Contents
| Foreword | 2 |
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| Legal and administrative information | 3 |
| Chairman’s Report | 4 |
| Trustees (Directors) Report | 5-19 |
| Object of the charity | |
| Organisation of the charity | |
| Summary of policies | |
| Quality System | |
| Membership | |
| Reserves | |
| Risk Management | |
| Business Planning | |
| Communication | |
| Organisational Chart | |
| Review of activities and achievements | |
| Departmental service review | |
| Further thanks and appreciation | |
| Future plans | |
| Treasurer’s report | |
| Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities |
Review of transactions and financial position 20-31
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Foreword
To comply with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have regard to the public benefit provided by our charity, the Trustees have, in this report, detailed the activities we deliver in order to demonstrate the commitment to the object of our charity -
“To promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which now, or hereafter may be deemed by law, to be charitable in Stafford and surrounding areas”.
To deliver public benefit within our objectives we interpret “relief of elderly people” in its widest sense and take into account a holistic view of older people’s lives in an effort to offer services that offer care, prevention and support to enable them to live as full and enjoyable later life as possible.
The focus of our work is to provide:
To ensure our work delivers our aims we consider older people’s
● Health and well-being in light of their situation ● Ability to access services they need
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Assistance in accessing services and support
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● Information and advice to aid problem solving
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● Help and support to maximise income
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● Activities to provide social interaction
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● Companionship to reduce social isolation
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● Practical and personal assistance to enable independent living
Policies and procedures are in place to ensure that services are accessible to all older people within our area of benefit. For some services, charges are made to cover the cost of providing the service. Charges are considered annually by Trustees and a Charging Policy is in place to give guidance to staff when a service charge is unable to be met, so that people are not excluded from the assistance they may need, and the cost is met by the organisation.
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Legal & Administrative Information
Charity Details as at 31[st] March 2023
Registered Office
Age UK Stafford & District Bradbury House Weston Road Stafford ST16 3RS
T: 01785 60 70 60 F: 01785 60 70 63 www.ageukstafford.org.uk
Legal Status:
Registered Charity No. 1064087 which was incorporated as a Company Limited by guarantee No.03345219 in 1997 in England and Wales Governing document: Memorandum and Articles of Association
For the purpose of the Companies Act, the Directors (none of whom receive any remuneration) are the Trustees and during the year were as follows:
Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer
Trustees
Mr. Glyn Ravenscroft Mr. Neil Norman Mr. Glyn Ravenscroft – Acting Treasurer Mr Glyn Ravenscroft Mr. Richard Jarrett Mr. Alan Barnes Mrs. Jill Hood Mrs. Juliet Niven Mr. John Wheeler Mr. Trevor Mardling Mr. Neil Norman
BANKERS
SOLICITORS
SOLICITORS Independent Examiners Hutsby Mees Richards Associates Ltd 6/7 St Mary’s Grove (Chartered Accountants) Stafford (Statutory Auditor) North Lodge Hawkesyard Armitage Lane Rugeley Staffordshire WS15 1PS
Co-op Bank 42/43 Greengate Street Stafford Stafford ST16 2JA ST16 2AT
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Chairman’s Report
The last year saw a significant change at Age UK Stafford & District with the retirement of our Chief Executive Alison Montgomery, who had held the position since December 2011. However, we were fortunate in having a qualified member of staff in Sandra Highland who held the post of Operations Manager to be promoted to Chief Executive.
Our biggest problem throughout the year has been the difficulty in recruiting staff in certain departments – particularly in Transport. However, as in previous difficult situations, there has been a terrific response from staff to ensure we were able to continue to provide a quality service to all our clients. This is evident by the client surveys we have conducted from time to time. The dedication of our staff makes one very proud to be associated with the organisation as a Trustee.
There are still areas where the impact of COVID is still being felt, but hopefully our financial situation will continue to be carefully monitored, allowing for the few variations from forecast there have been from time to time. However, overall our financial situation is sound and under control, again thanks to the diligence of our staff and the support of our auditor Anna Richards.
