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2020-12-31-accounts

South Wilts Mencap

Trustees Statement for 2020

Achievements and Performance

The programme planned for 2020 was to have seen the revival of a club for 20 to 30-year olds, exciting new initiatives and days out by the sea; these in addition to our usual varied range of activities. Covid prevented delivery of these and the development of other enhancements. We had expected to spend our year’s income but were left with a surplus of £31,117, unlike the dire position of some other charities.

Whilst clubs operated early in the year, the first Covid lockdown put an end to these in March. For the rest of the year we did our best to keep in contact with everyone through our Weekly Bulletin, post cards, telephone calls and the wonderful programme of activities on Zoom. Including the Christmas goody bags sent to all our active members these activities cost £10,092. The cancelled Breakaway programme had been largely paid for in advance, however we were able to carry the credit forward into 2021; indeed it now looks highly likely to slip into 2022.

Financial Review

Our main source of income continued to be 16 Catherine Street, the flat rental being unaffected by the Covid emergency. Transfers from the shop however were reduced by 50% due to lockdown closures, although this was partially mitigated by a government grant to the shop of which the charity received £20,000. Many charity shops in Salisbury shut down entirely, ours however was opened up whenever possible thanks to the staunch determination our volunteer staff.

Wiltshire Council continued to support to Our Club with a grant of £7,819. We also received donations totalling £4,751, some in memory of people who sadly had died during the year. Owing to Councillor John Walsh’s term as Mayor of Salisbury being extended by a year, his mayoral appeal is still running, now standing at £13,257.

The Balance Sheet shows a very strong financial position, however there is significant uncertainty about earnings in 2022. Our first priority for the future is to reinstate our clubs and other activities which will take concentrated effort. Once the programme is up and running the Trustees will be able to put their minds to the further development of the society in consultation with those whom we serve and other interested individuals and organisations.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have a duty to identify the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The charity regularly reviews its procedures to minimise such risk to its assets and income and to ensure that where risks are identified procedures are in place to alleviate them as far as possible. For the major risks identified, the trustees have put in place appropriate measures to manage those risks.

Structure, Governance and Management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee. None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company.

Charity Registration No. 1112202

Company Registration No. 05585404 (England and Wales)

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr N A Afford
Mrs L Batchelor
Mrs J Beddow
Mr R C L Clifford
Mrs K S Gallagher
Mrs L F Lane
Mr G McFaull
Mrs P H T Reis
Secretary Mr N A Afford
Charity number 1112202
Company number 05585404
Registered office 16 Catherine Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2DA
Independent examiner Moore (South) LLP
33 The Clarendon Centre
Salisbury Business Park
Dairy Meadow Lane
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2TJ

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 14

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are:

Despite being a relatively small charity, South Wilts Mencap routinely supports around 150 people with learning disabilities (LD) across the whole age range and their families. Our services include:

To make all this possible, South Wilts Mencap has around 70 staff including volunteers, one employee, casual workers and individual contractors all working throughout the year. The level of service provided has increased significantly over the last eight years. Whilst we have much to be grateful for, this expansion has generated a significant administrative overhead, not helped by all the statutory requirements that apply, not least safeguarding so many very vulnerable people.

The trustees of South Wilts Mencap and the directors of 16 Catherine St Ltd have taken measures to ensure that they work more closely to align and improve governance, financial management and employment practices.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Achievements and performance

The programme planned for 2020 was to have seen the revival of a club for 20 to 30-year olds, exciting new initiatives and days out by the sea; these in addition to our usual varied range of activities. Covid prevented delivery of these and the development of other enhancements. We had expected to spend our year’s income but were left with a surplus of £31,117, unlike the dire position of some other charities.

Whilst clubs operated early in the year, the first Covid lockdown put an end to these in March. For the rest of the year we did our best to keep in contact with everyone through our Weekly Bulletin, post cards, telephone calls and the wonderful programme of activities on Zoom. Including the Christmas goody bags sent to all our active members these activities cost £10,092. The cancelled Breakaway programme had been largely paid for in advance, however we were able to carry the credit forward into 2021; indeed it now looks highly likely to slip into 2022.

Financial review

Our main source of income continued to be 16 Catherine Street, the flat rental being unaffected by the Covid emergency. Transfers from the shop however were reduced by 50% due to lockdown closures, although this was partially mitigated by a government grant to the shop of which the charity received £20,000. Many charity shops in Salisbury shut down entirely, ours however was opened up whenever possible thanks to the staunch determination our volunteer staff.

