner's review
included ensuring that the team had approached their work with appropriate professional
scepticism and thus the capacity to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations
and fraud.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further
removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions
reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. Also,
the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not
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Independent audltors, report to the trustees and members for the year ended 31 December 2023
detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for
example, forgery or intentional misr8presentations, or through collusion.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting
Council's website at: Il¥lWV.J.Ii c.oi'q.Iik,la Lid ilorsi'es
ioiisibililics. This description forms part
of our audilor's report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the parenl charitable company's members, as a body, in
accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006, and to the parent
charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Regulation 10 of the
Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken
so that we might state to the parent charitable company's members and trustees those
matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the parent charitable company, the parent charitable company's
members and trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we
have formed.
Gareth Norris FCA
for and on behalf of Saffery LLP
Westpoint
Peterborough Business Park
Lynch Wood
PE2 6FZ
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditors
Date..
Saffery LLP is eligible lo act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act
2006
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Consolidated statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure
account) for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Restrlcted
branch
funds
Total 2023
Total 2022
Notes
Income from:
Voluntary income
Covid-19 funding
Charitable activities..
Training
Services lol by groups & branches
Publications & awareness
Other trading aclivilies..
Retail activities
Sale of other merchandise
Events & conferences
Inveslfflenl & rental income
Other Incoming resources".
Profit on disposal of property
1,098,668
313.965
123,656
1.536.289
1,582,364
58.227
54.878
151,647
349,260
54,878
163.263
349,260
14,390
9,678
297.611
11,616
3,432,079
14,485
309,566
74,306
3,432,079
14,485
397,102
76,484
3,106,272
27,370
359,337
42,139
56,136
31,400
2.178
17,367
17,367
Total Income
5.502,256
370,101
168,850
6,041.207
5,497,388
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Fundraising
Retail activities
Events & conferences
Charitable activities=
Services provided
Grants distributed
Publications & awareness
319,850
2,662,069
144,215
10,759
330.609
2,662,069
190,096
354,443
2,184.035
18,312
45.881
1,346,868
47,763
564,417
269,279
68,882
159,726
3,965
1,775,873
120,610
564,417
1,587,111
104,469
292,264
Total expenditure
5.085.182
384,042
174.450
5 643,674
4.540,634
Nel gainsl (losses) on investments
Net incomel {expenditure) before
transfers between funds
10
11,105
11,105
39,652
405.969
{13,941)
15.6001
386.428
917,102
Transfers be￿een funds
Net incomel {expenditure) after other
losses
405,969
13,941
5,600
386.428
917,102
Fund balances brought fomard at 1
January 2023
5,059,804
268,025
496,963
5,824.792
4,907,690
Fund balances at 31 December 2023
5,465,773
254.084
491,363
6 211,220
5,824,792
General purpose funds and designated funds are both unrestricted funds. The statement of financial activities includes all gains
and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The Company has 81s0 taken advantage ofthe exemption in $408 Companies Act 2006 from presenting its individual profit and
loss account and related notes.
The notes on pages 32 10 43 from part of these financial slalements.
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Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023
Group
Charlty
2023
2022
2023
2022
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
1.234.274
15.343
1.249.617
1.216,977
246.164
1.463.141
612,106
621,510
1.233,616
622.988
840,153
1,463,141
10
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash al bank & in hand
11
12
10.208
1,279.253
4.429,350
5,718.811
11.611
712.421
4,134,799
4,858,831
9.748
2,521.289
2,990,370
5,521,407
11,611
712,421
4.134.799
4.858.831
Crodltors." amounts falling due wlthin onè
year
13
(757,208)
(497,1801
(585,568)
(497,180}
Net current assets
4.961,603
4.361,651
4.935.839
4 361,651
Net assets
6 211 220
5,824.792
6.169 455
5 824,792
Funds
Unrestrict•d funds
General funds
Other designated funds
Restricted funds
Branches
Cxher restricted funds
14
14
3,628,148
1.837.625
3.222.179
1,837,625
3.586,383
1.837,625
3,222,179
1.837,625
15
15
491.363
254,084
496,963
268.025
491,363
254.084
496,963
268.025
Total funds
6.211.220
5 824,792
6,169,455
5.824.792
The notes on pages 32 10 43 fomi part of Ihese financial statements.