Our main challenge going forward will be the proposals from Age UK National regarding our future Brand Partnership Agreement, which will come into effect from 2024. Work is ongoing on how Brand Partners work together with Age UK National for the benefit of older people in our community.
Glyn Ravenscroft Chairman
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Trustee’s and Strategic Report
Object of the Charity
To promote the relief of elderly people in any manner, which now or hereafter may be deemed to be charitable in the area of Stafford and surrounding areas.
To achieve this, we seek:
- To relieve loneliness by offering practical help and information
Management of the Charity
The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees who employs a Chief Executive to manage the day to day operation of the charity. All activities are grouped under the headings of Operations and Resources; each area being managed by a Senior Manager.
The decision making process of the organisation commences within a range of sub-groups with a membership of Trustees, staff and outside agencies where appropriate. Minutes of the subgroups are circulated to all Trustees. Decisions are ratified at Board meetings. The Board meets quarterly.
Sub- groups are as follows:
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To increase awareness of all ages to the problems and difficulties which elderly people may face and to the potential for joy in later life
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Strategy
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Finance
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Business Management & Performance & Development
The activities of the sub groups are recorded later in the report.
- To work with the statutory agencies to provide the quality of care provided
A review of our objectives and public benefit takes place on an annual basis which helps us to ensure that our aims, objectives and activities remain focused on our stated purpose.
New staff and volunteers attend an induction course giving background information to the organisation and how we relate to others, it also includes health and safety and road safety awareness. Each area of work has an induction programme which workers undertake during the first few months of employment. Line management of staff is identified during the induction period. Training needs are identified during staff appraisals and from the business development programme. An annual Training Programme is funded from the revenue budget.
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Trustee Recruitment
Recruitment process
Trustee applicants are provided with a recruitment pack including:
Informal discussion and a visit to the recruitment pack including: organisation Interview with Chairman and CEO Introduction Induction process to the organisation Background information involving visits to the departments and Organisational structure discussions with Staff and Trustees, Trustee profile followed by attendance at a Board Responsibilities of Board Members meeting. Responsibilities of Individual Trustees References The need, skills required, the process Application form and person Should this process be successful an specification invitation to attend subsequent Board Diversity monitoring form and sub group meetings is extended followed by nomination to the Annual General Meeting for election.
Summary of Policies
The organisation has 70 policies and procedures covering all areas of activity and are categorised under the following headings:
Employment ● Finance ● General Health & Safety Services ● Trustees ● Volunteering
There is ongoing review of policies and procedures, which is reported within Business Management & Performance sub group activity.
Quality
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Considered the Quality Policy Statement and Key Success Factors
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Received report on corrective actions, continuous improvement and complaints
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12 Internal Audits and 12 Process Audits carried out. All Policies have been reviewed
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Membership
Age UK Stafford & District is a Brand Partner of Age UK
Member of the Age England Association
Reserves
There was a Reserves policy in place which is reviewed each year following the annual examination. In 2022-2023, it is the policy of Trustees to hold reserves at a sufficient level to
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Maintain the core administrative operation of Age UK Stafford & District for 3 months.
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Retain a cash balance of £90,000 to cover potential restructuring costs in the event of the loss of a contract or significant organisational restructure.
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These amounts in addition to potential redundancy provision of £98,000
Risk Management
Risk management is a standard agenda item for the Business Management Development and Performance sub group with the Risk Register being updated and reported to the Board of Trustees at six monthly intervals.
