REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1124084
SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2022

SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
2to6
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Ststemenl
10
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
Notes to the Financial Statements
12to17
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
18

**SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION** 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** 

## **TRUSTEES** 

## **PRINCIPAL ADDRESS** 

A Bissell (resigned 16.6.22) D Nutt G Rose C Townsend (resigned 15.7.22) J Virgilio (appointed 1.4.22) The New Deaf Centre Summer Street West Bromwich B71 4JA 

**REGISTERED CHARITY** 1124084 **NUMBER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** TCA (Shrewsbury) LLP Third Floor 21 St Mary's Street Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 1ED 

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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Pracliee
ISORPI 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by ils governing document, a deed of trust, and conslitules an unincorporated charity.
Sandwell Deaf Community Association ISDCAI was set up on 3rd February 2003 and became registered as a
charity with the Charity Commission on 15 May 2008. It is governed by a Constitution adopted on 14 April
2008.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The Board of Trustees actively seeks lo recruit from within the local Deaf community and people who have
personal or close experience of the impact of deafness. The Board values a variety of language, life
experience, skills, employment backgrounds, age, gender, sexuality and cultural mix amongst ils members.
Recruitment opportunities are advertised within the voluntary sector, Deaf communities, specialist Deaf
reeruitmenl Job resources as well as 'sign of hand., Intèrested parties are encouraged to complete a written
or signed application which is reviewed and considered by the board as a whole along with Senior SDCA
staff. Potential candidates are invited lo meet staff users and volunteers of our organisation and attend a
formal interview.
Induction and training of new trustees
The Board seeks to use the knowledge and skills of those involved in the local area as well as specialists in
the field of learning and advice. On their appointment each trustee will undergo induction and initial training on
SDCA'S work, policies and procedures as well as trustee's rights and responsibilities.
Further training and mentoring is undertaken by trustees on a needs basis.
Organisational structure
The charity is managed by a Board of Trustees. A Chief Executs've Officer is appointed by the trustees to
administer day-lo-day activities.
The charity Trustees sit as a Board on a quarterly basis as a minimum but usually convene on a bi monthly
basis.
Risk management
The Iruslees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Sandwell Deaf Community Association ISDCAI is a charity that is led by Deaf people. SDCA delivers
specialist services for Deaf People across Sandwell and the Black country and also works in partnership with
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ISMBCI as a specialist service provider delivering services lo deaf,
deafened, hard or hearing and people with a dual sensory loss on behalf of SMBC.
SDCA emerged in 2003, following the initiative of a group of deaf people who approached the council about
improving setvices for deaf people living in Sandwell. SDCA has continued to grow and develop from small
beginnings and we aim lo actively encourage, empower and enrich the lives of deaf and hard of hearing
people.
Our oblects
The objects of the charity are the relief of deaf and hearing-impaired persons in Sandwell, West Midlands and
the surrounding area in particular but not exclusively by..
The education and mising awareness and understanding of the public wth regards lo the needs of such
persons.,
The provision of services to help deaf and hearing persons,.
The provision or assistance in the provision of opportunib'es for education, recreation and other leisure time
facilities to such persons in the interest of social welfare., and
Establishing a community ￿ntre for such persons to promote social, community and educational activity.
Our Mission Statement
We aim is lo support, encourage and enrich the lives and aspirations of deaf people in Sandwell through the
re4evelopment of the Deaf Resource centre and the Deaf community.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, and have
referred to and taken due regard lo the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and consider the
charity's activities are for the public benefit.
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Summary of main activities of the charity in relation to its objects
Sandwell Deaf Community Association provides accessible community services for Deaf and hard of hearing
people.
Communlty Support Servlces.. Our Support workers provide specialist support to deaf people with
additional needs, in their everyday life to maximise, maintain or develop their independence, access services
by removing barriers and to achieve their individual objectives. A wide range of community support is offered
