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Registered Company number 4176004 Registered Charity Number 1085727

SIGNPOST STOCKPORT FOR CARERS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Hilton Jones Limited t/a Community Accountancy Service Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL

Signpost Stockport for Carers Unaudited Financial Statements

For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Contents

Contents
Page
Trustees' Annual Report 1 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Accounts 11 to 25

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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st March 2025

The Trustees present their annual directors’ report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a Directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the 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).

Reference and administrative information

Charity Name: Signpost Stockport for Carers Charity Number: 1085727 Company Number: 4176004

Directors and Trustees

The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law. The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Key management personnel: Trustees and Directors

Paul Connellan (Chair) David Cox Anthony White Carol Rushton Jennifer Crosbie Jilly Julian Ryan Greenhalgh Myer James Lugassy Lorraine Bardsley (appointed 27 November 2024)

Neil Cossey (appointed 22nd January 2025)

Senior managers

Bethan Kelly (Chief Executive Officer)

Company Secretary

Gill Bruder

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Registered Office

The Heatons Centre Thornfield Road, Heaton Moor Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3LD

Bankers

Royal Bank of Scotland Drummond House (GK) Branch Customer Services Centre 1 Redheughs Avenue Edinburgh EH12 9JN

Independent Examiners

Hilton Jones Limited Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL

Structure, governance and management

Signpost Stockport for Carers is a company limited by guarantee that is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 8[th] March 2001. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission dated 22[nd] March 2001.

Appointment of Trustees

As set out in the Articles of Association Trustees are elected annually by the members of the charitable company attending the Annual General meeting.

Trustee induction and training

New Trustees are given a Trustee Training and Guidance Pack which covers:

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A question and answers pack has also been prepared drawing information from the various Charity Commission publications. This is distributed to all new Trustees along with the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Organisation

The Board of Trustees administers the charity. The board normally meets bi-monthly and is responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. The members are drawn from a wide variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the Charity. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for working with the Board of Trustees to formulating the strategic direction of the charity and for the day-to-day operations of the charity with the assistance of service managers. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified and that key performance indicators are met and reporting these to the Board.

Objectives and activities

The purposes of the charity are to serve the district of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in alleviating the conditions of life;

The main activities are carer support for people aged six and over. The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through the provision of low cost accommodation, meeting and training facilities for organisations across sectors.

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives, in planning future activities, and setting the policies for the year.

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Chair’s Foreword – Paul Connellan

This past year has been one of change and growth for us as a charity. We welcomed a new Chief Executive and several new members of staff, and together we have been able to support more carers than ever before.

Looking ahead, our ambition is to reach even more of Stockport’s carers, especially those we have not yet connected with, so that no one feels they are facing the challenges of caring alone.

Our finances remain stable, but as a charity without long-term guaranteed income, we are always working to secure new funding. Much of what we receive is time-limited or tied to specific projects, so fundraising is an ongoing priority. We are deeply grateful to the charities, organisations, and individuals who have supported us this year. We also hope that more local people, including carers we’ve had the privilege of helping, will consider supporting us, whether through donations or by remembering us in their wills.

We know the challenges are growing. With an ageing population, the number of adult carers continues to rise, and every year we discover more young people quietly providing care. Whatever their age, carers need support — whether that’s practical advice, guidance on what they are entitled to, or simply someone to listen when things feel overwhelming. Our commitment is to be there for carers in these moments, but we can only continue with the right resources in place.

We would like to give special thanks to Stockport Council. While many councils focus purely on the statutory duties for supporting carers, Stockport takes a broader and more compassionate approach, considering carers’ holistic needs, investing in our service and community support. Their partnership makes a huge difference to what we are able to achieve for carers.

We move forward with hope, determination, and a clear focus: to continue making a positive difference in the lives of carers across Stockport.

Finally, I want to thank our dedicated staff team for their hard work and kindness, and my fellow Trustees for the time and energy they give so generously. Above all, I want to thank the carers themselves. You inspire everything we do, and we are proud to stand beside you.

Financial Review (2024/25)

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Unrestricted reserves : (£46,078)

The unrestricted deficit at year end reflects the timing of several payments due for the final quarter which were received shortly after year end. The Trustees therefore believe that the unrestricted reserves position does not indicate underlying instability, but rather a temporary reporting effect.

