It has been another challenging year where funding is always at the
forefront of our minds but despite this, we have managed to provide
support and services to numerous families. All Family Support Coordinators
cohtinued to manage the many referrals that are received and families have boen
provided with their support throughout the year. We also continue to run two very
successful Family Groups in both Dover and Deal.
During the year we have had staff and trustee changes and sadly Tracy our Scheme
Manager for 26 years made the decision to retire to spend more time with her family, we
are extremely grateful for all her hard work and vision for Home-start Dover District over
those year5. Over several months the team took on extra dutie5 and responsibilities. We
have now recruited Ruth, who previously worked as a Family Support Practitioner at Home
-start Dover District and has now transitioned to the manager role. This ha5 allowed Ruth
and the staff to continue with the excellent work that has always been provided by Home-
Start Dover District.
We have had a change iri trustees. Graham who had been involved with Home-start Dover
District for many years has resigned due to health issues and we thank him for his support
over the years. We have been lucky enough to recruit two new trustees, Carol and Jo who
! will bring different experiences and skills to the trustee board.
Iwe continue to have social work degree students from the Kent universities, and they are
'galning experience working with families that supports their ongoing education
throughout their degree program.
The trustee board have been aware of the impact of the changes for volunteers and the
staff team and are extremely grateful for all their hard work and the ability of the staff to
cope with the extra pressures put upon them during this time.
We look forward to the coming year and prioritize fundraising so that we can continue to
provide the excellent service to the families in the Dover District.
Home-start Dover Dlstrirt believes that children need a happy and secure chlldhood
and that parents play a key role in giving children a good start in life and helping
them achieve their full potential.
r Mission:
Home-start Dover District offers support. friendship and practical help to parents
with young chlldren.
ME
STIRT
Home-start Dover Dlstrirt offers a unique service, recruiting and tralning volunteers-
who have parentin8 experience- to vislt families at home and to offer informal.
friendly and confidential support.
In addition to this Home-Start Dover District offers services including famlly groups.
Outreach Project and training course5.
To help give children the best possible start in life. Home-5tarl Dover District
supports parents to grow in confidence, strengthen thelr relationships wlth chlldren
and widen their links with the local wmmunity.
Homfrstart Dover Distrlct wants to see a sodety in which every parent has the
support they need to give their children the best posslble start in life.
Dover District
Home-start Dover District's values are the principfes that Homtrstart hold5 most dear
and through which we work.
They are: non-judgmental support, friendship. caring partnership• lightness of touch,
trust and respect.
Director
Trustee Members 2024- 2025
Chairperson specialist
Treasurer / Vice Chair
Specialist
Speciali5t-Resigned 2.4.25
Volunteer Representative
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent-Resigned 2.4.25
Treasurer's Report Pat Wheeler
Penny Stephens
Pat Wheeler
Amy Papworth
Graham Hutchison
Di Cawsey
Diana Crossley
arah Hindle
ndrea Rees
Paul Gates
Independent
At the beginning of the ftnancial year we had a deficit budget of
approximately £65,000. Duling the year we managed to obtain
additional funding and donations which resulted in an overall
surplus of £2,055 at the end of the financial year.
In April 2023 the Charity was 5ucce5sful with a 3 Year Big Lottery Grant of E287.646
and in July 2023 3 3 year grant of £98,361 was awarded by the Trusthouse
Charitable Foundation toward5 our Embrace Project. We have received a l year
grant of £20,000 from Gartield Weston and £4,000 from Mrs Smith and Mount
Trust, both for the Embrace Project.
In 2023 we received 3 year funding of £30,000 {EIO,00 per yearl through the Kent
Community Foundatron to fund the Family Groups. We were also successful with a
Lottery Awards ForAII grant of £18,003 to fund our Family Groups.
We received funding from:
The Big Lottery; Trusthouse; Garfield Weston; Home-start UK;
Kent Community Foundation: Colyer Fergusson;
Social Enterprise Kent; Dover District Council: Co-op
We received a 3 year grant of 45,0001£15,000 per ye3rl from Colyer Fergusson and
£5,000 from the Phillip and Connie Foundation to fund our Outreach Project. We
have also received funding from SGN to work in partnership with them for 2 years.
Our Partnerships:
Dover, Deal & Sandwich Children's Centres; Early Help and
Preventative Services; Children's Social Work Services Dover;
NHS-Eastern & Coastal Kent; Dover & Deal Foodbank;
Neighbourly; Dover & District Volunteer Centre;
Canterbury Christchurch University; University of Kent
We are extremely grateful for all funding and donations received during this
financial year and for the coming financial year which will enable us to continue to
support many families through our home-visiting support and also through our
Outreach Projects and Family Groups.
Total Incoming resources for the year saw an increase from £192,435 to £213,319.
Total expenditure decreased from £233,522 to £211,264.
The Trustees were able to offer a 5.oyo pay increase to staff salaries this year and
staff entitled to an 'incremental' rise received this 35 per their contracts. The
Trustees continued to offer a contributory staff pension. We have been able to offer
a full service this year and have supported many more families than we are funded
for which repie5ents extremely good value for rnoney and a valued support to man
Our thanks to:
Dover Lions; Inkind Direct; Lidl; Project Linus; Danielle Brenchley;
KMFM-Give a Gift Christmas Appeal
ANNUAL REPORT
2024-2025

Home-start Dover District.
