Registered ChArity Number: 1098090 Multiple Sclerosis Peoples Help Report of the Trustees And UnAudiied Financial St#itmentg For the yeAr Ended 30 September 2024
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP cOTENT5 YE.4R ENDED 30 SEPTEl¥tBER 2024 CONTENTS PAGE Refer¢n¢e Report of the trustees Independent Exaininer's repon to the trustees Staiemeni of Financial Aaivities Balance Sheet Notes to the Fiiiancial Slatements 9-11 Detailed Statement of Financial Aciivities 12
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP REFERENCE AND ADMtNISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITI, YE.4R ENDED 30 SEPTEhlBER 2024 Registered ChAri¢Tr Number 1098090 Principle Addre55 13 Si Mary, s Streei Thombury Bristol BS.35 2AB Trustees The Trustee5 who served during the ear were as follows. Mr S Mccarthy Mr R Wall Mrs C Wall Mrs A Pavne Mrs K Nlartin Independent Exnminer Charlotte Halsall FFA 2.$ Badminion Road Downend Brisiol BS16 6BB
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP TRLISTEES ANNLIAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 The Irustees hav¢ pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited finaneial staienienis of the charity for the year ended 30 September ?0*4 The TN51tt5 have pleasure in presentin¥ their annual repon and uiiaudited financial statements of rhe charity for the year ended 30 September 2024. OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The objeciii'es of Ihe charirs, are lo proN'id¢ wppon either financially or praciically to people ,ho are elderl, disabled or infirn] and to support local oryanisations who are enhancin¥ the lives of indiN'iduals in the community living wilh chronic neurological conditions. The main activities of the chariiy are 10 support ihese 8roups of people by raising funds in Ihe charity shop and Ihe provision of practical assistance. The Trustees can confirm thai they have due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity C.ornmission on public benefit. ACHIEN'ENTENTS AND PERFOR.%LINCE This year ha5 beeii anoilier ¥reat year for Il)e charity due to the continued enthusiasm and dedication of our N'olunteers who work in the shop or as part of our DIY/Gardeni ny teams. This work includes saies. cusiomer service. mainlainins a tidy and welcoming shop, ¥ardenin¥, general repairs, decoratin and manv other DIY jobs that people can no lon¥er do Il)en)5elkes because tliey h&'e disabilities caused by Mi S. Requesis t.or DIY support from MS sufferers Rie welcomed and ihanks to the dedication ot the DIYIGard¢nin¥ teams it is not lon¥ before we are able lo help. We also provide funding for professionals such as Ele¢tricians and Plumbers if needed. The shop coniinue5 to have a larye tumover of donations including cloihiny, bric-a-brac. jewellery. pictures and tOy5. disability aids. wheelchairs, mobiliiy scooters and ponable electrical items which are checked for seTh.'iceabilitY and PA T tested bet'ore sale in Ilie shop. The Trustees H'ish to ihank Sue and the kolunteers for all their hard work in assisting the filiering and preparation of the many iiems for sale. Plus. Karina and Natascha for 5ew.ing machine sernicin¥ and niaii)iainingy the shop's tidy appearance. The shop card machines were upgraded duriny the year .41so, the Portable Appliance Tesiing space aboN'e the shop was doubled to cater t'or the increase in number ot'elerlCal donaiions.
