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2020-07-31-accounts

YORK CARES (A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee)

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 JULY 2020

Charity Registration Number 1111899 Registered Company Number 5346480

YORK CARES

I N D E X P A G E
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES 1 - 7
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT 8
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 9
BALANCE SHEET 10
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 11 - 17

YORK CARES

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

The trustees who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, present their annual report and unaudited accounts of the company for the year ended 31 July 2020. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To pursue any charitable purpose for the benefit of the people for the City of York, in particular, but not exclusively, by the selection, training and provision of volunteers. “Charitable” means charitable according to the laws of England and Wales.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects

York Cares is a partnership of public, private and voluntary sector organisations committed to realising a vision of York as an ever more vibrant and socially inclusive city in which to live and work. York Cares brings employers, their employees and communities together in positive and sustainable collaborative action, principally through employee-volunteering, in support of this vision.

The activities that the charity has undertaken to further its charitable purposes for the public benefit are detailed below.

The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties under section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission.

York Cares aspires:

Additional details of objectives and activities

We match the skills and expertise of employers and their employees to community projects where they can have most impact. Our tried and tested programmes deliver tangible benefits for local people, as well as workforce development opportunities for employers.

Our flexible programme of opportunities enables our employer members to mix and match opportunities to develop a tailored volunteering programme which reflects their business needs and maximises the impact of their engagement in the local community.

Our programme

YORK CARES

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 (CONT)

Annual member events

Highlights for 2019-20

870 employees undertook volunteering opportunities in 2019-20 (2018-19: 1,519)

This figure is significantly lower than in previous years as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In March, in line with government guidelines, we made the difficult decision to suspend all activity unless this could be delivered remotely. We signposted volunteers to the City of York Council who were leading the city’s response to the pandemic. We worked hard to adapt our activities and to offer these on a remote basis but nevertheless engagement levels were understandably lower than they would have been had we been delivering activities in normal circumstances.

Aspirations

13 volunteers supported 60 pupils from 3 secondary schools

Inspiring Minds

76 volunteers supported 684 pupils in 8 primary schools

YORK CARES

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 (CONT)

Skills Share

9 volunteers supported 7 organisations

Social Connections

90 volunteers supported 11 local older people’s homes and independent living communities, York Hospital, a community centre and residents in the local community

Starting Blocks

More than 105 volunteers supported at least 15 care-experienced young people

YORK CARES

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 (CONT)

Starting Blocks (continued)

Team Challenges including and Seasonal Challenges

577 volunteers supported 28 organisations

· There were 22 individual Team Challenges throughout the year supporting 14 community organisations and one Independent Living Community.

Annual Stakeholder Meeting

· The York Cares annual Stakeholder Meeting was unable to go ahead this year as a result of the pandemic. The meeting was planned as an official launch of the Social Connections programme, following the funding from the Aviva Foundation. A key note speech was due to be given by Professor Dianne Willcocks, Local Older People’s Champion for York.

York Cares Golden Moments

YORK CARES

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 (CONT)

Financial Review

Reserves policy

The trustees are very much aware of the need to develop a strong financial position for the charity. An objective had been set of building adequate reserves over time to cover three months forward operating costs, this has now been achieved. This allows trustees to reconsider the required level of reserves and plan for their future.

Free reserves at 31 July 2020 were £156,809 (2019: £100,808).

Further financial review details

Donations in the year include office and accommodation costs in kind from the University of York of £112,173 (2019: £141,201). Membership fees form the basis of the charity’s main source of income and totalled £72,436 (2019: £66,175). The majority of the costs of the charity relate to staffing requirements totalling £88,039 (2019: £95,911).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

York Cares is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

How the charity is constituted

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated under the Companies Act 1985 on 28 January 2005 (company number 5346480) and obtained charitable status on 1 November 2005 (registered charity number 1111899).

Trustee selection methods

Under the Articles of Association, the members of the Council of Management are empowered at any time to appoint any person to be a member of the council.

Additional governance issues

The trustees detailed below constitute directors of the company for the purpose of the Companies Act 2006. None of the trustees held an interest in the charity during the year. The trustees who served during the year were employees or representatives of members of local employers who supported York Cares during the period, the details of which are enclosed in note 10 to the financial statements. The manager of York Cares is Holly Hennell.

The board of trustees shall not be less than three, but is not subject to any maximum number, and meets at least quarterly to administer the charity. The trustees may appoint a person who is willing to act as a trustee to fill a vacancy or as an additional trustee. Trustees are given an appropriate period of induction and training, depending on the individual’s requirements and knowledge of the Charity’s activities. All trustees are reminded of their statutory obligations and given appropriate guidance and training on their responsibilities as trustees.

