Charity registration number: 1052219
Assistance Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma
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Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
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Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 6 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 7 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Balance Sheet | 10 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 11 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 12 to 19 |
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Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees Dr Thomas Goodfellow Dr Richard Wellings Kristian Shaw David Pontin Mike Hutton Catherine Barnett Charity Registration Number 1052219 Independent Examiner KDM Accountants Ltd 38 Mapperley Drive Northampton NN3 9UF
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Trustees' Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The year 2022 - 2023, has been our first year living and working without covid restrictions. ASSIST has moved on from work under ‘lockdown’ to find that the world has changed and we have needed this year to decide how to adapt to these changes and the challenges they present in terms of both staff working practices and client needs.
During ‘lockdown’ home working, initiated as a necessity, became the norm. The expectations of our clients also changed. Two years ago, 95% of all therapy delivered was face to face, and most clients were resistant to the thought of therapy by telephone. During ‘lockdown’ of course there was no choice and video therapy, previously fairly rare, not only became the norm but was found to work extremely well, cutting out the need for time consuming travel to and from appointments.
The question we faced this year was “ Now that we are free from covid restrictions do we need or even want to go back to the way things were before ?” Certainly, we have been very pleased to be able to meet together again as a team without restrictions and many clients have been delighted to be able to return to face-to-face therapy. However, others are now very used to therapy by video call and quite happy to continue this way, and this year 78% of therapeutic provision has been delivered virtually. Providing therapy this way of course both cuts down travelling time and also enables us to work with clients in wide geographical areas, so is working very well for our service. As a result, the ongoing ASSIST service is now different from how it was pre-lockdown and over the course of this year we have been able to develop this new model for the future.
Last year we were already beginning to ask whether we needed to continue to rent the large ASSIST office, which was unused during lockdown. It has now become clear that we don’t need this large space anymore as many of the therapy rooms continue unused. We have therefore started to look for smaller premises, ideally still in Rugby, so that we can continue to manage the service more efficiently and at reduced cost.
All in all both ASSIST and Guiding Young Minds (GYM) have emerged from lockdown well. There has been reduced income, particularly on ASSIST’s side and sadly some reduction in staff, but we are now poised to further develop both services to serve in their specialist areas. Both services continue to work independently but in close collaboration, with shared management in some areas.
ASSIST continues to offer specialist therapy to adults, children, young people and families who have suffered traumatic experiences. The service employs both local therapists (4) in Rugby and the surrounding area and 13 ‘outreach’ therapists working in different areas across the U.K. We have ongoing contracts with:
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Voice for Victims and Witnesses (locally in Northamptonshire)
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Transport for London
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Victim Support Homicide Service
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Hope for Justice (support for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery)
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AAFDA (Advocacy after Fatal Domestic Abuse
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Different schools nationwide
Over the year ASSIST has received referrals for and delivered therapy to 216 individuals (71% adults, 29% children and young people) including many who have self-referred.
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ASSIST also continues to second one of its therapists to the Grenfell Project three days per week, to provide specialist input to those seeking to support those traumatised by this tragic national disaster.
Now free from covid restrictions the organisation is poised for further development.
Guiding Young Minds continues to offer specialist mentoring and youth work services to young people caught up in gangs and knife crime or victims of gang activity, including ‘County Lines’. The core of our work is specialist individual mentoring, which is becoming well known and respected for its success, with regular referrals received from:
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The Police
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Social Services
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Local schools
GYM works across Coventry and Northamptonshire with occasional work further afield in both the East and West Midlands. We have provided specialist training courses on the issues of gangs, knife crime and county lines to schools, colleges and prisons and continue to develop specific courses which can be delivered in the future. We also provide workshops in schools, which have been in great demand following the lifting of covid restrictions.
As well as specialist mentoring GYM delivers regular outreach sessions throughout the Midlands, utilising our youth bus, and also runs 3 different weekly youth clubs in different areas of Coventry. This year we also started to deliver the Step Together project, a government initiative aimed at preventing after school violence by patrolling the streets as young people make their way home from school. We have also developed a 12-week prison programme, the Journey Out , which is being delivered in Peterborough prison to young men preparing for release from jail and re-integration into the community.
