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|**Trustees**|D Cottam|
|---|---|
||JAllen|
||G Barnes|
||R Butcher|
|**Company registered**||
|**number**|03170666|
|**Charity registered**||
|**number**|1053817|
|**Registered office**|The Vassall Centre|
||Gill Avenue|
||Bristol|
||BS16 2QQ|
|**Company secretary**|Kevin Peltonen-Messenger|
|**Accountants**|Bishop Fleming LLP|
||Chartered Accountants|
||10 Temple Back|
||Bristol|
||BS16FL|
|**Bankers**|CAF Bank Limited|
||25 Kings Hill Avenue|
||Kings Hill|
||West Malling|
||Kent|
||ME19 4JQ|
|**Solicitors**|Quality Solicitors Buroughs Day|
||18-21 Queen Square|
||Bristol|
||BS15PT|





**THE CARE FORUM (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)** 

## **CHAIR'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023** 

The Chair presents his statement for the year. 

This past year has brought continued success for TCF and one which we f l has strengthened our reputation 

and also our "offering" to the sector. 

Being one of three organisations awarded to deliver the Ukrainian resettlement project for South Gloucestershire has brought us challenges, success, and a lot of learning. We have received praise and recognition for our innovative and no nonsense approach to the challenges faced by recently displaced refugees, and as a result have been asked to expand this work to include supporting people who fled Hong-Kong. 

We were delighted to be awarded the contract for social prescribing for part of Inner and East Bristol, with feedback from commissioners, practice managers and GPs all painting a positive picture of a valued service, delivering positive outcomes to significant numbers of people. We look to build upon and expand this work. 

TCF have developed a number of lived experience and student placement opportunities which are diversifying insight and experience at strategic meetings. We are incredibly proud and thankful of all the volunteers, students and members by experience who help voice our communities' concerns and aspirations. This is clearly demonstrated in our work with those using substance misuse services, women who have experienced domestic abuse, our ageing well panels and our growing relationships with Academic institutes across our regions. 

Part of our remit and focus is to be a key influencer regarding policy and practice in certain aspects of health and social care, with our CEO Kevin now invited to attend many strategic boards and indeed has been asked Co­ Chair the Inner City and East Locality Partnership Board Meeting. This role is key to not only TCFs continued relevance and success, but also other organisations who work in or sector 

This year we have managed to retain some key contracts and have been successful in several bids for new work or re structured delivery contracts, thereby giving TCF as much financial stability as we can reasonably expect in today's climate of financial uncertainty. 

Apart from dynamic and excellent leadership from our CEO we are also fortunate to have recruited dynamic, high performing and dedicated staff, and as trustees it is our desire and responsibility to ensure staff are valued and fairly rewarded. To this end we introduced TCFs first Pay Policy which sets out what staff can expect and the Board's commitment to ensuring we protect staff from the impact of high inflation when deciding cost of living awards 

This year also saw the re branding of The Care Forum into TCF, recognising that we are a leaner organisation able to respond quickly to challenges and opportunities without being tied to inherited practices. Recruiting new staff has also helped re shape our culture and ethos 

One challenge we continue to explore is trustee recruitment our current Board members are committed and dedicate but we are continually looking to bring on board new and different skill sets. I hope that 2024 will see this situation remedied, but I the meantime we soldier on proud of the organisation we serve as trustees and proud of TCFs achievements. 