Approved by the board of trustees on 27 June 2024 and sign8d on its beh81f by:
Denzil Lush
Chair
Company registration number.. 2346893 (England and Wales)
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Consolidated cashflow statement for the year ended 31 December 2023
Group
2023
Group
2022
Note
Net cash provided by operaling actlvities
87.961
861,472
Cashflows from investing a¢tlvlties
Investing activities
Dividends and interest
Movements in Cash held on deposit
Sale of investments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
47,637
1251)
219,967
60,763
15,839
{2,629)
{57.249}
206.590
(44,039)
Financlng activities
Receipt of CBILS loan
Payment of CBILS loan
(250.000)
1250,000)
Movement In cash and Cash equivalents
294,551
567,433
Notos lo the cashflow statement
(l) Reconciliation of net in¢omel (expenditure> to net cash inflow from operatlng activities
Group
2023
Group
2022
Net income {expenditure} for the reporting period
{as per the statement of financial activilies)
386,428
917,102
Adjustments for..
Dividends and interest earned on inveslments
Gainl Ilossl on investment value
Gainl {loss on revaluation of investment properties
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Surplus on disposal of fixed assets
Ilncrease}I decrease in slock
Decreasel (increase) in debtors
Increasel (decrease) in creditors
Increasel {decrease) in pension provision
(47.6371
11,105
115,8391
39,652
60,833
{17.367}
1,403
{566,832)
260,028
79,988
2,376
171,862
1285,9181
(47.751)
87,961
861.472
{ii) Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Group
2023
Movement
Group
2022
Cash at bank
Short term deposits
Net cash funds at 31 December 2023
3,379,014
1.050,336
4.429,350
126,037
168,514
294,551
3,252,977
881,822
4,134,799
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Accounting policies.
a. Presentational ¢hanges to the SOFA
The income categories on the face the SOFA have been reworked to provide grealer clarity to Users of these
financial slatemenls. This has necessarily resulted in a slight difference in the presentation of the comparative
information for 2022.
b. Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting standard app1￿cable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} {effective 1 January 20191-
(Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Headway the brain injury association meets the definilion of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in Ihe relevant
accounting policy nole{s}.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the modification to a fair
valLJe basis for certain financial instruments as specified in the accounting policies below.
c. Preparation of the accounts on a going con¢em basis.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Irus168s believe that no material
uncertainties exist. The truslees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and
expenditure for 12 months from the aulhorising of these financial statements. The budgeted income and
expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able lo continue as a going concern.
d. Basis of consolidation
i) The consolidated 8CCOLJnls of Ihe group incorporate the financial statements of the charity and its trading
subsidiary company, both of which were made up to 31 December 2023
ill Income and expenditure for Headway Retail Ltd is included in full in the consolidated statement of financial
activities {SOFA). Any profits donated from the trading subsidiary during the year are removed on consolidation.
iiil The income and expenditure of the subsidiary are disclosed separately in note 18.
iv) A separate SOFA for the charity is nol provided. See the disclosure note included with the SOFA.
e. Taxation
The Charitable Company is considered lo pass the tests sel out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of Ihe Finance Act
2010 and therefore il meets the definition of a charilable company for UK corporation lax purposes. Accordingly.
the Charitable Company is potentially exempl from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within
categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of
Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable
purposes.
f. Incoming rèsources
i} All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the
amounl can be quanlified with reasonable accuracy. For legacies. entillemenl is when il is probable thal il will be
received, and this is usually when probate has been granted.
ill Where the charity has been nolified of material legacies that have not been included in the SOFA (because the
conditions for recognition have not been mell, this fact and an estimate. where possible, of the amounts
receivable are disclosed in the notes to the accounts.
iiil Grants, whether attributable to unrestricted or restricted are accounted for on the basis of the amount
receivable for the year.
iv) Inveslment income is accounted for on a receivable basis. including recoverable tax.
vl Corporate membership income is recognised in the yearlsl for which that membership applies.
g. Government Grant Accounting policy
Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable
assurance that Ihe grant conditions have been mel. Where the grant does not specify performance condilions it is
recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition
criteria are salisfied is recognised as a liability.