Wiltshire Council continued to support to Our Club with a grant of £7,819. We also received donations totalling £4,751, some in memory of people who sadly had died during the year. Owing to Councillor John Walsh’s term as Mayor of Salisbury being extended by a year, his mayoral appeal is still running, now standing at £13,257.

The Balance Sheet shows a very strong financial position, however there is significant uncertainty about earnings in 2022. Our first priority for the future is to reinstate our clubs and other activities which will take concentrated effort. Once the programme is up and running the Trustees will be able to put their minds to the further development of the society in consultation with those whom we serve and other interested individuals and organisations.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have a duty to identify the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The charity regularly reviews its procedures to minimise such risk to its assets and income and to ensure that where risks are identified procedures are in place to alleviate them as far as possible. For the major risks identified, the trustees have put in place appropriate measures to manage those risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee . None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The charity is an incorporated company limited by guarantee. The Memorandum and Articles of Association were revised prior to our incorporation in October 2006.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr N A Afford

Mrs L Batchelor Mrs J Beddow

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Mr R C L Clifford Mrs K S Gallagher Mrs L F Lane Mr G McFaull Mrs P H T Reis

Membership of the company / charity is open to anyone who supports the principle of enriching the lives of our client group of local people with a LD (see Article 4).

The Executive Committee of directors consists of no less than 4 and normally no more than 12 directors. They are required to meet regularly and in fact meet on the second Tuesday of every month. There must be, and is, a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Treasurer / Company Secretary and other directors elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

At each AGM the Executive Committee retires but may be re-elected. No person may be appointed to the Executive Committee except by the above procedure at the AGM. New trustees are recruited through advertising and personal contact. The Chair has prime responsibility for the quality and excellence of all tasks and activities undertaken. In addition, the non-executive President occasionally attends monthly meetings, maintains oversight of the Society's activity and presides at the AGM.

Whilst the Executive Committee sets policy and procedures, allocates funds and monitors performance the day-to-day management of individual activities is vested in club and activity leaders coordinated by the Operations Manager.

The trustees met 12 times during the year to conduct the charity's business, the majority of meetings being held on Zoom as a result of the Covid emergency. The AGM normally held in April was delayed until September 2020 when it was held on Zoom.

The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..............................

Mr N A Afford trustee Dated: .........................

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of South Wilts Mencap (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

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 financial statements to be reached.

Robert Macdonald FCCA Moore (South) LLP

33 The Clarendon Centre Salisbury Business Park Dairy Meadow Lane Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2TJ

Dated: .........................

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2020
2020
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
19,887
7,428
Charitable activities
4
82,909
4,792
Investments
5
458
-
Total income
103,254
12,220
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
71,732
12,626
Gross transfers
between funds
-
-
Net income/(expenditure)
for the year/
Net movement in funds
31,522
(406)
Fund balances at 1
January 2020
402,442
16,021
Fund balances at 31
December 2020
433,964
15,615
TotalUnrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2020
2019
2019
£
£
£
27,315
34,481
-
87,701
114,948
37,363
458
600
-
115,474
150,029
37,363
84,358
108,875
31,839
-
(5,284)
5,284
31,116
35,870
10,808
418,463
366,572
5,213
449,579
402,442
16,021
Total
2019
£
34,481
152,311
600
187,392
140,714
-
46,678
371,785
418,463

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Investments
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
2020
£
35,367
221,126
256,493
(13,414)
£
16,000
190,500
206,500
243,079
449,579
15,615
433,964
449,579
2019
£
22,328
180,264
202,592
(2,629)
£
28,000
190,500
218,500
199,963
418,463
16,021
402,442
418,463

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, 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 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

..............................

Mr N A Afford Trustee

Company Registration No. 05585404

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

South Wilts Mencap is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 16 Catherine Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2DA.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 3 years
Motor vehicles 5 years

The gain or loss 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 net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year . Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any ) .

