REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05179158 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1107857 Report of the Trustees and Flnanelal Statements for the Year Ended 31st Mar¢h 2024 for HOME-START CROYDON
Home-start Croydon Conlents Page ft>r the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Page Reference and Administratlve Information Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report ststement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
Home-start Croydon Reference and Admlnlstratlve Information for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Trustees & Directors: Chalr Treasurer Barbara Frost Ni8el Bishop Ruth Cloves Abhai Bhargava Tiffany Watts Helen Butlin Sally Cloves Harrlet Butler Nessa Keddo (Resigned 2811012024) (Appolnted 16101120241 (Appointed 17109120241 Company Secretary.. Ruth Cloves (Appointed 17109120241 Re8iStered Offlce 1-8 Ramsey Court 122 Church Croydon CRO IRF Charlty Number: 1107857 Company Number.. 5179158 Bankers., Barclays Bank plc l North End Croydon CR9 ISX Independent Examiner: AlasdaSr Weaks TC Group Suffolk House George Street Croydon Surrey CRO OYN
Home-start Croydon Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees present thelr report for the year ended 31" March 2024 The members ofthe Management Commlttee (who are also theTrustees and Directors) ofthe charity durin& and after the vear, were- Barbara Frost Nigel Bishop Ruth Cloves Abhai Bhargava Tiffany Watts Helen Butlin Sally Cloves Harriet Butler Nessa Keddo Chair Treasurer Secretary Individual Individual Individual Individual Individual (Appointed 1610112024) Individual (Appolnted 1710912024) IResigned 28110120241 Management Committee members are elected or appointed on a 3-yearly basis, with the officers being elected from the membership ofthe Management Committee. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT th Home-start Croydon was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee on 14 July 2005. The company is registered as a Charity with the Charity Commission Ire8iStratioft number 11078571, The charity was established in 1989 and was prevlously registered with the Charity Commission under the re8lStration number 803302. The Tru5tee5 meet every 6 weeks to ensure compliance with the Memorandum & Articles and the policies of Home-start, The day-to4ay operations within the policies, forward plan and budgets are delegated to the Operations Mana8er. Under the Memorandum & Articles of Association, the Trustees appoint the officers of the charlty {Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary). The Trustees according to the Articles of Association are elected at the Annual General Meetin85. The Trustees may co-opt any person duly qualified to be appointed as a Trustee and that person wlll hold offlce untll the next AGM. OBJEcfivES al To safeguard. protect and preSee the good health, both mental and physical, of children and parents of chlldren, bl To prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children. c} To relieve sicknes5, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children. dl To promote the education of the public in better standards of childcare within the area of Croydon and its environs. AcfiviTIES Home-start works with families who are experiencing difficulties and who have at least one child under five years of a8e. Home-start is an independent, voluntary organlsation which works towards the increased confidence and independence of the family bv: offering support, frlendship and practical assistance visiting families in their own homes or community locations where the dignity and identity of each individual can be resperted and protected reassuring parents that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual and encouraging enjoyment in family life. developing a relationship with the family in which time Can be shared and understanding can be developed- the approach is flexible to take account of different needs. encouraging the parents. strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their children encouraging familles to widen their network and to effectively use the support and seN1$ within the community.
