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Totnes Caring Limited
Annual Report and Financial Statement
Year Ending 31st March 2025
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Totnes Carlng
Tolnes Community Hospital
Coronation Road
Totnes
Devon
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01803 865684
Registered Charity No.1112436

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Contents
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Contents
Page Number
Reference and administrative delails
Chairfs Introduction
Trustees, annual report
5-11
Independent examinerfs report to the
trustees
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Statement of financial actÉvities
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Balance sheet
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Statement of Cash Flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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Reference and administrative details
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Trustees: Holly Parsons (Chair) (resigned 7 September 2025)
Emma Foreman - Chair (appointed 01 September 2025)
Stephen Teague (Vice Chairrrreasurer)
Dr James Cooper
Dr. Richard Hawker
Jane Seymour
Janice Courtenay (resigned 1 Q October 2025)
Julie Foster (resigned 23 April 2025)
Miles Robert Kevin (appointed 10 February 2025)
Debra Westlake
Peter Osbome (resigned 2 December 2024)
lan Franklin
Company Secretary and Chief Officer: Claire Hill
COMMIThEES:
Finan￿ and Strategic:
Stephen Teague (Chair Finance)
Peter Osbome (resigned 2 Decernber 2024)
Holly Parsons (Chair Strategic) (resigned 7 September 2025)
Emma Foreman - Chair (appointed 01 September 2025)
Jane Seymour
Social Prescribing and Wellbeing:
Debra Westlake (Chair)
Communications & Fundraising:
lan Franklin (Chair)

Charity Name:
Totnes Caring Limited
Registered Office:
The Loft
Totnes Community Hospital
Coronation Road
Totnes, Devon
TQ9 5GH
Trading address:
First Floor Offices
2371238 Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 SNE
Telephone Number:
01803 865684
E mail..
info@totnescaring.org.uk
Website
vMw.totnescaring.org.uk
Company Number:
5602581
Charity Number:
1112436
Bankers:
Lloyds Bank
15 Blackheath Village
Blackheath
London
SE3 9LH
Independent Examiner:
Sharon Austen FCCA
Francis Clark LLP
Sigma House
Oak Vlew Close
Edginswell Park
Torquay
TQ2 7FF

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Chair's Introduction
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CHAIR'S INTRODUCTION:
This year has seen an office move to Follaton House which has enabled us to house all our stsff in the same
space and offer them a light and bright working environment. This was achieved because of a generous legacy
enabling the charity to put the funds aside to cover the rent.
Demand for our services this year continued to be high. It is a very challenging environtnent for the charity sector
with a tough economic scene. and rising internal costs. Raising funds has been particularly challenging. Funding is
scarce with many charities chasing the same pots of money. The cost of Irving crisis has impacted donations and
people have less spare time to offer their services as volunteers. The outlook for the charity however remains good
and we have been extremely fortunate to benefit from some legacies from clients who have used and enjoyed our
services during their lives. This generosity has had a big positive impact on the ability of Totnes Caring to continue.
Protecting the future of Totnes Caring remains our top priority which is possible with the commitment of our staff,
volunteers and generous donors.
We would like to say a big thank you to the staff. volunteers and trustees whose commitment enables Toines
Caring to continue to SUPPOrt so many individuals and their families across our community. The success of the
charity is a result of the team effort of all. and we acknowledge and value the time given to the charity.
We look forward to the year ahead and wdcome your support in continuing the amazing Work that the charity does.

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Trustees Annual Report
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The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial ststements of the Gharitable company for the
year ended 31 March 2025.
STRUCTURE, GOVERANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The charity is a company limited by guarantee that is govemed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law.
The trustees who served the charitsble company during the periThd are detail￿ on page 2
Recrultment and Appolntment of Management Committee
The dlrectors of the company are also charlty trustees for the putposes of charÉty law and under the company's
Articles are knovm as trustees.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. No expenses were claimed by the
trustees. We continue to be very grateful for their dedicats'on. enthusiasm and commitrnenL which help the smooth
running of the charity.
In an effort to maintain this broad skill mix. trustees are requested to provide a list of their skills (and update these
each year) and in the event of particular skills being IOSL due to retirements or resignations, individuals are
approached to offer themselves for election a5 a trustee.
