EATING DISORDER SuppoRT (PLYMOUTH)
Report and Accounts
31 March 2024

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
TRUSTEES REPORT
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1057424
TRUSTEES IWHO SERVED IN THE YEAR)
Margaret Mathews
Mike Dunstall (Chair and Treasurer}
Janet Swales (left in year}
Nick Reddell-Denton
Nick McLouglin
Kirsten Davenport (J'oined in year)
Cathy Mccabe (J'oined in year)
DIRECTORS (WHO SERVED IN THE YEAR)
Caragh Sanders Wright (appointed October 2022)
PRINCIPLE ADDRESS
140 Mount Gould Road
Plymouth
PL4 7PY
BANKERS
Lloyds TS8 plc
Central Square
Newq uay
Comwall
TR7 1JB
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
A P Jopson, FCA
Tony Jopson & Co Limited,
Peverell Corner
246 PeVe￿Il Park Road
Plymouth,
PL3 4QG

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
PRINCIPLE OBJECT
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouthl {EDSI is a Registered Charity (No. 1057424) with the
principal object of provid ing counselling to those with eating d isord ers.
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR
During the FY 2023-24, EDS has had a positive year under the leadership of our Director
Caragh Sanders- Wright. This position has ensured that our community has been well served.
even though our Client numbers have continued lo increase along with corresponding waiting
lists. The EDS staff make-up, now has three associate psychologists embedded in the team,
which has led to evolving innovative developments ie the FLASH programme. It is the duty of
the senior leadership team ISLT) and staff to ensure that all our clients feel safe, can be heard
and receive appropriate care and support for their individual needs.
EDS is fortunate to have a forward-looking SLT who together have enabled the Service to
introduce d ig ital processes into the workplace enab ling all ad ministrative work to be completed
and accessible online. Both the director and our Practice Manager, Claire Russell, have
undertaken further higherlexecutive training which has directly helped the organisation to
advance. Caragh, our director, is well versed in eating disorder developments, and her new
leadership skills and style enable her to exercise her strengths in managing all. She has a
positive relationship with our external agencies and primary sponsor
Caragh has both a
director and clinical role.
The Chair and the Board of Twstees have continued to proactively support and engage with the
SLT at all stages of the operalion when required. The Chair frequently liaises with the EDS
Direclor to discuss matters of the momenl outside of Ihe planned 6-weely meetings. This has
ensured that both The Community and Day Care services have been well supported. This year
one tNstee, Janet Swales, resigned, and a new trustee Kirsten Davenport. a NHS Nurse
Manager, joined the Board.
Furthermore, our enthusiastic and dedicated tNstees continue to underpin the strategy and
managed development of the organisation. Again, EDS has fully met its obligations in support of
the awarded NHS service contracts, within a restricted budget allocation
In financial tenns, EDS received a reduced income of £404K in 2023-24 even though our
d irector worked extremely hard to retain the NHS 2023 contract uplif t to maintain income levels.
EDS does also receive small amounts for income through other sources and donations. Within
the cu￿ent budget reslriclions we believe that EDS has continued to provide a 'gold standard
service., although it has not been an easy task. Indeed, we consider that EDS has maintained a
low wailing times
compared to most
and managed lo deliver Iheir work with reduced staff
numbers despite budget constraints.
To ensure that slaff were retained, an essential resource for charities role, overall staff
remuneration was increased in line with NHS banding, where possible, along with the
associated on-cosls. Furthem)ore, we have provided staff with a wellness package putting their
health and well-being as a core part of working in this team. To achieve some of this change we
did not replace the clinical manager role, so had a cost saving, but this has also been achieved
through the directorfs approach to running EDS. In tems of staff, in addition to the SLT we
currently have 2 q ualified therapists, 3 assistant psycholog ists, a shared registered d ietitian and
an admin support; without further income, we cannot increase the numerical size of the
organisation. Along with our own staffing we have supported Livewell Southwest and the CMHS
when required aiding joined-up working, and again delivering a well-tailored and considered
service to clients.
The number of referrals received this year has been over 500, the most EDS as a SeNice has
ever seen. EDS has worked hard lo support all those wlh anorexia, bulimia, binge eating
d isord er includ ing those with d isord ered eating behaviours. The staf f work to maintain the daily
therapy along with supporting a progressive day care programme. In fact, EDS has continued to
run the day seNice, one of the few in the county, and have helped people maintain their lives

