REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER.. 04323296 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1091519 ELDERS VOICE Report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024
Elders Voice ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 Contents Page CEO Introduction Trustees, Annual Report 3-10 Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating an income and expenditure account) 12 Balance Sheet 13 statement of Cash Flows 14 Notes lo the Financial Stalements 15-23
Elders Voice Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 CEO INTRODUCTION Elders Voice continues to provide practical supporl while promoting the social value that comes with the participation of older adults in all aspects of Brent life. Our Accident & Prevention Handyperson servi continued to help people remain safe in their homes, undertaking all manner of jobs from the straightforward, for example moving furniture, to more complexjobs such as the fitting of grab rails or making stepped entrances more accessible. The service was also involved in a pilot programme supporting people being discharged from hospital, who did not reach the criteria for having formal support from social care agencies. This cohort of patients were at risk of returning to hospital because their homes were not safe to live in. Having a handyperson checking the property beforehand enabled a safer discharge from hospital. We also saw an increase in the number of people accessing our Wellbeing Centre and have an even split of private clients and clients referred by social workers and funded through social care commissioning. Unfortunately funding for our Older Person's Floating Support Service was cut as part of a larger review of funding by Brent Council. Commissioners were required to make savings across all social care provisions. This unfortunately resulted in the closure of the service, making eight members of staff redundanl, which heavily impacted upon our finances for the year. However, we were able to successfully move Clients from the Servi to other provisions and were able to close the seNice without leaving anyone without access to support, As social care funding shifts away from preventative activities to more respite care, we coniinued to seek funding to fill the gap in this style of provision for older people. We were able to provide free weight training classes and managed to continue with ourzumba and Yoga classes. We also partnered with differenl organisations to deliver joint projects that included music and dan activities, and visits to and from local museums. The finance and administration team of Elders Voice ensured that our finances were diligently managed. Financial stability and good governance ensured that Elders Voice maintained its viability in times of uncertainty and change, while making the organisation more agile and resourceful in reacting to ever changing circumstances. Elders Voice is an organisation that prevails in difficult times due to the dedication and creative approach of staff, volunteers and Trustees. We will continue to campaign for a more collaborative approach to developing better services for older people, leading this narrative with commissioning teams, local politicians, and local Social Care teams. Jon Cuming-Hlggs
Elder5 Voice Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees would like thank Jon Cuming-Higgs, was the CEO until 12, July 2024, for his hard work and leadership. The Trustees, who are the directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 {FRS102) (effective 1 January 2016). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charily Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set. Aims and Objectives Elders Voice exists to promote the interests of older people living within the London Borough of Brent and the Greater London Authority. Elders Voice believes that older people.. Have vast life skills and experience that should be valued by us all. DeseNe to live a happy, active, and purposeful life in the way that they choose. That there should be.. Ways and opportunities for older people to get together to learn and do the things they enjoy. Ways for older people to influence other people's ideas, policy, and practice. Elders Voice will be mindful of the different ways in which older people are interdependenl with other people in their lives.. always ensuring they are giving and receiving support in ways that suit Ihem. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES. Our key strategies for achieving our objectives have been reviewed throughout the year at Board meetings.. Support our staff to be inspired by the cause. To continue to ensure Elders Voice is viable and fit for the fulure. To continue to review resources and capacity. To continue to seek funding through tenders and grants, and from trusts and foundations. To conlinue to work with older people in a safe, respectful, inviting, holistic and inspiring way - always ensuring that older people are listened to and set the agenda. To continue to develop our cullure of leaming and innovation.
Elders Voice Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 To build on, and create new partnerships with local community groups and other care organisalions and providers.. With these partnerships seek out opportunities for joint funding within new funding streams. PUBLIC BENEFITS THAT ARE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY We aim to: Work with and for older people to amplify their voices and ensure they can influence and participate in the development of more inclusive and appropriate selvices. Provide opportunities for older people to tackle social isolation, loneliness and exclusion. Provide high quality, practical support that enables older people to be safe and secure in the homes of their choosing. Create and strengthen partnerships with other community groups to ensure older people an be active participants in their community. INVESTMENT POLICY Elders Voice's funds are split beeen two British banks- Unity Trust Bank and Redwood Bank, and our investments are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. RISK MANAGEMENT Elders Voice's Trustees, the Finance Manager and CEO regularly review the risks the charity is exposed to. We undertake regular risk assessment5 of our services and activities, All identifiable risks have been examined and the appropriate systems. procedures and training have been established to minimize these risks and their impact on the charity. should the risk materialise. To mitigate the effect of disastets, we consistently review our project plans, budgets, project outcomes and policies and procedures at Board Meetings and Senior Management meetings. We employ a specialist support organization, Ellis Whittam, to advise us on our responsibilities regarding health and safety and employment issues. They indemnify us against any legal action provided we follow that advice. The organisation's risk assessment is reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees to identify and undertake new areas of work, income generation and project development. and reposition Ihe charily so that it can operate effectively at a time ofconlinued reduced public funding and changes to areas of Service delivery. ACHIEVEIVIENT AND PERFORMANCE Handyperson Servlce. Elders Voice continues to support people to maintain their independence within their own homes. The service is funded by Brent Council and this year the team completed over 800 jobs. These ranged from fitting handrails, replacing kitchen and bathroom taps, draught proofing, repairing curtain rails, rebuilding front doorsteps, fitting shelves, and decommissioning redundant security fittings. Each job, however small, makes living at home for an older person, safer, more accessible and more enjoyable.
