DAMEVERA LYNN
Children's Charily
Report and Financial Statements for
the year ending 31 March 2024
Dlscover together
11
Timeiablt
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER - 1089657 COMPANY
REGISTRATION NUMBER- 04230409 (ENGLAND AND
WALES)

4•
D FROM THE CHAIR
The charity continues to provide an exceptional level of service to those children and their
families who need it the most. This is a service that is vitally needed. and it is really making
a difference to all the lives of those that It is able to help.
To see the impact the charity has on the children is truly inspiring and sets them up in the best possible way for their future
development, once they move on to the next stages.
It is clear that there is a continuing- and growing- need for the services the team provides, across the whole South-East region
with many families regularly travel long distances to attend their session5.
Like many simllar charities, the ongoing financial challenges that we are experiencing, have continued to impact our efforts to
raise funds, but through the hard work of the team, the generosity of many Trusts & Foundations and particularly a large
number of individuals and corporates, we feel that we are in a good position as we move forward to bulld and develop for the
future.
The Trustees are confident that the budget we have set forth for the coming year is achievable. This, in conjunction with our
new fundraising team and the plan to relocate the centre to new, more suitable and flexible facility within the next few months,
will ensure the success of the Charity in the longer term.
Over the last year Tom Jones and Colin Darnell have had to step down as Trustees due to health reasons. NiccS Long also had
to step down as a result of family issues. Tom Jones, Dame Vera's son-in-law, was with the charity since the beginning and was
the founding Chairman. Over the year5 he did a fantastic job building the cha rity to what it is today. Colin has been a Trustee
since October 2019. He and his wife Sue. have done- and continue to do- a tremendous amount to support the charity. Nicci,
although only with us for a short time was also able to provide useful insights and support. All will be 50rely missed. On behalf
of the Trustees. I would like to thank them for all thelr support and efforts over the years. They don't get away quite 50 easily,
in recognition of all they have done, Tom has been appointed a Vice-President and both Colin and Sue have been appointed
Ambassadors of the charitv.
We were pleased to welcome Debbie Fry as a new Trustee. Debbie brings with her extensive early year5 and SEND experience
and will pick-up the Safeguarding portfolio that had previous been managed by Colin.
As Trustees, we are continually looking ahead to building on the success of the charlty and Dame Vera's foreslght in foundlng
it and have a clear strategy for growth In mind to support Glenys and her team as required.
As always particular thanks are due to Glenys Creese, who as CEO of the Charity has done a tremendous job in continuing to
build the Charity and keep the money comlng in in difficult circumstances. I would also like to thank all the Trustees who have
given their time and expertise so freely to help this wonderful charity.
Finally, on behalf of the Trustees, I'd like to thank everyone who has supported the Charlty over the last year, and particularlv
to all the brilliant staff and volunteers, who have worked so hard to deliver such an invaluable service that makes a real
difference to so manv.
NICK DU
CHAIRMAN

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Llmlted by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
CONTENTS
A word from the Chair
A word from the CEO
Area the charity covers
Pediatric Physiotherapylconductive Education
Beatrice's Story
Speech and Language Therapy
Jothi's Storv
Outreach
io
Music Therapy
Swimming Sessions
Impact
Fundraising
Thankyou
li
12
13
14
16
Structure and Governance
17
Risk Management
17
Monagement
Financial Review
18
18
Reserve Policy
Preporation of thefinoncial statement5
Trustee, responsibilities in relation to thefinoncial statements
Legal & Admlnistrative Information
Report of the Independent Examiner
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
Statement of Cash Flow for the year ended 31 March 2024
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023
18
Is
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

DAME VERA LYNN CHILDREN'S CHARITY
YEAR 2023124
A WORD FROM
THE CEO
202312024 was for many reasons an incredible yearl
More famllies than ever have been to the centre in Cuckfield and started to receive much needed support and services,
We were privileged to be able to hold a number of new events Including at Lambeth Palace Gardens in the summer, as
well as some events which we have done for a number of years now includlng the Chrlstmas Tree Recycling project.
We had some Incredible support from both loyal donors and corporates who have supported us every year and
welcomed supportfrom new businesses as well.
The fantastic team have worked harder than ever to make sure that all children are able to access our hi8h-quallty
servlces, even when there has been no more room at the Innl
A change of personnel in the fundraislng team led to some challenges over the past year, which have
now been overcome and leave the charity In good shape for the comlng year.
Lastly, I would like to thank the Board of Trustees headed up by Nlck, for thelr help and support throughout the year. I
look forward to contlnue developing the charity in 2024125.

