Annual Report and Accounts 2023/2024
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Home-Start Kettering Area Company Details
Home-Start Kettering Area was established in 1994 to provide families with children under five support and friendship.
We work with local volunteers, trustees and funders to provide vital services for families in the area including Kettering, Desborough, Rothwell and surrounding villages.
Registered Charity Name Home-Start Kettering Area
Charity Registration Number 1114030
Registered Off ice and Operational Address William Knibb Centre Montagu Street Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 8AE
Company Registration Number 5709942
Patron Lady Gayle Robinson
Board of Trustees Keith Wright (Chair) Chris Arthurs (Safeguarding & GDPR) Beccy Hurrell (Finance Lead) Bernadette Leather (Fundraising Lead) Ruth Wright (Volunteer Rep) Keli Watts Sue Stokes
Accountants Bewers Turner & Co Portland House 13 Station Rd Kettering NN15 7HH
Staff Members Nikki Farrar-Hayton (Manager) Donna Rockett (Off ice Administrator)
Bankers Barclays Bank PLC 8 Market Place Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 0AX
This report covers Home-Start Kettering Area activities and financial statements.
Home-Start Kettering Area is committed to the safeguarding of children and families. A full list of our policies are available to view at our off ice, including Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, Health and Safety , Information Governance, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
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Reach the family - Reach the chil d
What we do
Home-Start helps families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. The benefits of our support include improved health and well-being and better family relationships.
We provide one-to-one support for parents
Our volunteers visit the family’s home for 2-3 hours every week. The support is tailored to the needs of the parents and children and usually lasts for up to 6 months. Parents and volunteers of en develop a deeply trusting relationship which can lead to powerful change within the family.
Why it matters
What goes on inside a family determines the opportunities and life chances children have. Children who are raised in a stable, loving, family environment are more likely to have a positive and healthy future. But being a parent isn’t easy and sometimes life can get in the way. Circumstances throw you off course and everything else can take a back seat. A young child caught up in this can miss out on the love, routine and stimulation that are so vital for their future.
Our Values
We work in partnership – with each other, with families and with other agencies
We work in a spirit of openness, encouragement and enjoyment
We are flexible and responsive to the needs of families
Home-Start works because most of our volunteers are parents and everyone completes 6 weeks comprehensive preparation. They understand how hard it can be.
They work alongside parents, in their own homes, to help them cope with the stresses and strains of life and make sure they have the skills, time and strength they need to nurture their children.
Our vision:
Home-Start wants to see a society in which every parent has the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
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Chairʼs Report – Keith Wright
2023/2024 represented my first full year as Chair of Home-Start Kettering Area, and what a year it proved to be. One of my personal highlights was being recognised by The High Sherriff with his Special Initiative Award – an award that we share with our team, volunteers, donors, community and families.
I am also particularly pleased that, af er a period of change, our Board of Trustees was not only consistent but was bolstered further by the addition of Bernadette Leather. Bernadette, a current active volunteer, joined the board as our lead for fundraising, a vital component of our strategy.
Speaking of strategy, we couldn’t support our families without the support of our volunteers, so I am particularly delighted to report that we ended the year with a very healthy position in this area, testament to the work of our Manager, Nikki, and our wider team.
Despite the economic headwinds, we finished the year in a very strong financial position too, bolstered by the work of our Friends committee – thanks to Chair David Gwinn, several strategic grant applications, The Big Give Christmas Challenge, and many generous donors both large and small! You have all made such a diff erence to the Home-Start family – thank you.
I’d like to give a special mention to the following organisations for your outstanding support during this past year: The High Sheri ff Initiative Fund, the Maud Elkington Charitable Trust, Kettering Town Council, Northamptonshire Community Foundation, the Michael Guest Charitable Foundation, the John Armitage Foundation, Mulberry Homes, North Northamptonshire Council, the Stockburn Memorial Trust and Bewers, Turner & Co.
We’ve had another successful year as part of the NNBN business network, continuing to develop strong partnerships with businesses in our local community. Thank you to Simon Cox and Marie Baker for the opportunity to work with your network, and to Poppy Design Studio for the support for both our annual report and our website.
Finally, a huge thank you to all those who have supported us here at Home-Start Kettering Area. No matter how big or small your help has been, it all makes such a diff erence to the lives of the families we support.
Home-Start UK – for your continued guidance and support from a national perspective.
Volunteers – without your time, support and energy we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you for your care, your understanding, and for being extraordinary.
Nikki Farrar-Hayton and Donna Rockett – our contracted team who represent all that is good about Home-Start Kettering Area. You go above and beyond each and every day to support this great charity.
Trustees – - to all of the team I have had the pleasure of working with as a fellow Trustee and Chair. Thank you for your friendship, your support, your challenge, your guidance, your patience and above all else, your commitment.
