Company Registration No 3964167 Charity Registration No 1090293 OASIS CARE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 FM ACCOUNTANCY &TAX SERVICES LTD CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS 12 Dale View Huddersfield HD3 4QX TEL: 07878251245
OASIS CARE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 CONTENTS Legal and Administrative Information Trustee Report Independent Examiners report to the Trustees / Directors 10 Statement of financial Activities Balance Sheet 12 Accounting Policies & Notes to the Financial Statements
OASIS CARE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Trustees /Directors {Chairperson) Shibon Armstrong Members Carl Ambrose Stephanie Mitchell Johnny Flowers Audrey Nelson Secretary Audrey NeLson The following changes occurred in the make up of the Board between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024: ALLan Sam resigned in February 2023 GLoria Green resigned in January 2023 lan Thompson resigned in March 2023 CarLAmbrose joined as a director and Shibon Armstrong became the Chair of the Board Registered Off ice Stjohn's Resource Centre 29 St John's Road Huddersfield, HD15DX Principle Place of Business St John's Resource Centre 29 St John's Road HuddersfieLd, HD15DX
Accountants FM Accountancy & Tax Services Ltd 12 Dale View, Huddersfield HD34QX Bankers HSBC 2 Cloth Hall Street, Huddersfield HD12ES
.OASIS_CARE_SU.PPORT_SERVI.CES_LIMITED_ THE_DIRE.CTORS./_T.RU_ST.EES REPORT _B_T_H E Y_EAEI_END_E_D_11 S_T MAR.CH_2_0_24 The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024. St.r_uc.t.ur_e,_G_o_v_e.rnance_an.d_Management A board of five volunteer Directors runs the company. They are committed to social welfare and are from the locaL community and surrounding areas. The board meets monthly with the Business / Care Manager to provide support in the formulation of poLicies, co-ordinate management efforts as well as review and evaLuate performance against agreed decisions and targets. The Business / Care Manager also has direct line management responsibility of our Care and Home Support Staff, as well as Centre Staff teams. The company has a detailed Financial Policy and operationaL Procedures that comply with alLthe relevant Health and Social Care legislation, and aLL relevant regulatory bodies. To manage the business, the Board meets regularlyon a monthly basis and when specific matters arise. We have continued to keep abreast of Laws and policies affecting the governance of our business. O.bje_cti_v_es_and A.c_ti.vi.ties To provide a caring and supportive service for elderly people, predominantly though not exclusively. of African Caribbean descent that live in the HuddersfieLd district and neighbourhoods. To provide relief of poverty, sickness and distress, and the promotion of mental and physical health" this is partially achieved by the befriending service we offer, as part of the aims of Community Care legislation incLuding National Care Standards introduced in 2002. Oasis Care Support Services aims to protect the physical and psychological health and well-being of individuals by providingsocial care support to remain in their own homes. Ourservices offerthe benefit of increasingthe confidence of individuals by helpingthem to maintain their lifestyles and widen theirsocial network. We also encourage our service users to set achievable goals, be involved in decisions about their care needs and verbalise their aspirations.
C.omp.li_m_e.ntary_Ser_vice_s We continue to run the St John's Centre, which is a community asset that houses organisations involved in the delivery and promotion of training and development opportunities, better welfare, and healthcare. At the St John's Centre, which is based near the Huddersfield Town Centre, we have created a meeting place for people to meet with others and keep in touch with their Local community. The Centre is also an income generation which support the sustainability of the organization by the means of Letting out office spaces to small developing business. A¢hie_vp.m_e_n_t_s_a_n.d PRrf_o.rmance Our aims include reducing social isoLation and loneliness of older members of the community, by providing a range of activities that promote healthy ageingand a transition into a more active community life. We provide various services for the community to access. Our'connect Group, meets every Thursday, with an average of 24 attendees and has been running since 2019. Attendees get the opportunity to come along and meet old friends and make new ones. They engage in various activities related to health and welLbeing, Learn new skills, advice and support to manage their long-term conditions, crafts, dominoes, environmental projects, trips out etc. ALLto help manage LoneLiness and isolation that some of our older family members experience. Our Domestic Support Service, which has been running since 2017, provides cLeaning, shopping, laundry, befriending and support to our elders in their own home. Our Ready MeaL Service provide a hot Caribbean and some English meals twice a wee1<, to approximately 22 people per day. These meals are delivered to the individuaL's home by our fantastic volunteers. This service started during Covid-19 Lockdown120201, and it has continued since. As part of this service, Oasis Care provides a free hot meal to families during the school holidays. As you are no doubt aware, when the schools close, children are sometimes left not knowing if they wilL have a daily hot meal. The take up for these much-needed meals is astounding. But do our absolute best to keep up with the demand in our community.
