KINSHIP CARERS
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05943911 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1122907
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

KINSHIP CARERS
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Company Information
Trustees, Report
4t07
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
10
Notes to the Financial Statements
11 to17

KINSHIP CARERS
CHARITY & COMPANY INFORMATION
Charity Name
Kinship Carers
Registered Company Number
05943911 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number
1122907
Registered Office
Ellergreen Community Centre
Ellergreen Road
Norris Green
Liverpool
L112RY
TrusteeslDirectors
C. Cadwallader
S. Davis-mccardle
S. Lee
M. Thomas
H. Gearing
A. Wells
E, Kielty (resigned 5 May 2023)
A.J. Thompson
S. Cunningham (resigned 12 April 2024)
E. Hennessy (resigned 12 April 2024)
K. Pilnick (appointed 8 December 2023)
Bankers
TSB Bank
PO Box 373
LS14 9GQ
Independent Examiner
Counting for Communities Ltd
16 Holmwood Drive
Liverpool
L37 1PQ

KINSHIP CARERS
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 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 31
March 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note
1 to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011, Cotnpanies Act 2006 and the
'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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019),.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The organisation is a regISte￿d company limited by guarantee incorporated in September
2006 and registered as a charity in February 2008. The governing document is the
company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Organisational Structure
The trustees, who are also directors. are appointed in accordance with procedures set out in
the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.
It is managed by an Executive Committee of trustees and meetings are held monthly and
agenda items include finance, health and safety and staff reports.
Every rnember of the charity undertakes to contribute such amount as required (not
exceeding £10) if the charity should be wound up.
Risk identification and management
The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charitable company is
exposed and, where appropriate, systems and':procedures have been established to mitigate
Public Benefit
When planning and programrning activrties for iKinship Families in Liverpool, the Trustees are
mindful of the Charity Commissions guidelines:.on Public Benefit.

KINSHIP CARERS
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT- CONTINUED
For the year ended 31 March 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The object of the charitable company is to provide the relief of need among families affected
by druglalcohol abuse, mental health problems and bereavement, particularly, but not
exclusively, by the provision of support, advice, advocacy and education for the members
of those families who may benefit from such services.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Kinship Carers Liverpool continue to go from strength to strength with a great deal of
recognition both locally and nationally. We can only perform and achieve as well as we do
due to the continued support and funding from Big Lottery Community Fund, Steve Morgan
Foundation and The Tudor Trust. They enable us to provide a comprehensive service, to
raise the profile of Kinship families and to continue with the national Kinship Carers week in
October which started in Liverpool in 2016 and has now rolled out across the UK. We also
receive additional funding from HAF which allows us to provide lunches to promote healthy
eating and activities and has proved to significantly help our Kinship families manage the
Cost-of-living crisis.
The service continues to adapt and develop to meet the ever-changing challenges faced by
Kinship families whose needs are often complex, long lasting, and traumatic. We have
employed more sessional workers to offer specific areas of work including podcasts,
emotional well - being, peer group support and meditation. A law clinic is operational once a
month to offer free legal advice and pro-bono work. Volunteers and Social Work trainees
also contribute significantly to the enhancement of the senlice we offer to Kinship families
across the city.
Campaigning for the rights of Kinship Families continues to be a primary focus of the service.
Following the launch of the UK'S first Kinship Charter in March 2023 in conjunction with
Liverpool City Council, the team has worked tirelessly with Social Care and other relevant
services to raise awareness and to ensure that all Kinship Carers and Kin Kids receive an
equitable service, one which meets all their needs and entitlernents and represents 'best
practice, of the professionals involved. The longer-term aim is for the Kinship Carer Charter
to be adopted nationally., we are still working towards this through our involvement nationally
on key Kinship alliance groups.
We are proud that Liverpool Kinship families Gontinue to be a Vol￿ locally and nationally,
influencing procedures, legislation, and policies. They are proactive in raising awareness by
contributing to training programmes. podcasts, meeting with key legislators and educators to
ensure that the rights of Kin kids and their families are fully recognised and receive the
support they so righffully deserve.
How did the team do this?
The team continue to update their training to develop their own skills and knowledge base
and to ensure they can offer the best support to our Kinship families. They work in
partnership with carers and year on year referrals into the project increases substantially.
The seniice continues to grow and develop based on the needs of the families as they
present.

