Home-start Chichester & District
Trustees, annual report
For the year ended 31 March 2023
Chichester
& District
Charity registration number 1123768
Company registration number 6552088 (England and Wales)
Home-start Chichester & District
(A Company limited by Guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 March 2023

## **HOME START CHICHESTER & DISTRICT (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)** 

## **CONTENTS** 

Pages 2 to 8 Trustees Annual Report Page 9 Statement of Financial Activities Page 10 Balance Sheet Pages 11 to 19 Notes to the Financial Statements Page 20 Independent Examiners Report 

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Home-start Chichester & District
Trustees, annual report
For the year ended 31 March 2023
Chichester
& District
Reference and administrative information
Charity number
1123768
Company Registration number
6552088
Business and registered office
Chichester Nursery School Children & Family Centre
St James Road, Chichester, West Sussex P019 7AB
Trustees
John Nash (Co-chair from 4, November 20221
Margaret Jago (Co-chair from 4th November 20221
Cynthia Chitty
Rebecca Edwards
Judy Gershater
Lisa Hall
Henri Habershon
th
Valerie Hughes (resigned 4 November 20221
Christopher Wiltshire (resigned 4th November 20221
Company Secretary
Peter Brackley
Financial Advisor
Simon Rit50n
Independent Examiners
Independent Examiners Ltd
Bankers
CAF Bank



- Total families supported **132** 

- Total children under 5 supported **149** 

- Total children over 5/under 18 supported **78** 

- 1-to1 weekly support within the home 

   - 3 supported groups took place each week. 

- Family Teas 

- Outings Chichester Festival Theatre, Little City Role Play, Chichester Harbour, Tuppeny Barn, Easter Canal Trip, Christmas Party 





Additional Support Understanding Anxiety course, BT Chromebook giveaway, White Stuff Warm Home Event, food and toiletry supplies, furniture, and house supplies. 

- Number of referrals **117** 

   - **46%** from GP/Health Visitor 

   - **10%** from an education setting 

   - **17%** from Perinatal Mental Health Service 

   - **6%** from Social Services. 

   - **21%** made up from local council teams, self-referrals, other community organisations and family support services. 

- Chichester City **40%** 

- East **11%** 

- North **21%** 

- South **9%** 

- West **19%** 


- **47%** of parents struggle to cope with their mental health issues. 

- **20%** of parents report problems with loneliness and social isolation. 

- **12%** of parents experience problems coping with their behaviour, development, or health issues. 

- **10%** of parents are struggling with financial and home management issues. 

- Parents also report struggling with physical health, self-esteem and learning needs. 







- **720** hours of volunteering 

- **15%** for family groups and activities 

- **60%** for home visiting 

- **25%** for supervision 


- West Sussex County Council 

- Chichester District Council and Chichester City Council Health Visitors and Social Services 

- Foodbanks and UK Harvest 

- Chichester Harbour Rotary Club Early Years, Nursery and Education settings Mental Health and Family Support organisations 







- Funding includes pressure on funders due to an economic downturn. 

- Staff (retention of key staff members) 

- Volunteers (pressure on recruitment of new volunteers) 

- Health and Safety 

- Data protection 

- Quality of service and reputation 


This prudent approach to reserves taken by the Trustees is due to the simultaneous loss of statutory funding and the rejection of a repeat long-term Lottery grant nine years ago, leaving the charity in a difficult financial position for several years until reserves were rebuilt. 


- Start of a three-year project to expand services in the West Manhood area of the district; funding provided by a local Trust based in The Witterings. 

- Military Services support group and family support at Thorney Island working with families of military personnel. 

- Baby and Me Group provision for first-time parents to be supported. 

- Mental Health courses. 

- Solihull Parenting technique training for all staff, who will run courses for parents. 

- Brand awareness and partnership projects throughout the district. 

- Healthy Eating focuses on free fruit and vegetable provisions for families. 



