REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03305621 (England and Walos>
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1061116
Re
ort ofthe Trustees and
Unaudlted Flnanclal Statom•nts
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
Swindon Carers Centre
Monahans
Chartered Accountants
Hemies House
Fire Fly Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2GA

Swindon Carers Centre
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Y
ar Ended
1Ma
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent ExamSner's Report
Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
10
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
11
Notes to the Flnancial Statements
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Swindon Carers Centre
Re
istered number: 03305621
Re
ort of the Trustees
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are a150 directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with
the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
{effective 1 January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and actlvltles
The charitable purposes of the Charity are to relieve the needs of adult, par8nl. and young carers, who are, or were,
carying out a caring role and to support and promote self-help by such means as the Trustees in their discretion think
fit
The Trustees have reviewed the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The organisation's primary
contribution lies in the support il offers to individuals who care for people with physical or mental health conditions or
disabililie5. In addition, it fosters self-help among carers, empowering them to sustain a good quality of life while
managing their caring responsibilities. These activities are closely ali9ned ￿th the Charity's stated purposes, with carers
being Ihe principal beneficiaries of this work.
Our vision of'creating a community where carers are recognised, valued and supported" and our mission 'To improve
Ihe wellbeing of people with caring responsibilities in and around Swindon" continue to guide our work and charitable
purposes, and our aims, objectives, vision, mission, and service provision are reviewed annually.
SCC created a revised Straleglc Plan for 2024 2027, developed in collaboration with staff and the Carers Forum. This
process led to a refinement of our core strategic objectives to ensure greater clarity and focus.
Champlonlng Carer Voice
We aim to be an agent for caffr involvement, irrespective of their individual
circumstances and impact of their caring role. so carers can be involved in influencing service development at all levels.
Excellence In Support Servlces We strive to provide a high quality, effective, well-governed. and sustainable
organisation offering a diverse range of personalised information, advits, and support.
Incluslve and Engage the Communlty - We aspire to be inclusive. recognised, and approachable. by continuing to
promote our services wdely and being patient and respectful in our culture of active community engagement.
Develop Dlgltal Innovatlon
We want to embrace digital development across the organisation, to maximise
resources and reach to carers.
Prlorltlos for the flnanclal year Included:
Continuing to keep carers at the centre of decision making and ensuring their voice is heard
Exploring the opportunity to bid for the Swindon Borough Council Carer Services Contract, as Part of our ongoing
commitment to delivering high-quality care and support to Carers in the community
To ensure we have a well governed organisalion, strengthening our Trustee Board and govemance structures and
ensure well-organised succession planning
The organi5ation's activities for the year were largely determined by the contract with Swindon Borough Council (SBC)
and Bath, Swindon and Willshire Integrated Care Board IBSW ICBI, and the additional funding obtained from a variety
of sources, as detailed below.
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Swindon Carers Centre
Re
istered number: 03305621
Re ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Slgnlfl¢ant a¢￿VItIeS
Swindon Carers Centre offers a range of seNices to meet the required objectives
Adult Carer Servl¢es:
- To provide assessmenl and support for adult and parent carers aged 18 and over
To provide information to carer5 about welfare and benefits
To provide opportunities for carers to have a break from caring
To undertake involvement work for parent and adult carers
To undertake outreach activities to raise awareness of carers and their needs and help carers to self-identify
To work wlh the Integrated Care Alliance and Integrated Care System and other health and social care services, to
improve recognition and good practice with relatson lo carers
Young Carer Servlces:
To provide assessment and support for young carers under 18
To provide regular group events for young carers assessed as in most need
To provide holiday activities accessible to all registered young carers
To work with other organisations to provide holistic support for young carers, including schools and colleges
To work wth social care services and health providers to raise awareness and identify hidden young carers, to ensure
needs are met
Volunteerlng hours 2024-25
The Trustees would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks to all our volunteers. who have assisted
in a wde range of roles across the organisalion. Their contributr'ons have been invaluable in helping us deliver
high-quality support to carers in our community. They have undertaken a range of activities, including..
Adult and Young carers groups and activities
Office administration support
Information Technology
Board of Trustees
The value of volunteering to the organisation below uses the Real Living Wage for individual volunteers and the average
wage of £19 per hour for skilled volunteers. This is really an underestimate of the value of volunteering to us., but gives
an indicative figure. More information can be found in SCC'S Annual Impact Report.
