REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05096931 (England and Wale5) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1106387 Re ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 for All To ether Nowl Limited Charity Independent Examiner Henry R Davis & Co Limited Chartered Accountant5 33 Chester Road West Queensferrv Flintshire CH5 ISA
All To ether Nowl Limited Contents of the Flnanclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Flnancial Activities Statement of Financial Posltlon Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 15 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 16 to 17
All To ether Nowl Limited Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The trustees who are a150 director5 of the charity for tho purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the *inancial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The tru5tee5 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 ACTIVITIE5 Objective5 and alms for the publlc benefit The company's objectives and principal activities are to: Advance the educatlon of the public by increasing their knowledge and understanding of the disadvantage suffered by per50n5 who are disabled, who are elderly, or who are carers, and to highlight the positive contribution that they Can make to the future developments of society in England and Wales. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contalned In the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charlty's objectives and aims. Its operations centre on the publication of a bi-monthly magaiine - and an online version that inform disabled people and carer5 of the ever increasing opportunities that are unfolding In society . and at the same time ralslng public awareness about the issues facing people whose lives are affected by disability and long term health conditions. Page I
All To ether Now! Limited Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE The main objectives and activitles for the year continued to focus upon the publlcation and promotion of a free and unique news service specifically aimed at informing and helping people whose lives ale affected by disability and long-term health conditions. This was achieved by: Producing four 32-paEe editions of a free publication. MaintaininE a regularly updated internel-based magazine at WWW.alltogethernow.org.uk. Coordinator'5 Report- Tom Dowling NEVER glve In. Sometimes that's easier said than done. For 18 years. our free All Together NOWI health and disability newspaper has battled against the odds to survive. We've succeeded through sheer grit, lots of determination - and the generous support from funders who understand the importance of getting the vital news and information we provide to people affected by ill health and disability, especially to the half a mlllion people across Merseyside and Cheshire who are digitally excluded. However, though extremely grateful for thi5 support, we continue to face uphill struggles to balance the books. More C05t cutting measures, including the decislon to reduce the frequency of the newspaper from slx to four in 2024 and the departure of Helen McLouehlin, our sales personlfundralser, cast a dark shadow over the charity. Thlngs were looking particularly bleak as we approached Christmas. But, out of the blue, came a letter and a cheque from a solicitor informlng us we had benefitted from a will of a dear old friend of mine. Forrner headteacher Pat (Audrey) Lowe an avld reader of All Together NOWI bequeathed an a mazlnE £25,000 to support the work of the newspaper. I first met Pat 50 years ago. As an adventurous teenager and enthusiastic junior reporter. I'd been inspired by her many inspirational journeys being reported in the local newspapers. She was not long back from an expedition to Kathmandu that took in a 360-mile mountain trek to the Everest base camp the very same trlp that my three friends and me were planning to undertake. When I told her of our plans, she Immediately invited us for tea at her home, providing US with trayfuls of scones and lots of info about what lay In store for ¢Js. Unfortunately, our roadtrip in 1974 ended tragically on a roadside in Iran. During a dawn attack on our vehicle, two of U5 were shot. Luckily, a bullet in Ken's head was successfully removed. But the one that crashed between my shoulder blades left me paralysed for life from the chest. For whatever reason, Pat did not find out what happened to us. Fast forward 40 years and our paths were to cross again. This time She'd read about All Together NOWI in an article the Daily Mail, wrltten by retlred Journalist Walter Huntley, and put two and two together. I spent many more hours with Pat- 3nd scoffed many more of her scones while hearlng of her countless travels acros5 China, India, and east Africa, from where she returned with a "crown of flowers presented to those who scaled Mount Kilimanjaro. Originally from Darla5ton, Wednesbury, in the West Midlands, She spent all her teaching career in Cheshire. She was deputy head at Westlea Primary School for 13 years and became the first headteacher at Boughton Heath Primary school in 1975. retiring 12 years later. 'People just don't realise that even the fittest of us become disabled at some time,, she told me. "That's why we can't afford to lose this newspaper. It is 50 Vltal for people like me who are not online. It's a Ilfeline. That'5 exactly what Pat's given u5 - a lifeline. So we fight on. Another incredibly tough year faces us, But we go into it with renewed optimism with the words ringing in our eais. NEVER GIVE IN. I AM dellghted to highlight the Eenerous support we received thTS year from the following organisations, Our thanks to the followinE or£anisations: Page 2
