Charity registration number 1108057 Cornpany registration number 05135567 (England and Wales) HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED LEGAL AND AOMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mrs S Bolland. Chair Mr J Harman Ms R Wray GAplin Mrs J Arthurs, Treasurer TJ Lovey OBE LSGeary IAppointed 17 July 20241 Charfty number 1108057 Company number 05135567 Reglstered offlce L5 Temple Court Knlghts Park Knight Road Strood Kent ME2 2LT Independent examlner TC Group star House Star Hill Rochester Kent MEI IUX
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED CONTENTS Page Chairrnan's statement Trustees, report 2-18 Statement of tru5tees' responsibilities 19 Independent examiner's report 20 Statement of financlal activities 21 Statement of financlal position 22-23 Notes to the financial Statements 24-37
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED CAAIRMAN'S STATEMEKr FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 This year marks 52 years since our founder, Margaret Harrison, e5tabli5hed the very first Home-start in Leicester. Margaret's V15ion wa5 simple yet profound-. that the best way to give children the strongest start life is through f riendly, volunteer-led Support offered directly in the home. While our work has evolved over the decades, her ethos remains the beating heart of everything we do. Home-start Medway wa5 founded in 1987, and since then, we've proudly supported families across the Medway area. Our service5 have grown and adapted over the years to meet the changing needs of our cofflmunity and to secure vital funding. In a year that has posed significant challenges for charities nationwide, marked by increased competition for both funding and volunteers, l am especially proud of how our team has responded. Sadly, many organisations have struggled to navigate these times, but Home-start Medway has continued to thrive. It has been an exceptionally busy year. We received 615 referrals, an increase of 63%. reflerting the Erowing demand for our Services and the successful introduction of bespoke groups funded by the National Lottery to support children's development. We also secured additional funding from Medway Council through the Start for Life programme, enabling us to run targeted groups focused on speech and lan8uage developwent. These initiatives are already makin8 a meanin8ful impact, wlth parents reporting noticeable Improvements in their children's progres5. We have tontinued our valued work with local army families, and none of this would be possible without our dedicated and skilled staff team. Their commitment and expertise are the foundation of our success. This year also saw us complete our Quality Assurance Assessment, and we were proud to be awarded QA accreditation from Home-start UK, an important recognition of the quality and consistency of our work. We have expanded training opportunities for both Staff and Volunteers, and we continue to celebrate the incredible contributions of our Home-start Volunteers and Trustees, who give their time and energy so generouslv. Their support is vital to our mi55i0n. We have expanded our group of Trustees and thank all of our Volunteers and Trustees for 8lving their time to Home-start Medway. Collaboration has been a key theme this year. We've strengthened ties across the Home-start network, wlth local partners and ol'her voluntary seclor organi5al.ioris, In I'he lace ol local cliallen¥e5, we've cliosen Lo pull togelher rather than retreat inward. We know that working collaboratively is the most effective way to tsckle the complex issues facing families in our community. Finally, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every member of the Home-start Medway team. Staff, Volunteers, Supporters, and Partner5. Your dedication and passion are what make Home-start Medway the compassionate, impactful organisation it IS today. Warm regards. Tina Lovey OBE Co-chair of the 8oard James Harman Board Co-chair Home-start Medwav the Mrs S Bolland Chairman
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial 5tatement5 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policie5 set out In note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity'5 governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191 Structurei governance and management CONSTITUTION The company is a charita ble company limited by guarantee and has been in operation for 37 year5. The company Is constituted and is a registered charlty number 1108057. The principal oblectlve of the company is to recruit and train volunteers who are usua Ily parents themselves to vlslt famllies at home with at least one chlld under flve and offer them informal, friendly and confidential support, METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES The management of the compa ny is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandu m and Articles of Association. One third of the board retire by rotation, by reference to those who have been longest in office since their last election, together with any member5 of the board who have been appointed to fill a casual vacancy since the last annual general meeting. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company Is exposed, In partlcular those related to the operations and finances of the com pany, and are satisfied that the policie5, 5y5tem5 and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risk5, The Board of Trustees will clarify annually the level of known financial liabillty It carrles so that pollcy and operational action5 can be implemented. The trustees, who are a150 the d irectors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mrs S Bolland, Chair Ms l Jeffrey, Treasurer Mr J Harman (Resigned 17 July 20241 Ms R Wrav G Aplin Mrs J Arthurs, Treasurer T J Lovey OBE LSGeary (Appointed 17 July 2024)
HOME-START MEOWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Home-start helps to improve the life chances of children by supporting their parents and carers at difficult times. In particular Home-5tart offer5 emotional and practical support as well a5 friendship to parents with at least one child under the age of five. The organisation 8ives familie5 support by a5SlSting them to identify what family and child centred issue5 are a problem in their lives and how they can get help. This is done at an initial visit, with regular follow ups to review progress and determine to what extent Home-start is makin8 a difference and how other resources may be acce55ed to improve the family'5 circumstances. Our Vision: Home-start Medway has been working with local families for the last 38 years. We are an Sndependent voluntary organisation with a vision that; Every parent has the support they need to 8ive their children the best start in life, as childhood cannot wail. Our Ambltlon: Help parent5 in Medway grow in confidence Help parents stren8then their relationships with their children Widen their links Wlthin the local community What we want to achieve: All children in Medway will have the opportunlty to achieve their f ull potential All children in Medway will feel safe in thelr home environment To drive greater awarene55 of Home-start and its services throughout the Medway area To offer a greater range and diversity of volunteered services All ¢hlldren In Medway will feel safe In their home envlronment Servlces we currently offer: Home Vi51ting through a network of volunteers GIuuy5 Lu 5uvvuIL LliilLiigii's LJev¥luyiiieiiL l-l support and groups for our Armed Forces families Domestic Abuse support Our team: Our team Currently conslsts of 8 paid members of staff and 35 volunteers lin¢ludin8 7 Trustees). Volunteers: As of 31.03.25. we have 35 Active Volunteers, supporting Home-start Medway to deliver services across Medwav. Roles include Trustees, Home Visitors, IT support, Group Support, One Stop Shop Co-ordination and support to facilitate promotional events and fundraising Stands. All volunteers are subject to a D8S check and references to ensure that they are suitable for the role. We provide full training which 15 delivered using a hybrid approach. Thi5 con515ts of 8 hour5 on-line training and 12 hour5 face to face training. The content of this training includes,. our Home-start approach, family life, boundaries, commitment, communication and listening, confidentiality. safeguarding, personal safety alongside information about the additional services the volunteers can signpost to within Home-start.