E8tlmated hours
395.00
518.25
92
345.75
2653.25
Valuo per hour
£12.00
£19.00
£12.00
£19.00
Total value
£4,740
£9,847
£1,104
£6.569
£37,887
Volunteers to SUPPOrt Service Delivery
Volunteers to support Informaty'on Technology
Volunteers within offI￿18drnin
Trustee Hours
Totsl
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Swlndon Carers Cèntre
Istared number: 03305621
Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charltablo activltles
The seven-year (five plus two) contr8Ct with Swndon Borough Council for the provision of Carer Support Serwces
concluded at the end of December 2024, following the completion Df the additional two-year extension period.
From 1st January 2025. Swindon Carers Centre was awarded a on&year Direct Award contract by Swndon Borough
Council. This stand-alone contract wll run until 31st December 2025 and ensures continuity of support for carers during
this period.
During 2024, SCC took the opportunity to review and streamline its staffing Structure and undergo a cost saving review.
This was done to help prepare the org8nisation for the expected Local Authorilyllnlegraled Care Board Carer Services
contract lender. The restructure resulted in the six staff members taking voluntary redundancy and the reduction in
hours of a further nine staff. The cost savings exercise resulted in £124,000 saved. However, despite these measures
and having secured valuable grant funding, iricluding support from the Henry Smith Charity and ongoing partnership
funding trom Zurich Community Trust, the Trustee's took the difficult decision not to apply for the 2026 Local Authority
Tender, and SCG formally wthdrew from the opportunity.
As the Local Authority contract funding is SCC'S main source of income, the Trustees annoUn￿d in February 2024, that
the Charity plans to cease operating on 31sl December 2025.
During 2024-25, SCC has continued to work with carers to improve "carer voice" through channels such as the Carers
Forum. The Carers Forum meets quarterly and has given carers the opportunity to meet the Corporate Director
Integrated Adult Soaal Care IDASSI. The C8rers Forum decided on the theme for Carers Rights Day and titled it 'Who
cares for the carers, the event offered carers the opportunity to find out about lot5 of different types of support available
lo carers in Swindon. In addition, our advocacy efforts were recognised with an invitation to a roundtable discussion with
MPS at the Houses of Parliament. This event focused on highlighting the challenges faced by Parent Carers and Young
Adult Carers. Engaging with politicians allowed us to bring the voices of our community directly to the forefront of
legislative discussions, pushing for the ne￿SSary support and resources that carers need. Furthermore, some of our
Young Carers were involved in the production of "Give Me A Break" a Focus on Rést and Respite for Young Carer.
To continue to be a well govemed org8nisab.on we continue to embed 811 quality stsndards in the Trusted Charity and
Excellence for Carers Awards. Our Trustee Board benchmarks against Ihe Charity Governance Code. These quality
assurance marks help our beneficiaries, commissioners. SUPPOrters, donors, volunteers, staff. and the public to have
Confiden￿ that we alway5 work to a high standard.
In 2024 we proudly partnered wlh GEL Studios to redevelop our website lo better reflect our mission, engage our
audience with a strong focus on accessibility. Key improvements indude alternative image text, keyboard navigation.
and adjustable fonts and colours, enabling users lo cuslomise their experienGe and navigate the site with greater ease
whilst also providing a range of resources for families and carers to explore and support trem in their caring role.
We continue to grow our social media presence. using platforms to raise awareness. share important updates. and
engage directly with our community. We also distribute regular email mailers to keep carers informed about support.
event5. and opportunities to get involved. Our partnerships and collaborations continue across private, public, voluntary
and community sectors. Our ongoing work with schools, colleges. and alternative education providers helps to deliver
support for young carers.
Leadershlp and Management
SCC undertook a staff restructure during 2024 which led to the reduction in the Senior Leadership Team ISLT). with the
following posts taking voluntary redundancy,. Head of Service Delivery Adult & Older Carers and CEO.
This change led to the merger of the Head of Service Delivery Adult & Older Carers and Head of Service Delivery
Parent Carers & Young Carers roles to Head of Serwce Delivery, and the Head of Development post became the
Charity Director. The Head of Finance and Resources remained unchanged.
We welcomed a new Trustee, Martyn Davidson, who joined the Board in November 2024. Al the 2024 AGM, Hannah
Gra￿ey, Mubbisher Ahm8d (left in Sept 241, Caroline Moore, were re-elected to continue in their role5 as Chair.
Vice-chair and Treasurer and Chris Sims was elected Company Secretary. Peta Fry, Trustee resigned from her rale in
December 2024.
We amended our Article of Association, with the Charity cornmission to extend the term for our Chair of Trustee's, the
Company Secretary, and the Treasurer to ensure we have continued experience up to the closing off the Charity.