Trustees Responslbllftles
The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual reFXYt and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the
directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United lQngdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practi￿ {United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees
must not approve the financlal statements unless they are satlsfied that Ihey glve a true and falr vlew of the state of
affairs of the charitsble company and the net income or expenditure of the charitable company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting poliaes and then apply them consistently,
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent '
Prepare the flnanclal statements on the golng concern basis unless It Is Inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for rnaintaining proper accounting records which disclose WFth reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for
taklng reasonable steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other Er￿gularItIeS.
Small Company Charlty Provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Rep)rting 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 20191- (Charities SORP IFRS
102)) and in accordance wFth the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

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OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC BENEFrr
Purposes and Alms
Our charity's purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company's memorandum of association are to:.
Promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of persons in need residing in Tolnes and the surrounding area, in
particular for the relief of the elderly and sick.
It aims to support people to live as independently as possible, connecting to their community, to increase their health
and wellbeing. We do this by delivering group activities. bringing people together, and by providing practical support,
information and advice to individuals.
The focus of our work
Our main objectives for Ihe year contlnued to be ihe provision of support to vulnerable, mainly older, people. All our
charitable activities focus on providing this support and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the
public benefit. We have tsken due regard of the public benefft guidance published by the Chanty Commission.
Who used and benefitted from our servlces?
Our geographical swead covers South Dartmoor and Totnes PCN patch of five GP surgeries in Totnes, South Brent,
Ashburton and Buckfastleigh. Our services have different referral roules but we get many referrals from GPS, nurses
and social workers as well from famity members and self-referrals.
While most of our clients are over 70 years old. our social prescribers work with people over 18 years old.
Staff and volunteers:
We could not deliver many of our services without our wonderful volunteers. They truly are the heart of Totnes
Caring. We currently have 30 members of staff and 98 active volunteers. So, as you can see we have over three
times as many volunteers as staff enabling Totnes Caring to support the most vulnerable in our community. All the
diverse and complex work of Ihe charity could not be done without the employment of sorne staff, we have 30
members staff who equate to 19 full tirne equivalent hours.
Our outcomes are:
Enabling people to get to appointments and activtties
Reduce isolation, and help people maintain good health and wellbeing
Helping people to increase their health and wellbeing
Supporting people to live in their homes for as long as possible
A clients experience:
Thank you for your very good and caring service to Us through that very difficult time in our lives. Your thoughtful and
praclical Home Help support, along with your Dementia Support Service, offering the welcoming and jolly Memory
Cafe as well as the invaluable Demenlia Carers Support groups, and your friendly, cheerful Transport Service
volunteers, all came together to make tt possible for me to continue caring for George at home. You lovely people
were all actively supporting us right up till the day before George died. Totnes Caring made it possible for George, at
89, to have a good life and to "keep on trucking" with his wheelie-walker and your minibus lo the Memory Cafe right
up till the day before he died. You were also part of enabling him to have the best death anyone could have" at
peace, at home in his own bed.

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OUTCOME 1.. Enabllng people to get to appointments and activ¥ties
We can provide a door-to-door service to health appointments and to Totnes Caring social activities. Our volunteer
drivers use their own cars, the Totnes Caring mini-bus or our Vlheelchair accessible Vehicle IWAV).
Service delivery
982 trips provided.. 182 to medical appointrnents and 800 to social events.
49 volunteer drivers over the year, using personal cars, our WAV. and mini bus.
CITent feedback
.1 don't know what I would do wrthout you."
"Steve lour WAV driverl was absolutely brilliant..
Case study
A client with dementia
confused about a hospital booking - was supported by our TranspJrt Coordinator who
confimied her appointment with the hospttal. Our driver ensured she arrived calmly and safely, preventing the
missed appointment of crucial medical follow up.
OUTCOME 2: Reducing isolation and supporting wellbeing
We provide group activities to older people. Hosted more than 250 group activities. InGluding Lunch Clubs, Art
Groups, Carers Groups. and Memory Cafés
Client impact
Attendees say they would have remained at home without this support.
"I've never seen him so alive after Ihe Goncert-he was ecstatic."
