Registered number .' 5438661 Familymatters explorlng better ways of getting on together FAMILY MATTERS OF PLYMOUTH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Forthe ear ended 31st March 2024 Accounts ared b Nigel Webster & Co Chartered Accountants Abacus House 129 North Hill Plymouth PL4 8JY
FAMILY MATTERS OF PLyMoH CONTENTS PAGE Reference and administrative details Trustees and directors report Independent Examinerfs report Statement of fmancial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 8-11
FAMILY mAERs OF PLYMOUTH REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Forthe ear ended 31st March 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS Chaiyty name". The charity is kniywn by Ihe ne 'Family matters of PlymoLrth' Co registration Number.. 5438661 Charity Number: 1110479 The trustees, who are also the directors, at the date of approval of this report and those vtho served during the year under review We as follows: DJHarry E A Brimacombe H McLindon D Pooley K Hodgkins The day to day management of Ihe charity is carried OLrt by the chief executive officer. Prinapal and registered office.. 48 Devorport Road Stoke Plymouth PL3 4DF Bankers.. The Co-operative bank plc PO Box 101 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP Independent Examiner: S F Pound FCCA Nigel Webster & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants 129 North Hill Plymouth PL4 &JY Chief Executive Officer. Fiona Miller
MILY mAERs OF PLYM TH REPORT OF TH RUSTEES AND DIRECTORS For the ear ended 31st March 2024 The trustees 1)0 are atso thè directors of the chaiity for the purposes of the Companies A 2006, present their report and financial statements for the year. ststUS¥ governance and management The tharity Is governed by memorandum and artides of association and hs a mPary limited by guarantee not hawng a share capital. The liabity is limited n the event of the company being wound up. The chaiity was incorporated on 28th April 2005 and registered with the tharty commission. Recruiiment and appointment of new truStS In order to appoint trustees, the charity welcomes parbcipants with relevant s11$ and appoinlment of trustees is based upon the unanimous decision of all trustees. Objecllves and aclivities The charitys objectives are:_ {1) The rdief of persons suffering from the ill effeds of family breakdown and relationship dIffiltieS, particularty children and couples. by the provision of psythological support and the advancement of education in healthy famity and human relationships.. and (2) The promot'on and understanding of research into aspects of relationships that may fvrther the first object, CK contribute directly towards understanding of human relationships, and 1he dissemination of the useful results of sudi research. The activities employed to achieve these obiecbves are set out below as part of the echievements review. Main achievements Family Matters continued to provide a targeted family therapy service in Plyrn¢)uth in 2023124, pardy nded by NHS Devon Integrated Cafy Board (ICB). We are contracted with them to be part of a range of services responding to Ihe mental heatth needs of children and young people in Plymc>uth. Famity Matters has been commtited to providing an early intervention seNice where there are complex and multiple needs that are below the threshold for specialist CAMHS intervention but require input that is not offered by universal ser¥is. This year VR have Continuèd to offer this Servi from our own premises in Stoke, Plymouth. where famliies have been provided with a safe, comfortable and neutral pla to meet Throughout 2023r24 we have maintained our offer of three dinics per week. on Wednesday and Thursday aftemoons. Each dinic has three appointments available per weel giving us a totsl of nine, with 42 families actively engaged our semce at the time of Nvriting. There has been no additional funding in 2023r24 to address a grtrNing waiting list and so our intervention has not been as early as we would like. We have addressed this by asking families tho have been waiting more than three rr#)nths to opt in $0 that we can be sure all families on the waiting list do want the seNice. We 81so continue to work hard to support attendan at appoirrtments and limit the number of appointrnents lost to cancellalion or non-attendance, resulitng In the completion of work with 96 families in 2023r24. Our Skilled and experienced staff tsam has remained stable again throughout the year, with no new appointrnents or people leaving. All therapists have completed fomal family therapy training, most registered with UKCP as famity and syst4yni¢ psychotherapists. Thls Is in addition to re professions in soclal work. teathing. GP, counselling and occJJpational therapy. We ended the year with the retirement of one eXperiend therapist vtho has been Vth Famity Matters since we set up In 2001. We appreciate her contribution over mary years and will all miss her skill and experience in the team. We continuè to develop ski115 and knowledge through regular supervision and training to maintain a high standard of pracliGe. Our Board of Trustees ¢ontinues to be a¢Xive and fully engagéd in Ihe govemance of the organisation. refie¢ted in the continued stability of Family Matters overwhat has been another challenging year.