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Swindon Carers Centre
Re
istered number: 03305621
Re ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financlal posltlon
As of 31 st March 2025, the Charity held total funds of £200,712. of which £29,311 is held as restricted funds designated
for specific purposes. We spent £486,968 on helping Adult and Parent Carers. Expenditure on Young and Young Adult
Carers was £123,955.
The organisation has worked hard this year to achieve the aims and priorities set in its business plan. The Care Act
2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 continue lo have a significant impact on Swindon Carers Centre, with more
carer5 than ever registering to access SCC'S services. There has been a 9Yo increase from the beginning of the financial
year to the end of the financial year ol carers registered with Swindon Carers Centre. This has increased from 5524 in
March 2024 to 6027 as of the end of March 2025.
Prlnclpal fundlng sources
We would like lo thank our main funders.. Swindon Borough Council ISBCI and Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated
Care Board IBSW ICBI, and the additsonal funding obtained from a variety of sources including Friends of Young Carers
Swndon IFOYCSI, Zurich Community Trust, NHS Charities Together, The Henry Smith Charity, The Syder Foundation.
The Sir Jules Thom Charitable Trust, and Mid Counties Co-operative.
Our contract with Swindon Borough Council funds our core service delivery. This lotalled £610,923 for the year. We are
also immensely grateful for the generous grants and donations we receive from Trusts and Foundations, individuals and
businesses. which allow us to go above and beyond on behalf of our community to support unpaid carers. SignificaTrt
grants were received from..
- The Zurlch Community Trust- 2-year grant totalling £30,000 per year- towards SUPPOrting carers whose dependents
are living with Dementia
The Henry Smlth Charlty 3-year grant totalling £40,000 per year- towards the charities running costs
NHS Charitles Together 2-year grant totalling £44,441 {£4,441 in 2024-251 towards Carers Support Line &
prevention of worsening mental health in carers
The Natlonal Benevolent Charlty 1 year funding of £10,000 towards Vvelfare and Benefits seNice
Frfends ot Young Carers Swindon IFOYCSI- £61,870 5UPPOrting Young Carers
Mid Countles Co-operatlve- £1342 - towards Path Bereavement group
The Syder Foundation 1 year funding of £2,000 towards adult carer support services
The Slr Jules Thorn Charitable Trust 1 year funding of £3,000 towards corelrunning costs
- Oher small Grants- £12,585
- Engagement Officer Post- £634
Reserves policy
The Reserves Policy was reviewed in November 2024 considering current and future income streams, expenditure
commitments. and the broader operating environment, including the local and national carer agenda. The Reserves is
maintained through prudent financial management and is intended to..
Cover income shortfalls and funding gaps.
Support legal obligations for fixed-term posts and restrucluring.
Sustain or exit projects affected by funding reductions.
- Address unexpected costs or project oveffuns.
Enable development work and pilot projects.
Meet statutory costs if the Charity ceases operations.
Respond to emergencies such as pandemics.
Given the increased risk profile of our major income stream at the lime, particularly the 12-month Direct Award contract
th Swindon Borough Counol ISBC} ending December 2025, and broader financial pressures, Trustees reaffirmed the
importance of holding sufficient reserves.
Key risks included..
Heavy reliance on SBC funding172% of income), V￿th potential for future cuts.
Financial instability wlhin SBC and the Integrated Care Board.
Reduced and highly competitive grant funding.
Increased employer National Insurance c051s from April 2025.
Trustees agreed to maintain unrestricted reserves beMeen £135,000 and £225,000, covering:
Minimum redundancy obligations.
Contracted service liabilities.
- One month's wages.
A deficit budget was forecasted for 202￿25, with reserves expected to decline in 2025-26. Income diversification was a
strategic priority, with a sustainability plan being developed to explore fundraising, partnerships, and potential mergers.
The Reserves Policy remains dynamic and will be reviewed annually or in response to significant changes.
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Swindon Carars Centre
Re
Istered number: 03305621
Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ende
1 March 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Going concern
Swindon Carers Centre ISCCI accepted an Interim Direct Award contract trom Swindon Borough Counal ISBCI,
running from January to December 2025, while SBC and the Integrated Care Board IICBI tendered for a longer-term
carer support contract starting in January 2026. In early 2025, SCC'S Board of Trustees made the difficult decision not to
bid for the new contract. as it posed too high a risk for the charity. As a result, Swindon Carers Centre will cease
operations in December 2025 and is no longer considered a going concern.
FUTURE PLANS
The Charity will close on 31 st December 2025, up to Ihal point we will continue to deliver services to Carers, with our
key priorities up to the point of closure being..
