REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05419029 (EnEland and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARifi NUMBER: 1120436
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
FOR
HOME-START WYRE FOREST

HOME-5TART WIRE FOREST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustees
2to6
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES
Mrs 8 Hughes ILife President)
Mrs M Weaver Ichairl
Mrs L Small (Vice Chairl
Mr R Bourne
Mr B Price ITreasurer}
Mrs J Acton (Retired 28.02.20241
Mr S Guille (Resigned 02.11.20241
Mrs S Morgan
Mrs C Borlase (Appointed 19.12.20241
REGISTERED OFFICE
MCF Complex
60 New Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DYIO IAQ
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER
05419029 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
1120436
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Lancaster Haskins Limited
Granville House
2 Tettenh311 Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WVI 4SB
BANKERS
National Westminster Bank PIC
24 High Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DYIO 2DL
Scottish Widows Bank
P O Box 12757
67 Morri50n Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8YJ

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30, September 2024. The Trustees have
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102} lelfective l January 20191.
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES
Aim5 and Objectives
Our purposes as set out in the objects contained in the Home-start Wyre Forest Memorandum of Association,
applying to the Wyre Forest area and its environs. are to..
safeguard, protert and preserve the good health, both mental and physical, of children and parents of
children,.
prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children,.
relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children; znd
promote the education of the public in better standards of childcare
The aims of the Charity are to provide prartical and emotional support to local parents to enable them to identify
strategies to cope with their difficulties and improve the outcomes for themselves and their children.
Our aims fully reflect the purposes that the Charity was set up to further.
Ensuring our work deliver5 our aims
We review our aims, objectives 2nd 2Ctivities each year. This review looks at the outcomes of our work in the
previous 12 months, the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of
people we are set up to help.
We have referred to the Charity Commission 8uidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives
and in planning future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the
aims and objectives they have set.
The focus of our work
Our main objectives for the year continued to be the promotion and provision of family support to reduce the
risk of family breakdown and to safeguard the most vulnerable children in our community. This included
continuing our delivery to parents with children aged O-18 years. The strategies we used to meet these objectives
included-
Providing a range of support service5 which are reflective of quality standards and address the
problem5 arising from the stress of family life and external difficulties for the family unit
Working in partnership with other agencies in our community to provide the most effective and
appropriate 5UPPOrt ftsr service users
How our actlvltles dellver public benefit
Our main activities and who we try to help are described below. All our charitable activities focus on the support
of families and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Who used and benefitted from our Service?
Our objectives and funding restrict th.e service we provide to parents or main carer5 of a child under 18 years of
age lincluding unborn) who are resident in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire. Services are provided free
to service users. Our funding lirnits those we can help.
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In the period l October 2023 to 30 September 2024, we supported 529 children in 208 families.