Business Planning
As in previous years, strategic discussions took place with staff and Trustees and at a subsequent Board meeting a Business Plan for 2022-2023 was agreed, along with action plans, Training Programme, Marketing Plan and Budgets
Communication
Communication of business information and consultation is by -
● Staff team meetings ● Minutes of Board and sub group meetings ●Press releases to local media ● Leaflets/information packs ● Leaflets in a number of rural locations as well as many urban sites throughout Stafford Borough ● Service User satisfaction surveys
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Organisational Chart
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Business Management,
Strategy Finance
Performance &
Sub Group Sub Group
Development
Sub Group
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Senior
Management
Team
OPERATIONS RESOURCES
Day Care Team Leader x 1
Senior Home Visitor x 1
Home Support Coordinators x 2
Front of House
Senior Driver
Staff and Volunteers
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Review of activities and achievement
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Age UK Organisational Quality Standard
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Four media campaigns held throughout the year
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Contract awarded of Day Opportunities Contract with Staffordshire County Council
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Keele University Student Doctor placements
Strategy
The Strategy group discussed the following items and made recommendations in relation to –
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Business/Strategic Plans
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Revenue and Capital Budgets
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Contract and Service Review
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Tender opportunities/Project Funding
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Brand Partner Agreement
Chairman’s comments:
The Strategy sub group fulfils the purpose of concentrating discussion points for the full Board and Sub Groups.
My thanks go to my fellow members and to the Senior Management team for their efforts and full support
Glyn Ravenscroft - Chair
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Finance
The Finance Sub Group continued to meet regularly during the year and focused its attention on the following areas:
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Review of financial information being presented to Board Members
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Review of monthly Management Accounts,
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Monitoring of Capital Expenditure and investment approvals
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Service Centre financial performance
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Review of service charges to our customers
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Review of staff wages and salaries
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Preparation and guidance for the financial budgets and plans
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Financial Controls Review
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Valuation of Bradbury House and Land
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Assets & Maintenance
Chairman’s comments:
The sub group monitors the management and processes of the Charity and ensures that they are a true record of our work.
I wish to thank my fellow Trustees and staff for all their endeavours.
Glyn Ravenscroft – Chair/Acting Treasurer
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Business Management & Performance
The Business Management & Performance sub group met quarterly during the period and considered:
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Service performance across all service areas
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Review policies and procedures
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Consider development opportunities
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Risk Management – the Risk Register has been reviewed bi annually
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Quality System – reviewed and monitored
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Monitor Health & Safety and Good Housekeeping
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Human Resources
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Data Protection
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Safeguarding
Chairman’s comments :
The sub group monitors the management and processes of the Charity and ensures that they are a true record of our work.
I wish to thank my fellow Trustees and staff for all their endeavours.
Alan Barnes - Chair
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Departmental Service Review
Age UK Stafford & District carries out a range of services that provide practical, personal, emotional and social support for older people in Stafford and the surrounding area.
Home Support
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Providing practical assistance within the local community, by supporting clients with housework, shopping, pension collection and laundry.
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Personal care for service users in their own home. Available five days per week including Bank Holidays
Service Users comments:
‘Always punctual- something I very much appreciate’ ‘Nice to see regular staff, also good company for me’ ‘Impeccable’ ‘All staff are polite & friendly- including the staff in the office’ ‘It has made a great difference to me, keeping me in touch with the outside world as I am housebound’
Gardening
- Providing garden maintenance for private service users
Service Users comments:
‘Well received and very efficient, does a lot in an hour’ ‘Your staff are always polite be it face to face or on the telephone’ ‘Very happy. I am unable to do without them’ ‘Very the service has brought our garden back to life’ ‘Excellent value for money. I’d actually imagined it would be more’ ‘It’s worth every penny as I can’t do the garden’
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Day Care
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Specialist day care service for up to 42 places daily, Monday to Friday, for older people with dementia and complex needs. Additional support is available for these service users in their own home.
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The purpose of the service is to provide respite for carers and to give service users an enjoyable and meaningful day.
Service Users comments:
‘I know that mum is really cared for at the Day Centre. Mum always looks forward to going’
‘I find the day care service so helpful - it allows me time for essential appointments, knowing that I know that that mum is being well cared for’
‘I am happy with the service provided’
‘Everybody seems very helpful and caring’
‘Gives me a break from being a full timer carer to my mum’
‘It is my lifeline, to relax under no pressure and time to meet and enjoy a meal with friends’
‘It gives me and my sister ability to work, knowing mum is safe, fed and warm and not sitting alone at home
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Information & Advice
We offer a free and impartial information and advice service to the very highest quality standards. We have trained staff that are available on the phone or face to face.
