•scRATCH
Fighting Local Poverty
ANNUAL REPORT
April 2023 to March 2024
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT IS:_
To relieve the effects of poverty for families and individuals with needs
recognised by approved referral agencies in Southampton and the surrounding
area and to support likeminded organisations.
CHAIR'S REPORT FOR 2023 to 2024
SCRATCH has been in existence for nearly a
quarter of a century. During that time, no
matter what the national or world political
and economic situation has been, the need
for our services hasn't diminished-in fact.
it's grown. Wh8t hasn't changed is our
determination to help those local f8milies
and individuals in hardship. To the best of
our ability and with the highest regard for
both their dignity and the quality of the
services we provide.
I wrote last year about the way that serving
those who need us brings the news
he8dlines very close: we hear stories from
clients andvoLunteers thatwould breakyour
hearts. They make us even more determined
to carry on the work that we do.
However, we couLdn't do any of this without
our staff and volunteers and of course
our supporters. There are so many
individuals, companies and funding bodies
whose generosity means we can do things
like delivering bunk beds to families whose
children are having to share a bed, kitting
out a home for a homeless family going into
permanent accommodation. or ensuring
that a child living in a women's refuge gets a
bundle of presents on Christmas morning...
8nd so much more.
We thank aLI our supporters and hope to
continue working with them for many years
to come. As long as there's a need,
SCRATCH hopes to be there to answer it.
Ann Laird (Chair of the Board of Trustees)
How many people do we help each year?
(explanations of figures will be provided on the followingp8gesJ
5937
7000
6000
5077
5000
4840
4000
3554
3000
2616 2762
2475 2304
2000
1000
664 659
Furnish to
Flourish
Ipeople
assisted)
Christmas
Complete
(young people
helped)
HSF Utilities
HSF
Welfare Line
(Households) Whitegoods calls answered
Ihouseholdsl
2023 124
2022 123

SENIOR MANAGEMENT REPORT
th
As SCRATCH enters the 25 year of our
existence it is good to look back atwhat has
been achieved both in the last year and
previous years.
From very humble
beginnings when we incorporated in 1999 to
date, we have approached each year with
the same objective in mind: to relieve the
effects of poverty for families or individuaLs
referred to us who are experiencingfinancial
hardship. It is testament to the hard work
and commitment of staff and volunteers
alike that we have managed to impact so
many lives in a positive way, setting people
up to face the future from a comfortable
home environment.
our work and served the community in one
way or another.
Since 1999 when we were based in a smaLI
office in Shirley and a collection of old barns
in
Nursling,
we
have
moved
our
headquarters 3 times and are now well and
truly settled in our base in Northam where
we have been forthe past 10 years and have
recentLy extended our lease for a further 10
years until February 2034. In light of this, we
have started a programme of improvements
to future proof the premises for the
remainderof the lease.
Aswith 8llsmall charities it isvery important
for us to balance the books, ensuring we
have enough cashflow to run the business
on a day-to-day basis as well as cover the
larger expenses, we are happy to reportthat
SCRATCH is in a healthy financial position
due to good Levels of funding. generous
donations and service level agreements
with councils 8nd housing associations
throughout the county. Mythanks to all who
have helped us get here.
This year. as every year, we are indebted to
the m8ny volunteers who give their time
freely in orderto assist us in our mission, we
have volunteers from 17 - 70 years ot age,
from all backgrounds and many nationalities
who all contribute to the flavour of the
SCRATCH community. Over the years we
have been joined by thousands of
volunteers, 811 of whom have contributed to
Mike Smith - Senior Manager (Operations)
Annette D8vis- Senior Manager (Resources)
FURNISH TO FLOURISH
(Previously known as Dorcas Project)
This project has again provided a lifeline to so many people who are in
furniture poverty for a variety of re8sons. Many are moving into permanent
accommodation following periods of homelessness (be that street
homeless, sofa surfing or temporary housing). Others cannot afford to
purchase the items they need- often a bed. It is good to know that lots of
children across Hampshire no longer have to sleep on the floor and as a
result their school attainment has improved.
We have noticed thisyear an increase in referrals for single older people (60
plus) aLthough we have no knowledge of why this might be.
Everyone who is helped with furniture and household items through this
project is referred by one of our trusted referral agencies (health visitors.
schools, housing associations, local authorities-to name just a few). This
In theyear
ending March
2024, we have
made 2243
deliveries,
helping 2890
adults and
2187 children.
an increase of
nearly 5 % from
the previous
year

helps to ensure that there is a genuine need and avoids the need for us to assess clients which
would delay delivery and increase our operating costs.
BeLow are a couple of recent comments from a grateful client and referral agency: .
Th8nks to SCRA TCH. I have been able to furnish my flat and l am so
h8PPyWlth the items thatyou provided. I spoke to Becky to arrange this
and I would like to thank her for her assistance. Everything is in great
condition 8nd I still can'tbelieve howgreatmyflatlooks. A huge thank
you to all for this assistance.
ljustwanted to dropyoua line to saythankyou forsupplyingmyclients
with a bed settee 8nd recliner chair. I took a call from them yesterday
and they are absolutely thrilled with the items, They couldn't stop
saying how pleased they were with the delivery from yourselves and
howrespectfully they wer8 treated by the deliverymen.
And from a kind donor:_
Thankyou so much for collectingoursofas. Two polite, friendlyguys came as stated and removed
them 8s requested. Excellent service and we hope someone will be able to make use ofthem.
We are 80 grateful to everyone who donates from beds and wardrobes to saucepans and
teaspoons. These are all vital in providing the essentials that people need to set up home when
they have little or nothing.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OFA FURNISH TO FLOURISH DRIVER
l arrive at the warehouse by 8am, check the van,
see if there are any updates from the officefor the
day's tasks. I have a coffee, catch up with other
members ot staff and await the arrival of the
volunteers. We head off at approx. 8.30am to
various areas in Hampshire. Depending on the
area we are going to we try to make our deliveries
first so that we have an empty van for the
collections. We never know what we will find
when we arrive at ourdestination, butwe certainly
meet a variety of people along the way, the
majority of whom are very happyto see us and are
pleased with what we deliver, which will help
them in the next step of their lives.
