## **Trustees report 2021-2022** 

## **Advocacy** 

Dudley Advocacy has provided advocacy support to people with statutory advocacy and non-statutory advocacy. 

## **Statutory Advocacy** 

## **Care Act Advocacy** 

We continued to provide Care Act advocacy for people who have substantial difficulties and need support with care assessment and support planning, reviews, safeguarding and complaints. We also support Carers with Carers assessments. 

Our Care Act advocacy service supported 335 people. We also provided out of borough Care Act advocacy for 2 people. 

## **Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy/Dols RPR** 

Our IMCA service supports people who have no family or friends and have no capacity to make important decisions such as serious medical treatment including DNARs, accommodation, safeguarding and reviews. 

The DoLS advocacy service provides support to people who have no capacity and have been deprived of their liberty and acts as a relevant person’s representative (RPR). The RPR ensures that the person is safe and cared for and the deprivation is met in the least restrictive way. In some cases, the RPR can also support a relative of the person who is subject to a DoLS. 

The period of deprivation can be up to 12 months and the RPR is needed during this time to support the person or their relative. 

We continued to work with DMBC on a pilot project that offers more support to people subject to a DoLS. This involves extra training and support for some of our volunteers so that they can visit the person on a more regular basis because the RPR’s time is limited due to volume and insufficient funding. 

Our in borough IMCA/DoLS service supported 200 people. 



## **Community DoLS Advocacy** 

We also supported 29 people under our Community DoLS service. This service was spot purchased by DMBC when needed. We also provided with out of borough Community Dols Advocacy for 2 people. 

## **Out of Borough DoLS Service** 

We continued to provide and Out of Borough (OOB) DoLS for people who are not Dudley residents but are funded by Dudley and require RPR support. We also provided support to people who are funded by other local authorities both in Dudley and other areas. These services were spot purchased as and when needed. 

Our OOB DoLS RPR service supported 131 people. 

## **- - Non statutory advocacy** 

The non-statutory advocacy services we provided were Complex Needs, Volunteer and Parents. 

## **Complex Needs Advocacy** 

We provided advocacy for people with complex needs. Our Complex service supported a number of people including people whose homes were closing and whose care was changing but did not fit the criteria for Care Act advocacy. This service is funded by DMBC. 

Our complex advocacy service supported 58 people. 

Using our fourth year of funding from Tudor Trust and some of our reserves we continued to provide advocacy with our Volunteer Advocacy and Parents Advocacy service. 

## **Volunteer Advocacy** 

Our Volunteer service continued to recruit and train volunteer advocates to people with a learning disability with many different issues. Volunteers 



support on a long- term basis as a citizen advocate or for short term as a crisis advocate. 

Our Volunteer Service supported 54 people. 

## **Parents Advocacy** 

Our Parents service supported parents with a learning disability whose children are subject to child safeguarding proceedings. This advocacy service works with parents on a long-term basis until the end of the proceedings which can be from 6 months to 12 months. 

Our Parents advocacy service supported 37 people. 

The Volunteer Development Officer and the Parent’s Advocate have worked closely together to identify cases where both projects can work closely together to ensure that parents can access consistent, holistic support and without this service they could be left unsupported at potentially the most traumatic time of their lives. 

Across all of the different advocacy services we provide, people are supported with many issues including – 

Accommodation Care planning and support Care reviews Safeguarding children Complaints Deprivation of liberty Employment Finances Parenting issues Safeguarding adults Serious medical treatment Social inclusion 

With advocacy support with these issues, outcomes obtained for people change their lives in positive and empowering ways including – 

Being listened to and receiving answers Increased independence Feel safer Involved in decisions about their life More socially included Less discrimination Better quality of life Access to increased, improved and more appropriate services 



Increased dignity and respect Rights being upheld 

As the easing of the restrictions during the pandemic continued, we continued to support our volunteers to support their partners. Staff and volunteers began to have face to face meetings again. 

We said thank you to our volunteers and acknowledged that without their time, expertise and ongoing commitment, many people would struggle with many different issues. Our volunteers ensure they are there for people when they really need them and have no one else. 

We are proud to say that, during these difficult times, we continued to provide statutory and non-statutory advocacy for people in need of support with many different issues and ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect, are not discriminated against and have a say in the way they live their lives. 

## **Other activities** 

We were successful in securing funding from the Tudor Trust to continue our non- statutory advocacy projects – Volunteer and Parents until August 2023. This ensures that people who do not fit the criteria for statutory advocacy continue to receive support for many issues that are important to them. 

We continued to engage with Dudley Council and other organisations that were part of the ongoing tender to provide statutory advocacy for Dudley residents. We made the decision to not be part final stage of the tender and we ceased to provide statutory advocacy on 31.3.22. 

We planned and carried out the transition to a smaller organisation and successfully continued to provide non statutory advocacy for many people. 

## **Future plans** 

We will continue to work on a continuous programme of improvement and development so that Dudley Advocacy can continue to provide a user led, independent, efficient, responsive, adaptable service. 

We will continue to provide non statutory advocacy for people who do not fit the criteria for statutory advocacy due to the limitations of the services. 



Our Volunteer and Parent project will ensure that the people who have no access to statutory advocacy will continue to be supported in the way they wish to be and with issues that are important to their quality of life. 

We will continue the support we offered to older people who were left isolated during the pandemic and continue to be at risk of social exclusion and loneliness. 

We will continue to explore other sources of funding so that we can continue to provide non statutory advocacy for people who have no other help from statutory providers. 



Charlty Registration No. 1109897
Company Reglstration No. 5354254 (England and Wales)
DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
D Price IChairTnanl
Mrs C M Grimmitt (Deputy chair)
J Tudey
KEDrew
Mrs J Sh￿$
Miss J Jandhu
Secretary
Mrs LANc¢k
Chief officer
Mrs LA Nock
Charity number
1109897
Company numbar
5354254
Principal address
The Savoy Centre
Northfield Road
Netherton
Dudley
Wesl Midlands
DY2 9ES
R•gi8tered oifice
The Savoy Centre
Northfield Road
Nelherton
Dudley
Wesl Midlands
DY2 9ES
Independent examiner
Christopher Cooper F.C.A., F.C.C.A
Price Pearson
Finch House
28-30 W)Iverhampton Street
Dudley
DY1 1DB
Bankers
HSBC Bank PLC
226 High Street
Dudley
Wesl Midlands
DY1 1PQ

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
ststement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements
10-20