AREA THE CHARITY COVERS
YEAR 2023/24
i &osex
1.151
Families travel from rlght across the South-East to attend sessions at the Centre. The above map shows
the counties where famllies come from, with Surrey and Hampshire to the west, Kent to the east, West
Sussex and East Sussex along the coast and London In the North. The furthest distance that a family drives
to the centre Is from Farnham, taking on average an hour and a half each way. This demonstrates how
much the families value the seniices that they receive, free of charge, at the centre.
Since 2017 we have seen a dramatic rise in the number of children who are supported by the charity
every year.
During 2023124 this number has been higher than ever. We believe that this number will continue to rise
as the Charity works to increase the awareness of the work It does. The Charity has also seen an increase
in the number of children who have a high level of physical need. All service staff have completed a
diploma in Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, which has enabled them to ensure that they
developed the sessions to meet the changlng needs of the children.
NUMBER OF
CHILDREN
Number of children supported
80
70
SUPPORTED
60
50
40
30
20
io
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY/CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION
YEAR 2023124
ljli lty
eo.
All children who attend services provlded by the Charlty are offered paediatric
physiotherapy/conductive education. Children are placed Into small groups with others who are of
similar age and working on a similar set of skills. This not only motivates them and gives them, maybe
for the first time, an opportunity to meet children just like them, it also gives the parents and carers
an opportunity to meet people in a similar situation to themselves.
Sessions run every week for an hour and gives children an opportunity to learn new skills and build on
the skills that they have already learnt. In each session children are given an opportunlty to work on a
whole range of skllls bulldlng both their confidence and abilities. Sessions are hands on for
parents/careers who are shown how to encourage the continuatlon of these skills at home through
specific movement patterns and stretches.
Durlng 2023/24 the charity has seen a huge increase In the number of children who need the support
of the specialist services. In total 919 sessions were provided, which is almost back to the pre-
pandemic number of sessions in a year.
The charity supported 71 children through physiotherapy/conductive education sessions throughout
2023124. It is anticipated that during 2024125 thls number will increase further.
You can read more Information about the impact that the sessions have had in the Impact section of
this report.

Beatrice's Story
Little Beatrice was born with Down's Syndrome, she has
bilateral Sensory Neural Hearing Loss, Hypotonia,
Dysphagia and Anaemia. She joined us at the charity in
November 2022 and has attended Conductive Education
sessions once a week with her mum and later on with her
new-born baby sister.
Beatrice also attended music therapy and speech and
language therapy. The famlly (mum, dad, grandma) have
been very committed to teaching Beatrice skills using the
techniques learnt during sessions. Beatrice has made an
excellent progress since she joined.
When Beatrice started at the charity, not long after her
1st blrthday, she was unable to crawl, stand or walk, but
step by step over the last 16 months she has learnt all
these things and morel
She started four-point crawling In March 2023, then
started standing and cruising by furniture and cruising In
the summer 2023. Through learning to take steps with a
walking aid, parallel bars and ropes and when she had I
hand held, she finally started walking independently In
January 2024.
Beatrice is now a confidently walking little girl, ready to
tackle things on her way.

24
Number of children who were supported through
Speech and Language sessions in 2023
Number of children who have made progress with
their communication skills in 2023.
Number of children who have had personalised low
technology communication books created for them by
the charity.
he difference these sessions have made to my
son 15 amazing, he is able to not only tell us what
he wants but he has started to use his PODD
book to tell us jokesl

Jothi's Story
Ip
Jothi was born premature and had a bleed on his
brain, he also had infantile spasms. When he was
born he was placed on a ventilator for 24 hours
and in intensive care for the first 93 days of his
life.
At 13 months his parents made contact with the
charity and an assessment was carried out,
although Jothi had learnt to roll over he had very
limited other physical skills.
He started attending sessions with the team in July 2021. Over the next nearly two and a half years Jothi
attended the centre for physiotherapy sessions, he also had homeplay sessions with the Outreach Team.
Following a huge amount of effort from Jothi and his mums, alongslde the help and support from the team in
his sessions Jothi has learnt many new skills, he is able to hold his head up for longer, which means he can look
at the world around him.
He Is able to follow simple instructions and will greet his friends wlth a smile, Jothi is also able to make
vocalisations consistently for'go" when playing a game.
Jothi loves "Big Movements" spinning around in a
spinner which always beings a smile to his face. He is
now more confident with other people but needs time
to build up trust with them.
The charity has been able to support Jothi not only
through the session both in the centre and at home, but
also with supporting is parents when they attended a
tribunal to ensure that Jothi has access to the right
school for him.
In September 2024, Jothi will be attending school and
driving round in his Wizzybug which he lovesl

