Registered number: 07025891
Charity number: 1132951
HARTLEPOOL CARERS
{A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnistrative detalls of the charity, its Trustees and advisers
Trustees. report
Independent examlner's report
Statement of financial activities
10
Balance sheet
Statement of cash flows
13
Notes to the financial statements
14-27

HARTLEPOOL CARERS
IA company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
E C Garrett, Treasurer
G Hansen
M L Brown, Secretary
B Hart, Chair
P Kewley
A L Brown, (Trustee only)
Company reglstered
number
07025891
Charity registered
number
1132951
Registered office
19a Lowthian Road
Hartlepool
Cleveland
TS24 8BH
Chief executive officer
C Fewster
Independent Examiners Waltons Business Advisers Limtted
Chartered Accountants
Maritime House
Harbour Walk
The Marina
Hartlepool
TS24 OUX
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year 1 April
2023 to 31 March 2024. The annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a directors, report
under company law. The Trustees Confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charitable
company comply wtth the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's
governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS102) {effedive 1 January 2019).
Since the charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of
medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (strategic Report and Directors, Report)
Regulations 2013 has been omÉtted.
Objectives and activities
• Policies and objectives
Purposes and aims
To provide Information, Advice and Guidance to unpaid carers who provide essential care to individuals living
with a long-temi illness. disability. sensory loss, mental health needs andlor substance misuse. We operate
across Hartlepool and support carers living out of area rf they are providing support to a cared for person living
within Hartlepool.
Ensuring our work delivers our aims
The charity reviews its aims. objectives, and activities each year to ensure that the activities have met the
objectives and that any planned activities will do so. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity
Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our
future activities.
Our mission
Hartlepool Carers work collaboratively to ensure carers Can live well around their caring role, have opportunities
within their community to enhance thèir skills, employment and social opportunities as well as providing early
support to prevent the need for crisis intervention.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee>
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(continued)
• Achievement and performance
The focus of our work
We provide unpaid carers with information and support around their caring role, covering areas including Menlal
HeaEth, Social Opportunities, Managing at home, Education and Training, Physical Health and Finances.
Hartlepool Carers have a person-centred approach lo ensure carers are at the heart of their planning and
identifying the support they need to continue effectively in their caring role.
To ensure the needs of carers are addressed effectively we work wÉth partner organisations who are specialist in
providing-.
Financial advice and guidance
Adult education and Learning.
Mental Health Services
We also work with Statutory Services to ensure the need5 of the carer and Cared for people are met.
Community Led Support
Hartlepool Carers continue to provide regular community opportunities to help improve the lives of carers across
Hartlepool.
Working collaboratively within Community Hubs enables carers to have access to other local services and
support.
Adult Carers
Hartlepool Carers also provide a range of Adull Carers sessions. On average we provide five sessions per week
to enable carers to meet others liver in similar situations. Providing opportunities helps carers build confidence,
skills and resilience. Adult Carers have enjoyed trips to the races, theatre and participated in outdoor allotment
activities.
Adult Carers have also had the opportunity to participate in learing such as epilepsy awareness, first aid and
moving and handling to ensure they have access to the right skills in their caring role. Hartlepool Carers have
also worked aling side North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust to raise awareness of Johns Campaign, to support
unpaid carers and their loved ones, when a loved one is admitted to hospital.
Carers shared they required more information around Power of Attorney and Wills working with Protecus.
several information sessions have been delivered around Power of Attorney to ensure Carers and families are
informed
Young Carers
Young Carers have access to weekly sessions that are led by our dedicated staff team. Sessions are developed
around young people's wishes and needs, providing encouragement and support to engage individuals within
their community. Alongside social opportunities, we also provide weekly 'learning' sessions that support young
carers in their-education when required.
Young Carers have had multiple opportunrties to take part in respite at Hartlepool Carers Caravan which is
funded by external partners.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(continued)
Young Carers in Hartlepool now have the opportunity to access NERAP {Northeast Raising Aspirations
Programme) providing opportunities to explore education options, university visits and training to support an
effective transition into adulthood.
Hartlepool Young Carers dedicated their time over Christmas to visit a number of Care Homes to work with
resFdents and spread some festive cheer. Over 15 Young Carers attended Homes within Hartlepool to have a
sing-a-long of many festive songs. The feedback was excellent and Young Carers are now planning other visits
to keep in touch with residents.
Christmas 2023, brought lots of activities and events, including our first Christmas Shop, in partnership with PFC
Trust. Young Carers attended a 'free' shop and could fill their sacks with goodies, including clothes, smellies and
sweets.