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Equal access to our 5ervi¢e is important and our current monitoring reflects a diverse service user group lage.
Eender, disability, ethnic background, socio-economic groups) and our open referral routes ensure families can
access support directly or through a third party Ireferrerl.
This year we have introduced an Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion IEEDII Action Plan to ensure this ethos
is reflected across our full service.
Home-visiting Family Support
Our service runs from a central scheme office, but our core work is delivered in service users, homes all over the
district 52 weeks of the year.
Staff agree a user-lead focus for support with referred familie5 and introduce a suitable trained volunteer to
offersupport.
Volunteers offer regular12-3 hours once a weekl home visiting support, friendship and practical help to the
family, helping to reduce stress, promote confidence and participation and to prevent family breakdown. The
support 15 free to the families, not time limited and confidential, with the exception of child protection concerns.
Additional activitie5/minimal sUPPOrt
This year we continued to deliver Group services funded by DYIO HBG Big Local until 30th June 2024, when the
funding ended. No groups were delivered during the last quarter of this year.
Our weekly Family Groups provide somewhere for our families to meet, form friendships and gain support. In
addition to providing the standard weekly structured sessions and activities, we enable families to enjoy their
time together, feel part of the wider communlty and develop and feel proud of new skills.
During 2023124 we supported 40 children and 25 adults through group sessions.
We continue to offer a signposting service to those families who, on referral, during or following support, feel
they need additional specialist help from other organisations.
At Christmas 2023 Mid-counties Co-operative funded and hosted a Christmas Party for 140 of our adults and
children to attend.
In August 2023 3 private donor funded a day trip to the seaside for 107 adults and children to attend.
Reduction of Servl¢e 2024
Our service levels are directed by the level of funding we are able to secure. In 2023124 we were aware we had
several large grants ending and despite effort5 to Secure ongoing funding elsewhere, had to consider, plan and
put into place a reduced service from August 2024. This resulted in two staff posts being made redundant and a
third staff member moving to a new post on less hours than previously.
Although we have been able to secure some funds ahead of the new financial year, we are currently working on
32 le55 coordinator hours than the previous five years, which has an irnpact on the numbers of families we can
support.
While restructuring the service in summer 2024 we also had to close for new referrals for a period of six week5
in JulylAugust 2024.
Key achievement5 in the year
During this accounting period we have been able to continue the employment of a staff team and to maintain
a proportionate delivery of service. We continued to deliver core home visiting and group support (for 9
months of the yearl, plus our Safe & Strong Projert. which supports those who have been unable to acces5
Psychological services elsewhere due to barriers of thresholds, confidence, stigma and trust or the practical
barriers of transport, childcare and time.

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During thls accounting period we have achieved..
Continuation of service to opened Home-St3rt families
Accepting referrals for families with children 0-18 years Iwith the exception of a six week period)
Delivered Group Support for children aged 0-14 ye3rs
Continued a Legacy Partnership with Mid-counties Co-operative
Delivered 1-2-1 psychology service5 to adults and children in receipt of HSWF support to improve
their mental health.
We have trained 8 new home visiting volunteers.
Operated the Swap Shop project for two months of the year and secured funding for this to restart in
2024, to enable local families to have free good quality children s clothes and equipment.
Secured funds to provide families with food and welfare 5UPPOrt during the rise in the cost of living.
Delivered a summer trip and Christmas Party for our families to enjoy and create shared memories
away from the pressures of home.
Secured grant funding for the coming five years to ensure the scheme remain5 operational.
srRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Home-start Wyre Forest is a registered Charity and was founded in 1995. We became a Company limited by
guarantee and transferred 311 assets and liabilities from the unincorporated Charity to the incorporated Charity
on I. February 2008. We 3re governed by the Home-start Wyre Forest Memorandum arbd Articles of
Association.
Recruitment and appointment of Trustee5
The Charity has procedures for the recruitment and appointment of Trustees. The Trustee Board has a wide
range of experience both f rom professionals working with children and members with bu5ine55 experience. In
addition, there is volunteer representation on the committee.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the Charlty. Any expenses reclaimed from
the Charity are set out under Volunteer Expenses in our accounts.
Organisational structure
Board of trustees
Manager
Administrator
Coordinators
Swap Shop Project Worker
Volunteers
Risk Management
All major risks have been identif led and procedures are in place to minimise risks. There is an annual review of
the level of funding required to operate the scheme to cover potential financial risks.

