# **ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT** **UTASS... A place for everyone. Supporting people living and** KO **working across the Durham Dales.** 99 ## **Introduction** UTASS continues to be the guiding light for so many in our community in times of need or stress. As has been the case over the years UTASS provides support and leadership in our community for farmers and non-farmers alike. 2024 gave rise to concern for many of our members regarding the impending changes to the Inheritance Tax regime and how this will impact. UTASS has again been at the forefront in providing information and guidance. we had two people join the team fulfilling the role of coordinators of the Wear and Tees, and Darlington Rural Watch groups. The coordinators are part of a new initiative by Durham Constabulary. Rurali, was launched at UTASS and is a scheme dedicated to combatting rural crime, is funded by Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, Joy Allen. In July Becky Land joined us as the Lived Experience Lead, and Claire Stoddart as a new receptionist/admin member. Suzanne Wallace joined us in October as the Time Together Project Coordinator. Also in 2024 Emma Spry began working alongside Bob Danby as Deputy Manager, taking on more and more of Bob’s role and workload to allow Bob to look forward to his retirement. Emma will be appointed as the new manager of UTASS in March 2025. It is therefore with much sadness we say (a sort of) goodbye to Bob who has been an incredible manager and will be much missed by both the staff and the trustees alike, but in Emma we know that we will have a steady hand on the tiller of UTASS for the years to come. However this isn’t really “Goodbye” to Bob nor a “Hello” to Emma, whilst Bob is retiring as manager he is to become a Trustee of UTASS and Emma as a new manager is of course known to us already. Sadly I must report the retirement of one of our long-serving trustees Louise Dalton, who seemed to perform the role of Honorary Secretary for as long as I can remember. She will be missed. There have been other people who have moved on from UTASS this year being Janet Dodson who left as Time Together Project Coordinator in July to take up another role, Jacqui Nutter who left as UTASS support worker in December 2024 and Amy Kinchley, Youth Support \ | ## **Introduction** Council Chairman Cllr Joan Nicholson. For over 25 years, Richard has devoted much of his own time to supporting farming and the wider community. We were all very proud of the richly deserved award, behind the scenes, Richard works selflessly and quietly, to help those in times of trouble. If however I were to single anyone out it would have to be Grace Crawford our Funding and Strategic Development Officer for her continued and indeed unrelenting efforts to ensure the financial viability of UTASS through grants.This is no easy task and I know Grace devotes a huge amount of time and effort to getting grant applications put forward, and in a way which is most appealing. She goes above and beyond in cultivating grant providers and ensuring they know of the work that UTASS does. On behalf of the Trustees I would like to thank Grace and all other members of our team. I feel it is right at this time also to say thank you to you our members. Chairman, Trustees, staff and volunteers, we would be nothing without our members. We do not take this for granted and we understand we are here to listen to you and to provide a service to our community within our remit, again I say thank you to you our members. I suspect we can all see that the coming years are not going to be easy for the farming community and indeed those of us who live in rural parts. Farming itself seems to me to be under attack and misunderstood in many quarters. The continued issues of living in rural communities, particularly in more isolated parts causes much concern, and UTASS is acutely aware of your problems and we want our members and our community to know that we stand shoulder to shoulder with you and will do all we can to assist, as we have always done. The challenges to our rural community are not unique, but you have a champion and support service in UTASS which is pretty much unique. We are here to help and listen. Finally, I would like once again to express a heartfelt thanks personally and on behalf of all of the Trustees past and present to Bob. ee i ee As I sign off my report for 2024 I again do so assuring you of our commitment to you, our members and our community. **Michael McGarry UTASS Chairman** ## **Farming Support** 2024 was another busy year for our farm support team, as they navigated the constant changes within the agricultural sector. From SFI to Delinked Payments, Countryside Stewardship to Higher Level Stewardship, Richard and Charlotte had lots to understand and manage. Caitlin completed her Agricultural Secretary training and supported the farming team, helping to alleviate pressure and ever-increasing workload. The year marked the end of the Basic Payment Scheme, which was replaced by The RPA (Rural **delinked payments. 79%** Payments Agency) managed the transition smoothly, with most payments 7 ‘\ **of farming** being made early (Late July and September rather than the usual **members said we** December window) and in the correct amounts. **helped them deal with** Delinked payments simplified the rules around making changes to land **farm paperwork.** mapping. Historically, this meant submitting forms to the RPA, however delinked payments mean that irrespective of any land or boundary changes, farmers remain entitled to their share of the previous BPS payment. Demand for the assistance with continued to grow throughout the year and with the **grants** extended rollout of (Sustainable Farming Incentive), the farm support team faced a steep **SFI** learning curve as they adapted to a new application process, as well as **Many thanks to Charlotte, to Richard and to all the** digesting over 500 pages of various **staff at UTASS for the excellent service that you** online handbooks detailing the new **provide. The whole organisation is an invaluable** rules, regulations, and terms & conditions. **asset to Teesdale. I have always found you all** **Many thanks to Charlotte, to Richard and to all the staff at UTASS for the excellent service that you provide. The whole organisation is an invaluable asset to Teesdale. I have always found you all pleasant, helpful and very efficient. I tip my hat to you all.** - Iris Simpson, Member We also continued to assist farmers with (CS) agreements and CS Capital Grant claims, **Countryside Stewardship** particularly for wall and hedge restoration. Later in the year, we encountered further challenges when the CS Capital Grants application process closed unexpectedly, causing frustration and worry to both those already in an agreement, and also those wanting to apply. Many farmers experienced added frustration at being locked into 5 year extensions on their **HLS** (Higher Level Stewardship) agreements, unable to exit their schemes and access the higher payments offered by the CS High Tier offer. **farmers forum** Last year, we established a , allowing us to create a working partnership with local farmers to ensure we understand the issues impacting = | SSee cee sh Mic ge ae them, and deliver the right support to the farming EET huem oe & community. ## **Farming Support** The support provided valuable assistance to our **Agricultural secretary’s** members with a wide range of farm record-keeping tasks as well as dealing with various agencies, including the RPA, APHA, BCMS, LIS, and local councils. This support includes tasks such as notifying of sheep and cattle movements, registering calf births, farm assurance inspections, medicine records, handling appeals and planning applications. Our help in these areas proved essential, particularly for members without internet access or limited confidence in using IT, as many tasks required online submission. Richard and Charlotte continued to produce , **agricultural 91% briefings** simplifying policy documents, new scheme offers, 7 ‘N **of farming** regulation updates and reminders of key dates, keeping our members **members said we** informed for their farm businesses in a format they can understand. **helped to reduce** Richard remained secretary for five in the **stress. grazier groups** ~~L~~ a Dale, as well as for two groups of Field Reeves on local common land. Due to the increasing workload, Caitlin has stepped up to become ‘assistant secretary’, ensuring that all tasks were completed in a timely manner. Most of the grazier groups are stuck in HLS extensions awaiting Natural England invitations to transition to CS Higher Tier. An increase in CS payment rates over the past couple of years, would mean a great benefit to the graziers, however creating and drawing up new agreements would see a significant increase in administration workload. The lack of information from the RPA and Natural England, has made forward planning for this work very challenging. The team continued to attend Defra’s online workshops and meetings, covering new scheme information, guidance, payment rates, rules and penalties. It’s always been part of our ethos, to on **provide a voice** behalf of all our members. The rate of change in the farming landscape, as well as in schemes, regulations, and cost inflation, presented challenges for all of us. Both Richard and Charlotte remained actively involved in the RPA Farmer Welfare Group with Richard also attending conferences and collaborating with the North Pennines National Landscapes, TeesSwale, and the NFU, among others. He served as a voice for our members, ensuring these organisations had a better understanding of our farming communities and their needs. Meanwhile, **86%** Emma continued her work with the Livestock 7 “N **of farming** Information Service, helping to shape **members said we** the new system for cattle **helped them cope.** recording. ## **Farming Support** > We continued our delivery of the programme throughout **Farm For The Future** 2024, thanks to the support of The Royal Countryside Fund and funding from Defra’s Farm Resilience Fund. The aim is to help farming families understand more about the changes that are coming and plan for the future, however we know that this is far from easy as many hill farms are still awaiting the vital information they need from Defra i.e. those in HLS. To date, 160 farm businesses from across the Dales have signed up. Meetings with Ian Cairns, focussed on the financial side of farming and how businesses can prepare for the changes that are coming, as BPS disappears, while ~~‘~~ meetings with Janet Fairclough helped people to understand more about the environmental opportunities and new schemes that may be available such as SFI. Other meetings **Me and my wife came in to see Charlotte and we both said we got** topics were arranged **more out of that one meeting than from any of the other people who** based on what people **we’ve gone to for advice. Often, you feel like you’re being talked** told us they were **down to when you’re looking for advice for your business, or you feel** interested in, including **like you’re asking stupid questions. That’s not the case at UTASS;** livestock health and **we felt like we were sitting down with someone like us, who listened** productivity, water on **and was then able to give us the information that we needed to** farm & nutrient **move forward** management, ‘what are - Farm for the Future Participant 2024 my accounts telling me’ and business continuity, looking at likely tax changes and how to prepare cashflows and budgets. Each business was able to take advantage of at least one fully-funded one-to-one meeting, giving tailored support to look at what the changes mean for their own farm and what options are available. In 2024 we joined forces with The Farmer Network, Yorkshire Agricultural Society and Field Nurse, and developed a shared programme of activities for the North of England which was successfully funded through the . **Defra Farmer Welfare Fund** A programme of events has been started, bringing farmers and their families together, strengthening the local support network. This also included ‘farm’ tailored training, such as emergency first aid, and mental health awareness, both adapted with farm specific examples. At the end of 2024 we were delighted to launch the **Local Women in** nework, for the Durham Dales, which will **Farming** hopefully continue to thrive in 2025. ## **Supporting People** 2024 was another busy year for our **Resilience Support** with June and Melanie seeing a significant increase in referrals not only from self-referrals, but also the local community, farming members and from GP-based Mental Health nurses. They supported clients facing a variety of challenges, including stress, family issues, physical illness, depression, anxiety, bereavement, addiction and domestic abuse. **41%** 7 i “N **said ‘mental health stigma’ causes them stress.** June and Melanie, both trained counsellors, provided in-person, home, local and telephone sessions throughout the year. June specialises in cognitive therapy and mindfulness, while Melanie has an understanding of tenant farming and experience in supporting children and teenagers, a service which has been in high demand. " xAN rs OR: j While UTASS is not a crisis service, we remain committed to supporting individuals in acute need. Our team efficiently shared information, ensuring a flexible response 66 to those in crisis. Over the year, we helped farmers, teenagers, older **I don’t know if I would be** 66 adults, working-age individuals, **here if I hadn’t had your You came out to see me,** born-and-bred locals and those **support.** - Client **listened, used your** who have moved to the Dales 99 **experience and understood** more recently. **me.** - Client 99 Our various sessions **Yoga & Wellness** went from strength to strength during 2024. Hatha Yoga & Relaxation continued to be led by qualified instructor Jude Taylor, who generously volunteered her time for the past two years. The group remained well-supported, with an average attendance of 12 people. At the end of the year, Jude rolled up her yoga mat for a final time ‘retiring’ from her role to enjoy a well-deserved break with her family in Tasmania. In light of this, the group transitioned to self-directed sessions, utilising the large screen and projector to access a range of high-quality yoga resources online. Yoga, Relaxation and Mindfulness sessions led by June Wainwright also remained popular. Designed for individuals with limited mobility, the group included both long-standing and newer members referred by local health care staff. The flexible sessions allowed some participants to join while seated. Along with stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises, June’s added a social element, inviting members to enjoy a brew and catch up after each session was a welcomed bonus. ## **Supporting People** In September our trustee, Sarah Elton, led **Mindfulness & Compassion** sessions for individuals with chronic pain. With training in complementary therapies, including mindfulness, Sarah offered a non-religious approach to managing stress and pain. Recognising the limited treatment options available to many clients, she facilitated group sessions focused on mindfulness techniques, including **52% of users said** breathing and relaxation exercises, to improve pain management. -( , **52% of users said** -( , - **services accessed at UTASS helped them to feel healthier.** This year we welcomed Suzanne Wallace to the team **to feel healthier.