Carers, Support Centre Carers, Support Centre (A company limited by guarantee) Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Charity Number: 1070028 A Ccimpany limited by guarantee registered no, 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Contents Trustees Annual Report (including Director5 rep)rt) Page 1-12 Independent Auditors Report Page 13-16 Statement of Flnanaal Activities Page 17-18 Balance Sheet Page 19 Cashflow Page 20 Notes to the accounts Page 21-35 Charity Number: IU70028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees (who are also directors of the Charity for the purpose of the Companies Act) present their Annual Report together with the audited financial statements of Carers, Support Centre (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Trustees confim that the Annual Report and financial statements of the Charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charity's governing document and the provision of the Statement of Recommended Practi (SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS102) (effected l January 2015 as amend.ed). Sintr the Charity qualifies as small under section 383, the strategic report qUired of medium and large companies under The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Director, Report) Regulations 2013 is not requlred. Trustees. responsibilities statement The charity Trustees are responsible for preparlng a Trustees, Annual Report and financial statements in accordan with applicable law and United Klngdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the charity Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and falr vlew of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of ro£ources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitsble company for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charitles SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subjett to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial slatements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business, The Trustees are responsible ft)r keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to 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 hen taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdirtions. Charity Number.. 1070028 A company Ilmlted by guarantee reglstered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Statement of disclosure of information to Auditor We, the Trustees of the Charitable Company who held offlce at the date of approval of these financial statements, each confirm so far as we are aware, that: there is no relevant information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware. and we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken as Trustees to make ourselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. an Sec Mr Michael Humphrles toDa ana ement of the Char. Chief Executive (Joint) Chief Executive (Joint) Mr Michael Humphries Mrs Helen Wilson Auditor: Finnies Accountants Llmlted Chartered Certified Accountants 4-6 Swaby's Yard Walkergate Beverley HU17 9BZ Bankers: Unity Trust Bank Nine Brindleyplace 4 Oozels Square Birmlngham BI 2HB Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Structure, Governance and Management Governlng Document Carers, Support Centre is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Article5 of Association adopted on 31 March 1998 and amended on 27 December 2012 and 11 January 2023. Every member of the Charity undertake5 to contribute a maximum of £10 in the event of the charity windlng up. Recruitment and appolnknent of new Trustees The TrUStS keep the membership of the board under review and understand the need to have access to a good mix of skills. The Board of Trustees completes an annual skills audit showlng that there are no gaps in the expertise of the board. There will be an ongoing focus of ensuring diversity on our board and in our team. The Articles of Association states that the number of Trustees must not be less than three but shall not be subject to any maximum. Induction and training of new Trustees New Trustees undergo IndLJCtion training, provided by the Chief Executive. The induttion Includes a discussion about the rale and responsibilities of Trustees, the activities, aims and objectives of the Charity, the structure of the organlsation, Board of Trustees, general procedures of the organisatlon. New Trustees are introduced to members of staff and other Trustees, and are provided with the Charity Commissions 'Roles and Responslbilities of Trustees,, the Articl and Memorandum of Association, the busines5 plan, the latest statutory financial statements, Annual Report, and financial reports provided to the Board of Trustees. Any additional tTrining required by new Trustees will be identified during induction, and may be requested at any point by new and existing Trustees, where it is considered useful to their role as Trustee. Trustees are also invited to attend staff events and activities in order to develop a better all-round understanding of the organisation. Organisational Structure The Board of Trustees manages the Charity, and aims to conslder only strateglc deasions at Its meetings. Trustees are aware that any conflicts of interest are declared and minuted, The Board meets every two months. The Chief Executive 15 appointed by the Trustees to manage the day-to- day operations of the Charity, and also has authority to delegate as appropriate to other staff members. Ad-hoc committees are set up when the need arises. Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Risk management The Trustees have a dLty to identify and review the risk5 to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in Pla to provide reasonable assuran agalnst fraud and error. The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have reviewed those risks and &stablished systems and procedures to manage them. The Tnjstees have put in pla a risk reglster, and this is revlewed and re-evaluated annually. Reserves policy Cash and deposit balances are maintained to be able to m*t outgoings and grant obligations. The financlal position of the charity on 31st March 2024 15 considered to be satisfactoryi Wlth sufficient reserves to meet current commitments. The charity ha5 a reserves policy which is reviewed on an bi annual basis. The current reserves policy adopted by the Trustees ensures that there are sufficient monies available to cover costs should the Charity have to cease, including redundancy costs. The Trustees are particularly mindful of the need to contain the risk where the Charity cannot meet the payments to which it is committed if the income of the Trust declines. Trustees J Clift-Williams- Chairperson M Morley P Taylor B Dunderdale - reslgned April 2023 H Redshaw M Keyworth - resigned April 2023 P Ashley P Caswell K Hague A Holden J Smith K Knapton D Carlile - appointed January 2024 Company Secretary and registered office: Michael Hurnphries CEO, Carers, Support Centre, 11 Redcombe Lane, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8AU reglstered charity number 1070028 company number 3540988 41Page Charity Number., 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Objectives and Aims The objective of the charity as stated in the company's Memorandum and Articles of Assoclation are principally for the benefit of the community In North Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. In developing the main objectives for the following year, the Trustees have given rard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. The Charity's objectlves are; -To promote the relief of the aged, SICK or disabled people In North Lincolnshire and surrounding areas by the provision of such services as shall relieve or alleviate their sufferlng. -To advance the education of Carers by the provision of training and advi to such persons. -To relieve those Carers who are need by reason of their responsibilities as a Carer. A Carer shall be defined as a person whose life is, or has been, restricted by the responsibility for the care and well being of aged, sick, and disabled people. The policies adopted In furtherance of these objectives, by the Trustees are; members to fulfil the aforesaid objectives. -To gather and dissemlnate information for memtErs and Carers. -To advise and inform relevant bodies of the needs of Carers. -To promote the setting up of appropriate support systems for Carers. -To organise fund raising activities. -To employ members of staff as appropriate. To bring together Mission statement Carers, Support Centre is the first Chol for Carers, their familyi and Commis5ioner5. We are a trusted and respetted organi5ation. Wision Carers are valued and can access the help they need to thrive and live the life they choose. Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registored no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Alms l. Raise the profile and importance of Carers across communitie5 2. Identify and reach a greater number of Carers 3. Ensure support to Carers is accessible 4. Ensure support to Carers is inclusive and makes a positive difference 5. Sustain and grow a vibrant, supported, inclusive and high performing team 6. Strengthen our financial sustainability and operational efficiency Equal opportunities In furtherance of the Objects the charity shall at all tlmes take into consideration the principles of equality of opportunity irrespective of agei gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disabllity. Achievements and Performance This year we have undertaken a significant amount of outreach work across the whole of Northern Lincolnshire. We have had a presence at events such as Armed Forces days, Pride, and summer shows such as the Winterton Show as well as working with Employers raising Carer awareness with staff teams and management, and running sessions with for exatnple local councillors, Community Hubs, Adult Social Care, hospitsl-based teams and Ongo Homes. Working with partners and taking attive roles in various working groups such as Dementia Action Alliance and the Domestic Abuse Partnership We continue to develop new services and grow existing support. Carer Groups have developed in Crowle, Carers Together at Lindsey Lodge Hospice and a group called Generation X for younger adult Carers. A memory café has also been developed in conjunction with Friendship at home meeting at our centre in Grimsby. The therapy servi has re launched in North Lincolnshire funded through the Carers Trust, offering Carers much needed relaxation therapies such as body massage, reiki, and hypnotherapy. Our most significant developments have been our Dementia Direct service supporting people living with dementia and their Carers, in North Lincolnshire, and our work based at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital (Grimsby), Scunthorpe General and Great Oaks. 61 P2L Ee Charity Number.. 1070D28 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 We have seen slgnifitsnt increase in the number of Carers acSsIng all our services such as Peer Support groups, training and attivities and counselling. Peer Support groups met 242 times during the year supporting 310 individual Carers. The helpline offering a listening ear, information and guidan has been the busiest ever, and in the year to March 2024 we registered the highest number of new Carers to the service with 1971 Carers registering, a 14.5 % increa* on the previous year, We had 7,793 unique carers accessing information, advice and support during the year, an increase of over 125 on the previous year. It has been another year of significant growth, development, and change for the charity. Carers are comlng FOard in greater numbers and more and more people and services are becoming carer aware. As a of Consequen a record number of Carers are now reIving the ServIS and support, they need. A Step Change for Carers at our Local Hospitals After the success of the Pilot Project at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital we secured additional funding to continue the project for another year to March 2024 and have now secUd a further year of funding to March 2025. At both Diana Prlncess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby