Company registration number: 03313461 Charity re8istt'alion number.. 1062548 North Staffs Carers Association (A company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mardi 2024 D8iyl Denson ACFrfA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Hanley Stoke-on-Tr¢nt STI 5DD
North Staffs Carers Association Contents Reference and Administrative Details Tiustees, Report 2107 Independent Examinees Report Statement of FitJan¢ial Activities 9tolO Balance Slieet Notes to the Financial Statements 12to24
North Staffs Carers Association Reference and Administrative Details Trustees Peter Hailstones Linda Hailstones Christina Dudson Patricia Higgins Neil Chadwick C11St1n¢ Ww'Arn Secretary Jiilie Hammersley Seiiior Manageinent l Leadership Team Julie Hammersley, Chief Officer Anna Capper, Deputy Chief Officer Charlty Reglstritlon Nuinber 1062548 Company Registration Number 03313461 Tli¢ charity is incorporated in England. Suit¢ l 1 12 Trent House 234 Victoria Road Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2LW Registered Offjce Independent Exan)Iner Daryl Denson ACMA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent STI 5DD Bankers Co-operative Bank Page I
North Staffs Carers Association Directors Report (Incorporating Trustees, Report) The trustees, who are dii'ectoi3 foi. tbe puiposes of ¢onipany law> present the annual A'eport together with the financial stat¢ments and auditors, pOt of tlie ¢haritabl¢ Gompany for th¢ y¢ar ¢nd¢d 31 Mar¢b 2024. Objectlves And Adlvltles Objéets oiidalni$ North Staffs Cai'ers exists to benefit Infoimal Carers of all ages by: o Offerlng support to Carers o Enliglilening professionals about Carers o Aiding communication between Service Providers. Planners and Carers o Offei'ing suppoi't to Infoi'nial Carers involves.. Providing infom)ation, trailling and ongotng emotional support to Carers of all ages, confidentially and in an appropriate manner. o Enliglitening professionals about Informal c'erS involves.. - Offering infoiniation and Éiaining to gi'oups oi. agencies wlio come into contact with Carers o Aiding communication between Service Provide1¥, Planners and Infonnal crrS involves: - Facilitating conllnunication and consultation bettveen Carers and tlie Purcliasei's and Providers of SviCeS. Seeking and representing th¢ views of C81'ei3 on the planning and delivery of seivices Objectives, slrulégies aiidaetiviiles Servi¢¢s provided by tlie Association continue to be appreciated and needed by Care13. Oui- services consist of: Suppoi'l Services, achieved, in tlie inain, tlllough teleplion4 a Drop-in facility aikd Case Woi'kers. Tlie CE1's, Noticeboard and Eeaflets are att invaluable soui'ce of illformation to Carers and a useful resoui'ee for pi'actitionei's. Demand for the leaflets and up to date infonnation contiiiues to grow. Young Carers projects conlinue lo provide age i'elated activities, groups and oulings suppoiling each Young Carer witli Ilieir individual needs whilst ¢ontinuoiisly encourdging them to ineet theii- aspirations whilst l)aving a life outside the rIng role. Adult Seryiees have continued to piDvide a much needed support pi'ogramme foi. Care13, some of whom are entering a ci'isis situation. Tlie service allowed Carei's to have a tiered service for the vaiying stages of the cating i'ole froin crisis nioving onto groiip woi'k and finally a befriending service. Publie benefit The Tiustees confirm that tliey liave complied witli the iEquireinents of section 4 of the CA[ItieS Act 2011 to have due gard to the public benefit guidance. published by the Charity Cominission for England and Wales, in exei'cising tlieir powers or duties by continuiiig to strive to ensiire that Ilie opportlinity to bei)efit infornial, unpaid Carers in tlie Noi'tli SiaffoLdsl)ire area by offeriiig the c'erS infonnation, training and ongoing support, An Ilie Inost appropriate way, to c'erS of all ages, ensui'ing tl)at eacl) case is tt'eated in a confidential manner via the Signifi¢ant Activities listed. Nortlh Staffs Carers Association offeiE inforniatioii and ts'aining to professionals who come into conÉact with infoi]nal Carers and look to facilitste con)niunication and consultation b¢tw¢¢n inforinal cal'¢ and phase1.S and providers of services. Nortli Staffs CareiE Asso¢iation seek and repA'es¢nt the views of infornial Carers on tlie planning and delivery of services. )d continues to strive to identify and implement opportunities to impi'ove the selvice to Cai'eis. Page 2
