Registered number= 02976727
Charity nLrmber.' 1048236
AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
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AVALON GROUP150CIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Relerence and adminlstrative deiails of the tharity. its Trustees and ad¥lsers
Trustees. report
3-14
Indepertdent auditor's report on the finan¢ial statements
15-18
Statement of financial artivitie5
19
Balance sheet
20
Statèmènt of cash flows
21
Notes to the financial statements
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AVALON GROUP ISOOAL CARE)
IA company limited by guaranteel
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Stephen Fox. Chair of the Board7
Karen Tyre113
Sandra Frier18
Joseph 8radleyl,4,8
Susan Howard6
Melvyn Ellis5
Susan Carr6
Mohammed Arif Awan lappointed 11 November 202114,6
Alistair How (appointed 6 December 202112
John Moore lappoinied 11 November 202114
Barry Rankin Iresigned 26 August 202114
jani￿ Gowing (resigned 26 August 202116
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
2 Member of Audit and Risk CDmmittee
Chair of Business Development and Fundraising Committee
Member of Business Development and Fundraising Cornmittee
S Chair of People Committee
6 Member of People Committee
7 Chair of Remuneration Committee
8 Member of Remuneratton Committee
Company rÈgisteTed
number
02976727
Charity registered number 1048236
Reglstered offi<e
6 Grove Park Court
Harrogate
HGI 4DP
Independent auditor
BHP LLP
Chartered Accountants
Rievaulx House
I St Mary's Court
York
Y024 IAH
5ollcltors
Hemp50ns
The Exchange
Station Parade
Harrogate
HGI IDY
Sènior management team
Larry Hollando. Chief Executtve Officer and Company Secretary
Emma Williams
Dan Blackith
Robbie Wright lunlil June 20211
Bev Wilson Ifrom Jvne 20211
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Trustees, Report for the Year ended 31 March 2022
l am pleased to present ourAnnual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 Marth 2022 which piovide a full summary
of the year's activities.
Over the last ye3r. Avalon's most signrfic3nt achievernent has been to continue to deliver high-quality support services to
our customers in the face of the continued excèptional challenges posed by thè Covid-19 pandemic. As always. I would like
to begin by thankin8 all our staft, Shared Lives carers, custon)ers. families and trustees for their hard work and dedicètion
as we continued to nawgate through the demands of the ongoing health emergency. We now emerge from the year
stronger and I have been humbled by the compassion, resilience and integrtty of all our people who remain steadfast in
their mission to provide the best possible support to those who need it, working tirelessly to keep cvstomers and
colleagues safe and well.
Our priority continues to be the wellbèing of all our pèople. particularly in light of the significant resource pressures
experienced bythe Sector duringthe setond half of the year. Wellbeing initiatives rolled out included the Mindful Employer
Charrer. Mental Health First Aiders trainin8 and a Wellbeing Support pèck for all employees. Recruitment and retention
initiatives such as the Welcome Bonus. an improved and expedited recruitment process and z review of the core benefits
package have yielded results but this remains a key p¥essure for the charity.
Shared Lives is also a key priority at Avalon both in terms of ensuring the Safety and wellbeing of our customers and carers
and also growing the service to reach further and meet a wider range of needs in the community such as Mental Health
and Transitions. The seThice is being developed to better meet resprte needs across the localities, further supporting
families and customers. wellbeing.
Alongside front line activities, Avalon continue5 to invest in and improve its support services to allow colleague5 to work
more effictently. An example of this was the roll-out of Microsoft Teams following a tloud migration project. This form5
the platform for the digitalisation process so that our people can spend more time adding value in their role and not on
paperwork.
The year sees the Avalon Group Strale8ic Plan 2019-2022 draw to a close and reflecting on our successes and lessons
learned provides a solid foundation for the creation of the next three year plan. A Board strategy day held irn March 2022
focussed on our long-term organisation31 growth and development in the context of a volatile external environment. The
implementation of the 2022 Three Year Plan is now well underway and the experience and resilience we have developed
over the last year wll be integral in delivering continual improvement across the or8anisation to ensure we provide high
quality and responsive support in the years to come.
For mole inforrnation on all topics please visit our website, where you will find more stories, detsils ol the svpport we can
provide, detatls on our Covid-19 respan5e and a150 how ta contact your local A¥alan office.
Chair of Trustees
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Trustees. Report for the Year ended 31 March 2022
The trustees present their annual report together with the audtted financial statements of the Avalon Group (Social Carel
(the companyl for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Reference and administrative information set out on page I forms part of this report. The trusteès have adopted the
provision5 of the Statement of Recommended Prartice ISORPI "Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities" in preparing thè
annual report and finarntial statements of the charity. The frnancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charit¢s governing document. the Charities Act
2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparin8
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published
in October 2019.
Avalon's Ob"ertives and Activities
Purposes and aims
Avalon Group's vision is to be recognised as a high quality social care provider in the North of England. providing
Community Support and Shared Lives services to disabled people of a working age, older adults and young people
in transition.
Our mission is to enable people to live fulfilling lives in the community. This means tackling loneliness, promoting
choice. cor)trol and independent livin& and empowering people to live the lives they warnt to live.
In order to make this vision a reality, we are committed to the following values which influence our strategic
priorilies and guide our day to day work=
Respert
Inte8rity
Learning & Reflection
Working Together
Quèlity
The charity reviews its aims. objectives and activities e3ch year to ensu￿ it remains focused on its stated purposes.
This report looks at what the charity ha5 achieved and the outcomes of it5 work within the previous twelve months.
Thetrustees report on the suttess of eath key attivityand the benefits they have brought to those groups of people
the charity was set up to support.
The trustees conlirrn that they have referred to the Buidance contained in the Chartty Commission's general
guidance on public bet)efit when rewewing the charitvs aims and objectives and when planning it5 future activities.
Strate
icRe
ort
Achievements and erformance
Durin8 the year ended 31 March 2022, the Avalon Group supported more than 5QJ people with learning disabilities.
people living with dementia andlor mental health challenges. commissioned by 19 Local Authorities and NHS
Clinical Commissioning Groups across Yorkshire and the North East of England. Services included Supported Living
service5. Community Support and Shared Lives. We supported people with a wide spectrum of needs. from mild to
moderate learning disabilities to people wilh profound and multiple learning disabilitie5, sensory and physical
disabilities and complex health needs.
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A¢hievements and erformance- continued
Key succe5se5 in the year include=
Good CQC ratings- all locality office5 have continued to be rated-Good- in the year with Teesside receiving
°Outstandin¢ in one line of enquiry.
Sat15factlon surveys - provides vital insight into our perlorrnance from the perspective of our kev
stakeholders. Examples of feedback are:
97% of our cu5tomer5 were satisfied with our overall support
95% of our customers would recommend us to a friend
of our staff agree they play an important part in helping us to achieve our vtsion
88% of our staff feel motivated to give their best
70% of our staff agree that Avalon supports them to be their best.
Consolidation of work - during ihe year we were 5ucces5ful in Joining the Hull DPS Supported Living
framework. We were also successful in retaining the Wakefield My Life services contract. This reflects our
strong reputation for providing both comrnunity support and shared lives service5.
Set out below is a summary of the specific artivities from the year 2021-22 alon8 Wth the objectives we set
for that year.
Strategic objective
Excellence- to provide
high quality tare and
continue to develop
relationship
based
social care and create
personalised support.