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A8es of Volunteers Genderof Volunteers J5 io 15 15 io 4$61 6S. M•k l*m4• Ethnlclty of Volunteer5 Volunteer Activ5tles Whfté.. I is ,///./// io Volu nteer Tralnlng and Support Following completlon of the preparation course, Volunteers can also attend bespoke trainlng sessions Includlng,. An afternoon of Play and Inspiration and Safeguarding trainin8, Stren8thening Families training and First Aid. We also offer 12 further training modules. The focu5 of these modules are 35 follow5: Observing young children Developing indoor spaces for young children Young children outdoor5 Baby's communication Baby's outdoors Developing young children's communlcatlon and language Understandin8 2-year-old5 Managing the terrible twos Young chlldren and English as an additional langua8e Schemas and youn8 chlldren's learning Developing Ilteracy with young children Managing Behaviour with young children. Via H5UK, Volunteers are able to acces5 the Learning Centre where they can complete courses on; Healthy Eating, Safer sleep for babie5, Sleep advice for children over I, Finance, play and neuro diverslty, In addition, we are able to access Medway'5 Councils training course5 available via M5CP and A Better Medway. free of charge, further enhancing Volunteers knowled8e and ski115 to support families Volunteers are provided with regular supervision with a Volunteer Co-ord inator, and we hold regular Volunteer support group meetings throughout the year, during which we provide bitesize training and support. Followin8 feedback from Volunteers, new far this year we have additionally devised a Newsletter for Volunteer5 which is distributed quarterly. We have also organised monthly coffee mornings to give the Volunteers the opportunity to come along and meet the team and other Volunteers.
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 During the last year101.04.24 - 31.03.25} we have received 615 referrals to our service lan increase of 63% based on last year's referral figure of 2301. This represents 615 primary parentslcarers and 866 children. This large increase is prlmarily due to the introduction of bespoke 8roups to support chlldren'5 development. These referrals break down as follows., Referrals Recleved: 01,04.2024-31.03.2025 115, 19% 155. 19% 35. 6% •Tth¥T* 114, 7kn 220, 36% The referrals received are f rom all area5 of Medway as demonstrated in the chart below, however referrals from ME7 and ME2 account for 44% of all referrals received. DEMOGRAPHICS OF REFERRALS ME14 4% IME8 IME2 •MtI aME4 •MES 27% Mt3 ME7 AME8 Mt4 1496 •ME14 ME51
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Home-start Medway are a well-known. respected and valued servlce within the community. We have developed effective collaborative partnerships with many stakeholders and partners. A5 3 result, these referrals are from range of organisation5, as demonstrated below.. Referral Source Awsery sett•¥ othr t)fftslc he orhw C4hti lIn15¥$ I Contro p•¢thvay I eatth Visrtor/eDr 150 250 As this chart demonstrate5, Health Professlonals and Nursery Settings are our main source of referrals. This has been particularly prevalent this year due to the increase in provision of 8roups that support children's development. We also receive a large number of referrals from Family Solutions and Children's Social Care Teams. We refer many families internally to other services that we provide, ensurlng hollstlc support. Ethnlclty of the maln carer arcesslng servlces 01.04.24 to 31.03,25; The main carer was White Britlsh Sn 70% of families referred to the servlce. The remainln8 30% were from a variety of diverse cultures as detailed below.. Ethnicity of Maln Car te Niti5h Ottrlrit¥MI Grrmlp 8lx* fvrtoh/ otr ekkCarn14Jean Ew¢Fe4D ian Ico 350 450 This year has seen a 9% increase in families being referred to our service from other ethnic group5. reflecting the changing demographics of Medway. 126 children that have been referred have a disability (often neuro diversel.