Mr
I'IL
Trustees, annual repwt
For the year ended 31 March 2023
Chichester
& Distrlct
Statement of Directors, Responsibilities
The Charilies Act and the Compaftles Att requirethe Board of Trustees to prepare financial 5t3temeni5 for eacn
financial year. which gNe an accurnte and fair view of the charity's situation at the end of the financial year
and of the surphjs or deficit of the chaiity. In preparing these financial statements. the Board is ￿0ViTPd to:
Selett suitable acc(wntin8 poficies and then •pplythem consi5tefjlty.
Make judgements and estlfftates that are reasonable and prudent.
Preparé the financrdl statements on a goi￿ contem basls unle55 it 15 Inappropriate to preAJme that
the Charity wim contiAue in business and
State whetherappli¢able accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have
been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statement&
The TNstees a￿ responsible for maintainFng adequate accouffling records which di5¢1ose with ￿aSOnable
a¢curary at ary tlme the financial positson of the tharty and which a￿ suffi(ient to show and explain the
charitfs transactions and enablethemto ensure that the financial ststemepts coryfywith the Cornpanies Act
21X)6 and comply with re8ulatloTrs made under the CharitSes Act. They ale also respon5ii)le for safeguaftiing
the ¢ha¢itls assetsand. hence. fortakine Tra50nablestepsto pr¥￿nt and detect fTrud and other iNe8ularities.
The Trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Tnthes, reporL and the responsibility of the
Independent exarninerto theTnth5' reith 15 limited to examinin8 the report and Ensuring thaL on the face
of the repDrt. there are no inc0nsisterrt￿S wilh the fi8vre5 diEr105ed in the ffinaw.*l statempnts.
These accounts have been p￿ pared followi08 the provisions appficable to companies subiert to the small
companies. regime.
l approve the attached statement of financial activities and balance sheet for the year ended 31 March 2023
and confimi that I have made all information netessary kn its preparation avaiiaDIe.
AppToved by the Djredors ￿ September f. 2023.
Slgned on thelrlxhalfby Dlr4rt0rf5)
Prlfit Nam•
SI￿￿ture
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John Nash

HOME START CHICHESTER & DISTRICT
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
2022123
TOTAL
2021122
Ntst¢s
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and Legacies
2•
116,083
66,750
182,833
98,512
other Trading Activities
2b
7,676
7,676
5,019
Investrnent Income
972
972
23
TOTAL
124 731
191 481
103 554
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising Funds
18,824
18,824
15,989
Charitable Activltles
3b
77.352
52,338
129,690
130,958
TOTAL
17
514
14
47
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
28,555
14,412
42,967
(43,393)
Transfer Between Funds
Reconciliation of Funds:
Total Funds Brought Forward
93,435
20,000
6,529
119,964
163,357
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations
are classed as continuing.
The notes on pages 11 to 19 fo￿ part of these financial statements.

