TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charity No 1122735 Company registration number 06402655 (England and Wales)
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Contents Page Legal and administrative information Trustees report Report of the Independent Examiner Statement of financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements 10-14
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Legal and administrative information Year ended 31 March 2025 Board of Trustees Rev 8 Howell Dr M Sherratt E Mcmaster A Chirnside Charity Number 1122735 Company Number 06402655 Registered Office Holy Rosary Parish House Northumberland Street Teams Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE8 2PQ Independent Examiner TIG Accountants Metropolitan House Longrigg Road Swalwell Gateshead NE16 3AS
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Report of the Trustees 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 policie5 set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 (effective l January 2019). Objectives and artivities At Tearns and Bensham Community Care, our aim is to ensure people aged 65 and over have a welcomin& inclusive space to come together to enjoy a hot rneal and access a wide range of enjoyable and beneficial activities. For three and a half decades of hosting our lunch clubs and men's groups, we've seen firsthand how vital it is to stay active, connected and supported. This is especially important in a borough like Gateshead. Our local area has a lack of local seNices and amenities. Older people are affected uniquely by health and economic inequalities. with solutions available to younger people being harder to acces5 in later life, due to fartors such as digital exclusion and fewer opportunities to increase income. People attend our groups for many different reasons. They may be experiencing loneliness and i501ation, anxiety and/or low mood, bereavement, memory loss, disability. poor mobility, or carers might need respite for example. Offering accessible services that are easy to attend and financially inclusive can help older people to stay independent and living in the communities and homes where they feel happiest. Since the Covid pandemic. people are attending our lunch club and men's groups morefrequently, with more people than ever attending three times per week. With transport from home and back again in the surrounding area, accessing our groups is easy and comfortable, and we have continued to deliver our hot, two-course meals to people at home. Thanks to funding from the NHS, Gateshead Council, Sport England. Bentley. Skipton Building Society, Costco and the Souter Charitable Trust we have been able to delivera wide range of artivities at our lunch clubs and men's groups. Trips out General knowledge, muslc and memory quizzes Travelling pantomime Indoor sports Steady on your Feet courses
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Report of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 Board and card games A wide range of arts and crafts activities Celebration days with live entertainment Seasonal creative activities Visits from speakers/special interest organisations Digital inclusion sessions Our statistics forthe year 76 people attended our centre I to 3 times each week We hosted 0 149 lunch clubs 0 99 men's groups Over 1,000 activities were deltvered 3,442 hot meals were served at the centre 1,561 hot meals were delivered in the community 5 volunteers contributed 1416 hours during the year Our Impact 100% of beneficiaries whotook part in oursocial impact surveys tell us theyfeel more included, and therefore happier in themselves. They enjoy seeing our staff, benefit from the support available, and look forward to attending the centre. This change encourages positive thinking and behaviour, which is an essential part of good health for older people. Attendees disclose having increased confidence (70%), self-esteem {70%1 and positivity, and for many, this leads to further motivation to engage. 70% experience an improvement to their social life and feel a benefit from taking part in activities and conversation. 80% feel an improvement to their communication skills as a result. We inspire positive well- being by encouraging people to pursue meaningful activities and we improve access and opportunities for them to do so. Impacts within this are extensive, Evidence suggests that we have been key in creating a sense of community for many people and 90% tell us they feel more supported and better able to cope with situations. 60% feel more independent. 90% disclose feeling improved mental health, and 90% experience better physical health, with around half telling us they see their GP less as a result. For most beneficiaries. social engagement and interaction is one of the most important and valuable aspects of the service and leads to significant improvements in well-being. Beneficiaries tell us that the transport we provide enables them to attend attivities and, without it, they wouldn't leave the house, sometimes for weeks.