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Notes to the consolidated financlal statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
h. Expenditure
All revenue expenditure has been dealt with through the SOFA on an accruals basis. Direct costs have been
allocated to their appropriate functional headings. Indirect overheads have been apportioned to these headings
on the basis of a fair estimate of time spent or resources used.
l. Governance and support costs
Governance costs include those costs associated wilh meeting the constilulional and statLslory requirements of
the charity and include the audit fees and cosls linked to the strategic management of the charity. Governance
and support costs are allocated between the expendilure categories on the slalement of financial aclivities on a
basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.
j. Shops. operaling costs
Costs incurred in acquiring shop leases and improvements thereon are Wrstten off over three years lo reflecl the
break clause in the operating leases.
k. Branches and groups
Branches in Headway are non- autonomous and operate under the Regislered Charity number 1025852 in
England and SC039992 in Scotland and are included in fvll in these accounts. Groups, which operate under their
own reg￿stered charity number, are not included in these accounts. The financial statements include the income
and expenditure of 48 branches in existence for the year ended 31 December 2023.
l. Investments
Investments in listed secunties are held al fair value. deemed to be market value. Gains and losses are charged
or credited to the SOFA as appropriate.
Depreclatlon
Tangible assets with a cost exceeding £500 are capitalised and depreciation is calculated so as to wrile off the
cost of tangible fixed assets on a slraight-line basis over their expected useful life. Depreciation has been applied
at the following rates..
Freehold property
Building improvements
Office equipment and furniture
Computer equipment and sofvare
Motor vehicles
Shop operating costs
Behveen 50/(t and 15 /.
200/4
330/0
200/.
33/
n. Stocks
Merchandise and publications are valued at the lower of cost or nel realisable value. Due lo a review of the
valuation of donated stocks and the recognition of the impraclicability of estimating fair value where it is not
possible lo hold detailed stock records, the charity is no longer including a valuation in the accounts of donaled
stock held. Instead, the value of the goods donated lo the charity for resale is recognised as income when sold
and the proceeds of sale are calegorised as 'income from other trading activities. in the SOFA.
Financial instruments
The trust only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind thal qualify as basic financial instruments.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at Iransaclion value and subsequently measured at their
settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective inleresl rale method.
p. Operatlng leases
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged on a straight-line basis over the lemi of the lease. Any rent
premiums are written off immediately.
q. Destgnatod funds
Headway may at its discretion set aside funds for specific purposes which would otherwise form part of the
general reserves of the organisalion. Specifically, funds are sel aside which represenl the investment made or lo
be made in buildings and equipment for Ljse by the charity. As such. they are not available for other purposes.
T. Restricted funds
Distributions from restricted resources must be used for purposes consistent with donor intentions and should be
the first source of funding lo support programmes and activities meeting the restriclion.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
s. Unrestricted funds
General funds are funds which are available for the general purposes of that Charity. These funds will be spent in
a way that the Trustees see fit in accordance with the stated objectives of the charity.
l. Investment properties
Headway holds two investment properties in Manchester that were gifted as part of a legacy and are held for
investment purposes lo generate a rental income stream for Headway. There are no legal reslriclions to prevent
the sale of these properties. These properties were initially valued at cost and subsequently at fair value, which is
market value, by an independent examiner.
u. Legal status of Headway
Headway is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound
up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. Memkrs are liable for a
period up to one year after they cease membership.
Crltical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty.
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, eslimales
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors Ihal
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
These judgemenls are reviewed regulady to reflect the changing environmenl.
Voluntary income.
Unrestricted Reslricted
funds
funds
675,161
329,996
93.511
Branch
funds
Total 2023
Total 2022
Donations
Legacies
Grants
18,502
93,626
787,289
329,996
419,004
614,224
434.368
533.772
295,463
30.030
1,098,668
313.965
123,656
1.536,289
1,582,364
Breakdown of restricted grants.
Total 2023
Total 2022
Scottish Government
Health & Social Care Board. Belfast
Justice Project grant
Charitable trusts and olher grant making bodies I'l
50,000
145,463
10,000
90,000
87,500
145,463
9,999
193,968
295,463
436,930
{") includes generous grants from the following
Stewarts, Law
40,000
50,000
40,000
50,000
Covid-19 funding.
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Branch
funds
Total 2023
Total 2022
Retail grant scheme
CJRS
Kickslart scheme
58,227
58,227
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Notes to the consolidaled financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Other trading activities.