The Ark, Noah's Ark Road, Tower Hamlets,
Dover, Kent, CT17 ODD. T/F: 01304 242314.
E: office
homestartdover.or
www.homestartdover.or
TTre of Support Eiven throuth the year
71
Bank: Nat West Dover Branch
25 Market Square
Dover Kent
cr16 IXY
Auditors:
Xelnadin Audit Ltd
12 Conqueror Ct
Sittingbourne
Kent, MEIO 5BH
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Family Group
,Volunteer
During 2024-2025 our volunteers have offered
over 2967 hours of support andfriendship to
fvmilies either through Home-visiting Support
or at our Dover and Deal Family Groups.
178fvmilies were supported during 2024-2025
with 86% of the monitoredfamily support
outcomes showing signifi.cant improvements.
The improvements achieved within thefamilies
we support would not be possible without our
dedicated team of volunteers.
A huge thank you to our 34 amazing volunteers.
Charity Registration No. 1102201
Company No. 4974145
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Throughout 2024/2025 we supported
178families and 381 children
the dedicated Home-start Team
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Scheme Manager's Report-Tracy Perrow
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racy
after 26 Years of Service!
Tracystarted work for Home-start Dover District on
21stSeptember 1998 35 an Organi5er. The Scheme
thetime was supporting 58 familie5 per year. Over
the years Tracy set up and ran 3 very successful Family Suppor
Groups and progressed to become Scheme Manager in 2012.
During Trac¢s time at Home-start we received over 2800
referrals for families needing support. The scheme now
supports an average of 180 families and over 300 children per
year. SinceTracy became Scheme Manager she has managed t
secure in excess of 2.8 million pounds through grants to ensur
the contlnuation of the scheme. Tracy not only SUPPOTted ma
families but also worked with, recruited and supported many
amazing volunteers and staff members over the year5. Tracrfs
dedication to Home-start Dover District ensured the overall
success of the scheme for over 26 year5 which i
an amazing achievement and appreciated by
everyone associated with Home-start Dover
Distrlct. Tracy will be very much missed but15
wished a very happy and well deserved
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72
Writing this report is bittersweet for me. We have had,
as usual a very busy and at times challenging year.
Referrals have been constant and Claire and Vicki have been stoic with
their visits and providing support for families. The continued cost of
living crisis has meant that many families have struggled financially and
we have been fortunate to be able to support them through food bank
vouchers and providing a healthy breakfast for parents and children
once a week at our family groups. Funding for the larger grants remains
elusive but we have been successful in obtaining smaller grants from
Dover and Deal Town Council and Dover District Council. It is
reassuring to know that we are supported locally. We have
endeavoured to secure corporate funding from local businesses, but to
date this has proved a challenge for us despite working in partnership
with other local Home-start schemes. We also tried to work in
partnership with the local family hubs by offering a perinatal infant-well
-being service, but sadly this was not taken up by the local authority.
FAMILIES WITH IMPROVED NEEDS FROM VOLUNTEER & FAMILY GROUP SUPPORT
5vs.an W
Parenvs have a better vnder51anding ol how to
rneel the emo￿onal needs of Iheir chKdren
Chrbttfto.
93
Parenys Mll be able to iecognise the triggets
oround Ihetr mental heallh
loi
Parenys will be able to malnlaln posllfve fk ¥.1
relationships and rnanage Ihelr day to day life
Jill C
Lynn C
Simone C
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109
arenys will be able to prforilise the needs ol the
children
99
Davirnaj
Jacquelillo
Amanda
AnThadMgrr
Parenys wfil be better equipped to adapl and
ope with the behavioural need5 01 Iheir chlthen i
88
Porenys will be able to engage wrlh and support
Iheir chiEdYen appropriately
108
Referral Source 2024-2025
At the end of the year, after much soul-searching, I decided that it was
time for me to retire after working 26 years with Home-start. This wa5
not an easy decision to make but I had to consider the demands of my
family which sadly took priority. I will very much miss working with my
wonderful colleagues, trustees and volunteers as Home-start has
played a huge part in my life. I know however the determination and
dedication of the staff will keep the scheme going over the fourth
coming years and I wish them every success in all that they do.
hildren will have Improved emotional he(th and
well being
88
ChRdren wlll be less socially isolated
89
Children will have Improved sell confidence /
Communicatlon Skllls
J1
92
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RÉGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04974145 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1102201
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
Xeinadin Audit Ltd
12 Conqueror Ct
Sittingbourne
Kent
MEIO 5BH

HOME-START DOVER DISTRlCt
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Report of the Independent Auditors
Statement of Financial Activitie5
Balance Sheet
io
Notes to the Financial Statements
11 to 18
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
19 to 20

HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Yea¥ Ended 31 March 2025
The tru5tee5 who are also director5 of the charity for the purpose5 of the Companies Act 2006, present their report
with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the
provisions of 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectlves and aims
The objectives for which Home-start is established are..
To safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical, of children and parent5.
To prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children.
To relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents.
To promote the education of the public in better standards of child care within the area of Dover and Deal and its
environs.
In furtherance of the foregoing, but for no other purpose, Home-start Dover District shall have the following powers:
Obtain, collect and receive money and funds by way of contribution5, donations, affiliation fees, subscriptions.
legacies, grants and any other lawful method. and accept and receive gifts of property of any description whether
subject to any special trusts or not provided that Home-start Dover District shall not undertake any permanent
trading activities in raising funds for the said objects.