** as our new Teesdale **Time Together** Project Coordinator, as our previous coordinator, Janet, moved on to pastures new. | TIME |, The project continued to thrive, providing iLsaesaale: invaluable companionship and fostering meaningful social connections across Teesdale. With the __ 5 recruitment of ten additional volunteers, we are pleased to report that the project remains on course to achieve its objectives. Our dedicated team of volunteers and supporters has been instrumental in delivering our mission to combat loneliness and ita. Jee build lasting relationships. **75% of users said** We have received 42 referrals for **services accessed at** companionship and assembled a **UTASS helped them to** group of 19 dedicated volunteers ie **feel less isolated.** who visit their matched companions weekly or fortnightly, offering a friendly chat, a trip to the shops, or meaningful social interaction. **With the right pairing, spending just I really look forward to my weekly an hour together can make a visits, I enjoy time with my companion, massive difference. It improves we enjoy chats, looking through mental health. photos & sharing stories.** - Wiebka, Volunteer ‘i 66| - June, Referral 66 99 oe 99 ; _Photo kindly provided by Teesdale_ **After 10 months of visiting my friend I always** _Mercury._ **look forward to seeing her, she is always grateful, it gives her something to look forward to it works both ways. It is a mutually beneficial thing to do, I highly recommend volunteering.** - Andrew, Volunteer | —_oe ## **Supporting People** > The service had a significant impact in the community over the past year, **Parish Nurse** true to its vision, offering emotional support, health advice, home visits and opportunities for social interaction to help combat loneliness and provide spiritual care. The service also facilitated referrals to other Wellbeing Team members and **72%** external organisations, enhancing the holistic care provided. The service **of users said services** does not formally discharge clients but gradually reduces involvement once **accessed at UTASS** clients are stable or are being supported by other appropriate **helped them to cope** services. Throughout the year, Gladys provided around 25 clients with **better.** ongoing support, with others benefitting from single encounters, either virtually or in person. / While the NHS continues to deliver excellent care, the Parish Nurse service has been vital in addressing the gaps in care, offering a crucial lifeline for individuals who might otherwise fall through the system. **I have made such amazing progress through this support. My life very quickly changed from not wanting to be alive to having things to look forward to. I am recovering physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.** - Client In 2024, we expanded the opportunities available to the community through our welfare team, adding two new roles thanks to our ongoing partnership with the Pioneering Care Partnership and support from Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. **Lived** Becky Land joined us as Lead in July 2024, **Experience** giving local people a voice in discussions and decisions affecting them by sharing their own mental health experiences. She gathered feedback across Teesdale through one-to-one conversations, community group meetings and events at local auction marts and other locations. Varied experiences have been recorded, along with views from NHS service providers and the UTASS welfare team, which were shared with the Durham Dales Steering Group to identify successes & areas for improvement in the community mental health transformation. / Gina Richardson took on the additional **What is peer support?** role of Worker Helping people to feel confident in managing their own **Peer Support** in April 2024, offering support to people health and care. When people with similar long-term living and working across the Durham conditions, or health experiences, come together to Dales, meeting with people regularly to support each other - either on a one-to-one or group help them to develop and work through basis, relationships are formed that can lead to mutual acceptance and understanding. their own action plans, so they feel more | Gina Richardson took on the additional role of Worker **Peer Support** in April 2024, offering support to people living and working across the Durham Dales, meeting with people regularly to help them to develop and work through their own action plans, so they feel more able to cope and in control of their own health and wellbeing. ## **Training** In 2024, over 210 places were provided at venues **training** across Teesdale and Weardale, primarily with funding to ensure accessibility for all. 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With continued demand, we held 3 Lantra Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting courses, a valuable skill for those pursuing commercial hedgelaying. This year, we offered ‘farm specific’ Emergency First Aid at Work and Mental Health Awareness courses, which were tailored with farming scenarios, these were both fully funded and fully booked! **Have done previous First Aid courses (over 3 years ago) - this was an excellent refresher. At home and on the farm.** **I will be confident in administrating First Aid to anyone who may need it.** - Emergency First Aid at Work Trainee Hedgelaying courses continued to be in strong **I found the course and training perfect. It was** demand, with introductory training in **in a good location, the facilities were** Newbiggin in February, followed by another **adequate, the staff were extremely helpful** 5 days of training, held at Middleton Mart and **and friendly, and I would like to thank them** Woodland. **for making the course possible.** - Hedgelaying Trainee In June, the annual NPTC Safe Use of Sheep Dips course took place, as one of the few providers **----- Start of picture text -----**
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The British Wool Board Shearing Course helped trainees enhance their skills, with many going on to shear more sheep during the summer. **70% of users say that UTASS has increased their knowledge & skills.** ## **Training** > Northumbria Dry Stone Walling Association led our annual dry stone walling **210+** training in the summer, with support from members, creating a fantastic 7 N | learning environment for 11 trainees, **training** from beginners to more experienced **places provided in** =? ¢e - " wallers. **2024.** With funding from the Wellesley Trust Fund, we were able to invite young people in the Durham Dales to apply for driver training support. As always, this was very popular, with over 50 applications received. We were able to award 15 young people with £250 each for car driving lessons. 8 young people completed the Lantra 13-15 Tractor Training, 7 benefitted from pre-tractor test preparation, 4 received quad bike training, 1 young person gained Moped Training, and another young person **I have already used the fact** was able to complete Lantra Rough Terrain Telescopic training. **I've now got my tractor licence** This training is not only **in my work placement. I have** essential for the **also been able to help a local We contacted UTASS about quad bike** health and safety **farmer with his silaging. I have training for a young person who** aspect, but also **completed a charity tractor helped me at weekends on the farm.** vital in providing **run and will be using it at He got stuck in and successfully** young people with **college in the near future.** better access to - Tractor Test **applied for full funding through a great project giving young people** job opportunities. Preparation Trainee . **We contacted UTASS about quad bike training for a young person who helped me at weekends on the farm. He got stuck in and successfully applied for full funding through a great project giving young people driving skills and health and safety awareness, which was vital for us. Since gaining confidence he also did training via UTASS before passing his Tractor Test at age 16 and is now studying agriculture at College.** - Employer of Young Trainee We are proud to offer training in the isolated Durham Dales that supports access to education, job opportunities, and Health & Safety awareness. We extend our thanks to all who contributed, whether through funding, providing venues or equipment, or supporting us in other ways. ## **Special thanks go to...** Teesdale Area Action Partnership, Weardale Area Action Partnership, Northumbria Dry Stone Walling Association, Teesdale Branch of NFU, Durham Hedgerow Partnership, Wellesley Trust Fund, Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected, British Wool Shearing, Durham Employment and Skills, Bimeda UK ## **Young People** This year saw an increase in the number of involved in our programme **Young People** and attending weekly sessions. We welcomed 118 registered participants, providing them with a wide variety of enriching and engaging activities. On average, we saw 38 young people participate in our term time sessions each week - that’s over 1200 entries throughout the year! This high level of engagement reflects the growing interest in the activities and opportunities we’ve offered. Sessions are held twice a week on Monday and Thursday evenings, and even better... there’s always free hot food, a highlight for many! These sessions continue to be based around the 5 ways to wellbeing, promoting a wholesome lifestyle: Connect, Keep Learning, Give, Be Active, Take Notice. **38 Young People in attendance every week** By pooling resources, equipment and sharing programmes, we were able to open up even more opportunities for our young people. With a lot more planned for 2025, we look forward to continuing this valuable partnership. **My kids love UTASS drop-in sessions, there is always lots of different things for them to do, it’s a lovely safe place for them to meet up with friends and make new ones, all the staff are fantastic and the trips are brilliant.** ## **Young People** gel nails, biscuit decorating to nerf battles, den building to big screen movie nights, pizza making to Pe oy, puzzles, jewellery making to PS5 VR gaming sessions and keyring making to football. We also had several offsite trips this year, with some of the favourites including sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and ROF59. In partnership with Tees-Swale, we organised a programme of sessions over the course of six weeks, including river dipping, den building, a fossil hunt, pellet dissection, trail walks, visits to Bowlees and Low Force, campfire building and crafting. We also had a trip up to Coldberry to take part in a fossil and crystal hunt! **118 Registered young people attending the youth sessions** **478** **miles travelled in the UTASS minibuses for offsite trips** **Our Youth Team are... Adele Dickeson Gina Richardson Jacqui Nutter Melanie Lee** ## **Access to Services** > The twice-weekly sessions became **Post office Used** more vital than ever since the loss of the Barclays branch > back in 2023. Provided by Barnard Castle Post Office, the **3348** > **times during 2024** service offered the community access to banking facilities 7 , - E> > **saving** alongside postal services. It also significantly benefitted the environment, **66,960** saving residents of the dale a 20-mile round trip to Barnard Castle. **miles** Back in 2023, moved to UTASS as a ‘Barclays Hub’, **Barclays** operating twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The service offered is cashless and included money advice, help with making CHAPS and BACS payments, and digital support. Later in 2024, following the closure of the Barclays branch in Barnard Castle, the demand for the service in Middleton increased, as Bishop Auckland became the nearest alternative. **'Out of Hours' assistance** remains one of our original and essential services, with support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Regardless of the time, our emergency telephone number is always accessible - whether by call or text. 24/7 Increasingly, people also reach out to us through our website or social media platforms. **79% of users said we help them to feel less stress.** ## **Durham County Carers Support** is an independent charitable organisation who we work closely with. We refer members within County Durham who are carers, to enable them to receive support and advice as well as practical help. UTASS is often used as a venue for coffee mornings for local carers. **Citizens Advice** continued to be available to local people throughout 2024, with a weekly drop in at UTASS every Monday morning and other appointments arranged for those with limited availability/urgent needs. One of our brilliant and fully trained volunteers, Janet, sadly could no longer commit to her role from June onwards, however Paul continued throughout the year and is the regular face of Citizen’s Advice at UTASS. 46 cases were dealt with in 2024, with people accessing advice to help with a wide range of issues, from benefits and debt, housing and utilities to consumer issues and relationships. This important local service would be impossible without the fantastic volunteer support we have; however we are looking to bolster this, so if you think you could help, we would love to hear from you. **Access to Services** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**1st Middleton-in-Teesdale Scout Group** weekly using UTASS as a base where almost 40 children attend one of their three groups, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The Beavers tried their hands at paddleboarding at Baldersdale and on a very lovely day out explored the new playground at Belsay Castle. A mixed group of children from the three groups also visited Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey. Throughout 2024, we collaborated with partners and organisations to host informational events, ensuring that those living and working in the Dales could access available opportunities and support. These events included a Techy Tea Party with , where **Digital Durham** attendees received assistance with digital and connectivity challenges. We also organised a **Neurodiversity family drop-in** offering local families the opportunity to learn more about available support. **drop-in surgeries** ## **Working Together** Our partnership with committee **Middleton Christmas Lights** continued in 2024, with the team and volunteers working alongside Emma to make the 12th **Middleton Mart Christmas Fair** the best one yet! Over 65 stallholders attended, showcasing a fantastic selection of local goods and produce, giving visitors the perfect opportunity to ‘shop local’ for every member of the family— even the pets! This year saw a record-breaking number of visitors, all greeted by the inviting aroma of mulled wine and bacon butties, expertly served by Middleton Scouts. Their dedication ensures both visitors and stallholders are well looked after each year. Adding to the festive magic, Mr & Mrs Claus welcomed families into their enchanting grotto, creating an unforgettable ‘Santa Experience.’ They were once again assisted by two incredible young volunteers, Abbie Spry and Lilia Hodgson, who brought holiday cheer to the long queues of excited families. The festive buzz then spilled into the car park for the annual switch-on event. As mulled wine, mince pies, and hot sandwiches were enjoyed, the Silver Band and choir led the crowd in singing carols. This year’s lights were particularly special—the Christmas Lights Committee raised over £4,200 to illuminate the tree in purple light, a heartfelt tribute to their treasurer, Yvonne, who sadly passed away in February. With the dazzling lights, music, and **68%** community spirit, Christmas in the Dale was officially underway! **users said** 7 | ‘\ **UTASS helps them join in with things in** For the third year running we were invited to **the local area.