We return to the warehouse late morning to off
load the collections, to re stock the van
(appropriate items having already been selected
by the warehouse volunteers), swap volunteers,
hand in paperwork to the office. check that there
are no amendments for the afternoon's schedule
and start all over again. Prior to departing. I try
and phone all clients and donors to give them an
estimated arrival time and to ensure that they will
be at home.
When we return at
the end of the day,
we
unload
and
reload ready for the
next session, and I
will then try and
contact those that
we will be visiting in
the morning. The
final paperwork is handed to the office with
check that there are no changes forthe next day.
There is so much satisfaction when we see the
stress being released from faces when we deliver
8 washing machine or a package of furniture.
Donors are also grateful to know that their
furniture is going to help those in need and isn't
ending up in landfill.
No two days are the same!
l enjoy working with a variety of volunteers, and it
is great to see their progression as their time with
us goes on - whether that is an improvement in
the language or their ability to work with other
people. lan

During the year we started to carry out a satisfaction survey at the point of delivery (relating to
both Furnish to Flourish and White Goods delivered underthe HousehoLd Support Fund).
The following is a breakdown of what was being delivered for those who responded".
FulLfurniture package
Bed
161
55
Fridge Freezer
Washing Machine
42
67
Cooker
68
Other
48
The chart below shows how recipients feltthe deLiverywould help them.
Suniey results
Other
Eat better
Improved dlet and health
Improved sleep
l am able to move forward in life
Happy to spend time with friends and family
Feel more healthy
Feel less stressed
Feel better about myself
50
100
150
200
250
300
The average rating on deliveries was 5 star.
Whilst the project staff. volunteers and two vans are mostly engaged in the collection and
delivery of furniture, we are pleased to offer a removals service for people needing to move
house in emergency situations. During the year we helped 33 households129 in the previous
yearl forwinchester City Council and 4 for otherorganisations.

DISCRETIONARY FUND AND WELFARE LINE
SCRATCH has had another busy year operating the Welfare Line {a
direct access and advice and signposting phone service- with many
people needing referraLs through to the local food banks) with more
calls answered this year. People experience food poverty for a variety
of reasons and from many different househoLd types and often it is
single adult maLes who are unable to work due to mental heaLth issues
who find themselves short of food.
The vast majority of calls relate to the cost of living and young families
in particular are reaLly struggiingto meet the increased costs aswell as
buying nappies and food for their children.
We have also continued to assist Southampton City Council {SCC) in delivering elements of the
Household Support Fund {Government Funding) by providing utility top-up vouch8rs and l or
new White Goods to Southampton residents who meet strict criteria.
As you will see from page 2. the number of utility vouchers issued has decreased this year. This
is in no way a reflection of the level of need, but rather a restriction placed on how often we can
help the same househoLd as SCC are seekingto provide more assistance to more people across
more organisations with the same amount of money.
We have also continued to assist the Footprint Trust, based on the Isle of Wight. with utility top-
up vouchers.
The number of White Good deliveries h8s increased slightLy, despite similar restrictions being
implemented. It has been great to help individuals and families with appliances who would
otherwise struggle to purchase even secondhand items. Below are 8 couple of comments from
grateful clients.
Thankyou so much. The washingmachine h8s m8de my day. it Game 8tjust the right time
and the guys were lovely.
H8vinga cookermeans that I can cook and eatpropermeals and tryto stayhealthy
H8ving a cooker h8s made life so much easier h8ving 3 children. It was impossible to
feed them prop8rly with just 8 sm811 microwave.

CHRISTMAS COMPLETE
This project is designed to provide toys and gifts for children and young peopLe who otherwise
might go without presents to open on Christmas Day. Like all of our projects. referrals come
from our trusted agencies to ensure that there is a genuine need. AIL referrals are carefulLy
checked to ensure that no duplicate requests slip through. The vast majority of parcels are
delivered directly to the families, as far afield as Basingstoke and Aldershot. Others are
delivered to or collected by the referral agents for them to distribute to their clients.
As the number of individuals helped has risen over the last few years. we decided that we
needed to come to an arrangement with Southampton City Council, who run their own scheme
primarilyfor children in care as well as theirvarious departments, to ensure that there was no
duplication. So, for the first time we agreed not to accept SCC department referrals which
resulted in a slight decrease in numbers making the project slightly more manageable for us.
A total of 2616 children and young people received a parceL containing 7 or 8 gifts.
As always, we are so gratefuL to the many churches, organisations,
businesses and individuals who donate toys and gifts and for the
financiaL donations that enable us to purchase items for the age
groups we always have shortages for (babies and 12 years plus). As
wellas the manyvolunteers who give theirtime to sort, pick and pack
to ensure that the best possible selection is made for everyone
referred. Without their support the project wouLd be impossible to
run.
It is lovelyto receive notes of appreciation from the families and referral agencies. This shows
the continued need for the project and makes all the hard work worthwhile.
I wanted to send a huge th8nk you to all the amazing staff at
SCRA TCH for the Xm8s gifts kindly delivered to our families. I have
been asked to pass on thanks from several families who were
overwhelmed and delighted to receive the gifts for their children.
This has reallymade a difference to children who m8ynoth8ve been
so fortunate.
li
ryx
I can't tell you how much weight has been liftedl Mychildren
are going to be so happy on Christmas day. After two friendly
happy guys dropped of boxes to my door, l opened to find a
choice ofgifts and treats. Myson is into his sports and there's
8 whole range forhim to choose from. Mydaughter will enjoy
the books and spa products. As well as a few treats for
myself to enjoy over the festive period. It really has taken
away the sleepless nights of worry.