A smooth transition to the new provider
Keeping carers at the centre of decisions
Providing a professional service up to the point of closure
We will continve to deliver the One Year Direct Award contract in close collaboration wth all partners and key
skkeholders, ensuring that carers of all ages remain central to our discussions and planning. We are committed to
raising the voice of carers, using their insights to shape ServI￿S both now and in the future. Our ongoing focus is to
place carers at the heart of everything we do-recognising, valuing, and supporting their vital contributions. which
significantly alleviate pressure on the wder health and social care system.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Governing Document of Swindon Carers Centre is the revised Articles of Associ8tion, adopted on 19th February
2015. Swindon Carers Centre is a private company, limited by guarantee and wthout a share capital. This Goveming
Document is reviewed annually by Trustees. Trustees adhere to the Charity Governance Code.
RecrultmenL appointment, trainlng and Induction of new trustees
Trustees are recruited and inducted following Charity Commission best practice. All trustees got through an interview
process, following applications made in response to either advertisements in our newsletter and public media., liaison
ith Human Resources Directors of organisations or word of mouth from current trusteeslstafflvolunteers. Trustee
8ppointment8 can be ratified at any meeting of the Trustees,. and are formally adopted at the AGM. Newly appointed
Trustees go through a thorough induction process to explain their responsibilities, the work of the Swndon Carers
Centre, and to introduce them to key personnel wthin the organisation. Away day events and external training is also
made available to Trustees.
Organisational structure
The overall responsibility for the governance of the Charity rests wth Trustees. Day to day management Is delegated to
the Charity Director, who in turn delegates management of specific projects and service delivery to the Senior
Leadership and Management teams. Trustees meet as 3 Board 6 times per year, and the Charity Director and membeTS
of the Leadership Team attend each meeting, and other managers alternate attendance to report on progress in specific
team areas.
Key management remuneration
Trustees Work to the Charity Governance Code and conduct an annual peer review. Staff salaries are reviewed
annually by the Trustee Board and are benchmarked against the National Joint Council INJCI Scales for local
authorities.
Wlder network
Swindon Carers Centre is a ne￿rk partner of the Carers Trust. This relationship entails a commitment on the part of
Swindon Carers Cenlre to adhere to principle5 of partnership. which ensure a coherent approach to carers across
member organisations, in exchange for the ability to use the branding and logo of the national organisaUon in addition to
our own branding and logo.
Rlsk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate
controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance againsl fraud and error.
The major risks to which the Charity is exposed. as identified by the Trustees, are reviewed regulgrly and systems and
procedures have been established lo manage those risks. A risk register is reviewed and updated quarterly by the
strategy and Risk Management working group.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reg15tored Company number
03305621 (England and Wales)
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Re
Istered number: 03305621
Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Yèar Ended 31 March 2025
Reglstered Charity number
1061116
Reglstered office
Swindon Advice and Support Centr8
Sanford House
Sanford Street
Swndon
Wiltshire
SN1 1HE
Trustees
H C Crawley- Chair
C Moore- Treasurer
C Sims - Company Secretary
N Czajkowski - Vice Chair
N Steptoe
M Davidson
P Fry- appointed 2614124, resigned 1212125
M Davidson - appointed 711125
M Ahmad- resigned 2018124
Patrong
lan Price lJuly 2017-presentl
Susanna Jones (March 2025- presentl
Senlor Leader$hlp Team to January 2025
Chief Executive Officer- Susanna Jones (until Jan 20251
Head of Finance and Resources- Bronte Hague
Head of Service Delivery Adult & Older Carers- Stuart Ilbury luntil Sept 20241
Head of Service Delivery Parent Carers & Young Carers - Debbie Murphy-myers {until Sept 20241
Head of Development- Claire Smith (until Jan 2025}
Senlor Leadership team post January 2025
Charity Director- Claire Smith
Head of Finance and Resources - Bronte Hague
Head of Service Delivery- Debbie Murphy-myers
Independent Examlner
James Gare DChA FCA
Monahans
Chartered Accountants
Hermes House
Fire Fly Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2GA
Bankers
The main bankers for Swndon Carers Centre during the year were..
Coop Bank. Business Customer service, PO Box 250, Skelmersdale, WN8 6WT
Approved by order of the board of trustees on .....-.....
and signed on its behalf by..
Ms H C CTawSey Trustee
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Inde
endent Examinerfs Re
ort to the Trustees of
Swindon Carers Centr
Independ8nt examinerfs report to the trustees of Swlndon Carers Centre I'the Company.)
