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2022-12-31-accounts

Barchester Healthcare Foundation

Year to 31 December 2022

Registered Company Number 4002177 Registered Charity Number 1083272

Contents

Trustees' report .......................................................................................................................... 2 ...................................................................................... 6 Independent examiner's report to the members of Barchester Healthcare Foundation ............. 7 Statement of financial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account) for the year to 31 December 2022 ............................................................................................. 8 Balance sheet as at 31 December 2022 ..................................................................................... 9 Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2022 ................. 10

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The Trustees present their annual report and the audited financial statements for the year to 31 December 2022.

Reference and Administrative Information

Constitution

and a

registered charity governed by its memorandum and articles of association. Company Number 4002177. Charity Number 1083272.

Directors and Trustees

charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the Trustees.

Trustees

The Trustees who held office during the year and subsequently were as follows:-

Elected Trustees : Pete Calveley Ann Mackay MBE Fiona McGill (resigned 31 December 2022) James Hodgson Julia Scott (appointed 1 January 2022) Andrew Tilden OBE (appointed 1 January 2022) Laura Humphreys (appointed 1 March 2022, resigned 22 July 2022) Shannon Cullen (appointed 1 November 2022) Simon McCall (appointed 1 April 2023) Sally Hale (appointed 1 June 2023)

Registered Office:

3rd Floor, The Aspect, 12 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AS

Independent Examiners:

Saffery LLP, Kintail House, Beechwood Park, Inverness, IV2 3BW

Bankers:

Royal Bank of Scotland Plc, London Corporate Services, , London, EC2M 4XJ

Solicitors:

Blythe Liggins, Edmund House, Rugby Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6EL

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Report (continued)

Objectives and achievements

with physical or learning disabilities or mental health challenges, giving grants to help reduce independence, mobility and quality of life.

In 2022, special attention was focused on connecting or reconnecting people with others in their local community, thus combatting loneliness and enabling people to be active and engaged. 71,000 to be approved, details of which are given in note 3. This represents a positive response by either full or part grants to 25% of the 913 applications received.

In 2019 0 to the Foundation. The funds were unrestricted, but the Charity launched The Jeanette Gill Special Awards in her memory. Approximately once a year the Charity will fund three special awards for outstanding projects that enrich lives and encourage an active lifestyle. The three awards ava The first round took place late in 2019, and two further rounds were planned. In view of the Covidom the cancelling of fundraising events, the Trustees decided to use a proportion of the funds from the Jeanette Gill Special Awards to support the usual grants in 2020/21. A new round of the Jeanette Gill Special Awards took place in early 2022.

The Foundation was again supported by the Barchester Healthcare group which matched pound for pound all funds raised by Barchester staff. 2,000 of staff time was provided by the Barchester Healthcare Group which was not recharged and has been included as donated staff time. This income is shown in note 2.

The fundraising by Barchester staff once again demonstrated originality and enthusiasm.

The major events included a golf tournament in the Midlands, a new Tour de Barchester cycle ride, raffles at conferences in the spring and autumn, as well as Barchester teams at the London 10k, Great North Run, virtual and in person London Marathon Run and RideLondon-Essex 100 cycle ride. Textile recycling at the Barchester homes also provided significant income, as well as the Barchester Lottery donations.

The Trustees are again grateful to the staff and shareholders of Barchester Healthcare for their continued support.

Appointment of Trustees

The Charity is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. At no time do Trustees nominated by the company constitute a majority in terms of the total number of Trustees. Potential Trustees are nominated by one of the existing Trustees, seconded by another, followed by a vote of all Trustees. Such votes have proved to be unanimous.

Andrew Tilden and Julia Scott were appointed as Trustees on 1 January 2022. Laura Humphreys was appointed on 1 March 2022 and resigned on 22 July 2022. Fiona McGill resigned on 31 December 2022. Shannon Cullen was appointed on 1 November 2022, Simon McCall on 1 April 2023 and Sally Hale on 1 June 2023.

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Training of Trustees

The Charity does not have a formal policy of training for the Trustees. However, on appointment, Trustees undertake an induction briefing and usually have experience of service with other charities. In addition, information is regularly supplied to the Trustees, regarding their responsibilities and duties together with regular guidance from the Charity Commission. linkage with other charities of a like nature.