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR EAIDED 31 MARCH 2025 Home VisitinR Ifundpd by Mpdway Councll} Home Visiting continues to be at the core of our Services, supporting families in Medway who have at least one child under the age of 5. The support is provided by our fully trained volunteers in the family'5 own home. Families are offered weekly vi51ts for 2-3 hours, which can if needed be provided for up to 6 months, (sometimes this may be longer if a new life event occur5 which impacts the family's wellbeing). We su pport families In a non-judgmental way, objectives are set and agreed by the famlly and a review takes place to see the progress after 3 months and again at the end of the support. Our volunteers provide support to parents in many different 51tuations, such as.. Mental health problems Bereavement Coping with twins, triplets or several pre-school children Lone parenthood Loneliness and isolation Illne55, and disability or special needs Relationship problcm5 and those who have been victlms of domestlc a buse Dealing wlth a child'slchildren's behavioural problems We encourage healthy eating, Social interaction and support to improve parenti ng skills. Home-start volunteers are local people, f rom all walks of life, have parenting experience and offer non-judgmental support, building familie5, resilience in a practical and emotionally balanced way. We have a target with Medway Council to provide 100 families with Home Visiting support over the course of the year. During the last year101.04.24- 31.03.251, we have received 196 referrals for Home Visiting support. (This is a 27% increase compared to last year's figure of 1431. 46 of these referrals were allocated to our Family First Worker, 35 received support from our desSgnated Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator. Outcomes of Home Vislting support: We use Home-start copin8 scores to track the journey of our families across several areas, O is the lowest score showing that the family are not coplng in an area and 5 beln8 coping well. We track the changes the family identify they have made during the support with the hope that we see the coping scores increase. 94% of familie.s that have com pleted an end review, show an increase in coping scores. Increase in Coping sco5 coPsL et 51r¢SS ¢•uSt4 Qicofilio iNtThernrnit fopir6wlh<. Ph, rthfrrt45 P•rtnL stft.LtEe% C11th fctb rnentilhea bthiwour io fflberol Famil
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT IINCLUOING DIRECTORS, REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We have also received regular verbal feedback from families about the impact of the support, i.e., 'It'5 indescribable how much of o dllference the help and support of the Volunteer has made to ourlomily. I cannot thank her enough and would recommend Home-stort volunteer support to anyone with bobles/young children struggllnq in the future,. "l om really grateful,. l om o lot more relaxed and confident now. The biggest help in such o dllAlcult tlme in my lift". Summer 2024.. To further support famllles during the half terms and Summer holldays, we arran8ed a number of activities and family days out. 19 activities were facilitated, attended by 54 Adult5 and 85 Children. Through additional funding from the Co-op we were able to arrange 2 coach trips for families. We visited Howletts Park and Joss Bay beach. These free trips provide an opportunity for young children to experience day5 out that their parent51carers would not otherwise be able to afford or access for their family. 83 individuals131 parentslcarers with 52 children) attended these trips. ? JLil (o lJ&ve ol lo&kin¥ vvt ILV &h otljrr, Iliv& ii&ver hwdthat L)Ut$iJe oliny IsmIlyr&eljUL./r, fijdrtlyuv. J.1 ryriJLb witli inysolr bvlIlLII
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 d•ytwr Al&Smychlldrn4 b •ndm•k• rh•lrnolM*" Danielle Perry kindly gifted HSM 65 Christmas boxes and sack5, see her amazin8 video here: httP5://www.youtube.com/watch7v=OD_TcvDmlZA This support, along with donations from Bluewater giving tree, Morrisons and kind donations from families buying gifts from our Amazon Wi5hlist we have been able to distribute over 100 sacks of presents this year. In addition to thi5. 20 families were provided with a Christmas Hamper via KICC Church.
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCWDING DIRECTORS. REPORn ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 THE GIVING TREE Famlly Flrst Worker (funded by Nationwlde) Of the 196 families referred for Home Visiting Support, 46 families were offered 5UPPOrt from our Family First Worker, representing 55 Adults and 88 Children. A qualified Early Years practitioner, her work with families sought to address more complex issues within the family home prior to the family being allocated to a Volunteer lif necessary). Followlng an initial visit to the famlly home to identify outcomes that the parent/carer would like to work on, a plan of support is drawn up. This plan 15 reviewed by the worker and parent/c3rer mid-way through and at the end of support, As part of this plan we measure the parents coping score5 in the areas that they have asked for help. This gives us a clear starting point and indication of the pro8ress that the family has made during the intervention. It also identifie5 if further support is needed and the plan can then be adapted accordingly. The work offered to date has concentrated in a variety of areas includin8'. support to engage with Mental Health Services / CounsellinB. referrals for therapeutic support / groups to 5UPPOrt their emotional well-being. support to acce55 specialist support for their childlren, including ADHD and ASD support groups. support to access the GP. support to access local community services, such as Children and Family Hub's, the Library and local parks. support applying for a Nursery place. strategies to manage childlren's behaviour. routines and set age-appropriate boundaries. role modelling plays in the home and positive parental interaction. advocated on the parents/carer's behalf with other professionals and services such as Housing, Nurseries and GPS. 10-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT IINCLUDING DIRECTOR5, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 85% of parents that have completed an end review to date, report an increase in their coping scores across areas of identified need. This evidence the posilive impact of the support provided. Families are asked for feedback during reviews. Familie5 Speak very highly of the support received with comment5 such as.. 'My son ond I have benefited 50 much from your Involvement wlth us. Before meeting you. I wosfeeling low and struggling to deal with my son s behaviour daily. With your help und advice, I hove managed to Start engoging and interoctlng more with hlm, ond l om able to use some of the strotegies you hove shored, to help when things aren't golng well. My son loves the time he gets to Spend with you and is always asking me when you're next coming to see himl, '1 om so very thankful of how patient and understanding you have been of everything, andfor you Ilstening to everything I've had to soy. I had tofightfor a really long time to get any help and hove been made to feel extremely uncomfortoble previously when I have reached outfor help. You hove taken the tlme to get to know myself ond my son ond ore always hoppy to offer an olternative to try, If I'm not comfortable with Something you h¢7ve suggested. My whole experience wlth you has been posltive, ond I cannot thank you enou9hl' Domestic Abu%c Support (Funded bv the National Lottery) We offer specialised Support for familie5 Wlth a child under five who are experiencin8 low/medium domestic buse or who have experienced domestic abuse historically, including those who have fled to Medway. We have a dedicated Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator who supports these families directly. 