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Charity registration number 1051415 (England and Wales)

FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

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ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

President Lady Grania Cavendish
Patron Lord Hutton ofFurness
Trustees JohnCalvert
Janice Sharp
Simone Singleton
Management board JaniceSharp (Chair)
Julie Underwood (Treasurer)- resigned 25/03/2025
John Calvert
David Morris
Simone Singleton
Anthony Miller
Amy Loebell
Stuart Smith- appointed 25/03/2025
Charity number 1051415
Independentexaminer JLWinder&Co
Suite 6
Furness Gate
PeterGreen Way
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA142PE
Bankers Barclays Bank - Barrow
86-90 Dalton Road
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1JH
Furness Building Society
Emlyn Hughes House
Abbey Road
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA14 5PQ
Solicitors Denby&Co
Solicitors
119 Duke Street
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA141XE

FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

CONTENTS

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Trustee report 1-5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement offinancial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notestothefinancialstatements 9-17

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FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

TRUSTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are to offer support and practical help to ali those in the Furness area of Cumbria who have accommodation related problems, or who are disadvantaged by unemployment, illness or other factors.

Furness Homeless Support Group offers:-

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Public benefit

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Activities

These objectives of the Charity are carried out through the operation of the following support resources.

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| FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 a Day Centre and Accommodation Units (25 & 27 Bath Street, Barrow in Furness)

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| FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP | TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Achievements and performance

Our main work continues to be housing vulnerable homeless people in our supported accommodation. In our generic accommodation for single homeless we housed 13 individuals (and 1 dog!). Three of these are currently still living with us, we unfortunately had to evict 4, one abandoned their room, and 5 were housed successfully into their own long term accommodation. Each arrives with their own issues that we try to work through in order to access suitable long term accommodation. We have had Bronson the dog living with his owner here since October and he has definitely brought a lovely atmosphere to the building, worming his way into the heart of both residents and staff. He now knows the office is his never ending supply of treats department!

Our year began with a new contract with Women’s Community Matters (WCM) to offer supported accommodation for women fleeing domestic abuse. One of our support workers completed the IDVA training and is now our qualified specialist DAPA worker. In March some of our staff and residents took part in the Women’s March, organised by WCW's) to celebrate International Women's Day. This year we housed 13 individuals in this building (and 4 dog)). Eight have been housed successfully in their own accommodation, 2 went to an asylum intake centre, 2 were unfortunately evicted, and 1 abandoned their room.

As always, we try to maintain our accommodation to a high standard. This year has been no exception, with renovations to our kitchen being carried out, along with full decoration of 27 Bath Street, new flooring in each bedroom at 25 once a room is empty, and the chimney breast being removed from the kitchen and room 6 at 27 to create more space.

Our day centre once again opened its doors in October to run through the colder months of the year. It is always so well attended with anything from 25-35 meals being served each Tuesday. It is not only a place for people to come for warm home-made food and drinks, it is very much a social hub helping to alleviate loneliness on what can be dark and miserable days. We have run theme days including Halloween and Valentines Day . We had a visit from ZwiebelFish CIC who spent time in our day centre writing poetry with service users, and we also had the Hep C Trust visit with their testing van.

This year our Manager, a Support Worker, a Board member and one of our Volunteers took part in the Forty Winks for Furness Sleep out. It was well attended, and they even managed to get some sleep! Though it turns out most were awake in the early hours watching the heavy rain pour down (while all remaining silent worrying about waking others!). Over £8000.00 was raised which is incredible. Much thanks goes to Paul Griffiths who works hard organising it each year. Thank you to all who slept out or sponsored.

In the run up to Christmas staff and residents made bracelets to be sold at a local Christmas market organised by Barrow Bid. The stall was a great success, we sold out of bracelets, and raised funds along the way.

Christmas is where we began, and this year was once more a great success. We never fail to be genuinely surprised and amazed at how people remember us each year. Some people/local companies return year in year out with donations to ensure we can provide for all. Once again Father Christmas arrived with sacks full of gifts for all of our residents. Around 40 people joined us for Christmas dinner, and the same again on Boxing Day. Everyone that came also received a gift, and were given hats gloves etc that had been kindly donated. It is such a joyous day here and it was nice to see new people who chose to come as they did not want to spend Christmas alone. The time and effort from staff and volunteers to ensure the day goes smoothly should never be underestimated. We are eternally grateful to all.

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We were kindly awarded a grant from Tesco via Groundwork. We applied for money to do social activities with our residents and throughout the year we have done several activities ranging from lantern making, trips to the zoo, VE Day celebrations and a day out at the Lakes taking the steam train, and then the steamer on the lake, with a trip round the aquarium too (finishing off with chips in Bowness!). Residents have really enjoyed the activities and benefited greatly spending social time together.

