Charity registration number 1122735 Company registrntion number 064026551England and Wales) TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
TÈAMS & BENSHAM commuNy CARE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Rev B Howell Dr M Sherratt Mrs Elleen Mcmaster Mrs A Chirnside (Appointed 26 June 2023) (Appointed 26 June 2023) Charfty number 1122735 Company number 06402655 Reglstered office Holy Rosary Parlsh House Northumberland Street Teams Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE8 2PQ Independent examlner Stephen Lamb, FCA 12 Bessemer Court Hownsgill Industrial Park Knitsley Lane Consett Co Durham DH8 7BL
TÈAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE CONTENTS Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 8-14
TÉAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE TRUSTEES, REpoirr (INCWDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) FOR 7HE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2(M)6 and "kcounting and Reporknng by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts In accordance with the Financial Reportfng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FFS 102)" (effectTve l January 2019). Objectives and actlvltles The object5 are to promote the relief of the aged to provlde and assist in facilitie5 for recreatbjn and encourage activities which asslst In the promotion of health in the Borough of Gateshead. Public benefit The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commlssion in declding what activiknes the charty Should undertake.
TÈAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE TRU5TEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Achlevements and performance Siqnificart activities and achievemerts aguinst objectives Over the last 12 months we have continued to host three lunch clubs and two men's groups each week at our warm, welcomin& and accessible centre for local older people who experience age related illness, poor health and well-bein& bereavement, memory105s, neurodiversity, and/or disability. The groups aim to combat social isolation by bringing older people together for a freshly cooked. two-course meal and wellbeing*nhancing activities where meaningful and lasting friendships are created. In addition, we offer accessible, door-to-door minibus transport to and from our group5 for anyone who faces challenges in traveling independently. If our beneficlaries cannot attend, we deliver meals to them at home whlle also chechng they are safe and well. We extend our hot meal delivery service to the wider community too, to older people who do not attend our groups but benefit greatly from havlng a hot meal dellvered regularly to them at home. We also provide opportunities to volunteer as an alternative way to encourage inclusion and to make positive Connections. and slx of our 7 volunteers Is aged over 65. Our beneficlaries told us about a wide range of positive Changes they experience as a result of coming to the Eroups. 83% confirmed they feel more independent, confident and included in the community since coming tc the men'5 groups andlor lunch clubs, 58% of participants feel they have improved lrfe skills, 50% feel they have improved physlcal health since attending the centre, and 67% feel they have Improved mental health. Around half of attendees confirmed they were seelng their GP less as a result, 75% of participants told us they feel their communication skills have improved by regularly connecting with others, 92% feel more supported from others, 92% of participants also told us they have greater sense of self-esteem. and 92% also told us theyfeel they have more frlendshlps, and more meaningful connections. In addition to our core artivities, we've been able to provide weekly bowling sessions at our men's group and a weekly exercise to muslc session at our lunch club with Active Families North East CIC throughout the year.
TÈAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE TRUSfEES' REPORT IINCLUOING DIRECTORS. REPORT) {CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 For much of the year, we were able to provide our hot meals at our lunch clubs and men's groups at a slgnlficantlv subsidised price thanks to donation from a grant making foundation (who wish to remain anonymou51 of £10,000. Wlth the planned demolltlon of Redheugh and Eslington Court, we continue wlth our aim of movlng lrto the Holy R05ary Parish House chapel. We have continued to recelve support from Gateshead Council, the Hoty Rc£ary pari5hioner5. and the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. In late 2023/24 we had all of the pre-appllcation surveys, permissions. drawings and costings in place to be able to begin the process of applying for capital funding. During 2023124 there been manyfunders and organisations who have given us thelr support. We would Ilke to say a heartfelt thank you to:. Gateshead Council . Global's Make Some Noise . Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle . The National Lottery Community Fund . Community Foundation Tyne and Wear and Northumberland . Trusthouse Charltable Foundation . VCSE Community Mental Health Grant Fund . The Joicey Trust . Mccarthy Stone Foundation Barchester Charltable Foundation . Asda Foundation Flnanclal revlew The financial statements show a excess of expendlture over Income/surplus of £23,145 (2023: £2.2071 on unrestricted funding. Monies received in 2023124 for restricted activities was spent during the year. Work continues applying for grant income while building up trading acknvthes. Cash at the bank was £94,25612023: £116,252>. Resenies policy The trustees conslder that the Ideal level of reserves as at 31 March 2024 would be £75,000. At this level of unre5trlcd reserves the charity could maintain operation for six months. Current unrestricted reserve5 amount to £65,83712023: £88,982). The charity enjoys good liquidity and has no Issue on meeting It's liabilities when they are due. The trustees are confident for the next twelNe month5. Grant application5 are being Submitted and everyone is optimistic fortheir success In gainlng fundlng. Major risks The trustees have assessed the major rtsks to whlch the charlty Is exposed, and are satisfted that System5 are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
TÈAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIREcfoRS' REPORTI {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Structurei governance and management The organisation is 8 charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 18 August 2007 and registered as a charity on 11 February 2008. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Associatfon which established the objects and powers of the charitsble company and 15 governed under its Articles of association. In the event of the company being wound up member5 are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. The trustees. who are also the directors for the purpose of company law. and who serrfed durlng the year and up to the date of signature of the financlal statements were: Rev B Howell Dr M Sherratt Mr G Hall M Scott Mrs B Gill Mr5 Eileen Mcmaster Mr5 A Chirnside (Resigned 4 October 2023) (Resigned 4 October 2023) (Resigned 4 October 20231 (Appointed 26June 2023) (Appointed 26June 2023) Recniltment ond appolntment of trustees The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law. The trustees continually audit the available skllls of the board and look to acqulre new trusteeswlth dlfferent skllls and experlences whlch can asslst In the growth of the organlsation. Recruitment is by approach and word of mouth. Orgonisotional structure The charlty has a management committee of up to 10 membets who meet monthly. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day respon5ibilty for the provision of Services rest5 With the Senior Day Centre Coordinator. and Teamwork Development Trust CIC who is paid a management fee by the charity to provide management support. The trustees, report was approved bythe Board of Trustees, b/(kni FfvJ£LL. Rev B Howell Trustee 19 November 2024
TÉAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNrrY CARE I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Teams & Bensham Communlty Care {the charity) forthe year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basls of report As the trustee5 of the charlty (and also its directors ft)r the purposes of company law) you are rsponsible for the preparatlon of the financlal ststements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the financial statement5 of the charlty are not required to be audlted under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report In respect of my examination ofthe charlt¢s financial ststements carrled out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act), In carrying out mv exarnination I have followed all the appllcable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's sLitement I have completed rny examlnation. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the examlnation 8lvin8 me cause to believe that In any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006Act; or the financial statements do not accord with those records; or the financial ststements 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 examlnation: or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and prlnciples of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland {FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wlth the examination to whkh attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Stephen Lamb, FCA 12 Besserner Court Hownsgill Industrial Park Knitsley Lane Consett Co Durharn DH8 7BL Dated: 20 November 2024