and Scunthorpe General Hospital we continue with our work with staff to ralse the awareness and profile of Carers, building strong links with key staff. A Carers Charter is now displayed in most wards, making clear the hospitals commitment to supporting Carers. This summer saw the launch of the Carers Lanyard. This is given to Carers to enable them to stay with the person they care for where the person has extra support needs. It gives the Carer the freedom to be at the hospital as much as is needed. In addition to this, Carers who are part of the new Carers Voice in North East Lincolnshire have created a Carers Guide to the hospital, written by Carers for Carers. The guide clearly explains what support Is available for Carers when the person they care for visits hospital, the things Carers need to consider and the questions they need to ask. This work has had a big impact on the number of Carers being identified at the h05Pitals and subsequently we have had a 30 % increase in the number of Carers registering for our support. 71Page Charity Number.. 1070028 A company limited by gu3rantee registered no, 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Increasingly Carers are being pro-actively involved in patlent care, and their wellbeing considered alongside the health and wellbeing of the patient. Carers have described the change in support they now receive at the hospitals as 'night and day,. This work has securely embedded the Carers, Support Seryice in practices and prOdureS across both hospitals. The hospitsl-based work was funded through The Better Care Fund, and we were a guest speaker at the Northern Better Care Fund National Conferentr where we spoke about the hospital project work and how we delivered servIs, maximising the funding. Dementia Direct North Llncolnshire The service started in January 2023 and this year has seen the servitr embedded in the 5UPPOrt offer to both Carers and those living wlth Dementia. During the y_ear four dementia cafés have been developed in Brigg, Scunthorper Epworth, and Barton. There are various activitles along with réfreshments Bt each of the cafes- _. There have been 49 c.afé events involving 180 Individuals with an overall attendance at the Caf of 528 As well as the cafes, Carers and the person living with dementia can access ongoing support, guidance, and information from dedicated Dementia Advisors. The Servi has seen a significant increase in people registering with the seNitr. Open cases have increased from 130 In the first quarter of the project to 662 open cases In March 2024. North and North East Lincs services both have Carer Dementia Information Groups that meet each month with 44 Carers attending these groups. Understanding Dementia training is also available to Carers wsth the four-wsion course running in both North Lincs and North East Lincs and on-line in the evening. Eleven courses have taken place with 98 individual Carers attending. 81 P¢ige Charity Number.. 1070028 A company Ilmlted by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Training and Events Thls year our robust package of training opportunities to Carers has been expanded further, While there remains a strong emphasis on well-being there are also cour5e5 and workshop5 geared to Carers interests and hobbies. Extra funding was secured through the Health Inequalities Fund and a Carers Wellbelng programme was delivered. This consisted of monthly Carer fitness sessions and monthly PLWD fitness sessions for people living with dementia. Each course was tailored to the needs of the group and the fully accessible sessions focused on building strength, balan, and mobility in a social setting as well as monthly sound bathlmeditation relaxation sessions, and a continuatlon for a year for the cooking club, tsi chi club and art club. During thls year there has been 127 training events with attendance of 589 Carers, a 58 % increase in attendance on last year. Courses have Included anxiety management, legal matters, sound bath, meditation, and various courses focusing on equipping Carers to manage their care such as Carlng and Coping. There are severEI activity groups meetlng regularly and many attivity days. The Art Group, Luncheon Club, Tai Chi Groups and Men in Sheds group remain very popular. Activity Days have included gl8SS engraving, cooking classes, and Ceramic and Craft workshops. There have bn 194 events with 1167 Carers attending these meetings during the year. Grants We apply for grants from external organisations where Carers need financial support to help with their caring role. This year we have applied for grants for a range of things, such as washing machlnes and tumble dryers, wheelchairs, beds, child car seats, holidays, and driving lessons. This year we secured Grants for 79 Carers, totalling £16,259. Benefits Advice Servi As a result of this guidanTr 561 Carers, households have seen an increase in their income. The total amount of benefit gained for the year was £2,176,066. 91Pi(ye Charity Number.. 1070028 A company limlted by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Awareness Raising and Outreach Work The Carers, Support Service continues to strengthen and embed relationships with local organisations and has developed many new ones. We are working more closely with employers on Carer friendly policies and procedures, training staff teams on Carer awareness, attending organisation wellbelng events, educating students at local colleges, recruiting Carers Champions across health, social care, community organisations and the private sector. The aim is to ensure Carers can identify themselves as Carers early in their caring journeyi can be supported to recognise themselves as Carers by professionals, can access inforrnation rlght across the county and are referred to the Carers, Support Servlce for support wherever they present themselves. Thls year we have provided 287 training and awareness raising sessions to profe10naIs, organisations, and community groups. We conducted 1876 hours of communty outreach. Volunteers The Carers, Support Centre makes a significant use of volunteers while