**Company Registration No. 03471122 (England and Wales)** 

## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

**ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** 



## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** 

|**Trustees**|Mr A M McAdam (Chair)|
|---|---|
||Mrs S G Rawlings (Treasurer)|
||Mrs M L Bawn|
||Mrs P R Beaumont|
||Mrs A E Dokov|
||Mr K Duncan-Banerjee|
||Mrs S L Gudsell|
||Mrs P A Heffernan|
||Mr C D Hill|
||Mr B D Keates|
||Mr F Macaonghus|
||Mrs J A Osmund-Smith|
||Mr C I Pelling-Fulford|
|**Secretary**|Mr B D Keates|
|**Charity number**|1066948|
|**Company number**|03471122|
|**Registered office**|Meeting Point House|
||Southwater Square|
||Telford|
||Shropshire|
||TF3 4HS|
|**Auditor**|James Holyoak & Parker Limited|
||1 Knights Court|
||Archers Way|
||Battlefield Enterprise Park|
||Shrewsbury|
||SY1 3GA|
|**Solicitors**|FBC Manby Bowdler|
||Routh House|
||Hall Court|
||Hall Park Way|
||Telford|
||Shropshire|
||TF3 4NJ|





## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **CONTENTS** 

||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Trustees' report|1 - 8|
|Statement of trustees' responsibilities|9|
|Independent auditor's report|10 - 12|
|Statement of financial activities|13|
|Balance sheet|14 - 15|
|Statement of cash flows|16|
|Notes to the financial statements|17 - 30|





## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022. 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). 

## **Objectives and activities** 

Stay is a charity that provides housing and support services to homeless and vulnerable people in the Telford & Wrekin Borough. With the right support, at the right time, we know people can realise their aspirations to live independent and fulfilling lives. 

## **Vision** 

To end homelessness, and empower people to rebuild their lives. 

## **Mission** 

Prevent the causes of homelessness. Respond to the immediate needs of those who face homelessness. Champion the needs of homeless individuals at every opportunity. 

## **Values** 

## **Passion** 

We are devoted to carrying out our mission, and strive for a society where no one is without a home and al l are empowered to rebuild their lives. 

## **Integrity** 

We value representing constant and uncompromising moral and ethical principles in the work we do within a Christian ethos. 

## **Collaboration** 

No journey needs to be taken alone and we are always better together. We work respectfully in partnership with individuals coming into our services and in collaboration with partners across sectors to achieve the best outcomes for all. 

## **Effective** 

We value the importance of quickly responding to the needs of the communities we serve. We are proactive in our approach and challenge, where appropriate, on behalf of those we support. 

## **Telford Christian Council Supported Housing Mission Statement** 

Our mission is _**"to change the lives of homeless young people"**_ . 

Our values are: 

- **Integrity** - we are professional, trustworthy, inclusive and have the utmost respect for our clients, our 

- supporters and each other. 

- **Inspiration** - we seek to be inspirational to our clients and colleagues, and creative about our work. 

- **Passion** - we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our clients. 

## **Public benefit** 

The charity has complied with their duty in section 4 of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission, including public benefit guidance. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **Ethos statement** 

Stay's involvement in the support of vulnerable and homeless young people arose as a direct result of action by the church community in Telford.  Whilst Stay has grown and is gaining greater operational independence from Telford Christians Together for business reasons, its Christian values and ethos remain, and will be safeguarded into the future. 

For Stay, this means: 

- All people are of equal worth 

- Our primary role is to enable people to reach their full potential as human beings as a gospel imperative. 

The leads to an approach to our work that is based on: 

a) A non judgemental approach to people 

- b) Equality of access to services 

- c) Working in partnership with those of any faith or none 

- d) Seeking justice for those who are marginalised 

- e) Seeking a fair deal for all vulnerable and homeless young people 

f) A commitment to quality in everything we do 

## **Achievements and performance** 

## **A message from the Chair of Trustees, Andy McAdam** 

2022 has been a very different year to 2021 as we finally saw off the spectre of Covid’s influence on all of our lives, however that did not make 2021 easier! Through this year we have faced a whole new set of uncertainties and challenges as individuals and organisations. Stay has continued on our road to improvement and sustainability, we have managed to bring in healthier reserves by realising some of our assets and we have managed to enhance and improve the volume and quality of our housing stock, increasing our turnover from £1.3m to £1.6m. You, our dedicated staff, have worked tirelessly to support more clients than ever and have undoubtedly changed many lives for the better. I feel that 2023 will be a tough year for everyone but I am also confident that, with the measures we have put in place for our staff, we will push through. It just leaves me to thank you all on behalf of the entire Board of Trustees for the difference you have made, every day in 2022, to peoples lives, with your passion, dedication, professionalism and hard work. Wishing you and your nearest and dearest all the very best for the rest of the year, Christmas and 2023. 