I want to extend my gratitude for the incredible work your
Christmas project has done in bringing joy and relief to our
families. Your efforts have made a significant impact,
especially for those who were concerned about providing
presents fortheir children this Christmas.
I would like to express my deep gratitude for the delighttul
surprise I received yesterday in the form of a box of gifts for
myson. The generosityandcare shown byeveryone involved

in this gesture did not go unnoticed. Each item in the box was received with great
appreciation. and l am sure myson will be touched when opening the presents.
On behalf of myselfand myfamily. I wish to express myprofound gratitude for the
wonderful Christmas package I received.
COMMUNITf REPAINT
Community repaint remains a valuable if small part of the work we do at SCRATCH. My thanks
go to Rob (voLunteer) who diligentLy accepts. mixes and tests all arrivals of paint. storing in
colour and type order to simplifythe client experience and ensuring everyone gets the type and
colour of paint they require. Repaint is such a simple project, taking excess paint from
manufacturers and retaiLers and distributing free of charge to referred clients and for a
donation to community groups, ensuring homes and
community spaces are made into more pleasant environments
for those who use them.
In 2023124 we supplied 147 individuaLs and 21 community
groups with a combined total of 6,444 litres of paint. This year
we collected slightLy less than we delivered but even so some
6,300 litres of paint was diverted from the waste stream and
made availabLe to clients and groups alike. Repaint
Southampton, operated by SCRATCH, has been running for
more than 20 years over which time approximately 140,000
litres of paint has been colLected and redistributed, enough to
paint 7,000 three bedroom homes.
VOLUNTEERING
Followinga fruitful 5years at SCRATCH, PoLly Burton retired from the role of Volunteer Manager
in December 2023. PolLy worked hard to make SCRATCH an even more
welcoming and supportive place forvolunteers. and I hope to
continue this legacy and further develop some of her projects
such as the SCRATCH wellbeinggarden. The year ahead will
also involve goingthrough a renewaL process forthe Investing
in Volunteers accreditation. the UK quality standard for good
practice in volunteer management.
Over the last year we have continued to deepen links with
referral agents which support asylum seekers and refugees in the city such as Southampton
and Winchester Visitors Group (SWVG) and CLEAR, and through attendance at the
Southampton Sanctuary Network meetings. SCRATCH was given a presentation slot at
SWVG'S March meeting. through which I was able to highlight SCRATCH'S work to SIWG'S
Leaders and recruit some more asylum-seeking volunteers. The asylum seekers are a huge
asset to SCRATCH and greatly vaLue the opportunity to keep busy and give back. as well as
improvingtheir English and getting to knowthe local area and community. Our administrative
volunteers have been helpful in translating our various voLunteer materials into different key
languages. However, we have seen many volunteers moved by the Home Office onto other
cities at little to no notice, and almost aLI in this situation have reported back that they miss
volunteering at SCRATCH. It is truly humbling to witness the challenges these and many of our
other volunteers continue to face.

One of ourvolunteers was fortunate enough to receive leave to remain in the UK at Christmas
time, and we have helped him find work through a local Christian-run Landscaping company
and have also supported him as he sets up his own joinery and carpentry business. He has
settled into a rented flat with a British friend and has not had to claim a penny of Universal
Credit! When asked to describe his asylum-seeking journey, he said: 'First of all, I had an
invitation from people here: a charity caLled SWVG. They linked me to Above Bar Church. and
also they supported me. Above Bar Church and SWVG linked me to SCRATCH charity, who
moved me to the next step, which is seLf-empLoyment work and paid landscaping work. All
these local communities helped me find my fLat and have a good
Lif e.
Other referral agencies we work with include local brain injury
charities, the Probation service, homeless charities Two Saints
and the Society of St James and Southampton City Council's
l Employment teams. We also have severaL retirees who bring a
strong nurturing element to our community and prove that staying
active through volunteering is the way to stay young at heart.
One of our neurodiverse volunteers who was referred to us this
year by the DWP informed us that after just one month of
volunteering with us, his famiLy had commented that he appeared
more confident, which is not something he had ever been told
before. This volunteer has continued to push himself out of his comfort zone, trying out
different roles within SCRATCH and is surprising himself with the tasks he is able to complete.
Here are some of the comments from our volunteers, which highLight the sense of community
atSCRATCH:
SCRATCH is 8 great org8nisation and is very supportive to its
volunteers.
l enjoy cominghere for the people 8nd the community.
l arn thankful for the help scratch has given me and I like having the
opportunity to help the community.
l am 8 member of a good f8mily that would help me in any situation.
I can feel that I'm doing something of use for the community. And doing something
positive that is physical, and a change of environment.
There is a real sense of community in SCRATCH, which I find really useful. l enjoy
meetingpeople from different cultures and backgrounds.
Lizzie Osborne-volunteer Manager

FINANCE
Our turnover for the year was £1.1 M, giving us an operating surplus of £53K. The tables below
shown the breakdown of our income and expenditure.
Income
Donations- includes
fundraising activities and
gift aid
Grants- includes
Household Support Fund
(HSF) and National Lottery
Community Fund
Lirnioli
Irioh
includes the sale of white
goods to organisations
outside of HSF
Other- bank interest and e-
bay sales
Donations • Grants • Fumlsh to Florish • Other
Expenditure
Volunteer Support-
includes expenses, PPE /
Uniform, training and social
events
loan repayments,
accountancy fees, bank
charges, refreshments and
cleaning
Salarle8
White Goods
Vehlcle costs
Fundraising
• Volunteer Support
Other
UtSIItyTop-ups
Premises
Fumiture purchases
Office costs
Chrlstmas Complete
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GOVERNANCE
The SCRATCH board of trustees operates under the charity's Articles of Association. New
trustees are recruited via notification of vacancies, for example on our mailing list, ourwebsite.
word of mouth etc: prospective candidates apply via a statement of interest stating why they
wanttojoin the board and what they will bringto it. They are interviewed bythe existingtrustees
and-if successfuL-appointed at the next meeting. Induction is initially conducted by the chair
who introduces new trustees to the building. the team, and relevant documents. followed by
attendance at a SCRATCH Induction session. The development of trustees is important, no
matter how experienced they are: training needs for board members are identified via skills
audits, at strategy days or as new developments require. These needs are addressed by online
courses or by attendance at SCRATCH employee training (eg. for safeguarding).