Development and business planning led to a decision this year to separate admin for Guiding Young Minds. While the two services will continue to work under the same charity umbrella and submit combined annual accounts, separating the ASSIST and GYM bank accounts will enable a better understanding of income and outgoings and inform future business planning.
2022-23 has been a year of consolidation. Both ASSIST and GYM services are now starting to look forward and to plan for future development without the restrictions and cutbacks brought about as a result of ‘lockdown’ requirements.
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Trustees' Report
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (the FRSSE) (effective 1 January 2015).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the Charity are to relieve persons affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D) in any way charitable in law and also to relieve members of the sufferer's families and carers who may be secondary victims of the disorder according to NICE guidelines.
A further object is to advance the education of the Public in P.T.S.D and to offer training and learning opportunities where appropriate.
P.T.S.D is defined as an illness or disorder that is triggered by an emotionally distressing event which is outside the range of normal human experience, e.g. Terrorist Incidents; Natural Disasters; Traffic Incidents; Fires; Attacks; Sexual Violence; Rape; Domestic Abuse; Traumatic Bereavement: and Complicated Grief.
The Trustees have due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit.
The Trustees consider that the Charity aims are to provide specialist trauma therapy to the victims of traumatic incidents and also to print and publish information and material on trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress as appropriate. The Charity strives to be an organisation which will development in the light of experience and new knowledge, seeking to contribute to a wider field of interest whilst meeting acceptable and ethical standards. It aims to recognise the complexity of the field in which it works and seek to work in balanced and equal partnership with all who use and provide the service. It aims to work within the terms of its equal opportunity and code of practice policies and value everyone as an individual in their own right and be supportive, realistic and professional in approach and manner.
Significant activities
The charity provides specialist therapists and youth workers trained and qualified to treat victims, witnesses and those affected by psychological after-effects of traumatic experiences. The charity team works throughout England and Wales providing Outreach Therapists in local areas as well as at the ASSIST Rugby base. The charity has become actively involved in treating victims residing or having been affected within the area of Northamptonshire addressing the needs of those who have been affected by Road Harm and children victimised by crime as well as victims of domestic abuse.
Volunteers
The Charity had 9 volunteers during the year.
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ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
The charity’s service during the year has been largely concentrated on those being referred through: the Youth Endowment Fund; Children in Need; Transport for London; Northamptonshire Police Crime Commissioner’s Office and the West Midlands Police Crime Commissioner’s Office. 388 new clients started therapy during the year. 170 of these referrals were made on behalf of Children and Young People. These clients had all suffered trauma symptoms as a result of traumatic occurrences, and the Charity provided therapy and support to them in their own homes. So far over 201 have completed treatment and are now better able to cope with their trauma display.
Barbara Goodfellow has been supported during the year by five Trauma Therapists, five Specialist Mentors and 15 (2022: 21) Outreach Therapists across England and Wales.
The above are the non-financial Key performance indicators. The Financial key performance indicators are receiving funding and monitoring expenditure and cash in Bank.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
The Charity has worked in partnership with AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse), The Alcohol Advisory Service, Big Local Impact, Bristol Children’s Services, Cambridge Fire and Rescue Service, Children in Need, CIRV (Community Initiative Reducing Violence), the Compound Wellingborough, Coventry and Rugby CCG, Coventry City Council, Cruse, the Daniel Kennell Foundation, FLACSS (Family Liaison and Coordination of Support Services), Frank Bruno Foundation, Grenfell Hub, Jobs-22, Lisa Lashes School of Music, Lloyds Bank Foundation, The Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Housing and Communities, Murdered Abroad, National Probation Service, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, Northampton Saints Foundation, SAMM (Support After Murder or Manslaughter), the Sarah Hope Line, Solomon Theatre Company, St Giles Trust, Transport for London, University of Edinburgh, Victim Support, West Midlands Police Crime Commissioner Winston’s Wish, Women’s Aid, The Youth Endowment Fund (Home Office) and the Youth Offending Service. In addition, it has worked with statutory services and government departments.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The principal funders were grants and contracted work with the Youth Endowment Fund, Northamptonshire PCC, West Midlands PCC, Transport for London and Victim Support.