Activities planned
Relaunch Avalink and continue
to explore opportunities to
work in close collaboration wth
customers
Acttvities performed
Avalink Committee continues to support
localities to facilitate meaningful user-led
participation
Avalon's
ongoing
development. Face to face meetings were
replaced with Zoom meetings during lockdown
and support focused on improving digital skills.
Funding was obtained during the year from
Fronert which will be used to appoint a part-
time Avalink co-ordinator so that specific
resource is focu5sed on deliverin8 thi5 planned
activity.
Develop a fresh website and a
new
marketing
approach
lincludin8 branding) to reflert
the new identity of the charity,
in consultation with customers
and staff
Stralegic KPI
At least 90%
overall satisfaction acr05S the
stsff. carer and customer
annual surveys
New website designed in partnership with
internal stakeholders. including a large focus
on accessibility. with Accessible plug-in
ensuring users can personalise their accessible
experience.
s well as browse aloud
functionality on ezch page. Site was launched
in March 2022.
Customer satisfaction overall was 96%, with
staff overall figure 80% and c3rer figure at 80%
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StrateEiC objectivè
People
create
culture that allows
people to flourish and
provide
positive
environment
where
people have the tools,
support and skills they
need.
Activitles planned
Work
with
the
People
Committee to implement our
People Plan irtcjuding..
Artivitles perfornied
Wellbeing Initiatives
Renewed Mindful Employer Charter and
trained the first cohort of employee5 acr055 all
localities to be Mental Health First Aiders.
Excellence
in
supportin8
internal
stakeholders
with
wellbeing initiatives
Mental Health Support pèck for employees was
created and rolled out
Establish an Agile Working
Policy, in consultation wiEh staff
New wellbeing section on the benefit5 Portal
Was launched providing a wide range of advice.
support and signposting.
Continue to expand
benefit5. and publish
staff
Agile Working Policy
Following staff consultation, the policy was
shaped and rolled out to meet the needs of
Avalon at the time.
Improve recruitment pToce5S to
Ènsure Operational Staff can
aehieve growth levels
Staff Beneffts
A new benefits Portal has been launched which
gives easy access to all Avalon benefits
including a new benefit partnership with 02
and the 81ue Light card.
Impro¥e RKruitment Process
Dedicated HR resource has been put in place to
lead on some recruitment activities to aid
consistency, speed of response and to free up
operational time
The application and refer a friend schemes on
the Avalon web51te have been streamlined
considerably. to speed up and simplify the
application process
Doeusign was implemented to automate part
of the iecruitment on-boarding proce55. As a
result. information gets out to and returned to
the applicant quicker lon average 3 days) and
increases the quality of the information.
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Strate8ic objective
Sociol care-
contribute
to
the
shaping of social care.
ensuring our
offer
reflects the evdving
needs of the social
care sector.
Activities planned
Informed by irntelligence in each
area. establish a locality Serwce
Offer detailing what can be
delivered in e3ch location. this
will include mental health and
dementia where possible.
ArtNities perfornied
We continued to work in partnership with
Golden Lane Housin8 Association to transfer
direct customer tenancies for supported living
propertie5 to as well as to identify new
development
opportunities
to
Improve
customers. housing provision.
Complete
and
implement
changes in our approach to
Shared
Lives.
including
recruitment of shared lives
carers. re5Plte payments Teview
processes.
Shared Lives we received £l.000 grant from
Shared ￿VeS Plus to fund development of new
trainrng, and £2,500 from Middlesbrough
Council to test new innovations in recruitment
of Shared Lives carers via online paid avenues.
Hull Clty Councll invited us to apply to their
DPS Supported Living framework, which we
were successfully appointed to. This allows us
the opportunity to consider expansion to this
new neighbouring localitvj and we have since
e5tabli5hed working relationships with housing
providers to attempt to fi.nd suitable supported
living solutions.
ProÉièss
Housing Strategv
transferring lease responsibility
to Housing Providers and
developing
additional
5UPPOrted living in localitie5
where
need5
have been
identified.
Explore
opportunities
establish
services
neiehbouring areas as well as
expanding in Current localities.
to
The
Directors
continue
their
active
membership of key working groups such as
VODG, ARC and the ICG with the aim of
influencin8 and helping shape future models of
care.
Stren￿hen OLtrr mental health
offer and relationships with
mental health commissionefs
Continuous
improvement-
continueto modernTrse
working practice that
meets the needs of
collea8ues
and
customers.
Di8ltal
Transformation
Conduct review5
of
business
processes
of the
charity movin8 to implement
digltal solutions where possible.
ICT modernisation activities in the year included..
Migration of the on-premise server to a cloud-
based solution and the roll-out of Microsoft
Teams to all Avalon staff.
Continued development of the rota 5VStem
"Carefree" to facilitate increased digital
501utKJns such as communicating shifts and
reduced reliance on paper.
core
Work with new I￿ Provider to
improve connertivity. reduce
reliance on current physical
server and introduce Miciosoft
Office 365.
New lotality officts were identified and moved
into at Northallerton and Scarborough providing
more acce55ible office space with irnproved
connectivity.
Review Health & Safety F)olicies
and
management
arrangements.
Health & Safety training was provided by Hettle
Andrew5 to the serbior mana8ement team in
ddition to exi5tin8 in-house training. alongside a
review of Health & Safety policyframework. Avalon
continues to hold its CHAS accreditation.
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Strategit objertive
Su5toinobility-
ontinue t() develop
and invest in new
initiatives which are
appropriate to our
core business and
values.
Artiviknes planned
Clear plan5 todeal with anyri5k5
associated wtth loss of income
due to1055 of contratts.
Activitiès performèd
In September 2021 we beBan work on the new
Avalon 3 year strategy (incorporating Business
Development). The rnew Plan was signed off i
March 2022 to begin delivery in 2022123 year.
During the year 2021122 we followed the existin8
Strat￿le plan for Business Development, which
included the following activities=
Generate £200k in additional
funding from grant funds and
other form of fundfaising.
Maintain existing kèy tontratts
Over the
past 12 month5 this h35 continued to have 8
large focus on retention of the retender of the
NYCC Shared Lives contract, working with the
council to continue to innovate and improve
service elements such
as
recruitment,
matching, referrals process and new respite
options. We also retained the two key
contracts that came for retender in the year:
York PPA and Wakefield My Life.
Seek new work in identified areas for
development- Wilh a focus on the increase in
Supported Living delivery..
establishin8
relationships with developers. RSLS 3nd
Hovsing Associations to identify potential
properties. We have opened I Supported
Living property in Doncaster, and have another
in development for launch 2022123.
Seek relevant gr3nt fundlng
In particular
looking for fundinR which is unrestricted. and
can support the whole or8anisation. During the
vear we received £134.750 in grants lincluding
the ongoing £96.000 Google advertising grant
which come5 in the form of free PPC
advertisin8 throu8hout the yearl.
Develop partner projerts
To enhance our
organizational offering and support the
submission of luture tenders and grant
application5
we
work
successfully
partnership with reputable providers le.g.
Shared Lives Plus, Good Thin85 Foundation.
AbilityNet, Dementia Forward)
Support
organisational
de¥elopment-
Assisting localities with their own growth plans
through the quarterly locality business review
process. and supporting internal process
improvements such as recruitment. retention
and assessment processes.
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Financial Review
Avalon continues to operate in a finantially challenEing ervironment. as wage costs increase and pres5ure5 on
fundine escalate acrossthe sector. Desplte this. we generated an unrestricte¢J surplus for the year of £77,81312021'.