## **A message from Stay CEO Terry Gee** 

Stay really is in the best possible position we have been for decades to be there for individuals as a safety net when they fall, and also as a springboard towards independence. To come out of the global pandemic into Stays greatest year of expansion was no mean feat, and would not have been achievable without the enduring dedication, passion and sheer determined hard work out our teams. Our housing portfolio is the best it has ever been and the internal structures in place to maintain our standards and service is impeccable. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **Strategic Outcomes** 

## **To ensure we are there as a Safety Net for individuals we:** 

Continue to develop our accommodation to meet the needs of clients. Have expanded our Homeless Outreach Service. Attend regular strategic multi-agency meeting to identify those who need support. 

## **We act as a Springboard for by:** 

Supporting individuals into long term tenancies from Stay Housing. Moving forward our well-being offer forward to support good emotional and mental health and resilience. Developing peoples’ self-efficacy and control by ensuring staff access strength-based approaches training. 

## **We have become more Sustainable by:** 

Removing from our housing portfolio accommodation that no longer meets the needs of our clients. Investing in our workforce through training and improved supervision and support structures. Improving our evaluative capabilities through utilizing our bespoke data management system. Attracting new funding streams in order to launch new services. 

## **For the people of Telford as a Society, we have:** 

Responded to the needs of communities and develop new services to meet identified needs. Continue to tell the story of our work and the people we work for. Celebrate the successes of our team and those they serve. Offer apprenticeship opportunities and training staff and clients. 

## **Challenges** 

One of the biggest challenges we have faced is the disjointed and fragmented pathway into accommodation within the Borough. What compounds the backdrop of a National housing crisis is a lack of a single route into available properties. This has resulted in staff across our services in supporting individuals to register with any number of housing providers, then struggle to maintain contact and canvas each of these providers for accommodation opportunities. 

Our Thrive Floating Support service; the Local Authorities housing prevention contract, was unfortunately halved this year; meaning we had to reduce delivery from 900, to 450 hours per week. This meant that a substantial service re-design was carried out and less individuals were able to be supported, and those within the service have unfortunately had to be stepped out of service at a point when they may have had unmet needs. 

Stay Housing have experienced higher than usual void loss; many of the units of accommodation that no longer met our high quality standards had to remain empty as we prepared them to be handed back to landlords. 

Stay Homeless Outreach have particularly struggled this year with accessing accommodation for those with poor mental health - but by far the biggest challenge faced is in increase in cost and need of sleeping bags, tents and mobile phones. Low capacity in the Telford's emergency accommodation offer remains an issue, and also there is still a lack of understanding in the system around the mental health of those we serve. 

## **Successes** 

In evaluation out housing stock we have been fortunate enough to open new provision in Lawley Village where we can place individuals at short notice, without the usually lengthy background check that take place for people. We also reconfigured other properties in order to meet emerging needs of families needing supported accommodation. 

Whilst the Thrive floating Support service was unfortunately affected by cuts, the service redesign did mean that we were able to reflect on what elements of the service were most vital to the community. 

Developing a new bespoke case management system for the service also meant that staff no longer had traditional paper files to manage, but updates could be made 'on the go', and information was able to be shared easily between partners to reduce duplication. 

The sheer numbers covered earlier in the report demonstrate the amount of peoples lives we are able to support - particularly over 400 people were supported by our Homeless Outreach team, some of which were long established rough sleepers that were able to access services and enjoy long periods of stability. 

The partnerships we have founded and developed have been a great success. Aside from the Rough Sleeper Task Force we are also involved in the Mental Health Alliance where we support individuals being discharged from hospital, and the High Intensity Service User group, where we look to support individuals who are placing an increased amount of pressure on services such as the police, ambulance the local hospital, and social services. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **Stay sevices - status year to date HOUSING** 

## **Challenges of the past year:** 

- External services have been difficult to access due to the pandemic 

- Tenants developed higher, and sometimes more complex, needs due to lack of accessibility across the system resulting in extra demand on our Intensive Housing Coaches 

- Backlog of repairs and maintenance due to the pandemic restricting access 

## **Successes of the last year:** 

- Out of 168 referrals all were supported to achieve the right outcomes which included 43 that were housed, and the remaining referrals were directed to appropriate support through Thrive and other Housing Providers - Funding obtained from local businesses and grants that support our tenants 

- Finding alternative ways of providing housing support sessions for tenants – video call, zoom 

## **Plans for the next 12 months:** 

- New project working with Outreach and Link Workers – building capacity across emergency accommodation provision in the Borough, helping to reduce the number of people placed in hotels 

- 12 new self-contained properties to be onboard at the end of year one Decent Home Standards project – swapping older properties for newer ones New partnerships to provide more move opportunities on for Stay Tenants 

## **INTENSIVE OUTREACH - (Intensive Link Work and Homelessness Outreach) Challenges of the past year** 

- Accommodation for those with poor mental health often fails, resulting in restricted access to emergency accommodation and interim hotel rooms 

- Increased cost of vital equipment to support such as tents, sleeping bags and phones which has impacted Stay’s budget 

- An unprecedented number of people have needed accommodation and access to certain services and key paperwork to prove their right to rent has been challenging 

## **Successes of the last year:** 

- Stay outreach has supported 350 people 

- Stay is a founding partner in the Rough Sleeper Task Force, a multi-agency approach to address the needs of the homeless which drives intelligence-led decision making. Most contact led to customers being accommodated or being verified as rough sleepers 