Reserves policy
The Trustees adhere to a policy of always maintaining sufficient Reserves (total of Unrestricted and Restricted Funds) for three months expenditure.
At the year-end there are unrestricted funds of £129,515 and restricted funds of (£102,097). This year the Charity's expenditure exceeded its income by £116,037.
FUTURE PLANS
The charity will continue to deliver its services for the Victim Support Homicide Service, Northamptonshire PCC, the Youth Endowment Fund and the West Midlands Violence Reduction Unit. It is also intending to seek new funding streams and to use the skills and expertise of all its qualified team to help more individuals, families and young people affected by the debilitating effects of psychological trauma.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The Governing Document is dated 21st July 1995.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
In selecting individuals for appointment as trustees, the trustees have regard to skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity.
Organisational structure
The members of the Board have a diverse range of skills and experience including Clinical experience in working with patients, Medical qualification and understanding of NHS policies and practice, NHS Management experience and expertise, Business Management experience and expertise, Project Management, Management within the Education Sector, work with statutory agencies, work with young people, personal experience of a traumatic occurrence.
Induction and training of new trustees
Trustees must make available to each new trustee on his or her first appointment: a copy of the Deed and any amendments made to it, a copy of the Charity's latest report and statement of accounts. They should emphasis the Responsibilities of the Trustees detailed in the Report.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1052219
Principal address
Unit 17 Clock Tower Shopping Centre Northway Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2JR
Trustees
Dr T Goodfellow Vice-Chair Dr Richard Wellings Chair Kristian Shaw Treasurer David Pontin Mike Hutton Catherine Barnett
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As5i5taDce Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma ASSIST Statement of Tru5tees' Responsibilitie4 The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, rew)rt and ihe financial slatements in acciydance with the Uniled Kin¥doiM AcLounting Siandanls (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accewed Accouniin8 Praciicel and applicabl¢ law and re¥ulaiiuns. The law applicable lo charitie5 requires the trusiees io prepare financial slaiemenls for each financial year which 8iv¢ a true and lair view of the slaie of al'fairs of th¢ charity and of lh¢ incoming r¢sour¢¢5 and opplicaiion of resources of ihe ¢hariiy for thai period. In preparing these financial staiements, the trustees hre required to: seleci Sulble accounting 1]¢1¢5 and then apply ihein consisienily: observe the m¢ihods and prin¢iples in the Chariiies SORP.. make judgemenis and eslimaS ihat are reasonabl¢ Jnd prud¢nl: slale wh¢ih¢r applicable xcouniing Mandards have been lollowed. subjeci lo any material departures dis¢los¢d and explained in the financial statements., and prepare ihe financial st8*ments on the going concem ba51$ unless it 15 inappTopriatc to presume that the £hariiy will coniinue in busine5S. The Imsiees are resw)nsible for keeping proper accounting record5 Ihai disclose wilh re&8tsnAbl¢ o¢¢uro¢y at any lime the financial posiliim of thc ch¥4riry and enable ihern to cnsure ihai the lingncial siaiemeni% comply with IhL Charit1¢5 A¢t ?01 l. the 911¢¥ble Chariti¢s IA¢counis ond R¢ponsl Regulations. and Ihe prowi8ions of the onsiiiulion. The irusitts are also responsible for safeguardin¥ the Jsscts of thc chaTity lllld hencc for iakinb reasonable sleps for the prevention and dffl¢¢iion of fiaud and h¢r irre8ulariiie5. Appnived by the ITU51ee5 of the charity on 30 January 2024 and $i8ned on ils behaifby: Dr R Wcllin85 Trustee Page 7
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Assistance Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 12 to 19.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s trustees of Assistance Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Assistance Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
Since Assistance Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Assistance Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
KDM Accountants Ltd 38 Mapperley Drive Northampton NN3 9UF
Date: 30 January 2024
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
| Note | Unrestricted Restricted Total Total |
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| funds funds 2023 2022 |
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| £ £ £ £ |
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| Income from: | |
| Charitable activities | 36,015 367,516 403,531 564,620 |
| Expenditure on: | |
| Charitable activities | (7,304) (512,264) (519,568) (608,988) |
| Total expenditure | (7,304) (512,264) (519,568) (608,988) |
| Net movement in funds | 28,711 (144,748) (116,037) (44,368) |
| Reconciliation of funds | |
| Total funds brought forward | 100,804 42,651 143,455 187,823 |
| Total funds carried forward | 129,515 (102,097) 27,418 143,455 |
All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.