Elders Voice Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 With 300 households supported this year, the Servi conb'nues to be popular and much cherished. Funding from Independent Age for our Handyperson Advice Service ended in November. However, the National Lottery were able to step in to provide a further three months funding to continue the seNice to the end of the year. This meant that in total over 350 people received information, advice on saving money, with eligibility checks offered, to see if they were able to claim support from Ihe government or social services. We are adding value to the handyperson contract with several social impact activities, including hosting events so older people could have more access to local democratic processes and be involved in co-creation actiwties. We also run an annual 'Open Day, which provides advice around home safety and security, with specialist advice from the local police and fire services. In partnership with Age UK Harrow, Hillingdon and Brent, the Handyperson team ran a small pilot to test the effectiveness of a service that supported the hospital discharge of older people, focusing on older people that were not eligible for support through the NHS hospital discharge programmes. The results showed that having a handyperson available to facilitate returning home, moving furniture, checking kitchen appliances and in one case clearing broken glass from a kitchen floor, made a substantial difference to the person's positive experience of being discharged. It also uncovered a huge gap in the perception by clinical and social care teams as to who may need support leaving hospital compared with the actual number of older people thal would benefit from a formal supported discharge prOss. Every safe disGharge reduces the potential for the person to return to hospital. Oldér Person's Floating Support After seven years of providing housing support for older people the funding for this specialist service was withdrawn. Elders Voice had already decided not to retender for the contract as initially the local authority had proposed a lower contract value. which would have been, in Elders Voices view, too little to be able to maintain a qualily service. As Brent was unable to find a replacement contractor, the decision was made within the council to end the seNice. Wellbeing Centre. We are continuing with our ambition to develop our Wellbeing Centre into a vibrant community centre. We were successful in applying for several grants to develop different activities which we offer up lo the local community. Warmer rooms initiative Funded by The Kingsbury Charity to support local residents affected by the cost-of-living crisis we opened up part of our Wellbeing Centre as a wam spa, where people could use the spa to have a hot drink, socialise with other people and also take part in some of the Wellbeing Centre activities. Generations t ether A successful application through The NCIL participatory grant making process, where local residents allocate grants to local and national charities. Elders Voice pitched for funding to work with our partners LEAP GIC and Princess Frederica Primary School to co-create intergenerational spaces, where different generations can come togelher and learn from each other. These projects increase all participants, self-esteem and break the CyGle of loneliness and isolation.
Elders Voice Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 Back to Movement Funding from Track Academy supported exercise classes, and also explored competitive sports with our centre clients. including football, volleyball, and table lennis. As we get older and even if we acquire long term health conditions. our competitive streak remains. The Back to Movement programme keeps that spirit alive in accessible ways. The funding also supported preventive exercise programmes including.. Our Zumba Gold group that brings people together to participate in loud, high-energy dance and exercise activities. The group also meets to scKialise, celebrate birthdays, and has an active atsApp group to keep in touch and check up on each other's wellbeing. For the less agile. and those seeking quieter spaTrs, the Yoga group meet weekly lo take part in chair-based Yoga. This is a safe space for people to relax and explore their own spirituality, while maintaining flexibility, core strength and mental wellbeing Wemble wei hts Funded by the Wembley National Stadium Trust, we introduced our clients to weight training as 2 way of maintaining fitness. as well as building strength and balance to reduce the impact of falls. Group and individual sessions were available. This has proved to be very popular, and sessions are always well attended. Care ivers talkin circle Bringing carers of older people together lo explore care giving issues in depth, the talking circle enabled carer5 to share their experiences, knowledge, and opinions in an atmosphere of exploration and collaboration. We explored the barriers that statutory services put irÈ place that create problems for a family carer. These discussions will be used as a starting point for a potential new service focused on care givers wellbeing. Ukulele at Elders Voice Mainly self-funded, a small group of budding musicians are meeting weekly to learn to play the ukulele. Reminiscence Service Funded by a grant from Brent Health Matters, via another participatory grant process, we worked in residential homes, the Bhakti Dharma centre and Len Williams Court, helping residents living with dementia to use their five senses to untap past memories. A Life with Brands In partnership with the Museum of Brands participants take a nostalgicjourney through 200 years of consumer culture, triggering memories that lead to reminiscence and slorytelling. Elders erformin A small troop of older people explored the concept of journeys, in spoken word, poetry and song. This was a co-produced production, starting with workshops that explored the key themes of what a performance could be, developed these themes into a single idea, then wrote and produced a one hour show that was perfomed to an invited audience at our day centre.