Funders – as I outlined above, we have a broad base of funding but that doesn’t mean every one of you hasn’t made an important impact. Without you we would not exist. Thank you.
To our families – the reason we do what we do. For being so welcoming, trusting and open to the Home-Start family. I hope we have made a positive and lasting impact on the lives of you all.
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Managerʼs Report – Nikki Farrar-H ayton
Over the past year, Home-Start Kettering has continued to be a vital source of support for our community, especially in light of the ongoing cost of living crisis and the challenges surrounding aff ordable housing. Our eff orts have focused on providing both immediate relief and long-term support to local families in need.
We have provided regular home visits to 58 families, off ering consistent and personalised support. Additionally, we have assisted 111 families with one-off support initiatives such as food parcels, school uniforms, bedding, and guidance on various issues. We have also helped with PIP/DLA applications and written letters of support for housing and school applications, which are critical in these tough economic times.
Our dedicated team of 33 volunteers has been at the forefront of these eff orts. Their commitment has had a significant impact, with 97% of families reporting an improvement in their ability to cope by the end of our support. We are continually humbled by the dedication of Home-Start volunteers who support referred families each year. Their commitment stems not from obligation, but from a genuine desire to make a positive diff erence in the lives of children
Meetings and Assessments:
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Attended 108 Early Help Assessment (EHA) meetings.
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Conducted 61 initial assessment visits.
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Completed 62 reviews with families to map their journey of change.
Volunteer Training and Support:
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Trained 18 new volunteers.
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Facilitated two days of Solihull Approach training for 12 volunteers.
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Ensured all volunteers participated in Refresher Safeguarding training over the past 12 months.
Funding:
- This year has been exceptional in terms of funding, with an income totalling over £111,600.
None of the wonderful work our volunteers do could happen without the generosity of our donors (A full list of donors can be found on page 17). We extend our heartfelt thanks to our volunteers, trustees, and to the families for giving us their trust and allowing us into their lives.
A special thanks goes to Donna for her excellent management of the off ice operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly. We are also immensely grateful to our funders for their belief in our mission and their continuous support. Thank you all for your unwavering support and dedication
Looking ahead, we are excited about the upcoming year. Thanks to the generous funding from The John Armitage Foundation, we have secured three years of funding for a Family Support Coordinator. This new role will enable us to expand our reach and support even more families in our community.
Together, we continue to make a positive impact on the lives of families in Kettering, helping them navigate the cost of living and housing crisis to ensure their children receive the best possible start in life. Because childhood can’t wait!
Because childhood canʼt wait
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Family Stories
Jodie
My name is Jodie and I’m a mum of two beautiful boys Harry 8 and Charlie 6. Both my children have additional needs and need extra support in many areas. Nikki and my volunteer has shown me how to help them and supported them.
I have had a tough few years with being unemployed and due to covid I had to give up my dream job as a dog groomer. Af er a big family fall out I felt it was just me and my boys with no support. My confidence and self esteem disappeared and I became too scared of the world around me. I met a new man who has help me in other areas like eating and making sure I’m OK. He has helped me with the children, doing what partners do, and this has helped but I still had issues with the world outside and anxiety.
Me and my boys would just go about our days playing in the garden, go for dogs walks if I could handle it, but while they were at school I’d just sit at home clean and wish things were diff erent. School referred me to Home-Start and things are looking up for me. I now feel I can go out on my own. My support lady helped me clear my garden, took me and my boys on days out in holidays she is amazing and I feel I can just let everything out and talk to her or Nikki in confidence with no judgment. They have supported me with social and pointing me in the right direction.
It’s reassuring to have these amazing people and my support lady to talk to as I had lost all faith in talking about concerns with other professionals. I feel I can talk to them with confidence and without judgement. If it wasn’t for them I’d prob still be stuck in the hole I’ve been in for years.
Winsome
I had a great experience receiving support from Home-Start. The support came at a time when I was feeling desperate in need of a little help trying to cope with new twins and two older children without any family around.
I appreciate the time taken on the initial interview getting to know us and the support we needed as a family. This worked well as we were matched with the most amazing person. From the moment he walks in the door until he leaves my twins were happy.
I was able to destress and relax each week. When I get overwhelmed, I used to just countdown the hours to my next schedule support. It was a recharge time for me which has helped me be a better mom to all four kids. Thank you!