Trustees make strategic decisions, such as key objectives and deliverables, staffing structure
and long-term operating premises requirements. Senior Managers-Annette Davis and Mike
Smith make day-to-day operational decisions following delegated levels of authority
guidelines, with reference to board members when required. The Board ofTrustees undertakes
an annual review of salaries and wages for all staff, including senior managers, in accordance
with the SCRATCH pay policy: any pay increase, if awarded, is not performance based,
although employees undergo appraisals for development.
SCRATCH trustees work with regard to the Latest Charity Commission guidance, for example
on public benefit. We consider that our object- The relief of the effects of povertyfor individuals
and famiLies in the City of Southampton and Central Southern England - passes the 'public
benefit test" because the outworking of this is the provision of furniture packs, white goods and
utilities top ups, for which referrals are made by public sector agencies and other charities, All
SCRATCH'S other activities are also aimed at public benefit and trustees are confident that
every project remains in line with our core purpose, as each project provides tangible services
such as goods, advice, or volunteering opportunities and development. As the opportunity for
new work arises, for example delivering services for Southampton City Council. we assess
whether it's a good fit for what we already do and whether it's in line with our purposes.
AIL existing projects are monitored in terms of metrics; numbers of clients helped, amounts
and quality of goods provided, speed of response to referrals. etc. Surveys are carried out to
obtain feedback on specific areas, such as referral agents, views on our services. or how
volunteers have benefitted from their experiences. Some of the most valuable information
about howwellwe're doing comes in the comments from those we've helped.
FUNDRAISING
As well as providing paid forservices for local authorities, SCRATCH also raises money using a
range of methods. including direct interactions with funders, churches and businesses. It
employs a professional fundraising company, Competitive Solutions Ltd, which is a member
of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, and which focuses, on our behalf, on approaching
funding institutions such as The National Lottery. SCRATCH Senior Managers and Trustees
hold a monthLy virtual meeting with CSL staff to monitor existing fundraising bids and plan
future ones". both sides work together to ensure that aLI proposed approaches to funders
contain an accurate depiction of SCRATCH'S activities and needs, while remaining securely in
line with the charity's aims.
In the year 2023124, professional fundraising costs were £33.198 and a total of £127,606 was
raised.
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SCRATCH'S fundraising strategy does not involve methods where individuals are approached
by phone, on the doorstep or in the street. Appeals-particularly for donations of goods can
be made via social media or our mailing list, but these are general and not targeted at
individuals. There have been no complaints to us concerning fundraising.
FUTURE PLANS
The board hoLds an annual strategy event: at the most recent meeting it was decided-in the
short term-to concentrate on the existing projects for providing relief for families and
individuals in hardship, ratherthan take on newventures which might stretch our resources or
be less closely Linked to ouraims. Close collaboration with partners such as Southampton City
Council and delivery of the key projects Furnish-to-Flourish, Discretionary Fund, Welfare Line
and Christmas Complete will remain our core activity.
The Trustees review risks at every board meeting (usually six per year). The principal
riskluncertainty for SCRATCH has always concerned financial viability and for many years the
charity lived a hand to mouth existence. To this end we have again contracted CSL. a
professional fundraising company, to secure ongoing core funding for our projects. This was
successful in the first two years of working together, especially in terms of National Lottery
funding. However, as there is no guarantee that major income such as the National Lottery
grant or the Household Support Fund will continue every year, we have also built up our
reseNes so that we can still deliver all our projects while we seek alternative funding streams.
Admin details- include names and addresses of:
Auditor Knight Goodhead Limited, 7 Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford,
Eastleigh. Hampshire S053 3DA
Banks: .
Co-operative bank: P.0. Box 250, Delf House. Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8
CAF: 25 Kings HillAvenue, Kings HILI, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ
Flagstone: 1st Floor. Clareville House 26-27 Oxendon Street London SW1Y
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees (who are also directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company
law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in
accordance with 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 GenerallyAccepted 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 charitable company and of the
income and expenditure, of the charitable companyforthat period. In preparingthesefinancial
statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then applythem consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
materiaL departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company 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 charitable company and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are
unaware,. and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves
aware of any relevant audit information and to estabLish that the auditors are aware of
that information.
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 otherjurisdictions.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The total income for the yearwas £1,094,723.
The total expenditure was £1,041,848.
The total funds at the year-end were £584.388, of which General Funds make up £412,723.
The Trustees, policy is that SCRATCH should hold sufficient reserves to allow it to continue
operating even if there were to be a significant reduction in the level of giving and an increase
in demand for its activities. The reserves policy has been revisited to cover the various
operating costs which are involved in delivering our projects.
We continue to be grateful to various grant-making bodies and to the people of Southampton
for their generous support for SCRATCH'S poverty relief activities, a result of which 2023-24
saw an operating surplus. Reserves are therefore currently in excess of the minimum needed.
However, SCRATCH will stilL need to raise significant ongoing funding in order for its expanded
activities to be sustainable in the medium term and the reserves we carry give a window of
opportunity in which to obtain this. The Level of new funding that WILI be forthcoming is
uncertain, but projections indicate that SCRATCH will use much of its current reserves in
supporting its projects duringthe period in which the additional funding is being sought.

Approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behaLf by:
Trustee
Dated: 11
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Board of Directors
Ann Laird (Chair)
Nicholas Warn
David Bartlett
Robert Davis
Staff team as at 31 March 2024
Mike Smith- Senior Manager (Operations)
Annette Davis- Senior Manager (Resources)
lan Dowdell- Furniture Manager
Paul Williams- Driver
lan Arnold- Driver
Lizzie Osborne-volunteer Manager
Lucy Taylor- Welfare Information Off icer.
Kelly Beck-WeLfare Information Off icer.
Natasha Davis - Welfare Information Off icer.
Lydi8 Roberts- Welfare Information Officer.
Becci Gough- Receptionist (part timel
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SUPPORTED BY:.
. COMMUNITY
FUND
Supported by
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SOUTHAMPTON
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EASTLEIGH
BOROUGH COUNCIL
I:J Winclester
City Council
SCRATCH, 33 Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate, Southampton, S014 OSP
Tel: 023 8077 3132 e-mail: reception@scratchcharity.co.uk www.scratchcharity.co.uk
Southampton City and Region Action to Combat Hardship is registered as a Limited Company, Number
03830305 Registered in Cardiff

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SOUTHAMPTON CITY AND REGION ACTION TO COMBAT HARDSHIP
(Company limiled by guarantee and not having a share capital)
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Southampton City and Region Action to Combat Hardship for the year ended 31 March
2024, which comprise the Slalemenl of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet, Cashflow Statement and the related notes. The financial
reporting framewth that has ken applied in their preparation is applicable law and unit￿ Kingdom Accounting Standards including
Financial Repjrb'ng Standard 102.. The Financial Reporbng Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting practi￿).
In our opinion, the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the stsle of the charitsble company's affairs as at 31 March 2024, and of its income and
expenditure for the year then ended.,
have ken properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted ACc￿Jntlng Practice. and
have been prepa￿ in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Bas1$ of opinion
We conducted our audit in acccKdance with International Standards on Audlling IUKI IISAS IUK}l and applicable law. Our
resp)nsibilities under those siandards are further d￿ribed in the Auditor's responsibilitses for the audit of the linancial slalements
$￿tion of our ￿pOrt. We are independent of the Charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of
the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Stsndard, 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
basis lor our opinion.
Conclu8ions rolatlng to going concem
In auditing the financial slalements, we have concluded that the tnJstees' use of the going concem basis of accounting in the
preparation of the linancial slalemenls is appropriate.
Based on the work we have Fertomied, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating lo events or conditions that,
individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the charitable company's abilily lo continue as a going concem for a period of
al least12 months from when the financial slalements are aulhorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concem are described in the relevant sections of thSs
report.
Other infomiation
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other InfO￿allon comprises the Infofmalion included in the annual report
other than the finallcial statements and our auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial slalemenls dces not cover the other
informab'on and, except to the exlenl otherwise explicitty stated in our report, we do not express any form ol assurance conclu5i0n
Ihereon.
Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in d(Hng so, consider whether the other information is materially incon51slent
with the financial slalemenls or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misslated. If we identify such
malerial inconsistencies or apparent material misstatemen15, we are required lo determine whether there is a material misslalement in
the linancial statements or a material misstatement of the other infomiats'on. If, based on the work we have performed, we condude
that there is a material misstatement of Ihis other information, we are required to repx)rt that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SOUTHAMPTON CITY AND REGION ACTION TO COMBAT HARDSHIP
(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
Matters on which we are required to report by excèption
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relats'on to which the Companies Act 2G￿6 and the Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us lo report to you if, in our opinion..
the company has not kept &Jequale and sufficient accounting records, or returns adequate for our audit have not been
received trom branches not visited by us,. or
the company's fi'nancial statements are not in ag￿ement with the accounting records and retums,. or
rtain disclosures ol trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the infomiation and explanations we require for our audit., or
the Iruslees were not entslled lo prepare the financial statements in aG¢ordance with ihe small companies regime and take
advantage of the small companies exempts'on in preparing the Trustees, Annu81 Rep)rt and lake advantage of the small
companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
Re8ponslbllltl•$ of tho trust088
As explained nwre lully in the Annual Report, the Iruslees are respcfflsible f￿ the preparation of the financial statements and for being
sats'sfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such iniemal control as they determine 1$ necessary to enable the preparation of
fr'nancial ststemenls that are free from material misslalement, whether due lo fraud or error.
In preparing the financial slalemenls, the Iruslees are responsible for assessing the charitable ccvnpanls ability to continue as a going
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related lo going con￿rn and using the g￿.ng concem basis of xcounling unless the
trustees either intend lo liquidate the charitable cc*mpany or to cease operations, or have no realisb'c allemalive bul to do so.
Audltorfs re8ponglbllitla8 for the audit of the financlal 8tatem•nts
We have been appointed as auditor under the Companies Act 2006 and report in accordance with Ihe Act and relevant regulations
made or having effect Ihereunder.
Jr objectives are to obtain reasonable assuran￿ about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misslalement, whether due to fraud or ertor, and to issue an auditor's reF(Jrt that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high
level of assurance, bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in acc￿anCe with ISAS (UK) will always delecl a material
misstatement when il exists, Misstatements can arise from fraud cs error and are considered material If, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decision5 of users tsken on the basis of these financial
slalements.
Irregularities, including fraud. are instances of non.compliance with laws and regulalions. We design prc£eduies in line wrlh our
responsibilities, outlined above, to delect material misslalemenls in ￿spect of irregularities, including fraud. The exienl10 which our
procedures are capable ol detecting irregularib'es, including fraud is detailed below..
The engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skllls 10
identify or rec(ianise non-compliance with applicable laws and iegulalions.
