SWAN Annual Report for 202>2024 THE SWAN PROJECT Annual report and accounts 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 The SWAN Piolect, l Falrtawn Road, Montpeller. 8rtstol B56SIR Cornp4ny fteiistration Nurnbor 6236873 Realste Charlty Nvrnbtr 1121634 11111.111111 ADINIIMZN 2411212024 COMPANIES HOUSE A73
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SWAN Annual Report for 2023-2024 SWAN Annual Report for 2023-2024 Administrative Details of the Company and its Dife¢to Charity Name: Company number Charity number.. Principal Office; the SWAN Project 06236873 1122634 l Fairlawn Road Montpelier 8ri5tol BS6 5JR Dlrectors/Trustee5: James Chatterjee Owen Sunders Ma5simo O'AJlessandro JÈnny Kaponeridis Sophia Tabassum Kathryn Evans Chainnan Treasurer 8oard member (resigned on 11 October 20241 Board member (appointed 14 October 20241 Board member (appointed 2 Dernber 20241 Board member (appalnted 2 December 2024) Prolect Leadep. Veronlca Aaronson Project Manager. Maria Zyllnskl Bankers: Santander 21, Prescol Slreet London El 8TN.
SWAN Annual Report for 2023-2024 Directors. Re ort for the Year Endin 31st March 2024 Deflnln8 th• SWAN Prol•¢t The SWAN Project is a charity that specialises in offerlng lon8-term, Iow-c05t therapy to vulnerable adults with needs in the followin8 areas.. Long-term dependency on alcohol Cross addictions Dual diagnosi5 To a lesser extent, we also work wlth adults who may not have an addiction issue, but are without access to support elsewhere. We don't turn people away if we think we can help. The project works wlth o psycholoqlcolmodeloladdlrtlon that seeks to Increase selfrycompasslon and selJ-¢ore, redu¢ing the need to rely oft oddirtive behoviours to seY-soothe. We do this through offering l..1 counsellinq/psychotherapy, Public Benefit The purpose of the activities ofthe SWAN Project is the advancement of health. particularly emotional and psycholo8ical, of our service users and those whose lives they tOLKh. Over¥lew of Artlvltles Throughout the period. the project has continued to work towards and meet its charilable aims and objectives as laid out in our governing document. We have continued to offer I'.1. lon8-term. low-cost therapy for vulnerable adults with alcohol 155ue5 and complex need5. This has been done to a high siandard, enabling clients to hold a good deal of autornomy and choice in the duration and intensity of their individual therdpv. The charlty has offered hlghly sought after and supportlve placements fortraSnee theraplsts. and for those qualified therapists who wish to gain more experience. Both trainees and qualified theraplsts are volunteers. We continue to be committed to ourvision for lon8-term iherapy as we reco8nise that the trauma that underpins so many addictions take a long tlme to addfess and that healing benefits from having a lon8-term dependable and therapeutic relationship.
SWAN Annual R8POrtfor 202>2024 Board of Trustee During the year, the board worked to incfease the number of trustees. Three new trustees were appointed in late 2024. These three new trustees bring a wealth of experience to the board. Massimo (Yalessandro left the board in October 2024 due to relocation. The board continues to fotus on successlon for the Chalr. Structure of organisation Board of TnAStees Projert Leader Serv1¢• Manaler Cllnlc•l Sup•rvlsor* 1¥6, plu5 Plafement SupeThrysors1 Senlor Practitloners IAsse55menr Teaffl) Placement Couns•llors Admlnlstrator The strurture of the organlzatloD ha5 remained Stable throughout the financlal year. Resenles The total reserves at 31 March 2023 were £12023: £14.1191 and are analysed between restritted and unrestricted funds, Unrestricted funds increased to £12023 £13,505) as the iesult of a net surplus durin8 the year. Restricled funds decreased to £nil12023'. £6191. Prfnclpal rlsks and uncertalntles The trustees have assessed ihe major risks to whlch the charity Is exposed. and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major ri5k5. A si8nificant risk facln8 the organisation Is key person dependency on Ils Board and in its senior mana8ement. The rlsk has been reduced followlng year end byihe appolntment of three new trustees.