Case study
A new attendee to Memory Café. living with early dementia, was initially reluctant. Through encouragement and
transport provided, she now attends weekly. Her carers report she's happier, more socially active, and family
members feel reassured.
OUTCOME 3: Helping people to bn¢rease thelr health and wellbeing
Our Wellbeing Connections Team work dosely wtth NHS and Social Services and provide services to help people
increase their health and wellbeing.
Our wellbeing Coordinator and Dementia Coordinator provide more intensive support for vulnerable older people.
We also provide advice and practical support for those who are discharged from hospital though our Home from
Hospital service.
Our Social Prescribers work with adults from Totnes. South Brent. Ashburton and Buckfastleigh doctors surgery.
This year 855 people were supported and given infomiation and advice by our wellbeing and link workers.

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Interventlons Include:
Bereavement support: books. podcasts, peer groups
Financial advice & Attendance Allowance appEication support
Referrals to health and exercise dasses
Mental health signposting and peer networks
Client feedback
One person told us:
"I have been in contsct with mental health servbces for over 20 years and Totnes Caring has done more to help me
than they ever have. I'm very grateful."
Another simply said..
-1 don't know what I would do without you."
Case study
Mrs P, grieving her husband and recovering from a stroke. was referred by her GP. Through social prescribing she
received bereavement resources, infomiation for fitness classes. home-help, transport. and Attendance Allowanc
enabling improved mobility, emotional resilience. and financial support.
OUTCOME 4: Supportlng people to Ilve In thelr homes for as long as posslble
Our Home Help service provided older people with cleaning, ironing, fonn filling and shopping support for our 90
clients.
8.697 homethelp hours provided to ￿ clients
Cllent impact
People are able to live in thelr homes for longer.
Early intervention by home-helps saves clients health and reduces hospital admissions.
Families credit our teams with compassion, respect, and trustworthy support.
Cllent volces
°You are showing the best that human beings can offer."
"I realty appreciate your sympathy and kindness."
Case study
Mr V has had a stroke whith has affected his speech and left him unable to use his left arm. As his speech is
slurred, he cannot use the phone and I communicate with by text instead.
His home help goes through his post each week and makes phone calls for him. He received a letter from SHDC
informing him that he might be entitled to Pension Credit plus a letter regarding setting up online banking. Mr V was
referred to our Wellbeing Coordinator who visiied him and set up telephone banking. They also referred him to
SoLrth Hams Citizens Advice to discuss Pension Credits and he is now in receipt of Pension Credits.

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PARTNERSHIPS
We are deeply grateful for our collaborative partner5:
Food In the Community- supported meals at pop-up cafés
Live Muslc Now- delivers uplifting concerts. plays at our memory cafe
Citizen Advlce South Hams - provides in-home financiavbenefits advice
Caring Town - funds cost-of-living inibatives
Wellbelng Partnership - though five local charities we C￿)rdInate rnulti-chartty wellbeing interventions.
To our Trustees, staff, volunieers. clients, families, and partner organisations-thank you. Your compassion.
teamwork, and tireles5 efforls mean Totnes Caring continues to be a vital source of hope, connection, and support in
our community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity does not receive any direct funding. relying upon fundraising. donations, legacies, small contracts with
Health, Social Ser¥ices. Primary Care Netsvork and Teignbridge CVS for our Link worker's work with the Multi-
Disciplinary Team (MDT) and grant funding.
We are extremely grateful for the financial support of those within the community who recognise the value of what we
do and the positlve impact on our clients. Totnes Caring received four legacies in 2024125. This form of income is
vital to the long-term financial sustainabilty of the charity and, therefore the trustees wish to encourage supporters to
remember Totnes Caring in their wills.
Home Help Service
We received fee income of £176.776 and spent £163.409. The trustees. intention is Ihat this service is self-funding. It
remains the only service that is paid for. and it should cover the cost of employing the home help staff and the co-
ordinator.
Volunteer Drivers
We reimburse our volunteers at 45p per mile. Expenditure by way of volunteer drivers, reimbursements was £6,434
and the total cost of running the mini-bus and wheelchair-accessible vehicle was £4,537. Donations received for
transport were £12.636 and our Boost the Bus Campaign received £6,232 leaving £7,576 which goes towards costs
for running the seniice. Not all vdunteer drivers claim their mileage.