35 families135 parent51carers with 67 children) were supported by this worker durin8 the last year. We often find that families supported by the OA Co-ordinator have been placed into emergency accommodation. These are often poorly furnished and do not have the essential equipment needed to meet their child's needs. Our DA Co-ordinator seeks to provide parents/carers with the essentials that they need through applications to partner charities and the Children in Need grants programme. During the last year, 118rants totalling £16,442.51 have been secured for these families. Our DA Co-ordinator will provide home-vi51tinE support to families weekly. During these visits, survivors will be supported to come to terms with the trauma they have experienced and supported to ensure that their children have all the support that they need a150. The work often focuses on supporting parents to integrate into their new area, as well as practical support, such as Makenzie friend in court and signposting to DA Services that can support with the acqui51tion of legal order5. To reduce the chances of repeat victimisation, we are now co-delivering the Phoenix programme in partnership with Medway Counci I's DA lead. This 10-week educational programme ha5 been designed to be interactive, inclusive and educational. It covers safety planning, the tactics used in an abusive relationship, the warning signs as well as personal boundaries and building healthy relationships in a way that 15 engaging and promotes self-care. 39 individuals have attended this programme during the reporting period. 11
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Additionally, to 5UPPOrt survivors further that have attended this pro8ramme, we have started a follow-on coffee group. Held weekly, the group provides a vital space for continued peer and professional support. 28 individuals have attended these se55ion5 on a regular basis. We have already seen the benefit5 of this group, with parents connecting with other5, forming friendship5 which often extend beyond the group setting into the community with their children. This 15 particularly helpf ul for parent5 that have fled OA to Medway and do not have support networks locally. Parent5 have been Supported to Volunteer. and some have bui It connectlOn5 With others of the same faith and cultLJre. One attendee said, 'you can 51t in the Same room, you don't even have to say one word, but it is nice to sit in a room with people that understand and know what you have been through, and you don't feel like anyone 15 judging you,. Attendees report that through the groups they have supported each other with food tailored to their cultu ral needs, attended local parks together, shared childcare, received advice from attendin8 guest speakers such a5 housing, Seteda, DWP etc. In addition to our direct work with families, we continue to co-ordinate the One Stop Shop IOSS) in Gillingham. The OSS ensure5 survivors receive support from a range of professional agencies / organisations as needed. In attendance weekly is the DWP, domestic abuse service5, legal advisor, and housing. I n addition, survivors also have access to safety equipment Such a5 door bars and personal alarms. During the last year there have been 267 individuals have attended the One Stop Shop for support. As wlth all other projects, we monitor the impact of support. Famllles report progress In their coping scores and give positive feedback about their experience of the service, such as-. Since being placed in refuge, Ifelt10st and hopele55, and the majority of orgoni50tion5 who were 5UPP05ed to be Supporting me, insteod were criticizing me as o mother, moking mefeel isolated and like the situotion I was in was my own fault. Yvette changed all of that. She listened to me carefully without ony judgement, allowed me to ront and cry when I needed to, ond when it came to practical help she did everything, she could help me there too. Getting me and my daughter clothes from the clothes bank, getting me food bank referra15, 5turting the processfor me tofind a double buggy etcfor my new buby. I honestly don't know whot I would hove done without her support, people like her who genuinely core ore few ondfor between. She stays colm under pressure ond advocote5 for all of her lodies, alway5 going above and beyondfor u5 011. Thonk you, Yvette, for everything you've done for me ond my doughter, we will mi55 youll, '1 w05 in a very chollenging emotional and mental stoge when I met Yvette first and even month5 after. Yvette wa5 the person whom I could rely on in difficulties. I have 2 little children a5 well, 50 Yvette'5 help wt75 very much needed. She helped us emotAonolly mentally t7ndfinancially a5 well. She never judged mefor my weaknesses She olwoys stond5 by me and supported us, Looking buck ofter I could succe55fvlly come outfroin that very weak and hurt emotionul 5toge l appreciote Yvette even more. When I wos down. She was there, and I knew she'5 helping o lot, 8ut after I could get out of thot broken me, now I see even better how much support she gave to us. Because of lack of self-e5teem and 5elf-confident I couldn't always come over my trauma und Yvette was there to hold my hand no matter how weak I wos. She trusted my strength. She's seen the potential in me 05 It was always there. She could see through the abused ond troumatised mother/womon /humon I wos. I slowly could build back up some of my confidence and Self - esteem and Yvette hod o big impoct on that. Now ljust need to improve it. So thank you very much for ull the help. I'm glad I met you, 12-
HOME-sfART MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT IINCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Little Adventurers (Funded by the National Lottery) New for this year has been the development of our Little Adventurers programme. This 15 a 8roup-based intervention. predominantly for children who have scored in the 'grey' for one or more areas on their ASQ form or below their expected EYFS in one or more of the prime areas. Children are provided with a 'free' 6-week targeted programme of activities to support children'5 communication, physical, problem solving and personal-50cial development. These sessions delivered by highly qualified practitioners,. have been-c.arefully-planned-wlt.h.ac.tivitie>to-t.arget.different 8reas-of development-and-inc.lude the provision of resources for home learning, During the data reporting period 220 children were referred to the programme. During the completion of the entry form, parents were also asked what worried them about their child'5 development and for additional comments on what the child found difficult. Notably, 54% of parents were worried about communication, while 3 1% expressed concerns about their child's personal-social development. A summary of the key theme5 from parents, comments on what their child found difficult is shown below and hi8hlS8hts that personal-soclal and communication are the maln challenges faclng chlldren. respoiicliiig otlic)r% understanding communicating beingsocial COlllll)Lll)ICation outbLirsts words emotions speech $17nieiices children, speakiiig The target to observe 40% of children increase their scores was exceeded by more than 100%, with 97 children demonstrating improvement on exit to the programme. This was consistent across both age categories. Percentage of Children lo IrKrea&e Impacl Measurej Compared lo Tarw 40Q/o 85% 13
