REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07022458 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1132199 Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 for CARE MERSEYSIDE SB&P Chartered Accountsnts Oriel House 2-8 Oriel Road Bootle Liverpool Merseyside L20 7EP
CARE MERSEYSIDE Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 16
CARE MERSEYSIDE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 Septsmber 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The principal activity of the charity during the year was charitable purposes for the benefit of the public, living, working and sludying in Merseyside. The charity's aim is to help improve the well being, health, education and care of people in Merseyside. We focus on important issues effecting social and medical care needs whilst promoting communily adhesion. We support projects and schemes that improve health, education and well-being. We also try to increase underslanding of the health and education trends of our communily. We give priority to projects which improve direct health care and education for the community and individuals. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Funding Update 2024- TO BE UPDATED West Knowsley PCN 3 SPLW 2 HC X £168.000 per annum ongoing. National Lottery 3 years including 4 PT Stsff from Jan 2022 x £240,000 Staff Over-time Contract Aston Healthcare 6 months £2,275 per month. Kirkby PCN 18.5 hr link-worker £1,591 per month ongoing. Winter wellness grant £5,000 {Martin Cummins oversees all finances month to month basis with Kim Finney) Elemental Software The license for our referral software Elemental SPX, which is currently embedded into EMIS Web for referrals is due to expire in March 2025. There is currently no commitment from the ICB to reinvest yet and we may have to find additional funds to keep this activated. Events:. (Large Scale Community and Partnerships) 3 X Wellness Through Wldlife cohorts with Knowsley Safari Park 2 X Laugh for Life Comedy at Hot Water Comedy Club Premiere of Dramatic Recovery Movie directed by BAFTA Winner Jessica Hynes Hosted Two-day Partnership visit from Government of Jersey MerseylJersey Alliance 4 X RSPH Accredited Training on Health Awareness level 1 and Supporting Behaviour Change Level 2 The Big Therapy Lunch Day at Tower Hill Ecotherapy garden - Reiki and other treatments offered to the community, choir performed. Carousel of classes on Creative Arts Carousel of classes on Trauma. anxiety. stress management, Sleep and Physical activity. Joined Partnership with One Knowsley Social Prescribing Day March 2024 2 x 6 weeks {about 1 and a half months) Introduction to holistic Therapies Online Pilates Careers Support Day with Activate Page 1
CARE MERSEYSIDE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 Premises Our team have been based at The Ellis Centre Suiles located within River Alt Resource Centre (Huyton) over the past year. which was offered to us by ICB on Oct 23. This has been a great space for our team and our patient population, and all courses open lo the palienvclient population at Ellis Centre Suites have been well attended and allow space for a stable delivery of social prescriptions. However, we have been advised that the lease for usage of Ellis Centre Suites expires in January 2025 and this space is now at risk for us. Should the lease not be renewed by KMBC. we may be asked to vacate the premises. We are now thinking about other polenlial Options should we need to vacate and would appreciate any suggestions or ideas for future potential usage of space for our team & courses. We also utilise community halls at Tower Hill Community Centre, New Hutte Halewood rented as satellites for other activities we deliver including chair-based exercises and choir. Client ProgresslReferrals Total for the year 1034. Contacts Made by Stsff to clients Page 2
CARE MERSEYSIDE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 Demographics Gender VJ 10.5V4 Age IOG 55 2510 13 35 lo 230 5410 2QÉ 75to84 &J 85. 28 3.7 NTrl £plprtpd Reason for Referral Social Prescriptions Prèscribed per 4iib Page 3
CARE MERSEYSIDE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 Interventions Care Merseyside Staff are delivering in-house interventions and have been trained in the MECC Making Every Contact Count Public Health Pathway in 'what matters to me.. This includes the Five Ways to Well Being Approach incorporating.. - Connectivity, Learning New Skills, Volunteering, Staying Active and be MindfullPresent. All interventions are developed and delivered lo incorporate these factors such as Yoga and Meditation sessions offered across West Knowsley and Kirkby. Skills based courses and classes including Trauma Awareness, Stress and Anxiety Management and Creative Writing Groups. Dance, fitness and Walking Groups. Staff Development Peer Buddy Support System- Each team member now has a peer buddy - they have been encouraged to set aside time each week to get together and discuss anything work related - as a safe confidential space. Personal Development reviews - All team members completed a personal development review in September- to encourage self-reflection and feedback to identify areas of development. Formal reviews to be completed quarterly. Informal reviews as and when required. Coaching Development meetings- To review and improve current Health and Wellbeing Coaching Programmes - led by the coaches to reflect on coaching caseloads and content. Training All Staff approved facilitators of RSPH Accredited Courses. LUFT Cancer Training. All Staff have access to MECC Training. online NHS Futures Training, Suicide Prevention Training. Lead Trainer Cathy Connolly-RSPH. Beacon Counselling Trust- Gambling Support Training for all staff. Age UK- Vitality Seated Exercise Training - 2 staff members now accredited. Barclays Life Skills Training. CPD for holistic Training Courses. Page 4
