HOME START TEESSIDE LIIVIITED A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Charity number: 1108495 Company number: 05370504
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED ST TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees are pleased lo present their annual report log¢iher with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31, March 2025. Governing Documenl Home-start Teesside is a charitable company limiled by guarantee {incorporaled on 2 1st February 2005). The charity ivas originally governed by ils Memorandum and Articles of Association adopted in January 2005, whi¢h were reviewed and updated with a new Memoraftdum and Articles adopted in May 2025. Reference andAdniinislrallv£ Delails Trustees during the year ended 31 March 2025.. B Whalley C Johnston H Ball K J Watson M Lamb M Bartley G York N Knight K Durham (resigned 1810312025) (appointed 2810512024) (appointed 2610412024) Secrelary.. M Hardy Company Registration No. 05370504 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 1108495 Registered Office.. 35 Marshall Avenue, Brambles Fam, Middlesbrough, TS3 9AX Independent Examiner.. Mrs J. E. Shield BA FCA Leonard Bye Limited 80 Borough Road, Middlesbrough. TS12JN Siruclure, Governance and Managemenl Home-siart Teesside, a5 registered charity no 1108495, is govemed and managed by a Management Board of Directors who meet regularly to oversee and lake responsibility for the affairs of the charity. The Charity ha5 a trading company running four retail charity Shops, whose profits are covenanted to the Home-start Teesside project to fund running costs. Goveming documents The governing documents are the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association. Home-start Teesside also has a signed agreement with Home-start UK lo abide by the policies and practices wiihin the terms of Ihal agreement. Directors, induction and Training Home-siart Teesside has a recruilmenl, induction and training programme for Directors, which has been approved by Home-siart UK'S Quality Assurance programme. The Chairperson and the Senior Family Support Coordinator manage this programme. The project works towards ensuring a diversity of skills across the Management Board. Director5 are encouraged to attend Ihe project's volunteer preparation course lo give them an insight into the work of the charity and also to access relevant training both locally, regionally and nalionally, designed to enhance their knowledge and skills.
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 CONTINUED Siruclure, Governance and Manllgement (eoftlinued) Home-start Teesside has six members of staff who are office based, they are= One Scheme Manager, working full lime. Two Family Co-ordinators, Ivorking part-lime. Two family support worker. working part-tirne. One Office Administrators, working part-lime. The Family Support Coordinators recruit, train, support and supervise the project volunteers. The Trading Company reli¢s on the help of volunteers to sort, price and sell the goods donated to Ihe shops. Risk Managemenl Risk managemenL a5 Outlined in the Business Plan, is carried out throughout the organisation. The Management Board oversees poli¢ies for the finance and health and safely of the staff and volunteers as well as other policies required to achieve the sound running of the company. The trustees and the project staff a responsible for the day-to-day risk management for themselves, the volunteers and the familie5. All Charity trustees. staff and family volunteers have an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, including references. The family project volunteers are home-visited as an additional se¢urity check. Objectives and aclivities Objective and activities for the public benefit Home-start offers support, friendship and practical help lo parents with young children in local communities. The project offers a unique service by recruiting and training volunteers who are usually parents themsclves to visit familiLS at home, who have at least one child under 5. and offer them infomjal, friendly and confidential support. To help give children the best possible start in life, Home-start supports parents a5 they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children and widen their links with the local community. Volunteers arc from all walks of life and from age 18 upwards. The mor¢ trained volunteers the project has, then the wider and mor¢ varied the skills are to support families. Home-start schemes are rooted in the communities they serve. They are managed locally but supported by the national organisation, Home-start UK. This offers direction, training, information and guidan¢e to scheme and en5ure5 consistent and quality support for parents and children wherever they are. Home-siart has a proven, lasting, positive impact on the development of children and the health and welfare of Ihe family. Strategic Aims and Objectives The strategic aims and objectives are to provide the core home-visiting servic¢. to families across Stockion, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland, ensuring we meet Ihe growing demand for sUPPOrt We are committed to.. Delivering high-quality. compassionate support to parent5 through our trained volunteers. Continuing our role in safeguarding children across Teesside. Ensuring the voices of disadvantaged parent5 and children are heard through our active involvement in core groups and networking forums. Building strong partnerships with local authorities, health 5ervice5 and other charities lo improve outcomes for families. Developing our volunteer base and staff team to meet the need5 of families, both now and in the future.