SWAN Annual Report for 202>2024 There is some uncertainty surroundin8 the VAT status of the organization. Whilst the trustees remain confident that VAT registration is not required for the Swan Project, a VAT specialist is currently being engaged to provide expert advi on this matter. Ongoing problems with Swan's bank account have led to a new account being set up in December 2024. It15 the intentiorb of Ihe 8oard of Trustee5 to move all banking operations to this new account In a controlled manner durin8 calendar year 2025.
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Independent Examlnefs Report to thè Trustees of The Swan Project I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st Marth 2024 which are s8t out on pages 8 to 13. Re8ponslbllltle8 and basls of r•ptsrt As th8 charty trustees ol the company {and also ils ¢Jirectors lor the purposes of company law) you are responsible lor the preparation of Ihe accounts in accorilance with the requirements of the Companies Acl 2006 {'the 2006 Acf). Having satisfied myself that the accounls of the company are not required to bg audiled under Part 16 of Ihe 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinalion, I report in respect ol my examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'tho 2011 Acl.). In carrying out my 8xaminalion I have followed th8 Dir8clions giv8n by the Charily Commission under seclion 145(5)Ibl of the 2011 Act. Indapènd•nt examln•fs stat8mant I have completed my examination. I confirm that na matters have come to my attention in connection wilh th8 examinalion giving me cause to believ8 that in any material respect: accounting records wer• nol kept in rasped of the Gompany as rgqulred by $gCtion 386 of the 2006 Act: or 2. the accounls do nol accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with Ihe accounting requirements of section 396 oflhe 2006 Acl other than any requirement that the accounls give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent 8xamination,' or 4. the accounts have nol been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of thg ststernent of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to chanties preparing their accounts in accordanc8 With Ihe Financial Reporting Standard appllcable In th& UK and Repubmc of Ireland IFRS 102)). I have no concerns arvj have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in ord8r to enable a prop9r understanding of lh8 accounts to be reached. NaTne: Ékn)(L - 24 4 %fWI~ 4, E12phJ Date.. 4S.41.14 Qualification: Cl (I-KIHL
The Swan Pmlect ststementolFlnanclalAcllvhle$ Dncludlnglncome and ExpMdltsrekcountl for they•arend8d3tst. M8rch 2024 Unrestiicled Restricted Totsl Funds Funds Funds Total Fvnd5 Notes 2024 2024 2024 2023 Income Irom Oonatlons Income from¢hthfftable•cllvllles Counselllng Room hlre and mlscellaneous Grant Ivnding 2.310 2,310 4.036 95,1 18,178 95.195 16,178 76.536 259 8.320 Total 113.683 113,683 89.150 EKpendltur• •A'. Charllable acll¥llles Fundraising 98.¢)20 614 98,635 105 Total 98,020 614 98.635 n,003 N•1 Incom• l [•¥p•ndllui•l 15,663 18141 15.049 11,146 Retonclllatlon ol lunds Tolal lunds brou¢ lorward 13.505 2.9TJ Tolal lunds carrled forward 29,168 29,168 14119