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whilst combating their eating disorder where in another regional area they would have been sent
out a specialist unit for 6 months. The therapy sessions are evolving as new pathways are
considered in the changing landscape. None of this would possible without working closely with
our extemal agencies and sponsors.
To combat change, the organisation has encouraged staff to update their skills and knowledge
through various training opportunities, many which are available online. As an example. our
director is now working towards an Msc in leadership. Moreover, team supervision sessions
have been alig ned, red ucing the overall, of ten uncosted, supervision expend iture. All staff have
undertaken training for CBT-T and Mantra practice, as well as support and guidance for
individ ual therap ies where required.
As with previous years, we can see that the EDS team is determined to offer their combined
expertise and full emotional support to a client-base that is very much in need The majority of
the Service clients are, either ref erred by their GP Practice or recommended by their GP to self -
ref er. None of this would be possible if our director did not maintain ef f ective and open links wth
our CCG NHS Devon Commissioner who commissions our service, and wth our primary
sponsors through the 'Livewell Southwest, community mental health teams {CMHT) and the
Severe Eating Disorder Consultation & Assessment Service (SEDCASI. Regular reporting,
briefings and presentations, feedback sessions and liaison are provided by the director and her
team for these funded contracts. Our Board of Trustees are always encouraged by this 'can do,
approach adopted by the staff, which stems from our current directorfs enthusiasm and energy
for her role, and the essential and sensitive WO￿ that is being undertaken by EDS.
The renewed impetus within EDS has been maintained with clearly defined work practice, and
reo rganisation of the off ice space and administrative record-keep ing gone are the rows of f ill
cabinets. As an example EDS now operator an electronic HR system that includes a Staff clock-
on app, so the office manager can always see where staff are and available from day-to-day,
and their immediate training records. EDS is also looking outside of our NHS contracts for
altemate funding streams, so that we can continue to grow this fine charity, otherwise we will
always be limited in the delivery of what can be achieved to Ihese increasingly essential niche
services to our community. As a Board we have looked at the EDS charity position and status
with the SLT, reviewing whether we should become a charilable incorporated organisalion
(CIO). Also Ihe SLT are reviewing what work would be required to have the organisation CQC
regulated by the Care Quality Commission, further recognising EDS'S position a key provider.
Furthermore, EDS has expanded its visibility and reach through using social media, and
refreshing the website so that it can be managed in-house, this has been expertly managed by
Rob Melvin.
In summary, the Board of Trustees and I continue lo be extremely proud of EDS and the work
thal it provides within. and lo our community. I personally thank EDS, our director and all of the
staff on behalf of the Board, our sponsors, and community for the work that each one of them
has undertaken and delivered. Also, we are grateful lo our stalwart band of trustees. who are all
volunteers with busy lives, who give up their time to support this wonderful charity asset and
organisation. EDS is a very well run 2nd managed, our director has driven change and
restructure, with an emphasis o n staff retention and well-being with the f ull support of her team.
The service has again this year been extremely busy within the confines of a reduced overall
budget. Our director will continue to push f or additional contract f unding as client numbers
continue to increase - this has been EDS'S busiest year to dale. Looking foward as the SeNice
enters a new year, EDS must look at innovative new working practices and programmes,
continue to educate our staff and push Ihe charity forward, actively strengthening our community
position and delivery. Using new technology to reduce time and costs, as well increasing the
EDS exposure lo our community. EDS is a well run organisation. This essential community
charity provides a key service, in a specialised knowledge area, where local slatulory services
still have a gap. As in previous years we are encouraged and grateful to those who commission
our specialist seNices and delivery. Thank you to all those involved with EDS and for their
continued support and belief that we can offer an extremely cost effective operation.