Elders Voice Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 Raising awareness and challenging stigma ueens Park Elders Voice took its yearly pla at the Queens Park Festival. This year's theme was remembering people we love. We asked people attending the festival lo write the name of an older person and why they loved them on a paper leaf. The leaf then joined other leaves to become a tree of remembering. Newsletter Elders Voice continued to promote the inclusion ofolder people in day-to-day community life. Our quarterly newsletter is sent out to our members, fundraisers, local politicians, 2nd commissioning teams. The newsletter provides a range ofarticles to challenge the stigma ofaging, gives practical tips and includes quizzes, learning opportunities while also highlighting local services and community events. Blenheim Triathlon Our Iriathlon team compeled in the annual Blenheim Triathlon competition alongside a number of local athletes, under the collective name of Kensal Tri. Under the banner of "making aging a worthwhile journey" the team helped promote Elders Voice's charitable objectives to a new audience while also fundraising. Social rescribin Elders Vcice was invited by Brent Public Health lo look at ways that social prescribing could be delivered outside of GP surgeries. There are many communities in Brent that are not engaged with NHS seNices, including not being registered with local GPS. It was recognised that organlsations like Elders Voice provided informal guidance and advice to many people in their local community. The task was to find ways that could tap into the knowledge of grass roots organisations. Da ortunities Elders Voice has been working with social care commissioning teams to look at how placements to day opportunities can be made more efficient and effeclive. Elders Voice has also facilitated discussions around the provision of council funded transport, an area idenlified as problematic when it came to getting people from their homes to day centre provisions. staff and volunteers Elders Voice 18 aculely aware of the continued commitment from staff, volunteers, and Trustees. The charily provides access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which offers advice on a wide range of issues as well as counselling and wellbeing support. Staff are actively encouraged to join in with the organisation's co-creation workshops and have input into the strategic direction of the organisation. can join sub committees wÉth Trustees and are encouraged to develop their own service ideas.
Elders Voice Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position The Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) show incoming resources for the year of £478,769 (prior year £633,182) and outgoing resources of £518,478 (prior year £572,288) resulting in a deficit of £39,709 (prior year surplus £60,894). Elders Voice spent 94.8 % of its resources on charitable activities (prior year 95.4 /0) The total reserves at the year-end stand at £226,166 (prior year £265,875) Of these £199,889 are unrestricted reserves {prior year £212,555). These are in line with the reserves policy target for three months of unrestricted expenditure of £ 158,462 set in March 2023. The current policy is kept under review and the board is satisfied that Ihe current target remains appropriate. Brent Local Authority are our primary source of income with other smaller grants from.. RUKBA - Independent Age Cost of Living Grants Fund, Track Academy, Wembley National Stadium Trust, Nalional Lottery Community Fund, The Kingsbury Charity, Metropolitan Public Gardens Association. Income generating activities raised a total of £57,318 (prior year £ 66.155) Donations for the year total £4,403 (prior year £4,705). Elders Voice would like to thank our funders, donors and our service users for their generosity and support. Future Plan8 To apply for funding across Brent. in line with the charity's strategic objectives, with a focus on partnership work, intergenerational and co<reated programmes. Supplement current service income via other grant opportunities. EnsLtre all income generation, through delivery Gontracts, reflect the full running costs of the organisation. Continue to monitor and scrutinise our finances closely and ensure the Board of Trustees can make informed decisions aboul finances. To diversify our income by applying for new funding streams and contracts, and by working more closely with other organisations to deliver services. To continue to increase income from donations and fundraising activities to invest in Ihe development of person ntriC designed services. To expand its existing services, where appropriate, so that a wider range of older people have more options to maintain their physical and mental health. To continue to position Elders Voice as the credible voice of older people in Brent.