David Cottam Chair of Trustees Date: 21.12.2023 

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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial slalements of the charity for the 1 April 2022
10 31 March 2023. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a directors. report
under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable
company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's
governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable lo
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191.
Since the charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required
of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 Islralegic Report and Directors, Report)
Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
a. Main activities undertaken to further the charity's purposes for public benefit
The Care Forum ITCFI is an independent not for profit organisation working predominantly in Bristol, South
Gloucestershire, Bath & North East Somersel, Swindon and North Somerset.
Mission.. TCF works to promote health and wellbeing for all and to challenge inequalities in health and social
care policy and seNices.
Vision.. TCF'S vision is that local, diverse communities can achieve and maintain good health and wellbeing, and
care for themselves and each other.
Charitsble Objects.. TCF'S charitable objectives are as follows..
1. To promote, protect and preserve the health and social welfare of all people, principally but not exclusively
within the south west region.
2. To build the capacity of health and social care groups and organisations and lo provide them with the
support, information and ServI￿S lo participate in the development and planning of local health, social and
community services.
3. To support individuals to aC￿$S setvices promoting health and wellbeing, by the provision of information,
advocacy, brokerage and similar activities.
4. To promote, organise and facilitate co-operats'on and partnership working be￿een the social sector,
slatulory and other relevant bodies in the achievement of the above purposes within the area of benefit.
For the purposes of this..
al "all people" means everyone in a community regardless of disability, race, religion or belief, gender, age,
sexual orientation or socio-economic status,
bl "social secloff, means charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and not for profil organisalions
The Care Forum aims lo be an effective, innovative and responsive organisalion, which brings evidence-based
Intelligen￿ and best practice together to empower our members, communities and individuals, to tackle
inequality and influence improvement in the planning and delivery of health and social care seNices.
The key facets of TCF'S worf< are..
Effectiveness
Quality assurance
Partnership working
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES ICONTINUEDI
The Trustees have had due regard lo the guidance published by The Charity Commission on Public Benefit
when deciding the activities that the organisation should undertake.
The Care Forum specialises in the field of health and social care, providing servi￿5 to individuals, representing
the views of communities and diverse groups of users, and supporting the voluntary and community sector lo
provide and influence health and social care inlervenlions. TCF activities fall into four broad categories..
Direct provision of services to individuals,. primarily through infomialion and signposting, advocacy and social
prescribing.
Involving and promoting the opinions, views, needs and aspirations of local people in the development and
delivery of heatth and social eare, with a view to improving service delivery and meeting the needs of those
communities most affected by health inequalities,. primarily through Healthwalch.
Facilitating, supporting and developing the voluntary and community sectorfs involvement in and Influen￿ of
Servi￿ delivery within health and social care., primarily through our membership offer and voluntary sector
support services.
Provision of volunteer opportunities for local people, with a view to increasing personal self-esteem and
wellbeing, skills, confidence and readiness to work.
b. Stratogios for achieving objectives
Our strategy for achieving our objectives is to measure the impact of the work we deliver, by talking to service
users and partners and improving based on what we leam. Vve also report against key performance indicators
agreed with funders such as Local Authorities, the National Lottery and Clinical Commissioning Groups.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Roview of activities
The Care Forum has continued to work to promote health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities. We have
delivered these aims by continuously improving the delivery of our portfolio of projects. During the past year we
have focussed on ensuring Indusion and co-production are al the heart of our work and the systems we support
and work within.
Activities include.. Local Healthwalch, Advocacy Services, Ne￿OrkIng and Research via our Dialogue ServiTr,
information, advice and guidance (Well Aware), other charitable groups through the Bristol Join Up project. We
have further developed our Insight and engagement functions and delivered work for the NHS and local clinical
commissioning teams and delivered a multitude of insight and research projects in Swindon, B&NES and
Willshire.
We continue lo invest in the regions in which we work, by procuring from local providers wherever possible and
ensuring that the climate emergency is embedded In our planning decision making and operational delivery.
Highlights of our achievements include..
An increase in the number of people in both of our Heallhw8tch services being provided inform8tion, adviee
and guidance.
Our Well Aware service leading the conversation about the need for assured directories of setvices al a
national level
Engaging with people who have never had the opportunity to have their voices represented at decision
making processes for health and care servI￿s.
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE ICONTINUEDI
The development of a staff forum
Facilitated away days lo support organisational learning and develop strategy, vision and renew our mission.
Whilst we have accepted the need to work remotely, we also accept that for some staff having an accessible
office is very important. Throughout the pandemic we have SLJccessfully acquired new premises and ensured
desk space, break out space and eqLJipmenl is accessible, up to dale and fit for purpose.
