Charity Registration No. 1065021 Company Reglstratlon No. 03389496 {England and Wales) MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY for DEAF PEOPLE
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Patron Lord Salisbury Trustees Mr Barry Avison Mrs D Gambell {Appoinled 23 January 20201 MrAndrew Goodwin (Chair from October 20201 {Appointed 9 October 20191 Rev Hannah Lews Ms K McGunigle (Appointed 27 August 2020) Charity number I(K35021 Company number 03389496 Registered office Queens Drive Retail Park We$1 Derby Liverpool L13 ODJ Auditor BWM Castle Chambers 43 Castle Street Liverpool L2 9SH Bankers Barclays Bank pl¢ Liverpool Wesl Derby 39 Mill Lane Liverpool L127HY Natwesl Bank PLC 2-8 Church Street Liverpool LI 38G Solicitors ACSL Solicitors Suite 3 4c Exchange Court 1 D81e Street Liverpool L2 2PP
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE CONTENTS Page Chair's report Trustees. report 2-10 Statement of Injstees. responsibilities 11 Independent aLJditorfs report 12-14 Statement of financial activities 15-16 Balance sheet 17 statement of cash flows 18 Notes lo the finandal statements 19-32
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE CHAIR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 2020 has been a difficult year. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched and sometimes dominated all aspects of our activities. 11 has been a human, health, and economi¢ crisis that has deeply affected the lives of all of us. staff, and members of the Deaf Community alike. Our heartfelt condolences go out lo all those who have lost loved ones during this difficult lime. Vvhen the pandemic struck, we adapted qui¢Wy lo support all our stakeholders during these Unpcedented limes.. Some staff were fudoughed. We ensured PPE was available for those providing front line services. We invesled in new technology lo help staff work more efficiently. We made sl¥uclural alterations lo our buildings. We invested in staff training. All our efforts have been focused on ensuring w& were able to continue supporting our clients. We have foslewd ever closer relationships with the Deaf community and established a new ftjndraising platform that Is intended to support the raising of funds lo establish a new presence in the heart of the Wirral. Several members of the communily have already been active in raising funds. l am proud of what we have achieved over the last year and the way MOSP staff and volunteers have adapted quickly lo the huge amount of change. It is an unft)rtunate side effect of the lockdown sittjation that we have had to can¢el I suspend several training courses. This will no doLJbt cause issues and challenges in the coming year. Now is the time for the Society to reflecl. and where necessary lopair and evolve lo ensure we are lil lo meet the opportunities that lie ahead of us. To this end, it gives me great pleasure lo announce Ihal we did, as of the end of October 2020, complete the recruitment of our new Chief Executive Officer. Joanne Parr will start work in January 2021 and brings to MSDP a wealth of talent and experience that I'rll sure she will pul to very good use in the coming months and years. I am ¢onfidenl that we Mrill soon be able lo put the current pandemic behind us and concentrate on providing the excellent support and range ol services that MSDP has become renowned for as well as expanding into new areas lo improve still fvrther, the services that we are able lo offer. Andrew Goodwin Chair of Trustee8
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 The Iruslees present their report and financial statements foT the year ended 30 September 2020. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance th the accounting policies Set out in note 1 to the financial sialemenls and comply Mqlh the charity's Igovèrning documentl, the Companies Act 2006 and A¢counling and Reporting by Charrfties.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191" Mission Statement "MSDP working in partnèrships, bringing together Deaf and hearing communltles to create more accessible servlcos. 'Deaf-D$af, deal, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-bllnd The Board of Management, staff and volunteers are committed to upholding th¢ organisalions Core Values. Equality Communication Trust Respe¢l Quality Suslainabilty Objactives and actSvlties From the Memorandum of Association, the main object of the charily is, in the old-fashioned lafiguage the relief of persons who are Deaf, Deaf Blind and hard of hearing C'The beneficiaries'l. This is caTried out in MSDP through.. Providing support and equipment lo benefiaaries in their own homes to en8ble them to live independently and have good quality of life. Providing British Sign Language {BSLI and Deal Awareness training to 8 wde range of individuals and organisations lo promole and encourage better treatment of le.g. communication rith, attitudes tOW2rdsl the benelieiaries in the hearing worfd. Providing employment and volunteering opportunities for beneficiaries in the Charity where they can receive training and developrment in an a¢cessible environment. Creating and maintaining effective partnerships to deliver our objectives in the service of our beneficiaries. Facilitating social Interaction and recreation amongst beneficiaries and between them and hearing people through Ihe provision of a community space and supporting ¢ommunity activities in a variety of ways. Raising funds lo carry out the activities of the charity. Undèrstanding and reporting on Public Benefit The Truslees of the Merseysic5e Society for Deaf People are fully aware of and understand the requlremenl to report on the charity's activities in relation to Publi¢ Benefit, as sel out in the Charity Commission's guidance. The Trustees have paid due regard lo the guidance when managing the aclivilies of the charity and in reporting on ils activities in this annual report.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED}IINCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Achievemènts and parfomiance Premises MSDP maintains two premises to help them achieve the purposes of the charity,. one in Liverpool on the Queens Drive retail park and one on the Wirral. For the year covered by the annual report, the Wrral base was lemporary offices al Matrix House for members of staff and until the COVID-19 lockdown rented space al the Laurie's Centre in Birkenhead for community groups and drop in Duty sessions. There were delays due lo COVID-19 but we were delighted in September to finally complele on the sale of the old Grange Road West building. We are now looking for premises to become our new Wrral base, and the community are already fundraising for filling it out. The Queens Drive building rents space lo a nutnber of outside organisations (when il is not in use by our own departments and communilyl lo help raise funds towards the maintenance of the building and thus support the charitable activities of the organisation. Training and Communication department.. The Training & CommLJnication Department conslsl of full time tutors, Stephen McKenna and lan Co¢kburn with administration support from Jan Green. The team have also introduced three freelance lutors, Drew Budai, Mark Hart and Janice Connolly, lo deliver evening courses lo Neet the demand for BSL during the evening. The Department'5 aim is lo raise awareness by delivering Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language Tr8ining to improve communication. During October 2019- September 2020 151 students allended our