Procure and provide information.
Procure to be written and print, publish, issue and circulate gratuitously or otherwise any reports or periodical5,
books, pamphlets, leaflets or other documents.
Arrange and provide for or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibition5, meetings, lectures and
classes.
Promote, advance or undertake organised research and experimental work in connection with any of the above
mentioned objects and publish the useful results or such research.
To do all such other lawful thlngs as are necessary for the attainment of the above objects, or any of them including
the holding of property and raisinB funds from statutory or voluntary sources.
In pursuance of the foregoing objects and powers, to ensure than an Equality,Fairness and Diversity Policy is actively
implemented.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRIC[
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
At the beginning of the financial year we had a deficit budget of approximately £65,000. During the year we managed
to obtain additional funding and donations which resulted in an overall surplus of £2,055 at the end of the financial
year.
In April 2023 the Charity was successful with a 3 Year Big Lottery Grant of £287,646 and in July 2023 a 3 year grant of
£98,361 was awarded by the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation towards our Embrace Project. We have received a I
year grant of £20,000 from Garfield Weston and £4,000 from Mrs towards our Embrace Project Smith and Mount
Trust both also for the Embrace Project.
In 2023 we received 3 year fltnding of £30,0001£IO,00 per yearl through the Kent Community Foundation to fund the
FamSly Groups. We were also successful with a Lottery Awards For All grant of £18,003 to fund our Family Groups.
We received a 3 year grant of 45,0001£15,000 per year) from Colyer Fergusson and £5,000 from the Phillip and Connie
Foundation to fund our Outreach Project. We have also received funding from SGN to work in partnership with them
for 2 years.
We are extremely grateful for all funding and donations received during this financial year and for the coming financial
year which will enable us to continue to 5UPPOrt many families through our home-visiting support and also through
our Outreach Projects and Family Groups.
Total incoming resources for the year saw an increase from £192,435 to £213,319. Total expenditure decreased from
£233,522 to £211,264.
The Trustees were able to offer a 5.0% pay increase to staff salaries this year and staff entitled to an 'incremental' rise
received this as per their contracts. The Trustees continued to offer a contributory staff pension.
We have been able to offer a full service this year and have supported many more families than we are funded for
whlch represents extremely good value for money and a valued support to many famllles
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnan¢lal position
As prevlously stated total incoming resources for the year saw an increase from £192,435 to £213,319. Total
expenditure decreased from £233,522 to £211,264. This resulted in small surplus of £404 whereas the previou5 year
incurred a deficit of £41,087.
The financial performance of the charity saw a slight increase in reserves going forward, wlth £206.132, part of which
is rlng-fenced for redundancy costs.
Principal funding sources
The charity is dependant on grants. In April 2023 the Charity was successful with a 3 Year Big Lottery Grant of
£287,646 and in July 2023 a 3 year grant of £98,361 was awarded by the Trusthou5e CharStable Foundation towards
our Embrace Project. We have received a l year grant of £20,000 from Garfield Weston and £4,000 from Mrs towards
our Embrace Project Smith and Mount Trust both also for the Embrace Project.
In 2023 we received 3 year funding of £30,0001£IO,00 per yearl through the Kent Community Foundation to fund the
Family Groups. We were also successful with a Lottery Awards For All grant of £18,003 to fund our Family Groups.
We received a 3 year grant of 45,0001£15,000 per yearl from Colyer Fergusson and £5,000 from the Phillip and Connie
Foundation to fund our Outreach Project. We have also received funding from SGN to work in partnership with them
for 2 years.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRIC[
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
ReseNes policy
The Trustees have agreed to maintain a minimum of six months up to a maximum of one year's running costs as
prudent measure to protect the charity against loss of major or core funding and any redundancy payment obligations
or unforeseen circumstances. This policy is regularly reviewed and amended annually.
FUTURE PLANS
Additional grants through funders and working in partnership with other Organisation5 are always being looked into
to secure additional funding in the future.
Trustees regularly monitor the funding and Cash Flows and funding applications are being continually submitted to
obtain additional funds.
New projects are continually being considered and implemented to enhance the support offered to families.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reglstered Company number
04974145 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Chaylty number
1102201
Registered office
The Ark
Noah's Ark Road
Tower Hamlets
Dover
Kent
CT17 ODD
Trustees
Mr G Hutchlson Ireslgned 2.4.251
Mrs A Papworth
M5 P R Wheeler
Mrs D P Cawsey
Ms M P Stephens
Ms D Crosslev
M5 S Hindle
ABRees
Mr P Gates (resigned 2.4.251
Mrs J Wood
Company Secretary
Ms S Letchford
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Auditors
Xeinadin Audit Ltd
12 Conqueror Ct
Sittingbourne
Kent
MEIO 5BH
Bankers
Natwest Bank
25 Market Square
Dover
Kent
CT16 IXY
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charity provides services for children and parents.
This work is best described on our webslte www.home-startdoverdistrict.org.uk.
The trustees have paid due regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees Iwho are also the directors of Home-start Dover District for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunlted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Prartl¢el.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resource5,
including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial
statements, the trustees are requlred to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consi5tently,'
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP,.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
prepare the financial statement5 on the going concern ba515 unless It is inappropriate to presume that the
charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responslble for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anv
time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the charitable company
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware,. and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit
information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
The auditors, Xeinadin Audit Ltd, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on .
signed on its behalf bv..