The Trustees would like to take this opportunity to thank Stsff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication
lo the organisation in what has been a Challenging time.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
a. Review
The organisalion has performed in accordance with ils strategic and financial plan. In the year we have
onlinued to review the organisalional structure to ensure the efficient allocation of resources lo achieve the
harity's objectives.
b. Reserves policy
Reserves are the resources the charity has or can make available lo spend, for any or all of the charity's
purposes, once il has met ils commitments and covered ils other planned expenditure.
The Trustees consider that unrestricted funds are needed..
al To provide funds which can be designated to specific projects lo enable those projects to be undertaken at
short noti￿.
bl To cover three to six months, operating costs
l To protect il from insolvency
dl To prevent serioLJS disruption to ils charitable work
el To meet any shortfall be￿een the anticipated income of the charity and ils budgeted oulgoings and ils
unforeseen expenditure.
fl To replace assets as necessary
The reserves required at current operating levels would amount to between £349,000 and £697,000. The level of
unrestricted reserves al the end of the financial year was £479,792.
The level of reserves is monitored and reviewed by the Trustees and reported as part of The Care Forum Annual
Report.
¢. Investment powers
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Charity has the power to make any investment whith
Trustees see fil.
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
a. Status
The Care Forum is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee and is governed by ils
Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Companies Act 2006. Ils company registration number is
3170666, and ils charity number is 1053817.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
As sel out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Board of Trustees (who are directors for the
purpose of company lawl consists of no less than five members.
At every Annual General Meeting of the company one third of the Trustees must retire from office. The Trustees
lo retire are those who have been longest in Offi￿ Sin￿ their last election or re-election.
A retiring member is eligible for re-election.
The charitable company may, by ordinary resolution, elect a person lo act as an additional Trustee and may also
determine the rotation in which any additional Trustees are to retire. The Board of Trustees have power at any
lime to appoint any person to be a Trustee. A Trustee so appointed may only hold office until the next Annual
General Meeting and, if not re-elected at that meeting, ￿aSeS to hold office.
c. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
All new Trustees undertake an induction process, including an awareness of their g0Veman￿ responsibilities.
Trustees are also offered the opportunity lo attend other relevant training courses.
d. Risk management
Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of effective internal control procedures which ensure
appropriate aulhorisalion of all transactions and projects, and consistent quality of delivery for all operational
aspects of the Charity. These procedures are periodically reviewed for their continuing effectiveness. A formal
review of extemal and internal business risks is carried out by the senior management team on an ongoing basis
during the financial year, with mitigation procedures then being proactively implemented.
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees Iwho are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for
preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally AC￿pted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of
the slate of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income
and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial slalements, the Trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.,
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject lo any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial stslemenls.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufFicienl to show and explain
the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity
and enable them lo ensure that the financial stslemenls comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hen￿ for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
D Cottam
Trustee
Dale: 21.12.2023
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Care Forum I'the charity'l
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 Marth
2023.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the charity land ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006
Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts
arried OLJt under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 1.the 2011 ACYI. In carrying out my examination I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination becaLJse l am a member
of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination., or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021.
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 8 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might stale to the charity's
Trustees those mallers l am required lo slate to them in an Independent Examinerfs Report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the
harity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed..
David Butler FCA DChA
Blshop Fleming LLP
Chartered Accountsnts
10 Temple Back
Bristol
BS16FL
Dated.. 22 December 2023
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
387
387
248
19,264
3.087
707,383
726,647
3.087
593,769
41
Total Income
22,738
707,383
730,121
594,058
Expenditure on-
Charitable activities
36,643
597,843
634,486
571,267
Total expenditure
36,643
597,843
634,486
571,267
Ngt1gxpenditurellin¢ome
Transfers be￿een funds
113.9051
11.5001
109.540
1.500
95.635
22,791
14
Net movement in funds
15,4051
111,040
95,635
22,791
Reconciliation of funds..
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
512,526
115.4051
46,203
111.040
558,729
95,635
535,938
22,791
Total funds carried forward
497,121
157,243
654,364
558,729
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised In the year.
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
REGISTERED NUMBER..03170666
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
12
74,305
642,864
49,120
564,458
717.169
613,578
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
13
162,805)
154,8491
Net current assets
654,364
558,729
Total net assets
654.364
558,729
Charity funds
Reslricled funds
