Age UK Waltham Forest
Annual Report and Financlal
Statements
31 March 2023
Ch2ri1y Regislrauon Number
1048212
CDtnpany timited by Guarantee
Regislralion Number
02334459 IEn9land and Wales)

Conlents
Reports
Refer8n￿ and admini8tratNe detalls
Chairfs introducllon
Trustees, report
Independent auditorfs report
27
Flnanclal statements
Statement of financial activtb'es
31
Balance sheet
Statement of cash flows
33
Principal accounting polic4es
Notes to the financial ststements
Ag• UK Waltham Forest
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Referenco and administrative details
Trustees
Debbie Ladds
April 2022-March 2023 Nancx O'Brien
Barry Coidan
Jeffrey Blav
Graham Forsdyke
Richard Frgitaq
Pauline Martindale
Yvonne O'sullivan
Emma Tozer
Chief Executive
Arlene Williams
Finance and Personnel Administmtor
Carolxn Stiles
Reception and Office Assistant
Christine Baleson
Project Suoport
Helen Bigham
Communitv Fundraiser
Eleanor Jèwell
Activities and Social Media CTrordinaior
Emma Pajari1la￿v0lUnIeer Recruitment Co-ordinator
Eric Callow
Project &Jpport
Infom￿1￿￿ and Advice Manager
Social Prescribino Link WoTker
Adrninisiralor, Information and Advi
Befriending Manager
Befnendins Co-ordinator
Chair
Vice Chair I'Resiqned November 20221
Honorarv Treasurer
I'Passed awa
June 20221
Stsff
In9rid Ambrose
Carol Moy
Harriet Simmons
Susan John
Emma Lèvine
Beverley. Raison
Corazon Callow
Angela Jordan
Errol Barrett
Befriending Administrator
Community ServirEs Manaier
Nail Care Technician
HelLat Home Support Worker
David Hale
Veterans Co-ordinator
Alistsir Martln
Veterans Cowordinator
Emma Tozer
Arcountant
1048212
Company. Number
elikwalthamforest.or
Waltham Forest Resource Hub North, 58 Hall Lane,
Company Secretary
Charity Number
Website
Registered Address
Rlcca Bunda
02334459
Auditor
Bankers
CAF Bank, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, Wesl Malling9
Kent ME19 4JQ
CCLA. 1 Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB
Investments
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Chairfs Introduction
I'm pleased to present the annual report lo you for
April 2022 to March 2023. As you will see in this
report, we continue lo be both busy and productive,
especially now the main challenges of Covid19
have receded. Our dedicated team of staff and
Voluntee￿ have done a fanlasb'c job in supporling
thousands of older people in Wallham Forest
during the year. I continue lo be both proud and
amazed at what we achieve as a local chanty and
I know the skill and care shown by ourbrillianl team
of staff and volunteers led by our Chief Executive,
Emma Tozer is second lo none.
You will see what we have achiev￿ as you ￿a￿ I want to make mention of Graham Forsdyke who
this ￿pOrt. The stsff team and hund￿d$ of passed away in June 2022. Graham was 8 Injstee
volunteers make a huge difference as they gu￿e, and keen supporter of ours along with his partner.
advise and support older people in Waltham We remember and give thanks for that and send
Forest. Alongside our important wre services such our best wishes to his pather.
as Information and Advice and Befn'ending, we
have increased our fa￿-tO-faCe semces including
This is my last report lo you as l rnove lo Sussex lo
footcare services, walking football classes, walknng
be closer to relatives. tt's been brilliant lo be your
groups, seated yoga dasses and in partnership
chair in recent years and I want lo end my report by
th Age UK Enfield, our Veterans project
Saying tral none of what we do is possible without
conts'nues lo thrive. Data shows that we supported the people who give their time and energy to our
5,223 older people during the year.
hanty. So, a huge pe￿onal thank you to our
amazing volunleers, our brilliant slaff team, the
We continued to use our reserves lo further our greal ￿aniSatIOnS we pather with and of course,
missKJn of reducing soaal isolation by employing my fellow trustees.
more staff to develop and deliver more seNces lo
support Ihe most vulnerable in our community. This
Your support makes a wl drfference to older
continued lo be an important decision for our people in Wallham Forest every day. With
trustees and ensured we used some of our everyone working together we help thousands of
reserves in an appropiiate way when demand for
older people in our Borough atthe point where they
our semces was high. You will see this in the
need suppo¢ adwce, friendship or help. That is
financial section of this report.
something we should all be proud of. Thank you alll
Debbie Ladds, Chair
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Trustees, report
The Trustees present their report logelher with the financial statements of Age UK Waltham Forest I'Age
UK WF, or'AUKWF'I for the year ended 31 March 2023. The report has been prepared in accordance with
Part Vlll of the Charibes Act 2011, and constitutes a director5, report for the purpose of Gompany18gislatson.
The financial slal&m8nts hav8 been prepared in accordance with the accounting pdicies sel out on pages
3410 38 of the attached financial stalernenis and CoM￿Y with the charitable company's Memorandum and
Articles of Association, applicable laws, the Companies Act 2006 and A¢¢ounting and Reporting by
Chari118s.' Stslement of Recornmended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in
accordance wth the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the United Kirodom and Republic of Ireland
{FRS 1021.
The company is ostablished for charitable purposes. Ils principal object is to improve the quality of lrfe of all
older adults in the London Borough of Wallham Forest. This objective is fuffilled through providing direct
$8rvi¢es, raising awareMss of and representing the needs and wshes of older adults, and participation in
IDinl initiatives with slatutory authorities and non-govemmenlal organisations.
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GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT
Governance
Age UK Wallham Forest is constituted as a company limited by guarantee (Company Regislration Number
02334459 (England and Walesll and is a charity registered for charitsble purposes with the Charity
Commission (Charity Registration Number10482121.
Liability of the members
In the event of the charitable company ￿Ing wound up during the period of membership, or within the year
following, company members are required lo contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Trustees
The Truslees of the charitable company constitute the directors of the Charity for the purwses of the
Companies Act 2006 and Dlher company legislation. Details of the Trustees who served during the period
of report and up lo the date of approval of (his report are provided within the reference and administrative
inlormalion al page 1.
Trustees, rÈsponsibiliti¢$
The Trustees Iwho are also directors of Age UK Wallham Forest for the purposes of company lawl are
sponsible for preparing the Trustees, report and financial slalemenls in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Accountsng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requirès the Trustees to prepare financial statements for eadTr financial year which give a
true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of
r8sources, induding the incoffie and expenditure, of the Charity for that period.
In preparing these financial slalements, the Trusteès are required lo..
• select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
+ observe the rnethods and prinaples in Accounting and Reporb'ng by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance wrth Financial
Reporting Stsndard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021.
• make judgements and estimal&s that are reasonable and p￿￿ent.
• stale whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disdosed and explained in the financial statements., and
• prepare the financial slalements on the going eoncem basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that
the Charity will continue in operation.
The Trustses are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any lime the financial position of the Charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets Df the Charity
and hence for taking reasonable steps for th8 prevention aThJ detection of fraud and other iiregulaiities.
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Each Of the Trustees confimis thal:
• so far as the Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit infomalion of which the Charitls auditor is
unaware- and
• the Trustee has taken all the steps that helshe ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to make
himselflherself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Charity's auditor is
aware of that infomiation.
This confirmation is given and should be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of s418 of the
Companies Act 20[￿.
The Trustees ale responsible for Ihe maintenance and integrity of the corForate and finana81 infom)alion
included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparation
and dissernination of fi'nancial ststements may differ from legisSation in oth8rjurisdictions.
Key Management Personnel
The overall responsibility of Age UK Waltham Forest ultimately lies with the Twstees who meet on a
quarterfy basis. Day-to-day management of the Charity is delegated lo the Chief Executive who reports lo
the Trustees on a formal basis al each Trustees, meeting and regu5arly throughout the year on an ad hoc
basis.
No Trustee receives any remuneration or payment in re5pecl of their services as a Trustee. The Chief
Executive receives a monthly salary which is sel by the Trustees after having reference to other charities.
particulady Age UK charrties and other organisab'ons (with similar obje¢ts to Age UK Wallham Forestl of a
sirnilar size.
Working with other organisations
Ag8 UK Waltham Forest is committed to collaborative working in furtherance of its aims.
At a Ic￿1 level, Age UK Waltham Forest seeks lo work dosely vAth Waltham Forest Council and North East
LoThJon Inl8graled Care Board, both formally and infomially, in reprosenling the needs and views of older
adults, in the development of policy, and in the monitoring of its im ￿ementatiOn. Ordinarily the Twslees
meet on a quarterly basis lo review progress, discuss issues and agree strategy.
Age UK Wallham FDresl also works with a wide variety of other organisalions including Citizens Advice
Wallham Forest and HEET (Home Energy Efficiency Training Ltd) and with other local Age UKS ￿ere we
can mutually extend our reach lo support more older people, during this financial year Age UK Enfield and
Age UK Waltham Forest have continued to partner to provide a Veterans Support se￿1￿ across both
boroughs. Age UK East London, Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering and Age UK Waltham Forest
share the same Integrated Care Board footprint and recognise the importance of joint working lo provide
older people in these areas responsive services, therefore the three organisalions and have agreed to worf(
in partnership lo respond to need.
As a member of the Age UK Federation, Age UK Wallham Forest lakes part in a number of regional and
natf)nal initiatives and campaigns.
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Risk management
In line wth the requ1￿mgnt for Trustees to undertake a rtsk aSSessn￿￿t exercise and report on the same
in their annual report, the Trustees have looked at the Tisks the Charity ¢urrenlly laces and have r&viewed
the measures already in place, or needing lo be pul in place, lo deal with them.
The Trustees have identified five main risk areas for the Charity-
Governance- ensuring Trustees are sknlled and have the kno￿edge they require through involvement in
the development of Age UK Waltham Forest, including the provision of infomialion lo enable informed
decisions. A r8V18w of govemancg tskès place regulady to 8nsur8 that Ag8 UK Waltham Forest's
g0veMan(￿ is fil for purpose for both partnership Wofking and future contracts.
Finance- Age UK Waltham Foresl continLJes lo seek new ways to ensure the Charity's suslainabilty while
meeting the needs of older people and carers in an area of increasing deprivation.
Staffing- retaining key stsff by regularfy reviewng their tems and conditions, providing training to devel¢]p
their skills and involving them in the development of the organisalion. The willingness of stsff to be flexible
and lake on naw projects has contribLJled significanlly lo the success of Age UK Waltham Forest as has
our continued focus on holistic and individualised services for older adults.
Premises- As reported previously, il is understood that the Council still plans lo close the premises where
the Charity's offices are located. We have now been informed in writing that il will not ask us to leave the
building wilhoul enabling us lo lo¢ate suitable altemative accommodatr)n in Ihe Borough. Until su¢h time
as replacement accommodation is located, we have been offered a lease until 2027- the lease agreement
itself is currently being finalised. The Counal recognises the important work we do and the need lo have
accessible space lo support older people in our Borough. The Trustees and the Chief Executive continue
lo monitor this situation closely lo ensure that the Charity has suitable premises for its work.
