Charity Registration No. 1122040
Company Registration No. 06402176 (England and Wales)
THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Lentells
Chartered Certified Accountants

THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Dr J M Sladden
S Farnham
S R Peeler
A Davis
J Thomson
L Richmond
(Appointed 12 May 2025)
Charity number
1122040
Company number
06402176
Principal address
la Mount Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA13QB
Registered office
Ash House
Cook Way
Bindon Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6BJ

THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Stat8m8nt of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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J M Farkas Countersigned on 14 November 2025 @ 12:05 



THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in nole 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act
2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordanGe with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021" (éffective 1 January 20191.
Objectlves and actlvltles
The objects of the charity, as set out in the governing document are..
To relieve need, hardship, or distress within Taunton, in the County of Somerset, providing shelter and associated
facilities and providing care, meals and such Other similar benefits as are from time to time considered lo be
appropriate for persons who have need of such by reason of their situation in life.
We welcome anyone who is homeless in the Taunton area and in need of a regular and consistenl source of
practical help not available elsewhere, regardless of personal background, faith, gender, age, or personal
circumstances.
The charity is very reliant on help from our many volunteers, and we wish to thank all those who donate their time,
expertise, and money for the benefit of clients who come lo our Centre.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidan￿ issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
Charity should undertake.
Achievements and parformance
During the financial year 2024125 the day centre remained open for 52 weeks to support people who were rough
sleeping and those who were newly homeless. During the year we have continued to support clients with highly
complex needs, and like the previous year, we have seen an increase in the proportion of clients with multiple
needs. We work closely with partner agencies to support and maximise outcomes for our clients.
Throughout th8 year we supported a total of 259 Individual clients and served over 5000 meals. 370 show8rs were
taken and over 200 loads of laundry were done. We supplied ov8r 1000 Big Issue magazines to authorised
vendors.
As a first slep lowards finding accommodalion the centre signposted over 100 clients to the council rough sleeping
leam.
Visiting professionals provided valuable support for the clients at the centre (Nurse had 240 consultalions, Doctor
had 140 consultations. and podiatrist saw 23 clients).
Local organisations provided dependency help for 100 and psychological help for 46 clients. A local hairdresser
provided free haircuts for 16 homeless people.
After reviewing our strategy documenl, we enhanced and improved our policies and proGedures such as employing
contractors, use of OneDrivelMicrosoft 365, food hygiene training and crealed an improved database of the support
services that we offer to clients.

THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
New job descriptions of staff roles were designed to align with the support needs of our clients. To cover a period of
insufficient staffing one of our trustees offered to cover the role of support worker. Permission was granted by the
Charity Commission for this temporary cover on condition that we amended article 5 of the Memorandum and
Articles ofAssoGiation. The Trustee earned £4,226 during this period of temporary Gover.
A start was made on the first phase of the extensive repairs required for our 140-year-old premises. This involved
investigations, SUNeys, planning approvals and urgent repairs to the roof. Major refurbishment of one of our flats will
be completed towards the end of 2025.
The scope of this project continues to be a major focus and will progress in stages, well beyond the current financial
year12024-25).
Flnanclal revléw
The charity is reliant on the £15,000 per annum we receive from Somerset CounGiI and the regular and ad hoc
financial support we receive from many individuals, local churches and organisations. During the year, the
Charity benefilted from corporate donations from Taylor Woodrow, Vital Hair and Class Publishing.
We are also very grateful for th8 Steady supply of donated food, cloth8s and bedding that comes through our door
every week. We estimate that the value of donated goods received in the year is in the region of £5,000.
In October 2023, the charity launched a Roof Appeal campaign via its online giving platform ICAF), backed up
by social media. We were delighted to announce that the campaign exceeded our expectations and topped the
£50,000 target sel with over £42,000 alone from significant donations by a number of private and Charilable
Trusts. The majority of this restricleé funding was rolled over lo be spent on phase 2 of Ihe roof project during
the financial year 2025126.
There was a surplus for the year of unrestricled fund5 of £7,278 a decrease of £7,268 on the previous year.
In view of Ihe financial commilmenls and the uncertain nalure of voluntary donations, Ihe trustees consider that
free reserves equal to twelve months of normal expenditure are necessary. This equated to £146,000 based on
the budgel for the year to 31 March 2025.
Free reserves are those reserves not lied up in fixed assets or in restricted funds or in funds designaled by the
trustees for a specific purpose. The level of the free reserves at 31 March 2025 amounted to £252,440.
Structure> governance and management
The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered on 18 December 2007 under charily number
1122040. The governing document is the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association drafted 17 October
2007.
Responsibility for setting policy and for determining the parameters within which the charity should operate rests
with the trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the charity.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Dr J M Sladden
S Farnham
S R Peeler
A Davis
J Thomson
C Richmond
L Richmond
(Resigned 5 June 20251
(Appointed 12 May 20251

Jonathan Sladden Signed on 14 November 2025 @ 09:07 



THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Investments
Other material income
109,059
1,995
26,490
49,035
158,094
1,995
26,490
81,034
1,678
27,195
51,738
132,772
1,678
27,195
Total income
137,544
49,035
186,579
109,907
51,738
161,645
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
122,653
7,613
27,701
150,354
7,613
91,001
4,360
67,197
158,198
4,360
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Totsl expendlture
130,266
27,701
157,967
95,361
67,197
162,558
Net In¢omellexpendlture) and
movement In funds
7,278
21,334
28,612
14,546
115,4591
19131
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
483,850
166,516
650,366
469,304
181,975
651,279
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
491,128
187,850
678,978
483,850
166,516
650,366
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

Jonathan Sladden Signed on 14 November 2025 @ 09:07 



THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
Charlty Informatlon
The Open Door (Taunton) is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is Ash House, Cook Way, Bindon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charily's Memorandum and Articles of
Association, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland" I'FRS 102") and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in aGGordance wilh the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The
charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Stalement of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monelary
amounts in thes8 financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial stalemenls, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial stalement5.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unreslricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designaled funds comprise funds which have been sel aside at the discretion of Ihe trustees for specific
purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are subj8Ct to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricled funds are sel oul in Ihe noles to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Gharity is legally entitled to it after any performance Gonditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donalions received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amounl is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
Government grants are recognised in the Slatement of Financial Activities when there is reasonable
assurance that the charity has complied with the conditions attached to the grant and there is reasonable
assurance thal the grant will be received. Granls received that do not have specified performance-related
conditions attached will be recognised upon receipt, othe￿iSe grants will be recognised when the
performance related criteria has been met.

THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated direGlly to that activity. Shared Gosts which Gontribute lo more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activilies on a basis
consistent with the use of reSoUr￿s. C8ntral staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to writ8 off th8 Cost or valuation of assets less their r8sidual values ov8r their
useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold land and buildings
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Over 125 years
Over 3 years
Over 5 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indicalion
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to d8termin8 the 8Xtent of the impairment
loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity has elecled to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments. and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
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 reali5e the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors 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 financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipis discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of inleresl. Financial liabilities Glassified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounls payable are classified as current liabilities if paymenl is due wilhin one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's conlraclual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide lerminalion benefits.
Critical accounting 8stimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimales and associated assumplions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual resulls may differ from these eslimates.
The eslimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounling
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only Ihat
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from Investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
1,995
1,678

THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donatlons and legacles
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total Unreslricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Donations and gifts
Government grants
Donated goods and
servi￿$
Tax recoverable
85,536
16,750
49,035
134,571
16,750
60,949
15,000
51,738
112,687
15,000
5,000
1,773
5,000
1,773
3,000
2,085
3,000
2,085
109,059
49,035
158,094
81,034
51,738
132,772
Expendlture on charltsble actlvltles
Charltable
Charltable
expendlture expendlture
2025
2024
Direct costs
Staff Gosts
Depreciation and impairment
Food, drinks and consumables
Rates and water
Light and heal
Waste disposal
Property repairs
Telephone
Mark81ing and communication
Sundry expenses
Cleaning
65,158
10,142
5,002
1,638
6,200
2,570
41,578
544
2,482
580
9,945
60,653
19,327
4,856
1,283
3,465
2,207
50,264
594
2,338
425
8,651
145,839
154,063
Share of support and governance costs (see note 6)
Support
Governance
1,870
2,645
1,565
2,570
150,354
158,198
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
122,653
27,701
91,001
67,197
150,354
158,198
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THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Support costs allocated to actlvltles
2025
2024
Insurance
Governance costs
1,870
2,645
1,565
2,570
4,515
4,135
Analysed between:
Charitable expenditure
4,515
4,135
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is stated after chargingllcreditingl:
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
10,142
19,327
Trustees
Trustee member, S R Peeler, temporarily provided short term cover for a part-time staff vacancy and received
£4,226 of remuneration from the charity during the year.
No other trustees lor any persons connect8d wilh) r8c8ived any r8muneration or b8n8fits from th8 charity
during the year
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
62,159
2,999
58,054
2,599
65,158
60,653
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitabl8 purposes.
11
Lettlng of three flats
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Management fees and charges
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
2,916
3,227
1,470
2,673
644
1,043
7,613
4,360
12 Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold
Leasehold
land and Improvement6
bulldlngs
Plant and
equlpmènt
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
483,254
34,343
44,160
561,757
At 31 March 2025
483,254
34,343
44,160
561,757
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in Ihe year
61,856
3,866
31,246
1,751
31,975
4,525
125,077
10,142
At 31 March 2025
65,722
32,997
36,500
135,219
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
417,532
1,346
7,660
426,538
At 31 March 2024
421,398
3,097
12,185
436,680
13 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
3,869
4,099
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THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
2,697
2,293
15 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2025
Property refurbishment
Staff salaries
Equipment
SWT S106
Roof repairs
163,239
11,427)
17,000)
161,812
7,000
607
2,670
607
12,670)
116,604)
42,035
25,431
166,516
49,035
127,701)
187,850
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
Property refurbishment
Shower refurbishment
Equipment
sv￿ S106
National Lottery
Covid remodelling
Help the Homeless
Roof repairs
164,667
2,000
607
11,854
11,428)
12,000)
163,239
607
2,670
19,184)
135,498)
12,847)
12,000)
(14,240)
35,498
2,847
2,000
14,240
181,975
51,738
167,197)
166,516
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THE OPEN DOOR (TAUNTON)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
2025
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl{liabilities)
238,688
252,440
187,850
426,538
252,440
491,128
187,850
678,978
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
Fund balances at 31 March 2024 are represented by:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl{liabilities)
270,164
213,686
166,516
436,680
213,686
483,850
166,516
650,366
17 Deslgnaled funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexp8nd8d balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
Balanco at
1 Aprll 2023
Transfers
Balanco at
1 Aprll 2024
Resourc•s
Balanc• at
expended 31 March 2025
Prop8rty
acquisition
Bolier
replacements
Roof and bell
tower repairs
57.649
15241
57,125
1524)
56,601
15,000
(9,9241
(5,0761
31,000
29,796
(4,7961
56,000
56,000
103,649
29,796
(15,2441
(5,0761
113,125
1524)
112,601
18 Related party transactions
In the year, S Peeler, temporarily stood down from her role as a Trustee whilst she provided short term cover
for a part-time staff vacancy. Total remuneration received amounted to £4,226.
Except for this emergency cover of centre staffing, there were no other disclosable related paty transactions
during the year (2024 - none).
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