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Financial Review
This was always going to be a challenging year as we knew that the contracts with two of our major donors for
over four years were due to expire during the year. These were with DYIO and the National Lottery.
Income decreased by 6% from E287K to £271K. Expenditure also decreased from £289K to £282K resulting in a
deficit of £IIK compared to a deficit of 2K last year.
Principal Funding Sources
Our major donors were the Big Lottery1£71KI, DYIO Big Local1£40KI, BBC Children in Need1£24KI, National
Lottery1£22kl, Garfield Weston1£20kl, Wyre Forest District Council1£15KI and Bailey Thomas1£12kl. Many
other donors sUPPOrted us for which we are verygrateful.
Unrestricted income was £55K.
Resep4es
We have a formal Reserves Policy. Home-start Wyre Forest have identified Reserves set at a minimum of three
months running costs plus redundancy payments for all current staff. The Board of Trustees meets regularly to
review up to date figures and thus exercise control over financial matters. Our current reserve of £IOIK is
estimated to cover four months costs plus redundancy and closure payments. Our objective is to maintain this
reserve at a level to cover increases in costs.
Investment Pollcy
Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year most of the Charity's funds are to be spent in the
short term so there is little opportunity for long term investment. Funds required to ensure compliance with the
Scheme's Reserves Policy (see previous paragraph) are held in an interest-bearing charity deposit account until
so needed. The provider of this account is authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also directors for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the
Trustees, Annu21 Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming
resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure for that period. In preparing these
financial statements the Trustees should follow best practice and are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlv.
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed,. and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charitable company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial
Statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud and other
irregularities.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE5
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information
included in the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and
dissemination of the financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdietlons.
Independent Financial Examiners
Lancaster Haskins Chartered Accountants were re-appointed during the year 35 the charitable company's
accountants and have expressed their willingness to continue to do so.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companie5 Act 2006
relating to small companies.
Approved by the board of Trustees on 05 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by..
Mrs M Weaver-chair to the Boord ofTrustees

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOME-START WYRE FOREST
Independent examlner's report to the Trustees of Home-start Wyre Forest ( the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30
September 2024, which are set out on pages 8 to 26.
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Responsibilities and bosis of report
As the charity's trustees of the company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
I'the 2006 Act'l.
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 your charity's
accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe '2011 Act'l. In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145ISllbl of the 2011
Act.
Independent exominer's report
Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l arn qualified to undertake the examination because l am a
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in En£land and Wales IICAEWI, which is one of the listed
bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe..
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006
Act: or
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the accounts do not accord with those accounting records,. or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement
of Recommended practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concern5 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.
Christopher Birchell Bsc BFP FCA
Lancaster Haskins Limited
Granville House
2 Tettenhall Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WVI 4SB
5 March 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Notes
INCOME & ENDOWMENTS
FROM
Donations and legacies
Charitable Activities
Children & parents
45,856
45,856
58,111
215,756
215,756
226,743
Other Trading Activities
Investment Income
7,107
1,820
7,107
1.820
1.987
598
Total
S4,783
215,756
270,539
287,439
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Children & parents
64,229
217,695
281,924
288.687
NEf INCOME/EXPENDITURE
19,4461
11,9391
111,3851
11,2481
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
140,577
1,099
141,676
142,924
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
131,131
{8401
130,291
141,676

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BALANCE SHEET
AT 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
1.024
131,458
132,482
780
30.700
31,480
1,804
162,158
163,962
1,418
171,462
172,880
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one
year
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11,3511
132,3201
133,6711
131,2041
NET CURRENT ASSETS
131.131
18401
130,291
141,676
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
UABILITIES
131.131
18401
130,291
141,676
NET ASSETS
131,131
{8401
130,291
141,676
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
16
131,131
18401
140,577
1,099
TOTAL FUNDS
130,291
141,676
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for
the year ended 30, September 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
30 September 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
lal Ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
Ibl Preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Cornpanies Act 2006 relating to charitable small companies.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 05 March 2025 and were signed on its
behalf by..
Mrs M Weaver-Tru5tee
Mr B Price- Trustee