Changes in policy and legislation - Agè UK Waltham Forest r£)nlinues lo respond to changes in local
and national policy and legidation as they affect the volunlary sector and the provision of health, SDcial care
and other seryices.
In summary. the Trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the Charity is exposed, in paiticular those
relating to the specifi¢ operational areas of the Charity and its finances. The Trustees believe Ihal by
monilonng reserve levels, by ensuring controls exist over key financial systems, and by reviewing the
operabonal arrangements and business risks faced by the Charity, they have established effective systems
to mitigate the idenlffjed risks.
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The impact of the charity's operations on the environment
Wo recc4Jnise the impact of our operations on the 8nvironment- a number of miligalion measuos have
been in plai% for many years e.g. in 2021 we moved to a new IT system and the redundant computers were
either given to local schools or recycled through an appropriate carrier rather than going to landfill. When
purchasing fvmiture and equipment we choose used rather than new as our first oplKJn. We use sensor
lighting in our hub, auto.hibemalion of laptops after 5 minutes of inactivity and ensure equipment is lumed
off al night and not left on standby., We recycle paper, cardboard, plastics and inklloner cartridges. These
measures have enabled us lo move from weekly to fortnighlly waste collections reduung the need for diesel
powered lorries lo visit us by 50010. Wherè il is feasibl& to do so. we are maintaining online meetings to
reduce the need lo travel. We are limited as to the suppliers of our gas and electricity as these are provided
by the landlord (the local authority). We have applied for an inde￿ndent Eco-Audil to examine wheTe we
can further reduce our envtronmentsl footprinl and the results will be pr8sented to s13ff and Trustees in
August 2023.
ACTIVITIES AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Age UK WaNham Forest aims lo improve the quality of life for older adults and their carers in Waltham
Forest by providing direct services, campaigning for the nghls of older people and older carers and
parkncip8ting in partnership working with ststulory authorities and non-govemmental organisalions.
Age UK Waltham Forest's Memorandum and Artides of Associab'on enable the provision of s8rvic£s lo all
adults when appropriate.
Age UK Wattham Forest is an equal opportunibes organisab'on that welcomes the diversity of the Waltharn
Fowsl comrnunity.
When selling the objectives and planning the work of the Charity for year, Ihe Trustees have given
consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit.
The activities of Age UK Waltham Fowl a￿ described below.
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Our mission
The object fDr which Ihe charity is established is Yo promote
and enhance the w&ll-b&ing and quality of life of all olderpeople
in Wattham Forest, lo help make later lif& a more fvlfilling and
enjoyable experience and to supportpeople especially at thos&
points in life when the right help can make a sAgnifiGanl
diffefftn¢e"
Our Services
Volunteering
Inforrnation and Advice
The organisato)n has a uniqu8 abilty to meet this missh)n
through having developed strong connections and credibility
locally, as well as having membership of Ihe Age UK England
ASs￿lation nationally, prowding Ihe organisation and its
members with a voice in national and regional inilialives and
campaigns.
Befriending and Social
Groups
Vvinler Wamith
We aim to create a cufture which..
is deady cenlred on the needs and aspirations of older
adults, their car8rs and their diverse communities.
is constantly striving lo become a centre of excellence.,
welcomes feedback.,
is characlerised by innovation and creativity.,
works as part ol a collaborative local system..
enables seNice users and the general public lo influence
the providers of services.
Exercise Classès
Digital Indusion
Working with other organisations
We work with a wide variety of organisations on initiatives.
These include:
Citizens Advice Waltham Forest
HEET- Home Energy Efficiency Training
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Age UK Enfield
()
Fool care
HandyFerson
Help al Home
Shopping and
Presaiption SeNices
Social PreScrib1￿j
Veterans Support
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Volunteering
Age UK Wallham Forest is proud of ils volunteer We recruit volunteers in many different ways induding
workforce. Without our fabulous team of leaflet drDPS, adverts in local papers, online via
vijunleers, we could not carry out th8 work that volunteer recruilmenl siles, social media and
we do. Wort(ing alongside staff, they bring a
al reciuilmenl fairs.
wealth of experience, a valuable and objective We can never repay the dedication, nor thank our
viewpoint and a wide range of skills lo the many volunteers suffiaenlly for their greatly valued
and varied tasks which they perform. These range contributions.
from prowding Befriending Services., form-filing for
our Infomialion and Advice Service., helping at OUT
Walking Football,. shopping for vulnerable adults,
through lo leaching computer skills, as well as
stsffing our front desk and Ma￿ng our offices a
warm and welcoming place for all that visit us.
382 volunteers provided
29,627 hours of support
We continue to wotk a large number of
volunteers, this year we operated with a ratio of
382 vdunleers lo 23 employed stsff.
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Informalion and Advice Service
Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers provide
free, confidential and independent infomation on a
wide range of subjects.
Drop-in Service. Clients Can access ourservice
once a week, held in Priory Court Community
Centre in Walthamslow. The drop-ins are held
on Wednesdays only. We have seen 311
people delivering fortn filling and benefit
calculations, all complex enquirr&s are referred
lo the main office in Chingford.
In particulai we sp8ciali58 In..
Welfare Benefits advice for those who are
pensionable age, including benefit checks lo
work out rf they are entitled lo means tested
and disability benefits and assisting people lo We continue lo provide our Infomialion and Advice
complete daim foms such as Attendance service vilh an increase of fa¢e-lo-face
Allowance, Personal IndeFendence Payment appointments in Wallhamslow and our main office
lorms and on-line benefits such as Council Tax in Chingford. We have noticed an increase of
Support, Discret'onary Housing Benefil and referrals for Attendan￿ Allowance Benefit where
Housing Benefit.
dients who already re￿1ve th8 dayts'me care ra18
Social Care lo help people identify care and are now in ne8d for the n￿hl-tIme rate which
support services appropriate lo their needs, means that they are in need for more care support
accessing adult services and advising and throughoul the day.
completing home adaptslion forms, grants fr>r
whrte goods and fumilure, small repai￿, and There has also been an increase of clients that we
digitsl conneCtic￿S and financial support for have assisted to apply for Attendance Alowani
unexpected bills.
after leaving hospital from surgery for hip or ￿e
Local Community advice for older people on replacements, heart surgery and also all forms of
the services, support group, activities and demenb'a.
concessions available locally.
This yearclienls have continued to paylheir energy
Our service indudes-.
bills which have increased approximately fourtimes
Information guides and factsheels on a vAde their monthly rate, from £35 per month to £140 per
range of subjects affecting older people and month. This has been challenging for some of our
those who care for and support them.
dienls to pay for their shopping, rentlmortgage and
Face lo face office appoinlmenls. We ask that Other bills.
dienls contact us lo arrange an appointment
rather than 'dropping in, so that we can ensure The Household Support Fund helped clients by
thallhey will be seen wrthouthamng to wail and granting an extra £200 to cover some bills OT
that we can tell them alx)ul any documentation shopping through difficult months. However, in a
that we would need them lo bnng alotYJ lo the short period of lime the Household Support Fund
appoinlmenl.
slopped, so we have successfully applied for grants
Home wsits. For dients with coM[￿eX issues, lo pay off energy bills, helped iwo dienls move their
disabilf(ies, bedbound or PK)use bound. who fumiture and belongings lo their new homes and
cannot get to an outreach appoinlmenl.
purchased three fridges and a cooker.
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This year we have listened lo people considering We h8ve completed 311 benefft calculations where
moving lo sheltered housng from th&ir family clients were able ID apply for Housing Benefit,
hornes that they can no longer maintain due lo Council Tax Support, Pension Credit Savings and
increase(I hous8hold bills. We have been able to Pension Credit guarantee. Our service was
discuss their options and helped with applwrYJ for accessed by 1153 people, 3901. less than 2021-
Sheltered Housing.
2022.
Legal enquires also increased where clients The main categories of enquiies were..
wanled to find oul more about managing their
money. In particular Power of Attomey, wher8
individuals hav8 been diagnosed with mild
dementia and want to appoint someone to
ensure their deasions are taken fomard. We also
provided infomalion about Inheritance Tax,
Pension Tax and Paying for Care support al
home.
1. Benefitslfinan
2. Energy Bills
3. Power of Attorneyiwills
4. Consumer R￿hIS
5. Blue Badge, Taxi Card, Dial-&ride
6. Social Activities
During the year we successfully achieved
£1,122,51 of extra welfare benefit income for older
people in Waltham Forest. This daimed income
can improve their quality of life, maintain
independence and support local services.
In 202&2024 we lTr)k forward to continuing lo
provide our dropin service al Pmry Court
Community C8nlre.
1,153 individuals
We claimed
were advlsed on
£1,122,51
2,426 rnatters
In previously unclaimed benefrts
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Just Connect Befriending Service
This year has seen big changes for the We are almosl entirely back lo face-l(Fface visiting
Befriending setvice. We have been able to now, hawng gradually phased out the telephone
start holding some in*erson events for the befn'ending we inibaled al the stsrt ofthe pandemic.
older people we befriend and providing lifts to Just a few older people are still so ne￿ou$ about
and from the events. We've also seèn a Covid, that they prefer to only have phone calls,
siynificant increase in the level of severity of while a few had become so fond of their phone
need amng the people being referred lo us. befriender that they have continued with them,
More of the people referred to us have complex despite being offered an in-persDn visilDr. We were
needs, including dementia and mental illness. delighted this year lo support some of the older
people lo gel out of their homes and attend events.
In 2022123 we received 156 new referrals from 16 of our service users and 26 befnenders,
wde range of SoUr￿s, This is a reduction attended our Platinum Jubilee Garfen paty in
from the nurnber of new referrals we received June. 36 olderpeople and 24 befrienders attended
in 2021122, trrtjt this has lo be balanced against our 818ck Hislory event in October.
the increasing severity of need of those being
referred lo us. 46 people were on the wailing At 311312022 we had 241 befrienders. 87 new
lisl for befriending as al 311312023.
voluntsers started during the year, but 71
volunteers left,
Each of our volunteers befnends one isolated
older Pers(￿ who lives alone. visiting them
every week for at least an hour. In 2022123,
316 individuals were visited by a befriend8r.
316
older people received
weekly befriending vlsits
The core purpose of befriending is to combat
loneliness. Bul our volunteers go above and
beyond this over and over again. Many of the
friendships we create go on for a long lime -
some become friendships for life. 45'A of the
older people hav8 been having visits from a
befriender for over 2 years.
Befrienders gave
14,877
volunteer hours, making
1,812
phone calls and
visits to older
eo
le's houses
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Befriending Stories
One of our befrienders, Mel" has been vislrfng Debble., 88 years old
since May 2021. Debbie is partially blind and has been diagnosed with
dementia. She has one daughter, Kirsty. Kirsty does her best to support
her mother, even though she Is unwell hersem. The situation has
become very tense as Debbie's dementia has changed her behaviour
toward her daughter and now Klrsty no longer feels comfortable visiting
Debbie. Kirsty has been supporting Debbie to move into some different
accommodation,. this required her to provide some identity documents to
the houslng provider, however Kirsty wasn't able to access her mother's
home to gather the relevant pape￿Ork due to her mother's
behavlour. Mel was able to support them both by flnding the required
documents and delivering them to Kirsty. Mel and Debbie are good
friends and Debbie trusts Mel implicitly. Mel has the ideal dlsposition to
be a befriender- knowing when and where to intervene whllst belng a
true friend to Debble first and foremost.