YORK CARES

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Charity name York Cares Registered company number 05346480 Charity number 1111899 Registered office York Cares c/o Careers, University of York Harewood Way Heslington York YO10 5DD

TRUSTEES

The directors (trustees) who manage the charity:-

A R Ferguson Chair
C A Dibbs Chair (resigned 6 July 2020)
P Whitwell Chair (appointed 6 July 2020 resigned
14 September 2020)
W Campbell (appointed 24 December 2019 resigned
18 November 2020)
J E Clarke (appointed 3 February 2020)
S J Draper
M J Fleetham (appointed 7 October 2019)
M B Griffin (appointed 3 February 2020)
J L Horsburgh (resigned 16 December 2019)
R J Micheli
E J Robinson (resigned 7 November 2020)
N Thompson (appointed 3 February 2020)
Name of company secretary S E Whiteley
Charity Manager H Hennell
Key Management Personnel H Hennell
ADVISERS
Bankers HSBC Bank
13 Parliament Street
York
YO1 8XS
Independent Examiner N Clemit ACA, FCCA
JWPCreers LLP
Chartered Accountants
Genesis 5
Church Lane
Heslington
York
YO10 5DQ

YORK CARES

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020 (CONT)

Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Approved by the trustees on 12 April 2021 and signed on their behalf by:

………………………………………………. ………………………………………………. A R Ferguson – Temp chair R J Micheli – Director

YORK CARES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2020 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and relevant notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACA and ACCA.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts to not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

N Clemit ACA, FCCA JWPCreers LLP Chartered Accountants Genesis 5 Church Lane Heslington York YO10 5DQ

21 April 2021

YORK CARES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020

Total Total
Unrestricted Restricted funds funds
Notes Funds funds 2020 2019
£ £ £ £
INCOME
Donations and legacies 2 198,712 - 198,712 216,917
Charitable activities 2 - 113,810 113,810 46,890
Other income - - - 682
_ ______ _ _
Total Income 198,712 113,810 312,522 264,489
_ ______ _ _
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities 3 142,711 68,732 211,443 258,963
_ _____ _ _
Total expenditure 142,711 68,732 211,443 258,963
_ _____ _ _
Net income/(expenditure) 56,001 45,078 101,079 5,526
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 100,808 - 100,808 95,282
______ _ _ _
Total funds carried forward 156,809 45,078 201,887 100,808

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

YORK CARES

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 JULY 2020

Note
31 July 2020
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
4
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
5
6,039
Cash at bank in hand
265,657
__
271,696
LIABILITIES: Amounts falling due
within one year
Creditors and accruals
6
(69,809)
____
Net current assets
NET ASSETS
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unrestricted
8
Restricted
8
£
-
201,887
__
201,887

156,809
45,078
____
201,887
2019
£
-
12,953
123,543
__
136,496
(35,688)
_
100,808

100,808
100,808
-
___
100,808

Company number: 5346480

For the year ending 31 July 2020 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ responsibilities:

Approved by the trustees on 12 April 2021 and signed on their behalf by:

…………………………………………………. A R Ferguson – Temp chair

……………………………………………. R J Micheli – Director

YORK CARES

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 JULY 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounts

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

York Cares meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

These accounts have been prepared as a going concern as future funding has been secured.

Income

This is included in the statement of financial activities when:

Donations in kind

These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.

Donations include donated services of £112,173 (2019: £141,201) from the University of York for office accommodation and related costs. The value of this donation in kind has been calculated using 50% of the PfAcT Full Economic Costing rate used by the University of York, on the basis that York Cares does not use some elements of the University’s infrastructure. Other donations in kind total £500 (2019: £9,328).

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind used by the charity are included in the accounts as income when receivable.

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the accounts when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the income.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the funder or when funds are raised for a specific purpose.

YORK CARES

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 JULY 2020

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Expenditure

Expenditure is included in the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis. Wages and salaries of £88,039 are in respect of a recharge of employment costs seconded from the University of York. £112,173 has been included as office accommodation and related costs provided in kind by the University of York.

Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. These are included within charitable activities.

Volunteer help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.

Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £250. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt, less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates to write off the costs less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life as follows:-

Fixtures and fittings 10% straight line Computer equipment 33% straight line

Debtors

Debtors are recorded when receivable.

Creditors

Creditors are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out an expense.

YORK CARES

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 JULY 2020

2. ANALYSIS OF INCOME

2020 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Unrestricted Restricted Total
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and legacies
Membership fees 72,436 - 72,436 66,175 - 66,175
Other donations 13,603 - 13,603 213 - 213
Donations in kind 112,673 - 112,673 150,529 - 150,529
______ _____ ______ _____ _____ _____
198,712 - 198,712 216,917 - 216,917
Charitable activities
Grants received - 113,810 113,810 - 46,890 46,890
3. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
2020 2020 2020 2019 2019 2019
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Unrestricted Restricted Total
£ £ £ £ £ £
Charitable activities
Seconded staff costs 23,467 64,572 88,039 53,272 42,639 95,911
Other hired and contracted
services 500 3,862 4,362 734 1,246 1,980
Charitable activities related
costs 112,173 - 112,173 141,201 - 141,201
Holiday pay (437) - (437) 1,791 - 1,791
Insurance 1,691 - 1,691 1,617 - 1,617
Travel and subsistence 303 32 335 765 194 959
Print, post, stationery and
telephone 736 10 746 910 102 1,012
Hospitality 44 195 239 242 2,058 2,300
Subscription 603 57 660 473 - 473
Equipment and materials 194 4 198 (7) 213 206
Training and conferences 102 - 102 169 - 169
Advertising and publicity 2,015 - 2,015 4,618 212 4,830
Event costs - - - 5,328 226 5,554
Independent examination 990 - 990 960 - 960
Other accounting services 330 - 330 - - -
______ _____ ______ _____ _____ _____
142,711 68,732 211,443 212,073 46,890 258,963
______ _____ ______ _____ _____ _____

Within the seconded staff costs are the key management personnel who receive £33,129 (2019: £30,877).