OUTREACH
YEAR 2023124
Play sessions dellvered in the child's own home are
another of the services that the charity has offered
for a number of years now. During 2023124 due to
the increased demand for services a second outreach
worker was employed. This has enabled the charity
to increase the number of sesslons it is able to offer
each week.
519
Number of home play sessions provided in 2023/2024
Home play sessions are a great way for children to
learn through play in the safe and familiar
surroundings of their own home. Each session is
planned according to the chlld's and familvs
individual needs. The team carefully plan each
session and take the resources needed with them in
one of the charity vans.
503
Miles driven each week by the Outreach Team
All families who live within an hours, drive of the centre
are offered this service. The charlty is proud to once
again be awarded the stamp of approval from the
National Portage Association
Nolionol Portaqo A$so£rolion

MUSIC THERAPY
YEAR 2023/24
Music therapy is based on the premise that
everyone has the ability to respond to music
because they have a heart beat inside them.
284
In partnership with Nordorff and Robins the charity
provides eight 30 minute sessions each week.
Small groups of children are given the opportunitv
to experience music making, exploring using their
voices and have fun with lots of different sounds.
During the school holidays the Music therapist
facilitates the Big Jam sessions which are open to all
families and their siblings.
Number of music therapv
sessions provided during
2023124.

SESSIONS SWIMMING
YEAR 2023124
One of the servlces that all families love are
the swlmming sessions.
Twice a week the charity provides 30minute
swimmlng sesslons in a private hydrotherapy
pool. The water is heated to 32 degrees and
this makes it Ideal for the young children with
tight muscles. The warm water not only helps
their muscles to relax but the water also
supports their body weight meaning that they
are able to move and stretch far more than on
dry land.
38
Number of children who have
attended swimming sessions
during 2023124.
Chlldren also learn how to be safe in the
water, how to safely get In and out of the
pool. and hold onto the side. For some
children who have dlfficulties hold ing things
this can be a real challenge.
oi

IMPACT
YEAR 2023124
Children have made progress in at
least 2 areas of their learning du ring
2023.
c)
69Yo
Children improved in their emotional
well-beiong score during 2023.
Each child has a set of learning goals which are reviewed every 6 months. Each score is plotted on
with star chart to demonstrate progress.
Ev ery star has 7 points;
Gross motor
Fine motor
Communication
Self-care
Emotional well-being
Cognition
Social skills.
Each point on the star has a set criteria which every child
regardless of their level of disability will be able to meet.
The child needs to regularly meet the criteria set in order
to progress to the next number up the point. Every
session is carefully planned to ensure that each child has
an opportunity to work on each skill, the goals are shared
with parents and careers SO they can continue to work of
those skills at home.
59%
Children improved in their social skills score
during 2023.
Children improved in their gross motor skills
during 2023

IÈ
128
£60,000
Trust and Foundation applications made during
2023/24.
The charity received over £60,000 from its
corporate partners this year.
New charity of the year partnerships Set up
for 2024/2025.
Skydivers took to the skies to raise over £5,000 for
the charity.

Swppoytea by
Chlldpen
in Need
@ BBC 2007 Reg. charity England
& Wales no. 802052 and Scotland
The Edward Gostling Foundation
Enhancing Quality of Life for People in Need
ENABLELAW
Focus
Foundation
Hollyhock
CLUB