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to
the financial slalemenls and comply with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act
2006 and 'Ac¢ounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo
charities p￿parIng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191"
Objectives and activities
Dudley Advocacy ensures that vulnerable people in Dudley have the right lo be heard, listened to and not
marginalized or socially excluded.
Our aims, as a￿ayS are-
To defend equal rights and fight discrimination.
To support people to ensure that their human rights are upheld.
To represent the needs and wishes of VLJlnerable people.
To support people who need help lo express their views and lo make sure they are heard, listened to
and receive answers.
To enable people lo have a say in the services they use and who works in them.
We achieve these aims by-
pulling vulnerable people first
listening lo what vulnerable people have lo say
making sure that people who should be listening begin and continue lo listen
asking questions of people and organisations that haven't been asked before
expecting and re￿Iving answers lo questions and If none is forthcoming, then we ask again and
again
In setting our objectives and planning our activities the Trustees have given careful consideration lo the duty
in Section 171151 of the Chanties Act 2011 to have due regards lo the Charity Commission's general guidance
on public benefit.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Achievements and performance
Advocacy
Dudley Advocacy has provided advocacy support lo people with slalutory adV0&￿Y and non-statulory
advocacy.
We continued lo provide Care Act advocacy for people who have subslantral difficulties and need support with
care assessment and support planning, reviews, safeguarding and complaints. We also support Carers with
Carers assessments.
Our Care Act advocacy service supported 335 people. IAÈ also provided out of borough CareA¢l advocacy for
2 people.
Our IMCA service supports people who have no famity or th.ends and have no capacity lo make important
decisions such as serious medical treatment including DNARS, accommodation, safeguarding and reviews.
The DOLS adV￿a¢Y semce provides support lo people who have no capacity and have been deprived of
their liberty and acts as a relevant person's represenlative IRPRI. The RPR ensures that the person is safe
and cared for and the Oeprivalion is mel in the least restrictive way. In some cases. the RPR can also support
a relative of the person who is subject to a DOLS.
The period of deprivation can be up to 12 months and the RPR is needed during this time lo support the
person or their relative.
We continued to work with DMBC on a pilot project that offers more support to people subject lo a DOLS. This
involves extra training and support for some of our volunteer5 so that they can visit the person on a more
regular basis because the RPR'S time is limrted due lo volume and insufficient fvnding.
Our IMCAJDOLS serV￿e supported 200 people.
We also supported 29 peop￿ under our Community OOLS service. This Servi￿ was spot purchased by DMBC
when needed. We also provided with out of trxjrough Community Dols Advocacy for 2 people.
We continued to provide and Out of Borough IOOB) DOLS for people who are not Dudley residents bul are
funded by Dudley and require RPR support. also provided support lo people who ale funded by other
local authorities both in Dudley and othei areas. These seNices were spot purchased as and when needed.
Our OOB DOLS RPR service supported 131 people.
The non-statulory advocacy services we provided were Ccrfnplex Needs. Volunteer and Parenls.
We provided advocacy for people wrth complex needs. Our Complex service supported a number of people
including people whose homes were closing and whose Ca￿ was changing bul did not fit the criteria t)r Care
Act advocacy. This service is funded by DMBC.
Our complex advocacy seThice supported 58 people.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Using oui third year of funding from TuthT Trust we continued lo prowde advocacy with our Volunt￿r
Advocacy and Parents Advocacy service.
Our Volunteer service continued lo recnjit and train volunleer adv(Kates to people with a leaming disabilty
with many different issue5. Volunteer5 5UPPOrt on a long term basis as a citrzen advocate or for shcrt term as
a crisis advocate.
Our volunteer service supported 54 people.
Our Parents service supported parents with a leaming disability whose children are subject to safeguarding
children proceedings. This adV0￿¢Y servi￿ wofks with parents on a long tem basis until the end of the
proceedings which can be from 6 months to 12 months.
Our Parents advocacy service supported 37 people.
The Volunteer Development Officer and the Parent's Advocate have worked closely together lo identty cases
where both projects can work closely ItyJelher lo provide the Parents with consislenl, holistic support and
wilhoul this Sery1￿ they could be left unsupported al potenb.ally the most traumab"c lime of their lives.
Across 811 of the drfferenl advocacy ServI￿S we provide, peO￿e are supported with many issues including-
Accommodation
Care planning and support
Care reviews
Safeguarding children
Complaints
Deprivation of liberty
Employment
Finances
Parenting issues
Safeguarding adults
Serious medical treatment
Social inclusion
With advocacy suppw)rt with these issues. outcomes obtained for people change their lives in posib.ve and
empowering ways including-
Being listened lo and r￿1VIng answers
Increased independence
Feel safer
Involved in decisions about their lrfe
More socially included
Less discrimination
Better quality of lrfe
Access to increased. Improved and more appropriale services
Increased dignity and respect
Rights being upheld
As the easing of the restrictions during the pandemic continued. we conb'nued lo support our volunteers to
support their partners. Staff and volunteer5 began lo have face lo fa￿ meetings again.
We said thank you to our volunteers and acknowledged that without their lime. expertise and ongoiro
commitment. many peop￿ would struggle with many dTfferent Issues. Our volunteers ensure they are there for
people when they realty need them and have no one else.
We are pioud lo say that. during these dfficult ts"mes, we continued to provide 51alulory and non-slalulory
advocacy for people in need of support with many drfferent issues and ensure that they are treated with dignity
and respect. are not discriminated against and have a say in the way they live their lives.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Other a¢tlvitlO8
We were successfvl in securing funding from the Tudor Trust to continue our non- statutory advocacy projects
Volunteer and Paren15 until August 2023. This ensures that people who do not fil the criteria for slalulory
advocacy continue lo receive support for many issues that are important lo them.
We continued to engage with Dudley Council and other organisalions thal were part of the ongoing lender lo
provide slalulory advocacy for Dudley residents. ￿ made the decisK)n lo not be part final Stage ol the lender
and we ceased lo provide sialulory advocacy on 31 March 2022.
planned and carried out the transilion lo a smallgr organisaty'on and successfvlly continued lo provide non
slalulory advocacy for many people.
Fln4nclal rnvlow
The Slalemenl of Financial Activities shows gross income for the year of £341.923 and expenditure ol
£331.170.
ReseNes sland al £233,761 in total, eon3k8ling of £233.761 unrestricted fvnds and £NIL restricted funds.
Dudley AdvLxacy holds general unfestncted ffjseNès in order lo..
ensure that Dudley AdV0￿Y can meet its Obligat￿n$ in the short term in the event of late payment ol
grants
cover any oulslanding liabilitss such as Staff redundancy payments and remaining lease
commitments
ensure that Dudley Advocacy 5 core activity can ￿nIInue during a pgnod of unfOrg￿n difficulty
finance an unexpected increase in running costs
finance some unexpected capital expenditure
The directors and Iruslees will seek lo m8intsin unreslrieted funds, not de5unaled for the next 12 rnonlhs or
invested in fixed assets, equivalent lo a minimum of 6 months fevenue expenditure on ils core aclivrties lo
finance theses evenlualilies should they ctcur. In the event that these reserves significantly this
amount in any one year the Management Committee will delemiine a planned use of these excess reserves
on activities in the following financial year.
'Core aclivilies, are defined as those general advocacy aelivrties funded from the core grant received by
Dudley Advocacy Limited.
The reserves will be maintsined in a fomi realisable wrthin 28 days.
On this basis the required level of free ￿serveS al 31 March 2022 was £234.000 and the actual level of free
reserves was £166.000. Reserves held now ensure thal Dudley Advocacy Limited are able lo continue lo
provide non slalulory advocacy for many people until addIt￿n81 fijnding is obtained as the core grant received
by Dudley Council has now slopped.
Rlsk Managamont
The directors and Iruslees monitor the major strategic. business and operational risks which the charitsble
company faces lo ensure that systems are adequate to mitigate these risks.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUEDI(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Future plans
We will continue lo work on a continuous progiamme of improvement and development so that Dudley
Advocacy can continue lo provide a user led. independent. efficient, responsive, adaptable service.
We will continue to provide non statutory advocacy for people who do not fil the criteria for ststulory advocacy
due lo the limitations of the services. Our Volunteer and Parent project will ensure that the people who have
no access to stalulory advocacy will conb'nue to be supported in the way they wish lo be and with issues that
are important lo their quality of life.
We will continue the support we offered lo older people who were left isolated during the pandemic and
ontinue lo be at nsk ol social exclusion and loneliness.
We will continue to explore other sources of funding so that we can continue to provide non statutory
advoc3cy for people who have no other help from slalulory providers
structurg. governance and managgmont
The charitable company is consliluted as a company limited by guarantee and was sel up by a Memorandum
and Articles ofAssocialion on 7 February 2005 as amended by special re501utions dated 1 June 2005 and 26
July 2006
The objects of the charitable company are to provide an advocacy service, lo assist in any way any person
with a disability, including, bul not reslricled lo, learning drfficullies, physical disabilities. mentsl illness or age.
The day lo day running of the charity is delegated lo the chief officer under the supervision of the trustees.
The charity is also grateful to a number of volunteers who assist in various capacities.
Members ofthe Council of Managoment
All directors of the company are also Iruslees of the charitable company and there are no other trustees. None
of the Iruslees have any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Iruslees are members of the company
and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up. All trustees that served during the year are listed
below..
D Price Ichaimianl
Mrs C M Grimmitt IDeputy chairl
J Turley
KEDrew
Mrs J Shiels
Miss J Jandhu
The trustees are ele¢led from the membership of the organisation. Trustees are nominated, proposed and
seconded by members and carried al the AGM. Trustees are able lo co opt a person to the committee for their
expertise and knowledge. usually from slalulory organisations, however those persons ¢0 opted have no
voting powers.
Asset cover for funds
Note 16 sets out an analysis of the assets attributable lo the various funds. These assets are sufficient lo
meet the charity's obligations on a ftjnd by fund basis.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEO){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
InvèBtmentB
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association the chafitsble company has the power lo make any
investment which the directors and Iruslees see fil.
The Iruslee8' report Was approved by the 8oard of Trustees.
O/f/J 67
D Prlcg (Chairman)
Trustee
Dated..

