WEST LANCASHIRE CRIS.IS AND INbORMATION CENTRE (A compaiiy limited by guarantee) 'BIRCHWOOD' Rf4 PORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STA'I'EMENTS FOR THE YEAR fi,NDED 31 MARCH 2024 Registered company number: . 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number: _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Contents Page Legal and adnthitstrative informatlon Trustees Report and Statement of Trustees Responslblutles Auditors Report 10-13 Statement of financial Activltles 14 Balance Sheet 15 Cash Flow Statement 16 Notes forming part of the tlnanclal statements 17-32 Registered company nupnber.. . 03383296 (Lingland and Wales) Regislered charity number." _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHtRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Legal alld administrative informatlon Dlreetors Trustee8 Mrs E D Hodgson- Chairperson Mr A E Owens - Vice Chairperson Mr A M Kershaw - Treasurer Ms S M Connell (Appointed 2010812024) Mrs G M Godson Mr M W Hodgson Mrs D L Hughes Mr8 H Lowey Seeretari, Ms S M Connell Chief Executive Officer Ms S M Connell Worklllg nome Birchwood Reglst¢red company number 03383296 (England and Wales) Reglstered charity number 1064270 Registcred office and prlncipal charity address 64 Hevershain Birch Greai Skelmersdalc Lancashire WN8 6QQ Auditors Alexander Myerson & Co Limlted Registered Auditors 61 Rodiiey Street Liverpool Merseyside LI 9ER Banker8 Th¢ Royal Bank of Scotland plc Chatham Customer Service Centre Waterside Court Chatham Maritime Chatham ME4'4RT Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered chap'ity number.. _ 1064270
wt4 ST LAIYCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 Mareb 2024 The Trnstees are pleased to prcsent th¢ir annual report together with the audited financial statements of the charitable Gompany for the year ended 31 Mah 2024. Legal and administrative inforn]ation set out on page I forn]s part of this report. Thc financial stateinaits coinply with current statutoiy requireinents, the Memortuidum and Articles of Association of the charAtabl¢ company and the Statement of Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities, Governance Structure Goveriiing document The organisation is a charitable company limited by guaraiitee, incorpoTated 01? 9 June 1997 and registered as a cliwity on 9 September 1997. company is establishcd undcr a Munorandum of Association, whi¢h established the powers of the cliaritable cOMp]Y and is governed by its Articles of Association wl)ich established the objectives and activities of tlie charitable compaiiy. both dated 9 June 1997. as amended by Sp11 Resolution registered at Companies House on 15 April 2015. In the event of tlie charitabl¢ ComplY being wound up the Trustees arc required to contribute an amouiit not ¢xceediiig £1.00. Appolnlment of Trustees The Dire¢toi's of the charitable ComplY are ils Tru.8te¢s for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report ar¢ collectively r¢f¢rred to as Trustees. Trustee8 wlio s¢rved during the y¢ar and up to the date of this rcport are detailed on page I, legal and admiiustrative infomialion. In acci)rdance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association for th¢ charitable company Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting with one-third standinLI (lown cacli year to Provide a balance between continuity and experience and, th¢rcfoi'¢, providing tlie opportunity for iiew people to join the Board. Those staiidiiig down inay put tlicijisclves forward for re-election. Trustee indtlclion and iraining New Trustees participate in an induction PTogramine in ordcr to fully acquaint th¢mselv¢8 Witl) the activities and ethos of the Centre. All Trustees are encouraged to participate ii) relevant traini and dcvclopment, whicli enhances their understIding and capabilities in their rol¢ as a Truslce. Boai'dfiinctioning Th¢ Board of Trustee5 meets quart¢rly or as deemed necessary throughout eacli financial year. Tlie Board comprises all serviiig Trustees, all of whom have voting ri8hts. In addition the Board may set up sub- committees with co-opted members for specific purposes only. Decisions with implications for the orgaiii8ation are brought to die Board by the Chief Executive Officer, including organisational priorities, risk assessment issues, matters regarding si)1f1Cant organisatioiial cliange, Inajor initiatives and major policy changes or development. Since the year end the Chief xeclltive Officer ha8 becn appointcd as a non-voting Tnistee of th¢ Registered company number.. _ 93383296 @ngland and Wale,f) Regi.stered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 Goverllance structhre (contlnued) Boardfunctioning (contiiiued) charitable company in order to ensure compliance with Ofst¢d and the requirement to appoint a Nominated Individual. Risk management Tlie Twstces have examined the major strategic, business and operatAoiial risks which the ¢haritable ompany may face and confinn that systeins have been establish¢d to Clble regular reports to be produced so that tlie neccssary steps can be taken to lessen th¢se risks. Organi.ialional struchére Ovcrall respoiisibAlity for policy and the direction of the charitable company rests with the Board of TTUStees. Since the year end the Chief Executive Officer lias been appointed as a noji-voting Tiustee. The Trustees employ a full-tinie Cliief Executive Officcr and a staff team to deliver the services of the charitable company. To mtlliage tlie charitable company etTectively tlie Chief Executive Officer has authority delegated fi.om the Trust¢es for all strategic, operatioiial, financial> quality assurance and hulln rcsource matters. Op¢ratic)iial decisions of the charitable coinpaJ)y are taken by the Chief Executive Officer who i.s also respoiisible for managing projects througli the staff team and for ejisuring that all strategic and opetational reqiiirements are met. ObJectlve8 and activities The key objectives and activities of the charitable company are set out in the Articles of Association and ¢an be best summarised by tl)e Vision alld Mission stataneiit as follows: _ Vl&loii Birchwood r¢mains coinmitted to its vision of L'hangiiig the lives of young people, adults wid mmtIeS for the b¢tter, by creating places of hope and b¢longing by enabling iiidividuals and commiiniti¢s to realis¢ their potentlal. Mi&sio Birchwood is dedicated to the prevention of yoiith ]d adult homelessness, iinproving peoples mental liealth, reduciiig social isolation ld promoting positive behavioural cliange. We do this by providiiig supported accommodation, deliveiing housing related wid inental hcalth support Services. crisis interventions, counselling, Rndependei)t liviiig support, community interventions, inclusion cafes, community shops and programin¢s of holistic Interventions. Publlc benefit The Tivstee5 have considered the Charity Commission guidance regarding public benefit and are content that thc ch4ritable company has mct the iequirements as a result of thc objectkves and activities d¢scrib¢d Regi.vtéi'edconipany number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. . J064270