North Staffs Carers Assoefiatfion Directors Report (Incorporating Trustee$, Report) Achievement8 and performance Young Carers Young Carers During this year financial year, we have continued to work closely with Young Car¢rs, providing a holistic family appi'oach oround the n)uch-needed services ahd siippoi'l for Young Carers and their families across North Staffordsbire. Tlus has been achieved through the All Age CaiErs Support Seivice (SOT City Coun¢AI) and Cliildi'en in Need up until June 2023 when the project aome to an end. T])e Young Carers Team supports Young Carei's on a one to oiie basis, offer suppoi'l wiiliin schools and colleges, with an in house counselling service for tlios¢ Young Cai'ers needing inore in deptli ¢motional support. The team also off¢rs a Selection of activities and age appropriate training sessions. Wben a Young Carer is l'ef¢ed into Noith Staffs Car¢i's and lliey need one to one suppoit tbey are assigned a named support work¢r wlio works closely with tbeln woi'king through th¢, Healtli and Wellbeing Olle to One Sessions. Tlie suppolt WOTker will identify family strengths as well as difficulties and challenges facing the Young Cai'er as a result of their caring role. Woi'king with tlie family, pulling in place positive actions and inleryentions in ordei. to enSll tII8t the identified needs are addr¢ss¢d aod will work willi tbe Young c.¢1. and their family to resolve these needs. As part of our Young Carers suppor4 we have a Young Carers Counsellor wlio ha5 offered a specialised counselling service for mol'e complex and deep-rooted Cai'¢i' issues and gives the Yoiing Carers Ilie ¢h&nce to speak confIdentially and openly to someone outside the fa]nily. YOug Carers received a course of 6 counselling sessions which has helped to reduce anxieties througli empathetic listening, exploring opportunities, coping slralegies, knowledge and empowernient to inci'ease confidence, feelings of control Iherefore leading to Improved mental health and wellbeing. In addition to the above, Young Carers have benefitted from shoit breaks from their cai'ing responsibilities giving Young Carers a chance for them lo be ¢hilth'en, improve their confiden¢¢, physical and emotional wellbein& life skills and provide opportunities to fonn fri¢ndships, and gain peer-to-peer siipport in a timely manner. Awareness Raising Sessiolis remain an impoi'tant pait of the team's work. The Young CaiEI's Team vlsit schools and Colleges in wllicli pupils attend wellbelng sessions and previously ut)known Youiig Care13 have the OpponIty to identify themselves. Along with the awareness i'aising sessions we attend p8iEnls' evenings, open days and events to promote our support and services tbat ai'¢ pi'ovided for the Young Carer and their fan)ily. Each school has a Yoiing Cai'ers Champion wlio we work witl) to provide infomiation and support to Young Carers. Posters and leaflets are left ill every school aod college we attend. Young Carers have had the opportunity to go camping, attended Halloween and Christmas parties, many ts'ips and activities dui'ing tlie sutnmei. holidays as well as attending weekly groups wliich have b¢¢n facilitated by Noith Staffs Cai'ers, Stoke City Con)munity Tt and the YMCA. The Young Carers team continue lo developed excellent working r¢lationsl)ips witli tlie Young Carers Assessinent Team, along with professionals and other agencies. Page 3
North Staffs Carers Association Directors Report (Incorporatillg Trustees, Report) Website and Social MedlA North Staffs CareiE Asso¢ialion website www.carersfirst.com is continually audited and adapted to ensure continuous development to i'efleet tlie changes within North Staffs Cai'ers and tlie seivices it provldes to Carets. The website benefits infornial Cai'er8 of all ages alld Continues to raise Awareness of CaiErs issu¢s and their needs. It assists in Carei's been able to identify theinselves as a c'er, giving them easy access to inforniation 24n. Our 'Cai-ersftrgt' website is user friendly and interactive. which offe13 infornlation and advice regarding services and support available from North Staffs Careis as well as signposting to othei. Organisations and Service Providers. There is incotyoraled onlo the website an on-line refen'al form wliich is simple aiid easy to iise for both Cai'ers and professionals. Over the past 12 inonills we have seen a liuge Increase in this method of referrals beillg made tlwlugh tlie on-line refen?I portal. Via our so¢ial in¢dia platforn]s. we contiiiually engage and interact with Carers, organisations. professionals ond service providers and the local business comniw)ity. It is a fast and efficient method of shartng our news, activities and cuttenl Caitrs, issues to a wide target audience. Adult Projects Many Carers ¢xperi¢n¢¢ stress, anxiety, and depression due to the demands of the caring role. Duriiig tlie past year we have been funded by the Nalional Lottely for our My c'ing Joumey project, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Stoke CCG foi. the All Age Careis Support Seiviee. Awai'ds for All foi. our Cai'ei. Community Champions project and Stoke-on-Trent Community Investinent Fund. Our Adult Carers team has been extremely busy throughout th¢ y¢ai' piDviding seamless support tailored to tlie Carers indivfftdiial needs. The Team have ensured tliat Carers are at a lowei. i'isk of i'eacliing ei'isis point by providing up to date, relevanl information, guidance, and support enabling Carers to be better infornied ID continuing in Ilieir caring i'ole, givii)g the c'Cr peace of niind as to wbat diitctioii they need to take and the confjdence that they are doing th¢ l'ight thing by Iheir loved one. Dui'ing the initial