I report to Ihe charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responslbllltles and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company land also its diTectors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible
for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companie5 Act 2006 {'the 2006 ACVI.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 ACVI. In carrying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145151 {bl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlnor's statement- matters of con¢ern Identlfied
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a Ilsted body. I can confirni
that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales. which Is one of Ihe listed bodies.
I have completed my examination.
I have identified rnatters of concem in my report. I draw attention to note 1 of the financial statements which ststes that
Swindon Carers Centre will cease operations in December 2025. The charity is not a going concern.
I confirm that no other matters have come to my attention in connection wth the examination giving me reasonable
use to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records", or
the accounts do not comply wth the accounting requirements of Sectson 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination., and
Ihe accounts have not been prepared in accordance wth the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accountin9 and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
10211.
I confimi Ihat there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts lo be reached.
James Gare DChA FCA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Monahans
Chartered Accountants
Hermes House
Fire Fly Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2GA
Date..
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Swlndon Carern Centre
Statement of Flnanclal Actlvities
for the
ea
En
ed 31 March 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCONtE AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
80,237
104,190
184.427
203,806
Charitable actlvltles
Adult and Parent Carers
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
other activities
486,968
123,955
486,968
123,955
417,560
169.250
2.667
Other trading activitie5
Investment income
other income
4,890
5,923
1,693
361
5,251
5,923
1,693
5,396
8.783
1.732
Total
703,666
104.551
808,217
809,194
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
1,914
1,921
30.548
Charitable activities
Adult and Parent Carers
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
Other activities
Engagement
440,872
170,709
59,921
5,595
43,425
62,291
9.100
10.495
484,297
233,000
69.021
16,090
569.726
251,951
81,180
93,428
Total
679,011
125.318
804,329
1,026,833
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
24,655
120.7671
3,888
1217,6391
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
146,746
50.078
196.824
414,463
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
171,401
29.311
200,712
196,824
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Swindon Carer6 Centre
Re
Istered number-. 03305621
Balance Sheet
2025
2024
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors". amounts falling due withln one year
Cash at bank and in hand
15
10,244
243,084
28.650
226.274
253,328
254,924
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
16
152.616)
158,1001
NET CURRENT ASSETS
200.712
196,824
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
200,712
196,824
NET ASSETS
200,712
196,824
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
19
171.401
29.311
146,746
50,078
TOTAL FUNDS
200,712
196,824
The charitsble company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 tor the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The members have nol required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements ft)r the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the COmpan￿eS Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
{a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply wth Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2008 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of ￿e state of affairs of the charitable company a5
at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordan￿ with the
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwse comply with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 relating lo financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
{b)
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financia
statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authoris6d for issue
and were signed on its behalf by.,
on
H C Crawley - Trustee
•/L4
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Swindon Carers Centre
Cash Flow Statement
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating actlvltles
Cash generated from operations
10,887
1118,101)
Net cash provided byllused inl operating activities
10,887
{118,1011
Cash flows from investlng actlvitles
Interest received
5.923
8.783
Net cash provided by investing adivities
5,923
8,783
Change in cash and cash èquivalents In
the reportlng period
Cash and cash oquivalonts at the
beglnnlng of the reportlng perlod
16,810
(109,318)
226,274
335,592
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of
the reportlng period
243,084
226.274
The noles form part of these financial statements
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Swindon Carers Centre
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Net Incomellexpendlturel for the reporting period las per the
Statement of Flnanclal Activltlesl
Adjustments lor:
Interest received
Decrease in debtors
(Decreasellincrease in creditors
3,888
1217,6391
{5,923}
18.406
(5.4841
18,783)
75,218
33,103
Net cash provided byllused in} operatlons
10,887
1118.101)
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.24
Cash flow
At 31.3.25
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
226,274
16.810
243.084
226,274
16,810
243.084
Total
226,274
16,810
243.084
The notes form part of these finan¢ial statements
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Swindon Carers Centre
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 202
STATUTORY INFORMATION
sW￿ndon Carers Centre is a charitable company limited by guarantee, wthoul share capital. incorporated in
England and Vvales. The registered office address, nature of the ¢harity's operations and principal activities can
be found in the Trustees, Report.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparlng the flnancial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191,,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and th6 CoMpan￿eS Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
The financial 5ts1ements are prepared on a basis other than going concern. The financial statements are
prepared in slerling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest pound.
There are no significant areas ofjudgements or key sources of estimation uncertainty.
Golng concern
Swndon Carers Centre ISCCI accepted an Snterim Direct Award contract from Swindon Borouyh Council ISBCI.
running from January to December 2025, while S8C and the Integrated Care Board IICBI tendered lor a
longer-term carer support contract starting in January 2026. In early 2025, SCC'S Board of Trustees made the
difficult decision not to bid for the new contract, as it posed too high a risk for the charity. As a result. Swindon
Carers Centre wll cease operations in December 2025 and is no longer consideffjd a going concern.