Rabla. 81 llves alone and suffers
Imm depression. Her daughters
vlslt when they can, but Rabia is
lonely. Rabia only commiinicatp..s
in Punjabi & Urdu so despite
havlng carers 4 times a day she Is
left unstimulated. Zara.. a
Punjabi speaking volunteer was
matched with Rabia. Thls has
made a huge difference to Rabia
as she can now converse,
discussing cultural Gommonalities
such as food, religion, and
history. Rabia's daughter reports
. that "mum has started to come
out of hersem more, we were
. worried that she was losing the
ability to even speak. Zara has
sparked mum's ability to
reminisce again"
Our befrlender Ajay., In his
30s, who came from India to
work In the IT sector was
matchfid wlth Pate, a 92 year
old Englishman. Despite thelr
differences in age, ethnlclty,
culture and lived experiences
they bonded over their shared
love of football and the arts.
When Ajay briefy went back
to India to celebrate Diwali
with his family, he sent Pete
postcards and stayed
connected. Pete was
ovenvhelmed by this and
said.. -1 felt part of
somebody s life, and despite
being stuck in my bed in
Walthamstow, I felt
transported to India"
'names changed
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Social Groups
Tackling social isolation has become more Afterthe success of Coffee Time, we introduced a
important Ihan ever, as we continue to see the second social gmup that has a focus on health and
S[￿la1 impact of Covid-19. This year, to help reduce wellbeing as well as tackling soaal isolation. In
isolation for our service users who cannot attend this social group we hold a wee￿Y activity with a
any of our physical activity dasses, we have health focus. In ihis group we have established a
intrOdU￿d new weekiy soual groups to our monthly bereavement support group, as well as
activity timetable.
holding activities such as vegetarian cookery
demonstratsons, tole ba9 decorating W0￿Shop,
This is the first year we have hosted social group5 quizz8s, and a talk from the Wallace Collection.
al The Hub and they have been a great success. Plus, health talks from Diabetes UK, the Dementia
Ourfirst so(aal group we Set UP this yearwas Coffee Hub and the Vaccine Clinic.
Time. The group meets once a week for a chal over
a hol drink and biscuits. Greal friendships have
formed in this group not only be￿een the seNce
users, but be￿een the service users and our five
dedicated volunteers. Many of the attendees boast
of making great friends and anjoying the
opportunity for good company and companionship.
It's also the chance for those in the group lo
celebrate, as we have hosled a 100th and 70th
birthday in the group.
soaal
groijp has also
provid8d
opportunities
dhfferent
organisations to
consult those
who attend thè
group on
range of issues
that affect the
local
area,
allowing older residents voices lo be heard in our
community.
787 attendances by
128 individuals at
55 Coffee Momin
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Winter Warmth Initiative
This year we provided 167 Warmth Packs lo frorn the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
residents in the Borough. To ensure we were
meeting those most in need, referrals for packs We also referred 52 older people to HEET who
were acceplal from professionals in the Borough gave free advice on how lo make hornes safer and
including Social Services. Social Prescribers and warmer. In some cases HEET fitted energy
Housing Officers. A small team of volunteers efficiency measures that will help to save money
delivered Wamith Packs consisting of a fleece on heating bills.
jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, ice gripper for shoes,
walking slicks, blanket and information on how to We promoted the Servi￿ via our Newsletter and
save money on energy - directly to older people's through our ne￿orkS, including Social Prescribers
homes. We were also able lo provide Electric in the Borough.
Blankets to more vulneiable or at.risk clients.
This work was fvnded from income raised from the
Innocent Smoothie Big Knit Campaign. funding frorn
the London Borough of Wallham Forest and
donations.
Provided 167
Warmth Packs
Social Prescribing
We continued to work as partofthe Voluntary Group We have continu8d to uncover related issues lo
ne￿Ork in the Borough, which has been funded by provide furthor SUPFM)rt, induding gaining access
the Waltham Forest Council.
lo benefits, getting support with care and heallh,
help housing and signposting lo other
In #)e past year, the majonty of our ￿ferRIS have services.
come from Mental and Community Health services,
clearfy indicating the impact of the Covid19 Over the course of the year we have assisted 144
restrictions on many people. who feel more isolated clients with 722 inteNenlions.
and with increased affect on their mental health.
As well as telephone befriending and online
dasses, we encouraged people lo tske part in
outdoor activities, such as walking groups which
hAVP pmve.d pnpiilar In hAvino mainly tp,Ip.phnnfi
contact with clients, we have in tum had more
contact wilh each dienl.
144 adults receiving
722 Interventions to connect with
and gain support from services in
the communi
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Exercise Classes
One signrficant problem of old age is loss of Each week we wovide 32 physical a¢tivity
independence. Reducing the risk of falls,
Classes across the Borough
exercising ￿gulartY and attaining a reasonable
2 Walking Groups
degr& of physical fitness, helps an older person
2 Walking Foothall Groups
meet the demands of their daily routine and live
16 Tai Chi Groups
independently for as long as possible.
2 Table Tènnis Groups
2 Seated Yoga
Floor Yoga
Zumba Dancè
Healthy Hearts Exèrcise Group
2 Bollywood Dance
Circuits Class
Walking Netball
Pilates
During Ihis financial year we have continued lo
reintroduce face lo face exerase dasses across
the borough. We now provide 28 in person
dasses a week and continue lo hold the 4 online
classes we began in 2020. This prowsion
indudes reinslating the Tai Chi, Table Tennis
and Yoga classes wè provided al the Hub pre.
pandemic. We also host new classes such as
Walking Football, Pilales and Fitness classes al
different venues in the Borough.
-1 call the Monday momlng
Walking football sessions at
Pastures my" laughter clinic"1
This year we have also sought lo improve our
provision of exercise classes in the south of the
borough. We now hold 16 Tai Chi classe5 in
sheltered housing and community buildings in
Chingford,
Walthamslow,
Leylon
and
Leyluiisluiie, ¢illuwiiiy 1iiui¥ uld¥i Ivsidviils ul
Waltham Forest to tske steps in improving their
physical fitness. As a result, in 2022123 the
number of individuals attending any of our
exercise dasses has more than doubled from the
previous yearl
They are such such funl Wa are
coached in dlfferent ways to
manage thè football and we have
a qre41 qomel
l am a 71-year-old woman who has
never played football in her life.
Some ofthe men have played
football sinGe they were kids, but
now prefer walking to running. It is
amazing how we all enjoyplaylng
together. It is great exercise and I
thomughly recommend 1¢. '
7,406 altendances by
720 Individuals
at 930 exercise classes
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Digitsl Inclusion
Silver Surfers
Overall, 253 individuals attended Ihe online
Our Digital Indusion work began in 2008 as the sessions and gained confidence with technology
Silver Surfers, Project. The aim of the Project and have been equipped with skills lo access
was lo leach older people the basics of using a information.
computer. Each course lasted for10 weeks and
covered the essential elements of using a Digital Buddies
computer, accessing the inlemel and emailing. Our new Digital BuddEs programme aimed lo help
improve digital exdusion by providing 1-2-1 tech
In 2014 we began offering topic-based classes. support for s&rvice users on their own dewces. This
The prograrnme is shaped by what students tell allowed servic8 users lo tackle spe¢ffji¢ problems
us they want to leam and includes subject such that might not be covered in one of our general
as
Introduction
lo Tablets,
Inlemel Silver Surfer classes.
SecuritylScam.Awareness, getting lo know your
iPad, Skype for Beginners, eBay, Twitter, cloud The programme has recrurted six volunteers who
storage and Google Maps.
have provided tech support at seven 'Techy Tea
Parties. helping 48 services users, as well as
For 2021122 we continued to deliver our classes supporting more vulnerable service users in their
via Zoom. Parbcipants were consulted to find out homes.
rf they would like face-to.face or online dasses
in future. The results showed that participants
would like a hybrid optKJn. In response we tested
options and delivered this in 2022123.
ofik,£Fsion,withimy
alY501iui telyihrllll.aftV;J'_
The on-going success of this programme is
attributable lo the commitsnenl of the volunteer
team who compile and deliver the COUTses.
wlth.mp-.SO:h.el.p￿I
41 topics
49 classes
10 Tech Support Groups
7 Tech Tea Parties
1,477 attendances by
301 Individuals
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Independent Living Services
In response lo what older people tell us they need to stay independent, we have continued services we
implemented in response to Covid19 and launched new ones induding foolCa￿ and home services.
Help at Home and Handyperson Servlces
Help lo find a reliaNe handyperson or cleaner at a
reasonable cost has been a regular request from
many older people. In 2022 we successfvlly sel up
these services and the requests keep on corning.
Our Handyperson and Help at Home services are
important lo enable older people to live as
independently and safely as possible. And, as all
our workers have been through the necessary
recruitment process and DBS thecks, dienls have
peace of mind that they have trus￿OrthY people in
their homes. The Handyperson offers help with
small, practical jobs around thè hom& such as
putting up shelves, fixing a toilet seat or minor
plumbing jobs, plus gardening ané small painting
and decorating jobs. Our Help al Home seNice
indudes I￿ht cleaning, hoovering and help with
laundry • w• algo off•r 449i8t4n¢• with lottor8 or
phone calls and other admin tasks that the client
might find diffi¢ull.
re recendy, we have also been installing grab
rails {usually in the bathroom, toilet or out&de the
Ironl door), and stsir rdils. On first visit, our
handyperson, who has Trusted Assessor training,
assesses that il's safe lo install a grab rail and they
will also recommend the best possible location and
angle. This is a free service where the client does
not have lo pay for materials or labour- alth￿gh
donations are encouragedl
50
Help at Home clients
515 hours delivered for
Help at Home clients
115
Grab rails installed
-An &xomplary, compl:icated job
was fulfilled ￿rfeCtlY,
Well organised, slarting with
ernail and phone coiitact witli Ag
UK WF, and then a call from
handyman as promised about
tI￿e of arrival."
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Shopping and Prescription Services
The Shopping and Prescripts'on Services were
created in April 2020 when Covid19 hil the
community and many older peopl8 were shielding-
orjusl afraid lo go out.
539
Shopping trips and deliveries
Alhough the numbers have decreased since then,
we have continued lo offerthese essential services
for those who are housebound or unable lo
manage their own shopping. Existing and new
volunteers have helped lo carry out this service and
some are also collecting and delivering from local
food banks- an essential service.
106
Food bank Collections
and deliveries
t)
Foot care
We developed a Foot care Servi￿ to provide This is a very popu18r semce with many repeal
toenail oJtting and promote good foot health, which dients and also new ones each month. It is known
helps older people remain physically active and lo local GP surgeries and chemists. We also offer
therefore more independent. Toenail cuiting is a the same seNice al the Dementia Hub in
challenqe for many, especially for those who are Leylonslone every 6 weeks, which is open to their
frail or unable lo bend.
service users and all those in the Borough aged
50+. This enables older people fijrther south in the
Since February 2022 the service has taken place Borough lo access this important seNice.
in our specrdlly created Irealmenl room al the Hub,
twice a week. It's carried out by an experienced nail
care technician who also has many years,
experience in nursing.