- Stay Link Workers established the service across a number of Multi-agency teams within the Public Sector and supported 31 people in the 6 months they were active 

- Stay supported entrenched rough sleeper clients who could not access services due to their previous challenging behaviour. Our support led to the individuals having long periods of stability resulting in accommodation and support becoming accessible 

## **Plans for the next 12 months:** 

- Enhance the Homeless Outreach Service by one member of staff in order to provide cover and build capacity 

- Integrate with Stay Housing Team on accommodation for higher needs individuals to move into 

- Enhance the Intensive Link Worker team to better serve individuals who repeatedly, but unnecessarily, present to high-cost front line services 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **THRIVE FLOATING SUPPORT** 

## **Challenges for the past year:** 

- Having to adapt to new ways of working due to COVID-19 (such as home working, not being able to physically see clients in their homes or at drop ins). Recruitment challenges and retention has also had a major impact on capacity and morale within the team 

- External agencies not operating at full capacity so signposting options were limited 

- Working with a client base with higher needs due to other agencies having extremely long waiting times or simply not being available 

- Increased demand on Stay due to limited capacity at other external agencies 

- Lack of housing stock locally 

- Loss of Homes Direct website so no central point to find accommodation within the area 

## **Successes over the last 12 months:** 

- Drastically reduced waiting time for clients to access the service 

- Establishing good networks of communication with external agencies 

- Strengthening working relationships with the Thrive partners 

- Some really positive outcomes for the clients we have been working with such as prevention of evictions, financial benefits for clients (including backdated pay-outs), securing alternative accommodation for difficult to house clients 

## **Plans for the next 12 months:** 

- Fully staff the team 

- Embed a new IT system and utilising all of the data to help inform evidence-based decision making 

- Maintain short waiting time for clients 

- To continue to provide a person centred, flexible and holistic approach with our clients 

- Develop peer learning opportunities for staff across the Thrive partnership 

## **CENTRAL SERVICES** 

## **Challenges of the past year:** 

- Carrying out all aspect of the organisations admin function whilst working remotely was a huge challenge - Recruitment has been difficult, which is something being experienced by many organisations. This has impacted the Stay teams who have worked exceptionally hard to maintain a strong level of service to our clients. The passion and dedication of all employees over the past year is a key reason for the success of Stay as an organisation and for the clients we house and support 

## **Successes of the last year:** 

- We have had a bespoke seven-week CPD training course delivered which has covered a wide variety of ongoing professional development topics such as equality and diversity, managing conflict effectively and action planning - We have taken advantage of available funds from grant making trusts to support our work with some of the most vulnerable people in the area 

- We have had a bespoke seven-week CPD training course delivered which has covered a wide variety of ongoing professional development topics such as equality and diversity, managing conflict effectively and action planning - We have taken advantage of available funds from grant making trusts to support our work with some of the most vulnerable people in the area 

## **Plans for the next 12 months:** 

Support the development of Apprentices within Stay 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

What our beneficiaries say: 

“Thanks for all the help and support I have received over the past year. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without it. My life is so much better now because of it, and I will be forever grateful. I can’t begin to imagine where I would be now if this service wasn’t available." 

"One thing I will take with me is something that was said to me on many occasions - everything is resolvable. I now know that is true." 

"Thanks again for everything". 

Ben is a great example of the impact of Stay's work. Ben was crying out for help and normal services were finding it impossible to work with him. But with our help, we were able to support his engagement with alcohol support workers, the mental health teams and accommodation services. In addition to this, we helped him with police, the courts, probation services as well as ensuring that he was fed and given 1-2-1 encouragement. You can see a video about Ben's story here: https://youtu.be/CsaG0Cr8m4I 

“I really had a hard time during this COVID-19 pandemic - you have played a very important role in keeping me safe. You are my life changer. You supported and helped in my asylum case; without your support I would not have been able to remain in this country. I will not forget you and your help in my lifetime.” 

## **Financial review** 

## **Reserves policy** 

The Trustees have examined the charity’s requirements for the reserves in the light of the main risk to the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (that is those funds that are freely available) should ideally be at least six months and no more than nine months expenditure. 

The actual cash reserves of Stay at 31 March 2021 were £300,000. The Trustees have excluded from total funds any restricted income funds and tangible fixed assets. 

Six months unrestricted, recurrent expenditure to March 2022 was £530,472. The cash reserves are therefore equivalent to 14.7 weeks spend. However, if we do not exclude the value of fixed assets on the basis that the freehold property could be easily and swiftly sold on the open market, this increases to more than 10 months. 

These reserves are held in case of a sudden decline in income and ensure that commitments to providing services and contractual commitments to staff can be made with some confidence. 

## **Principle funding sources and expenditure** 

Total income for the year amounted to £1,620,238 (2021 - £1,723,261); total expenditure was £1,652,923 (2021 - £1,625,115). This therefore resulted in a deficit of £33,685 (2021 – surplus £98,146). 

After revaluation of fixed assets, our total movement in funds for the year was an increase of  £191,315. Total reserves at the year end amounted to £785,141, of which £779,699 were unrestricted. 