** take part in , an annual event, where **Let's Learn Moor** over 2,000 primary school children visit one of seven outdoor ‘classrooms’ = a EY in upland areas to learn from those dedicated to preserving them. This year, we partnered with Jemma from **Bowlees** i . L Wn | **Education Farm** ae Although our local event at Coldberry took place in July, the children aser >| a ae experienced every kind of weather — including hail! Despite the Bolla | fail 7 a ~~ [ unpredictable conditions, the SA come event went ahead, and over two days, we engaged with 300 i, — children. Jemma brought along sheep and calves for the children to see up close, who quickly became the stars of the show! This event provides a fantastic opportunity to inspire young minds—and their educators—about the importance of the Countryside Code and upland farming. ## **Working Together** Our has, again continued to evolve. **Rural-Watch group** Our WhatsApp group, the first of it's kind in the area, was originally launched in response to a surge in targeted local crime back in 2018. Since then, the concept has been successfully replicated and adopted by various Rural-Watch groups (formerly known as FarmWatch). Emma, who founded the initial group, actively participates in multiple local groups, allowing her to efficiently share important updates **237** 7 I N and ensure that vital information reaches all **Members - a 5%** members across the network. **increase from 2024** Durham Constabulary actively supports the Rural-Watch WhatsApp group, which has played a key role in recovering stolen property, locating missing persons, and assisting in the arrest of criminals — all thanks to the vigilance and quick responses of its members. This initiative not only enhances community safety but also serves as a strong deterrent, making our rural areas less appealing to criminals. Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham cemented her commitment to the Rurali scheme, financed through Safer Streets fund, by funding two paid coordinators for the local groups, **Our communities are vital in helping us to tackle crime. They are our eyes and ears when it comes to the areas in which they live.** **By encouraging them to report to us any suspicious activity, we can respond more effectively and work with them to make their communities even safer.** - Durham Constabulary’s Chief Constable, Rachel Bacon with the view to replicate similar **Ruralwatch members have already proved that sharing** groups across further reaching rural **information and intelligence between themselves and** areas in the Durham patch, plus a **the police is making an impact. Arrests have been** dedicated inteligence officer **made and property has been recovered – it just works.** to capture intelligence from **The Rurali initiative will provide a central hub and** the groups to assist in **allow the intelligence to be captured and actioned.** catching offenders.- Inspector Ed Turner September 12, 2024 a F ae UTASS is proud to support and collaborate with (Returned to its rightful owner ¢° eo dt een he oo A stolen John Deere tractor and muck spreader were tracked down 3 oh on ee no near Bishop Auckland yesterday, : niger feat **Teesdale & Weardale** After extensive enquiries, the vehicle was located and recovered, . f Pies Te muchAn to the delight of its owner. ) y “4 Ji a withDurhamthe investigationPolice our , assisting them in securing various funding Constabutary launched the ruraland communitiesCrimeis ongoingCommissioner, and to identify tackle Rurali earlier thoseissues initiative,this responsible,specifically yearto with work affecting funding together framrural inees: 7od{ Eoi eeeeeI IM | hier |ar2 W1 rae=' 2z Leosot. **RuralWatch 71%** — PC 2774 praised members of our rural community whose continued f i : a j tly has fl 7 ‘\ partnership opportunities. allows officers to act swiftly and effectively. 4 A ne v | @, He said: “It's always great to havea positive outcome and I'd E boc ; eae ih **said UTASS helps** Particularlylike to thank our rural residentswho continue to work with Bee aie et us to They made use of our building to crack down.on criminals who try to target their communities.” ey siae oe topes rae fo shee **them feel more** Ifyou have any information that could help please call 101 and quote epee i a ee eee incident hold regular meetings as well as reference number 169 of September 7. pt Reg: Cig he ea eRe Apa, qua Oy **involved in the future of the community.** their Annual General Meeting. ## **Working Together** > In 2024, UTASS continued **volunteers** to play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the Teesdale community through a variety of events and initiatives. This year volunteers dedicated many hours of their time, assisting with a diverse range of activities. From driving the minibus for trips and delivering the UTASS Community Newsletter each month, to helping facilitate workshops and ?. ea Ba: : : 41 representing UTASS at local agricultural shows, their contributions have been invaluable. These efforts have ensured that UTASS remains a key hub for community engagement and support. **My involvement with UTASS stemmed from taking meals to people during covid and introduced me to UTASS staff members. Being a widower I made it known I would willingly help out when ever there was a need and was approached to become a volunteer driver. Due to my age, I did not think it was possible re insurance etc but with the help of Julia and Caitlin I am now a regular driver and also gained the advantage of taking and passing the MIDAS course for mini-bus drivers. In addition with UTASS I have had First Aid and CPR training. Firstly I enjoy the driving and meeting people and helping others, I believe and support what UTASS achieves and gives towards our local community and it is great to be part of the team, as a volunteer. I have been involved with other aspects within UTASS all of which gives me a sense of purpose, it keeps me active both mentally and physically and all the staff are great. Don't know if that helps but what I have given to UTASS in turn UTASS has given me a new purpose.** - Alan Thompson, Volunteer > On 15th March, UTASS held a to recognise **Volunteer Celebration** the amazing efforts of all of our amazing volunteers, without whom we wouldn’t be able to offer such a wide range of services and events to the Teesdale community. From minibus drivers and event organisers, to those that provide a warm welcome to our community and the many volunteers who can be called upon to simply lend a hand, we would be lost without all of those that so generously offer their time to support what we do. The afternoon was filled with a warm sense of > appreciation and everyone in attendance was able to **68** 7 i \ enjoy a delicious lunch provided by Samuel James **volunteers supported** > deli as well as a good catch up with **our work in 2024 Volunteer** friends. **time during 2024 is valued at** **£49,972.23** ## **Working Together** On 24th September local runner Paul Harris set out on an incredible mission to complete 5 marathons in 5 days in aid of UTASS. Raising an amazing £1200, Paul endured every possible weather condition the Dales could throw at him, including a day of torrential rain which forced Paul to alter his route. Local support was fantastic with many people making donations and heading out to cheer Paul on, some also joined him on parts of his route, with a particular mention to staff at the Tees’pot who provided him with a much needed warming cup of coffee on the most dreary of days. Since the completion of his fantastic fundraising efforts Paul has continued to support UTASS as a volunteer, working with staff to develop the mental health support we offer. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers for their continued dedication and hard work. If you’re looking to get involved and make a positive impact, there are plenty of opportunities to contribute, meet new people, and share your skills. Get in touch with us to find out how you can become part of the UTASS volunteer team! **----- Start of picture text -----**
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This has resulted in over 400 households and businesses benefitting from discounted oil prices, saving between 2.6p and 5.4p a litre. **In 2024, the** Prices followed a gradual downward trend, before stabilising to a **group bought** consistent rate as we approached the end of 2024. **378,350 The discounts offered by the scheme help offset litres of oil.** **The discounts offered by the scheme help offset the rising cost of heating your home, making it a more affordable option, especially with the government changes to the winter fuel payments.** - Member of the Oil Buying Group **Bringing People Together** Our sessions continued to thrive in 2024, with **Chat & Craft 19** Gina leading and offering invaluable support and Jacqui playing a key role **Participants** in assisting. **attend weekly on** A total of 47 sessions were held throughout the year, including artist-led **average** ~~\~~ workshops, ranging from pottery and glazing to wooden duck painting and calligraphy, allowing participants to explore their creativity and learn new techniques. We were also pleased to welcome back Claire Tellegen from Relax & Rebalance, who led several Tai Chi sessions with a focus on wellbeing. **900+** Advice-based sessions, in partnership with **Teacakes** Citizens Advice, Darlington Building Society **were enjoyed at Chat** and a Pensions Financial Advisor, offered **& Craft sessions in** helpful guidance, while two trips to the **2024!** Bowes Museum provided a refreshing change of scenery. **Really happy that we were signposted to the UTASS Chat & Craft group. A welcoming, safe, warm and friendly group, with loads of varied, hands on arts and crafts activities. Provides opportunities to meet nice people, socialise, explore different crafts and learn stuff from the many and varied guest speakers. Glad this service is available, long may it continue for the benefit of all.** - Anne Bell, Participant a With over 100 registered participants, the group continues to grow every year, however, some things never change… the highlight of the sessions continued to be the cuppa and teacake that participants are greeted with every week! Monday’s sessions **Pie and peas** remained a popular highlight throughout the year. Gina creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends or meet new people while enjoying a variety of table games. **260+** The fun continues with a hot lunch and a comforting **Pie & Peas** cup of tea. No booking is required, just drop in and **served in 2024.** join the fun. Everyone’s welcome, the more, the merrier! Through both sessions Gina continued to maintain a strong bond with many who attended, enabling her to support them in various other ways whenever they needed, from helping with NHS advice and appointments to helping them get and understand Citizens Advice support. ## We organised three this year. **theatre trips** Group members enjoyed _Pretty Women_ at Sunderland Empire, _Blood Brothers_ at Darlington Hippodrome, and we were also fortunate to see the long-running _The Mousetrap_ at a matinee performance in Darlington These trips were highly appreciated by our members, with transport provided too. ## **CREE lunches** In December, the three groups were treated to an extra meal, funded by donations received in memory of William Reed. As one of our original CREE members, William was enthusiastic and often encouraged new members to attend. We are deeply grateful to William’s family for the generous donations; he would have been truly delighted. **We have the opportunity to socialise with fellow farmers as we are** **The dinners are excellent and we get a bit of a social chat. -** David Atkinson, Member **becoming more and more isolated. Good food too.** Alan Armstrong, Member We organised a variety of this **ladies outings** Ce ee I See gees hae ee See eeeBet aD = ## **Bringing People Together** were organised fortnightly throughout the **Shopping trips** year, with a total of 25 trips taking place. Regular visits to Tindale Retail **40%** Park took place every month, alongside outings to farm shops, garden **said services &** / N centres, and other retail parks such as Catterick. Two very **opportunities at UTASS** popular trips were to Lanchester Garden Centre and the South **helped them to feel** Causey Inn’s annual Christmas Markets. Due to popular demand, **better off financially.** ~~a~~ return trips were arranged to Lanchester Garden Centre, Mainsgill and Northallerton. As always, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated volunteer drivers . - without them these shopping trips would not have been possible y touring scheme delivers an affordable programme of theatre for all ages, **Highlights** bringing high-quality performances to rural communities like ours. In June, we had the pleasure of hosting ‘Rum Ragged’, a Canadian folk music group from Newfoundland and Labrador. Their performance featured an irresistible mix of lively jigs, heartfelt ballads, and cheerful folk tales, creating a truly memorable evening for all. ## In 2024, we introduced a series of brand-new creative sessions focused on . **traditional skills** These small, welcoming sessions were designed for anyone looking to try something new, especially those who might feel hesitant about joining larger, established groups. We were thrilled to offer a range of fantastic activities never before hosted at UTASS, including wood whittling, **It’s good banter, Judith is** linocut carving, miniature drystone walling, **lovely and makes** and baking. It was wonderful to see a mix **everyone welcome. It’s** of familiar faces and newcomers taking part, and due to popular **good fun making different** demand, we added extra baking sessions in the lead-up to **things and nice to take** Christmas, featuring festive creations that brought even more **yummy food home! (Helps** people together. **with the food budget too!)** - Traditional Skills Before the summer holidays came to an end, we planned a social Participant gathering at Middleton Mart. Rebecca Tiplady kept everyone refreshed with drinks while over 100 guests enjoyed a delicious hog roast at our **Summer** . Garden games kept the little ones **Get Together** entertained while the older generations enjoyed catching up with one another. It was wonderful to see multi-generational families come along. The event also featured our very first raffle, with an incredible top prize of a three-night stay in a holiday cottage! **Together** **Music and Memories** sessions were held monthly on Friday afternoons, led by Mike Bettison, who played his ukulele, often accompanied by Katherine, also on the ukulele. attendees’ needs, whether offering refreshments or assisting with transport using our minibus, all in such a caring manner that made the entire experience thoroughly enjoyable. The highlight of the year was a magical performance by the children of Middleton in Teesdale Academy during our Christmas session, which inspired our participants to join in with great enthusiasm too! **42%** **of users said social isolation caused them stress.** **The UTASS team creates such a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for myself, but more importantly, for my uncle, who lives with Alzheimers. We have recently joined the Music and Memories sessions. For my uncle, it is a trip down memory lane, both in terms of singing songs, which he clearly still remembers fondly, and for me, it is a chance to see my uncle really enjoying himself, which lifts my spirits. All the team, from the volunteer drivers to the reception staff, really make the effort to interact with those attending, providing comfort and a reassuring support for those who may struggle mentally and physically in unfamiliar surroundings.