visit Carers are pi'ovided with the "My Caring Jouinal" wl)icli assists Carei's in reducing stress and anxiety experienced in their caiing Lole. Tlie Jouimal has benefited CaiE13 by a¢tin8 as a coniniunication tool whilst encouraging partneiship woi'king. North Stsffs Carei's lias received feedback fi'oin Cai'ers who have said it lias helped theni to make a contingency plan and plan for any future em¢rg¢n¢i¢s whicli lias taken soine pressure off the Carers withiii theii. carlng role. They liave also fouihd it very useful wheii haviiig visits from various pi'ofessionals and not having lo contii)uously i'epeat then)selves. They also like the back of the jouinal which has useful nunibers for CaiErs to contact in emei'gencies. All in all, the journal has benefited botli the care and pi'ofessionals involved with Carei., leadiiig to services becoming less disjointed and preventing duplication of SiiPPOAt being offeiEd. Page 4
North Staffs Carers Association Directors Report Oncorporating Trustees, Report) During the past 12 Mont1 ovei. 600 My Caring Journals have been given lo Cai'ers and Professionals. With the support offei'ed from the team car have improved health and wellbeing througl) reducing the inequalities and improvfftng access to support available. Cai'ers feel better able to cope and Jnanage witb the demands of their caring Toles. Ih¢refore less likely to become physically and emotionally unwell. The Adult Carers leani have worked closely with many pai'lnership oi'ganisalions in order to provide a holistic support network for Carers. Dw'ing the past 12 months we have increased types of suppoi'l for the yoiingei. adult Carer, continuously looking at ways of encouraging engagement and participation in Carers within the age '0up of18 to 35. We have nin a monthly group and bav¢ made contact with ali Young Adult Carers of this age range and contacted any young carer znsitioning into adult carel- services. We have also contacted local college8 and universities to promote Cayer Awareness to this age gi'oup. Over tbe last 12 months we have offered 404 one to one specialised counselling sessions for more Complex and deep rooted Carer issues to 8¢dult Carei's. These sessions have given CaretB ihe ¢hance to speak confidentially and openly to someone outside Ilie family and Ive lielped to i'ediice anxieties througli empatlietic listening, exploi'ing opportunities, working through coping strategies, gainillg knowledge and empowermejit tbat has inci'eased conftdence, their'feelings of ¢onti'ol therefore leading to improved mental healtli and wellbeing. Aftei. coullselling scssions and one to one support wltli tlie Support woi'ker has been compleled the Carel- may have needed additional emotionaI supporL al this point they would of been allocated to i'¢ceive a befriending call from one of our volunteer Befriender8. During the last financial year we Ive again worked in partnership witli Beswicks Solicitors who liave kindly volunteered to offer free legal advice to Carers within North Staffordshii'e. A montlily clinic is held and we llave been able to offer 60 legal advice sessions to Carers. Diu'ing the past year we llave given support to Carers which has benefited them through financiaE hardsliip. The pi'ojects have identified and tackled these issues with the Carer which were highlighted during the initial contactlvisit. During tbis financial year we have seen the country struggling with th¢ economic crisis and hav¢ seen a huge increase in Cai'ers needing financial advice and suppoit. Support has been given to ovei. 200 Cai'ers wl)icli has benefitted them through financial hardship. 164 appli110nsl[eferaIS to Depw1ment of Work and Pensions ad Potteries Money Wise have been completed to maximise Cai'er in¢ome. 974 l'efernals have been made to many various oi'ganisalions to support tlie Cayer around practical, emotional, legal and finan¢ial issues. By accessing support we l)ave enipowered Carer independence, provlded Ilie option of a life outside of Caring with nienu of clioice for activities and social events. OUY coinmunity groups and cliibs have given both our Carers and volunteers the opportunity to find theniselves again. It is so itnportant for all Carers to not lose th¢ii' own identity and be able to rd liappffiness and feel supported and not alone during these Cliallenging tinies. Most of oui. community groups and clubs are Carer and volunteer led. Most of our volunteers are Carers theniselves or have oiice been in a cai'lng role. A caring role can cause so many to feel alone, wl)ere al our clubs and groups w¢ bring Carers together, who would have nevei. met before. Carers meeting other Cai'¢iE in similar ¢aring mles is one of tlie best suppoi'ts. At oui. clubs and groups everyone understands each otber's needs and will do theii. utniost to lielp one another. All activities and ideas for our clubs come from the Cai'ers themselves. At Norih Staffs Carers we pride ourselves in providing a tailor made personalised service to meet Carers individual needs in a pLx)mpt and professioi)al Inai)ner in an ever changing social and econoniic envii'onment. Page 5