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 CONTINUED Achievements andperformanee Introductio Over the past year, Home-start Tees5ide has continued to provide vilal support to families across Stockton, Middlesbrough, and Redcar & Cleveland. Demand for our services remains high, and lye are proud to respond to a growing number of faznilies with care, compassion, and tailored support. This year has brought new challenges, including more complex family needs and local disturbances that affected some of our community activities. Despite this, our dedicated team of staft and volunteers have continued to make a real difference. offering home visits, practical assistance, and opportunities for families to come together, learn. and feel 5UPPOrted. Through our partnerships. fundraising, and engagemenl with local authorities and the wider community, we h&ve strengthened our reach and impac¢ ensuring that every family, whatever Iheir circumstances, can access the help they need. We increased the support we were able to offer this year, receiving 187 referrdls, leading to 165 families being supported by home visits. including 201 parents and 336 ebildren. IncreAsing Complexity of Referrals This year we have seen an inLrea5e in the complexity of the families referred to us. More parents are presenting with multiple and higher-level needs. including childrcn with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We continue lo support a wide range of families, including asylum seeker5 and those not entitled to public funds, providing tailored guidance and support to help them navigate challenging ¢ircumslances. We continued our vital role in safeguarding children in Teesside and being the voice of disadvantaged parents and children across Core groups and networking forums. Achievements We received major grants from The National Lottery Community Fund RC North East and Cumbria Region and The Hemy Smith Charity, along with the crucial Fund raising from Home- Start Teesside Charity shops and individual donations. 165 families received home visiting weekly support on average for nine months. 22 families received support of hardship gifts, of clothes, shoes, books. bedding, nappies and or toys. We ran family picnics event5 across the summer with a total of 49 fatnilies attending. Unfortunately, attendance wa5 affected by local disturbances earlier in the year. which reduced numbers among some familie5,' despite this, we maintained engagement through home visits and other activities. Working with Middlesbrough College we provided placements for students currently studying Health and Social Care. Several fijndraising events took pla¢e'. staff and friends joined The Tees Heritage Walk and we were chosen a5 a charity at the Boro l Ok, wilh a team of runners raising funds for us Yarm Preparatory school committee held an Enchanled Winter Ball for Home-siart Tees5id¢ raising £10,525 (this amount will be shown in the 2025 accounts, when il wa5 received). Home-siart Teesside sat on the implementation panel for the family hubs in Redcar and Cleveland. building on our 51rong relationship with the local authority areas and sharing good practice and training.
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 CONTINUED Mccarthy Publishing chose Flome-start Teesside as their Charity of the year and 5UPPOrted us with advertisements in the Primary Times. Causes for Christmas supported us to provide food hampers for 20 families. In Partnership work with The National Literacy trust and "Boro Can Read" we trained staff and volunteers lo become Literacy champions. Financial review Home_start Teesside Directors review the finances at each of their board meetings. The Chair, Treasur¢r and trustees maintain a watching brief on day-to-day Costs. The Treasurer and Office Administrator oversee the book-keepinglfinance on a SAGE accounting system. Each funder receives reports and evidence of how their funds have been spent. Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requir¢s Directors to prepare these financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's finaneial activities during the year and its financial position at the end of the financial year. Investmeni Policy The investment policy is lo build up reserves. Plunsforfulureperiods The current three-year Business Plan is for the project lo maintain its presence in Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton and Middlesbrough. The Project will continue to recruit and train volunteers for the Board, the charity, and the Trading Company. In response to the increasing complexity of referrals, we will continue lo develop our services to meet the needs of families with multiple challenges, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilitie5 (SEND), asylum seekers, and families not entitled to public funds. This will ensure that all families, regardless ofcircutnstance, receive the 5UPPOrt and guidance they need to thrive. Small company provisions This report h&s been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies entitled to the small companies, exemption. K J Watson (Treasurer)
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOMESTART TEESSIDE LIMITED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of tlie financial slatements of Home-start Teesside ('the charity,) for the year ended 31 Mai'ch 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As tlie trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Havfftng satisfied myself thai the accounts of the company are not required lo 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 aeeounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 201 l Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's stattment I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to beli¢ve: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required 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 othcr than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examination. or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Rccommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention shoiild be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mrs J E Shield BA FCA Leonard Bye Limited Chartered Accountants 80 Borough Road Middlesbrough TSI 2JN Dated.. 7tK otkd>a t)2£