Despite challenging conditions, the charity has achieved a surplus, enabling continued investment in services to support carers.

Reserves Policy and Going Concern

The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level equivalent to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. While the current unrestricted reserves are in deficit, this is a timing issue related to delayed income. Once this income is factored in, the reserves position is expected to recover to a more sustainable level.

The Trustees are confident that the charity remains a going concern. The combination of secured statutory contracts, grant income, and ongoing fundraising gives sufficient assurance that services can continue at the required level.

Plans for the Future

In the coming year, we will:

Risk Management

The Trustees continue to be updated on the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and actions in place to mitigate those risks. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the Charity faces. External risks to funding

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have led to the Trustees starting to review the strategic plan which will allow for the diversification of funding and activities. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff and volunteers. All policies are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the Charity.

Related parties and co-operation with other organisations

None of our Trustees receive remuneration or any other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a Trustee or senior manager with any service providers must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. In the current year no such related party transactions were reported.

Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The charity Trustees (who are also the directors of Signpost for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom 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 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 the financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for 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 taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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Approval

This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 24th September 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Paul Connellan Chairperson

Signpost Stockport for Carers Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Signpost Stockport for Carers For The Year Ended 31 March 2025

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Signpost Stockport for Carers

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Signpost Stockport for Carers for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

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 your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Charities Act 2011 Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the Company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the

Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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.

Signed:

James Hilton-Jones FCCA

Hilton Jones Ltd t/a Community Accountancy Service Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Oldham. OL8 3QL

24 September 2025

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Signpost Stockport for Carers Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total Funds
Notes funds income funds 31 March 2025 31 March 2024
£ £ £ £
Income
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 34,190 19,038 53,228 41,920
Charitable activities 3 13,113 738,310 751,423 790,964
Other income 4 93,225 6,119 99,344 95,176
Investments 7,087 - 7,087 5,880
Total 147,615 763,467 911,082 933,940
Expenditure
Expenditure on:
Grants made - 31,655 31,655 50,121
Raising funds 6 35,702 - 35,702 49,563
Charitable activities 6 157,991 656,763 814,754 739,515
Total 193,693 688,418 882,111 839,199
Net income/(expenditure) before tax for
the reporting period (46,078) 75,049 28,971 94,741
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 14 390,514 121,124 511,638 416,897
Total funds carried forward 14 344,436 196,173 540,609 511,638
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources, and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these accounts.

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Signpost Stockport for Carers Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted Total funds 31 Total Funds 31
Notes funds income funds March 2025 March 2024
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 10 80,887 - 80,887 56,977
80,887 - 80,887 56,977
Current assets
Debtors 11 160,421 - 160,421 93,560
Cash at bank and in hand 496,794 - 496,794 465,423
657,215 - 657,215 558,983
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 12 (197,493) - (197,493) (85,926)
Net current assets/(liabilities) 459,722 - 459,722 473,057
Total assets less current liabilities 540,609 - 540,609 530,034
Creditors: amounts falling due after one
year 13 - - (18,396)
Total net assets or liabilities 540,609 - 540,609 511,638
Funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds 14 196,173 - 196,173 121,124
Unrestricted funds 14 344,436 - 344,436 390,514
Total funds 540,609 - 540,609 511,638
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The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

Approved by the trustees on 24 Sep 2025.

Paul Connellan

Tony White

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Signpost Stockport for Carers Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2025

1 Accounting Policies

1.1 Basis of Accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared 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 UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014.

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

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

1.2 Funds Structure

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. There are 4 restricted funds. Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose. Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 14.

1.3 Income Recognition

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants and donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a grant or donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

1.4 Expendiure Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings. For more information on this attribution refer to note 1.6 below.

1.5 Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.

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1.6 Allocation of support and governance costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to independent examination and legal fees together with an apportionment of overhead and support costs.

Governance costs and support costs relating to charitable activities have been apportioned based on type of expense. The allocation of support and governance costs is analysed in note 6.

1.7 Charitable Activities

Costs of charitable activities include governance costs and an apportionment of support costs as shown in note 5.

1.8 Taxation

The organisation is exempt from income tax by reason of its charitable status. Income tax suffered on investment income is reclaimed in full. The Charity is not registered for VAT.