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

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 the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Donations and gifts
4,751
7,428
Breakaway
15,136
-
For the year ended 31 December 2019
34,481
-
Charitable activities
transfers from 16 Catherine Street
Fundraising
Membership subscriptions
Rent
Other income
Fundays (15-25 years)
Our club income
Play partner parties
Mayors appeal
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total
2020
£
12,179
15,136
2020
£
70,114
-
-
12,100
671
-
-
24
4,792
87,701
82,909
4,792
87,701
Total
2019
£
9,956
24,525
34,481
2019
£
100,000
565
303
13,200
2,099
2,790
8,949
1,586
22,819
152,311
114,948
37,363
152,311

4 Charitable activities

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

5 Investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2020
2019
£
£
Interest receivable 458
600
6 Charitable activities
Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure
Expenditure
2020
2019
£
£
Staff costs 11,771
1,560
Depreciation and impairment 12,000
12,052
Core services 9,917
86,652
Charity expenses 5,722
7,758
Insurance 802
771
Motor expenses 1,340
2,483
Grants given 2,265
3,495
60th Anniversary costs -
3,935
Mayors appeal 3,360
10,993
Lockdown support 10,093
-
Breakaway refunds 15,855
-
73,125
129,699
Share of governance costs (see note 7) 11,233
11,015
84,358
140,714
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 71,732
108,875
Restricted funds 12,626
31,839
84,358
140,714
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Unrestricted funds 108,875
Restricted funds 31,839
140,714

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

7 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Accountancy
-
790
Secretary and business
administration
-
7,675
Bookkeeping
-
2,768
-
11,233
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
11,233
2020
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
£
790
-
770
7,675
-
7,996
2,768
-
2,249
11,233
-
11,015
11,233
-
11,015
2019
£
770
7,996
2,249
11,015
11,015

8 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

9 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2020 2019
Number Number
1 1
Employment costs 2020 2019
£ £
Wages and salaries 11,771 1,560

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

10 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
Motor vehicles
Total
fittings
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2020 453
60,000
60,453
At 31 December 2020 453
60,000
60,453
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2020 453
32,000
32,453
Depreciation charged in the year -
12,000
12,000
At 31 December 2020 453
44,000
44,453
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2020 -
16,000
16,000
At 31 December 2019 -
28,000
28,000
11 Fixed asset investments
Other
investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2020 & 31 December 2020 190,500
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2020 190,500
At 31 December 2019 190,500
2020 2019
Other investments comprise: Notes £ £
Investments in subsidiaries 16 190,500 190,500

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
14
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2020
2020
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2020 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
16,000
-
Investments
190,500
-
Current assets/
(liabilities)
243,079
-
449,579
-
TotalUnrestricted
funds
2020
2019
£
£
16,000
28,000
190,500
190,500
243,079
183,942
449,579
402,442
2020
£
7,430
-
27,937
35,367
2020
£
45
13,369
13,414
Restricted
funds
2019
£
-
-
16,021
16,021
2019
£
8,451
60
13,817
22,328
2019
£
834
1,795
2,629
Total
2019
£
28,000
190,500
199,963
418,463

15 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2019 - none).

16 Subsidiaries

These financial statements are separate charity financial statements for South Wilts Mencap.

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 December 2020 are as follows:

Name of undertaking Registered Nature of business Class of % Held
office shares held Direct Indirect
16 Catherine Street Ltd United Kingdom Charity Shop Ordinary A 100.00

Charity Registration No. 1112202

Company Registration No. 05585404 (England and Wales)

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr N A Afford
Mrs L Batchelor
Mrs J Beddow
Mr R C L Clifford
Mrs K S Gallagher
Mrs L F Lane
Mr G McFaull
Mrs P H T Reis
Secretary Mr N A Afford
Charity number 1112202
Company number 05585404
Registered office 16 Catherine Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2DA
Independent examiner Moore (South) LLP
33 The Clarendon Centre
Salisbury Business Park
Dairy Meadow Lane
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2TJ

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 14

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are:

Despite being a relatively small charity, South Wilts Mencap routinely supports around 150 people with learning disabilities (LD) across the whole age range and their families. Our services include:

To make all this possible, South Wilts Mencap has around 70 staff including volunteers, one employee, casual workers and individual contractors all working throughout the year. The level of service provided has increased significantly over the last eight years. Whilst we have much to be grateful for, this expansion has generated a significant administrative overhead, not helped by all the statutory requirements that apply, not least safeguarding so many very vulnerable people.