CARE MERSEYSIDE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW The main income transactions in the year were an increase in donations amounting to £4,970 (2023 - £1.892}. Grants increased mainly from the allocation of the three year contract from the National Lottery amounting to £81,538 {2023- £78.078). and various olher grants amounting to £15,993 {2023 - £12,500), Income from prescribing Creative events increased to £207.331 (2023- £191,149). The main expenditure costs in the year were an increase in Direct Wages and Sessional workers costs amounting to £246,699 (2023 - £219,800) mainly due to the increase in the provision of Social Prescribing services. Total Unrestricted funds amounted to £nil a surplus of £5,563, and the SLtrplus on restricted funds amounted to £33,094 giving an overall surplus for the year of £18,63412023 - surplus £4,770). Reserves Policy The trusteès have identified financial risk as a result of the many continuing changes to government funding policies. accordingly these UnrtaInlieS have been considered when setting the charity's reseNes policy. The charity's circumstances will change over time and as such the reservès policy will be reviewed annually. The amount held in reseNes is also monitored regularly. General reseNes The trustees have set a large range for free general reseNes of between £10,000 and £20.000 excluding fixed assets and aim to retain working capital within that range. Net current assets al the balance sheet date amounted to £32,209 (2023 £12,974). This is outside the range set but it is hoped next year with additional funding from general donations and allocation of expenditure to other funds thal net assets will be within the range set out above. FUTURE PLANS The charity will continue to look for opportunities to increase the amount of services it delivers. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The organisation was established under a Memorandum of Association and is governed by the Articles of Association. The organisation constitutes a limited company limited by guarantee as defined by the Companies Acl 2006. The original trustees Dr. F Maassarani & Mr. J. A. Howell were recruited by mutual consent when forming the charity to aid the communities needs. Dr. F. Maassarani a general medical practitioner and J.A. Howell a solicitor both identified their professions as skills required and founded the charity in 2009. Appointment and Training of Trustees The trustees are continuing to look for new trustees and potential trustees will be appointed with the current consent of the existing trustees based on their appropriale skills. Suitable training for trustees will be provided as deemed appropriate to the existing skills of the trustee. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 07022458 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1132199 Registered office Oriel House 2-8 Oriel Road Bootle Merseyside L20 7EP Page 5
CARE MERSEYSIDE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 Trustees Dr F Maassarani General Medical Practitioner J A Howell Solicitor (resigned 12.11.241 L Panter (appointed 12.11.24) A O'Prey (appointed 12.11.24) Company Secretary Dr F Maassarani Independent Examiner Suzanne Draper FCCA ACA SB&P Chartered Accountants Oriel House 2-8 Oriel Road Bootle Liverpool Merseyside L20 7EP Approved by order of the board oftruslees on ..... and signed on its behalf by.. Maassarani - Trustee Page 6
Independent Examinevs Report to the Trustses of CARE MERSEYSIDE Independent examiner's report to the trustees of CARE MERSEYSIDE I'the Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examinalion of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 September 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('Ihe 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited Lrnder Part 16 of the 2006 Acl and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,). In carying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. which is one of Ihe listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I conffimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act.. or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion.. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of Ihe Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)). I have no concems 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 accounts to be reached. Suzanne Draper FCCA ACA SB&P Chartered Accountants Oriel House 2-8 Oriel Road Bootle Liverpool Merseyside L20 7EP Date.. Page 7
CARE MERSEYSIDE statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating an Incorne and Expenditure Account) for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 30.9.24 Total funds 30.9.23 Total funds Unrestricted ftjnds Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 1,910 100,591 102,501 92,470 Charitable activities General 207.331 207,331 191,149 Total 1,910 307,922 309.832 283,619 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Charitable activities General 19,661 271,537 291,198 278,849 Totsl 19,661 271.537 291.198 278,849 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITUREI Transfers between funds 117,7511 23.313 36,385 23,313) 18,634 4.770 10 Net movement in funds 5,562 13,072 18,634 4,770 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward (5,563) 20,023 14.460 9.690 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 33,095 33.094 14.460 The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 8