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
ANNUAL AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net def icit f or the year of £2,620 (2023 surplus of
£108,519). ReseNes stand at £322,144 (2023 £ 324,7641 in total, of which £3,297 is held in
f ixed assets12023 £3,341). All f und s are unrestricted.
RESERVES POLICY
The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted fLsnds not committed or
invested in tangible fixed assets should ideally be at least six months of the resources
expended, which equates to £203,564 in the year ended 31 March 2024. At Ihis level the
Trustees feel they would still be able lo carry on the Charily's activities for a f ew months in the
event of a signif icanl fall in f unding. At the present time these funds stand at £324,144 which is
comfortably above this level.
This is due to this year the company running a specific intensive therapy programme with
several additional groups. This has meant an increase in staff salaries. The Trustees are
actively speaking to the Trust to obtain ad d ilional fund ing lo cover these costs going f orward.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trustees are alerted to operational and financial risks al the penodic meetings of The
Management Committee and are fully aware of the need to maintain free reserves al the levels
slated above to continue the work of the Charity and the aspirations for the future. Through this
medium of periodic reporting the Trustees are exercising an active review of major risk.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees lo prepare financial
statements for each f inancial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources during the year. In preparing
those financial statements, the Trustees are req uired lo;
select suitable accounting policies and ap ply them consistenlly;
make judgements and estimales that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the f inancial slalements.,
prepare the f inancial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the Charity and the group will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any lime the f inancial position of the charity and which enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also
responsible f or saf eg uard ing the assets of the charity and hence f or taking reasonable steps f or
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irreg ularities.
Signed
S11i(e Q(Dunstall$Sc, C514gr, FCS1<1
Chair on behalf of the Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) Trustees

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on
pages 6 to 11 below.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts. They consider that an
audit is not req uired f or Ihis year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act)
and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Acl.,
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under section 14515){bll of the Charities Act., and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presenled with these records. It also includes consideration
of any unusual items or d isclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations f ro m the trustees
conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is giver) as to whether the accounts
present a "true and fairf, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
{11
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act- and
lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been mel., or
{2}
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A P Jopson, FCA
Date
(Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales}
Tony Jopson & Co Lld, Peverell Comer, 246 Peverell Park Road. Plymouth, PL3 4QG

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
MARCH 2024
INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
MARCH
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Grants
Other income
Donations
Interest received
389,490
12,102
653
2,263
448,007
10,271
1.059
398
TOTAL I NCOMING RESOURCES
404,508
459,735
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Direct charitable expend iture
Management and administration
398,914
8,214
344,600
6,616
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
407,128
351,216
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
(2,620)
108,519
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AS AT
1 APRIL
324,764
216,245
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AS AT
31 MARCH
322,144
324,764
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form an integral part of these financial statements.
The charily is able to use its total funds for any purpose in connection with its charitable
objectives.
There are no restricted funds.

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH
Nole
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
3,297
3.341
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors & Prepayments
Bank balances
Petty cash
352
327,414
110
1,575
326,293
98
327,876
327,966
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due wthin one year
9,029
6,543
NET CURRENT ASSETS
318,847
321,423
NET ASSETS
322,144
324.764
FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricted
10
10
322,144
324,764
322,144
324.764
The Council of Members considèrs that the Charity is exempl from an audit and a report under
Section 144(11 of the Charities Act.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibility f or.,
11 ensuring the charity keeps accounting records which comply with the Charities Act,. and
21 p reparing acco unls which g ive a true and f air view of the state of af f airs of the charity as al
the end of the f inancial period, and of its income and expenditure f o r the period.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
on its behalf by
2024 and signed
Mike R Dunstall
Trustee