British Sign Language courses. Numbers are lower than in 2018-2019, due lo the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team were furloughed during the period of March 2020-July 2020. There was a phased return lor slafl in July 2020 and full-lime teaching resumed in Seplernber 2020. The Training Department pul strict health & safety measures in place following Govemment guidelines to ensure the safety of sttjdents and staff e.g. class sizes were reduced from 16 sludenis to 10 students per ¢lassroom, students were soaally distanced, provided rith clear masks, temperature checks on arrival, hand sanilizer available etc. A number of stLJdents, unable to attend due lo shielding or periods of isolation. were given the option of online Zoom sessions to meet their needs. Due lo the 5-month dosure BSL Courses have been extended lo enable students lo Complete the Course and assessments Course Number of Cokjrses Students Pass Rale Signature {Awarding Body) Pass Rates 2019 BSL Level 1 82 Unit 101 100% 98% Full course 92Yo 78% BSL Level 2 66 No exams taken during the year due to lockdown. Two classes are due to be completed by December 2020 BSL Level 3 20 No exams taken during the year due to changes in the course an4J lockdown. Sigiiature pass rale averaged across three units The NVQ Level 6 course and Interpreting course are ongoing course end dates extended to 2021 10 accommodate students who were unable to continue with their course during the period of March-Augusl when the department was dosed.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 In addition to British Sign Language classes, the department delivered external Deaf Awareness training and ¢uslomised British Sign Language training. This year we have delivered training lo local schools and businesses and were delighted lo welcome back University of Liverpool Medi¢aS Year 4 students who commenced Oeaf Awareness training in September 2020, wlh all sessions delivered online via Zoom al their request and it is working well. We are 81s0 working with a local group lo deliver customised trainng to adults with additional needs, which wll commence in the New Year. OLJr in-person interpreting services were also impacted by COVID-19. We appreciate the support of our interpreters in meeting the neells of the Deaf community. Over the next 12 months il is the department's plan lo increase delivery of Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language Courses to the wider community. Stephen McKenna, Training & Communication Manager would like to thank lan Cockburn and Jan Green for their continued support during a difficult year and 85$0 thank you lo the free18n¢e tutors Drew, Mark and Janice. stephen McKenna Trnining & CommunIcatn Manager Communlty Support SeNlce department To slart off ¥Mth OUT yearly report of the Support Services. I would like lo thank all the staff in the support team, Duty officers and bank staff for continuing lo support the service throughout these unprecedented times due lo COVlQ-19. Throughout the pandemic our frontline key workers continued supporting the most vulnerable Deal and hard of hearing people in our communities. The Support Service team has continued lo offer support in all areas of Liverpool, Sefton and Imrral. A review th clients on the provision of Duty support services found that having regular Duty officers and sessions works much belter for the communily. In particular the conlinuily helped so many clients wlh 8 variety of supported need5 btsing met more quickly than ever before. The support 8ervi¢e has continued lo provide the Coffee Morning on a Thursday wlh weekly aclivilies wlh many different clients accessing the service. Lyn Ealey has shown oulslanding commitment in looking for guest speakers lo come to offer education, awareness and general information to our communily members. Continued support from Sue Maine as a Volunle&r, and the support team offering different activities throughout the period. with differenl themes has seen a vast amount ef different people from the ¢onvnunily accegsing the senqces. From March 2020, with the COVID-19 national lockdown the work of the department had to adapt to the new circumstances. We discussed and agreed lo continue wlh the Duty support allowing Duty Officers to be based al h(me providing face to face sUPPOrt via face lime, What's app, or texts. For the support staff this is where we really needed to make sure overything was done propèdy for the safely of the staff and clients. We could not stop working, as the support was still needed for vulnerable clients. As a Manager of the Support Services, my job w8$ lo ensure I communicated with the Commissionets ol the Local Authorities in gelling the correct PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and the coire¢l training on how lo reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Also arranging COVID-19 tests for staff or clients if needed. Managers and staff have continued with training online via Microsoft Teams. Zoom or face lo fa if essential. MSDP ensured the building was risk assessed to ensure we were COVID-secure. We were able to secuie some funding which enabled us to Pltrchase tablets lo allow the sUPPOrt workers to continue lo do their job while building was closed. I would like to say a big THANK YOU lo all the Support workers. Duty Officers and bank staff team for all the support that you have conllnued to offer. You have been outstanding and a crèdit to MSDP. Dawn Dignam Communily Support See Man8g8r
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Environment4lAlds department The Environmental Aids department continues to work across Liverpool City and Wirral Borough Council areas. Assessing Ihe needs of clients, installing eouipmenl where required lo maintain Independen in their homes. Two Technical Officers, Chris Hopwood and Glenn Cockburn work wth me lo vi$il, assess and install equipment. We are supported by our administrators, Chanelle and Georgia, who ensure our diaries are kept busy. COVID-19 has had a big imp8¢1 on us as unfortunately we have seen the number of referrals we receive as a department decline on previous years. We believe this is due to Government guidance that our older member8 of the community self-isolale. Clients have been reluctant lo refer themselves or their loved ones. Given the average age of our Cliènts is 78, we understand their concern bul wish lo assure them we are available lo meet wlh them when they feel ready, be il in person, on the phone or via vid80 call. The department is excited to be launching our first Online Lipreading Classes. We hope that along Mqth learning new communication techniques, our dients - and Ihelr families- wtll make some new friends along the way which will help redu¢e isolation as we continue through the pandemic. Activities of Environmental Alds department over the past year Liverpool rral Number ofAssessments for Equipment 190 92 Number of Pieces of Equipment Issued 223 172 Number of Repairs 165 200 Jeaiielte Tiernan SenrRehabilitaI1on Officer Softon Social Work Goneral Outline of Responsibilities In Sefton. the charity is contracted to Sefton Council to carry out So(7al Services Work within the Deaf community. The service is delivered by our fully qualified, Tegistered and experienced profoundly Deaf Social Worker who work5 two days a week lo facili18le the contract on a Tuesday and Wednesday. We cover North Isoulhportl Churchtownl Formby & Crosby) as well as for the South Team area {Bootle, Litherfand, Waterloo and Maghull.) During ihe COVID-19 p8ndetMic, this work has predomlnanlly been carried out in a home envlronment and where possible, visits have been made lo the clienls own residential Property, or residential care home, with 8ppropriale PPE and aulhorisalion. It has been challenging in the current pandemic lo cover these areas thin Sefton. Historically Deaf people could 8c¢ess services, at the Southport Deaf Gent and Crosby Library for duties wilh support from the SLJPPOrt worker. This provides the Deaf community with a consistent valuable service which is, for the most part, their only form of accessible communication lo the Council, Government servi¢es (including welfare support) and the rider community. All of our specialist staff induding the Social Inlorker liaise with Sefton Council on a regular basis. The Social Worker has a team rnanager and Gompletes team meeting$ and supervision on a regular basis lo ensure they link in ll(h Sefton CoLJncil as smoothly as possible.