Home-start Croydon Report of the Trustees {continued) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Home-start Croydon has two distinct volunteer roles., Home Visiting and Parent Champions; all attend a comprehensive trainin8 course and are subject to Enhanced DBS checks. Wlth demand for servlces continuing to rise and a much more challenging funding environment, the past year has been a Struggle to keep pace with the needs of families in Croydon. Thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteer5 we have been able to continue to provide high quality support interventions to more fomllies than ever before. We have begun to reduce the number of additional support activitie5 that were introduced during the COVID p3ndemic as these are less neededlrequested now. Volunteers supported families through one-to-one sUPPOrt and directly in the communSty• on average givlng between 2-3 hours each week. During the year, we received 71 referrals to provide home visiting 5UPPOrt but, sadly, due to reduced fundin8, we were only able to action 32 of these143 chlldrenl. Additionally. 2754 families12996 children) received support by attending one of our support 8roups andlor community interactlons during the year. PUBLIC BENEFIT The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidan contalned in the Charity Commission's general 8uidance on publlc beneflt when revlewln8 our objectives and activities and in plannin8 future activitles. It Is the judgement of the Trustees that activities in pursuit of the above objectives fully meet the public benefit test, which they have kept in mind In plannlng pro8rammes for the charity, DIRECTORS, RESPONSIBILITIES Company law requires the dlrertors to prepare statements of account for each flnancial year whlch glve a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the Company and of Its Incomin8 resources and resources expended durlng that year. In preparlng those flnancial statements, the directors are requlred to.. select Suitable accountln8 policles and then apply them consistently,. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; stste whether the Flnancial Reportin8 Standard for Smaller Entities has been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and prepare the flnanclal statements on the going concern basis unless it is Inappropriate to presume that the charlty will contlnue In business. The directors are responsible for maintalnln8 proper accountln8 records which disclose wSth reasonable accuracy at any tSme the financial p051tion of the company and en3ble them to ensure that the atcounts comply with the Companies Act, They are also responsible for safesuardin8 the assets of the company and hen for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitles. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Contracts and Grants received.. London Borough of Croydon The National Lottery The Pears Foundatlon Individual donations I£IOO and overl received: Charities Aid Foundation Peter & fiffany Watts Lamborn Masonic Lodge Marie-Louise Fuentes Maree Waller {Musical Bump51 Barbara Frost Croydon Airport Masonic Lodge Selsdon Baptlst Church Sally Cloves Much Loved We would also like to recognise and thank everyone who donated smalleramounts and all ourvolunteers who donated their expenses to the charity, Donations "In Kind'received: Croydon Salvation Armv Torchli8ht Ministries Croydon Monty Bojangles Chocolate Co, Home-start UK Sutton Ma50nic Lodge Carol Terrell Reverse Advent Calendar
Home-start Croydon Report of the Trustees {continued} for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Additionally, we would like to express our appreciation and thanks to all our donors, large and small, including those who contributed via Give As You Live, for their financial support and generosity without which our aim5 could not be achieved. FINANCIAL REVIEW We are pleased to present the accounts for the financlal year 2023-2024. Our maln source5 of fund5 and grants tO8ether with the support from our donor5 allowed us to end the year positively with 2023124 income of £256,202, up from £181.821 in the previous year. This growth in Sncome has been both significant and required given the small surplus in the prior year and the ongoin8 Cost of delivering services. In 2022123, we had a total of 1705 support interventions with families, across all our service5, at a total cost of £181,784. In 2023124, our expenditure Wa5 £224,108. but the number of family support inteNentions had increased enormously to 2786 la 63% increase in satisfied demand, overall total demand for services was much higher causing us to limit and suspend some operations for periods of timel. Thls growth In demand was mainly due to launchin8 new support 8roup5 and increased attendance at all our support groups, and we were able to meet this through efflclent use of resources. Reserves at the year end stood at £66,127 of which £20,000 was designated for charity winding down activities if required, and £15,899 restricted for specific use, and the remainin8 amount being in line wlth the parameters outlined In our Reserves Policy, We continue to seek diversified 50urces of fundin8 to reduce our reliance on fundin8 from the local authority, however the London Borough of Croydon remains a 518nificant and crucial funder of our work. Detalls of Home-start Croydon's revenue and expenditure. for thp. year undpr re.vie.w and the pre.vious ye.ar are shown on pa8p 7 of the Flnanclal Statement. We recognise, and cannot 18nore, the extent to which our financial vlability rests wlth.our fundlng, which comes wlthout any future guarantees beyond the current financial year endin8 March 2024. We are actively 5eekin8 to secure additional funds to continue our work and will engage with any new commlssionlng process in a bid to secure further funding to meet the needs of Croydon familles in the future. We remain quietly confident that our past achievements will set us up well for future fundln8 appllcatSons, Throughout thi5 year we have been funded by.. London Borough of Croydon (Best Start and Famlly Hubs), The Natlonal Lotteryi and The Pears Foundation. We are èlso 8rateful for the large number of one-off donatSons to support our work, In partlcular, a lar8e, anonymous donatlon via the Charitles Ald Foundation. We contlnue to work hard to identlfy additional opportunltles to introduce new programmes to allow u5 to support more families in the Borough We know from our own evidence that the need for our service remains high and we will continue to highlight this to all potential funders. We are also pleased to recognlse our close workSng relationship with Council Officers and hope that together we will achieve an amicable way forward for the future. It should be noted that the majorlty of the funds carried forward into the next financlal year are allocated for spend in 202412025 due to the receipt of funding where the delivery is split over multiple financial years. We have maintained our net Reserves at a level to meet the terms of our Reserves Policy Isee below), We continue to monitor all of the services we provide usin8 our own evaluation procedure5. We also work to the National Home-start Quality Assurance System to ensure that we provide high quality, appropriate, support to our families. We would like to thank all of our funders for their commitment to our organisation and we are confident that Home-start Croydon has the expertise and capacity to meet any new challenges and take a prominent part in future initiatives emanatin8 from the Croydon community and the council's Best Start and Family Hubs initiatives.