HOME START CHICHESTER & DisfRICT
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
8ALANCE SMEEr
AS AT 31ST MARCH 2023
Compjny regl*tratlon number. 06552088
Unrestricted Designated Resrricted 31-Mar-23 31-M*r-22
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Tot•1
Flxed Asxts
Tanglble Assers
Current Assets
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Trtal cU￿ent A9sets
210
124.782
210
165 936
14
122,269
Creditors: amounts fallino due
within one year
3,002
213
3,215
2,305
CURRENT ASSETS
121,9
20,000
20,941
162,931
119,964
TOTAL ASSETS less current liabilities
21.990
20,941
119,9
NET ASSErs
Funds of the Charity
General Funds - Unrest￿rted
Restricted Fund5
fjeneral Funds - Designated
121,990
121,990
20,941
20,000
93,435
6,529
20,000
20,941
20.000
Totzl Funds
The company wa5 entitled to exemption frvm audlt under $477 of the Companles Att 2006 relatlng to small companies.
The members have not required the cOM￿n¥ to obtaln an audit in acco￿an￿ with sectfjon 476 of the Companles Art
2006.
The d1￿ctOrS acknowledge thelr re5pon5ib11ities for complylng wlth the requi¥ements of the Cotnpanies Act wlth respect
to accoun￿￿9 record5 and the pr2paration of actDunts.
Thèse accaunts have been prepared In accordance v4ith the PFDvislons applicable to small c￿panIeS subjert to the
small companSes regirne and In accorO8ttce wlth FR5102 SORP.
Approved by the Directors on the......-.....-..
Signed on thelr behalf by Director ........................
Print Name..
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
Summary ot slgnlflcant accountlng pollcles and key accountlng estlmates
The principal accounting policies applied In the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These
policie5 have been consistently opplied to all the years presented, unle55 Otherwise stated.
statement of compllance
The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of
Recommended Practice appllcable to charltles preparlng thelr accounts In accordance with the Flnanclal Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191 Icharities SORP IFRS
10211, the Flnancial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS L021. They also comply with
the Cotrpanies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.
2011
Basls of Preparatlon
These attounts hÈvÈ bÈÈn prepared undÈr thÈ historical cost tonvÈntion with itÈms recognisÈd at cost or transartion
value unless otherwise stated In the relevant notelsl to these accounts.
Advantage has been taken of Section 396151 of The Companies Act 2006 to allow the format of the financial
statements to be adapted to reflect the special nature of the charity's operatlon and in order to comply wlth the
requirements of the SORP.
The company has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No I from the requirement to
produce a cash flow statement.
Home Start Chichester & District meets the definition of o publi¢ benefit entity under FRS102. A55ets and liabilities are
initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated In the relevant accounting policy notes.
Preparation of accounts on a going concern basi5
Preparation of the account5 15 on a going concem bo515. The Trust￿ are of the view that the level of reserves will
support th& charity going forward.
Chartge$ to accounting estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.
Mjterial prior period errors
No material prior year errors have been Identified in the reporting period.
The particular accounting Policies adopted are set out below.
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Rerggnition of Income
These are included In the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when..
the charity becornes entitled to the income,.
it Is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources,. and
the monetary value can be measured with
Offsettlng
There ha5 been no offsetting of assets and liabilitie5, or income and expenses, unle55 required or pemiitted by the FRS
102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grènts ènd Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met 15.10 to 5.12
FRS 102 SORPI.
Tax Reclalms on Donatlons and Glfts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount
recovered on a donation is Considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the 5atne fund as the
initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Contractuèl Income and Performanre Related Grants
This is only Included in the SOFA once th& charity has provided the related goods or s&Nices or met the performance
related conditiOn5.
Gift5 in Kind
Gifts in kind for use by the charlty are Included In the SOFA as Income from donatlons when recelvable.
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(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
Legacies
Legacies are includÈd in thÈ 50FA whÈn rÈtÈipt is probablÈ, that is, when therÈ has been grant of probÈtÈ, the
executors have established that there are sufficient assets In the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are
Èither within thÈ control of the thèrity or have been met.
Government Grants
The charity has received governtnent grants in the reporting period
Donated goods
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for whlch the asset could b& exchanged) unless impractlcal to
do so.
The c05t of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the foir value of those gifts at
the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period In which the stocks are