Rogu and Chris continue to use Roger's vehicle daily to collect larger donations ih8t people give to the MSPH charity and for taking selected items to auctton. This service is greatly appreciated by l)oth the customers and Trustees. The 20th Anniversary Fun Day was held oll the 31st of August. The weather was fantastic, and a large crowd attended resulting in a very successful day with over £600 raised. The TSteeS wish to thank all who worked on the day, in particular Alan Cole and Anits for helping set up the event and for donating prtzes for the fancy dress competition. Also, Ray and Marcus for their Darth Vader and Storm Trooper impressions and Natascha for making th¢ I st, 2nd and 3rd comp¢tition badges. The Punch and Judy was liked by both parents and hildren. the Line Dancing was a hit, and Tombola was well supported with remaining stock to be trallSfeed to the Christmas raffle. In summary, a good time was had by all. The Trustees wish to pass on their thanks to all the MSPH volunteers foT doing such an amazing job throughout tbe year across all aspects of work; shop. Dty, Gardening. and especially when interfacing with those in need of help. We could not do it without you. Customer feedback continues to be very complimentary. we therefore intend to keep the shop running foT the foreseeable ture. The post-christmas meal was held in recognition of the volunteers, hard work- this was well supported. The Trustees would also like lo congratylate Roger and Chris for receiving a Community Award from the South Gloucester Council in recosnition of their service lo the local area. FINANCIAL REVIEW The charity continues to be in a stron8 fmanckal position ai the year end with £176.205 in the trust's bank account despitc the national increase in second hand on-line sales. The charity's principal source of funds this year were the sales from the charity shop located at 13 St Mary StreeL Thornbury, A ¢haritsbl¢ contribution of £5,000 was made to the Thornbury Voluntcw C¢ntr¢. STRUCTURE. GOVERNAIYCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity 15 controlled by ils governing document. a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. Tnterface with the Charity Commission (CC) was reviewed in Septemb¢r and Mike Murtin OBE was confimed by the TTuslees as MSPH Secretary and CC "Contact" Trustce meetings are held on a 4 monthly basis as practical.
Recriiilmeiii #nd Appotntment of new Tru%tee Ihe-I'ru41ees are id¢ntilied ihroubyh advertisinb and by word ol- mouth and are apFM)inied lthr their Lirk3rtis¢. Risk mxnagemcnl 'rh¢ .1 ruste$ ha¥e d duii, 10 idin¢ity and rL¥'ie¥v thL risks lo i¥hich IhL eharitv is ¢.¥posed and ¥nsure oppropriaLe conlri)Is ar¥ in pl&LL io provide r¢a%onabl¢ assurance agiain%l lrnud and ericir A riiiiline reK i¢1¥ ()fMSPI I PoliLies and ProLedur¢s w'aq laun¢hLd in S¢ptLmbLr and an urxlaild Iisi ol. th05L approN¢d b} Trusi¢es 1%'ill b¥. subinsiiLd 10 the CC as pori ul. Ihl Annual RLpun 111?4. -I'hc Trustees i%'elcomLd a neil. ¥olunteL'r l(I IhL sl)iip. Mariu% Siniih is a lull), LLfiified l?¢)ffl£1ble Applianc¥ 'l-e51Lr (h¢r¢bv ensurinb a miniinum of ? PA T i¥t¢r% #TC Iii'uilablL% to Ihe MSPI l Lhariiv. C'H.4RI I'I. TRII.STEE Mr R 11,411 '1'rusur#r Mrs L. Wall - Tru.8tee Mr % McLanhy -. Tru81¢e Mr4 K Martin -'I'ru%iLe MTS A Pavn¢- Trusl¢L IhYlpr#tlon4 I'he Iru.oieLS dellare thlli they have approved th¢ truslee5' rLtK)n abovc. Si&nLd on behall'of ihe chari s Iru51¢¢S Mr R Wall Treasurer Mr5 C Wall Truslee
MULTTPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP INDEPENDEIYT EXAmI,ER's REPORT TO THE TRLISTEES ON THE ACCOLINTS {CoTINITED) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 have no concerns and hae come across no other maliers in conn¢clion with the examinaiion to wliich Attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper undersianding of the accounts to be reached. Charlotte Halsall FFA Thornbury Ta¥Sai'ers Liniiled 25 Badminton Road Downend Bristol BS166BB Dated. 22 February 2025