We are very proud of our little team here at FHSG. We continue to be staffed 24-7, 365 days a year and residents appreciate that we are literally always here for them. None of the work we do could be done if it wasn’t for our magnificent support workers, volunteers and Board Members who guide us along the way. Thank you!

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| FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP : TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Financial review

Income increased this year, and totalled £285,110 (2024 - £264,217). The main sources of income are shop takings of £42,100 (2024 - £40,211) which continued to improve after the national lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. Housing benefit increased from £123,560 to £141,476. In the year the charity received funds from a new contract with Women's Community Matters, regarding providing support for domestic abuse victims- £38,000

Other income was resident contributions of £7,118 (2024 - £6,983), income from donations and grants was £74,166 (2024 -£39,938). Fundraising events totalled £8,720 (2024-£11,220). Investment income received was £11,530 (2024 - £9,804). £7,850 (2024 - £7,200) of this related to rental income from the investment property - 121 Anson Street.

Resources expended amounted to £306,319 (2024 - £259,403)

The deficit for the year was £21,209 (2024 - surplus of £14,264). This is split between a deficit on unrestricted funds of £18,803 (2024 - surplus of £13,882) and a deficit on restricted funds of £2,406 (2024 - surplus of £382).

The Charity reserves at the year end totalled £634,852 on unrestricted funds and £1,720 on restricted funds.

Reserves policy

it is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Major risks

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 13th December 1995. It is a joint church and community organisation.

Trustees are appointed following suggestions which are brought before the board meeting and, if agreed, that person is then approached and asked if they are willing to undertake the role of trustees for FHSG. Appointment and induction procedures are then followed.

The trustees delegate the day to day running to the manager, Christine Bainbridge, and the other staff at FHSG. Several members of the management board also play an active role.

The trustees and management board examine the major risks that the charity faces each financial year when preparing budgets and discussing plans for the year ahead. The trustees have developed systems to monitor and control these risks on a regular basis, reviewing the position at each management board meeting, in order to mitigate the impact they may have on the charity.

Various other legal and administrative details, including the members of the management board are shown on the first page of the financial statements package.

The Trustees who served during the year were:

John Calvert Janice Sharp Simone Singleton

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FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

TRUSTEE REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The company’s current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:

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The Trustee report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

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| FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP | INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT | TO THE TRUSTEES OF FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

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| report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Furness Homeless Support Group (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

| report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination | have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. | confirm that | am qualified to undertake the examination because | am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

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

Sarah Roberts BSc FCA JL Winder & Co Chartered Accountants

Suite 6 Furness Gate Peter Green Way Barrow in Furness Cumbria LA14 2PE

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FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
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Notes £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donationsand legacies 3 26,166 48,000 74,166 23,313 16,625 39,938
Charitable activities
Investments		 4
5		 199,414
11,530		 -
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11,530		 214,475
9,804		 -
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9,804
Total income 237,110 48,000 285,110 247,592 16,625 264,217
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 6 1,007 - 1,007 5,031 - 5,031
Charitable activities 7 254,906 50,406 305,312 238,129 16,243 254,372
Total expenditure 255,913 50,406 306,319 243,160 16,243 259,403
Net gains/(losses) on
investments 1 - - - 9,450 - 9,450
Net income/(expenditure) and
movement in funds (18,803) (2,406) (21,209) 13,882 382 14,264
Reconciliation offunds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024 653,655 4,126 657,781 639,773 3,744 643,517
Fund balances at 31 March
2025 634,852 1,720 636,572 653,655 4,126 657,781

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. Ali income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

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Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangibleassets
Investment property		 13
14		 270,117
105,645		 278,735
105,645
375,762 384,380
Current assets
Debtors
Cash atbank and in hand		 15 12,757
251,119		 12,771
268,955
263,876 281,726
Creditors: amounts falling duewithin
oneyear		 16 (3,066) (8,325)
Net currentassets 260,810 273,401
Total assets less current liabilities 636,572 657,781
The funds ofthe charity
Restricted income funds 18 1,720 4,126
Unrestricted funds 19 634,852 653,655
636,572 657,781

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| FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP | NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 | 1 Accounting policies 7 1.1 Accounting convention

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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” ("FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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1 Accounting policies

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1.5 Resources expended Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.