across community, medical and home settings.
Training service: We provide training lo a wide variety of organisalions and individuals. Examples of our
training programs include., Deaf Awareness, Equality of Access, Textphone and accessible Servi￿ training,
British Sign Language courses, level one lo six, taster Sign Language courses, business vocabulary training
and bespoke training.
Advocacy service.. SDCA provides a quality, confidential, independent advocacy service lo support people to
express themselves and achieve access lo their rights In all areas of life. The Advocacy service vision is of a
community that faces no barriers in society, that statutory, public, private and voluntary services providers
make a positive difference for Deaf people.
Volunteer Serviee: The volunteer service provides support to deaf people with additional needs in their
everyday lrfe to maximise their independence, access services by removing?communication barriers and to
achieve their individual objectives. A wide range of support is offered from assistsnce with shopping, to
accessing courses, development opportunities and befriending etc.
Young people servlce: SDCA deliver well estsblished Schemes during school holidays and events
throughout the year for deaf children and young people aged 8 to 16 years old. We also offer mentoring
opportunities for young people over the age of 16. SDCA deliver a youth provision for Deaf young people
aged from 16- 24.
Community Support.. SDCA offers a number of community support groups. These groups provide ac￿SS to
information and support which is accessible. They create opportunities for shared experien￿, understanding
and recreation. These services offer opportunities for wellbeing development and positive mental
health.Groups include, Deaf Women's group. Deaf-Blind group, Positive Deaf Health Group, Hard of Hearing
Group, Sign Cafe, in addition to several social groups and Deaf Clubs.
Information Service.. This service works very closely with the Community Support groups and wider Deaf
community, underpinning SDCA services by ensuring information in the public domain is aecessible.
Communication Service: We provide Sign Language Interpreters and other ¢ommuni¢ation professionals
across a variety of community sellings and domains. In addition the service offers a drop In service facililab'ng
letter translalionlphone calls and other BSL support services.
Welfare rights service: Providing Deaf people access and support lo revenue benefit services in their first
language.
Consultation: SDCA provides a consullalion role be￿een the Deaf Community and a variety of slake
holders including Sandwell Metropolitan Borough council and the NHS.
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Achievements during the year
This has been an intense, challenging, yel fulfilling year for SDCA.
We have continued to grow and move forward with our strategic plan and growlh targets, building on the past
18 years of service and reputation. Delivering specialist services for Deaf people in a pandemic, or at any
lime, is essential lo the lives of our community and there was no consideration given lo reducing or pausing
any of our services, despite the challenges and barriers.
There remains a significant impact from the early stage of the pandemic, with the local authority placing
significant restrictions on service users accessing our building. We have therefore delivered our services from
across several siles, this has created the need for additional staff and resources, and we have SUC￿ssfUllY
met the demand due to the strength of the position moving into the pandemic.
SDCA have always had a commitment to innovation and crealivily, it is at the heart of our services and
remains the linchpin of our organisation. We work creatively lo meet the needs of the most vulnerable people
in society, creating services and support around the individual. Despite the climate and changing landscape of
the voluntary sector, it has a￿layS been our strength to face adversity with positivity and delerminalion, using
innovation to deliver quality services.
Our services have achieved ex￿lIent outcomes over the past year, strengthening engagement and
mechanisms of our support. The use of technology and remote working has enabled us to extend the reach
of services and we continue lo re-evaluate our priorities based on consultation and feedback from the Deaf
community and stakeholders. We have a proven record of responding efficiently and effectively.
We completed the first stage in our Ihree-year plan to re-structure our teams, increasing the growth of
leadership tiers and creating further opportunities for staff support, training and professional advancement
within the organisation.
Our Training service which was the most impacted al the start of the pandemic is beginning to move forward
again with considerable growth and recruilmenl to the team.
The support service continues to flourish, earrying out very complex and in-depth support lo vulnerable adults
with additional and complex needs. The service has a significant role in safeguarding and providing support to
people in crisis.
The demand for specialist Advocacy provision has always been significant bul there is unwavering uptake