** **I cannot thank Julia and all the UTASS team enough for really going above and beyond to help all those, no matter what their personal struggles are, to feel an important part of the community. If only all areas of the country could be so lucky to have what we have right on our doorstep. Thanks again UTASS, for all that you do for the 'Dales folk', both young, old and everywhere in between!** - Family of Participant **wellness walks** Weekly took place throughout the year, with a group of eight regular walkers participating. Sue, a **50%** local first responder, and Wendy, a volunteer at the Community **of users said** Gym in Middleton, continued to lead the sessions. **lack of time off work cause them to feel** > They introduced a new structure, splitting the group to **worried or stressed.** allow those who find longer distances challenging to enjoy a more relaxed, easy-paced walk. Sue, who has also been a volunteer minibus driver at UTASS for several years, often took the groups further up the dale, providing a refreshing change of scenery. ## **Funders** A big thank you to everyone who helped us make a difference across the Durham Dales in 2024. We’re extremely grateful for the support of our donors, partners and funders. This year, we’ve continued working with many long-term supporters and developed new connections along the way. We also want to thank our community - the Friends of UTASS, those who make personal or legacy donations, families who have lost loved ones who continue to support us with collections in their memory and the local groups who offer fundraising opportunities, who in 2024 has included Middleton-in-Teesdale Carnival Committee, The Pathway and both Eggleston and Wolsingham Agricultural shows. This year we’ve had some amazing support from individuals - people like Paul Harris who we must mention again here, who committed to a personal ‘5 marathons in 5 days’ fundraising challenge, raising over £1200 for UTASS’ community support work. We couldn’t do what we do, without you all. Thank you for working together with us, to make a difference to people living and working right here in the Dales. Ballinger Charitable Trust Durham Community Action Durham County Council Durham Dales Parish Nursing Durham Dales Hedgerow Partnership Durham Police & Crime Commissioner’s Office Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Know Your Neighbourhood Fund supported by UK Government Middleton Educational Trust Morrisons Foundation ## **Funders** NFU Mutual Office Barnard Castle Sir James Knott Trust The Farmer Network (Defra Welfare Fund) The National Lottery Heritage Fund via the North Pennines National Landscapes Pioneering Care Partnership Point North Teesdale Area Action Partnership Tesco Community Grants The Mercers’ Charitable Foundation The National Lottery Community Fund The Royal Countryside Fund The R&H Woods Charitable Trust Tyne & Wear Community Foundation UK Community Foundations Weardale Area Action Partnership ## **Our Staff** In 2024, our staff team continued to grow as we continued to expand our focus on community wellbeing with the addition of a Peer Support Worker and a Lived Experience Lead. We also welcomed two Rural Watch Coordinators, funded by Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen, in a dedicated effort to help combat rural crime. The vast majority of our staff are local people meaning the team therefore know a lot of the people we serve personally, It also means they are closely attuned to local issues. ## **Charlotte Fletcher** Admin Support & Agricultural Secretary **Julia Stephenson** Training Co-ordinator **Claire Stoddart** Admin Support ## **Melanie Lee** Resilience Support & Youth Support ## **Grace Crawford** Funding & Strategic Development Officer **Gladys Mugambi** Parish Nurse ## **Bob Danby** Manager, Treasurer & Company Secretary **Adele Dickeson** Youth Support ## **Richard Betton** Farmers Liaison Worker **Amy Kinchley** Youth Support ## **Gina Richardson** Youth Team Lead, Community Engagement & Peer Support ## **Our Staff** ## **Suzanne Wallace** Time Together Teesdale Co-ordinator **Anne Scott** Finance & Admin Support **Jacqui Nutter** Youth Support ## **Becca Melville** Volunteer & Admin Support Worker ## **Janet Dodson** Time Together Teesdale Co-ordinator **Becky Land** Local Lived Experience Lead **Emma Spry** Admin Support & Acting Deputy Manager **June Wainwright** Resilience Support **Caitlin Dent** Admin Support **Alli Brown** Finance Officer I have said it so many times in the past but that does not make it any the less true, the staff at UTASS are the beating heart of the organisation. Without their dedication and compassion we would be nothing, every single member of staff is a cog in the big wheel combining to provide holistic support to Durham Dales residents. I remain incredibly proud to be able to support them Bob Danby UTASS Manager ## **Our Trustees & Governance** UTASS is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association adopted in December 2006. The organisation operates under the oversight of a board of 10 trustees, each selected from diverse professional backgrounds to bring a wide range of skills and expertise to the table. Trustees are appointed through an ordinary resolution in line with the provisions set out in the Articles of Association. The UTASS Financial Policy outlines the procedures and controls in place to ensure protection against fraud, error, and non-compliance with Charity Law. Reports detailing financial activities, including spending, current account and savings balances, as well as investment values are presented to each trustees meeting. In accordance with Charity Law, the organisation’s accounts are reviewed by an independent examiner with relevant qualifications. **Caroline Colling** The trustees have established a policy of maintaining free reserves to cover between 6 Farmer and 12 months of normal operating costs, which ranges from £230,000 to £460,000. All trustees are highly committed to their roles, with excellent attendance at meetings. None of the trustees receive any remuneration or expenses for their services. Hon. Secretary **Louise Dalton** Farmer **Sarah Elton** Civil Servant **Fay Hutchinson** Citizens Advice Technical Debt Supervisor & Farmer **Philip Lamb** Accountant **Our Trustees & Governance** Six trustee meetings are scheduled annually, though r additional meetings are held as needed. In 2024, eight meetings were held, along with the = ~\ »7} Annual General Meeting. ~ The majority of meetings are held in person, with Zoom available for those unable to attend in =| **Steve Lumb** Retired GP person. **Stephanie Markwick** Managing Partner Trustee attendance at meetings is strong, with 70% of trustees participating consistently. A staffing sub-group, composed of Richard Matthews, Professor Sarah Elton, Carl Stephenson, and Amanda Simpson, oversees staffing matters. Additionally, other working groups are formed as needed for specific tasks or initiatives. Vice-Chair **Richard Matthews** Veterinary Surgeon At the 2024 Annual General Meeting, Louise Dalton stepped down after serving as the long-serving Honorary Secretary. Louise’s contributions to the organization over many years have been invaluable, and she will be greatly missed. The trustees extend their heartfelt thanks for her dedication and support throughout her tenure. Chairman **Michael McGarry** Solicitor **77% of users said they feel they have a say about the services UTASS provide.** **Carl Stephenson** Farmer **Amanda Simpson** Farmer ## **Our Trustees & Governance** **A summary of the financial position is shown below.** **A full copy of the accounts is available by request from UTASS or alternatively on the Charity Commission's websites.** ## **The "Last Word"!** As I prepare to retire in March 2025, this will be my final annual report, and it’s with mixed emotions that I reflect on the journey we’ve shared over the years. It has truly been an honour to lead such a dedicated and compassionate team at UTASS, and I am proud of the work we’ve accomplished together. I am pleased to announce that Emma Spry will be stepping into my role as manager upon my departure. Emma has been an integral part of our team for many years, and I have full confidence in her ability to continue guiding this charity with the same compassion and commitment that we’ve always strived for. Although I will be leaving my position, I hope to continue my involvement with UTASS as a trustee. I look forward to supporting the team in this way and to seeing the charity continue to grow and thrive in the years to come. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the staff at UTASS. Your hard work, dedication, and unwavering support for the residents of Teesdale and Weardale are truly commendable. It’s your commitment that enables us to provide such essential services to our communities, and I thank you all for your continued effort throughout the year. To our volunteers, I extend a heartfelt thank you. Your generosity and willingness to give your time and energy are vital to our success. We could not achieve what we do without you, and I am deeply grateful for your contribution. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the incredible support of our ten trustees. Your tireless dedication, guidance, and governance, all done on a voluntary basis, have been a cornerstone of our charity’s success. Your selfless commitment to UTASS is deeply appreciated, and I’m grateful to each of you for your invaluable contributions. It has been an incredible privilege to serve as the manager of this charity, and I am looking forwards to see what the future holds for UTASS under Emma’s leadership. Thank you once again to everyone for your ongoing support. **Bob Danby CMgr MCMI UTASS Manager, Company Secretary & Treasurer** **U pper T eesdale A gricultural S upport S ervices** **Registered Office:** 9-11 Chapel Row, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0SN **Telephone: 01833 641010 Email: info@utass.org Website: www.utass.org Facebook: @UtassUpperTees Twitter: @UtassUpperTees Instagram: @utass_upper_tees** **Registered Charity number: 1120120 Company Limited by Guarantee number: 06054331** Company Registration Number: 06054331 Charity Registration Number: 1120120 Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31 December 2024 JANE ASCROFT ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED Chartered Accountants Enlerprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Bamard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Flnanclal Statements Year Ended 31 December 2024 Page Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure Account) Statement of Financial Position ststement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements The Following Pages Do Not Fonn Part of the Financial Slatements Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Trusteos, Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Directo￿$ Report) Year Ended 31 December 2024 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024. Ob ectlves and Activltles The objects of the charity are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the community of the rural area of Upper Teesdale and the neighbourhood thereof through the advancement of education and the provision of facilities in the interest of social weFfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. Activities include the provision of advice and education. support and mentoring to the community in the area of operation including the provision of a drop-in facility for young people and encouraging and supporting outside organisations and outreach working. Achievements and Performance The charity's achievements and perfomiance during the year are described in the annual report. Financlal Revlew Income for the year totalled £810,989 (2023 £395,275) and expenditure totalled £558,661 (2023 £399,493) giving a surplus of £252,308 (2023 - deficit of £4,218>. The value of investments fell by £1,736 (2023 - increased by £72) giving an overall surplus of £250,572 {2023 - deficit of £4,146). During 2024 reserves increased by £31,593 to £240,896 and there is a further £133,204 held in designated funds to be spent as the trustees see fit. Restricted funds increased by £81.185 to £187,967 and fixed assets increased by £42,405 to £86,085. The trustees have reviewed the charity's need for reserves in line with guidance issued by the Charity Commission and it is the policy of the trustees to hold free reserves for be￿een six and twelve months nomial activity excluding depreciation and specrfic project CoSts(be￿een £230.000 and £460,000) and additional reserves. as agreed on an annual basis, to meet the costs of any additional project work or to safeguard the charity's service commitment in the event of delays or receipts of grants or general liabilities. The trustees believe that the reserves should be at least at this level to ensure that the charity can run efficiently and meet the needs of the beneficiaries. At 31st December 2024 free reserves were £240,896 excluding designated funds and £274,100 including designated funds which is in accordance with the stated policy. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporating th• Dlrectorfs Report) (¢ontInu￿) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Structure Governanc8 and Mana ement Governing Documont The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Risk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assuran￿ against fraud and e￿Or. Public Beneflt Our main activilie5 and who we help are described elsewhere in this report. All our charitable activities are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. The Committee have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit throughout the year when deciding on the activities of the Charity. Reference and Administrative Details Registered charlty name Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Charity rogistration number 1120120 Company reglstratlon number 06054331 Prlnclpal offlce and registered 9-11 Chapel Row office Middleton In Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 OSN The Trustees Mrs L Dalton Mr R Matthews Mr C Stephenson Mrs L A Simpson Mr M McGarry Prof S E Elton Ms F Hutchinson MrPWLamb DrSALumb Ms S Markwick Ms C Colling (Retired 4 February 2024) Company Secretary Mr R Danby Independent Examiner Jane Ascroft FCA MA {Cantab) Enterprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durhsm DL12 8XT Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Directorfs Report) {¢ontlnued) Y•ar Ended 31 December 2024 Small Company Provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption. The trustees. annual report was approved on .............................. trustees by.. and signed on behalf of the board of Mr R Danby Company Secretary Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Llmfted Year Ended 31 December 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support SeNices Limited (Yhe company,) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and Basls of Report As the trustees of the company (8nd also its directors for the purposes of company Saw) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (Yhe 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myselF that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In Carrying OLrt my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent Examlnerfs Statement Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of 8 body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. l ¢onfimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. l confirm that no matters have come to my attention in Connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act: or the financial statements do not accord with those records., or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other th8n any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Ststement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Fin8ncial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jane Ascroft FCA MA (Cantab) Independent Examiner Enterprise House Hamiire Enterprise Park Bam8rd Castle County Durham DL12 8XT Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Flnancial Activities (Including income and expendlture account) Yaar Ended 31 December 2024 2024 Restricted funds Totsl funds 2023 Un￿striCted funds Total funds Note Income and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 136,255 33.532 16,112 185,899 204,939 420,131 341,194 453,663 16,112 810,969 168.257 215.417 11,601 Totsl income 625,070 395.275 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total expendlturo 186,266 372.395 558,661 558,661 399,493 186.266 372,395 399,493 Net Incomel{expenditure) (367) 252,675 252,308 (4.218) Transfers between funds 171.49J (171,4901 Other recognised gains and losses Investment gainsl(losses) Net movement in funds (1.736) 169.387 (1,736) 250,572 72 81,185 (4.146) Reconciliation of fund8 Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 2￿,798 106,782 397,580 401.726 460,185 187,967 648,152 397.580 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pages 8 to 24 forni part of these financial statements. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Financlal Posltlon 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Flxed Assets Tangible fixed assets Investments 15 16 67,701 18,384 86,08S 23,560 20.120 43.680 Current Assets Debtors Cash 8t bank and in hand 17 47,174 565,673 612,847 13,325 351.175 364.500 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 50,780 10.600 Net Current Assets 562,067 353.900 Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 648,152 397.580 Net Assets 648,152 397,580 Funds of the Charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 187,967 460,185 648,152 106,782 290,798 397,580 Total charfty funds For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, responsibilities.. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The direGtors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies. regime. These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on Izlhtrknb..'.Sand are signed on behalf of the board by: Mr M McGa Trustee The notes on pages 8 to 24 form part of these flnancial statemonts. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Cash Flows from Operating Actlvltles Net incomel(expenditure) 252,308 (4,218) Adjustments for.. Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Dividends, interest and rents from investments Other interest receivable and similar income Accrued expenses 17,747 {1,650) {14,462) 4,592 6,322 {1,571) (10,030) 2,222 Changes in.. Trade and other debtors Trade and other creditors (33,849) 35,588 260,274 (7,128) (9,546) (23,949) Cash generdted from operations Interest received 14,462 10,030 Net cash froml(used in) operating activities 274,736 (13,919) Cash Flows from Investing Actlvltles Dividends. interest and rents from investments Purchase of tangible assets Net cash used in investing activities 1,650 {61,888) {60,238) 1,571 (5,641) (4.070) Net Increasel(Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equlvalents Cash and Cash Equlvalents at Beginning of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year 214,498 351.175 {17,989) 369,164 565,673 351,175 The notes on pages 8 to 24 fom) part of these financlal statements. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notès to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2024 General Information The company is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 9-11 Chapel Row, Middleton In Teesdale, B8m8rd Castle. County Durham, DL12 OSN. ststement of Compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (Charities SORP {FRS 102)) 8nd the Companies Act 2006. Accountlng Pollcles Basls of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investments measured at fair value through income or expenditure. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. The entity is a Public Benefit Entity. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty The preparation of the financi81 statements requires management to make judgements. estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The trustees consider that there are no significant estimates or judgements affecting these financial statements. Fund Accountlng Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the purposes of the charity. Unrestricted funds include 8 revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at market values. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for specific purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Flnancial Statements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Accounting Pollcle3 (continued) Income All income is included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income, any performance related conditions attached have been met or are fully within the control of the charity. the income is considered probable and the amount can be quantified wth reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.. Donations and legacy income is received by way of donations, legacies. grants and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Where legacies have been notified to the charity but the criteri8 for income recognition have not been met, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specrfic performance by the charity, are recognised vhlen the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity, being the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market. Inveslment income is included when receivable. Income from charitable trading activity is accounted for when eamed. Income from grants, where related to perfonnance and specific deliverables. are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance. Expendlturo Expenditure is recognised on an accwals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates: Costs of raising funds comprise the costs associated with attracting donations. grants and legacies and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Tanglble Assets Tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £500 are not capitalised. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontInu￿) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Accounting Policies (continued) Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as to WTite off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Leasehold Property Improvements Office Furniture Minibus Electrical Equipment Computer Equipmenl Straight line over lease temi 15 % straight line 20% reducing balance 250/0 Straight line Straight line over 3 years Investments Unlisted equity investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured at fair value. If fair value cannot be reliably measured, assets are measured at cost less impaiment. Listed investments are measured at fair value viith changes in fair value being recognised in income or expenditure. Impalmient of Fixed Assets A review for indicators of impaimient is carried out at each reporting date. wth the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. Financial Instruments The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Defined Contribution Plans Contributions to defined contribution 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 an expense in the period in which it arises. 10- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to tho Financial Statements (contlnuedj Year Ended 31 December 2024 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Accrued income and tax recoverable is included at the best estimate of the amounts receivable at the balance sheet date. Cash at Bank and in Hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Creditors Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are nomially recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Taxatlon The company is considered to P8SS the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly. the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Lgxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. Limited by Guarantee The company is limited by guarantee. At 31st December 2024 there were 10 members each of whom had undertaken to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 in the event of a wÉnding up. The company is under the control of the board of directors as a body and as such is not controlled by any individual. Donations and Legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donations General donations Friends Of UTASS HMRC Gift aid R H Woods Charitable Trust Northumbrian Water Durham Dales Enterprise CIC 22,408 3,208 2,210 22.408 3.208 2.210 850 3.000 5.429 850 3,000 5,429 11 Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to th• Financlal Ststements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Donations and Legacles (contlnued) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Legacies Legacies 100.000 100,000 Grants National Lottery Community Fund Durham Community Action Ballinger Trust Durham County Council Royal Countryside Fund Teesdale AAP Joseph Strong Frazer Trust The Mercers Charitable Foundation 76,746 3,000 20.000 38,343 22,500 16,000 2,500 25,000 76,746 3,000 20.000 38.343 22.500 16.000 2.500 25,000 341.194 136,255 204.939 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Donatlons General donations Friends Of UTASS HMRC Gift aid R H Woods Charitable Trust 19.863 3.182 4.752 3,251 23.114 3.182 4.752 860 Grants National Lottery Community Fund Durham Community Action Ballinger Trust Royal Countyside Fund Joseph Strong Frazer Trust The Mercers Charitable Found8tion 74,849 1,500 20,000 12.500 2.500 25,000 74,849 1,500 20,000 12,500 2.500 25,000 27,797 140,460 168.257 12- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontInu￿) Year Endod 31 December 2024 Charitable Actlvltles Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Wellbeing Crime prevention Community resilience Social isolation and povety Cree project and reti￿d fanners, lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural training programme Business and admin support 64,980 70,879 84,581 147,313 10,193 24,707 64,980 70,879 84,581 147,313 10,193 26,274 3,567 17.478 28.398 1,567 3.567 17.478 28.398 33.532 420.131 453.663 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2023 Wellbeing King's Coronation Community resilience Social isolation and povety Cree project and retired f8mers' lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural training programme Business and admin support 17.864 500 63.520 46,746 9,000 36.086 17.864 500 63,520 46.746 9.000 37,016 2,856 12,056 25,859 930 2,856 12.056 25,859 29,645 185,772 215.417 Investment Income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Income from listed investments Bank interest receivable 1.650 14.462 1,650 14,462 1,571 10.030 1.571 10.030 16.112 16,112 11.601 11.601 Expendlture on Charitable Activities by Fund Type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Costs of Charitable Activities 186,266 372.395 558.661 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Costs of Charitable Activities 166,113 233.380 399.493 13- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (wjtlnued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Expenditure on Charitable Actlvltles by Activity Type Activities undertaken Total funds directly 2024 Total fund 2023 Costs of Charitable Activities 558.661 558.661 399.493 10. Net Incomel{Expenditure) Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting): 2024 2023 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 17,747 6.322 11. Independent Examination Fees 2024 2023 Fees payable to the independent examiner for. Independent examination of the financial statements Other financial services 1,491 1,222 2,713 1.134 1.222 2.356 12. Staff Costs and Emoluments The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows: 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security Costs Employer contributions to pension plans 360.191 18,072 12,706 390,969 248.266 10,638 11,004 269.906 The average head count of employees during the year was 22 (2023.. 17). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows.. 2024 No. 2023 No. Management Administration and support Finance Domestic support Project staff Community Support staff Training 13 No employee received employee benefits of more than £60.000 during the year (2023: Nil). 14- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements {contlnuod) Year Ended 31 December 2024 12. Staff Costs and Emoluments {¢ontlnued) Key Management Personnel Key management personnel include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the company. The total compensation paid to key management personnel for ServI￿S provided to the company was £27,146 (2023:£35,190). 13. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses No trustees received any remuneration or expenses from the charity during the current and previous year. 14. Transfers Between Funds During the year £171,490 was transfe￿ed from restricted to unrestricted funds. This represented contributions to staffing and overheads by projects. 15. Tangible Flxed Assets Leasehold Property Improvements Furniture Electrical Computer Equlpment Equipment Minibus Total Cost At 1 Jan 2024 Additions 42,744 27.279 96,099 59.584 18.971 69.707 2,304 72,011 254,800 61,888 At 31 Dec 2024 42,744 27,279 155.683 18,971 316,688 Depreciation At 1 Jan 2024 Charge for the year At 31 Dec 2024 42.744 18.045 84,569 18,173 67,709 231.240 1.385 14.223 266 1.873 17.747 42,744 19,430 98.792 18,439 69,582 248,987 Carrying amount At 31 Dec 2024 7.849 56,891 532 2,429 67,701 At 31 Dec 2023 9.234 11.530 798 1,998 23,560 15- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financlal Ststements (cojrtlnued) Year Ended 31 Docember 2024 16. Investments Listed investments Cost or valuation At 1 January 2024 Additions Other movements 20.120 {1,736) 18,384 At 31 December 2024 Impaim)ent At 1 January 2024 and 31 Docember 2024 Carrying amount At 31 December 2024 18.384 At 31 December 2023 20.120 All investments shown above are held at valuation. The investments comprise 8,000 shares in Legal & General Group plc which were donated to the charity. They are valued at current market value. 17. Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors Gift aid recoverable Accrued grant income 911 1,803 44,460 47,174 1.393 3,000 8,932 13,325 18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals and deferred income Funds held on behalf of third parties 13,009 37,771 8,417 2,183 50,780 10,600 19. Pensions and Other Post Retiroment Benefits Defined contribution plans The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £12,706 {2023: £11,004). 16- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Flnancial Statements (contInu￿) Year Ended 31 December 2024 19. Penslons and Other Post Retirement Benefits (continued) Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Ltd (UTASS) partlClP8tes in The Pensions Trust's Growth Plan Series 1, 2 and 3(the scheme). The scheme is a multi-employer scheme which provides benefits to some 1.300 non-associated participating employers. The scheme is a defined benefit scheme in the UK. It is not possible for the company to obtain SLrfficient information to enable it to account for the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore it accounts for the scheme as a defined contribution scherne. Accordingly, due to the nature of the Scheme. the accounting charge for the period under FRS102 represents the employer contribution payable. The scheme is subject to the funding legislation outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which came into force on 30 December 2005. This, together with documents issued by the Pensions Regulator and Technical Actuarial Stsndards issued by the Financial Reporting Council, set out the frdmework for funding defined benefit occupational pension schemes in the UK. The scheme is classified as a 'last-man standing arrangement,. Therefore UTASS is potentially liable for other participating employers, obligations if those employers are unable to meet their share of the scheme deficit following withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legally required to meet their share of the scheme deficit on an annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from the scheme. UTASS has been notified by The Pensions Trust of the estimated employer debt on withdrawal from the Scheme based on the financial position of the Scheme as 8t 30 September 2023. As of this date the estimated employer debt for UTASS was £9,172. A full actuarial valuation for the scheme vrds carried out at 30 September 2021. This valuation showed assets of £765m, liabilities of £761 m and a surplus of £4m. As at the balance sheet date there was 1 pensioner member of the scheme employed by UTASS. UTASS no longer offers membership of the scheme to its employees. Employees who are not members of the Pensions Trust's Growth Plan Series 1. 2 and 3 are offered a contribution to alternative defined contribution pensions, which in some Circumstances is the Pensions Trust's Gr0￿h Plan Series 4. Total pension contributions made by the employer during the year were £12,706 (2023 £11,004). There were no pension contributions outstanding at the year end. 17- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financlal Ststements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysis of Charitable Funds Unrestrlcted funds At 1 Jan 2024 Gains and losses At31 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds Capital funds Minibus funds Young Peoples. Free Reserves Joan Drewe legacy Events ￿SerVeS Older Persons Free Reserves Retired farmers lunches Yoga donations Dog poo bags Training Relief Fund donations Legacy 209,303 43,680 1.623 77,213 (150,705) {17.747} (5.285) 105.085 61.888 1.781 240,896 86.085 1.350 (1.736) 3.231 3.900 1.842 {8,173) 3,217 22.088 994 (360) (1.254) 21.876 1.552 1.812 776 175 {778) 173 3,995 601 (54) (629) 3,366 857 (185) 337 389 627 610 (133) (758) (273) 3,892 (800) 3.092 100.000 100.000 290.798 185,899 {186,266) 171,4 (1,736) 460.185 At 1 Jan 2023 Gains and losses At31 Dec 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds Capital funds Minibus fijnds Young Peoples, Free Reserves Joan Drewe legacy Events reseNes Older Persons Free Reserves Retired farmers lunches Yoga donations Dog poo bags Training Relief Fund donations Legacy 209.008 44.289 237 61,494 {147.502) (6.323> (5.540) 86,303 5,642 2,513 209,303 43,680 1,623 72 4,413 1.297 1,508 (5,085) 6,180 3,900 23,767 664 (922) (757) 330 22,088 994 226 575 (25) 776 3.995 305 {95) 3,995 601 (54) 296 757 (716) 3.892 3.892 279.488 69.043 (166,113) 108.308 72 29J.798 18- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontlnuod) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysls of Charltable Funds (continue Restrlcted funds At1 Jan 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses At31 Dec 2024 National Lottery Community Fund DCC Neighbourhood Grant CDCF Povety Hurts Weardale Action Parinership Middleton Educational Trust RCF Farm for the Future 24125 Ballinger Trust Theatre Trips etc Land of Lead & Silver Wellesley Trust Fund via Community Foundation PCP Peer Support Worker Joseph Strong Fraser Trust PCP Community Resilience worker Parish Nurse Project 24125 Teesdale Action P8rtnership (Healthy Activities. Healthy Food) DCC (Cree Sessions) Durham High Sheriffs Award The Mercers Charitable Foundation PCP Time Together R&H Wood Charitable Trust Royal Community Fund {Agricultural salaries) CDCF Know Your Neighbourhood NFU Grant CDCF Trips & Outings RCF Farm for the Future- 23-24 Parish Nurse Mickleton Moss Committee DCA Traditional Skills PCP Pop Up Hubs Safer Streets 18.254 76,746 {73,492) (183) 21,325 1,111 2,000 1,111 (2,000) 3.177 10.000 (4,858) {474) 7,845 550 (550) 29,000 21.462 20.000 (825) 5,477 1.690 (13) (24,025) (20.053) (1,409) (4,674) 4,962 20,000 (22) 1,690 3.140 7,478 13.181 (8,186) (10.893) (1,140) (96) 1.292 2.192 2.500 (1.000) (1,500) 4.503 8.124 (6,637) (5,990) 26.852 (21,898) 4.954 581 2.476 10.193 (187) (7,309) (394) (2,652) 2.708 927 (927) 3,868 25,000 30,000 (20,859) (7,154) 8.009 24.841 1,995 850 {860) 850 7,550 22.500 (22,299) 7,751 4.059 46.185 6.000 1.000 {22,372) (15,859) (1,374) (1,226) (603) {397} 12,013 3,400 1.451 23,060 4.246 27,605 {101) (24,410) (28,485) (3,366) 300 3.408 (3.217) 12.489 64.370 (300) (2.380) (1,028} (1,050) (8,222) (49,698) {4,766) 9.906 19- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to tho Financlal Ststements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysis of Charitable Funds (continued) PCP Resilience worker Mintingmer CDCF Welcome Space Digital Durham DCC New minibus DCA Building Energy Appraisal AAP New minibus Defra Farmer Welfare Fund NFU Grant 2024 L¢ved Experience Point North DB Society CDCF Poverty Hurts 2024 Cree Plus Sir James Knotvsamares Stronger Together Morrisons Foundation YP Space Improvement PCP Farming Futures (Young Famiers) 24,397 (22,004) {285) 2,606 (215> 4,999 3,000 3.000 (3.648) (270) (54) 2,300 (270) 38.343 (38,343) 3.000 16.000 (3.000) {16,000) 6,888 6,509 10.522 (3,355) (3,4681 65 6,509 2,259 (8,263) 4,￿5 4,905 12.998 10.000 (4,864) (4.464) (1.960) 3.670 8,040 10,000 14.127 (5.086} (1.775) (10,826) 4.914 7.925 6,399 6,490 (1.608) 4.882 4,593 {27) (1,624) (372,395) (171,490) 2.942 106,782 625.070 187,967 -20- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Flnanclal Ststements (eontinued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysis of Charitable Funds {¢ontlnued) At 1 Jan 2023 Gains and At31 losses Dec 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers National Lottery Community Fund Ballinger Trust {Youth} DCC Neighbourhood Grant Retired Farmers Lunches Groundwork CDCF Povety Hurts PCF Farm for the Future Relief Fund donations Poverty Hurts Teesdale Action Partnership (Young People At the Heart) Weardale Action Partnership 74,849 10.000 (56.595) (10.000) 18,254 1.980 (869) 1,111 3.995 {3,995) 500 2.000 (500) 2.000 5,454 3,892 21.813 (1.212) (26,055) (3.892) {7.286) 12.677 (5.391) 4.770 (4.770) 8.541 2,870 (4.071) {1.293) {2,870) 3.177 Middleton Educational Trust Ballinger Trust Wellbeing for Life Micro Grant The8tre Trips etc Land of Lead & Silver Wellesley Trust Fund via Community Foundation Joseph Strong Fraser Trust PCP CoTnmunity Resilience worker Teesdale Action Partnership (Healthy Activities, Healthy Food) DCC (Cree Se55ions) Wemmergill Estates CDCF ConneGtion Communities DCC Preparing for the Future Durham High Sheriff s Award 1.000 20.000 (450> (13.538) 550 21,462 15,000 250 4.328 (250) (5.153) (825) 2,246 8,056 (6.126) (1.036) 3,140 2.500 (2.500) 4,753 29.997 (26.901) (3,346) 4.503 1.248 4,336 134 8.013 9.150 (4.885) (7,530) (134) (4.376) {3.480) 2.476 5.300 (1.151) (4.149) (412) (144) 1,052 (223) 98 927 -21- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the FIna￿la1 Statements (contlnued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysls of Charitabl• Funds (¢ontlnu•d) DCA Cost of Living The Mercers Charitable Foundation R&H Wood Charitable Trust Royal Community Fund (Agricultural salaries) CDCF Know Your Neighbourhood NFU Grant CDCF Trips & Outings RCF Farm for the Future - 23-24 Parish Nurse Mickleton Moss Committee DCA Traditional Skills PCP Pop Up Hubs PCF Here for You CDCF Welcome Space Digital Durham DCC Covid Recovery grant Cree Plus Sir James Knotvsamares Stronger Together Morrisons Foundation YP Space Improvement Poverty Hurts TAP Together project Jubilee donations Awards For All CAB Volunteer grant Dog poo bags DCC Warm Spaces grant Sir Tom Cowie povety grant DCC Community Buildings Tees Swale project PCP Famiing Futures (Young Farmers) TAP Welfare reform 1,500 {1.500) 25.000 (20,798) (334) 3.868 860 9.830 12.500 (14,780) 7.550 15.595 6.443 5.000 (8,435) (3.101) (443) (3.007) 4,059 6.000 1,000 (993) 4.688 17.864 (35) (13.618) (500) (485) (110) (3,175) (3.202) 1.451 4.246 300 3.408 (3.217) 4,000 (107) {3.107) 3.175 3.000 500 3.000 (500) (1,284) (429) 1,284 1,810 (1,381) 2,798 13,593 (229) (9.761) 6,399 7,020 2,000 5,438 (530) (1,320) (1,136) (734) 6,490 {680) (4.302) 380 86 9,800 (95) 1,000 5,000 500 (1.387) (5,837) (3,963) 95 {400) (2.860) 500 (1,100) (2,140) (500) {384) 1.890 (119) 4.954 (361) 9,998 (167) (9.831) 122.238 326,232 (233.380) (108.308) 4.593 106,782 -22- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financlal Ststements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysis of Charltablo Funds (wttift(Md) The restricted funds received during 2024 are for the following purposes: Core grants: National Lottery Community Fund Ballinger Trust Royal Countryside Fund Durham Community Action R.H.Woods Charitable Trust Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Mercers Charitable Foundation Grants toward8 wollbeing: Durham Dales Parish Nurse Lived Experience Grants towards our youth work: Teesdale Action Partnership - HAHF YMCA N Tyneside Stronger Together Sir James Knott Foundation Grants towards support wrth social isolation and poverty: TAP CommL5nity Support Point North {CDCF) Warm Spaces grant Point North {CDCF)Povety Hurts Point North (CDCF)Know Your Neighbourhood grant DCC- CREE work Farmer Ne￿Ork PCP Time Together PCP Pop Up Hubs PCP Peer Support Worker Land of Lead & Silver Point North DB Society Mintingmer Grants towards community resilience: PCP Community Resilience worker RCF Farm for the Future Grants towards crime preventlon: Safer Streets NFU Mutual Grants towards rural tralning: Weardale Action Partnership CDCF Welle51ey Trust Other grants: Durham County Council and Teesdale AAP - New minibus Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financlal Statements (continued) Year End•d 31 December 2024 21. Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Investments Current Assets Creditor5 less than 1 year Net assets 67.701 18.384 424.880 {50.780) 460,185 67,701 18.384 612,847 (50,780) 648,152 187,967 187,967 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Tangible fixed assets Investments Current Assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 23.560 20.120 257.718 (10.600) 290,798 23,560 20.120 364,500 (10,600) 397,580 106.782 106.782 22. Analysis of Changes in Net Debt At At 1 Jan 2024 Cash flows 31 Dec 2024 Cash at bank and in hand 351,175 214.498 565,673 23. UTASS Endowment Fund The UTASS Endowment Fund is managed independently by County Durham Community Foundation. UTASS has the use of the income from the fund but not the capitsl. At 31st December 2024 the fund value was £77.532 (2023 - £70.166>. 24. Volunteer Tlme Volunteer time to a value of £49,972 (2023 £67,717} has not been included in income or expenditure for the year. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Management Infomiation Year Ended 31 December 2024 The Following Pages Do Not Form Part of the Financial Statsments. -25- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Income and endowments Donations and legacles General donations Friends Of UTASS HMRC Gift aid R H Woods Charitsble Trust Northumbrian Water Durham Dales Enterprise CIC Legacies National Lottery Community Fund Durham Community Action Ballinger Trust Durham County Council Roy81 Countryside Fund Teesdale AAP Joseph Strong Frazer Trust The Mercers Charitable Foundation 22.408 3.208 2,210 850 3,000 5,429 100,000 76.746 3,000 20,000 38,343 22,500 16,000 2.500 25,000 23.114 3.182 4.752 860 74,849 1,500 20,000 12.500 2,500 25,000 341.194 168.257 Charltable activities Wellbeing King's Coronation Crime prevention Community resilience Social isolation and poverty Cree project and retired famiers, lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural training programme Business and 8dmin support 64,980 17,864 500 70,879 84,581 147,313 10,193 26,274 3,567 17,478 28,398 453.663 63,520 46.746 9.000 37.016 2.856 12,056 25,859 215,417 Investment Income Income from listed investments Bank interest receivable 1,650 14.462 1,571 10,030 16,112 11,601 Total Income 810,969 395,275 -26- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Detailed Statement of Financlal ActivitFes (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Expenditure Wages Employerfs NIC Pension costs Rent Light. heat and water Repairs, renewals and maintenance Licences and insurance Legal and professional fees Telephone and office costs Depreciation Sundry costs Project costs Minibus costs Staff travel and training Total expenditure 360.191 18.072 12,706 14,500 8,483 3.077 6.136 8.994 17,992 17.747 2.747 79.881 248.266 10.636 11.004 14,500 9.997 2,758 4,298 7,990 14,520 6,322 5,246 - I I 54.468 5.347 4,141 5.146 2,989 558.661 399.493 Net Incomel{expendituro) 252,308 (4,218) -27- Company Registration Number: 06054331 Charity Registration Number: 1120120 Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31 December 2024 JANE ASCROFT ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED Chartered Accountants Enlerprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Bamard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Flnanclal Statements Year Ended 31 December 2024 Page Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure Account) Statement of Financial Position ststement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements The Following Pages Do Not Fonn Part of the Financial Slatements Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Trusteos, Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Directo￿$ Report) Year Ended 31 December 2024 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024. Ob ectlves and Activltles The objects of the charity are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the community of the rural area of Upper Teesdale and the neighbourhood thereof through the advancement of education and the provision of facilities in the interest of social weFfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. Activities include the provision of advice and education. support and mentoring to the community in the area of operation including the provision of a drop-in facility for young people and encouraging and supporting outside organisations and outreach working. Achievements and Performance The charity's achievements and perfomiance during the year are described in the annual report. Financlal Revlew Income for the year totalled £810,989 (2023 £395,275) and expenditure totalled £558,661 (2023 £399,493) giving a surplus of £252,308 (2023 - deficit of £4,218>. The value of investments fell by £1,736 (2023 - increased by £72) giving an overall surplus of £250,572 {2023 - deficit of £4,146). During 2024 reserves increased by £31,593 to £240,896 and there is a further £133,204 held in designated funds to be spent as the trustees see fit. Restricted funds increased by £81.185 to £187,967 and fixed assets increased by £42,405 to £86,085. The trustees have reviewed the charity's need for reserves in line with guidance issued by the Charity Commission and it is the policy of the trustees to hold free reserves for be￿een six and twelve months nomial activity excluding depreciation and specrfic project CoSts(be￿een £230.000 and £460,000) and additional reserves. as agreed on an annual basis, to meet the costs of any additional project work or to safeguard the charity's service commitment in the event of delays or receipts of grants or general liabilities. The trustees believe that the reserves should be at least at this level to ensure that the charity can run efficiently and meet the needs of the beneficiaries. At 31st December 2024 free reserves were £240,896 excluding designated funds and £274,100 including designated funds which is in accordance with the stated policy. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporating th• Dlrectorfs Report) (¢ontInu￿) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Structure Governanc8 and Mana ement Governing Documont The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Risk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assuran￿ against fraud and e￿Or. Public Beneflt Our main activilie5 and who we help are described elsewhere in this report. All our charitable activities are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. The Committee have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit throughout the year when deciding on the activities of the Charity. Reference and Administrative Details Registered charlty name Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Charity rogistration number 1120120 Company reglstratlon number 06054331 Prlnclpal offlce and registered 9-11 Chapel Row office Middleton In Teesdale Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 OSN The Trustees Mrs L Dalton Mr R Matthews Mr C Stephenson Mrs L A Simpson Mr M McGarry Prof S E Elton Ms F Hutchinson MrPWLamb DrSALumb Ms S Markwick Ms C Colling (Retired 4 February 2024) Company Secretary Mr R Danby Independent Examiner Jane Ascroft FCA MA {Cantab) Enterprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durhsm DL12 8XT Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Directorfs Report) {¢ontlnued) Y•ar Ended 31 December 2024 Small Company Provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption. The trustees. annual report was approved on .............................. trustees by.. and signed on behalf of the board of Mr R Danby Company Secretary Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Servlces Llmfted Year Ended 31 December 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support SeNices Limited (Yhe company,) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and Basls of Report As the trustees of the company (8nd also its directors for the purposes of company Saw) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (Yhe 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myselF that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In Carrying OLrt my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent Examlnerfs Statement Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of 8 body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. l ¢onfimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. l confirm that no matters have come to my attention in Connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act: or the financial statements do not accord with those records., or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other th8n any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Ststement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Fin8ncial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jane Ascroft FCA MA (Cantab) Independent Examiner Enterprise House Hamiire Enterprise Park Bam8rd Castle County Durham DL12 8XT Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Flnancial Activities (Including income and expendlture account) Yaar Ended 31 December 2024 2024 Restricted funds Totsl funds 2023 Un￿striCted funds Total funds Note Income and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 136,255 33.532 16,112 185,899 204,939 420,131 341,194 453,663 16,112 810,969 168.257 215.417 11,601 Totsl income 625,070 395.275 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total expendlturo 186,266 372.395 558,661 558,661 399,493 186.266 372,395 399,493 Net Incomel{expenditure) (367) 252,675 252,308 (4.218) Transfers between funds 171.49J (171,4901 Other recognised gains and losses Investment gainsl(losses) Net movement in funds (1.736) 169.387 (1,736) 250,572 72 81,185 (4.146) Reconciliation of fund8 Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 2￿,798 106,782 397,580 401.726 460,185 187,967 648,152 397.580 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pages 8 to 24 forni part of these financial statements. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Financlal Posltlon 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Flxed Assets Tangible fixed assets Investments 15 16 67,701 18,384 86,08S 23,560 20.120 43.680 Current Assets Debtors Cash 8t bank and in hand 17 47,174 565,673 612,847 13,325 351.175 364.500 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 50,780 10.600 Net Current Assets 562,067 353.900 Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 648,152 397.580 Net Assets 648,152 397,580 Funds of the Charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 187,967 460,185 648,152 106,782 290,798 397,580 Total charfty funds For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, responsibilities.. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The direGtors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies. regime. These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on Izlhtrknb..'.Sand are signed on behalf of the board by: Mr M McGa Trustee The notes on pages 8 to 24 form part of these flnancial statemonts. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Cash Flows from Operating Actlvltles Net incomel(expenditure) 252,308 (4,218) Adjustments for.. Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Dividends, interest and rents from investments Other interest receivable and similar income Accrued expenses 17,747 {1,650) {14,462) 4,592 6,322 {1,571) (10,030) 2,222 Changes in.. Trade and other debtors Trade and other creditors (33,849) 35,588 260,274 (7,128) (9,546) (23,949) Cash generdted from operations Interest received 14,462 10,030 Net cash froml(used in) operating activities 274,736 (13,919) Cash Flows from Investing Actlvltles Dividends. interest and rents from investments Purchase of tangible assets Net cash used in investing activities 1,650 {61,888) {60,238) 1,571 (5,641) (4.070) Net Increasel(Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equlvalents Cash and Cash Equlvalents at Beginning of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year 214,498 351.175 {17,989) 369,164 565,673 351,175 The notes on pages 8 to 24 fom) part of these financlal statements. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notès to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2024 General Information The company is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 9-11 Chapel Row, Middleton In Teesdale, B8m8rd Castle. County Durham, DL12 OSN. ststement of Compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (Charities SORP {FRS 102)) 8nd the Companies Act 2006. Accountlng Pollcles Basls of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investments measured at fair value through income or expenditure. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. The entity is a Public Benefit Entity. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty The preparation of the financi81 statements requires management to make judgements. estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The trustees consider that there are no significant estimates or judgements affecting these financial statements. Fund Accountlng Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the purposes of the charity. Unrestricted funds include 8 revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at market values. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for specific purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Flnancial Statements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Accounting Pollcle3 (continued) Income All income is included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income, any performance related conditions attached have been met or are fully within the control of the charity. the income is considered probable and the amount can be quantified wth reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.. Donations and legacy income is received by way of donations, legacies. grants and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Where legacies have been notified to the charity but the criteri8 for income recognition have not been met, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specrfic performance by the charity, are recognised vhlen the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity, being the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market. Inveslment income is included when receivable. Income from charitable trading activity is accounted for when eamed. Income from grants, where related to perfonnance and specific deliverables. are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance. Expendlturo Expenditure is recognised on an accwals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates: Costs of raising funds comprise the costs associated with attracting donations. grants and legacies and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Tanglble Assets Tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £500 are not capitalised. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontInu￿) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Accounting Policies (continued) Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as to WTite off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Leasehold Property Improvements Office Furniture Minibus Electrical Equipment Computer Equipmenl Straight line over lease temi 15 % straight line 20% reducing balance 250/0 Straight line Straight line over 3 years Investments Unlisted equity investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently measured at fair value. If fair value cannot be reliably measured, assets are measured at cost less impaiment. Listed investments are measured at fair value viith changes in fair value being recognised in income or expenditure. Impalmient of Fixed Assets A review for indicators of impaimient is carried out at each reporting date. wth the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. Financial Instruments The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Defined Contribution Plans Contributions to defined contribution 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 an expense in the period in which it arises. 10- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to tho Financial Statements (contlnuedj Year Ended 31 December 2024 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Accrued income and tax recoverable is included at the best estimate of the amounts receivable at the balance sheet date. Cash at Bank and in Hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Creditors Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are nomially recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Taxatlon The company is considered to P8SS the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly. the company is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Lgxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. Limited by Guarantee The company is limited by guarantee. At 31st December 2024 there were 10 members each of whom had undertaken to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 in the event of a wÉnding up. The company is under the control of the board of directors as a body and as such is not controlled by any individual. Donations and Legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donations General donations Friends Of UTASS HMRC Gift aid R H Woods Charitable Trust Northumbrian Water Durham Dales Enterprise CIC 22,408 3,208 2,210 22.408 3.208 2.210 850 3.000 5.429 850 3,000 5,429 11 Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to th• Financlal Ststements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Donations and Legacles (contlnued) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Legacies Legacies 100.000 100,000 Grants National Lottery Community Fund Durham Community Action Ballinger Trust Durham County Council Royal Countryside Fund Teesdale AAP Joseph Strong Frazer Trust The Mercers Charitable Foundation 76,746 3,000 20.000 38,343 22,500 16,000 2,500 25,000 76,746 3,000 20.000 38.343 22.500 16.000 2.500 25,000 341.194 136,255 204.939 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Donatlons General donations Friends Of UTASS HMRC Gift aid R H Woods Charitable Trust 19.863 3.182 4.752 3,251 23.114 3.182 4.752 860 Grants National Lottery Community Fund Durham Community Action Ballinger Trust Royal Countyside Fund Joseph Strong Frazer Trust The Mercers Charitable Found8tion 74,849 1,500 20,000 12.500 2.500 25,000 74,849 1,500 20,000 12,500 2.500 25,000 27,797 140,460 168.257 12- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontInu￿) Year Endod 31 December 2024 Charitable Actlvltles Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Wellbeing Crime prevention Community resilience Social isolation and povety Cree project and reti￿d fanners, lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural training programme Business and admin support 64,980 70,879 84,581 147,313 10,193 24,707 64,980 70,879 84,581 147,313 10,193 26,274 3,567 17.478 28.398 1,567 3.567 17.478 28.398 33.532 420.131 453.663 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2023 Wellbeing King's Coronation Community resilience Social isolation and povety Cree project and retired f8mers' lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural training programme Business and admin support 17.864 500 63.520 46,746 9,000 36.086 17.864 500 63,520 46.746 9.000 37,016 2,856 12,056 25,859 930 2,856 12.056 25,859 29,645 185,772 215.417 Investment Income Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Income from listed investments Bank interest receivable 1.650 14.462 1,650 14,462 1,571 10.030 1.571 10.030 16.112 16,112 11.601 11.601 Expendlture on Charitable Activities by Fund Type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Costs of Charitable Activities 186,266 372.395 558.661 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Costs of Charitable Activities 166,113 233.380 399.493 13- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (wjtlnued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 Expenditure on Charitable Actlvltles by Activity Type Activities undertaken Total funds directly 2024 Total fund 2023 Costs of Charitable Activities 558.661 558.661 399.493 10. Net Incomel{Expenditure) Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting): 2024 2023 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 17,747 6.322 11. Independent Examination Fees 2024 2023 Fees payable to the independent examiner for. Independent examination of the financial statements Other financial services 1,491 1,222 2,713 1.134 1.222 2.356 12. Staff Costs and Emoluments The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows: 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security Costs Employer contributions to pension plans 360.191 18,072 12,706 390,969 248.266 10,638 11,004 269.906 The average head count of employees during the year was 22 (2023.. 17). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows.. 2024 No. 2023 No. Management Administration and support Finance Domestic support Project staff Community Support staff Training 13 No employee received employee benefits of more than £60.000 during the year (2023: Nil). 14- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements {contlnuod) Year Ended 31 December 2024 12. Staff Costs and Emoluments {¢ontlnued) Key Management Personnel Key management personnel include all persons that have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the company. The total compensation paid to key management personnel for ServI￿S provided to the company was £27,146 (2023:£35,190). 13. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses No trustees received any remuneration or expenses from the charity during the current and previous year. 14. Transfers Between Funds During the year £171,490 was transfe￿ed from restricted to unrestricted funds. This represented contributions to staffing and overheads by projects. 15. Tangible Flxed Assets Leasehold Property Improvements Furniture Electrical Computer Equlpment Equipment Minibus Total Cost At 1 Jan 2024 Additions 42,744 27.279 96,099 59.584 18.971 69.707 2,304 72,011 254,800 61,888 At 31 Dec 2024 42,744 27,279 155.683 18,971 316,688 Depreciation At 1 Jan 2024 Charge for the year At 31 Dec 2024 42.744 18.045 84,569 18,173 67,709 231.240 1.385 14.223 266 1.873 17.747 42,744 19,430 98.792 18,439 69,582 248,987 Carrying amount At 31 Dec 2024 7.849 56,891 532 2,429 67,701 At 31 Dec 2023 9.234 11.530 798 1,998 23,560 15- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financlal Ststements (cojrtlnued) Year Ended 31 Docember 2024 16. Investments Listed investments Cost or valuation At 1 January 2024 Additions Other movements 20.120 {1,736) 18,384 At 31 December 2024 Impaim)ent At 1 January 2024 and 31 Docember 2024 Carrying amount At 31 December 2024 18.384 At 31 December 2023 20.120 All investments shown above are held at valuation. The investments comprise 8,000 shares in Legal & General Group plc which were donated to the charity. They are valued at current market value. 17. Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors Gift aid recoverable Accrued grant income 911 1,803 44,460 47,174 1.393 3,000 8,932 13,325 18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals and deferred income Funds held on behalf of third parties 13,009 37,771 8,417 2,183 50,780 10,600 19. Pensions and Other Post Retiroment Benefits Defined contribution plans The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £12,706 {2023: £11,004). 16- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Flnancial Statements (contInu￿) Year Ended 31 December 2024 19. Penslons and Other Post Retirement Benefits (continued) Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Ltd (UTASS) partlClP8tes in The Pensions Trust's Growth Plan Series 1, 2 and 3(the scheme). The scheme is a multi-employer scheme which provides benefits to some 1.300 non-associated participating employers. The scheme is a defined benefit scheme in the UK. It is not possible for the company to obtain SLrfficient information to enable it to account for the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore it accounts for the scheme as a defined contribution scherne. Accordingly, due to the nature of the Scheme. the accounting charge for the period under FRS102 represents the employer contribution payable. The scheme is subject to the funding legislation outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which came into force on 30 December 2005. This, together with documents issued by the Pensions Regulator and Technical Actuarial Stsndards issued by the Financial Reporting Council, set out the frdmework for funding defined benefit occupational pension schemes in the UK. The scheme is classified as a 'last-man standing arrangement,. Therefore UTASS is potentially liable for other participating employers, obligations if those employers are unable to meet their share of the scheme deficit following withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legally required to meet their share of the scheme deficit on an annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from the scheme. UTASS has been notified by The Pensions Trust of the estimated employer debt on withdrawal from the Scheme based on the financial position of the Scheme as 8t 30 September 2023. As of this date the estimated employer debt for UTASS was £9,172. A full actuarial valuation for the scheme vrds carried out at 30 September 2021. This valuation showed assets of £765m, liabilities of £761 m and a surplus of £4m. As at the balance sheet date there was 1 pensioner member of the scheme employed by UTASS. UTASS no longer offers membership of the scheme to its employees. Employees who are not members of the Pensions Trust's Growth Plan Series 1. 2 and 3 are offered a contribution to alternative defined contribution pensions, which in some Circumstances is the Pensions Trust's Gr0￿h Plan Series 4. Total pension contributions made by the employer during the year were £12,706 (2023 £11,004). There were no pension contributions outstanding at the year end. 17- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financlal Ststements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysis of Charitable Funds Unrestrlcted funds At 1 Jan 2024 Gains and losses At31 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds Capital funds Minibus funds Young Peoples. Free Reserves Joan Drewe legacy Events ￿SerVeS Older Persons Free Reserves Retired farmers lunches Yoga donations Dog poo bags Training Relief Fund donations Legacy 209,303 43,680 1.623 77,213 (150,705) {17.747} (5.285) 105.085 61.888 1.781 240,896 86.085 1.350 (1.736) 3.231 3.900 1.842 {8,173) 3,217 22.088 994 (360) (1.254) 21.876 1.552 1.812 776 175 {778) 173 3,995 601 (54) (629) 3,366 857 (185) 337 389 627 610 (133) (758) (273) 3,892 (800) 3.092 100.000 100.000 290.798 185,899 {186,266) 171,4 (1,736) 460.185 At 1 Jan 2023 Gains and losses At31 Dec 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers General funds Capital funds Minibus fijnds Young Peoples, Free Reserves Joan Drewe legacy Events reseNes Older Persons Free Reserves Retired farmers lunches Yoga donations Dog poo bags Training Relief Fund donations Legacy 209.008 44.289 237 61,494 {147.502) (6.323> (5.540) 86,303 5,642 2,513 209,303 43,680 1,623 72 4,413 1.297 1,508 (5,085) 6,180 3,900 23,767 664 (922) (757) 330 22,088 994 226 575 (25) 776 3.995 305 {95) 3,995 601 (54) 296 757 (716) 3.892 3.892 279.488 69.043 (166,113) 108.308 72 29J.798 18- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (¢ontlnuod) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysls of Charltable Funds (continue Restrlcted funds At1 Jan 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and losses At31 Dec 2024 National Lottery Community Fund DCC Neighbourhood Grant CDCF Povety Hurts Weardale Action Parinership Middleton Educational Trust RCF Farm for the Future 24125 Ballinger Trust Theatre Trips etc Land of Lead & Silver Wellesley Trust Fund via Community Foundation PCP Peer Support Worker Joseph Strong Fraser Trust PCP Community Resilience worker Parish Nurse Project 24125 Teesdale Action P8rtnership (Healthy Activities. Healthy Food) DCC (Cree Sessions) Durham High Sheriffs Award The Mercers Charitable Foundation PCP Time Together R&H Wood Charitable Trust Royal Community Fund {Agricultural salaries) CDCF Know Your Neighbourhood NFU Grant CDCF Trips & Outings RCF Farm for the Future- 23-24 Parish Nurse Mickleton Moss Committee DCA Traditional Skills PCP Pop Up Hubs Safer Streets 18.254 76,746 {73,492) (183) 21,325 1,111 2,000 1,111 (2,000) 3.177 10.000 (4,858) {474) 7,845 550 (550) 29,000 21.462 20.000 (825) 5,477 1.690 (13) (24,025) (20.053) (1,409) (4,674) 4,962 20,000 (22) 1,690 3.140 7,478 13.181 (8,186) (10.893) (1,140) (96) 1.292 2.192 2.500 (1.000) (1,500) 4.503 8.124 (6,637) (5,990) 26.852 (21,898) 4.954 581 2.476 10.193 (187) (7,309) (394) (2,652) 2.708 927 (927) 3,868 25,000 30,000 (20,859) (7,154) 8.009 24.841 1,995 850 {860) 850 7,550 22.500 (22,299) 7,751 4.059 46.185 6.000 1.000 {22,372) (15,859) (1,374) (1,226) (603) {397} 12,013 3,400 1.451 23,060 4.246 27,605 {101) (24,410) (28,485) (3,366) 300 3.408 (3.217) 12.489 64.370 (300) (2.380) (1,028} (1,050) (8,222) (49,698) {4,766) 9.906 19- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to tho Financlal Ststements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysis of Charitable Funds (continued) PCP Resilience worker Mintingmer CDCF Welcome Space Digital Durham DCC New minibus DCA Building Energy Appraisal AAP New minibus Defra Farmer Welfare Fund NFU Grant 2024 L¢ved Experience Point North DB Society CDCF Poverty Hurts 2024 Cree Plus Sir James Knotvsamares Stronger Together Morrisons Foundation YP Space Improvement PCP Farming Futures (Young Famiers) 24,397 (22,004) {285) 2,606 (215> 4,999 3,000 3.000 (3.648) (270) (54) 2,300 (270) 38.343 (38,343) 3.000 16.000 (3.000) {16,000) 6,888 6,509 10.522 (3,355) (3,4681 65 6,509 2,259 (8,263) 4,￿5 4,905 12.998 10.000 (4,864) (4.464) (1.960) 3.670 8,040 10,000 14.127 (5.086} (1.775) (10,826) 4.914 7.925 6,399 6,490 (1.608) 4.882 4,593 {27) (1,624) (372,395) (171,490) 2.942 106,782 625.070 187,967 -20- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Flnanclal Ststements (eontinued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysis of Charitable Funds {¢ontlnued) At 1 Jan 2023 Gains and At31 losses Dec 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers National Lottery Community Fund Ballinger Trust {Youth} DCC Neighbourhood Grant Retired Farmers Lunches Groundwork CDCF Povety Hurts PCF Farm for the Future Relief Fund donations Poverty Hurts Teesdale Action Partnership (Young People At the Heart) Weardale Action Partnership 74,849 10.000 (56.595) (10.000) 18,254 1.980 (869) 1,111 3.995 {3,995) 500 2.000 (500) 2.000 5,454 3,892 21.813 (1.212) (26,055) (3.892) {7.286) 12.677 (5.391) 4.770 (4.770) 8.541 2,870 (4.071) {1.293) {2,870) 3.177 Middleton Educational Trust Ballinger Trust Wellbeing for Life Micro Grant The8tre Trips etc Land of Lead & Silver Wellesley Trust Fund via Community Foundation Joseph Strong Fraser Trust PCP CoTnmunity Resilience worker Teesdale Action Partnership (Healthy Activities, Healthy Food) DCC (Cree Se55ions) Wemmergill Estates CDCF ConneGtion Communities DCC Preparing for the Future Durham High Sheriff s Award 1.000 20.000 (450> (13.538) 550 21,462 15,000 250 4.328 (250) (5.153) (825) 2,246 8,056 (6.126) (1.036) 3,140 2.500 (2.500) 4,753 29.997 (26.901) (3,346) 4.503 1.248 4,336 134 8.013 9.150 (4.885) (7,530) (134) (4.376) {3.480) 2.476 5.300 (1.151) (4.149) (412) (144) 1,052 (223) 98 927 -21- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the FIna￿la1 Statements (contlnued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysls of Charitabl• Funds (¢ontlnu•d) DCA Cost of Living The Mercers Charitable Foundation R&H Wood Charitable Trust Royal Community Fund (Agricultural salaries) CDCF Know Your Neighbourhood NFU Grant CDCF Trips & Outings RCF Farm for the Future - 23-24 Parish Nurse Mickleton Moss Committee DCA Traditional Skills PCP Pop Up Hubs PCF Here for You CDCF Welcome Space Digital Durham DCC Covid Recovery grant Cree Plus Sir James Knotvsamares Stronger Together Morrisons Foundation YP Space Improvement Poverty Hurts TAP Together project Jubilee donations Awards For All CAB Volunteer grant Dog poo bags DCC Warm Spaces grant Sir Tom Cowie povety grant DCC Community Buildings Tees Swale project PCP Famiing Futures (Young Farmers) TAP Welfare reform 1,500 {1.500) 25.000 (20,798) (334) 3.868 860 9.830 12.500 (14,780) 7.550 15.595 6.443 5.000 (8,435) (3.101) (443) (3.007) 4,059 6.000 1,000 (993) 4.688 17.864 (35) (13.618) (500) (485) (110) (3,175) (3.202) 1.451 4.246 300 3.408 (3.217) 4,000 (107) {3.107) 3.175 3.000 500 3.000 (500) (1,284) (429) 1,284 1,810 (1,381) 2,798 13,593 (229) (9.761) 6,399 7,020 2,000 5,438 (530) (1,320) (1,136) (734) 6,490 {680) (4.302) 380 86 9,800 (95) 1,000 5,000 500 (1.387) (5,837) (3,963) 95 {400) (2.860) 500 (1,100) (2,140) (500) {384) 1.890 (119) 4.954 (361) 9,998 (167) (9.831) 122.238 326,232 (233.380) (108.308) 4.593 106,782 -22- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financlal Ststements (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 20. Analysis of Charltablo Funds (wttift(Md) The restricted funds received during 2024 are for the following purposes: Core grants: National Lottery Community Fund Ballinger Trust Royal Countryside Fund Durham Community Action R.H.Woods Charitable Trust Joseph Strong Frazer Trust Mercers Charitable Foundation Grants toward8 wollbeing: Durham Dales Parish Nurse Lived Experience Grants towards our youth work: Teesdale Action Partnership - HAHF YMCA N Tyneside Stronger Together Sir James Knott Foundation Grants towards support wrth social isolation and poverty: TAP CommL5nity Support Point North {CDCF) Warm Spaces grant Point North {CDCF)Povety Hurts Point North (CDCF)Know Your Neighbourhood grant DCC- CREE work Farmer Ne￿Ork PCP Time Together PCP Pop Up Hubs PCP Peer Support Worker Land of Lead & Silver Point North DB Society Mintingmer Grants towards community resilience: PCP Community Resilience worker RCF Farm for the Future Grants towards crime preventlon: Safer Streets NFU Mutual Grants towards rural tralning: Weardale Action Partnership CDCF Welle51ey Trust Other grants: Durham County Council and Teesdale AAP - New minibus Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Notes to the Financlal Statements (continued) Year End•d 31 December 2024 21. Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Investments Current Assets Creditor5 less than 1 year Net assets 67.701 18.384 424.880 {50.780) 460,185 67,701 18.384 612,847 (50,780) 648,152 187,967 187,967 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Tangible fixed assets Investments Current Assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 23.560 20.120 257.718 (10.600) 290,798 23,560 20.120 364,500 (10,600) 397,580 106.782 106.782 22. Analysis of Changes in Net Debt At At 1 Jan 2024 Cash flows 31 Dec 2024 Cash at bank and in hand 351,175 214.498 565,673 23. UTASS Endowment Fund The UTASS Endowment Fund is managed independently by County Durham Community Foundation. UTASS has the use of the income from the fund but not the capitsl. At 31st December 2024 the fund value was £77.532 (2023 - £70.166>. 24. Volunteer Tlme Volunteer time to a value of £49,972 (2023 £67,717} has not been included in income or expenditure for the year. Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Management Infomiation Year Ended 31 December 2024 The Following Pages Do Not Form Part of the Financial Statsments. -25- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Income and endowments Donations and legacles General donations Friends Of UTASS HMRC Gift aid R H Woods Charitsble Trust Northumbrian Water Durham Dales Enterprise CIC Legacies National Lottery Community Fund Durham Community Action Ballinger Trust Durham County Council Roy81 Countryside Fund Teesdale AAP Joseph Strong Frazer Trust The Mercers Charitable Foundation 22.408 3.208 2,210 850 3,000 5,429 100,000 76.746 3,000 20,000 38,343 22,500 16,000 2.500 25,000 23.114 3.182 4.752 860 74,849 1,500 20,000 12.500 2,500 25,000 341.194 168.257 Charltable activities Wellbeing King's Coronation Crime prevention Community resilience Social isolation and poverty Cree project and retired famiers, lunches Youth work Minibus income Rural training programme Business and 8dmin support 64,980 17,864 500 70,879 84,581 147,313 10,193 26,274 3,567 17,478 28,398 453.663 63,520 46.746 9.000 37.016 2.856 12,056 25,859 215,417 Investment Income Income from listed investments Bank interest receivable 1,650 14.462 1,571 10,030 16,112 11,601 Total Income 810,969 395,275 -26- Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services Limited Detailed Statement of Financlal ActivitFes (continued) Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Expenditure Wages Employerfs NIC Pension costs Rent Light. heat and water Repairs, renewals and maintenance Licences and insurance Legal and professional fees Telephone and office costs Depreciation Sundry costs Project costs Minibus costs Staff travel and training Total expenditure 360.191 18.072 12,706 14,500 8,483 3.077 6.136 8.994 17,992 17.747 2.747 79.881 248.266 10.636 11.004 14,500 9.997 2,758 4,298 7,990 14,520 6,322 5,246 - I I 54.468 5.347 4,141 5.146 2,989 558.661 399.493 Net Incomel{expendituro) 252,308 (4,218) -27-