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CHARITY NUMBER: 1118502
COMPANY NUMBER: 05842011
SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
INDEX
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Contents
Pages
Legal and Administration Details
Trustees, Rep)rt
Auditors Report
8-12
Statement of Financial Activities
13
Balance Sheet
14
Cash Flow Statement
15
Notes to the Financial Statements
16-25
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
26
Notes to the Detailed Statement of
Financial Activities
27

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
J. Ilmison
J. Pace
A. Johnstone
Dr. Straughair
R•glstered Office
Sunderland Carers Centre
Thompson Park
Thompson Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 1SF
Bankers
HSBC Bank PIC
Unit 49-51
The Bridges Shopping Centre
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR13LE
Solicitors
Muckle LLP
Time Central
32 Gallowgate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE14BF
Auditor
Torgersens
East Suite, Ground Floor
Avalon House
St Catherine's Court
Sunderland
SR5 3XJ
Persons Responsible for Day to Day
Management
Amanda Brown - CEO

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Sunderland Carers Centre is a Charitable Company which was regISte￿d as a Charity on 23 March
2007, Charity Number 1118502 and was incorporated on 9 June 2006, Company Number 05842011.
The Trustees, who are also directors of the charity forthe purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present
their reportwith the financial statements ofthe charity forthe year ended 31 March 2024. The Trust￿$
have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ {SORP) 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charities, (effective October 2019) in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting
Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. (°FRS 102.).
Trustees
The Trustees acting during the period were..
M Brewster
J Wilson
SGee
J Pace
A Johnstone
Dr Straughair
GBurt
Carer
Ex Voluntary Sector Worker
Technical Director (NTW)
Practice Manager & Chair
Head of Cancer Services & Treasurer
Associate Professor & Interim Head of Subject- Nursing & Vice chair
Retired Charity Chief Executive offi￿ & Ex-chair (Resigned 0310912024)
(Resigned 1710612024)
(Resigned 2810912023}
Registered Office
Sunderland Carers Centre
Thompson Park
Thompson Road
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR5 1SF
Auditors
Torgersens are deemed to be re-appointed under section 487{2) of the Companies Act 2006.

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Statement as to Disclosure of Information to Auditors
So far as the Trustees are aware, there is no relevant information of which the charitable company's
auditors are unaware, and each trustee has taken all the steps that they oughtto have taken as a trustee
to make them aware of any audit information and to establish that the charitable company's auditors are
aware of that information.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Sunderland Carers Centre (Limited by Guarantee) is registered with the Charity Commission as a fund
raiser and service provider, registered number 1118502.
The charitable company is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association with the
appointment of Trustees, Officer Trustees and Custodian Trustees. The general body of Trustees meet
bi-monthly.
Statement of Trusteas, Rasponsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Practice.
Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare the financial statements for each financial year. Under
that law the Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi￿ (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and
applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the charitable company and of the surplus or deficit of the charitable company for that period.
In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charitable company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that
the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Recruitment and appointment of new Trustees
Sunderland Carers Centre continually looks to strengthen the board of Trustees to ensure the board is
equipped to manage and plan for the future of carer support services in the City of Sunderland.
The Article of Memorandum states that the board should be made up of 50 /. Trustees who have
personal caring duties. This is achieved through a wide process where the Trustees meet the CEO
and Chair of the board to establish the suitability of potential Board Members. All new Trustees are
provided with a wide varied induction into the organisation. The new Trustees also meet staff within
the organisation to establish areas of interest.
Induction and training of new Trustees
All potential new Trustees are invited to meet with the Chief Executive Officer in the first instance to gain
an understanding of the organisation and role of a Trustee. If appropriate this will be followed by a
meeting with the Chairperson and invitation to observe a full board meeting.
As an introduction, new Trustees are provided with details of the services provided, copies of the
minutes of recent meetings, the latest audited accounts and a copy of the publication "Responsibilities
of Charity Trustees. issued by the Charity Commission.

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Organisational structure
All major operational and strategic decision are made via the Board of Trustees. The Board meets
every iwo months and considers various areas of development identified by the Chief Executive Offi￿r.