£187.89SI. Net movement in restricted funds in ihe year was a deficit of £57.33612021.. surplus of £43,388).
Income from charitable activities was £11.3m12021.. £11.3ml for the year ended 31 March 2022. Income from
supported living and community support increased marginally to £6.8m from £6.6m irb 2021, whilst Shared Lives
income fell to £4.4m from £4.6m at 31 March 2021.
Free reserves at 31 March 2022 are £1.065.279 tompèred to £1,025,873 at 31 March 2021.
In addition to our surplus. ourcash position femains strong at £1.962.26612021.. £2.106.0091 reflecting the change
in payment profile during Covid-19 when a number of local authorities moved to paying planned delivery one month
in advance.
Risk
The Avalon Group's prinapal objertives for mana8in8 risks are to-
aid achievement of it5 Strategic objeciivès
ensure business continuity and service to its Customers
protert the organisation's wider reputation and other assets
sustain its commercial viability
be compliant with statutory and regulatory obli8ations
We have identified the principal Hieh Risks at 31 March 2022 as-
Risk
staff recruitment remains a challenge lon
occasions. we are forced to turn down new work
due to insufficient staffl. The risk is compounded
by staff availability during Covid-19 and puts
significant pressure on delivery teams.
Mitigants
Creative and tsilored recruitment solutions such as
Facebook advert5.
Regular review of staff pay linked to new National Living
Wage requirements.
Use of agency staff where available.
Welcome bonus and refer a friend schemes launched and
readvertised.
Contrart income risk
Large contracts and
frameworks continue to be commissioned on
rollin8 basis, typically on a 3-5 year basis.
Avalon retains a strong reputation with all commissioners
thiough ongoing quality of performance and good
Telationships with all local authorities.
When there is a significant contract due for renewal or
retender, Avalon takes a proactive approach in retaining
the contract balanced with scenario planning for any loss
of income to ensure we remain sustsinable as a charity.
Increased work pressure of pandemic leads to
redurtion in quality and cornpliance rnanifesting
in poor se￿iCe delivery andlor inadeqyate CQC
ratin8.
Quality compliance monitoring remains a priority for
Operational teams supplemented by Internal Audit
reviews on a 6 monthly basis.
Regular client satisfaction stjrveys and Compliments &
Complaints monTtoriTr8 identify issues early to ensure
resource is allocated as necessary.
Avalon is prepared to return work to commissioners as a
last resort where it 15 felt a safe service can no longer be
provided.
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Financlal Revlew- continued
Risk
Significant reputational damaBe
e.8. resulting from a safeguarding arising from
nsuitability of staff & carers and high turnover of
support workers or an external event imparting
Avalon's brand/ima8e.
Mitigants
Operations ReportinB Group carefully examines all
incidents for lessons learned. themes and improvement
observations.
Safeguarding policy and training enhanced to include
making safeguardin8 personal and relevant to customer
groups.
Summary of safeguarding events reported at Board level.
All tender submissions managed centrally by the Business
Development manager with full involvement of Directors
of Operations. People and Finance and the CEO.
Price submissions include full cost recovery incorporating
full risk assessment of service by Operations Directors.
Tender risk
Current tender activity is short notice, failin8
services v4here existing providers are unable to
continue. This increases the risk of safelv
delivering the service and around TUPE and
staffing.
IT Infrastructure is not rrt for purpose for
example. due to ageing hardware. cyber threat
and outdated working practices.
A cloud migration project is virtually complete mitigating
the risk of the sustainability of the on-premise server.
Avalon 15 working with the Icr outsource provider lo
stabilise the new operating infrastructure +such that the
risk of busine55 interrupti¢n is redyced.
Our Risk Registercontsins detailed explanation5 for each risk, a scorefor both impart and likelihood and the existing
mitigants. which reduce our exposure to the overall risk.
Prlncipal funding sources
The majority of our funding is from Local Authorities who continue to face their own challenges in relation to
availability of funding at the same time as an increase in demand from those in need. We continue to work well
with the local authorities. building on solid relationships to work together through these pressures.
Fundralslng
The Avalon Group tloes not engage in large scale levels of public fundraising and does not use professional
fundraisers or commercial participators. The tharity nevertheles5 observes and complies with the relevant
fundraising regulations and codes. During the year there was no non<ompliance of these regulations and codes
and the charity received no cornplaints relating to its fundraisin8 practice.
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Financial Revièw- contlnued
Reserves Policy
Free reserves at 31 March 2022 are £1.065.27912021.. £1.025.8731. These are the net funds of £1,927,039 available
after deducting fixed assets Iwhich have no associated bank loans) of £S59.015. Restricted Funds of £15.53012021=
£72,866) and Designated Funds of £261,945.
The trustees have reviewed the level of reserves required to take account of known liabilities and possible
contingencie5. The Risk Register is reviewed on a regular basis and informs the Reserves Policy to ensure that we
consider funds that enable us to de31 with situations in a sustainable way. for example the loss of a major contract.
a short term cash flow pioblem due to late payment for a significant contract or the long term 5ickne55 of a kev
member of staff.
The reouired reserves estimate at 31 March 2022 remains at £I,1)09.2￿]. following a revtew this year to ensure that
potential additional risks to our operation5 arTrsing from the pandemic are incorporated into this value. This means
that our free reserves at 31 March 2022 exceed our target reserves by £S6,079. Given the current economic climate
and the continued uncertain environment .presented by Covid-19. the trustees consider this to be a prudent
position.
At 31 March 2016 we tteated the Oesignated Fund of £2(￿1.[￿. Thiswas toenable vsto stren8thentheorganisation
through both an ICF modemisation progr3mme and expansion via business opportunities thèt fit with our prioritie%
and core values. In the year ended 31 March 2021-designated funds were increased by a further £lTh),000 for the
purpose of funding future projetts which develop Avalon's orgènisational infrastructure. In the year ended 31
March 2022 no further resource was allocated to Designated Funds.
Our Reserves policy, which has been reviewed this year, also states that reserve5 should be held in the form of cash
and near cash investments. We review our Reserves policy at least annually and more frequently if we perceive
there are significant changes in our risk exposu￿.
Plans for future
eriods
Changes in the sector continually require us to revisit strategic priorities and ways of working. As the three year
Strategy drew to a dose in March 2022. planning the newThree Year Plan for the period 2022123 to 2025126 began
during the year.
This work involved a full rewew of our strategic direction. starting with our Vision. Mission and Values. ènd
encompassing all elements of the business model to agree collectively and in collabofation with all internal
stakeholders where the charity's future priorities lie.
From April 2022 we are working to the following statements..