CARE MERSEYSIDE Balance Sheet 30 September 2024 30.9.24 Total funds 30.9.23 Total funds Unreslricted funds Restricted fvnds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 885 885 1,486 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 6,123 34.618 6,123 10,083 17,244 40,741 40,741 27,327 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 18,5321 (8,532) (14,3531 NET CURRENT ASSETS 32,209 32,209 12,974 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 33,094 33.094 14.460 NET ASSETS 33.094 33.094 14.460 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 10 {5,563) 20.023 33.094 TOTAL FUNDS 33,094 14.460 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 20{ for Ihe year ended 30 September 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024 in accordan with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otheise comply with the requiremenls of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. (b) These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo charitable companies subject to the small companies, regime. The financial statements were approved bythe Board of Trustees and aulhorised for issue on .. I I- OLp.:.l..<......... ..... and were signed on its behalf by.. aa ara rustee The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 9
CARE MERSEYSIDE Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial stalemenls of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement 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 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Slandard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in Ihe Statement of Financial Activities On Ihe charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 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 to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at Ihe discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for 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. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period lo which they relate. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 30.9.24 30.9.23 Donations Grants 4.970 97,531 1.892 90,578 102.501 92.470 Page 10 continued...
CARE MERSEYSIDE Notes to the Financial Ststements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued Grants received. included in the above, are as follows: 30.9.24 30.9.23 National Lottery Knowsley Neighbourhood Community Winter Wellness Fund Kirkby MBC Enterprise Credit Fund 81,538 78.078 12,500 5.100 10,000 893 97,531 90.578 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE} Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(creditingl'. 30.9.24 30.9.23 Depreciation - owned assets 601 1.486 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2024 nor for the year ended 30 September 2023. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees. expenses paid for the year ended 30 September2024 nor for the year ended 30 September 2023. STAFF COSTS 30.9.24 30.9.23 Wages and salaries Social security costs other pension costs 222,016 18,589 6.094 199.514 15.175 5,110 246,699 219,799 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows= 30.9.24 10 30.9.23 10 Staff No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. Page11 continued...
CARE MERSEYSIDE Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 1,896 90,574 92,470 Charitable activities General 191.149 191,149 Totsl 1,896 281,723 283,619 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Charitable actlvities General 2,512 276.337 278,849 Total 2.512 276,337 278.849 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITUREI (816) 5,386 4,770 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought foward (4,947) 14.637 9,690 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 5,563} 20,023 14.460 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer equipment COST At 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024 DEPRECIATION At 1 October 2023 Charge for year 4,818 601 At 30 September 2024 5,419 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 September 2024 885 At 30 September 2023 1,486 Page 12 continued...
CARE MERSEYSIDE Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.9.24 30.9.23 Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 4,773 2.275 6,186 1,622 1,350 6,123 10,083 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.9.24 30.9.23 Trade creditors Social securiiy and other taxes Pension Other creditors Accrued expenses 723 4,692 1,136 6,186 1,616 4.397 1,202 2,489 8,532 14,353 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers beeen funds At 1.10.23 At 30.9.24 Unrestricted funds General fund (5,5631 {17,7501 23,313 Restricted funds Knowsley Neighbourhood Community Fund 6,224 300 1,487 308 8.606 716 2,334 48 {6,224) Adyen Motorcycle Ambulan Suez Grant Hospital Saturday Fund West Knowsley PCN Cost of Living Fund- Knowsley MBC Cancer Prevention Fund- One Knowsley Lottery 2023 Fund- National Lottery Winter Wellness Fund Moorfields KMBC Stronger Communities Kirkby PCN Enterprise Credit Fund (300) (602) 885 {308) 120,8381 16,955 1716) (1,2801 9.470 1,932 140 4,102 12.214 393 4,723 1,054 7,651 1,932 140 4,102 12,214 393 11.867) 20.023 36.384 23.313 33.094 TOTAL FUNDS 14,460 18,634 33.094 Page 13 continued...