IMPACT
250
Older people receiving our foot care
services
We are de8r in the service's limilalions.. this is not
a full podiatry serv￿, which enables us lo keep the
cost to the dienl as low as possible at a very
reasonable £21. If anyone requires further
Irealmenl beyond our servi￿, we assist a referral
via their GP.
534
foot care trealments
"A lovely,
génrle lady. ft
is much
cheaper than
my usual
¢hiropodisr"
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Veterans, Support
Our Veteran coordinators have continued to build Artllisli￿ Day and Remembrance Day saw
on the success of their estsblished social groups parades attended across the Borough. On
and have started an additional monthly SOCTal group Arrnisli(% Day, four of our velerans led school
in the west of Wallham Forest Since January, children in flower laying on war graves in Chingford
Leyion Orient Football Club in association with Age Mount cernetery. We also had a conlingentjoin the
UK Waltham Forest has been hosting a monthly Amed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club
lunch club al the football ground. So far it has been marching past the cenotsph on Remembrydnce
well 18¢eived and well attended.
Sunda
STt
Our breakfast and coffee clubs have continued to
grow in popularity. Local business benefactors
have paKI for six of the monthly breakfasts hèld in
Chingford in the last year. The Christmas lunch
held in December saw ihity-seven veterans tum
out on parade.
At the beginning of September, we ran our first bus
trip out. We took a group of veterans to an amied
forces fair in March, Cambridgeshire. Further day
trips to the Secret Nuclear Bunker in Kelvedon and
a tour of the Houses of Parfiament are planned for
2023.
We have continued to offer some individual support
to some of our members, making home vists and
where appropriate, signposting lo more specialist
veteran ch8rity organi5ations. A regular attendee
at the Veterans Coffee Club ar￿ Chingford
Breakfast Club was found io be homeless. He has
subsequendy been signposted lo and rehoused by
Veterans Aid.
76
Veterans receiving support and
com
anionshi
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other activities
This year we have strived to hold mor8 creative actNities for our service users. We have held Fribbles art
classes. Vegetarian Cookery Demonslralions., weekly Piano and Craft Clubs: Bath Bomb and Sewing
Workshops and tOUT5 of the William Morris Gallery. Some of our highlight actiwts'es ar8 described bdowl
Central London History Walks, Wreath Making and Monthly Tea and Cake Quizzesl
Following the success of a Wallhamstow We have hosted six Just for Fun quizzes this year.
history walk, walk Leader Joanna Moncrieff, Attendees have enjoyed flexing their kno￿edge while
has knndly led a series of highly popular history enjoying lea and cakes! The Quiz aftemoons hosted by
walks in ￿ntral LonLk)n on behalf of Age UK
our
tnjslees
Wallham Forest. We have explored the lesser-
Pauline
and
known streets and alleyways of Covenl
Richard, have
Garden, the back streets of Victoria and the
captured the
genuemen's clubs of St James. We hosted a
attention
total of 10 walks this year, attended by 60
seNice users and plan to hold more next yearl
some
committed quiz
teams
attend eath nw)nth in the hopes of being crowned the
winnersl
Al our Christmas pop-
up shop at 228
Chingford Mount, as
well as selling a host of
knitted
Christmas
gocdies we also held a
wonderful
Wreath
Making
Workshop.
Over
the
workshops, 20 service
users made beautifvl
wreaths out foliage
provided by our tr￿0 volunteers Christine and Marqotl
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Book Club
In this year we have grown 1011 members, who all bring
their different insights and book lasles lo the group for a
rich discussion. Through books. and fuelled by lea and
cake, we have travelled the conlinenls, immersed
ourselves in the histori￿1, contemporary and fulurislic
and discussed themes of friendship, hislory,Al,
humanity, ambilicsn, love, as well as a few dark thrillers.
Books are chosen by the group and new mambers are
welcc>mel
"l Joined the book club as a
way to rneet new people
with a shared passion for
literature. I got a wami
welcome from the group
and I look forward to each
monthly session. The
group Is Informal and
everyone seems relaxed
about chipping in their
views on the set
books. I've discovered
authors new to me and it's
great to hear other views
on the books."
Platinum Jubilee Garden Party
In June 2022 we held a garden party in celebratDn of the
Queens Platinum Jubilee. The afternoon was a wonderful event
attended by nearty 200 service users, volunteers and staff. A
buffet lunch with homemade cakes, excits'ng jubilee themed
games hosted by our Befriending Manager Terry and a
saxophone performance, all combined to create a lovdy and
enjoyable celebration for all!
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial perforniance
Total income for the year amounted lo £522,69612022 - £421,424}. Income from charitable activities
increased during the year from £238,475 in 2022 to £325,526 in 2023 reflecting the increase in grants for
seNices lo supported isolated or lonely older people or for those 8xperiencing the most negativ8 impact
from health inequalities.
EXpe￿ilure lotalled £533,63512022- £460,447) for the yearwilh £521,15512Q22- £448,176) tEing spent
on activities in fijrtherance of the Charills actiwties. Full d81ails of these costs can be found in note 5 10
the attached financial statements. Expenditure on raising funds amunted lo £12.48012022- £12,271).
Nel expenditure for year before other gains and losses was the￿f0￿ £10,93912022- nel expenditure
of £39,023.
After accounting for Ihe £5.039 unrealised loss12021 £965 unrealised gain) on the revaluation of the
Charity's listed inveslmenls, as well as the actuarial gain of £21912022- actuarial gain of £34,531) arising
in respect of the Charitys pension liability, the charity's funds decreased overall by £15,75912022
decrease of £3,527).
As explained above, the Charity carries outa diverse Tange of services many ofwhich are extemally funded.
The nature of these services is such that their conlinualion is depenrjgnt upon th8 continued receipt of
fundlng - should funding not be available then the Trustees will need lo lake the difficult slep of ceasing
the provision of ￿rtain of the Charity's services and if funding becomes available for n8W S8rvices in line
with our mission, then the Charity will develop them.
Reserves policy and financial position
Having reviewed the need for free resèNeS, the Trustees are ol the opinion thal il is prudent for the Charity
10 always have an amount approximately equal lo behveen Ihiee and six months. exp8nditure on general
funds in reserve. The Trustees believe that this will provide SLsfficienl Ilexibility to cover temporary shortfalls
in income caused by tsming drfferences in income flows, adequate working capital lo cover core costs
(including the additional pension conlnbutions reqLJired to fLJnd the pension scheme's deficit reduclion plan
liabiltyl.and will allow the Charity to cope Unfo￿Seen emergencies ￿lIst speufic action plans are
implement8d.
The Charity'5 balance sheet shows total funds of £466,333 as al 31 MarGh 202312022- £482,092).
All amDunts either raised for or their use ￿StriCted to specific PUTposes were fully expended in thé year and
there were, therefore the restricted fund balances al 31 March 2023 is £nil12022- £nill. Full detsils of the
re51ricled fvnd movements can be found al nole15.
We have continued to designate £35,00012022 - £3S.000) of our unreslrided funds to Ix)ver the cost of
locating th8 charity's Offi￿ in the fijture, and a staff fund of £63,00012022 - £63,000) lo help proviée
coverforthe cosl ofsalaried staff posts thatare fundamental to the charity's actiwties aThJ operations, where
exlemal fijnding may be curtailed or terminated at short notice.
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Th8 unrestricted general funds of the Charity at 31 March 2023 amounted to £376,54512022- £396,974).
Offset against general funds is a pension reserve of £ 8,21212022- £12,882). The pension reS8￿e has
bean sel aside lo represent the present value of the contributions payable as a resull of the Charity's deficit
recovery agreement with the Pensions Trust's Growth Plan, in which it participates.
At 31 Marth 2023. the Charity had 'fre8 reserves, of £ 370,07112022- £386,506) king the general funds
after deducting the net took value of tangible fixed assets, i.e. £6.474 (2022- £10,468).
Al Ihe present b'me, the Trustees Gonsider Ihe level of free reserves, although greater than the target policy
staled above, lo be adequate but not excessive. This is especially Irue given uncertain118S that have been
created by the current economic conditions, particularty the increasing energy costs, high rates of inflation,
and general cost of living crisis being witnessed across the economy which is placing addilional pressures
on the organisation both diredy in costs to the organisalion and by older pecfjle Tequiring our support vAlh
demand outstripping our capacity. In addits'on, there are also Un￿rtainlES that exist with respect lo the
building the Charity ojrrenlly occupies - when the Charity has lo move, il is highly likely rent will increase
and there will be costs assttialed with a move and setuing into new premises Inol covered by the £35,000
alrèady designal8dl.
Th8 Truste8s r8Vi8W the managemènt accounts of the Charity on a regular basis and continually assess
the financial position of the Charity in order lo take corrective action should problems become evident. The
Trustees se8 th& Charity as a going ¢onc8m, with the ability lo continu8 running for al least one year from
the date of these aCC￿UnIs.
Investmentpolicy
TN5tees have continue to invest a portion of our reserves with CCLA, an investment fim who only 5UPPQrt
Charities, Churches and Local Authorities lo ensure our resetves are managed appropriately to generate
some income to support our work. We have chosen to invest in an Ethical Investmènt Fund, which may
give a lower relum on our investment bul aligns with our values. The remainder of our reserves are spread
amongst several drfferent banks using the CAF Deposit Portal.
Fundralslng
The Chanty aims to athieve best practice in the way in which il communicates with supporters. It lakes care
with both the tone of ils communications and the accuracy of its dats to minimise the pressures on
supporters. The Charity is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and adheres to the Code of
Fundraising Practice.11 applies bestpracli¢e lo protect supporters, data and never sells data, it never swaps
data with other organisations, and ensures thal ils communieAtion prefe￿n￿ be changed al any lime.
The Charity manages its own fundraising adivilies and does not employ the servi¢es of Professional
Fundraisers.
The Charity undertakes to react lo and investigate any complaints regarding its fijndraising activities and to
learn from them and improve its semce. During 2023, the Charity received m complaints about its
ndraising activities.
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FUTURE PLANS
As a team of Trustees and stsff we are passionate about what we do. We remain committed to providing
and developing our local services lo support older people in our Borough and we recognise the challenging
dimale we are operating in where there is more d8mand for our services than funding allows us to provide.
During the n8xt there years we aim lo-
Maintain and develop our range of qualty services based on priorib'es that matter to older people in
our Borough.
Ensure ovetheads are cosl effective and faidy dislributed across serV￿es, and maintain and diversify
our income.
Have a physical presence across the borough wrth oulposts or dropins in Wahhamstow,
LeytonlLeytonslone.
Increase awareness of our work (including through developing our Social Media presence) and
continue lo build our reputation.
Provide relevant training and SUPkK)rt for our stsff lo ensure they provide quality setvices.
Work towards securing new suitable premises, pr8ferably in the north of the Borough.