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Dementia support
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Employment and retirement
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Signposting to other agencies
We can help with –
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Benefits
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Care and carers
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Help in finding the service you need
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Help in accessing equipment
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Direct payments
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Housing
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Will writing and powers of attorney
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Help with utilities
Staff & Volunteers
Volunteers:
We continue with our volunteer recruitment and a number of vacancies have been filled in the following areas:
Staff:
In 2022- 2023 we recruited 9 staff into existing posts in the services detailed below:
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Home Support
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Information & Advice
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Gardening
Resources
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Day Care
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Day Care
The only way Age UK Stafford & District is able to deliver the services that it does is through the dedication and commitment of staff and volunteers. Not only do they deliver the services required but it is undertaken in a caring and enthusiastic way ensuring that our service users are truly happy with the service they receive.
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Community Involvement
Age UK Stafford & District is committed to working with others, for example –
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Colleagues within Age UK Local, Regional, National and Age Concern
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The local voluntary sector
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Older people and their clubs and groups
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Statutory agencies
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Local businesses
In 2022-2023 the organisation was represented on the following groups/committees
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Age UK Central Regional Group & Network Groups
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Age Concern Stone Board of Trustees
Further Thanks and Appreciation
In order for Age UK Stafford & District to provide its services we are dependent on many people and organisations to provide either funding, gifts, time, advice and support for which we are very grateful.
Below are mentioned just a few of the many who helped us during 2022-2023
Staffordshire County Council and in particular Social Care & Health Stafford Borough Council Co-op Bank Age UK national/regional and local Brand Partners Sainsbury’s – Stafford Keele University - Medical Chevron
Volunteers
Donations and legacies from individuals
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Future Plans
- Taking into account our progress during the previous year and considering our strengths and weaknesses the Trustees have developed a Business Plan for the year 2022/2023
This plan is based upon the following key principles:
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To provide innovative and effective services which meet the diverse needs and aspirations of older people
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To listen and respond to the needs of our service users
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To ensure the sustainability of the organisation to benefit the lives of the older people it serves
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To increase the visibility and recognition of the organisation to the public and its stakeholders
To provide innovative and effective services which meet the diverse needs and aspirations of older people
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Engaging with older people to design services that meet their needs
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Delivering quality, person centred services across our organisation
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Review the services we provide to ensure we are meeting service users’ needs
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Work with commissioners and partners to develop and improve services
To listen and respond to the needs of our service users
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Develop strong core service delivery to ensure person centred care, consistency and quality, meeting the requirements of our customers
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Work with service users to review and redesign where necessary existing services
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Going the ‘extra mile’ to meet customer’s needs and exceed expectations
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Comply with all relevant legislation and care standards ensuring we are accountable for the services we deliver
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To ensure the sustainability of the organisation to benefit the lives of the older people it serves
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Increase numbers of clients accessing all our services.
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Encourage and engage clients in the development of new services
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Ensure we maximise our resources effectively
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Identify efficiencies across the organisation
To increase the visibility and recognition of the organisation to the public and its stakeholders
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Establish a clear Marketing Plan to highlight the organisation to potential service users and partners
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Work alongside other agencies and partners in order to maintain connectivity to potential initiatives and new directions in service delivery
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Pursuit of partnership working across all sectors to increase our service delivery reach and reputation
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Treasurers Report
With the ongoing wider economic difficulties due to the aftermath of COVID, and the current global economic difficulties such as the ongoing war in Ukraine, it is not surprising that times are extremely hard for all industries, especially within the care sector.
The care sector has had to continue to adhere to coronavirus restrictions although they are slightly more relaxed than they were at the peak of the pandemic. This has had a positive impact on the organisation, although it has still had to face rising costs due to the current cost of living crisis and rise in energy costs. All of which are out the organisations control.
