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CHARITY NUMBER: 1118502
COMPANY NUMBER.. 05842011
SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
(LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2025

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
INDEX
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Contents
Pages
Legal and Administration Details
Trustees, Report
Auditors Report
8-12
ststement of Financial Activities
13
Balance Sheet
14
Cash Flow Statement
15
Notes to the Financial Statements
16-25
Detailed Slatement of Financial Activities
26
Notes to the Detalled Statement of
Financial Activities
27

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
J. Wilson
J. Pace
A. Johnstone
Dr. Straughair
T. Johnson (Appointed 2111112024)
L Wharton (Appointed 2111112024)
G. J. Allen (Appointed 2711112024)
S. Burt (Appointed 2710312025)
Registered 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
Unity Trust Bank
Four Brindley Place
Birmingham
BI 2JB
Sollcltors
Muckle LLP
Time Central
32 Gallowgate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE14BF
Audltor
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 2025
Sunderland Carers Centre is a Charitable Company which was registered 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 of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Truslees
have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP) 'Accounling and
Reporting by Charities. (effective October 2019) in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. ("FRS 102").
Trustees
The Trustees acting during the period were:
M Brewster
J Wilson
J Pace
A Johnstone
Dr Slraughair
GBurt
T Johnson
L Wharton
G J Allen
SBurt
Carer
Ex Voluntary Sector Worker
Ex Practice Manager & Chair
Head of Cancer Services & Treasurer
Associate Professor & Interim Head of SubJect- Nursing & VI￿ chair
Retired Charity Chief Executive Office & Ex-chair (Resigned 0310912024)
NHS Laboratory Manager
Ex Health Care and CQC Professional
Artist
Ex Local Authority Social Care Worker
(Resigned 1710612024}
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.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Statement as to Dis¢losure of Inforniation to Audltors
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 ought to have taken as a trustee
to make them aware of any audit infomation and to establish that the charitable company's auditors are
aware of that informalion.
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 govemed by the Memorandum and Articles of Associalion with the
appointment of Trustees, OffI￿r Truslees and Custodian Trustees. The general body of Trustees meet
bi-monthly.
statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law
and Unit8d 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 Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and
applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair viéw 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 accounling policies and then apply them consistently.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
thal Ihe 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 Cenlre continually looks to strengthen the board of Truslees to ensure the board is
equipped to manage and plan for the fulure of carer support services in the City of Sunderland.
The Article of Memorandum states that the board should be made up of 50Yo 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 stsff within
the organisation to establish areas of interest.
Inductlon and training of new Truste•s
All potential new Trustees are invited to meet with the Chief Executive Officer in the first inslance to gain
an understanding of the organisation and role of a Trustee. If appropriate this will be followed by a
meeling 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 audit8d accounts and a copy of the publication "Responsibilities
of Charty Trustees" issued by the Charity Commission.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Organisational structure
All major operational and strategic decision are made via the Board of Trustees. The Board meets
every two months and considers various areas of development identified by the Chief Executive Officer.
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 forward strategic planning. The l)oard also have two members available as nominated stsff liaison
officers offering a direct link between team members and Trustees in relation to feedback, areas of
concern, issues that team members do not feel have been addressed appropriately.
Reserves Pollcy
Note 15 to the financial statements shows the retained surplus attributable to the various funds.
The Trustees have agreed a six-month sustainability plan to ensure a robust exit strategy should funding
cease. £450,000 has been ring fenced in a contingency fund.
The unrestricted free reseNes at 31 March 2025 amounted to £821.501.
Rlsk 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
place 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 cTrdevise
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 advi￿ and
guidance regarding wellbeing 24 Hours a day.
Another area of support identified as important to carers has been isolation and loneliness, last year in
partnership with Sunderland City Council and small locality-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 reallocation of funding, we have expanded our'within
Reach. projéct recruiting an additional member to the team, this has enabled us to reduce the minimum
age criteria for the project, as a result of demand for the service, this has resulted in an increase in
èquality of access to the project.
