Stocksbridge Community Care Group Ltd
(Company Ltd by Guarantee Number 06523039)
(Registered Charity No. 1129637)
Financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2022
| Contents | Page |
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| Legal Information | 2 |
| Trustees' report | 3-5 |
| Examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the accounts | 9-10 |
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Stocksbridge Community Care Group Ltd
Legal Information
Trustees
Mr G Helliwell Chair Mrs B Horsman Treasurer Mrs M Derbyshire Dr S J Cornell Mrs L P Hansell Mr D Owen Mrs T Simpson
Company Secretary
Dr S J Cornell
Registered Charity number
1129637
Company Ltd by Guarantee number
06523039
Registered office
Stocksbridge Town Hall Manchester Road Stocksbridge Sheffield S36 2DT
Independent examiner
Craig Williamson White Rose Accounting for Charities The Ghyll Threapland Aspatria CA7 2EL
Bank
The Cooperative Bank PO Box 250, Delf House, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6WT
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Trustees' report
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors' report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities.
Structure, governance and management
Stocksbridge Community care Group is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity governed by its memorandum and articles of association. The Company was incorporated on 4 March 2008 and was entered on the register of charities of 15 May 2009.
Objectives and activities
The aim of SCCG is to help combat social isolation and loneliness in older people in our local area, enabling them to remain a valuable part of our community.
Review of Activities
Getting back to a new normal.
Friendly Visitor Service and First Call Helpline
This was again a very different year for the Friendly Visitor Service (FVS) and First Call Helpline (bereavement service). At the beginning of the pandemic both services rapidly changed their remit to meet the needs of anyone in the local community who was feeling lonely and isolated due to the restrictions of the pandemic. Although our volunteers were not able to visit people, they made regular telephone calls to have a chat and support them during this difficult time. Working with other community groups, essential shopping was done and prescriptions collected and delivered during “lockdown.”
“C would phone me every Monday and Friday for a chat. I looked forward to this so much as it was often the only person I spoke to all week.”
As restrictions were lifted, home visiting was reinstated. This has taken quite a long time to happen for some of our service users and volunteers, due to the anxiety in having face-to-face contact again. During “lockdown” we saw an increase in volunteers joining the service, some of whom could no longer work or who were furloughed. As they returned to work, they could no longer volunteer.
The Project Co-ordinator left to move North in July ’21. Trustees appointed her successor in October ’21. This gave us some time to review the new landscape and decide how best to move forward. The First Call Helpline’s purpose had changed over the course of the pandemic and the National Lottery Community Fund grant ended in March ’22. Overall, we felt that demand for a specific bereavement service was not needed and it was difficult to get volunteers to come into the office to take calls when we weren’t receiving many specifically related to bereavement. Whatever the circumstances, the main issue for older people is loneliness. Bereavement is a big contributor to this, leading to isolation for some, but it does not have to be a recent bereavement. We continue to welcome calls from recently bereaved people and we will continue to signpost people to relevant organisations and/or offer the FVS if appropriate. We have learnt to focus more on the individual’s needs rather than the circumstances leading to this outcome.
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Trustees' report continued
The aim of FVS is not only to befriend people but where possible support them to integrate back into the community. We are finding that more people than ever are struggling with anxieties around going out and socialising again. Every person we support has their own personal struggle which has been exacerbated by the recent pandemic.
Moving forward, we want to use this learning to reach out to more lonely older people in our area. We would like to recruit and support more volunteers to join our existing team of dedicated volunteers. For people unable or not wanting to go out, we can look at bringing the outside world to them eg through SKYPE, Facetime etc.
In March 2022, 34 service users were being befriended by 24 volunteers. The FVS is well regarded locally with several new referrals from a range of statutory and voluntary sources. Our priority is to tailor the service more closely to each person using us and to source funding to continue.
“ I have made such good friends with J. She called me every week when she wasn’t allowed to visit me, it made all the difference. She now visits me again, we have found we have such a lot in common with one another, I love her visits.”
Community Dementia Provision
Following a successful tendering process, the contract for Stocksbridge & Upper Don Community Dementia Provision was awarded to us from Sheffield City Council.
The contract has recently been extended under the People Keeping Well programme for a further 5 years, until 31[st] March, 2027.
The contract includesproviding dementia-specific local information, advice and guidance; 6-monthly courtesy calls to those diagnosed with dementia; a specialist dementia group and carers support group; Musical Memories at The Venue andMusical Memories Community Tour at The Blue Ball Worral.
Stocksbridge Memory Time Café
People with memory problems and their carers have the opportunity to meet, on a monthly basis, with people in similar circumstances. Information is available, as well as practical tips about coping with dementia. Many people make friendships as a result and are able to support each other outside the MT Café setting. This informal setting provides emotional support and good cakes, as well as reducing the isolation often felt by those with dementia, their carers and families.
Musical Memories
We have introduced live music to the Memory time Café using entertainers who specialise in performing with and involving people living well with dementia.
Musical Memories has fast become a regular event on our community calendar attracting ever-increasing numbers.
We introduced a second Musical Memory Event with a slight difference. Given that there are approximately 7,000 people currently living with dementia in Sheffield (roughly 1% of the city’s population) we have moved the event to a different location in the community to make it more accessible. This has proved to be very successful.
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Trustees' report
The TIME Project (This Is Me Entirely)
Life Story Work is an activity involving developing the biography of the life of an individual. It is often used in dementia care to help develop an understanding of a person’s past experiences and how they have coped with changes in their life. Through this project we assist people keeping well with dementia to build a life story book via trained volunteers in familiar settings. The book can accompany them wherever they go, including hospital stays. It can become a discussion point to engage the owner.
