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2021-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02930561 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1042403

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

FOR

HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

P T Davies & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants Hazeldene Lodge Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire HP27 9SW

HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2021

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 16

HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02930561)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

HART is established for charitable purposes only. In particular HART is established to promote the health and well being of people affected directly by HIV and their significant others.

HART aims to provide a safe environment for positive people, their families and others affected by the virus. Services are delivered to its membership in a supportive, responsive and flexible manner and always in accordance with identified need.

Significant activities

These are covered in the Charitable Activities Section..

Volunteers

HART currently has a total of 8 volunteers. Key areas of volunteer support are The Council of Management (Trustees), the drop-in centre, Tuesday lunches, practical help, peer support, fundraising and awareness raising.

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02930561)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Since the announcement of National Lockdown relating to Covid 19 HART has significantly limited it services. Apart from very few exceptions HART has not provided face to face services at the Organisations Centre. However, HART has continued to provide online and telephone support to its members as well as liaison with other Central Government and Local Government bodies in an advocacy role for its members.

In addition, HART has provided Covid 19-specific support, ensuring its members have up to date information about staying safe, have uninterrupted supply of medication and access to regular food deliveries where necessary.

Below are the services HART provides. Because of Covid 19 some are currently suspended:

" Drop in facilities " Social care support " Peer support "Emotional support " Benefits advice " Hardship funding "Advocacy "Food Bank "Food Chain " Access to grant making charities for individuals " Partnership work with Health and local councils " Lunches " Educational resources "Visiting health and social care practitioners "Social Events "Free Baby Milk "Free condoms "Laundry facilities "Referral and support on legal issues Housing support and advocacy Equipment loan

During 2020-2021 partnership between HART and Terrence Higgins Trust has been retained. This has been limited to Case Management only. Counselling and Peer Support has been postponed until National Restrictions are lifted.

Internal and External Factors

HART has continued to deliver on it's Service Level Agreement with Terrence Higgins Trust to deliver non-clinical HIV support services to Hillingdon residents. This has been limited to Case Management provision.

The agreement with Terrence Higgins Trust for the use of parts of the building for which an income is received has been retained.

HART will continue to encourage Service Member involvement, particularly in relation to fundraising.

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02930561)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Internal and external factors

HART continued to receive a Voluntary Sector Grant from the London Borough of Hillingdon as in previous years.

HART has entered into a Service Level Agreement with Terrence Higgins Trust to deliver non-clinical HIV support services to Hillingdon residents. This has included enhanced case management provision, counselling services, formal peer support services, and support to the LGBTQ community.

In addition there is an agreement with Terrence Higgins Trust for the use of parts of the building for which an income is received.

HART continues to service a rental agreement with Hillingdon MIND for office space..

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

HART operates three main funds. The general fund for its running costs, the special fund for the direct benefit of its members.

The general fund benefits from a number of income streams, namely:

Funding from the London Borough of Hillingdon income from the rental of the building.

Income from Terrence Higgins Trust for Case Management.

Most incomes are identified for specific tasks and are therefore 'restricted' for that purpose and cannot be used for other purposes. HART has to regularly report back to it's funders on the activities undertaken and how funds are spent.

The special fund receives income from specific fundraising events and donations. These funds enable HART to to provide a benefits advice service, subsidise therapies, organise social events provide free babymilk and provide small hardship grants for service members.

Reserves policy

In order for HART to meet its stated aims and objectives it continues to seek grants as well as donations and fundraising events/activities. Grants and rental income received will in turn dictate the level of service that HART can provide to its service members.

HART has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in the tangible fixed assets (the free reserves) are at a level to carry forward a significant level of reserves to cover any delay in receipts to meet short term funding requirements and longer-term financial commitments.

FUTURE PLANS

HART will continue to seek collaborative and complementary work opportunities with agencies that complement its service development and delivery.

HART will continue to look for income generation through building rental.

HART needs to continue to address the fabric of the building at 40 New Windsor Street, Uxbridge.

HART need to constantly monitor its service development and delivery. This should be in response to the needs of its members, in consultation with its funders and within the resources it has and in response to Covid 19 developments.

HART needs to continue to seek greater diversity in its funding streams by identifying projects for which it can seek specific grant funding. HART needs to develop a funding strategy for this purpose.

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02930561)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Trustees are selected through a democratic election process each year at the AGM. Firstly new trustees are nominated prior to the AGM and seconded at the meeting; if more nominations are received than vacant posts then an election is conducted.