Principal sources of funding were rental income from accommodation £879,740, and Supporting People funding of £442,762. The main expenditure relating to employment costs at some £648,584   (2021 - £545,270) and premises costs of £480,530  (2021 - £570,530). 

## **Investment policy and objectives** 

Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the charity has the power to invest any money that is not immediately required for the furtherance of its objects in any way the Trustees wish. 

The Trustees have agreed, have regard to liquidity requirements, to operate a policy of keeping a working balance in the current bank account along with interest bearing deposit accounts. 

## **Risk Management Policy** 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

Stay has a Risk Management Plan and the Trustees review the organisational risks every 6 months to ensure the plan is up to date. Consideration is given to priority, impact and likelihood of risks occurring. Two of the key risks identified are loss of key staff and loss/reduction of funding sources. 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. 

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: 

Mr A M McAdam (Chair) Mrs S G Rawlings (Treasurer) Mrs M L Bawn Mrs P R Beaumont Mrs A E Dokov Mr K Duncan-Banerjee Mrs S L Gudsell Mrs P A Heffernan Mr C D Hill Mr B D Keates Mr F Macaonghus Mrs J A Osmund-Smith Mr C I Pelling-Fulford 

## **Recruitment and appointment of new trustees** 

The officers are appointed by the Board following a monitored recruitment process. The Chair of the Board is appointed by the Board. 

## **Governance** 

Members of the Board are Trustees of the Charity. The number of Trustees should not be less than 8 and not more than 16. A Trustee shall be a natural person aged 16 years or older, and no-one may be appointed a Trustee if he or she would be disqualified from being a Trustee. 

Membership of the trustee body (The Board) is made up of Appointed Trustees (no more than 74% of the total membership of the Board) and TCT Nominated Trustees (no less than 26% of the total membership of the Board). 

On appointment each Trustee signs a code of conduct and completes a register of interests. They are given an Induction Pack which includes the Memorandum and Articles of Association, Mission Statement, Standing Orders, Stay Scheme Profiles and leaflets, Organisational Structure, Business Plan and the most recent Trustees Report and Accounts, Annual Review and Minutes. 

## **Organisational structure** 

At March 2021 there were approximately 31 staff employed. The main schemes are all located in the following areas of Telford, Shropshire. Morson House is in Oakengates, CHEC Homes is in Madeley, Beatrice Webb is in St. Georges and there are various houses of multiple occupation and resettlement flats located throughout Telford. 

## **Trustees' liability** 

As a company limited by guarantee, Telford Christian Council Supported Housing Trustees will exercise reasonable skill and care in the governance of the charity, taking responsibility for any liabilities incurred.  Their personal liability is limited to £1 under the conditions of Companies House requirements, providing they govern prudently and lawfully within the company's governing document.  Any breach of trust will render the trustees jointly liable for that breach. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **Principal Staff of Telford Christian Council Supported Housing** 

- Mr Terry Gee – Chief Executive Officer  (Appointed 1 January 2020) 

- Mr Terry Fellows – Head of Resources 

- Mrs Joan Collins – Finance Manager 

- Ms Debbi Morris – Operations Manager 

- Mr Paul Sansome – Outreach Co-Ordinator 

- Ms Kay Bennett – Operations Support Administrator 

## **Partners** 

Stay works with a number of partners in providing its service.  These include: 

- Borough of Telford & Wrekin 

- West Mercia Probation Service 

- Bromford Housing Group 

- Wrekin Housing Trust 

- Wellington and District YMCA 

- Maninplace Limited 

- Salvation Army KIP Project 

- Telford Mind 

- Telford Citizens Advice Bureau 

- Telford Crisis Support 

## **Auditor** 

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that James Holyoak & Parker Limited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting. 

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees. 

Mr A M McAdam (Chair) **Trustee** 

11 November 2022 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

The trustees, who are also the directors of Telford Christian Council Supported Housing (STAY) for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. 

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;  and 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of Telford Christian Council Supported Housing (STAY) (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2022 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 _The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland_ (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

In our opinion, the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2022 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the _Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements_ section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to 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 evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

## **Conclusions relating to going concern** 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

## **Other information** 

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. 

We have nothing to report in this regard. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees' report; or 

- sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **Responsibilities of trustees** 

As explained more fully in the statement of trustees' responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible 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 to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it 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. 

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional 

scepticism througout the audit. We also: 

- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

- Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charitable company’s internal control. 

- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the trustees. 

- Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the charitable company to cease to continue as a going concern. 

- Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)** 

## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 

## **James Holyoak & Parker Limited** 

......................... 