undertaking its charitable actlvlties. Our thanks go to all of them. Volunteers help to transport Carers to and from Carers Groups and support Carers within the groups. Volunteers a150 provide counselling, befriendlng, computer tuition, alternative therapies and beauty treatments, handyrnan and admin support. There are currently 69 volunteers supporting us with our work acmss the charity. We celebrated the contrlbution of our volunteers wth an invitation to a lunch at Healing Manor during Volunteers Week in June and a lunch during the Christmas period. They were attended by 43 of our volunteers. Carers Week During Carers Week working alongslde North Lincolnshire Council, we hosted an event for professionals with the intention of raislng the profile of Carers and the serViS available to them. The event was attended by over 80 delegates. Strategy This year we implemented our flve-year strategy to supwrt Carers. It sets out our values and priorities for the next five years and recognises the vitslly Important seNice that Carers provide, and it affirms our commitment and determination to support Carers in their caring role and with rnaintainlng their health and wellbeing. 10 I P 1¢ (F e Charity Number.. 1070028 A company Ilmlted by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 staff Health and Wellbelng Sessions We have focused time this year on our biggest resource, out staff team. We have provided the opportLFnity for them to access various health and well-being. sessions. Two ret events have been Sound bath sessions and A Building Resilience Workshop - Work Armour and Mindfulness. Royal Visit We were honoured this year, with Her Royal Highness, Prlncess Royal visiting our Carers, Centre ir) Grimsby Town Centre. We were able Lo show HRH the various services on offer to Carers and time was spent meeting and talking with many Carers themselves. Eighty-Eight people attended the event. Charity Ball In September we held our first Charity Ball since before lockdown. Nearly 100 people enjoyed a meal and a dance with a live band at Forest Pines Hotel. It raised not only funds for the charity but also the profile of Carers within a different setting and group. £arers Registered on 3 1st March 2024 No. Type of Carer Carer 4,333 Carer (CFP In Res care) 223 Parent Carer (Cfp Under 18) 888 Sandwich Carer (Carer For A Disabled Child AND Adult 118 Young Carer (Under 18) 14 Ex Carer 295 Total 5,871 This represents a 10 % increase, year on year figures. 11 |P<lge Charlty Number.. 1070028 A company limlted by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Trustees Annual Report (including Directors report) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Number of 'Contacts' in the earwith.. Carer Carer Cared For Person In Res Care Parent Carer CAred For Person Under 18 Sandwich Carer (Carer For A Dlsabled Child AND Adult Youn Carer Under 18 21 Ex Carer Or anisation GP school Hos ital ward etc 6,369 Anon mous unre istered Carers 723 Grand Total 55,534 This represents a 17 % Increase year on year. In addition, 56,000 text messages were sent to Carers and 32,000 Newsletters. Plans for the Future. The Carers, Support servi wlll: Ensure that it continues to be able to offer all Carers the support and information they need in a tlmely manner. To enable the service to manage the increaslng demand we will develop a triage system based on Carer n&d and urgency of the situation and develop the website resourceg to enable self-directed support. Focus some time and resour5 on support for younger adult Carers. Develop a Community Hub space for indivldual carers and groups to meet and access resources. Develop the Carers hospital guide for Scunthorpe General Hospital Increase the variety of training on offer of an evening to attract more worf(ing Carers. On Behalf of the Board: J Clift-Williams- Chairperson Date: 8°OL). 20*4 121Page Charity Number: 1070028 A company Ilmlted by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS OF CARERS, SUPPORT CENTRE OPINION We have audited the financial statements of Carers, Support Centre (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 March 2024 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 Reportlng standard 102 The Flnanclal Reporting Standard applicable in ttie UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Prattice). In our opinion the financial statements: give a tme and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its resources and application of resources, Including its Income and expenditure for the year then ended, have been properly prepared In accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. and have been prepared In accordan with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. have been prepared In accordan with the requirements of the chariti Act 2011. BASIS FOR OPINION We conducted our audit in accordan with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilltles for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company In accordance with the ethlcal requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, Including the Financial Reporting Council'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 charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a perlod of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respett to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 131PGige Charity Number.. 