North Staffs Carers Association Dlrectors Report Uncorporating Trustees, Report) As always our seLvices are guided by listening to Carers and a commitment to inclusivity for all. Our services are for Cai'eiE developed by Carers. FlnAnci*l review Polley on i'exer It is the policy of the ¢hai'ity to Inainlain iinrestricted funds. which al'e the free reserves of the charity, at a level which equates to approxiniately six montlis unrestricted expenditure. Tliis provides suffi¢ient funds to covei. managenient, adininislralion and support costs and lo respond to eniei'gency applications foi. grdnls. which arise from time to ttme. At ihe period end Unrestri¢ted Funds were £244,352 {(2023: £192,689) of which £105,150 (2023: £105,150) designated ai)d £3,234 (2023.. £17,409) were fixed assets. Trustees and ofllcers The ts'uste¢s and officers servlng during the year and since the yew. end were as follows: Tn]stees.' Peter Hailstones Linda Hailstones Clwistina Dudson Patrici& Higgins Neil Chadwick Christine Wailltn Seci'etary: Julie Hammeisley Senior Management l Leadership T¢atn: Julie Han)mersley, Chief Officer Anna Capper, Deputy Chief Officer S¢ructure> governanee and management Recriiitménl andappoliitsNeiit ofkrusle As set out in the Articles of Association tlie tsustees by oi'dinaiy resolution may appoint a pet3on who is willing to act to be a tiuslee either lo fill a vacancy or as an additional tn]ste¢ provided that the appointment does not exceed any nunibei. sel as a niaxinium in the articles. At evely Annual GeneL?l Meeliiig one third of trustees wlio aiE subject lo retiiEnieiit by rolatioi) shall retire from office. If tli¢ cliarity at tlie meeting at wliicli a tiustee retires by rotation. does not fill tlie vacancy die retii'ing trustee shall, if willing to act, be deemed to have been reappointed unless at the meeting it is resolved not to fill the vacancy unless a i'esolution for tlie reappointinen¢ of Ilie trustees is piit to tlic meeting and lost. Induclion and tralning oflruslees New tiustees undergo an oi'ientstion day to bi'ief them on tlieir legal obligations undei. chai'ity and company law, the content of the Memorandum ld Articles of Association, the cominillee and decision making processes, the biisiness plan and recent financial performance of tlie Ch'lty. Diii'ing indiiction Ili¢y m¢¢t key einployees and odiei. knustees. Tiustees are encouraged to attend appiopi'iate external training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of theii. i'ole. Page 6
North Staffs Carers Association Directors Report (Incorporatfing Trustees, Report) Small companies prO$10n statement This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Coinpanies Act 2006. The ann as approved by the trustees of the chatryty on ..........-.......-. and signed on its behalf by: Neil Cliadwick Tiustee Page 7
North Staffs Carers Association Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of North Staffs Carers Association ('the Company,) I repoi't to the chai'ity trustees on my examination of the ac¢ounts of the Company for the year ended 31 Marcb 2024. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees of tlie Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are i'esponsible foi. tlie prepat7tion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Compalltes Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having satisfled myself tliat the accounts of tlie Company are not requu'ed to be audited under Part 16 of tlie 2006 Act and are eligible foi. independeiil exaniination, I ieport in respect of niy exaniination of yow chai'ity's accoutkts as caii'ied out undei. section 145 of tl)e Chartties Act 2011 ('tlie 2011 Act,). In cairying out my examination I l)ave followed the Dii'eclions given by tlhe Charity Conin)ission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement Since the Company's gross incoine exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirni tl)al l am qualified lo undertake the exaiiiiiiation because I am a member of . which 1$ one of die listed bodies. I have completed my exaiiiination. I confim that Jio maltei¥ have come lo my attention in connection with the exanifrnalion giving me cause to believe: accoiinting recoi'ds wei'e not kept in i'espect of Noith Staffs Care13 Association as required by sectioii 386 of the 2006 Act. or 2. the accounts do not accoi'd witli those records. or 3. the accounts do not coniply with the accounting require]nents of section 396 of tlie 2006 Act other than any requirement tl)at the accounts give a 'tYue and fair view which is not a mattel. considei'ed as part of an independent exaniination,. oi- 4. the accounts bave not been prepared in 8c¢oI'd8n¢¢ will) tlie methods and prlnciples of tlie Stalenient of Reeomineiided Pi'actiee foi. accounting and i'epoi'¢ing by charities [applicable lo chilIeS preparitjg tlieii. accoiints in accoi'dance with tlie Financial Repoiting Standard applicable in Ilie UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)]. I Ive no concei'ns and l)ave com¢ aci'oss no other matters in conijecliolh witli tl)e exaniination to wliich attention sliould be drawn in tliis i'epoit in order to enable a proper undei'stsnding of tlie accounts to be reached. Daiyl Denson ACMA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Sts'eet Hanley Stoke-on-Trent STI 5DD 0311212024 Page 8