With these difficulties in mind, we were expecting a challenging year and although we reported a deficit for the year of £10,355, we are delighted that we have managed to achieve this in the current economic circumstances.
With support from Government grants subsidies, we have had to maximise our day care capacity where possible, but with staffing issues we have been unable to maximise our home support services potential. Overall, this has resulted in total income decreasing by £42,485.
With the reduction in income and rising expenditure due to the cost of living crisis and dramatic rise in energy costs it has been extremely difficult at times and we are pleased that the overall effect has been kept to a minimum. Our overall expenditure has only risen by £14,381 compared to the previous year.
We continue to review our capacity and services, trying to maximise where possible and filling any vacancies we have quickly and efficiently, to ensure we are not reliant on donations.
We continue to provide care and support at our day care Centre and we are always looking to increase our presence within the local community. All the services we offer are well supported and invaluable to our clients.
Our outlook for the future is positive and we are hopeful that the global and national economic challenges will ease. As always, we will endeavor to maintain quality services to all our clients whatever challenges we face in the future.
Glyn Ravenscroft Acting Treasurer
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Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees (who are also the directors of the Age UK Stafford & District for the purposes of Company law) are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Statement as to disclosure to our Independent Examiners
In so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving our trustees’ annual report:
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there is no relevant information, being information needed by the Examiner in connection with preparing their report, of which the charity’s auditor is unaware, and
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the trustees, having made enquiries of fellow directors and the charity’s Examiner that they ought to have individually taken, have each taken all steps that he/she is obliged to take as a director in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information.
The trustees and strategic report has been authorised on behalf of the Board of Trustees by
…………………………………………. …………………………………………………………….. Glyn Ravenscroft (Chair) Date
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Age UK Stafford & District
Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements for the 12 months’ period ending 31 March 2023
| Contents | Page |
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| Independent Examiners Report | 21 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 22 |
| Balance Sheet | 23 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 24 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | 25-31 |
Company Number (England and Wales) 03345219 Registered Charity Number 1064087
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF AGE UK STAFFORD & DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 22 to 31.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to 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 (the ‘2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s report
Since the company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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(2) the accounts do not accord with those accounting records; or
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(3) the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 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; or
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(4) the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Anna Richards FCA, FCCA
Richards Associates Limited Statutory Auditor North Lodge Hawkesyard Armitage Lane Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 1PS
Date: ............................................
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Age UK Stafford & District
Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31st March 2023
| General Designated Revaluation Funds Reserve Notes £ £ £ Income and Expenditure Incoming and endowment funds Donations and legacies 3 11,392 - - Grants 3 - - - Sale of Assets - - - Other trading activities 4 138 - - Income from investments 5 150 - - Total income 11,680 - - Income from Charitable activities Day Care 6 350,634 - - Home Support 6 241,044 - - Income from operating activities 591,678 - - Total income and endowments 603,358 - - Expenditure on raising funds funds Costs generating voluntary income 7 4,179 - - Other activities for generating funds 7 2,082 - - - Expenditure on charitable activities - Day Care 7 307,493 - - Home Support 7 264,343 - - Community Action 7 11,657 - - Governance 7 11,802 - - Building Depreciation 7 10,800 - - Total expenditure 612,356 - - Net income / (expenditure) (8,998) - - Transfer between Funds Transfer from Designated & Restricted 16 8,998 (7,064) - Revaluation reserve 12 - Net movement in funds - (7,064) - Reconciliation of Funds: Fund balance 1 April 2022 - 943,376 103,000 Fund Balance 31 March 2023 - 936,312 103,000 Unrestricted Funds |
Restricted Fund £ 862 - - - - 862 - - - 862 - - 1,274 945 - - - 2,219 (1,357) (1,934) - (3,291) 4,969 1,678 |
Total Total 2023 2022 £ £ 12,254 25,231 - 20,522 - (345) 138 800 150 8 12,542 46,216 350,634 335,392 241,044 265,096 591,678 600,488 604,220 646,704 4,179 3,910 2,082 2,206 308,767 297,179 265,288 261,675 11,657 11,686 11,802 13,038 10,800 10,500 614,575 600,194 (10,355) 46,510 - - - 103,000 (10,355) 149,510 1,051,345 901,835 1,040,990 1,051,345 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised during the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Age UK Stafford & District
Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2023
Company number: 03345219 Charity number: 1064087
| Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Current assets Debtors 13 Cash at bank & in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 Net current assets Total assets Charity funds Unrestricted funds 15 Restricted funds 15 Revaluation reserve 15 |
2023 2022 £ £ 748,514 766,808 68,497 59,610 260,909 243,577 329,406 303,187 36,930 18,650 292,476 284,537 1,040,990 1,051,345 936,312 943,376 1,678 4,969 103,000 103,000 1,040,990 1,051,345 |
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For the year ended 31 March 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2016 relating to small companies.