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
I ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING FINANCIAL sTATEME￿rs
The financial statements of the charitable company, which 15 a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have
been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective
l January 20191, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companles Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared
under the historical cost convention.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which 15 the functional currency. Monetary amounts in these
financial statements are to the nearest £.
INCOME
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it Is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be rneasured reliably.
EXPENDITURE
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for
on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the
category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings the have been allocated to
activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each a55et over its estimated
useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 25% on cost
TAXATION
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity-
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charEed to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period
to which they relate.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued
REDUNDANCY
The Charity recognises a liability for termination benefits at the point when the Charity is committed to
making the payment in return for the employee redundancy.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial instruments, ond Section
12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of
the instrument.
Financial assets are offset, with the net amounts presented in the accounts where there is a legally
enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or
to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Baslc Financial Assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are
initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at
amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financial
transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted
at a market rate of interest.
Basic Flnanclal Llabilities
Basic Financial Liabilities, including trade and other payables, are initially recognised at transaction price
unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at
the present value of future receipts, dlstounted at a market rate of interest. Debt instruments are
subsequently carried an amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Basic Financial Liabilities
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and Services that have been acquired in the ordinary
course of the operation5 from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as Current liabilities if payment
is due within one year or less. If not they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are
recognised initially at transaction costs.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Donations
Other Income
45,856
57,920
191
45,856
58,111
3. OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
2024
2023
Fundraising events
7,107
1,9S7
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Deposit account interest
1,820
598
S. INCOME FROM cHAR￿A￿LE
EVENTS
2024
2023
Artivity
Children &
parents
Grants
215,756
226,743
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES -
Continued
2024
2023
Grant5 received, Included in the above, are
as follows:
Garfield Weston
BBC Children in Need
WFDC- Covid Support
Severn Trent Community Fund
The Souter Charitable Fund
Cadent Foundation
Margaret Westwood
HSUK
Eveson Trust
DYIO HBG Big Local
MK Rose Charitable Trust
Big Lottery
Rowland Trust
Bailey Thomas
John Lewis
Lottery- Cost of Living Fund
20,000
23,500
15,000
15,000
24,914
20,160
2,111
3,000
2,188
1,000
1,250
25,000
50,375
6,000
75,745
3,283
2,500
39,817
70,668
2,000
12,000
4,500
22,488
215,756
226,743
. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct costs
(See note 71
Totals
Children and parents
281,924
288,687
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
7. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE AcrivYriES
2024
2023
Staff salaries
Pensions
Staff expense5
Staff recruitment
Volunteer expenses
Volunteer recruitment
Volunteer training
MCM expenses
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising and publicity
Telephone
Rent
Rates
Office cleaning
Electricity
Insurance
Fees to Home-start UK
Subscriptions
ITsupport
Family group support
AGM expenses
General expense5
Staff training costs
Prep courses
Depreciation
Room hire
KFG materials
KFG refreshments
Professional fees
Repair5 and maintenance
Bank charges
Independent examination
178,737
8,464
3.080
168,547
7,317
3,499
1531
4,222
145
3,467
545
38
6,493
99
4,734
3,575
404
169
6,248
112
5,805
3,900
510
3,116
1,906
5,754
35
7,288
18,336
450
6,335
238
257
3,589
1,974
5,894
84
2,004
33,416
603
1,085
574
917
149
7,355
321
2,156
22,948
2,517
154
2,520
6.408
221
1,944
16,725
127
300
2,820
281,924
288,687
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
8. INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
2024
2023
Net income/{expenditurel is stated after charging/{creditingl:
Depreciation- owned assets
149
9. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There was no trustees, remuneration nor other benefits for both the year ended 30 September 2024 and
the year ended 30 September 2023.
TRusfEES' EXPENSES
An amount of £Nil12023 - £Nill was paid to the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2024.
10. STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
The average monthly number of employees duringthe year was as
follows:
Staff salaries for the year are as follows:
2024
2023
Manager, secretary and co-ordinators
Community Staff IDYIO}
Redundancy pav
132,544
41,941
4.252
126,933
41.614
178,737
168,547
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF
FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrirted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
58,111
58,111
Charitable activities
Children and parents
Other trading activities
Investment income
226,743
226,743
1,987
598
287,439
1,987
598
60,696
226,743
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltable activities
Children and parents
53,256
235,431
288,687
INCOME/IEXPENDITURE}
(8.6881
11,248}
RECONCILATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
133,137
9,787
142,924
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
140,577
1.099
141,676
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSET5
Flxtures
and
fittings
COST
At l October 2023 and 30 September 2024
6.172
DEPRECIATION
At l October 2023 and 30 September 2024
6.172
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 September 2024
At 30 September 2023
13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Prepayments and accrued income
1,804
1,418
14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Accrued expen5e5 and deferred income
33,671
31,204
15. LEASING AGREEMENTS
2024
2023
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due
as follows..
Within one year
Between one and five years
7.748
3,220
5.640
4,875
10,968
10,515
17