Unrestricted funds
14
157.243
497.121
46,203
512,526
14
Totsl funds
654,364
558,729
The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit for the year in question in accordan￿ with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to enlilies subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
D Cottam
Trustee
Dale: 21.12.2023
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these financial statements.
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Nel cash used in opeoting activities
75,319
14111
Cash flows from investing activitios
Bank interest received
3,087
41
Net cash provided by investing activities
3,087
41
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash provlded by flnanclng actlvltles
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
78,406
13701
564,828
564.458
Cash and Cash equlvalents at the end ofthe year
642,864
$64,458
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these financial statements
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
General infomiation
The Care Forum is a company limited by guarantee and a charity, registered at the Charity Commission in
England and Wales. The principal office is The Vassall Cenlre, Gill Avenue, Bristol, BS16 2QQ.
Accounting policies
2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
The Care ForumThe Care Forum meets the definition of a public benefi't entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially reC￿niSed at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise
ststed in the relevant accounts'ng policy.
2.2 GOING CONCERN
The Trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate, i.e. whether there are any
material uncertainties related lo events or conditions that may cast significant doubl on the ability of
the company to continue as a going concern. The Trustees make this assessment in respect of a
periof one year from the dale of approval of the financial stalemenls.
After making appropriate enquiries, the Board of Trustees has a reasonable expectation that the
company has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For
this reason it continues lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial stslements.
2.3 INCOME
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement lo the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Income lax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment
income is re￿1Vable.
2.4 EXPENDITURE
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit
to a third paty, 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 aclivily. 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 lo a single activity are allocated directly
to that aclivily. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not attributable lo 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 allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on direcuy undertaking the activities which further the
charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies Icontinuedl
2.5 INTEREST RECEIVABLE
Interest on fLJnds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amoLJnt 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.
2.6 DEBTORS
Trade and other debtors are recognised al the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade dI￿u￿tS due.
2.7 CASH AT BANK AND IN 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 dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.8 LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balan￿ Sheet date as a result of a past
event. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in selllemenl, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay lo set￿e the debt or the
amount it has received as adVan￿d payments for the goods or services it musl provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required lo settle the obligation. Where
the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
2.9 PENSIONS
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the
amounts payable by the charity lo the fund in respect of the year.
2.10 FUND ACCOUNTING
General funds are unreslricled funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purpo*s.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific reslriclions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes lo the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Donations
387
387
248
TOTAL 2022
248
248
Income from charitablg activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
fvnds
2022
Grants receivable
Service level agreements
Members subscriptions
Additional commissioned ServI￿S
1,958
524,984
182,399
526.942
182,399
2,518
14.788
311,912
209,861
2,270
69,726
2,518
14,788
19,264
707,383
726,647
593,769
TOTAL 2022
73,496
520,273
593,769
Investment income
Unrestrieted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Interest received
3,087
3,087
41
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Anatysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2023
Total
2022
Central Costs
Voluntary Sector Setwices
Advocacy Services
Ways to Wellbeing
Healthwalch
Well Aware
Homes for Ukraine
Bristol Join Up
Voice and influence partnership
Blue Sky
36,643
36.643
35.870
28,802
10,468
191.534
80.603
250,566
8,731
90,098
30,576
27,016
228,634
82,259
35,870
28,802
10,468
191,534
80,603
250,566
31,582
72,658
12871
36,643
597,843
634,486
571,267
TOTAL 2022
7,231
$64,036
571,267
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THE CARE FORUM
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Anatysis of expenditure by activities
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
Support
costs
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
2023
Central Costs
Voluntary Sector Setwices
Advocscy Services
Ways to Wellbeing
Healthwalch
Well Aware
Bristol Join Up
Voice and illfluen￿ partnership
Homes for Ukraine
Blue Sky
36,643
6,247
15,823
2,000
28,500
14,289
36.643
35.870
28,802
10,468
191.534
80.603
8,731
90,098
30,576
27,016
228,634
82,259
31,582
72,658
29,623
12,979
8,468
163,034
66,314
188,300
62,266
250.566
12871
468,718
165,768
634,486
571,267
TOTAL 2022
419,369
151,898
571,267
Independent examiner's remuneration
2023
2022
Fees payable lo the charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the charity's annual accounts
4,500
4,000
Staff cost$
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution lo defined contribution pension schemes
418,160
31,456
23.904
304,959
19,684
16,065
473.520
340,708
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Stsff costs (continuedl
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows..
2023
No.
2022
No.
Adminislralive staff
Management and direct service delivery staff
14
18
13