Build relationships with the London Borough of Waltham Forest and Age UK National. network wthi
drfferent organisalions and businesses to improve our seryices, and promote membership lo increase
our members.
EMPLOYEES
Age UK Wallham Forest celèbrates the diversty of the Borough's community and stnves to be an equal
opportunities employer and applies objective criteria lo assess meril.11 aims lo ensure that no job applicant
or employee reTrives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, ra￿. cobur, natronality, religion,
ethnic or national oiigin. gender, marital stslus, sexual orientation or disability.
Selection crrteria and procedures are in place lo ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and Irealed
on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. All employees are given induction and training to enable
them to develop their skills and kno￿edge. Age UK Wallham Forest is committed lo a programme of action
to make this p)licy effective, and brings it lo the attention of all employees.
The Ttwstees wish lo record their thanks to all of the slaff team for their loyalty and hard work.
Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by.
Barry Coidan
Chair of Trustees
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Age UK Waltham Forest
Oplnlon
We have audited the financial statements ofAge UK Wallham Forest Ithè'charitable company'l forlhe year
ended 31 March 2023, which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet. the slalemenl
ol cash flows, the principal accounting policies and the notes lo the financial stalemenls. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparatson is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, induding Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Iuniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3
of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate lo the
charitable company's members those matters we are required lo stste lo them in an audilorfs report and for
no other purpose. To the fullèst extent permilled by law, we do not 8c¢ept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the tharitable (x)mpany and the charitabLg company's members as a body, foi our audil
work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
In our opin￿n. the financial stalemenls..
give a true and fair view of the slate of the charitabè company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of
its income and expenditure for the year then ended,.
have been properfy prepared in accordance with Uniied Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practi￿. and
have been prepared in acrt>rdan(£ with the requiI8menls of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) IISAS IUK) and
applicable law. Our reswnsibilities under those standards are ftjrther described in the auditor's
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the
charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements Ihal are relevantto our audit of the financial
statements in the UK, induding Ihe FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulflled our other ethical
responsibilities in ac(x)rdance with these requirements. We believe that the audit ewdence we have
obtsined is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial slalements, we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concem basis
of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not idenlrfied any material uncertainties relating lo events
or u)nditions that, individually or collectively, may casl signfficanl doubl on the ¢hanly'8 ability lo continue
as a going concern for a period of al least twelve months from when the finaniial stratements are aulhorised
for issue.
Our responsibillj'es and the responsibilities of the Trustees respect lo goin9 concem are desuibed in
the relevant 5edions of this ￿port.
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Other Information
The Trustees are responsibl8 for the olher information. The other information comprises the information
included in the Annual Report and Financial Statements, other than the financial stslements and our
audilorfs report Ihereon. Our opinion on the financial stalemenls does nol cover the other infomiation and,
except to the extent otherwise explicitly staled in our report, we do not express any foTh of assurance
onclusK)n thereon.
In connection with ouraudttof the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the DtherinfoTmalion and,
in doing so, consider whether the other infomialion is materially inconsislenl wth the financial statements
or our knowledge obtained in the audit or oth8twise appears lo be materialty misststed. If we identify such
material In￿nSIStenC1eS or apparent material misslalem&nls, we are required to delerniine whether there
is a material misslatemenl in the financial staternenls or a material misstatsrnent of the other infomalion.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstslemenl of this other
information, we are required lo report that facL
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audil..
the informalion given in the Trustees, report, which is also the directors, report for the purposes of
company law, for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consislenl with
the ffinanaal ststemenls., and
thp. Tnistp,p.8' rp.pnrt whir,h iq Alqn thp. flirp.rtnrs' rp.pnrt fnr Ihft piirpnsp.s nf rnmpAny IAW hAS hp.pn
prepared in accordance wth applicable legal wquirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitsble company and its environmenl obtained in
the course of the audit, we have not identified material rnisststements in the Trustees, report. We have
nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires
us lo report to you if, in our opinion..
adoquate accounting records hav8 not been kept, or retums adequate for our audit have not been
re¢Aved from branches not visited by us,. or
the financial slatements are not in agreement Wtth the accounting records and relums; or
certain disclosures in respect lo the remuneration of Trustees specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the infomalion and explanations we ￿qUIre for our audiL
Tfustèos, rè$pon$ibllltle$
As explained more fvlly in the Trustees, responsibilities slalemenl, the Trustees (who are also the directors
for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparatK)n of the financial stslemenls and for
being satssfied Ihal they give a tnJe and fairview, and for such inlemal control as the Trustees determine is
necessary lo enable the preparabon of financial ststements that are free from material misslatemenl,
whether due to fraud or error.
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Trustees, responsibilities (continued)
In preparing the financial stslements, the Tnjslees are responsible for assessing the tharitsble company's
ability lo continue as a going concern, disdosing, as applicable, matters related lo going (x)n￿M and using
the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend lo liquidate the tharitable company
or lo cease operations, or has no realistic alternative bul to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financlal ststements
Our objectives are to obtain ￿8$onable assurance about whether the financk21 statements as a ¥thole are
free from material misslalemenl, whether due lo fraud orerror, and lo issue an auditor's report thal indudes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, bul is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with ISAS IUW will always detect a material rnisslatemenl when il exists.
Misslaietnenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered matsrial rf, individually or in the aggregate,
they ￿}Uld reasonably be expected lo influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
financialstalements.
Irregularities, indudirrfJ fraud, are instan￿S (rf non.complian￿ with laws and regulations. We desKJn
procedures in line wth our responsibilities. outlined above. lo delect material misstslemenls in respect of
Irregularities, including fraud. The extent lo which our procedures are rApable of detecting irregularities,
induding fraud is detailed below.
Our approach lo identifying and assessing the risks of material misslatement in ￿SPeCt of irregularities,
induding fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:
• the engagement director ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate
competence, capabilities and skills to identty or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and
rp.oiilalinns.,
• we obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable lo the
charitsbl8 company and delemiined that the most signfficanl frameworks which a￿ direcuy relevant
to speafic assertK)ns in the fin8ncial statements are those that relate lo the reporting framework
Istslemenl of Rewmmended Prath'ce A¢¢ounling and Reporting by Charities prepanng this accounts
in accordance wilh the Financial reporung Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charities Act 2011, and the Companies Act 20061, those that relate lo data
prolection (General Data Protection Regulalionl and those in relation to safeguarding, specifically the
requirements of the Health and Social Care (Safety and Qualityl Ad 2015.
We assessed the susceptibility of the charitable ￿MpanY'S finarscial statemerrts lo material misstatement,
including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by..
• making enquirps of management as to their knowfedge of adual, suspectsd and alleged fraud., and
considering the intsrnal controls in place lo mitigate risks of fraud and nonwcompliance with laws and
regulations.
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls we:
perfomied analytical proceduEs to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships:
+ performed substsnlive testing of expenditure including the aulhorisalion Ihereot,
• lesled journal entries to identify unusual transactions- and
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Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Iconlinuedl
• assessed whether the judgements and the assumptions made in delemining accounling estimates for
the valuation of the defined benefit pension scheme deficit raduclion plan liability, the useful economic
lives of tangible fixed assets and the estimations of future incom8 and expenditure ftows wefe
indicative of rK)tenb'al bias.
In reS￿nse lo the risk of irregularities and non-complian￿ with laws and regulaliDn5, we desKJn&d
procedur8s which included, but were nol limited to..
• reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with govemance., aTh
• enquiring of management as lo actual and potential liligalion and claims.
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The Tnore removed that law5 and
regulations are from finanaal transactions, the less likely it is that we would becorne aware of non-
compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required lo identify non-complian￿ with
laws and regulations lo enquiry of the Truslees and other management and the inspection of regulatory
and legal correspondence, rf any.
Material misstslemenls that arise due to fraud can be harder lo delect than those that anse from error as
they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
A furtherdescriplion of our responsibilthes forlhe audit of the financial stslements is located on the Finanual
Reporting Council's website al wwN.frc.o
.U￿'audtIQrsres
onsibililies. This description forms part of our
auditor's report.
Use of this report
This report is made solely to the chantable company's Trustees, as a body, in accordan￿ with Chapter 3
of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit w)rk has been undertaken so that we might stale to the
charitsble company's Twstees those matters that we are required to slate lo them in an auditorfs report
and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility
lo anyone other than the charitsble cornpany's and the company's Trustees as a body, for our audit work,
or the opinions we have fomed.
Gumayel Miah (Senior Slalulory Auditor)
For and on b8haW of Buzzacott LLP, Ststulory Auditor
130 Wood Street
London
EC2V 6DL
Date: 9 October 2023
Aye UK Wattham Forest
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Statement of finan¢ial activities Year to 31 March 2023
R•strfct
LSnre•trict•d
funds
Total Unr051riLttd
2023
fU￿S
To￿1
2022
fuhd¥
lunds
Notes
In¢ome from..
Grants. donaknons and legacvs
OlhFr t￿[￿￿9
InLeresl receivatrle
Chyritable
Improving the I￿e5 of okJ6rpwple In thg
Londw Bor￿gh ofW8ltham Fw
Other Gwrces
TotBI income
64.986
117.067
lB?￿73
11,045
3,102
38.￿8
132.364
170.902
9.502
2.545
3.102
2,545
243.377
1.220
323,73tr
81,879
3252S6
132
1￿9￿ 522.696
192,9sg
45.518
238,475
243,544
177.880
421.424
Expendl￿re on:
Ra￿￿￿a fu￿J$
ChariL*NÈ aciwities
. Impro¥ing ihe INes of dder pF0￿e in iThe
L0￿c￿ 8orough ofwallham Foresl
TO1￿ oxpondliure
12,4811
12,480
12.271
12,271
322.189
)34￿69
198,9¢6
198,966
521.133
533.8J5
254,571
266.842
193.605
193.605
448.17S
460A47
NetlexPendl￿Te) Income before
Inwabnent galnglllosseyl
110.9391
110,9391
123.2981
115,7251 139.0231
Nel Ilossesygainscn IL%led inveslments
15.0391
15,0391
985
1IS,9781
122.3331
115.7251 138,0581
0th4rr4cognls•d galns and10sS•S
A¢tU8ri¥ 981
19
Z19
219
34.531
34.531
Not mo¥offlqnt In lund6
11475*1
11&7591
12.198
(15,7251
(3.5271
R￿on(I11￿0n of lunds
Funds btwghlf(Kwgrd
As at 1 Awl 2032
4B2Wg1
411092
469,894
15.72S
485,679
Fur￿5 carried for1￿rd
A$ at 31 Marth 2023
460.333
466,333
4B2,092
482.092
All of the Charity's activities during the above two financial pgri(M1s derived from continuing oper81ions.
All recognised gains and105ses are included in the above statement of financial activities.