1070028 A company limlted by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS OF CARERS, SUPPORT CENTRE (continued) OTHER INFORMATION The Trustees are responslble for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Auditors, Report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomation and we do not express any form of assuran conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other Information and, in doing so, consider whether the other Information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material mitateMents, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misststement of this other infonnation, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. OPINION ON OTHER MAThERS PRESCRIBED BYTHE COMPANIES ACT 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course Of the audit: the Infortnation glven in the Trust, report for the financial year for which the flnanaal staternents are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. and the Trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requlrements. MArrERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION We have nothing to report in respect or the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Régulations 2008 require us to report to you if, In our opinion: We have nothing to report in rospect of the following rnatters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our oplnion: the information glven In the flnanclal ststernents is inconsistent in any material respecl with the trustees, report; or sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or the financial statements a not in agreement with the accounting records, or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES As explained more fully in the statement of trustees, responsibilities, the Trustees and dlrectors, 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 TrUStS and directors determine is nec¥sary 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 Truslees and directors are responsible for 141 P ¢1 ge Charlty Nu¥nber'. 1070028 A company Ilmited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS OF CARERS. SUPPORT CENTRE (continued) and for such Intemal control as the Trustees and directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material mlsstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees and dlrectors are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concem and using the going conrn basis of accounting unless the Trustees and direttors either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so, AUDITORS, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charlties Art 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 financlal statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorts report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance Is a high level of assuran but is not a guarantee that an audit condutted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material m15Statement when it exists. Misstatements can arise frorn 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 tsken on the basls of these financial statements. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below. Enquiry of management and those charged with government around actual and potential litigation and claims. Discussions with management and those charged with g0Veman including consideration of known or suspected instance5 of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud. Understanding and evaluation of the operating effectiveness of management's entity level contro15 designed to prevent and detect irregularities. Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governan. Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing supporting documentation to assess Compliall with applicable laws and regulations. Auditing the risk of management override of controls, induding through testing journal entries and other adjustments for approprfateness, and evaluating the business ratlonale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business. Testing over peric(l end adjustments. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less Ilkely to become aware of instances of non-complianTr with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material rnisstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment byi for example, forgery or intentional tnisrepre5entation5, or through colluslon. Our audit testlng might include testing complete populations of rtain transattions and balances, possibly using data auditing techniques. However, it typically involv&s 151P1ge Charity Number.. 1070028 A company limited by guarantee reg15tered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS OF CARERS, SUPPORT CENTRE (continued) selecting a limited number of items for testing, rather than testing complete populations. We will often seek to target particular items for testing based on their size or risk characteristics. In other ses, we will use audit sampllng to enable us to draw a conclusion about the population from which the sample is selected. A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: https:Ilwww,frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. OTHER MAThERS The corresponding figures were unaudited. Your attention Is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance wlth 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)" (as amended) in preferen to the Accountlng and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on l April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now bn withdrawn. This has been done in orderfor the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. USE OF OUR REPORT Thls report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance wlth section 391 of the Companies Act 2014. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to thern in an auditorts report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responslbility to anyone other than the company and the company's mernbers as a body, for our audit work, for thls report, or for e opinions we have formed. Nicholas Mlchael Auton (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Finnies Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Statutory Auditor 4-6 Swaby's Yard Walkergate Beverley HU17 9BZ 21" Othb* 2(524 Date: Finnies Accountants 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. 