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Cheryl
Before my volunteer came into our lives my life was a nightmare. My son’s behaviour was awful, if anyone came over my son would lash out at me and them so they stopped coming over and I felt very isolated because of that. I had no confidence to take my son out because of his behaviour, anywhere and everywhere my son would play up. My son had eating problems too so if he didn’t want his food, he would just bin it. It honestly felt like we were battling on a daily basis. Since our volunteer has been in our lives it’s been so much brighter. My son’s behaviour has definitely improved with the help and ? a support that he needed. It has taken time like we knew it would it wasn’t just going to happen overnight. The volunteer always said to pick your battles, if it’s over food do a smaller portion for him. With his behaviour my volunteer has said ignore the little bits like spitting as my son is doing it for the attention and show him the finished sign. The volunteer will take my son out for a few hours and they will spend time together doing something my son absolutely loves whilst I have a bit of a rest. But I now have the confidence to take my son out because I know he will be good. When we go around to family my son now behaves. You have to pick your battles, if it isn't worth fighting than leave it be and move on, that's what my volunteer taught me. I honestly cannot thank my volunteer enough for everything that he has done not only for myself but for my son too. “ When I was referred to Home-Start I wasn’t quite sure what I have been with Home-Start a few times now. I’m really they did or how they helped. However, Nikki took her time enjoying my volunteer, Ruth. She’s funny, she’s lovely and I to understand what the needs of the family were and broke really look forward to seeing her each week. down the ways they can help and what she thought my family needed. Turns out I’ve been isolated for so long (thanks Covid and baby during Covid) that I’d forgotten how to ‘human’. When I first heard I was being referred to Home-Start I was very anxious and didn’t think it was going to help me (even Being autistic, consistency is everything for me and my kids though I really needed the support and help) but the support so having a familiar face coming in each week has benefited I have received has been amazing. Everyone’s so patient and us all, especially me. Having adult conversation has made me understanding. realise how little grown-up interaction I’ve had since having my daughter. Having interactions with another grown up I have come such a long way since starting with Home-Start’s means I can talk about grown up feelings, appointments, the help I mean I’ve still got a long way to go but couldn’t have got news! so far without the help and support. It’s lovely to know even It sounds like it’s so very little, but it’s made the world of when you’re finished with Home-Start they can still help you. diff erence to my ability to parent as my brain isn’t so full. Their support is never ending. I’m so glad I got referred as I Thank you to my volunteer (who my kids adore) and thank you wouldn’t be who I am now. So, thank you for all your support. Home-Start for recognising my needs. ~~~~ I haven’t been with you too long but I feel very welcome, my volunteer is amazing, she went to a nursery meeting with me and we finally sorted out my son’s nursery hours, what support he gets and overall she’s just great, going above and beyond to help us ~~~~ I feel very welcomed by my volunteer, you also picked someone who My volunteer is absolutely lovely and so helpful, my gives me comfort and reminds me of my late mother. I have done a few child took to him extremely well and very quickly too. more things that I have struggled to do for years. I have a long, long We always look forward to him coming over. road to recovery due to so much going on but I look forward to our meetings and it gives me hope that someone cares and to keep fighting my long battle that’s still ahead. Nikki is great at spending time getting to know and understand the family in order to get the best I haven't been with you too long but I just want to say I was really volunteer. My volunteer is great with my children and comfortable with my volunteer straight away, she so kind and caring is so kind and understanding of my circumstances. and knowing that she is coming every week give me a boost I need and Home-Start are really good at reminding you that the very much look forward to the company. Thank you so much. help and support it off ers is always available. ~~—~~ Annual Report and Accounts 2023/2024 | Page 7 ~~Ee~~
Referrer Report - Dawn
My name is Dawn Coles and as a Health Visitor I have the privilege of working with many families in their homes and the community. I have worked with Home-Start for around 20 years and have made many referrals for many diff erent reasons and the aim of the referrals are always to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
The reasons for the referrals I have made recently include: -
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To help parents and children access local groups due to isolation.
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Support families where children have additional needs and may have many appointments to attend, which can be overwhelming for parents.• protect children from serious disease, through screening and immunisation
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To help families navigate alternative avenues of support when they have no recourse to public funding.
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To support parents accessing medical appointments for the children such as immunisations appointments.• support resilience and positive maternal and family mental health
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Aiming to improve self-esteem and mental health for parents.
The volunteers help to build parents confidence, resilience and provide friendship when life can at times be challenging. Families are always sad to see their period of support end but know they can always call Home-Start if further help is needed.
The communication from Home-Start is always excellent. I attend many meetings with Nikki and she is able to give a clear view of the voice of the child and help parents to express their views as well.
Nikki, Donna, and the volunteers always go that extra mile, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Even if families are not open to Home-Start support but need toys, nappies or food I know I can call, and I will be given whatever Home-Start has available at the time.
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Referrer Report - Callum
The support that Home-Start Kettering provides for our families continues to be extremely valuable and parents report that they feel comfortable and safe in working with the volunteers. The volunteers and staff not only provide families with helpful techniques/strategies and work alongside families in partnership to bring about positive and sustained changes, but also provide events within the local community which families are able to access. Without the support of Home-Start, of en the families would not be able to access such events and these therefore provide children with fond memories and positive experiences.