Each year one third of existing trustees, in rotation, are required to 'stand down' and may offer themselves for re-election at the AGM.

Organisational structure

Trustees

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act of 2006. Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Finally Trustees take responsibility for ensuring HART operates constitutionally and within the published policies of the organisation.

HART operates within an Equal Opportunities framework through the implementation of the Equal Opportunities Policy.

Members

In April 2021 HART's registered Hillingdon membership totalled 75 HART also provides services for those affected by HIV, who are not registered, currently we support 10 children through support provided to their parents. The total number of new service members registered with HART during 2020-2021 was 1 in Hillingdon.

Staff

Part time staff consist of a Manager and a Finance Administrator a Cook and Administration Support. In addition HART engages the services of Therapists and relies heavily on the contribution of a volunteer workforce to deliver its services. HART has participated in the Government Furlough Scheme.

HART also engages the services of a CAB Benefits Advisor, to provide three-weekly in-house advice sessions. Currently suspended.

HART continues to service a rental agreement with Hillingdon MIND for office space.

Induction and training of new trustees

HART provides all new trustees with copies of the governing document and all HART policies. In addition trustees are familiarised with their responsibilities, as laid down by the Charity Commission through the provision of the publication 'The Essential Trustee'.

Wider network & Related Parties

As a local service provider HART consults with and works alongside other service providers in the health and social care sector. This includes hospitals, clinics, social services, housing departments, benefits agency, and other voluntary agencies.

In addition where HART is unable to directly provide a service or work alongside other service providers to support service delivery it will refer to appropriate, unrelated agencies.

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02930561)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Related parties

HART was fortunate to have the financial support from

Service Member Family

Risk management

The Trustees regularly review the risks to which the charity is exposed.

The trustees have considered the major financial risk to the charity is the significant reduction in income and have put in place plans to mitigate this risk.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

02930561 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1042403

Registered office

40 New Windsor Street Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 2TU

Trustees

Ms S Nunn P A Curling B J Chambers Mrs A E Preston Mrs M Reyes-Wainwright Ms E L Abe

Company Secretary

Ms S Nunn

Independent Examiner

Paul T Davies Chartered Accountant P T Davies & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants Hazeldene Lodge Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire HP27 9SW

Bankers

CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 June 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02930561)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2021

Ms S Nunn - Secretary

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Hillingdon Aids Response Trust Limited ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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

Paul T Davies Chartered Accountant P T Davies & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants Hazeldene Lodge Thame Road Longwick Buckinghamshire HP27 9SW

22 June 2021

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 March 2021

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
-
Charitable activities
LBH Voluntary Sector Grant
7,500
THT Therapies
-
THT Case Management Support Grant
8,650
Other trading activities
2
-
Investment income
3
70
Other income
29,827
Total
46,047
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Drop In Centre Services
43
Service Members Luncheons
-
Therapy
-
Service Member Support
-
THT Therapies
-
CAB Consulting Fees
-
Other
42,364
Total
42,407
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
3,640
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
61,072
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
64,712
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
(1)
-
(1)
50
-
-
419
-
-
69
538
(539)
284,614
284,075
31.3.21
Total
funds
£
-
7,500
-
8,650
-
69
29,827
46,046
93
-
-
419
-
-
42,433
42,945
3,101
345,686
348,787
31.3.20
Total
funds
£
830
15,000
360
7,488
762
107
28,374
52,921
579
1,584
360
916
360
4,590
50,870
59,259
(6,338)
352,024
345,686

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02930561)

BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2021

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
8
9,269
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
1,191
Cash at bank and in hand
59,597
60,788
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
10
(5,345)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
55,443
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
64,712
NET ASSETS
64,712
FUNDS
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
275,227
-
8,848
8,848
-
8,848
284,075
284,075
31.3.21
Total
funds
£
284,496
1,191
68,445
69,636
(5,345)
64,291
348,787
348,787
64,712
284,075
348,787
31.3.20
Total
funds
£
285,504
1,210
62,721
63,931
(3,749)
60,182
345,686
345,686
61,072
284,614
345,686

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22 June 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

S Nunn - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property - not provided Plant and machinery - 10% on cost Fixtures and fittings - 10% on cost Computer equipment - 33% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