Elders Voice ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Elders Voice is registered as a Charity with the Charity Commission under registration number 1091519. It is constituted as a company limited by guarantee (registration number 4323296) and is therefore governed by its Memorandum of Association. Legal responsibility for the management of the Charity is vested in Ihe Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees met during the financial year 2023-2024 via Zoom and face to face. The meetings being attended also by the Chief Executive, the Finance Manager. and the External Relationship Manager. At the time of writing this report we had eight Trustees. The Articles of Association state that Elders Voice can recruit a maximum of fifteen Trustees and that at every AGM one third of trustees must resign but may offer themselves for re-appointment. We recruit Trustees who will benefit the Charity with their knowledge of older peoples, services, the health and social care agenda and other skills, knowledge, and experience to complement these. The day to day running of the Charity is delegated to the Chief Executive, supported by the External Relationships Manager, Service Managers and Finance Manager. The Chief ExecutlV8 has overall responsibility for Elders Voice project management and service development. Service Managers are responsible for day-to-day project management, the delivery of front-line services, service development and monitoring of projects. Front line workers are responsible for maintaining quality of service and developing and sustaining professional working relationships with service users and their families. The Trustee's Report has been approved by the Trustees on t8 on their behalf. and signed Nada Savltch TrusteelDirector
Elders Voice Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31 March 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company Number 04323296 (England and Wales) Registered Charlty Number 1091519 Registered Office 181 Mortimer Road London, NW10 5TN Contact Information Telephone number.. 020 8968 8170 Website address.. htl ..I.e[derSvoiCe. or Email address: info eldervoice.or .uk .uk Trustees Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows.. Christopher Dunham Nada Savitch Viveen Scott Lawrence Ryden (Treasurer) Sophie Walker Reshmi Marmion Rachel Lynch Khushi Kakrania (Chair until 31 December 2023) (Chair from 1" January 2024) (appointed 5 April 2023) (appointed 7 February 2024) (appointed 7 February 2024) (appointed 7 February 2024) Chief Executive Officer- Jon Cuming-Higgs (left 12. July 2024) Rila Dongre (j'oined 15. July 2024) Advisors Independent Examiner Anthony Epton Goldwins Ltd 75 Maygrove Road West Hampstead London NW6 2EG Solicitors WorkNest Law Woodhouse, Church Lane Aldford. Chester CH3 6JD Bankers Unity Trust Bank PO Box 7193 Planetary Road Willenhall WV1 9DG io
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of ELDERS VOICE I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Elders Voice for the year ended 31° March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's Trustees of the Company (and also the 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 ('Ihe 2006 Act"). Having satisfi'ed 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 Charities Act 2011 {°the 2011Act°) In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Acl. Independent Examiner's statement Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250,000, I confim that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm thal no matter5 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 Acl; 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 Practi for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing theiraccounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Anthony Epton BA FCA CTA FCIE Goldwins Chartered Accountants 75 Maygrove Road West Hampstead London NW6 2EG. Date: 7 October 2024