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(i) The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
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(ii) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board on ………………………2023. and signed on its behalf by:-
……………………… Glyn Ravenscroft Chairman of Trustees
………………….. Neil Norman Vice Chairman
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Age UK Stafford & District
Cash Flow Statement at 31 March 2023
Company number: 03345219
| Notes Cash flow from operating activities Operating profit/(loss) Reconciliation to cash generated from operations: Depreciation (Profit)/Loss on Disposal (increase)/decrease in debtors increase/(decrease) in creditors Cash flow from investing activities Interest received Purchase of tangible fixed assets Loan movements in the year Net increase in cash Cash at bank at beginning of year Cash at bank at end of year |
£ £ £ £ (10,506) 46,502 18,938 16,803 - 345 (8,887) (6,232) 18,280 (22,682) 17,825 34,736 150 8 (644) (14,573) - (14,727) (494) (29,292) 17,331 5,444 243,577 238,133 260,908 243,577 2023 2022 |
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Age UK Stafford & District
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023
Statutory Information
Age UK Stafford & District limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on page 3.
Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
The charity constitutes a public entity as defined by Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102).
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting and reporting by charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 (SORP FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014 and Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention and consistently applied unless other wise stated.
Donations grants and other incoming resources
All donations grants and other incoming resources have been accounted for gross and receivable as long as they are capable of financial measurement. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
Contract income
Contract income represents the amount derived from the provision of services.
Deferred income
The amount credited to deferred income is income received but not yet earned. The relevant sums are transferred to income when the service is rendered.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost, less the estimated residual value, of all fixed assets, over their useful lives as follows:
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| Buildings | 2% |
| Motor Vehicles | 20% |
| Furniture Fixtures and Fittings | 12.5% |
| Office Equipment | 20% |
| Plant and Equipment | 33% |
| All depreciation rates are applied on straight-line basis |
Freehold land is not depreciated as it is considered to have an indefinite useful life. Freehold buildings are depreciated over the expected useful economic life to the charity, over 50 years The land and buildings were revalued in 2022 to ensure that they reflect current market value. The revaluation gain is shown in the revaluation reserve.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without any specified purpose and are available as general funds.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for a particular purpose.
Restricted funds are to be used for the specific purpose as laid down by the donor.
Financial instruments
The charity only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, and loans to related parties.
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Age UK Stafford & District
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023
Government grants
Government grants are recognised when there is a reasonable assurance that the entity will comply with the conditions attached to the grant and the grant will be received. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the periods in which the entity recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as the liability is incurred. The expenses are reported as follows: costs of generating funds - comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income.
charitable expenditure - comprise costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of each activity and service. It includes both direct costs and necessary indirect support costs.
governance costs - comprise costs associated with constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity.
All costs are allocated between expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs related to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis e.g. floor area.
Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existance for the foreseeable future.
The trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Pension
Employees are entitled to be auto-enrolled in the company's workplace pension scheme. Details are disclosed in notes to the financial statements.
| Restricted Grants Other income Designated funds £ £ £ £ 3 Donations and legacies Other donations - 642 - 862 Grants and furlough income - - - - Age UK funding - 10,750 - - - 11,392 - 862 4 Other trading activities Raffle Funds - 138 - - - 138 - - 5 Income from Investments Bank deposit account interest received - 150 - - - 150 - - 6 Income from charitable activities Day Care Bradbury House - 345,700 - - Training income - 1,575 - - Transport income - 3,359 - - - 350,634 - - Home Support Home Support - 221,831 - - Gardening private - 19,213 - - - 241,044 - - ------------------Unrestricted funds---------------- |
2023 2022 Total Total £ £ 1,504 14,481 - 20,522 10,750 10,750 12,254 45,753 138 800 138 800 150 8 150 8 345,700 331,339 1,575 300 3,359 3,752 350,634 335,391 221,831 240,533 19,213 24,563 241,044 265,096 |
|---|---|
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Age UK Stafford & District
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023
7 Total resources Expended
| Total resources Expended | |
|---|---|
| Costs directly allocated to activities Staff costs Expenses Active therapy materials Catering Gardening expenses Protective clothing Postage Registration Transport costs Computer support costs Training Sundry |
Activities for Voluntary generating Home Community Governance 2023 2022 Income funds Day Care Support Action and building Total Total £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ - - 145,298 200,879 - - 346,177 337,948 - - 137 318 - - 455 7,353 - - 1,819 - - - 1,819 1,855 - - 20,432 - - - 20,432 21,252 - - - 24,710 - - 24,710 24,385 - - - 1,127 - - 1,127 1,878 - - - 2,740 - - 2,740 3,195 - - - 704 - - 704 1,108 - - 25,671 - - - 25,671 24,080 - - - 460 - - 460 1,380 - - 198 - - - 198 96 - - 328 - 747 - 1,075 445 |
| - - 193,883 230,938 747 - 425,568 424,975 |
Support costs allocated to activities
| Staff Costs Time Expenses Usage Training/ recruitment Usage Computer costs Income Premises costs Floor area General admin Usage Depreciation Usage Bad debts Usage Professional fees Usage Usage Bank charges Usage Loan interest Usage Total resources expended Independent examination |
2,445 1,631 40,756 20,378 5,298 11,004 81,512 90,981 - - 4 1 1 1 7 - - - - - - - - 301 119 79 2,015 1,344 395 - 3,952 4,378 1,615 161 44,137 5,221 2,691 - 53,825 34,995 - 211 5,096 3,185 1,327 797 10,616 9,671 - - 6,917 814 407 10,800 18,938 16,803 - - 1,346 1,245 - - 2,591 2,330 - - 11,920 1,402 701 - 14,023 12,335 - - 1,530 180 90 - 1,800 1,800 - - 1,163 580 - - 1,743 1,419 - - - - - - - 206 |
|---|---|
| 4,179 2,082 114,884 34,350 10,910 22,602 189,007 175,219 |
|
| 4,179 2,082 308,767 265,288 11,657 22,602 614,575 600,194 |
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Age UK Stafford & District
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023
| 8 | Net incoming resources for the year | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| This is stated after charging: | |||
| Depreciation | 18,938 | 16,833 | |
| Independent examination fee | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Non-audit fees | 5,941 | 6,635 |
9 Staff costs & numbers
| Staff costs were as follows:- Salaries and wages Social Security costs Employer Pension contributions Total |
404,979 409,336 17,944 15,007 4,766 4,586 427,689 428,929 |
|---|---|
No employee received emoluments of greater than £60,000 The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Chief Executive Management Day Care Home Support Community Action Administration and Support Total |
1 1 1 2 8 11 28 10 0 1 6 7 44 32 |
|---|---|
10 Trustee remuneration & related party transactions
No members of management received any remuneration during the year in their capacity as a trustee.
No trustees received expenses during the year.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the year.