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Ms P R Wheeler- Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORSTO THE MEMBERS OF
HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Home-start Dover District Ithe 'charitable company'l for the year ended
31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and notes to the financial
statements, including 3 Summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been
applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practicel.
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company'5 affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming
resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI11SAs IUKII and applicable law.
Our responsibllities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the
rinancial statements Section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting
in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue
as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are descrlbed in the relevant
sections of this report.
Other Informatlon
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in
the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our oplnlon on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a
material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude
that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothin8
to report in this regard.
Oplnlons on other matters prescrlbed by the Compantes Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are
prepared is consistent with the financial statements. and
the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance wlth applicable legal requirements.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the
course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to
you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from
branches not visited by us,. or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns- or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made,. or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
the trustee5 were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to
prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.
Responslbllltle5 of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities, the trustees Iwho are also the director5 of the
charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements
and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is
necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern
basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or
have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responslbllltles for the audit of the financlal statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from
fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Our objectives in performing the audSt are to identify and assess the risk of material misstatement in the financial
statements due to fraud and error and to obtain sufficient audit evidence to support this. We a150 evaluate and
respond to the risk of material misstatements.
Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included..
Obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the entity.
Dlscussing with management the controls used to reduce the risk of fraud, and testing these accordingly.
Evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements to determlne whether the financial statement5
represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of
the Independent Auditors.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBER5 OF
HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
Use of our report
This report Is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's
members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the
fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable
company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for thi5 report. or for the opinions we
have formed.
Nicholas Hume Isenior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Ltd
12 Conqueror Ct
Sittingbourne
Kent
MEIO 5BH
Date-.............................................
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fund5
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
24,221
186.514
210,735
189,412
Investment income
2,584
2,584
3,022
Total
26.805
186,514
213,319
192,434
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable activities
Family Support- Home Start
Outreach
52,962
132,245
26,057
185,207
26,057
209,766
23,756
Total
52,962
158,302
211,264
233,522
NET INCOME/IEXPENDITURE}
126,1571
28,212
2,055
141,0881
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
157,933
46.144
204,077
245,165
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
131,776
74,356
206,132
204.077
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRicr
BALANCE SHEET
31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
4,583
2,324
6.907
8.318
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
335
130,222
335
220,413
349
221,434
90,191
130,557
90,191
220,748
221,783
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13,3641
118,1591
121.5231
126,0241
NET CURRENT ASSETS
127,193
72,032
199,225
195,759
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
131,776
74,356
206,132
204,077
NET ASSETS
131,776
74,356
206,132
204,077
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
io
131,776
74.356
157,933
46,144
TOTAL FUNDS
206,132
204,077
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The f'nancia
statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue
..kn.i.¥.. and were signed on its behalf by..
on
Ms P R Wheeler- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 March 202S
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 '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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20151,, Financial
Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Iieland, and the
Companles Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 once the charity has entitlement to the funds,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expendSture as sootb as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expendlture, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis
and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to adivitles on a basis consistent with the
use of resources.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basi5
conslstent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff
costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over it5 estimated useful
life.
Plènt and machinery
Computer equipment
25% on reducing balance
25% on reducing balance
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes withSn the oble¢ts of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the dorbor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financSal
statements.
Penslon costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to
which they relate.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POIICIES- continued
Going concern
These financial statement5 have been prepared on the going basi5. The Trustees have considered the
uncertainties in relation to the charity's future funding Iset out in the trustees report pages I to 41 ènd are
confident of the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.25
31.3.24
Deposit account interest
2,584
3,022
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Cost5
Support
Costs
Totals
Family Support- Home Start
Outreach
171,747
26,057
13,460
185,207
26,057
197,804
13,460
211,264
Famlly Support:
Home-start Dover District offers 5UPPOrt. friendship, emotional and practical help to parents with young
children.
Home-start Dover District offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers
who have parenting
experience - to visit families at home who have at least one child aged five and under to offer informal. friendly
and confldentlal support.
In addition to this we also offer emotional and practical support through two family groups.
All our service5 help give children the best possible start in life. Home-5tart Dover District supports parents as
they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with children and widen their links with the local
community.