North Staffs Carers Association Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 . (Including Income and Expenditure Account And Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses) Unrestrl¢ted funds Reslrlcted funds Total 2024 Note Income and Endowmellts from: Donations and legacies Otjier income 15,693 1.371 443,487 459,180 1,371 Total income 443,487 460,551 Expendltui'e on.. Chai'itable activities 34,412 454,828 420,416 Total expendityi'e 34,412 454,828 420416 Net income/{expenditure) 51,476 11,341 40,135 Net movement in funds 51,476 (11.341) 40,135 ReconcfillAtlon of funds Total funds brought forward 192.876 66,904 259,780 Total funds ¢1.1ed forward 15 244 352 299,915 The notes on pages 12 to 24 fomi an integral parl of these financial statements. Page 9
North Staffs Carers Assoeiation Statement of Finaneial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses) Unrestrieted funds Res¢ri¢ted funds Total 2023 Note Income and Endowments from: Donatiotjs and legacies 15,282 402 012 417,294 Total inc0e 15.282 402.012 417 294 Expendlture on: Cliaritable actlVLties 1.940 376,310 378 250) Total expendithi'e 1.940 376310 {378,250 Net InMe 13,342 25,702 39,044 Net movement in fi]nds 13,342 25,702 39,044 Reconclllatlijn of fuiids Total thllds brought forward Total fimds cattied forward 179,534 41,202 220.736 15 192,876 66,904 259.780 All of the cliarity's activities derive from contilluing operations duriiig the abov¢ two perlods. The notes on pages 12 to 24 foim art integral part of these financial statements. Page 10
North Staffs Carers Assoelation (Registration number: 03313461) Balance Sheet as at 31 Mareh 2024 2024 2023 Note Flxed assets Tangible assets 3,234 6,468 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 13 71,038 234.301 83,380 180,679 305,339 264,059 Creditors: Amounts falllng due wltbln one year 14 {8,658 10,747 Net ¢urrent assets 296,681 253,312 Net assets 299,915 259,780 Fund$ of the charlty: Restrlcted lllcome fullds Restricted futjds 55,563 66,904 Unresti'fficted Ineome funds Unrests"icted funds 244,352 192,876 Total funds 15 299 915 259.780 For the financial year ending 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 I'elaling to small companies. Directors, responsibilities: The membe13 have not required tlie charity to obtain an audit of its aceounts for the year in question in accoi'dance with sectioih 476. and The directors acknowledge theÉr responsibilities for complylng with the iEquirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the pi'eparation of account8. Thef signe ials thei ents on pages 9 to 24 were approved by the knStets. and autliorised for issue on ............... .... alf by.. Neil Chadwick Tiustee The notes on pages 12 10 24 fonn an integral part of these finan¢ial statements. Pagell
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Financlal Statements for the Year.Ended 31 March 2024 I Charlty status The charity is limited by guaratllee. incorporated in England. and consequently does not have share Capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation. Tlie address of its registered office As.. Suitell- 12 Ti'ent House 234 Victoria Road Fenton Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2LW 2 Ateounting policies Summary of slgniflcant accountlng polleles and key accountlng estlmates The principal accounting policies applied in the prepai'ation of tl)ese flnancial statements al'e set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all tlie years presented, unless othenvise stated. Statement of compllance The financial statenients Ive been prepared ITh accordance witli Accounting and Repoi'ling by Cliarities.. Stsiement of Recomniended Pi'actice applicable to charities preparillg thell. accounts in accordatt¢e with th¢ Financial Repoiling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective l January 2019) - (Chai'ities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of trelaiid (FRS 102). They also comply witli the Coynpanies Act 2006 and Charilies Act 2011. Basis of preparation North Staffs Carers Association nieets tlie definition of a public benefit eiitity undei. FRS 102. Assets atld liabilities are initially rewgnis¢d at historical cost or transaction value unless othenvise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. GoRng eoncei'n Tlie trnslees consider that Iliere are no niaterial uncertainties about tlie cliaritvs ability to continue as a going concern noi. any significant areas of unceisainty tl)at affect the callying value of assets held by tlie cliarity. Ineome and endoMTrents All income is recogJ)ised once tlie cl)aiuty has enliilement lo the incoine, il is probable that the income will be i'eceived and the amount of the income recetvabl¢ can b¢ m¢asui'ed i'eliably. Doiialioiis rtiid legncles Donations are i'ecognised when tlie charity lias been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. Jn the event that a donation is subject lo conditioA)s Iliat require a level of perfoi'mance by tlie chaiity before tlie cbarity is entitled lo Ilie funds, the incoine is deferred and not recognised until eitlier those conditions are fully inel, oi. tlie Ifilment of those conditions is wholly withtn the control of the Chlty and il is probable tliat these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period. Page 12