Elder8 Volce Statement of flnanclal actlvltlo8 (incorporating an income and expenditure accounl) For tho yoar ondad 31 March 2024 2024 Total Fund 2023 Tolal Fund8 Unrastrlcted RtrICted Fund# FundB Incom• from: Donations and kgaci85 4.403 4N03 4,705 Charitable aclivilie3.. Supporting older people age 50 and over 361472 111,049 468,321 625,972 Investments 2,505 Totsl Incom• 478,769 633,182 Expendltwa on: Fundralslng 27,036 27,038 27,038 Charitable a¢ltvili8s'. Supporting older people age 50 and over 362.660 138 892 491 545.252 Tot•1 oxp•ndltur• 138 892 518478 572.288 Not Incomol {exp•ndliuro) for the y•ar (12,666) 127,043) (39,709) 60,894 N•1 movom•nt In lund• (12,868) (27,043 (39,709) 60,894 Transfer8 b8tr4een funds Nol mov•mont In fund• 112,666) 127,043) (39,709) 60,894 Reconclllatlon of fund•: Total funds brought fOard 212,665 03,320 265,875 204.981 Total fund¥ carrlod foffHard 199 089 265 875 All of the above results are deflved from Continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or Ios5e5 other than those slated above. The attached nol8s form part of these financial statements. 12
Eldern Volco Balanco 8hgat A• at 31 March 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 Flxed a880ts: Tangible assets io 1,306 2.796 Curront a•aots: Stock Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 3,101 23.389 211,888 238,388 2,826 4,231 297,313 304,370 12 Llabllltl••: Creditors". amounts falling due within one year I328 41,291 Net ¢urr•nt aM•ts Total not 0•8•ts 263,079 265,875 226166 Fund• Restricted funds Unrestricted funds.. T¢)lal lund• 15 26,277 199 889 53,320 212,555 265 875 The Charity's financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companles subject to Ihe small compani8s regime. The Trustees consider that the Charity is entitled to exemption from the requirement lo have an audit under the provision of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006{"th8 Act") and members have not required the Charily to obtsin an audil for the year in question in accordance wilh section 476 of the act. The Trustees acknowledge th&1r responsibilities for complying wtlh the requirement of the Companies Acl 2006 with r&spect to accounting records and the preparation of ft'nancial statements. Approved by the Iruslees on ...... 024. and signed on their behalf by.. Nada Savltsh Chalmian of tho Board of Tru•tso0 Company rogl8trallon no. 04323296 The attached notes form part of tha financial slatemenls. 13
Eldor8 Voice statemont of cash flow8 For Ihe yoar 6nded 31 March 2024 Nots 2024 2023 ash flows trom oporatlng actlvttl8S: Net cash provldod by OP8Vdtlng actlvlllos (85h25) 66.475 Cash and cash equlvalents at the beginning of th8 year 297 313 230,838 Cash •nd cogh èqulvalents al Iho ond of tho yaar 211,888 297,313 a) Reconclllatlon ot not Incom• I (•xpondlturo} to nel cash flow fmm operatlng actlvMI•s 2024 2023 Not Incomol (oxpondtturo) for the r•portlng p•riod las per Ihe staleménl of financial aclivlliesl 139.709) 60.894 Depr8ciallon {Decreasellincrease in stock {Decrea$eifincrease In debtors {Decreasel in creditor5 Not ¢a8h provldod by op•ratlng a¢tfvitlo8 1,490 (276 (19,168) 2.061 15 10,341 6.836 86 bl Anuty• of ca•h and u•h •qValents At 31 March 2024 Al 1 April Oth•r 2023 Cuh Ilow8 chang0• Cash al b8nk and in hand 297.313 (86826) 211,B88 Totsl ¢h and Gh •qulv•lonts 297,313 185A26) 211,888 14
Eld6r8 Voic• Not08 to the flnan¢lal 8tatoment• For the year ended 31 March 2024 1 A¢¢ountlng poll¢l89 a) Ba818 of prepafatlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordarsce with Accounting and Reportin9 by Charities.. Slalemenl ol Recommended Prac[ applicable to charilEs preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102 effectiv8 1 January 20151- (Chariles SORP FRS 102) and Ihe Companies Act 2006. The charitable company meets the definitron of a public benefit enllty Urer FRS 102. Assets and liabililres afe initially recognised al historical cost or transacOn val¥Je unless olheN4isa sialed in the relevant accounting policy or nole. Elders Voice is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is incorporatsd In England and Wales. The re9islered oifice addfess is 181 Mortimer Road. London. NW10 5TN. b) Golng conc•m The Iru51ees consrder that there are no material uncertainties aboul the charitable company's ability lo continu8 as a g(yng concern. c) Income Income 1$ recognis8d whèn the charity has enlillemenl lo the funds. any perfom8nc¢ conditions attached lo the Income have begn met. il is probable that the income will b8 received and Ihal the amount can be measured reliably. dl Int•M8t r•c•fvabl• Interest on funds held on depo$il is included wh8n receivable and the amount ¢an be measured réllably by thè charlly.. ihis 18 fKJimally upon nolifi¢alion of the interest paid or payable by the bank. o) Fund a¢¢ountlng