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)
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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
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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
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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 Ma￿h 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 Sp￿1￿1 Resolution registered at Companies House on 15 April 2015. In the event of tlie
charitabl¢ Comp￿lY 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 Compl￿Y 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
underst￿Iding 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¢
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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 Cl￿ble 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 hull￿n
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 ￿mm￿￿tIeS
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
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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.0g￿ammeS 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 L￿Cashire Boroiigh Coiincil, have been Inte￿al 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
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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 sts￿ng 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.
InV￿lMent 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
establlsllln￿It 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 I￿ve 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 ¢mploy￿s. By 2024, that numb¢r Ivas iiicreased to 22, demonstrating our capacity to
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Trustees Report for the year ended 31 MAreh 2024
Achlevements and performance (Collthiued)
Refle¢rtoii on gr0￿h and ￿pansiOn - 2019 to 2024 (coiiilnued)
w our workforce l￿d 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,
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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]E￿atiOn 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 sIren￿elling 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
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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
PU￿OSeS 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
finI￿rIal statements coinply with th¢ Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are also responsible for
saf¢guarding the assets of the cliaritablc company L￿d 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 tak￿1 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.
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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
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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 th￿1 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.
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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 accord￿7¢¢ 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 a￿cement 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 prep￿ing 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
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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 Comp￿lY 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 Comp￿ly'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
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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
Sta￿tOry 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
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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." _
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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 inte￿1 part of ihe8e financial statements.
Regislered company number.. _
03383296 (England and Wales)
Re￿stered charity number.. _
1064270
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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 T￿e1Ved
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
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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 gU￿alltee,
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
reCO￿liSed 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 Ire1￿Id (fRS 102) ￿ld the Charilies
Act 2011, tlic Companicy Act 2006 and applicable accounting St￿laardS. 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 c￿7 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 ift￿1ne, 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
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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 reCo￿lSed 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, Th￿e estimates are based on
staff time.
TAngfble r￿ed 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 pU￿oSe of each fi￿d is included in the notes to th¢ financial
stalcments.
Regislered copnpany number.. _
03383290 (England and Wales)
Re￿Stered charity number.. _
1064270
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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
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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 P￿pIe 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Defe￿ed 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&gtered company number.. .
03383296 (England and Wales)
Registered charity number.. .
1064270
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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
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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
l￿fra￿trucIurefu￿d
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
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Iyotes formlng part of tbe finAncfiAI statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
19.0 Stf4tement of funds
ADaly$is of movements In funds - previous year
At
l April
2022 Incoming Outgoing Transfers
At
31 March
2023
Restrlctcd funds
Big Lotteryfvnd
Conzplex Needsfynd
CounsellingJt4nd
Homelessfund
lftdepeiideni Supported Livingfvnd
Move on Supporl Workerfund
Rentfund
Velenms Inclusionfund
5,671
93,480 (108,435)
9,284
55,000
(53,568)
(1,207)
143,582 (134.924) (80,781)
225
72,123
1,864
3,955
20,752
1,864
50,000
(68,458)
(32,841)
(16,320)
14,503
12,089
16,320
10
Total restrlcted funds
112 456 381653
422 757
Designated funds
coU￿ellIng Trainingfund
Ennerdale Mental Hgalth Facility
fund
FixedAssetsfund
royer Buildingfynd
The Foyer Operationalfynd
Heversham Refvrbiskmentfynd
SocialInclu8lon Caféfund
Therapeutic InterventloAs and
Aclivillesfund
Upkeep and Refyrbishmenrfund
General funds
50,000
50,000
269,059 (194,898) (74,161)
(33,576)
22,414
(250,000)
89,419
100,000
18,974
561,702
250,000
550,540
170,064 (159,483)
100,000
400,000
100,000
300,000
100,000
13,019
(31,993)
60,000
15,000
240418
412 566 fj￿76
60,000
60,000
325 942
45,QOO
Total unrestrlcted funds
1395 520
864 7U8
660 368
46 622 1046 482
Total funds
Big Lottery fund - This represents funding received from Big Lottery's Reaching Communities
project. Funding has b¢en used to fund staff salaries and associated costs together with related
rLll)ning costs. The balance remaining on the fund will be used to support future costs of thc proj¢ct.
Copnplex Needsfund- This represents fijnding received from Lancashire County Council, together
Ath incorne from ￿SIdent'S servic¢ chargcs and housing benefits, for th¢ provision of short term
Registered company number.. .
03383296 (En¥lund and Wales)
Regislered charity number., _
29
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Notes formlng part of the fillallcial statements for the year ended 31 Mareh 2024
J 9.0 Statement of funds (continued)
supported accommodation S￿1¢¢$ 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 transfe￿ed 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 transfe￿ed 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 Lanc￿hIrc 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 a￿ecd to dcsignate £200,000 to support this fund.
Coiinselllng Tyaining fund - The Trust¢es had a￿Ced 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 s￿leral 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
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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 fL￿d 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 HeverSh￿n 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¢s1￿￿te £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 I￿Y particular pury)os¢.
Regislered copnpany number.. _
03383296 (Engla1￿ and Wales)
Registered charity number.. .
10642 70
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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
cU￿ent 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
cr￿ltorS
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 inV￿ted witli in8uraiice companies.
Pension costs chargcd in the Statemwit of Financial Activities repreS￿l 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
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