Amid the energy crisis which forced a lot of people and families to choose between heating and eating, we threw open our doors and became a Warm Space for the community. We offered hot refreshments, newspapers, games, and even quiet areas for those who justwanted to sit and keep warm. WARMTH HUB Everyyearwe put on a Christmas Dinner, and in recentyearswe have, with grant support, given our fuel vouchers, winter warm packs, hamper etc to support those who are struggling due to the economic crisis. We also held a successful Fundraiser at Johns Smith Stadium. With support from The National Lottery, we were able to host a jam-packed eveningfulL of entertainment and an awards ceremony recognisingthe brilliantworkof not only ourvolunteers butthose inthe community who care tor Loved ones and similar. .Performance We continue to develop our services, for example, to ensure that we deLiverthe expected outcomes for people using our services and those quality standards, which ensure safe procedures, are in place at the point of recruitment and care provision. The Quality for Health Level 1 award continues to support this process through its framework. The Business / Care Manager through her already accomplished skilLs and expertise in Health and Social care continues to contribute towards the deveLopment and growth of the organisation and the building of a stable workforce. Our staff continues to work tireLessly to provide a high-quaLity service to our Service Users as indicated from the feedback we have received" thus, enhanced with ongoing training and development opportunities for staff. A_c_hi_evRme_nt_s Through coLLaboration with Newsome Hope Foodbank and a grant from Third Sector Leaders, we were able to provide dinners for BAME elderly people in the community. Ready Meals delivery service-Thanks to ourvolunteers and staff, we are able to provide an efficient deLivery service, twice per week, to Adults & Vulnerable people in the community.
Promoting Volunteers Week Since receiving the African Caribbean Achievement Project {ACAP) Award: Windrush 2021 'Pandemic Response" as recognition for contribution to the community, we have continued to develop our Hot Meals delivery services. This has been made possiblythanks to our staff and volunteers, who provide an efficient delivery service twice a wee1< to adults and vulnerable people in the community. Our Woman 2 Woman.. Healing Conversations group at the SJR Centre continued to provide a safe space to express their viewpoints, emotions and gain mutual support. Keep Warm parcels were once again distributed. Although the number of clients for care services showed a slight decrease, in actual numbers bythe year end, the addition of customers to our Ready Meals Service led to an overaLI increase; servingto more than double our client base. The Luncheon Club, which evolved from the Coffee Morning, has grown considerably since reopening our centre. This service was also used to deliver Christmas meals to the community. We have increased our l<nowLedge of digital enterprises and pLatforms' employing them to highlight our services, recognise achievement, fundraise and provide virtual forum spaces for our clients, employees and board members. We have continued our relationships with other professionaLs, community groups and stakehoLders. These have enhanced the worlc that Oasis Care Support Services delivers and has enabled us to be part of the wider forum for decision making regarding service provision within l<irklees. These partnerships have, for example, helped to provide Christmas gifts that we could deliverto our community. Ongoing are the building of partnerships and multiagency approaches with those organisations that add value to the core services of Oasis, especialLy in the areas of Wellbeing, Diabetes Care and Management, Benefits Advise and Befriendingsupport. EiD.ancia_l_Reyie The trustees continually review and agree efforts to develop the organisation in order to meet ourfinancial obligations. We supportthe voluntary sector by offering our premises to them at a reduced rental rate and take part in community initiatives that promote the ethos of Social Care. Oasis Care Support Services wishes to extend gratitude to Kirl<lees, other organisations and individuals who have supported us over the past 12 months
We have endeavoured to meetthe challenges of the pasttwelve months, recognisingthat expenses remained whiLe income either decreased or have taken time to regenerate. We are also grateful for grant awards, Kirklees, One Community Foundation and Third Sector Leaders each providing vital support to the resiLience and development of the organisation. The Directors would like to extend sincere appreciation to the Business/Care Manager, the amazingstaff and the volunteers who have given their unstintingsupport overthe last 12 months. Is Athdrey ,seaClfLj trc EfrE &xLid
