EATING DISORDER SuppoRT (PLYMOUTH) Report and Accounts 31 March 2025
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) TRUSTEES REPORT REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1057424 TRUSTEES (WHO SERVED IN THE YEAR Margaret Mathews (left in year) Mike Dunstall (Chair and Treasurer but left in year} Nick Reddell-Denton {became Chair and Treasurer in the year) Nick McLouglin Kirsten Davenport Cathy Mccabe Mark Gale Qoined in yearl Chloe Philips lj'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 TSB plc Central Square Newquay Cornwall TR7 IJ8 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER A P Jopson, FCA Tony Jopson & Co Limited, Peverell Corner 246 Peverell Park Road Plymouth, PL3 4QG
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 PRINCIPLE OBJECT Eating Disorder Support (Plymouthl IEDSI is a Registered Charity {No. 1057424) with the principal object of providing counselling to those with eating disorders. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR During the 2024-25 financial year, EDS experienced a positive yet challenging period under the leadership of our Director, Caragh Sanders-wright. Despite financial constraints and growing waiting lists, the organisation has continued to serve the community effectively. These pressures necessitated and growth of the EDS team structure, encouraging innovative and creative approaches to manage its waiting lists. As a result, t0 ED practitioners were introduced to support the team and help manage the rising demand for appointments. This initiative has been hugely successful, with the roles expanding and developing over the course of the year. In addition to the new ED practitioners, the EDS team consists of the Senior Leadership Team {SLTI made up of the Director and Practice Manager-five therapists, one dietitian, one assistant Psychologist and job-sharing administrative staff. It remains the duty of both the SLT and all staff to ensure that all our clients feel safe, can be heard and receive appropriate care and support for their individual needs. This year has brought about significant challenges, not least the statement from GPS that they will no longer complete physical health checks for those with an Eating Disorder EDS undertook subsequent consideration of how this need will be met by both EDS and other existing services. This has led to further consideration and ongoing negotiation beeen EDS and its local health providers as those services develop but also experience significant pressures. These dynamics will remain a significant consideration for EDS moving foNard as services continue to change and adapt. This year, the board recognised its need to expand the number of trustees, to offer better support and make the board more diverse in its background which has led to the board welcoming new members whose extensive business expertise has been an invaluable addition, strengthening the knowledge and support that enable the Chair and 8oard of Trustees to provide proactive support and engagement with the SLT at every stage of the operation. This year also brought a major transition, as both our longstanding Chair Mike Dunstall and a trustee with extensive healthcare expertise retired from their roles on the board, feeling it was the right moment for them to step down. In financial terms, our main income has come from Devon ICB. As part of its ongoing efforts to grow income sources, the service worked with a bid writer this year which saw an award from Garfield Weston into the service of £15k. The service has continued to develop its earned income streams, with additional funds this year totalling £40k These are made up from the payment of a nurse on a student placement, funding from Livewell SW under an agreement to deliver services to clients on the FREED pathway, and a further £2k in client donations given in appreciation of the work the service offers. The service places great emphasis on maintaining minimal overhead expenses by strategically implementing and reviewing low cost online payroll, management and human resources systems. Additionally, it conducts regular, pricing reviews to ensure continued operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Staff and volunteer costs remain as the largest spend for the service with these currently sitting at around 920/0 of the service's total expenditure. To ensure that EDS retains good quality with appropriately qualified expert staff, we have continued to honour our commitment to remuneration in line with NHS banding, where possible, along with the associated on-costs. The service saw an increase of around 7°/0 on its staff salary costs this year, although this was expected as agreed with the ICB who agreed there would be additional funding to manage the waiting lists and day service provision. This year, referrals stayed with over 500 received, consistent with last year's numbers. The introduction of wellness support from our ED practitioners, combined with stronger cross-
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) TRUSTEES, REPORT organisational collaboration, has allowed EDS to extend its care to individuals with disordered eating-leading to an exceptional 95Q/o of its referrals being accepted for support. This year sees the 30-year anniversary of EDS, a massive achievement of providing effective treatment to the community. EDS continues to provide a service unmatched elsewhere in the local health community There are challenges ahead to ensure that EDS keeps it place firmly and retains its unique service and identity in a healthcare environment that is struggling. Healthcare provision is being met with increasing demand, growing levels of risk and ever growing budgetary restraints yet EDS remains positive to its growth and adaption to ensure it remains a clinically and financially effective service, The care and treatment it provides is evidenced and timely The pandemic changed the way that healthcare is delivered and this has provided an opportunity for EDS to explore offering online treatments which has offered greater flexibility to its clients and opened many previous barriers to support. EDS has been required to develop its service offering to develop a definite role in supporting people who are more at risk and as the service evolves it needs to have the physical infrastructure to support EDS has successfully met these challenges for over 30 years. Under the guidance of its visionary SLT who are supported by its dedicated and experienced team behind them, there is every confidence that the organisation will continue to do so. The board of trustees and l are immensely proud of the impactful work this charity carries out, consistently delivering vital services that make a meaningful difference to the lives of its users. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the entire team of committed professionals and volunteers, including the board of trustees, who generously contribute their valuable time to support this remarkable charity. Without their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment, the service would not be able to continually adapt, evolve, and overcome the financial constraints it faces while delivering an invaluable service to the community. ANNUAL AND FINANCIAL REVIEW The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net deficit for the year of £30,26212024 deficit of £2,620). Reserves stand at £291,882 (2024 £322,144) in total, of which £3,516 is held in fixed assets12024 £3.297). All funds are unrestricted. RESERVES POLICY The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets should ideally be at least six months of the resources expended, which equates to £232,603 in the year ended 31 March 2025. At this level the Trustees feel they would still be able to carry on the Charity's activities for a few months in the event of a significant fall in funding. At the present time these funds stand at £291,882 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 oblain additional funding to cover these costs going forward. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trustees are alerted to operational and financial risks at the periodic meetings of The Management Committee and are fully aware of the need to maintain free reserves at the levels stated 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 to prepare financial ststements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 11 below. Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this 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 Act., to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(bll of the Charities Act., and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examlner'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 presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The Procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair 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.. {1) 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 to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met., or 12) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. LII )IL A P Jopson, FCA Date (Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales} Tony Jopson & Co Ltd, Peverell Corner, 246 Peverell Park Road, Plymouth, PL3 4QG
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) TRUSTEES, REPORT charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources during the year. In preparing those financial ststements, the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; prepare the financial 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 time the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Dated... Signed SVic(qle&&ell-o)enton Chair on behalf of the Eating Disorder Support (Plymouthl Trustees
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Grants Other income Donations Interest received 392,917 37,645 1,980 2,402 389,490 12,102 653 2,263 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 434,944 404,508 RESOURCES EXPENDED Direct charitable expenditure Management and administration 462,209 2.997 398,914 8,214 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 465,206 407,128 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (30,2621 (2,620) BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AS AT 1 APRIL 322,144 324,764 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AS AT 31 MARCH 291,882 322,144 The notes on pages 7 to g form an integral part of these financial statements. The charity is able to use its total funds for any purpose in connection wilh its charitable objectives. There are no restricted funds.
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH Note 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 3,516 3,297 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors & Prepayments Bank balances Petty cash 260 292,562 218 352 327,414 110 293,040 327,876 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 4,674 9,029 NET CURRENT ASSETS 288,366 318,847 NET ASSETS 291,882 322,144 FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted 10 10 291,882 322,144 291,882 322,144 The Council of Members considers that the Charity is exempt from an audit and a report under Section 14411) of the Charities Act. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for., 1 } ensuring the charity keeps accounting records which comply with the Charities Act., and 2} preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial period, and of its income and expenditure for the period. The ff nancial statements were approved by the Trustees on on its behalf by 2025 and signed Nick Reddell-Denton Trustee
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and under the historical cost accounting rules. Accruals accounting has been applied. The accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity Commissions Statement of Recommended Praclice {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. Incomlng resources Grants are recognised in the period to which they relate. Resources expended Direct charitable expenditure represents expenditure incurred directly to support the particular charitable objectives of the charity. Costs of management and administration of the charity have been identified on the basis that they are not direct charitable expenditure. Tangible Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided at the following rates to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Fixtures and fittings - 200/0 on reducing balance. Computer equipment- 300/0 on reducing balance. INCOME The bulk of the income is from grants {£392,9171 Other income consists of income from consultancy services rendered under the FREED contract {£16,635), fundraised income {£15,000), sundry other income I donations1£8,507) and bank interest1£2,402).
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Total 2025 Total 2024 Staff, agency & volunteer costs Supervision Rent, rates, heat & light Printing, post & stationery Telephone & internet Subscriptions Insurance OT resources & refreshments Computers & Software Repairs, maintenance, cleaning & waste Day service meals, yoga & kitchen equipment Training Miscellaneous Purchases Health & safety IT fund spend Garden project spend Fundraising expenditure 401,765 1,960 23,919 920 1,341 239 1,402 252 11,967 6,730 3,123 1,655 346 47 345,381 1,355 23,333 679 1,293 224 1,293 48 4,422 10,420 3,478 3,170 1,233 637 1,895 53 518 6,025 462,209 398,914 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Total 2025 Total 2024 Bank charges Accountancy Soare / Independent examiner Legal & professional costs Depreciation 40 1,800 32 2,698 4,263 1,221 1,157 2,997 8,214 TAXATION The Charity is a registered charity and is exempt from Corporation Tax under the provisions of Section 505 of the 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 paty transactions.
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Office Fixtures Equipment and Fittings Total Cost at 1 April 2024 Additions 12,273 4,907 1,375 17,180 1,375 at 31 March 2025 12,273 6,282 18,555 Accumulated depreciation at 1 April 2024 Charge for year- 20 % reducing balance Charge for year- 300/0 reducing balance 10,052 3,831 490 13,883 490 666 666 at 31 March 2025 10,718 4,321 15,039 Net book values at 31 March 2025 1,555 1,961 3,516 at 31 March 2024 2,221 1,076 3,297 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Prepayment (insurance) 260 352 260 352 10
Eating Disorder Support (Plymouth) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accountancy I Independent Examination Electricity Gas Boiler repair Telephones Livewell services 1,800 260 310 1,600 260 310 1,072 85 1,010 3,623 3,465 6,865 Deforrod income Garden project IT Fund PCC grant fund 529 1,046 438 680 680 4,674 9,029 10 ANALYSIS OF FUNDS 1.4.24 31.3.25 Net Income Expenditure Transfers Restrlctod Funds Bld Cld Garden project monies IT equipment fund PCC grant fund 518 438 518 438 Total r•stricted fund8 956 956 Unrestrlcted funds General reserve 322,144 433,988 464,250 291,882 Total unrestricted funds 322,144 433,988 464,250 291,882 Total Funds 322,144 434,944 465,206 291,882 Unrestricted funds comprise those funds, which the trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objects.