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Grtsnls receivable Grants are recognised when ihe charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions lited to the grants have been met. Where peifonnance conditions are attached to the granl and are yet to be meL tlie income is recognised &s liability and in¢luded on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released. Expenditure All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constn]ctive obligation to that expenditui'e, it is pi'obable settlen)enl is required and tlle amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to Ihat ¢ategoiy. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings Ihey have been allocated on a basis consistent with tlie use of resowres, with central staff costs allocated 01) the basis of time spent, and depi'eciation charges allocated oil the poi'lion of the ass¢t's use. Other suppoi't costs are allocated based on the spread of stsff costs. ChAr114ble aclivities Cliaritable expendifvre compi'ises those costs incun'ed by the cliarity in tlie delivery of its activities and seivi¢es foi. its beneficiaries. 1¢ includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activlties and those cosls of an indirect nature necessaiy to suppoi'l thetn. Governance costs These iii¢lude the costs attributable lo th¢ ¢bai'ity's coniplianee with constimtional and statutoiy requirenients, including audil strategic nianagement and twst¢¢s m¢etillgs and reimbursed expenses. Taxation Tlie ch'Ity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Ac¢ 2010 and dierefoye it meets tlie definition of a charitable company foi. i]K corpoixtioll tax purposes. Accordingly. th¢ ¢liarity is potcntially exempt from taxation ill respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part I l of tlie COOI.a¢[0n Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of tlie Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such inconie oi. gal ore applied exclusively to chai'itable pui'poses. Tangible flxed assets Indivldual fixed assets costing £500 or mol'e al'e initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent acciimulated impaii'ment losses. Depreclation and Amortlsatlon Depi'ecialion is pi'ovided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over th¢u' expected useful economic life &s follows: Asset class Fui'nitui'e and equipment Motoi. Veliicles Depreciation method and rate Straight line over 3 years Straight line over 4 years Trade debloi's Trade debtors are amounts due from Custome foi. mei'chandise sold oi. seiwices performed in di¢ ordinary course of business. Trnde debt0 are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using tlie ¢ffective interest ineihod. less provisioii foi. impainnenl. A provlsion foi. tlie impainnent of ts'ade debtoi3 is established wlien Iliei'e is objective evidence tliat the charity will not be able to Collect all amounts diie accoi'ding to the oi'iginal tern)s of the receivables. Page 13
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Cash And eash tquivalents Cash and casli equivalents comprise casli on hand and call deposits, and oilier short-lerni highly liquid investnients tbat are readily ¢onvei'lible to a known aniount of cash and al'e subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Trade credltors Ti'ade ci'editors are obligations to pay for goods or services tbat have been acquired An the ordinary course of business from suppliei's. Accounts payable ai'¢ ¢lassified as cuirent liabilities if the cl)arity does not have an unconditional l'ight. at the end of the repoi'ling period, to defer setilement of the ci'editor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If tliei'e is an unconditional riglit to defer settleinent for al least twelve months after tlie irpoiting date, tliey are presented as non-cuii'ent liabilities. Ti'ade ci'edit013 aiE reeognised initially at tlie transaction pi'ice and siibsequenily measured at ainortised cost using tlle effective intei'estmetlhod. Fund stru¢¢ure Urn'ests'icted income funds are genei'al fvnds tl)at al'e available foi use at llie twslees discretion in fuitlierance of tlie objectives of the ch'llY. Designated funds 'e iinrestticted funds set aside foi specific purposes at the discretion of the lrnstees. Rests'i¢ted income funds are those doiiated for use in a particular area or for specifie purpos¢s. the use of whicli 18 i'estricted to that area or puryose. Page 14