Outreach:
Home-start Dover Distrlct a150 employ two Outreach Workers to deliver an Outreach Project to support
families who are Struggling with their own mental health or / and have a child who is neuro diverse.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
Net income/lexpenditurel is stated after charging/lcreditingl:
31.3.25
31.3.24
Auditors, remuneration
Depreciation - owned assets
other operating leases
2,226
1,411
15,379
2,033
1,412
23,756
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
31.3.25
31.3.24
Staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
Plant and
machinerv
Computer
equlpment
Totals
COST
At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025
4,082
19,842
14,672
38,596
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
19,326
171
10,952
1,240
30,278
1,411
At 31 March 2025
19,497
12,192
31,689
NET 800K VALUE
At 31 March 2025
4,082
345
2,480
6,907
At 31 March 2024
4,082
516
3,720
8,318
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Prepayments and accrued income
335
349
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
5,950
38
20,036
1,230
20,293
21,523
26,024
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted fund5
Families & Volunteers
157.933
126,1571
131,776
Restricted funds
Early Help Grant
Young and Pregnant support
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
National Lottery Awards for All
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
Trust House Charitable Foundation
4,138
700
23,397
1,822
124
4,262
700
49,477
1,807
1,651
15,000
1.459
26,080
1151
1,651
15,000
1.087
372
46,144
28,212
74,356
TOTAL FUNDS
204,077
2,055
206,132
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
Families & Volunteers
26,805
152,9621
126,1571
Restricted funds
Early Help Grant
Blg Lottery Funding
Children in Need
National Lottery Awards for All
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
The Phlllip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Garfield Western
Trust House Charitable Foundation
124
172,6321
1151
124
26.080
1151
1,651
98,712
1,651
15,000
5,000
13,374
20,000
32,777
115,0001
15,0001
113,3741
120,0001
132,4051
372
186,514
1158,3021
28,212
TOTAL FUNDS
213,319
{211,2641
2,055
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
Families & Volunteers
162,028
14,0951
157,933
Restrlcted funds
Early Help Grant
Young and Pregnant support
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
The Henry Smith Charity
Charities Aid Foundation
The KCC IReconnectl
Colyer Fergu550n Charitable Trust
The Phillip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Trust House Charitable Foundation
6,411
700
14,667
1,837
12,366
3,659
14,537
15.000
5,994
7,966
{2.273)
4,138
700
23,397
1,822
8,730
1151
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
15,000
15,9941
17.9661
1,087
1,087
83,137
136,9931
46,144
TOTAL FUNDS
245.165
141,0881
204,077
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRlCt
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follow5..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
Families & Volunteers
15,550
119.6451
14,0951
Restricted funds
Early Help Grant
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
The Henry Smith Charity
Charities Aid Foundation
The KCC (Reconnect)
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
The Phillip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Garfield Western
Trust House Charitable Foundation
12,2731
185,7051
115)
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
115,0001
112,6191
{21,9661
115,0011
130,7361
12,2731
8,730
1151
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
94,435
15,000
6,625
14,000
15,001
31,823
15,9941
17.9661
1,087
176,884
{213,8771
136,9931
TOTAL FUNDS
192,434
1233,5221
141,0881
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
Families & Volunteers
162,028
130,2521
131,776
Restrlcted fund5
Early Help Grant
Young and Pregnant support
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
National Lottery Awards for All
The Henry Smith Charity
Charities Aid Foundation
The KCC IReconnectl
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
The Phillip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Trust House Charitable Foundation
6,411
700
14,667
1,837
12,1491
4,262
700
49,477
1,807
1,651
34,810
1301
1,651
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
12,366
3,659
14,537
15,000
5,994
7,966
15,000
15,9941
17,9661
1,459
1,459
83,137
18,7811
74,356
TOTAL FUNDS
245,165
139,0331
206,132
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRicr
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- tontlnued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above
are as follows.,
Incoming
resourtes
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlrted funds
Families & Volunteers
42,355
172,6071
130,2521
Restricted funds
Early Help Grant
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
National Lottery Awards for All
The Henry Smith Charity
Charities Aid Foundation
The KCC (Reconnect)
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
The Phillip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Garfield Western
Trust House Charitable Foundation
12,1491
1158,3371
1301
12,1491
34,810
1301
1,651
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
193,147
1,651
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
130,0001
117,6191
135,3401
135,0011
163,1411
30,000
11,625
27,374
35,001
64,600
15,9941
17,9661
1,459
363,398
1372,1791
18,7811
TOTAL FUNDS
405,753
1444,7861
139,0331
ii.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacles
Donations, gifts and legacies
Grants
10,748
199,987
5,027
184,385
210,735
189,412
Investment Income
Deposit account interest
2,584
3,022
Total Incomlng resources
213,319
192,434
EXPENDITURE
Charltable activitie5
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rent and room hire
Insurance
Sundries
Forum and hardship expenses
Travelling and other expenses
Subs & registration costs
Welfare Costs
Plant and machlnery
Computer equipment
149,122
2,303
9,981
15,379
1,309
6,630
150,096
3,391
9,634
23,756
1,233
6,534
349
12,638
364
8,912
171
1,240
6.492
1,360
3,817
171
1.240
197,804
218,318
Support costs
Management
Telephone
Postage and statSonery
Provi51ons and sundries
Home-StartTIG fee
1,164
1,087
2,865
3,464
934
1,121
1,456
5,043
8,580
8.554
Finance
Bank charges
210
221
Informatlon technology
Repairs and renewals
2.428
4,366
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
Informatlon tethnology
Governance costs
Auditors, remuneration
AGM Expenses
2,226
16
2,033
30
2,242
2,063
Total resources expended
211,264
233,522
Net income/(expenditure)
2,055
141,088
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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RÉGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04974145 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1102201
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
Xeinadin Audit Ltd
12 Conqueror Ct
Sittingbourne
Kent
MEIO 5BH

HOME-START DOVER DISTRlCt
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Report of the Independent Auditors
Statement of Financial Activitie5
Balance Sheet
io
Notes to the Financial Statements
11 to 18
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
19 to 20

HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Yea¥ Ended 31 March 2025
The tru5tee5 who are also director5 of the charity for the purpose5 of the Companies Act 2006, present their report
with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the
provisions of 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectlves and aims
The objectives for which Home-start is established are..
To safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical, of children and parent5.
To prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children.
To relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents.
To promote the education of the public in better standards of child care within the area of Dover and Deal and its
environs.
In furtherance of the foregoing, but for no other purpose, Home-start Dover District shall have the following powers:
Obtain, collect and receive money and funds by way of contribution5, donations, affiliation fees, subscriptions.
legacies, grants and any other lawful method. and accept and receive gifts of property of any description whether
subject to any special trusts or not provided that Home-start Dover District shall not undertake any permanent
trading activities in raising funds for the said objects.
Procure and provide information.
Procure to be written and print, publish, issue and circulate gratuitously or otherwise any reports or periodical5,
books, pamphlets, leaflets or other documents.
Arrange and provide for or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibition5, meetings, lectures and
classes.
Promote, advance or undertake organised research and experimental work in connection with any of the above
mentioned objects and publish the useful results or such research.
To do all such other lawful thlngs as are necessary for the attainment of the above objects, or any of them including
the holding of property and raisinB funds from statutory or voluntary sources.
In pursuance of the foregoing objects and powers, to ensure than an Equality,Fairness and Diversity Policy is actively
implemented.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRIC[
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
At the beginning of the financial year we had a deficit budget of approximately £65,000. During the year we managed
to obtain additional funding and donations which resulted in an overall surplus of £2,055 at the end of the financial
year.
In April 2023 the Charity was successful with a 3 Year Big Lottery Grant of £287,646 and in July 2023 a 3 year grant of
£98,361 was awarded by the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation towards our Embrace Project. We have received a I
year grant of £20,000 from Garfield Weston and £4,000 from Mrs towards our Embrace Project Smith and Mount
Trust both also for the Embrace Project.
In 2023 we received 3 year fltnding of £30,0001£IO,00 per yearl through the Kent Community Foundation to fund the
FamSly Groups. We were also successful with a Lottery Awards For All grant of £18,003 to fund our Family Groups.
We received a 3 year grant of 45,0001£15,000 per year) from Colyer Fergusson and £5,000 from the Phillip and Connie
Foundation to fund our Outreach Project. We have also received funding from SGN to work in partnership with them
for 2 years.
We are extremely grateful for all funding and donations received during this financial year and for the coming financial
year which will enable us to continue to 5UPPOrt many families through our home-visiting support and also through
our Outreach Projects and Family Groups.
Total incoming resources for the year saw an increase from £192,435 to £213,319. Total expenditure decreased from
£233,522 to £211,264.
The Trustees were able to offer a 5.0% pay increase to staff salaries this year and staff entitled to an 'incremental' rise
received this as per their contracts. The Trustees continued to offer a contributory staff pension.
We have been able to offer a full service this year and have supported many more families than we are funded for
whlch represents extremely good value for money and a valued support to many famllles
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnan¢lal position
As prevlously stated total incoming resources for the year saw an increase from £192,435 to £213,319. Total
expenditure decreased from £233,522 to £211,264. This resulted in small surplus of £404 whereas the previou5 year
incurred a deficit of £41,087.
The financial performance of the charity saw a slight increase in reserves going forward, wlth £206.132, part of which
is rlng-fenced for redundancy costs.
Principal funding sources
The charity is dependant on grants. In April 2023 the Charity was successful with a 3 Year Big Lottery Grant of
£287,646 and in July 2023 a 3 year grant of £98,361 was awarded by the Trusthou5e CharStable Foundation towards
our Embrace Project. We have received a l year grant of £20,000 from Garfield Weston and £4,000 from Mrs towards
our Embrace Project Smith and Mount Trust both also for the Embrace Project.
In 2023 we received 3 year funding of £30,0001£IO,00 per yearl through the Kent Community Foundation to fund the
Family Groups. We were also successful with a Lottery Awards For All grant of £18,003 to fund our Family Groups.
We received a 3 year grant of 45,0001£15,000 per yearl from Colyer Fergusson and £5,000 from the Phillip and Connie
Foundation to fund our Outreach Project. We have also received funding from SGN to work in partnership with them
for 2 years.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRIC[
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
ReseNes policy
The Trustees have agreed to maintain a minimum of six months up to a maximum of one year's running costs as
prudent measure to protect the charity against loss of major or core funding and any redundancy payment obligations
or unforeseen circumstances. This policy is regularly reviewed and amended annually.
FUTURE PLANS
Additional grants through funders and working in partnership with other Organisation5 are always being looked into
to secure additional funding in the future.
Trustees regularly monitor the funding and Cash Flows and funding applications are being continually submitted to
obtain additional funds.
New projects are continually being considered and implemented to enhance the support offered to families.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Reglstered Company number
04974145 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Chaylty number
1102201
Registered office
The Ark
Noah's Ark Road
Tower Hamlets
Dover
Kent
CT17 ODD
Trustees
Mr G Hutchlson Ireslgned 2.4.251
Mrs A Papworth
M5 P R Wheeler
Mrs D P Cawsey
Ms M P Stephens
Ms D Crosslev
M5 S Hindle
ABRees
Mr P Gates (resigned 2.4.251
Mrs J Wood
Company Secretary
Ms S Letchford
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Auditors
Xeinadin Audit Ltd
12 Conqueror Ct
Sittingbourne
Kent
MEIO 5BH
Bankers
Natwest Bank
25 Market Square
Dover
Kent
CT16 IXY
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charity provides services for children and parents.