Vision.. The people we support will achieve their best life experience
Mission.. We provide inclusive. personalised support in our local comrnunities. helping individuals and families to
improve iheir lives every day
Values:
We are kind and respectfvl io everyone
We are honest ènd trustworthy
We are always learning and developing
We are irnclusive,. everyone has a voice
We work in partnership with our communities
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Plans for future
eriods. continued
Our plan is split into five pathways. which allow us to achieve our vision. The tsble below sets out the key plans
assocsated with each pathway
Pathway
The right people
Referring to staff.
carers, trustees and ou¥ partner5. having
the right people in plate who understand
and support our vision will support its
achievement
Activities planned
Review c3reer progression of all roles. with initial focus on
Support Co-ordinators and Support Workers
Development of M3nagernent training offer and tailored training
for Shared Lives carers
Establish new employee forurn and EDI working group
Continual review of staff reward pa£ka8e to remain competitive
Investment strategv
Retention of key contracts
Ongoing finantial and business reviews of each locality
A sustoinoble future
Ensuring the
financial sustainability of our chaiity
through investing in the future. making the
best of our reserves and creating a diverse
portfolio of contracted work
Meeting local need - responding to the
needs of local authorilies. developing
additional commUn￿tY services and tskinga
Benerous community approath
Develop Avalon's community presence. including new local
Community Champions and generous sharing of resources and
facilities with local partners
Developing existing services to meet local need
Developing Shared Live5, including new pilot respite project in
North Yorkshire and broadening customer 8roups
Digitalisation of care records
Launch and rollout of all employee intranet
Maximise use of Carefree rota/reportin8 software
DiBstalised onboardinglnew starter proce5S
Technology Champions locally to support pro-active use of
assistive technology and digitsl first solutions for our customers
Embracing tethnology
completing an
organisation wide digital transformation
which will See us become a paperless
organisation with efficient and effectNe
busine55 Systems, and enhanced Use of
technologv
enabled
carelassistive
technology
Growing ¢rnd developing - cownmitting to
the development of more good quality
housing. offering a wide range of support
services including dementia and mental
health and makirng Avalon the first choice
for families across our localities
Growing our Shared Lives service through recruitment of new
carer5. promotion of the referrals protes5 fof local teams, and
seeking to grow into new geographical areas where
commissioning allows
Transitions project to support young people reaching adulthood
to be able to confidently access support services that will best
benefit theffl (whether Supported Living, Community Support or
Shared Livesl - working in partnership with council tran51tions
teams
Growth of supported living through pro-artive search and
development of suitable properties across our localities
Creating an external training offer
Developing a bespoke dementia servite based on research of
evidenced local nèed
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Trustees. Report for the Year ended 31 March 2022
Structure Governance and Mana
ement
Legal
The Avalon Group is a charitable company limited by guarantee.
The company was incorporated on 7 October 1994 with the name Adult Placement Services Ltd, trading
under the name The Avalon Group. On 12 Novernber 2020 a special resolution was passed to change the
legal entity name Avalon Group Isocial Carel.
The company was registered as a charity on 26 July 1995. In the event ofthe Company being wound up, each
member is iequired to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
The company was established under a Memorandum of Association dated September 2002 which
established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of
Associaiion.
On 12 November 2020 updated Artrcles of Association were adopted by Special Res01￿10n.
Rèsponslbility of the Board and Committees
The Trustees (who are also Direttors of Avalon for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the
Trustee5' Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare finantial statements for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of
resources. including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these
financial statements, the Trustees are required to..
Select suitable 3ccovnting policies and then apply them consistentlv..
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP-
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and P￿dent..
State whether applicable UK kcounting Standards have been followed, subject to any mateiial departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statement5.' and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless rt is inappropriate to presume that the
charitable company will continue on that basi5.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure thèt the financial statements
compfy with the Companies Act 2￿)6.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the mainlenance and integrily of the charity and financial information included on
the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom 8overnin8 the preparation and dissemination of financial
statements may differ from legislation in other Jurisdictions.
Kèy Managemeni Pay and Remuneraiion
Pay for senior managers is determined by reference to market salary fates, takinE into account individual's
experience and Skills. Pay scales are set for all post5 within Avalon. including those of senior managers. The
Remuneration Committee aglees the pay for all Directors antl also any major changes to pay scales for other staff.
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Trustees. Report for the Year ended 31 March 2022
Structure Governance and Mana
emènt- continued
Employment of the Disabled
Avalon holds and works to the Disability Confident Committed employer standards. These include ensuring our
reciuitment process is inclusive and accessible by advertising using diverse methods, and atcepting applications in
dlfferent formats. Avalon prtsmotes being committed to offering an interview to anyone who meets the rninimum
standards of the role specification to someone who declares they have a disability. Avalon ensure that reasonable
adjustments are considered and put in place where practical and necessary for interview5, such as using video
technology or allowing additional time for practical tasks.
Avalon have also created a more blended training offerto make training more accessible for people with disabilities,
by utilising technology through eLearning and online webinars. Tfainin8 has also been tailored to meet the needs
of particular individuals or groups, such as providing face to face trainin8 in a specific location or providing one to
one training to allow more dedicated tirne to focu5 on a particular area. Line managers will work closely with the
L&0 team to ensure that the particular trairing needs for disabled individuals are understood and met. which are
identified through l..1 supervision5.
Avalon provides a suite of training to staff. including a number of Mental Health sessions. Equality & Diversity and
Recruitment, which all focus on providing support to disabled colleagues. In addition to this, Avalon has trained
ove¥ l(l% of the workforce in Mental Health First Aid to provide additional support to employees. has signed the
Mindful Employei charter. acquired the Mental Health Committed Employer standard. A parrnership with Able
Futures has commenced to provide confidential mentsl health support to our employees and Avalon has worked
closely with occupational health and Access to Work to ensure that disabled colleagues are provided with the
resources they need to do their job.
Statement of Trustees
In accordarnce with company law. we. the company's Directors. Certify that as far as we are aware. there 15 no
relevant audit information of which the companvs avditor is unaware_ In addition. the Directors have taken all the
necessary steps that they ought to have taken as Dirertors, in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit
information and io establish that the company's audttor is aware of that infomiation.
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expertation that the charity has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason. they continue to adopt
the going concern basis in preparing the financial statement5. Further detai15 regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
Committees
There are four Committees. made up of Trustees and senior managers..
Aydit and Risk Committee- prwdes oversight. rewew and advisory role to the Board on 311 financial affairs
of Avalon.
Business Development tsnd Fundroisin9 Committee- provides oveisight. review and an advisory iole to the
Board on the Business Development strategy and its implementation.
Remuneration Committee
provide5 oversight. review and an advisory role to the Board on the
remuneration of the CEO and staff within Avalon.
People Committee- provides oversight. rewew and an advisory role to the Board on the People Strategy
and its progress.
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Trustees. Report for the Year ended 31 March 2022
Structure Governance and Mana
ement- cortinued
Recruitment and Appointment to the Board
Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Assoclation. the Trustees are elected to serve for 3
years and retire by r(>t3tion. ReiirinB Tiustee5. if willing to continue to serve. may be re-elected by members,
resolution.
In 2022 we welcomed 3 new Trustees whose expertente and expertise, along with their passion for adult social
care, added additional strength to Oilf 8oard.
Trustee Trainin8 and Induction
The Board of Trustees regularly reviews the skills and expertise of the 8roup. This is led by the Chair in consultation
with the Chief ExecutNe Officer. The recruitment pr¢xess for Trustees aims to fill the identified voids and the key
skills netessary to support the organi53tion's strategK needs.
The number of Trustees is subject to a minimum of 3 members with no maximum. Each prospective trustee is
interviewed initially by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair of the Board. If successful, they undergo a full
induction programme including meeting with Avalon staff. as well as being provided with ongoing training and an
information pack.
Voluntary support
The Trustees Snvolvement with Avalon is in a purely voluntary capacity- The T¥ustees provide a range of skills,
i￿luding bvt not limited to., legal matters. new and existing business growth strategies. 8¢￿d governance and risk
5trategie5.