1.9 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and valued at historical cost. Depreciation is charged on the following basis:

Computer equipment 20% on cost Motor vehicles 20% on cost Fixtures & equipment 20% on cost Land & buildings 10% on cost

1.10 Pensions

The charity administers contributions to a pension scheme that is auto-enrolement compliant. Contributions are charged to expenditure as they fall due. The charity has no liability beyond making its contributions and paying across the deductions for its employees contributions.

1.11 Contingent liabilities

A contingent liability is identified and disclosed for those transactions resulting from a possible obligation which will only be confirmed by the occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the trustees control.

1.12 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.13 Creditors and provisions

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.

2 Related party transactions and trustees' expenses and remuneration

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.

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3 Income from charitable activities

Stockport CCG - Young Carers Core
Stockport CCG - Adult
SMBC - Young Carers
SMBC Adult Carers - Carers Support Hub
SMBC Adult Carers - Stockport Mind
SMBC Adult Carers - Carers Partnership
SMBC Adult Carers - Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
SMBC Adult Carers - Warm Space Fund
Henry Smith
Electricity North West Partner Grant
Triangle Trust
Oglesby
BBC - Childern in Need
Age UK
Stockport Local Fund
Household Support Fund
GMCVO - Enterprise Activity Support
Broome Family Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
NHS GM Integrated Care - Big Brain Health Fund
Other Grants
Other Grants		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
31/03/2025
31/03/2025
31/03/2025
31/03/2024
£
£
£
£
-
40,466
40,466
30,713
-
-
-
14,594
-
222,324
222,324
167,000
-
323,028
323,028
250,620
-
-
-
49,380
-
-
-
11,200
-
-
-
10,000
-
-
-
1,000
-
39,700
39,700
38,000
-
-
-
16,500
-
-
-
11,368
-
10,500
10,500
21,000
-
24,142
24,142
14,538
-
11,529
11,529
11,529
-
-
-
19,994
-
53,678
53,678
72,675
-
10,945
10,945
32,955
-
-
-
5,000
-
-
-
5,000
-
-
-
3,398
-
1,998
1,998
4,500
13,113
-
13,113
-
13,113
738,310
751,423
790,964

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3 Income from charitable activities

Previous reporting period
Stockport CCG - Young Carers Core
Stockport CCG - Adult
SMBC - Young Carers
SMBC Adult Carers - Carers Support Hub
SMBC Adult Carers - Stockport Mind
SMBC Adult Carers - Carers Partnership
SMBC Adult Carers - Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund
SMBC Adult Carers - Warm Space Fund
Henry Smith
Electricity North West Partner Grant
Triangle Trust
Oglesby
BBC - Childern in Need
Age UK
Stockport Local Fund
Household Support Fund
Household Support Fund
GMCVO - Enterprise Activity Support
Broome Family Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
NHS GM Integrated Care - Big Brain Health Fund
Other Grants		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
31/03/2024
31/03/2024
31/03/2024
£
£
£
-
30,713
30,713
-
14,594
14,594
-
167,000
167,000
-
250,620
250,620
-
49,380
49,380
-
11,200
11,200
-
10,000
10,000
-
1,000
1,000
-
38,000
38,000
-
16,500
16,500
-
11,368
11,368
-
21,000
21,000
-
14,538
14,538
-
11,529
11,529
-
19,994
19,994
7,000
-
7,000
-
65,675
65,675
-
32,955
32,955
-
5,000
5,000
-
5,000
5,000
-
3,398
3,398
-
4,500
4,500
7,000
783,964
790,964

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4 Other income

Rental, room hire & services income
Photocopying
Staff secondment
Training
Student placement fees
Other
Previous reporting period
Rental, room hire & services income
Photocopying
Staff secondment
Training
Student placement fees
Other		 Unrestricted
31/03/2025
£
81,509
-
-
-
-
11,716
93,225		 Restricted
Total
Total
31/03/2025
31/03/2025
31/03/2024
£
£
£
-
81,509
81,571
-
-
556
-
-
10,610
-
-
634
-
-
1,400
6,119
17,835
405
6,119
99,344
95,176
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
31/03/2024
31/03/2024
31/03/2024
£
£
£
81,571
-
81,571
556
-
556
10,610
-
10,610
-
634
634
-
1,400
1,400
150
255
405
92,887
2,289
95,176

5 Grants made

32 monetary awards totalling £31,665 were made from the Household Support Fund.

