CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Registered Charity No: 1124346 REPORTS and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 March 2024 Contents Company General Information Page 2 Report of the Directors Pages 3 to 6 Contact- What we Do Page7&8 The Chairman's Report Page9&10 The Managers, Report Pages 11 to 13 Independent Examinerfs Report Page 14 Statement of Financial Activities Page 15 Balance Sheet Page 16 Notes forming part of the Financial Statements Pages 17 to 21
CONTACT . SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Company General Information Governing Document Memorandum and Article5 of Association Operating Name Contact Employed Staff Mrs Jane Evans, Mrs Nina Gibson. Mrs Suzzane Quigley and Mrs Jasmine Singh Registered Office Selsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, CR2 8LA Bankers Barclays Bank plc., The Croydon Group, PO Box 95, 1 North End, Croydon, CR9 IRN Nationwide Building Society Previously: CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4JQ Independent Examiner L Tasker FCCA Ryefield Limited Unit 139 Airport House Purley Way Croydon CRO OXZ
CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Report of the Directors for the year ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees, present their Report and the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. Original Constitutlon Contact: Selsdon Churches Neighbourhood Care was a Company No. 6582829, limited by guarantee and not having a share capital, which was governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. The liability of each member was limited to £1. It is also a Registered Charity No. 1124346 The company was incorporated on l May 2008. The charity wa5 registered with the Charity Commission on 5 June 2008. The company commenced operating from 11 October 2008. Merger of Charities At a Special General Meeting held on 10 October 2008 the members of Selsdon Churches Neighbourhood Care, commonly known as 'Contact', lan unincorporated association, Registered Charity No.1012801) voted to transfer the assets and liabilities of Contact to this "new" charity. The mergerwas duly registered on the Merger of Charities register maintained bythe Charity Commission. Conversion to a Charltable Incorporated Organisatlon {ClO) On 9 March 2021 an application was lodged with the Charities Commission to convert to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and permission was subsequently granted by the Charities Commission on the 8 April 2021. The Charity now only reports to the Charities Commission and are governed by the terms of the new constitution Dlrectors (the Trustees) Under the Articles of Association the number of directors is to be not less than three and not more than eleven, of whom a majority shall be members of the supporting churches. One third of the directors must retire each year and may stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting Trustee5 The current Trustees of the Charity are: Mrs Helen Lishmund - Chairman Miss Christine Waring- Vice Chairman Mr Barry Shaw- Company Secretary Mr Adrian Forward - Treasurer Mr Martin Bailey Mr Michael Barbour M5 Yvonne Barnard Mrs Gillian Gandolfo Mr Martyn Brown and Neil Richard50n
CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Report of the Directors for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued) Objects of the Charity Under the Articles of Association, the objects of the charity are the relief of the persons in need or for such charitable purpose or purposes as the director5 shall from time to time decide for the benefit of the inhabitants in the general Selsdon Area and any other neighbouring area as determined by the directors from time to time. The present activities of the charity are set out in the statement headed "Contact- What we do" _ on page 7. Review of the year ended 31 March 2024 Appended to this report are two documents which report on the activitie5 undertaken by the charitv during the period now under review- The Chairman's Report- on page 9-10. The Managers, Report- on page 11-13 Also included in the directors, report are Policy Statements that have been adopted by the charity (see below and page 5), and the statement of the responsibilities of the directors (on page 6). It 15 the opinion of the directors that this report, along with the appended reports and statements, demonstrate that the charity is operating for Public Benefit Policy Statements Reserves Policy The major part of Contact's income arises from three sources, an annual grant from the London Borough of Croydon, gifts from the local churches and gifts from individuals. The annual grant from the London Borough of Croydon is ceasing from the financial year 2023124. From time to time grants are also received from charitable trusts and donations from other local organisations. The Trustees recognise that funds from any of our major funder5 could cease without notice and, a5 a responsible employers, considerthat is prudent to maintain reserves sufficientto meet six months operating costs, say £25,000.
CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Report of the Directors for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued) Risk Policy The Directors recognise that in today's litigious society there 15 a need to ensure that none of the services provided causes a level of dissatisfaction that might prompt a client to take legal action against Contact. The Directors have always maintained a 'hands on approach, (and continue so to do) to the management of Contact thereby ensuring that none of the services and help provided is beyond the capability of a good neighbour. The Directors also ensure that the staff, who provide assistance with completion of application forms for state benefits for example, have access to and undertake regular training. The Directors regularly review the risks and appropriate action is taken to mitigate them. Equal Opportunities Policy Membership of Contact is open to all who wish to support itsobjects, irrespective of nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, race, colour, political or religiou5 belief, social or financial standing. Members will be welcome from those with disability who are able to support the objects of Contact. Contact supports equality of opportunity and will pursue policies to prevent discrimination. Contact will make available and provide its services to all members of the Selsdon area regardless of their age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, of their sex, marital status or disabilitv, political or religious belief, social or financial standing. Vulnerable Adulvs Pollcy Contact believes that all involved in its activities have the right to be safe and free from harm. To this end the Management Committee have adopted the policy contained in the London multi-agency policy and the procedures contained therein to safeguard adults from abuse will be followed. A copy of the Policy document is kept in the Contact Office or is available to view on line at http:l/www.croydon.gov.uk/healthsocial/sva Children's Policy One of the most important principles of Contact child protection policy states.that anyvolunteer who shall be selected by the designated Child Protection Person IDCPPI to undertake a caring visit in which a child or children may be involved needs to have attended safeguarding and welfare of children training" The volunteers involved in Child care must provide two referees which will be thoroughly checked and have Disclosure and Barring Service vetting undertaken prior to the commencement of work. The Contact Child protection policy document is available to view in the Contact office during normal opening hours.
CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Report of the Directors for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued) Statement of the Responsibilities of the Directors The directors of Contact: Selsdon Churches Neighbourhood Care {for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Report of the directors and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently," observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- state whether applicable UK 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 to presume that the charitable company will continue its operation5. Public Benefit It is the opinion of the Directors that this report makes it clear that'contact, exists to serve the people of Selsdon which it does so willingly and freely. No charges are made for the seniices provided, apart from fares for the shopping bus, the cost of outings and loan equipment charges. The Charity has hitherto existed on a grant from the local authority and donations from the local churches and SUPPOrters but the local authority grant cease from the financial year 2023/24. All the directors give of their time freely and no directors, remuneration was paid in the year and no directors, expenses were charged. There were no related party transactions. Some volunteers claim for reimbursement of car mileage at rates not exceeding those approved by HM Revenue & Customs. Any other benefits by directors, staff and volunteers are incidental. Signed by Barry Shaw, Honorary Company Secretary. on behalf of the Directors Mr BARRY SHAW Date .
CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Contact: What we do Number of New Clients 48 2,020 Callers to Office Advice and Assistance given to clients 11,206 Clients Shopping Trips 98 Transport for clients for health appointments Other transport requests Coffee Mornings/Outing5 482 500 Customer care calls to clients 8,064 Contact is Selsdon Churches Neighbourhood Care Scheme that provides practical help, advice, support and information to people living within the Selsdon area and part of Sanderstead, through a large network of volunteers. Although a churches scheme, Contact welcomes all clients and volunteers regardless of any religious, political or secular views. Transport.. Door to door transport to doctors. local clinics, hospitals, etc. for the less mobile. Information.. On a wide range of statutory and voluntary services, e.g. specialist holidays, self-help groups, benefits and many more. Shoppingl Prescription collection", For the sick, disabled or elderly. Shopping Bus.. A regular door to door shopping bus to Warlingham Sainsbury's. Escorts travel with the mini-bus giving help where needed. VisitinglBefriending: For housebound or elderly people, needing support or company. We also provide a hospital visiting service. Carer Support: Information. advice and support on services and benefits and how to apply, completing application forms if required. Providing day respite for carers.
CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Contact: What we do (continued) Practical Help.. Dog walking, 'one off, gardening jobs, wheelchair pushing, basic DIY. Loan Equipment: The Offi has an extensive supply of equipment available for short term loan including wheelchairs, Zimmer frames, indoor and outdoor walkers, TENS machine and many other items. All the wheelchairs are serviced regularly. Smoke Alarm Scheme.. Installing smoke alamis and providing battery checks Young Families.. Supporting families with children or young adults. Social Events: For clients, coffee mornings, outings (with assistance). Christmas party and regular newsletters Contact Links: Volunteers throughout our area are each responsible for delivering Contact information to 25-30 houses once a year and, when appropriate, offering practical help. Contact has 4 members of part time paid staff In addition, nearly 200 volunteers are involved in Contact, including a team of fifteen office volunteers and two postmen, to whom the directors and staff extend their heartfelt thanks.
CONTACT . SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Chairman's Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 2023124, another busy and productive year for Selsdon Contact. The office remains busy and we have been supporting, and continuing to support, approximately 300 clients. It is interesting that this number seems to remain constant. Jasmine Singh continues to manage the Offi and our loyal band of office volunteers, now ably assisted by Nina Gibson, our Deputy Manager. Nina has fitted effortlessly into the role and together with Jasmine, they are considerable assets to team continuing to promote Selsdon Contact, giving us a high profile particularly in regard to the local authority and NHS providers of statutory care to the elderly and vulnerable. They continued to attend the Local Community Partnerships meetings often as the only representative from Selsdon and were instrumental in obtaining some funding via the partnership offering our minibus and driver to the New Addington Pop in to take their clients shopping. We entered a contract for this partnership in good faith. However, the partnership working proved rather one sided and entailed a lot of extra time and work for Jasmine and Nina. It is regrettable that our efforts to support partnership working with other local charities is proving to be so problematic. Mhilst the client numbers remain static, sadly volunteer numbers have decreased. Fewer numbers, but we are lucky enough to be supported by a steady band of very committed people giving their time freely. We must pay particular credit to our office volunteers responding to our clients in a cheerful and friendly manner, dealing with all manner to requests and arranging all kinds of support. In addition, credit must go to our happy band of drivers, both of the minibus and individually taking clients to medical appointments- providing that neighbourly, good natured care on which clients often comment. There is also a band of volunteers providing a regular coffee morning at the Selsdon Baptist Church, a much-appreciated social occasion. There are the escorts on the shopping bus and our many outings, the helpers at the events organised throughout the year and those who befriend clients, fit smoke alarms or collect a prescription. W)at seems to be most valued and important to our clients is the regular 'contact' from Contact- particularly valued by those living alone. We have a fantastic band of volunteers. On 31st March 2023 we lost our Council funding reducing Selsdon Contact's income by approximately £34,000 per annum. We are fortunate that, in the past, we have received generous legacies and donations which have kept our funds at a good level. The Trustees took the decision that we should look to find further funds to cover approx. half of the shortfall so that we did not deplete our reseNes too quickly. We seem to have achieved this goal for 2023124 and thanks go to several people for this. Chris Waring, VI Chair, worked hard at putting in funding bids to cover events Costs, towards shopping bus costs etc. Many thanks for her diligen. She also, together with Suzi Quigley our IT and Data Assistant, responsible for keeping our data up to date, data being vital when applying for funding. We have also set up a Friends of Contact scheme encouraging supporters of Contact to make regular donations and we are organising fundraising events such as the sucsSful Summer Concert at St. Johns and our forthcoming Quiz Night. This brings me to other areas of great support for Contact. As our title indicates we are supported by our local churches. We are indebted to the churches (Selsdon Baptist Church, St Columba's, St Francis, Jubilee Church and St John's) for their financial and prayerfijl support. This year has meant financial support has been vital having lost statutory funding and the churches have been generous in donating collections from joint SeiceS and other donations both financially and by raising our profile. Each of the churches have an appointed representative on our board of Trustees. The charity currently has a board of Trustees with a great diversity of skills, experience and dedication. l am grateful to all my fellow directors for their support. Chris Waring as Deputy Chair is a wise and generous mentor; Adrian Forward is a reliable and prudent Treasurer and Barry Shaw as Company Secretary ensures we operate correctly under charity law. My fellow trustees offer wise advice and keep me on my toes and l am grateful to you all. I must also give thanks to Maureen Stagg who so accurately and promptly records our meetings as Minute Secretary.