No Trustee has received any remuneration in the current or previou5 year for these activitie5. Durin8 the year to 31
March 2022 we paid Trustees expenses of £15012021= £nill. which was to cover travel and mileage charges.
Auditor
The auditor. BHP, Chartered Accountants, have indicated their willingness to continue ir office. The Designated
Tru5tee5 will propose a motion re-appointing the auditors at a meeting of the Trustees on 4 October 2022.
This report including the strategic report was approved by the Trustees on 4 Ortober 2022 and signed on their
behalf by..
Stephen Fox
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CAREI
IA company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTOTHE MEMBERS OF AVALON GROUP ISOCIALCAREI
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Avalon Group (Social Carel (the 'charitable company'l for the year ended 31
M3rch 2022 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the
related note5. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been
applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting
Standard 102 Yhe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Prarticel.
In our opinion the financial statements=
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs a5 at 31 March 2022 and of its incoming
resources and application of resources. inclvding its income and expernditure for the year then ended..
have been properly prepared in accordan￿ with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2¢J)6.
Basis tor opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable1aw. Our
responsibilit(es under those standards are further described in tkre Audrtor's responsibilities for the audit of the ftnancral
statements seciion of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethital
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom. including the Financial
Reportin8 Council's Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our othei ethical re5pon5ibilitie5 in accordance with these
requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtsined is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Conclusions relating to going ¢on¢ern
In audiiing the financial statements. we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in
the preparation of the financial statement5 is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed. we have not identified any material ijncertainties relating to events or condition5
that. individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are avthorisèd for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respert to going Concern are described in the relevant
sections of this report.
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AVALON GROUP {SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guaranteel
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTOTHE MEMBERS OF AVALON GROUP ISOCIALCAREI ICONTINUEDI
other information
The other information cornprises the information included Fn the Trustees. Report other than the financial statements and
our Auditor's report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other Information contained within the Trustees,
Report. Our opinion on the finantial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise
explicit￿ stated in our report. we do not express any form of a55uran£e conclusion thereon. Our re5POll5ibility 15 to read
the other information and. in doing so, consider whether the other informatrorn is materially inconsistent with the
financial 5tatement5 01 our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit. or otherwise appears to be rnaterially
mi5Stated. If we identify such material incon5islencies or apparent material mi5Statements, we are required to determine
whether this gives rise to a mèterial misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If. based on the work we havè
performed. we conclude that there 15 a material misslèternent of this other information. we are required to report that
We have nothing to report in this reeard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion. based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Trustees. Report lincorporating the strategic report and the dirertors, report) for thè
financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
the strategic report and the directors. report have
been prepared in aceordance with applicable legal
requirements.
Matters on which we aré required to report byexteption
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charttable company and its environment obtained in the coulse of
the audit. we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report antl the direttors. report.
We have nothin8 to report in respect of the following matters in ￿latiOn to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to
report to you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting r￿ordS have not been kept, or returns 3dequète for our audit have not been received froffl
branches not visited by us- or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accountin8 records and returns- or
certatn disclosures of Directors, remuneration specified by law are not made.. or
we have not reteived all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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AVALON GROUP {SOCIAL CARE}
{A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF AVALON GROUP ISOCIALCAREI {CONTINUEDI
Responsibilities of trustèès
A5 explained more fully in the Tnjstees. responsibilities statement. the Trustees (who are a159 the direcior5 uf the
charitable company for the purpose5 of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial Statements and
for being Satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary
to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or
error.
In preparin8 the financial statements, the Trustees are rest)onsible for zs5essing the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going concern. disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis
of accountin8 unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no
realistlc 31ternative but to do 50.
Auditor's responsibilitiès for the audit of the financial statements
Our objettives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement5 a5 a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an Auditor's report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance. but is not a euarantee that an audit condurted in accordance with ISAS
IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fr3ud or error and are
considered matefial if, indiwdually or in ihe 38greg3te. they could reasonably be expetted to influence the economie
decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities. including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line
with our responsibiltties. outlined above, to detect rnaterial rnis5tstements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The
extent to which our proceduies are capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud is detailed below=
the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collettively hèd the appropriate competen￿,
capabilities and skills to identify or recognise non-compliance with 3pplicable laws and regulations..
we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the charitable company through discussions with management
and directors. and from our knowledge and experience of this settor-
we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a dirert matefial effect on the financial
statements or the operations of the charitable company. including the CompanTes Act 2006, Charities Act 2011.
CQC regulations. safe8uafdin8. health and safety. data protection and employment law..
we assessed the exrent of compliance with the laws ènd regulations identified above through making enquiries of
management and directors..
identified laws and regulation5 were communicated within the audtt team regularly and the team remained alert
to instances of non-compliante throughout the audit.
We assessed the susteptibility of the charity's fjnanoal statements to material misstatement, including obtainlng an
understanding of how fraud might occur, by,.
making enquiries of management and directors as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud. their
knowledge of actual. susp￿ted and alleged fraud.. and
considering the internal controls in place to mstigate risks of fraud and non<ompliance with laws and re8ulations.
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AVALON GROUP ISOCIAI CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE) ICONTINUEDI
To address the risks of fraud through mana8ement override contro15, we-
performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected variances:
tested journal entries to identify unusual trènsattions.
investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which
included, but were not limited to-
agreeing financial statement disclosure5 to underlying 511PPOrting d¢xumentation,'
reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance..
enquiring of management as to 3rtual and potentral litigation and claims.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit. there is a risk that we will not detert all irregularities. including those
leadsng to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the
rnore that compliance with a law or regulation 15 rernoved from the events and transa£tion5 reflectèd in the financial
statements, as we will be less likely to becorne aware of instances of non-cornpliance. The risk 15 also greater re8ardin8
irregulafities occurring due to fraud rather than error. as fraud involves intentional conteèlment. forgery, collusion.
Omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilit5es for the audit of the financi31 statements is located on the Financial Reporting
Council's website at.. https.'//www.frc.org.uklauditors/audit-assurance/audttor-s-responsibilities-for-the-audit-of-the-
fildescription-of-the-8uditor%E2%80%99s-responsibilities-for. This description forrns part of our Auditor's report.
Use of our report
Thi5 report is made solely to the charitable company's members. as 3 body. in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the
Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members
those mètters we ale required to stale to them in an Auditor's report and for no other purpose. fo the fullest extent
permitted by law, we do not attepi or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company znd it5
members, as a body. for our audit work. for this feport. or for the opinions we have formed.
>1221*l•W411
Jane Marshall (Senior statutory audltorl
for and on behalf of
BHP LLP
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Riev3ulx House
I St Mary's Couit
York
Y024 IAH
Oate.. Oct 5. 2022
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AVALON GROUP ISOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by Euarantee}
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Unrestricted
fvnds
2022
Rtstricttd
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
lunds
2021
Note
Income from:
Donations and le8acie5
Charitable attivities
22.032
11250.543
271,367
293,399
11.250.543
891
262,829
11.263.338
474
Investments
Other incorne
74.429
Total income
11.273.466
271.367
11.W.833
11,601.070
Expenditurè on:
Charitable activities
11.195.653
328.703
11.524.356
11.369.787
Total expenditure
11.195.653
3Z8.703
11,524.356
11.369.787
Net movement in funds
77.813
157,3361
20.477
231,283
Reconclliatlon of funds-
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
IA33.696
77.813
72.866
{57.3361
1.906.562
20.477
1.675.279
231,283
Total funds tarried forward
1.911,509
15.530
1.927.039
1,906,562
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The r￿te$ on pages 22 to 41 fom) pèrt of these financial ststements.