A subgroup of board members also meets to discuss areas of development to be considered by the full
board of Trustees. The Charity has an annual Staff and Board Members Away Day. This meeting
sets out the operational issues that staff can raise and how the Board needs to consider the issues in
the fO￿ard strategic planning. The board also have members available as nominated staff liaison
Offi￿rS offering a direct link belween team members and Trustees in relation to feedback, areas of
concem, issues that team members do not feel have been addressed appropriately.
Reserves Policy
Note 15 to the financial statements shows the retained surplus attributable to the various funds.
The Trustees consider all restricted funds projects fulfilled at the balance sheet date leaving a surplus
unrestricted available to cover future activities including any unexpected costs.
The Trustees have agreed a six-month sustainability plan to ensure a robust exit strategy should funding
cease. £420.000 has been ring fenced in a contingency fvnd.
The unrestricted free reserves at 31 March 2024 amounted to £791,383.
Risk Management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charitable company is exposed, in particular
those related to the operations and finances of the charitable company, are satisfied and steps are in
pla￿ to mitigate the exposure to major risks.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Wellbeing Support for Carers:
Wellbeing continues to be identified as a key area of need by carers, we have continued to co-devise
wellbeing programmes with carers such as craft sessions., mindfulness, Carers on the Move walks, as
well as launching our Carers Wellbeing Hub on our website enabling carers to access advice and
guidance regarding wellbeing 24 Hours a day.
Anotherarea of support identified as importantto carers has been isolation and loneliness, in partnership
with Sunderland City Council and small localty-based VCS community groups we were able to secure
funding to develop a pilot project in the West locality of the city to identify hidden carers who may be at
risk of isolation and loneliness. Through the engagement of trusted community-based organisations, we
were able to develop effective support mechanisms for carers, the pilot was a huge success and
something that we are looking to further develop in 2024 and 2025.
An anonymous donation also allowed us to develop a pilot Early Bird Autism Programme, aimed to equip
parents and carers whose children have received a diagnosis of autism to better understand the
condition and mechanisms that they can develop to more effectively support their child. This pilot was
excepts"onally successful and has been awarded a further three years funding to develop this and other
training and learning programmes for parents and carers.
Working in partnership with Sunderland City Council and key partners Sunderland Carers Strategy is
beginning to be embedded. Investment from Sunderland Health and Wellbeing Board has enabled us
to employ a part time Carers Strategy Lead who is working closely with carers and partner organisations
to ensure that there are genuine ￿0-WaY communication pathways for carers throughout all areas of
the strategy.
Volunteers:
Throughout the year we have contiriued to develop our team of volunteers, including ￿￿Ik Leaders and
thin Reach Peer Supporters all of whom are directly supported by named members of the staff team.
In the year ahead we will further grow and develop volunteering opportunities and also actively recruit

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
new members to the Board of Trustees. The objectives of the charity are to relieve the elderly, sick or
people with disabilities in the City of Sunderland by providing support, advice and information to those
responsible for their care. In practice, Sunderland Carers Centre works directly with carers to provide
information, advice, and a listening ear and support at formal and informal meetings, encouragement
and support to Carers groups, opportunities for carers to try to influence policy, opportunities for carers
to comment on service provision, training for carers and people who work with carers and special
opportunities.
In practice, Sunderland Carers Centre works directly with carers to provide information, advice, and a
listening ear and support at formal and infomal meetings, encouragement and support to Carers
groups, opportunities for carers to try to influence policy, opportunities for carers to comment on service
provision, training for carers and people who work with carers and special opportunities.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Sunderland Carers Centre is now in touch with more carers than ever before, over 9,734 adult carers,
3322 parent carers and 1075 young carers, which is a notable increase on the previous year.
In the past year the centre re￿iVed 1122 new referrals for adult carers, 292 parent carers, and 262 new
referrals for young carers, which in total is almost double the numbers from the previous year. This has
resulted in 15,041 individual contacts across 3,825 hours of support, with 1,667 individual carers
supported. The organisation anticipates a steady increase in referrals and demand for provision in the
year ahead. The centre continues to strive to offer a 'whole family approach, to support all members of
a family where carers exist, with the greatest demand being for those carers who are caring for someone
with Autism or Dementia, which make up forty percent of the carers supported.