Unrestrl¢ted Restricted
funds
funds
3,432,079
14,485
309,566
Branch
funds
Total 2023
Total 2022
Retail activities
Sale of merchandise
Events and conferences
3.432,079
14,485
397,102
3,106,272
27,370
359,337
56,136
31,400
3,756,130
56.136
31,400
3,843.666
3,492 979
Investment and rental income
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Branch
funds
Total 2023
Total 2022
Income from listed investments
Bank interest receivable
Rental income from properties
11,212
34,247
28,847
11,212
36,425
28.847
10,916
4,923
26,300
2,178
74,306
2,178
76,484
42,139
Analysis of total resources expended.
Staff costs
Other costs Management, Total 2023
support &
governance
costs
Total 2022
Costs of generating funds
Fundraising costs
Retsil activities
Events and conferences
190.105
1.413,072
33,986
55,289
1,180,664
139,228
85,215
68,333
16,882
330,609
2,662,069
190,096
354.443
2,184,035
18,312
1,637,163
1.375,181
170,430
3.182,774
2,556,790
Charitable expendlture
Services provided
Grants distributed
Publications and awareness
826,772
21,251
326,873
469.964
99,359
83.995
479,137
1.775.873
120,610
564,417
1,587,111
104,469
292,264
153,549
1,174.896
653,318
632,686
2.460.900
1,983,844
2,812,059
2 028,499
803,116
5 643.674
4,540.634
Total 2023
Total 2022
Support costs
staff costs
Volunteer costs
Office costs
Computer support
Depreciation
Communicalion costs
Legal and professional costs
Subtotal support costs
349,590
12
246.434
85,828
34,805
22,273
28.677
767,619
432,242
211,170
64,071
41,168
12,781
8,753
770.185
Governance cosls
Audit fees
Fees for preparation of corporate tax relums
Prior year audit fees
Trustees, expenses
Subtotal governance costs
28,299
1,532
3,806
1,860
35,497
26,953
1,458
57
465
28.933
Total management support
803,116
799,118
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Net income for the year
This is staled after charging the following lo support and governance costs:
Depreciation
Auditor remuneration
Audit fee
Prior year audit costs
Trustees, indemnity insurance cover
34,805
41.168
28,299
3,806
4.480
26,953
57
4,480
Operating leases- Land and buildings
632,916
500,449
Slaff costs
Staff remuneration
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs
Total 2023
2.852,284
226,044
82,258
Total 2022
2,318,211
181.611
63,687
3,160,586
2 563 509
Headway benefitted from the involvement of unpaid p8rt-time volunteers. 11 is not practical to place a value on
these services. but the number of these volunleers in 2023 remains reduced.
The average number of employees analysed by function was=
2023
2022
Administration
Communications
Fundraising and retail
Services
11
99
28
142
21
146
174
Key management personnel
The key management personnel of the group, parent charity and the wholly owned subsidiaries is comprised of
the trustees. the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance & Adminislralion, the Director of Fundraising, the
Director of Communications. and the Director of Services. The total employee benelits of the key management
personnel were £412,10312022'. £454,554).
Employoe emoluments
£60.000-£70,000
£70,000-£80,000
£110,000-£120,000
£130,000-£140,000
2023
2022
No remuneration was paid the any member of the board of truslees during the year, or the previous year. £1,860
expenditure was reimbursed to Iruslees in 202312022.. £01.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Tangible fixed assets
Office &
Computer
shop
equipment
equipment & software
Motor
vehicles
Land &
building
Investment
properties
Group
Group total
Cost- group
Balance at 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposalsl wrile-offs
Balance at 31 December 2023
512,180
283,624
78,130
73,527
827,891
480,000
2.177.222
78,130
23,570
2,231.782
23.570
49,957
512,180
361,754
827.891
480,000
Accumulated depreciation
Balance al 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
Disposalsl write-offs
Balance at 31 December 2023
512,003
197,164
41,739
63,607
9,920
23,570
49,957
187.471
9,174
960,245
60,833
23,570
997,508
512,003
238.903
196,645
NBV at 31 December 2023
177
122.851
631,246
480,000
1,234,274
NBV at 31 December 2022
177
86,460
9,920
640.420
480,000
1,216,977
The cost of the land not depreciated included in land and buildings is £400.00012022: 400,000}. Amounts attributed to
land and buildings relate lo Ihe property owned by the charity's subsidiary undertaking, 190 Bagnall Road Properlies
Limited.