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 3 Ineonie from donations and legacles Unrestrieted funds DeslgnY4ted Restri¢t¢d funds TotY41 2024 Donations and legacies. Donations to major appeals Granls, including capital grants. Big Lottery Fund Othei. grants Stoke-on-Tr¢nt City Council 15,693 15,693 97,598 28,500 317,389 97,598 28,500 317 389 443,487 459 180 Unrestricted funds Designated Restrkcted funds Total 2023 Donations and legacies. DonatLons to major app¢als Gi'anls. including capital grants- Big Lottery Fund BBC Children in Need Stoke-on-Trent City Council 15,282 78 15,360 108,346 41,790 251798 108.346 41,790 251,798 15.282 402,012 417,294 4 Other income Unrestrlcted fullds General Total 2024 Rentsl income 1.371 1.371 Total 2023 Page 15
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 5 Expendlture on charitable a¢¢ivltles Charltable Activities TotAI 2024 Wages Social secui'ity Pensions oihei. staff costs Postage. printing and stationery Carers activities and sundries Carers wellbeing budget Depreciation Support costs allOted (note 9) 162,403 3,671 2.245 5,082 911 162,403 3,671 2,245 5,082 911 9,847 25,845 10,804 199.608 9,847 25,845 10,804 199,608 420,416 420.416 Chgri¢abJe Aetivttie$ Total 2023 Wages Social security Pensions Other staff costs Postage, pi'inting and stationery Car¢iE activities and sundries Cai'ers wellbeing budget Depreciation Suppoi't costs allocated (note 9) 138.478 6.279 3,036 4,250 1,653 5,665 10,174 10.840 197,875 138,478 6,279 3.036 4,250 1,653 5,665 10,174 10,840 197,875 378 250 378,250 Page 16
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 6 Analysls of governance and supporl costs Charitable aetlvltles expendlture Suppoi't Costs Total 2024 Wages Social security Peosions Repairs & Insurance Inforn)ation technology Post. piinling and slalioneiy Subscrlptions Accountancy fees Telephone Bank cliarges Rent Independent examination fee Partnership Costs PA'ofessional fees 96,416 4,574 1,908 2,785 4.008 2.332 96,416 4.574 1,908 2,785 4,008 2.332 1.094 1,407 3,278 634 37,035 1,680 39,438 1,407 3.278 634 37,035 1,680 39,438 3,019 199 608 199608 Suppoi't Costs Total 2023 Wages Social security Pensions Repairs & Insurance InfoiJnation technology Post, pTillling and stationery Subsci-iptions Equipment Carers activities and sundi'ies Accounlatjcy fees Telephone Bank cliai'ges Utilities Rent Independent examination fee Partnership Costs Pi'ofessional fees 92,331 4,384 1,858 3,264 4,999 1,622 1,164 3,134 1,795 2.484 5,508 781 231 92.331 4.384 1,858 3,264 4,999 1,622 1,164 3,134 1,795 2.484 5,508 781 231 34,998 1,680 34,276 34,998 1,680 34,276 3,366 197.875 197,875 Page 17
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 GovernAnee costs Unrestrlcted funds General 2024 Independent exaniiner fees Examination of the financial statements 1,680 1,680 1.680 Unrestrleted funds General Total 2023 Independent exaniiner fees Examination of the fanCIal statements Other fees paid to exan)inei's 1,680 2.484 1,680 4.164 4,164 7 Government grants Diii'ing the period Ilie chai'ity received grants fi'om tl)e Big Lottery of £88,346 (2022.. £98,716), Stoke-on-Ti'ent City Cout]cil of £251,798 (2022: £198,323) and £nil (2022: £nil) froni HMRC as part of the Job Retention Scheme Tlie amount of grants recognised in tli¢ financial staleinents was £- {2023 - £340,144). There were no unfulfilled conditions The charity has itceived no other fonns of govemment assistance 8 Trustees remuneratlon and expenses No ttwtees, noi. any peisons connected with them. liave irceived any remunei'ation from the C1.]¢Y during Ihe year. No tmstces liave received any r¢imbwEed expenses or any other bencfits froin tbe cl)arity during tlje year. Pag¢ 18
North Staffs Carers Assoclation Notes to the Fina¢11 Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 , 9 Staff ¢os¢s The aggregate payroll costs w¢re as follows: 2024 2023 Staff eosts during the year were: Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 258,819 8,245 230,809 10.663 4,894 271,217 246,366 The ii)onthly average number of persons (including senior management I leadership team) employed by the charity durlng the year expiessed as full tinie equivalents was as follows.. 2024 2023 Average number of employees io No employee received emoliiments of more than £60,000 during the year. The total employee benefits of the key management pei'sonnel of the charity were £77,328 (2023 - £73,503). 10 TAxatlon The cl)arity is a i'egistered cl)ai'ity and is therefore exempt from taxation. 11 Tangible flxed assets Furnlture and equlpment Motor vehleles Tot¥1 Cost At l April 2023 9,702 30.421 At 31 March 2024 9,702 30,421 40,123 Depre¢iation At l April 2023 Cliarge foi. the yeai. At 31 March 2024 3,234 3.234 22,815 7,606 26,049 10,840 6,468 30,421 36,889 Net book value At 31 March 2024 3,234 3,234 At 31 M'¢h 2023 6,468 7,606 Pag¢ 19
North Staffs Carers Associatlon Notes to the Flnaiiclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024, 12 Debtors 2024 21123 Trade debtors Pi'epaymenls Odier debtors 69,630 1,199 209 79,630 3,541 209 83,380 13 Cash ond Cash equivalents 2024 2023 Cash on Ind Cash at bank 302 233,999 858 179 821 234,301 180 679 14 Ci'edltors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Ti'ade credito Othei. taxation and social s¢curity Pension s¢heme creditoi. Accruals 5,443 7.925 13 1,129 1,535 1,680 8,658 10,747 Page 20