Throughout the year Sunderland Carers Centre has continued to work in close partnership with
Sunderland City Council and partners to ensure a holistic approach to carers support services and
strategic development within the city, whilstadapting Servi￿ delivery and provision to meet carers needs
within national restrictions. Carers have rewrted that the information, advice, ongoing practical and
emotional support provided by the organisation has been vital in supporting them through this period of
additional pressure, further isolation and continued uncertainty.
Through the partnership approach effective embedding of Sunderfand Carers Strategy has been
achieved highlighting a clear commitmentto carerswith a dedicated workplan ensuring that all providers
in the city consider carers in strategic and operational planning and delivery. Aclear pathway and support
system has been put in place to ensure effective two-way communication for carers throughout the
carers strategy and its implementation.
Sunderland Carers Centre has continued to develop and deliver the Special Educational Needs and
Disability Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) a statutory responsibility to provide information.
advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people who have or m8y have, special
education needs andlor disabilities and young people themselves. This year has seen a significant
increase in demand for the SENDIAS Service. In the year 386 carers were supported by the SENDIAS
Service. with a total of 467 new referrals resulting in 1,063 hours of support, which is significant given
the size of the team.
The Trustees are confident that the organisation has perfomied well in the year ended 2024. Projects
have been delivered successfully within the tems of the funding realised. The Trustees believe the
charitable company to be in a strong financial position to continue to fulfil its objectives.
Publ1¢ Beneflt Statement
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity's Commission guidance on their legal duty on public
benefit, and are satisfied that the Charity delivers public benefi't, and due regard is paid to the guidance
on public benefit when deciding on what new projects the charity should undertake.

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
SIGNIFICANT FUNDING
1 The Better Care Fund - A pooled budget from Sunderland Integrated Care Board and Sunderland
City Council which supports examples of the following activities..
BME Carers Engagement and Support- To develop a range of mechanisms in order to enable access
to all BME Communities across Sunderland, and to recognise carers within their communities
Parent Carer Engagement- To provide advi￿ and support for parent carers to ensu￿ they are able to
access appropriate services
Young Carers - To recognise, support Young Carers to develop their own interests and aspirations
outside of the caring role. To also work with partner agencies to support Young Carers in their
organisations
Carers Assessments - To work closely with Sunderland City Council to deliver and complete Carers
Assessments
Bespoke Training - Develop, deliver and review relevant training packages regard ing cartng for carers
and professionals
2 SENDIASS
To provide inforrnation, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people who
have or may have, special educational needs andlor disabilities and young people themselves.
Signed by order of trustees:
Trustee
Print Name
Trustee
Print Name
Date

AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Oplnlon
We have audited the financial statements of The Sunderland Carers Centre for the year ended 31 March
2024 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet, cash flow statement and the
related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework
that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards,
including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
{United Kingdom Generally AC￿pted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its incoming
resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then
ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice;
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20C6.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and
applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditorfs
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the
charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the fi'nancial
statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis
of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed. we have not identified any material uncertainties reL4ting to
events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to
continue as a going concern for a period of at least bNelve months from when the financial statements
are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going con￿rn are described
in the relevant sections of this report.

AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Other infomiation
The other information comprise5 the information included in the annual report, other than the financial
statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information
contained within the annual report Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other
information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any
form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit ofthe financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial
statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of our audit or otherwise appears to be materially
misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are
required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material
misstatement of the other information. If, based on the workwe have perfomed, we conclude that there
is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to ￿port in this regard.
Oplnions on other matters prescribed by the Companles Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the trustees, report for the financial year for which the financial statements
are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. and
the trustees, report has been p￿Pared in accordance applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding ofthe charity and its environment obtained in the course
of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustees, report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act
2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion-
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or retums adequate for our audit have not been
received from branches not visited by us" or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require ft)r our audit., or
certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made,. or
the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small
companies regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the
directors, report and from the requirement to prepa￿ a strategic report.

AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement, the trustees (who are also the
directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements
and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such intemal control as the trustees
determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to
continue as a going concern, disdosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concem basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease
operations, or have no realistic altemative but to do so.
Auditorfs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditorfs report that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an
audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregats, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users tsken on
the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect
of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting
irregularities including fraud is detailed below..
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities,
including fraud
The objectives of our audit with regards to fraud, are to identify and assess the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud,. to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence
garding the assessed risks of material misstatement due tofraud, through designing and implementing
appropriate responses to those assessed risks., and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud
identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud
rests with those charged with govemance.