Moving on Group
Carers dedicate much of their Irves to look after loved ones and when a carer experiences bereavement they can
feel even more isolated and alone. At Hartlepool Carers we have a dedicated support group for carers
experiencing loss and bereavement. The group meet regularly to have coffee and cake. lunches, and meet
others who are expefiencing similar situations. The group is growing from strength to strength.
Parent Carers
Hartlepool Carers part-fund a dedicated worker to work collaboratively with 1 Hart, 1 Mind, 1 Future, Hartlepool's
Parent Carer Forum for families of children and young people with additional needs andlor disabilities. Families
have the opportunity to attend weekly parent sessions to build on peer support as well as social opportunities to
empower families to access their community. Strong relationships have been developed with statutory services
and effective pathways are in place to ensure families views and wishes infomi a positive change.
Hartlepool's SENDIAS Officer is now based within Hartlepool Carers to ensure a one stop shop is available for
families of children with additional needs.
Hospital Liason Project
Launched in April 2023, through successful funding bid with PFC Trust, services for unpaid carers are now
embedded across both Hartlepool and North Tees Hospitals. Throughout the project period Hartlepool Carers
employed a full-time support officer, once funding came to an end, the project was sustained by Hartlepool
Carers core team.
Weekly stands are available at both sites for staff and patients to come and receive further information. Regular
invites to ward meetings and training offers delivered by the Trust, now encompass 'identifying unpaid carers,.
Care Home Navigator Project
Launched in early spring, following successful investment, Hartlepool Carers worked in partnership with all Care
Homes across Hartlepool, wtth the vision to identify unpaid carers.
The project has been supported by a part-time officer, who provided information to Care Home Managers and
their teams, as-well as hosting many information stalls to raise awareness.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(continued)
Key performance Indlcators
Key Figures (April 2023- March 2024)
931 new carers joined our service all receiving a Carers Assessment
87 free activity sessions have been delivered.
4,555 carers have participated in activities.
3,423 contacts have been to carers to provide Information, Advice and Guidance
1.422 contacts have been made to other partners on behalf of carers
4.633 referrals have been made to partner agencies
Financlal review
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate
resources to continue in operational existen¢e for the foreseeable future. For this reason they Continue to adopt
the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Reserves policy
At the year end the charty has restricted funds of £12,356 which are held as current assets.
There are unrestficted funds of £484.698 of which £161,084 is held as fixed assets. £81,000 was designated to
Cover three months running costs and redundancy if the funding to the charity was lo cease, £58,243 was
designated to cover the cost of running and repairing the caravan donated last year and £55,000 was designated
to cover two new employees starting post 31 March 2022. The two new positions have been filled in the 23124
accounting year, £55k has now been transferred to the general fund.
Our aim is to achieve funding equal to expenditure on an annual basis to retain this level of reseNes.
• Financial position
The charity made a surplus in the year of £29,789.
The charity has investments and cash of £317,729. Free reserves were £323,614 of which £139,243 has been
designated as above.
Principal rlsks and uncertainties
Hartlepool Carers continue to hold ISO 45001 and ISO 9001, this provides us with systems to monitor
strengthens, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
Risk Analysis is monitored within operations and strategic departments and inspeded annually.
Monitoring allows us to identify risks and plan to minimise any impact.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Structure. governance and management
• Constitutlon
Hartlepool Carers is a Charity limited by guarantee. incorporated on 22 September 2009 and is governed by its
Memorandum and Articles of Association as amended by special resolution on 11 November 2009. It was
registered as a charty on 25 November 2009.
• Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The board consists of no fewer than one trustee and has no maximum. The necessary quorum for the
transaction of any business is hvo. Trustees are recruited from the local population and all have an interest in the
aims and objectives of the charity.
Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The Charity is an autonomous body. The Trustees make strategic decisions about the charity and the day to day
running of the charity is delegated to the CEO and the team. The CEO is responsible for ensuring that the aims
and objectives of the charity are met. The board meets once every 3 months to consider reports from the
manager and other staff members and Trustees are involved at other times in the administration of the charity.
Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
All Trustees receive an induction to the organisation and an application booklet is provided which contains all of
the Trustees responsibilities, as well as providing infomiation on the Charity's mission.
• Pay policy for key management personnel
Salaries are to be balanced against=
Similar sized charities
Other key management posts in the region
Availability of sufFicient funding
Growthlpotential growth of, and impacvinfluence of Hartlepool Carers
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Structure, govemance and management {continued)
Plans for future perlods
Recent census information has highlighted Hartlepool as only one of the areas across England whose caring
community has increased the number of hours providing essential care.