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Across all three cohorts, children increased their scores by an average of 1.8 levels. When analysing thi5 figure further, we observed that younger children exhibited the greatest improvement, while females in the older age category showed the smallest increase. Furthermore, we examined the number of different measures in which children demonstrated improvernent. We found that over half of the children raised their scores in two or more of the five areas. This improvement was consistent across both hubs and settings. Number of Areal Sn Whlch Chmdren Havè Mède Progre88 6•Nr Js¥, 520/0 The Little Adventurers programme has made some significant impact in it5 f ir5t year, addressing developmental delays and supporting families in Medway. By refining our approach and expanding our reach, we aim to further enhance early year5 development and community support. Key Success,. Achieving our referrals target of 108 in the half year, with 114 children completing the programme. Doubling ou r progression targets, observing 85% of children increasing their developmental scores, Overwhelmin8ly positive feedback received from parents and setting5 staff. When asked about their child'5 favourite aspect of the programme, one of the key themes that emerged was the improvement in i nteractions with other children. The visual below illustrate5 the frequency of word5 Used in parents, responses, with p051tive comment5 highlighting children's engagement with other children, playing alongside them, and interacting with new children and adults. Inteiarliii(-J adults independent cJesturincJ inteiactions playing coiiiiiiunicate sliare .,children objectswords confident lidPIJILal 14-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Furthermore, feedback from the children themselves was overwhelmingly posltive, with multiple responses related to play and exploration of new toys and activities. Water play stood out as a favourite amongst the children. "These groups have beenfantusticfor Stonley and also for us os parents. Stonley has learnt so much from these groups . the time and effort the lodies put in Is amazing. Children need these groups to thrive, and to meet other children - Ston 15 on only child and has odditional needs. Stanleys mobility hos improved, along with moking friend5. Touchlng objects, line motor ski115- the.actlvities ore olwoys interesting for.the children to keep them engoged. I recommend to everyone - my husbandfeels confident ot Wednesday s group ond is often the only mole porent. Without these groups Stanley wouldn't be where he is today- he ha5 u great relatlonship wlth Karen and Steph. I con't pro15e these group5 enough. Thank you lor these groups - the Smaller they are, the better they are. Tiny Talkers (Funded by Medway Council) Funded through the Start for Life Programme Imedway Council) Tiny Talkers is 3 5-week, targeted intervention for children a8ed 3-4 years that are not meeting age expected levels of development in Speech and Lan8ua8e. We have dellvered thls programme in partnership wlth clinician5 from MCH. Children aged 3-4 years old are referred onto the programme following their 27-30-month ASQ check. Parents/carers attend an inltial information session with thelr child/ren. This Session is facllitated by the Group Worker and Volunteer that will be delivering the programme. The sessions are held in the venues that the subsequent 8roup5 take place from. Here parent/carers are 8iven an understanding of what the course will entail, expectations, and the reasons why we do what we do in the sessions. Following thi5, the child referred along with thelr parent/carer will attend the programme, The next 4 se55ions are all themed and prnvide lot.s of diffprp.nt activitie.s tn enc.niJra8P. the varioijs strands of language deve.Inpmp.nt and soclal skills. At the end of each session parents/carers are 8iven actlvlties Illke those completed in the sessionsl to try at home. After the 4-week sessions are completed the group worker will take time with each parent to discuss any further help that may be offered. This can include: Home-visiting f rom the Community Nursery Nurses team A referral to Home-start Medway's Little Adventurer Programme Further referrals to SALT and other pathways Ini dcl of the. ru i-di'iinie lo (iale- To date we have received 155 referrals to the Tiny Talker Programme. Referrals breakdown.. 110 boys171%1 and 45 girls129%1 22 Inappropriate referra15 (needs of the children are too highl 33 families did not engage with the programme to date. 89 children have attended the course. Data analysis of the 7 Cohorts delivered 50 far indicates that 68% of parents have reported an improvement in their child's speech following attendance on the programme: 15-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Progress in Communication Scores SOCIAL INTERACTION 26 UNDERSTANDING SPEECH SOUNDS USING SPOKEN L4NGUAGE 43 NDERSTANDING OF SPOKEN LANGUAGE ATrlON AND LISTENING 30 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Number of c.hildren Following attendance the followi n8 support was offered.. SALT referral- 14%112 children) Supported by Community Nursery Nurses ~ 39%135 children) Referral to another HSM service - Il%110 children) I child was referred to OT, another to the Violet Pathway and 5 children were offered the opportunity to repeat the Tlny Tal kers Programme 'It18 & lovely group, we heve geen a Improvement In h18 fjpeoch 8lnce we Jt8rted, the Eroupworker 1$ wetcomSng and encoumgln£'. 'She has really liourl$heO iheje last 4weeks tlny taikef8 and h88 gelned a bli more conlldence everyae881on'. S-111?i)ui% fiji. oiir IKriYipLI l-.orce4 If LiiidL'(I l)¥ Ilie. Ar'my l-(!iili lil fiifl(l aiiil Sts N fui)ding 'via 145III() Having now provided services to our local Army familie5 for the last 8 years, we are acutely aware of the unique pressures they face. Families deployed into the area have often lost their established Support network5 which can cause anxiety and stress on family life, increase isolation and impact on mental health. To su pport families to manage this, we faci litate groups for the spouses and children of serving Army personnel. During the13St year, we have offered 2 groups per week (during term timel at Brompton Barrack5 a nd 2 hours per week at Invicta Park Barrack5 in Maidstone. The groups are supported by a staff member and volunteers who offer practical and emotional support a longside signposting to other services. We signp05t familie5 either internallv through our Home-start branch where families can additionally access support around domestic abuse, home- visitinE, or externally to services such as Early Help and Housing. This extended provision su pports parents to cope with the impact of fami ly life, and it's associated pressures. 16