Horn5tart Croydon Independent Examiner's Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 I report to the trustees on my examSnation of the financial ststements Home-start Croydon (the charity) for the year ended 31st March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustee5 Of the charity land also its director5 for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not requlred to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity'5 financial statements carried out under sertion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451Sllb) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connectSon wSth the examlnation givin8 me cause to believe that In any material respect: accounting record5 were not kept in respect of the charlty as requlred by Section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or the financial statements have not been prepared In accordance wlth the methods and princlples of the Statement of Recommended Practlce for accountlng and reportlng by charltles appllcable to charitles preparing their accounts In accordance with the Flnanclal Reportlng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021. 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 understandlng of the flnancial statements to be reached. AlasdaSr Weaks AC for and on behalf ofTC Group Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditors Suffolk House George Street Croydon Surrev CRO OYN Date: 21st January 2025
Hom&Stsrt Croydon Report of the Trustees (continued) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 RESERVES POLICY The Management Committee has a8reed a formal policy on reSeeS. The Trustees have set a Reserves Policy which requires that: l Reserves are maintained at a level which ensures that Home-start Croydon's core activity could continue durlng a period of unforeseen circumstances. This is likely to be a redurtion or cessation of funding. 2 The Management Committee have a8reed to maintain a level of liquid assets thatwill cover charlty wind-up costs (should thi5 be required), which is currently set at £20,000 (trustees will review this figure in the coming financi31 year to ensure it is still fit for purpose and agreed the appropriate level). 3 Such development will be in line with the annual review of this policy, the latest legislative requirements and best practice advi provided by the Charity Commisslon and Home-start UK. RISK REVIEW The Management Commlttee has revlewed the many rlsks to whlch Home-start Croydon Is exposed and Is satlsfled that systems have or are being established to mitSgate these rlsks. Disclosure & Barring Service check5 for all volunteers and staff have been implemented. All volunteers undertake a training course and are re8ularly supervised. Adequate Insurance cover for the scheme has been taken out to cover employees and volunteers carrying out work for and on behalf of Home-start Croydon,, this includes any claim resultin8 from alleged or actual abuse. Thls report is prepared In accordance with the exemptlons avallable to companies sublect to the small companvs regSme within Part IS of the Companles Act 2006 Signed on behalf of the Trustees Barbara Fro halr of Trustees Date.. 21stJanuary 2025
Home-start Croydon Statement of Finantial Activities forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 Unrestrlcted Restricted Designated Funds Funds Fvnds Total 2024 Total 2023 Note Incomlng resources Voluntary income Activities for 8enerating funds Income from Investments Charitable activities 100,991 10.905 485 79.291 64,530 165,521 10.905 485 79.291 99,482 1,695 228 80.416 191,672 64,530 256,202 181,821 Resources expended Fundraising costs Charitable activitles 4,482 148,889 4,482 219,626 3,217 178,567 70,737 153,371 70,737 224,108 181,784 Net surplus / (deflclt) 38,301 16,207) 32,094 37 Transfers Gross transfers between funds 16,971} 6,971 Net movement In funds 31,330 764 32,094 37 Reconclllatlons of funds Total funds brought forward 11,1021 15.135 20,000 34,033 33.996 Total funds carrled forward 30228 15099 20,000 66,127 34,033 The notes form part of these financial statements.
Home-start Croydon Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 2024 2023 Note Flxed assets Tanglble fixed assets 433 433 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 2.500 66,627 loo 37,448 69,127 37,548 CredltOTS Amounts falling due within one year 3,948 Net current assets 66,127 33,600 NEf ASSETS 66,127 34,033 Accumulated funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Designated funds io io io 30,228 15,899 20,000 11,1021 15,135 20.000 66,127 34,033 These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 21st January 2025 and were signed on thelr behalf by: Barbara Frost Chair Ruth Cloves Company Secretary The notes form part of these financial statements.