The Swan Project 06236873 Balance sheetas at31sL Mar¢h 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Flxed a$sel¥ Tanlble asseis Curreni asMI$ Debtors and prepaymen Cosh ai bank and on hand Tal current a$SS 11.077 26,417 37,494 9.078 12,988 22,066 Cuffeni UabllllSes Cieijllois.. amounts lalllni due within 12 months 8.326 Netcuffent assths 29.188 14,119 Nrfass•ts 29,168 14,119 unrest¢0¢dtUn¢j Generallunds 29.168 13,SOS fl•strtcteOfund$ 614 Tthalcharttylunds 29,168 14,119 The companywas entttleu tolhe exemptlon from auolt under se¢ln 477(21 ol thecompanles Aci 2006 The members hava requesled the companyioobtaln an audlt In accorJancewilhsedion478 ol the CompanlesAct 2006. The dlrt¢tois ackntyAed8ethelf fesponslbllltyfor complWniwlih the requlrements ol the actwllh respoct to •ccountlnirecord5 and forth? prepJrallon ol th¢ accounis. The$e a¢¢ounts been pfeparnd In accordgnce wSth the prlylslons appll¢8ble io companles suwecito the sffljllcompany reHlm•. These flnanclal ststernentswere approved bylheCoun¢llofManagement on I Vi 112o£W On behaltolihe Coun¢il of manefflent CVTfER3EE daied:.Iq Iii I Zo*
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Th• Swan Prolecl Note$tolh•a¢counts lor th•yeaiMded 31s1. March 2024 {11 PrlnclpolAccountlng Pollcl•g (el Flxed assets Tangible lixeLI assets arewritten oft over the 8YPKted u$elul life ol the 4s5et, ot 25% per annum on the reducing balance fflethod. liems costing ovef ES00 are capiialised. 121 Credltors 2024 2023 Sundry credltors accwa15 8.326 131 Debtorn Sundry debtors and prepayments {41 Exp•ndllur• 11,077 9.078 Ch•rh4ble AC1[11t$ Fundia+a Totsl 2024 Totsl 2024 2024 2023 Siall fees & expenses Accountancy& bookkeew'ng Aoom5 Buslne55 rate5 Telephone & Internd access Con$uiièncy and supp 88d Debl Insurance Olllce consumables Slalltralnlng Fundiolslng IndependentexamlnaiAon Ulllllles Mbscellaneous Cleanln& repalrs and malnlgnanco Oues and Subseripiions 68.409 2,412 15.236 1.107 68,409 1412 15,236 1,107 4.51)0 13,966 1259 loo 3.014 251 1.243 47 4Tr) 45 I.OCM) 3,992 1,6&8 1.795 400 1,000 3,992 428 i.ioo 1.795 98.635 98.635 151 Employ•• Iloralln AU 5tafl are fveelance. li
The Swan Pmject Notgs toth•4ccounts lorlheyearen(1od 3191. March 2024 161 RoStrl¢t•dlund$ All r•malnqMttrffl•d lunONwgW UIIUsèd d(nath8nncIaI ygai. 2024 2023 Openlng balance Granis iecelved Aestrlcted expendilure Closlng balance 614 1,514 8.320 19,2201 814 16141 171 Anatysls awt• è•lw•enlunds Geneial Funds Rgslrlctod Fund5 Total Tangibiellxed a55ets culntaS$¢tr Current Uablulles 37.494 8,326 37,494 8,328 Netassets at 3t3t Nafch 20?4 29,18B 29,168 12
The Swan Pmle¢t Nolesto1h•a¢counts lor Ihgyearwdqd 31s1. March 2024 18) An•ly818 01 prlor y•ar funds Statementof FinancialAcllvltlÈs [Inciudlnglncome arKI ExpendhwieAccouni] foithe yearÈnded 31st. Mèrch %123 Unrestiicied Restricte(l Totsi Funds Funds Funds Tolal Funds 2023 2023 2023 2022 In¢omelrom Donallons Income Irom chaittable aclmlles Counselllng Mlscellaneous Grant lundin 4.038 4.038 2,158 76.S36 259 76.536 259 8,320 64,692 8,32D 8,500 Tolal 80,830 89.150 76,785 Expfrndhuio on.. Charhlabl¢ actotIeS FunOialsln8 68.679 105 9,220 77.898 105 78,188 47 Toial e8.784 78.235 Nel Incomel le¥pentJltur01 12,046 19001 11,146 11,4501 Reconclllaiionol fijnds T11 funds biought foward IA59 1.514 2,973 4423 Toialtunds ¢aiilod lorward 13,$05 614 14.119 13