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6 Expenditure

Expenditure on raising funds
Employment Costs
Depreciation
Business rates
Repairs & maintenance
Heat, light & water
Cleaning
Insurance
Health & safety
Telephone
Refreshments
Bad debts
Fundraising support
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Expenditure
Previous reporting period
Expenditure on raising funds
Employment Costs
Depreciation
Business rates
Repairs & maintenance
Heat, light & water
Cleaning
Insurance
Health & safety
Telephone
Refreshments
Bad debts
Fundraising support		 Unrestricted
31/03/2025
£
1,252
4,466
1,597
6,184
7,507
7,161
2,177
1,573
3,127
-
-
658
35,702		 Restricted
Total
Total
31/03/2025
31/03/2025
31/03/2024
£
£
£
-
1,252
13,383
-
4,466
6,755
-
1,597
1,535
-
6,184
4,185
-
7,507
8,766
-
7,161
6,105
-
2,177
2,438
-
1,573
808
-
3,127
4,033
-
-
139
-
-
647
-
658
769
-
35,702
49,563
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
31/03/2024
31/03/2024
31/03/2024
£
£
£
13,383
-
13,383
6,755
-
6,755
1,535
-
1,535
4,185
-
4,185
8,766
-
8,766
6,105
-
6,105
2,438
-
2,438
808
-
808
4,033
-
4,033
139
-
139
647
-
647
769
-
769
49,563
-
49,563

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7 Expenditure

Expenditure on charitable activities
Employment Costs
Recruitment & dbs checks
Staff welfare & support
Training
Travel
Partner payments - stockport mind
Advertising & publicity & events
Carers activities, outings & residentials
Translation
Carers & support worker other
Volunteer expenses
Vehicle expenses
Counselling fees
Room hire
Respite
Project evaluation
Support Costs
Governance
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds		 Adult Carer
Services
Young Carers
31/03/2025
31/03/2025
£
£
348,266
250,392
-
613
2,057
375
772
440
1,521
3,798
-
58,560
3,214
2,543
9,577
3,872
144
-
720
168
68
42
149
232
3,841
570
402
106
2,605
-
-
92,863
-
26,844
-
493,043
321,711		 Total
Total
31/03/2025
31/03/2024
£
£
598,658
508,989
613
176
2,432
747
1,212
2,303
5,319
2,781
58,560
49,380
5,757
3,326
13,449
20,518
144
95
888
2,474
110
1,904
381
2,022
4,411
15,717
508
297
2,605
147
-
2,850
92,863
113,521
26,844
12,268
814,754
739,515
656,763
701,231
157,991
38,284
814,754
739,515

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Adult Carer
7 Expenditure Services Young Carers Total
31/03/2024 31/03/2024 31/03/2024
£ £ £
Previous reporting period
Employment Costs 323,163 185,826 508,989
Recruitment & dbs checks - 176 176
Staff welfare & support 747 747
Training 2,213 90 2,303
Travel 1,850 931 2,781
Partner payments - stockport mind 49,380 - 49,380
Advertising & publicity & events 3,326 - 3,326
Carers activities, outings & residentials 9,474 11,044 20,518
Translation - 95 95
Carers & support worker other 1,731 743 2,474
Volunteer expenses 1,784 120 1,904
Vehicle expenses - 2,022 2,022
Counselling fees 12,788 2,929 15,717
Room hire 297 - 297
Respite 147 147
Project evaluation 2,850 2,850
Support Costs 84,348 29,173 113,521
Governance 11,503 765 12,268
505,601 233,914 739,515
Restricted funds 701,231
Unrestricted funds 38,284
739,515
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8 Allocation of governance & support costs

The breakdown of support costs and how these were allocated between governance and other support costs is shown below