Unreslricled funds are available lo sp*nd on acllvillès that furiher any of the purposes of charity. Deslgnat8d funds are unreslricled lunds of the charily which ihe trustees have dechjed al their discrelion lo sèt aside lo use for a specific purpose. Reslricled funds are donations which tho donor has specsfi&d are lo b8 solely used lor parlicular areas of the Gh8ri1Y8 work or for specific projects being undertaken by the ¢h8rily. fl Expondlturo EendIture is recognised once there is a legal or con3truclive oblvJalion to make a payment lo a third paty, il Is probable that selilement will be requlred and the amount ol the obligation can be measured rellably. Expendllure is classified under the following aclivity headings= Cosls of generating funds relate lo the cosis incurred by the charitable company in inducing third parties lo mak8 volunlary contribulions lo it, as well as Ihe cost of any acknvilles with a fundraising purpose. Expenditure on charitable activities includes lh8 cosis of delirIng $ervic8s undertaken lo further the purposes of Ihe charity and Iheir associated support cosls. Ottrr expendilura represents those items not falllng into any olher heading. g} Allo¢•tlon of Support costs Support costs are those lunGlion$ that assist tho wort( of th8 charity but do not directly undertak8 charitabl8 activities. Support Costs include back oifice costs, finance. personnel. payroll and governance cosls which support the charllable activities. These cosls have bean allocaled be¢en cost of geneialing funds and expenditure on charitable acb'vilies. 15
Elder8 Volce Not88 to th• flnanclal $tatsmont8 For tho yoar onded 31 March 2024 l Accountlng poll¢la8 {contlnued) h) Tanglblo flxed ossets Doprecialion is provided al rates calculated lo write down the cost of 8ach asset to its eslimaled resVal value over ils expected useful lile. The deprecialion rat&s in use are a5 follows.. Fsxtures and fittings Motor vehicles at varying rates on cost - at 40% reducing balance l) Stocks Slo¢k in h8nd are aceessories bought and held for HaThJyperson S8rvic8 and ar& valued al the lowèr of cost or nel realisable valuè. J) 06btOT• Trade and other d8blofS are recognised at the selllemenl amounl due after any trade discount offerèd. Prepayments are valued al the amount prep8KI nel ol any Irade discounts due. k) C•sh at bfjnk and In hand Cash al bank and cash in hand Includes ¢a$h and short bmi highty l*iuld inveslmgnis with a short maturlly of throe months or less from the dale of acqui5iti¢>n or opening ol the deposit or slmilar accounl. l) Crndltorn and provlslon• Creditors and provisions afe recognised where tha charity has a present obligation resulting from a past evenl that will probably result in the Iransfei ol funds to a third pafty and Ihe amount due to settle the obllgalion can measured or eslimaled reliabty. Creditors and provlsions are normalty recognised 01 their selllem8nt amount after allowlng for any trade dl$¢ounts due. m) Pon8lon8 The charitable company conlribules into the pension of ils employees. The assets ol the schem8 are held separalely from Ihose ol the charitable company in an Independently administered fund. Th8 pension costs ¢haige represents contributions payable undef tho scheme by the charitable company lo ihe fund. The ¢harilabl8 company ha8 no knability under the schema other than for Ihe paymenl of those conlribulion8. 16
Elders Volce Note8 to tho Ilnanclal statoment8 For tha year 8ndad 31 March 2024 2 Dotalled Comparat1 for thfr slatement of Ilnan¢lal actlvltlo 2023 Unraslricled Funds 2023 Reslricled Funds 2023 Total Funds In¢¢m8 from: Donations & Glll Aid 4.705 4,705 Charitabl8 activities.. SupF)Orting oldgr people age 50 and over 517.902 108,070 625.972 Investrnenls Total Incorng 2.505 525,112 2,505 633,182 108,070 Eyndltur• on: Fundraising Charitable act1vit9.. Supporting older people age 50 and over Totsl •xpondltur• 27.036 27,036 469,327 496,363 75,925 75,925 545,252 572.288 N•1 Incom•1 IPendItur•) for th• y•ar 28.749 32.145 60.894 N•1 mov•mont In fund8 28,749 32.145 60.894 Tr8nsfer$ beNveen funds N•t movoment In fund• 28.749 32.145 60,894 Tol81 lunds brought lOard Totsl fund8 ¢arrlod lorward 183,806 212.555 21.175 53.320 204,981 265.875 3 Incom6 from donatlom and1ogaGI•• 2024 Totsl Fund• 2023 Total Funds UnrMtrlct•d Fund• Ro•lrld Fund• Donalions Glfl Aid 3.817 586 3.817 4.231 474 4.705 17