Our training offer has continued to develop based around the three-year anonymous funding, following
on from the success of Ear5y Bird Autism Pilot Programme the programme has been rolled out to include
twilight sessions for working parents, virtual sessions as well as the daily rolling programme. We have
also developed sensory drop-in sessions for parent carers awaiting diagnosis for their child(ren) other
training and learning programmes for parents and carers.
Consultation with carers has also again highlighted the need for wellbeing sessions and family-based
activities which all members of the family Can participate in wilhin a safe environment. In respons8 to
this we have devised a programme of activities for carers to take time out away from their caring role,
as well as inclusive family activities.
A citywide Carers Strategy Group has been formed, this is a partnership of strategic leads from key
providers such as Sunderland City Council; Together for Children; VCS Alliance. Sunderland South
Tyneside Foundation Trust and Integrated Care Board. It is the responsibility of the group to develop
and embed Sunderland Carers Strategy. with genuine èngagement and participation from carers.
In order to achieve this charilable funds have been invested to continue the role of Carers Strategy Lead
within Sunderland Carers Centre into 2025 to 2026. This role has been invaluable in consulting with
carers, identifying areas of development in provision and coaching carers to become representatives

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not only on the Carers Strategy Group but also other decision-making bodies which impact on carers.
Volunteers:
Throughout the year we have continued to develop our team of volunteers, including Garden Group
Members and Within Reach Peer Supporters all of whom are directly supported by named members
of the staff team. We have also welcomed four new Trustees to the organisation. all of whom bring a
wealth of knowledge and experience to Ihe Board. In the year ahead we will further grow and
develop volunleering opportunities. 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 seNice 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 10,251 adult carers,
3,974 parent carers and 1,188 young carers. which is a notable increase on the p￿VIouS year.
In the past year the centre received 743 new referrals for adult carers, 274 parent carers, and 136 new
referrals for young carers, which is a reduction from the previous year. This has resulted in 16,131
individual contacts across 4,045 hours of support, with 1,819 individual carers supported. The
organisation anticipates a steady increase in referrals and demand ft)r provision in the year ahead. The
centre continues to strive to offer 8 'whole family approach. to support all members of a family whére
carers exisl, with the greatest demand being for those carers who are caring for someon8 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, whilst adapting service delivery and provision to meet carers
needs within national restrictions. Carers have reported that the infonnation. 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 Sunderland Carers Strategy has been
achieved highlighting a clear commitment to carers with a dedicated workplan ensuring that all providers
in the city consider carers in strategic and operational planning and delivery. A clear pathway and
support system has been put in place to ensure effective Iwo-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 statulory responsibility to provide information,
advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people who have or may have, special
education needs andlor disabilities and young people themselves. This year has seen a slight reduclion
in referrals, despite which Ihere has been over a double increase in the numbers of hours of support
provided. In the year 347 carers were supported by the SENDIAS Service. with a total of 428 new
referrals resulting in 2,569 hours of support. which is significant given the size of the team. The team
have also developed their community based outreach offer working into community hubs in order to
reach more families.
The Trustees are confident that the organisation has performed well in the year ended 2025. Projects
have been delivered successfully within the terms of the funding realised. The Trustees believe the
charitable company to be in a strong financial posttion to continue to fulfil its objectives.
Public Beneflt Statement
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity's Commission guidance on their legal duty on public
b8nefit, and are satisfied that the Charity delivers public benefit, and due regard is paid to the guidance

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TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
on public benefit when deciding on what new projects the charity should undertake.