I¥IULTIPLE SCLEROSTS PEOPLES HELP I]YDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRLISTEES O.Y THE ACCOLINTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTETrtBER 2024 I report 10 the Irusiees on mv examiiialion of ihe accounts of ihe above. named charity I'th¢ T$1") for Il)e Jear ended 30 September ?0?4. RESPECTIVE RESPOIYSIBILITIES OF THE TRITSTEES AND THE EXAMINER As the Charity's Trustees you are responsible for the preparaiion of the accounis in a¢¢ord8nce with the requirenients of the Charilies Act ?01 l ("Ihe Aci") I report in respect of the examiiiation of the Trust's Actounts carried out under section 14.5 of the 2011 Aci and in carrying oui my examinaiion I ha¥e tollowed all the applicable Directions 8i¥'en bv ihe Charity Commission under section 14S(S)Ib) of the Aci. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examinaiion was carried out in accordance with the ueneral direction5 yiven by the Charities Coiiiiiiissioners. 7 independeni examinaiion incliides a reNieTh' of Ihe accouniing records kepi by the charily and a comparison of Ihe accoui)ts preseiiied wilh those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual item5 or disclosures in the accounts &nd Seeking explanations from you as Trustees Concerning any such matters. The procedure5 undertak'en do not proN'ide 811 the evidence ihat would be required in an audit. and ¢onsequenily I do not express an audit opinion on the view yiven by the accounts. IIYDEPENDENT E.XAfvIINER'S STATEMENT I have compleied my examination. I confim that no material matters have Come 10 my aiieniion in Connection with the eximination which sives me cause to believe thai in, any material respect.. The accounting records were not kept in accordance with seciion 130 of the C.hariiies Act.. or The accounts did not accord with ihe aeeounting reeords.. The accounts did noi comply with the applicable requirements conceming ihe forni and conieiil of accounts set out in the Charities IAccount5 aiid Reports) Reyulations 2008 other than an). requirement that the arcounts biive a 'irue aiid fair. view whicli is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP STATEMENT OF FANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Incomflng Resource$ from Generated Funds Actlvltles Generatlng Funds: Shop Sales 114,378 129,510 Other Ineome Interest received Govemmenl grants Total Incomlng Resourc 114,383 129,510 LESS: Cost of Generatlng Fundj Fundralslng Tradlng: Shop Sales TotAI Costs of G¢neridng Fundi 107.708 107.708 92,828 92.828 Net Ineomlng Resource8 Av#llible for ChArltable Aetlvltleg 6,675 36,682 Charltable Acdvltles Dry 3nd Gardenirjg Help Batteries for Wheel Chairs Charitable Contributiotts Total Cb*rlt8ble Actlvlty Cost 1,750 6,094 4,496 11,072 15,568 Govern#Dee Costs 2.918 3,202 Total Resources Expended Net Incomlng Resourcei from Operatlon$ Total fund5 brought forward Total fund$ carrled forward 10,762 18.770 4,087 182,421 178J34 17,912 164,509 182,421 The Charity has no reco11 gains or losses other than th¢ results for the year as set out above. All of the acrib'itie5 of the charity are ¢18ssed 8S COrttinuin8. All movements are unrestricted fimds. The notes on pages 9 to I I forni part of these flnancial stst¢m¢nts
IILTIPLE SC:LLROSIS PEOPLES HELP 1024 21J23 7,6J 8.4J6 6.660 1¥4.b41 ('rttlllori.' HIIWWDIA filllni wiihln lJ,931 4,77A I Dvestriripd •nttaie 8lynea1iolI bthaii bv 'IIK nthL'% Dn pa¥44th1 U 1 I f11 w Of15¢ %WLinl¥liL
