ST LUKE'S ADVICE SERVICE (RL'gistered Charllty Number 1094894) ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE I)F,TAILS Tlie Trustees 'rh¢ I'lSteeS wlio held office at 31 $1 March 2024 were.. - Rev Martin Poole. Vicar of St Luke's Proslonville and Chairinan in accordancc with zhe constitulion of the Ti'ust Michael Gray (Ti'easurer) Kathryn Mouiitford Erin Callaglian Peter Ball (appointed 5 January 2024) Jaiini¢ l.cc STRUCTURE, GOVFRNA.NCE AND IIIANAGEMENT Governing Insti'uillent Thc Si Lukc's Advice Service Trust was Constituted on 7 Novcinber 2002. An ainendcd Coiistitution Wi15 adopted on 13, April 2018. PrinLipal oifiee of tlie Charity Its acldress is 13righthelin Centre, North Road, Drighton BNI I YD OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES Th¢ object of the 'fi'ust is thc pi'ovision of a Clii'i.slian advicc sei'vic¢ for Ilic relicf of pei'sons who dre in conditiL)ns of need, distress or Iiardsliip in Briglilon and l-love and nearby districts. The 'fruslces met moiithly with the Service Manag¢r. Addiliondl Ineetiiigs were h¢ld to discuss mailers of inimedidtc conceii). FINANCIAL REVIEW Fin&neial Ileview of the Period Wc have coiil'iriued lo rcceive si£eable grant% from tlie Moneyworks and Advice Partnersliips. the gi'oups iii wl)ich wc al'e involved iii the Local Autliority financing agi'ee117eiits. ThL5C fiinds are adiiiinistercd by Citi£ens Advice oli behalf of the Local Authoi'ity aiid we received an agrced portion. This year was tli¢ tliird of thc ihree yeai- award pei'iod following thc partnerships, succ¢5sful bid5 for tlirec ycars. Thc Council has cxtciided the period of ilie dward for a fLiilhci- Iwo ycars. We received very generous grants from Sussex Community, Garfield Weston Trust, Southern Charitable. Grocerfs Trust, Advice UK. Chalf Cliff, Rotary Club, Enjoolata, Foyle Foundation, Trusthouse Forte, Locality Locality, Dodgson and Robertson Hall Trusts We liave continued i'o receive personal gifts and a variety of donations froin orgaiii5ations including Crowd funding. Wilh Tax recovcry. these ainounled to £29637 TrusleLs made a decision to inci'easc tlie staffiii&i to enable greater capaeity for cliellts and volunteers, and make the servicL Inoie resilient. As a cons¢qucnt costs haTre increased. Despite ihcre b¢ing a
small surplus for the ycar. the year-¢nd reserves did not meet our policy to hold three months, expenditure as a reserve Reserves Policy The ongoing &ction rcferred to in last year's rcport lcd to a crowd funding appeal that r¢sulted iii £15459 beiiig raised. Thc financial position at tli¢ end of 202312024 showed we were bclow our reserve polic), but steps were quickly taken by the trustees to increase oiir fundiiig pipclin¢ and raisc immediate funds lo eiisure cxpeiiditure is met and the charity has sufficient funds, including ihe restoration of its i-eserves. Risk Management The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustces, have been r¢viewed and systcin5 Pllt in place to iniligatc ihos¢ risks. All grants that are available to the Trusi have been activcly sought. The Trustccs employed a Service Manager full-time and four part-time staff in the year. 1 Oth May 2024 Dated. Signcd. ..(Cliairman)
Indcpendent Examiner's report to the Trustees of St Luke's Advice Servicc I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on the attached pages. st Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the examiner The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of thc accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not rcquired for this year under section 144(2) of thc Charities Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my rcsponsibility to examine the aL'counts under section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow Ihe procedures laid down in the general Directions given by ihe Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of thL 2011 and to stste whether particular matters have come to my altention. Basis of independent cxamincr's report My examination was carried out in accordancc with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includcs a rcvicw of the accoiinting rcLords kept by the charity and a comparison of thc accounts presentcd with thosc rccords. li also includes consideration of any unusudl itenis or disclosurcs in the accounts, and seeking cxplanations from you as triistees conccrning any such matters. 'I"he proccdurcs undertaken do not provide all thc evidence ihat would bc rcquircd in an audit and Lonsequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts prL'sent a "true and fair view" and the report is limitcd to those matlers set oul in the statemcnt bclow. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attenlion: which gives me reasonable cause to believe in any matcrial respect the trustees have not mct thc requirements to cnsurc that.. proper accounling records are kept in accordancc with scction 130 of the 2011 Act, or accounts are prepared which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in ordcr to enable a propcr understanding of the accounts to be reached.. .(dated) .(signed) Dcnise Tucker, B.A 66 Kings Way Burgess Hill R1115 orp
ST LUKE'S ADVICE SERVICE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Current Account Notes Unrestricted Reslricled Funds Funds TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Reserve Account TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Incoming resources Grants from Staltslory Bodies Grants from Trusts Donations from Churches Personal Donations Legacy Tax Recovery Interest Refund Total incomlng resources 2a 27,391 77,000 2a 2b 2b 2b 2b 27,391 77.000 30,423 40,010 25.414 25,414 16,506 4,212 229 4,212 229 11 1.576 21 2b 129.816 4.441 Resources expendgd St8tt Cosls Accornmodation Fund Raising Man8gemenl costs Total resources expendgd 134,257 88,536 3a 102,044 9.893 102,044 9,893 81,288 9,924 3a 3a 18,648 130.583 18,646 130,583 16.353 107,565 Net incominglloutgolng) resources Transfer of funds Other recognised gainsllosses Net movement in funds (767) 4,441 3,674 (19,029) {767} 4,447 3,674 Total funcls brought forward at 31 March 2023 119,029) 5,462 17,755 23,217 Total tunds carrlèd forward at 31 March 2024 42,247 22,196 26,891 23,218
ST LUKE'S ADVICE SERVICE BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Investments Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand 23,4B5 23,485 27,576 27,576 Advance payment Creditors.. amount8 falling due within one year 268 7b 686 26.890 23,217 Net Gurrent assets Total assets less current liabllities 26,891 23,218 23,218 NET ASSETS Funds 4,695 5,464 Current account 22,196 17,754 Reserve account 26,891 23,218 Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf Rev Martin Poole Chairman The accompanying notes torm a part of these financial statements.