distributed, they are recognised os an expense at the carrying arnount of the stocks at distribution.
Donated goods for resale are tlleasured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the expected proceeds from Sale
less the expected costs of sale, and recognlsed in 'Income from other tradlng actlvitles, wlth the corresponding stctk
reCi￿niSed in the balance sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charyed against 'lncome frorn other trading activities.
and the proceeds from sale are also recognlsed as 'Income from other t￿dIng artivltles..
Goods donated for on-going use by th& charity a￿ ￿tOgnISed as tangible fixed assets and included in th& SOFA as
incoming resources when receivable.
Donated Services and Facilities
Donated service5 and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the volue of the gift to the charity provided
the valu& of the gift can be measured reliably.
Donated services and facilities that are consumed Imrnediately are recognised as incorne with an equivalent amount
rÈtognised as an expense under th& appropriate hèading in the SOFA.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received 15 not included in the accounts but Is described in the Directors. annual report.
Income from interest, royalties and dividend5
This is included in the accounts when ￿t￿lpt is probable and the amount ￿ceiVable can be measured reliably.
Inv¢stm¢nt Gain$ and Lts$s*s
This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to
morket value at the end of the yeor.
Settlement of Insurance Claims
Insurance claims are only Included In the SOFA when the gene￿1 income recognltion criterla are met15.10 to 5.12 FRS
102 SORPI and are included a5 Itetn of other incotne in the SOFA.
Income from membershlp subscrlptlons
Membership subscriptions receivèd in thÈ nature of a gift are recognised in Donations and Legacies.
Membership subscriptions whith givÈs a membÈr the right to buy seThiices or other bÈnefits arÈ recognisÈd as intome
earned from the provision of goods and services as incorne from charitable activities.
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
Liability Recognitlon
LiabilitiÈs are rÈtognised where it is more likely than not thèt there is a legal or constructiv& obligation tommitting the
charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Governanre and Support Costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs cornprise all costs
involving public accountability of thÈ tharity and its compliènte with rÈgulation and good prartice.
Grants with Performan¢* Conditions
Where th& charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being 8 specific level of service or output to be
provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified
service or output.
Grants Payable without Performance Conditions
Where there are no conditions attaching to the gront that enables the donor charity to ￿aliStICallY avoid the
commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be recognised.
Employee benefits
Short term benefits Including holiday pay are recognised as an expense in the period In which the service is received.
Redundanty c•$t
The charity made no redundancy poyrnents during the reporting period.
Deferred income
No material itÈm of deferred income has bèen included in the accounts.
Creditors
Th& charity has creditors which are measured at settlement arnounts less any trade discounts.
Provisions for liabilities
A Ilabllity is measured on recognltlon at Its historlcal cost and then subsequently measured at the best estlmate of the
arnount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date
Legal status of the charlty
The charity is a company Iirnited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up,
the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the Charity.
Flxed Assets
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at C05t or, if
gifted, at the value to the charity on recelpt.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a Straight line over 3 years from the
month they are purchased.
Herltaye assets
The charity does not hav& heritage assets, that is, non-monetary assets with historic, artistic, scientific, technological,
geophysical or environmental qualities that are held fjnd rnaintoined principally for their contribution to knowledge and
culture.
Investments
Fixed asset investments In quoted shares, traded bonds and similar Investments are valued at inltlally at cost and
Subsequently at fair value (their rnarket value) at the year end. The sawe treatment 15 applied to unlisted inve5trnents
unless fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case it Is measured at cost less impairment.
stotks and work in progress
Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net reèlisable value.
Debtor5
Debtors lincluding tr4de debtors and loans receivoblel are rnea5ured on initial recognition ot 5ettlernent arnount ofter
any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other
CQn5iderotion experted to be received.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
2. ANALYSIS OF INCOME
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
2022123
TOTAL
2021122
a) Donations and Legacies
Donations.. Corporate
Donotions.. Individuals
Trusts and Foundations
Grants Received.. Government
Grants Received.. Other
6,175
6,175
4,642
85,000
11,408
13,500
35,000
120,000
11,408
45,250
68,500
13,970
11,400
2ali
31,750
,75
b) Other Tradlng Actlvltles