Having the support for Home-Start at TAF meetings is very much appreciated and the expertise and knowledge of Nikki and her team help to ensure that the support is child-centred and appropriate for the family. The team are also extremely pro-active in sharing any concerns from their visits to family homes and take steps accordingly to address and share these concerns.
Having a perspective from an agency working within a family home enables the team of professionals supporting the family to have a true understanding of the whole context, thus strengthening decisions made and support implemented. We really do appreciate the work that Home-Start Kettering complete and are always grateful for what they do, both for families and for school.
Referrer Report - Mary-Lee
As a Health Visitor I find Home-Start is one of he most valuable services because it can provide the most vulnerable families with crucial support at some really diff icult and challenging times. Of en families just need someone friendly to talk to and off load their worries and help to problem solve, and this helps because the volunteers have all experienced being a parent and so have crucial understanding of how stressful parenting can be. It is understood that the early years are one of the most influential times for a young child and can determine their future outcomes and this has been proven by research and advancing neuroscience. Therefore, Home-Start can be a vital cog in the wheel for a young child’s life because parents are helped and supported at this crucial time.
Home-Start has helped families I have worked with where there have been mental health concerns for the parent and these can be of en quite complex and deep routed. It is sadly common for these parents that struggle for them to have had adverse childhood experiences which can impact on their ability to parent. Home-Start off ers an opportunity to break this cycle and parents usually speak so positively of the volunteer who just accepts them and does not judge and give them that additional helping hand they need whether it is with routines in the home, children’s behaviour, getting out to appointments or to social opportunities.
Home-Start links in with local organisations and professionals and have so much knowledge of the local resources. I of en tap into this! They will attend meetings where we all have a common goal to support the family. This multi-agency working is beneficial for families as we are all working together and the voice of the child is the essence of the meetings so we can really try to help families.
Thank you Home-Start for all you do.
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Volunteer Report - Bernadette
My first introduction to Home-Start was while sitting in the Doctor’s surgery gazing at the notice board. There was a poster for Home-Start and, as a new Mum myself with a busy husband and no family network around me, I thought it sounded like the best thing ever! I vowed that when I could, I would put myself forward to volunteer one day when my children were older.
10 years or so passed and I was reminded of this experience when a fellow Mum at school shared some Home-Start leaflets at an event. I remembered my promise and although doubting my abilities to be any use at all, I made enquiries about the Volunteer Preparation Course. I attended this course in the autumn of 2022 and started with my first family at the start of 2023
The Preparation Course was a great introduction to life as a volunteer and I was confident that I had a good base to build on along with extensive support and advice from the off ice. But like a lot of things in life, the lived experience is always a bit diff erent! Every family is diff erent but I am of en humbled by the trust that they put in us. Each family has widened my knowledge and deepened my belief in my role. There’s always support on hand from Nikki and the other volunteers and you never feel alone. The beaming smile from a child or watching a good interaction between a parent and child is so rewarding.
At the end of last year, I joined the team of Trustees with the aim of providing a link with the friends of Home-Start who do a fantastic job of fundraising for us. It’s been a busy year so far with our aim to raise 30K for 30 years! We have some brilliant events planned to cater for everyone so please come along and support us if you can! I really enjoy my time volunteering for Home-Start. It’s a lovely feeling to help someone who needs it and it’s given me so much more confidence. It’s not about the big successes but, like most things in life, the series of little wins
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Safeguarding Trustee Report - Chris Arthurs
I joined Home-Start Kettering in 2012, completed my Volunteer’s Preparation and became a Trustee later that year. Having worked in Children’s Services for many years I took on the role of Safeguarding Trustee. There are three main parts to my role:
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I am on hand to advise and support Nikki, and any Volunteer, when questions arise about the care of a child, or the safety of a vulnerable adult. Volunteers can sometimes see or hear things going on in a family that less regular, or more off icial visitors may not. It is not our place to decide whether behaviour is abusive, but it is our responsibility to let the authorities know if we are concerned. Home-Start has a well established process for responding to concerns while maintaining a good working relationship with the family.
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Along with other Trustees I look over the Scheme’s files to make sure that they meet Home-Start’s national standards, that they are up to date, and record any risks and our response to them. And help to review our policies, many of which form part of our agreement to be able to use the Home-Start name.
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I also help with the Safeguarding day of the Preparation Course and make sure I’m up to date with developments in the way that the statutory services work.
When a volunteer tells Nikki they are worried by something they’ve seen or heard while visiting, I’m pleased to say that we are always able to deal with the issue sensitively and in a way that continues to support the family. Nikki works with colleagues in schools, nurseries etc, and with the Child Protection Services, to do our best to ensure children are kept safe. We are also very much aware of the risks to adults who may be vulnerable, in violent relationships, or being exploited.