161Pilge Charity Numbor: 1070028 A company Ilmlted by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31st March 2024 (incorporating Income and Expenditure Account) Note Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Total 2024 2023 (restated) Incorne and endowments fi'om: Donations and legacies Charitable Activitles Activities for generatlng funds Investments 972,566 285 42,519 1,015,085 285 947,141 1,007 17,635 6,021 2,334 981,206 6,021 2,334 42,519 1.023,725 Total 965,783 Expenditure on: Charitable activitles 972,596 44,288 1,016,884 950,165 Govemance costs Total resources expended 41,885 41,885 25,684 1,014,481 44,288 1,058,769 975,850 Operating incomel(expenditure) (33,275) (1,769) {35,044) (10,066) Transfers (38,987) 38,987 GairV(loss) revaluation or investment Net income/(expenditure) Other recognised gainsl losses (72,262) 37,218 (35,044) {10,066) Gain on the revaluation of re assets Transfers 654,379 654,379 (654,379) (72,262) (654,379) (35,044) Net movement In funds 37,218 (10,066) Reconciliation of funds Funds balanS blfwd at 1st April 2023 Fund balances clfwd at 31st March 2024 682,688 242 682,930 692,996 610,426 37,460 647,886 681930 171Page Charity Number: 1070028 A company Ilmited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Statement of Financial Activities year ended 31st March 2023 (incorporating Income and Expenditure account) - Previous year. Note Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds (restated) Total 2023 (r&stated) Total 2022 Income and endowments from: Donatlons and legacies Charitable Activities Activlties for generating funds Investments 943,141 1,007 17,635 4,000 947,141 1,007 17,635 911,783 600 29,343 941,726 Total 961,783 4,000 965,783 Expendlture on: Charitable aciivitSes 946,407 25,684 972,091 3,759 950,166 25,684 975,850 957,150 3,567 970,717 Governan costs Total resources expended 3,759 Operating income/{expenditure) Transfers Gainl(loss) revaluation of investment Net Incomel(expendlture) (10,308) 242 (10,066) (28,991) (10,308) 242 (10,066) (28,991) Other recognlsed gainsllosses Gain on disposal of fixed assets Net movement In funds (10,308) 242 (10,Q66) (28,991) Reconciliation of funds Funds balan5 b/fwd at 1st April 2022 692,996 692,996 721,987 Funds balances clfwd at 31st March 2023 682,688 242 682,930 692,996 181 FagL Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Balance Sheet Year Ended 31st March 2024 2024 2023 (restated) Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 991,995 340,262 Current assets Debtors 13 43,548 520,134 564,682 79,267 496,893 576,160 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors 14 61,010 40,090 Net current assets Net assets 503,672 1,495,667 536,070 876,332 Funds of the charity RevaltJation reserve Restrlcted funds Un restricted fund5 Designated funds 17 847,781 193,402 242 16 37,460 161,276 449,150 1,495,667 18 235,498 447,190 876,332 18 The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companles Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024, although an audit has been carried out under section IM of the Charities Att 2011. Tre 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. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Twstees on signed on their behalf by: J Clift-williams Chairperson 19 | Pi Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Cash Flow Year Ended 31st March 2024 2024 2023 Table Cash flows from operatlng activities: 32,230 86,862 Cashflows from Investlng activities: Dividends from Investments Bank interest reiVed Proceeds from the sale of propertyr plant & equlpment Payments to acquire investments Purchase of propertyi plant and equipment Net cash provided byl(used in) investing actwities Change in cash and cash equivalents In the reporting perlod Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 2,334 (11,323) (16,856) (16,856) 70,006 426,887 496,893 (8,989) 23,241 496,893 520,134 Table A: Recond17ation of net incomel(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities 2024 2023 Net incomeJ(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the statement of financial activities) Adjustments for Depreciation charges Loss on le of fixed assets (35,044) 24,166 10,506 3,465 6,346 (Gains)Ilosses on Investments Divldends, interest and rents from investments Decreasel(increase) In debtors Increasel(decrease) In creditors Net cash provided by/(used in) Operang attlvities (2,334) 34,719 20,918 32,23D 41,023 15,327 86,862 Table B: Analysis of net debt, cash and cash equivalents 2024 2023 Cash In hand Cash at bank Total cash and cash equlvalents 518 519,616 520,134 496,893 496,893 20IPagL' Charity Number,. 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31st March 2024 l). Accounting Policies a). General information and basis of preparation The charity constitutes a public beneflt entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 (as updated), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, Ihe Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The financial ststements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to Include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterllng which is the functional currency of the charfty and rounded to the nearest £. The significant accounting policies applied In the preparation of these financlal statements are set out below . These polici&s have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. b). Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the dlscretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectlves of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aslde by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated ftind 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 wst of raising and administering such funds are charged against the spectfic fund. The alm and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. c). Income All incoming resources are included In the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performan conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received. Cash donations and gifts are included in full in the financial statements as they are reTrived. Significant non- cash donations are included in the financial statements at the Trustee's estimate of their market value when received. No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102). For legacies, entlclement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being retrived. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed. Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares. It includes dividends and interest. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest incorne is recognised using.the effective interest method and dividend Income is recognised as the charity's right to receive payment is established. 211Pagc Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31st March 2024 d). Expenditure This is accounted for on an accruals basis but when expenditure is incurred relating to more than one cost category, the expenditure is apportioned over all relevant headings. The basis of apportionment used refletts the time and resoUrS expended under specific headings. e). Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life as follows (see note 12). Freehold property Leasehold propety Fixtures and fittings 2 % straight line basis 20 % straight line basis 25 % reducing balance basis fj. Operatlng leases Rentsls payable under operating leases are charged to the statement of financial attivlties over the period of the lease on a straight line basis. g). Grants and specific donations Grants in respett of capital expenditure are credited to the staternent of financial activities upon receipt. If the grant is unrestricted a designated fund representing the assets written down value is created. This fund is then reduced over the useful economic life of the asset in line with its depreciation. Grants of a revenue nature which are made to give immediate financial support or to reimburse costs previously incurred are credited to the statement of financial activities in the period in which they become receivable. Grants of a revenue nature which are made to finance general activities over a specific period or to compensate for a loss of current or future income are credited to the statement of financial activities when receivable. l). Fixed assets Expenditure of a capital nature is capitalised on all items and not in accordan to expended amount. j). Pension costs Contributions to provide pensions and related benefits are charged to the income and expenditure accounts as incurred. 2211 lig Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31st March 2024 k). Going concern After making reasonable enqulries, the dlrectors have a reasonable expectatlon that the charltable company has adequate resources to continue in operations existentr for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. i). Preparation of group financial statements The charity/charitable company has taken advantage of the option not to prepare consolidated financial statements contalned in Section 398 of the Companies Act 2006 on the basis that the charity/charitable company and its subsidiary undertaking compri* a small group. m). Recognition basis or creditors Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. n). Financial instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transattion value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. o). Taxation Carers, Support Centre is a UK registered charity, number 224505. All the Society's income is applied to its charltable objects and the Society is, therefore, exempt under current legislation from most forms of taxation. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the Society and is therefore charged to the statement of financial activitles or balance sheet as incurred. 231Page Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31st March 2024 8). staff costs The average number of person5 employed by the Charity during the period was as follows: 2024 Number 11 2023 Number 13 Directors/trustees Management & Administration Project Work Total Actual average monthly number of staff 18 34 16 34 The aggregate payroll costs in respect of these employees were as follows: 2024 2023 Wages and Salaries Social security Pension costs Total 653,686 44,365 13,457 711,508 557,473 39,175 10,512 607,160 No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000. The charity runs a stakeholder pension scheme for the benefit of its employees. Total pension costs for the year were £13,457 (2023: £10,512). Total contributions due to the scheme as at 31 March 2024 were £4 (2023; £nil). 9). Trustees. remuneration The Trustees were not entitled to and did not receive any remuneration from the charity during the year (2023: £nil). Trustees were reimbursed travel expenses from the charity during the year £114 (2023: £nil). Donations from Trustees during the year total £nil (2023: £nil), Charity Number,, 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre st Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 10). Operating lease rentals 2024 2023 Plant and equipment 2,149 1,909 11). Net incoming resources for the year This is stated after charging: 2024 2023 Audit Independent Examination Depreaation 9,000 2,268 10,506 2,365 6,346 12). Tangible assets Freehold Leasehold Fixtures & Fittlngs Total Property Property Cost (valuation) At 1st April 2023 Additions Disposals Revaluation At 31st March 2024 Depreciatlon At 1st April 2023 Provlded during the year Dlsposals Eliminated on Revaluation At 31st March 2024 Net book value 400,000 54,140 114,129 11,325 (78,047) 568,269 11,325 (78,047) 654,379 47,407 1,155,926 654,379 1,054,379 54,140 80,255 4,124 48,228 1,478 99,524 228,007 10,go.&.- (74,582) (74,582) 84,379 49,706 29,846 163,931 At 31st March 2023 319,745 970,000 5,912 4,434 14,605 340,262 17,561 991,995 At 31st March 2024 271Pagi Charity Number,, 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31st March 2024 13). Debtors 2024 2023 {restated} Amounts falling due within one year Trade debtors other Debtors Prepayments and accrued income Total debtors 378 31,882 12,288 44,548 47,385 31,882 79,267 14). Creditors 2024 2023 (restated) Trade creditors 13,433 26,447 10,832 10,298 61,010 8,342 9,115 12,408 10,225 40,090 Accruals and deferred income Tax and social security other creditors Total creditors 15). Operatlng lease comrnitments The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows: 2024 2023 Not later than l year Later than l year and not later than 5 years 2,539 8,253 2,539 10,793 Charity Number,, 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre st Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 16). Restricted Funds The income funds of the tharlty