FAMILY MATTERS OF PLYMOUTH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS Forthe ear endad 31st March 2024 l am very proud to be part of what Famity Matters offers in Plyrnouth. We see the positive ontribution we make to the emotional wellbeing and mental health of Children, young people and families. It is only possible with ongoing commitrnent from local cx)mmissioners. our active and supportive Board of Trustees. and our traed. eXperIend and dedicated staff team. l offer thanks lo everyone and look forward to our continued VrkIng together in 2024125. Principal funding sources Local CCG'S and health aLrthorities conlinue to be the primary source of funding. We a thankful for all donations and grants, however small. Reserves policy As a charity we are to keep sufficient resetves in place to cover committed cx>sts. emergencies and costing source5 such as redundancy. propety repairs or reiVed funding so the charity can continue as long as possible. The trustees are 5alisfied with the current position as the reserves and will monitor annualty. Public bènefrt The truslees have had due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Financial revlew The financial results are as set out in the annexed a(xounts. The board of trustees are aware of the defiril for the year and the whole organisalion is continuously working towards improving firnan5. The reserves held 5hwld be sufficient to support the charity for the foreseeable future, although ils future continues to rely on support from the Plynouth PCT. The deficit is exacerbated by a charge due in o]ming months of £16.680 for dilapidation costs under the tems of the charity's lease.
MAThERS F PLYMOUTH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS COKfiNUED Fo ar ended 31st March 2024 statement of trustees. responslbllltles Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each finanaal year which give a true and fair Mew of the charity's financial activities during the per and of lis financial p)sition at the end of the period. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practi and: Select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistentty. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State vthether applicable accounling standards and ststements of recommended practice have been followed. subject to any departures dsdosed and explained in the financial statements. Prepare the financial statement5 on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriale to presume that the charty will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonabte accuracy the financial position of the charty and which enable them to asc8rtain the financial position of the charty and whith enable them to ensure that the financial statements compty with applicabl8 law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and olher irregularities. Small company spectal provisions The report has been prepared in aLr0rdan wfjth the provisions appficable to companies subject to the small companies regime of1he Companies Act 2006. ON BEHALF OF THETRUSTEES D J HARRY DIRECTOR AND TRUSTEE DATED: /6 )1 Zoz
NDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FAMILY MAThERS OF PLYMOUTH I report on the aLounts for the year ended 31st March 2024 set out on pages fNe to ten. Respective responslbllltles of trustees and examlne The trustees, who are also the directors of the company for the purp)ses of company law. are responsible for the preparation of the accoLJnts. The trustees tsjnsider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2} of the Chariiies Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination. rt Is my responsibilty to:. examin8 the accounts under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Ac( follow the procedufes laid down in the gener81 directi$ gtven ty the Charity Commission {under section 145(5) Ib) of the 2011 Ad., state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independont examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordarte general th'rections given by the Charity Commission. An examination inctudes a revtew of the acLyJunting record5 kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented wrth those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures ulertaken do not provide all the ewdence that would be required in an audit and consequently no cpinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a °true and fair VIW and the report is limited to those matters sét out in the statement betow. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my eXaMab0n. no matter has c¢)me to my attention: which gives me reasonable (ause to believe that. in any material respect. the requirements.. to keep accounting records in acrdanCe wtih section 130 of the 2011 Act.. and to prepare accounts whith accord with the accounting records and comply with the acr£trunb'ng requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 20C6 and with the methods and principals of the Statement of Recommended Prathce". Accounting and Reporbng by Charities. have not been meL" or to which, in my opinion. attents.on should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. S F Pound FCCA Nigel Webster & Co Ltd Chartered Accountants 129 North Hill Plyrnouth PL4 8JY DATE. 13 11 2
FAMILY MArrERS OF PLYM STATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL ACTI IES orthe ear ended 31st March 2024 Jte 2024 2W 2024 funds lund5 2023 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARrrABLE ACTIVITIES 61.780 61.780 RESOURCES EXPENDED COSTS OF CHARABLE ACTMTIES staffing costs Salaries and NIC Employers Nl allowance 52,684 965 51.719 52.684 965 51.719 61.914 1.585 60.329 Premlses costs Rent and rocth hiro Rates and utilities Repairs .renewals and deaning 13.375 2.862 2,818 19,055 13,375 2,862 2.818 19,055 13.375 2,704 2.408 18.487 General runnlng costs Accountancy and payroll Pension Insuran Depreciation Postage, stationery and sofiware WebldatsbaseltT consultancy Memberships and subscriptions Telephone Leasehold dilapidations Sundry exFenses 1.326 1,326 386 557 1,280 522 690 63 306 192 1,873 T13 557 548 725 120 458 16.680 288 548 725 120 458 16.680 288 21.152 21.152 6.107 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 91,926 91,926 84.923 NET{OUTGOING} RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS (30.146) (30,146) (4.390) TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS FUND BALANCES BIFWD 69,869 69.869 £ 39,723 £ 39,723 74,259 £ 69,869 FUND BALANCES CIFWD
FAMILY MATTERS OF PLYMOUTH BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March 2024 Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASss 63 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 3.125 115.470 118,595 3,125 128,746 131,871 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 62.192 62.065 NET CURRENT ASSETS 56.403 69,806 56,403 69.806 PROVISIONS NET ASSErs £39,723 £69,869 REPRESENTED BY: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 39,723 69,869 £ 39,723 £69,869 The directors are satisfied that for the year ending on the above date, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under s.477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that no member has required the company to obtain an audrt of its financial Statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The financial statements were approved for issue by the trustees and directors on I b I z T1 Mrs E. A. Brimacrynbe.................................. TRUSTEEIDIRECTOR The annexed notes fonn an integral part of these financial statements.