Legal status of the Charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound
up. the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.
Income
All income is recognised in the Stat8ment of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
15 probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants. wh8ther 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the
charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met. it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
For legacies. entitIement is taken as the earlier OP.
the date on which the charity is aware that probate has been granted;
the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(sl to the Trust that a distribution
wll be made., or
when a distribution is received from Ihe estste.
Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount Can be measured reliably
and the charity has been notified of the executorfs intention lo make a distribution. Where legacies have been
notified to the Gharity. or the charity is aware ot the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition
have not been mel, then the legacy is a treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits wll be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and
has been classified under headings that aygregate all Cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed lo particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis conslstent with the use
of resources.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expendf(ure heading for which il was incurred.
Allo¢atlon and apportlonment of costs
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories in the Statement of financial Activities on a basis
designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particulate activity are allocated directly. Support
costs, including govemance costs. are apportioned on the basis of estimated aggregate time expended on each
activity.
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Notos to the Financlal Statements- contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on ils charitable activities.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in a¢¢ordance wth the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funrls can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension cost$ and other po8t.retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which
they relate.
Flnanclal rlsk management
The charity has minimal exposure to customer credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk. Please refer to the risk
section of the trustees annual report for infomation on how risks are managed. The charity does not have any
non basic financial instrLiments.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are recorded at cost and deprecialion is calculated to write off the cost, less estimated
residual value over their expected useful lives.Fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments wth a short maturity of
three months or less from the date of acquisition OT opening of the deposit or similar account.
Credltor8 and provlslons
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event
that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be
measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount
after allowing for any Ifade discounts due.
Flnan¢ial instrurnents
The charity only has financial assets and fin8ncial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised al transaction value and subsequently measured at their
settlement value.
Redundancylterminatlon payments
Terminab'on benefits are measured at the best estimate Df the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the
reporting date. If the expected settlement date of the termination payments is 12 monlhs or more after making
the provision and the effect would be material, the present value of the obligation is calculated using an
appropriate discount rate.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2025
2024
Donations and legacies
Grants
Donated services and facilities
10,555
155,872
18,000
22.242
163,564
18,000
184,427
203,806
Donated services and facilities relates to the use of the propety.
Please refer to Ihe trustees report for details on the description of the role played and nature of contributions by
general volunteers.
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Notes to the Flnancial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES- continued
Grants ￿CeIved. included in the above, are as follows..
2025
2024
Friends of Young Carers Swindon
Zurich Community Trust
Carers Trust
Mid Count'es Co-operative
Other small grants
Willshire Community Foundation
Voluntary Acb'on Swindon
Engagement Officer post
NHSCTIRUHX
Henry Smith Foundation
Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
The Syder Foundation
81.870
30,000
62,204
35.000
10.986
814
1.960
9,100
1.500
1,342
12,585
634
4,441
40,000
3.000
2.000
40,000
2,000
155,872
163,564
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Fundraising
5.251
5.396
INVESTMENT INCOME
2025
2024
Deposit account interest
5,923
8,783
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Activity
Adult and Parent Carers
Adult and Parent Carers
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
Other acts'vities
Contracts
Fee5 for services
Contracts
Fees for servI￿S
486,g68
417,16Q
400
169.250
2.667
123.955
610.923
589.477
RAISING FUNDS
Raislng donatlons and legacles
2025
2024
Staff costs
28,235
Other trading activities
2025
2024
Fundraising expenses
1,921
2,313
Aggregate amounts
1,921
30.548
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 202
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs (see
note 91
Support
costs Isee
note 101
Totals
Adult and Parent Carers
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
Other activities
Engagement
301,395
162,652
46,510
10,462
182,902
70,348
22,511
5,628
484,297
233.000
69,021
16,090
521,019
281,389
802,408
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Staff costs
Direct costs
445.386
75.633
590.543
131,902
521.019
722,445
10.
SUPPORT COSTS
Govemance
costs
Management
Totals
Adult and Parent Carers
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
Other activities
Engagement
180,722
69,510
22,243
5,561
2,180
838
268
67
182,902
70,348
22,511
5,628
278,036
3.353
281,389
Activily
Management
Governance costs
Basis of allocation
Percentage of direct costs
Percentage of direct costs
Support costs, included in the above. are as follows..
