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 Unp￿cedented
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

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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.

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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.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
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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 & CommunIcat￿n 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 Se￿￿e Man8g8r

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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
Sen￿rRehabilitaI1on 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.

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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 Cov1￿19 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 Off￿er.

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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 So￿al 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 prepa￿d 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..
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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 resou￿eS and application ol resources,
including the income and expenditure, of the charltsble company for that year.
In p￿paring 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 prepa￿d 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
knO￿edge obtained in the audit or othe￿ise 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.
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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 kno￿edge 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.
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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
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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 balan￿S 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.
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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 finan￿al actwilies also Gomplies wlh the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.
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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$gts lass current liabllltlès
1,723,022
1.765,741
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than on8 yoar
16
1529.870)
1586,2101
Nèt assets
1,193.152
1.179.531
Income funds
Reslricled funds
21
10,255
General unrestricted funds
Revaluation reserve
1,169,161
23.991
1.145.285
23.991
20
Total unrestricted funds
1,193,152
1,169.276
Total charity funds
1,193,152
1,179,531
These financial statements have been prepared in a¢¢ordance with the provisions applicable lo companles
subject to the small Gompanies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
Mr Barry Avison
Trustee
company Ragistration No. 03389496
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MERSEYSIDE SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEpfEMBER 202
2020
2019
Not•$
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
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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.
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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 defer￿d 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 Em￿1rMent
loss lif anyl.
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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.
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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
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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, v￿lIare 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
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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 be￿een
Charitable a¢tivities
254,872
22,203
277,075
346.881
9,756
356.637
Support and govarnance costs are recharged by project activity.
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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).
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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
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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
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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 seCU￿d 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 decis￿Tr 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).
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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
Be￿een 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
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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 follo￿ng 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.
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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
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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.
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