SIGNIFICANT FUNDING
1 The Better Carè Fund - A pooled budgèt from Sunderland Integraled 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 re¢ognise carers within their communities
Parent Carer Engagement - To provide advice and support for parent carers to ensure 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 wilh Sunderland City Council lo deliver and complete Carers
Assessments
Bespoke Training - Develop. deliver and review relevant training packages regarding caring for carers
and professionals
2 SENDIASS
To provide information, advice and support to parenls 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
fLrnc Pfvc
Print Name
Trustee
fjok￿ 6tofLQ
Print Narn
Date
10 11 1£

AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Opinlon
We have audiled the financial statements of The Sunderland Carers Centr8 for the year ended 31 March
2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, balance sheet, cash flow statement and the
related notes, including a summary of significant ac¢ounting 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 Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financia5 ststements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitys affairs as at 31 March 2025 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 Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice:
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basls 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 stalements section of our report. We are independent of the
charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
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 wa have
obtsined is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relatlng to golng concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going ¢oncem basis
of accounting in the preparation of the financial slatements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any malerial uncertainties relating to
events or conditlons that, individually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on Ihe entity's ability to
continue as a going concern for a p8riod of at least Iwelve months from when the financial statements
are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are d8scribed
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 2025
Other Inforniatlon
The other information comprises th6 information included in the annual report, other than the financial
statements and our auditor's report théreon. 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 éxplicitly stated in our report. we do not express any
form of assurance conclusion Ihereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statemants, our responsibility is to read the other information
and. in doing so. consider whether the other informatFon is materially inconsistent with the financial
ststements or our knowledge obtained in th8 coursé of our audit or otherwise appears to be materially
misslated. If we identify such material inconsislencies or apparent material misslatements, 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 work we havé pérformed, we conclude that there
is a material misstatement of this other infomiation, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Oplnlons 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 stat8m6nts
are prepared is consistent with the financial ststements," and
the trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to reporl by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and ils environmenl obtsined 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 adequale 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 retums," or
we have not recèived all the infomiation and explanations we require for our audit; or
certain disclosures of trustees, r6munération 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 prepare a strategic report.

AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Responslbilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement. the trustees (who are also the
directors for Ihe 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 internal control as the trustees
determine is necessary lo 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, disclosing, as applicable, matters relaled to going concem and using the
going concem basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate Ihe charity or to cease
operations. or have no realistic alternative bLrt to do so.
Auditorfs responslbllities for the audit of the financlal statements
Our objectives are to oblain reasonable assurance aboul whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement. whether du8 to fraud or error. and to issue an auditor's report that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance. but is not a guarantee that an
audit conducted in ac￿rdanCe 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
aggregate. 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..
Explanatlon as to what extent tho audlt was considered capable of detecting Irregularlties,
Sncludlng 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
regarding the assessed risks of material misstalement due to fraud, 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 responsibilty for the prevenlion and detection of fraud
rests with those charged with govemance.
Our approach was as follows:
We oblained an understsnding of the legal and regulalory requirements which applied to the entity.
which we deemed to be the entity's Constitution and Bye-laws and the Statement of Recommended
Practice: 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 misstalement of the financial statements due to fraud or error was assessed.
and we deemed the entity to be low risk. We considered how fraud may occur wilhin the financial
statements and identified that the receipt of grants and donations were susceptible to fraud or error.
We designed our audit work to test the conlrols 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 governance.
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AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS (UK). we exercise professional judgment and maintain
professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also=
IdentFfy 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 resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error,
as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations. or the override
of intemal Control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effecliveness 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 ofthe going concem 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 concern. If
we conclude that a material uncertainty exisls, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's
report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate.
lo modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence oblained 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, induding the
disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events
in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNDERLAND
CARERS CENTRE
ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding. among other matters. the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings. including any significant deficiencies in
internal control that we identify during our audit.
Use of Report
This report is made solely lo the charitys principals, as a body, in accordanc8 With section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under seclion 154 of the act. Our audit work has been
undertaken so that we might state to the charity's principals those matters w8 are required to state to
them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pennitted by law. we do not
accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charty and th8 charity's principals as a body,
for our audit work, for this report. or for the opinions we have formed.