50150 Club
Our Income was £2,488 and prizes were £1.075. leaving a contribution of £1.413.
Friends of Totnes Caring
Our 29 Friends of Totnes Caring donated an amazing £6,387 and in most cases we are also able to daim back gift
aid. This regular income enables the charity to plan better for the future. Naturally the tnjstees would like to continue
to grow the number of Friends.
Fundraising
We received an income of £4,086 and expenditure of £4,363. Our sincere thanks to everyone involved who give up
their time to raise valuable, much needed, funds. Some of the highlights were our Pop-up Café & Quiz night.

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We receivÈ income from clients who remember us at their funerals and ask for retiring collectFons to be made to us.
Our thanks and fond memories go to the following who left us money in this during the last year:
Pamela Baker
Jane Drake
William Halch
Marian Hewitt
Ken Nlcho115
Pauline Pritchard
Diane Rodwell
Margaret Roper
Bob Smith
George Smyth
Joan Tomlinson
Edgar Williams
Our thanks and fond memories go to the four people who left us legacies this year:
Pat Dobson
Sheila Lloyd
Pauline Pritchard
Barbara Winsor
We continue to rely upon donations to support our activities. Our sincere thanks go to the following who have
supported us in this way in the past year-
Ashprington Ladies Group
Bruto Lounge
Devonly Voices
Holy Royal Arch Chapter No710
Seamoor Lotto
Teignbridge Trotters
Totnes & District Show Limited
Totnes Municipal Charities
Wheeler Mill Foundation
Shops in Totnes who have our Collection Boxes and to all private donations.
In addition. we recetved restricted grants from the following to support specific aspects of our work:.
Devon County Council - to SUPF)Ort our Transport service.
Fisher Charitable Trust - for Carers Groups, advice & irrfonnation for Dementia.
Growing Communities - to support our Transport service.
National Lottery Awards for All - Unpaid Carers for those living with Dementia.
National Lottery Reaching Communities- Projects.
Power of Music Fund- Music concerts at Memory Cafe & musical instruments.
Southern Area Car Forum - to support our Transport service.
Spori England - Musical chair exercises for Dementia.
- The Inman Charity- Soundart & Art Group.
The Misses Barrie Charitable Tru5t- M Group.
The Norman Family Trust- Projects.
Totnes Town Council - Community Intergenerational Projects
- South Devon Primary Care Network (PCN) for a Social Prescribers and our Health and Wellbeing Coach to cover
the five GP praCtI￿S in the PCN.
Tight control of cost has continued with our biggest outlay being the staff (x)sL This expenditure is an essential part
of running the charity and without our office staff and their commilment we would not be able to run our services.
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Reserves Policy
The trustees examined the charity's requi￿rnents and determined that the minimum reserve should be three months
running costs. Any shorttall below this level would precipitate a formal review by the finan￿ committee and
subsequently by the board.
The balance held in the reserves fund at 31 March 2025 is equal to the target figure.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Stephen Teague
Treasurer & Vlce Chalr
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Independent Examiners Report
Year Ended 31 March 2025
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 13 to 23.
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 accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006
Acl and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as
carried out unijer section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Sinc8 the company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner rnust be a member of a body listed in section
145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a rnatter considered as part of an
independent examination., or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102)].
I have no concems and have come across no other mallers 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.
Sharon Austen FCCA
FRANCIS CLARK LLP
Sigma House
Oak View Close
Edginswell Park
Torquay
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Daled. 9 December 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities
(Incorporating Income and Expenditure Account)
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Notes Unrestrlcted
Restricted
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
82,438
191,201
6,574
8,319
19,817
217.075
6.652
102,255
408.276
13,226
8,319
181,821
397,984
4,404
9.530
Totsl
288,532
243,544
532.076
593,739
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
5.438
360,317
5,438
632,157
1,548
604,661
271,840
Total
365.755
271,840
637,595
606,209
Net incomel(expendfture)
before transfers
(77,223)
(28,296)
(105,519)
(12.470)
Transfers between fvnds
24.455
(24.455)
Net movements In funds
(52,768)
(52,751)
(105.519)
(12,470)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought for*vard
454,808
52.751
507,559
520,029
Total funds carrled fonyard
402,040
402.040
507.559
l of the above arnounts relate to continuing activtties.