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Report of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 The gentlemen who attend our men's groups tell us the groups feel like a lifeline during bereavement. The group has given them something to look forward to. They also felt that the social support of other men who have similar experiences is invaluable. Our work provides indirect support to carers/loved ones too. who are reassured knowing the people they care for are in a safe, inclusive environment while taking rnuch needed re5PIte. Comments from Beneficiartes Everybody is reollyfriendly, I hove mode some goodfriends." -It's lovely to wake up on a Monday and know thot I'm coming here. The food ond volunteers ore Gmazing.- -1 live on my own. Ifeel happier coming here, the company helps me. Friendships moke mefeel better.- "You help me with everything. Not just stoff, but olso the volunteer5 and the attendees." "I come here three times a week. I love it. IYS relaxing and good compony. I love the crofts and different things. "I hove only been attendingforfour weeks. I reolly enjoy it. The staff are lovely." "I getoll the support I need here. I hove been coming to the centrefor Ioyeors. Hoving on ear to listen, making friends, it's importont to me." -1 stayed ot homeforfive years before coming here. This service hos chonged my life. My mentol heolth hos improved, I'm more confident. I've modefriends. Ifelt occepted in the group straight owoy." Volunteering We simply couldn't make the impact we do without the support of our dedicated volunteers. They not only provide practical support, they also bringjoy and companionship to the people who attend our groups. We have 5 volunteers who contribute theirtime, 5ki115 and positivity every week. They collectively volunteer for 29.5 hours perweek. The social capital achieved by ourvolunteers had a value of £16,199 during the year. We are delighted that our volunteers gain so much from spending time at our charity too. Our current volunteers, like our attendees, feel a sense of purpose, make positive connections and create strong support networks while at our centre. "I have been volunteeringfor a long time. I thomughly enjoy it. It is the best thing I have ever done Coming here." (Volunteer)
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Report of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 We're also especially grateful to our local Asda Community Champion, Donna. who gave her time regularly throughoLSt the year, and donated items from Asda to help our charity. It means so much to us have her support, made possible by our local Asda store. To every volunteer who has helped us this year we'd like to say a huge thank you. You've made a real difference. Future Plans This year, we have embarked on a fundraising campaign to secure a new venue for our charity. With the planned demolition of the Bolam Street communal lounge and nearbyflats, we will be relocating to the Holy Rosary Parish House in 2026. Securing this new home for our activitie5 will be an exciting chapter for the charity, and we know from past experience of moving into a new venue. the warm, welcoming atmosphere will come with us. We'd like to say thank you to everyone supporting our move. We would like to give a special thank you to architect, David Noble, whose generosity, expertise, and steady support have made a big impact on our charitrfs ability to progress with our move to the Holy Rosary Parish House. David has spent a considerable arnount of time designing our plans and to coordinate everything we need to be able to engage a contractor. We are really excited to see the plans come to life in 2025126 and very grateful for David's time. patience and unwavering commitment to our local community. The fundraisin8 landscape in the short and medium term for our running costs is going to be challenging, but we are confident that the support, impact and need for our services will help secure our future. Thank You to Our supporter5 Gateshead Council NHS Community Foundation Skipton Charitable Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Costco Souter Charitable Trust Bentley Sport England Global's Make Some Noise Mccarthy Stone Foundation Sir James Knott Trust Hadrian Trust Barbour Foundation Places for People The National Lottery Cornmunity Fund
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Report of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 Financial review, reserves policy and going concern The financial statements show a surplus of £56,065. Restricted surplus was £29.201. Funds carried overfrom the previous accounting period was spent during the year. Restricted funding is the main type of income and expenditure. Monies are received for running costs of the office and salaries. The trustees aim to maintain free resenies in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to at least six months of charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficiently for any contingency planning should the need arise. The trustees consider the charity is currently in a financially stable position and have no concerns about the charity's continuing existence and success. Strurture, governance, and management The organisation is a 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 Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. The trustees, who are also the directors forthe purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Rev B Howell Dr M Sherratt Mrs E Mcmaster Mrs A Chirnside The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law. The trustees continually audit the available skills of the board and look to acquire new trustees with different skills and experiences which can assist in the growth of the organisation. Recruitment is by approach and word of mouth. The charity has 3 management committee of up to 10 members who meet monthly. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Senior Day Centre Coordinator, and Teamwork Development Trust CIC who is paid a management fee by the charity to provide management support. Signed on behalf of the management committee, on 7 November 2025. Rev B Howell Trustee
