## FREED
(A Charity: Charity Number 1090776)
Trustees' Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 August 2021
## **FREED Charity Information**
## **Trustees**
||S Linacre|Chairman|
|---|---|---|
||W Ingleton|Vice Chairman|
||L Stocken|Secretary|
||V Johnson||
||K Round||
||R K Ryder|Treasurer|
|**Corespondence Address**|||
||FREED Beeches||
||39 Park Street||
||Worksop||
||Nottinghamshire||
||S80 1HW||
|**Charity No.**|1090776||
|**Accountants**|JBD Slaney||
||Accountants & Business Advisors||
||Portland House||
||3 Queen Street||
||Worksop||
||S80 2AW||
**FREED**
## **Report and accounts**
## **Contents**
||Page|
|---|---|
|**Trustees' Annual Report**|1 to 4|
|**Independent Examiners Report**|5|
|**Statement of Financial Activities**|6|
|**Balance Sheet**|7|
|**Notes to the financial statements**|8 to 12|
**FREED Registered charity number: 1090776 Trustees' Report**
## **Principle Office**
FREED Beeches, 39, Park Street, Worksop, Notts. S80 1HW
## **Governing Document**
The Charity is governed under the rules of its constitution adopted 6th November 2001, amended 22nd June 2018
## **Objects of the Charity**
The principal objects of the Charity are the relief of those suffering from eating disorders in the County of Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas; the preservation and protection of the physical and mental health of the families of sufferers of eating disorders and the education of the public and professionals about eating disorders.
## **Trustees**
S Linacre Chairman W Ingleton Vice Chairman K Round L Stocken Secretary V Johnson R K Ryder Treasurer
## **Independent Examiner**
Anne Webb FMAAT, 85 Devonshire Street, Worksop
## **Solicitors**
Jones & Co. Solicitors, Cannon Square, Retford. Notts
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**FREED Registered charity number: 1090776 Trustees' Report**
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
Each year four trustees drop from the management committee and nomination forms are made available before the AGM for election of new trustees. At the AGM a vote is taken to appoint new/re-elected trustees. The executives retire at the third AGM following their election. New Trustees are given a handout relating to the responsibilities of a trustee and also the Charities Commission Website for further information. www.charity-commission.gov.uk
## **Review of activities and acheivements during the year**
## **FREED Services**
FREED Beeches Eating Disorders Service has provided self-help, psychotherapy, CBT, dietetic advice, health and wellbeing, library facility, a schools programme, and talks for professionals.
During the year 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021
- i 170 people have accessed FREED for therapy
- ii Total number of CBT/psychotherapy sessions delivered 2059
- iii Total number of group attendances 0. BED group is planned to recommence in March 2021 via zoom
- iv Total number of carers receiving carer coaching 4. No carers group running at the current time. Carers receive 1-2-1 support
- v Total number of Complementary sessions delivered 139 (this intervention ceased on the 31st March 2020)
- vi Total number of reviews 210 vii Total number of dietetic sessions delivered 542
- viii Total number of DNAs 66 DNA rate is 2.2%
## **The Schools' programme**
FREED's schools' co-ordinator Samantha (Sami) Vogt-Bell continues to provide sessions on body image and self-esteem using the Dove/B-eat programme. She also attends health fayre's and gives talks to education professionals. During this year the number of children that attended education workshops around self-esteem and body confidence was 753 and 30 professionals. FREED has always believed in education, prevention and early intervention. The feedback from schools has always been very good and continues to be. The Schools Co-Ordinator continues the sessions with years 5 & 6 pupils which continue to be very well received as does the sessions for young people who are post 16 and in college. Sami is finalising the age- appropriate self-esteem and body confidence programme for years 3 & 4. Unfortunately due to COVID 19 many schools closed in March 2020 and did not reopen until September 2020. Due to this Sami was unable to go into schools during this time.
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## **FREED Registered charity number: 1090776 Trustees' Report**
## **Partnership work**
FREED continues to work closely with other eating disorder services (eg, Nottingham Adult Eating Disorders Service and Derbyshire Eating Disorders Service). FREED also continues working closely with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for Nottinghamshire County and Derbyshire.
Caroline Bell FREED's Clinical General Manager and Joanne Ormiston FREED's Administration Manager continue to meet with CAMHS and Adult services on a regular basis. Joanne is on 2 steering groups for the provider collaborative for the Adult Eating Disorder provision under RDASH (Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humberside).