2023 was an important year for Contact as we celebrate 50 years offering practical help, advice, support and information to the residents of Selsdon. It was launched on 10th July 1973 and thanks to the drive and energy of a team led by the redoubtable Anne Hill, Contact- Selsdon Churches Good Neighbour Scheme was born. We celebrated with a series of events including celebration teas, special outings and a celebratory weekend in July with a thanksgiving Songs of Praise service and tea and a summer conrt. It was a time to take pride in the Selsdon community for supporting Contact. Looking to the future- we are re-estsblishing our links with Sainsbury who have kindly allowed us to promote and collect money for Contact during Volunteers week. We are fostering links with Churchill Housing, some of whose residents we support. The Selsdon Centre for the Retired had the threat of closure due to financial difficulties and we were involved in talks regarding the future of the Centre together with Croydon's Mayor, Age Conrn and other interested parties. The Centre were fortunate in obtaining funding via the National Lottery and we are hoping to establish better links with them as they move to a new future. We are always grateful for support from Selsdon and Sanderstead Rotary and London Cooling who provide hampers and gifts for our clients. 2024125 will be another challenging year but it is a pleasure to work with such an enthusiastic board of Trustees, Jasmine, Nina and Suzi and a great team of office volunteers so keen to support our clients and a great band of volunteers. I hope we can look forward to another 50 years supporting the people of Selsdon. GOD BLESS YOU ALL Helen Llshmund Chairman 10
CONTAcf: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE. The Manager's Report for the year ended 31" March 2024. As I reflect on the past year. l am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and pride for what we have accomplished together. Contact continued to advance our mission of providing support not only to our vulnerable clients but to the wider community. Despite the challenges posed by the uncertainty of continuing without the Council funding, we have seen remarkable progress in our programs and the lives we touch. This year we reached a significant milestone, 50 years of seNing the Selsdon Community. This achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our volunteers, donors and partners. By attending Local Community Partnership meetings, I managed to raise Contact's profile, thus leading to a number of different collaborations. The office remained operational and became busier. Our workload intensified with the uptake of new clients whilst continuing to provide comprehensive services to our existing clients. We began an exercise to streamline our computer records in order to comply with GDPR 2018 rules. Our volunteers count has decreased but we have an ongoing campaign to address this via local publications, notices and social media platforms. Sadly, we lost our lonEest seniing office volunteer, Vera Dean, in October 2023. Vera dedicated over 25 years of selfless service to the Contact. office which was shut on the day of Vera's funeral as a mark of respect. Extraordinary Events. This year was marked by two remarkable events that brought our community together in celebration and reflection. th th The celebration of 50 years of Contact. The weekend events of 8 & 9 July 2023, were a perfect blend of nostalgia and joy. It began with the summer concert by the Norwood Wind Ensemble and Songsations choir, followed the next day by a thanksgiving service which was a tribute to each individual who played a part in shaping Contact's journey. Again, a delicious tea followed with lots of sharing of stories of years past. The Coronation of King Charle$111 was celebrated with a Coronation Tea at St John's Church hall. Guests were entertained with a delicious tea of sandwiches and homemade cakes, Coronation Bingo, and joined in a loyal toast to the new king. Many people reminisced about Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1953, where they were or what they were doing that day. Partnerships and Collaborations. Over the past year, we have collaborated with the following organizations: New Addington Partners: _ Pop in centre & Pathfinders. The family Centre Good Food Matters Centre for change. We continued to attend Local Community Partners meetings and loaned our bu5 and a volunteer to take clients from the Pop in centre on local outings. A presentation of the "stronger togetherf, partnership was held in November with the Mayor of Croydon in attendance. Croydon Vision - loaned their bus as an additional bus for our Coffee mornings. Selsdon Library- obtained a Contact Library card /Pin to allow volunteers to complete forms on line for our clients, on days the library is shut. li