OASIS CARE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORTTO DIRECTORSITRUSTEES ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023 Independent examiner's report to the Trusteos of Oasis Caro Support Servi¢es Limited We report on the accounts of the company for the yeer ended 31 st March 2023 which sjre set out on pages 9 to 15 Respective responslbllltles of trustees and examiner The trustees Iwho are also dir@ciors of tho company for the purposos of Gompany12wI are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's trustees consider that 8n audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 and thtjt an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied the criteria for exemption from statutory audit, the trustees decided for an independent examination. It is the duties of the examiner to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. follow the procLidurcs laid down in the Gonoral Diiections given by the Charity Cotnmission under section 14515llbl of tlie 2011 Act., aiid state whether particular niattors havc to tny attention. Basis of independent examiner's rgport My examination was carried out in accordance with thc Goneral Diroctions given by tho Charity Commission. An examination inclut5es a review of the accounting records maintained and kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts with the records. It also includcs consideration of any usual items or disclosure in the accounts and seeking oxplanations from trusteesldirectors concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken in an examination do not provide cvidcncc that will be required in an audit, and consequently, no opinion is expressed Js to whetlier the accounts give a'true and fair view,. The report is limited to thosc matters set out in the following statements.. Independent examiner's statement In connection with our examination. no matter has como lo our attention.. 1. Which gives reesonable cause to belicve th8t, in any material respect, that the requirement 8. To keep accounting re¢ords in accordance with section 386 of the companies Act. 2006. and b. To prepare accounts which agree with the accounting records and comply with section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities (revised 20051, Or 2. To which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enEJble a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached FM Accountancy & Tax Services Ltd 12 Dale View
Huddersfield HD34QX Dated- OASIS CARE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Unrestritted fund Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes Income From Charitable activities Others 11,214 93,311 104,525 11,214 93,311 104,525 13,632 67,697 81,329 enditure Direct charita ble activities Support costs Governance cost 33,582 61,474 5,365 100,421 4,104 33,582 61,474 5,365 100,421 4,104 15,204 58,257 8,740 82.201 -872 Surplus/{deficitl Reconciliation of funds Balance brought forward Net movement in current period Balance carried forward -9,517 4,104 -5,413 -8,645 -872 -9.517 The statement of financial activities incorporates the income and expenditure of all continuing activities within the financial year The notes on pages 9 - 15 form an integral part of the financial statement
OASIS CARE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible assets io 684 1,114 Current assets Debtors Cash in hand & bank li 1,186 454 10,149 10,603 1,186 Current liabilities Amounts falling due within one year 12 4,150 16,990 Amounts falling due after one year 3,133.71 4,245 -6,098 -5,413 -10,632 -9,517 Total assets ital & Reserves Unrestricted 13 -5,414 -5,414 -9,517 -9,517 Total funds The directors are satlsfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the companies Act 2006 Members have not required the company to carry out an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies that are subject to the small companies, regime The Board of Trustees approved the financial statements in December 2024. Chairp n, Board of Trustees
OASIS CARE SUPPORTSERVICES LIMITED ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1. Basis of accounting The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice, issued in March 2005 ISORP 20051 and the Companies Act 2006. 1.2. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are availa ble for use at the discretion of the trustees/directors in furthera nce of the general objectives of the cha rity. 1.3. Cash flow The charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRSI from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement because it is a small charity. 1.4. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the ch3rity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income. Incoming resources from charitable trading activity are accounted for when earned. Voluntary income is received by way of grant5, donations and gifts and is included in full in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Grants where entitlement 15 not cond itional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services a nd facilities are included at the va lue to the charity where this can be quantified. The va lue of services provided by volunteers has not been included. Gifts donated for resale are included as incoming resources within activities for generating funds when they are sold.