Thank you
DAMEVERA LYNN
Children's Charily
Discover together

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Llinited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Structure and Governance
Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity is a Registered Charity, (number 10896571. It is a Company, Inumber 042304091, limited
by guarantee. The Charity is governed by Its Articles of Associatlon which were updated in March 2019 from the orlglnal
document with hand-written notes. The Trustees who served during the period were..
Paula Barnes- Secretary
Colin Darnell - Safeguarding Lead (resigned 30 November 20231
Nick Dutt- Chairper50n
Deborah Fry - Safeguarding Lead lappointed 8, February 20241
Elizabeth Haigh-Reeve
Doug Hill Treasurer
Tom Jones Ireslgned 261h March 20241
Nicci Long (resigned 4, October 20231
Carolyn Scott
Tracey Trotter
The directors of the company, who are also Charity Trustees for the purposes of charity law, form the Board of Trustees. Two
of the Trustees serve voluntarily as Treasurer and Company Secretary respectively.
A full board meeting is held six times in a 12-month period (more frequently if the need arises). One Trustee is appolnted as
Chairperson and staff are invited to report on the services and fundraising activities via the respective sub-committees which
also meet regularly during the period. The budget is approved annually by the full Board of Trustees and is reviewed monthly.
The minimum number of Trustees is three; there is no maximum and Trustees are appointed to serve for a term of three
vears. Prospective Trustees are required to complete an application form and declare any conflict of interest. No person is
appointed to serve as a Trustee unless approved by the existing Trustees. New Trustees are introduced to the Board and
briefed, as necessary, in all aspects of the Charity's objectSves and policies. Trustees are encouraged to seek training, as
appropriate, also to observe and follow the requirements and guidelines set down by the Charity Commission. Trustees are
DBS checked on their appointment and then every two years thereafter, The Trustees have diverse professional backgrounds,
and some are also parents of children who have used the service.
Risk Management
Risks have been identifled to whlch the Charity is exposed, and which might impact on the Charity's ability to achieve its
objectives. To mitigate those risks, policies and procedures have been established that are designed to provide reasonable,
but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss and ensure a consistent, high quality of service and care
for the children and appropriate working conditions for the staff. The safeguarding of our children is paramount to everything
that this Charity does. The Trustees have established an ongoing process for identifying, evaluatlng, and managing the
Charity's key risks, and this is reviewed regularly. In particular, there are procedures for..
Ethical fundraisinE
Providing the capacity to safely deliver the service with fully qualified staff
Ensuring that the Charity's services meet required Standards. including for safeguarding, child protection, health and
safety and well-beinE.
Avoiding actions that could damage the Charity's reputation
Ensuring that the Fundraising staff and all Charity fundraising activities are fully compliant with all Fundraising
Regulations and all Charity Commission requirements, including those for general data protection.
Ensuring a proper complaint procedure for service users, staff, and donors
Ensuring equal opportunities and safe recruitment and retaining sufficient levels of skilled staff
Providing adequate ICT systems and ensuring the protection and security of confidential information
The overall management and development of systems and HR practises and people
Ensuring the provision of adequate levels of governance, financial and operating control through its Trustees and
management.
171 P a gvc

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Llinited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Financial reporting within a comprehensive planning and accounting framework, and monitoring of other risks which are
identified and reported to the Trustees.
The Trustees continue to monitor the risks and the effectiveness of the system of control that has been put In place by the
Charity.
Management
In this financial year the Executive Manager was promoted to Chief Executive Officer and holds responsibility for ensuring that
the delivery and standards of the services meet the objectives set out by the Trustees as well as having full responsibility for
Staffing, delivery of the service provision and fundraising,
Financial Review
The Charity's Statement of Financial Activities 55 shown on page 22. The total income for the year was £527,99412023:
£369,270) and total expenditure was E441,75812023: £448,096). Income has increased this year mainly due to a significant
one off receipt from a trust fund of £120,000. Excluding this, income was up IO% and reflects increased fundraising from
activities such as events and also increased usage of our services by local authorities.
Reserve policy
The Charity Ss reliant on receiving funds from individuals, community groups, business and trust and foundations. In order to
protect against an unexpected drop in income, the Charity ensures that is has deposited funds that are set aside to meet the
financial commitment5 explained in the report for at least a period of six161 months. The main objective of the Trustees is to
ensure the Charity has adequate funding to safeÉuard its daily activities meet its financial obligations and commitments to the
children, parents and staff. At 31" March 2024, in addition to the restricted and designated funds It carries over into the new
flnancial year, the Charity held free reserves of £79,50512023: £126,093) and as of 31 March 2024, the free reserves policy
has not been met. However, the Charity is implementing a comprehensive plan arising from a strategic review of its income
generation undertaken 2023124 and which is already beginning to yield significant posltive results. Combined with a
continuous review of its costs, the Trustees are confident that the Charity will meet the reserves policy going forward.
In 2021122, the Trustees agreed to set aside the proceeds from a significant legacy to fund initiatives aimed at the expansion
of the Charity's service5 as It emerged from the COVID restrictions. These have been allocated to a designated fund. This policy
will be under review in the coming financial year.
All funds are held in approved current and deposit accounts, including those managed by the Charities Aid Foundation. and
position5 are monitored closely to ensure that there is no unduly high exposure to any one financial institution. The Trustees
continually monitor the cash position and review this reserves poliry each year in order to ensure that the Charity always has
suff icient funds to meet its obligations and continue to provide its charity service.
Preparation of the financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of recommended Practice 2019 Companies
Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.
181Pag¥