Fundraising Incorne..
Community
1,600
6,076
1,600
6,076
554
4,465
c) Investment Income
Bank Interest
972
972
23
2a)i
Analysis of reeeipt of government grants
2022123
2021/22
Chichester District Council
Midhurst Town Council
Tangmere Parish Council
Northchapel Parish Council
Plaistow and Ifold Parish Council
Westbourne Parish Council
Sidle5ham Porish Council
North Mundham Parish Council
West wittering Parish Councll
7,500
800
800
10,000
700
1,000
1,500
250
120
1,408
250
200
450
400
11.408
13.970
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
3. EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
2022123
TOTAL
2021122
NotÈ
a) Ralslng Funds
Advertising & Publicity
Fundraising
872
17,952
872
17,952
504
15,485
b) Charitable Activities
Direet charitable expenditure
Family Group
Insuran￿ Costs
IT Consultancy Fees
Printingr Postage & Stationery
Provi510n5
Rent & Rates
Repairs & Maintenance
Salaries & Wages
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Staff & Volunteers Training & Recruitment Costs
Subscriptions
Sundry Expen5e5
Telephone Costs
Travel & Volunteers Expenses
Governance and Support
Bank Charges
Bookkeeping & Accountancv
Home Stort Annual Fee
Independent Examiners Fees
Legal & Professional Fees
2,107
874
1,313
370
1,387
3.903
213
203
2,320
1,077
1,313
1,246
1,625
8,244
95
84,108
3,501
1,375
176
1,979
2,090
1,867
1,243
1,087
1,203
1,320
7,512
4,525
81,856
3,695
2,198
49
1,695
2,311
876
238
4,341
95
42,320
41,788
3,501
439
176
1,125
2,066
936
854
24
146
12,759
146
12,997
1,864
840
4,694
192
9,901
3,036
810
6,458
238
1,864
840
4,558
136
3.b)i) Summary analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
This table shows the cost of the maln charltable actlvities Includlng support costs and grant fundlng to thlrd pèrtles
Activity or programme
Direct
charitoble
cost
Charitable Governance
gifts
C05t
Support
cost
TOTAL
Supporting famili
109,149
5,534
15,007
129,690
109,149
5,534
15.007
129.690
3.b)11) Detalls of certaln types of expendlture
2022123
2021122
Independent examiner's fees
Assurante services other than audit or independent examination
Tax advisory fee5
Other fÈÈs (for ÈxamplÈ'. financial advice, consultan¢y{ accountancy services) paid to the
independent exarniner
840
810
840
810
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Unrestricted Restricted
Equiprnent Equipment
Totsl
Cost
Additions
Cost at
01-Apr-22
2.251
2,251
31-Mar-23
2,251
2,251
Depretiation
Charge
Depreciation at
01-Apr-22
2,251
2,251
31-Mar-23
2,251
2,251
Net Book Value
Net Book Value
31-Mar-23
31-Mar-22
The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows..
31st March 2023 .. None
315t March 2022 .. None
5. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Fund
Fund
Fund
Total
Total
31-Mar-23 31-Mar-22
Prepayrnents
210
210
210
210
6. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Fund
Fund
Fund
Total
Tot31
31-Map23 31-Map22
Cash at Bank and in Hand
124,782
20,000
21,154
165,936
122,269
124,782
20,000
165 936
122 269
7. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Unr*tricted Designated Restricted
Fund
Fund
Fund
Total
Tot*1
31-Map23 31-Ma￿22
Creditors
Independent Examiners Fees
2,162
840
213
2,375
840
1,525
780
213
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
8. RESTRICTED FUNDS
CURRENT YEAR
Balanc&
01-Apr-22
Balance
31-Mar-23
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Sussex Community Foundation
National Lottery Cornmunity Fund
Donation for South Group
Peors Foundation Recovery & Resilience Fund for
Home-start UK
People's Postcode Lottery
Chichester District Council 2022
10,000
31,750
6,124
24,635
1,236
2,040
3,876
7,115
1,236
2,040
25,000
15,050
3,253
9,950
3,253
The Sussex Community Foundation fund is for Stsff costs and overheads.
The National Lottery Community fund is for Scheme Nanager salaries.
The Donation for South Group is a private donation received for South Group expenses
The Pears Foundation Recovery & Re$iliente Fund for Home-start UK fund is to cover Staff Costs, delivery
costs and overheads
The People's Postcode Lottery fund is for Staff costs, Rent and overhead5
The Chichester Di$triet Courttil 2022 fund is to cover Staff Costs and overheads
The restricted funds held at 31st march 2023 are represented by..
Cash at bank
Creditors
21,154
213
20.941
PRIOR YEAR
Balance
01-Apr-21
Balonce
31-Nar-22
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
BBC Child￿n in Need
Sussex Community Foundation
Donation for South Group
Pears Foundation Retovery & Resilienc& Fund for
Home-start UK
Chichester District Council
Chichester District Council 2022
Comic Relief Cotnmunity Fund & Groundwork5
10,000
10,000
5,000
3,226
7,960
5,000
4,462
1,236
2,040
10,000
10,000
10,000
6,747
400
10,000
400
3,253
The BBC Chlldren In Need fund Is for Co-ordinator salaries
The Sussex Community Foundation fund is for Co-ordinator salaries
The Donatlon for South Group is è private donation recelved for South Group expenses
The Pears Foundation Recovery & Resilience Fund for Home-start UK fund is to cover Staff Costs, delivery
costs and overheads
The Chlchester Dlstrlet Councll fund is for Co-ordinator salaries and volunteer training
The Chichester District Council 2022 fund is to cover Stoff Costs and overheods
The Comlc Rellet Communlty Fund and Groundworks fund is for Volunteer Training
The restricted funds held at 315t March 2022 are represented by.,
Cash at bank
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HOME START CHICHESTER & DISTRICT