WEST LANCASIItRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 Public benefit (continued) above. Achlevemcnts performance Over the past year. Birchwood has continued to d¢v¢lop, deliveAing targeied services across Skelmwsdal¢, W¢st Lancashire, and beyond. Our con)mitsn¢nt to providing supported accommodation, m¢ntal health services, counselling, and social inclusioji pl.0gammeS reniains central to our missioii, The dev¢lopment of the Birchwood Foycr has been a key achievement thi.8 ycar, atid we have expanded our paitnerships, scciiring funding to support both current scrvices and future growth. The dedication of Bircliwood .8taff and I'rustees in achieving these milestoiies L'annot bc ovcrstated. Key achleveHienl& in 2023 - 2024 Birchivood Foyer developnient The BirL'hwood Foyer iemain8 a crucial servic¢ for vulnerabl¢ individuals experiencing homelessness and other cornplcx nceds. Offcriiig twenty-four placem¥nts, the Foyer provides Jiot only shelter but a holistic package of support, includiiig liousiiigi advic¢, educatioii and training, mental health and wellbeing supporl, and counselling. This appruach is strengtliciicd by partn¢rships with West Laiicashire Borough Council, Lancasliire Coiinty CounGiI, Calico Hornes, and th¢ Lancashire Care Foundatiuii Trust ICB. Tliese collaborations have been esseiitial to eiisuring the SLlStainability and effectiv¢ness of the Foyer. Throughout the year, we have provided inten8ive support to 150 individuals, including young people and theii. famil3es, helping th¢m navigat¢ challenges and improve their well-being. Healili SÉrvlce Jouyiial Partiiership Awards 2024 W¢ proud to annouiice that Birchwood Retreat, was shortlisted for the prestigious HSJ Partnership Awards 2024 under the category nf Best Mental Ilealth Partnership with the NHS. This joint enty with Lancashire and South Cumbria celebrates oui. collaborative work to provide irlnovative thcrapeulic mental h¢alth support for young people. Beiiig shortlisted for thi8 nationally recognised award higldights the exceptional qiiality of our seivices and the strength of oiir partncrsliips withiii the health¢e sector, This achievement stands as a testament to the liard work and dedication of everyone involved iii this pilot project. Partnerships andfunding sutce.s.ses Tl]roughout the year, we liave built on ow. strong partn¢rships and 8e¢ured oiigoiiig funding from significant sources. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) continues to support our mental health ci)unselling services, while Lancashire County Council has commissioned servlceg for young people. Nationwide Homeless Link, The Tridor Tiiist, and the National E.ottery Coiiimunity Fwid have also provided key fiwdiiig* ensuring we can meet the increasing needs of the coinmunity. Local aiithorilies, particularly West LCashire Boroiigh Coiincil, have been Inteal to the ongoing development of our supported acconllnodation. Workloree developmenl Recognising the impDrtance of investing in our staff, we liave worked with the NHS Transfonnation Registei'ed company number.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the yeAr ended 31 Mareh 2024 Achlevements and performance (continued) Wopkforce developHient (Continued) Workforce Unit to create a 3-year People Plan to support the building of a rnore r¢silient and sustainable workforce. We have also focused on improving governance and workforce policies. By strengthening HR infrastructure, increasing ow support worker pay to abov¢ the real living wage and prioritising staff developrnent, we have ¢i¢at¢d a supportive environment that enables us to deliver high-quality services. Itisk inanagemen¢ While we are in a stsng financi&l and operational position, we remain mindful of potential risks, including funding wnstraiiits, rising operatioiial costs, and workforce recruitment and rctention chall¢ng¢s. Our siTong partnerships with th¢ ICB, National Lottery? WLBC, LSCFT, and other key fiu)ders will help mitigate Ihese risks, ensuring we maintain financial stability and service continuity. continu investmeiit in our staff and infrastructure will ensure we are prepared to meet th¢se challenges head-on. January 2024 Stra£w Workshop A key achiev¢ment this year was the January 2024 Strategy Workshop held with th¢ Board of Trustees and other key advisors, which provided a clear visioii for Birchwnnd's fiilure. Several strategic objcclives have becn identified as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. This focuscd on; . Heversham Refurbishment Project - The decision to red¢v¢lop four of our ¢xisting properties into twelve self-contained flats to expand our housing 8tock and address the growing homelessness crisis in West Lancashire. InVlMent into our IT infrastructure to improv¢ operational efficiency and improve data; Expanding mental health and counselling services? particularly for young p¢opl¢; and StrengtheAiing social inclusion programines, supported by increased volunteer recruitment and the establlslllnIt of new roles. Reflection on gropvth 1 expansion - 2019 10 2024 Looking back over a five-year period provides valuable i1i8ight into how far we Ive come and helps w)dcrstmd the long-tern) inipact of our work. By compariiig 2019 to 2024, we can Glcarly see how Birchwood has grown and adaptcd to meet the evolving nccds of the community, esp¢cially in the face of significant challenges such as economic instability, the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in the health and social care landscape. In 2019, Bircliwood operated in a challenging economic environment. Despite these pressuTes, Btrchwood not only sustained its operations but expanded and diversified its services to meet the growing needs of our In 2019, we had 14 ¢mploys. By 2024, that numb¢r Ivas iiicreased to 22, demonstrating our capacity to Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered cha17ty niimber.. . 1064270
WEST LANCASHtRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 MAreh 2024 Achlevements and performance (Collthiued) Refle¢rtoii on gr0h and pansiOn - 2019 to 2024 (coiiilnued) w our workforce ld r¢spond to Service needs. In 2019, our supported accommodation provisioi) consisted of just ten UDits. By 2024, this has expandejl to fify unit4 signifiLantly increasing our ability to provide housing for individuals at risk of liomelessness. In 2019. we primarily supported individuals aged 16-25. By 2024, we Iiave extendeAI our reach to support cliildren, young people, and adults aged eighteen and upwards, broadening the scope of those who benefit from our services. In 2019, our annual incoine was £656,149. By 2024, our income has grown to £1,746,179, providing tli¢ financial foundation ne¢d¢d to support our expanded Services. Despite ¢hall¢n&yes, Birehwood has Raid tl)e wundwork for future sustainability and community leadership, ensuring we are Prepared to m¢¢t the challenges of tomorrow. 2021- 2024 has been a year of growth, partnership) and si)1fiCant achievements. The continued success of the Bircliwood Foyer and the developments aroiind th¢ Hevershain Project highlight our commitment to expanding services and respon(ling to the needs of tlie community. With the.support of our partners, w¢ ar¢ well-positioned to achieve our strategic goals and continue making a positiv¢ impact, The Chair of the Bodrd extends siiicei'e thanks to all TNgtees, staff, volunteers, funders, and partners. Your support and dei1ication in(Ike our work possible, and wc look forward to ntInUing this iniportant work togethei. in thc year ahead. Financial revIew Th¢ resultg for Ihe year shown in the Statement of Financial Aclivities oil page 14. The chariiable company's Balance Sheet as det&iled on pa8e 15 shows a satisfactory positioii with net asset8 a]nountinLF to £1,946,767. Tliis consists of rcslrictcd fvnds of £18,195 rclatAng to specific projccts, dcsignuted funds of £1,391,252 for 3pecifLC future purposa% as set asid¢ by the Trustees out of unrestricted geiieral fwids and unrcstricted general fi)nds of £537,320 for the day-to-day gener running of the charitable company. The cbaritable company continued to operate its systems of financial control and monthly reportiiig throughoul the year, with detailed coiitrols ftn line with the rquirements of grant funding bodies. The Thisiees would like to tliank these ant fimding bodies for their wntributions during the financial year and for their continuing support. The Trust¢es are thlly aware that if the Centre is to conlinue operating succcssfully, it must continue to seek funding from a broad range of agencies. In particular the Trustees would wish to acknowledge th¢ long-term support of Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, Registered company number." _ 03383296 ngland and Wales) Registered chai'ity number,. _ J064270