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUEDI{INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Works Completod during 2020 On a general wothng level, we have undertaken several vIeW plans and initial assessments for existing and new Clients as their neells require. Within these plans, Ihere has been a Marked inrxease in mental heahh issues due to the isolation felt by the Deaf ¢ommunily in respect of fear from Cov119 and general lack ol accessible communication from maiftstream seNces. To date we have had clients wllh complex needs who have required detailed assessments and others whl) have jusl required a little help and assurance. 01 these, we have covered many areas including finanaal, mental health. safeguarding, family dynamics, clients with complex needs which include specialist help and care elements. Elaine Jackson Lee MSDPsoci31 worker in Sefton Deaf Communily Liaison. Support was given lo the Wirial Deaf Community lo enable them to sel up ay an offiaal group simil ar lo that of the Liverpool based group. We worked together to recruit a Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. along th a Committee. We encouraged and supported the group to use Social Media and Technology to piomole their Services and provided technical support in this area. Meeting with the Committee on a regular basis, providing them with information about MSDP, rllade them feel a sense of belonging with the charity and our Liverpool groups. Deaf staff were èmployed from Wirral lo work in Joe's Community Bar, to teach them how lo run a Social Club and Bar for when they secure a new venue in the future. For the first time ever in the history of MSDP we held an accessible AGM providing support for all members of the Deaf Community through a video translation uploaded on to YouTube. As COVID-19, hil Cornmunily Liaison provided regular BSL videos and accessible transcripts through our social media platforms. Our community wanted lo understand what the Government rules meant lo enable them to stay home and slay safe. This was important as all Government announcements in England at the time ¢tsidnl provide access to Oeaf people via in-vision interpreter. Al the stsrt of COVID-19 one of our partners, the Deaf Charity SignHealth, created a daily video briefing in BSL lo reassure the Deaf Community. We shared these briefings through Facebook and the MSDP website every day. A high prowrtion of our Community are elderly and don't use technology. Working with our Duty team we made sure the most isolated Community members re¢eived regular welfare che¢ks. Since lockdown our working partnership with Liverpool CCG and Wirral Heallhwalch has continued lo grow. Using social media our partnership ensured vital health information is shared and made accessible for the Deaf Community via BSL videoltranscripts. Our'Sl8y Home, Stay Safe, Protect the NHS, BSL video was very popular with our community and featured many of our partners, our staff and vol(Jnleers. Sadly, we have lost a number of Deaf Community members through thls period. Our Community wanted to provide friends and family access lo Funeral Services which were being webcast. So, we created a slep by step video explaining how people can access the setvice on the day. Janice Connolly Deafcommunity Liaison Offer.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)IINCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Llverpool Deaf Communlty andJoes Bar MSDP provides a room for the use of community groups, thich includes a bar. "Joes Bar. funds ltsew and is run by Liverpool Deaf Community comrnillee with the help of 14 volunteer bar staff. Ragular Groups loutside of COVID-19 lockdown): Tuesday Afternoon HaTd of Hearing Wednesday Afternoon Eldedy Pensioners Club IEPC) BagpipeslFootball Match Coffee Morning Deaf Catholic Group Sports and Social Club Sl Vincent's Parish Wednesday Evening Thursday Morning Thursday Aftemoon Friday Evening Sunday Evenlng Monthly Groups: Catholic Church Church of England Occasionally- Big Bingo In December 2019 a Grand Bingo look place in the Adelphi Hotel wilh 300 people attending from the whole of the UK. People travelled from Scotland, the North East and the Midlands. The event was a total sell out with a waiting list for people to allend. Tickets sold very quickly. hen lockdown closed everything dt)wn, the Community look the opportunity lo refurbish the bar with new sealing built in against the walls. Cupboards have been built in the storeroom to give each group their own lockable storage. The walls in the Gommunily Room were also wallpapered. Thank you lo all the volunteers who ¢onlinue to work in the bar 8nd the Committee for their continued support. rral Deafcommunlty In September 2019 2 numljer of Community consullalions wer& held between MSDP and the Wrral Deaf Community. As a result of these consullalions. the small groups combined into one main social group per week meelirig al the Laurie's Centre. drop in Duty was held in the Same venue at the same lime. olheiwse Duly was by appointment al M8lrix HoLJse. A new Wiiral Deaf Community committee was also established to further empower the community in that location. The COVID-19 lockdown meant all Soal 8clivilies had to stop. Once liyniled mixing was allowed again. some of us mel in outdoor locations in small groups for mutual support. With the sale of Grange Road Wesl al the end of the year, w& plan to get involved wlh fundraising for the new centre and have put forward our ideas and suggestions as to what we hope for from this Cenlre. Fundraising activilies In December 2019 we held our annual Christmas Fayre and raised £740. However due lo the effects and restrictions of COVID~19 we were unable lo meet and p18n any further activities. We have recently reviewed how we Can improve our fundraising and have sel up a fundraising platform so we can better coordinate our efforts. This has enabled us lo engage with the community members and set up fundraising activities for the financial year 2020121.