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Liiniled by Guara)Jtee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Trustees, responsibilities in relation to the f inancial statements
The Trustees (who are also directors of Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report
and financial statements in accordance with appllc3ble law and United Kingdom Accountlng Standards Iunited Klngdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Pratticel.
Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financlal statements for each financial year wh ich Eive a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the Charity and the group at the year end and of the incoming resources and application of resources,
including the income and expenditure, of the Charity and the group for the year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
select 5Ultable accounting pollcies and then apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and principles In the Charlties SORP,.
make judgments 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 financlal statements on the going concern basis unless it is inapproprlate to presume that the Charity will
continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the Charity and the group 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 the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on 11 June 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Nlck Dutt
Chair of Board of Trustees
191 P agFe

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity {LiDiited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Legal & Administrative Information
Founder
Dame Vera Lynn CH DBE LLD M. Mus
Trustees
Paula Barne5- Secretary
Nick Dutt - Chairperson
Deborah Fry - Safeguardlng Lead (appointed 8 February 20241
Ellzabeth Haigh-Reeve
Doug Hill Treasurer
Carolyn Scott
Tracey Trotter
Vice Presidents
Virginia Lewis-jones
Tom Jones
Sir Tim Rice
Sir Cliff Richard OBE
Hayley Westenra
Principal Advisers
Patrons
Kirstie Betts
Richard 8etts
Christopher Biggins
john Bowls OBE
Rlchard Leon
Barrie Roberts
Sophia Warner
Re
istered office
Unit I, The Courtyard
Holmstead Farm
Staplefield Road
Cuckfield
RH17 5JF
Bank
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue, Klngs Hill
West Malling, Kent
ME194JQ
Ambassadors
Chris Andre
Gary and Lorrie Birtles
Olivia Breen
Adrian Brown
D-Day Darlings
Colin & Sue Darnell
Mickie Driver
Avril Gaynor
Abbie Hunnisett
James Lyne5
Christian Mitchell
Stephanie Prior
Katherlne Samuelson
Colin Thackery
Accountants and Inde
TC Group
The Courtyard, Shoreham Road,
Upper Beeding, West Sussex BN44 3TN
endent examiners
Registration numbers
Registered Charity No. 1089657
Company Registration No. 04230409
Website www.dvlcc.or
CEO
Glenys Creese
Address
Unit I, The Courtyard,
Holmsted Farm, Staplefield Road,
Cuckfield, West Sussex
RH17 5JF
Tel.. 01444 473274
20IPa

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Chydrity (Limited b), Guarantee)
Report of the Independent Examiner
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charitable Company for the year ended 31 March
2024.
Responslbllities and basls of report
As the Trustees of the Charitable Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsiblefor the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
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 ascarried out under
section 145 of the CharitiesAct 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followedthe Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 1451$) Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's Statement
Since the Charitable 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 l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the ACCA, which
is a listed body.
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..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records- or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than anyrequirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended
Practice for accounting and reportinE by charities.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attentlon should be
drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Mark Cummins FCCA FCIE
for and on behalf of
TC Group
The Courtyard,
Shoreham Road,
Upper Beedin&
Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3TN
Dated: 18th June 2024
21 |PabFe