If a volunteer is particularly worried about a member of the family they visit, they will contact Nikki, myself or Ruth urgently. Other concerns may go on the diary sheet and/or wait until their next supervision session. Experienced volunteers wisely say that if something’s still on your mind as you settle down for the evening, then it’s time to share – and whatever the time volunteers will always be able to get hold of one of us.
Although I don’t visit families on a regular basis, I have a bit of an ‘odd job’ role. I can help with fixing stairgates and other DIY jobs, and be available to off er budgeting and benefits advice and support. As a result, I have a pretty good idea of the diff iculties that our families face – and also of the big diff erences that Home-Start volunteers help to bring about.
My message to all Volunteers is – always carry your Emergency Contact Card and if in doubt about anything you’ve seen or heard, don’t wait – talk to Nikki, me, Ruth, or another Trustee. We have a good scheme to make sure someone is always available to listen and take decisions: but if by chance you can’t get hold of one of us, then call Children’s Services or the Emergency Services.
Risky or dangerous situations are not common – but better safe than sorry.
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Volunteer Rep - Ruth
We are heading into our 30th year at Home-Start Kettering - yes 30!!!! 30 years of supporting local families. Thats a lot of families and a lot of volunteers! I think that is worth celebrating. I’d like to say what a wonderful year it’s been. Our fantastic volunteers have supported our local families in many ways, food parcels, home visits, Christmas packages, Christmas party, Easter eggs, a great day at Wicksteed Park… there is too much to list!
They are always willing to help, they really are an amazing team. Being a trustee and a volunteer for Home-Start has shown me just how kind people are.
Things have been tough, with energy prices and bills climbing in general. People understandably having to look for work and put volunteering on hold, leaving us with a shortage of volunteers at times but we have pulled together and continued to help our families, showing them they are not alone. It really does make massive diff erence. We’ve all needed that smiley face to knock on the door at times and I feel Home-Start has some of the best smiles. We are always looking for more friendly faces to join us, please get in touch or spread the word.
Thank you to all our volunteers old and new and thank you to all that support us in our work.
Here’s to our 30th year Kettering Home-Start! Lots more smiles to come :)
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Friends of Home-Start Report – David Gwinn
With the tough financial situation in the country it is always a big ask of people to dig deep into their pockets to support charities but I am happy to report, due to the generosity of the loyal followers of Home-Start Kettering and the sterling eff orts of the amazing team of Friends of Home-Start, we had a very successful year.
A great fun evening of Call My Bluff Wine Tasting, our Annual Quiz Night and the popular Bingo Night raised £15,000. The Golf Day very generously run by Mulberry Homes raised £8,000, a very big thank you to them.
Home-Start Kettering is 30 years old this year and to celebrate we are having a Gala Ball at Kettering Park Hotel on Friday 6th September, which will be a fantastic night, get your tickets early and join the celebrations.
Lots of other events will take place during the year, speak to the off ice to find out the dates and more information.
We would welcome new Friends of Home-Start with bright ideas who are prepared to roll up their sleeves and run events with the help of our devoted team.
A very big thank you to all who are Friends of Home-Start, without you we would not be successful in raising the funds that help support all the families that we support.
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The Year in Numbers
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families supported had no recourse to public funds
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such as food parcels or essential care packages
main carers and 35 children with disabilities
Helped
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families with energy vouchers
156 Christmas presents provided for children
109
children and 69 adults
visited Wicksteed Park with wristbands and picnics
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Financial Statement
Financial Statement Incoming Resources 23/24 22/23 ~~ee ee~~ Grants 58,345 34,880 ~~eeee ee~~ Donations and Fundraising 50,302 28,248 ~~es~~ Gif Aid 2752 0 ~~rr eeee eeeee~~ Bank Interest 944 194 ~~eeee~~ Total Income 112,343 63,322 ~~rr~~ Charitable Expenditure ~~a ee~~ Service Delivery 73,724 70,312 ~~ee~~ Administrative Overheads 6,168 5028 ~~re eeee ee~~ Depreciation 378 471 ~~ee~~ 80,270 75,811 ~~i~~
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Treasurerʼs Report - Beccy Hurrell
Once again, our grateful thanks to everybody who has supported us in any way. The families and children are still there, needing our support. Our waiting list continues to grow. The need for new volunteers and new fundraising ideas still remains.
Here at Home-Start we embody the idea of ‘us-ness’. The collective eff orts of our volunteers and supports enables us to create a supportive community for many families. Let us continue to work together to sustain and grow this invaluable support network.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support and commitment to our cause. Together, we can make a diff erence in the lives of many.
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Risk Management and Key Policies
The Trustees ensure that the major risks to which Home-Start is exposed are reviewed and assessed and that systems are in place to mitigate those risks. The Trustees have agreed a risk assessment policy for which they have overall responsibility. All key policies within the organisation are regularly reviewed and updated as appropriate to reflect any legislative changes and the latest developments and thinking in relation to best practice.
