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2021-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1131111

Company Registration No. 06907615 (England and Wales)

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees John Easton
Elaine Fowler
Mike Rawsterne
Judith Holden
Kathryn Adnitt
Ismail Hafeji
N Isherwood
Charity number 1131111
Company number 06907615
Principal address Suite 19
Kings Court
33 King Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 2DH
Registered office Suite 19
Kings Court
33 King Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 2DH
Independent examiner Catherine C Baker FCCA
Hindle Jepson & Jennings Ltd
10 Borough Road
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 1PL
Bankers National Westminster Bank Plc
35 King William Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 7DJ
Solicitors Watson Ramsbottom Partnership
33-39 Railway Road
Darwen
BB3 2RL

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 3
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 14

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS102) " .

Objectives and activities

The principal activity of the charity during the year was to support parents and reduce the potential for family crisis and breakdown.

Home-Start Blackburn and Darwen is one of over 300 schemes throughout the UK and overseas. Whilst part of a national network, each scheme is managed and funded independently at a local level. This ensures that each scheme is firmly routed in, and sensitive to the community it serves.

Home-Start Blackburn and Darwen values family life and the importance it has for children, parents and the community as a whole. Home-Start Blackburn and Darwen recognises the pressures that can be part of having a young family, especially for those experiencing social isolation, or those new to the area. Home-Start Blackburn and Darwen aims to support parents with at least one child under the age of five, who are facing difficulties, enabling them to cope with the pressures they are facing and reduce the potential for family crisis and breakdown.

Home-Start Blackburn and Darwen aims to increase the confidence and independence of the family by;

There has been no change in these during the year.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Achievements and performance

During the year Home-Start Blackburn & Darwen have supported 223 families and have received 203 new referrals, with a total of 380 children, 258 under five, 75 over five and 16 pre birth.

Covid-19 Pandemic brought many challenges which affected the way we were able to deliver our service for the main part of 2020-21. However, this gave us many new opportunities in how we responded to the needs of families. Whilst our referral rates and supported families significantly increased compared to previous years, we gave supported families additional means of support through essential resources and onwards hardship grants.

At the start of the pandemic, we had 51 active volunteers supporting the scheme, however Covid-19 affected the availability of around 60% of the volunteer workforce, thus increasing workload for the staff and able volunteers. Sadly only 10 new volunteers were recruited and trained over this period.

We continue to work closely with health visitors and school nurses through the 0-19 Service, however, this pandemic has cemented new partnerships from BwD and has enabled Home-Start Blackburn & Darwen to become involved in new innovative projects.

Our main referrals and support is for parents with:

Emotional wellbeing needs; parents of children with behaviour difficulties and general household management and parenting strategies. The staff team are trained in the Solihull Approach to ensure consistency with messages and information. This in turn is passed onto the volunteers as we are asking volunteers to carry out more challenging and targeted support. Through disseminating Solihull messages and supporting literature, we ensure that they have the confidence and additional skills to manage situations in the home that may impact negatively on the child's wellbeing.

Financial review

During 2020-21 the scheme's income significantly increased due to securing a grant from the Lottery Community Fund and a variety of successful smaller grants, that were mostly related to Covid-19 work.

The scheme continues to be contracted to deliver services for the BwD 0-19 Healthy Child programme and CAHMS 0-2 service which has a NHS Standard Contract from BWD Clinical Commissioning Group.

The challenges are still limited opportunities made available from commissions, contracts and larger grant funding. Looking forward, the scheme will be pursuing funding opportunities through a more collaborative approach to enable sustainability. The scheme holds significant unrestricted reserves and together with secured income, this will support the business until 2022.

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: John Easton Elaine Fowler

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Mike Rawsterne Judith Holden Kathryn Adnitt Ismail Hafeji N Isherwood

None of the trustees ha ve any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI's Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).

The company's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:

Trade creditors of the company at the year end were equivalent to 0 day's purchases, based on the average daily amount invoiced by suppliers during the year.

The charity is run on a day to day basis by a manager, Amanda Barrass, and there are also administrators who provide support with the running of the charity. In addition to this, there are a large number of volunteers who deliver the work of the charity. These volunteers are overseen by Amanda and the co-ordinators .

There are no related parties to report.

The trustees' r eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.

.............................. Kathryn Adnitt Trustee Dated: .........................

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Home-Start Blackburn & Darwen (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Catherine C Baker FCCA

Hindle Jepson & Jennings Ltd 10 Borough Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 1PL

Dated: .........................