WEST LANCASJIIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 Finanei81 review (continued) Lancashirc County Council and West Lancashire Borough Council. The expenditure in th¢ year supported the key charitable obje¢tives enabling the Cenire to provide saf¢, eA)mfortable acwmmodation to people and the support and resources they need to make independenl decisions about their future. Reserves polley The 'frnstees consider it prudent to attempt to maintain, as & minimum, unrestricted general funds at a level that ¢quales to approximately six months expcndittire. At present, unr¢stricted general funds, which amounted to £537,320 as at 31 March 2024 do not rcach this target level, and so it is the Trustees policy to build up funds to meet this target of six nionths by means of annual surpliises and, al80, by adopting and maiiitaining a vigorous fundraising> publicity and marketing Campai to promote the objectives and activities of the charitable compmy. Further analysis and exp]EatiOn of the various fijnds held by the cliaritable company can be fouiid in note 19 of th¢ financial statenients. Th¢s¢ policies are revi¢wed annually. Investment powers Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the charitable company has the power to make any investnieiit, using the unrestricted general funds, as the Trustees 8¢¢ fit. Future developments and strategic obJccdves Future development WAII focus on the implementation of th¢ key strategi¢ objectives identified in the previous year. D¢velop twelve additional self-contained units of accommodation as part of the Heversham Project, with work to begiii on site in the Jatter part of 20241early 2025; Kcy prioritics will include sIrenelling our infrastructure by recruiting botTrL a Mental HMlth and Wellbeing Irnprov¢ment Manager and a dedicated Volunteer Co-ordinator; Governance and workforce development- Continued investment in our governanc¢ and HR will b¢ essential to strengthening workforce ret¢ntion and Inanagement. This year, w¢ will implement a bespoke HR system, Zoho People, to streamline woikforce management and to improve operational effici¢ncy. We are cominitted to d¢veloping a robust govemance framework that supports both our workforce and the delivery of our seivices. Governance and workforce development are key to our lon8-tenn succ¢s8' and Quality improvement - To ensure we meet tlie highest standards, we will recruit a Quality and Compliance Senior Manager to lead our efforts towards full Ofsted ttgistration. This role 18 Cclltral Reglstered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered Charity niipplber." _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS IIND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 Mareh 2024 Future developments and strateglc objectives (continued) to our commitment to continuous quality improvanent, ensuring that all servic¢s meet regulatory Standards and deliv¢r tli¢ best outcomes for thosc we support. Statement of 'frustees Responsibilities The Trustees, who are also the Directors of West Lancashire Crisis and Inforniatioji Centre for die PUOSeS of company law, are responsible for preparin8 the Trustees Report and th¢ financial stat¢rn¢nts in accordance with applicabl¢ law and United Kingdom Accounting Stundards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), includiiig Fiiiancial Reporting St]dard 102: Tlie Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and R¢public of Ircland (United Kingdom G¢nerally Accepted Accounting PraLtice). Company and charity law rtyuires the Trustees to prq)ar¢ financial statements for each financial year which give a tNe and fair view of the state of affairs ot. the charitable sJ)mpany and of the incoiiiing resow¢es and application of resourc&8, including the income aiid expenditure, of tli¢ charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: . select suitable accounting policics and then apply th¢m consisteiitlyl observe tlie methods 8nd prinoiples in the Charities SORP. Inake judgcmenl8 ld estimates that are reasonable and prudent: state whetlier applicable UK Accouiiting Standards have b¢¢n followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the fiiiancial ststem¢nt8' and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unle9S It is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business, Th¢ Tiustee5 ur¢ responsiblc for maintaiiiing adequate accounting records wluch disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tune the financiat posilion of tlic charitable Con1p]Y wid ¢nable thein to ensure tliat the finIrIal statements coinply with th¢ Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for saf¢guarding the assets of the cliaritablc company Ld henoe for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fi'aud and other irregularities. Statenient As to disclosure of Information to audltors In accordance with company law, as Trustees of the charitable company, we ceitify that: . so far as we ar¢ aware, there is no relevant audit infomiation (as defined by section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the cliaritable company's auditors are unaware, and eacli Trustee has taken all the steps that he or sh¢ ought to Iiave tak1 as a Thistee iii oiyler to niake himself or herself aware of any relevant audit inforniation and to establish that the charilable coinpany's auditors ar¢ aware of that infoi'mation. Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wal) Reglstered charity number.. _ 1064270
WFST LANCASIttRE CRISJS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 Auditors The auditors, Alexander Myerson & Co Limited have offered themselves for re-appoiiitment as aiiditors to the charitable company. This report has been prepared in accordaiice with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relatingy to small companies. ONBE F OF THE BOARD: _ Mrs E D Hodgson Ch8ir )er$on Dated: . 20 Decembcr 2024 Registered company number.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE ort of the Inde endent Auditors to the Members of West Laneashire Crisls and Illformatlon Centre Oplnlon We have audited the financial statements of West Lancashire Crisis and It)fonnation Centre (the 'charitable company,) for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activiti&s, the Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of sig)ificant accounting polici¢s. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in iheir preparation is applicable law ]d Uniled Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdoin Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opiiiion the financial statements: _ give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and ofits incoming resources and application of resources, including its incoin¢ and expenditur¢, for the year th1 ended. have beeii properly prepared it) accordmcc with United Kingdom Geiierally Accepted AcLounting Practice" and have bcen prepared in accordance witli the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordan¢¢ with Intematiunal Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responyibilitics under thos¢ standards are further d¢sL'ribed in thc Auditors, responsibililies for the audit of the fiiiancial ytat¢ments section of our rcport. We are Independent of the cliaritable company in a¢cordance with the etl)icaJ r¢quircments that are relevant to our audit of the financial stateiiic'nts in the UK, including th¢ FRC'S Etliical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical reBpon5ibilities in accordance witli tliese requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclu51ons relating to going COll¢erll In auditing tlie finantii¢l1 stateiiients, wc have Concludd tliat the Trustees, use of the goiiig concern busis of accounting in the preparation of tlie financial stat¢iiients is apprnpriate. Based on the work we have performed, Ive have not identified ariy material uncertainties relatiiig to events or conditions that, indivAdually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continiie as a going con¢¢rn for a period of at leas¢ twelve Inonths from wlien th¢ financial stateineThts are authorised for issue. Oiir rcspon8ibilities and tlie respoiisibilities of th¢ Truste&8 with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Informatlon The Trustees arc responsible for the other iiiformation. The other inforniatioii comprises the iiiforn]ation included in the Annual Report, other thtui thc financial statements and our Report of the Ind¢pendent Auditors ther¢on, Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover tlic other inforniation ld, except to Ihe ¢xtent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any fonn of assurance conclusion thereon. Registered ctsmpany number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) ReStered charity number." . 1064270 10
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE ort of the Inde endent Auditors to the Members of West Lancashire Crisis and IDformatlon Centre Other information (contlnued) In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our. responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other infonnation is materially inconsistent with the financial statements, or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be rnatcrially misstated. If we identify such material inconsAstencies or apparent inaterial misstatements, we are required to detern)ine whether this give8 rise to a inaterial inisstatement iii the financial statements tliemselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we coiiclude Ihat there is h material misstatemeiit of this otli¢r information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report iii this r¢gard. Oplnlons on other matters prescrAb¢d by the Companle5 Act 2006 In our opinion, based oil the work undertaken in the coursc of the audit: . the ii)forniation giv¢n iii the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the finE4ncial statcments are prepared is coiisistent with the financial statemenls. and the Report of tlie Tivstee8 has been prep&red in accord7¢¢ with ?pplicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception i the lig]it of the knowledgc and understandiiig of the charitable company and its eiivironment obtained in th¢ courtse of th¢ audit, we have not identified material mksstatements in the Report of the Trustees, We have nothing to report in r¢spect of the following inatters where the Con)panies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: _ adequate accounting reeA)rds have not been kept or retums adequate for our audit have not been reccived from braiichcs not visited by us, or the fiiiancial statemeiits are not in acement with tlie accowiting records and returns. or certaiii disclosures of Trustee8' reniuneration specified by law are not mad¢. or we Iiav¢ iiot received all th¢ inforniation and explanations we i'cquire for our audit. or the Tnjstees were not entitled to take advantage of the small compani&% exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Rq)ort or in preparing the R¢port of the Tru8tees. Responsibilitles of Trustees As explained inorc fiilly in tlie Statement of Truste¢s' Responsibilities, the Twstees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) w'¢ irsponsible for the preparation of tlie finEllicial statements ld for being satisfied that they give a trLi¢ and fair view, and for such intenial control fts the Trustees detennine is necessary to enable the preparatioii of financial statemeiits that ftre frec from material misstatem¢iit, whether due to fraud or error. In preping the financial statemeiits, the Truste¢s are ragponsible for as8essiiig the chatitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, Inatters related to going concern and usi118 the going ooiicern basis of accounting ui)less the Trustees ¢ither iiitend to liquidat¢ the charitable coinpany or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Our responslbfilltles for the audlt of the fmanciAI statements Our objectivcs are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether tlie financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or ¢rror, and to issue a Report of the Independent Registered copnpany number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wal&s) Regislered charity number,. _ 10642 70 11
WEST LANCASHtREI CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Re ort of the Inde endent Audltors to the Members of West Lancashlre Crlsis And Information Centre Our responsibilitles for the audlt of the flnanclol statements (continued) Auditors that 'includes our opinion. Rcasonable assuran¢¢ 18 a high level of assurance but is not 'a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exftsts. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are coiisidcred material if, individually or in the aggregate, tliey could reasoiiably be expected to influence th¢ economic decisions of users taken on the basis of tliese fiiian¢ial statements. Tlic extent to which oui. piDc¢dures 'C capable of detecting irregularkties, including fraud is detailed below: . As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed th¢ risks of m&tei'ial misstatement iii the financial statcments, including how fraud may occur by enquiring of managemcnt of its own coiisideration of fraud. In particular, we looked wlicre management made subjective jud¥einents, foi. example in respect of significant accouiiting estimates that involved mdking assuinptions and considering fiiture events that are inliereiitly ui)certain. We also considered potential financial or otlier pressures, opportunily and niotivations for fraud, As part of this discussion, w¢ Adentified the internal controlg e8tablished to rnitigate risks relat¢d to fraiid or noncompliance with law.q and regulations and how management monitor these processes, Appropriate procedures included the review and testing of journals and key estimates and judgements madc by management. We gainpAI aji understanding of the legal regiilatory fram¢wc)rk applicabJ¢ to the compaiiy and the industry iii wliich it operates aiid considered the risk of acts by tlie ComplY that were iii breach of these laws and regulations, including fraud. Wc made enquiries of managemeiit with regards to cJ)mpliance with th¢ above laws and Tegulations lo ensure that there were no breaches. As part of our audit, we perfonn¢d sample testing, agreeing the financial statements disclosures to underlying supporting docuincntation aiid enquiries with nianagement, We did rtot identify any key audit matters relating to irregiularitics, including fraud. We addressed the risk of manFAgement override of intcrnal contmls iiicluding testing journals and evaluation whether there was evidciice of bias by the directors that represented u risk of material Lnisstatdnent due to fraud. Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misststement in the financial staiements, recognising that the iisk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statenients is located on the Financial Reporting Counoil's webqite at www.frc.org.uklauditorsrcsponsibilities. Thi5 description fonns part of our Report of the Independcnt Auditors. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable Comply'S members, as a body, in accordance with Cliapter 3 of Part 16 of the Compai]ies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we miglit state to the charitable company's mcinbers those matters we are requiT¢d to state to them in an auditors, report and for no otber putpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accq)t or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's niembers as a body) for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we havc formed. Registered conipany nupnber.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number." _ 10642 70 12
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE ort of the Inde endent Auditors to the Members of West Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre Paul Burns Bsc BFP fcA (Senior Slatutory Auditor) Alexander Myerson & Co Limited StatOry Auditors Chartered Accountants Alexander House 61 Rodney Strect Liverpool LI 9ER Dat¢d,, . 20 Decemb¢r 2024 Registeredcompany number., _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Rewstered charity number.. _ 1064270 13
WEST LANCASBIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure Aceount) for the year ended 31 March 2024 Total funds 2024 TotAI funds 2023 Restrlcted restrictcd funds funds Incon)e and expenditure Note Income Donation8 Incornc from charitabl¢ activities: _ Grants ai)d contracts for the provision of 8ilPPQrted accommodation, care, eounscllin& advice and inforniation Residents fees for 8upported accommodation and care Other trading activilies Income from investments: _ Interest receivable on bank deposits 291 2,116 2,407 11,065 442,398 431,966 874,364 679,902 81,276 770,533 1,120 851,809 1,120 553,570 560 Total Income 523 965 221 214 1746 179 1246 361 Expendlture Raisiiig funds - r4undraising aiid tradin8 exp¢nditure Expenditure on charitable activities 4,709 4,709 4,246 4 046 1465 915 1078 879 491869 9 Total expendlture 978 755 J 470 624 1083 125 Nct incorning resoiirees bcfor¢ trallsf¢r$ 32,096 243.459 273,555 163,236 Gross trangfers between fuiids 38 631] let (outgoing)lJncomlllg resourees after transfers, llet (expellditure)IAncome lid net movement In fundy for the year (6,535) 282,090 275,555 163,236 RecoyAclJlation of funds Total fjjnds at l April 2023 19 24 730 1646 48 1671212 1507 976 Total fund$ at 31 March 2024 19 The Statement of Financial Activities contains all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive froill contiiiuing activities. The accompanying accounting policies and notes forni an integral part of these financial statcmciits. Registered compt7ny number.. _ 03383296 (Ellgland and Wales) Registered charity number." _ 14 J064270
WEST LANCASIItRE CRISIS AND INF RMATION CENTRE Balydnce Sheet as at 31 March 2024 Iyote 2024 2023 Fjxed Assets Tangible fix ass¢ts 13 531,252 550,540 Current 48getpJ Debtors Cash at bank and itt hand 14 203,838 113,847 1617 457 1888 670 Credlton: _ amowits falling du¢ within one year 15 10 Net ¢urr¢Dt a8sets Net assets 20 Fund8 Re8tr1cted fund$ Unrestrlcted funds Designated funds General funds 19 18,195 24,730 19 19 1,391,252 1,320,540 Total funds 18, 19 The financial statements bave been prepared in accordance wlth the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small MpanieS and constitute the annual accounts required by the Compani¢8 Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the charitable company, Approved by th¢ Board of Directors on 20 D¢rnber 2024 and signed on their behalf. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: . Mr A M Kershaw The a¢eAJmpanying aco)unting policA¢S and notes fom an inte1 part of ihe8e financial statements. Regislered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Restered charity number.. _ 1064270 15
WEST LANCASHtRE CRISIS AIYD INFORMATION CENTRE Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2024 Note 2024 2023 Cash flows from operAtlng actlvitles Operating profit for the financial year 18 275,555 163,236 Adjustments for: _ Depreciation Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets - Inicrest r¢Leived (Increase) iii trade and other r¢ceivables - {Decrease)/tncr¢ase in trAde and othcr payables 13 39,090 30,827 2,749 (16,479) (1,264) (89,991) (15,910) 44 14 15 Net cash from operatlng actlvitles 620 410 Cl flows from Investing activltie8 PurcJ)ase of tangible fixed assets Interest Te1Ved 13 (19,802) (22,414) Net eash from Investing activltles Net in¢rea5e In cash and Cash equivalents 67,375 599,260 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of Ihe year alysis of ¢hangeg Ill net debt At l Api'il 2023 Cashflow At 31 Marcli 2024 Cash at bank and in hand Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. . 1064270 16
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statemellts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Statutory inforn)ation West Lancashire Crisis and tnfomiation Centre is a charitable coinpany limit¢d by gUalltee, registered in England and Wales. The Charitable company's registered number and registered office addiess can be found on page I, legal and administrativ¢ Rnfornlation. Tlie presentation Qurrency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). Aeeoulltlng pollcles Basls of preparation of accounts The financial statements have been prepared under tli¢ historical cost convention with items reCOliSed al cost or transactioii value ui)less otherwise stated iii the relevant note to these fii)an¢ial statementg. The financial statements have been pr¢par¢d in accordanc¢ ivith the Statem¢nt of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by ChaTities preparÉng their financial statements iii accordance with the Financial Reporting Staiidard appjicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Eff¢ctive l January 2015) kuid tl)e FÉJidnLial Rcportin8 ,Standard applicable in the United Kingdoin ]d Repiiblic of Ire1Id (fRS 102) ld the Charilies Act 2011, tlic Companicy Act 2006 and applicable accounting StlaardS. The principal a¢countin8 policies adopteAI in th¢ pr¢paration of thc financial statements ar¢ set out below. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defLneJ by FRS 102, The Trustees consAder that tliere are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's ability to coiiriliue as a going concern. Income recognitlon All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Finaiicial Activities when the charitable coii)pany is entitled to the income and the amount c7 be quantified willi i'¢asonabl¢ accuracy. The following spe¢ifiL policies are applied to particular categories of incoine.. - voluntary income is received by way of donations and is included in full in the Statement of r4inancial Activilics whcn rcceivable. grants, includiug "a1]tS for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in thll in tlie Statement of Fiiiancial Activities in the year in which they are receivable. incoine froiii residents fees is Lredit¢d to the Statement of Financial Activities in the y¢ar in wlllch they are receivable. deferred income represents grants and thding received for future periods and is released to in(x)ming resources in the period for which it has been received. income froin other trading activities, whiGh comprises placemcnt fees, is aocounted foi. on a receivable basis. and investment ift1ne, wmprising of inter¢st on bank deposits, is accounted for on a receivable basis. Registered company number.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered chap'ity number.. . 1064270 17