HOME-START WYRE FOREST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TH
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
01.10.23
At
30.09.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
1,726
138,851
111,2661
1,820
40,000
140,0001
30,460
100,671
140,577
19,4461
131,131
Restricted funds
Garfield Weston
BBC Children in Need
WFDC- Covid Support
The Souter Charitable Fund
Cadent Foundation
HSUK
DYIO HBG Big Local
Big Lottery
Rowland Trust
Bailey Thomas
John Lewis
Lottery- Cost of Living Fund
3,112
13,1121
233
12331
1,096
1,096
12,8451
599
17761
282
13.6211
881
804
804
1,099
11,9391
18401
TOTAL FUNDS
141,676
111,3851
130,291
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HOME-5TART WYRE FOREST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Incomlng
Re50urces
Resources
expended
Movement in
funds
Net movement in funds, included in the above
are as follows:
Unrestricted fund5
General fund
Designated fund
52,963
1,820
164,2291
111,2661
1,820
54,783
164,2291
19,4461
Restricted funds
Garfield Weston
BBC Children in Need
WFDC- Covid Support
The Souter Charitable Trust
Cadent Foundation
HSUK
DYIO HBG Big Local
Big Lottery
Rowland Trust
Bailey Thomas
John Lewis
Lottery-cost of Living Fund
20,000
23,500
15,000
120,0001
126.6121
115.0001
12331
12,1871
12,5001
140,5931
170.3861
12,0001
112.0001
13,6961
122,4881
13,112}
1233}
1.096
3,283
2,500
39,817
70,668
2,000
12,000
4,500
22.488
17761
282
804
215.756
{217,6951
11.9391
TOTAL MOVEMENT
270,539
1281,9241
111,3851
19

HOME-START WYRE FOREST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
In funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
01.10.22
At
30.09.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
14,884
118,253
6,842
598
120,0001
20,000
1,726
138,851
133,137
7.440
140,577
Restrlcted funds
Garfield Weston
BBC Children in Need
Bi8 Lottery- Awards For All
WFDC- Covid Support
Severn Trent Community Fund
The Souter Charitable Fund
Cadent Foundation
M3rEaret Westwood
Eveson Trust
DYIO HBG Big Local
MK Rose Charitable Trust
Big Lottery
Home-Start- Cost of Living 6rant
1721
2,357
7,714
72
755
17,7141
3,112
12,1111
2,111
233
233
13,6901
5,000
589
845
15,0001
io
12,8451
599
9,787
{8,6881
1,099
TOTAL FUNDS
142,924
11,2481
141,676
20

HOME-START WYRE FOREST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Contlnued
Incomlng
Resources
Resources
expended
Movement in
lunds
Net movement in funds, Included In the above
are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
Desi8nated Fund
60,098
598
153,2561
6,842
598
60,696
153,2561
7,440
Restricted funds
Garfield Weston
BBC Children in Need
Big Lottery- Awards For All
WFDC- Covid Support
Severn Trent Community Fund
The Souter Charitable Fund
Cadent Foundation
Margaret Westwood
Eveson Trust
DYIO HBG Big Local
MK Rose Charitable Trust
Big Lottery
Home-Start- Cost of Living Grant
15.000
24,914
114.928}
124,1591
17,7141
120,160}
72
755
{7,7141
20,160
2,111
3,000
2.188
I,th)o
25.000
50.375
6,000
75.745
1,250
2,111
233
12,7671
12,1881
11,0001
125,0001
149.5301
Iii,oooi
175,7351
11,2501
845
{5,0001
io
226,743
1235,4311
18.6881
TOTAL MOVEMENT
287,439
1288,6871
{1,2481
21