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Balan¢9 sh•ot 31 March 2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
Not88
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
10
OA74
96,026
102,500
10.468
101.065
111.533
¢ufr&nt ass•ts
Debtors
Short tem) deposits
C85h at bank and in hand
12
25,028
279.t80
133,930
438,138
17,312
275,180
160,965
453,457
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within one year
Net current assets
13
168,0931
170.0161
372,045
383.441
Totsl nel a888ts 188s curr&nt Ilablllt188
474,545
494,974
Prtsvisitsns for liabilities
14
{8.2121
112.8821
Total net asset5
466,333
482,092
The funds of the Charity:
Restrided funds
UnreslriGted funds
Designated funds
Gen8ral funds
Penslon reserve
15
16
17
14
98.000
376.545
18,2121
98.000
396.974
112.8821
466,333
482.092
466,333
482.092
Signed ¢Jn behalf of the board of Trustees by..
Bary Coid8n
Chair of Trustees
Age UK Waltham Forosl. Company Limited by Guarantee
Reglstratlon Number 02334459 IEngl8nd and Wales)
Date..
2/, Sy6 2oii
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Statement of cash flows Year to 31 March 2023
2023
2022
Notes
C•8h flows from operating xtivltles..
Net Cash used in operating activities
126,1371
117,3511
Cash flow5 from inv•$ting adi¥itles:
In18rest receiv8d
Purchase of lislod invgstments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Not Cash provided by (used in) Invosllng adlvhles
3.102
2.545
1100,1001
13,4551
1101,0101
3.102
Change in ¢ash and eash equlvalents In the year
123.0351 1118,3611
Cash and ¢a$h equlvalents at 1 April 2022
436.145
554,506
Cash and cash 8qulval•nts at 31 March 2023
413.110
436.145
Notes to thè statement of cash flows for tho year to 31 March 2023
A Reconclllatlon of net movement In funds to not ca$h provlded by opgratlng actlviti05
2023
2022
Net movement In funds las per the statement of financial activitlg51
Adju$tm•nts for..
Depr8ciation chargo
Interest receivable
Nel lossesllgalnsl on investments
Ilncro8seydacroase th debtors
IDecre3sellincre8se in credrtor5
De¢￿aSe in pension promsion
Net cash used in operating activities
115,7591
13,5271
3,994
13.1021
5.039
17,7161
13.9231
14,6701
126.1371
4.955
12.5451
19651
6,124
28,715
150,1081
117.3511
8 Analysis of changes in net dobt
2022 Ca¥h fli)ws
2023
Totsl cash and cash equivalents:
Short (erm deposits
Cash at bank in hand
275,180
160,965
436,145
4,tY)O
127.0351
123,0351
279.180
133,930
413,110
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Principal accounting policie5 Yèar to 31 March 2023
The prin¢ip81 accounting policies adopted. judgements and key sources of gstimalion uncertainty in the
preparation of the financial stslemenls are laid out below.
Basi$ of prep•rntion
These financial statements have been prepared for the year to 31 March 2023 with comparative
informalion given in respecl to the year lo 31 March 2022.
The financ¢al statements have been p￿pared under the historical cosl convention with items recognised
at cDsl or transaction value unless otherwise slated in th8 relevant accounb'ng policies below or the notes
lo these financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
stalernenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities p￿ParIng their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (Charities
SORP FRS 1021. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
1021 and the CoMpan￿S Act 2006.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial ststements are presented in sterfing and 8re rounded to the nearest pound.
Critical accountlng estlmates and areas of judggment
Preparation of the finanaal statements requires thé Trustees and management to make significant
juégements and estimates.
The items in the financial statements where these judgements and estimates have been made Include=
detemiining the ￿lS for allocating support costs-
estimating the useful economiG lrfe of tangible fixed assets for the purpose of delemSnSng an annual
deprecialion charge.,
delerminirtg the deficit on the defined benefit pension scheme using actuarial assumptions advised
by the scheme trustees and actuary., and
estimating future income and expenditure flows for the purpose of assessing going Concern (see
below).
Assessment of going eoncem
The Trustees hav8 assessed whethgrthe use of the going concarn assumpbon is appropriat8 in pr8paring
these financial statements. Th8 Trustees have matle this 8SS8ssmenl in respect to a period of at least
one year from the date of approval of these financ￿1 statements.
As Age UK Wallh8m Forg51 does r￿t have significant long tarm funding, the v81idty of this assumpb.on
depends vpon the charity obtaining funding in the future and on its abilty to contsin expenditure. The
trustees continue lo seek new funding and communlcate regularty with key fvnders,. they are confident
Ihal the charity will b8 successful in conllnuing to attract additional funds. The trustees continue to revlew
the activities Df th8 charity and related expenditure with a view lo reducing costs wh8r8v8r possblg.
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Principal accountlng pollcl¢s Year to 31 March 2023
Assessmont of going concern lcontinuedl
To ensure a clear picture of finances is available at all times. management has Created a rnonthly rolling
cash-flow forecast covering a tr￿e1ve month period which is reviewed by and discussed with the Trustees.
Whilst the Trusteès acknowledge that there are undoubtedly challenges ahead, particularly in the context
of the current wider economic conditions, including the cost of living crisis and high rates of irfflalion, the
Trustees do not believe that ther& are any events or conditions that may c8St a signfficanl doubt over the
Gharity'$ ability to operate as a going concem for a period of at least 12 months from the approval of
Ih8se accounts. As a result. the Trustees believe f( is appropriate for the financial slalements to b8
prepared on a going concern basis.
Income recognition
Income is recognised in the period in whi¢h Ihe Charity has entitlement to the income and the amount can
be measured reliably 8nd it is probabl8 Ihat th8 incomè will be rèceived. Income is deferred only when
th8 Charity has to fuffil conditions b8fore becoming enti￿e￿ to it orwhere the donor or funder has specified
that the inGome is lo be expended in a future accounting period.
Income compris&s donations and legacies, income from trading aclivilies, interest rec8ivable, grants
tOW8rds charitable activities and sundry income.
Donations and grants are recognised when the Charity has confirmation of both the amount and
settlement dale. In Ihg event of donations or grants pla(Iged but not rg¢elved. the amount is accrued lor
where the le￿Ipl is consid8red prcbbable. In the event Ih8t 8 donation or grant is subject to conditions th8t
require a level of parformance b8for8 the Charity is 8ntit18d to tha fvnds, the income is daferred and not
recDgnis&d until aither those conditions are fulty met, or the fulfilment of Ihos& conditions is wholly Nvithin
the control of the Charity and il is probabl6 that Ihos8 condillons will be fulfllled in the reporting pgriod.
In accordanc& WTth the Charities SORP FRS 102 volunteer lime is not recognised.
Legacies are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the legacy. the
executors have established that there are sufficient surplus assets in the eslale to pay tho legacy, and
any conditions attached to the legacy are ￿n(hin the Control of the Charty.
Entitlement is tsken as the e8rfier of the d8te on which eilher. the Chaiity is aware Ihal probate has been
grantad, the astsle has been finalised and notification has been rnade by the executor lo the Charity that
a distribution wlll be made, or when a dlslribulion is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, In whole
or in part, 15 only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the Charity has
been nolrfied of the executor's intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified lo the
Charity, or the Charity is awar8 of the granting of probate, but the criteria for income recognition have not
been m8t, Ihèn the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material. In the event that th8
gift is in the form of an asset other than cash or a financial asset traded on a recognised stock exchange,
recognition is subject to the value of the gift being reliably measurable with a degree of reasonable
accuracy and th& title of the asset having being tranSfer￿d to the Charity-
Income from trading activities. including the hire of facilities. is recL*Jnise¢J to the extent that it is probable
that the economic benefits will flow to the Charity and the revenue can be Tneasured reliably. 11 is
measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding any discounts or rebates.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measLJred reliably
by the Charrty., this is normalty upon nolificalion of the interest paid of payable by the bank.
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Prlnclpal a¢¢ountlng poli¢ie$ Year to 31 March 2023
In¢om• r•¢ognltlon IcontSnuedl
Grants from government. other agencies and voluntsry bodies have been Induded as income from
charitable aclimties where these amount to a contract for seNices, but as donations where the money is
given in response to an appeal or with greater freedom of use, for example monies for Core fundlng.
Expendlture and the basis for apportionSng costs
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as swn as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the Charity lo make a payment to a third party, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefrts will be
rèquired in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measure(t reliably.
Expenditure comprise5 the following=
• The cost of raislng funds include the salaries, direct cos18 and overheads associated wf(h generating
voluntary income., and
+ The costs of charitable a¢b"vities comprise expenditure ¢M thè Ch8rity's primary charitable purposes
as d8scribed in the Trustees. r8p)rL
Allocation of support and govornance costs
Support costs represent indirect charitsble expgnditure. In order lo cafry Out the primary purposès of the
Charity il is necessary lo prowde supwrt in the form of personnel development. financial procedures,
provision of Offi￿ services and equipment ané a SLJilable working envlronmenl.
Governance costs comprise th8 costs involving the publi¢ a¢¢ountability of the Gharity Ilnduding aud
costs) and costs in respect lo ils compliance wtth regulation and good practice.
Support costs an(1 govemance costs are apportioned using percentages based on the dirert expenditure
incurred on th8 activities of the Charity.
Tanglbl• flxod assgts
All assets costing more than £250 and with an expected usefijl life ex￿edIng one year are capitalised.
Depre(#ation is provided al the lollowing annual rates on a straight line basis in order to write off each
asset over ts estimated useful lrf8.'
• Fumiture and equipment
25%
Computers
250A
Investmènts
Listed investments are a form of baslc flnancial instrument and are Snllially rewgnised al their transactlon
value and subsequently measured al their fair value as al the balance she81 date using the closlng quoted
market prlce.
Realised gains {or losses) on investment assets are calculated as the difference between disposal
proceeds and their opening Carryi￿ value or their purchase value if acquired subsequent lo the first day
of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference be￿een the fair value
at the year-end and their ¢arying value al that date. Realised and unrealised investment gains lor losses)
are combined in the stslement of financial acttvrties and are credited {or debitedl in the year in whlch they
8flS8.
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Princlpal accounting pollcles Yeaf lo 31 March 2023
Debtors
Debtors are ￿Cognised at their settlement amount. less any provision for non-recoverability. Prepayments
are valued at the amount prepaid. They have been discounted lo the present valLJe Df the future cash
receipt where such discounting is material.
Cash at bank and In hand
Cash al bank and in hand represents such accounts and instruments that are available on demand or
have a malurily of less than three months from the dale of acquisition. Deposits for more than three
months but less than one year have been disclosed as short term deposits. Cash placgd on deposit lor
more than one year is disclos&d as a fix8d asset investment.
Credttors and provlslons
Creditors and provisK>ns are re¢ognised when the￿ is an obligation al the balance sheet dale as a result
of a past event. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement. and Ihe
amounl of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised al the amount
the Charity anticipates it will pay lo settle the debt. They have been discounted lo the present value of th&
future cash payment where such discounting is material.
Fund structurè
The restricted fijnds are monies raised for, and their uso reslri¢ted lo, a specific purpose, or donations
subject to donor imposed condibons.
The designated funds are monies set aside out of general funds for specific pu￿OSe$ by the Trustees.
The unrestricted funds ¢omprise Ihose monies which may be used towards meeting the charitable
objectives of the Charity and which may be applied al the discretion of the Trustees.
Leased assets
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substsntially all of the benefits and risks ol ownership remain
with Ihe lessor are charged lo Ihe slalernenl ol financial activities on a straight line basis over the lease
term.