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
report lo the Iruslees on my examination of the financia1 slalemenls of Dudley Advocacy Limited Ilhe
charitable companyl for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are sel out on pages 7 to 20.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the Iruslees of the charitable Company {and also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the financial slalernenls in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 Ilhe 2006 Acll.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitsble company are not required to be
aLJdited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of the Charitable company's financial slalemenls carried out under section 145 of the Charities
Act 2011 Ilhe 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
Since the charitable company s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of
body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination
because l am a member of Qualified member of ICAEW, which 1s one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving rne cause lo believe that in any material respeel".
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of
the 2006 Act", or
the financial slalemenls do not accord with those records, or
the financial statements do not Comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered
as part of an independent examination, or
the financial statements have not been p￿pared in accordance with the methods and piinciples of the
statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whrh
attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements
tobe
ched.
Christopher Cooper F.C.A., F.C.C.A
Price Pearson
Qualified member of ICAEW
Finch House
28-30 Wolverhampton st￿et
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1DB
Dated".
2(0 i ofzt

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Unrestricted Restrictsd
funds
fund8
Total
2022
Total
2021
Notes
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
59,120
213,940
59,120
282,799
59.120
284.007
16
68,859
Total income
273.064
68.859
341,923
343.143
Charitable activities
260,311
70.859
331,170
295,955
Net incomellexp&nditure} for the yearl
Net movement in funds
12,753
12,0001
10,753
47,188
Fund balan￿5 al 1 April 2021
221,008
2,000
223,008
175,820
Fund balances at 31 March 2022
233,761
233,761
223,008
The slalemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The slalemenl of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income 8nd expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Not¢s
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
10
67
334
12
15.885
232,810
2S,502
229,384
248,695
254,886
Credrtors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
115.0011
{32,2121
Nel current assets
233,694
222,674
Total assets less current liabilities
233.761
223.008
Income fvnds
Reslricled ftjnds
Unrestricted funds
15
2.000
221.008
233,761
233.761
223,008
The company is entitled to the exemption from Ihe audr( requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies
Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2022.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the chanty keeps accounting records which
comply with section 386 of the and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the
slate of affairs of the company a5 al the end of the financial year and of its incoming reSoUr￿S and applicab.on of
resources, Including its income and expendrture. for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of
sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 20(￿ relating to
financial statements, so far as applicable tr) the company.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting r￿rdS and the preparation of financial statements.
The members h8ve not required the company to obtain an audr( of sls finanual statements for the year in
question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in *cOrdan￿ with the provisions applicable to comFanies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financial slaternents were approved by the Trustees on............... .......
D Price (Chaiman)
Trustee
Mrs C M Grimm￿ IDeputy chair}
Trustse
Company Regr8tration No. 5354254

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
Charlty infomiation
Dudley Advocacy Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incoTporaled in England and Wales.
The registered office is The Savoy Cenlre, Northfield Road, Nelherton, Dudley, Wesl Midlands, DY2 9ES.
1.1 A¢¢ounting ¢onv¢ntion
The financial stslements have been prepared in acLordance with the Charitab￿ company'5 goveming
document,
the Companies Act 20C6 and -Accounting and Reporbng by Charities. Statement ol
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing theii accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191"
The charitsble company is a publ￿ Benefft Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charitable company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities apptying FRS 102
Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in 51eding, which is the functional currency of the charitable
ompany. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal
accounting policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng con¢em
At the lime of approving the financial stalemenls. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
chanlable company has adequate resou￿$ lo continue in operatronal existence for the foreseeable
future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basi5 of accounting in preparing the financial
statements.
10-