Computer
Office
equipment
equipment & software
Molor
vehicles
Investment
properties
Charity
total
Charity
Building
Cost - charity
Balance a11 January 2023
Additions
Disposalsl wrilethoffs
Disposal lo Headway Retsil Lld
Balance al 31 December 2023
448,964
281,734
78,130
73,527
143,891
480,000
1.428.116
78,130
123,570)
474,127
1,008,549
{23,5701
49.957
365,633
83.331
58.537
301.327
143.891
480.000
Accumulated depreciation
Balance at 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
Disposalsl wrile-offs
Disposal to Headway Retail Ltd
Balance al 31 December 2023
448,964
264
181,478
25,632
53,687
120,999
3,493
805,128
29,389
123,570}
414,504
396,443
{23,570)
30.117
366,277
82,951
12.428
194,682
5,682
118,810
NBV at 31 December 2023
380
106,645
25,081
480,000
612,106
NBV at 31 De¢¢mber 2022
100,256
19,840
22,892
480,000
622.988
On 1 January 2023. the assets relating to the shops and warehouse operated by Headway- the brain injury
association were transferred to Headway Retail limited at carrying value. These are therefore no longer considered to
be assets of the charity, although Ihey are still included in the group assets.
10.
Flxed asset Investments
Group
UK equities
Balance at 1 January 2023
Disposals during the year
Gainsl Ilossesl during the year
Movement in cash held on deposit
Market value at 31 December 2023
246,164
{219,967)
{11.105)
251
15,343
All investments relate lo holdings in the EdenTree Amity Investment Funds for Charities or Sanlander UK PIC
preference shares.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Subsldiary
undertakings
Charity
UK equities
Total
Balance at 1 January 2023
Disposals during the year
Gainsl Ilossesl during the year
Movement in cash held on deposit
Market value at 31 December 2023
246,164
{219,967)
111,105)
251
15,343
593,989
840,153
1219,9671
1,073
251
621,510
12,178
606,167
The investment in the subsidiary undertaking represents 100 /0 of the ordinary share capital of 190 Bagnall Road
Properties Limited, a company which owns the charity's property and is incorporated in England and Wales. Its
results have been included in the consolidated financial slalements along with Headway Retail Limited. a
company limited by guarantee. Headway Retail Limited commenced trading during 2015.
11.
Stock
Group
Charity
2023
2022
2023
2022
Goods held for resale
10,208
10,208
11,611
11,611
9,748
9,748
11,611
11,611
12.
Debtors
Group
Charity
2023
2022
2023
2022
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepaymenls
Amounts owed by subsidiary undertaking
Taxation recoverable
Legacies receivable
Accrued income
159.761
10,407
460,508
80,581
6,910
137.466
143.119
10.280
347.645
1,650,813
80,581
6,910
137,466
168,696
369,139
110,742
1,279,253
69,718
374.998
42,748
712,421
69,718
374,998
42,748
712,421
369.139
293
2,521,289
13.
Credltors, amount5 falling due wlthln one year.
Group
Charity
2023
2022
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
other creditors
Deferred income
Accruals
Taxation payable
542,613
65,614
39,475
73,404
36,102
288,912
52,613
25,479
51,758
78,418
354,223
65,614
39.475
73,404
32,807
20,045
585,568
288,912
52,613
25.479
51,758
78.418
757,208
497,180
497,180
Defer￿d income includes £40,656 income received for events that have not yet tsken place or where the donor
has not been able lo participale in 2023. Income of £4,125 deferred in 2020 was released in the SOFA in 2023.
Income for the Solicitors D1￿Clory 2024 has not been deferred in these accounts as the invoiGes were not raised
in 2023.
14.