HOME-sfART WYRE FOREST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TH
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
At
01.10.22
Net
Movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
30.09.24
A current year 12 months and prior year
12 months combined posltlon Is as
follows:
Unrestricted Fund5
General fund
Designated fund
14,884
118,253
14,4241
2,418
20,000
120,0001
30,460
100.671
133,137
12,0061
131,131
Restricted Funds
Garfield Weston
BBC Children in Need
Big Lottery-Awards ForAII
WFDC- Covid Support
Severn Trent Community Fund
The Souter Charitable Fund
Cadent Foundation
Margaret Westwood
HSUK
Eveson Trust
DYIO HBG Big Local
MK Rose Charitable Trust
Big Lottery
Rowland Trust
Bailey Thomas
John Lewis
Lottery- Cost of Living Fund
1721
2,357
7,714
72
12,3571
17,7141
12,1111
2,111
1,096
1,096
13,6901
5,000
589
69
15,0001
292
13,6211
881
804
804
9,787
110,6271
1840}
TOTAL FUNDS
142,924
(12,6331
130,291
22

HOME-START WYRE FOREST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30" SEPTEMBER 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUND5- Continued
In¢omlng
Resources
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
A current year 12 months and prioryear 12 months
combined net movement In funds, included in the
above are asfollows:
Unrestrlcted funds
General Fund
Designated Fund
113,061
2.418
1117,4851
14,4241
2,418
115,479
1117,4851
12.0061
Restricted funds
Garfield Weston
BBC Children in Need
Big Lottery- Awards For All
WFDC- Covid Support
Severn Trent Community Fund
The Souter Charitable Fund
Cadent Foundation
Margaret Westwood
HSUK
Eveson Trust
DYIO HBG Big Local
MK Rose Charitable Trust
Big Lottery
Rowland Trust
Bailey Thomas
John Lewis
Lottery- C05t of Living Fund
35,000
48.414
134,9281
150,7711
17,7141
135,1601
72
12,3571
17,7141
35,160
2,111
3,000
5,471
1,000
3,750
25,000
90,192
6,000
146,413
2,000
12,000
4,500
22,488
2,111
13,0001
14,3751
11,0001
13,7501
125,0001
190,1231
Iii,0001
1146,1211
12,0001
112,0001
13,6961
122,4881
1,096
69
15,0001
292
804
442,499
1453,1261
110,6271
TOTAL MOVEMENT
557,978
(570,611)
{12,6331
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HOME-START WYRE FOREST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30- SEPTEMBER 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Unrestricted
General Fund
The policy of the commlttee is to endeavour to increase the value of the General Fund, the general fund is to be
used for the day to day running of the charity as the trustees deem appropriate.
Deslgnated Fund
The purpose of the Designated Fund is to provide for a minimum of three months running costs and redundancy
payments should the Scheme have to close because of a failure of funding or for any other rea50n. The scheme
established and maintained this Reserve in compliance with a recommendation from Home-start UK. The
balance on 30 September 2024 is £100,67112023: £138,851).
Restricted Funds
Garfleld Weston
Grants were received to contribute to the running costs of the photocopier, rent, ond general utllities. The
balance on 30 September 2024 is £Nil {2023.. £Nill.
BBC Chlldren in Need
Grants were received from this Charity to cover part of the Co-ordinators, salary costs. The balance at 30
September 2024 is £Nil12023.. £3,112).
Big Lottery
Grants were received to cover most of the costs of providing bespoke therapy to adults or children along with
family support and to enable the training and development of staff to continue the level of support in the future.
The costs include salary costs for the Project Manager, Project Secretary, Project Co-ordinator and sessional
psychologists. training and overheads. The balance on 30 September 2024 is £88112023,. £5991.
Wyre Forest Dlstrict Council Grant5 (WFDC- Covld Support)