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
9. DESIGNATED FUNDS
CURRENT YEAR
Balance
01-Apr-22
Balance
31-Mar-23
Incotne
Expenditu
Transfer5
Property Fund
20,000
20,000
PRIOR YEAR
Balanc&
01-Apr-21
Balance
31-Mar-22
Income
Expenditu
Transfers
Property Fund
20,000
20,000
20,000
20.000
The Trustees agreed at a Board Meetlng in 2020121 to set up a 'Deslgnated Fund. for future property costs as and
when the charity is required to move from their current prernises.
The designated funds held at 31st March 2022 and 31st March 2023 are represented by the Charity's cash reseNes
(£20,0001 and are ringfenced to be expended as Specified above.
10. ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS, TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES AND
THE COST OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
2022123
2021122
Gross Wages and Salaries
Employer's National Insurance c£￿tS
Less HMRC Incentive
Employer Pènsion Contributions
statutory Naternity Pay
Statutory Naternity Pay Recovered
Statutory Maternity Pay Compensation
79,938
5,091
15,0001
4,251
5.771
15,7711
11731
78,868
4,121
14,0001
2,867
Number of ernployees who were engaged at the end of the year In each of the following activities..
2022123
TOTAL
2021122
TOTAL
Activities In furtherance of organisation's objects
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,00012021122.' None). Staff are paid through the PAYE system.
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees and Senior Management Team. Neither are
rÈmuner8ted. Therefore the tot81 employee benefits lintluding employÈr nètional insur8nte Ènd Èmployer pÈn£ion
contributions) of the key management personnel of the charity were £0.
11. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION SCHEME
ThÈ chèrity opÈratÈs a defined tontribution pÈnsion schÈme. ThÈ assets of stheme ÈrÈ hÈld sÈpÈratÈly from those of
the Trust in an Independently administered fund. The pension cost In the SOFA represents the contributions payable by
thÈ tharitable tompany to the fund and amounted to £4,251 12021122.. £2,867). ThÈre wÈre no commitments at the
balan￿ sheet date in respect to future transactions.
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HOME START CHICHESTER & DISTRICT
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
12. ANALYSIS OF ASs￿s BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted Designatèd RÈstricted
Fund
Fund
Fund
Total
Total
31-Mar-23 31-Mar-22
Tongible Fixed A55et5
Net Current Assets
Long temi Liobilities
121,990
20,000
20,941
162,931
119,964
TOTAL
121,990
20,000
20.941
162.931
119,964
13. GRANTMAKING
The charity did not make any grants or donations which In aggregate form a material part of the charitable activities
undert8kÈn.
14. EVENTS AFTER THE END OFTHE REPORTING PERIOD
The Trustees are satisfied that there are no events between the end of the reporting period and the date the financial
statements are authorised for issue, which require dlsclosure.
IS. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES
No payment5 were rnade to Trustees or any persons connected with thern during this finonciol period. No material
transaction took place between the organisation and a Trustee or any person connected with them.
There have been no donations from Trustees during this financial year12021122.' £Nill.
16. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that It must have charitable purposes or'aims, that
are for the public bènefit. DÈtails of how thÈ charity has athieved this èrè provided in the Trustees rèport. The Trustèes
confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Cornrnission guidance on public benefit before deciding what
activities th& charity should undertake.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
I report to the trustees tsn my examination of the accounts of Home Start Chichester & District for the year ended 31st
March 2023.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the charity's trustees of the ch8ritablÈ company Iv4ho are also the directors of the company for the purposes of
company lawl, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 I-the 2006 Act").
Having satisfled myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not requlred to be audlted for thls year under
Part IS of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my exarnination of your
charity's accounts as carriÈd out under sectlon 145 of thÈ Charities Act 2011 I-the 2011 Act~l. In carrylng out my
examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission lunder section 1451Sllbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examlnatlon. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention which gives me
cause to believe that..
ccounting record5 were not kept in accordonce with section 386 of the Companie5 Act 2006., or
the accounts do not accord wlth such records,. or
thÈ attounts do not tomply with rÈlÈvant attounting rÈquirÈmÈnts under sÈrtion 396 of the CompÈniÈs Att 2006
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an
indÈpÈndent examination., or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS1021.
I have no other concerns and have come acr055 no other rnatters in connection with the exarnination to which
ttention should be drawn in this report in order to enèble a proper understanding of the accounts to be reachÈd.
Signed.,
Date..
3rd Otto￿r 2023
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