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2024 Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds 2024 2024 Totsl Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Tolal 2024 2023 Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments Other Income 33,172 46,205 292 5,000 91.755 124,927 46,205 292 5,000 37.51K) 38,822 52 4,107 75.890 113,390 38,822 52 4,107 Total Income 84,669 91,755 176,424 80,481 75,890 156,371 Expendlture on: Ralsing funds Cha rltable actSvltles 12,994 94,820 12,994 187,220 9,529 68,745 9,529 141,135 92,400 72,390 Total expendlture 107.814 92,400 2LIJ,214 78,274 72,390 150,664 Net IncOme/(expendire} 123,1451 {645) (23.7901 2,207 3,500 5,707 TTansfers between fund5 3,000 (3,000 Net movement in funds 123,1451 1645) 123,7901 5,207 500 5,707 Recon¢lllatlon of funds: Fund balances at l April 2023 88,982 3,500 92.482 83,775 3,000 86,775 Fund balances at 31 Mah 2024 65,837 2,855 68,692 88,982 3,5Crf) 92,482 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and 1055es recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
TÈAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 MARCH2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 11 1,186 94.256 1,159 116.252 95,442 117.411 Creditors.. amounts falllng due within one year 12 (26,750) 124,9291 Net current a55ets 68,692 92,482 Net assets excludin8 pension Ilablllty 68,692 92.482 The funds of the charlty Restrltted incorne funds Unrestrltted funds 2.855 65,837 3,500 88,982 68,692 92,482 The company Is entitled to the exempoon from the audit requirement contalned in settlon 477 of the Companles Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024. The directors acknowledge their responslblllties for complying with the reqU1MentS of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparatlon of )Inancial statements. The members have not requlred the cornpany to obtain an audit of Its financial ststements forthe year in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared In accordance with the provisions applicable to companles subject to the small companies reEime. The financial statements were approved by the trustee5 on 19 November 2024 IPM WooQ Rev B Howell Trustee Company registration number 06402655 {England and Wale51
TÈAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH2024 Accounting policies Charity information Teams & Bensham Community Care Is a private company Ilmited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The reglstered office is Holy Rosary Parish House. Northumberland Street, Teams, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2PQ 1.1 Accountlng convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlth the charlty's governing document, the Companies Art 21JJ6, FRS 102 "The Flnancial Reporhng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland. I"FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charlttes: Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the Financol Reporiing Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). (effective l January 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entlty as defined by FRS 102. The charlty has taken advantsge of the provlsions In the SORP for charitie5 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financlal statements are prepared in sterlin& whlch Is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financlal statements are rDunded to the nearest £. The financlal ststements have been prepared under the historical cost conventlon, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certaln financlal instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policie5 adopted are set out below. 1.2 Golng concern At the time of approving the financlal ststements, the trustees have a reasonable expectatfon that the charlty has adequate resource5 to continue In operational exlstence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accountlng in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitsble fvnds Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restrlrted funds are subject to specific condltions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and use5 of the restricted funds are set out In the notes to the financial statements. Endowment fund5 are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capltal must be maintalned bythe charity. 1.4 Income Income is recognlsed when the charity is legalty entitled to tt after any performance conditions hwe been met, the amounts can be measured reliablyi and it 15 probable that Income wlll be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donatlons are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions requlre deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations recelved underGift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
TÈAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (coNfiNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2024 Accountlng pollcles (Conllnued) Legacies are recognlsed on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt Is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy Is treated as a contingent asset. 1.5 Expendlture Income and expenses are included In the financial statements as they become receivable or due. Expen5e5 include VAT where appllcable as the company cannot reclaim ft. 1.6 Cash and cash equlvalents Cash and cash equlvalents include cash In hand, dèposlts held at call wlth bank5, Other short-term liquid investments wlth original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown wlthin borrowings in current liabilities. 