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Limited b}, Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Aceounts
Statement of Flnancial Actlvities for the year ended 31 March 2024
(including the Income & Expenditure Account}
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
123,575
123,575
127,305
Charitable activities
80,650
114,627
120,000
315.277
194,655
other trading actSvities
88,365
88,365
46,895
Investments
777
777
415
Total income
293.367
114,627
120,000
527,994
369,270
Ex
endlture on..
Ralsing fund5
127.020
127,020
156,601
Charitable activities
215,519
99,219
314,738
291,495
Total Expenditure
342,539
99.219
441,758
448,096
Net Intome I lexpenditurel
and net movement in funds
149,1721
15.408
120,000
86,236
178,8261
Reconclllation of Funds
Total funds brought forward
132,354
77,850
20,601
230,805
309,631
Total funds carrled forward
22
83,182
77,850
36,009
120,000
317,041
230,805
The statement of financial activities a150 complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the
Companies Act 2006. There are no recognised gains or losses other than those reported on the Statement of Financial
Activitles.
All activities are classed as continuing.
The notes form part of these financial statements
22 |Pag> e

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Limited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
Notes
Unrestricted
funds
Designated Restricted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Fixed Assets
Tanglble A55et5
13
3,677
3,677
6,261
Intangible assets
14
3,677
3.677
6,261
Current Assots
Debtors
15
32,051
32,051
22,345
Cash at bank and in hand
75,737
77,850
36,009
120.000
309.596
255,348
107,788
77,850
36,009
120,000
341,647
277,693
Credltors: amounts falling due
wlthln one year
Net current assets
16
(28,2831
128,2831
153,1491
79,505
77.850
36.009
120.000
313,364
224,544
Net assets
83.182
77.850
36.009
120.000
317.041
230,805
Funds
Restricted funds
17
36,009
36,009
20,601
Endowment funds
19
120,000
120,000
Designated funds
18
77,850
77,8SO
77,850
Unrestricted funds
83.182
83,182
132,354
23
83,182
77,850
36,009
120,000
317,041
230,805
The Trustees are satisfied that the company 55 entltled to audlt exemption under sectlon 477 of the CompanSes Act 2006 and
that no member or members have requested an audlt pursuant to section 476 of the Act.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Att 2006
relating to small companies.
The accounts were approved by the Board of Trustees on Il, June 2024.
N Dutt (Chairl Charity number: 1089657
231PM&)L

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Limlted by Guaranlee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Cash flow from o
eratln
activitles
Note
below
Net cash from operating activities
53,471
171,5871
Cash flow from Invèstln
actlvltles
Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets
11,7451
Interest received
777
415
Net cash flow from inve5tlng activitles
777
11,3301
Net Increase
ulvalents
Cash and cash equivalents at l April 2024
decrease
In tash and cash
54,248
172,9171
255,348
328,265
Cash and cash equlvalents at 31 March 2024
309,596
255,348
Anal sls of cash and cash e
ulvalents
Cash at bank and In hand
309,596
255,348
Recon¢lllatlon of net Incomellèxpenditurel to net cash flow from operatlons
Net Incomellèxpenditurel for the year
86,236
178,8261
Interest received
17771
14151
DepreciatSon of tanglble fixed assets
2,584
2,585
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets
5,199
Decreasellincreasel Sn debtors
19,7061
110,6451
(Decreaseifincrease in creditors
124,8661
10,515
Net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles
53,471
171.5871
241PabJL

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Liilli¢ed by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024
Company Information
Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity is a charitable company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The
charitable company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the legal and administrative
information page.
Accounting pollcies
The principal accounting policies adopted are as follows..
Basls of accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective ljanuary 20151- Charities SORP IFRS 1021, and the Companies
Act 2006.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRSIO2.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amount5 in these
financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
Having considered future budgets and cash flows, the Trustees confirm that they have no material uncertainties about the
entity's ability to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
Income
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 can be measured reliablv.
Both grants and donations income are recognised when the Charity has entltlement to the funds, any performance conditlons
attached to the income stream have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be
measured reliably. In the event that such income 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 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.
Income from other trading activities includes ticket sales and other income from events organi5ed directly by the Charitv
together with other income from the sale of Christmas cards and is recognised when the entitlement has occurred.
Investment income Is credited to income when it is 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.
Expenditure
Expenditure 15 recoEnised on an accruals basis inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Support costs are thosewhich
assist the use of the Charity but do not directly represent charitable activities. They are incurred directly in support of
expenditure on the oblects of the Charity. Support costs are allocated on a basis consistent with use of resources,
Governance costs include those incurred in the governance of the Charity and its assets and are primarily associated with
constitutional and statutory requirements. These are included within support Costs
251P tiu) L