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR5, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 This 8roup aims to provide a variety of activlties for the children to explore that Support development and soclal interactions with their peers. The 8roups also provide an opportunity for parents/carers to receive peer support from others in a similar sltuation to themselves. These groups are particularly important in this regard due to the increased issues of isolation and lack of support due to Army spouses often being posted far away f rom home. We ensure that activities are different each week to ensure that the children maintain their interest and further develop their skil15, During every stay and Play session we encourage all of the children to sit down and enjoy a healthy snack with their parent5 and peers. This often leads to children trying different foods to those that thev would eat at home. The Army families based at Brompton Barracks are primarily White British, with a small Nepalese Community and a few families of dual heritage. However due to our extended reach of support, we have now managed to en8a8e the large Nepalese community that reside at Maid5tone. Here are some pictures markin8 the celebration of Dashain with our Nepalese families at Maidstone. All families attended in traditional dress to share Nepalese food, play traditional music, and perform dances. Report written by Raz Goodred, CEO 17-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) ICONTINUEOI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Total income for the year increased slightly from £250,531 to £265,866. We have been grateful for the continued support of Medway Council, with whom we have further collaborated with this yea r to deliver some of the agenda in relation to the Start for Life programme. Funding from the National Lottery, Army Central Fund and SGN ha5 enabled us to deliver group work to address a range of presentin8 needs. Total expendlture has intreased from £304,499 to £391,683 as a result of a increased overhead costs for the new office, increase in staff costs to support new projects and HR support. This additional staffing has allowed us to develop further prolects. A move to a new premises in Strood has led to increased overhead costs, however the new office space enable5 US to offer groups sessions for families and the facility to offer Volunteer training f rom our office base too, Overall, we have seen a deficit of £125,817. This is in part due to increased cost5, combined with some unsuccessful grant appl Ications, mean ing that we have had to dip into our reserves this year. ThSs has led to a decrease in funds from £412,857 to £287,040 at year end. RESERVES POLICY The 803rd of Trustee5 ha5 set a Financial Reserve Policy which states that: Reserves are maintained at a level which ensures that Home-start Medway organisation's core activities could continue during a period of unforeseen difficultv. A proportion of reserves be malntained in a ready realisable form. At the end of the financial year £IIO,000 was held for on80ing liabilities including early termination of office lease. State redundancy payments, office Èquipment on lease, utilities and accountancy fees. The Board of Trustees, who are rnember5 of the community who bring with them their own varied speciallst skills, have overall responsibility for ensuring that the company has an appropriate 5y5tem of controls, financial and otherwise. They are also responsible for keeping proper accountin8 records whlch dlsclose, wlth reasonable accuracy at any time, the f i nancial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply wlth the Companie5 Act 2006. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS It remains that the Trustees have in place on-going arrangements for monitoring services via regular reports to the Board. Through d i5cussions with staff and representative5 of volunteers, the Board engage5 in the operational activitie5 of Home-5tart Medway and review5 the organisation's policies and procedures that are timetabled for scrutiny at frequencie5 appropriate to the issues under consideration. Home-start Medway complie5 Wlth the national quality assurance scheme. The Trustees have devised a fundraising and promotional strate8y Set out in a new Strategic Plan. Promotiona l events will inform interested parties of the excel lent va lue for money services delivered by Home-start Medway. Effective communication with stakeholders is essential to maintain the support of partner organi5ations and the community in which Home-5tart Medway works. In a multi-agency environment it is essential to have trust and a clear understanding of purpose. This openness and accountability is a strate8ic approach at the centre of the Board's decision-making process, considered fundamental to the succe55 of the Charity's work. 18-
HOME-5TART MEDWAY LIMITED STATEMENTOF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees, who are also the directors of Home-start Medway Limited for the purpose of company law. are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountin8 Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice). Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each f inancia I year which give a true and fair view of the state af affair5 of the charity and of the incoming re50urce5 and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,. observe the method5 and principle5 in the Charitie5 SORP; make judgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent; and prepare the flnanclal statements on the going concern basis unles5 It is inappropriate to presume that the charltv wlll continue In operatlon. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the fina ncial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities, The trustees, report wa5 approved by the Board of Trustees. 6HPdll( Mrs S Bolland, Chair Trustee 25 19-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statement5 of Home-start Medway Limited Ithe charity) for the yEar ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilitles and basls of report As the trustees of the charity land a150 Its directors 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 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 the charity's financial statements carried out under Section 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 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, Independent examiner's statement Slnce the charity's gross Income exceeded £250,000 your examlner must be a member of a body listed In sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examlnation because l am a member of Assoclatlon of Chartered Certlfied Accountants, which is one of the Ilsted bodies. I have completed my exa mination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Att; or the financial statement5 do not accord with those records,. or the financial statements do not comply with the accountin8 requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which Is not è matter considered as part of an independent exami nation,. or the financlal statement5 have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and prlnclples of the Statement of Recommended Practite for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come acros5 no other matters in connection with the exami nation to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Sally Meah FCCA On behalf of TC Group Star House Star Hill Rochester Kent MEI IUX Dated.. -20-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted fund5 fund5 2025 2025 Total Unrestrlcted Re5trlcted funds funds 2024 Z024 Total 2025 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Investments 8,400 3,938 253,528 261,928 3,938 15,517 366 234,648 250,165 366 Total income 12,338 253,528 265,866 15,883 234,648 250,531 Expenditure on.. Charitable activities othe.r e.xpe.nditiire. 15,110 376,573 391,683 9,444 498 294,557 304,001 498 Total empendlture 15,110 376,573 391,683 9,942 294,557 304,499 Net expendlture 12.7721 1123,0451 {125,8171 5,941 159,9091 153,9681 Transfers between funds 152,9001 52.900 15,540 115,5401 Net movement in funds 155,6721 170,1451 1125,8171 21,481 175,4491 153,9681 Reconclllatlon of funds: FLJnd balances at l April 2024 304,745 108,112 412,857 283,264 183,561 466,825 Fund balances at 31 March Z025 249,073 37,967 287,040 304,745 108.112 412,857 The statement of financial activities include5 all gains and losses recogni5ed in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continui ng activities. 21