Current Year
Accountancy
Legal & Professional Fees
Strategic & Management Support
Computer maintenance & software
Website support costs
Minor equipment
Vehicle Expenses
Depreciation
Publications & subscriptions
Repairs & maintenance
Heat, light & water
Cleaning
Insurance
Health & safety
Telephone
Printing & stationery
Postage
Sundries
Refreshments
Loan interest
Bank & lender charges
Direct
Direct
Area Used
Direct
Area Used
Area Used
Area Used
Area Used
Area Used
Direct
Governance
Governance
Governance
Area Used
Area Used
Direct
Direct
Direct
Direct
Governance
Governance
Basis of apportionment		 General
support
Governance
Total
31/03/2025
£
£
£
-
18,908
18,908
-
7,804
7,804
-
132
132
11,619
-
11,619
1,913
-
1,913
934
-
934
1,767
-
1,767
8,932
-
8,932
2,691
-
2,691
12,368
-
12,368
15,917
-
15,917
14,361
-
14,361
4,354
-
4,354
3,145
-
3,145
6,254
-
6,254
3,403
-
3,403
1,311
-
1,311
715
-
715
3,750
-
3,750
1,120
-
-
1,120
-
549
-
549
92,863
26,844
119,707

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8 Allocation of governance & support costs

Previous Year
Accountancy
Legal & Professional Fees
Strategic & Management Support
Staff Salaries
Computer maintenance & software
Website support costs
Minor equipment
Depreciation
Publications & subscriptions
Repairs & maintenance
Heat, light & water
Cleaning
Insurance
Health & safety
Telephone
Printing & stationery
Postage
Sundries
Refreshments
Loan interest
Bank & lender charges
Governance
Governance
Staff Time
Area Used
Direct
Direct
Governance
Direct
Direct
Basis of apportionment
Governance
Governance
Area Used
Direct
Area Used
Area Used
Area Used
Area Used
Area Used
Area Used
Direct
Direct		 General
support
Governance
Total
31/03/2024
£
£
£
-
3,040
3,040
-
6,566
6,566
-
188
188
22,270
2,474
24,744
8,083
-
8,083
2,436
-
2,436
761
-
761
13,509
-
13,509
2,872
-
2,872
8,371
-
8,371
17,533
-
17,533
12,210
-
12,210
4,876
-
4,876
1,616
-
1,616
8,066
-
8,066
4,050
-
4,050
769
-
769
793
-
793
1,487
-
1,487
3,339
-
3,339
480
-
480
113,521
12,268
125,789

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9 Analysis of staff costs

Wages & salaries
Pension costs - defined contribution
Charitable activities
Raising funds
Average number of employees
Number of employees with benefits in excess of £60,000
Employment benefits, including employer pension contribiutions to key
management personnel:		 Total
31/03/2025
Total
31/03/2024
£
£
585,577
510,215
14,333
12,157
599,910
522,372
598,658
533,733
1,252
13,383
599,910
547,116
33
18
30,675
29,404
-
-

The charity considers its key management personnel comprises the Chair and senior managers.

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10 Tangible assets
Land & Building Computer Fixtures & Total
Buildings Improvements Vehicles Equipment Equipment 31/03/2025
£ £ £ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2024 1 286,267 35,620 59,457 49,387 430,732
Additions - 24,522 - 7,545 5,240 37,307
At 31/03/2025 1 310,789 35,620 67,002 54,627 468,039
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 1 241,525 35,620 50,888 45,721 373,755
Charge - 7,079 - 4,820 1,498 13,397
At 31/03/2025 1 248,604 35,620 55,708 47,219 387,152
Net book value
31 March 2025 - 62,185 - 11,294 7,408 80,887
31 March 2024 - 44,742 - 8,569 3,666 56,977
11 Debtors
Total Total
31/03/2025 31/03/2024
£ £
Other debtors 154,149 86,736
Prepayments and accrued income 6,272 6,824
160,421 93,560
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12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans and overdrafts
Accruals
Deferred income
Other creditors		 Total
31/03/2025
Total
31/03/2024
£
£
-
7,406
6,999
23,031
30,295
47,129
160,199
8,360
197,493
85,926

Included in other creditors is an amount for £137,344 due to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council for £137,344 which was paid on 14th April 2025.

13 Accruals and deferred income

Deferred income comprises grants relating to a period beyond the year end.