11 Taxation
As a charity, Age UK Stafford & District is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 466 to 493 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010, or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gain Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
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Age UK Stafford & District
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023
12 Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation 1 April 2022 Addition Disposal Revaluation 31 March 2023 Depreciation 1 April 2022 Charge Disposal Eliminated on revaluation 31 March 2023 Net Book Value 31 March 2023 31 March 2022 Cost or valuation 1 April 2022 Addition Disposal Revaluation 31 March 2023 Depreciation 1 April 2022 Charge Disposal Eliminated on revaluation 31 March 2023 Net Book Value 31 March 2023 31 March 2022 |
Buildings Freehold Total Land & Land Buildings £ £ £ 540,000 200,000 740,000 - - - - - - - - - 540,000 200,000 740,000 - - - 10,800 - 10,800 - - - - - - 10,800 - 10,800 529,200 200,000 729,200 540,000 200,000 740,000 Motor Furniture & Office vehicles Fittings Equipment Equipment Total £ £ £ £ £ 56,340 99,865 85,356 50,843 1,032,404 - - - 644 644 - - - - - - - - - - |
|---|---|
| 56,340 99,865 85,356 51,487 1,033,048 |
|
| 39,646 91,081 84,646 50,223 265,596 5,480 2,040 335 283 18,938 - - - - - - - - - - |
|
| 45,126 93,121 84,981 50,506 284,534 |
|
| 11,214 6,744 375 981 748,514 |
|
| 16,694 8,784 710 620 766,808 |
The freehold land that Bradbury House occupies was purchased for £140,000 in November 2012. The original building cost was £778,339
The land and building at Bradbury House was revalued at £740,000 in June 2022 (£700,000 in October 2015). All property valuations were carried out by Chivers Commercial, 21 Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LZ 29 in June 2022.
Age UK Stafford & District
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023
| 13 Debtors Trade debtors Prepayments Other debtors 14 Creditors amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other Creditors & Social Security Accruals and deferred income |
2023 2022 £ £ 33,159 50,410 34,216 7,974 1,122 1,226 68,497 59,610 £ £ 19,647 12,661 579 - 16,704 5,989 36,930 18,650 |
|---|---|
Grant income of £10,000 has been deferred to allocate against related expenses incurred after the year end.
15 Movement in funds
| Balance at | Incoming | Resources | Balance at | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2022 | Resources | Expended | Transfers | 31/03/2023 | |
| Restricted Funds | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Restricted fund | 4,969 | 862 | (2,219) | (1,934) | 1,678 |
| Unrestricted Funds | |||||
| Designated Funds | 943,376 | - | - | (7,064) | 936,312 |
| General funds | - | 603,358 | (612,356) | 8,998 | - |
| Revaluation reserve | 103,000 | - | - | - | 103,000 |
| Total | 1,051,345 | 604,220 | (614,575) | - | 1,040,990 |
The revaluation of the land and building is shown the revaluation reserve.
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Age UK Stafford & District
Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023
16 Future contracts and going concern
Annual contracts from Social Care and Health totalling circa £263,000 are secured on an annual basis. The continuity of these funds cannot be guaranteed as they are heavily reliant upon the policies of central and local government. However, there is a significant income from Home Support, which is a non grant funded project (£265,096 in 2022 compared to £241,043 in 2023)
17 Commitments
Operating lease commitments
| Due in less than 1 year Due in 1-2 years Due in 2-5 years |
2023 2022 £ £ 814 814 814 814 814 1,629 2,442 3,257 |
|---|---|
The above commitments relate to photocopier rentals.
18 Reserves policy
The trustees aim to retain sufficient reserves to cover 3 months operating expenditure and to retain a cash balance of £90,000 for potential restructuring costs in the event of a loss of a contract or significant change of operations.
19 Status
Age UK Stafford & District is a charitable company limited by guarantee, therefore having no share capital, incorporated in England and Wales. As at 31 March 2023 there were 9 trustees (2022: 9). Each trustee is obliged to contribute to the company a sum of £1 in the event of the company being wound up whilst he or she is a trustee, or within 1 year after they cease to be a trustee, for payments of debts and liabilities of the company contracted before he or she ceases to be a trustee and of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and for the adjustments of the rights of the contributors amongst themselves.
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