Organisational Structure

The Foundation Trustees meet delegated to the Grants considered - and may be approved - by two nominated Trustees (one of whom is an independent Trustee).

by the Grants Team and applications for groups by the trustee panel. If agreement cannot be reached, applications are considered by the Board of Trustees at their quarterly meetings. The Jeanette Gill Special Awards are approved by all Trustees.

Trustee meetings

The Foundation holds quarterly meetings and during the year achieved an 85% attendance level.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees review grants pledged and paid grants at each meeting. The figure for grants pledged is deducted from current reserves to ensure that the remaining amount does not reduce 25,000 (being the running costs for four months). If funds were to remain below 25,000, with no prospect of further funds, the Trustees would meet to decide the future of the Charity. At the end of the year these 167,000 (2021 108,000) . 250,000.

Grant making policy

The groups/charities in England, Scotland and Wales through its general grants scheme. The Foundation helps small community groups and local charities with activities, outings, equipment and materials for members/service users and individuals with mobility equipment for outdoor use.

Public benefit

ic Benefit requirements

are met as the charity will consider applications from all sectors of the community and there is no cost to making an application for support.

Review of Activities and Future Developments

In 2022 the Foundation 171,000 (2021 47,000) towards helping older and disabled people around Britain. 225 119 15,000 to support a wide range of projects, which included helping individuals, groups and charities to fund specialist and mobility equipment, education, transport, activities and outings.

The Foundation will continue to make grants to projects where the money can make a real difference to the beneficiaries. The Foundation continues to develop its website and more information on its activities can be found at www.bhcfoundation.org.uk.

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Risk Policy

The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Given the nature of the activities the Trustees have identified limited significant risks that the Charity faces. The major risks would be the loss of support from the Barchester Healthcare group and reputational risk from making inappropriate awards. Both risks are viewed as very unlikely to occur. The Trustees believe that the systems and controls operated by the Charity are sufficient to mitigate year. The Charity does not have an internal audit function given the limited activities operated.

Environmental Policy

The Trustees are committed to reducing the environmental impact of the Charity. Video conferencing has been introduced in order to reduce the amount of travel required, and the Charity have switched from paper-based to electronic systems to decrease the amount of paper consumed.

Safeguarding Policy

The Trustees are aware of the need to be alert to safeguarding issues, with s Trustees having experience in this area.

Investment Policy

The Trustees invest free cash resources in term deposit accounts to maximise interest income while maintaining a low risk policy of investment.

Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the C 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

By order of the board

S McCall (Chairman)

3[rd] Floor, The Aspect 12 Finsbury Square London EC2A 1AS

21 September 2023

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and the financial statements

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;

and 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; and

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

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and 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.

The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitab governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

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Independent examine Trustees of Barchester Healthcare Foundation on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

Trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequent report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Eunice McAdam Chartered Accountant

Saffery LLP Kintail House Beechwood Park Inverness IV2 3BW Date: 22 September 2023

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Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account) for the year to 31 December 2022

Note
Income from:
Donations, legacies and similar incoming
resources
2
Total incoming resources
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
3
Total resources expended
Net movement in unrestricted funds/net
expenditure for year
Unrestricted fund balances b/fwd as at 1 Jan
Unrestricted fund balances c/fwd as at 31 Dec		 Year to 31
December
2022
318
318
(259)
(259)
59
108		 Year to 31
December
2021
235
235
(229)
(229)
6
102
167 108

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year are included above. The surplus for the year for Companies Act purposes, comprising the net expenditure for the year, was 59,000 (2021: surplus of 6,000).

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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2022

Note
Current Assets
Debtors and accrued income
7
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
8
Net assets
Funds:
Unrestricted funds
9		 2022 2021
53 5
157 155
210 160
(43) (52)
167 108
167 108

For the financial year ended 31 December 2022 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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

The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with Section 476.

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

The financial statements on pages 8 to 14 were approved by the Trustees on 21 September 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

S McCall (Chairman)

Registered Company Number 4002177 Registered Charity Number 1083272

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2022

1 Accounting Policies

Company Information

The Barchester Healthcare Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England. The registered office is 3[rd] Floor, The Aspect, 12 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AS.

a) Basis of Preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2019, the Companies Act 2006 and accounting standards.