FAMILY MAThERS OF PLYMOUTH NOTES TO THEACCOUNTS For the ear ended 31st March 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) General Infomiation and basis of preparation Family Matters of Plymouth is a tharitable company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England & Wales. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liabilty in respect of the guarantee 15 limit1 to £10 per member of the charity. The address of the registered Offi is gtven in the charity irrfomation on page 1 of these financial ststements. The nature of th8 chartty's operations and principal actNities are given in page 2 of these financial ststements. The charrty constiiutes a publ benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Chartbes: Statement of Recommended Practice applicabl8 to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 Juty 2014 (as updated through Update Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016) The finanaal statements are prepared on a gong conwn basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling whith is the fUn¢tnal currency of the charity. The signfficant accounting policies applied in the preparation of th8S8 financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. {b) Fixed assets and depreciation Depreciation is provided on all 94uipment on a 33.33% straight line basis. Leasehold property improvements are written off in the year of expenditure. (c) Fund accountlng Unr8Stricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not bean designated for other purpos88. Restricied funds funds whith are to be used in accordance wrth spectfic restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for a particular purpose. Income recognition All incoming resou$ are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantffied with reasonable accuracy. Income is accounted for by matching funder5' contributions wtih the expenditure it is intended to cover. Grants receivable are included in the accounts when the appropriate amounts have been quantified. Grants in respecl of fixed assets are credited to income. No amounts are includad in the financial statements for seNic8s donated by volunteers.
FAMILY MA TTERS OF PLYMOUTH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For th8 ear ended 31st March 2024 ACCOUNTING POUCIES {contlnued) (e) Expenditure recognition Al expenditure is accounted for on an attruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. VVh8re costs cannot be directty attributed to particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Afi expenditure in respect of capital costs are wrÈtten off funds in the year of purchase as these are fully funded by grant claims. (o Provisions Prowsions (ie liabilities of unrtain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. 2024 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted: New Devon CCG Room hire 61.500 280 80,000 533 £61780 £80,533 TOTAL £ 61.780 £ 80,533 FIXED ASSETS Leasehold ui Total COST Brought forward Additions 6.OCK) 15.174 21,174 Carried forward 6,000 21,174 DEPRECIATION Brought forward Charge for the year Carried forw8rd 6.000 15.110 21,110 64 6.000 15,174 21,174 NET BOOKVALUE Brought forward Carried fopNard £ 64 Al fixed assets are held for charitsble purposes.
FAMILY MATTERS OF PLYMOUTH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS CONTINUED For the ear ended 31st March 2024 2024 2023 DEBTORS Rent deposft arKI other debtors £ 3.125 £ 3,125 CREDITORS AJnounts falling due wthin one year. Deferred incom8 Accruals 61,500 692 61,500 565 PROVISIONS This represents amounts due under leasehotd dilapitations. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Income and expenditure Brou forward CarrSed forward Income Transfers and endlture Unrestricted funds General resen$ £69 869 £ 61.780 £ 89,046 £42603 Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS £ 69,869 £ 61.780 £ 89.046 £ 42.603 Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds Total Balance sheet Fixed assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand Less: Creditors in one year Provisions 3,125 115,470 (62,192) 16,680 £39723 3,125 115,470 (62,192) £ 39,723 -10-
FAMILY MArrERS OF PLYMOUTH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS coKriNUED For the ear ended 31st March 2024 STATEMENT OF FUNDS (Continued) The unrestricted funds represent the fe funds of the charity that are not designated for particular purposes. I transfers between funds relate to surplus reslricted funds Ihat have been agreed to be retained as unrestricted on completion of the proiecL TRUSTEES EMOLUMENTS The trustees recetved no remuneration and were reimbursed no expenses during Ihe year. EMPLOYEE EMOLUMENTS The charity employed an average of 10 people during the year at the following cost:_ 2024 2023 Gr05s salaries Employers Nl contribution Employers Nl allowance Employers pension contribution 51.719 965 {965) 386 £52.105 60,329 1,585 (1,5851 522 £60.851 There are no staff paid in excess of £60.000 pa. 10. STATUS AND CONTROL The company is limited by guarantee and is controlled by its body of trustees and directors. -11-