Movement in deferred income account.
At 1 April 2024
Added in period
Amounts released to income earned from charitable activities
31 March 2025		 Total
31/03/2025
Total
31/03/2024
£
£
47,129
36,324
30,295
47,129
(47,129)
(36,324)
30,295
47,129

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14 Analysis of charitable funds

Current Year
Restricted Funds
Restricted Capital Funds
SMBC - cellar refurbishment
Mayor's Charity - cellar refurbishment
The Morrison's Foundation - cellar
Adult Social Care & Carers
Age UK
Gr Mcr NHS Integrated Care - BBH
Household Support Fund
Stockport CCG
SMBC - Carer Respite
SMBC - Mental Health & Wellbeing
Stockport Local Fund
SMBC Adult Carers
Big Lottery
Henry Smith
GMCVO - Enterprise Activity Support
Other Grants - adults
Young Carers
SMBC Soc Services
Stockport CCG - Young Carers
Triangle Trust
BBC Children In Need
Oglesby Charitable Trust
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
Capital Funds (spent)
Designated - Database Upgrade
Designated - Building Maintenance
Designated Funds - Contingency		 Balance at 01
April 2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Balance at 31
March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
1,143
-
(551)
-
592
450
-
(217)
-
233
2,790
-
(850)
-
1,940
-
11,529
(11,529)
-
-
-
11,046
(12,079)
1,033
-
15,939
53,678
(45,362)
-
24,255
3,036
-
-
-
3,036
4,701
-
-
-
4,701
1,250
1,466
(2,604)
-
112
6,466
-
-
-
6,466
8,113
337,214
(288,834)
-
56,493
-
-
(500)
500
-
10,490
39,700
(50,190)
-
-
32,955
-
-
-
32,955
-
1,998
(3,610)
1,612
-
-
29,879
222,324
(196,417)
-
55,786
-
45,961
(31,492)
-
14,469
3,574
234
(3,808)
-
-
(12,655)
27,817
(16,882)
1,720
-
12,993
10,500
(23,493)
-
-
121,124
763,467
(688,418)
4,865
201,038
264,072
147,615
(187,070)
(8,010)
216,607
13,358
-
-
-
13,358
3,654
-
-
(3,654)
-
72,823
-
(6,622)
-
66,201
36,607
-
-
-
36,607
390,514
147,615
(193,692)
(11,664)
332,773
511,638
911,082
(882,110)
(6,799)
533,811

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Balance at 01 Incoming Resources Balance at 31
Previous Year April 2023 resources expended Transfers March 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted Funds
Restricted Capital Funds
Donation - Minibus 7,124 - (7,124) - -
SMBC - cellar refurbishment 1,694 - (551) - 1,143
Mayor's Charity -cellar refurbishment 667 - (217) - 450
The Morrison's Foundation - cellar 3,640 - (850) - 2,790
Age UK - 11,529 (15,732) 4,203 -
Gr Mcr NHS Integrated Care - BBH - 3,398 (3,398) - -
Household Support Fund 385 65,675 (50,121) - 15,939
Stockport CCG 807 14,594 (12,365) - 3,036
SMBC - Carer Respite 4,792 - (91) - 4,701
SMBC - Mental Health & Wellbeing - 10,000 (8,750) - 1,250
SMBC - Carers Partnership - 11,200 (11,200) - -
SMBC - Warm Space Fund - 1,000 (1,000) - -
Stockport Local Fund - 19,994 (13,528) - 6,466
SMBC Adult Carers 926 300,000 (292,813) - 8,113
Electricity North West - 16,500 (17,761) 1,261 -
Big Lottery 21,625 - (24,171) 2,546 -
Henry Smith 10,490 38,000 (38,000) - 10,490
GMCVO - Enterprise Activity Support - 32,955 - - 32,955
Other Grants - adults - 14,500 (14,500) - -
Young Carers -
SMBC Soc Services - 167,000 (137,121) - 29,879
Stockport CCG - Young Carers 8,087 30,713 (38,800) - -
Triangle Trust 3,700 11,368 (11,494) - 3,574
Student Placement & other - 2,214 (2,214) - -
BBC Children In Need 6,480 14,538 (33,673) - (12,655)
Oglesby Charitable Trust 2,193 21,000 (10,200) - 12,993
72,610 786,178 (745,674) 8,010 121,124
Unrestricted Funds:
General Funds 245,102 147,762 (84,028) (44,764) 264,072
Capital Funds (spent) 17,920 - (4,562) - 13,358
Designated - Database Upgrade 6,182 - (1,118) (1,410) 3,654
Designated - Building Maintenance 38,476 - (3,817) 38,164 72,823
Designated Funds - Contingency 36,607 - - - 36,607
344,287 147,762 (93,525) (8,010) 390,514
416,897 933,940 (839,199) - 511,638
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