The trustees of South Wilts Mencap and the directors of 16 Catherine St Ltd have taken measures to ensure that they work more closely to align and improve governance, financial management and employment practices.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Achievements and performance

The programme planned for 2020 was to have seen the revival of a club for 20 to 30-year olds, exciting new initiatives and days out by the sea; these in addition to our usual varied range of activities. Covid prevented delivery of these and the development of other enhancements. We had expected to spend our year’s income but were left with a surplus of £31,117, unlike the dire position of some other charities.

Whilst clubs operated early in the year, the first Covid lockdown put an end to these in March. For the rest of the year we did our best to keep in contact with everyone through our Weekly Bulletin, post cards, telephone calls and the wonderful programme of activities on Zoom. Including the Christmas goody bags sent to all our active members these activities cost £10,092. The cancelled Breakaway programme had been largely paid for in advance, however we were able to carry the credit forward into 2021; indeed it now looks highly likely to slip into 2022.

Financial review

Our main source of income continued to be 16 Catherine Street, the flat rental being unaffected by the Covid emergency. Transfers from the shop however were reduced by 50% due to lockdown closures, although this was partially mitigated by a government grant to the shop of which the charity received £20,000. Many charity shops in Salisbury shut down entirely, ours however was opened up whenever possible thanks to the staunch determination our volunteer staff.

Wiltshire Council continued to support to Our Club with a grant of £7,819. We also received donations totalling £4,751, some in memory of people who sadly had died during the year. Owing to Councillor John Walsh’s term as Mayor of Salisbury being extended by a year, his mayoral appeal is still running, now standing at £13,257.

The Balance Sheet shows a very strong financial position, however there is significant uncertainty about earnings in 2022. Our first priority for the future is to reinstate our clubs and other activities which will take concentrated effort. Once the programme is up and running the Trustees will be able to put their minds to the further development of the society in consultation with those whom we serve and other interested individuals and organisations.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have a duty to identify the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The charity regularly reviews its procedures to minimise such risk to its assets and income and to ensure that where risks are identified procedures are in place to alleviate them as far as possible. For the major risks identified, the trustees have put in place appropriate measures to manage those risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee . None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The charity is an incorporated company limited by guarantee. The Memorandum and Articles of Association were revised prior to our incorporation in October 2006.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr N A Afford

Mrs L Batchelor Mrs J Beddow

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Mr R C L Clifford Mrs K S Gallagher Mrs L F Lane Mr G McFaull Mrs P H T Reis

Membership of the company / charity is open to anyone who supports the principle of enriching the lives of our client group of local people with a LD (see Article 4).

The Executive Committee of directors consists of no less than 4 and normally no more than 12 directors. They are required to meet regularly and in fact meet on the second Tuesday of every month. There must be, and is, a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Treasurer / Company Secretary and other directors elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

At each AGM the Executive Committee retires but may be re-elected. No person may be appointed to the Executive Committee except by the above procedure at the AGM. New trustees are recruited through advertising and personal contact. The Chair has prime responsibility for the quality and excellence of all tasks and activities undertaken. In addition, the non-executive President occasionally attends monthly meetings, maintains oversight of the Society's activity and presides at the AGM.

Whilst the Executive Committee sets policy and procedures, allocates funds and monitors performance the day-to-day management of individual activities is vested in club and activity leaders coordinated by the Operations Manager.

The trustees met 12 times during the year to conduct the charity's business, the majority of meetings being held on Zoom as a result of the Covid emergency. The AGM normally held in April was delayed until September 2020 when it was held on Zoom.

The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

..............................

Mr N A Afford trustee Dated: .........................

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of South Wilts Mencap (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

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 financial statements to be reached.

Robert Macdonald FCCA Moore (South) LLP

33 The Clarendon Centre Salisbury Business Park Dairy Meadow Lane Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2TJ

Dated: .........................