The notes on pages 16 to 23 forni part of these financial statements.
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Balan￿ Sheet
31 March 2025
2025
2024
Nots
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
30,407
27.510
Current assets
Deblor5
Cash at bank and in hand
12
130,208
269,277
122.413
374,794
399.485
497,207
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthin one year
13
(27,852)
(17,158)
Net current assets
371.633
480,049
Net assets
402.040
507,559
Funds
Restricled funds
Designated funds
General fund5
14
15
15
52.751
371,543
83.265
363,017
39,023
Total funds
402,040
507,559
For the year in question. the charitable company was entitled to exemption from an audit under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The mernbers have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for Ihe year
in question in accordan￿ with section 476 of the Acl.
The trustee51direGtors acknowledge their wponsibilities for complying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small
companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
These financial statements were approved and signed by the members of the board o
..2025
Stephen Teague
Trustee
Company Registration Number. 05602581
The notes on pages 16 to 23 forni part of these financial ststements.
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Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash (used in) I provided by operating activities
{84,207)
89,377
Cash flows used In Investing activities:
Purchase of propety and equipment
(21.310)
(2,300)
Net cash used In Investlng actlvltles
{21,310)
(2,300)
Change In cash and cash equivalents in the reporting
period
(105,517)
87.077
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
reporting period
374,794
287,717
Cash and cash equivalents at end of reporting period
269,277
374.794
(i) Reconciliation of net (expenditure)fincome to net cash flow from operating activities
2025
2024
Net incomel (expenditure for the reporting period (as per the
statement of financial activities)
{105.519)
(12.470)
Adjustments for".
Depreciation charges
(Increase) l Decrease in debtors
Increase l (Decrease) in creditors
18,413
(7.614)
10,513
15,099
98,244
(11,496)
Net cash (used in) I provided by operating activities
(84,207)
89,377
The notes on pages 16 to 23 fomi part of these financlal statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Accountlng pollcies
Basis of accountlng
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation
uncertainty in the preparation of the finanaal statements are as follows:
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities-. Stalement 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) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies
Act 2006.
Totnes Caring Limlted meets the definftlon of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are Inltially recognised at historlcal cost or transaction value unless otherwlse stated In
the relevant accounting policy notes.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to
continue as a going concem.
b)
Tanglble Flxed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are included at cosL They are depreciated so as to write off their cost
over their estimated remaining useful Ilve5 on the following basis:
Minibus
20.￿ (straight line)
Equipment
150A (straight line)
Leasehold improvements 7% (straight line)
In the case of the leasehold improvements, the depreciation charge follows the decrease in the
compensation payments for the capitsl expenditure that would be due to the charity in the event
that the landlord exercises its right under the break clause.
Income
Income is recognised when the tharity has entitlement to funds. any performance conditions
attached to the items of income have been met. it is probable that the income will be received
and the amount can be measured reliably.
Legacies are recognised when the charity 15 advised by the personal representatives of an
estate that probate has been granted. that payment is probable and the amount can be
quantified with reasonable certainty.
d)
Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once the￿ is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity
to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure indudes irrecoverable VAT and is dassified
under the following activity headings:
Costs of raising funds comprise the costs of fundraising activities.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of kyoviding Services and include all
support and governance costs.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policies (contlnued)
Fund Accounting
(a)
Restricted funds - these are funds that are subject to specific trusts that musl
be applied for specific purposes. Further detsils are induded in Note 14.
(b)
The Trustees have designated certain funds for particular purposes and
furlher details of these designations are included in Note 15.
(c)
Other funds held by the charity are unrestricted general funds
these are
fijnds that can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of
the Trustees.
Flnanclal Instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value
and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
g)
Penslon costs
The Association participated in a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are
charged to the Ststement of Activities in the year in which they are paid.
Legal status of the charlty
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Donations and legacies
2025
2024
Donations
Legacies
68,041
34,214
66.571
115.250
102,255
181,821
Donations and legaaes comprise £19,817 (2024: £24,676) restricted income and £82.438
(2024: £157,145) unrestricted income.