The number of employees whose employee benefits lexciuding employer pension costs) exceeded
£60,000 was..
2023
No.
2022
No.
In the band £60,001- £70,000
All Trustees and ￿rtain senior employees who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing
and controlling the acfvilies of the Charity are considered to be key management personnel. Total
remuneration in respect of senior employees is £114,92312022.' £110,367).
10.
Trustees. remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees re￿iVed any remuneration or other benefils12022 - £NILI.
During the year ended 31 March 2023, expenses lolalling £10 were reimbursed or paid directly to 1
Truslee12022 - £9110 4 Trusleesl. These expenses related lo membership and travel expenses.
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
11.
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Office
equipment
Computer
equipment
Total
COST OR VALUATION
At 1 April 2022
1,156
8.190
6.323
15,669
At 31 March 2023
1,156
8,190
6,323
15,669
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2022
1,156
8,190
6,323
15,669
At 31 March 2023
1,156
8.190
6.323
15,669
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
12. Debtors
2023
2022
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
53,388
20.917
29,736
19,384
74.305
49,120
13.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Other tsxalion and social security
Other creditors
10,340
13,132
39.333
5,797
12,476
36,576
Accruals and deferred income
62.805
54,849
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14.
ststement of funds
ststement offund¥ - current year
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at 1
April 2022
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds
512,526
22,738
36,6431
11,500)
497,121
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Healthwalch
Voluntary Sector Services
Ways to Wellbeing
Advocacy
Central
Information Services
Homes for Ukraine
30,397
7,306
187,000
44,388
13.748
25.914
{191,5341
135,8701
110.4681
128.8021
25,863
15,824
3,280
12.8881
11,5001
10,000
1,500
124,263
312.070
180,6031
{250.5661
53,660
61.504
46,203
707,383
{597,8431
1,500
157,243
TOTAL OF FUNDS
558,729
730,121
{634,4861
654,364
Healthwalch Bath and North East Somerset and Healthwalch Swindon are the local voice and influence
champions who enable people lo have their say about health and social care experiences.
Dialogue (Voluntary Sector Servi￿) enables VCSFE and local people to participate in strategic planning
and the improvement of health and social care services through ne￿OrkS, co-production and
engagement.
Ways lo Wellbeing social prescribing servi￿$ provide non-medical 'prescriplion' support enabling
patients to access community based support, build community connections and improve their wellbeing.
Advocacy serVI￿S provide NHS, CPA, Spot Purchase and other stalulory support lo people in need of
having their views expressed and their care needs amended.
Well Aware Ilnformation Services) is an award winning directory of services which allows patients,
citizens and professionals to understand what and where support for them can be a¢￿SSed.
Resettlement (Homes for Ukraine) services ensure that displaced populations seeking wellbeing
information advice and guidan￿, support with inclusion, 121 trauma infomied support and culturally
relevant advice can access this through open and accessible support routes.
Transfers out of reslricled funds represent projects which have been completed and delivered a surplus.
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14.
ststement of funds Icontinuedl
ststement of funds - prior year
Balance at
31 March
2022
Balance at
1 April 2021
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General Funds
469,667
73,785
17,2311
123,6951
512,526
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Healthwalch
Voluntary Sector Services
Voice and Influence
Partnership
Ways to Wellbeing
Advocacy
Central
Bristol Join Up
Information Services
67,909
4,894
191,122
108,095
1228,6341
190,0981
30,397
7,306
115,5851
17,0701
538
60,042
20,590
25,914
172,6581
127,0161
130,2891
11,5001
131,5821
182,2591
19,686
5,888
4,375
11,5001
33,334
81,176
11,7521
11,083
10,000
66,271
520,273
1564,0361
23,695
46,203
TOTAL OF FUNDS
535,938
594,058
1571,2671
558,729
15.
Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Current assets
497,121
220,048
162,8051
717,169
162,8051
Creditors due within one year
TOTAL
497,121
157,243
654,364
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
15.
Analysis of net assets between funds l¢ontinuedl
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year
Unreslricled
funds
2022
Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
funds
2022
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
46,203
567,375
154,8491
613,578
154,8491
TOTAL
46,203
512,526
558,729
16.
Reconciliation of net movement in fvnds to net cash flow from operating activities
2023
2022
Nel income for the year las per Statement of Financial Acliviliesl
95,635
22,791
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
Interest re￿iVed
13.087}
{25,185}
7,956
1411
45,682
158,8431
Decreasellincreasel in debtors
IDecre8sellinerease in creditors
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
75.319
9,589
17.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
2023
2022
Cash in hand
Noti￿ deposits Iless than 3 months)
564,199
78.665
487,221
77,237
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
642.864
564,458
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
18.
Anatysis ofchanges in net debt
At 1 April
2022 Cash flows
At 31 March
2023
Cash at bank and in hand
564,458
78,406
642,864
19.
Pension commitments
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge represents
contributions payable by the charity lo the fund and amounted lo £23,90412022.' £16,065). Contributions
lotalling £3,391 12022.. £2,218) were payable to the fund at the Balance Sheet dale and are included in
other creditors.
20. Related party transactions
All Trustees and ￿rtain senior employees who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing an
and controlling the activities of the Charity are considered lo be key management personnel.
Remuneration of key management personnel and remuneration and expenses of Trustees is detailed in
10.
21. Acknowledgements
The Trustees gratefully acknowledge funding received from..
Bath and North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council, National Lottery Community Fund, NHS
Bristol North Somersel and South GIOu￿sterShIre CCG, South GIOu￿sterShIre Council, Swindon
Borough Council and The Advocacy People.
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