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2020
2020
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
19,887
7,428
Charitable activities
4
82,909
4,792
Investments
5
458
-
Total income
103,254
12,220
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
71,732
12,626
Gross transfers
between funds
-
-
Net income/(expenditure)
for the year/
Net movement in funds
31,522
(406)
Fund balances at 1
January 2020
402,442
16,021
Fund balances at 31
December 2020
433,964
15,615
TotalUnrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2020
2019
2019
£
£
£
27,315
34,481
-
87,701
114,948
37,363
458
600
-
115,474
150,029
37,363
84,358
108,875
31,839
-
(5,284)
5,284
31,116
35,870
10,808
418,463
366,572
5,213
449,579
402,442
16,021
Total
2019
£
34,481
152,311
600
187,392
140,714
-
46,678
371,785
418,463

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Investments
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
2020
£
35,367
221,126
256,493
(13,414)
£
16,000
190,500
206,500
243,079
449,579
15,615
433,964
449,579
2019
£
22,328
180,264
202,592
(2,629)
£
28,000
190,500
218,500
199,963
418,463
16,021
402,442
418,463

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, 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 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

..............................

Mr N A Afford Trustee

Company Registration No. 05585404

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

South Wilts Mencap is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 16 Catherine Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2DA.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 3 years
Motor vehicles 5 years

The gain or loss 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 net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year . Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any ) .

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

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 the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
Donations and gifts
4,751
7,428
Breakaway
15,136
-
For the year ended 31 December 2019
34,481
-
Charitable activities
transfers from 16 Catherine Street
Fundraising
Membership subscriptions
Rent
Other income
Fundays (15-25 years)
Our club income
Play partner parties
Mayors appeal
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total
2020
£
12,179
15,136
2020
£
70,114
-
-
12,100
671
-
-
24
4,792
87,701
82,909
4,792
87,701
Total
2019
£
9,956
24,525
34,481
2019
£
100,000
565
303
13,200
2,099
2,790
8,949
1,586
22,819
152,311
114,948
37,363
152,311

4 Charitable activities

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

5 Investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2020
2019
£
£
Interest receivable 458
600
6 Charitable activities
Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure
Expenditure
2020
2019
£
£
Staff costs 11,771
1,560
Depreciation and impairment 12,000
12,052
Core services 9,917
86,652
Charity expenses 5,722
7,758
Insurance 802
771
Motor expenses 1,340
2,483
Grants given 2,265
3,495
60th Anniversary costs -
3,935
Mayors appeal 3,360
10,993
Lockdown support 10,093
-
Breakaway refunds 15,855
-
73,125
129,699
Share of governance costs (see note 7) 11,233
11,015
84,358
140,714
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 71,732
108,875
Restricted funds 12,626
31,839
84,358
140,714
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Unrestricted funds 108,875
Restricted funds 31,839
140,714

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

7 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Accountancy
-
790
Secretary and business
administration
-
7,675
Bookkeeping
-
2,768
-
11,233
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
11,233
2020
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
£
790
-
770
7,675
-
7,996
2,768
-
2,249
11,233
-
11,015
11,233
-
11,015
2019
£
770
7,996
2,249
11,015
11,015

8 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

9 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2020 2019
Number Number
1 1
Employment costs 2020 2019
£ £
Wages and salaries 11,771 1,560

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

10 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
Motor vehicles
Total
fittings
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2020 453
60,000
60,453
At 31 December 2020 453
60,000
60,453
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2020 453
32,000
32,453
Depreciation charged in the year -
12,000
12,000
At 31 December 2020 453
44,000
44,453
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2020 -
16,000
16,000
At 31 December 2019 -
28,000
28,000
11 Fixed asset investments
Other
investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2020 & 31 December 2020 190,500
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2020 190,500
At 31 December 2019 190,500
2020 2019
Other investments comprise: Notes £ £
Investments in subsidiaries 16 190,500 190,500

SOUTH WILTS MENCAP

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors
14
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2020
2020
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2020 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
16,000
-
Investments
190,500
-
Current assets/
(liabilities)
243,079
-
449,579
-
TotalUnrestricted
funds
2020
2019
£
£
16,000
28,000
190,500
190,500
243,079
183,942
449,579
402,442
2020
£
7,430
-
27,937
35,367
2020
£
45
13,369
13,414
Restricted
funds
2019
£
-
-
16,021
16,021
2019
£
8,451
60
13,817
22,328
2019
£
834
1,795
2,629
Total
2019
£
28,000
190,500
199,963
418,463

15 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2019 - none).

16 Subsidiaries

These financial statements are separate charity financial statements for South Wilts Mencap.

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 December 2020 are as follows:

Name of undertaking Registered Nature of business Class of % Held
office shares held Direct Indirect
16 Catherine Street Ltd United Kingdom Charity Shop Ordinary A 100.00