KINSHIP CARERS
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT- CONTINUED
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Currently, the team pn)vide one-to-one support. group work and peer support, health and
well-being, parenting programmes and a range of educational and fun activities. In addition
to this, the team contribute to the training of key professionals e.g. Social Workers.
Targets
100 % of our Kinship Families have aC￿S to Priority One Gym passes enabling thern to
improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
1000A Feel less isolated
95¢/0 of Kin Children had new experiences
1000/0 Kin Families felt more able to get their voices heard through campaigning
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total income in the year was £145,438 (2023: £144,148) of which £130,895 (2023:
£133,100) related to funding for projects upon which restrictions are placed.
Total expenditure in the year was £152,930 (2023: £156,133) leaving a deficit for the year of
£7,492 (2023 deficit: £11,985).
At 31 March 2024 the charitable company's reserves stood at £126,876 (2023',£134,368) of
which £77,853 (2023:£97,728) rep￿sented restricted funds.
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the charitable cornpany to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free
reserves, at a level to cover redundancy provisions and three months running costs should
no further funding be received. At the end of the financial year the unrestricted funds totalled
£49,023 and was sufficient to cover these costs.
Plans for Future Periods
We continue to work in partnership with other agencies to ensure maximum resources and
support for all Kinship Families and will always consult, involve and often take the lead from
our families to ensure their issues and needs are recognised and resolved. We aim to
provide a bespoke parenting course for all new carers, allowing our established Ca￿rS to
take an active role in this and pass on their experiences of what works and what does not.
Technology will play a big part in our future plans,. this is how our young people and a lot of
our carers Gommunicate and we welcorne new projects that this will open up for us.

KINSHIP CARERS
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILMES
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period
that give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the company and of its income and
expenditure for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Directors are
required to".
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that the company will continue as a going concern",
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departure disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to
ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
By Order of the Board
M. Thomas
Date.,

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KINSHIP CARERS
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages 9 to 17.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trLJStees, who are also the directors of the Company for the purpose of company
law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
Charities Act) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145 (5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the
Gharity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations
from the trustees con￿mIng 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 fair view, and the report is limited to those
rnatters set out in the statement below,
Independent examiner's 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..
a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met., or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed.,
Date:
Name.. Stephen Leonard BA, FCCA
Counting For Communities Ltd
16 Holmwood Drive,
Liverpool, L37 1 PQ

KINSHIP CARERS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
For the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming & end0￿￿ents from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable acb'vities
Other trading activities
Investments
14,543
14,543
130,895
10,048
134,100
130,895
Total income
14,543
130,895
14S,438
144,148
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Raising funds
Charitable activities
7.379
145,551
162,930
156,133
Total expenditure
7,379
145,551
152,930
156,133
Net Incoff£ l (expenditure) for the year
before transfe rs
Transfer between fvnds
7,164
(14,656)
(7,492)
(11,985)
219
(219)
Net IncowÉ l (expenditure) for the year
7.383
(14,875)
(7,492)
(11,985)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
13
41,640
92,728
134,368
146,353
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
49,023
77,853
126,876
134,368
There are no recognised gains or losses other than the net movement in funds for the above two
financial years. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements

KINSHIP CARERS
BALANCE SHEET at 31 March 2024
Registration Number: 05943911
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
20
20
27
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
11
49,878
49,878
78,883
78,883
128,761
128,761
138,830
138,830
CREDITORS
Arnounts falling due within one year
12
(855)
(1,050)
(1,905)
(4,489)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
49,023
77,833
126,856
134,341
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
49,023
77,853
126,876
134,368
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
13
49,023
77,853
41,640
92,728
TOTAL FUNDS
126,876
134,368
For the year ending 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibllltles
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in
question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for cornplying with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies, regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:
I-11-LLp
M. Thomas
Date
The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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KINSHIP CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements of the charity. which is a public benefrt entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared under the historical cost convention, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and
'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Staternent of Recommended Practice for Charities,
applicable to Gharities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). The charity has
taken advantage of the disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by
FRS 102, the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity and monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Going Concern
At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have 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 accounts.
Income
Incoming recognition
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity
is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantrfied with reasonable accuracy
Incomlng Resources with Related Expendfture
Where incoming reSoUr￿S have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the
incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA
Grants and Donatlons
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the Charity has unconditional entitlement
to the resource.
Contractual Income and Perfonnance Related Grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or serVI￿S have been delivered.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.
Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Ex
enditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity
to that expenditure.
Governance Costs
These include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee
meetings and Cost of any legal advice to trustees on govemance or constitutional matters.