Our approach was as follows..
We obtained an understsnding of the legal and regulatory requirements which applied to the entity,
which we deemed to be the entity's Constitution and Bye-laws and the Statement of Recommended
Practi￿. Accounting reporting by Charities and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).
We obtained an understanding of how the entity complies with these requirements by reviewing
their treatment of transactions. reviewing minutes of meetings and discussing compliance with
members.
The risk of material misstatement of the financial ststements due to fraud or error was assessed,
and we deemed the entity to be low risk. Ilve considered how fraud may occur within the financial
statements and identified that the re￿Ipt of grants and donations were susceptible to fraud or error.
We designed our audit work to test the controls in place regarding the processing of these
transactions and how these controls are capable of preventing or detecting fraud or error.
We inquired of management and those charged with governan￿.
10

AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS (UK), we exercise professional judgrnent and maintain
professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit
evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not
detecting a material misstatement resutting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error,
as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override
of internal control.
Obtsin an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit prO￿dureS
that are appropriate in the circUmstan￿s, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
efFectiveness of the internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates and related disclosures made by the trustees.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting and.
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concem. If
we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditorfs
report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate,
to modify our opinion_ Our conclusions a￿ based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of
our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the charity to cease to
continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events
in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, arnong other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in
intemal control that we identify during our audit.
Use of Report
This report is made solely to the charity's principals. as a body, in accordance with section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under *ction 154 of the act. Our audit work has been
undertaken so that we might state to the charity's principals those matters we are required to stste to
them in an auditorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not
accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's principals as a body.
for our audit work, ft)r this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
East Suite, Ground Floor
Avalon House
St Catherines Court
Sunderland
SR5 3XJ
DAVID JOHNSON BA FCA
(Sen ior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of
TORGERSENS
Chartered Accountants
& statutory Auditor
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
General
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2023
Notes
Income
Donations and Legacies
Income from Charitable Activities
Income from Investments
Other Income
16,676
745.052
973
16,676
924.273
973
9,962
863,660
363
179.221
Total Income and Endowm•nt$
762 701
179 221
941922
873 985
Expendlture On Charltable Activities
523 756
160 642
684 398
737 526
Net Incomel(Expenditure}
238,945
18,579
257.524
136.459
Transfer5 between Funds
2,172
(2,172)
Net Movement in Funds
241,117
16,407
257,524
136.459
Openlng Reserves at 1 April 2023
1082 432
1144 632
1008 173
Closing Roserves at 31 March 2024
1323 549
1402 156
1 144 632
The charitable company has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year as set out
above.
All operations are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 16 to 25 for part of these financial ststements
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
112,166
122,917
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at Bank in Hand
12
31,036
1,304,162
107.781
1,053,087
1,335,198
1,160,868
Creditors: Amount Falling due
within one year
13
45,208
139,153
Nat Current Assats
1,289,990
1,021,715
Total Assets Less Total Liabilities
1,402,156
1,144,632
Represented by:
Unrestricted Funds
15
General Fund
Designated Fund
791,383
579,515
502 917 1,082,432
1.323,549
Restricted Funds
15
78,607
62,200
1402 156
1144 632
These financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the special provisions of part 15 of
the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.
Slgned on behalf of the Trustees:
Trustee
Print Name
Trustee
Print Name
Date
21. 11 Zifr
The notes on pages 16 to 25 for part of these financial statement5
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net movement in funds for the reporting period
(as per the statement of financial activities)
257,524
136,459
Adjustment for."
Depreciation charges
Other interest receivable and similar income
13,863
(973}
13,229
{363)
Changes in..
Trade and other debtors
Trade and other creditors
76,745
175,748
(93,945) (180,084)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
253,214
144,989
Cash Flows from Investlng Actlvltles
Interest received from investments
Purchase of PPE
973
363
(3,112) {12,799)
(2,139) {12,436)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing ath-vikn-es
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting penod
251,075
132,553
Cash and cssh equivalents at the beginning ofthe reporting period
1,053,087
920,534
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period
The notes on pages 16 to 25 for part of these financial statements
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
General Inforniation
The company is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, as
well as being a registered charity. The address of the registered office is Sunderland Carers
Centre, Thompson Park, Thompson Road, Sunderland. Tyne & Wear, SR1 3LE.