Life Story is an enjoyable and worthwhile activity for everyone involved and can be cherished by participants and their families for generations.
Stocksbridge “A dementia friendly community”
At SCCG community dementia provision, we are aware that communities which are dementia aware, dementia friendly, have more opportunity to support people in the early stages of dementia, maintaining and boosting their confidence and their ability to manage everyday life. Individuals with dementia will be engaged on an ongoing basis in guiding and consulting on dementia-friendly goals and actions.
People with dementia will be at the heart of driving change and shaping the development of a dementia friendly Stocksbridge.
The work of our organisation, and its volunteers during the pandemic was recognised by Her Majesty’s representative, Andrew J Coombe:
“I want to thank you for the incredible contribution which I understand all those connected with your organisation have made to the country, during these difficult and challenging times.”
As Trustees, we want to thank our major funders, Sheffield City Council, The National Lottery Community Fund, the many charities listed in the grants section, the support of Stocksbridge Town Council, the good will of the locals, our brilliant volunteers who give of themselves to make this a better community, and last but by no means least, our two part time workers who hold everything together, and find the funding to enable us to continue supporting members of our community.
Trustees responsibilities for the financial statements
Company and charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which show the state of affairs of the charity and of net income or expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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q select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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q make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
q prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it
is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
q state whether applicable accounting standards of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable the Trustees to prepare financial statements. The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Trustees on __and is signed on their behalf by:
Dr S J Cornell Company Secretary
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Independent Examiner's report on the Accounts of Stocksbridge Community Care Group Ltd for the year ended 31 March 2022
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 7 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;
· to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act; and
· to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as 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 matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
· to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
· to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:______
Craig Williamson White Rose Accounting for Charities The Ghyll Threapland Aspatria CA7 2EL
Date:______
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Statement of Financial Activities
incorporation Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31 March 2022
| Notes Income from 1 Incoming resources from Charitable activities Grants 3 Donations Friday Drop In donations Dementia Café donations Fundraising Total Income Expenditure on Charitable activities: Staff costs Equipment Rent and room hire Insurance Consultancy Travel Drop in Dementia Café TIME Project Dementia Work Printing, stationery and postage Telephone Volunteer expenses Publicity and recruitment Christmans Hampers Other expenditure Governance costs: Accountancy Payroll fees Legal fees Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income Brought forward Fund balances carried forward |
Total funds 2022 £ 37,985 1,162 - - - 39,147 22,806 80 4,739 598 2,400 120 107 0 6,912 588 64 1,190 21 468 - - 270 184 279 40,826 (1,679) 9,831 8,152 |
Total funds 2021 £ 40,347 598 - - 652 |
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| 41,597 | ||
| 22,665 1,489 3,034 598 2,400 216 - 48 7,309 431 1,006 1,338 245 750 776 238 250 172 53 |
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| 43,016 | ||
| (1,419) | ||
| 11,250 | ||
| 9,831 |
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Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2022
| 2022 Company number: 06523039 Notes £ Current assets Balance at bank 10,112 Total current assets 10,112 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals 2 (1,960) Total current liabilities (1,960) Net current assets 8,152 Friday Drop In donations Total assets 8,152 Represented by Unrestricted funds 8,152 Restricted funds - Total 8,152 |
2021 £ 10,626 10,626 (794) (794) 9,831 9,831 9,831 - 9,831 (0) |
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For the year ending 31 March 2022 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Director's responsibilities;
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements are approved by the Board on ______ and signed on its behalf by:
Mr G Helliwell Mrs B Horsman Chair Treasurer
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Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2022
1 Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of Preparation
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS102 (effective from January 2015 and updated with effect from January 2016) - (the Charities SORP (FRS102)), as modified for smaller charities.
The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined under FRS102.
(b) Income
Grants donations and Income from charitable trading activities are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are received.
(c) Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets the criteria is identified to the fund together with a fair allocation of management and support costs.
(d) Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds are other income received or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
(e) Resources expended
Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of V.A.T. The company is not VAT registered.
Governance costs of the charity relate to the costs of running the charity such as
the costs of meetings, professional costs and statutory compliance, and includes any costs which cannot be specifically identified to another expenditure classification. In the opinion of the trustees all support costs relate to charitable expenditure.
(f) Fund Accounting
Funds held by the charity are either restricted funds or unrestricted general funds. Unrestricted funds are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds that can only be used for a particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2022
2 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
These are expenses that have been incurred but have not been billed or paid for during the accounting period. They are in respect of:
| during the accounting period. They are in respect of: | ||
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| Staff costs Jan - March Creditors 3 Grants Allen Lane Bridge Community Shop The Co-op Foundation The Cutlers Charity Gripple Trust Harry Bottom Charitable Trust Marjorie Cootes Charity National Lottery Community Fund People Keeping Well Joseph Sheldon Trust John Osborne Charity Sheffield City Council - Covid Isolation Grant Sheffield City Council - Community Dementia Provision Sheffield City Council - Ward Pot Westfield Health Charitable Trust |
2022 £ - 1,960 1,960 2022 £ 3,000 3,000 530 3,000 500 5,000 1,000 5,655 - - - - 15,000 1,300 - 37,985 |
2021 £ - 794 |
| 794 | ||
| 2021 £ - - - - - 5,000 - 11,310 1,397 1,000 500 4,640 15,500 - 1,000 |
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| 40,347 |
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