## **Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor** 

1 Knights Court Archers Way Battlefield Enterprise Park Shrewsbury SY1 3GA 

James Holyoak & Parker Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2022**<br>**2022**<br>**Notes**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Income from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**3**<br>15,799<br>-<br>Charitable activities<br>**4**<br>1,167,190<br>437,222<br>Other trading activities<br>**5**<br>27<br>-<br>**Total income**<br>1,183,016<br>437,222<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Charitable activities<br>**6**<br>1,326,681<br>327,242<br>**Net (outgoing)/incoming**<br>**resources before transfers**<br>(143,665)<br>109,980<br>Gross transfers between<br>funds<br>109,980<br>(109,980)<br>**Net (outgoing)/incoming**<br>**resources**<br>(33,685)<br>-<br>**Other recognised gains and losses**<br>Revaluation of tangible<br>fixed assets<br>225,000<br>-<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>191,315<br>-<br>Fund balances at 1 April 2021<br>588,384<br>5,442<br>**Fund balances at 31 March**<br>**2022**<br>779,699<br>5,442|**Total Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2022**<br>**2021**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>15,799<br>28,519<br>-<br>1,604,412<br>1,241,032<br>453,710<br>27<br>-<br>-<br>1,620,238<br>1,269,551<br>453,710<br>1,653,923<br>1,165,905<br>459,210<br>(33,685)<br>103,646<br>(5,500)<br>-<br>(5,500)<br>5,500<br>(33,685)<br>98,146<br>-<br>225,000<br>-<br>-<br>191,315<br>98,146<br>-<br>593,826<br>490,238<br>5,442<br>785,141<br>588,384<br>5,442|**Total**<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>28,519<br>1,694,742<br>-|
|---|---|---|
|||1,723,261|
|||1,625,115|
|||98,146<br>-|
|||98,146<br>-|
|||98,146<br>495,680|
|||593,826|



The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. 

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## _**AS AT 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

|**2022**<br>**Notes**<br>**£**<br>**Fixed assets**<br>Tangible assets<br>**10**<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors<br>**11**<br>73,989<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>342,671<br>416,660<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within**<br>**one year**<br>**13**<br>(220,124)<br>Net current assets<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>**Provisions for liabilities**<br>**Net assets**<br>**Income funds**<br>Restricted funds<br>**17**<br>Unrestricted funds<br>Designated funds<br>**18**<br>65,836<br>General unrestricted funds<br>563,863<br>Revaluation reserve<br>150,000|**2021**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>600,623<br>25,201<br>321,078<br>346,279<br>(116,767)<br>196,536<br>797,159<br>(12,018)<br>785,141<br>5,442<br>65,836<br>597,548<br>(75,000)<br>779,699<br>785,141|**£**<br>376,332<br>229,512<br>605,844<br>(12,018)<br>593,826<br>5,442<br>588,384<br>593,826|
|---|---|---|



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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)** 

## _**AS AT 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2022, although an audit has been carried out under section 144  of the Charities Act 2011. 

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. 

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, for the year in question in accordance with section 476. 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 11 November 2022 

Mr B D Keates 

**Trustee** 

## **Company registration number 03471122** 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

|**Notes**<br>**Cash flows from operating activities**<br>Cash generated from operations<br>**21**<br>**Investing activities**<br>Purchase of tangible fixed assets<br>Proceeds on disposal of tangible fixed assets<br>**Net cash (used in)/generated from**<br>**investing activities**<br>**Financing activities**<br>Repayment of bank loans<br>**Net cash used in financing activities**<br>**Net increase in cash and cash equivalents**<br>Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at end of year**<br>**Relating to:**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>Bank overdrafts included in creditors payable<br>within one year|**2022**<br>**£**<br>(264)<br>-<br>-|**2021**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>21,855<br>149,777<br>-<br>300,000<br>(264)<br>300,000<br>(180,887)<br>-<br>(180,887)<br>21,591<br>268,890<br>321,078<br>52,188<br>342,669<br>321,078<br>342,671<br>321,078<br>(2)<br>-|
|---|---|---|



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**TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **Charity information** 

Telford Christian Council Supported Housing (STAY) is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4HS. 

The company number is 03471122 (England & Wales), and the registered charity number is 1066948.  In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are to assist in the relief of poverty and homelessness. 

## **1.1 Accounting convention** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document,  the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 

The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view. 

## **1.2 Going concern** 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern. 

## **1.3 Charitable funds** 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. 

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes.  The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. 

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. 

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**TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

**(Continued)** 

## **1.4 Income** 

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received. 

Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts, and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Affairs when receivable.  Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. 

Investment income is included as it becomes receivable. 

## **1.5 Expenditure** 

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 

Expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. 

Allocation of wages and salaries is based on the cost for each staff member and the fund for which they work. 

Allocation of support costs is based on the share of the income for each fund as the trustees believe this best represents the consumption of resources. 

## **1.6 Tangible fixed assets** 

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.  Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. 

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows: 

|Freehold property|Not provided|
|---|---|
|Short leasehold improvements|25% on cost|
|Fixtures and fittings|25% on cost|
|Computer equipment|25% on cost|



The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 

## **1.7 Comparative figures** 

The Charities SORP states that financial statements must include comparatives for all amounts presented in the accounts and notes. However comparative figures included in these financial statements have been presented as total funds and have not been split into separate funds. The trustees consider that to do so would make the financial statements potentially confusing. If required, a full breakdown of comparative figures can be found on the register at Companies House. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements** 

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations or future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

The Charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future.  The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the actual results.  In the opinion of the trustees there are no estimates nor assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. 