All To ether Now! Limited Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 United Utilities1£15KI steve Morgan Foundation1£15KI Big Lottery Community Fund I£IOKI John Moores Foundation1£5KI Medicash1£5KI Ken Dodd Charitable Foundotion1£5KI Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Trust1£2.5K) Red Rose CT {£5001 We also pay gratitude to our departing chair Carl Wood for his service5 to the charity. In his place we extend a warm welcome to Howard Parker, Agency Sales Director UK Regions, Scotland and Ireland, Reach PLC, and to Professor Paul Taylor, Head of Department. Social and Political Scien. Chester University. Tom Dowling FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal funding sources The income generated from grants, donations and legacies totalled £71.161 12023 £94,763) and other revenue streams were generated through general adverti5inB/sponsorships £50,10712023 - £38,S051. Investment policy and objectives Aside from retaii)inE a prudent amount in reserves, most of the charltv's funds are to be spent in the short term, so there are few fund5 for long terrn investment. Reserves policy The Board aims to have in reserves at least three months, operatln8 Costs. FUTURE PLANS Annual budget for 2024124 is £IIOO.000. of which £35.oc is expected to be raised through general advertising and sponsorshlp5, Wlth the remalning £75,000 coming from grants. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The organlsation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 6th April 2004 and registered as a charity on 21st OctDber 2004. Its original title was '[ Can Do Thatl Ltd" but this was changed on 28th May 2004 to Let'5 Go For Itl Ltd, and was again changed on 23rd September 2004 to "All Together Now! Ltd" The company was ostab5ished under a Memorandum of Association which established the objectives and powers of the charltable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up, members are requlred to contribute an arnount not exceeding £5. Recrultment and appolntment of new trustees The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity. Under the requlrements of the Memorandum and Artlcles of Association, one-third of the trustees/directors must retire at each AGM, those longest in office retiring first and the choice between any of equal Service being rnade by drawing lots. They can continue to serve the charity but must be re-elected. To enhance the potential pool of trustees, the charity has, throuEh networking with disability group5, sought to identify people whose live5 are affected by disability, who are willing to become members and who can use their experience to assist the charity. Page 3
All To ether Nowl Limited )or_t of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Organi5ational Structure All Together Nowl ha5 a Board of trustees/directors consisting of at least three and not more than ten individuals, who meet quarterly and are responsible for the Strategic direction and policy of the charity. At present the Board has seven member5 from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. The Secretary also sits on the Board. but has no voting rights. A scheme of delegation 15 in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of the services rest with the coordinator, who is also responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the servlces specified and that key performance indicators are met. Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustees All trLtstees are familiar with the practical work of the charity. Additionally, new trustees will be invited and encouraged to attend a series of short training sesslons lof no more than one hourl to familiari5e themselves with the charity and ihe conlext within which it operates. These will be led by the coordinator of the charity and cover.. The obllgalions of trusteesldirectors The main documents which set out Ihe operational framework for the charity including the Memorandum and Articles. Resourcing and the current financial position as set out In the latest published accounts. Future plans and objectives. Related partles The representation on local organisations has proved invaluable to the charity in establishing improved links withln the community and identifying relevant policy developments and prospertive funding. Risk management Tho trusteesldirectors have conducted a review of the major rlsks lo which the charity is exposed. A rlsk reglster has been established and 15 updated at least annually. Where appropriate. systems or procedures have been established to mitl8ate the rlsks the charity faces. Internal control rlsks are minimised by the implementation of prOUTeS for authorlsation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers. clients and visitors to the offices. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Company number 05096931 (England and Wale51 Registered Charity number 1106387 ReBi5tered office The Bradbury Centre Youens Wav Liverpool Merseyside L14 2EP Page 4
All To ether Now l Limited ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Trustees A Churchill M Hancock J Ljelen P Wellings J Parkin50n C Wood Ireslgned 21.6.231 Dr J A HouBh P J Taylor lappointed 21.6.231 H J Parker (appointed 21.6.231 Company Secretary T Dowling Independent Examlner Charity Independent Examiner Henry R Davis & Co Limited Chartered Accounta nts 33 Chester Road West Queensferry Flintshire CH5 ISA Co-ordlnator T Dowling BANKERS Cooperative Bank PO Box 250 Delf House Southway Skelmersdale WN8 6WT This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Parl 15 of the Companie5 Act 2006 relating to small companles. Approved by order of the board of trustees on i? - 24. ................. and signed on its behalf by: P Wellings - Trustee Page 5