Statement of Compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the provisions of FRS 102, the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been
applied consistently throughout the period and in the pre￿dIng year.
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have b￿n prepared under the historical cost convention, and in
accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by
Charities in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities Act 2011.
These financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the
entity, Monetsry amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of
the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor
or through the terms of an appeal.
Incomlng resources
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that
the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and grants are recognised when the Trust has been notified in writing of both
the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that
require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is
deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of
those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those
conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Activities for generating funds relates to MIs￿lIaneoUS income such as from room hire,
student placements and the provision of training and is recognised in the Statement of
Financial Activities in the period to which it relates.
Interest on funds held on deposit is induded when receivable and the amount can be
measured reliably by the charity- this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or
payable by the bank.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure
includes VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure
to which it relates.
All expenditure is taken to be costs of charitable activities other than
those classified cn governan￿ costs.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Fixed assets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation..
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of tangible
fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The annual depreciation rates and Methods
used are as follows..
Property Improvements
FixtLJres and Fittings
Computer equipment
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Flnanclal Instruments
Financial instruments are classified and accounted for as financial assets, financial
liabilities or equity instruments, according to the substance of the contractual
arrangement,
Financial instruments which are assets are stated at cost less any provision for impairment.
Financial liabilities are stated at principal Capital amounts outstanding at the period end.
Issue costs relating to financial liabilities are deducted from the outstanding balance and
are amortised over the period to the due date for repayment of the financial liability.
40/0 Straight line
15% straight line
250/0133 % straight line
Operating Leasos
Lease payments are recognised as an expense overthe lease term on a straight line basis.
The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the
lease term on a straight-line basis.
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contributions plans are recognised as an expense in the period in
which the related Se￿iCe is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset
to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash
refund.
When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of
the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is
measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is
recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
Golng concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Donations and Legacies
Unrestricted
Rostricted
2024
2023
Donations- Reoived
The income from donations comprise of £16,676 unrestricted (2023: £9,530) and £nil restricted {2023.'
£432).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
In¢omg from Charltablo Actlvltles
Unrestricted
Restrictsd
2024
2023
Grants
Opening Deferred Income
Opening Accrued Income
Received
Retumed
Closing Deferred Income
Closing Accrued Income
100,000
25,401
(3,2001
180,763
125,401
(3,200)
823,623
261,863
642,860
711,940
(25,4011
1,658
(25,401) (117,751)
1,658
3,200
Miscellaneous
2,192
2,192
4,408
74
924 273
The income from charitable activities comprised £745,052 unrestricted (2023.. £624,493) and £179,221
restricted (2023.. £239,167)
Expenditure
Unrestrl¢ted
Restrl¢ted
2024
2023
Charltablo A¢tlvltles
Wages
Premises & Equipment
Communications
Training & Recruitment
Provisions
Legal & Professional
Depreciation
Other
398,529
26,393
24,990
969
25,245
31,502
13,863
2,265
147,569
345
1,206
546,098
26,738
26,196
969
36,502
31,767
13,863
2,265
558,908
23,820
26,021
2,082
79,079
32,365
13,229
2,022
11,257
265
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Expenditure on charitable activities comprised £523,756 unrestricted (2023: £530,147) and £160,642
restricted (2023.. £207,379).
Net Surplus
2024
2023
Net Surplus for the period is stated after charylng:
Depreciation
Auditor's remuneration for audit services
Auditor's remu neration for non-audit services
13,863
4,608
8,980
13,229
5,220
10,315
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
staff Costs
2024
2023
Gross Wages
Employers NIC
Employers Pension
Redundancy
504, 576
32,344
9,178
500,026
36,256
9,526
13,100
No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2023: 60,0001. The average number
of employees during the period was 26 (2023.. 24).
Trustee remuneration and tha cost of key management peraonnel
The charity trustees were not paid or re￿iVed any other benefits from employment with the
charity in the year (2023.. £nil) neither were they reimbursed expenses during the year (2023..
£nil).
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered into by the charity during the year {2023'. £nill.
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the chief executive officer. The totsl
employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £41,892 (2023..
£43,105).