This work is best described on our webslte www.home-startdoverdistrict.org.uk.
The trustees have paid due regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees Iwho are also the directors of Home-start Dover District for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunlted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Prartl¢el.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resource5,
including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial
statements, the trustees are requlred to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consi5tently,'
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP,.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
prepare the financial statement5 on the going concern ba515 unless It is inappropriate to presume that the
charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responslble for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anv
time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the charitable company
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware,. and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit
information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
AUDITORS
The auditors, Xeinadin Audit Ltd, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on .
signed on its behalf bv..
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Ms P R Wheeler- Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORSTO THE MEMBERS OF
HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Home-start Dover District Ithe 'charitable company'l for the year ended
31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and notes to the financial
statements, including 3 Summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been
applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practicel.
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company'5 affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming
resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI11SAs IUKII and applicable law.
Our responsibllities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the
rinancial statements Section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting
in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue
as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are descrlbed in the relevant
sections of this report.
Other Informatlon
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in
the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our oplnlon on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a
material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude
that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothin8
to report in this regard.
Oplnlons on other matters prescrlbed by the Compantes Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are
prepared is consistent with the financial statements. and
the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance wlth applicable legal requirements.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the
course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to
you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from
branches not visited by us,. or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns- or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made,. or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
the trustee5 were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirement to
prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.
Responslbllltle5 of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities, the trustees Iwho are also the director5 of the
charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements
and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is
necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern
basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or
have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responslbllltles for the audit of the financlal statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from
fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to
influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Our objectives in performing the audSt are to identify and assess the risk of material misstatement in the financial
statements due to fraud and error and to obtain sufficient audit evidence to support this. We a150 evaluate and
respond to the risk of material misstatements.
Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included..
Obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the entity.
Dlscussing with management the controls used to reduce the risk of fraud, and testing these accordingly.
Evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements to determlne whether the financial statement5
represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of
the Independent Auditors.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBER5 OF
HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
Use of our report
This report Is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's
members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the
fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable
company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for thi5 report. or for the opinions we
have formed.
Nicholas Hume Isenior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Ltd
12 Conqueror Ct
Sittingbourne
Kent
MEIO 5BH
Date-.............................................
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fund5
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
24,221
186.514
210,735
189,412
Investment income
2,584
2,584
3,022
Total
26.805
186,514
213,319
192,434
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable activities
Family Support- Home Start
Outreach
52,962
132,245
26,057
185,207
26,057
209,766
23,756
Total
52,962
158,302
211,264
233,522
NET INCOME/IEXPENDITURE}
126,1571
28,212
2,055
141,0881
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
157,933
46.144
204,077
245,165
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
131,776
74,356
206,132
204.077
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRicr
BALANCE SHEET
31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
4,583
2,324
6.907
8.318
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
335
130,222
335
220,413
349
221,434
90,191
130,557
90,191
220,748
221,783
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13,3641
118,1591
121.5231
126,0241
NET CURRENT ASSETS
127,193
72,032
199,225
195,759
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
131,776
74,356
206,132
204,077
NET ASSETS
131,776
74,356
206,132
204,077
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
io
131,776
74.356
157,933
46,144
TOTAL FUNDS
206,132
204,077
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The f'nancia
statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue
..kn.i.¥.. and were signed on its behalf by..
on
Ms P R Wheeler- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRicr
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 March 202S
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 '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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20151,, Financial
Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Iieland, and the
Companles Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activitie5 once the charity has entitlement to the funds,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expendSture as sootb as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expendlture, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis
and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to adivitles on a basis consistent with the
use of resources.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basi5
conslstent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff
costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over it5 estimated useful
life.
Plènt and machinery
Computer equipment
25% on reducing balance
25% on reducing balance
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes withSn the oble¢ts of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the dorbor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financSal
statements.
Penslon costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to
which they relate.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POIICIES- continued
Going concern
These financial statement5 have been prepared on the going basi5. The Trustees have considered the
uncertainties in relation to the charity's future funding Iset out in the trustees report pages I to 41 ènd are
confident of the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.25
31.3.24
Deposit account interest
2,584
3,022
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Cost5
Support
Costs
Totals
Family Support- Home Start
Outreach
171,747
26,057
13,460
185,207
26,057
197,804
13,460
211,264
Famlly Support:
Home-start Dover District offers 5UPPOrt. friendship, emotional and practical help to parents with young
children.
Home-start Dover District offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers
who have parenting
experience - to visit families at home who have at least one child aged five and under to offer informal. friendly
and confldentlal support.
In addition to this we also offer emotional and practical support through two family groups.
All our service5 help give children the best possible start in life. Home-5tart Dover District supports parents as
they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with children and widen their links with the local
community.