Penslon costs
Th¢ growth plan pension Scheme is a multkemployer schem¢ providing benefrts for some 1.300 non-
associated employers. It is therefore not possible to identify the undèdying shara of thé Ch8rty's assets
8nd liabilities within the scheme. Howevér. as a m8mber of the sch8me, the Charity has a18g31 obligation
lo make pension deficit reduGlion paymen15 when required by the scheme's actuary. The full cost of these
repayments. discounted lo present values. is recognised in the year a pension deficit reduction plan is
agreed.
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Notes to the financial statements Year lo 31 March 2023
1 Income from: Grants. donations and 16ga¢le$
Total
lunds Unreslncted R8sirfthed
2023
fvnds
funds
Tot81
funds
2022
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
ilon8trons •nd 18gxies
General donations
LÉgaci8S
24,3BO
30.606
54,986
24380
30.606
54.986
24,908
3,630
28.538
24,908
3,630
28.538
UKAl8tlonalgr4nts
National partner grant
Other Age UK National grants
Fund raiser role
10.000
10,000
39,580
14,853
64.433
10.ODO
10.000
58,017
39.58D
14.853
54,433
58.017
10.0110
10,CX)O
58.017
68.017
Othergrants
Age UK EnNekY
Power Partne
4xa XL
CAB WaNham FtrÈst
London COmm￿nity Foundati(
Sports EngL4nd Filr
16,355
9.287
16,355
9.287
16,248
5.875
12.729
29.696
9,799
1e,248
5.875
11729
29.696
9,799
29.696
29,696
7.316
62,654
7,216
62,654
74,347
74.347
64,986
117,087
182.073
38,538
132.364
170.gQ2
2 Incomè from= Other trading 8etivitiÈs
Tolal
lund8
2023
Totsi
funds
2022
Unrgstricted Réstrfctod
fund5
funds
Unrestfjcled Restricted
furKIs
funds
sU￿ry fundralsiny
Meellng room hlre
6.727
4,318
t1,
6.727
4,318
11.Q4S
8,422
1,080
9.502
8,422
1,080
9.502
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Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2023
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Notes to the financial statements Year to 31 March 2023
3 Income from: Charitable acti¥itles- lrnproving tho lives of older people In Iha London Borough
of Waltham Forest
Totsi
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Unrestrf¢ted RÈstricled
funds
lund8
Unrestrictèd R8siricted
funds
funds
UK Govgrnmen( Lo¢o1 Authorfty, and NEL
ICB £ontraGts and grants
Balance and Exorcis•
Befnanding I Voluntsérirwj
Othèr Lo¢al Au￿o￿ty ￿CoMe
30,B40
156.484
30,840
166.464
81,879
269,203
30,840
123.408
30.840
152.564
16.360
199.T64
29.156
16.360
45.516
81,879
81.879
187,324
154,248
Oth•r Incom• from chadtabk •¢tlvlV05
Classes 8nd activiti88
HaIrd￿ssIng snd fool SG8fg
Olherirtomo
21.751
12.698
21.751
12,698
14,679
2.449
5.583
22.711
14.679
2.449
5.583
22.711
34,449
Mom8 SUPPOrt 88trvlce8
andyman and tslp al hwe
21,6Q4
21.614
Cov6d-19 lts¢ume
CDvid-19 support funding
16.000
16.((Kl
243,377
81.879
325,256
192.959
45,516
238,475
4 Expenditure on: Raising funds
Unresirlcied lun<L%
Total
Tot
funds
fiJr￿S
2023
2022
Staff casts and consultsncy
Allocation of supp(Kt costs Imte 61
11.77$
705
12,480
11,448
823
12.271
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Mote$ to the financial statements Year lo 31 Marth 2023
5 Expenditure on.. Improvlng the lives of oldér p8opl8 in the London Borough of Waltham Forgst
Totsl
Total
funds
funds
20rJ
2022
Unre¥tricted Restricted
fund8
fijnds
Unrèstdcied Restricted
fijnds
funds
Centr8is8rvicgS
Slatf costs
Premises. 84uiprnent 8nd in$urarte
Poslage, slalh)nery and telephon8
Staff recruitment a￿1 training
IT costs
miscellar￿0uS costs
35,025
17,245
9,374
715
831
6,525
75,715
25,774
60,799
17,245
9,374
71S
6.831
6.525
101,489
36,188
27,446
13.397
321
11,489
2.229
91,070
16.319
52.507
27,448
13.397
321
11.489
2.229
107,389
25,774
16.319
1nfomy8llon értdA¢fv￿tr
Statf cosls
Pretlli5es. equiprTrenl and insuranr
Travel and vehic18 C051s
Postag&, slaiionèry and telephone
Staff wruilmenl and liaining
Mlsc811*8oLL% Costs
18,705
2.052
47.717
66,422
2,052
115
6,721
204
6.977
82,491
14,157
49,389
740
125
7,807
415
5,582
64,058
63,546
740
125
7,807
415
5.582
78,215
115
6,721
204
6,977
34,455
4B.03
14.157
A¢llveAyelng ?nd Sllver5wfer8
Staff costs
Premise5, equipment and insurance
Trav81 and vehlcle costs
Postage. staiionery aThJ Idephone
Cla￿e5 and events
staff r*ruibnant and Irainir
JlJ,897
2,121
529
819
27.4J7
58,334
2,121
$29
819
43,618
272
4,904
3,501
114,098
19,446
13,256
713
130
774
16,246
120
1.189
3,278
35,7
32,702
713
130
774
16.246
120
1.189
3.278
55.152
43,618
272
4,904
Migcellaneous costs
3,$01
3B.139
75,959
19,446
•frl•ndlng
Staff costs
Direct purchase
Pr£rnises. equpment arKJ Insutanc6
Travel and vehlcle c¢sL8
Pos¢ege, S￿ti￿nery telephone
staff recruiTh8ni and tr8lning
Mis¢ellaneoug costs
99,551
99,551
78.655
19,942
3.466
1.838
918
4.812
108
6.549
37.633
98.597
3,46
1.838
918
4,812
108
549
116.288
4,243
1,6S3
3,749
1,Q75
6,756
117,027
1,653
3.749
1,075
5,519
11S,790
1.237
1.237
78.655
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Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
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Notes to the financial statements Year to 31 March 2023
S Expendlture on.. Improvlng the Ilve8 of older poople in tha London Bor¢ugh of Waltham Forest
Icontsnuedl
Tolal
funds
2023
Totsl
fU￿S
2022
Unr8Stri¢tod Rostrfcted
funds
nd8
Unrasidcled Restricted
funds
funds
Gommunlty S8rylc85
staff costs
Pr0rnI5es, equpmenl and insurBr
Travel and velucle costs
Posiage. Stslimery and telephone
Staff recruitrnenl aTxJ training
MiscellaDeous co$15
5,674
6S9
45,581
183
71
51.255
1,042
71
8.479
28.382
2.122
36,861
2,122
640
1,306
14,011
22.650
1,306
14,811
64485
2.962
34.236
2,962
42.715
4S.B35
8,479
Wami Homtrs
Direct purchase5
2,125
2.125
1125
1125
1.382
1.382
5.6
5.6
7.035
7.035
Allo¢atlon Of$Up￿rt¢0$ts (not• 6)
3S,440
35,440
41.382
41.382
322,189
198.966
521,155
254.571
193.605
448.176
6 Support COSts
The support costs incurred during the year to 31 March 2023 and the basés of th8ir allocation were as
follows..
Raising Charitabl•
2023
Total
Bag55 of
ortlonm8nt
Staff costs
Dopre¢ialion
AccountancylProf8S5ion81 fe8S
Governance costs
389
78
19,540
3.916
19,929 Pro r818 e¥pendifure
3.994 Pro iata dNrecl 6XP&rtdilur@
Pro rsla dirgcl exppNNlrfurtr
12,222 Pru fala dirscl expeJ7difure
238
705
11,984
35,440
36,145
Raising Charilab
fund5
acti¥its&s
2022
Tolal
Bas￿ of
rt1￿mOnt
Staff ¢osts
Depreaation
Ac¢ounlancylProfessional fees
Governance ccsls
282
97
159
185
823
19.209
4,858
8,000
9,315
41,382
19.591 Pm r8t8 dlr8d @xp8nditur8
4,955 Pro r81B direct expenditure
8,159 Pro ￿1& Iyirect exp8nLIitu
9,5(NJ Pro rat8 Ilirectexpenditure
42,205
Age UK Waltham Forest
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Notes to tha flnanclal sL￿•MentS Year lo 31 March 2023
7 Net expendituro
This is staled after charging..
Total
2023
Total
2022
Staff costs (note 81
Auditor's remuneration
DePr￿ation
Operating lease r8ntals
. Equlpment
368,465
11,000
315,252
9.500
4,955
1.589
8 Stsff costs and Trustees. remuneratlon
Total
2023
Total
2022
VWag8s and salariBs
Social securily costs
Other penslon o)sts
340A09
14,811
13.245
368,465
290,416
19,324
5,512
315.252
Staff costs per function were as follows..
Totsl
2023
Totsl
2022
Direct aclivlties
Raising funds
Charilatsle actiwties
Support actiMti88 (note 61
11,775
336.546
20,144
368M65
11,448
284,213
19.$91
315,252
The average number of ernployees during the year, anatysed by function, was..
Averag8 h8ad￿￿nl
2023
2022
FLdl Time Equivalent
2023
2022
Direct activities
- Generating voluntsry irKx)me
Charitsble activities Idireet and suppcfftl
22
23
18
19
20
21
12
13
No employee earned over £60,000 per annum {including taxable benefits but excluding employer pension
conlributionsl during the year12022 - none). No trustee received any remuneration in respect lo their
services as a Trustee during the year 12022 - £nill and no trustee recelved any roimbursemenl of
expense5 {2022- £nill.
The key management personnel of the Charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and
operating the Charity on a day to day basis comprise the Tnjslees. together with the Chief Executive. The
total remuneration lin¢luding taxable benefits, employerfs pensi￿ contributions and employer's nation81
insurance contributions) payable lo key management personnel during the year Was £47,100 12022 -
£45,793). This figure comprised gross salary of £41.200 12022
£4D,0001, employer's pension
contributions of £1,23612022- £1.2511. and national insurance contributions of £4.66412022- £4,542).
Age UK Waltham Forest
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
Pag• l 42

Notes to the financial Staternents Year lo 31 Marth 2023
9 Taxation
Age UK Wallham Forest 1$ a regiglered charity 8nd, therefore. is not liable to income tsx or corporation
tax on income deriveil from its charitsble activities, as it falls wthin the various exemptions available to
registered charities.