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP NOTES TO THE FI.NAfiCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR E.NDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 l Accounllrjg policies a) The financial statements have been prepar&1 under ihe historical cost convention, and in accordance i¥iih applicable accountinb¥ standards and Ihe S181emenl of R¢¢omniended Practice, AccountinbT and Reportiny by Charities, i55ued in October ?0 I l. b) Income froni donations is included in incomin¥ resources when Ihese are received inio Ihe bank account. ¢) Resourees expended are Accounted for on an accruals basis and have been classitied under lieadings that aggregate all costs related io ihat cate80ry d) Llnresiricied fiinds can be iised in accordance with the charitable objects at the dis¢relion of the iru51ees. Restricted funds can only be used for a pariicular restricled pu05¢ within th¢ objects of Ihe charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when tund are raised for panicular restricied purposes, Tangible flxed Assets Depreciation is proN'ided at the following annual raies in order to write off each asset over its estiiiiated useful lit'e. Plant aiid tnachinery. . 140/0 reducing balance Fixtures and fillings l.so/o reducinu balance Nlotor Vchicles . 150/0 reducing balance Computer equipment - 33.33010 Straiyht line Taxation The charity 15 cx¢mpt from ¢orporalion ti¥ on irs charitable 4CliN'ilies, 2 Governmeni Grajits 2024 2023 Job Retention scheme income Coronai'irus Grant
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 3 Fundrgl$lng Tradlng 2024 2023 Sale of Good5 114,378 129,510 Cost of Aetlvltles Shop activities Net Sujus/deriC1r 107,708 6,670 92,828 33,245 4 Governgnee Costs The governanc¢ of the charity consisted of the following dire¢i and indireei costs.. 2024 2023 Accountancy and PayToII Independent Examiners Report 1,453 ,465 2.918 1,737 L,465 3,202 S Trustees, remun¢r&doD Ind benellts There was no trustees, remuneration or oih¢r benefits for the year ended 30 September 2024, nor for the year ended 30 September 2023. The trusle¢s were paid 8 Inil¢age allowance of 45p pcr milc a subsistence allowance of £7 per day for attending meetings and for duties directly related io their dutie5 as a trust¢e. 6 Staff Numbers The average number of employees during the y¢ar was as follows.. 2024 2023 Aedvltles Shop io
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 7 Tangible Fixed Assets Plant & Flxtures Equlpmenl & Flttlngs Motor Vehlcles Computer Equlpment Total Cost.. As at 1.10.2023 Additious Disposals As ai 30.9.2024 11,349 17.434 4,119 4.524 37,426 11,349 17.434 4.119 4.524 37,426 Depreclatlon: As at 1.10.2023 ChArg¢ for (he year Dispo¥als As at 30.9.2024 9,670 253 10,135 1.095 1.030 4,524 25,359 1.348 3,089 4.119 9,923 11,230 4,524 26,707 Net Book Value A5 at 30.9.2024 As at 1.10.2023 1,426 1,679 6,204 7,299 7.630 12,067 3,089 8 Debtors: Amount8 falllng dle wlthln l year 2024 2023 Prepayments VAT Other Debtors Loans 7,926 6.150 510 8,436 510 9 Credltorg: amounts falllng due wlthlD l year 2024 2023 Accrua15 Trade Creditor5 2,855 1,052 0,709 3,321 13,937 2,100 400 174 2,104 4,778 Wages Other tax and Soclal Security li
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PEOPLES HELP DETAILED ST A TEMENT OF SHOP FUNDRA TSING TRADING YEAR EIYDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2n23 INCONIE Shop Sales 114.37X 129.sin Cost of SAles Purchases Gro$s Income 4.IY4 125,316 114,378 OlfERHE.4DS W&yes and Salaries Pension Cosis Light. heat and water Cleanin¥ Rent and Rates Telephone and Iniemet Computer Runniny Costs Prinliny Postage aiid Stationery Loss on Disposal Refreshmenis and Volunteer Siaff Expenses Repairs and renewals Insurance Trafv'el Expenses C.redil Card Terminal and Pro¢essinL4 Fe¢s Suiidries Subscriptions Depreciation 27.447 381 16.y47 .1.12 .374 3U.117S 3.640 2.32 360 7.742 1.979 !q 443 21.4¥4 14.L>.lU 1.718 2.145 126 1.662 1.2 Ifl 2.614 Total Overheads 107,708 88,634 Surplu51Deficit 6,670 36.682 12