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Totnes Caring Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Income from charitable actlvltles
2025
2024
Home Help Servi
Lunch Clubs
Pop up Café & Music LNe now
Drivers boxes and minibus
Other grants
Projects
National Lottery Community fund
National Lottery Awards for all
Social Prescribing & Wellbeing
Dementia
176,776
231
162,302
12.480
2,055
13,647
6,486
28,902
20,262
12,636
10,200
27.144
34,062
8,849
138.378
146.850
5,000
408.276
397.984
Income from charitable activities comprise £217.075 (2024: £216,456) restricted income and
£191,201 (2024: £181,528) unrestricted income.
Other trading activities
2025
2024
Fundraising events
50150 Club
10,738
2,488
1,545
2,859
13,226
4,404
Income from other trading activities comprtse £6,652 restricted income and £6,574 of non
restricted inctxne. Al income for 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
Investment Income
2025
2024
8ank interest receivable
8.319
9.530
All income for both 2025 and 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
Costs of raising funds
2025
2024
Costs of fundraising events
50150 Club prizes
4,363
1,075
413
1,135
5,438
1,548
All expenditure for both 2025 and 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
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Totnes Caring Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Costs of charltable actlvltles
Unrestricted Restricted
2025
2024
Home Help wages and expenses
Reimbursement of Volunteer drivers, expenses
Lunch Clubs
Pop up Café & Room Hire
New Directions
Funding Projects
Dementia support induding wages
Crafl classes including wages
Caring Town Ltd Restricted Funds
Social Prescribing & Wellbeing
Coordinator and administration wages & expenses
Minibus costs
WAV costs
Cooking Class - Project
Equlpment maintenance and IT
Other office costs
Depreciation
Accountancy fees
Govemance costs
Payments made to independent
examiner
examination
- other
163,409
163,409
6,434
166,180
8,505
475
5,790
326
20,305
37,546
517
24,203
123,545
156,766
3,943
2,239
1,125
6,757
22,612
15.099
6.434
485
45
39,600
39,600
14,813
10,236
112,484
50,585
3,737
25,049
112.484
176.954
3,804
887
250
9,672
57,229
18,413
5,985
126,369
67
87
250
5,140
41,500
4,532
15,729
18.413
5.985
2,500
8,413
2,500
8,413
2.500
6.228
360.317
271,840
632,157
604,661
Costs of charitable aGtsvities comprise £271.840 (2024: £209,935) restricted costs and £360,317
(2024: £394.726) unrestricted costs.
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Totnes Caring Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Stsff costs
2025
2024
Gross wages
Employers Nl
Defined benefit Pension contributions
468,611
27,981
8,931
460.039
24,091
7,523
505,523
491,653
Average number
31
31
No employee5 recetved employee beneffts of more than £60.0(X). The key management
personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees and Chief Officer. The total employee benefits
of the key personnel were £56.908 (2024: £42.743).
10. Trustees expenses
No trustees have received any remuneration or reimbursed expenses. The charity's insurance
policy includes trustee indemnty insurance.
Some of the trustees also act as vclunteer drivers and have received reimbursement of their
motor expenses on the same temis as non-trustee volunteer drivers.
11. Tanglble Flxed Assets
Leasehold
Improvements
Mini Bus
and WAV
Equlpment
Totsl
Cost
Balance at 31 March 2024
Additions at cost
Disposals
Balance at 31 March 2025
107,231
11,856
(107,231)
11.856
49,760
39,050
9.454
196,041
21.310
(107.231)
110,120
49,760
48,504
Depreclatlon
Balance at 31 March 2024
Charge for the year
Disposal
Balance at 31 March 2025
99.977
7.819
{107,231)
565
35,094
7,333
33,460
3,261
168,531
18,413
{107,231)
79,713
42,427
36,721
Net Book Value
Balance at 31 March 2025
11,291
7,333
11,783
30,407
Balance at 31 March 2024
7.254
14,666
5,590
27.510
12. Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
14,987
115.221
7,233
115.180
130,208
122,413
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Totnes Caring Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
13.