CARE MERSEYSIDE Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Net movement in fvnds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming reSoUrS Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 1,910 {19,6601 117,7501 Restricted funds Knowsley Neighbourhood Community Fund (6,224) 1601) {171,284) {7161 11,2801 {72,0691 {3,168) (2,920) (5.898) (6,878) (6.224) (602) 16.955 17161 11,2801 9,470 1,932 140 4,102 12,214 393 Suez Grant West Knowsley PCN Cost of Living Fund- Knowsley MBC Cancer Prevention Fund- One Knowsley Lottery 2023 Fund- National Lottery Winterwellness Fund Moorfields KMBC Stronger Communities Kirkby PCN Enterprise Credit Fund 11) 188.239 81,539 5,100 3,060 10,000 19.092 893 307.922 271,538 36.384 TOTAL FUNDS 309,832 291.198) 18,634 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 1.10.22 At 30.9.23 Unrestricted funds General fund (4,947) (616) {5,563) Restricted funds Community Fund - National Lottery funding 1,259 900 (1.259) (900) Steve Morgan Foundation Knowsley Neighbourhood Community Fund 4,634 300 3.878 888 2,778 1,590 6.224 300 1,487 308 8,606 716 2,334 48 Adyen Motorcycle Ambulance Suez Grant Hospital Saturday Fund West Knowsley PCN Cost of Living Fund- Knowsley MBC Cancer Prevention Fund- One Knowsley Lottery 2023 Fund- National Lottery (2,391) (580) 5,828 716 2,334 48 14,637 5,386 20,023 TOTAL FUNDS 9.690 4,770 14.460 Page 14 continued...
CARE MERSEYSIDE Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 1.896 {2,5121 (6161 Restricted funds Community Fund - National Lottery funding 15,863 (17,122) (900) (1,259) {900) Steve Morgan Foundation Knowsley Neighbourhood Community Fund 9,546 {7,956} (2.3911 (580) {175.774) (2,784) (6,666) 62,164) 1,590 {2,391) (5801 5,828 716 2,334 48 Suez Grant Hospital Saturday Fund West Knowsley PCN Cost of Living Fund- Knowsley MBC Cancer Prevention Fund- One Knowsley Lottery 2023 Fund- National Lottery 181,602 3.500 9,000 62.212 281.723 276.337 5,386 TOTAL FUNDS 283.619 278.849) 4.770 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transactions for the year ended 30th September 2023. 12. RESTRICTED FUNDS Knowsley Neighbourhood Community This fund is to provide funding to cover general running costs of the charity. Community Fund National Lottery This fund represents a three year rolling contract from the National Lottery lo provide funding towards wages Costs, Sessional workers fees and overheads in connection with Social Prescribing. Social Prescribing is a community based approach lo health and wellbeing. Adyen Motorcycle Ambulance Fund This fund is to provide towards the costs of a Motorcycle Ambulance seNice overseas. Covid-19 Emergen¢y Fund This fund was to provide for additional support towards the costs of Sessional workers costs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Suez Grant This fund was to provide Sessional fees associated with Social Prescribing activities and IT equipment. Hospital Saturday Fund This fund is to provide funding towards a gardening project. West Knowsley PCN This fund is to provide funding to cover staff salaries for social prescribing. Kirkby PCN This fund is to provide fijnding to cover staff salaries for social prescribing. Page 15 continued...
CARE MERSEYSIDE Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 September 2024 12. RESTRICTED FUNDS - continued Enterprise Credit Fund A donation received from Friends of Enterprise Credit Union lottery prize winnings. KMBC - Stronger Communities This fund is to provide funding towards the Costs of sessional fees. Winter Wellness Fund To enable community and voluntary sector organisations to help people to keep wami through the winler by addressing fuel poverty and the cost of living, as well as addressing social isolalion and loneliness Cancer Preventlon Fund - One Knovtsley A grant received to contribute towards health and well-being training modules. sessional coach and venue hire for wellbeing classes. Moorfields A donation received to contribute towards core aclives of Care Merseyside. 13. TRANSFERS During Ihe year £23.313 was transferred from restricted funds to General Fund to cover core costs agreed in the terms of the fund documenls. The amount represents a recharge for general running costs and professional fees. Page 16