The statements of financial activities include all gains and losses recognised in the year.
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As$istan¢e Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma ASSIST Baln¢e Sheet a$ gt 31 March 2023 2023 2022 Note FÉxed ets Tangible assets 7.924 9.273 Current assets Debtors 93.269 Cash at bank and in hand 9.860 40.580 67.861 161.130 Creditor5: Arnounts f•lling due withln one yer Net current assets 19,494 134.182 Total assets less crrellI li4biliti 27.418 143.455 Creditors: Amounts f*llln8 due after than on¢ year Net asseis 27.418 143.455 Funds of the charity: Income funds Restricted funds Unr¢strici¢d funds 1102.0971 129.515 42,651 100.8(14 Tot¥41 funds 10 143 455 The financial siaiements were approv by the I515. and authorised for issue on 30 January 2024 and signed on their behalf by.. Dr R Wellings Trustee Pdge 10
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Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
| Note | 2023 2022 |
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| £ £ |
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| Cash flows from operating activities | |
| Net cash (expenditure)/income | (116,037) (44,368) |
| Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items | |
| Depreciation | 2,740 5,696 |
| (113,297) (38,672) |
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| Working capital adjustments | |
| Decrease/(increase) in debtors 7 |
62,549 (68,886) |
| (Decrease)/increase in creditors 8 |
(5,863) 3,885 |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | (56,611) (103,673) |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |
| Purchase of tangible fixed assets 6 |
(1,390) (1,624) |
| Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (58,001) (105,297) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April 2022 | 67,861 173,158 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2023 | 9,860 67,861 |
| Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds | |
| (Decrease)/increase in cash | (58,001) (105,297) |
| Net funds at 1 April 2022 | 67,861 173,158 |
| Net funds at 31 March 2023 | 9,860 67,861 |
All of the cash flows are derived from continuing operations during the above two periods.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
Assistance Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Fixtures and fittings Straight line over 4 years Computers Straight line over 4 years Motor vehicles 25% reducing balance
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).
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are initially recorded at fair value, net of transaction costs. Interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost, with the difference between the proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the amount due on redemption being recognised as a charge to the Statement of Financial Activities over the period of the relevant borrowing.
Interest expense is recognised on the basis of the effective interest method and is included in interest payable and similar charges.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the charity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustee’s discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Financial instruments
Classification
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities.
Recognition and measurement
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the statement of financial position when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the charity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Financial assets are derecognised when and only when a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or are settled, b) the charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or c) the charity, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset to another party.
Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.
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 befits.
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
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 carrying amounts 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.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a ongoing basis. Revision 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.
3 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
4 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| Staff costs during the year were: | |
| Wages and salaries 412,352 423,488 |
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was 12 (2022 – 13).