Home-stsrt Croydon Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 I GENERAL INFORMATION Home-start Croydon is a company limited by guarantee, registered in EnBland and Wales (Company number.. 051791581 and a charity re8lStered with the Charity Commission (registered number: 11078571. Home-start Croydon'5 registered address is 1-8 Ramsey Court, 122 Church Street, Croydon, CRO IRF. The charlty meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. 2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparlng the flnanclal 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 Financlal Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectlve l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reportin8 Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial Statements have been prepared under the historlcal cost convention. The flnanclal statements have been prepared in sterling, the functlonal currency of the charity, and monetary amounts in these flnancial statements have been rounded to the nearest £, Goln8 Concern At the time of approving the flnanclal statements Home.Start Croydon has reasonable expectatlon that the charity has adequate resources to continue In operational existence for the foreseeable future. AccordinBly the 8oln8 concern basls of accounting 15 applied in the preparation of the financial statements. As detailed In the Trustees Report not all funding for the financial year end 31 March 2025 has been secured, as is common with many charlties. The trustees and senior management team are taking many actions to secure f undlng, however the financlal situation at the London Borough of Croydon is not helpful In this regard. The trustees have set a Reserves Policv whlch takes into consideration the costs of windin8 UP the charity (currently estimated at £20,000) and this will be reviewed regularly. If the accounts were not prepared on a going concern basis the balance sheet would not be materlally different, Income All income is recognlsed In the Statement of Financial Activitles once the charlty has entitlement to the fund5, It is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Grant income is recogni5ed when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditSons attached to the 8rants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. Grant income reiVed in advance for act5vities undertaken after the year end is deferred until the criteria for income reco8nition are met. Donations and similar incomlng resources are included in the year in which they are receivable, which is when the charity becomes entitled to the resource. Investment income includes interest receivable and is included in the accounts when the charity becomes entitled to the inGome. Expenditure Liabilities are recogni5ed a5 expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructlve obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economlc benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure 15 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headin8S that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headin85 they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (continued) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Taxatlon The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activlties, Tanglble flxed assets Individual assets costing in exces5 of £1,000 are capitalised. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the costs less estimated residual value of each asset systematically over its experted useful life.. Office equipment 25% straight line basis Operatlng leases Rentals paid under operatln8 leases are charged to the statement of financial artivities on a straight line basis over the lease term. Penslon costs and other p05t-retirement beneffts The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contributlon plan is a penslon plan under whlch the charity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contrlbutions have been paid the charity has no further payment obligations, The contributions are recognised as an expense in the Statement of Financial Attivltles when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in creditors as a liability In the Balance Sheet. The a55ets of the plan are held separately from the charity in Independently administered f unds. io
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Flnanclal Statements {continued) for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 2 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrirted Restrlrted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Volunta Income Donations- general Donations - in kind - premises rent Grants 58,180 58,180 58,560 8,000 32,922 42,811 64.530 107,341 100,991 64,530 165.521 99,482 Ac for eneratin Fundraising events Admlnistering DBS checks Room hire funds 10,823 10,823 1,478 115 102 82 82 10,905 10,905 1,695 Incorne from investm Interest recelvable nt 485 228 48S 485 228 Charitable actlvities Best Start- Parent Champions Best Start- Home Visiting Rent rebate 39,659 39,632 39,659 39,632 39,669 39,672 1,075 79,291 79.291 80,416 Total Incomlng resources 191,672 64,530 256,202 18IA21 li