Eldern Volce Not66 to tho flnanclal 8tatemonts For th• y•ar end8d 31 Mah 2024 4 Incomo from charltablo actmtkns 2024 Total Fund• 2023 Unro8trfGtod Rastrlctod Funds Funds Total Funds Grnnts and contraGts Floabng Support and Handyperson SeNice L B Brent- Adult Soclal Care L 8 Brent- NCIL-Inlergenerallonal Project L 8 Brent- NCIL-safer outdoor Brent Health Mallers -ReminIscen Seryice Warmer Space- Kingsbury Charity Brent Voluntary Sector Inlraslruclure Funds Track Academy The Ulley Family Trust Lottery Community Funds- Peer DesTgn Rukba- Indep8ndenl Age W8mbley N81ional Stadium Melropolllan Publlc Garden AssocIa.On National Lollery Community Fund Total 277,9B5 21,169 277.986 21,189 24,780 20,000 389,111 63.317 24.750 ,760 20,OOD 29,060 10,000 1,258 2,504 9.937 9.880 20,000 6,940 6,940 20.000 16,000 1.000 24.16 111,649 20,000 15,000 1,000 24,159 411,003 299.154 559,817 Oth•r Incom• from gonorntlng acthltlos Hall HI Servlce Provislon and material Wellbeing C8nlre - Private Clienls Other Total 30N38 6,794 18,564 30h38 6,794 18,564 38,139 4,095 20.769 3,152 88,155 67.318 67,318 T4)tal In¢om• from charllabh actlvltl•8 625,972 5 Incomo Irom Invo8tmonl• 202A Total Fwd• 2023 Total Funds Unr88trld•d Fund• R•Jlrlct•d Fund• Bank Interest 2,505 2,505 18
Eldar8 Volco Nots8 to the flnanclal statements For the year •nded 31 Mir¢h 2024 e(al AnJty4lB ol •xp•ndlturo Charltsblo Supportlng FurrflrnL8lng otd•r peopl cots aB• 60 ov•r Support costs 2024 Total 2023 Tolal Staff costs ISe• note ei Olh8r slaff costs Sessional workefs Project• Dlro¢1 Cost Consumables H05pilalily and Oulings Travel and subsislenc8 Vehicle running r(>sls Grant distursemenls Equipment and Molei&a15 Venue hlre OBsign Parin8r IT equ*pmenl Bulldlng Co•1• Cl8aning Insuranc• 27,036 379.706 9,503 IOA32 406,742 9,663 10031 458,817 6,496 6,413 1,286 1,836 2J7 2074 2,876 287 6,881 1.327 2,139 1,579 9,738 872 3,982 2.050 14,000 3.689 195 4,6 180 2.633 1813 7,129 2h27 2,372 8,021 22.126 8,200 1h90 3,7JO g,OS6 2,372 8,021 22.1 B,200 IhO0 $,730 6,501 10,001 8,840 9.982 8,200 2,061 3.658 Repxlr and renewal$ Rent DepreCiatn Equipment M4n•g•rnDnt •nd Adrnlnhtr•tlon SubKftplions Tèlephone and broadbwd PostÈg• and $lalti?nary IT Support and other ?xpgnJes QovornAnc• Co•ts Independonl examination fle Annugl reparl Qualily Assuranca 88nk charges 411 3,610 3,041 e,310 422 3,997 2.983 5,300 3.810 1,343 1,310 1,898 2100 2JOQ 2,700 45 582 534 S72,2aa 59 S18A70 2YJ138 423.170 68.272 Support co•1• Totsl •xp•ndltuM 2024 sie Of Ihe lolal axpondlturg, £379.S86 w83 unrestiicled12023'. £496.3ea) aw¥J £138,692 was restrthd {2023.' £7S,925}. 19
Elder8 Volce Nots8 to the flnanclal 8tatamonts For the year anded 31 March 2024 61bl Analy515 ol expenditurg Charilable ac11w.es Suprx)rting old9r people age 50 and over Supwrt cosls Fundraising costs 2023 Tolal 2022 Total Staff costs (See note 81 olher $18ff costs Sessional wY)fker5 pro¢t4 Dlrnct ct• Consumab185 H05pilalily and Outings Travel and subsislence V8hrle running ¢9618 FOTE IFrTrend$ ol Ihe Eldety Grants) granl dlsbursemen15 Equipment Malefig18 Vènue hif8 De6vJn PartnBr IT 8quipment 8ulldln¥ cts Gleaning In8ur8nc• 27,036 429,581 6.496 6.413 456,617 6.496 6.413 445.019 13,107 1,705 1.327 2.139 1,579 9.738 1.327 2,139 1,579 9.738 629 1,477 1,460 e.227 672 3.982 2.050 14.0 3.572 672 3,982 2,050 14,000 3,689 4,940 717 3,785 6.501 10.001 6,640 9,982 8,2CM) 2.061 3,658 8,S01 10,001 8.640 9.982 &,200 2,061 3,658 7,414 2,499 3,833 4,033 8.200 5.356 2.307 Rèpalr ond renewa18 Rent Oepredalion Equipment M•n•q•rn•nt Ind Admlnkntrntlon Subscriptions T•l•phone and broadbond Poslago and slallonary IT SupFM)rt and olh•r 8yrises Gov•rnanc• Co•ts Independonl oxaminalion fee Annual report Quallly Assurnnc Bankchgrge¥ 422 3,997 2,983 5,300 422 3,997 2.983 S,300 402 4.007 2,257 4,798 2.700 45 562 534 63.703 2.700 45 562 534 572.288 2,500 509 484 527,007 27,038 481,S49 8upport ¢o•ts 63,703 Tt)tsl •xp•ndltu¥• 2023 27.038 545.252 S72 268 20