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
5 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
6 Tangible fixed assets
| 6 Tangible fixed assets |
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| Furniture and equipment Motor vehicles Total |
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£ £ £ |
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| Cost | |
| At 1 April 2022 | 8,911 45,600 54,511 |
| Additions | 1,390 - 1,390 |
| At 31 March 2023 | 10,301 45,600 55,901 |
| Depreciation | |
| At 1 April 2022 | 6,852 38,386 45,238 |
| Charge for theyear | 936 1,803 2,739 |
| At 31 March 2023 | 7,788 40,189 47,977 |
| Net book value | |
| At 31 March 2023 | 2,513 5,411 7,924 |
| At 31 March 2022 | 2,059 7,214 9,273 |
| 7 Debtors |
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| 2023 2022 |
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| £ £ |
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| Trade debtors | 30,720 93,269 |
| Prepayments | - - |
| 30,720 93,269 |
Debtors includes £Nil (2022: £Nil) receivable after more than one year.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
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| 2023 2022 |
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| £ £ |
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| Trade creditors | 9,630 12,769 |
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| Other taxation and social security | 8,856 11,579 |
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| Accruals | 2,600 2,600 |
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| 21,086 26,948 |
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| 9 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year |
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| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Accruals | - - |
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| 10 Analysis of net assets between funds |
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| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds |
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| General £ General £ Total funds £ |
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| Tangible fixed assets - 7,924 7,924 |
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| Current assets 129,515 (88,935) 40,580 |
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| Current liabilities - (21,086) (21,086) |
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| Creditors over 1year - - - |
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| Total net assets 129,515 (102,097) 27,418 |
| 10 Analysis of net assets between funds |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | ||
| funds | funds | ||
| General | General | Total funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Tangible fixed assets | - | 7,924 | 7,924 |
| Current assets | 129,515 | (88,935) | 40,580 |
| Current liabilities | - | (21,086) | (21,086) |
| Creditors over 1year | - | - | - |
| Total net assets | 129,515 | (102,097) | 27,418 |
11 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
12 Charity information
Assistance Support & Self-Help In Surviving Trauma (Assist) is an unincorporated charity governed by its governing document.
The principle address of the charity is Unit 17 Clock Tower Shopping Centre, Northway, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2JR.
The charitable activity is that of providing support and counselling for persons affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
| Total Total |
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| 2023 2022 |
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| £ £ |
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| Income and Endowments from: | |
| Charitable activities(analysed below) | 403,531 564,620 |
| Total income | 403,531 564,620 |
| Expenditure on: | |
| Charitable activities(analysed below) | (519,568) (608,988) |
| Total expenditure | (519,568) (608,988) |
| Net(expenditure)/income | (116,037) (44,368) |
| Net movement in funds | (116,037) (44,368) |
| Reconciliation of funds | |
| Total funds brought forward | 143,455 187,823 |
| Total funds carried forward | 27,418 143,455 |
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ASSIST
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
| Total Total |
|
|---|---|
| 2023 2022 |
|
| £ £ |
|
| Donations and legacies | |
| Restricted income | 367,516 533,435 |
| Unrestricted income | 36,015 31,185 |
| 403,531 564,620 |
|
| Charitable activities | |
| Wages and salaries | (412,352) (423,488) |
| Human resources | (2,955) (3,230) |
| Supervision | (4,584) (7,363) |
| Training - staff and volunteers | (6,173) (1,937) |
| Outreach therapists and sessional contracts | (32,722) (77,089) |
| Travel - staff and volunteer | (13,422) (21,840) |
| Accountancy fees | (4,342) (5,088) |
| Rent, electricity and service charges | (9,360) (25,438) |
| Insurance | (1,287) (1,228) |
| Telephone, postage and office supplies | (15,438) (24,615) |
| Computer software and maintenance costs | (6,280) (6,730) |
| Sundry expenses | (7,914) (5,246) |
| Depreciation of motor vehicles | (1,803) (3,607) |
| Depreciation of computer equipment | (936) (2,089) |
| (519,568) (608,988) |
|
| Analysis by funds | |
| Unrestricted funds | (7,304) (6,547) |
| Restricted funds | (512,264) (602,441) |
| (519,568) (608,988) |
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