10
Taxation
No provision has been made for taxation as the activities of the charitable company are deemed
to be outside the scope of taxation because of its charitable status.
11
Fixed Assets for use by the Charity
Property
Improvements
Computer
Flxtures
Equlpment & Fitting8
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
193,865
93,560
1,962
(6,664}
23,461
1,150
310,886
3,112
(6,664)
At 31 March 2024
193,865
88,858
24,611
307,334
Depreciation
At 1 Ap.ril 2023
Charge for the year
Disposals
84,330
7,755
83,085
5,518
(6,664)
20,554
590
187,969
13.863
(6,664)
At 31 March 2024
92,085
81,939
21,144
195,168
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2024
91A 112 166
At 31 March 2023
109 535
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12
Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
6,036
25,000
7,716
100,065
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accruals & deferred income
PAYE & NIC
Credit card
Other creditors
Trade creditors
30,854
8,700
225
689
4,740
130,878
421
542
7,312
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Operatlng Lease Commltments
The following operating lease payments are committed to being paid
2024
2023
Payable in
Less than one year
Belween one and five years
More than five years
1,882
2,376
2,739
4,258
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15
Fund Detalls
At
Transfer
At
Incoming Resources Between 31 March
2023 Resources Expended
Funds
2024
Restricted
Info, Advice & Support Service
Together For Children-
Engagement Role
NHS England- Commitment to
Carers
Sunderland Culture- Young
Carers Activities
Sunderland Culture- Parent
Carer Forum
Activities Grant- Fun Fund
Young Carers Activities
Arc Project
Access to Work Grant
Roseline Foundation -Autism
Project
Kavli Trust Award - Wellness
Project
120,000
(120,0001
25,000
(25,000)
20,014
20,014
4.750
4.750
34,400
2,172
34,400
6,770
1,206
(6,7701 (2,172)
(1,2061
22,000
(3,4211
18,579
4,245
(4,2451
62,200
179,221
(160,642) (2,172)
78,607
Unrestricted
General Fund
Designated Capital Fund
Designated Contingency Fund
579,515
122,917
380.000
762,701
(500,6241 {50,209)
{13,863)
3,112
(9,2691
49,269
791,383
112,166
420,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Fund Detsils- Movement in Previous Year
At
Transfer
At
1 Aprll
Incoming Resourcas Between 31 March
2022 Resour¢e8 Exp8nded
Funds
2023
Restricted
Groves Family Foundation
Info, Advice & Support SeNice
NHS CCG & Together for
Children - Summer Short Breaks
Together For Children -
Engagement Role
NHS England - Commitment to
Carers
Sunderland Culture- Young
Carers Activities
Sunderland Culture- Parent
Carer Forum
Activities Grant- Fun Fund
Young Carers Activities
Pre Frailty & Social Isolation
Arc Project
Sunderland Former Players
Greggs Foundation
Kavli TrustAward - Wellness
Project
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120,000
(33)
(120,000)
18,000
(18,000)
25,000
(25,000)
25,000
(4,986)
20.014
1,680
(816)
864
5,000
(250)
{4,113)
(600)
(18,240)
(13,351)
(400)
(90)
4,750
4,113
35,000
18,240
15,523
400
90
34,400
2,172
3,200
(1,500) (1,700)
31,680
239,599
(207,379) 11.700)
62,200
Unrestricted
General Fund
Designated Capital Fund
Designated Contingency Fund
533,146
123,347
320,000
634,386
(516,918) (71,099}
{13,22g)
12,799
60,000
579,515
122,917
380,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Name of restricted fund
Groves Family Foundation
Info, Advice & Support Service
Description, nature and purpose of fund
Funds for a garden project in the prior yeaf.
Provides enhanced support targeting complex
casework and engagement of young people and
children from key groups, specifically utilising a
helpline and online presence.
NHS CCG and Together for
Children - Summer Short Breaks
Administrators of Grant available to parentslcarers of
children aged 0-17 with special educational needs in
the City of Sunderland. Grants available for the
young person to access leisure, health and wellbeing
activities in the prior year.
Togeth•r for Children - Engagement
Role
Provide a Young Ca￿r and Family Engagement
Service which will act as a link in developing
partnerships and embed carer focused approaches
within organisations through the City of Sunderland.