We idenlilied the laws and regulation5 applicable to the charitsble company through discussion5 With Iwslees and other management
and we assessed the exlenl of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of manayemenl
and inspecting legal correspondence.
We assessed the suS￿pIlb1llty of the charitable company's fi'nancial statements to maleriai misstatement, including obtaining an
understanding of how fraud might cKcur, by making enquiries of management as lo where they considered there was susceptibility to
fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud and considering the internal controls in pl&e to miligale risks of fraud
and non-compliance with laws and regulations.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF SOUTHAMPTON CITY AND REGION ACTION TO COMBAT HARDSHIP
(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
To ajdress the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we perfomièj analytical procedures to identify any
unusual or unexpeLted relationships, tested y)umal entries lo rdentify unusual Irans&b'ons and investigat8J the rationale behind
significant or unusual transactions.
In response to the risk of irregularities and n(￿-ComplIance with laws and regulatiC￿S. we designed procedures which included, bul
were not limited to..
agreeing financial statement disclosures to undedying suppjrting dwumenlalion,.
re&Jing the minutes of meets'ngs of those charged with govemance,. and
enquiring of management as lo actual and potential liligalion and daims,.
There are inherent limilalions in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial
tranwlions, the less likely il is that we would become aware of nOn-Cc￿pllanee. Auditing stsndards also limit the audit prttedures
requir￿ to identify non-compliance with laws and regulab'ons lo enquiry of the trustees and other management and the inspection of
regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can k harder10 detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deli￿rate
¢C￿CealMenÈ or collusion,
A further description of our responsibilits'es for the audit of the linancial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's
website at.. https'.Ilww.fr¢.org.uklaudilorsresponsibilities. This descripts'on fcfflis part ol our auditols report.
Knight Goodhead Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charitable company by virtue of its eligibility for appointsmenl as
auditor ol a company under section 1212 01 the Companies Act 2006.
Usg of our report
This ￿port is made 501ely lo the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies
Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate lo the charitable company's members those mallers we are
required lo slate lo ihem in an auditols report and lor no other purpose. To the fullest extent permilled by law, we do not &cept or
assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit WOTk, for this report, or for the
opinions we have fomied.
CJ GOODHEAD.
Senior Statutory Auditor
Knlght Goodhead Llmlted
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
7 Boufflemoulh Road, Chandlerfs Ford, Ea511eigh, Hampshire, S053 3DA
Dated: l {
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SOUTHAMPTON CITY AND REGION ACTION TO COMBAT HARDSHIP
(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capitsl)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(including Income and expenditure account)
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Notes
INCOME
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Fundraislng income
Trading income
Other income
59,355
698,109
58,290
238,774
28,908
2,042
117,645
936,883
28,908
2,042
151,469
1,133,979
28,501
4,747
23
1,318,719
757,464
328,014
1,085,478
Investment income
9,245
9,245
263
TOTAL INCOME
757,464
337,259
1,094,723
1,318,982
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
756,502
285,346
1,041,848
1,131,814
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
756,502
285,346
1,041,848
1,131,814
NET INCOME
FOR THE YEAR
962
51,913
52,875
187,168
Transfers between funds
14,15
(51,866)
51,866
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR
{50,904)
103,779
52,875
187,168
FUNDS AT 1 APRIL 2023
222.569
308,944
531,513
344,345
FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2024
171,665
412,723
584,388
531,513
All of the above results are derived from continuing acb'vities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than
those ststed above. Movements in funds are disclosed in notes 14 and 15 lo the financial statements.
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
COMPANY NUMBER: 3830305
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
10
39,432
41,413
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
8,825
185,206
414,411
6,248
199,747
365,831
11
608,442
571,826
CREDITORS,, amounts falling due within one year 12
42,697
43,023
NET CURRENT ASSETS
565,745
528,803
CREDITORS: amounts falling due in more than one year
20,789
38,703
NET ASSETS
16
584,388
531,513
FUNDS
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds
Designated funds
TOTAL FUNDS
14
171,665
222,569
15
15
412,723
308,944
584,388
531,513
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and FRS
102 relating to small entities.
Approved by the board of trus
an
Slgned on it
n i l
Trustee
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
CASHFLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
NET CASH FLOW PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
74,527
367,178
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest received
9,245
263
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of borrowing
Interest paid
Increase in loan finance
Fixed asset additions
(20,026)
(2,237)
122,543)
(2,536)
(12,929)
NET CASH FLOW
48,580
342,362
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the period
Cash and cash equivalent at start of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
48,580
342,362
365,831
414,411
23,469
365,831
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE CASHFLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net movement in funds for the period
Interest received
Depreciation
Profit on disposal
Decreasel(increase) in stock
Decreasel{increase) in debtors
(Decreasellincrease in creditors
52,875
(9,245)
14,910
187,168
(263)
13,804
{2,577)
14,541
4,023
11,152
140,895
14,422
Net cash flow from operab'ng acts'vities
74,527
367,178
2 ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2024
2023
Cash at bank and in hand
414,411
365,831
3 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At
1 April 2023
other non.
At
cash changes 31 March 2024
Cash flows
Cash at bank and in hand
365,831
48,580
414,411
Debt due wrthin one year
Debt due after one year
(22,214)
(38,703)
23,902
(19,553)
17,914
(17,865)
(20,7891
304,914
72,482
(1.639
375,757
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(Company limited by guarant8e and not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Accounting convention
The financial statements have b88n prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
FRS 102 (second edition October 2019) and the Companies Act 2006,
The charity meets the definition of the public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially
recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othetwise stated in the relevant accounting policy
note.
The accounts have been prepared on the going concern basis. The￿ a￿ no material uncertainties about
the charity's ability to continue.
b) Income
Donations and legacies are received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of
financial activities when received.