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL POSITION ASAT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note5 Flxed assets Tangible asset5 li 19,583 24,442 Current assets Debtor5 Cash at bank and in hand 12 40,553 318,444 11,642 460,504 358,997 472,146 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 13 191,5401 183,7311 Net current assets 267,457 388,415 Totsl assets less current Ilabllltles 287,040 412,857 Net assets eJt¢ludlng penslon Ilablllty 287,040 412,857 The fund5 of the charltv Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds 15 37,967 249,073 108,112 304,745 287,040 412,857 -22-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED) ASAT31 MARCH 2025 The company 15 entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to 3ccountin8 records and the preparation of financial statements. The members have not requircd the company to obtain an audit of It5 financlal Statements for thc year in qucstlon in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the Small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the trustees on Mrs S Bolland. Chair Trustee Company registration number 05135567 {Engl3nd and Wales) 23-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles Charlty Informatlon Home-start Medway Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is L5 Temple Court, Knight5 Park, Knight Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2LT. The charity's business office address is Canterbury Street Gillingham Kent ME7 5TP. 1.1 Accounting conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" I"FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice a pplicable 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. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions In the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, whlch Is the functlonal currency of the charity. Monetary amount5 in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accountin8 policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Charltable funds Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the discretlon of the trustees In f urtherance of their charitable objectives. Restrlcted funds are subject to specific conditlons by donor5 or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restrlcted funds are set out in the notes to the financlal statements. Endowment fund5 are su bject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity. -24-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountln8 policie5 (Continued) 1.3 Income All incorne is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it 15 probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. There is one exception to the above in relation to grant income, The Charity ha5 departed from the SORP and deferred grant income which does not meet the criteria, it is considered beneficial to match the income with the cost5 for the readers of our accounts. If the charity wa5 to apply the SORP there would be an additional £38.938 of grant i ncome. For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either.. the company is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification h35 been made by the executor{sl to the Trust that a distribution will be made. or when a distribution is received from the estate, Receipt of legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the company has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution, Where legacies have been notified to the company, or the company is aware of the grantin8 of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the le8acy Is treated as a contingent asset and dlsclosed if material. Donated service5 or facilities are recognised when the company has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the company of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably.1n accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, the general volunteer time of the Friends is not recognised and refer to the Trustees, report for more information about their contribution. On receipt, donated profe.s.%ional services and donated facilitie.s are. reco8ni5pd on the basls of the value of the gift to the company which 45 the amount the company would have been wllling to pay to obtain services or facilities of equlvalent economic benefit on the open market; a correspondlng amount is then recogni5ed in expenditure in the period of receipt. Income tax recoverable In relation to donatlons received under Glft Aid or deeds of Covenant is reco8nised at the time of the donation. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the ti me the investment income is receivable. 25-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR EAIDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng policies {Contlnuedl 1.4 Expendlture Expenditure 15 reco8ni5ed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertakin8 each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff c05t5 are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. Charitable actlvitles and Governance cost5 are costs incurred on the company's operations, including support costs and cost5 relating to the governance of the company apportloned to charitable activitles. 1.5 Tan8lble flxed a55ets Tanglble fixed a55ets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of asset5 le55 their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Computer equlpment 25% reducing balance The gain or loss arisin8 on the dlsposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.6 Impalrment of flxed assets At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible a55ets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impalrment loss. If any such indication exi5t5, the recoverable amount of the asset 15 estirnated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss {if any). 1.7 Cash and cash equlvalent5 Cash and cash eqLJivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 26-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR EAIDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountln8 pollcles Icontlnuedl 1.8 Flnanclal instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Ba5ic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issue5, of FRS 102 to all of its financial in5trument5. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractua I prov151ons of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and Settle the liability simultaneously. Basiclinancial assets Baslc financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are Inltlally measured at transactlon prlce Including transactlon costs and are subsequently carried at amort15ed cost 11slng the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction 15 measured at the present value of the future receipt5 discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets cla55ified a5 receivable within one year are not amortised. Bosicflnanclal Ilabllltles Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recogni5ed at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt i nstrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classif led as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt Instruments are subsoqucntly cirricd at amortiscd cost, usin8 the effectlve Interest rate mothod. Trade creditors are obligation5 to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations f rom suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilitie5 If payment is due within one vear or less, If not, they are presented as non-curfent liabilitie5. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost Using the effective interest method. Derecognltlon offinancial Ilabilitie5 Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.9 Employee beneflts The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 1.10 Retlrement benefit5 Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged a5 an expense as they fall due, -27-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Critital accountlng estlmates and Judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and a55u mption5 about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recogn ised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. -28-