## **IT development**
We have continued to use the PCMIS database system which is working well.
## **Training Personal development**
FREED continues to encourage continuing professional development (CPD). During the period of September 2019 to August 2020 the following training was attended:-
Caroline - CSE Conference
Joanne - CSE Conference
All staff - 1[st] Aid
Louise - Psychological techniques for Dieticians
All Staff - 2 Day Carers training All Staff - NSCP E-Learning
## **Keeping ahead of the game**
FREED has always believed in the importance of keeping up to date with treatment methods. Our continued attendance at conferences enables staff and Trustees to listen to research ideas and outcomes. By attending workshops in different approaches allows us to network and discuss eating disorders with other professionals. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic CPD opportunities in person have reduced but we continue to seek out remote CPD opportunities.
## **Carer support**
FREED's inclusion to offer carer support at the assessment, continues. FREED has found over previous few months that carer's taking up the offer of support has declined in numbers. We have spoken to other services that have found the same. This has been put down to changes in society, time restrictions, other family commitments and the readily available online help, forums, befriending services. FREED's carer's group has ceased to continue at the current time due to lack of facilitators and uptake. FREED is currently working on re-developing the support offered to those people supporting those with eating disorders. All staff (clinicians) have recently completed a 2 day carers training workshop.
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**FREED Registered charity number: 1090776 Trustees' Report**
## **Research**
Jamie Delgadillo an eminent academic continues to assist Caroline Bell with producing possible research opportunities from FREEDs data through evaluation and analysis. They continue to look for themes and research questions to collaborate an academic paper. We have continued interest from Glenn Waller and Roz Saffron (leading clinicians and academics in the field of eating disorders) to be involved with the research at FREED. We have also had a student from the University of Sheffield working on data analysis and have plans for a second student to join us in the near future.
FREED Trustees believe that research is essential for progress in the treatment of eating disorders.
## **Supporting other groups**
Joanne continues to attend 2 of the provider collaborative steering groups for South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw managed by RDASH for adult services across the county.
## **B-eat Assured Standard Award**
There has been no word from B-eat if they are restarting this award.
## **Funding**
FREED's funding from the CCG's has been extended to March 2021, FREED continues to exceed its targets. The contracts continues to run on a 12 month basis with a 3 month notice period. The economic climate has meant that charities are finding it more difficult to get funding. We have regular service reviews with the CCG managers. Joanne Ormiston continues to dedicate time to funding and grants to secure funding outside of the NHS. Joanne targets funding that is unrestricted so any monies received can cover the service as a whole
## **Fundraising events during the year have included:-**
- Stephen Linacre, chairman to the board raised £330.92 by doing a 100 mile bike ride.
- Stephen completed this at home on his exercise bike due to COVID-19.
Christopher Henwood raised £700.00 during a Christmas Prize Draw.
## **Reserve Policy**
A minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 1 year's running costs. Ideally 10 to 12 months. FREED Trustees are aware that most of the funding for the project comes from the NHS. Whilst this was always the plan, it means that should CCG policies change FREED be in a vulnerable position. FREED is therefore increasing staff time to look elsewhere for funding. The 10 to 12 months reserves would allow 6-7 months to either obtain new funding and/or for service users to work towards closure with their therapists, redundancy payments for staff and rent to honour our lease agreement. The present reserves level stands at approx 12 months.
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## **FREED Registered charity number: 1090776 Trustees' Report**
## **Review of Major Risks**
FREED is now reliant on the NHS for most of its funding, the Trustees are aware that the health service is constantly undergoing change. It is therefore extremely important to maintain our high standard and reputation to ensure their support. FREED Trustees and Joanne will continue to explore every avenue regarding funding in addition to the NHS, as we have always believed that it is important to maintain our autonomy.
As responsible employers it is important to have reasonable reserves, when applying for funding this can sometimes be unhelpful.
FREED would like to thank, service users, carers, staff, trustees for their continued hard work.
I declare in my capacity of charity Trustee, that the Trustees have approved the report above and have authorised me to sign it on their behalf.
Signed
Kevin Ryder (Treasurer)
Date
.