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORTIoN CENTRE Notes formillg part of the financlaj statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 2.0 Accountlng pollcles (¢ontlnued) Donated servlces Rnd fAcllltle5 Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charitabl¢ Gornpany where this can be quantified. Further analysis and infornlation is Provided in note 6. Expenditure recognition Expendilure is reColSed oil an accruals basis as a liability is incurrcd, Bxpenditure include8 any VAT which cannot be fully recov¢red, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are located directly. others are apportioned on an appropriate basis, The estimates are based on staff time. TAngfble red assets alld deprecladon Individual fixed assets ¢osting £500 or more are capitalised at St, including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives as follows: _ Land and buildings Office equipment Computer equipment Household goods Motor vehicles 2 % on cost less residual value 33 1130/0 on cost 33 1130/0 on cost 33 113/0 on cost -25% oncost 2.6 Fund accountlng Funds held by the charitable compaiiy are., - Restrlciedfiinds - these are fundi that can only be used for p&rti¢ular restricted pun)oses within the objects of the charitable comi)Any. Restrictions arise when specifi¢d by the donor or when fimds are raised for particular restricted purposes; Designatedfunds - these are funds set asid¢ by the Trustees out of unrestricted general fluids for specific future purposes or projects; and Uiirestrlcted generalfiinds - these are fLmds which can be used in accordwic¢ with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees. Further explanation of the nature and pUoSe of each fid is included in the notes to th¢ financial stalcments. Regislered copnpany number.. _ 03383290 (England and Wales) ReStered charity number.. _ 1064270 18
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Note5 formlng PArt of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Accountlng policies (continued) P¢llslon costs The charitable coinpany operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable for the year are charged in th¢ Statement of Financial Activities. Imeome from donAtions Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Restricted regtrlcted funds funds Donations - Individuals and organisations 291 Registered company number." _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registei'ed charlty number.. . 1064270 19
WEST LANCA,SHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the fmancial ststements for the yeAr ended 31 March 2024 Income from charltable actlvltles Un- Restrlctsd restricted funds funds Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Grants alld contracts for the provlsion of supported accommodatiun, care, eounselllngg advic¢ and Information: . Anned Forces Bi¥ Lottery Employability Pilot Lan¢aslLir¢ Carc NHS Foundation Trust Lancashire County Council Local Network Fund Mental Health Crisis Support Minds Matter8 Next Steps Nationwide Conlmunity NIIS Laricashire and South Cumbria ICB N14S Wcst Lancashire CCG R¢vision The Tudor Trust The Veterans Foundation West Lancashire Borough Council West Lancashire College 4,066 97,671 87,855 87,855 2,000 153,457 56,901 32,000 157,000 140,399 40,000 37,075 57,600 2,000 148,372 4.671 4,077 157,000 5,085 52,230 27,923 83,025 55,540 140,399 40,000 37,075 57,600 57,600 237,000 5,986 27.104 15,014 92,364 38,771 38,771 4,986 66,320 4,986 66,320 Total funds 2024 Total fullds 2023 Restrlcted restrlcted funds fullds Resldents fees for supported accommodatloll And cTrre: _ Hou&+ing bcn¢fit Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Rcsidents seryice charges Supporting PpIe conlract income 77,106 530,504 94,998 22,952 607,610 94,998 27,122 122 079 327,531 109,500 7,040 109 499 4,170 Housing benefit is stated aft¢r taking into account any losses arising from vacanci¢s and absences. Regisleyed company number.. _ 03383296 (England and IYal85) Registered charity number.. . 1064270 20
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CEIYTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 5.0 Income from other tradlng actlvlrfe8 Total funds 2024 Total fund$ 2023 Restrlcted restricted fullds funds Student placement fees 560 Donated services and facllltles 2024 2023 Donated facilities IL32Q Th¢ Trustees acknowledge th¢ contribution made by West Lancashire Borough Council for their continued support in providing, on a rent free basis, the four Hcversliam, supported accommodation based properties curr¢ntly used by thc charity to provide housing support for homeless youn8 people. The value placed on this contribulion by the Trustees is £16,320. The incoming equivalent is reL'o8niseAI within uicomin8 resources ar 18 included within grants and contracts for the provision of support¢d accK)mmodation, care, counsclling, advice and informatLOn. An equivalent charge is included within charitable a¢tivilie3, provision of support¢d accommodation, care, counselling, advice and inforniation. 7.0 Ralslng funds Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Restricted resti'lcted fullds funds Fundralslng and tradkng expcndlture: _ Community food project R¢Stered company number.. _ 03383296 (Englahd and Wal) Reglslered charity number.. _ 1064270 21
WF,ST LANCASHtRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes formlllg part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Expenditure on chArltable actlvitles Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Restricted restricted funds fund8 Provlslon of supported &ccommodAtlon, cftre, counselllnks advlec informadon: . Staff salaries and costs Staff pensions Telcphone Advertising Printing, postage and stationery Computer maintenance and internel costs Cleaning materials and costs Repairs, renewals and refLwbishment R¢nt Rates Heat and light Insurancc TV licence and costs Life skills and removing baTriers Roorn hire Counsclling costs Residents activities and events Staff training and well-being Health and safety costs Reference books Subscription8 Travel expenses Volunteer expenses Servi¢e development and accreditation awards Motor expenses Suiidry expenses Deprcciation: - Land and buildings - Offi¢¢ quipment - Computer equipment - Hous¢hold goods - Motor vehicles Loss on disposal of fixed assets: . - Computer equipment 234,579 6,665 2,102 421 31 13,252 49 3,252 20,789 15,045 9,313 2,028 413 290,738 8,026 12,555 368 1,809 34,553 16,124 70,114 224,812 13,060 58,595 4,789 740 4,618 3,265 10,802 3,032 8,824 4,327 525,317 14,691 14,657 789 1,840 47,805 16,173 73,366 245,601 28,105 67,908 6,817 1,153 4,618 11,811 86,758 4,792 12,111 5,269 496,484 15,123 10,301 382 3,152 29,741 13,641 16,324 91,506 14,614 30,162 3,928 999 3,238 13,842 85,365 4,597 8,282 4,721 21 5,223 4,964 575 8,546 75,956 1,760 3,287 942 4,607 497 140 8,105 1,473 12,712 1.970 140 21 9,997 751 70 19,619 3,526 420 29,546 8,081 9,622 2,775 645 3,005 3,454 4,139 27,847 645 3,005 3,454 4,139 27,847 645 973 2,192 1,721 25,296 414 443 832 265 1246 708 928 808 Registered company number,. _ 03383290 (England and Iyales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270 22