Sainsbury's store Selsdon- allowed us a total of 4 Fundraising/Awareness days, spread over the year. Rotary Club of Sanderstead and Seldon- invited our clients to annual Reach OLJt day for lunch and entertainment. John Ruskin College-Held a Social responsibility Day in J une during which the students & teachers carried out gardening for a client. Clear Community Web- is an organisation that develops digital skills and helps to build confidence online. l am Still in discussions with Clear Community Web to set up Digital drop ins locally to support our clients. Alliance with Local Schools Our clients were invited to afternoon tea by Courtwood Primary School and to two concerts by Royal Russell School, all of which our clients thoroughly enjoyed. In addition, Trinity School students, as part of their voluntary placement scheme, carried out gardening work for six clients. Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Contact carried out a survey of our volunteer drivers to establish the compliance of their cars with ULEZ requirements. Fortunately, only a couple of drivers were replacing cars and suspended driving duties with us until a replacement vehicle was purchased. Outings and other events Last year, our outings were a great success. Each event was meticulously planned and the positive feedback we received reflected the enthusiasm and enjoyment experienced by everyone involved. The outings not only provided memorable experiences but also fostered a deeper sense of camaraderie among all participants. Included were visits to local garden centres and RHS Wisley, a Valentine's Day Tea and a Christmas party, lunch at a Toby CaNery, a visit to Titsey Place and a day trip to Eastbourne. Shopping Bus. Following the pandemic, the regular shopping bus numbers have decreased. Many clients are having shopping delivered or family /friends are doing shopping on their behalf. Some clients have moved into a care home or sadly passed away. However, the introduction of our new once a month shopping bus expedition to West Wickham has been a roaring success. In November 2023, a successful bid was made to Croydon Relief in Need for a grant towards the cost of running the shopping bus scheme for 6 months. Coffee mornings. Our monthly coffee mornings are ever popular. With the addition of a loan bus from Croydon Vision, we are able to ferry many more clientsto socialise and enjoy the morning. We have had a speaker from Clear Community Web, speaking to clients about digitallonline support they offer locallv. The Village Club. We were overjoyed to be voted Charity of the year by the Village Club in March 2024 Friends of Contact. The withdrawal of funding from Croydon Council concerned many of our clients. Numerous clients, asked how they might contribute on a regular basis. With this in mind, Friends of Contact was launched in November 2023 and we have had a good uptake of both clients and volunteers wishing to join. We are actively letting the wider community know of this scheme through various platforms. 12
Churches support. As alway5.1 would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our local churches.15t John the Divine. Selsdon Baptist Church, St Columba's, Croydon Jubilee Church, St Francis Church and Churches Together in Selsdon & Addingtonl This year, we were grateful for donations from rhe lunch club at St Mary's Church, Addington. We in turn have been able to loan our minibus on various occasions to the churches. 11 e are irul!, grcilefiil tor i'i)Lif 511pport c1nd li()spiial il!.. and 'e Iciok- r()rM Iird 10 t'Liiuri volliibc)raliuns. Volunteer Contributions. Our office volunteers were the backbone of our success last year, demonstrating unwavering dedication and passion in every task they undertook. Their commitment was evident in the countless hours they devoted, often going above and beyond what was expected. The enthusiasm and energy they brought to each project inspired others a nd helped create a positive and welcoming environment. Their contributions were invaluable and without them Contact's services would not continue. Three members of staff Our Deputy Manager, Nina Gibson, has been an excellent Support to me assisting in operations, and planning, interacting with the Team and ensuring the smooth running of the office. Our IT and Data Administrator, Suzy Quigley, manages our data, maintains our database and computer records and keeps us GDPR Compliant. Looking Ahead: Goals for 2024125 Boost our volunteer bank. Expand funding sources. Foster new collaborations. Increase our visibility. Strengthen our office team by developmentlin house training. In closing, l am committed to building on our successes and addressing areas where there 15 potential for improvement. The dedication of our volunteers and the trust of clients will continue to be a driving force behind our achievements. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all who have contributed to our success this year. Jasmine Singh, Manager. Some commentsfrom our clients.. Thonk you to everyone at Contoctfor your help ond support over the past weeks. Without the kindness of people who don't know me it would have been o much more difficult limefor me. Thanks for all you have done. Mony thanksfor all your help ond advice. Much oppreciated. Dearjasmine ond deorfriends at Contoct. How can I thank you allfor 9iving your time to put on Valentine5 afternoon teo, for the work that goe5 into putting this on. 11,5 $0 nice to get out of the house when you ore in it oll week, ond meet up with lovelyfriends. Thank you 50 much. Deorfriends, Thank youfor a m05t enjoyable afternoon tea ond all the hard work you put in. You Put a smile on myface. 13
CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Independent Examiner's Report To the Trustees of Contact: Selsdon Churches Neighbourhood Care I report on the accounts of the Charity (No 1124J461 lor the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set outon pages 15 10 21 Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are respons5ble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required fof this year under Section 145 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 {Ihe Charities Actll and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act ané are eligible for independent examination 11 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)Ibl of the Charities Act., and to State whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 accounts presented with those records. 11 asso includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, 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 fair view, and the report Is limited to those mallers sel out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to Indicate that accounting records have not been kept in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. the accounts do not accord with such records.. where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whetherthey fail to comply with relevant account requirements under Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006. or are not consistent with the Charities SORP IFRS1021'. and any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader lo gain a proper understanding of the accounts Name: Leslie John Tasker FCCA Relevant professional qualification or body.. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Address. Ryefield Ltd. Unit 139: Airport House. Purley Way. Croydon. Surrey. CRO OXZ. Date. 14
CONTACT . SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE R•gistsred Charity No: 1124346 Charitsblè Incorporatèd Organisation Stat•ment of Financial Activlti•8 for th• year ended 31 March 2024 lincorpxiraling the Income and Expenditure Account and Slalement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses) General Fund Designated Fund Reslricted Funds Total Funds Year ended 31 Mar 2023 Notes INCOME From generated funds.. London Borough of Croydon Donations reLEived Legaaes and In Memoriam gifts received Income from other bodies Sale of vehicle Bank Inte$1 From charitable activities 38.525 12,926 7,275 6&7 25,392 25,392 3.302 5.541 3.302 5,541 1,468 5,575 Totsl income 34.235 34,235 65,768 EXPENDITURE Ch8rrtable activities.. Personnel Office costs Equipment costs Other expenses Donations and gifts Catering costs Depreryabon 33,909 7,692 526 t2,486 188 33.gJ9 7.692 526 12,486 188 26,656 10,975 222 11.258 202 io 12 402 402 502 55.203 55.203 49.815 Governance cosls". Bank charges and Accountancy Independent Examinerfs fee 864 624 864 864 624 Total exponditurg 56,067 56.067 50,439 NET INCOME {EXPENDITUREI bèfom transfers Transfers befven funds -21.832 -21,832 15,329 NET INCOME {EXPENDITUREI aftar transfars -21,832 -21,832 15,329 Funds brought fotward 811 April 2023 115,873 16,968 132,841 t17.512 TOTAL FUNDS carried forward at 31 March 2023 £94.041 £16.968 £111,009 £132,841 Thi5 s&itemgnt of financial activities includes all lossas and gains in the year. All income and expenditure derive from Continuing activities 15
CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Regi$t¢red Charty No.. 1124346 8alance Sheèt at 31 March 2024 Unre$trKted Funds Restrictad Fund Tot81 Funds 31 Mar 2024 Total Funds 31 M*r2023 Nole FIXEO ASSETS Officè Equipment Motor Vehide 1.807 1.807 2.010 TOTAL Fixed Assets 1.607 1.607 2.010 CURRENT ASSErs SutKlry Debtors and PpaYMentS Cash at bank and in hand Bank CurrentAcu)unts B8nk D8w)sil A(xntS C8$h in hand 5.635 112,565 82 5.63S 112.565 31.137 108,506 68 TOTAL CurYgntA•¥ets 118,282 118,282 139.711 CURRENT LIABIUTIES Credit Card Sundry ¢ditOrS falling due within one year and accrua15 Intar Fund Balanc8S 4,880 -8.880 -8,880 TOTAL Currnnt Liabiliti0$ -8,880 4.880 NET CURRENT ASSETS 109,402 109.402 130,831 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES £111.009 £111,CM)9 £132,841 THE FUNOS OF THE CHARITY unrèstric funds Restricted funds 111,009 111.009 132.841 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS £111,009 £111,009 £132,841 Exemption frorn audit. etc. Directo5 reSpOlbIlItIeS The direC1S ad(noWAlg thr reswjnsl"Ith"eS for cornptying with the requirements of the relevant legistlation with re5F to accounting CordS and the yeparation of a¢Unts These finanaal Statements were approved by the Diwtors on the and signed on thr behalf HELEN USHMUND BARRY SHAW Chairm8n Company Secretary 18
CONTACT '. SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Registered Charity No.. 1124346 Notes forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Basis of preparation 1.1 Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note{sl lo the aoUnt$. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. 1.2 Going conrn There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions thal cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. 1.3 Change of accounting policy The accounts present a true and fair view and no changes have been made to the accounting policies adopted in note 2. 1.4 Changes to accounting estimates No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting peflod. 1.5 Material prior year errors No material prior year errors have been identffied in the reporting period. 2 Accounting policies 2.1 Generally All items are accounted for on the accruals basis. 2.2 Recognition of income These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when {a) Ihe charity becomes entitled to the resources, (b) rt is more likety than not that the trustees will receive the resources, and {c) the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. 2.3 Grants and donation$ Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognition criteria are met. 2.4 Legacies Legacies are only included in the SOFA when reIpl is probable, that is. when the grant of probate has been issued. the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy a either within the control of the charity or have been met. 2.5 Tax reclaims on donations and gifts 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 saffle fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. 2.6 Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the acmunts but is described in the trustees. report. 17
CONTACT . SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Registered Charity No: 1124346 Notes fornilng part of the Financial Ststements for the year ended 31 March 2024 {continued) 2 Accounting policies (continued) 2.7 Expenditure and Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or construdive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. 2.8 Governance and support costs Support costs have been allocated between governance and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs invofving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. 2.9 Tangible fixed assets for use by the chariiy Computers and Office Equipment purchased at more than a cost of £500 are capitalised and written-off on a straight line basis over S years. Vehicles are written off on a straight line basis over 8 years. 2.10 Taxation As a gIStered charity under the Charities Acts, no liability to taxation arises. 3 Fixed Assets Office equipment 2,009 Telephone Photocopier TOTAL Cost at 1.4.2023 Additions 2.009 disposal Cost at 31.3.2024 £2,009 £2,009 disposal Charge for Year 402 402 Depreciation at 31.3.2024 (£4021 £0 (£4021 Net Book Value At 31.3.2024 £1,607 £1,607 18