East Suite. Ground Floor
Avalon House
St Catherines Court
Sunderland
SR5 3XJ
Alison Henshaw FCCA
{ststulory Auditor)
For and on behalf of
TORGERSENS
Chartered Accountants
& statutory Auditor
Date:
t11ILILS
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Genernl
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2025
2024
Notes
Fncome
Donations and Legacies
Income from Charitable Activities
Income from Investments
Other Income
5,800
591,257
4,506
680
191,891
6.480
783.148
4.506
16,676
924.273
973
Total Income and Endowments
601 $63
192 571
794 134
Expenditure On Charltable Actlvltles
560 937
165 852
726 789
684 398
Net Incomel(Expendlture)
40,626
26,719
67,345
257,524
Transfers between Funds
9,847
(9,847)
Net Movément in Fund5
50,473
16,872
67,345
257,524
Openlng R•s•rvés at 1 April 2024
1323 549
1402 156
1144632
Closlng Reserves at 31 March 2025
1374 022
1469 501
1402 156
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 statements
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Flxed Assets
Tangible Assets
11
102.521
112,166
Current Assets
Deblors
Cash at Bank in Hand
12
6.995
1,396.200
31,036
1,304,162
1,403.195
1,335,198
Credltors: Amount Falling due
within one year
13
36.215
45,208
Net Current Assets
1,366.980
1,289,990
Total Assets Less Total Liabilities
1.469,501
1,402.156
Reprèsented by:
Unrestricted Funds
15
General Fund
Designated Fund
821.501
552 521
791,383
532 166 1,323,549
1,374,022
Restricted Funds
15
95,479
78,607
1469 501
1402 156
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of
the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.
Slgned on behalf of tho Trustees:
Trustee
Print Name
Trustee
ToKnrto
Print Name
Date
The notes on pages 16 to 25 for part of these financial statements
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Cash Flows from Operatlng Actlvities
Net movemenl in funds for the reporting period
(as per the statement of financial activities)
67,345
257,524
Adjustment for..
Depreciation charges
Other interest receivable and similar income
13,439
(4,506)
13,863
(973)
Changes in..
Trade and other debtors
Trade and other creditors
24,041
76,745
{8,993) {93,945)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
91,326
253.214
Cash Flows from Investing Actlvltles
Interest re￿iVed from inveslments
Purchase of PPE
4,506
(3.794}
973
(3,112)
712
(2.139)
Cash Flows from Flnanclng Actlvltles
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period
92,038
251,075
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period
1,304.162 1.053,087
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period
The notes on pages 16 to 25 for part of Ihese financial statements
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
General Information
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 Compllance
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 preceding year.
Basis of accountlng
The financial statements have been 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. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Fund aecountlng
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 b8 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 Ihe 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 fijlfilment of
those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those
conditions will be fulfilled in Ihe reporting period.
Activities for generating funds relates to miscellaneous income such as from room hire.
student placemenls 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 included 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 on governance costs.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Flxed 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
Fixtures and Fittings
Computer equipment
Taxalion
The Charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Flnanelal Instrumants
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 impainnent.
Financial liabilities are stated at principal capital amounts outstanding at the period end.
Issue costs relating to financial liabililies are deducted from the outstanding balance and
are amortised over Ihe period to the due date for repayment of the financial liability.
40/0 Straight line
150/0 Straight line
25 /0133 /0 Straighl line
Operating Leases
Lease payments are recognised as an expense over Ihe lease term on a straighl line basis.
The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction to expense over the
lease tenn on a slraight-line basis.
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contributions plans are recognised as an expense in the period in
which the related service 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 cosl in profrt or loss in the period in which it arises.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties aboul the charity's ability to continue.
Donations and Legacles
Unrestrlcted
Restricted
2025
2024
Donations- Received
The income from donations comprise of £5.800 unrestricted (2024: £16.676) and £680 restricted (2024:
£nil).
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from Charitable Actlvltles
Unrestri¢ted
Restrfcted
2025
2024
Grants
Opening Deferred Income
Opening Accrued Income
Received
Retumed
Closing Deferred Income
Closing Accrued Income
25.401
(1.658)
179.823
25,401
{1,658)
768,840
125,401
{3,200)
823,623
589,017
(14.056)
2,355
(14,056) (25.401)
2,355
1.658
Miscellaneous
2,240
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2,266
2,192
The income from charitsble activities comprised £591,257 unrestricted (2024: £745,052) and £191,891
restricted (2024: £179,221)
Expendltur•
Unr•strlct•d
Restricted
2025
2024
Charitsble Actlvitles
Wages
Premises & Equipment
Communications
Training & Recruitment
Provisions
Legal & Professional
Depreciation
Other
417.244
29.236
26.649
2.778
30,322
39.789
13,439
1,480
160,943
680
578,187
29.916
26.649
2,778
33,843
40,419
13,439
1,558
546,098
26,738
26,196
969
36,502
31,767
13,863
2,265
3,521
630
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Expenditure on charitable activities comprised £560,937 unrestricted (2024.. £523,756) and £165,852
restricted {2024: £160,642).