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## **FREED**
## **Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 August 2021**
|NOTES
**Incoming Resources**
2
**Incoming resources from generated funds**
2(a)
Income from activities
in furtherance of charitable objects
2 (b)
Income from activities for generating funds
**Investment Income**
**Total Incoming resources**
**Resources Expended**
4
**Cost of generating funds**
4 (b)
**Charitable activities for charitable objectives**
4 (b)
**Governance costs**
4 (b)
**Total resources expended**
**Net incoming resources**
**Reconciliation of funds**
**Total Funds brought forward**
**Total funds carried forward**
**Voluntary Income**|Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Funds
**2021**
**2021**
**2021**
**2020**
£
£
£
£
22,111
-
22,111
2,867
220,725
220,725
286,217
2,234
2,234
403
8
8
139
245,078
-
245,078
289,626
0
0
0
244,777
-
244,777
284,973
3,251
3,251
2,376
248,028
-
248,028
287,349
(2,950)
(2,950)
2,277
(2,950)
-
(2,950)
2,277
291,114
-
291,114
288,837
288,164
-
288,164
291,114|
|---|---|
the notes on pages 10 to 14 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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## **FREED Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2021**
|**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
8
**Current assets**
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: amounts falling due**
**within one year**
10
**Net current assets**
**Net assets**
12
Unrestricted Funds
13
Restricted Funds
13|**Total**
**Total**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**2021**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
580
-
580
-
-
-
13,886
309,504
309,504
296,927
(21,920)
(21,920)
(19,699)
287,584
-
287,584
291,114
288,164
288,164
291,114
288,164
288,164
291,114
-
-
-
288,164
-
288,164
291,114|
|---|---|
These financial statements were approved by the directors and authorised for issue on
and are signed on their behalf by
S Linacre Trustee and Chairman W Ingleton Trustee
The notes on pages 10 to 14 form an integral part of theses financial statements.
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**FREED Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021**
## **1 Accounting policies**
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.
## _**(a)Basis of Accounting**_
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements 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 16th July 2014 and the Charities Act 2011.
FREED constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about FREED's ability to continue as a going concern.
## **(b) Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice**
In preparing the accounts the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 a restatement of comparative items was needed. No restatements were required.
## **Fund Accounting**
**Restricted funds** are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. There are currently one restricted fund, as set out in note 11.
**Unrestricted income funds** comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds can include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose.
Further details of restricted funds are disclosed in notes 11 and 12.
## **Incoming Resources**
Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:
the charity becomes entitled to the donation, legacy or similar income and any conditions for receipt are met;
the trustees are reasonably certain they will receive it; and
the trustees are reasonably certain that the value can be reliably measured.
Investment income is included when receivable.
Incoming resources from charitable trading activity are accounted for when earned.
## Gifts in kind
Gifts in kind are valued by the trustees at the lower of the estimated cost to the third party and the value to the charity.
## Grants receivable
Grants receivable are included in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate unless the receipt is dependent upon preconditions which cannot be or have not been met at the year end.
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## **FREED Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021**
## Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' report.
## Investment Income
This and any associated tax credits are included in the accounts when receivable.
## **Expenditure and Liabilities**
## Liability Recognition, resources expended
Generally liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
## Allocation of overhead and support costs
Overhead and support costs have been allocated first between charitable activity and governance. Overhead and support costs relating to Charitable Activities have been sub-apportioned, between restricted and unrestricted activities.
## Charitable activities
Costs of Charitable Activities, include grants made, the costs of running the Beeches project and support costs.
## Governance costs
Governance costs comprise all separately identifiable costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs relating to statutory audit, accounts compilation under SORP FRS 102 and associated costs.
## _**Fixed Assets**_
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset over the useful economic life of the asset as follows:
|Leasehold improvements|33.3% straight line basis|
|---|---|
|Fixtures & fittings|33.3% straight line basis|
|Office and computer equipment|33.3% straight line basis|
The carrying value of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment in periods if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
## _**Leasing**_
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are included in resources expended as incurred.
## _**Pensions**_
Employees of the charity are entitled to join a defined contribution "money purchase" scheme. The charity contribution is restricted to the contributions disclosed in note 6. There were no outstanding contributions at the year end.
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## **FREED Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021**
## **2 Incoming Resources**
|(a) Voluntary income
Donations
NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups
(b) Incoming resources from activities to further
the charity's objects|Unrestricted
**£**
22,111
220,725|Restricted
**£**
-
-|**2021**
**£**
22,111
220,725|**2020**
**£**
2,867
286,217|
|---|---|---|---|---|
## **3 Allocation of Support costs and overheads**
All of the support costs in the year have been allocated to charitable activities. The proportion of support costs relating to governance is considered to be insignificant and therefore no transfer has been made between support costs and governance.