Revenue grants are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year to which they relate and when
the conditions of rec81Pt have been complied with. Where the grant has to be matched to a different period
the deferred element is deducted from incoming resources and carried for￿ard in creditors,
Legacies are accounted for In the Statement of Financial Activities when receipt is probable, and their value
can be measured with sufficient reliability.
c) Expenditure
Exp8nditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred,
Voluntary income costs and trading costs comprise the costs associated with attracting volunlary income
and the costs of fundraising and trading.
All costs are allocated b8tween the expenditure categories of the statement of financial activities on a basis
designed to reflect the use of the resource. Cost related to a particular activity a￿ allocated directly, oth8rs
are apportioned on an appropriate basis.
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
d) Operating leases
Rentsls paid under operating leases are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line
basis over the lease term.
8) Tangible fixed assets
Assets that cost more than £500 are capitalised at cost price. Depreciation is provided using the following
rates and bases to reduce by annual instalments the cost, less estimated residual value of the tangibl8
assets over their estimated useful lives..
Leasehold improvements
Motor vehicles
Plant and machinery
Computer equipment
2510 Straight line
250/0 reducing balance
25Qh reducing balance
330/0 straight line
n Stock
Stocks held at the year end for distribution ar8 Stated at fair value. Donated stock is not valued but
recognised in income and expenditure when the item is distributed.
g) Funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated for charitable
purposes.
Restricted funds represent grants and donations which are allocated by the donor for specific purposes.
Expenditure which meets these cnteria is charged to the appropriate fund.
h) 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 transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value.
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{Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
i) Donated goods
The value to the charity of donated goods are recognised in donations when the item is distributed, with an
equivalent amount recognised as charitsble expenditure.
2 LEGAL STATUS
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The charitable company was
incorporated on 23 August 1999 in the United Kingdom and was r8gislered on 24 Novemb8r1999 with the
Charity Commission in England and Wales. The charity is a public benefit entity.
The register8d office of the charitable company is Unit 33 Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate, Mount Pleasant
Road, Southampton, S014 OSP.
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capitsll
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
3 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Restricted Unre•tricted
funds
fund8
2024
Total
2023
Total
Donations and simi18rincome
Gift aided donatsons
Non gift aided donations
Gift aid recoverable
Donatsd gL%)Is for Fumlsh to Flourish
30,102
20,620
7,568
30.102
23,461
7,568
56,514
32,352
27,823
7,569
83,725
2,841
56,514
59,355
58,290
117,645
151,469
4 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES INCOME
Grants and contracts
Fumiture charg8S
While good5 charges
Removal charges
Delivery charges
698,109
33,500
145,195
46,847
10,173
3,059
731,609
145,195
46,847
10,173
3,059
961,274
114,653
43,018
11,540
3,494
698,109
238,774
936,883
1,133,979
5 TRADING INCOME
Pallet furniture sales
Shop sales
100
1,942
1CK)
1,942
150
4,597
2,042
2,042
4,747
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Icompany limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
6 EXPENDITURE
Restricted
funds
Unre8trictad
fundi
Total
2024
Total
2023
COSTS DIRECTLY ALLOCATED TO ACTlVtriES
Wages and saaries
Donated fumitu￿ costs
Fundrais'ng costs
Basic package equipment, beds and microwaves
Electric lop up
White gc(#Js purchases
Christmas expenses
Motor expenses
237,835
56,514
37,958
275,793
56,514
33,198
59.685
227,105
172,654
17,478
26,326
254,588
83,725
57,305
30,928
374,931
153,180
19,262
25,874
33,198
59,685
227,105
172,654
2,709
14.769
26,326
756,502
112,251
868,753
999,793
SUPPORT COSTS ALLOCATED TO ACTMTIES
Rent
Water and rates
Insurance
Light and heat
Repairs and malntsnance
Olfice costs
pps
IT costs
Accountancy
Legal and professional
Travel and subsistence
Training costs
Sundry
Interest charges
Bankjcard charges
Depreciation
47,280
8,027
12,123
17,389
14,802
2,194
7,832
8,185
8,441
7,000
15,148
5,842
35
2,237
47,280
8,027
12,123
17,389
14,802
2,194
7,832
8,185
8,441
7,000
15,148
5,842
35
2,237
1,650
14,910
48,570
8,481
4,176
9,602
12,480
1,523
10,209
1,778
8,798
5,798
3,022
135
2,536
1,109
13,804
14,910
173,095
173,095
132,021
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
756,502
285,346
1,041,848
1,131.814
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
7 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITUREI FOR THE YEAR
This is stated after charging..
2024
2023
Deprttiation
Independent examination fee
Auditors, remuneration,,
audit
other services
14,910
13,804
2,538
5,300
3,141
5,000
1,260
8 EMPLOYED STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
2024
2023
Employed staff costs were as follows.,
Salarles and wages
S(Kial 5￿U￿tY costs
Pension
251,852
15,827
8,114
275,793
231,328
15,372
7,888
2Y,588
No employee eamed more than £60,000 during this or the prior year.
Al the year end there We￿ outstanding pension contributions payable of £1,46312023,' £1,484). Total pension contributions of
£6,914 {2023.. £7,888) were paid by the charity and are included in the SOFA.
Key management comprises two individuals who were paid a total of £75,235 (2023. £79,131 to individuals).
The average weekly number of employees during the year was as fdlows..
2024
No.
2023
No.
Employees
11
11
9 TAXATION
The charitable company is exempt from corp)ralion lax as all its income is charitsble and is applied lor chaiitsble purposes.