Grants, including gra nts for the purchase of fixed assets, a re recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable. I ncome from investments in included in the yea r in which it is receivable. 1.5. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised in an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes a ny VAT which ca nnot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes includ ing the charity's shop. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the cha rity in the del ivery of its activities a nd services for its beneficia ries. It includes both costs that can be a Ilocated directly to such activities a nd those costs of and indirect nature necessary to support them. Support costs are those costs incurred d irectly in support of expenditure on the object5 of the charity a nd include project management. 1.6. Research and development Research expenditure is written off to the profit and loss account in the year in which it is incurred. 1.7. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accum ulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost residual va lue of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows= Office Equipment 20Yo Written Down Value 20Yo Written Down Value Fixtures, fittings and furniture 1.8. Leasing Renta Is payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
OASIS CARE SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Unrestricted fund Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes 2 From Charitable activities Domiciliary care services 11,214 11,214 12,393 3 Income from others activities 93,311 93,311 67,697 4 Cost directly attributable to charitable activities Unrestricted fund Total Total 2023 2024 Wages, Employer Nl & Pension Staff training Agency cost Travel Employees, welfare cost Insura nce Note 8 31.477 31,477 9,634 125 2,105 2,105.18 33,582 33,582 5,445 15,204 5 Analysis of support cost Administrative wages, Nl & pension Supplies Rent & Rates Lighting & Heating Telephone Softwa re Training Sundry Printing & stationery 17,825 18,624 50 20,040 12,951 2,673 487 22,752 11,983 3,011.51 3,155.83 1,193 763 552
Repairs & renewal Office equipment rental Waste disposal Advertising Depreciation 865 1,271 416 50 567 Office equipment Fixtures & fittings 86 137 108 171 61,474 58,257 6 Governance cost Loan written off Quality & Standard Accountancy Health & safety Bank charges & interest Other legal & professional fees 60 1,350 1,000 1,300 1,339 1,300 1,339 2,726 5,365 2,726 5,365 6,330 8,740 7 Net income for the year Net income is stated after charging: Depreciation Operating lease rentals Accountancy charge 223 279 1,300 1,350 8 Employees Wages & salaries National Insurance 30,641 835 31,477 26,700 2,038 28,738 No of employee receiving emoluments of more than £60,000 Average number of employees lincluding directors) during the year: Care worker Administrative staff Trustee 13 15
9 Taxation The charity's activities fall within the exemptions afforded by provisions of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 2006. Accordingly, there is no taxation charge in these accounts Office equipment Furniture 10 Tangible fixed assets Total fittings Cost: Balance as at l April 2023 Additions during the year Balance as at 31 March 2024 16,148 23,786 23,786 16,148 23,786 23,786 De reciation: Balance as at l April 2023 Additions during the year Balance as at 31 March 2024 15,718 86 15,804 23,102 137 23,239 22,931 171 23,102 NBV: As at 31 March 2024 NBV.. As at 31 March 2023 344 430 547 684 684 855 11 Debtors Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments 1.186 454 1,186 454 12 Creditor5 Trade creditors PAYE & Nl payable Other creditors 1,644 2,506 15,555 1,435 4,150 16,990
13 Reserves Unrestricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Surplus / Ideficitl for the year Brought forward 4,104 -9,517 -5,414 4,104 -9,517 -5,414 -872 -8,645 -9,517 14 TRUSTEE REMUNERATIONS & RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS No trustee or a member of the board received any remuneration during the financial year. Other than one trustee who rented space on commercial terms, there was no related party transaction or any personal interest in any other tra nsaction or contract during the period 15 COMPANY LEGAL FORM Oasis Care Support Services Limited is a company limited by guarantee and so, does not have any share capital. It is also a charitable organisation. Every member or trustee has undertaken if required, in the event of the company being wound up, to contribute no more than £1.00 to the assets of the company.