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Limited by Gu¥Yantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Notes to the Aecounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (contlnued)
Tangible fixed assets
Purchases of over £500 are considered for capitalisation.
Depreciation is provided as the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life..
Fixtures and fittings 20% and 25% straight line
Intangible fixed assets
Purchases of over £500 are considered for capitalisation. Amortisation is provided at 20% on a straight-line basis in order to
write off each a55et over its estimated useful life.
Lease commitments
Operating leases and the payments made under them are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line
basis over the lease term.
Taxation
The charitable company is registered as a charity and all of its income fa115 Wlthin the exemptions under Part 11 of the
Corporation Tax Act 2010
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been designated towards a specific purpose by the trustee board.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when
specified by the donor or when funds are raised for partlcular restricted purposes.
Endowment funds are restricted funds that generate income to benefit the Charity over multiple years.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benef Its
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's
pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period towhlch they relate.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes bank accounts, cash and short term highly liquid Investments with a short maturity of three
months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposits or similar account.
Creditor5 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.
Critical estimates and accountlng judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and
assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liablllties that are not readily apparent from other sources. The
estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experienceand other factors that are considered to be relevant.
Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised. The Trustees do not consider that there are any critical estimates
or areas of judgement that need to be brought to the attention of the readers of the financSal statements.
261PagL

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Limited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Notes to the Aeeounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Income from donations and legacies
Restrlcted
Endowment
Unrestrlcted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Individual donations
56,115
56,115
68,329
Corporate donations
61,310
61,310
44,940
Legaciesjin memory donation5
6,150
6,150
14,036
123,575
123,575
127,305
There was no restricted or designated income during the year, or in the prior year.
Income from charitable activities
Restrlcted
Endowment
Unrestrlcted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Trusts and Foundatlons
114,627
120,000
80,6SO
315,277
194,655
114,627
120,000
80.650
315,277
194,655
There was £132,780 restricted income from Trusts and Foundations during the prior year. There was no designated
income during the year or in the prior year.
Income from other trading actlvities
Restricted
Endowment
Unrestrl¢ted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Events
39,668
39,668
19,137
Local Authorlty fees
47,902
47,902
25,560
Other
795
795
2,198
88,365
88,365
46,895
There was no restricted or designated income during the year, or in the prior year.
271Pa

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Limited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
otes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Investment Income
Restrlcted
Endowment
Unrestrlcted
Total 2024
Total 2023
Interest receivable
777
777
415
777
777
415
There wa5 no restricted or designated income during the year, or in the prior year.
Analysis of Expenditure
Depreciatlon/
Amortisation
Staff Costs
Othèr costs
Total 2024
Total 2023
Ralsin8 Funds
Activities undertaken directly
90,247
33,965
124,212
154,248
Support costs
2,808
2,808
2,353
90,247
36,773
127.020
156,601
Charltable actlvltles
Activities undertaken directly
2.584
235.050
69,789
307,423
286,693
Support costs
7,315
7,315
4,802
2,584
235,050
77,104
314,738
291,495
Total
2,584
32S,297
113,877
441,758
448,096
Analysls of Support Costs
Total 2024
Total 2023
Travel and training
2,881
1,901
HR & Payroll costs
950
2,020
Governance costs (note 91
6,292
3,234
10.123
7,155

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Limited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Notes to the Aceoiints for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Analysis of Governance Costs
Total 2024
Total 2023
Professlonal fees
3,890
803
Independent examination fee
2,100
2,100
Other governance costs
302
331
6,292
3,234
10. Statement of flnancial activitie5 for the year ended 31 March 2023
Unrestrlcted
funds
Deslgnated
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
2023
Income from:
Donations and legacie5
127,305
127,305
Charitable activities
61,875
132,780
194,655
Other trading actlvities
46.895
46,895
Investments
415
415
Total income
236,490
132,780
369.270
Ex
et)dlture on:
Raising funds
156,601
156.601
Charitable activities
154,584
136.911
291,495
Total Expenditure
311.185
136,911
448,096
Net Income / lexpenditurel and nèt movement In funds
174,6951
14,1311
178,8261
Reconclllatlon of Funds
Total funds brought forward
207,049
77,850
24,732
309,631
Total funds carried forward
132.354
77,850
20.601
230,805
11. Trustees
None of the trustees Inor any persons connected with them) recelved any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses
during the year nor for the year ended 31 March 2023.
291PagJL