with increased complexity of the cases and support required to individuals.
Throughout the pandemic SDCA has continued to translate government briefings and health information into
BSL and continued to work with Public Health in our capacity as a community ambassador, creating links and
pathways lo health information and public health services, including BSL accessible vaccinations.
We continue to navigate new territory and respond to changing demands and priorities, despite the complex
delivery environment. It is due to the commitment, passion, dedication, skills and resilience of our staff and
volunteers. that SDCA continues to meet the demands for our services and increase capacity. SDCA
conlinLJes lo demonstrate our strength as a creative thinking, flexible organisation that overcomes barriers for
our community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
Reslricled and unrestricted funds are reviewed ￿lce per annum by the board of Trustees and a reSe￿e
amount lo cover 9 months of staffing costs has been implemented.
At 31 March 2022 the free reserves, calcLJlaled as total unrestricted reserves, less designated funds, less
fixed assets was £389,027 12021". £279,995). This equates to around eleven months of stsffing costs 12021".
lenl.
The board of trustees is satisfied that the charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its
obligations in respect of each fund.
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
SDCA is commilled lo further development and exploring opportunities for moving to a larger property or
securing a second sile lo maximise the Servi￿ delivery and meet the demands of our developing services.
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Iruslees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Praclicel.
The law applicable lo charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees lo prepare financial statements
for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of the incoming
resources and application of reSoUr￿s, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period.
In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required lo
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly.,
observe the methods and principles In the Charity SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
slate whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that
the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them lo ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions
of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on
16101123
and signed on its behalf by..
D Nutt - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER,
SANDWEL
DEAF
REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
OMM
NITY ASSOCIATION
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Sandw911 Deaf Community Association
I report lo the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of Sandwell Deaf Communty Association
Ilhe Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the charity Iruslees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlh
the requiremènts of the Charities Act 20111'lhe Act'l,
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
carying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission under
Se¢tM)n 1451511bl of the Act.
Independent examlnerfs 8tatement
Since youf charty's gross incom8 exceeded £250.000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I
Can confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a registered member of ICAEW
which is one of the listed bodies.
I have eompleted my examinatiin. I confimi that no material matters have Come to my attention in connection
wrth the examination giving ma cause to believe that in any material respect..
a￿OuntIng records were not kept in re$￿cl of the Twst a8 required by Section 130 of the Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply wilh the applicable requirèments conceming the fomi and conlenl of
accounts set out in the Charities IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
thal the accounts gwe a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
gxamination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other mattors in connaclion with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper urKlorsl8nding of the 8ccounl8 to be
reached.
C MoeWn.Williams 8Sc FCA
ICAEW
TCA Ishrewsburyl LLP
Third Fl¢X)r
21 Sl Mory's Street
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1ED
Dale..
2023
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
2022
Total
funds
2021
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated
funds
Voluntary income
579,962
71,246
651,208
488,151
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
General
497,205
45,846
543,051
395,917
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
82,757
25,400
108,157
92,234
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
345,890
4,336
350,226
257,992
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
428,647
29,736
458,383
350,226
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
All incoming resources and reSoUr￿S expended arise from continuing acb"vilies.
The notes form part of these financial stslements
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## **SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION** 

