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

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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, t￿0 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 be￿een 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-

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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

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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).

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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 So￿are / 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.

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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

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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
Bl￿d
Cl￿d
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.