YORK CARES

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 JULY 2020

4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Office Computer Total
furniture equipment
£ £ £
Cost
Balance at 1 August 2019 362 1,808 2,170
____ ____ ____
Balance at 31 July 2020 362
1,808
2,170
Depreciation
Balance at 1 August 2019 362 1,808 2,170
Charge for year - - -
____ ____ ____
Balance at 31 July 2020 362
1,808
2,170
Net book value
Balance at 31 July 2020 -
-
-
Balance at 31 July 2019 - -
-
5. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
2020 2019
£ £
Trade debtors 4,862 11,850
Prepayments 1,177 1,103
_____ _____
6,039 12,953

YORK CARES

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 JULY 2020

6. CREDITORS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2020 2019
£ £
Accruals 31,990 4,434
Deferred income (note 7) 37,819 31,254
_____ _____
69,809 35,688
7. DEFERRED INCOME
2020 2019
£ £
Membership fees received in advance at 1 August 2019 31,254 28,350
Released to statement of financial activities (31,254) (28,350)
Deferred in the period 37,819 31,254
______ ______
Balance at 31 July 2020 37,819 31,254
Due within one year 37,819 31,254

Deferred income comprises membership fees received in advance for future periods.

YORK CARES

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 JULY 2020

8. ANALYSIS OF FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds
UniConnect(formerly NCOP)
Office for Students (OfS)
ESRC IAA
Aviva Community Fund
UoY Access and Participation
Plan Initiative Fund (APP)
CoYC Starting Blocks
Total restricted funds
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds
NCOP
Office for Students (OfS)
ERSC IAA
Aviva Community fund
NISA
ARCO
Total restricted funds
Total funds
Balance
1 August
2019
£
100,808
-
-
-
-
-
-
__
-
_
100,808
Balance
1 August
2018
£
95,282
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
___
95,282
Income
Expenditure
£
£
198,712
142,711
5,500
5,500
25,000
25,000
4,130
4,130
45,000
24,897
9,205
9,205
24,975
-
__
_
113,810
68,732


312,522
211,443

2019
Income
Expenditure
£
£
217,599
212,073
15,423
15,423
25,000
25,000
797
797
5,000
5,000
500
500
170
170


46,890
46,890

___
264,489
258,963
Balance
31 July
2020
£
156,809
-
-
-
20,103
-
24,975
__
45,078
_
201,887
Balance
31 July
2019
£
100,808
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
___
100,808

UniConnect (formerly NCOP) Future HY York and North Yorkshire – funding through UniConnect (formerly National Collaborative Outreach) to work with secondary schools, inspiring disadvantaged young people about possible futures through personal encounters with people at work and university and thereby motivate them to aim higher and work harder at school.

Office for Students (OfS) - funding to promote widening participation for disadvantaged groups of students.

ESRC IAA – funding to support the development of ‘Fun with Numbers’ a programme to support children with numeracy to increase their confidence and capabilities in Maths.

YORK CARES

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - 31 JULY 2020

ANALYSIS OF FUNDS (Cont.)

Aviva Community fund - funding to support the development of ‘Fun with Numbers’ a programme to support children with numeracy to increase their confidence and capabilities in Maths.

UoY Access and Participation Plan Initiative Fund (Starting Blocks) – Starting Blocks provides opportunities for employee-volunteers to support care experienced young people and young adults to gain the practical skills, knowledge, attributes, and behaviours they need to secure employment and improve their life chances.

CoYC (Starting Blocks) – Starting Blocks supports care experienced young people and young adults to secure employment and improve their life chances. This grant is for funding the salary of an apprentice to support the Starting Blocks programme.

NISA (2019 only) – donation to support the Big Community Challenge.

ARCO (2019 only) – donation to support profile raising.

  1. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Current assets
198,464
73,232
Current liabilities
(41,655)
(28,154)
__

156,809
45,078

2019
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Current assets
136,496
-
Current liabilities
(35,688)
-
__

100,808
-
Total
funds
2020
£
271,696
(69,809)
__
201,887
Total
funds
2019
£
136,496
(35,688)
____
100,808

10. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Remuneration and benefits

All of the trustees of the charity who served during the year were employees or representatives or members of local businesses who support York Cares.

No remuneration directly or indirectly has been paid or is payable for the year to any trustees or to any person or persons known to relate to any of them.

Trustees expenses

No trustees were reimbursed for expenses in either year.