2.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.21
£
Fundraising events
-
Service charge - THT
-
-
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.21
£
Deposit account interest
69
4.
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
31.3.21
£
Depreciation - owned assets
1,008
5.
TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the
31 March 2020.
Trustees' expenses
31.3.21
£
Trustees' expenses
-
6.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.3.21
Manager
1
Part Time Staff
3
4
31.3.20
£
517
245
762
31.3.20
£
107
31.3.20
£
1,009
year ended
31.3.20
£
169
31.3.20
1
3
4

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

7.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
-
Charitable activities
LBH Voluntary Sector Grant
15,000
THT Therapies
-
THT Case Management Support Grant
7,488
Other trading activities
245
Investment income
105
Other income
28,374
Total
51,212
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Drop In Centre Services
378
Service Members Luncheons
-
Therapy
-
Service Member Support
-
THT Therapies
-
CAB Consulting Fees
-
Other
50,810
Total
51,188
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
24
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
61,048
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
61,072
Restricted
funds
£
830
-
360
-
517
2
-
1,709
201
1,584
360
916
360
4,590
60
8,071
(6,362)
290,976
284,614
Total
funds
£
830
15,000
360
7,488
762
107
28,374
52,921
579
1,584
360
916
360
4,590
50,870
59,259
(6,338)
352,024
345,686

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Fixtures
Freehold
Plant and
and
property
machinery
fittings
£
£
£
COST
At 1 April 2020 and
31 March 2021
278,945
12,079
6,428
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2020
-
10,710
1,248
Charge for year
-
366
642
At 31 March 2021
-
11,076
1,890
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
278,945
1,003
4,538
At 31 March 2020
278,945
1,369
5,180
9.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepayments
10.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Prepaid Rental
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
11.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.4.20
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
61,072
Restricted funds
Special Fund
1,045
Mayors Fund
25,225
Lottery Fund
250,000
Billy Monstein Fund
8,344
284,614
TOTAL FUNDS
345,686
Computer
equipment
£
3,837
3,827
-
3,827
10
10
31.3.21
£
1,191
31.3.21
£
1,932
380
250
2,783
5,345
Net
movement
in funds
£
3,640
(119)
-
-
(420)
(539)
3,101
Totals
£
301,289
15,785
1,008
16,793
284,496
285,504
31.3.20
£
1,210
31.3.20
£
506
429
250
2,564
3,749
At
31.3.21
£
64,712
926
25,225
250,000
7,924
284,075
348,787

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 46,047 (42,407) 3,640
Restricted funds
Special Fund - (119) (119)
Billy Monstein Fund (1) (419) (420)
(1) (538) (539)
TOTAL FUNDS 46,046 (42,945) 3,101

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Special Fund
Mayors Fund
Lottery Fund
Billy Monstein Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.19
£
61,048
4,548
25,225
250,000
11,203
290,976
352,024
Net
movement
in funds
£
24
(3,503)
-
-
(2,859)
(6,362)
(6,338)
At
31.3.20
£
61,072
1,045
25,225
250,000
8,344
284,614
345,686

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 51,212 (51,188) 24
Restricted funds
Special Fund 1,348 (4,851) (3,503)
Billy Monstein Fund 1 (2,860) (2,859)
Terrence Higgins Trust Therapy 360 (360) -
1,709 (8,071) (6,362)
TOTAL FUNDS 52,921 (59,259) (6,338)

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Special Fund
Mayors Fund
Lottery Fund
Billy Monstein Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.19
£
61,048
4,548
25,225
250,000
11,203
290,976
352,024
Net
movement
in funds
£
3,664
(3,622)
-
-
(3,279)
(6,901)
(3,237)
At
31.3.21
£
64,712
926
25,225
250,000
7,924
284,075
348,787

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 97,259 (93,595) 3,664
Restricted funds
Special Fund 1,348 (4,970) (3,622)
Billy Monstein Fund - (3,279) (3,279)
1,348 (8,249) (6,901)
TOTAL FUNDS 98,967 (102,204) (3,237)

The Special fund has been set up from donations to provide people affected by HIV and AIDS with support and services which are outside the existing service level agreement, comprising primarily the Drop In Centre.

The Mayor's fund represents a donation from the London Borough of Hillingdon's Mayor's Fund and was used for expenditure on the freehold property.

The Lottery fund represents a direct grant from the National lottery in respect of the specific purchase of the freehold property.

The Billy Montserin fund represents a bequest to be used for the benefit of Hillingdon Service members but excluding salaries, utilities and administrative costs.

The Terence Higgins Trust Therapy Fund represents a grant for the provision of Complementary therapy.

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HILLINGDON AIDS RESPONSE TRUST LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued for the year ended 31 March 2021

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021.

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