## **3 Donations and legacies** 

||**Unrestricted**|Unrestricted|
|---|---|---|
||**funds**|funds|
||**2022**|2021|
||**£**|£|
|Donations and gifts|15,799|28,519|



- **4 Charitable activities** 

||**Charitable**|**Charitable**|
|---|---|---|
||**activities**|**activities**|
||**2022**|**2021**|
||**£**|**£**|
|Supporting People|442,762|453,710|
|Rental income - accommodation|879,740|818,040|
|Rental income - office space and café|42,910|16,002|
|Sundry income|239,000|406,990|
||1,604,412|1,694,742|
|Analysis by fund|||
|Unrestricted funds|1,167,190|1,241,032|
|Restricted funds|437,222|453,710|
||1,604,412|1,694,742|



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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

|**5**|**Other trading activities**|||
|---|---|---|---|
|||**Unrestricted**|Total|
|||**funds**||
|||**2022**|2021|
|||**£**|£|
||Fundraising events|27|-|
|**6**|**Charitable activities**|||
|||**Costs**|<br>**Costs**|
|||**directly**|<br>**directly**|
|||**allocated to**|<br>**allocated to**|
|||**activities**|**activities**|
|||**2022**|**2021**|
|||**£**|**£**|
||Staff costs|648,584|545,270|
||Premises costs|480,530|570,530|
||Administration costs|53,908|46,136|
||Sundries|30,010|30,848|
||Bad debts (lost rental income)|466|633|
||Payments to sub-contractors|200,876|255,310|
||Rent losses due to void properties|133,846|68,037|
||Travel|26,989|23,003|
||Mortgage interest|-|4,944|
|||1,575,209|1,544,711|
||Share of support costs (see note 7)|78,714|80,404|
|||1,653,923|1,625,115|
||**Analysis by fund**|||
||Unrestricted funds|1,326,681|1,165,905|
||Restricted funds|327,242|459,210|
|||1,653,923|1,625,115|



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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **7 Support costs** 

|Auditors' remuneration<br>Sundries<br>Legal and professional<br>fees<br>Bank charges<br>Depreciation of fixtures<br>and fittings<br>Depreciation of computer<br>equipment<br>Analysed between<br>Charitable activities|**Support**<br>**costs**<br>**Governance**<br>**costs**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>5,294<br>-<br>61,513<br>-<br>10,467<br>-<br>467<br>-<br>481<br>-<br>492<br>-<br>78,714<br>-<br>78,714<br>-|**2022**Support costs Governance<br>costs<br>**£**<br>£<br>£<br>5,294<br>5,040<br>-<br>61,513<br>64,055<br>-<br>10,467<br>5,904<br>-<br>467<br>352<br>-<br>481<br>2,778<br>-<br>492<br>2,275<br>-<br>78,714<br>80,404<br>-<br>78,714<br>80,404<br>-|2021<br>£<br>5,040<br>64,055<br>5,904<br>352<br>2,778<br>2,275|
|---|---|---|---|
||||80,404|
||||80,404|



## **8 Trustees** 

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. 

## **9 Employees** 

The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 

|Direct charitable work<br>Administration and support<br>Total<br>**Employment costs**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs|**2022**<br>**Number**<br>30<br>3<br>33<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>593,673<br>38,223<br>16,688<br>648,584|**2021**<br>**Number**<br>24<br>4|
|---|---|---|
|||28|
|||**2021**<br>**£**<br>503,685<br>27,480<br>14,105|
|||545,270|



There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

|**10**<br>**Tangible fixed assets**<br>**Cost or valuation**<br>At 1 April 2021<br>Additions<br>Revaluation<br>At 31 March 2022<br>**Depreciation and impairment**<br>At 1 April 2021<br>Depreciation charged in the year<br>At 31 March 2022<br>**Carrying amount**<br>At 31 March 2022<br>At 31 March 2021|**Freehold**<br>**property**<br>**Short**<br>**leasehold**<br>**improvements**<br>**Fixtures and**<br>**fittings**<br>**Computer**<br>**equipment**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>375,000<br>94,902<br>29,269<br>125,120<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>264<br>225,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>600,000<br>94,902<br>29,269<br>125,384<br>-<br>94,902<br>28,788<br>124,269<br>-<br>-<br>481<br>492<br>-<br>94,902<br>29,269<br>124,761<br>600,000<br>-<br>-<br>623<br>375,000<br>-<br>481<br>851|**Total**<br>**£**<br>624,291<br>264<br>225,000|
|---|---|---|
|||849,555|
|||247,959<br>973|
|||248,932|
|||600,623|
|||376,332|



Land and buildings with a carrying amount of £600,000 were revalued at 30 June 2021 by Wiggins Lockett Thompson, independent valuers not connected with the charity on the basis of market value. The valuation conforms to International Valuation Standards and was based on recent market transactions on arm's length terms for similar properties. 

Although the valuation was in June 2021, the trustees consider this valuation to be appropriate at 31 March 2022. 

At 31 March 2022, had the revalued assets been carried at historic cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, their carrying amount would have been approximately £375,000 (2021 - £375,000). 