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
128,284
74,957
Investments
4
22
-
Total income
128,306
74,957
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
66,483
74,957
Net income/(expenditure)
for the year/
Net movement in funds
61,823
-
Fund balances at 1
April 2020
93,591
51,517
Fund balances at 31
March 2021
155,414
51,517		 TotalUnrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
203,241
80,978
-
22
108
-
203,263
81,086
-
141,440
124,317
-
61,823
(43,231)
-
145,108
136,822
51,517
206,931
93,591
51,517		 Total
2020
£
80,978
108
81,086
124,317
(43,231)
188,339
145,108

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
11
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
12
Net assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds		 2021
£
194
207,439
207,633
(2,042)		 £
1,340
205,591
206,931
-
206,931
51,517
155,414
206,931		 2020
£
198
152,769
152,967
(1,934)		 £
1,575
151,033
152,608
(7,500)
145,108
51,517
93,591
145,108

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2021.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................

..............................

Kathryn Adnitt Trustee

Company Registration No. 06907615

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Home-Start Blackburn & Darwen is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Suite 19, Kings Court, 33 King Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2DH.

1.1 Accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

Grants receivable are recognised on an accruals basis.

1.5 Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and applied under the appropriate heading. Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as the obligation and commitment by the Charity to the expenditure arises.

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment

15% Reducing Balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any ) .

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11 Funds Structure

The Charity has one restricted fund which is to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the respective donors, The Big Lottery Fund.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted
Total		 Unrestricted
funds funds funds
2021 2021
2021		 2020
£ £
£		 £
Donations and gifts 12,820 -
12,820		 17,111
Grants Received 115,464 74,957
190,421		 63,867
128,284 74,957
203,241		 80,978
Donations and gifts
Sylvia Adams 4,000 -
4,000		 -
Other 320 -
320		 187
Herbert Parkinson 1,000 -
1,000		 -
Children in need - -
-		 9,424
Garfield Weston 7,500 -
7,500		 7,500
12,820 -
12,820		 17,111
Grants receivable for core activities
Loneliness Grant 16,044 -
16,044		 -
BWDBC 9,600 -
9,600		 -
Spring North 4,200 -
4,200		 -
BWD CCG 20,280 -
20,280		 15,000
LSCFT 48,867 -
48,867		 48,867
Co-op 2,306 -
2,306		 -
Other 2,090 -
2,090		 -
Lottery Community Fund - 74,957
74,957		 -
Children in need 12,077 -
12,077		 -
115,464 74,957
190,421		 63,867
Investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2021 2020
£ £
Interest receivable 22 108

4 Investments

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

5 Charitable activities

Family Family
Support Support
Work Work
2021 2020
£ £
Staff costs 110,975 99,347
Depreciation and impairment 235 279
Employee and volunteer expenses 748 1,896
Rent 11,276 11,911
Light heat and water 755 767
Insurance 586 705
Refreshments and hospitality 65 491
Training and consultancy 83 222
Subscriptions 1,639 1,638
Recruitment costs 273 276
Telephone 2,666 2,483
Printing postage and stationery 1,155 220
Payroll fees 670 426
General expenses 1,959 920
Other charitable expenditure 6,009 935
139,094 122,516
Share of governance costs (see note 6) 2,346 1,801
141,440 124,317
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 66,483 124,317
Restricted funds 74,957 -
141,440 124,317
For the year ended 31 March 2020
Unrestricted funds 124,317

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

6 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Accountancy
-
1,830
Legal and professional
-
516
-
2,346
Analysed between
Charitable activities
-
2,346		 2021
£
1,830
516
2,346
2,346		 Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
-
1,575
-
226
-
1,801
-
1,801		 2020
£
1,575
226
1,801
1,801

7 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.

8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2021 2020
Number Number
6 7
Employment costs 2021 2020
£ £
Wages and salaries 110,975 99,347

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

9 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
£
Cost
At 1 April 2020 7,665
At 31 March 2021 7,665
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2020 6,090
Depreciation charged in the year 235
At 31 March 2021 6,325
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2021 1,340
At 31 March 2020 1,575
10 Debtors
2021 2020
Amounts falling due within one year: £ £
Prepayments and accrued income 194 198
11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2021 2020
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 2,042 1,934
12 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2021 2020
Notes £ £
Deferred income 13 - 7,500
13 Deferred income
2021 2020
£ £
Other deferred income - 7,500

HOME-START BLACKBURN & DARWEN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

14
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Fund balances at 31
March 2021 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
1,340
-
Current assets/
(liabilities)
205,591
-
Long term liabilities
-
-
206,931
-		 TotalUnrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
1,340
1,575
-
205,591
151,033
-
-
(7,500)
-
206,931
145,108
-		 Total
2020
£
1,575
151,033
(7,500)
145,108

15 Related party transactions

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

2021 2020
£ £
Aggregate compensation 38,668 37,959