ST LUKE'S ADVICE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 3 Resources expended Current Account Reserve TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Account 2024 2023 TRUST AcfiviTIES Staff Costs Manager & Volunleers Pension costs Health & Safety Volunteer expenses Running Costs Accommodation Subscriptions. Fees & Licences Case Management Telephone & Internel, including VOIP Printing, Software, Postage & Stationery Insurances Removal costs Books & Training SOS Systems Office Supplies Local Giving Fees Oepreciation 95054 5964 952 74 95,054 5,964 952 74 77,033 3,277 978 9893 4SOO 8236 1309 1846 729 138 839 373 80 180 316 130 583 9,893 4,600 8,236 1,309 1,846 729 138 839 373 80 180 316 130,583 9,924 5,914 3,670 1,046 1,765 696 50 834 328 97 180 1,773 107,565 Governanca costs Independent examination fee Cost of annual accounts Total resources expended 130,583 130,583 107 565
ST LUKE'S ADVICE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 TOTAL TOTAL Tangible Fixed Assets 2024 2023 Brought forward Additions Less DepreGiation 316 316 1773 1773 DEBTORS 2024 2023 INVESTMENTS PAYMENT IN ADVANCE 2023 CREDITORS 2024 Uncleared cheques Pension 268 686 686 268 Expenses or other payments No expenses or payment5 were made to any of the trustees
ST LUKE'S ADVICE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 1. Accounting policies AcGounting convention These accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards and Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice {FRSSE) and the Charities Act 2011 TFte accounls have been prepared under Ihe historical cost convention. b Funds accountlng CurTrnl account The current account is used for day to day expenses ReseNe account Tax repayments arè added to the reseNe account. Incoming resources Voluntary income and capit81 sources Grants and donations are recognised when they are due and payable Income tax recoverable on covenants or gift aid donations is recognised when the income is received. Bank interest Bank inlÉresl is accounted for when receivable d Resources used Expenses are accounted for when they fall due. e Fixed Assots Fixed Assets are shown at cost less depreciation. Equipment is written off in year of purchase.
ST LUKE'S ADVICE SERVICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 2 Incoming resources TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS Period Ended 2023 CurreT)t Account Unrestricted Restrioled Reserve Account 2024 Grants CAB Garfield Weston Trust Sussex Community Robertson Hall Trust Community Trust of the Blessed Virgin Mary Brighton& Hove Council Southern Charitable Trust Big Lottery Awards lor All Grocer's Charity Advice UK Homily Trust Chalk Cliff Trust Rotary Club Enjoolata Foylo Foundation Trusthouse Forte Clothmak8rs Locality Locality Dodgson Trust 27,391 15,000 10,000 4,500 30,133 27,391 15.000 10,000 4,500 10,000 7,708 3,000 290 3,000 3,000 9.550 5.000 1,000 5,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 3,000 3,000 500 5,000 7,500 10,000 5,000 7,500 10,000 2,572 10,000 3,000 104,391 10,000 3,000 104,391 3,680 70,433 b Donations 3,711 Local Giving Crowd Funder Personal Giving - Gift Aided - Other Easy Fundraislng 3,829 15,459 4.970 1.105 51 3,829 15,459 4,970 1,105 51 11 4,212 29,637 10,523 2,257 15 Refund Tax Repayment 4,212 4,212 1,576 18,082 25,425 Investment Income Interest 229 229 229 229 21 21 d Other other incoming resources 88,536 Total Incoming resources 129,810 4,441 134,257