NHS England - Commitment to Carnrs Bespoke pilot carers support offer for those caring for
someone post discharge. We will work with hospital
discharge teams to develop a direct robust referral
pathway for carers as part of the discharge planning.
Sunderland Culture
Young Carers Activities
Social prescribing pilot project. Funding given to
support an extra offer for carers which allowed us to
organise extra activities with external providers for
our partners and ourselves to signpost carers into.
Sunderland Culture
Parent Carer Forum
Programme for activities to respond to consultation
with parent carer forum.
Activities Grant- Fun Fund
Funds received from Together for Children towards
activities or a resour￿ linked to wellbeing.
Young Carers Activities
Funds received towards various activities such as
day trips (theatre, cinema, bowling etc} and in house
activities (crafts, cooking etc)-
Pre Frailty & Social Isolation
Funds re￿iVed to reduce loneliness and social
isolation in the Council's Coalfield Area Committee in
the prior year.
Arc Project
Research project with Sunderland University on how
COVID-19 identified ways carers accessed support
services. Sunderland Carers Centre did the research
and the Universily collated the results.
Sunderland Formèr Players
Young Carers donation towards a bowling trip in the
prior year.
Greggs Foundation
Grant received towards a bed for a young carer in the
prior year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Kavll Trust Award -wellness Project £15,000 was awarded from Primula to be used forthe
wellbeing of carers such as a wellbeing lounge.
materials and facilitator fees of wellbeing activities.
Access to Work Grant
Funding towards the costs of new equipment and
training for staff member with additional needs
identified at Work Place Assessment.
Rosellne Foundation - Autism Project Funding for the development of a structured learning
programme for parenucarers of children and young
people pre and post diagnosis as a pilot
Name of unrestrl¢tsd fund
General fund
Designated funds:
Descrlptlon, nature and purpose of fund
a) Capital fund represents the net book value of
tangible fixed assets owned by the charity.
b) Contingency fund to allow for six months closure
prO￿sS should funding suddenly cease.
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Analysis of Total Funds
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
Analysis by type of asset and Ilablllty
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
112,166
1.211,383
112,166
1,289,990
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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Analysis of Total Funds (continued)
Analysi8 of Total Funds- Movement in Previous Year
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
2023
Analysis by typ• of asset and liability
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
122,917
959,515
122,917
1,021,715
62,200
1082 432
17
Related Party Transactions
There were no related party transactions incurred during the year ended 2024 (2023 .' £Nil)
and £Nil was outstanding to related parties at the balance sheet date {2023 . £Nil).
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income from Charitsble A¢tiviti
CCG & TFC Summer Short Breaks
Roseline Foundation
Sunderland City Council - Innovations Grants
NHS- Cost of Living Grant
Pre Frailty & Social Isolation
Information, Advice & Support Service
Sunderland CCG
Miscellaneous Income
Access to Work Grant
Activities Grant- Fun Fund
Together for Children - Engagement Role
Young Carers Activities and Support
Greggs Foundation
CAB Refund
ARC Project
Kavli Trust Award - Wellness Project
18,000
22,000
375,860
100,000
353,000
18,240
120,000
267,000
4,408
120,000
267,000
2,191
1,206
4,113
25,000
35,000
90
85
15,524
3,200
25,000
6,770
4,246
924,273
863,660
Donations and Logacias
Donations
16,676
9,962
Investment Income
Bank Interest
973
363
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
873 985
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Per Schedule
737 526
NET SURPLUSI(DEFICIT)
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable Activities
Grants Payable
Training Projects
Young Carers Activities
Mental Health Award
Local Projects
Awards
2,305
11,262
36,502
79,079
DBSICRB Checks
Advertising
Recruitment Expenses
Staff Training
619
350
969
2,082
Rates & Water
Heat & Light
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaning
Premises Expenses
Insuran
2,905
4,381
8,526
623
455
8,017
26,738
23,820
Travelling
Venue Hire
Conference Fees
Telephone
Computer Costs
1,321
1,020
324
10,295
26,196
26,021
Refreshments
Sundry Expenses
Bank Charges
1,191
870
204
2.265
2,022
Staff Salaries
Redundancy Provision
Employers Nl
Employers Pension
504,576
32,344
546,098
558,908
Audit Fees
Accountancy Fees
Professional Fees
4,608
8,980
31,767
32,365
Depreciation
13,863
13,229
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
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