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Volunteers MSDP have 10 wonderful volunteers who all lake lime out of their busy lives to volvnteer for our Charity, which involves managing our busy reception, helping in coffee mornings, administration, or out and about getiing Involved with our fundraising events. During these difficult limes due to COVID-19. we continue to slay in lovch, and help is still offered when required. We would like to say a 'big thank you, to 811 MSDP Volunteers for their dedication, commilment and generosity, it is so very much appreciated. Flnancial review The results for the year and the charity's financial position al the end of the year are shown In the attached financial slalements. The total income for this financial year is £818,1321£997.524 in 20191 which has decreased by £179,392 from the previous year. This is due lo a fall in unreslricled income of £164,852 to £818,1321£982,984 in 20191 and an increase in restricted income of £14,540 to £nil1£14,540 in 2019). The lolal expenses for this financial yeaT aTe £804,512 12019.. £890,683) which is a fall of £86.171 from the previous year. This year has been a difficult year due lo the knock-on effects of COVID-19. We have continued lo receive Local Authorities funding for the social ¢are contracts, however our other sources of in¢tsme, (Training Courses. Interpreter bookings and rental of space) were impacted due to the Government imposed national lockdown. We atiempled lo counleracl the reduclbon of income by reducing our outgoings on services which we were not being used. due to ¢losures. We have Still been receiving donations including a £5.000 legacy f¥om a Mrs Frances Maud Dew, for which we are very grateful. The coming year will likely present rnany ch8llenges due lo the unknown factors rjf COVID-19 as well as potential cuts lo social care funding and fLJlure contracts. However. we are commilled lo regular reviews of the budgets to ensure the financial stabilily of the Charity. Re$erv8s Policy The resetves policy 15 prepared in accordance with the guidance publlshed by the Charity Commisslon and in the interest of prudent business management. The Trustees hav& determined the reserve levels of the charity giving consideration lo the income and expenditure streams, the need lo match varlable income with fixed commitments and the nature of the serves. The Trustees have concluded that, lo allow the charity lo be managed efficiently and to PTvvide a buffer for uninterrupted services, a general reserve equivalent to approximately three months of net core expenditure should be maintained. AI 30 September 2020 the funds ol the charity were £1,193,152 12019.. £1,179,531 1 of which £1,169.191 12019.. £1,145,285) was unrestricted, excluding the revaluation reseNe. AI 30 September 2020 the ffee reserves ol the charity were £500,250 12019.. £350.213) and were calculated a8 general unreslricled reseNes less tangible assets and associated loans. The Trustees have reviewed the Charity's need for resetves in line with guidance issued by the Charity Commission. The Trustees agree to the aim of holding at least three months running costs in free reserves on the undeistanding that the charity's funding is not Certain 8nd to ensure that the charity can run effectively and continue to meet the needs ol its beneficiaries.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 A¢countability The charity must comply with legislation and regulation in many aieas of its work, including.. data protection, staffing issues, selection, nditiOns, remuneration, discipline, grievance, Income Tax, National Insurance, health and safely, equalily issues, race, gender and disability. The trustees has assessed the major risks lo which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place lo mitigate exposure lo the major risks. Structure, govornance and management Merseyside Society For Deaf People is a registered charity and company limiled by guarantee. The charity Is governed by a memorandum of association, 13 June 1997, Revised and approved by Board and Ilembers of the Deaf Comrnunity 31 March 2017. The company has no share capital, belng a company limited by guarantee. The Iruslees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who SeNed during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial $latements were.. Mr Barry Avison Mr Robert Davies (Chair to October 20201 (Resigned 7 November 20201 Mrs D Gambell (Appointed 23 January 20201 Mr Andrew Goodufin (Chalr from October 20201 (Appointed g O¢tober 2019) Rev Hannah Lewis Ms K McGunigle Cllr Louise Reecejones Ms Sandra Scott IAppoinled 27 August 20201 IResigned 23 October 20191 IResigned 23 January 20201 Our Patron is Lord Salisbury He $8ys'I am very honoured lo be a Patron of MSDP, parti¢u13rly in view of my family's long connection with the Cily of Liveipool, and il is a privilege to be a supporter of such an effective organisation. I wish MSDP the very best tsf good fortLtne in the years to come. Trustee Selo¢tlon and Devolopmfrnt The charity recruits Trustees onto the board who can contribute lo the achievement of the charily's objectives based on their skills, experience and knowledge. We adively seek to recruit Twstees with lived experience of dlDeaf issues from a variety of perspectives. Prospective Trustees are asked lo fill in an application form which Covers the skills and experience they can offer and their reasons for wishing lo be a Trustee. After re¢eivin9 the fom, the prospective Trustee then meets with represenlah.ves of the management committee and staff. The appointment of the prospective Trustee is discussed al the next board m&eling. and if approved by a majority of Trustees present. is invited lo join the board. Any new Trustee is verbally inducted at their first few meetings, so they become familiar wth the charity and are encouraged to take advantage of occasions lo meet staff and community members. All Trustees are expected lo participale in relevant planningltraining events wf(h rnanagement staff and to undergo any necessary training in issues specific to their role. Audttor In accordance with the companvs articles, a resolution proptssing that BWM be reappointed as auditor of the company will be pul 81 a General Meetlng.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)IINCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Di8¢losure of informatlon to auditor Each of the trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is levant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps lo identify such relevant information and to establish that the 8udilor is aware of such information. Small company provisions This report has been prepad in accord8n¢e with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The Ifuslees. report was approved by the Board ofTrusle&s. Mr Barry Avison Trustee Dated.. 10-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 The trustees, who are also the directors of Merseyside Society for Deaf People for the purpose of company law, a responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in 3¢cordance with applicable law and United Kingdom A¢¢ounting Standards {Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial slalements for each financial year whKh glve a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resoueS and application ol resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charltsble company for that year. In pparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con$istenUy', observe the methods and principles in the Gharities SORP.. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject lo any material departures dis¢losed and explained in the financial statements, and prepare the finanaal statements on the going concern basis unless 11 Is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Iruslees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose wth itsasonable accura¢y at any time the financial position of the charity and enable therll to ensure that the financial statemen15 comply the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets ol the chatity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and dele¢tion ol fraud and other irregularities.