Grants were received to support food and welfare costs for families. The balance on 30 September 2024 is £Nil
12023- £Nill.
Severn Trent Community Fund
Grants were received to part cover staff and costs for our Swap Shop project. The balance on 30 September
2024 is £Nil12023.' £Nill.
The Souter Charitable Fund
Grants were received to cover volunteer expenses. The balance on 30 September 2024 15 £Nil12023'. £2331.
Cadent
Grants were received to cover family group costs. The balance on 30 September 2024 is £1,09612023: £Nill.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TH
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Home-Start- Cost of Living Grant
Grants were received to assist with coverinE the cost of living increases. The balance on 30 September 2024 is
£Nil12023: £Nill.
Eveson Trust
Grants were received to contribute to the core running costs including staff and utilities. The balance on 30
September 2024 15 ENil12023.. £Nill.
DYIO HBG Big Local
Grants were received to cover the costs of running family groups, volunteer training costs and provide HR
services to a community projert, this includes salary costs, room hire, volunteer expenses and other
administrative services. The balance on 30 September 2024 is £13,621) {2023: £12,84511.
MK Rose Charitable Trust
Grants were received to cover our Swap Shop project costs. The balance on 30 September 2024 is £Nil12023'.
£Nill.
Rowland Trust
Grants were received to cover part ofthe cost of purchasing a new ITsystem. The balance on 30 September
2024 is £Nil12023: £Nill.
BaileyThomas
Grants were received to cover part of the Co-ordinators, salary costs. The balance on 30 September 2024 is
£Nil {2023- £Nill.
John Lewi5
Grants were received from The Building Happier Futures Fund, part of the John Lewis Partnership Foundation,
these contributed to core staff salary costs. The balance on 30 September 2024 is £804 (2023.. £Nill.
Lottery- Cost of Living Fund
Grants were received to assist with covering staff costs and swap shop project costs. The balance on 30
September 2024 is £Nil12023- £Nill.
17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 September 2024.
18. LEGAL STATUS
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
19. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
The fees for the independent examination for the year ended 30 September 2024 amounted to £2,82012023:
£2,520).
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HOME-START WIRE FOREST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
TM
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
2024
2023
Donations and legacies
Donations
Other Income
45,856
57,920
192
45,856
58,111
Other Tradlng Actlvities
Fundraising events
7,107
1,987
Investment Income
Deposit account interest
1,820
598
Charitable activities
Grants
Total Incoming Resources
215,756
270.539
226,743
287.439
EXPENDITURE
Charitable Artivities
Staff salaries
Pensions
Staff expenses
Staff recruitment
Volunteer expense5
Volunteer recruitment
Volunteer training
MCM expenses
Printing, postage & stationery
Advertising and publicity
Telephone
Rent
Rates
Office cleaning
Electricity
Insurance
Fees to Home-start UK
Subscriptions
IT support
Family group support
AGM expenses
General expenses
Staff training costs
Prep courses
Depreciation
Room hire
KFG materials
KFG refreshments
Professional fees
Repairs and maintenance
Bank charges
Independent examination
Total resources expended
178.737
8,484
3,080
168,547
7,317
3.499
1531
4,222
145
3,467
545
38
6,493
99
4,734
3,575
404
169
6,248
112
5,805
3,900
510
3,116
1,906
5,754
35
7,288
18,336
450
6,335
238
257
3,589
1,974
5,894
84
2,004
33,416
603
1.085
574
917
149
7,355
321
2,156
22,948
2,517
154
2,520
288,687
6,408
221
1.944
16,725
127
300
2,820
281,924
Net incomel(expenditure}
{11,385)
11,248)
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