Home-Start’s work is primarily of a long term, fixed nature. The objects of the Charity are:
To safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical of children and their parents.
To prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children.
To relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children.
To promote education of the public in better standards of childcare within the area of Kettering and its environs.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have reviewed the Charity’s needs for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and agreed to set aside 6 months running costs at any one time to safeguard the Charity’s service commitment in the event of delays in receipt of Grants or long term staff sickness. This figure has been agreed as £55,000 for the upcoming financial year.
In addition to the above, as at 31st March 2024, the charity holds £59,319 in restricted and £4,792 in general unrestricted funds.
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Volunteers
Without y ou, none of this could happen...
| Abigail | Elaine | June | Lynda | |
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| Algernon | Gill | Keith | Ruth | |
| Alison | Helen | Keli | Sandy | |
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Because tomorrow starts today
Annual Report and Accounts 2023/2024 | Page 20
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05709942 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1114030
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
FOR
HOME-START KETTERING AREA
Bewers Turner & Co LLP Chartered Accountants Portland House 11-13 Station Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7HH
HOME-START KETTERING AREA
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 4 | to | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
HOME-START KETTERING AREA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
Please visit the charity commissions website to see the full Trustees report.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Home-Start helps families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. The benefits of our support include improved health and well-being and better family relationships.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Income for this year was £112,343 which was an increase compared to 2022-23 and with total expenditure of £80,270, this results in net income for the year of £32,073.
Reserves policy
The Trustees have reviewed the Charity’s needs for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and agreed to set aside 6 months running costs at any one time to safeguard the Charity’s service commitment in the event of delays in receipt of Grants or long term staff sickness. This figure has been agreed as £50,000 for the upcoming financial year, the figure may need to increase for future years.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Trustees ensure that the major risks to which Home-Start is exposed are reviewed and assessed and that systems are in place to mitigate those risks. The Trustees have agreed a risk assessment policy for which they have overall responsibility.
All key policies within the organisation are regularly reviewed and updated as appropriate to reflect any legislative changes and the latest developments and thinking in relation to best practice.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
05709942 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1114030
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Registered office
The Zone, William Knibb Centre Montagu Street Kettering Northampshire NN16 8AE
Trustees
C W Arthurs Mrs B M Martin (resigned 7/7/2023) Ms S L Stokes K Wright Ms R J Hurrell K R Watts Mrs R Wright Ms B Leather (appointed 23/1/2024)
Company Secretary Ms N L A Farrar-Hayton
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.................................................................... Trustee
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total fund fund funds Notes £ £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 53,054 58,345 111,399 Investment income 3 944 - 944 Total 53,998 58,345 112,343 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Services provided 63,499 8,773 72,272 Family Purchases 322 3,804 4,126 Volunteer costs 1,615 2,257 3,872 Total 65,436 14,834 80,270 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (11,438) 43,511 32,073 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 71,230 15,808 87,038 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 59,792 59,319 119,111 |
2023 Total funds £ 63,128 194 63,322 67,527 4,094 4,190 75,811 (12,489) 99,527 87,038 |
|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET 31ST MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 8 1,180 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 59,527 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (915) NET CURRENT ASSETS 58,612 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 59,792 NET ASSETS 59,792 FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted fund £ 327 58,992 - 58,992 59,319 59,319 |
2024 Total funds £ 1,507 118,519 (915) 117,604 119,111 119,111 59,792 59,319 119,111 |
2023 Total funds £ 1,885 86,268 (1,115) 85,153 87,038 87,038 71,230 15,808 87,038 |
|---|---|---|---|
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each 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 charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET - continued 31ST MARCH 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 20% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Fund raising activities Gift aid Grants Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: Maud Elkington Wilson Foundation Tesco Constance Travis Faraway Childrens Charity Asda Foundation Councillors Fund Friends 500 High Sheriff Kettering Town Council Northants Community Aid Stockburn Memorial Trust Household Support Fund Grant 2024 John Armitage Foundation Michael Guest North Northamptonshire Council Poverty Hurts 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest |
2024 £ 50,302 2,752 58,345 111,399 2024 £ 2,500 - - - 555 - - - - 1,790 2,000 4,000 5,000 25,000 10,000 5,500 2,000 58,345 2024 £ 944 |
2023 £ 28,248 - 34,880 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 63,128 | |||
| 2023 £ 2,500 7,630 1,000 6,000 500 1,500 2,000 500 5,000 5,000 1,250 2,000 - - - - - |
|||
| 34,880 | |||
| 2023 £ 194 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 378 | 471 |
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.
6. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Support Management |
2024 1 1 2 |
2023 2 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted Restricted fund fund £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 28,248 34,880 Investment income 194 - Total 28,442 34,880 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Services provided 50,928 16,599 Family Purchases 101 3,993 Volunteer costs 1,759 2,431 Total 52,788 23,023 |
Total funds £ 63,128 194 |
| 63,322 | |
| 67,527 4,094 4,190 |
|
| 75,811 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| 7. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (24,346) | 11,857 | (12,489) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 95,577 | 3,950 | 99,527 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 71,231 | 15,807 | 87,038 | |
| 8. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Fixtures | ||||
| and | Computer | |||
| fittings | equipment | Totals | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| COST | ||||
| At 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024 | 1,708 | 8,442 | 10,150 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||||
| At 1st April 2023 | 1,590 | 6,675 | 8,265 | |
| Charge for year | 24 | 354 | 378 | |
| At 31st March 2024 | 1,614 | 7,029 | 8,643 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31st March 2024 | 94 | 1,413 | 1,507 | |
| At 31st March 2023 | 118 | 1,767 | 1,885 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| 9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Social security and other taxes Other creditors 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 2023 £ £ 915 691 - 424 915 1,115 Net movement At At 1/4/23 in funds 31/3/24 £ £ £ 71,230 (11,438) 59,792 15,808 43,511 59,319 87,038 32,073 119,111 Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 53,998 (65,436) (11,438) 58,345 (14,834) 43,511 112,343 (80,270) 32,073 |
|---|---|
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement | At | ||
| At 1/4/22 | in funds | 31/3/23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 95,577 | (24,347) | 71,230 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Restricted Funds | 3,950 | 11,858 | 15,808 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 99,527 | (12,489) | 87,038 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 28,442 | (52,789) | (24,347) |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Restricted Funds | 34,880 | (23,022) | 11,858 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 63,322 | (75,811) | (12,489) |
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as | follows: | ||
| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| At 1/4/22 | in funds | 31/3/24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 95,577 | (35,785) | 59,792 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Restricted Funds | 3,950 | 55,369 | 59,319 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 99,527 | 19,584 | 119,111 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 82,440 (118,225) (35,785) 93,225 (37,856) 55,369 175,665 (156,081) 19,584 |
|---|---|
11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2024.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Fund raising activities Gift aid Grants Investment income Deposit account interest Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Support costs Management Wages Pensions Rates and water Insurance Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Sundries Events & outings Expenses - staff Subscriptions & fees Training Expenses - volunteers Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets Family purchases Exceptional family purchases Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) |
2024 £ 50,302 2,752 58,345 111,399 944 112,343 53,881 3,258 413 799 978 1,365 518 658 3,795 2,911 1,437 1,882 3,872 377 76,144 4,126 80,270 32,073 |
2023 £ 28,248 - 34,880 63,128 194 63,322 53,428 3,063 115 766 1,240 647 373 432 2,623 2,676 1,455 816 3,612 471 71,717 4,094 75,811 (12,489) |
|---|---|---|
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05709942 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1114030
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
FOR
HOME-START KETTERING AREA
Bewers Turner & Co LLP Chartered Accountants Portland House 11-13 Station Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7HH
HOME-START KETTERING AREA
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| Page | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 4 | to | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 12 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
HOME-START KETTERING AREA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
Please visit the charity commissions website to see the full Trustees report.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Home-Start helps families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. The benefits of our support include improved health and well-being and better family relationships.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Income for this year was £112,343 which was an increase compared to 2022-23 and with total expenditure of £80,270, this results in net income for the year of £32,073.
Reserves policy
The Trustees have reviewed the Charity’s needs for reserves in line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and agreed to set aside 6 months running costs at any one time to safeguard the Charity’s service commitment in the event of delays in receipt of Grants or long term staff sickness. This figure has been agreed as £50,000 for the upcoming financial year, the figure may need to increase for future years.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Trustees ensure that the major risks to which Home-Start is exposed are reviewed and assessed and that systems are in place to mitigate those risks. The Trustees have agreed a risk assessment policy for which they have overall responsibility.