CONTACT . SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Reglstered Charlty No: 1124346 Notes forming part of tho Financial Statèments for the year ended 31 March 2024 l¢ontinuodl 4 Movem•nt of Funds The General Fund is available for use in accordan with the charitsble objects The Designated Fund relates lo a legacy from Mr D H Thomton which has been set aside by the directors for the fulure expansion of the charitable acb'vilies_ Balances at 31.3.2023 In¢oming Resources Resources Expende Transfers Inllouti Balances at 31.3.2024 Unrestricted Funds.. General Fund Designated Fund 115.873 16.968 34.235 -56.067 94.041 16,968 132,841 34.235 -56.C67 111,009 Restricted Fund £132.841 £34,235 1£56,0671 £111,009 S Grants recoivgd (Ggngral Fund) Year ended 31.3.2024 Year ended 31.3.2023 London Borough of Croydon support grants London Borough additional funds for extra work undertaken £30,725 £7,800 £38.525 6 Donatlons rocoived IGeneral Fund) Year ended 31.3.2024 Year anded 31.3.2023 Contributions from the member Churches of CTSA (see below) Donation$ received Grants from other charities Tax re¢overable from Gift Aid Oonalions 3.700 12,386 9.306 2,300 10,626 £25,392 £12.926 Note." CTSA th to Church85 Tijgelherin Selsdon & AddJ"ngton 7 Restrlcted Glft Fund Year ended 31.3.2024 Y88r ended 31.3.2023 Restricted Gifts received during the year- 8 Incoming resources from charltable activilies Year ended 31.3.2024 Year ended 31.3.2023 Coffee mornings Oub'ngs Shopping Bus Paty Receipts Sundry 769 2,431 2,202 825 850 2,963 139 937 £5.541 £5,575 19
CONTACT . SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Reglstsrèd Charlty No.. 1124346 Notes formlng part of the Flnancial Statements tor the year ended 31 March 2024 Icontlnued) 9 Personnel Year ended 31.3.2024 Totsl Year ended 31.3.2023 Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fund Manager and Client Support Colleagues Salaries Employers. Nl contributions Expenses and pension Staff training (including volunteers) Volunteers. expenses DBS Costs 32.632 32,632 26,239 1,035 1,035 197 45 197 45 240 177 £33,909 £33,909 £26,656 10 Office costs (General Fund) Year ended 31.3.2024 Total Yearended 31 3 2023 Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fund Printing. postage and stationery Photocopier charges Telephones and inlernel charges Computer supplies and support Cleaning Repairs Advertising Domestsc expenses Insurance Room Hire Rent of offi'ce AGM Costs Gifts sundry expenses London Borough of Croydon - Council Tax London Borough of Croydon - Premises Service Charge 1,049 415 2.585 1,049 415 2.585 632 300 2,462 220 220 1.527 233 1.902 160 233 1,902 160 149 1,810 130 476 188 76 476 202 80 76 3,608 76 388 £7.692 £7,692 £10,975 The charitls office was provided by the London Borough of Croydon in December 2003 who. until December 2012, allowed occupation on a rent and service charge ftee basis. Bearing in mind the role in the local community which we undertake, the Directors had hoped that Croydon would allow Contact to continue the use of the premises on that basis for the foreseeable future. At the end of 2012, Croydon decided to offer us a 25 year lease wrth effect from the 1st January 2013 which although rent free. woukl levy an annual se1 charge, initially of £1.600 per annum. The Lease has yet to be executed and at present there appears to be no mechanism for the London Borough of Croydon to collect this sum The accrual has been frozen at current levels. 11 Equlpment costs {General Fund) Year ended 31.3.2024 Yearended 31.3.2023 Minor equipment cost Maintenance of equipment available for loan by Glienls 370 156 222 £526 £222 20
CONTACT . SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE Rogi$tsred Charlty No: 1124346 Notgs forming part of the Financlal Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 Icontinuedl 12 Oth•r expenses Year ended 31.3 2024 Year ended 31 3.2023 A minibus was aCqUid by lease in August 2021 Expenditure on Bus.. Running Costs 9.920 10,274 CATS- Other costs Sundry expenses Shopping Bus 2,566 984 Total £12,486 £11,258 13 Staff costs For the Financial Year Contact paid three members of staff who betsveen them nomially w¢rk around 50 hours per week. During the year Cord keeping procedures We VIewed. In addition a cleaner is employed for 128 hours per year. 14 Oirectors The directors reiVed no remuneration during the period under review. other than any documented reimbursed expenses relating lo mileage claims or supporting the clients of Contact. 21