The Trustees consider that the charity has the ability to continue its operations for the foreseeable future and so these financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.

The charity has availed itself of Paragraph 3 (3) of Schedule 4 of the Companies Act and vities.

The charity is exempt from the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement on the grounds that it falls within the Companies Act definition of a small company.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

b) Taxation

Barchester Healthcare Foundation is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes .

c) Company Status

The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 2. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee

d) Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. This includes legacies which are recognised when received.

The charity recognises income relating to commitments to make annual donations in the period to which they relate, provided that the Trustees are certain that the donations will be received.

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2022 (continued)

1 Accounting Policies (continued)

e) Resources Expended

Grants are recognised as payable when approval has been given by the Trustees. All other expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.

f) Investments

The donations are invested in a bank deposit account immediately upon receipt.

g) Finance and Operating Leases

No leases were entered into during the year or prior year.

h) Fund Accounting

Trustees.

i) Irrecoverable VAT

All resources expended are classified under activity headings that aggregate all costs relating to the category. Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

2 Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources

Corporate donors
Private donors
Gift Aid		 Year to 31
December
2022
162
155
1
318		 Year to 31
December
2021
160
73
2
235

2,000 (2021 in respect of donated staff time and facilities.

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2022 (continued)

3 Expenditure on charitable activities


Grants payable
Support costs
Governance costs (see note 4)		 Year to 31
December
2022
Year to 31
December
2021
171
147
85
80
3
2
259
229

2,000 (2021 in respect of donated staff

time and facilities.

all support and governance costs are allocated to this activity.

a) Grants payable to individuals

79 38,000 (2021: 110 65,000) were payable to individuals in the year. The grants were for a wide range of purposes: electric, sport, manual and folding wheelchairs, power packs and sport wheels for wheelchairs; walkers; trikes, handcycles and electric bikes; mobility scooters; exercise and activities, including gym memberships, fishing, drumming, swimming and horse-riding lessons; holidays and recreational camps; educational grants and car adaptations for disabled people.

b) charities and groups

There were 98 1,000 payable to charities 52,000 (2021: 40 24,000) . These include grants for materials, tools, craft, technology and exercise equipment; music, art, theatre, cookery, IT, nature and living skills projects; craft, dance and exercise classes; social activities and special events; entertainment; transport, outings and residential camps.

c) ,000 payable to charities and groups

There were 48 charities 81,000 (2021: 48 58,000) . Details are on shown in full on page 15.

4 Governance costs


Independent examination fee		 Year to 31
December
2022
3
3		 Year to 31
December
2021
2
2

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2022 (continued)

5 Trustees' remuneration

The Trustees neither received nor waived any 446 (2021 226) was reimbursed for travel expenses for two Trustees. No restricted donations were received from Trustees.

6 Staff costs

The charity had no employees during the current or prior year. As the charity has no employees and the Trustees are unpaid the charity does not have a remuneration policy.

During the current year, Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited (part of the Barchester group) recharged the charity for the time of two part-time members of staff. This recharge amounted 63,200 5,4 2,200 pension costs (2021: 61,8 5,1 2,200 pension costs) . In addition 2,000 of staff time was provided by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited which was not recharged and has been included as donated staff time as disclosed in note 2.

7 Debtors: amounts falling due within one year

Prepayments and accrued income 2022
53
53		 2021
5
5

8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Accruals and deferred income
Grants payable
Grants payable
Brought forward
Grants approved in year
Grants paid in year
Carried forward		 2022
33
10
43
2022
19
171
(180)
10		 2021
33
19
52
2021
28
147
(156)
19

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2022 (continued)

9 Analysis of net assets between funds

Opening balance at 1 Jan 2022
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources
Closing balance at 31 Dec 2022
Represented by:
Net current assets		 Unrestricted
Funds
108
59
167
167
167		 Total
108
59
167
167
167

10 Financial commitments

At 31 December 2022 the charity had no annual commitments (2021

11 Related Parties

There were no transactions with related parties during the period.