Unrestrlcted funds
Balance al
31
December
2022
Balance at
ExpendSture,
31
gainsl{lossesl December
& tran$fers
2023
Incoming
resour¢es
General funds
3,222.179
3,222.179
5.502,256
5,502.256
5.096,287
5.096.287
3,628.148
3.628.148
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Designated funds
Balance at
31
De¢ember
2022
Balance at
Expenditure,
31
Incomlng gainsl{losses) December
resources
& transfers
2023
Expendable endowmenl fund
Network crisis support
Family emergency
Justice for suNivors
Digital projects fund
Olher designated fvnds
1.146,000
391,622
100,900
119,923
50,000
29,180
1.837.625
1,146,000 a
391,622 b
100,900 c
119,923 d
50,000 e
29,180 f
1,837,625
The expendable endowment fund consists of propety donated to the charlty. The trustees have
discretion as to how the fund is used and there is no actual requirement to spend or apply the capilal.
The trustees have the power to convert the endowment funds into income.
The network crisis support fund represents an amount set aside lo ensure that we can continue to
support local Headway charities and volunteer-led branches.
The family emergency lund provides financial support lo families and indrviduals struggling lo cope with
the practical difficulties brought about by catastrophic brain injury.
The justice for survivors fund has been established to underpin Headway's work on the Justice
programme, including but not lirnited to the brain injury ID card.
The digital project fund represents funds set aside lo increase Headway's digital presence.
Other unrestricted designated funds represent working capital available at Ihe discretion of the Ifustees
15.
Re$trl¢ted funds
Balance al
31
December
2022
Balance at
Expenditure,
31
gainslllossesl December
& transfers
2023
Incoming
resources
Family emergency fund
Reginal development & group support
Helpline
Information support programme
Scottish Government
Health & Social Care Board, Northern Ireland
Justice project
BRAW
Look Ahead North
Funds held on trust
28,882
50,416
25,041
2,279
17.778
86.874
40,000
{68,8821
50,416 b
75,041
2,279 d
20,922 e
35,612 f
50.000
50.000
155.362
10,000
6,888
49.271
8,580
370,101
146,856}
{206,624}
110,000}
(6,9381
{38,9441
5.798
1384,042}
6,190
15,017
35,548
268,025
6.140 h
25,344
38,330 j
254,084
Branches
496,963
168,850
{174,450)
491.363
764,988
538,951
558.492
745,447
Family emergency fund for people with brain injuries, supported by the Stewarts Law foundation and
other community funding.
Grants from other ¢h8rilable bodies and restricted legacies to support Network support slaff, training
and other services to groups and branches
Grants received lo assist the development and support of the Headway nurse led helpline
Funding received from CAF America lo support our Information Support Programme.
Funding from the Scottish Government to supporl the development of services within Scotland
To provide people in Northern Ireland with acquired brain injury and their Garers with the opportunity lo
access a range of services lo support Iheir needs post injury
Funding received to support Headway s Justice Programme.
Balances held from fundraising and group & branches contributions for the annual BRAW event
Balances held from fundraising and group & branches contributions for the annual Look Ahead North
evenl
Funds held on trust for groups and branches pending re-establishment of activities in Ihal geographical
area
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
16.
Analysls of group net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Branch
funds
Total 2023
Total 2022
Tangible fixed assels
Investment fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
1.234.274
15,343
4,973,364
757,208
5,465,773
1,234,274
15,343
5,718,811
757,208
6.211.220
1,216,977
246,164
4.858,831
497,180
5,824,792
254,085
491,362
254,085
491,362
17.
Operating leases
Short leasehold premises
2023
2022
Operating leases which expire
Within one year
Within one to two years
Within two to five years
Over five years
321,986
218,951
91,979
172,816
127,549
200.083
632.916
500,448
18.
Related parties
Net Income from Headway Retail Limited
The charrty has a wholly owned trading subsidiary, Headway Retail Limiled, which is incorporated in England and
Wales 8nd undertakes main activilies..
i} Ihe company acts as an agent in selling donated goods on behalf of the charity.
ill the company conducls. as principal, the trading activity of selling greeting cards and other merchandise. The
profits arising are donated to the charity by an annual paymenl under gift aid.
Al 31 December 2023, the company had 26 trading shops (2022= 27 shops).
Move from agency agreomont.
On 1 January 2023. the trade and assets in relation lo the shops operated by Headway- the Brain Injury
Association were transferred to Headway Retail Limited at their carrying value and were now operated by the
subsidiary. On this same date, the previous agency agreement was terminated. The subsidiary's activity is shown
in the profit and loss account below..