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
A¢¢ounting poli¢i•s
(Continu•dl
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the dis¢￿tiOn of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objective5 unless the funds have been designated for other Purposes.
Unrestricted fund3
Core Services
This is the general fund of the charty funded by Dudley Metrop)ITtan Borough Council IDMBCI.
Independent Mental Capacty Advocate {IMCAI
This service is a 51alulory advocacy project which began in April 2007. It provides vulnerable people
who lack capacity advocacy supwrt to make decisKJns regarding accommodation issues and
serious medical Ireatrnenl. It can also provide support to people at reviews and rf they are subject lo
an Adult Protection order.
Unrestricted designated funds
These comprise fvnds which have been set aside al the dis￿￿0￿ of the trustees for specific, but not
legally binding purp)ses. The pu￿05e5 of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.
Restri¢t¢d funds
Restricted funds are subj.ect to specrfic conditions by donors as lo how they may be used. The purposes
and uses of the reslncled funds are sel out in the notes lo the financial slalements.
1.4 Incomlng resour¢¢s
Items of income ale recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met".
-the charity has entiuement to the fvnds".
-any perfomiance conditions attached to the items of income have been met or are fully within the control
of the charity.,
-there is sufficient ￿rtaInty that the ieceipl of the income 15 considered probable,. and
-the amount can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies
Included are grants receivable from Dudley Metropwjlttan Borough Council to prowde core funding for the
charity's activities and other small donations. They are accounted for gross when receivable, as long as
they are CApable of financial measurement.
Project grant income
Grant income represents grants recerved for specffic projects within the chartty's aclivrties. Grant income
received which is subject to condrtions belore il can be spent, is deferred and carried forward in creditors in
a Defer￿ income untsl the condrtions have been met.
Other incom•
Other income is accounted for on a receivable basis.
Int¢r&$t
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount cèn be rneasu￿d reliajly by
the charity,. this is nomially upon the nolrfKation of the inlerest paid or payable by the bank.
11

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting poli¢i•s
Continued)
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure Is recognised once there is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo make a payment lo a third
party. il is probable that a selllemenl will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured
reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities is in respect of Advocacy setvice for vulnerable people.
Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity bul do not directly undertake chaiilable
activities. Governance costs are included within support costs and comprise costs involved in Ihe p￿11
accountability of the chaiity and ils Complian￿ with regulation and good practice
W)ere expenses are incurred which relate lo more than one of the charity's activities these are allocated
be￿een projects and core services on the following basis".
On an actual basis wherever possible or otherwise the Iruslees. best estimate.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged 85 a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured al cost or valuation, nel ol
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over
their useful lives on the following bases".
Plant and machinery
Furniture, fixtures and fittings
33.33% p.a. stra1ght line basis
25% p.a straight line basis
The gain or Ioss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the ststemenl of financial activities.
Individual items under £200 are not capitalised.
1.7 Impairment of fixad assets
Al each reporting end date, the charitsble company reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaim)enl loss. If any such
indication exists. the recoverable amoijnt of the asset is eslimaled in order lo determine the extent of the
impairment loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash oquival•nts
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-lerm liquid
investments with original malurilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are
shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9 Financial instruments
The charitable company has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and
Section 12 '01her Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable
company becomes party lo the conlraclual provisions of the inslrumenl.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the nel amounts presented in the financial slatemenls, when
there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recogni5ed amounts and there is an intention lo settle on a
nel basis or lo realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured *
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing transaction. where the transaction
is measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial
assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Impairn7ent of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair valLJe through income and expenditure, are assessed for
Indicators of Irnpairment at each reporting dale. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective
evidence that. as a ￿sU11 of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial
asset, the eslimaled future cash flows have been affected.
If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present
value of the estimated cash flows discounted al the asset's original effective interest rate. The impaimient
loss is recognised in nel incomellexpenditurel for the year
If theTe is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairnient was
recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal 15 such that the current carrying amount does ￿1
exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised.
The impairment reversal is recognised in nel incomel{expendilurel for the year.
Dere¢ognition oi financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the conlraclual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire
or are sellled, or when the charitable company transfers the financial assel and substantially all the risk5
and rewards of ownefship lo another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are
retained bul control of the asset has transferred lo another paty that is able to sell the assel in its entirety
to an unrelated third party.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price
unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt Instrument is measured at the
present value of Ihe future payments discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified
as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method.
Trade Creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seNices that have been acquired in the ordinary course
of operations from suppliers. AmoLJnls payable a￿ classified as current liabilities if payment is due within
one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities Trade Creditors a￿ recognised initially
al transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
{Continued}
Other financial liabilities
Derivalive5, including interest rale swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial
instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised al fair value on the date a derivative contract ts entered
into and a￿ subsequently re-measured al their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are
recognised in or in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applEd and
the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Deracognition of flnancial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charitsble company's contractual obligations expire Of are
discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Employèe benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's SeNi￿S
are rece1ved.
Termination benefit5 are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is
demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide lemination benefits.
1.11 Rgtirgmgnt benefits
Payments to defined contribution reb'rement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12 Leases
Rentals payable Ljnder operating leases, including any lease Incentives received, are charged to income
on a slraighl line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Donatlons and legacies
2022
2021
Grants receivable for core activities- Dudley MBC
59,120
59.120
The total of £59,120 received in 2022 and 2021 relate to unrestricted funds.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Charitable activities
2022
2021
Dudley MBC- IMCA
Dudley MBC - People with complex ￿arnIng dff￿￿.es
Dudley MBC CareAct
Lottery giant
Out of Borough Relevant Person5 Representative
Dudley MBC other IRPR I Pilot Projecti
The Tudor Trust
48.510
30,192
88,352
48,510
30,192
44,352
30,411
63,272
15,270
52,000
68,888
8,190
38,667
282,799
284,007
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted fvnds
Restricted funds
213,940
68.859
282,799
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Unreslricled funds
Reslricled funds
171,404
112.603
284,007
Investments
2022
2021
Interest receivable
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Charitable a¢tlvltle8
2022
2021
Stsff costs
Depreciation and impaimient
Staff training
Rent
Travel & 5ubssslence
Printing, postage & stationery
Telephone & Intemel
Insurance
Sundry expenses
Computer costs
Consultancy fees
Bad Debts wntten off
268,082
267
2,778
3,565
4,025
324
3,022
1,977
2,610
2,813
31,850
2,512
266,730
876
3,280
3,427
1,427
552
3,246
1,969
3,511
3,589
323,825
288,607
Govemance costs (see note 61
7,345
7,348
331,170
295,955
Of the £331,170 expenditure in 2022 12021. £295,955). £260,311 12021. £185,352) was charged lo
unrestricted funds and £70,85912021.' £110,603) lo restricted funds.
Govamance
Governance
costs
2022
2021 Basls of allo¢atlon
Staff costs
Accountancy
Printing & stationery
2,585
4,560
200
2,585
4,560
200
2,575 Stsff lime
4,573 DI￿¢t
200 Eslimaled
7,345
7,345
7,348
Accountancy includes £1,000 {2021'. £1.0001 for the external scruts'ny and £3,56012021.' £3,573) for
other servI￿s.
Trustee8
None of the Iruslees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits during
the year.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Employees
Number ofemployees
The average rnonthly number of employees during the year was"
2022
Numbor
2021
Number
Employment costs
2022
2021
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
242,268
24,032
3,732
239,377
23,645
3,764
270,032
266,786
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60.0(Kl or mo￿.
Taxation
In the opinion of the trustees, all income of the charity in the yeaf is outside the scope of income tax or
corporab.on tax.
10 Tangible fixgd assets
Fumi￿[•. fixtures and rrtbng$
Cost
Al 1 April 2021
11.254
Al 31 March 2022
11,254
Oepreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2021
Depreciation charged in the year
10.920
267
Al 31 March 2022
11,187
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2022
67
Al 31 March 2021
334
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
11 Financial instruments
2022
2021
Carrying amount of financial assets
Oebl instruments measured at amortised cost
1 5,085
23,526
Carrying amount of financlal Ilabllltles
Measured at amortised cost
4,001
15.545
12 Debtors
2022
2021
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued incorne
14,163
922
800
22.776
750
1,976
15,885
25,502
13 Croditors.. amounts falling dug Within one yoar
2022
2021
Notes
Deferred income
Other creditors
Accruals
14
11,000
16,667
11,545
4,000
4,001
15,001
32,212
14 Deferred income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows..
2022
2021
The Tudor Trust
11,000
16.667
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
15 Movement In funds
The income funds of the charity inclLJde reslricled funds comprising the following unexpended balan￿$ of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement in funds
84lan¢e at 1 IncomSng Resources Balance at 31
April 2021
resources
expended March 2022
Unrestricted funds..
221,008
273,
1260,3111
233,761
Restricted funds..
People with complex learning disabilities
The Tudor Trust
30,192
38.667
130,1921
140,6671
2,000
223,008
341,923
1331,1701
233.761
Peoplg With complex learning difficulties
This is funded by Dudley Melropolilan Borough Council and offers support to people with complex leaming
disabilities.
The Tudor Trust
Funding from The Tudor Trust has been used lo support the costs of the Parent Advocacy team, mainly
salary costs of the Parent advocate and The Volunteer Development officer.
16 Analysis of net assets between fund8
Unrestricted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
Fund balances al 31 March 2022 are represented by..
Tangible assets
Current asselsllliabilitiesl
67
233,694
67
233,694
233,761
233.761
17 Flnan¢lal ¢ommltm•nts, guarantees and conting8nt liabilities
There were no signrficant liabilities at the balance sheet dale12021 £Nill.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
18 Operating lea8e commitments
Al the reporting end dale the charitable company had outstsnding commitments for future minimum lease
payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows..
2022
2021
Within one year
3,276
3,183
19 Capital commitments
Capital commitments contracted for al the balan￿ sheet date amounted to £Nil12021- £Nill.
20 Control and limited Ilability
The charitable company is not under the control of any one particular paty.
The charitable company is a registered charity and has been granted the power to dispense the word
'Limited' from its name.
The liability of the members is limited by guarantee to a sum not exceeding £10 in the event of the
company being wound up.
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Charlty Registration No. 1109897
Company Reglstration No. 5354254 (England and Wales)
DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
D Price IChairTnanl
Mrs C M Grimmitt (Deputy chair)
J Tudey
KEDrew
Mrs J Sh￿$
Miss J Jandhu
Secretary
Mrs LANc¢k
Chief officer
Mrs LA Nock
Charity number
1109897
Company numbar
5354254
Principal address
The Savoy Centre
Northfield Road
Netherton
Dudley
Wesl Midlands
DY2 9ES
R•gi8tered oifice
The Savoy Centre
Northfield Road
Nelherton
Dudley
Wesl Midlands
DY2 9ES
Independent examiner
Christopher Cooper F.C.A., F.C.C.A
Price Pearson
Finch House
28-30 W)Iverhampton Street
Dudley
DY1 1DB
Bankers
HSBC Bank PLC
226 High Street
Dudley
Wesl Midlands
DY1 1PQ