## **11 Debtors** 

|**Amounts falling due within one year:**<br>Trade debtors<br>Other debtors<br>Prepayments and accrued income|**2022**<br>**£**<br>35,993<br>17,857<br>20,139<br>73,989|**2021**<br>**£**<br>1,281<br>9,107<br>14,813|
|---|---|---|
|||25,201|



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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

|**12**<br>**Loans and overdrafts**<br>Bank overdrafts<br>Payable within one year<br>**13**<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**<br>**Notes**<br>Bank overdrafts<br>**12**<br>Other taxation and social security<br>Deferred income<br>**15**<br>Trade creditors<br>Other creditors<br>Accruals<br>**Provisions for liabilities**<br>**Notes**<br>Retirement benefit obligations<br>**16**<br>**15**<br>**Deferred income**<br>Other deferred income<br>Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:<br>Deferred income is included within:<br>Current liabilities<br>Movements in the year:|**2022**<br>**£**<br>2<br>2<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>2<br>10,981<br>132,239<br>40,287<br>4,148<br>32,467<br>220,124<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>12,018<br>12,018<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>132,239<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>132,239|**2021**<br>**£**<br>-|
|---|---|---|
|||-|
|||**2021**<br>**£**<br>-<br>8,217<br>40,428<br>21,766<br>50<br>46,306|
|||116,767|
|||**2021**<br>**£**<br>12,018|
|||12,018|
|||**2021**<br>**£**<br>40,428|
|||**2021**<br>**£**<br>40,428|
||||



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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

|**15**<br>**Deferred income**<br>Deferred income at 1 April 2021<br>Resources deferred in the year<br>Deferred income at 31 March 2022|**(Continued)**<br>40,428<br>21,975<br>91,811<br>18,453<br>132,239<br>40,428|**(Continued)**<br>40,428<br>21,975<br>91,811<br>18,453<br>132,239<br>40,428|
|---|---|---|
|||40,428|



## **16 Retirement benefit schemes** 

## **Defined benefit schemes** 

The costs on withdrawing from the plan, in the unlikely event that the charity should do so, are as follows: 

|Pension deficit payable only on withdrawal from scheme|**2022**<br>**£**|
|---|---|
||12,018|



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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **16 Retirement benefit schemes** 

**(Continued)** 

Employees of Telford Christian Council Supported Housing are entitled to membership of the Pension Trust Growth Plan (“the Plan”).  This is a multi-employer pension plan which in most respects is a money purchase arrangement. 

Contributions paid into the Plan up to and including September 2001 (Series 1 and Series 2) were converted into defined amounts of pension payable from normal retirement dates.  From October 2001, contributions were invested into personal funds which have a capital guarantee and which are converted to pension on retirement, either within the Plan or by the purchase of an annuity. 

The rules of the Plan give the Trustee the power to require employers to pay additional contributions in order to ensure that the statutory funding objective under the Pensions Act 2004 is met.  The statutory funding objective is that a pension scheme should have sufficient assets to meet its past service liabilities, known as Technical Provisions. 

An actuarial valuation for the scheme was carried out in September 2018.  This valuation showed a total scheme deficit of £113m.  To eliminate this funding, the Trustee has asked the participating employers to pay additional contributions to the scheme (the Recovery Plan). 

However, the recovery plan contributions are allocated to each participating employer in line with their estimated share of the Series 1 and Series 2 scheme liabilities.  Telford Christian Council Supported Housing did not make contributions to the Plan prior to September 2001, and consequently has no Series 1 and Series 2 scheme liabilities.  Therefore, there is no provision included in respect of these schemes. 

Telford Christian Council Supported Housing made contributions into Series 3 of the Plan between October 2001 and September 2014.  Since October 2014, all contributions have been paid into part 4 of the Plan, which is a money purchase arrangement. 

The investment objective of Growth Plan Series 3, and these assets (£173m as at 30 September 2017) are invested in a cash fund to meet the capital guarantee in place.  Therefore, liabilities are measured for Growth Plan Series 3 in a different way to Growth Plan Series 1 and 2.  Under the Technical Provisions basis, there would be no liability calculated for Growth Plan Series 3, and therefore Telford Christian Council Supported Housing is not required to make additional contributions to the scheme in respect of the deficit. 

When an employer withdraws from a multi-employer defined benefit pension scheme which is in deficit, calculated on a statutory basis known as the “buy out basis”, the employer is required by law to pay its share of the deficit. 