North Staffs Carers Association Notes tth the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 15 Funds Unre$¢rieted fund$ Balance at I April 2023 Incomlng resour¢es Resources espended Balance at 31 March 2024 Unrestiieted funds Geiieral General 87,539 17,064 34,412 139,015 Dl8aed Payroll Overheads CerS Centre Adult Cai'ers Young Carers 75,502 13.175 (37) 3,765 12.745 75,502 13.175 (37) 3,765 105.150 105,150 Total unrestricted funds 192,689 17,064 34,412 244,165 RestrActed funds Young CareiB Mental Health w0¢r Young Care13 County My Cai'lng Jouilley All Age Carers Big Lottery Community Group Support Chan)pions Musketeers Comniui)ity Investment Fund Rapid Response Service BBC Children in Need Edward Gostling Foundation National Lottery - Know Your Neighbourhood Th¢ Sweeney Foundation 2,508 6,366 9,984 (2,612) 13,754 (ioi) 2,508 6,366 9,984 2,612 (317,316) (80,946) 317,387 81,049 13,825 2,683 3.866 867 4,289 25,487 (2,683) (3.866) {867) (4,289) (25,487) (8.399) 10,000 1,601 16,551 18.500 (11,688) 1.899 4,863 16,601 Total restricted funds 67,091 443,487 (454,828 55,750 Total funds 259,780 420,416 299,915 Page 21
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Balanee at I Aprll 2022 Ineotnlng i'esoui'ces Resources expended Balan¢¢ at 31 Mai'ch 2023 Unrestricled funds General Geiiernl 74,347 15,132 (1.940) 87.539 Digna}ed Payroll Ovedieads Carers Centre Adult Cai'ers Young Carers 75,502 13.175 75,502 13,175 (37) 3,765 12,745 (37) 3,765 12,745 105,187 (37 105,150 Total unre8trlcted funds 179534 1,977 192,689 Restrleted Young Carers Mental Healtb Woi'kei. Young Carei's County My Caring Joumey All Age Carers Big Lottery Community Group Support Champions Musketeers Coniniiinity Investment Fund R&pid Response Service BBC Childi'en in Need 2,508 6,366 9,984 (2,612) (18) 2,508 6,366 9,984 (2,612) 13,754 (ioi) 257.976 88,346 (244.204) {88,447) 10,000 (7,317) 2,683 3,866 867 4,289 25,487 3.866 3.900 (3.033) 4,289 (33 272) Total restricted funds 41,202 402,162 376,273 67,091 Total funds 220,736 417,294 378,250 259,780 Page 22
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The specifi¢ purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows: Restricted Funds Carers Main - Identify hidden Carers{>18). offering support. raising awareness of Carer issues with otlier pi'ofessionals, aidiiig CommunitiOnS betweeii service provlders. planners and Carers wholistically improving einotional and physical wellbeing in N Staffoi'dsl)ire Young Care13 Identify hidden Carers{5-18), offei'ing support, raising awareness of Carer issues with othei. pi'ofessionals, aiding Communications between service providers, planners and Carers wliolistically improving emotional and physieal wellbeing in N Staffoiylshire Mental Health Worker - Provision of a Support Woi'kei. to woi'k with Cw'ers looking after someone with a Mental Illness Car5 Cents'¢- Provide meeting pla¢¢ for Carers to come together with a vai'iety of groups and one to one activlties Young Carers Coiinty - Idei)tify hidden Carers (5-18), provide enjotional suppoit wbolistically iniproving emotional and physical wellbeing in Newcastlelmoorlands Musketeers atlaitrn¢nt Tackles pool. mentsl, eniotional and physical health. inipi'oving Yc's social life and educational Seasons of Care Continuation Expansion of work plvId1n8 support thiough ts'ansition lo Carers in¢luding Health aiid Wellbeing. Rapid Response Servi¢¢- Rapid Response seivice to Carers tlirough key transition points. Young Carers Foium - Ru¢iuitinent and promotion of tlie Young cair Forum BBC Children in Need- To support young carers 7 Stars - Couns¢lling for Young Carers Amaziiig Menioiies - Adult group activities for Cai'ers and Cared foi. with Denientia. My Cillg JounLey- Fwiding from Big Lottery All Aged Carers - Funding froin Sioke-on-Trent City Council Community Gi'oup Suppoit Champions- funding for volunteer and group support Coininunity tnvestment Fund- Funding for the wcllbeing room Desi iated Fiinds Pa.011 - To cover payroll costs in tlle event of loss of funding Overheads- To covei. overlieads in the event of loss of funding Young Carers- To provide support for young carers Adult Cai'ers- To provide support foi. adult cai'ers Page 23
North Staffs Carers Association Notes to the Finaiicial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 16 Analysls of net assets between funds Total funds #t 31 March 2024 Unrestrlcted funds General Designated Resti'lcted funds Tangible fixed assets Cun"ent assets Cuiirnt liabilities 3.234 144,626 {8,658 3,234 305,339 8,658 105.150 55.563 Total net assets 139,202 105,150 55,563 299,915 Total funds at 31 March 2023 Unrestricted funds General Designoted Restrkcted funds Tangible fixed assets Cuertt assets Cuiyent liabilities 6,468 91,818 (10,747) 6.468 264,059 {10,747 105,150 67,091 Total net assets 87,539 105,150 67,091 259,780 17 Related party ¢ransactlons Thei'e were no iElated party transactions in the year. Page 24