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HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from investments Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2025 2024 Interest recelved Interest receivable 2,048 1,890 366 3,938 366 Expenditure on charltable actlvltles 2025 As restated 2024 Direct costs Staff costs Staff expenses Volunteers Training 176,510 5,665 2,648 129,391 3,557 290 184,823 133,238 Share of support and governance costs {see note 6) Support Governance 201,803 5,057 166,232 4,531 391.683 304,001 Analysls by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted fund5 15,110 376,573 9.444 294,557 391,683 304,001 A prior year adjustment ha5 been made to correctly categorise charitable expenditure between direct. support and governance costs. The adjustment has no impact on funds. 30-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Support Costs allocated to activltles 2025 As restated 2024 Staff c05ts Dcprcciation Telephone I IT costs Office expense5 Staff Expenses Cleaning Insurance Licence fee Volunteers Training Entertainment Legal fees HR consultancy Governance costs 94,723 6,184 10,146 31,468 445 1,490 1,109 2,432 880 1,058 240 35 51,593 5,057 99,817 8,156 11,430 26,330 236 1,235 5,433 1,795 5,716 488 5,596 4,531 206.860 170,763 Aftalysed between: Charitable activities 206,860 170,763 Trustees None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity durin8 the year. Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was.. 2025 Number 2024 Number io 31
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Employees (Continued) Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 249,466 16,314 5,453 213,204 11.816 4,188 271,233 229,208 No employee recelved remuneratlon amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. Other Total Unrestrfcted funds general 2024 2025 Net1055 on disposal of tanglble fixed assets 498 10 Taxatlon The charlty Is exempt from tax on Income and 8alns falllng withln 5ertion 505 of the Taxe5 Art 1988 or section 252 of the Taxatlon of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to Its charltable objects. -32-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11 Tangible flxed assets Comput•r equSpment C05t At l April 2024 Additions 35,230 1,324 At 31 March 2025 36,554 Depreclatlon and Impalrment At l April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year 10,787 6,184 At 31 March 2025 16,971 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 19,583 At 31 March 2024 24,442 12 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts fallln8 due wlthln one year: Other debtors Prepayments and accrued Income 31,607 8,946 6,000 5,642 40,553 11,642 13 Creditors: amounts fallln8 due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Notes Other taxation a nd social security Government grants Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 3,444 79,744 6,514 4,552 76.170 14 974 2,035 1,838 91,540 83,731 33-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14 Government grants Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follow5: 2025 2024 Deferred income is included within: Current liabilities 79,744 76,170 Movements in the year.. Deferred income at l April 2024 Released from previous periods Resources deferred in the year 76,170 173,0051 76,579 29,234 129,2341 76,170 Deferred income at 31 March 2025 79,744 76,170 15 Restrlrted fund$ The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balance5 of donation5 and grant5 held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At l April 2024 Incomln8 resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2025 Medway Councll Nationwide Groups Famllv First Worker Kent Community Foundation SGN Funding National Lottery- Award5 for plhtional Lottery -community fund Medway Council - Homevisting Medway Council - Tiny Talkers MDAF Co-op Group Donation 54,474 154,474) 45,640 7.998 18,947 135,4051 29,182 7,998 16,319 15.769 113,0751 139,2701 13,2441 23,501 82,728 97,660 17,962 1,681 2,462 1109.4581 1136,6361 139,3731 11,4041 11,9521 26,730 38,976 21,411 277 510 108.112 253,528 1376,5731 52,900 37.967
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR 7HE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 Restrlrted fund5 (Contlnued Previous year as restated: At l Aprll 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2024 Medway Council Financial Fitne55 63,969 55,321 6,156 24,588 1,169 120,270 44,360 1129,7651 170,2071 14,3361 128,9171 19,6631 54,474 129,4741 11,8201 112,139) 41,584 REAP BBC Children in Need Groups Medway Community Healthcare Kent Community Foundation Lloyds Bank Foundatlon Armed Forces Grant 16,468 12,550 45,640 4,646 2,290 3,245 22,177 13,2721 15,8391 12,2861 140,2721 11,3741 5,547 19591 116,9051 6,000 7,998 35,000 183,561 234,648 1294,S571 115,5401 108,112 35-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 IS Restricted funds {Contlnuedl Medway Council Tiny Talkeis Through the Start for life programme. Home-start Medway were commissioned to run Tiny Talkers, a targeted programme for children aged 3-4 years that have speech and language delay. SGN funding Funding towards groups that reduce isolation and increase social interaction, supporting with parenting, improving gross and f ine motor skills through messy play. promoting peer to peer and group support. Natlonwlde- Family Flrst Worker Provision of a full time staff member to offer home visiting support to families with complex needs. Kent Communlty Foundation Funding through a variety of donations to support towards to core costs of running the charity Natlonal Lottery Awards for ALL Funding towards the salary of a dedlcated Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator, to support survivors of domestic abuse on a l-l. basls. National Lottery Communlty fundln Funding to offer a program me called Little Adventurers that supports children aged 1-7 years that are not meeting age expected levels of development, Medway Domestlc Abuse Forum IMDAF) Funding to co-ordinate the One Stop Shop - a servlce providin8 support to victlrns of domestic abuse, Co-op Fundin8 towards summer and half term activitie5 for families,, enabling them to have experiences that support Family Cohesion, Arrny Central Fund Grant to support 8roup 5ervice5 for the spouses and children of serving Army Personal, reducing isolation through profe55ional and peer support networks a5 well as supporting children's deveSopment and school readiness. 16 Unrestrirted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specif ic purposes. At l Aprll 2024 Incomin8 resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2025 General funds 304,745 12,338 115,1101 152,9001 249,073 -36-
HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Unrestrlcted funds (Continued) Previous year: At l April 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2024 General funds 283,264 15,883 19,9421 15,540 304,745 At the end of the f i nancial year trustees have agreed to deslgnate £42,200 for ongoing Ilab51itles including state redundancy payments, office equipment on lease, utilities and accountancy fees. 17 Operating lease commitments Le55ee At the reporting end date the charity had outstandin8 commitment5 for future mlnimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows: 2025 2024 Within one year Between two and five years In over five years 20,000 80,000 77,425 20,000 80,000 97,425 177,425 197,425 18 Related party transactlons There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12024 - none). 37-