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 5T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2025 2025 2024 Unre5t'ed Restricted Funds Funds Totals Totals Income and endowments Donations and legacies Investment In¢ome Training in¢ome Notes 38,607 ,059 1,800 109,500 148,107 176,058 1,059 850 1,800 2,200 Total Incoming Resources 41,466 109,500 150,966 179,108 Expenditure Expenditure on ¢haritable activiti¢s 54,259 109,634 163,893 155,912 Total Resourees Expended 54,259 109,634 163,893 155,912 NET INCOMING RESOURCES I (RESOURCES EXPENDED) BEFORE TRANSFERS (12,793) (134) (12,927) 23,196 TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS Reclassification of funding NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (12,793) (134) (12,927) 23,196 FUND BALANCES BIFORWARD 76,278 12.53) 88,813 65,617 FUND BALANCES CIFORWARD 63,485 12.401 75,886 88,813 The 51alement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and th¢r¢fore a separate stalemenl of total gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate lo continuing activities The notes on pages 9 to 16 fom) an integral part of these financial slalements
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED CHARITY- BALANCE SHEET ST AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 12 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors & Prepayments Cash al Bank and in hand 13 2,367 78,429 2,585 91,137 80,796 93,722 Creditors - amounts falling due within one year 14 (4,910) (4,909) NET CURRENT ASSETS Creditors- amounts falling due after more than one year 75,886 88,813 15 NET ASSETS 75,886 88,813 Financed by.. ACCUMULATED FUNDS Restricted Funds 12,401 12,535 12,401 12,535 Unreslricled Funds General Designated 63,485 76,278 63,485 76.278 75,886 88,813 For the year ending 31 March 2025. the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies. Directors, responsibilities= The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The dire¢tors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of th¢ Act with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companie5 subject to the small companies, regime. These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 7th October 2025. and are signed on b¢ alf of the board by- K J WatsoTh (Treasurer) Company number: 05370504
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS General informAtion The charity is a public benefit enlily and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 3) Marshall Avenue, Brambles Fami, Middlesbrough, TSJ 9AX. Statement of eomplianee These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Statement of Reeommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. Aetounting policies Basis of preparation The fiTrancial stalements have been prepared on the historical eost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value ihrough income or expenditure. The financial sla*ments are prepared in sterling, which is the functional curreney of the entity. Going concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability lo continue. Disclosure exemptions Advantage has been taken of thL following disclosure exemptions available.. No cash flow statement has been presented for the company Judgements and key source5 of estimation uncertainty The preparation of the financial statcments requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumplions that affect the amounts reported. These c5timates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future even15 that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Fund accounting Unr¢5tricted funds are available lor use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestri¢ted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subje¢led lo restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the lem]s of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-¢lasses= restricted income funds or endowment funds.
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS -continued Aeeounting policies (continued) Incoming resourees All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the ¢harity- it 15 probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to th¢ charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income= income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and ils amount can be measured reliably. l¢gacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established. income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated rcsale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspenL in whi¢h ¢ase it may be regarded as restricted. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates.. expenditure on raising fund5 includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charilable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activilies that further its charitable aim5 for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising fund5 for the charity nor part of its expcnditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct C05ts attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute lo on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. Government grants Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are not recognised until there 15 reasonable assurance that the charity will comply with the conditions attaching to them and the grant5 will be received. Where the grani doe5 not impose specified future performance-related conditions on the recipient, il is recognised in income when the grant proceeds are received or receivable. Where the grant does impose specified future performance-related conditions on Ihe recipient, it is recognised in income only when the perfom]ance-related ¢onditions have been met. Where grants received are prior lo satisfying the revenue r¢cognilion criteria, they are re¢ognised as a liability. 10
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS -continued Accounting polieies (eontinued) Tangible fjxed assets Tangible fixed assets are stated al cost (or deemed costl or valuation less accumulated depreciation and ac¢umulated itnpairnient losses. Cost includes cost5 directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to ivrite off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematie basis over ils expecled useful life as follows= Fixtures and fittings 2 year straight line Financial instruments A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it 15 recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted. Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Defined tontribution plans Contributions lo defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recogni5ed as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions arc not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months ol the end of the reporting date in which the employee5 render the related service, the liability 15 measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is rceognised as an expense in the period in which il arises. Limited by guarantee Home-start Teesside is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capital Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount a5 may be required not exceeding £ I to the as5els of the charitable ¢ompany in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to become a member.