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE Opinion We have audited the financial stslements of Merseyside Society for Deaf People Ilhe 'charily'l for the year ended 30 September 2020 which comprise the statement of financial aclivilies, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and the notes to the financial stalemenls. including a summary of signilicanl accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accotjnting Standards, induding Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Fi118ncial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, the finanaal s181emenls'. give a true and fair view of the stale of the charitable company's affairs as al 30 September 2020 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended., have been properfy prepad in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepled Accounting Practice., and have been prepared ir) accordance wth the requireynenls of the Companies Act 2006. Basls for opinSon We conducted our audit in accordan¢e knrith Inlemational Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKI) and applicable 13w. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's sponSIbl141[es for the audit of the financial slatements 5e¢tion of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance wlh the ethical requiiemenls that are levan1 lo our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit eviden¢e we have obtained is sufticienl and appropriate lo provide a b8sis for our opinion. Conclusions relatlng to going ¢onc8rn Vve have nothing lo report in respect of the followng matters in relation to which the ISAS IUKI require us to rèport lo you where.. the trustees, use of the going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the ffinancial statements is not appropriate., or the trustees have not disclosed in the linanaal stalemenls any idenlified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubl about the ch81ity's ability lo ntinUe to adopt the going concere) basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Other informatlon The trustees 8re responsbble for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report. other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial ststemenls does not cover the other information and, except lo the extent olhewise explicitly slated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion Ihereon. In connection with our audit of the financial st8lements, our responsibility is lo read the other infomiallon and. in doing so. consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial slalemenls or our knOedge obtained in the audit or otheise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material mis51atemenls, we are required to determine whether ther¢ is a material misslalement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that there is a material misslatemenl of this other information, we are required lo report that fact. We have nothing lo report in this regard. 12.
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companio$ Act 2006 In our opinlon, based on Ihe work undertaken in the course of our audit.. the information given in the truslee5' report, which includes the directors, report prepared lor the purposes of company law, for the finan¢ial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent wth the financial slalemenls., and the directors, report included wthin the Iruslees, port has been prepared in accordance wlh applicable legal requirements. Matters on whl¢h wo are required to rèport by exception In the light of the knoedge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identifi'ed Tmaterial misstatements in the directors, report included within the Iruslees, report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to whi¢h the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report lo you if, in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for OUT audit have not been received from branches not visited by us,. or the financial slalemenls are not in agreement wlh the accounting records and relums". or certain disclosures of Iruslees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or we have not received all the infomiation and explanations we require for our audil., or the Iruslees were not entitled lo prepare Ihe financial slalemenls in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees, Report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report. ResponslbllltSes of trustees As explained more fully in the slalemenl of trustees. responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the ¢harity lor the purpose of company law. are re5pon51ble for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary lo enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misslatemenl, whether due to fraud or error. In prepatÉng the financial slalements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability lo continue as a going concern, dis¢losing, as applicable, matters related lo going collcem and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the ITuslees either inlend to liquidate the charitable company OT to cease oper81ions, or have no realistic allernalive bul lo do so. Auditor's responslbllltles for the audit of the flnanclal statement5 Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assur8n¢e about whether the )Inancial $18tements as a Who are free from material misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error, and lo issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, t)ut is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always delecl a material misstatement when il exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is ltscaled on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. htlp.'IhwN.frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our audilorfs report. 13-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT {CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE Uso of our report This report is made solely lo the charitable company's meTnbers, as a body, in accordance wlh Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate lo the charitable company's members those matter5 we are required to state lo them in an auditors, report and for no olhtsr purpose. To ihe fullest exlenl permilled by law, we do not a¢¢ept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, lor this report. or for the opinions we have fomied. Petsr Taaffe FCA GTA DChA {Sgnior Statutory Audltorl for and on behalfofBWM Chartered A¢¢ountants Statutory Audltor Ga511e Chambers 43 Castle Street Liverpool L2 9SH 14-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Current financial y8ar Unrestricted Restrlctsd funds funds 2020 2020 Total Total 2020 2019 Note$ Donations and legacles Charitable activities Investments 48,988 728,083 41.Q61 48,988 728,083 41,061 20,274 921,269 55,g81 Total income 818,132 818,132 997,524 ura ChaTilable activities 794,256 10,255 804,511 890,683 Total expenditurè 794,256 10,255 804,511 890,683 Net mov6m8nt in funds 23,876 110,2551 13,621 106,841 Raconciliation of funds Fund balanS at 1 October 2019 1,169.276 10,255 1.179,531 1.072.690 Fund balances at 30 Sept&mbgr 2020 1,193,152 1,193,152 1,179,531 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing a¢tivities. The movement in funds detailed above complies with the requirements for a statement of changes in equity under FRS102. The statement of financial activities also complies Wth the requirements for an income and expenditure acoount under the Companies Ad 2006. 