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Financial Statements Icontlnued) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED Dlrert Costs Support Costs Governance Costs Total 2024 Total 2023 Fundraisin Staff costs Cost of fundraising events Other fundraising costs costs 1,980 916 321 4,482 4,482 4,482 4,482 3,217 Cost f h Staff costs Family group expenses Staff training and expenses Volunteer recruitment, training and expenses Trainln8, Information and Guidance - HS UK DBS checks Other dlrect costs Rent Rates Printin& postsge and Payroll costs Recruitment costs Advertising and promtional costs Subscriptions Telephone and moblle Computer expenses Insurance Office expenses Parking char8es Bank charges Sundry expenses Depreciation Independent examlnatlon fee ble activities 181,929 1,666 2,754 2,608 3,379 185,308 1,666 2,754 2.608 140.563 3,887 2.182 3.877 2,070 240 1,622 8,000 1,075 997 220 406 406 7,841 2,268 1,492 221 89 443 1,207 2,372 2,884 1,383 1,799 1,006 255 106 433 7,841 2,268 1,493 221 89 443 1,207 2,372 2,884 1,383 1,799 1.006 255 106 433 3,084 rtationery 5,278 2,991 1,297 1,512 276 864 72 1,544 3,084 189,363 23.800 6,463 219,626 178,567 Total resources expended 193A45 23,800 6.463 224.108 181.784 12
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Financial Statements (coTrtlnued) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 4 STAFF COSTS Total 2024 Total 2023 Salaries (including service fees) Employer NIC Pension costs Self-employed contractors 171,695 9,070 4,543 129,150 4.845 3,138 5.410 185,308 142,543 Charitable activltles Fundraising costs Governance costs 179,919 2,010 3,379 137,583 1,980 2,980 185,308 142,543 The average number of employees durlngthe year were 712023- 71. No employee earned £60,OC(J pa or more. Durlng the year the charity incurred costs totalllng £40.209, Including employer's NIC and employer's pension, in respect of key management personnel. 13
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Financial Statements {eontinued) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 5 Comparatlve Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2023 UnrestrirtÈd Restrlcted Funds Funds Total 2023 Incornlng resources Voluntary income Activities for generatin8 fund5 Income from investments Charitable activities 66,560 1,695 228 81,316 66,560 1,695 228 113,338 32,022 149,799 32,022 181,821 Resources expended Fundraisin8 Costs Charitable activities 3,217 141,974 3,217 178.567 36,593 145,191 36,593 181,784 Net surplus / IdÈflclt) 14,571) 37 Transfers Gross transfers between funds 13131 313 Net movement In funds 4295 (4,2581 26,576 Retontiliations of funds Totsl funds brought forward 14,603 19,393 33,996 Total funds carrled forward 18,898 15,135 34,033 14
Home•Start Croydon Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (contlnued) forthe Year Ended 31 March 2024 6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Offlce Equipment Cost At l April 2023 Additions 4,563 At 31 March 2024 4,563 Depreclatlon At l April 2023 Charge for the year 4,130 433 At 31 March 2024 4,563 Net book value At 31 March 2023 433 At 31 March 2024 7 DEBTORS Totsl 2024 Total 2023 Accounts receivable Prepayments loo 2,500 2.5C 100 8 CREDITORS: amounts falllng due wlthin one year Total 2024 Total 2023 Accrua15 Social security and other taxes 3.000 1,649 2,299 3.000 3,948 15
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (eofitifiued) for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2024 9 ANALYS15 OF NET ASSEf5 BY FUND Unrestrirted Restrirted Funds Funds Designated Funds Total 2024 Tangible fixed assets Debtor5 Cash at bank Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year 2,5(NJ 30,728 13,0001 2,500 66,627 13,CNJOI 15,899 20,000 30,228 15.899 20.000 66.127 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND (continued) Comparatlve Information Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Deslgnated Funds Total 2023 Tan8lble fixed èssets Debtor5 Cash at bank Creditors.. amounts fallin8 due wlthln one year 433 loo 2,313 13,9481 433 loo 15,135 20,000 13.9481 {1,1021 15,135 20,000 34,033 The balance In the desi8nated fund Is speclfically for winding up costs if required, as agreed by the Trustees. 16
