2022-05-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1091919

Company registration number 04339368 (England and Wales)

OUCH (UK)

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

OUCH (UK)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees	C Allen
	D Chapman
	S Bruce
	P Goadsby
	E Kelly
	A Turner
	V Hobbs
	S McDowell
	D Nolan	(Appointed 1 October 2022)
Secretary	D Chapman
Charity number	1091919
Company number	04339368
Registered office	Pyramid House
	954 High Road
	Finchley
	London
	N12 9RT
Independent examiner	Errington Langer Pinner
	Pyramid House
	954 High Road
	Finchley
	London
	N12 9RT

OUCH (UK)

CONTENTS

	Page
Trustees' report	1 - 2
Independent examiner's report	3
Statement of financial activities	4
Balance sheet	5
Notes to the financial statements	6 - 10

OUCH (UK)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2022.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The charity aims to benefit the public by its objects and activities namely by:

a) relieving the distress of people suffering from cluster headaches particularly, but not exclusively, by i) providing support and information for sufferers and their families

ii) liaising with the medical profession to improve diagnosis and treatment;

b) conducting and supporting research into cluster headaches and disseminating the results of such research for the public.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by The Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

In summary, total incoming resources for the year amounted to £36,568 (2021 - £28,478) and total resources expended amounted to £11,859 (2021 - £22,264) resulting in a net surplus of £24,709 (2021 - £6,214).

At 31 May 2022 the general unrestricted fund stood at £71,395 (2021 - £46,686) and the designated fund stood at £8,000 (2021 - £8,000).

Financial review

Historically, the trustees established a policy that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considered that a reserve at this level would ensure that, in the event of a significant fall in income, the charity will be able to continue current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. However, a more flexible approach is now being exercised to reflect the current levels and activities of the charity.

The trustees have considered the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate those risks.

Structure, governance and management

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Members liability in the event of winding up is limited to £10 per member. It was incorporated on 13 December 2001 and registered as a charity on 8 May 2002. The company is permitted to omit the word "Limited".

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OUCH (UK) TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY2022 The trustees . who are also the d'rectors for the pwse crf eompany law. ￿ wh) Served duriro the year were.. C Allen D Ghapman S Bnjce P Goadsby E Kdly A Tumer J Doyle V Hobbs J Clark S McDowèll L Ouddy D Nolan {Re%gned ? June 20211 {Resryred 12 Oct(ts 2022) (Resigned ￿ September 20221 IApwnted 1 Oclc4)or 20221 None of the trustees have ￿Y beneficid inleresl in the Corr￿Y. Th8 Irust8es' r8PC¥t Wgs SFproved by the eowd clTnJstee& D Nolan 27 February 2023

OUCH (UK)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF OUCH (UK)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Ouch (UK) (the charity) for the year ended 31 May 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity 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 the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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 that in any material respect:

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

• 2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

• 3 the financial statements 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 financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Errington Langer Pinner

Pyramid House 954 High Road Finchley London N12 9RT

Dated: 27 February 2023

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OUCH (UK)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general designated 2022 2022 Notes £ £	Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general designated 2022 2022 Notes £ £	Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general designated 2022 2022 Notes £ £	Total Unrestricted Unrestricted	Total Unrestricted Unrestricted	Total Unrestricted Unrestricted	Total
			funds funds general designated
	2022	2022	2022	2021	2021	2021
	£	£	£	£	£	£
Income from:
Donations and subscriptions Expenditure on:
	36,568	-	36,568	28,478	-	28,478
Charitable activities 3	11,859	-	11,859	22,264	-	22,264
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds	24,709	-	24,709	6,214	-	6,214
Fund balances at 1 June 2021	46,686	8,000	54,686	40,472	8,000	48,472
Fund balances at 31 May 2022
	71,395	8,000	79,395	46,686	8,000	54,686

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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OUCH (UK) BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 MAY2022 2022 2021 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets 342 514 Cuvrent Stocks Cash at bank and in hand 300 57,843 81.993 58.143 Cyedltovs.. amounts l#lllng due one year I3.4￿) 13.9711 Nel current assets 79.053 54,172 Tot•1 •s¥ets le¥s Ilabllttl 79,395 In￿rne fund• Un￿Stricted funds - designated Umslncted fLmds - gval 8,OC 71.395 79,395 Thè Company is entslled lo the exeffpbon the a(hJit rewr&nent CAantsw)ad in $¢ction 477 of the C(￿PanieS AGt 2006. for the year ended 31 May 2022. The direct￿3 ethn￿10dge Ihar ￿s￿l￿S1￿1￿eS Icrf comF4ying with the reqLireThnts crf the C(ryanies Act 2C th respeca lo aCc￿ntsng r￿rdS the Preparab"￿ of financid slatements. The members have not required the ccrfnpwy to cbta'n an auth'l of its finanaal statements for the year in question in acccfdan¢e with sects'm 476. These finanaal slalements have been Kyepared in xcordartt the ryo¥J'%ons arolica￿a lo ¢ompani8s Subject to the small companies ￿gIMe. The ￿en￿81 statemthts were ¥>proved by the Try￿tee¥ C￿ 27 February 2￿3 D Nolan Trustee Company reglstratlon number 04339368

OUCH (UK)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Ouch (UK) is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Pyramid House, 954 High Road, Finchley, London, N12 9RT.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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OUCH (UK)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment 33.3% reducing balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

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OUCH (UK)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

• 1 Accounting policies (Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2 Critical accounting estimates and 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 liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and 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 where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Charitable activities

	2022	2021
	£	£
Depreciation and impairment	171	256
Donations paid	1,276	12,000
National conferences and trustee meeting expenses	4,828	-
Promotion and booklets	-	40
Printing, postage and stationery	567	1,967
Helpline telephone	865	1,070
Insurance	623	617
Website costs	2,142	3,875
Accountancy fees	733	1,693
Sundry expenses	153	267
Bank charges	501	479
	11,859	22,264
	11,859	22,264

4 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

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OUCH (UK)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

5 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 2022 2021 Number Number Total - -	The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 2022 2021 Number Number Total - -	The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 2022 2021 Number Number Total - -
	-	-
6 Taxation
The company is exempt from Corporation Tax on its charitable activities.
7 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures, fittings & equipment £ Cost At 1 June 2021 18,587 At 31 May 2022 18,587 Depreciation and impairment At 1 June 2021 18,074 Depreciation charged in the year 171 At 31 May 2022 18,245 Carrying amount At 31 May 2022 342 At 31 May 2021 514 8 Stocks
		£
		18,587
		18,587
		18,074
		171
		18,245
		342
		514
Finished goods and goods for resale 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	2022	2021
	£	£
	550	300
Accruals and deferred income	2022	2021
	£	£
	3,490	3,971

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OUCH (UK)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

10 Analysis of net assets between funds	10 Analysis of net assets between funds	10 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted funds Designated funds 2022 2022 £ £ Fund balances at 31 May 2022 are represented by: Tangible assets 342 - Current assets/(liabilities) 79,053 - 79,395 -			Total Unrestricted funds Designated funds			Total
	2022	2022	2022	2021	2021	2021
	£	£	£	£	£	£
	342	-	342	514	-	514
	79,053	-	79,053	54,172	-	54,172
	79,395	-	79,395	54,686	-	54,686

Purpose of designated funds

Development costs The trustees have designated funds for the future research and development of the charity.

11 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2021 - none).

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