## **BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2022** 

|Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>Notes<br>£<br>£<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>Tangible assets<br>4<br>9,620<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Debtors<br>5<br>76,854<br>Cash at bank<br>354,240<br>29,736<br>431,094<br>29,736<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due within one year<br>6<br>(12,067)<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>419,027<br>29,736<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**<br>**LIABILITIES**<br>428,647<br>29,736<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>428,647<br>29,736<br>**FUNDS**<br>7<br>Unrestricted funds<br>Restricted funds<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|2022<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>9,620<br>76,854<br>383,976<br>460,830<br>(12,067)<br>448,763<br>458,383<br>458,383<br>428,647<br>29,736<br>458,383|2021<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>13,658<br>53,123<br>332,393<br>385,516<br>(48,948)<br>336,568<br>350,226<br>350,226<br>345,890<br>4,336<br>350,226|
|---|---|---|



The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 16 January 2023 and were signed on its behalf by: D Nutt-Trustee **[l.utt- =z:, .** 

The notes form part of these financial statements 

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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Notes
Net cash inflow from operating activities
56,096
142,502
Capital expenditure and financial
investment
14,5131
119,8351
Incroase in cash in the period
51,583
122,667
Reconclllatlon of net cash flow to
movement in net debt
Increase in cash in the period
51,583
122,667
Change in net debt resulting from cash flows
51,583
122,667
Movement in net debt in the period
Net debt at 1 April
51,583
332,393
122,667
209,726
Net debt at 31 March
383,976
332,393
The notes form part of these financial stslements
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMING RESOURCES TO NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
2022
2021
Net incoming resources
Depreciation charges
Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors
(Decreasellincrease in creditors
108,157
8,551
123,7311
136,8811
92,234
7,301
15,363
27.604
Net cash inflow from operating activities
56,096
142,502
ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOWS FOR HEADINGS NETTED IN THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
2022
2021
Capital expenditure and financial investment
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
14,5131
119,8351
Net eash outflow for capital expenditure and finantial
investment
14,5131
119,8351
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.21
Cash flow
At 31.3.22
Net cash
Cash al bank
332,393
51,583
383,976
Total
332,393
51,583
383,976
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concem basis. The charity is dependent on
the continuing support of Sandwell MBC and the grants it provides. The going concern basis is
therefore dependent on the continuation of that support.
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance
with applicable accounting standards the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of
Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally
entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Rosources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is Èxempl from tax on ils charitable activities.
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 reslricled purposes within the objects of the charity.
Reslriclions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanats'on of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial
statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement beneflts
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the
year ended 31 March 2021.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended
31 March 2021.
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
STAFF COSTS
2022
2021
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
411,699
29,564
6,097
305,729
10,703
4,720
447,360
321,152
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
2022
32
2021
24
Engaged on charitable activities
No employees received emoluments in excess of£60,000.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures and
fillings
COST
At 1 April 2021
Additions
22,289
4,513
At 31 March 2022
26,802
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021
Charge for year
8,631
8.551
At 31 March 2022
17,182
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
9,620
At 31 March 2021
13,658
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE MTHIN ONE YEAR
2022
2021
Trade debtors
76,854
53,123
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022
2021
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Accrued expenses
3,182
6,975
12,188
5,470
27,630
3,660
1,910
12,067
48,948
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement In
funds
Transfers
between
funds
At 1.4.21
At31.3.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund - Premises move
Designated fund - IT upgrade
293,653
30,000
22,237
82,757
22,237
398,647
30,000
122,2371
345,890
82,757
428,647
Rostrictod funds
Advocacy
Playscheme
Young People's Services
British Sign Language Chat
Deaf Explorer
Census 2021
8,709
997
4,296
2,790
5,000
3,608
8,709
5,333
4,296
2,790
5,000
3,608
4,336
4,336
25,400
29,736
TOTAL FUNDS
350,226
108,157
458,383
Net movement In funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources Movement in
expended
funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
579,962
1497,2051
82,757
Restrirted funds
Advocacy
Playscheme
Young People's Services
British Sign Language Chat
Deaf Explorer
Census 2021
27,437
12,139
19,500
3,250
5,000
3,920
118,7281
111 1421
115,2041
14601
8,709
997
4,296
2,790
5,000
3,608
13121
71,246
145,8461
25,400
TOTAL FUNDS
651,208
1543,0511
108,157
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement in
funds
At 1.4.20
At31321
Unrestricted Funds
General fund
Designated fund - Premises move
Designated fund - IT upgrade
192,988
30,000
25,000
100,665
293,653
30,000
22,237
12,7631
247,988
97,902
345,890
Restrirted Funds
Advocacy
Playscheme
Communication services
Outreach programme
1,250
2,000
4,250
2,504
11,2501
2,336
14,2501
12,5041
4,336
10,004
15,6681
4,336
TOTAL FUNDS
257,992
92,234
350,226
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows".
Incoming
resources
Resources Movement in
expended
funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund - IT upgrade
389,626
5,500
1288,9611
18,2631
100,665
12,7631
395, 126
1297,2241
97,902
Restricted funds
Advocacy
Playscheme
Community Support for floating support
Communication services
Outreach programme
24,250
2,949
41,576
24,250
125,5001
16131
141,5761
128,5001
12,5041
11,2501
2,336
14,2501
12,5041
93,025
198,6931
15,6681
TOTAL FUNDS
488,151
1395,9171
92,234
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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows..
Net
movement in
funds
Transfers
between
funds
Al 1.4.20
Al 31.3.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund - Premises move
Designated fund - IT upgrade
192,988
30,000
25,000
183,422
22,237
398,647
30,000
12,763}
122,2371
Restricted funds
Advocacy
Playscheme
Communication services
Outreach programme
Young People's Services
British Sign Language Chat
Deaf Explorer
Census 2021
1,250
2,000
4,250
2,504
7,459
3,333
14,2501
12,504}
4,296
2,790
5,000
3,608
8,709
5,333
4,296
2,790
5,000
3,608
10,004
19,732
29,736
TOTAL FUNDS
257,992
200,391
458,383
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined nel movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources Movement in
expended
funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund - IT upgrade
969,588
5,500
1786, 1661
18,2631
183,422
12,7631
975,088
1794,4291
180,659
Restricted funds
Advocacy
Playscheme
Community Support for floating support
Communication services
Young People's Services
British Sign Language Chat
Deaf Explorer
Census 2021
Outreach programme
51,687
15,088
41,576
24,250
19,500
3,250
5,000
3,920
144,2281
111,7551
141,5761
128,5001
115,2041
14601
7,459
3,333
14,2501
4,296
2,790
5,000
3,608
12,5041
13121
12,5041
164,271
1144,5391
19,732
TOTAL FUNDS
1,139,359
1938,9681
200,391
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**SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022** 