1.7 Finandal Instruments The charlty ha5 elected to apply the provlslons of Section 11 'Ba5ic Financial Instrument and Section 12 'Other Financlal Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financlal instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity become5 party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, wlth the net amounts presented in the financial statement5, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention tosettle on a net basi5 orto reallse the asset and settle the liability simultsneously. Boslcflnonclal assets Basic financlal assets, which include debtor5 and cash and bank balances, are initially measured transacknon price including transaction costs and are subsequently carrled at amortlsed 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 recelpts discounted at a market rate of Intere¥<. Flnancial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortlsed. Basicfinandol Ilablllties Basic financial liabilities, including credftors and bank loans are initialty recognised at transactlon price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the psent value of the future payments dlscounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classifted as payable wlthln one year are not amorlised. Debt instruments a subsequently carried at amortTsed c05t, 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 frorn suppllers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities If payment Is due within one year Dr less. If not, they are presented as non<urrent liablllties. Trade creditors are recognised Inltialty at transactlon price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2024 Accountlng pollcles Icontlnued) Deretoqnltlon offlnanaal liabillties Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charitrf5 contrdctual obligations expire or a re discharged or cancelled. 1.8 Employee beneflts The cost of any unused holiday entitlement Is recognlsed In the period in which the employee's seNices are received. Termlnation benefits are recognised Immediately as an expense when the charty is demonstrably committed to termlnate the employment of an employee orto provide termination benefits. 1.9 Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefFt schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Donatlons and legacies Unrestrlcted Restrf¢ted funds funds Total Unrestricted Restrlrted funds fund5 Total 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 Grdnts 33,172 91,755 124.927 37,500 75,890 113.390 Grants recelvable for core activltles Teamwork Development Trust Inman Charity Communlty Foundation Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Gateshead MBC- SLA Global's Make Some Noise 14,5tKI 14,500 2.500 2,500 27,500 18,272 18,272 27,500 ID,000 45,315 10.0 45,315 45,315 45,315 17,800 17,800 17,837 3.920 17,837 3,920 Connected Voice VCSE Community Mental Health Grant TNL Communlty Fund Other Grants 5,500 5,500 5,50D 5.500 10,000 818 10,000 400 13,140 13,540 818 33.172 91,755 124,927 37.500 75,890 113,390 10-
YEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (COhmNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Donations and le8acies (Continued) Include in other restricted grants In the above table are. £1,000 received from The Joicey Trust £1,2(KJ recelved from Barchester Charltable Foundation Income from charltable actlvltles Unrestrlcted funds Unrestrlcted funds 2024 2023 Catering income Bus Escort 39,123 7,082 32,103 6,719 46,205 38,822 Income from investments Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2024 2023 Interest receivable 292 52 Other Income Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2024 2023 Employment allowance 5,000 4,107 11
rtAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR ThIE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Expendlture on rdlslng funds Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds fvnds 2024 2023 Tradlng costs Catering stock purchases 12,994 9,529 Expendlture on tharltable acllvities 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 Direct costs Staff costs Direct costs Establishment Motor and travel Office costs Telephone Accountancy Software and IT Donations Repairs and renewals Bank charges subscriptions Insurance Tralnin8 Contributions to Core 117,368 117,368 17,443 3,832 24.668 860 1,300 990 1,356 100,089 100.089 3,539 4,993 6,541 1,002 752 17,443 3,832 24,668 860 1,300 990 1,356 3,539 4.993 6,541 1,002 752 990 1,332 25 4,026 390 197 2.480 1.579 13,200 990 1,332 25 4,026 390 197 2,480 1.579 13,200 2,310 452 137 3,988 510 12,006 2,310 452 137 3,988 510 12,006 69.852 117,368 187.220 41,046 100,089 141,135 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 48.537 21,315 46,283 71,085 94,820 92,400 33,326 7,720 35,419 64,670 68,745 72,390 69,852 117,368 187,220 41,046 100.089 141,135 The above accountancy charges of £990 (2023.. £900) represent the total charge5 levied by the Independent Examiner. 12
TÉAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Trustees None of the trustees {or any persons connected with them) reiVed any remuneration or benefits frn the charity during the year. Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 2024 Number 2023 Number Employment $t5 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 110,563 5,547 1,258 95,020 4,107 962 117.368 100.089 There were no employees whose annual remuneration wa5 £60,000 or more. 10 Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on Its actlvltles because all Its Income is applied for charitable purposes. 11 Debtors 2024 2023 Amounts fallln8 due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income 1,186 1,159 13-
tEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUEDI FOR 7HE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2024 12 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 521 25,239 990 173 23.766 990 26,750 24,929 13 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestrlcted funds 2024 Restrlcted funds 2024 Total 2024 At 31 March 2024: Current a55etsl{liabilitiesl 65,837 2,855 68,692 65,837 2.855 68,692 Unrestrlcted funds 2023 Restrlcted funds 2023 Total 2023 At 31 March 2023: Current a55etsl(liabilities) 88,982 3,500 92.482 88,982 3,500 92,482 14 Related party transatttons Mr B Howell and Mrs E Mcmaster are unpald dlrectors of Teamwork Development Trust CIC. Teamwor Development Trust CIC provides management services to the company. Durlng the year the cost of these servlces amounted to £13,980 12023: £13,200). Certain expenses are recharged from Teamwork Development Trust CIC for software and legal support. The recharged amount was £2,436 {2023: £2,724). 14-