All key policies within the organisation are regularly reviewed and updated as appropriate to reflect any legislative changes and the latest developments and thinking in relation to best practice.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
05709942 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1114030
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Registered office
The Zone, William Knibb Centre Montagu Street Kettering Northampshire NN16 8AE
Trustees
C W Arthurs Mrs B M Martin (resigned 7/7/2023) Ms S L Stokes K Wright Ms R J Hurrell K R Watts Mrs R Wright Ms B Leather (appointed 23/1/2024)
Company Secretary Ms N L A Farrar-Hayton
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
.................................................................... Trustee
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total fund fund funds Notes £ £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 53,054 58,345 111,399 Investment income 3 944 - 944 Total 53,998 58,345 112,343 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Services provided 63,499 8,773 72,272 Family Purchases 322 3,804 4,126 Volunteer costs 1,615 2,257 3,872 Total 65,436 14,834 80,270 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (11,438) 43,511 32,073 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 71,230 15,808 87,038 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 59,792 59,319 119,111 |
2023 Total funds £ 63,128 194 63,322 67,527 4,094 4,190 75,811 (12,489) 99,527 87,038 |
|---|---|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET 31ST MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 8 1,180 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 59,527 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (915) NET CURRENT ASSETS 58,612 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 59,792 NET ASSETS 59,792 FUNDS 10 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted fund £ 327 58,992 - 58,992 59,319 59,319 |
2024 Total funds £ 1,507 118,519 (915) 117,604 119,111 119,111 59,792 59,319 119,111 |
2023 Total funds £ 1,885 86,268 (1,115) 85,153 87,038 87,038 71,230 15,808 87,038 |
|---|---|---|---|
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st March 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
-
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each 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 charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET - continued 31ST MARCH 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 20% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Fund raising activities Gift aid Grants Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: Maud Elkington Wilson Foundation Tesco Constance Travis Faraway Childrens Charity Asda Foundation Councillors Fund Friends 500 High Sheriff Kettering Town Council Northants Community Aid Stockburn Memorial Trust Household Support Fund Grant 2024 John Armitage Foundation Michael Guest North Northamptonshire Council Poverty Hurts 3. INVESTMENT INCOME Deposit account interest |
2024 £ 50,302 2,752 58,345 111,399 2024 £ 2,500 - - - 555 - - - - 1,790 2,000 4,000 5,000 25,000 10,000 5,500 2,000 58,345 2024 £ 944 |
2023 £ 28,248 - 34,880 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 63,128 | |||
| 2023 £ 2,500 7,630 1,000 6,000 500 1,500 2,000 500 5,000 5,000 1,250 2,000 - - - - - |
|||
| 34,880 | |||
| 2023 £ 194 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation - owned assets | 378 | 471 |
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31st March 2023.
6. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Support Management |
2024 1 1 2 |
2023 2 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | |
|---|---|
| Unrestricted Restricted fund fund £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 28,248 34,880 Investment income 194 - Total 28,442 34,880 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Services provided 50,928 16,599 Family Purchases 101 3,993 Volunteer costs 1,759 2,431 Total 52,788 23,023 |
Total funds £ 63,128 194 |
| 63,322 | |
| 67,527 4,094 4,190 |
|
| 75,811 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| 7. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| fund | fund | funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (24,346) | 11,857 | (12,489) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 95,577 | 3,950 | 99,527 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 71,231 | 15,807 | 87,038 | |
| 8. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Fixtures | ||||
| and | Computer | |||
| fittings | equipment | Totals | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| COST | ||||
| At 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024 | 1,708 | 8,442 | 10,150 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||||
| At 1st April 2023 | 1,590 | 6,675 | 8,265 | |
| Charge for year | 24 | 354 | 378 | |
| At 31st March 2024 | 1,614 | 7,029 | 8,643 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31st March 2024 | 94 | 1,413 | 1,507 | |
| At 31st March 2023 | 118 | 1,767 | 1,885 |
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| 9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Social security and other taxes Other creditors 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 2023 £ £ 915 691 - 424 915 1,115 Net movement At At 1/4/23 in funds 31/3/24 £ £ £ 71,230 (11,438) 59,792 15,808 43,511 59,319 87,038 32,073 119,111 Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 53,998 (65,436) (11,438) 58,345 (14,834) 43,511 112,343 (80,270) 32,073 |
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10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| movement | At | ||
| At 1/4/22 | in funds | 31/3/23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 95,577 | (24,347) | 71,230 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Restricted Funds | 3,950 | 11,858 | 15,808 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 99,527 | (12,489) | 87,038 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 28,442 | (52,789) | (24,347) |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Restricted Funds | 34,880 | (23,022) | 11,858 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 63,322 | (75,811) | (12,489) |
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as | follows: | ||
| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| At 1/4/22 | in funds | 31/3/24 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 95,577 | (35,785) | 59,792 |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Restricted Funds | 3,950 | 55,369 | 59,319 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 99,527 | 19,584 | 119,111 |
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10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 82,440 (118,225) (35,785) 93,225 (37,856) 55,369 175,665 (156,081) 19,584 |
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11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2024.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Fund raising activities Gift aid Grants Investment income Deposit account interest Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Support costs Management Wages Pensions Rates and water Insurance Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Sundries Events & outings Expenses - staff Subscriptions & fees Training Expenses - volunteers Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets Family purchases Exceptional family purchases Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) |
2024 £ 50,302 2,752 58,345 111,399 944 112,343 53,881 3,258 413 799 978 1,365 518 658 3,795 2,911 1,437 1,882 3,872 377 76,144 4,126 80,270 32,073 |
2023 £ 28,248 - 34,880 63,128 194 63,322 53,428 3,063 115 766 1,240 647 373 432 2,623 2,676 1,455 816 3,612 471 71,717 4,094 75,811 (12,489) |
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