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(Company limitsd by guarantee and not having a shate capitsll
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10 TANG18LE FIXED ASSETS
L•aséhold
Improvements
Computsr
equlpmant
Motor
Vohicles
Plant and
machinery
Total
COST OR VALUATION
Al 1 Apnl 2023
Additions in year
At 31 March 2024
11,072
9,024
20,096
72,268
27,369
1,495
110,709
12,929
123,638
2,410
2,410
72,268
28,864
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 Apnl 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2024
10,310
3,771
31,617
10,163
27,369
374
69,298
14,910
603
603
14,081
41,780
27,743
84,206
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 March 2024
1,807
6,016
762
30,488
40,651
1,121
39,432
41,413
Al 1 April 2023
11 DE8TORS
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
VAT recoverable
Other debtcffs
73,426
38,324
6,483
66,974
185,206
109,206
23,880
66,661
199,747
12 CREDITORS.. amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other laxalion and social security
Bank loans
Accruals and deferred income
Other creditors
5,984
4,365
17,865
13,020
1,463
42,697
4,077
22,214
6,260
43,023
IncludpJJ within bank loans is £7,833 relating to vehicles under a hire purchase ￿reernenI. The loan is secured on this asset.
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital}
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13 CREDITORS.. amounts falling due in more than one year
2024
2023
Bank loans
20,789
38,703
14 RESTRICTED FUNDS
1 Apr51
2023
31 March
2024
Income
Expgnditure
Transfer8
Household Support Fund
Fumish lo Flourish {Dorcas Proj6Ytl
Christmas Complete
National Lollery- Furnish to Flourish
Welfare Support Project
222,569
518,658
88,492
2,709
127,605
20,000
757,464
{517,696)
(88,492)
{2,709}
1127,6051
120,0001
756,502
151,8661
171,665
222,569
51,866
171,665
Purposas of reslncled fvnds
Housohold Support Fund
Provrsion of a referral processing hub for the Southampton Household Support Fund.
Fumish to Flourl8h (Dorcas Projoctl
Provides good quality fvmiture and household items
Christrn# C¢)mploto
Provides toys and gifts for children and young people who otherwise might go without presents
Natlonal Lottery. Fumlsh to Flouriih
sp￿1[1r funding provid&J by the National Lottery to help provide fumiture and househotd items.
Welfare Support Project
Provision of a Welfa￿ line and referral hub including the $C￿rcing of items and administration of the Local welfare Provision
DI￿etionary Fund,
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1Cc￿panY limited by guarantee and not having a share capitsll
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
At
At
31 Mareh
2024
2023
Incorne
Exponditur•
Tran$f•rs
General funds
308,944
337,259
285,346
51,866
412,723
Totsl unrestricla funds
308,944
337,259
285,346
51,866
412,723
16 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Rmtrlcted
funds
General
funds
Total
funds
Ye8rended 31 March 2024
Tanglble fixed assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank in hand
Creditors
Creditors falling due in rnoie than one year
NET ASSETS
39,432
8,825
52,374
366,590
133,709}
20,789
412,723
39,432
8,825
185,206
414,411
142,6971
20,789
584,388
132,832
47,821
18,9881
171,665
RHtrictod
funds
Gonoral
fundi
Total
fund8
Ye8rended 31 March 2023
Tangible fixed assets
Stock
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Crgjilors
Creditors falling due in more than one year
NET ASSETS
41,413
6,248
26,448
307,573
134,035)
38,703
308,944
41,413
6,248
199,747
365.831
143,0231
38,703
531,513
173,299
58,258
18,9881
222,569
17. TRUSTEE EXPENSES
None of the Iruslees were reimbursed expense5 during thi5 Or the pri￿ year. No trustee re￿iVed any remuneration in the current
or prior year.
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
18. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 31 March 2024, ltte charity had total commitments under nOn-¢an￿lIable operating leases, dLJe as follows,
2024
2023
Within one year
Between ￿e lo two years
Between iwo and five years
61,49)
61,4g)
170,373
293,353
1,4
1,490
1,863
19 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party tiansaclians in this or the prior year.
20 DONATED GOODS
The charity receives significant donations from the public of fumilure lo support the Furnish to Flourish Ifoirnerty Dorcas) project.
These donations have been valued al £5£,51412023.. £83,725) and are included within both income and expenditure in the
Slalemenl of Financial Aclivilies,
21 POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
Post year end, HMRC confirmed that the charitable company would be awarded a VAT wpaymenl of £180,657 relating lo the
period ended 30 September 2023, as a result of fetrospeclively regisleringlor VAT.
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(Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capilall
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
22 PRIOR YEAR STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
2023
Total
funds
Restricted Unr88trictod
funds
fund8
INCOME
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Fundraising income
Trading incotr
Other income
89,436
941,772
62,033
192,207
28,501
4,747
23
287,511
151,469
1,133,979
28,501
4,747
23
1,318,719
1,031,208
Investment income
263
263
TOTAL INCOME
1,031,208
287,774
1,318,982
EXPENDITURE
Charitable aclivits'es
862,292
269,522
1,131,814
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
862,292
269,522
1,131,814
NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR
168,916
18,252
187,168
Transfers between funds
{80,3641
80,364
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR
88,552
98,616
187,168
FUNDS AT 1 APRIL 2022
134,017
210,328
344,345
FUNDS AT 31 MARCH 2023
222,569
308,944
531,513
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{Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
23 PRIOR YEAR FUND MOVEMENTS
RESTRICTED FUNDS
At
1 April
2022
At
31 March
2023
Income
Expend5turo
Transfers
Household Support Fund
Fumish lo Flourish (Dorcas Project)
Chnstmas Complete
National Lollery . Fumish lo Flourish
Welfare Support Project
134,017
803,640
135,565
9,237
62,766
20,000
1,031.208
(634,7241
1135,5651
19,2371
162,7661
20,000
862,292
180,3641
222,569
134,017
80,364
222,569
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
At
At
31 March
2023
2022
Inc¢Jme
Exp•ndituro
Transfors
General funds
210,328
210,328
287,774
287,774
269,522
269,522
80,364
80,364
308,944
308,944
Total unrestricted funds
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