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groups groups
APPLICANT NAME GRANT PURPOSE OF GRANT
Animal Antiks 2,000 Countryman club programme aimed to improve the lives of people over 50 suffering from
mental health or physical disabilities.
Alive & Kicking SCIO 1,000 Activities for elderly physically disabled people.
Compass Community Arts 1,250 Program of arts activities for this charity aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation for
people mental health issues.
Coventry Resource Centre for the Bli 1,250 Music tutor for this charity aimed at improving life for people suffering from sight loss.
The Stuart Low Trust 1,000 Online and offline wellbeing sessions for this charity aiming to improve the lives of the
vulnerable and isolated members of the community.
Deaf-initely Women 250 Social outings for women with hearing loss.
Porchfield Community Association 1,000 Activities for this charity aiming to improve the wellbeing and quality of life for older people
living in Toxteth, Liverpool.
London Riverside Church 1,000
In-Deep Community Task Force Drop-in 1,000 Monthly community dinners for the elderly.
Rumney Gospel Chapel 000 Summer outing and Christmas meal event for this charity focused on reducing isolation for
the elderly.
Sahahra 000 Outings for the elderly Asian community members of Normanton, Derby.
Silverfit Ltd 000 Tai Chi and Qigong lessons for the over 45s to improve health and wellbeing.
Beer Mens Shed 5,000 The building of a new workshop for this community group aiming to improve men's mental
health.
Hand of Solace Coffee/tea and snacks for regular coffee mornings for the elderly.
Sunny Skies Enterprise CIC Tools to create a garden space to help adults with learning disabilities discover their full
potential.
Wainman Trust 000 Activities for this charity aiming to improve the lives of older people and those with onset
dementia.
Orchard Forest School 000 The continuation of this group aimed at reducing isolation for the elderly.

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East Hoathly and Halland Community G 1,000 The building of raised flower beds for the disabled members of this community garden CIC.
ARK - Acts of Random Kindness 0,000 Shipping container to provide a versatile indoor space for activities all year round for people
with learning disabilities.
Changing Life Directions 000 Fit 4 Life project providing activities for marginalised older women.
Veterans Woodcraft 5,000 Tools and machinery for woodcraft workshops provided by veterans' CIC aiming to improve
the mental health for veterans and other community members.
Lanarkshire Epilepsy 1,000 Singing workshops for this charity aimed at improving the lives of epilepsy sufferers.
StrongMen 000 Weekend retreats for men who have suffered bereavements.
Down Syndrome Cheshire 000 Gym equipment for this charity aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of people with
Downs Syndrome.
Braille IT CIO ,000 Audio described theatre performances for the blind and visually impaired.
Shopmobility Melton Mowbray Folding mobility scooter for this charity hiring out mobility scooters to people with limited
mobility.
Beabled Sports wheelchairs to assist disabled members to be more active.
Retune SCIO 000 CNC wood carving machine for this charity teaching woodworking skills to veterans with
PTSD and those with Autism.
North Staff Swimming for Therapy CI 000 Continuation of swimming facilities for disabled people.
Sid Valley Memory Cafe 1,000 Befriending activities for this charity aiming to improve the lives of elderly isolated and
lonely people.
Living It Up 000 Creative music activities for people with learning disabilities.
The Champ Project 000 Activity sessions to help combat mental and physical health issues.
Petworth Community Garden 500 Tools, equipment and lunch refreshments for this men's shed group.
AFC Tickton Walking Football Walking football programme to keep the elderly of Beverley active.
Stand Up Sisters Silversmith course for eight members of this charity aiming to improve women's mental
health.
Friends of Zichron Dovid Click & Connect project helping this charity address loneliness in the elderly.
The Social Network for Seniors 00 Afternoon teas to decrease loneliness in the elderly.

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The Birch Collective 1,500 Camp Birch project for this CIC aiming to improve the lives of 18-25 year olds, struggling
with mental health issues.
Open Arts Expansion of arts studio service for adults with mental health challenges.
Kent Enterprise Trust Ltd 1,000 Friendship club for disadvantaged residents of East Kent.
C&DCA 556 For the purchase of bowls mats for this community centre's bowls club for their partially
sighted members.
2,000
Homeless Support Project
Jock Tamson s Gairden
Arts and Minds
Sign and Share Club 1,100
Bloomin Arts Ltd 400
Rammy Men 806
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