Include restricted funds comprlslng the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held to be appli for specific purposes: Balance at 31st Incomlng Resources Transfers of Balance at 31st Fumds March 2023 resources expended March 2024 Household Grants 242 (I,IDO) (21,232) (2,581) [1,440) (3,217) 858 Carers Trust Grants 21,921 3,912 4,601 Independence at home NL Health Inequalldes NEL Health Inequalltle5 NEL Carers Forum 2,183 1,500 5,060 398 60 1,844 1,000 5,703 14,398 9,854 1,000 14,683 18,136 NEL Carers StTrtegy NEL Young Carers NL Carer & Community Rwm Development Total 2,000 (10,980} (3,738} 9,854 242 42,518 (44,288) 38,987 37,460 Balance at 31st Incoming March 2022 Transfers of Balance at 3tst Funds resources expended March 2023 Household Grants 4,000 4,000 (3,759) (3,7S9) 242 Total 242 17). Revaluatlom reserves Balance at 31st March 2023 Income Expenditure Transfer Balance at 31st March 2024 Revaluatlon Reserve 193,402 193,402 654,379 654,379 847,781 847,781 Total Balance at 3tst Income Expendlture Transfer Balance at 31st March 2022 March 2023 Revaluation Reserve 193,402 193,402 Total 193,402 193,402 291P¢lOL Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Ca.rers' Support Centre Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31st March 2024 18). Unrestricted Funds alan at 31$t March 2023 (restated) Income Expendlture Transfer Balance at 31st March 2024 General funds 235,498 974,498 (975,294) (73,426) 161,276 Deslgnated funds: Core costs 400,000 10,000 400,000 Research & Development Bulldlng Improvements Innovation Funds {io,000) 28,436 1,163 247 (18,436) (419) (247) (1,903) 10,000 744 Carers In Partnership staff Welllelng Support 81 Development Carers Volce Forum 12,419 10,516 {1,674) 15) (712) 3,331 I,ooo 706 1,657 995 Genz Carers Peer Support Group North East Llncolnshire., Carers Strategy Delivery Bennet Sulte 15,182 3,788 1,000 (15,182) 11,577 1,620 2,183 4,117 2,268 (13,354) 4,019 (10,696) 8,688 2,620 1,000 4,356 1,000 Carers forum Lunch Club 338 (1,521) (1,811) (1,563) Men in Sheds 2,050 295 Art Club Northl North East ijncolnshire - Joint projects North Llncolnshlre: 13,354 Carers card 3,866 (3,866) 591 Young Carers Me Time 591 1200) 7,183 6,983 Total Designated Funds 447,190 6,708 (39, 187) 34,439 449,150 Total Unrestricted Funds 682,688 981,206 (1,014,481) (38,987) 610,426 30IPabTt Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre st Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2024 Balance at 31st March Z022 Income Expenditure (restated) Transfer Balance at 31st March 2023 (restated) General funds 245,805 961,783 (972,091) 235,497 Deslgnated funds: Core costs 400,000 10,000 400,000 10,000 Research & Development North East LlncoSnshlre: Carers Strategy Delivery Bennet Suite 15,182 3,788 1,000 13,354 15,182 3,788 1,000 13,354 Carers forum North/ North East Lincoln5hlre Joint projects North Llncolnshire - Carers card Total 3,867 3,867 69l996 961,783 (972,091) 682,688 Funds balances at 31st March 2024 are represented by., Revaluation Reserve Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Designated Funds Total Funds Tangible fixed assets CUrnt assets Creditors due wlthln one year Total 847,781 144,214 78,072 (61,010) 161,276 991,995 564,682 (61,010) 1,495,667 37,460 449,150 847,781 37,460 449,150 Funds balances at 31st March 2023 are represented by,, Revaluauon Resei've Unrestrlcted Funds (restated) Restricted Funds Deslgnated Funds Total Funds {rÉstated) Tanglble fixed assets Current assets Creditor5 due within one year Total 193,402 146,860 128,728 (40,090) 235,498 340,262 576,160 (40,090) 876,332 242 H7,190 193,402 242 447,190 Charity Number: 107Q028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988
Carers, Support Centre Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31st March 2024 19). Called up share capital There is no called up share capital as the Company is limited by Guarantee. In the event of the Company being wound up each Director has undertaken to contribute to the assets of the Society such amount as may be required to discharge its debts, the amount not to exceed £10 per Director. 20). Related paity transactions There are no related party transattions during the year (2023-£nll) In addition to the transactions with Trustees as disclosed in Note 9. 21). Prior Period Adjustment Changes to the balance sheet At 31 March 2023 As previously Adjustment As restated reported Fixed assets Tanglble assets 420,517 (80,255) 340,262 Current assets Other debtors 31,882 31,882 Current liabilities other creditors 24,366 14,141 10,225 Capital Funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 242 910,322 242 876,090 (34,232) Total funds 910,564 (34,232) 876,332 Changes to the SOFA At 31 March 2023 As previously Adjustment reported As restated Net Book Value Depreciatlon Wages Revenue 400,000 6,346 31,881 14,141 (76,130) 4,124 (31,881) (14,141) 323,870 10,470 Net movement in funds 716,920 (34,232) 682,688 321P Charity Number: 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no, 3540988
Carers, Support Centre The comparative figures for the prior year have been restated to reflect the correction. The adjustments made are summarized below: Depreciation has not been provided on the freehold property since acquisition is September 2000, initial cost and subsequent irnprovements made in May 2011 should have been depreciated. Wages were double counted for part of the year ended 31 March 2020. Liabilities relating to Ideal Community Care Solutions C.l.C, a former subsidiary of Carers, Support Centre, existed in the balance sheet after the company had been dissolved. The prior year adjustments have no impact on the charity's cash flow or overall operational performance, bLtt tt ensures that the financlal statements reflect a true and fair view of the charity's financial position as of 31 March 2024. Movlng forward, procedures have b*n implemented to ensure accurate depreciation calculation in line with the charity's policies and balances held within the financial ststement5 are verified. 331PagL Charity Number,. 1070028 A company limited by guarantee registered no. 3540988