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
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North Staffs Carers Association
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Peter Hailstones
Linda Hailstones
Christina Dudson
Patricia Higgins
Neil Chadwick
C1￿1St1n¢ 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
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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, ￿pO￿t 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 c￿rrS involves:
- Facilitating conllnunication and consultation bettveen Carers and tlie Purcliasei's and Providers of S￿viCeS.
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 C￿E1'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 p￿￿hase1.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.
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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. YOu￿g 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 Oppo￿nIty 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 T￿￿t 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.
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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.
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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 I￿ve 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 I￿ve 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 appli￿110nsl[efer￿aIS to Depw1ment of Work and Pensions a￿d 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 r￿d 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.
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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.
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Directors Report (Incorporatfing Trustees, Report)
Small companies prO￿$10n statement
This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Coinpanies Act 2006.
The ann
as approved by the trustees of the chatryty on ..........-.......-. and signed on its behalf by:
Neil Cliadwick
Tiustee
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North Staffs Carers Association
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of North Staffs Carers Association ('the
Company,)
I repoi't to the chai'ity trustees on my examination of the ac¢ounts of the Company for the year ended 31 Marcb 2024.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the charity's trustees of tlie Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are i'esponsible
foi. tlie prepat7tion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Compalltes Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfled myself tliat the accounts of tlie Company are not requu'ed to be audited under Part 16 of tlie 2006 Act
and are eligible foi. independeiil exaniination, I ieport in respect of niy exaniination of yow chai'ity's accoutkts as
caii'ied out undei. section 145 of tl)e Chartties Act 2011 ('tlie 2011 Act,). In cairying out my examination I l)ave
followed the Dii'eclions given by tlhe Charity Conin)ission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Company's gross incoine exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section
145 of the 2011 Act. I confirni tl)al l am qualified lo undertake the exaiiiiiiation because I am a member of . which 1$
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 ch￿ilIeS preparitjg tlieii.
accoiints in accoi'dance with tlie Financial Repoiting Standard applicable in Ilie UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102)].
I I￿ve 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
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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.
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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 inc0￿e
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 In￿Me
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.
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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 kn￿Stets. 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.
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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 I￿ve 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 Ch￿lty and il is probable tliat these conditions will be
fulfilled in the reporting period.
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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 lit￿ed 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 CO￿OI.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.
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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.
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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
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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 allO￿ted (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
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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
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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 f￿anCIal 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.
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North Staffs Carers Assoclation
Notes to the Fina￿¢1￿1 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
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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 I￿nd
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
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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
D￿l8￿a￿ed
Payroll
Overheads
C￿erS 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
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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
D￿igna}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
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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 Communi￿tiOnS 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
Car￿5 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 pl￿vId1n8 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 C￿illg 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
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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
Cu￿ertt 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.
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