Young
Carers
and Young
Adult
Carers
Adult and
Parent
CaTers
Other
activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Premises costs
Office costs
other staff and volunteer costs
Accountancy fees
144,570
7,804
2,863
12.031
12,888
768
2,180
55.604
3,002
1.024
4,628
4,957
295
838
17.793
961
328
1.481
1,586
268
182,902
70,348
22,511
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Swindon Carers Centre
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
10.
SUPPORT COSTS . continued
2025
Total
activities
2024
Total
activities
Engagement
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Premises costs
Office costs
other staff and volunteer costs
Accountancy lees
4,448
240
82
370
397
24
67
222,415
12,007
4,097
18,510
19,828
1,179
3,353
195,431
11.317
3.766
19.980
37,171
4.400
1,775
5.628
281,389
273.840
11.
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Not incomellexpenditurel is ststed after chargingl{credilingl=
2025
2024
Operating lease- other
Accountancy and independent examination
1,578
2,940
1,600
2,750
12.
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
TheTe were no trustees, remun6ration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
13.
STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wage8 and salaries
Social security costs
other pension costs
629,539
42,414
11,952
760.070
54.769
14,453
683,905
829.292
The averagè monthly number of employees during the yearwas as follows..
2025
20
2024
28
Carer support
Adminislrab'on
Fundraising
29
39
No employee5 received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
The average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees during the year was 1812024: 28)..
Key management personnel for the charity comprises the Trustees and th6 Chief Executive Officer. The total
employee benefits for key management personnel of the charity were £82,020 {2024- £53,380).
Total redundancy payments were £30,43712024'. nill.
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2
25
14.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
74,396
129,410
203,806
Charltable a¢tlvltle$
Adult and Parent Carers
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
Other activities
417,560
169,250
2,667
417,560
169,250
2,667
Other trading activitie5
Investment income
Other income
5,375
8,783
1,732
21
5,396
8,783
1.732
Total
679,763
129,431
809.194
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
30.548
30.548
Charltable a¢tlvltles
Adult and Parent Carers
Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
Other activities
Engagement
516,756
170,689
29,105
52,970
81.262
52.075
93,428
569,726
251,951
81,180
93,428
Total
747,098
279,735
1,026,833
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
187,3351
1131
1150.3041
13
(217,839)
Transfers between funds
Not movement In funds
167,3481
1150,2911
1217,63g)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
214,094
200,369
414.463
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
148,748
50,078
196,824
15.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Accrued incorno
Prepayments
6,109
12,115
10,426
10,244
10,244
28,650
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Notes to the Flnancial Statements - contlnued
fort
e Year Ended 31 March 2025
16.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
VAT
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
4,150
8,738
29,661
3,623
4,816
12,440
26,674
7,000
7,170
52,616
58.100
17.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases tsll due as follows..
2025
2024
Within one year
Between one and five years
799
373
1,443
1.327
1,172
2,770
18.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BEfwEEN FUNDS
2025
Total
fund5
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Current assets
Current liabilities
224.017
152,6161
29,311
253,328
152,616)
254,924
{58.100}
171.401
29,311
200,712
196,824
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrèstricted funds
General fund
146,746
24.655
171,401
Re5trict&d funds
Friends of Young Carers Swndon - Young
Carers Activities
Donation5 for Adult Carers
Donations lor YoLJng Carers
Donations for Parent Carets
Activities for Carers
Co-operative - older carers
Outreach
Older Carers
Parent Carers Cuppa's
Bereaved Carers event
Boat trip
Dementia support
28
3,306
12,562
681
25,652
814
5,389
1,646
1.310
12,8871
17,5381
13961
125.6521
11361
15,3891
11,6461
2,665
600
1,338
419
5,024
285
678
2,665
600
18,300
18.300
50,078
120,767)
29.311
TOTAL FUNDS
196,824
3,888
200.712
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Notes to the Financlal Statements - contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in tsnds
Unre$trlcted funds
General fund
703,666
(679,0111
24,655
Restrlcted funds
Friends of Young Carers Swndon- Young
Carers Activities
Donations for Adult Carers
Donations for Young Carers
Donations for Parent Carers
Activities for Carers
Engagement Officer Post