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AVALON GROUP ISOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER.. 02976727
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH2022
2022
2021
Note
Fixed assets
Intangible a55et5
Tangible assets
12
143
13
584.285
558.872
$84.285
559,015
Current assets
Debtors
14
1.656.191
1.%2.266
1,395,345
2,106,(XJ9
Cash at bank and in hand
3.618.457
3,501.354
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year
15
12,275.7031
12,153.8071.
Net current assets
1.142.754
1.347,547
Total net assets
1.927,039
1,906.562
Chzrityfunds
Restricted funds
16
15.530
72.866
1,833,696
Unrestricted funds
16
1.911,509
Total funds
1.927.039
1.906.562
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act w((h respect to accounting
record5 and preparation of financi31 statements.
The linanci31 stalement5 were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
Stephen Fox
Date= 4 October 2022
The notes on pages 22 to 41 form part of these financial statements.
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AVAL014 GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limlted by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Note
Cash flow5 from operating activities
Net cash (used inl/prowded by operating activities
19
175,2371
1.157,016
Cash flows from Investing activities
Bank interest
891
474
Purthase of tangible fixed assets
144.3821
13451
Net tash lused inllprovided by in¥estiDg artiiiities
143.4911
129
Cash flows from financinB actlvitles
Repaymenis of borrowng
125.0151
125.0281
Net tash used In financlng artivrties
125.0151
{25,0281
Changè in cash and tash equivalents in the ￿ar
1143.7431
1.132.117
Cash and cash equivalents at the beeinning of the year
2.106.009
973,892
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
20
1.962.266
2,IOG,(x)9
Thè notes on pagès 22 to 41 fomi part of these financial statements
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
General Inforn)ation
The Avalon Group is a company lirnited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on
page l. In the event of the charity being wound up. the liability in respect of the gu3Tantee is limiied to £1 per
member of the charity.
Accounting policses
Zl Basis ojprepomtion olfinonciolstatements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021- Accountin8
and Reporting by ChaTities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities pieparin8 their
accounts in accordancè with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 1021 li5sued in October 20191. the Financi31 Reporting Standard applicablè in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Avalon Group Isocial Carel meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. A55ets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othen￿lSe stated in ihe relevant
accounling polity.
The financial statements are presented in sierling which is the funttional currency of the charity and rounded
to the nearest £.
2.2 6olng concern
The Trustees have considered their forecasts of income and expenditure for the period to 31 March 2024 and
subjected these forecasts to sensitivity analysis which shows that they have sufficient reserves to be able to
continue for the foreseeable future. The Trustees therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis of
preparation for these financial statements.
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by euarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies l£ontinued)
2.3 IrKome
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income. it is probable that the income will be
received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliablv.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on whKh either.. the charity is aware that probate
has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executo¥lsl to the
Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received Irom the estate. Receipt of a legacy,
in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charitv
has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to
the charity, or the charity is aware of the ErantinB of probate. and the criteria for income recognition have
not been met, then the legacy is ireated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Donated se￿iceS or facilities are recognised when the thafity hès control t)ver the item, any conditions
a550ciated with the donated item have been met. the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the charitv
of the item is probable and that economic be41efit tan be measured reliably.
On receipt. donated professional Se￿l£eS and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of
the gift to the charity which 15 the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtatn seNices or
facilitie5 of equtvalent economic benefit on the open market.. a corresponding amount is then recognised in
expenditure in the period of receipt.
Grants received in relation to the government Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme IFurlou8hl have been
recogni5ed within other operating income. The grant is accounted for on the accruals bas¥s once the related
payroll return has been submitted.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donètitsns received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at
the time of the donation.
Income tax recoverable in relats.on to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is
receivable.
Other income is recognised in the period in which tt 15 receivable and to the extent the goods have been
provided or on completion of the service.
2.4 Eypendityre
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or con5trurtive obligation to trarnsfer economic benefit to a
third party. it is probable that a transfer of ecor)omic benefits will be required in settlemeni and the amount
of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expendituie is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are
made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs. including stjpport cosis involved in undertaking each
activity. Dirert costs attributable to a single artivity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs whith
contribute to more than one actiwty and support costs which are Trot attributable to a single activity are
apportioned between those actiwties on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are
allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciat¢on charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Governance costs 3re those incurred in connertion with administration of the charity and compliance wlth
constitutional and statutory requirements.
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE}
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Atcountin8 policies Icontinuedl
2.4 Expenditure fcontinued)
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directty undertaking the acrNSties which further the
charity's objectives. as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Government gronts
Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the
Statement of financial activities over the expected useful lives of the assets concerrbed. Other grants are
credited to the Statewnent of financial artivities a5 the related expenditure is incurred.
2.6 Interest reteivoble
Interest on funds held on depwt is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by
the charity,. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the
funds are deposited.
2.7 Intongible assets ondomortisotion
Intangible a55ets are capitslised and recognised when future economic benefit5 are probable and the c05t or
V31ue of the asset can be measured reliably.
Intangible assets are initially retognised at cost. After recognition. under the Cost model. intangible assets are
measured at cost less any accumulated amortlsalion and any accumulated impairment losses.
Amortisation is prowded on iniangible assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset on a
straight-line basis over tts expected useful life.
Amortisation is provided on the followin8 basis-.
Software licenses
33 % on cost
3.8 Tongiblelixedossets depreciotion
Tangible ffixed assets are capitèlised when the cost is £5(￿1 or more and recognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value ol the asset can be measured reliablv.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition. under the cost model. tangible fixed
assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs
incurred to bring a tangible fixed assei into its intended working condition should be included tn the
measurement of cost.
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by 8uarantéè}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accountin8 polities Itontinutdl
2.8 Tongiblefixed ossets anddepreciotion Icontlnuedj
Depreciation is tharged $0 a5 to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual valve over their
estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases=
Freehold propertv
Short-temi leasehold
improvements
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equtpment
2% straight line
over lease terni
20% straight Irne
20% reducing balance
.25% straight line
2.9 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Piepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts dye.
2.10 Cash ot bank ¢7ndin hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of
three months or less from the date of acquisition or openin8 of the deposit or similar account.
2.11 Llobllitles andprovtslons
liabilities are recognised when ihere is an obligation at the Balance sheet date a5 a result of a past event. it is
probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement. and the amount of the settlement
can be estimated reliablv.
abilities are recognised at the amount that the chartty anticipate5 It will pay to settle the debt or the
amount it has received as advanced payments for the giKMls or seNces it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the
effett of the time value of money is material. the prO￿510n is based on the present val¢Je of those amounts.
discounted at the ple-tax discount rate that reflect5 the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the
discount is recognlsed in the Statement of financial activities as a finance tost.
Z12 Flnanclalinstruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instiuments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loan5 which are subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest rnethod.
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by Èuaranteel
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
A¢counting policies l¢ontinuedl
2.13 Operoting leases
Rentals paid under operatin8 leases a￿ charged to the Statement of financial activities on a straight line basis
over the lease term.
Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on z straight line
basis over the lease term. unless another systematic basis is rep￿sentatIVe of the time pattern of the lessee's
benefit from the use of the leased asset.
2.14 Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension ch3r8e represents the amounts
payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.15 Employee benefits
The cost of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense.