Eldern Volce Nottrg to the finanGl41 tatsments For the year ondod 31 Mjrch 2024 Not In¢om•ll•Mp•ndIm1r0Vth• y••r Thi4 is slated aller thgrgitwJ I Icreditingl.. 2024 2023 DepFedal"on Independent eXWn&tknn fee 2,061 An•tyafa of•tsff ¢o•ts, t1• fvrnuMr•llon and •xpww••. Ind lh• ¢c4t olk•y mtnw•ntp•rnorffl81 Slaff c051$ were gs fomwd. 2024 2023 S8laiies and wa9eS Social 8ecunty w516 Other pension costs RÈdundancy and leminallon ¢01 312,760 23,267 409.959 31.747 14.911 456.617 N¢> em¢ye0 8arn8d over £60.000 during Iheyearl2023.. Ndl. Tha total empby•• benefits Ind1[j ponsw contrutK)ns and eryknyeffj na¢•)n41 knsurarte ef Ihe koy manègemenl personnel r• t82,86512023".É52,555}. Th4 th•rity INstees were not p•tyJ or rwbv•d arby other benetil$ fToTh amploymot)t vAlh IhB charily In thè year12023.. £nll. In 2024. no tw8tse8 1? reimbur¥ed lor &xpan8es12023..£nill. No th4r#y Iru$le6 received paymentfor prol¢$$ional or other seryke¥ ¥uWlid lo the charity12023 £nil). 8tsff rumhrn The averalle numb8rLrf•moy8 Ih•&d eounl bas8d on numbw of st•ll ¢Try$kdI thjrinq the ye•r 91 lollow8.' 2024 No. 2A 2023 Admlnl$Irale Ellaff Direcl chaiilablts w¢rk 12,6 15.2 12.1 YMllon The chaeitdble ¢ornp8ny •xompi from ¢rypor8tion lax as all Is thafttable and 16 apF41od lor ¢h•ritablg wrp08•1. l• Y•nglbl• Ilx•d •••ts Fixlui88 and rilling$ and Impement Offlce woperty Equipm% Motor veh• Totsl ¢t At the slart ol th• yaar At Iho the y¢4r D•pr•¢l•lton Al Ihp start ol year Charge lty thtr year lh8 end of the y•ar 33.910 901 34.811 22,898 33,113 89,711 N•t book v•lu• Atth• •nd•lth• ymr At Ihe $18rt of year 589 2.798 Al ofthe above aweis arv usad lof chaitat4s pwp¢)se 21
Elders Volc8 Notss to the flnanclal 8tatemerts For tha yoar endod 31 March 2024 11 Sb)¢k• 2024 2023 Consumas-S9IpMeThI and srnl touts 2,826 2,826 12 2124 2023 Trad@ debtors Prepayments Accrued Fncom 643 3.588 ),912 13 ¢w•dltorn: arnouThts f411kng du•tthln on•y 2024 2023 Trado eodllors Texal)n and SOG1 ¥eGuwity P8nslon Lia.)Ity Deleired incomo A¢¢11$ Other credmors 1.930 .127 6.869 2.271 20,000 2,728 J.296 I,oio 3,101 Q•f•rr•d In•¢Nn• 2023 BBl•nce at the bjginnkno 01 th• Ar ounl released lo Incoma In Ihe year Amouni d8f8fred in the yeaf Balance &1 tho •nd ¢f lh¢ y 20,000 120.0001 20,000 20,000 120,000) Deferred uicttm•¢omwl888 gr9fi rel¥ed lor the pjw vl 91tUre In a hJiui• perfod. 14(Al Anaty•l• of n•tu••t• b•tsw•Tr AdI4tY1lr G•n•rnl Unr••trl8t•d R••trlci•d FuDd• Toll tund• Tangle hxed a¥sels Net current H$Bets N•tAu•ts tth• •nd IJ06 1•1615 141bl An4ysls ol nel 8ssel¥ btrtsten ld>Pri0r ye•r General Urt¢ted FU1* RèÈlricted Funds Total runds T4nglNe fixed asJets Net ¢urrtrnl asse16 Net Bssels al the ol tho 2.798 209.759 21Z.555 2.796 263 079 265 875 53.320 22
Eldor8 Volce Notss to the flnanchl ststsments For the yoar ended 31 March 2024 Illal Mov•m•nts In fvnd•£unpnty•ar Incomlr Outoolnq Atth• •tsrt r••ourt¥ WOUr & oll1 y••r & g•ln• lo•• Atth• •Dd TrnNfgr• Dfth• yur Ilmtrktsd fvnd•: L B Br8nl- NCIL 8renl Health MatterS-Rem¥)rte Se(vice Rukba- Independent Age L 8 8ienl- 14CIL-Inlarganerationo1 Lottery Community Funds- Peer DeSn W2rm8r Spoc8- KlngsbJry Ch8rity W&mbley Nalbn81 Slad•Jm Tra¢k Aeadwnv Faling Supp1 Welfare Gran15 Th& Ulley Family T¥ust elropolilan Pubk Gai<hnAssocIa)Th- Garden Project L B arenl NCIL- Safer OvtsloDfs NBlb?nal Lollery Community Fundk Cod c41fvtr N8ts"onal Loll8ry Cornrnunlty Funds- COBIL living supports Tot•1 r••trl¢tsd fund• 11,8 l%2,1691 (28,6241 ,2641 13.360} {6.69B} 18,6461 17,060) 27367 8,824 314 3A60 6.108 20.000 24,780 16MOO 6,940 1 JOI 1,091 11 J121 lJJO• 20,001 15.170 12881 {D.091) 115.170) 714 10.901 Th• v••trlGt•d wrl•d fowrf ¥T• )rth• knllowlno prol•ats: La Bmnt N¢lts 8af•T Outdo•r£ lQ,•O•: W•rnbl•y N•Uon•l 8tsdlum •1ht Trnlnlng PMJ•¢t É •A¥6., Br•nt Al&ll•r - R•M1ThC•1• KInyb¥ £ 6.101; Trn¢k Acadomy- 8ack to Mo¥8m8nt E 1,091.. Mètropdiibn Gardon A98oclatlon- Gardfyn Prolect £ 714. T•Jtsl unrn•trl¢tsd lknd• TotAI fvn 11(b} Movements in furKl$-Prk year Incomlng rsr¢$ lesaur$ & & gakns losses Al sthrt of th8 year At Ihe end of th• y•8r Tran01$ R¢$llted lund& L B Brent- NCIL Br&nt H1th Maltrs-Rem1nlscorO S•r¥le• Rukb•. Ind¢p¢nd¢nt Age L 8 Brent- NCIL-Iniérg•nernlonal Project Lollery Community Fun¢Js- Pèer DeswJn Wami•r Space. Ilng$bury Chaiity Brenl Voluntary Sectw Infr4stnKturn Funds Track Academy Flo&lino Suppjrt Welfare Grthnls The Vutry Farnuy Tru81 Tot•1 r••trlGl•d fund• 7.667 {5,8?.?.1 11.7931 111,3761 121.2361 16.5301 14.3021 11.2581 14.8Y41 18721 1.845 27.267 8.624 3.514 3,350 5,698 29.060 20,000 24,750 9.880 10.000 1.258 2.$04 681 3.571 1,201 Totsl unr••lrf¢t•d •Jnd• 212555 Total fund• 572 288 L•o•l •t•tw of th• ohrfty The Gh8Trty Is a cornpany Ilmlted by guamnleè and has no share capild. 17 R•ft•d witylrnn••etlo There are no rdat¢d party transaclknns kdist** h)r Ihtr year (2023: 23