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity ILimited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
12. Employees
2024
2023
Employee Informatlon
Nurnber
Number
Average number of employees during the year:
Employment costs
Wage5 and salaries
242,628
255,656
Agency staff costs
56,962
30,826
Social Security costs
19,188
20,843
Other pension costs
6.519
5,983
325,297
313,308
No employees, annual emoluments totalled over £60,000 in either 2024 or 2023.
During the year the key management personnel of the charitable company comprised of the CEO and the Fundraising
Manager. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel lincluding Employerfs National Insurance
Contributions) were £104,34512023'. £95,776).
13. Tanglble fixed assets
Flxtures & flttlngs
Total
Cost
At l Aprll 2023 and 31 March 2024
70,579
70.579
Depreciation
At l AprS12023
64,318
64,318
Charge for the year
2,584
2,584
At 31 March 2024
66,902
66,902
Nèt book value
At 31 March 2024
3,677
3,677
At 31 March 2023
6,261
6,261
14. Intangib5e fixed assets
30IPa

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity ILimit¢d by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Software
Total
Cost and actumulated amortlsation
At l April 2023 and 31 March 2024
25,992
25,992
Net book value
At 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2024
15. Debtors
20Z4
2023
Amount5 falllng due wlthln one year
Trade debtors
18,966
8,200
Prepayments and accrued income
1,385
2,445
Other debtors
11.700
11,700
32,051
22,345
16. Credltors
2024
2023
Amounts falllng due within onè year
Trade creditors
7,919
2,941
Social security and other taxes
5.610
6,630
Accruals and deferred income
13,500
41,000
other creditors
1,254
2,578
28,283
53,149
17. Restricted Funds
31 |PAgF

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity (Limited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Notes to the Aeeounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 {continued)
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and
grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement In funds 2023124
Transfers
between
Funds
Balance at I
April 2023
Balance at 31
March 2024
Income
Expenditure
Salaries
17.976
107,627
192,5941
33,009
Equlpment
2,625
7,000
16,6251
3,000
20.601
114.627
199.2191
36,009
Salaries
The salaries restricted fund comprises funds received to contribute towards specific roles within the service team le.g., within
the Charitable Service).
Equipment
The equipment restricted fund comprises of income received that is specifically to be used to fund the purchase of
equipment. The transfer out of the fund represents capital expenditure incurred in the year.
18. Designated Funds
The income funds of the charity include designated funds comprising the following unexpended balances allocated by
trustees towards specific purposes..
Movement In funds 20Z3124
Transfers
between
Funds
Balance at i
Apiil 2023
Balancè at 31
Marth 2024
Income
Expendlture
Legacy fund
77,850
77.850
77,850
77,850
The legacy designated fund comprises a legacy receipt allocated by the trustee board towards future project funding.
321Pag)L

Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity ILimited by Guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Accounts
Notes to the Aeeounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
19. Endowment Funds
The income funds of the charity include endowment funds comprising of the following unexpended balances..
Movement In fund$ 2023124
Transfers
between
Funds
Balance at I
April 2023
Balance at 31
March 2024
Intome
Expendlture
Edward Gostling fund
120,000
120.000
120,000
120,000
The endowmet)t fund was provided by The Edward Gostling Foundation to help the charity provide educational and other
relevant related services to children with cerebral palsy and associated disabilities and their parents and carers.
20.
Commitments under operating leases
At 31 March 2024 the company had total commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
Land &
buildings
Land &
buildings
2024
2023
Expiry date:
Within one year
34,8SO
48,300
Between two and five years
36,900
34.850
85,200
During 2016 the Charity took out a 5-year lease on premises at Holmsted Farm Cuckfield. The lease was extended from
December 2021 for a further 3 years.
Total lease payments recognised as an expense in the year amounted to £47,80012023.. £48,400).
21. Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions in 2024 or 2023
22. Control
Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The Charity is controlled by
the Trustees.
331 P a gJe

Document Activity Report
Document Sent
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12'.52:10 GMT
Document Activity History
Document history shows most recent activity first
Date
Activity
You can verify that Ihis is a genuine Portal document by uploading it to the following secure web page:
http'.Iltcgroup.accountantspace.co.uklmessageslVerifyDocument