The tost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
2.16 Fundaccountiry
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the tharity 3nd which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated fvnds comprise unrestrirted fund5 that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular
purposes. The airn and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial stzternents.
Restricted funds are funds which ale to be used in accordance with specific restrirtions imposed by donors or
which have been iaised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering suth
fund5 are charged against the specrfic fvnd. The aim arbd use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to
the financi31 statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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AVALON GROUP {SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR EJVDED 31 MARCH 2022
Crltical accounting estimates and areas ot judgment
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other fartor5,
inclu(Jing expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable undei the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions=
The charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resultin8 accountiTrg estimates and
assumptions will. by definition. seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a
si£nificant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next
financial year are discussed below.
The charity has recorded a liabilityfor potential employee pay liabilities. the outcome of which is not known with
certainty and 15 dependent on future events.
Intorne from donations and legacies
Unrestrirted
funds
2022
Restrlcted
funds
2022
Total
fvnds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Donations
22.032
ZZ.032
10.959
City of York Shared Lives
Government grants
30.046
271.a67
271.367
221,824
22.032
271,367
293,399
262,829
Total 2021
261,982
262.829
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AVAION GROUP (SOCIAL CARE}
IA company limited by guarantet)
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Income from charitable artivities
Unre5trirted
funds
2022
Total
fund5
2022
Total
funds
2021
Supported Living
Shared Lives
6.793.497
4.434.239
22A17
6,793,497
4.434,239
22.807
6,617.345
4.635.100
10.893
Other income
11,250.543
11,250.543
11,263,338
Total 2021
11.263.338
11,263,338
Investrnent income
Llnrestrirted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Bank interest
891
891
474
Total 2021
474
474
oiher Incoming resources
Unrestrirted
funtls
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Coronavirus job retention scheme grant
74,429
Total 2021
74.429
74,429
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AVAION GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Charitable activities
Supported
livÈng Shared lives
2022
2022
Tolal
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Governance
2022
Staff & Providèrs
5.714.842
108.474
84.294
71.391
6.516
4.304.577
10.019,419
108,474
150.909
230.204
11.666
9.893,753
141.543
124.270
167.313
12,928
38,765
978,615
12,600
Housing
Premises
66.615
158A13
5.150
13.450
Office & Consumables
Ctsmpliance
Othei Costs
18,377
535,150
31.827
Group Allocated
Audit (Governance C05ts1
422.917
9S8.067
13.790
13.790
6.539.044
4.971.522
13,790
11.S24,35S
11,369.787
Totsl 2021
6.281.291
5.07S.896
12.6
11.369.787
Auditor's remuner*ion
2022
2021
Fees payable to the charity's auditor for the audit of the charitvs annual accounts
13,790"
12.600
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AVALON GROUP ISOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3J MARCH 2022
io.
Staff costs
2022
2021
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
6,089.898
480.233
5.888.388
451,934
131,052
147.806
6,717.937
6.471.374
The average number of persons employed by the charity durin8 the year was as follows:
2022
2021
No.
Support workers
Charitable activitie5
246
270
45
46
Management & administation of the charity
31
30
322
346
The average headcount exp￿Ssed as full-time equiwdlents was-.
2022
No.
2021
Support workers
Charitable attivities
157
183
47
47
Management & administration of the charity
29
35
233
265
The number of employees whose employee benefits lexcluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60.000 wès..
2022
No.
2021
In the band £60.(L)1- £70,000
In the band E70.LK)1- £80,000
In the band £80.001- £90.0
The value of pension contributions to staff within the above bands is £8.41612021= £4,557).
The total amount of employee benefits (including employer pension contributions and national insurance)
received by key management personnel is £307.08812021.. £341.8561.
Pa8e 30

AVALON GROUPISOCIAL CARE)
IA company limtted by guarantee)
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ii.
Trustees. remuneration and Èxpenses
During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits12021- £NILI.
Durlng the year ended 31 Marth 2022, expense5 totslling £150 were reimbursed or paid diredly t¢ 2 trustees in
relation to travel expenses12021= £nil were reimlmjrsed or paid directly to no trustees).
12.
Intanglble assets
Software
licen5es
Cost
At l April 2021
35.730
At 31 March 2022
35.730
Amortisotion
At l April 2021
Charge for the year
35,587
143
At 31 March 2022
35,730
Net book value
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
143
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AVALON GROUP {SOCIAL CAREI
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13.
Tangible fixed assets
short.tenn
Freehdd
leasehold
property imwo¥emeJ
Motor
¥ehides
Fixlure5 and
fittiiw
Office
equipment
Toial
Cost or voluotion
At l April 2021
Additions
639.569
I1,(￿5
51.719
8.459
162,043
15.276
864.336
44.382
20.647
At 31 March 2022
639.569
20.647
ii.oos
60.178
177.319
908.718
Depreciotion
At l April 2021
Charge for the year
93.979
9.780
11.005
46.204
1.982
154.276
4.688
305,464
2.519
18.969
At 31 March 2022
103.759
2.S19
11.005
48,186
158.964
324,433
Net book wlue
At 31 March 2022
S35￿10
18,128
11,992
18.355
584,285
At 31 March 2021
545.590
5,515
7.767
558.872
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR TIIE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCFI 2022
14.
Debtors
2022
2021
Due within one year
Trade debtors
1278,821
1.099.218
30.872
Other debtors
29,217
348.153
Prepayments and accrued income
265,255
1.656,191
1.395,345
15.
CredStors- Amounts falling due wlthln one year
2022
2021
Bank loans
25,015
400.529
152.766
376.800
1.198,697
Trade creditors
427.089
147,964
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
473,520
1.227,130
Accruals and deferred incomÈ
2.275.703
2,153,807
2022
2021
Deferred income at l April 2021
Resources deferred during the year (new deferred income)
Amounts released from previous periods
21,171
11,148
121.1711
12,019
16.209
17,0571
11,148
21.171
Deferred income relates to amounts received in advance of projects being undertaken or work completed.
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
16.
Statement of funds
Statement of funds- current year
Bol*nee It I
April 2021
Balance ot 31
March 2022
Inrome
Expenditure
Unrestrirtedfvnd5
Des19t￿ted1UndS
Funds to stren8then the long term future of
Avalon
229.038
229.038
Funding for beneficial significant IT projertS
111,8781
32,907
273.823
111.8781
261.945
Generallunds
General Funds- all funds
1.559.873
11,273,466
111,183.7751
1.649.564
Total Unrestrf¢tedJunds
1.833.696
11.273.466
111,195.6531
1.911.S09
Restrictedjunds
Inclusion
250
250
Wakefield Rotary Club
Ship Drop-ln
Infection control grants
WICS grants
WRRF grants
Middlesbrough covid grant
National living wage grants
Other restricted funds
ith)
100
i.oii
li.oiii
1118.7771
1104.6001
172,0741
114.4401
111.9821
15.8191
54.792
63.985
104,600
72,074
14.440
11.982
4.986
8,136
7,303
5,000
Skipton Fundraising
Wakefield Rapid Testing Fund
Avalark Fundraising
3.850
2.877
13.8501
2,877
72.866
271.367
1328.7031
15,530
Total ofAunds
1.906.562
11.544.833
111,524.3561
1,927,039
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CAREI
IA company limited by gvaranteel
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
16.