WEST LANCASHtRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financlal statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Expendlture on charitable activitles (colltlnued) Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Restrlcted restrlcted funds funds MHn&glng and admlnlsterlng tbe charity: . Staff salaries and cost8 Audit fees Accounlancy and bookkeeping services Professional and legal fees Foyer accrcditation Bank and credit card Charges 41,396 1,696 15,380 18,544 51,307 4,004 36,318 47,777 1,400 92,703 5,700 51,698 66,321 1,400 90,284 5.700 16,143 35,257 1,400 410 141781 219 207 150 071 Total expendlture on charitable a¢tlvltle8 Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Regiytered charity number.. _ 1064270 23
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes formlng part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Net movement In funds for the year The net moveinejit in fiiiids for the year is stated after charging: . 2024 2023 Directors emoluments and other benefits etc (Note I 1.0) Staff costs (Note 10.0) Auditors remvneration Audit services Depi'eGi&tion Owned assets (Note 13,0) Loss on disposal of fixed assets Relit 632,711 601,891 5,700 5,700 39,090 30,827 2,749 91,506 245.601 10.0 Staff costs and nun)ber$ The staff wsts duriiig the year wer¢ as follows: . 2024 2023 Staff salaries and costs Social security costs Staff pensions 572,637 45,383 544,175 42,593 123 The number of einploye¢s whose employee benefits (Excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: . 2024 2023 £60,001- £70,000 Twenty-four hour staff coverage AS provided by the Centre, however, occasions Sometimes aris¢ and the C¢ntr¢ is requircd to use the services of ag¢ncy staff to ensure that staff coverage is maintained. The average number of full-time equivalent employees employed by the charitable company during the year was made up as follows: _ Regislered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270 24
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes formlng part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 10.0 Staff costs and numbei's (contlnued) 2024 2023 Support staff, housing, homeless, mental health and inclusion social service Athninistration Chief Exccutivc Officer 14.0 14.0 I 1,0 Related party transactlolls and Trustees remuneration and expenses The Trustees all give freely their time and expertis¢ and did iiot receive any foTm of reinuneration or other ben¢fAt in cash or kind, nor reirnbursed ¢xpenses in either period. 12.0 Taxation West Lancashire Crit>iS aiid Infomiation Centre has charituble status, registered number 1064270, and is not subject to taxation by HM Revenue ond Customs. 13.0 Tanglbje fixed assets LAnd and Offlce Computer Hou8ehold bulldings equlpment equlpment goods Motor vehicles Total Cost As at l April 2023 Additions Disposals As at 31 March 2024 468 451 468.451 8,475 924 25,352 9,964 11,593 8,914 121,586 635,457 19,802 6 640 485 Depreciation As at l April 2023 Charge for year On disposals As at 31 March 2024 1,290 645 973 3,005 19,010 3,454 4,059 4,139 59,585 27,847 84,917 39,090 109233 Net book value As at 31 March 2024 As at 31 Marcli 2023 Tlie charitable company had capital coinniitments at 31 March 2024 amounting to £Nil (2023: £Nil). Registered conipany number.. _ 03383296 (England and Ivales) Regl$lered charity number.. . 1064270 25
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 14.0 DebtOTS 2024 2023 Other debto Prepayments Accrued income 169 18,550 185 119 1,005 12.729 100,113 Accrued iiiwme comprises income and funding for this current a¢counting period ld which had not been r¢ceAved at the end of the period. 15.0 Credltors: ounts falliiig due witliin one year 2024 2023 Other creditors Olh¢i' taxes and PAYE Accrued expcn8es Defcrrcd income (Note J 6.0} 24,737 10,807 94,726 342 885 25,945 12,807 101,033 470 847 16.0 Deferi'cd Income 2024 2023 Balance at l April 2023 Amount defened in year Released to Statement of Financial Activities 470,847 342,885 470 847 71,234 470,847 BalAnee at 31 March 2024 Defeed iiicome comprises funding received in the ciirrent accounting peiuod which is for services not due to be undertaken until a futvre period. 17.0 Legal status of the charltable conjpany The charitable coinpany is a company limited by gu4WWitee and has no share capital. The liability of each inember in the event of winding-up is liiiiited to £l,00. Reg>ered company number.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. . 1064270 26
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 18.0 Reserves Total funds 2024 Total fullds 2023 Balance at l April 2023 Net incoming resources for the year 1,671,212 1.507,976 275 555 163 236 Bydlance at 31 March 2024 Reglstered company number., _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity ntunber.. _ J064270 27
ST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes formillg part of the financial statements for the yegr ended 31 March 2024 19.0 Statement of funds Allalysls of movements in funds - current year At l Aprll 2023 1nconth)g Outgoing Tronsfers At 31 March 2024 Restricted funds Big Lotteiyfvnd ComplexNeedsfynd Coiinsellingfund Homgles3fund Independeiii Supported Livingffund Rentfvnd Velerans JncltLslonfyKd 87,855 (69,660) 1_31,906 (103,724) (28,407) 203,083 (160,894) (42,189) (1,864) (36,535) (43,280) {16,320) 102 872 18,195 225 1,864 79,815 16,320 22 Total restrlcted funds 523 965 491869 DeslRnated funds lfratrucIurefud Counselliiig Trainiiigfvnd Ennerdale Mental Healih l¢acility fvnd FixedAsselsfvnd The Foyer Operationalfurtd Hevershain Refurbishmenifund Seivice Developmenifmnd Soelal Inclt4sion Cafèfund Therapeulic Interventions and AclEvi£iesfynd Upkeep and Refyrbishmentfvnd General funds 200,000 (50,000) 200,000 50,000 156,771 (136,386) (20,385) (39,090) 19,802 925,054 (752,153) (272,901) 550,540 i 00,000 400,000 531,252 400,000 260,000 260,000 (8,583) (95,829) i 00,000 4,412 60,000 60,000 325 (60,000) (60,000) 117 44 537 320 Total uure$trl¢ted fullds 978 1646482 1222214 I&L31 19285 Total funds Registeyed company number.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) Regislered charity nuniber.. _ 1064270 28
WEST LANCASHtRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Iyotes formlng part of tbe finAncfiAI statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 19.0 Stf4tement of funds ADaly$is of movements In funds - previous year At l April 2022 Incoming Outgoing Transfers At 31 March 2023 Restrlctcd funds Big Lotteryfvnd Conzplex Needsfynd CounsellingJt4nd Homelessfund lftdepeiideni Supported Livingfvnd Move on Supporl Workerfund Rentfund Velenms Inclusionfund 5,671 93,480 (108,435) 9,284 55,000 (53,568) (1,207) 143,582 (134.924) (80,781) 225 72,123 1,864 3,955 20,752 1,864 50,000 (68,458) (32,841) (16,320) 14,503 12,089 16,320 10 Total restrlcted funds 112 456 381653 422 757 Designated funds coUellIng Trainingfund Ennerdale Mental Hgalth Facility fund FixedAssetsfund royer Buildingfynd The Foyer Operationalfynd Heversham Refvrbiskmentfynd SocialInclu8lon Caféfund Therapeutic InterventloAs and Aclivillesfund Upkeep and Refyrbishmenrfund General funds 50,000 50,000 269,059 (194,898) (74,161) (33,576) 22,414 (250,000) 89,419 100,000 18,974 561,702 250,000 550,540 170,064 (159,483) 100,000 400,000 100,000 300,000 100,000 13,019 (31,993) 60,000 15,000 240418 412 566 fj76 60,000 60,000 325 942 45,QOO Total unrestrlcted funds 1395 520 864 7U8 660 368 46 622 1046 482 Total funds Big Lottery fund - This represents funding received from Big Lottery's Reaching Communities project. Funding has b¢en used to fund staff salaries and associated costs together with related rLll)ning costs. The balance remaining on the fund will be used to support future costs of thc proj¢ct. Copnplex Needsfund- This represents fijnding received from Lancashire County Council, together Ath incorne from SIdent'S servic¢ chargcs and housing benefits, for th¢ provision of short term Registered company number.. . 