10 Tanglble fixed assets
Fumlture
and
equipment Computers
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additsons
At 31 March 2023
5,341
40,416
45.757
5,341
40,416
45.7S7
Depraciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for ye8T
At 31 2023
5,341
29.948
3,994
33.942
35.289
5.341
39,283
Net book value
At 31 Marth 2023
At 31 March 2022
6.474
10.468
6,474
10,46B
11 Invgstmonls
Total
2023
Total
2022
Llsted Snvesbnents
Market value brought fomar
Addf(ions al cost
Unrealised Ilossesygaln$ on revaluation
Markst valu8 carri8(I forbvdrd
101,065
100,100
965
101,(X5
15,039
96,026
Cosl of li8ted investrnents
100.100
100,100
Listed investments at 31 March 2023 whdly comprised holdings in CCLA'S COIF Charities Ethical
Investment Fund Income Units.
12 Dobtors
2023
2022
Grants aThJ fees receSv8blÈ
Prepayment8 and other accrued income
20,486
4,562
25,028
7,484
9.828
17,312
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Notes to th• flnancial statements Year to 31 March 2023
13 Crgdltors: amounts falling due wlthin one yoar
2023
2022
Expense creditors
Olher creditors
Accruals
Def8fTed income
Social security and other taxes
10,162
2.575
30,67T
17,072
5.607
66,093
7,436
2.963
19,460
30.945
9.212
70.016
Deferred income al 31 March 2023. in the maln, comprises room hire fees paid in advance and advance
funding received from LB of Wallham Forest
14 Provlslons for liabllltles
2023
2022
Provision for pension scheme deficit reduction payments Inote 191
Payable within one y8ar
. Payable Wthin one to hvo years
Payatle Mrithin hmo lo five years
4,693
3,519
4.693
4,693
3.496
12.882
8,212
In accord8nce with FRS 102, the Charity must recognise a liability meastJr8d as the prasent valu8 of tha
contributions payable that arise from th& d8ficit recovery agreement and the rèsulting expense in the
slalement of financial activities i.e. the unwinding ol the discount rale as a finance cost in the period in
which it arises. Further details in r91ation to tha liability is provided al note 19 10 the financial statements.
Age UK Waltham Forest
Annual Report and Finandal Staternents lor th¢ year ended 31 March 2023
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Noto¥ to th¢ flnan¢lal ¥tatèments Yoar to 31 March 2023
15 Restrl¢ted funds
The income funds of the Charity include rgstricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances
of donations and grants held on trusts to be applied lor specific purposes..
At
31 Mareh
2023
1 April
2022
Income Expenditure
Informatlon and Advlce
Age UK
Power Partners
CA8 Wallham Forest
5,625
9287
29,696
3,428
15,6251
19,2871
129,6961
13,4281
LB of Wattham Forest
A¢tiv• ag•ing
Age UK Enfield
Age UK
LB of Waltharn For8St
16.3S6
11273
40,652
7,316
116.3561
1112731
140,6521
17.3161
Sport England
Community servKes
Age UK L(md(
Age UK
LB Waltham Forest
11,412
2.700
25,188
111,4121
12,7001
125,1881
B8frfendlng
LB of Watth8m For*st
1,6B8
11,6881
Wlnter Warmth
Agè UK
8,571
(B.5711
Oth?r rostrfd¢d lunds
Age UK
L8 Waltham FO￿$t
Age UK Londc
1,710
9,211
14.8S3
198,966
11,7101
19,211)
114,853}
1198,966)
• Inftimiatlon and Advl¢e
These balances represent amoun15 received from various government and non-govemmont sources
as noted above lo support the provision of our Informatson and Advice services.
• Active ageing
These balan￿ represent amounts received from various govemment and norpgovgrnmenl sources
as noted above to support the provision of Tecrealional activities for our benefici8ri8s.
• Community servlces
This represents amounts received from Age UK and Health Services lo provide 5UPPOrt services to
our beneficiaries within the Borough.
Age UK Waltham Forest
Annual Report and Financial Slatements lor the year ended 31 March 2023
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Notes to the financial statements Year lo 31 March 2023
15 R8¥trlcted funds (continued)
Befriending
This represents amount received from the London Borough of WalthBm Forest to celebrats the culture
and history of our Black Befriending Clients
• ￿interWannth
Thès8 balances reprgsenl amounts received from Ag9 UK lo support wllh the provision of'wamilh
packs. to the poorest older adults in Waltham For8St to better protect them from the 8ffects of cold
weather.
Other restrictod funds
These balances represent smaller amounts received from varlous other donors. the use ol which is
restricted to specific objects or activities as specified by the donor suth as the employment of a
community fundraiser.
Al
1 ApThl
2021
At
31 March
2022
Inccme
Expenditure
Comparison tabl8
Infomiation and Advlce
Age UK
AXA XL
CAB Waltham Forest
LB ofwaltham Forest
20,406
12,729
29.696
1.227
120.406)
112.7291
129,6961
11,2271
Active 8geing
Age UK Enfield
Age UK Watham FO￿$t
LB ofwaltharn Forest
London Comrnunity Foundation
16.248
5,875
3,784
9,799
116.2481
15,8751
13,7841
19,7991
Cornrnunity seNIcès
Age UK
Befriending
L8 01 Waltham Forest
34.236
134,2361
37,633
137,6331
Winter Wamith
Age UK
LB of Waltham Forest
3.375
1,139
13,3751
12.2781
1,139
Other r851ricted fund8
Warrn Horne5 1 Active Ageing I Wellbeing
other rethcted funds
14,365
221
114,3651
11.9541
1,733
1 S.725
177,880
1193,6051
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Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
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Notes to the financial statements Year lo 31 March 2023
16 Deslgnatsd fund8
At1
April
New
2022 de$lgnatlons
At31
MarGh
2023
utlllsedl
released
Relocation Fund
Staff Fund
35,000
63.000
98,000
35,000
63.000
98,OOQ
The Relocatlon Fund represents funds set aside towards the need lo relocate the charlty'8 offlce in the
future.
The Staff Fund has been set a$￿e lo help provide cover for the Cost of salaried staff posts that are
fundamental lo the charity's 8Ctlvitles and operadons, where exlemal funding may be ojrtailed or
teminaled at short notice.
At31
March
2022
April
New
2021 de5ignats.ons
Utilise<V
released
Relocation Fund
Staff Fund
35,000
63.000
98,000
35.000
63.000
98,000
17 Analysls of net assÈts betwÈèn funds
Fund balances 8131 Marth 2023 were represente(i by-
General Oesignated Restricted
funds
firnds
fund5
Totsl
2023
G8net81 08Slgnated Restrided
fund&
fthds
funds
Tot81
2022
Fund balances at 31
March 2022 are
f*pr88ontsd by:
TangiNe fixed as5ats
Investrnents
Net curTent3ssets
Provislons ftr liabilthes
Total fund8
6,474
96,026
274,D45
.474
10,468
96.026
101,065
372.04S
285,441
18,2121 112,8821
468,333
384.092
10,468
101.065
383,441
112.8821
482,092
98.QOO
98.000
368,333
9&000
98.000
18 Operatlng 18aso commltmonts
At 31 March 2023, the Charity had total minimum commitments in respect to nOTrc3n￿llab1e operating
leases as follows:
Land Lwildings
2023
2022
operati￿j1￿8$Os payments..
WlthSn one year
. B8tW8en one and iwo years
Age UK Waltham Forest
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Nots$ to the Ilnanclal statement8 Year lo 31 March 2023
19 Pen$lon costs
The Charity Parti¢iP8teg in The Pensions Trijst's Growth Plan Ithe Plan}. The plan Is a multi-employer
scheme which provides benefits to some 638 non-associated participating employers. The scheme is a
defined benefit scheme in the UK,11 is not P0$5ible ftsr the Charity to obtsin sufficient infoim8tion to Ènable
it to a¢counl for the scheme as a defined ben811 scheme. Therefore it accounts for the scheme as a
defined contribution scheme.
The scheme is SLJbject to the funding legislation outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which came into force
on 30 D8c£mb@r 2005. This, together with documents issued by the Pensions Regulator and Technical
Actuarial Stan(lards issued by Ihe Financial Reporting Council. sel out the framework for funding defined
beneflt occupational pension schemes in the UK.
The scherne is classified as a 'lasl-man standin9 arrangemgnv. Thérfyfore, the Charty is potentially liable
for other participating employers, obligations if thosè employers are unable lo meet their Share of the
schame daficit following withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legally required to meet
their share of thè s¢hem8 dèficit on an annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from thè schém8.
The Charity has been notified by The Pensions Trust of the estirnaled employer d8bl on withdrawal from
th8 plan based upon th8 financial position as al 30 September 2022. As of this date, the astimated share
of Ihe employer debt for Age UK Waltham Forest was £78,645.
A full actuarial valuation for the scheme was carried out at 30 September 2020. Thls valuation showed
assets of £80Q.3m, liabilities of £831.9m and a defficil of £31.6m. To aliminat8 this funding shortfall, the
Trustee has asked the participating employers to pay additional contributions to the scheme as follows..
Deficit ¢ontn"butions
From 1 April 2022 to 31 January 2025..
£3,312,000 per annum
The recovery plan contributions are allocated lo eath parti¢lpating employer in line with their estimated
share of the Series 1 and Series 2 scheme liabilities.
Where the scheme is in deficit and where the Charity has agreed lo a deficit fijnding arrangement, the
Charty r8¢ognises 8 liability for this obligation. The amount recognised is the net present value of the
deficit reduction contributions payable under the agreement that re18tes to the defi'dl. The present value
is calculated using the discount rate detailed in these disdosures. The unwinding of Ihe discount rat8 IS
rec(¥Jnised as a fin8nce cost.
Present values of provlslon
31 March
1023
31 March
2022
31 March
2021
Pr858nt value of provision
8,212
12,882
62,99)
Age UK Waltham Forest
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Notes to the financial stat•mènt$ Year to 31 March 2023
19 ￿nSIon costs (continu8dl
R•conciliation olopening and closing provisions
2023
2022
Provision at start of period
Unwnding of the di%count factor
Deficit contribuliDn paid
Remea5urem8nts- impact of any change in 83sumpUons
Remea5urements- amendments to the contrlbub'on schedule
Provision at end of period
12,882
242
14,6931
12191
62.990
363
115,9401
12961
134.2351
12,882
.212
Impact on the statement of financial activities
2023
2022
Interest exp8n88
R8-rneasurements- Impact of any change In asSUmp￿0n$
R8m¥asurements- ary*ndments to the cOntribut￿)n schedule
ICrediVGainsl ExpendihJrelLosses reC￿niSed In statement or rinancial activitie5
242
12191
363
12961
134.2351
134,1681
23
Assumptlons
31 Mar¢h
2023
%per
annum
31 March
2022
%p8r
annutn
31 March
2021
%per
annurn
R8te of discount
5.52
2.35
The discount r8t8s shown above are the equivalent single discount ratss which. when used to discounl
the future recovery plan contributions due, would give the same ￿sUItS as using a full AA corporate bond
yield curve lo discwnl the sarne rewvery plan contributions.
20 LlabS11ty of mgmbers
In the event of the charitable company belng wound up during the period of membership. or wilhin the
year following, members are required tr) contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
21 Relatèd paity transactions
The total value of cash donats'ons made by the Truslges to the Charity during thg year was £nil12022-
£1001.
Other than those transaction8 described in note 8 and atrt)ve. there were no other related party
Irdnsaclions during the year12022- none).
Age UK Waltham Forest
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