Credltors: Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Accruals and payments on account
Deferred income
1,021
10,516
16,315
8.945
8,213
27,852
17,158
14. Restrlcted funds- current year
Balance at
1 April
2024
Balance at
31 March
2025
Income Expenditure Transfers
Dementia
Office move I IT
Social Prescribing & Wellbeing
Music to my Ears
Transport Funds
National Lottery Community fund
National Lottery Awards for all
Projects
5,000
4,650
25,709
1,400
26,735
(31,735)
(4,65Q)
(139.632) (24,455)
{1,400)
(21.207)
(40,817)
(8,849)
(23.550)
{271.840) (24.455>
138.378
21,207
34,062
8.849
14.313
6,757
9,235
52,751
243,544
Restrlcted funds - previous year
Balance at
1 April
2023
Balance at
31 March
2024
Income
Expenditure Transfers
Dementia
Office move I rr
Social Prescribing & Wellbeing
Sitting Service
Transport Fund
National Lottery Communty
fund
Projects - Art, Lunch Club,
Cooking Class, Events & Café
RUKBA Cost of Living Grant
5.000
4,650
31.907
28.276
(28,276)
5.000
4,650
25.709
1.400
146,684
1,400
5.786
(123.545) (29,337)
1,667
(7.453)
20.264
18.722
{13,507)
(17.154)
6,757
9,235
7,667
20,000
(20.000)
(209,935) (29,337)
50.891
241.132
52,751
Restrlcted Funds
Dementia- funds received to provide services to clients with dementia and their family carers.
offi￿ move I IT - grant funding to support the costs of office improvements, including IT
upgrades.
Social Prescribing - includes funds received from South Devon Primary Care Network {PCN)
for social prescribers and our health and wellbeing coach to cover the five GP practices in the
PCN. A transfer has been made to unrestricted funds in respect of the contribution to core
costs induded in the funding.
Music to my Ears - working with clients with dementia
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Totnes Caring Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Transport Fund - funds provided for the support of transwAI services.
Reaching Communities Fund supports Older People group activities lo ￿dUCe loneliness and
isolation.
Awards for All supports carers of people with dementia with information and advice and peer
supporL
Projects - Art, lunch Club, Cooking Class, Events and Café - funds received to asslst with the
running of various clubs and social events.
15.
Unrestricted funds - current year
Balance at
1 Aprfl
2024
Balance at
31 March
2025
Income Expendlture
Transfers
Designated Funds
Reserves Policy Fund
Working Space & Future
Developmenl
IT Upgrade
PCN Redundancy Fund
151.552
191,981
7,000
158.552
171.537
(20,444)
(500)
2,521
2,521
344.033
(20.944)
9,521
332.610
Fixed Asset Fund
27,510
2,897
30,407
Total Deslgnated funds
371.543
(20.944)
12.418
363,017
General fund
83.265
288,532
{344,811)
12.037
39,023
454,808
288,532
(365.755)
24,455
402,040
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Totnes Caring Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted funds- previous year
Balance at
l Aprfl
2023
Balance at
31 March
2024
Income Expendlture
Transfers
Deslgnated Funds
Reserves Policy Fund
Working Space & Future
Developmerrt
IT Upgrade
228.329
200.000
(76,777)
151,552
191,981
(8.019)
500
500
428,829
(8.019)
(76.777)
344.033
Flxed Asset Fund
40.309
(15.099)
2,300
27,510
Totsl Designated funds
469.138
(23.118)
(74,477)
371,543
General fund
352,607
(373.156)
103.814
83,265
469.138
352,607
(396,274)
29,337
454,808
Deslgnated Funds
All of the designated funds are represented by net current assets.
The Reserves Policy Fund represents the reserrfes that the trustees have delemiined in line
with the charity's policy.
The Working Space & Future Development Fund relates trj monies set aside for contributions
to the office move. lease and any future developments.
The Fixed Asset Fund relates to the charity's assets that are represented by the tangible fixed
assets used for charitable purposes and are therefore not available to spend.
16. Control and Related Party Transactlons
The charity is under the control of its Trustees. There were no related party transactions during
the year.
17. Lease commltments
The total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases is £7,692
(2024.- £nil).
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