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1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Land and buildings 2% straight line Computers and equipment 20/33% straight line Fixtures and fittings 15% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7. Investment properties Investment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is_ initially recognised at cost, which includes the purchase cost and any directly attributable expenditure. Subsequently it is measured at fair value at the reporting end date. The surplus or deficit on revaluation is recognised in profit or loss.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at cali with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial instruments

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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| 1 Accounting policies (Continued) | Basic financial assets | Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at | transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the | effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

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The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

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3 Income from donations and legacies

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3 Income from donationsfrom donationsdonations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Total Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Total
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and gifts 26,166 - 26,166 23,313 - 23,313
Grants - 48,000 48,000 - 16,625 16,625
26,166 48,000 74,166 23,313 16,625 39,938
Grants
Groundwork
Grantscape		 -
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10,000		 -
10,000		 -
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15,000		 1,125
15,000
Barrow Police - - - - 500 500
Women's Community
Matters - 38,000 38,000 - - -
- 48,000 48,000 . 16,625 16,625
4 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
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Shop takings 42,100 40,211
Fundraising event- 40 winks 8,720 11,221
Barrow Council funding - 32,500
Housing benefit 141,476 123,560
Resident contributions 7,118 6,983
199,414 214,475
5 Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Rental income 7,850 7,200
Interest receivable 3,680 2,604
11,530 9,804

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6 Expenditure on raising funds

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Unrestricted| |funds|funds| |2025|2024| |Trading|costs| |Operating|charity|shops|952|-| |Investment|management|55|5,031| |Total costs|1,007|5,031|

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Direct|costs| |Staff|costs|195,116|167,333| |Depreciation|and|impairment|9,320|9,818| |Day|centre|costs|2,277|2,907| |Rates|6,734|4,875| |Cleaning|2,515|1,377| |Insurance|10,242|9,509| |Heat|and|Light|11,713|13,062| |Repairs|and|renewals|30,158|12,684| |Telephone|958|917| |Shop|salaries|22,741|21,718| |Shop|insurance|838|778| |Shop|heat and|light|1,466|1,404| |Shop|rates|326|772| |Shop|telephone|240|240| |Other|charitable|expenditure|10,668|6,978| |305,312|254,372| |Analysis|by|fund| |Unrestricted|funds|254,906|238,129| |Restricted|funds|§0,406|16,243| |305,312|254,372|

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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9 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

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|||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |There|were|no|employees|whose|annual|remuneration|was|more|than|£60,000.| |Remuneration|of|key|management|personnel| |The|remuneration|of key|management|personnel|was|as|follows:| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Aggregate|compensation|67,113|61,733| |41.|Gains|and|losses|on|investments| |Unrestricted|Unrestricted| |funds|funds| |2025|2024| |Gains/(losses)|arising|on:|£|£| |Revaluation|of|investment|properties|-|9,450|

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

13 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Land and Computers Fixtures and Total
buildingsand equipment fittings
£ £ £ E
Cost
At 7 April 2024 335,501 36,904 38,391 410,796
Additions - 702 - 702
At 31 March 2025 335,501 37,606 38,391 411,498
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024 65,806 30,982 35,273 132,064
Depreciation charged in the year 6,710 1,885 725 9,320
At 31 March 2025 72,516 32,867 35,998 141,381
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025 262,985 4,739 2,393 270,117
At 31 March 2024 269,695 5,922 3,118 278,735
Investment property
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Fair value
At1April2024and31March2025 105,645

14 Investment property

The fair value of the investment property has been arrived at on the basis of a valuation provided by Ross Estate Agency in September 2024, who are not connected with the Charity. The valuation was made on an open market value basis by reference to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties.

15 Debtors
2025 2024
Amounts falling duewithin one year: £ £
Otherdebtors 8,797 4,399
Prepayments and accrued income 3,960 8,372
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

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The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

18 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

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| NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) | FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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FURNESS HOMELESS SUPPORT GROUP

19 Unrestricted funds

| :: Thenot subject unrestrictedto specificfundsconditions of the charityby comprisedonors and thegrantors unexpendedas to balanceshow they may of donationsbe used. andThese grantsinclude which are designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

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At 1 April Incoming Resources Gains and At 31 March
2024
£		 resources
£		 expended
£		 losses
£		 2025
£
General funds 653,655 237,110 (255,913) - 634,852
Previousyear: At 1 April Incoming Resources Gainsand At31 March
2023 resources expended losses 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 639,773 247,592 (243,160) 9,450 653,655
«Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets 269,248 869 270,717
Investment properties 105,645 - 105,645
Current assets/(liabilities) 259,959 851 260,810
634,852 1,720 636,572
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets 277,353 1,382 278,735
Investment properties 105,645 - 105,645
Current assets/ (liabilities) 270,657 2,744 273,401
653,655 4,126 657,781

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21 ‘Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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