## **4 Resources Expended**
|Basis of
Allocation
**Costs directly allocated to activities**
Lotteries licence
Direct
Payroll costs
Direct
Supervision
Direct
Counsellors & therapists
Direct
Recuritment costs
Direct
Staff training costs
Direct
Rent & rates
Direct
Car parking
Direct
Property maintenance
Direct
Cleaning
Direct
Light & Heat
Direct
Centre Consumables
Direct
Centre miscellaneous
expenses
Direct
Insurance
Direct
Telephone
Direct
Producing information
Direct
Computer costs
Direct
Database
Direct
Softwear Licences
Direct
Equipment leasing
Direct
Depreciation
Direct
Audit & accountancy fees
Direct
Professional fees
Direct
Bank Charges
Direct
Trustees insurance
Direct
Printing, postage & stationer Direct
Volunteers expenses
Direct|Voluntary
Income
Beeches
project
**£**
**£**
200,780
2,215
-
261
1,050
9,444
300
383
4,368
1,704
33
357
2,221
1,952
-
740
12,662
462
858
225
32
-
4,730
-
0
244,777|Governance
3,251
-
3,251|**2021**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
-
-
200,780
236,876
2,215
2,385
-
-
261
15
1,050
2,909
9,444
9,489
300
2,000
383
323
4,368
3,640
1,704
1,682
33
270
357
1,515
2,221
2,214
1,952
419
-
-
740
2,321
12,662
10,175
462
775
858
1,291
225
264
3,251
2,376
0
758
32
8
-
-
4,730
5,644
-
-
248,028
287,349|
|---|---|---|---|
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## **FREED**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021**
|**5**
**Net Outgoing Resources for the year**
This is stated after charging:
Depreciation
Property rent
**6**
**Staff costs and numbers**
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Other pension costs
no employee received emoluments of more than £60,000
**7**
**Trustee remuneration and related parties**
Number of Trustees who were paid expenses
Mileage
Telephone, postage and stationery reimbursed
Total amount paid
Number of employees to whom benefits accrued under money purchase pension
schemes.
The average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full
time equivalents was as follows:
No members of the management committee received any remuneration during
the year.|**2021**
**£**
225
9,000
**2021**
**£**
178,692
15,284
6,804
200,780
**2021**
**No.**
8
**2021**
**No.**
7
**2021**
**No.**
-
**£**
-
-
-|**2020**
**£**
891
9,000
**2020**
**£**
211,717
17,501
7,658
236,876
**2020**
**No.**
11
**2020**
**No.**
8
**2020**
**No.**
-
**£**
-
-
-|
|---|---|---|
During the year Slaney & Co of which R K Ryder is a partner provided accountancy services of £2376.
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## **FREED**
## **Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021**
## **8 Tangible fixed assets**
|**Cost**
At 1 September 2020
Additions
At 31 August 2021
**Depreciation**
At 1 September 2020
Charge for the year
At 31 August 2021
**Net book value**
At 31 August 2021
**9**
**Debtors**
Other debtors and prepayments
**10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
Other Creditors
Accruals and deferred income|**Leasehold**
**improveme**
**nts**
**£**
15,348
-
15,348
15,348
-
15,348
-|**Fixtures &**
**Fittings**
**£**
15,034
-
15,034
15,034
-
15,034
-|**Office &**
**Computer**
**Equipment**
**£**
11,106
805
11,911
11,106
225
11,331
580
**2021**
**£**
-
**2021**
**£**
29
21,891
21,920|**Total**
**£**
41,488
805
42,293
41,488
225
41,713
580
**2020**
**£**
13,886
**2020**
**£**
155
19,544
19,699|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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## **FREED Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021**
## **11 Analysis of charitable funds**
|**Unrestricted**
**£**
Movement in the year
Incoming Resources
245,078
Expenditure
248,028
Net Movement
(2,950)
Opening balance
291,114
Closing balance
288,164
Represented by:-
Fixed Assets
580
Net current assets
287,584
288,164
**12 Other financial commitments**
Operating leases which expire:
within one year
within two to five years
At the year end the company had annual commitments under non-cancellable
operating leases as set out below:|**Restricted**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
**2021**
**£**
9,000
-
9,000|**total**
**£**
245,078
248,028
(2,950)
291,114
288,164
580
287,584
288,164
**2020**
**£**
9,000
-
9,000|
|---|---|---|
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