Headway
Retail Ltd
Proflt and loss account 2023
Turnover {Irading income)
Less cost of sales
Gross profil
Administration expenses (shop operating cosls}
Net profil for the year
Gift aid payment
Retained profil for the year
3,432.079
1,558
3,430,521
2,592,177
838,344
838,344
The comparative profit and loss account for 2022 is as follows..
Headway
Retall Ltd
Profit and loss account 2022
Turnover (trading income)
Less cost of sales
Gross profit
Administration expenses (shop operating costs)
Net profit for the year
Gift aid payment
Retaineol profil for the year
58,882
58,882
21,121
37,761
37.761
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
Net Income from 190 Bagnall Road Properties Limited
The charity has a second wholly owned subsidiary. which is incorporated in England and Wales and undertakes
one main activity:
i} to hold property used by the group companies
190 Bagnall
Road
Properties
Ltd
Profit and loss account 2023
Turnover (trading income)
Less cost of sales
Gross profil
Adminislration expenses
Loss on ordinary 3clivilies before taxation
Tax on loss on ordinary activities
Retained profit for the year
5,680
{5.680}
5,680
The comparative profil and loss account for 2022 is as follows..
190 Bagnall
Road
Properties
Ltd
Profit and loss account 2022
Turnover {trading income)
Less cost of sales
Gross profil
Adminislration expenses
Loss on ordinary activities before taxation
Tax on loss on ordinary activities
Retained profit for the year
5,680
15.6801
5.680
19.
Analysis of net Idebtl funds)
Other non-
cash
charges
31
December
2023
01 January
2023
Cashflow
Net cash..
Cash at bank and in hand
4.134.799
294.551
4,429.350
Add: liquid resources
Current asset investments
Less.. debt
Debts falling due within one year
Debts falling due after one year
Nel funds
4,134.799
294.551
4,429,350
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
20.
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Restrlcted
branch
funds
Total 2022
Income from:
Voluntary income
Covid-19 funding
Charitable aclivilies..
Training
SeTvices tol by groups & branches
Publications & awareness
Other trading activities..
Retail activities
Sale of other merchandise
Events & conferences
Investment & rental income
Other incoming resources:
Disposal of property
1,144,916
58,227
300,473
136,975
1,582,364
58,227
14,390
7,006
297,611
14,390
9,678
297,611
2,672
3,106,272
27,370
312,479
47,713
3,106,272
27,370
359.337
42,139
14,329
32,529
426
Total Incomfr
5,009,984
314 802
172,602
5,497.388
Expendilure on..
Raising funds
Fundraising
Retsil activities
Events & conferences
Charitable activities=
Services provided
Grants distributed
Publications & awareness
335.730
2,184,035
18,713
354.443
2,184,035
18,312
18,312
1,188,285
8.579
292.264
259.439
71,656
139,387
24,234
1,587,111
104,469
292.264
Total expendlture
4,008,893
349.407
182 334
4,540,634
Nel gainsl {lossesl on investments
Net incomel (expenditure) before
transfers between funds
39.652
39,652
961,439
134.6041
{9,731)
917,102
Transfers between funds
Net incomel (expenditure) after other
losses
16,017
16,017
645,422
18,587
9.731
917,102
Fund balances brought forward at 1
January 2022
4,114,382
286,613
506,695
4,907,690
Fund balances at 31 De¢embor 2022
5,059 804
268,026
496 964
5,824,792
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
21.
Comparative analysls of resources expended {note 71.
staff costs
Other costs Management. Total 2022
support &
governance
costs
Costs of generating funds
Fundraising costs
Retail activities
Events and conferences
142,751
1.217,370
115,798
894.744
18,312
95,894
71,921
354.443
2,184,035
18,312
1.360.121
1.028,854
167.815
2,556.790
Charitable expenditure
Services provided
Grants distributed
Publicalions and awareness
610,961
9,623
150,562
440,741
94,846
45,808
535,409
1.587.111
104,469
292.264
95,894
2,131,267
1,610,249
799,118
4,S40,634
22.
Analysis of group net assets between funds (note 161.
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Branch
funds
Total 2022
Tangible fixed assets
Investment fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
1,216,977
246,164
4.093,843
497,180
5,059,804
1.216,977
246,164
4,858.831
497,180
5,824,792
268,025
496,963
Total net assets
268,025
496,963
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