03383296 (En¥lund and Wales) Regislered charity number., _ 29 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND IIYFORMATION CENTRE Notes formlng part of the fillallcial statements for the year ended 31 Mareh 2024 J 9.0 Statement of funds (continued) supported accommodation S1¢¢$ for single people and couples wilh complex needs in West Lancashire. Fw]ding has been used to nd staff salarics and associated costs and to provide accommodation and support for homeless individuals with high and complex ii¢¢ds. The balance on the fund has been transfeed to unrestricted general funds at the year eiid, CouNselllngfund- This represents f]dIng received from Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB and Minds Matters. Funding has been used to fund staff salaries, couns¢lling costs and associated costs together with Telated running costs. All service ddiverables have been met dvring the year and the Trust¢¢s consider that the balance on the fund can be transfeed to unrestricted general funds at the year end. Homelessfiind- This represents funding received from Homeless Link. fundiiig has been used to fund the related running costs of this project. INdepeNdellt Supporled Livingfund- This represents funding received from Local Network Fund and West Lancashire Boroiigh Council: funding has been used to rccruit a full tinie ' Tndependcnt Supported Living. Support Worker. funding has beeii used to fund staff sularies and associated costs. The balance oil the fund lias been transferred to unrestricted general fiinds at tli¢ year end. RentfuHd- 'fhis represents the four properties provided by West LanchIrc Borough Council, on & r¢nt free basis, and used by the Centre for its activities and to provide 8UPPOrted accominodation. Velerans Ineliislon liind - This represents fiinding received from The Veterans Foundation, unding has been used to provA(le support servie&s and social inclusion opportunities to veterans who liave served in the arnied forces. Thc d¢ficit incurred on the fund has b¢eii transf¢rr¢d to unrcstricted general funds at the year end, Infrastructure fund This fund is dedicated to strengthening the charitable Company's llifrastructure to ensure sustainable ld effective delivery (if our missioii and to facilitat¢ the transition to enviromnentally sustainable practices and will bojster the charitable coinpany's 8trategic plaNiing and busincss developineiit capabilities to better prepare for future challeng¢s and opportunities. The Trnstees have aecd to dcsignate £200,000 to support this fund. Coiinselllng Tyaining fund - The Trust¢es had aCed that funds could be designated for investment for psychological and counselling training and service development. It has now been agreed that this fiind should be incory)orated into the new Service Development fund, Ennerdale Mental Health fiacility fund - funding has beeii received froin Mental H¢alth Crisis Support and The Tudor Trnst. The TLllSt¢es consider that the balance on the fi)nd can be transferred to unrcstrActed sleral funds at the year end. FixedAsselsfund- This fund identifies those funds that are not free llds as they r¢prcscnt the net book value of tangibl¢ fix¢d assets funded from general funds. Regislered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. . 30 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 19.0 Statemellt of funds (contlnued) The Foyer OperatioNalfund - Thi8 fund was established following the launch of the Birchwood Foyer in the 2023 finan¢ial year. It was created to monitor the financial impact of the foyer on the charitable company and to res¢rv¢ fuiids for unforeseen short-tenn operational cosls. Throughout the year, the fLd received contributions from the Lan¢ashir¢ Care NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Crisis Support and the Nationwide Community. It lias b¢¢n decided that this will now be merged into the ncw Scrvicc Dcvelopment fund. Heverslioiii Refurbishnient Jund - The Trustees have agreed that funds should be designated for the refijrbislllnent of the HeverShn propcrties which have historically beeji used by the charitabje company and have agreed that this fund should be rnaintained at £400,000 at the year end. Servlce Developmenl fiind - This nd has been established to drive the developm¢nt and iniroduction of innovative services and activities that support th¢ well-being ond empowennci)t of youi)g adults. The Trustecs have agreed to d¢s1te £260,000 to support tl)is fjjnd. Soclal Iiiclusioii Case filpid - The charitable company operates a number of social inolusion activites which have been funded by tlie Local Netwoik Fund. Together with donations, and bank interest that hag also been allocated to the project, these thiids have been used to source food and cover ruiiiiing costs. It has been decid¢d that this nd will now be merged iiito the new Service Dcvclopinent fui)d. Therapeutic Inlervendoiis and Activities Aund - The Trustees had agreed that tlie charitable company should establisli a fund to allow for the development of its services in the area of tljeropeutic interventions. It has been decided that tllls fund will iiow be Inerged into the new Service Development fund. Upkeep and RefMrbL¥ltiiieKtfiind- The Trustees consider the need Éo maintain a d¢signated fund tn support the oi)going upkeep ftiid refurbisl]ment of th¢ four Hev¢rsham based properties. Tt has been decided that tliis fund will now be merged into the Heversham Refiirbislllnent fund, Generulfuiids - Tliese rq)r¢seiit the free funds of th¢ charitable company and are not designated for IY particular pury)os¢. Regislered copnpany number.. _ 03383296 (Engla1 and Wales) Registered charity number.. . 10642 70 31
WEST LANCASHIRE CRTSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes formlng part of the financial statements for the year ellded 31 March 2024 20.0 Analysls of llet Assets between fllnds Current year RestrActed Designated fullds funds General funds Totaj funds Fulld bajanccs at 31 March 2024 Are repre8ented by: _ Fixed assets cUent assets Lreditors 531,252 203,105 1.145,4J(2 285 492 531,252 540,073 1,888,670 Total net assets Prevlous year Restricted Deslgnated fund$ funds General fund$ Totsl funds Fulld balances at 31 March 2023 are represented by: . Fixed assets Current assets crltorS 550,540 33,224 1,191,587 L421587 550,540 506,493 1,731,304 551 610 632 Total net assets 21.0 Pellsion commltments The charitable coinpany operates a defined contsibutioii pension Scheme. The assets of the scheme ar¢ li¢ld sei)arately froin those of the cliaritable wmpany, bcing inVted witli in8uraiice companies. Pension costs chargcd in the Statemwit of Financial Activities repreSl thc coiilributions payable by the oh¢iritable company in the year. At the balance sheet date unpaid contributions of £205 (2023: _ £6,153) were due to tlie scheine, 22.0 Ultimate controlllng party The cliaritable company has no single paty in ultimate control, and has been controlled throughout the y¢ar by th6 Thistces holding office. Registered company number.. . 03383296 (F)ngland and Wales) Regislered charity number.. _ 1064270 32