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Financlal StatemÈnts (contlnuedl for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 10 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Atl April 23 Transfers In / (Out At31 March 24 Incorne Expenditure Unrestricted eneral General funds funds {1,1021 191,672 1153,3711 16,9711 30,228 t dFund 20,000 20,CK 18,898 191,672 1153.3711 {6,9711 50,228 Restricted funds National Lottery Pears Foundation Home Start UK- Connecting From the Start Home Start UK - Warm spaces, Friendly faces Croydon Relief in Need Peoples Health Lottery Trust Cosaraf Charitable Foundation 56,400 8,130 {41,974) 8,1471 14,426 1,183 1,200 I,0 17101 290 12,935 119,9061 6,971 15,135 64,530 170,7371 6,971 15.899 Total funds 34,033 256,202 (224,108) 66,127 Comparatlve Informatlon Atl Aprll 22 In¢omlng Resources Resources Expended Transfers In l (Out) At31 March 23 Unrestricted eneral General fund5 Desi8nated funds fund 15.3971 20,tsJO 149,799 1145,1911 1313) 11,1021 20,000 14,603 149,799 1145,1911 1313) 18,898 Restrl ed funds National Lottery Community Fund Pears Foundation Home Start UK- Connecting From the Start Home Start UK- Warm spaces, Friendly faces Croydon Relief in Need Peoples Health Lottery Trust Cosaraf Charitable Foundation 20,IX)O 120,0001 1,2CQ 230 1.200 12301 I,oc 1,000 3,606 13,6371 15,2821 17,4441 31 282 5,000 6,022 14,357 12,935 19,393 32,022 136,5931 313 15,135 Total funds 33,996 181,821 I1,784> 34,033 17
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Flnanclal Ststements Icontlnued) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 10 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (contlnued) National Lotte Communi Fund This is a 3 year core costs grant to allow for capacity building and cover the increased costs of operation. We have used a portion of this to provide an additional limited support service to families that do not need intensive support but without us would have nothing. Typically thi5 5UPPOrt is provided by staff rather than volunteer5 and 15 very short term. Pears F undatlon This project ran from April to September 202316 months). The application criteria was very broad, aimin8 to provide individual projects that benefStted a specific community need. We used this fundin8 to introduce a stroller Group to give local familles an opportunity to meet up with others in a similar situation, to access local green spaces and get some 8entle exercise. This project was funded through a grant f rom the Pears Foundation administered by Home-start UK. Hom -start UK- Connectin From The Start Thls projert ran from January to June 2021 and focus5ed on providin8 Perinatal Mental Health 5UPPOrt to new parents. We Iso provided speclflc PNMH trainlng to 13 of our volunteers. This project was funded through a 8rant from the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Foundatlon administered by Home-start UK. Home-start K-warms aces Friendl S aces This wa5 a £IOOO Brant to be used between Jan Mar 2023 to provide some warmln8 and friendly Interattlons for families during the winter months and as the grlp of COVID loosened. We use it to provide a variety of services includlng coffee mornings for volunteer4 purchased warm winter clothlng for children in supported families, provided energy meter top ups and provided warm refreshments at all of our support groups. This project was funded throu8h a grant f rom The White Stuff administered by Home-start UK. don Relief i Funding ran from December 2020 to November 2021, thls was a limited 12 months-only 8rant with no opportunity to extend or seek additional funding. We used thls to provlde an inter8enerational sUPPOrt programme linkin8 youn8 families with elderly people at rlsk of lonellness and Isolatlon. Thls was done by running some weekly drop-ln grcups and also partnerin8 with other local or8anisatSons to provide one-off events for multiple generations to come together. Peo les Health Lott Tr Funding wa5 awarded for March 2022 to February 202412 years) and wa5 to a5515t with community cohesion and addre55 poverty and isolation in a very specific postcode area, our Idea to achieve thi5 was by ntrodUCn8 a neighbourhood lunch club. We provlded a drop-in lunch service with hot mea15 provlded and an opportunity to meet neighbours and build friendships. Thls project flnished early (October 2022}, and unused fundin8 1£IOOOI returned to the funder, as we were not seein8 sufficient people engage with the service and the goals of the project were not being met. saraf Charitable Foundatlon Fundin8 ran from Jan 2020 to December 2022 13 years fundin8} and was to provide a specific support 8roup for Muslim mothers; givin8 them support ané an opportunlty to engage and integrate wlth the wider community. Thls project had orlginally started under our Parent Champlon programme but, wlth this grant, we were able to spllt it out and ran It as a stsndalone project, introducin8 additional services e.8. a cycling group. Thls project closed when the fundSng ended as the funder was unable to offer continuation fundin8. 18
Home-start Croydon Notes to the Financial Statements Icontlnued) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 11 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no tru5tees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 315t March 2023. Trustees, expenses Trustees were not reimbursed wlth any expenses during the year12023 - £NIII. 12 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES During the year donation5 were received from trustees, key management and related parties totalllng £1,434. No restriction5 or conditions were attached to any of these donations. There.were no other related party transactions requiring disclosure in the Current year. 19