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS- oontinued Donations and legacies Unrest- ricted Rest- rieted Total 2025 2024 Donations General donations Trusihouse The National Lottery Community Fund RC North East and Cumbria Region Henry Smith Charities Trust Children in Need Gifts Covenanted Income 9,179 9,179 5,988 30,000 57,500 32,000 57,500 32,000 62,500 30,000 2,000 20,000 20.000 29,428 29,428 45,570 38.607 109,500 148,107 176,058 Expenditure on charitsble Activities by fund type Unrest- ricted Restri- ¢ted Total 2025 Support for families Support costs 46,694 109,472 156,166 7,565 162 7,727 54,259 109,634 163,893 Unrest- rieted Restri- eted Total 2024 Support for families Support costs 33,457 117,594 151,051 4,370 491 4,861 37,827 118,085 155,912 Expenditure on eharitable activities by activity type Aetivities undertaken Support directly eosts Total fund5 2025 Total funds 2024 Support for families Governance costs 156,166 156,166 151.051 7.727 4,861 7,727 156,166 7,727 163,893 155,912 12
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS- continued TAxation The charity's activities fall ivithin the exemplions afforded by the provisions of the Income and Corporation TeS Act 1988. Accordingly, there is no taxation charge in these accounts. Independent examinAtion fees 2025 2024 Independent examination fee 960 960 io. Staff costs The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows.. 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security Cosls Employer contributions lo pensions Other employee benefits 104,720 2,071 4,063 93,057 1,665 3,609 110.854 98,331 The average head count of employees during the year was 6 (2024.. 6). The average number of fvll-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows= 2025 No. 2024 Project staff Administration staff No employee received employee benefits of more Ihan £60,000 during the year {2024.' Nil). ii. Trustee remuneration and expenses No remuneration was paid lo the trustees of Home-start Tee5side during the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024: £NIL). 13
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS- continued 12. Tangible fixed assets Fixtures, Fittings & Equip Total Cost or valuation.. Ai l$t April 2024 Additions 4,544 4,544 At 31" March 2025 4,544 4,544 Depreciation.. At I" April 2024 Charge for the year 4,544 4,544 Ai 31" March 2025 4,544 4,544 Net book value.. At 31" March 2025 Net book value= At 31" March 2024 13. Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts owed by group undertakings Prepaytnents and accrued income 1,904 463 2,122 463 2,367 2.585 14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Bank loans and overdrafts Accruals and deferred income Social se¢urity and other taxes Other ¢reditors ,000 3,910 1,000 3,909 4,910 4,909 14
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUiYTS- continued 15. Creditors: amounts falling after more than one year 2025 2024 Bank loans and overdraft5 16. Pensions and other post retirement benefits Defined contribution plans The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £4,063 (2024: £3,609). 17. Analysis of charitable funds Unrestricted funds At l April 2024 Income At Expend- 31 March iture 2025 General funds 76,278 41.466 54,259 63,485 At l April 2023 Income At Expend- 31 March iture 2024 General funds 59,497 54,608 37,827 76,278 Restricted funds At l April 2024 Income At Expend- 31 March itur¢ 2025 Restricted funds 12,535 109,500 109,634 12,401 At l April 2023 Income At Expend- 31 March iture 2024 Restricted funds 6,120 124,500 118.085 12.535 15
HOME START TEESSIDE LIMITED NOTES TO THE 2025 ACCOUNTS- continued Analysis of restricted funds At l April 2024 Income At Expend- 31 Mareh iture 2025 Flenry Smith The National Lottery Community Fund RC North East and Cumbria Region Children in Need 7,482 32.000 29,387 10,095 5,053 57,500 20,000 60,247 20,000 2,306 12,535 109,500 109,634 12,401 Purposes of restricted funds: Support for the project providing support and friendship lo families and children in the Tee5side ar¢a in order to improve day-to-day family life and Lhildrens futures. 18. AnAlysis of net assets between funds Unrest- ricted Restri- eted Total 2025 Fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than l year Creditors more than l year 68,395 {4,910) 12,401 80,796 (4,910) 63,485 12,401 75,886 Unrest- ri¢ted Restri- eted Total 2024 Fixed assets Current assets Creditors Icss than l year Cr¢ditors more than l year 81,187 (4,909) 12.535 93.722 (4,909) 76,278 12,535 88,813 19. Related parties At the year end the amount due from Home-start Teesside Trading Limited was £1,904 {2024.- £2,122). 16