Inde All To endent Examiner'5 Re ether Now l Limited ort to the Trustees of Independent examiner's report to the trustees of All Together Now! Limited I'the Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(S1 Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the examination giving me cause to believe. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records: or the accou nts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accountlng and reportin8 by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211, I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mrs Zoe Devenport Charity I ndependent Examiner Hen¥y R Davis & Co Limited Chartered Accountants 33 Chester Road West Queensferry riintshire CH5 ISA Date.. Page 6
All To ether Nowl Limited Statement of Flnancial Activities I ncor oratin an Income and Ex enditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 71,161 71,161 94,763 Charitable a¢tivitie5 Advertlsln£ 50,107 50,107 38,505 Total 121,268 121,268 133,268 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 6,862 6,862 7,897 Charltable actlvltles Advert15ing 109,225 109,225 121,209 Total 116,087 116.087 129,106 NET INCOME 5,181 5,181 4,162 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 85.619 85,619 81,457 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 90,800 90.800 85.619 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7
All To ether Nowl Limited Statement of Financial PosStion 31 March 2024 31.3.24 Total funds 31.3.23 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund5 Notes FIXEDASSETS Tangible assets 2,156 2,156 776 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 2,387 93,726 2.387 93,726 5,461 84,718 96.113 96.113 90, 179 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year io 17,469} 17,4691 {5,336) NET CURRENT ASSETS 88.644 88,644 84,843 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 90,800 90,800 85,619 NET ASSETS 90,800 90,800 85,619 FUNDS Unrestricted funds li 90,800 85,619 TOTAL FUNDS 90,800 85,619 The charitable company Is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its finan¢lal statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companles Act 2C6. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (al ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparinE financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable companv as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirement5 of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply wilh the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements. so far as applicable to the charitable company. Ibl The notes form part of these financial statements Page 8 continued...
All To ether Now! Limited Statement of Financial Position continued 31 March 2024 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of TTUStees and authorised for issue and were signed on its behalf by: on P Wellings - Trustee The notes form part of these financi31 statements Page g
All To ether Now! Limited Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 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 {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5.' Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Financial reporting standard 102- reduced disclosure exemptions The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparlng these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,: the requirements of Section 7 Statement ofcash Flows. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities 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 Llabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligatlon committlng the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economlc benefits will be required in seltlement 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 311 cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Intangible flxed assets The cost of setting up the website Is being amortlsed to wrlte off the asset over Its estlrnated useful Ilfe of three years. Tanglble flxed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Plant and machinery Fixtttres and f ittings Computer equipment 33% on cost 33% on cost 33% on cost Taxatlon The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its chaiitable 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 particltlar restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for a particular restrictod purpose. Penslon costs and other post-retlrement benefits The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. Contributions payable for the year are charged to the profit and10s5 account. Page 10 continued...
All To ether Nowl Limited Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Advertising 8,817 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) Net incomellexpenditurel is stated after charging/lcreditingl: 31.3.24 31.3.23 Depreciation - owned assets Independent examiners remuneration 1,272 1,650 382 1,550 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS The trustees have not received or obtained any remuneration or other financial benefit for the year, directly or indirectly from the charity funds.12023 - £Nil) Trustees, expenses No trustees expenses were pald for the year ended 31st March 2024, nor for the year ended 31st March 2023. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 31.3.24 31.3.23 Admlnistratlon No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENTOF FINANCIALACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 94,763 94,763 Charltable actlvltles Advertising 38,505 38,505 Total 133,268 133,268 EXPENDITURE ON RaisinE funds 7,897 7.897 Charitable activities Advert15ing 116.209 5.000 121,209 Total 124,106 5,000 129,106 Page 11 continued...