Statement of funds {¢ontinuedl
Statement of funds- prior year
Balance at
31 March
2021
Balance at
l April 2020
Transfer5
inlout
Income
Expenditure
Unrestri(tedfvnds
OesiqnotedJunds
Funds to stren￿hen the long teim
future of Avalon
129.038
100,000
229,038
Funding for beneficial signifKant
IT projects
44,785
44,785
173.823
100.000
273.823
Genen71Aunds
General fund5
1.471.978
11.339.088
111,151.1931
IILX).LK)01
1.559.873
Total Unre5tri¢tedlunds
1.645.801
11.339.088
111.151.1931
1.833.696
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AVALON GAOUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
16.
Statement of fund5 Itontinued)
Balance at
31 March
2021
Balance at
l April 2020
Transfers
inlout
Income
Expenditvre
Restrirtedjunds
Shared Lives Plus grant
West Yorkshire Fundraisin8
Inclusion
30,046
130,0461
3Crf)
300
250
250
Wakefièld Rotary Club
Ship Drop-ln
City of York Shared Lives
Pavers 8Tant
Harro8ate fundraising
Scarborough fundraising
Teeside fundraising
Infection control grants
Other restricted funds
loo
i.oii
i.oii
23.414
123.4141
11.9661
1.966
1.074
389
1,463
658
658
637
637
217.472
2.348
1162.6801
14881
54.792
1.928
Skipton Fundraising
Wakefield Rapid Testing Fund
Avalark Fundraisin8
5.000
5,000
3,850
2,877
3.850
2.877
29,478
261.982
1218,5941
72.866
Total oJAuDds
1.675.279
11.601.070
111,369,787)
1,906,562
Description of fUl￿S
Funding for beneficial significant IT projects- Investments to eventually sève management time in localities. Short
term funding would be required to reap the benefits. It is anticipated that this fund would be spent by the ernd of
Mar£h 2022 at the latest.
Funds to strengihen the long term future of Avalon - Investments in new services to increase the security and
longevity of Avalon. It is anticipated that this fund wrll be used within the next 2 years, subjert to financial scruttny
and Board approval.
Inclusion
donations received from The Yorkshire & Clydesdale Bank Foundation 1£S01 and Dickinson Dees
Solicitor5 of York1£2501 intended to fund the activities of Bubble Erbterprises.
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarznteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Wakefield Rotary Club- a 8rant for the set up costs of the social group opened for our customers in Wakefield.
Ship Drop-ln - donated for social events for customers attentling demeniia services in Northallerton.
Infertion tontrol grants- funding from various local authorities for the purpose of measures introduced to reduce
infettion control risk across the services.
iVICS grants- Workforece Integrated Carè service.. local authority grant funding to pay front line staff an additiortal
payment.
WRRF 8rants- Workforce Development. Recruitment and Retention fundin8 from local authorities.
MiddlesborouRh COVIO grant- local authority funding to support the workforce during the pandernic.
National Liwn8 Wa8e grants- local avthoirty funding to support the paymet)t of front line workers.
Skiptonl Avalark Fundraign8 - donated monies and fundfaising held for the use of eath locality office and their
U5tomers.
Wakefield Rapid Tesling Fund - local authority grant fvndin8 for the purpose of additional timelcosts incurred on
rapid flow testing stsff.
Other Restrirted funds- includes Harrogatel Northallertonl ScarborouEh/Teesside/ West Yorkshire/ Northallerton
and Head office locality fundraisin8 held for the use of each locality ofFice and their customers. Also includes
Northallerton Covid-19 communities fund. Out and About fundraising and Middlesborough SHL Recruitment
fundin8.
Shared lives Plus zrart- funding to develop an accelerated process for recruiting carers Via an online recruitment
and èsse55ment platform.
City of York Shared Lives - service level agreement to deliver a projert in relation to development of Shared lives
and Mental Health.
Pavers Grant- grant funding for a project in relation to Shared Lives and Mental Health.
Transfers between funds- represent the desigation of unrestricted funds for specific future projerts.
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
17.
Summary offunds
Summary of funds- current year
Balance at I
April 2021
Incorne
Expendlture
March 2022
Designated funds
General funds
273023
1.559.873
72.866
111.8781
111.183.7751
1328.7031
261,945
1.649.564
15.530
11.273.466
271.367
Restricted fund5
1.906.562
11,544,833
111,524,356)
1,927,039
Summary of funds- prior year
Balance at
31 March
2021
Balante at
l April 2020
Transfers
inlout
Income
Expenditure
Designated funds
General funds
173,823
1.471.978
29.478
100,0
Iioo,o(x)I
273,823
1,559,873
72,866
11,339.088
261,982
111.151.1931
1218,5941
Restricted funds
1.675.279
11.601.070
111.369.7871
1.906.562
18.
Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds- current year
Unrestrirted
funds
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
584.285
3.602,927
12,275,703)
584,285
3.618.457
12,275,703)
15.530
Creditors due within one year
Total
1.911.509
15.530
1,927.039
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AVALON GROUP IsoaAL CAAEI
IA company limited by 8uaranteel
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Analysi5 of net assets between funds Icontinuedl
An3￿51S of net a55ets bÈts¥Èen funds- prior year
Unrestricted
funds
2021
Restricted
funds
2021
Total
funds
2021
Tangible fixed a55ets
Intangible fixed assets
Current assets
558,872
143
558,872
143
3,428.488
12.153.807)
72,866
3.501.354
12.153.807)
Crèditors due within one year
Totol
1,833,696
72,866
1,906,562
19.
Reconciliation of net movemènt in fvnds to net ￿$h flow from opernting artlvitles
2022
2021
Net income for the year las per Statement of Financial Activities)
20,477
231,283
Adjustmentsfor..
Depreciation char8e5
Amortisation charges
Bank interest
18,969
143
19,203
4,736
14741
174,671
727.597
18911
1260,8461
146.911
Ilncreasel/decrea5e in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cosh (used inl/pro¥idedby open7ting urtivities
175.2371
1.157.016
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
IA company limited by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
zo.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
2022
2021
Cash in hand
1,962.266
2,106,009
Total cash
1.962.266
2,106,009
21.
Analysis of changes In net debt
At l April
2021
At 31 March
20Z2
Cash flows
Cash at bank and in hand
2.106.CM)9
{25.0151
1143.7431
25.015
1.962.266
Debt due within l year
2.080,994
{118.7281
1.962,266
Pension commitrThents
The charity operates a defined contributions pension 5cherne. The assets of the Scheme are held separately
fromthose of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension tost charge iepresents
coniributions payable by the charity to the fund. The amount recognised as an expense in the period wa5
£147.806 12021.. £131,0521. Contributions totalling £23.968 12021.. £25.2031 were payable to the fvnd at the
balanee sheet date and are included in creditors.
23.
Operating lease commltments
At 31 March 2022 the charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-tancèllable
operating leases as follows..
2022
2021
Not later than I year
Between l and S years
73,521
39.513
67.931
IS2,706
226,227
107.444
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AVALON GROUP (SOCIAL CARE)
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
24.
Related party transactions
The following payments wtre made to the business of a member of the board of tru5tee5 durin8 the year..
£6,130 12021.. £22,562) was paid to Deans Computer Services PLC for IT seryices. a company where a Trustee,
Barry Rankin. is a Dirertor. The company has used Deans Computer Semces PLC for a number of years prior to
Barry Rankin becominB a Trustee. At the year end there was a balance outstanding of £Nil12Q21.. £1.7151. Barry
Rankin resigned on 26 August 2021, transacttons after this date have not been included in the figures above.
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