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting
standards and under the historical cost accounting rules. AccNals accounting has been appli￿.
The accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity Commissions Statement of
Recommended Practice (revised 2005), Accounting by Charities.
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption from preparing a cash flow statement
conferred by Financial Reporting Standard No. 1 on the grounds that if it had been incorporated
as a company under the Companies Act 2006 it would have qualified as a small company.
Incoming resources
Grants are recognised in the period to which they relate.
Resources expended
Direct charitable expend iture represents expend iture inCu￿ed d irectly to support the particular
charitable objectives of the charity. Costs of management and administration of the charity have
been identif led on the basis that they are nol d irect charitable expenditure.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation is provid8d at thè f ollowing rates to write of f each asset over ils estimated usef ul
lif8.
Fixtures and fittings 200/0 on red ucing balance.
Computer equipment _ 30 % on reducing balance.
INCOME
The bulk of the income is from grants (£389,490)
Other income consists of income from consultancy services rendered under the FREED contract
(£12,102), sundry donations1£653) and bank interest1£2,2631.

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
Total
2024
Total
2023
Staff, agency & volunteer costs
Supervision
Rent, rates, heal & light
Printing, post & statK)nery
Telephone & internet
Subscriplw)ns
Insurance
OT resources & refreshments
Computers & Software
Repairs, maintenance, cleaning & waste
Day seNice meals, yoga & kitchen equipment
Traini ng
Miscellaneous Purchases
Health & safety
IT fund spend
Garden project spend
PCC grant spend
345,381
1.355
23,333
679
1,293
224
1,293
48
4,422
10,420
3,478
3,170
1,233
637
1,895
53
297,305
2,498
20,779
363
1,220
1,500
1,095
78
1,524
5,739
2,540
5,519
547
2,851
973
70
398,914
344,600
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Total
2024
Tolal
2023
Bank charges
Accountancy software I Independent exami ner
Legal & professK)nal costs
Dep reciation
32
2.698
4,263
1,221
32
1,750
3,432
1,402
8,214
6,616
TAXATION
The Charity is a registered charity and is exempt from Corporation Tax under the provisions of
Section 505 of Ihe Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988.
TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an
employment with the charity or a related entity.
No expenses have been received by trustees in relation to their roles as trustees and there have
been no related party transactions.

Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Office Fixtures
Equipment and Fittings
Total
Cost
at 1 April 2023
Ad d f(ions
12,273
3,730
1,177
16,003
1,177
at 31 March 2024
12,273
4,907
17,180
Acrumulated depreciation
at 1 April 2023
Charge for year- 20./0 reducing balance
Charge for year- 30,/0 reducing balance
9,100
3,562
269
12,662
269
952
952
at 31 March 2024
10,052
3,831
13,883
Net book values
at 31 March 2024
2,221
1,076
3,297
at 31 March 2023
3,173
168
3,341
DEBTORS
2024
2023
Debtors (other)
Prepayment (insurance)
Prepayment - alami maintenance
1,223
352
352
352
1,575

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accountancy I Independent Examination
Electricity
Gas
Boiler repair
Group sessions I supervision
Livewell services
1,600
260
310
1,072
1,750
260
310
110
3,623
6,865
2,430
Deferred income
Garden project
IT Fund
PCC grant fund
1,046
438
680
1,099
2,334
680
9,029
6,543
10 ANALYSIS OF FUNDS
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31.3.24
Net
Income Expenditure
Restricted Funds
Blfwd
Transfers
Clfwd
Garden project monies
IT equipment fund
PCC grant fund
53
1,896
53
1.896
Total restricted funds
1,949
1,949
Unrestricted funds
General reserve
324,764
402,559
405,179
322,144
Total unrestricted funds
324,764
402,559
405,179
322,144
Total Funds
324,764
404,508
407,128
322,144
Unrestricted funds comprise those funds, which the trustees are free to use in accordanGe with
the charitable objects.