Co-operative- older carers
Outreach
Benefits
Older Carers
Parent Carer5 Cuppa's
Bereaved Carers event
Boat trip
Dementia support
61,870
19641
{6,4741
160,5601
11,9231
11,0641
13961
125,5021
16341
11.4781
19,8301
110,0001
11,6461
1335}
1,310
12,887)
[7,538)
1396)
125.652)
1150}
e34
1,342
4,441
10,000
11361
15,3891
11.6461
2,665
600
3,000
600
252
30,000
1250)
{11.7001
18.300
104.551
1125,3181
120,7671
TOTAL FUNDS
808.217
1804,3291
3,888
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unmtrlctèd fund8
General fund
214,094
167,3351
1131
146,746
Reslrlcted funds
Friends of Young Carers Swindon- Young
Carers Activities
Donations for Adult Carers
Donatiun5 for Young Carers
Donations for Parent Carers
Mental Health
Wellbeing Df Adult Carers
Activities for Carers
Engagement Officer Post
Extras support for YC and PC carers
Carers living in Haydon Wick
Welfare and benefits
Ccpoperative - older carers
Outreach
Benefits support costs
Benefits
Activities in Wroughton
Parent Carer Support
Older Carers
58
2.662
17,021
681
10,000
100
29,779
69.945
3,811
(301
644
14.4591
28
3.306
12,562
681
{10,0001
1100)
{4.127)
169,9541
(3,6111
141
(1,9851
814
{19,9611
122,9911
13,6871
12,4991
110,0001
1,646
25.652
1,985
814
5,389
25,350
22,991
3,687
2,499
10,000
1,646
200,369
{150,3041
13
50.078
TOTAL FUNDS
414,463
1217,6391
196.824
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Notes to the Flnancial Statemonts - contlnued
r End d 31 March 2025
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
Gener81 fund
679,763
1747.098)
167,335)
Restricted funds
Friends of Young Carers Swindon - Young
Carers Activities
Donations for Adult Carers
Donations for Young Carers
Mental Health
Wellbeing of Adult CareTS
Activib'es for Carers
Engagement Officer Post
Extras support for YC and PC carers
Carers living in Haydon Wick
Welfare and benefits
Co-operative - older carers
Outreach
Benefits support costs
Benefits
Activities in Wroughton
Parent Carer Support
Older Carers
Carers wth Cerebral Palsy
62,206
1,841
10.957
162,2361
(1,1971
115,4161
110,001)
11001
(39.1261
173.4671
13,6111
12,1041
16,9861
130)
14.4591
110,0001
11001
(4,127)
169.954)
13,6111
{41
{1,9851
814
119,9611
122,9911
13,8871
(2,4991
{10,0001
1,646
34,999
3,513
2,100
5,001
814
119,9611
122,9911
13,687}
12,4991
110,0001
13531
(6,0001
1,999
6,000
129,431
1279,7351
1150,304)
TOTAL FUNDS
809,194
{1,026,8331
1217,639}
Restrlcted funds
Friends of Young Car&rs Swndon - Young Carers Activities - Fund to provide activities for young carers
Donations for Adult Carers - Various donations for adult carers
Donations for Parent Carers - Various donations for parent carers
Donations for Young G8rers- Various donations for young carers
Welfare and benefits - Funding trom Zurich for Ihe welfare and benefit5 role.
Activilies for Carers - Funding from Zurich to pay for adult and parent carer activities
Engagement Officer Post - Funding from the Carers Trust to engage wlh under-represented minority ethnic
carers in Swindon and develop equality, indusion and diversity across the whole organisation.
Carers Living in Haydon Wi¢k- Funding from Wiltshire Community Fund to provide support lo carers who live in
the Haydon Wick arèa.
Extras support for YC and PG carers- funding from Voluntary Action Swndon for support for YC and PC carers
Mental Health - fiJnding to support the mental health of carers
Wellbeing of adult carers - funding from TYCO for the wellbeing of adult carers.
Outreach - Funding to support outreach work to identify carers
Benefits support costs- Funding to support costs of benefits work
Benefits- Funding to direct costs of benefits work
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Swlndon Carers Centre
Notes to the Financial Statements - contlnued
for the Y
r Ended 31
arch 2025
19.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS . contlnued
Activities in Wroughton - Funding from Wiltshire Community Fund lo provide acts'vities to carers who live in the
Wroughton area.
Parent carer support- funding to support parent carers
Older Carers - funding to support older carers
Carers with Cerebral Palsy- funding to support carers with Cerebral Palsy
Be￿8Ved Carers event- Donation for a PATH (Bereaved Carers) event at Carers week in June 2025
Boat trip- A boat trip donation by a Volunteer
Dementia support- donation for Dementia focussed support for carersldependants
Parent Carers Cuppa's- donation for Parent Carers Cuppa's for 2025
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
20.
The charity operates a defined contribution pens￿On scheme. The costs for the period was £11.952 12024..
£14,453). Contributions amounting to £3.623 were payable to the scheme at 31 March 202512024.. £7,000) ar)d
are inc5uded within creditors.
21.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactlons for the year end&d 31 March 2025.
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