15-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Prior financial year Unre$tri¢tèd Rèstricted funds fund$ 2019 2019 Total 2019 Notos Income Donations and legacies Charilab5e activities Investments 19.374 907,629 55.981 900 13,640 20,274 921,269 55,961 Totsl Income 982,984 14.540 997,524 Charitable 3Ctiwties 877,807 12,876 890,683 Total exponditure 877,807 12,876 890,683 Net mov6ment in funds 105,177 1,664 106,841 Reconciliation of funds Fund balance5 al l O¢lober 2018 1,064,099 8,591 1,072,690 Fund balances at 30 sèptember 2019 1,169,276 10,255 1.179.531 The slalemenl of financial activities includes all galns and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies. The movement in funds detailed above complies with the requirements for a 51alemenl ol changes in equity under FRS102. The statement of finanal actwilies also Gomplies wlh the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. 16-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE BALANCE SHEET AS A T 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 2020 2019 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 11 1,221.452 1,435,191 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 194,151 378,683 191,476 242,949 570,834 434,425 Credltors: amounts falling due withln one year 14 169,264) {103,8751 Net current assets 501,570 330,550 Total as$gts lass current liabllltlès 1,723,022 1.765,741 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than on8 yoar 16 1529.870) 1586,2101 Nèt assets 1,193.152 1.179.531 Income funds Reslricled funds 21 10,255 General unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve 1,169,161 23.991 1.145.285 23.991 20 Total unrestricted funds 1,193,152 1,169.276 Total charity funds 1,193,152 1,179,531 These financial statements have been prepared in a¢¢ordance with the provisions applicable lo companles subject to the small Gompanies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on Mr Barry Avison Trustee company Ragistration No. 03389496 17-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEpfEMBER 202 2020 2019 Not•$ Cash flows from operating a¢tlvltl&s Net cash PTovided by (used inl operating activities 24 20,251 61,434 Cash flows from invèsting activitlès Purchase of tangible fixed assets Proceeds on disposal tsf tangible fixed assets Investment income {35.4131 160,000 41,061 59,901 Net cash providad by lused inl financing activities 201,061 24,488 Financing a¢tlvities Repayment of bank loans 187,5781 148.8541 Net ¢ash used in financlng activitiès {87,5781 {48.6541 Net Increas• In cash and cash aquivalents 133,734 37,268 Cash and cash equivalents al beginning of year 242,949 205,681 Cash and cash oquivalonts at ond of year 376.683 242,949 18-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Accounting polic5&s Charity information Merseyside Society for Deaf People is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Queens Drive Retail Park. We51 Derby, Liverpool, Ll 3 ODJ. 1.1 A¢¢ountlng convantion The accounts have been prepared in ac¢ordance wlh the char¢ly's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and Accounting and Reporting by Charitses.. Stalenienl ol Recommended Pr8¢1ice applicable lo charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 las amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 20181. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, whl¢h is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial slalements are rounded to Ihe nearest £. 1.2 Going concern Al the time of approwng the financial statements, the trustees havo have considered the impact of COVID 19 and have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the fDTeseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to Adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing Ihe financial statements. The Iruslees consider that the charity has coped well throughout the Covid pandemlc. The majority of income is for conlra¢ted care and support services delivered by frontline key workers. These seNices continued throughout the pandemic. The closure and furlough of the Training and Development Team impacted on the charity's corporate income whl¢h is generated through BSL interpreter bookings. educational courses and room hire. 1.3 Charitable tunds Unrestricted funds are avai18ble for use al the discretion of the Irustees in furtheran of their charrtable objeclbves. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Reslriclions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular Yeslricted purposes. 1.4 Income Income is recognised uthen the ¢harity 15 legally entitled lo il after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. 19-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Accountlng policies Icontlnuadl Income from donations and grants, induding capital grants, and contract income is included in income when these are receivable, except as follows.. When Ltonors specify that donations and grants given to the charity musl be usod in future accounting periods. the income is deferred until those periods. When donors impose conditions which have lo be fulfilled before the charity becomes enlilled lo use such income, the income is deferd and not included in Income until the PTeGondib'ons for use have been Fmel. en donors specify that donations and grants. including c2Pital grants, are for particular restricted purposes, which do ntsl amount to preconditions regarding entillemenl, this income is induded in restricted funds when receivable. Other grants, which have particular serw¢e requirements and which are provided in accordance with a contract or service level agreement are induded in the Statement ol Financial Activities under the heading Charitable Adivities. Rental income from operating leases (net of any incentives given to the lesseesl is rtr¢ognised on a straighl-line basis over the lease term. 1.5 Exp8nditure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly allributed lo particular headings they have been allocated to acllvilies on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Aanagemenl and governance costs aye those incurred in connection Imth adminislralion of the charity and compliance with conslitulional and slalulory requirements. 1.6 Tangible fixed assots Tangible fixed assets are inllially measured al cost and subsequÈntly measured al cost or valuation. nel of depreciation and any impairment losse$. Depre¢ialion is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the followng bases.. Freehold buildings Property improvements Fixtures, fittings and equipment Computer8 2% on cost of buildings 1 OOA on cost 1 Q°k- 20% on cost 20% on cost Freehold land is not deprec5ated. The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference belween the sala proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is re¢ognised in nel incomellexpendilurel for the year. 1.7 Impalrm8nt of fixed assèts At each reporting end date, the chaTily reviews the ¢3rying amounts of ils tangible assets lo determine whelher there is any indication that those assets have suffered an Impairment loss. If any such indtcalion exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order lo determine the extent ol the Em1rMent loss lif anyl. -20-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Accounting poll¢lgS Icontlnuadl 1.8 Cash and cash èquivalents Cash and cash equivalents inclijde cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks. other short-lerm liquid investments with origin81 malurilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within boriowngs in current liabilities. 