Net Surplus
2025
2024
Net Surplus for the period is stated after charglng:
Dépreciation
Auditor's remuneration for audit services
Auditor's remuneration for non-audit services
13.439
6.810
10.980
13.863
4,608
8,980
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Staff Costs
2025
2024
Gross Wages
Employers NIC
Employers Pension
Redundancy
531,619
36,290
10,278
504,576
32,344
9,178
No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60.000 (2024.. Nil). The average number of
employees during the period was 27 (2024: 26).
Trustee remuneration and the cost of key management personnel
The charity trustees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment with Ihe
charity in the year {2024: £nil) neither were they reimbursed expenses during the year {2024:
£nil).
No trustee or other person related to the charty had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered into by the charity during Ihe year (2024- £nil),
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the chief executive officer. The total
employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £41.892 (2024:
£41,892).
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Taxatlon
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.
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Flxed Assets for use by the Charlty
Property
Improvements
Computer
Flxtures
Equipment & Flttlngs
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
193.865
88,858
2,244
(3,041)
24,611
1,550
307,334
3,794
(3.041}
At 31 March 2025
193.865
88,061
26,161
308.087
Depreciatlon
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
Disposals
92,085
7,755
81,939
4,790
(3,041)
21.144
894
195.168
13.439
(3.041)
At 31 March 2025
99,840
83,688
22,038
205,566
Net Book Value
Al 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Debtors: Amounts falling due wlthln ono year
2025
2024
P￿payrnents and accrued income
Other debtors
6,995
6,036
25,000
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Creditors: amounts falllng due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals & deferred income
PAYE & NIC
Credit card
other creditors
Trade creditors
21,003
7,746
150
434
6.882
30,854
8,700
225
689
4,740
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Operating Lease Commltments
The following operating lease payments are committed to being paid
2025
2024
Payable in
Less than one year
Between one and five years
More than fivè years
950
1.426
1,882
2,376
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Fund Detalls
At
Transfer
At
1 Aprll
Incomlng Resources Between 31 March
2024 Resources
Expended
Funds
2025
Restrlcted
Info. Advice & Support Service
Together For Children -
Engagement Rol8
NHS England - Commitm8nt to
Carers
Sunderland Culture- Young
Carers Activities
Sunderland Culture - Parent
Carer Forum
Young Carers Activities
Autism Project
Kavli TrustAward - Wellness
Project
Autism Project - Staff costs
Autism contribution
Paul Mackings
Carers Trust - Carers Grant
Pre Frailty & Social Isolation
SSPP Partner Delivery Thriving
120,000
{120.000)
25,000
(25,000)
20.014
20,014
864
750
1,614
4,750
34,400
18,579
4,750
34,400
10.000
132) (8,547)
5,270
15,944
310
370
276
17,001
7,650
{4,570)
{15,944
{30)
(700)
(230)
(370)
50
(276)
17,001
7,650
78,607
192.571
(165,852) (9,847)
95.479
Unr•strieted
General Fun
Designated Capital Fund
Designated Contingency Fund
791,383
112,166
420,000
601.563
(540,4951 (30.950)
(13,439)
3,794
(7.003)
37,003
821,501
102,521
450,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Fund D6talls - Movement in Prevlous Year
At
Transfer
At
1 Aprll
Incomlng Resources Between 31 March
2023 Resour¢•$
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
Young Carers Activities
Arc Project
Access to Work Grant
Autism Project
Kavli Trust Award - Wellness
Project
120,000
{120,000)
25,000
(25,000)
20,014
20,014
864
864
4,750
34,400
2,172
4,750
34,400
6,770
1.206
22,000
(6.770) (2,172)
(1 ,206)
(3,421)
18,579
4,245
(4,245)
62,200
179.221
(160,642) (2,172)
78,607
Unrestrictèd
General Fund
Designated Capita5 Fund
Designated Contingency Fund
579,515
122,917
380,000
762,701
(500,624) (50,209)
(13,863)
3,112
(9.269)
49,269
791,383
112,166
420,000
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Name of restricted fund
Description, nature and purpose of fund
Provides enhanced support targeting complex
casework and engagement of young people and
children from key groups, specifically utilising a
helpline and online presence.