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Report of the Independent Examiner to the trustees of Teams & Bensham Community Care I report on the financial statements ofTeams & Bensham Community Care fortheyear ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 8 to 14. Respective responsibility of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for thi5 year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011lthe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under cornpany law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act, follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 14515llb} of the 2011 Act), and State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to preparefinancial statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companie5 Act 21306 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met. orto which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. J Hart FCCA Metropolitan House Longrigg Road Swalwell Gateshead NE16 3AS Date." 7 November 2025
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Statement of Financial Artivities Year ended 31 March 2025 Notes Unrestricted Restrl¢ted Total 2025 Totol 2024 Income Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments Other Income 39,685 47.920 113 201,572 241.257 47,920 113 124,927 46.205 292 Total income 92,718 201,572 294,290 176.424 Expenditure Raising funds Charitable activities 11,737 54,117 11,737 226,488 12,994 187,220 172,371 Total expenditure 65,854 172,371 233.225 200,214 Net Income 26,864 29,201 56,065 {23,790J Transfers Net movement in funds 26,864 29,201 56,065 (23,790) Total funds brought fonvard 65,837 2,855 68,692 92,482 Total fvnds carried forward 92,701 32,056 124.757 68,692
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 1,209 159,048 1.186 94.256 160,257 95,442 Creditors one year amount due wlthin io 35,500 26,750 Net current assets 124,757 68,692 Net assets 124,757 68,692 Funds of the charity Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds li 32,056 92,701 2,855 65,837 124,757 68,692 The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, forthe year ended 31 March 2025. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirernents of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial staternents for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 7 November 2025 and signed on the trustees behalf by: ¥( li/tr- VEoTrJ £Lo Rev B Howell Trustee
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 10 Basis of preparation of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) {effective l January 20191 {Charities SORP (FRS 10231, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Basis of accountin8 The charity has adopted the accruals basis of accounting as required by the regulations. Income Grant5 and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlernent to the resources. Expenditure Costs are recognised as and when there becomes a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources. Funds accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the funder, donor or through the terms of an appeal.
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 11 Grants 2025 2024 Unrestricted Teamwork Development Trust Communrty foundation Barbour Foundations Other Grants 19,585 14,50Q 18,272 20,000 100 400 Total unrestricted grants 39,685 33,172 Restricted The National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All Programme) Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Gateshead MBC- SLA Global's Make Some Noise VCSE Community Mental Health Grant Sports England Mccarthy Stone Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Truemark Trust Benefact Trust Beatrice Laing Trust Coop Local Community Fund United Way Uk Hadrian Trust Skipton Charitable Foundation Sir James Knott Trust Souter Charitable Trust Kellet Fund Gateshead Parochial Charity Gateshead Council- Community Chest Other Grants 20,000 10,000 45,315 17,800 5,500 45,315 10,000 4,320 10,000 48,000 500 1,500 937 5,000 1,500 25,000 10,000 500 13,140 Total restricted grants 201,572 91, 755 Total grants 241,257 124,927 Income from Investments 2025 2024 Interest receivable 113 292
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 12 Expenditure Unrestrlcted Restrfcted 2025 2024 Charitable activities Staff costs Direct costs Establishment Motor and travel Office costs Telephone Accountancy Software and IT Donations Repairs and renewals Bank charges Subscriptions Insurance Training Sundry Management fee and Core Contribution 24,628 3,439 130.315 14.017 154.943 17.456 117,368 17,443 3,832 24.668 860 1,300 990 1,356 5,589 5,589 1,365 790 2,490 1.365 790 2,490 22,799 22,799 458 2.310 452 137 3,988 510 458 2,626 240 I,IOD 2.626 240 1.100 8.740 5,240 13,980 12,006 54,117 172,371 226,488 187.220 Trustees expenses Expenses paid to trustees during the year: £Nil (2024: £Nill Fees for examinatlon of the accounts 2025 2024 Fee for reporting on the accounts 990 990 Wages 2025 2024 Gross wage5 Social security cost Pensions 143.765 9,022 2,156 110,563 5,547 1,248 Total staff costs 154,943 117,368
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 13 Staff numbers Staff numbers during the year were as follows Part time Full time Total Management and administration Debtors 2025 2024 Prepayments and accrued income 1.209 1,186 io Creditors-amount falling due within one year 2025 2024 Creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 6,867 27.645 990 521 25.239 990 35,501 26,750
TEAMS & BENSHAM COMMUNITY CARE Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 14 li Net movement on funds Asat l April 2024 Asat 31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfer Unrestrirted General 65,837 92,718 65,854 92,701 Restricted Other Funds 2,855 201,572 172,371 32.056 68,692 294,290 238,225 124,757 12 Related party transactions Mr B Howell and Mrs E Mcmaster are unpaid directors of Teamwork Development Trust CIC. Tearnwork Development Trust CIC provides management services to the company. During the year the cost of these services amounted to £11,43612024: £12,006). Certain expenses are recharged from Teamwork Development Trust CIC for software and legal support. The recharged amount was £2,54412024: £2,436).