1.9 Financlal instruments The charity has elected lo appty the provisions of Sectlon 11 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Section 12 'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balan¢e sheet ¥Nhen the charity becomes party lo the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with Ihe nel amounts presented in the financial slalemenls, when there is a legally enforceable right to sel off th& rtcognised amounts and there is an intention lo sellle on a nel basis or to realise the 8sset and sellle the liability simultaneously. Bas1¢ flnanclal assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially me8sured at transaction price including transaction costs and are SLJbsequently carrled al amortised $1 using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing Iransaclion. where the transaction is measured al the present value of Ihe future receipts di$counted al a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Basic financl&l liabillties Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction PTi¢e unless the arrangemenl conslilules a financing Ir3nsaclion, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future paymènts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt Instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or 8&rvices that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are dassified as current liabilities if payment is due w(fhin one year or less. If nol, they are presented as non-curienl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction prtce and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognltlon of flnancial Ilablllties Financial liabilities are dere¢ognised when the charity's conlraclual obligations expire or are discharged or ¢ancelSed. 1.10 Employèe benefits The cost of any unused holiday enlillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's seNices are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably commilltsd lo lemiinale the employment of an employee or to Provide termination benefits. 1.11 R&tirement ben&fits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefrt schemes are ¢harged as an expense as they fall due. 21
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Accounting poll¢las {Contlnuedl 1.12 L8asos Rentals payable under operating leases, inclutling any lease incentives received, are charged as an expense on a slraighl line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Rentals received under operating lease5 are Credited lo the Statement of FinancAal Activity on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. 1.13 Taxatlon The charily benefits from various exemptions from taxation afforded by lax legislation and is not liable lo corporation tax on income or gains falling within those exemptions. Recovery Is made of tax deducted from qualifying income and from receipts under gift aid. The charity is not able to iecover Value Added Tax. Expenditure is recorded in Ihe account3 inclusive of VAT. Critical accounting estimates and Judgements In the application of the charity's a¢¢ounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, eslimales and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The eslimates and asso¢iated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors Ihal are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised Whe the revision affects only that period. or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future pe¥iods. Donatlons and legacies Unrestrlctsd funds Total Unrestricted Reslricled funds funds Total 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019 Donations and gifts Legacies receivable Grants receivable 19,492 5,006 24.490 19.492 5.006 24,490 14,854 4,520 14,854 4,520 900 900 48.988 48,988 19,374 900 20,274 -22-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Charitable activitie$ 2020 2019 Education, vlIare and support Income from Gharitable activities SeNices provided under contract Performance related grants 291,987 436,096 429,876 477,753 13,640 728.083 921,269 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 728,083 For thè year ended 30 Septsmber 2019 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 907,629 13,640 921,269 Investmonts Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2020 2019 Rental income Interest receivable 40,180 881 55,960 21 41,061 55,981 23-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Charitable actlvltle$ 2020 2019 Educatlon. w&lfara and support Staff ¢osts Exam fees Other costs 496,854 7,868 22.714 494,833 16.322 22.891 527,436 534,046 Share of support costs (see note 71 Share of governance costs {see note 71 254,872 22.203 346.881 9,756 804,511 89Q,683 Analysls by fund Unrestricted fttnds Restricted funds 794,256 10,255 877,807 12,876 804,511 890,683 Support costs Support Governknc& costs costs 2020 Supptsrt Governance costs costs 2019 Staff costs Depreoialion Loss on sale of property Premises costs Office costs Other costs 64.406 41.323 12.416 59,447 51,767 25,513 64,406 41,323 12,416 59,447 51,767 25,513 102,506 43,906 102,506 43,906 73,879 76,951 49,639 73,879 76,951 49.639 Audil fees Accountancy Legal and professional 5,600 5,513 11,090 5,600 5,513 11,090 5,550 3,396 810 5,550 3,396 810 254,872 22.203 277.075 34e,881 9,756 356,637 Analysed beeen Charitable a¢tivities 254,872 22,203 277,075 346.881 9,756 356.637 Support and govarnance costs are recharged by project activity. -24-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 Auditor's remuneratlon The analysis of auditor's remuneratson is as follows.. Feeg payablg to the charity's audltor 2020 2019 Audit of the charity'5 annual accounts 5,600 5.550 Non-audlt s&rvlces All other non-audit services 5,513 3,396 Employ98S Number of èmployees The average monthly number of employees during the year wa5.. 2020 Number 2019 Number Charitable activity Management and support 20 21 23 24 Employment costs 2020 2019 Wages and salaries Soc4al security costs Other pension costs 525,196 26,554 9,510 557,596 31,377 8,366 561,260 597,339 Induded wlhln payroll St$ above is £100,00912019.' £102,588) for costs of freelance interpreters, bank staff, social care and training ¢onlractors. There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more. 10 Trustse$ None of the trustees lor any persons Connecled with them) received any remuneration during the year, and no trustees were reimbursed expenses {2019- no Iruslees were reimbursed). -25-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 11 T8ngible fixed assets Fmèhold land and bullding¥ Flxturfjs. fKtlng8 and equipfflent Computèr8 Total Cost Al 1 October 2019 Disposals 1.522,451 1254,2811 98,180 1,549 1.622,180 {254,2811 At 30 September 2020 1.268,170 98,180 1,549 1.367,899 Depreciation and impaimient At 1 October 2019 Depreciation charged in the year Eliminated in respect of disposals 158,133 24,756 181,865) 30,546 16,257 310 310 186,989 41,323 181,8651 AI 30 September 2020 99,024 46.803 620 146,447 Carrying amount At 30 September 2020 1,169.146 51.377 929 1,221.452 At 30 September 2019 1,366,318 67,634 1.239 1,435,191 The land al Queens Drive is included al the deemed cost of £30.359 as allowed by regulations under FRS102 and the charity SORP 2015. Barclays 8ank plc hold a legal charge over 15 and 17-19 Grange Road West, Birt(enhead. Bar¢lays Bank plc also hold a floating charge over all property or undertakings of the charity. As at 30 September 2020 the amount owed lo Bardays was £nil12019-. £67.2441. National Westminster Bank plc hold a legal charge. CTeated in July 2017, over freehold land and buildings al Queens Drive, Wesl Derby, Liverpool. As 81 30 September 2019 the amount owed National Iniestminster Bank plc was £552,541 {2019'. £572,875). Freehold land and buildings includes investment property which comprises one floor of the property al Queens Drive, Wesl Derby, Liverpool. Thtr entire property is accounted for as property wlhin tangible fixed assets. 