KINSHIP CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Grants and Performance Conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of seniice output
to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has
provided the specific service or output.
Grants payable without Performance Conditions
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no
conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity
Fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estirnated
useful life. The following rates and methods are used..
Fixtures and Fittings
250/0 reducing balance
All equipment, fixtures and fittings with an original cost of less than £750, are written off in the year in
which the expenditure was incurred on the basis that due to the nature of the company's activities,
there is no expectation that the cost of the assets will be recovered in the way of future revenues.
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans whiGh are subsequently measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities and is not registered for VAT. As
registered charity the company benefits from rates relief.
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.
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KINSHIP CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
For the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
Note
2 Donations and legacies
Donations
14,543
14,543
14,543
14,543
10,048
10,048
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
3 Charitable activities
Tudor Trust
Steve ￿rgan Foundation
HAFIOpal
Big Lottery Kinship Together
Picton Childrens Centre
Liverpool City Council
Grandparents Plus Support
Big Lottery Community Fund
Cash for kids
Torus
Other small grants
20,000
25,000
28,500
50,000
1,500
700
5,195
20,000
25,000
28,500
50,000
1,500
700
5.195
20,000
25,000
32,000
25,000
25,000
3,600
2,500
1,000
134,100
130,895
130,895
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
4 Other trading activities
Other trading activities
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
5 Investments
Bank interest receivable
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KINSHIP CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
For the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Totsl
2023
Total
Note
6 Resources Expended
Charitable activities
Govemance Costs - see below
Salaries
Sessional stsff
Therapist
Payroll fee
Transport
Materials & activities
Trips
Telephone
Training
Rent
Roorn hire
Sundrylother costs
Donations to good causes
Food & refreshments
Postage & stationery
Volunteer expenses
Insurance
rr equipment & support
Depreciation
855
855
95,278
815
90,452
1,071
760
514
8,145
6,040
18,752
1,366
383
3,389
3,332
349
3,898
8,922
2,109
130
523
5,173
10
156,133
95,278
640
506
6,061
8,861
11,869
1,183
290
3,668
1,720
416
640
506
6,061
11,585
11.869
1,183
290
3.668
1,720
416
3,700
9,163
1,768
100
551
3.670
2,724
3,700
100
9,063
1,768
100
551
3,570
7,379
145,551
152,930
Included in Governance costs
Independent exam iner's fees
855
855
855
855
815
815
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KINSHIP CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Direct
Support &
Charitable Governance
Expenditure
Costs
Note
7 Analysis of expenditure
Total expenditure in 2024
Total expenditure in 2023
Total
140.116
141,502
12,814
14,631
152,930
156,133
Analy3ed as follow5:
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Salaries
Sessional staff
Therapists
Transport
roaterials, Activities & Trips
Donations to good causes
Roorn hire
Food & refreshments
Volunteer Expenses
2024
2023
95,278
90,452
1,071
760
8,145
24,792
3,898
3,332
8,922
130
141,502
6,061
23,454
3,700
1,720
9,163
100
140,116
Support & Governance Costs
Governance Costs
Payroll fee
Telephone
Training
Rent
Postage & stationery
Insurance
rr Costs
Sundrylother costs
Depreciation
855
506
1.183
290
3,668
1,768
551
3,570
416
815
514
1,366
383
3,389
2,109
523
5,173
349
10
14,631
12.814
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KINSHIP CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Note
8 Staff Costs and Employees
Wages and salaries
Pension
Social security costs
2024
2023
92,826
424
2,028
95,278
88,125
359
1,968
90,452
No employee eamed £60,000 or more during the year (rK)r the previous year)
The average number of employees durirg the year was .'
2024
Charitable activities
2023
9 Fixed Assets
Fixtures & Fittings
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Cost
At 14)ril 2023
Disposals
Additions
At 31 March 2024
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
On Disposals
Charge for year
At 31 Kgrch 2024
Net Book Value
At 31 ￿rch 2024
At 31 March 2023
380
380
380
380
353
353
360
360
20
27
20
27
2024
2023
10 Debtors
Prepayments & accrued income
2024
2023
11 Cash at bank and in hand
Current Account
Petty Cash
128.731
30
128,761
138,623
207
138,830
2024
2023
12 Creditors . amunts falling due wtthin one ypar
Creditors
Accruals
133
1,772
1,905
102
4,387
4.489
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KINSHIP CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Note
13 Movement in Funds
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at
31 March
2024
hcoming Resources Transfers
Resources
Expended
In l (Out)
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
41,640
41,640
14,543
14,543
(7,379)
(7,379)
219
219
49,023
49,023
Restricted Funds
Big Lottery Community Fund
Tudor Trust
Grandparents Plus Support
Big Lottery Kinship TogetrEr
Steve M)rgan Foundation
HAFIOpal
The Tudor Trust Fund
PH Holt Foundation
Covid 19 Response Lottery
Merseyside Play ktion Council
Liverpool City Council
SMF
Garfield Weston
Torus
Picton Childrens Centre
SIB Group- DCLG Challenge
292
7,900
1,772
7,767
5,672
6,584
25,669
5,932
(292)
(6,256)
(1,731)
(57,527)
(276)
(27,008)
{7,781)
(4,504)
{3,175)
(503)
(3,123)
(27,679)
(5,484)
(497)
1,644
5,236
240
5,396
8,076
37,888
1,428
4,171
5,195
50,000
28,500
20,000
430
10,193
3,621
7,023
2,5(J)
73
700
25,000
7,770
942
1,539
2.003
1,500
20
77,853
1,500
27
92,728
(7)
(145,551)
130,895
(219)
Total Funds
134,368
145,438 (152,930)
126,876
14 Trustees, Remuneration and Benefits
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024
nor for the year ended 31 March 2023
15 Trustees, Expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year
ended 31 March 2023
16 Capital ComMit￿ents
The company had no capital commitments at 31 fvlarch 2024 (2023: None) either
contracted for or authorised by the directors but not contracted for.
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