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
ststement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to
the financial slalemenls and comply with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act
2006 and 'Ac¢ounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo
charities p￿parIng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191"
Objectives and activities
Dudley Advocacy ensures that vulnerable people in Dudley have the right lo be heard, listened to and not
marginalized or socially excluded.
Our aims, as a￿ayS are-
To defend equal rights and fight discrimination.
To support people to ensure that their human rights are upheld.
To represent the needs and wishes of VLJlnerable people.
To support people who need help lo express their views and lo make sure they are heard, listened to
and receive answers.
To enable people lo have a say in the services they use and who works in them.
We achieve these aims by-
pulling vulnerable people first
listening lo what vulnerable people have lo say
making sure that people who should be listening begin and continue lo listen
asking questions of people and organisations that haven't been asked before
expecting and re￿Iving answers lo questions and If none is forthcoming, then we ask again and
again
In setting our objectives and planning our activities the Trustees have given careful consideration lo the duty
in Section 171151 of the Chanties Act 2011 to have due regards lo the Charity Commission's general guidance
on public benefit.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Achievements and performance
Advocacy
Dudley Advocacy has provided advocacy support lo people with slalutory adV0&￿Y and non-statulory
advocacy.
We continued lo provide Care Act advocacy for people who have subslantral difficulties and need support with
care assessment and support planning, reviews, safeguarding and complaints. We also support Carers with
Carers assessments.
Our Care Act advocacy service supported 335 people. IAÈ also provided out of borough CareA¢l advocacy for
2 people.
Our IMCA service supports people who have no famity or th.ends and have no capacity lo make important
decisions such as serious medical treatment including DNARS, accommodation, safeguarding and reviews.
The DOLS adV￿a¢Y semce provides support lo people who have no capacity and have been deprived of
their liberty and acts as a relevant person's represenlative IRPRI. The RPR ensures that the person is safe
and cared for and the Oeprivalion is mel in the least restrictive way. In some cases. the RPR can also support
a relative of the person who is subject to a DOLS.
The period of deprivation can be up to 12 months and the RPR is needed during this time lo support the
person or their relative.
We continued to work with DMBC on a pilot project that offers more support to people subject lo a DOLS. This
involves extra training and support for some of our volunteer5 so that they can visit the person on a more
regular basis because the RPR'S time is limrted due lo volume and insufficient fvnding.
Our IMCAJDOLS serV￿e supported 200 people.
We also supported 29 peop￿ under our Community OOLS service. This Servi￿ was spot purchased by DMBC
when needed. We also provided with out of trxjrough Community Dols Advocacy for 2 people.
We continued to provide and Out of Borough IOOB) DOLS for people who are not Dudley residents bul are
funded by Dudley and require RPR support. also provided support lo people who ale funded by other
local authorities both in Dudley and othei areas. These seNices were spot purchased as and when needed.
Our OOB DOLS RPR service supported 131 people.
The non-statulory advocacy services we provided were Ccrfnplex Needs. Volunteer and Parenls.
We provided advocacy for people wrth complex needs. Our Complex service supported a number of people
including people whose homes were closing and whose Ca￿ was changing bul did not fit the criteria t)r Care
Act advocacy. This service is funded by DMBC.
Our complex advocacy seThice supported 58 people.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Using oui third year of funding from TuthT Trust we continued lo prowde advocacy with our Volunt￿r
Advocacy and Parents Advocacy service.
Our Volunteer service continued lo recnjit and train volunleer adv(Kates to people with a leaming disabilty
with many different issue5. Volunteer5 5UPPOrt on a long term basis as a citrzen advocate or for shcrt term as
a crisis advocate.
Our volunteer service supported 54 people.
Our Parents service supported parents with a leaming disability whose children are subject to safeguarding
children proceedings. This adV0￿¢Y servi￿ wofks with parents on a long tem basis until the end of the
proceedings which can be from 6 months to 12 months.
Our Parents advocacy service supported 37 people.
The Volunteer Development Officer and the Parent's Advocate have worked closely together lo identty cases
where both projects can work closely ItyJelher lo provide the Parents with consislenl, holistic support and
wilhoul this Sery1￿ they could be left unsupported al potenb.ally the most traumab"c lime of their lives.
Across 811 of the drfferenl advocacy ServI￿S we provide, peO￿e are supported with many issues including-
Accommodation
Care planning and support
Care reviews
Safeguarding children
Complaints
Deprivation of liberty
Employment
Finances
Parenting issues
Safeguarding adults
Serious medical treatment
Social inclusion
With advocacy suppw)rt with these issues. outcomes obtained for people change their lives in posib.ve and
empowering ways including-
Being listened lo and r￿1VIng answers
Increased independence
Feel safer
Involved in decisions about their lrfe
More socially included
Less discrimination
Better quality of lrfe
Access to increased. Improved and more appropriale services
Increased dignity and respect
Rights being upheld
As the easing of the restrictions during the pandemic continued. we conb'nued lo support our volunteers to
support their partners. Staff and volunteer5 began lo have face lo fa￿ meetings again.
We said thank you to our volunteers and acknowledged that without their lime. expertise and ongoiro
commitment. many peop￿ would struggle with many dTfferent Issues. Our volunteers ensure they are there for
people when they realty need them and have no one else.
We are pioud lo say that. during these dfficult ts"mes, we continued to provide 51alulory and non-slalulory
advocacy for people in need of support with many drfferent issues and ensure that they are treated with dignity
and respect. are not discriminated against and have a say in the way they live their lives.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Other a¢tlvitlO8
We were successfvl in securing funding from the Tudor Trust to continue our non- statutory advocacy projects
Volunteer and Paren15 until August 2023. This ensures that people who do not fil the criteria for slalulory
advocacy continue lo receive support for many issues that are important lo them.
We continued to engage with Dudley Council and other organisalions thal were part of the ongoing lender lo
provide slalulory advocacy for Dudley residents. ￿ made the decisK)n lo not be part final Stage ol the lender
and we ceased lo provide sialulory advocacy on 31 March 2022.
planned and carried out the transilion lo a smallgr organisaty'on and successfvlly continued lo provide non
slalulory advocacy for many people.
Fln4nclal rnvlow
The Slalemenl of Financial Activities shows gross income for the year of £341.923 and expenditure ol
£331.170.
ReseNes sland al £233,761 in total, eon3k8ling of £233.761 unrestricted fvnds and £NIL restricted funds.
Dudley AdvLxacy holds general unfestncted ffjseNès in order lo..
ensure that Dudley AdV0￿Y can meet its Obligat￿n$ in the short term in the event of late payment ol
grants
cover any oulslanding liabilitss such as Staff redundancy payments and remaining lease
commitments
ensure that Dudley Advocacy 5 core activity can ￿nIInue during a pgnod of unfOrg￿n difficulty
finance an unexpected increase in running costs
finance some unexpected capital expenditure
The directors and Iruslees will seek lo m8intsin unreslrieted funds, not de5unaled for the next 12 rnonlhs or
invested in fixed assets, equivalent lo a minimum of 6 months fevenue expenditure on ils core aclivrties lo
finance theses evenlualilies should they ctcur. In the event that these reserves significantly this
amount in any one year the Management Committee will delemiine a planned use of these excess reserves
on activities in the following financial year.
'Core aclivilies, are defined as those general advocacy aelivrties funded from the core grant received by
Dudley Advocacy Limited.
The reserves will be maintsined in a fomi realisable wrthin 28 days.
On this basis the required level of free ￿serveS al 31 March 2022 was £234.000 and the actual level of free
reserves was £166.000. Reserves held now ensure thal Dudley Advocacy Limited are able lo continue lo
provide non slalulory advocacy for many people until addIt￿n81 fijnding is obtained as the core grant received
by Dudley Council has now slopped.
Rlsk Managamont
The directors and Iruslees monitor the major strategic. business and operational risks which the charitsble
company faces lo ensure that systems are adequate to mitigate these risks.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUEDI(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Future plans
We will continue lo work on a continuous progiamme of improvement and development so that Dudley
Advocacy can continue lo provide a user led. independent. efficient, responsive, adaptable service.
We will continue to provide non statutory advocacy for people who do not fil the criteria for ststulory advocacy
due lo the limitations of the services. Our Volunteer and Parent project will ensure that the people who have
no access to stalulory advocacy will conb'nue to be supported in the way they wish lo be and with issues that
are important lo their quality of life.
We will continue the support we offered lo older people who were left isolated during the pandemic and
ontinue lo be at nsk ol social exclusion and loneliness.
We will continue to explore other sources of funding so that we can continue to provide non statutory
advoc3cy for people who have no other help from slalulory providers
structurg. governance and managgmont
The charitable company is consliluted as a company limited by guarantee and was sel up by a Memorandum
and Articles ofAssocialion on 7 February 2005 as amended by special re501utions dated 1 June 2005 and 26
July 2006
The objects of the charitable company are to provide an advocacy service, lo assist in any way any person
with a disability, including, bul not reslricled lo, learning drfficullies, physical disabilities. mentsl illness or age.
The day lo day running of the charity is delegated lo the chief officer under the supervision of the trustees.
The charity is also grateful to a number of volunteers who assist in various capacities.
Members ofthe Council of Managoment
All directors of the company are also Iruslees of the charitable company and there are no other trustees. None
of the Iruslees have any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Iruslees are members of the company
and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up. All trustees that served during the year are listed
below..
D Price Ichaimianl
Mrs C M Grimmitt IDeputy chairl
J Turley
KEDrew
Mrs J Shiels
Miss J Jandhu
The trustees are ele¢led from the membership of the organisation. Trustees are nominated, proposed and
seconded by members and carried al the AGM. Trustees are able lo co opt a person to the committee for their
expertise and knowledge. usually from slalulory organisations, however those persons ¢0 opted have no
voting powers.
Asset cover for funds
Note 16 sets out an analysis of the assets attributable lo the various funds. These assets are sufficient lo
meet the charity's obligations on a ftjnd by fund basis.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEO){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
InvèBtmentB
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association the chafitsble company has the power lo make any
investment which the directors and Iruslees see fil.
The Iruslee8' report Was approved by the 8oard of Trustees.
O/f/J 67
D Prlcg (Chairman)
Trustee
Dated..