12 Flnancial instruments 2020 2019 Carrylng amount of financlal assets Debt inslrLJments measured al cosl 524,773 384,445 Carrying amount of financial liabllltles Measured al coyl 583,946 675,385 26-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 13 D&btors 2020 2019 Amounts falllng due withln one year- Trade debtors Other deblors Prepayments and accrued incorne 45,591 102,500 3,920 124,657 16.839 3,920 152,011 145,416 2020 2019 Amounts falling due after more than ona yaar: Prepayments and a¢crued income 42,140 46,060 Total debtors 194,151 191,476 14 Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one yèar 2020 2019 Notes Bank loans Other taxation and soaal security Deferred income Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals 17 22,671 488 14,700 21,100 3,411 6,894 53,909 15 14,700 26.783 633 7,850 69,264 103,875 15 Deferred Income 2020 2019 Other deferred income 14,700 14.700 Deferred Income is induded in the financial statements as follows.. 2020 2019 Total deferred income at 1 October 2019 Amounts received in year Amounts credited to statement of financial a¢tivities 14,700 40,526 14,700 140,5261 14,700 14.700 27-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 16 credltors: amounts falllng duo after more than one year 2020 2019 Notes Bank loans 17 529,870 586,210 The bank loans are secured by legal charges over the charity's property as detailed in the fixed asset and borrowings notes (see notes 11 & 171 17 Loans 2020 2019 Bank loans 552,541 640,119 Payable within one year Payable after one year 22.671 529.870 53.909 586,210 Amounts included above which fall due after five years= Payable by inslalments 366,140 370,461 Bank loan one 1$ se¢tJred by a legal charge over the charity's propety in Grange Road Wesl, Birkenhead. Bank loan iwo is seCUd by a legal charge over the charity's Property in Queens Drive, Liverpool. Bank loan one is repayable by equal monthly inslalments of £1,269. Interest is paid as il fa115 due and is ralculaled al 3.25 per cent per annum over bank base rate. This loan has been repaid irh the year. Bank loan two 1$ repayable by equal monthly instalments of £4,257, wlh a final balancing payment. Interest is paid as it falls due and is calculated al 2.00 per ¢ent per annum over bank base rate. In Ilgm of the effects Covid-19 had on chaTity income, the decisTr was made to take a payment hollday on the NatWesl108n to assist the charty for 12 months duiing these uncertain times. 18 Retirement b&n•fit schemes Defined contrlbutlon schemes The charity tsperates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fLJnd. The charge in the statement of financial activities for the year in respect of defined contribution schemes was £9,51012019'. £8,366). 28-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 19 Opèrating lease commltm•nts At the reporting end dale the charity had oulslanding commitments for future minlmum lease payments under nor)-can¢ellable operating leases, which fall due as follows.. 2020 2019 Within one year Beeen two and five years 6,411 4,095 11.164 10.506 10,506 21.670 Lessor The operating leases represent leases to third parties. The leases are negolialed over terms 015 to 15 years and rental income is fixed for 5 years. The longer leases includes a provision for five-yearly upward rent reviews according lo prevailing market conditions. There are no options in plac6 for any party to extend the lerms of the leases. Al the reporting end dale the charity had Contracted with tenants for the followng minimum lease payments.. 2020 2019 Within one year Between two and five years In over five years 63.800 238.117 382,200 63,800 243,117 441,000 684,117 747.917 29-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 20 Revaluatlon ros&rve Included wlhln the unrestricted funds is the revaluation resetve of £23,991 12019-. £23,991). This is the deemed cost element of land retained at Queens Drive, West Derby for the new building lo be erected following the sale of the sile and old bullding in the year ended 30 September 2015. less the original cost of that land of £6,368. 21 Restrlcted funds The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the follong unexpended balan&s of donations and grants held on trust for speafic purposes.. ovement in funds In¢omo Expendllure Balancè at l O¢tob8r 2018 Balancè at Expondlturo l Oclober 2019 aalance at 30 September 2020 Santsnder Community Resour Grant ICRUI West Derby Wastelands Grant Morrisons Foundation 7.396 17,3961 600 900 11,500} 595 1370) 13,610) 225 10.030 12251 110.0301 13,640 8,591 14,540 (12,878) 10.255 (10.2551 Santsndèr MSDP were successful in a £10,000 bid to provide 8 befriending service lor Deaf. Deaflblind and Hard ol Hearing wmmunilies in the Merseyside Area. CRU Funding This grant is funded by Liverpool City Council to be used for the delivery of the project as set out in the agreement which is lo deliver S days of training lo voluntary sector organisation, as well as a Heatth Forum lo provide the Deaf Community wlh access to health services. West Derby Vvasteland MSDP were awarded £3,000 from West Derby Wastelands Charity lo provide mal¢h funding to deliver BSL l&vel 1 training. Morrisons Foundatlon MSDP were successful in an application lo the MoTriyons Foundation for £13.640. The project will fund level 1 training for 25 relatives of Deaf People. 30-
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 22 Analysls of net assets betweèn funds Unrestricted Retslrlctsd 2020 2020 Total Unreslri¢led Restricted 2020 2019 2019 Total 2019 Fund balances al 30 Septembe¥ 2020 are represented by.. Tangible assets Currenl assetsl 1,221,452 1.221,452 1,435,191 1,435,191 501,570 1529,870) 501,570 320,295 1529,870) 1586,2101 10,255 330,550 {586,2101 Long lemi liabilities 1.193.152 1,193.152 1,189,276 10.255 1.179,531 23 Rèlatèd party transactions Remuneratlon of key management pèrsonnel The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows. 2020 2019 Aggregate remuneration 39.850 Mrs Deborah Garnbell, a Iruslee from 23 January 2020, is a dlrector and shareholder of a company that provides management accounting services {£2.482 in 20191201 to the charity. There were no other related party transactions in the year. 24 Cash gènarated from operations 2020 2019 Nel incomellexpendilLJre) for the year las per the statement of finanaal aclivillesl 13,621 106,841 Adjuslmenls for.. Inveslmenl income recognised in statement of financial actiwties Loss on disposal of tsngible fixed assets Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets 141,0611 12,418 41,323 155,9811 43.906 Movements in working capltal.. Ilncreasel in debtors IDecreasellincYease in creditors (Decrease) in deferrod income 12,675) 13.3731 114,7041 11,118 125,8261 Net cash provided by lu$ed Inl op&rating activltles 20,251 65,354 31
MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 25 Evènts after the reporting datè Followng the new lockdown in January 2021, the Training team moved all training courses online. This has worked well and reduced our reliance on furlough grants and it allows some level of reduced income to come in lo the charity. -32-
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