Outreach:
Home-start Dover Distrlct a150 employ two Outreach Workers to deliver an Outreach Project to support
families who are Struggling with their own mental health or / and have a child who is neuro diverse.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
Net income/lexpenditurel is stated after charging/lcreditingl:
31.3.25
31.3.24
Auditors, remuneration
Depreciation - owned assets
other operating leases
2,226
1,411
15,379
2,033
1,412
23,756
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
31.3.25
31.3.24
Staff
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
Plant and
machinerv
Computer
equlpment
Totals
COST
At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025
4,082
19,842
14,672
38,596
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
19,326
171
10,952
1,240
30,278
1,411
At 31 March 2025
19,497
12,192
31,689
NET 800K VALUE
At 31 March 2025
4,082
345
2,480
6,907
At 31 March 2024
4,082
516
3,720
8,318
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Prepayments and accrued income
335
349
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
5,950
38
20,036
1,230
20,293
21,523
26,024
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted fund5
Families & Volunteers
157.933
126,1571
131,776
Restricted funds
Early Help Grant
Young and Pregnant support
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
National Lottery Awards for All
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
Trust House Charitable Foundation
4,138
700
23,397
1,822
124
4,262
700
49,477
1,807
1,651
15,000
1.459
26,080
1151
1,651
15,000
1.087
372
46,144
28,212
74,356
TOTAL FUNDS
204,077
2,055
206,132
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
Families & Volunteers
26,805
152,9621
126,1571
Restricted funds
Early Help Grant
Blg Lottery Funding
Children in Need
National Lottery Awards for All
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
The Phlllip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Garfield Western
Trust House Charitable Foundation
124
172,6321
1151
124
26.080
1151
1,651
98,712
1,651
15,000
5,000
13,374
20,000
32,777
115,0001
15,0001
113,3741
120,0001
132,4051
372
186,514
1158,3021
28,212
TOTAL FUNDS
213,319
{211,2641
2,055
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
Families & Volunteers
162,028
14,0951
157,933
Restrlcted funds
Early Help Grant
Young and Pregnant support
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
The Henry Smith Charity
Charities Aid Foundation
The KCC IReconnectl
Colyer Fergu550n Charitable Trust
The Phillip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Trust House Charitable Foundation
6,411
700
14,667
1,837
12,366
3,659
14,537
15.000
5,994
7,966
{2.273)
4,138
700
23,397
1,822
8,730
1151
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
15,000
15,9941
17.9661
1,087
1,087
83,137
136,9931
46,144
TOTAL FUNDS
245.165
141,0881
204,077
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRlCt
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follow5..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
Families & Volunteers
15,550
119.6451
14,0951
Restricted funds
Early Help Grant
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
The Henry Smith Charity
Charities Aid Foundation
The KCC (Reconnect)
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
The Phillip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Garfield Western
Trust House Charitable Foundation
12,2731
185,7051
115)
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
115,0001
112,6191
{21,9661
115,0011
130,7361
12,2731
8,730
1151
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
94,435
15,000
6,625
14,000
15,001
31,823
15,9941
17.9661
1,087
176,884
{213,8771
136,9931
TOTAL FUNDS
192,434
1233,5221
141,0881
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
Families & Volunteers
162,028
130,2521
131,776
Restrlcted fund5
Early Help Grant
Young and Pregnant support
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
National Lottery Awards for All
The Henry Smith Charity
Charities Aid Foundation
The KCC IReconnectl
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
The Phillip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Trust House Charitable Foundation
6,411
700
14,667
1,837
12,1491
4,262
700
49,477
1,807
1,651
34,810
1301
1,651
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
12,366
3,659
14,537
15,000
5,994
7,966
15,000
15,9941
17,9661
1,459
1,459
83,137
18,7811
74,356
TOTAL FUNDS
245,165
139,0331
206,132
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRicr
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- tontlnued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above
are as follows.,
Incoming
resourtes
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlrted funds
Families & Volunteers
42,355
172,6071
130,2521
Restricted funds
Early Help Grant
Big Lottery Funding
Children in Need
National Lottery Awards for All
The Henry Smith Charity
Charities Aid Foundation
The KCC (Reconnect)
Colyer Fergusson Charitable Trust
The Phillip and Connie Phillips Foundation
The Kent Community Fund
Garfield Western
Trust House Charitable Foundation
12,1491
1158,3371
1301
12,1491
34,810
1301
1,651
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
193,147
1,651
112,3661
13,6591
114,5371
130,0001
117,6191
135,3401
135,0011
163,1411
30,000
11,625
27,374
35,001
64,600
15,9941
17,9661
1,459
363,398
1372,1791
18,7811
TOTAL FUNDS
405,753
1444,7861
139,0331
ii.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacles
Donations, gifts and legacies
Grants
10,748
199,987
5,027
184,385
210,735
189,412
Investment Income
Deposit account interest
2,584
3,022
Total Incomlng resources
213,319
192,434
EXPENDITURE
Charltable activitie5
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rent and room hire
Insurance
Sundries
Forum and hardship expenses
Travelling and other expenses
Subs & registration costs
Welfare Costs
Plant and machlnery
Computer equipment
149,122
2,303
9,981
15,379
1,309
6,630
150,096
3,391
9,634
23,756
1,233
6,534
349
12,638
364
8,912
171
1,240
6.492
1,360
3,817
171
1.240
197,804
218,318
Support costs
Management
Telephone
Postage and statSonery
Provi51ons and sundries
Home-StartTIG fee
1,164
1,087
2,865
3,464
934
1,121
1,456
5,043
8,580
8.554
Finance
Bank charges
210
221
Informatlon technology
Repairs and renewals
2.428
4,366
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HOME-START DOVER DISTRICT
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
Informatlon tethnology
Governance costs
Auditors, remuneration
AGM Expenses
2,226
16
2,033
30
2,242
2,063
Total resources expended
211,264
233,522
Net income/(expenditure)
2,055
141,088
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