Info, Advlce & Support Servlce
Together for Children- Engagement
Role
Provide a Young Carer and Family Engagement
Service which will act as a link in developing
partnerships and embed carer focused approaches
within org8nisations through the City of Sunderland.
NHS England - Commitment to Carers 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 Actlvltles
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.
Sunderfand Culture
Parent Carer Forum
Programme for activities to r8spond to consultation
with parent carer forum.
Young Carers Actlvltl•s
Funds received towards various activities such as
day trips (theatre, cinema, bowling etc) and in house
activities (crafts, cooking etc).
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 University collated the results.
Kavli Trust Award - W8llnoss Projèct £15,000 was awarded from Primula to be used for the
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.
Autism Project- Core costs
Funding for the development of a structured learning
programme for parenvcarers of children and young
people pre and post diagnosis as a pilot
Funding for training resources allocat8d to staff to
assist with the Autism Project
Autism Project - staff costs
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Name of unrestrlcted fund
Descrlptlon, nature and purpose of fund
Autlsm contrlbution
Funding received for the purchase of books for the
training programme as part of th8 autism project.
Paul Macklngs
Funding received for the purchase of a dishwasher
Carnrs Trust- Carers Grant
Funding received directly to a carer for white goods
Pre Frailty & Social Isolation
Funds received to reduce loneliness and social
isolation in the Council's Coalfield Area Committee.
SSPP Partner Delivery Thrivlng
Funding received for a project where Sunderland
Carers deliver partnership proj8Cts
General fund
Deslgnated fund5:
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
process should funding suddenly c8ase.
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Analysis of Total Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2025
Analysls by type of asset and Ilability
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
102,521
1,271,501
102.521
1,366,980
95,479
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Analysis of Total Funds (¢ontinued}
Analysis of Total Funds- Movement in Prevlous Year
Unrestrleted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
Analysls by type of as$•t and liability
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
112.166
1.211.383
112,166
1,289.990
78.607
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Related Party Transactlons
There were no related paty transactions incurred during the year ended 2025 (2024 £Nil)
and £Nil was outstanding to related parties at the balance sheet date (2024 . £Nil>.
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income from Charitable Activltles
Autism Project
Sunderland City Council- Innovations Grants
NHS - Cost of Living Grant
Information, Advice & Support Service
Sunderfand CCG
Miscellaneous Income
Access to Work Grant
Together for Children - Engagement Role
Carers Trust
ARC Project
Kavli Trust Award - Wellness Project
Pre Frailty & Social Isolatlon
Sunderland CCG
SSP Partner Delivery Thriving
15,944
589,017
22.000
375.860
100.000
120.000
267.000
2.191
1,206
25,000
120,000
2,266
25,000
250
6,770
4,246
5.270
17,001
750
7.650
783,148
924,273
Donatlons and Legacles
Donations
6,480
16,676
Investment Income
Bank Interest
4.506
973
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
- Per Schedule
NET SURPLUSI(DEFICIT)
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SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charltable Actlvltles
Young Carers Activities
Local Projects
Awards
1.940
2.015
33,843
36,502
DBSICRB Checks
Advertising
Recruitment Expenses
Staff Training
784
1,520
474
2.778
969
Rates & Water
Héat & Light
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaning
Premises Expenses
Insurance
2,909
5,844
10,475
339
228
8.167
29,916
26,738
Travelling
Venue Hire
Conference Feas
Telephone
Computer Costs
1.490
30
80
10,780
26,649
26,196
Refreshménts
Sundry Expenses
Bank Charges
768
588
202
1,558
2.265
Staff Salaries
Redundancy Provision
Employers Nl
Employers Pension
531,619
36,290
578.187
546,098
Audit Fee8
Accountancy Fees
Professional Fees
6,810
10,980
40.419
31,767
Depreciation
13,439
13,863
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
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