## **7. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** 

## **Designated fund** 

The designated fund has been allocated by the Board for future anticipated costs in rehoming the organisation to include the first year rent, the associated costs of moving together with the purchase of alerting equipment necessary for the service users and staff.This has been postponed due to COVID but is now planned for Spring 2023. 

The designated fund which was created for the IT upgrade has now been released back into unrestricted funds following the investment in IT over the last two financial years. 

## **Restricted funds** 

Advocacy fund - the SDCA Issue Based Advocacy Service is funded by Sandwell MBC, providing a free and confidential service available to all deaf people who live in Sandwell. 

Playscheme fund - this is funding secured from SMBC to deliver a specific scheme for deaf children with additional needs during a specific time frame. 

Young People's services fund - These funds were granted to employ a specialist youth work of deaf young people to develop new services to meet the needs of young people 8-25yrs. 

BSL chat fund - This fund was granted to deliver an online daily group chat session and support group for Deaf Sign language users isolated by the pandemic. 

Deaf explorer fund - funding via the arts council for dance and performing arts programme for deaf young people. 

Census 2021 fund - SDCA was selected as one of only three 'Deaf Hubs', working across the UK supporting deaf people to complete their census via a Deaf Aware and BSL accessible service. 

Community support for floating support fund - this was a preventative service for deaf people who needed short term intervention to manage their independence. 

Communication services fund - this was a specific grant for the interpreting service to translate letters, assist with bookings etc 

Outreach programme fund - this fund supported deaf people to maintain their social interaction and communication to enhance their mental health 

## **8. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

During the year there were no related party transactions (2021: none). 

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SANDWELL DEAF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
Donations & Legacies
Grants
Charitable activity income
48
161,515
489,645
1,777
158,855
327,519
651,208
488,151
Total incoming resources
651,208
488,151
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Insuran
Telephone and fax
Postage and stationery
Other costs
Accountancy fees
Depreciation
Equipment expensed
Interpreters
Travel & subsistence
staff Training and welfare
Consultancy fees
Entertainment
Room hire
Bad debts
411,699
29,564
6,097
305,729
10,703
4,720
1,569
13,553
1.356
13,334
2,227
7,300
2,813
7,685
1,735
657
5,591
420
225
16,300
24,025
3,069
17,500
2,204
8,551
1,329
11,992
9,060
2,391
4,991
92
9,372
1,115
543,051
395,917
Total resources oxpended
543,051
395,917
Net income
108,157
92,234
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