Whilst Telford Christian Council Supported Housing has no intention of withdrawing from the Plan, it is difficult for the charity to confirm with absolute certainty that it will not have to withdraw from the Plan before any potential deficit has been corrected.  Therefore, Telford Christian Council Supported Housing has provided in full for the potential employer debt on withdrawal from the Plan. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **17 Restricted funds** 

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes: 

|**Balance at**<br>**1 April 2020**<br> <br>**r**<br>**£**<br>Local Authority floating support<br>-<br>Millichope<br>5,000<br>Octavia Court<br>442<br>5,442|**Movement in funds**<br>**Incoming**<br>**esources**<br>**Resources**<br>**expended**<br><br>**£**<br>**£**<br>453,710<br>(459,210)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>453,710<br>(459,210)|**Transfers**<br>**Balance at**<br>**1 April 2021**<br>**r**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>5,500<br>-<br>-<br>5,000<br>-<br>442<br>5,500<br>5,442|**Movement in funds**<br>**Incoming**<br>**esources**<br>**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>**Transfers**<br>**Balance at**<br>**31 March**<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>437,222<br>(327,242)<br>(109,980)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>5,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>442<br>437,222<br>(327,242)<br>(109,980)<br>5,442|**Movement in funds**<br>**Incoming**<br>**esources**<br>**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>**Transfers**<br>**Balance at**<br>**31 March**<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>437,222<br>(327,242)<br>(109,980)<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>5,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>442<br>437,222<br>(327,242)<br>(109,980)<br>5,442|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||5,442|



## **Local Authority floating support contract** 

In 2013, Stay joined forces with 4 other organisations (Bromford Housing, Maninplace, YMCA Wellington and the Kip project run by The Salvation Army) in order to tender for floating support services required by Telford and Wrekin Council. The partnership, known as “Thrive”, was successful in winning the contract for the whole of Telford, commencing in January 2014, and scheduled to conclude no earlier than July 2019. 

The nature of the provision required that half of the contract is fulfilled by Stay, with the other 4 organisations acting as sub-contractors, and the other half fulfilled by Bromford, with Stay and the other partners as sub-contractors. In respect of this contract, the arrangement has worked well, and the intention is to adopt the same procedure in bidding for the new contract in 2019. 

Funding is received by Stay directly from the council for Telford zones South and East. Disbursements are then made by Stay to the other partners. In the case of Telford North and West, Stay receives funding as a sub-contractor from Bromford. 

All income from this contract is used solely for the provision of the floating support service, and the administration thereof. 

Although this is treated as a restricted fund, any surplus at the year end is not refundable to the donor, nor is the surplus restricted, and therefore any year end balance is transferred to unrestricted funds. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **17 Restricted funds** 

## **(Continued)** 

## **Millichope** 

Funds provided by the Millichope Foundation have specified aims, within the scope of the Charity. 

## **Octavia Court** 

Donations for use specifically in that scheme. 

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**TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **18 Designated funds** 

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes: 

|||**Movement**||**Movement**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**in funds**||**in funds**||
||**Balance at**|**Incoming**|**Balance at**|**Incoming**|**Balance at**|
||**1 April 2020**|**resources**<br>**1 April 2021**||**resources**|**31 March**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**2022**<br>**£**|
|Property repairs sinking fund|42,157|-|42,157|-|42,157|
|Employment reserve|21,459|-|21,459|-|21,459|
|Client rent deposit|2,220|-|2,220|-|2,220|
||65,836|-|65,836|-|65,836|



## **Property repairs sinking fund** 

Stay has taken on six houses of multiple occupation with repairing leases.  It also rents ten flats from Wrekin Housing Trust and private landlords.  This fund is to cover the cost of repairs to these properties. 

## **Employment reserve** 

The employment reserve has been designated to cover any redundancy payments that may be due should funding be withdrawn. 

## **Client rent deposit** 

This represents rental deposits held in respect of the freehold property purchased during the year. 

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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

|**19**<br>**Analysis of net assets between funds**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**Designated**<br>**funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**2022**<br>**2022**<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Fund balances at 31 March 2022 are represented<br>by:<br>Tangible assets<br>534,787<br>65,836<br>-<br>Current assets/(liabilities)<br>191,094<br>-<br>5,442<br>Defined benefit pension liability<br>(12,018)<br>-<br>-<br>713,863<br>65,836<br>5,442|**Total**<br>Unrestricted<br>funds<br>Designated<br>funds<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>**2022**<br>2021<br>2021<br>2021<br>**£**<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>600,623<br>310,496<br>65,836<br>-<br>196,536<br>224,070<br>-<br>5,442<br>(12,018)<br>(12,018)<br>-<br>-<br>785,141<br>522,548<br>65,836<br>5,442|Total<br>2021<br>£<br>376,332<br>229,512<br>(12,018)<br>593,826|
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## **TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED HOUSING (STAY)** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022**_ 

## **20 Related party transactions** 

## **Remuneration of key management personnel** 

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows. 

|Aggregate compensation<br>Remuneration was paid to 3 (2021 : 4) key management personnel.<br>**21**<br>**Cash generated from operations**<br>Surplus for the year<br>Adjustments for:<br>Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets<br>Movements in working capital:<br>(Increase)/decrease in debtors<br>Increase in creditors<br>(Decrease)/increase in provisions<br>Increase in deferred income<br>**Cash generated from operations**|**2022**<br>**£**<br>127,009<br>**2022**<br>**£**<br>(33,685)<br>973<br>(48,788)<br>11,544<br>-<br>91,811<br>21,855|**2021**<br>**£**<br>118,078<br>**2021**<br>**£**<br>98,146<br>5,053<br>7,352<br>20,963<br>(190)<br>18,453<br>149,777|
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