All To ether Nowl Limited Note5 to the Financial Statements- continued lor the Year Ended 31 March 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES- contlnued Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Total funds NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 9.162 {5.0001 4,162 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 76,457 5,CKIO 81,457 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 85.619 85,619 INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer software COST At l Aprll 2023 and 31 March 2024 6.923 AMORTISATION At l Aprll 2023 and 31 March 2024 6,923 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and rittings Plant and rnachinery Computer equipment Totals COST At l April 2023 Additions 15,019 1,360 10,750 2,652 27,129 2,652 At 31 March 2024 15,019 1,360 13,402 29,781 DEPRECIATION At l April 2023 Charge for year 15,019 1,360 9,974 1,272 26,353 1,272 At 31 March 2024 15,019 1,360 11,246 27,625 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 2,156 2,156 At 31 March 2023 776 776 Page 12 continued...
All To ether Nowl Limited Notes to the Financial Statement5 - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trado debtors Prepayments 2.187 2CK) 5,220 241 2.387 5.461 io. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.24 31.3.23 Trade creditors Social security and other taxes VAT Accruals and deferred income 3,960 1.086 773 1,650 2,779 1,057 1,500 7,469 5,336 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement In funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 85,619 5,181 90,800 TOTAL FUNDS 85,619 5,181 90,800 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incorning resources Resources expended Movement in fund5 Unrestricted funds General fund 121,268 (116,0871 5,181 TOTAL FUNDS 121,268 1116,0871 5,181 Page 13 continued...
All To ether Now! Limited Notes to the Financial 5tatemenls- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 76,457 9,162 85,619 Restricted funds Duchy Grant 5,CK)O 15,0001 TOTAL FUNDS 81,457 4.162 85,619 Comparative net movement In funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 133,268 {124,1061 9,162 Restrlcted funds Ouchy Grant 15,0001 15,0001 TOTAL FUNDS 133,268 {129,1061 4,162 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement in funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 76,457 14.343 90,800 Restrlcted funds Duchy Grant s,000 15,000} TOTAL FUNDS 81,457 9,343 90,800 Page 14 continued...
All To ether Nowl Limited Notes to the Financi81 Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ii. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follow5- Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 254.536 1240,1931 14,343 Restricted funds Duchy Grant 15,0001 15,0001 TOTAL FUNDS 254,536 1245,1931 9.343 12, RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024. 13. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The Incorporated charity is limited by guarantee. Page 15
AIITO ether Now! Limited Detailed Statement cif Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and legacies Grants and donations 71.161 94.763 Charitable activltles Advertising Subscription5 Sponsorship Access to work 20.542 220 16,000 13.345 22.320 185 16,000 50,107 38,505 Total incoming resources 121,268 133.268 EXPENDITURE Ralsln8 donatlons and legacles Wages Pensions Rent, rates and service charge Insurance Telephone Postage and stationery Computer costs Travelllng 5,973 141 314 62 61 27 58 226 6,957 278 314 54 42 14 39 199 6,862 7,897 Charltable actlvltles Wages Pensions Rent, rates and service charge Insu rance Telephone Postage and stationery Sundries Distribution and media costs Pilnting costs Freelance contractors Travelling Computer costs Marketing Computer equipment 47,802 1,124 5,653 1,124 1,015 477 187 10,293 20,897 4,051 4,077 1,045 1,518 1,145 55,998 2,229 5,649 972 805 253 331 9,852 24,332 5,179 3,590 704 1.442 344 100,408 111,680 This page does noi form part of the statutoiy financial statements Page 16
All To ether Now! Limited Detailed St3tement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 31.3.24 31.3.23 Support costs Governance costs Wages Pensions Rent, rates and service charge Telephone Postage and stationery Accountancy and legal fees Computer costs Travelling Insurance Computer equlpment 5,975 141 314 61 27 1.826 58 226 62 127 7,000 279 314 42 14 1,550 39 199 54 38 8,817 9,529 Total resources expended 116.087 129,106 Net Income 5,181 4,162 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 17