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
report lo the Iruslees on my examination of the financia1 slalemenls of Dudley Advocacy Limited Ilhe
charitable companyl for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are sel out on pages 7 to 20.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the Iruslees of the charitable Company {and also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the financial slalernenls in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 Ilhe 2006 Acll.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitsble company are not required to be
aLJdited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of the Charitable company's financial slalemenls carried out under section 145 of the Charities
Act 2011 Ilhe 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
Since the charitable company s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of
body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination
because l am a member of Qualified member of ICAEW, which 1s one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving rne cause lo believe that in any material respeel".
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of
the 2006 Act", or
the financial slalemenls do not accord with those records, or
the financial statements do not Comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered
as part of an independent examination, or
the financial statements have not been p￿pared in accordance with the methods and piinciples of the
statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whrh
attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements
tobe
ched.
Christopher Cooper F.C.A., F.C.C.A
Price Pearson
Qualified member of ICAEW
Finch House
28-30 Wolverhampton st￿et
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1DB
Dated".
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Unrestricted Restrictsd
funds
fund8
Total
2022
Total
2021
Notes
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
59,120
213,940
59,120
282,799
59.120
284.007
16
68,859
Total income
273.064
68.859
341,923
343.143
Charitable activities
260,311
70.859
331,170
295,955
Net incomellexp&nditure} for the yearl
Net movement in funds
12,753
12,0001
10,753
47,188
Fund balan￿5 al 1 April 2021
221,008
2,000
223,008
175,820
Fund balances at 31 March 2022
233,761
233,761
223,008
The slalemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The slalemenl of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income 8nd expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Not¢s
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
10
67
334
12
15.885
232,810
2S,502
229,384
248,695
254,886
Credrtors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
115.0011
{32,2121
Nel current assets
233,694
222,674
Total assets less current liabilities
233.761
223.008
Income fvnds
Reslricled ftjnds
Unrestricted funds
15
2.000
221.008
233,761
233.761
223,008
The company is entitled to the exemption from Ihe audr( requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies
Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2022.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the chanty keeps accounting records which
comply with section 386 of the and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the
slate of affairs of the company a5 al the end of the financial year and of its incoming reSoUr￿S and applicab.on of
resources, Including its income and expendrture. for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of
sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 20(￿ relating to
financial statements, so far as applicable tr) the company.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting r￿rdS and the preparation of financial statements.
The members h8ve not required the company to obtain an audr( of sls finanual statements for the year in
question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in *cOrdan￿ with the provisions applicable to comFanies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financial slaternents were approved by the Trustees on............... .......
D Price (Chaiman)
Trustee
Mrs C M Grimm￿ IDeputy chair}
Trustse
Company Regr8tration No. 5354254

DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
Charlty infomiation
Dudley Advocacy Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incoTporaled in England and Wales.
The registered office is The Savoy Cenlre, Northfield Road, Nelherton, Dudley, Wesl Midlands, DY2 9ES.
1.1 A¢¢ounting ¢onv¢ntion
The financial stslements have been prepared in acLordance with the Charitab￿ company'5 goveming
document,
the Companies Act 20C6 and -Accounting and Reporbng by Charities. Statement ol
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing theii accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191"
The charitsble company is a publ￿ Benefft Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charitable company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities apptying FRS 102
Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in 51eding, which is the functional currency of the charitable
ompany. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal
accounting policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng con¢em
At the lime of approving the financial stalemenls. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
chanlable company has adequate resou￿$ lo continue in operatronal existence for the foreseeable
future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basi5 of accounting in preparing the financial
statements.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
A¢¢ounting poli¢i•s
(Continu•dl
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the dis¢￿tiOn of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objective5 unless the funds have been designated for other Purposes.
Unrestricted fund3
Core Services
This is the general fund of the charty funded by Dudley Metrop)ITtan Borough Council IDMBCI.
Independent Mental Capacty Advocate {IMCAI
This service is a 51alulory advocacy project which began in April 2007. It provides vulnerable people
who lack capacity advocacy supwrt to make decisKJns regarding accommodation issues and
serious medical Ireatrnenl. It can also provide support to people at reviews and rf they are subject lo
an Adult Protection order.
Unrestricted designated funds
These comprise fvnds which have been set aside al the dis￿￿0￿ of the trustees for specific, but not
legally binding purp)ses. The pu￿05e5 of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.
Restri¢t¢d funds
Restricted funds are subj.ect to specrfic conditions by donors as lo how they may be used. The purposes
and uses of the reslncled funds are sel out in the notes lo the financial slalements.
1.4 Incomlng resour¢¢s
Items of income ale recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following criteria are met".
-the charity has entiuement to the fvnds".
-any perfomiance conditions attached to the items of income have been met or are fully within the control
of the charity.,
-there is sufficient ￿rtaInty that the ieceipl of the income 15 considered probable,. and
-the amount can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies
Included are grants receivable from Dudley Metropwjlttan Borough Council to prowde core funding for the
charity's activities and other small donations. They are accounted for gross when receivable, as long as
they are CApable of financial measurement.
Project grant income
Grant income represents grants recerved for specffic projects within the chartty's aclivrties. Grant income
received which is subject to condrtions belore il can be spent, is deferred and carried forward in creditors in
a Defer￿ income untsl the condrtions have been met.
Other incom•
Other income is accounted for on a receivable basis.
Int¢r&$t
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount cèn be rneasu￿d reliajly by
the charity,. this is nomially upon the nolrfKation of the inlerest paid or payable by the bank.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting poli¢i•s
Continued)
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure Is recognised once there is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo make a payment lo a third
party. il is probable that a selllemenl will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured
reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities is in respect of Advocacy setvice for vulnerable people.
Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity bul do not directly undertake chaiilable
activities. Governance costs are included within support costs and comprise costs involved in Ihe p￿11
accountability of the chaiity and ils Complian￿ with regulation and good practice
W)ere expenses are incurred which relate lo more than one of the charity's activities these are allocated
be￿een projects and core services on the following basis".
On an actual basis wherever possible or otherwise the Iruslees. best estimate.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged 85 a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured al cost or valuation, nel ol
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over
their useful lives on the following bases".
Plant and machinery
Furniture, fixtures and fittings
33.33% p.a. stra1ght line basis
25% p.a straight line basis
The gain or Ioss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the ststemenl of financial activities.
Individual items under £200 are not capitalised.
1.7 Impairment of fixad assets
Al each reporting end date, the charitsble company reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaim)enl loss. If any such
indication exists. the recoverable amoijnt of the asset is eslimaled in order lo determine the extent of the
impairment loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash oquival•nts
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-lerm liquid
investments with original malurilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are
shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9 Financial instruments
The charitable company has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and
Section 12 '01her Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable
company becomes party lo the conlraclual provisions of the inslrumenl.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the nel amounts presented in the financial slatemenls, when
there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recogni5ed amounts and there is an intention lo settle on a
nel basis or lo realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured *
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the
effective interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing transaction. where the transaction
is measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial
assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Impairn7ent of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair valLJe through income and expenditure, are assessed for
Indicators of Irnpairment at each reporting dale. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective
evidence that. as a ￿sU11 of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial
asset, the eslimaled future cash flows have been affected.
If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present
value of the estimated cash flows discounted al the asset's original effective interest rate. The impaimient
loss is recognised in nel incomellexpenditurel for the year
If theTe is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairnient was
recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal 15 such that the current carrying amount does ￿1
exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised.
The impairment reversal is recognised in nel incomel{expendilurel for the year.
Dere¢ognition oi financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the conlraclual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire
or are sellled, or when the charitable company transfers the financial assel and substantially all the risk5
and rewards of ownefship lo another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are
retained bul control of the asset has transferred lo another paty that is able to sell the assel in its entirety
to an unrelated third party.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price
unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt Instrument is measured at the
present value of Ihe future payments discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified
as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method.
Trade Creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seNices that have been acquired in the ordinary course
of operations from suppliers. AmoLJnls payable a￿ classified as current liabilities if payment is due within
one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities Trade Creditors a￿ recognised initially
al transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
{Continued}
Other financial liabilities
Derivalive5, including interest rale swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial
instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised al fair value on the date a derivative contract ts entered
into and a￿ subsequently re-measured al their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are
recognised in or in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applEd and
the hedge is a cash flow hedge.
Deracognition of flnancial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charitsble company's contractual obligations expire Of are
discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Employèe benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's SeNi￿S
are rece1ved.
Termination benefit5 are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is
demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide lemination benefits.
1.11 Rgtirgmgnt benefits
Payments to defined contribution reb'rement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12 Leases
Rentals payable Ljnder operating leases, including any lease Incentives received, are charged to income
on a slraighl line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Donatlons and legacies
2022
2021
Grants receivable for core activities- Dudley MBC
59,120
59.120
The total of £59,120 received in 2022 and 2021 relate to unrestricted funds.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Charitable activities
2022
2021
Dudley MBC- IMCA
Dudley MBC - People with complex ￿arnIng dff￿￿.es
Dudley MBC CareAct
Lottery giant
Out of Borough Relevant Person5 Representative
Dudley MBC other IRPR I Pilot Projecti
The Tudor Trust
48.510
30,192
88,352
48,510
30,192
44,352
30,411
63,272
15,270
52,000
68,888
8,190
38,667
282,799
284,007
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted fvnds
Restricted funds
213,940
68.859
282,799
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Unreslricled funds
Reslricled funds
171,404
112.603
284,007
Investments
2022
2021
Interest receivable
16
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Charitable a¢tlvltle8
2022
2021
Stsff costs
Depreciation and impaimient
Staff training
Rent
Travel & 5ubssslence
Printing, postage & stationery
Telephone & Intemel
Insurance
Sundry expenses
Computer costs
Consultancy fees
Bad Debts wntten off
268,082
267
2,778
3,565
4,025
324
3,022
1,977
2,610
2,813
31,850
2,512
266,730
876
3,280
3,427
1,427
552
3,246
1,969
3,511
3,589
323,825
288,607
Govemance costs (see note 61
7,345
7,348
331,170
295,955
Of the £331,170 expenditure in 2022 12021. £295,955). £260,311 12021. £185,352) was charged lo
unrestricted funds and £70,85912021.' £110,603) lo restricted funds.
Govamance
Governance
costs
2022
2021 Basls of allo¢atlon
Staff costs
Accountancy
Printing & stationery
2,585
4,560
200
2,585
4,560
200
2,575 Stsff lime
4,573 DI￿¢t
200 Eslimaled
7,345
7,345
7,348
Accountancy includes £1,000 {2021'. £1.0001 for the external scruts'ny and £3,56012021.' £3,573) for
other servI￿s.
Trustee8
None of the Iruslees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits during
the year.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Employees
Number ofemployees
The average rnonthly number of employees during the year was"
2022
Numbor
2021
Number
Employment costs
2022
2021
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
242,268
24,032
3,732
239,377
23,645
3,764
270,032
266,786
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60.0(Kl or mo￿.
Taxation
In the opinion of the trustees, all income of the charity in the yeaf is outside the scope of income tax or
corporab.on tax.
10 Tangible fixgd assets
Fumi￿[•. fixtures and rrtbng$
Cost
Al 1 April 2021
11.254
Al 31 March 2022
11,254
Oepreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2021
Depreciation charged in the year
10.920
267
Al 31 March 2022
11,187
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2022
67
Al 31 March 2021
334
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
11 Financial instruments
2022
2021
Carrying amount of financial assets
Oebl instruments measured at amortised cost
1 5,085
23,526
Carrying amount of financlal Ilabllltles
Measured at amortised cost
4,001
15.545
12 Debtors
2022
2021
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued incorne
14,163
922
800
22.776
750
1,976
15,885
25,502
13 Croditors.. amounts falling dug Within one yoar
2022
2021
Notes
Deferred income
Other creditors
Accruals
14
11,000
16,667
11,545
4,000
4,001
15,001
32,212
14 Deferred income
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows..
2022
2021
The Tudor Trust
11,000
16.667
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
15 Movement In funds
The income funds of the charity inclLJde reslricled funds comprising the following unexpended balan￿$ of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement in funds
84lan¢e at 1 IncomSng Resources Balance at 31
April 2021
resources
expended March 2022
Unrestricted funds..
221,008
273,
1260,3111
233,761
Restricted funds..
People with complex learning disabilities
The Tudor Trust
30,192
38.667
130,1921
140,6671
2,000
223,008
341,923
1331,1701
233.761
Peoplg With complex learning difficulties
This is funded by Dudley Melropolilan Borough Council and offers support to people with complex leaming
disabilities.
The Tudor Trust
Funding from The Tudor Trust has been used lo support the costs of the Parent Advocacy team, mainly
salary costs of the Parent advocate and The Volunteer Development officer.
16 Analysis of net assets between fund8
Unrestricted
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Total
Fund balances al 31 March 2022 are represented by..
Tangible assets
Current asselsllliabilitiesl
67
233,694
67
233,694
233,761
233.761
17 Flnan¢lal ¢ommltm•nts, guarantees and conting8nt liabilities
There were no signrficant liabilities at the balance sheet dale12021 £Nill.
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DUDLEY ADVOCACY LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
18 Operating lea8e commitments
Al the reporting end dale the charitable company had outstsnding commitments for future minimum lease
payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows..
2022
2021
Within one year
3,276
3,183
19 Capital commitments
Capital commitments contracted for al the balan￿ sheet date amounted to £Nil12021- £Nill.
20 Control and limited Ilability
The charitable company is not under the control of any one particular paty.
The charitable company is a registered charity and has been granted the power to dispense the word
'Limited' from its name.
The liability of the members is limited by guarantee to a sum not exceeding £10 in the event of the
company being wound up.
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