It is essential we use local data to understand our changing landscape and work directly with carers to bring
about positive change.
Through consultation with Carers, we have several projects in the pipeline-
Carer respite pilot.
The first 'North-East Young Carer BIG Sleep-over,.
To provide Supported Internship Pla¢ements.
Alleviating Carer Fuel Poverty Programme.
Eating distress North-East service offerf to ensure services are
available locally for their Carers. Embedding visibility and knowledge with GP Hubs.
We will continue to strengthen our relationships with funders. businesses, and statutory services to ensure we
continue to develop meaningful services for our community in Hartlepool.
• Financial risk management
During the year the Trustees have undertaken a formal risk assessment proces5 which has enabled them to
identify the risks to which the charity is exposed and put in place measures to mitigate those risks.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Structure, governance and management (continued)
Statement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income
and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to-.
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP {FRS 1021..
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent-.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) 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
charty will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity
and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wrth the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by-
BHart
Chair
Date.. 16 December 2024
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
{A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Hartlepool Carers ('the charity.)
report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
March 2024.
Responslbilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the charity (and 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 Ihe charity's
financial statements carried oul under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions gÉven by the Char-ty Commission under section 145(5}(b) of the 2011
Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of The Institue of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. l confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
the financial statements do not accord with those records- or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the financial statement5 give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to chariiies
preparing their accounts in accordance wÉth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other mattefs in conneclion 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.
Signed..
Dated.. 16 December 2024
Heather O'Driscoll FCA
Waltons Business Advisers Limited
Chartered Accountants
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
33,677
410.678
60,766
94,443
410.678
17,922
546
63. 629
363, 670
13,784
101
17,922
TOTAL INCOME
444,901
78,688
523,689
441. 184
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
403,366
90,434
493,800
423,343
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
403,366
90,434
493.800
423, 343
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
41,535
{5,084)
{11,746)
5,084
29,789
17,841
15
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
36,451
(6,662
29,789
17,841
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS".
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
448,247
36.451
19,018
(6,662)
467,265
29,789
449.424
17,841
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
484,698
12,356
497,054
467,265
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07025891
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12
161,084
164,015
161,084
164,015
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
34.710
317,729
31, 785
284. 769
352,439
315,954
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
14
(16.469)
(12, 704)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
335,970
303, 250
TOTAL NET ASSETS
497,054
467, 265
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
15
15
12,356
484,698
19,018
448,247
TOTAL FUNDS
497,054
467,265
The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act wrth respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
BHart
Chair
Date.. 16 December 2024
£ fLc4tr.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 07025891
BALANCE SHEET {CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
The notes on pages 14 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in operating activities
39,338
24,421
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest received
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
ioi
(1, 740)
(6,324)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
{5,778)
(1,639)
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS IN THE YEAR
33,560
22,782
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
284.169
261,387
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR
317,729
284, 169
The notes on pages 14 to 27 fomi part of these financial slatements
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales. The members of
the charrty are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the Charty being wound up, the
liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity-
Registered number: 07025891
Charity number.. 1132951
The registered office address is 19a Lowthian Road. Hartlepool, TS24 8BH
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
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), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Hartlepool Carers meets the definition of a public benefrt entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities
are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othe￿iSe stated in the relevant
accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectstion that the charity has
adequate resource5 to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason
they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial ststements.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income. it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Gifts in kind donated for use for the charty are included at valuation and recognised as income when
they are received.
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit
to a third party, 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 on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activtties which further the
charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POUCIES (CONTINUED)
2.5 Tanglble fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £200 or more are capitalised and recognised when future ￿OnoMiC
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset Can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
Freehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Caravan
2 /0 Straight line
25 /0 reducing balance
1 Ook reducing balance
2.6 Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.7 Pensions
The charity contributes to defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents
the amounts payable by the charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.8 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specrfic restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes.
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
IA company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations
Grants
31,677
2,000
7,715
53,051
39,392
55,051
38,844
24, 785
33,677
60,766
94,443
63, 629
Total 2023
37,572
26.057
63, 629
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Contract income
410,678
410.678
363, 670
Total 2023
363, 670
363,670
FUNDRAISING INCOME
Income from fundraising events
Restricted
funds
2024
Totsl
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Fundraising
17,922
17.922
13,784
Total 2023
13, 784
13,784
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Bank interest
546
101
Total 2023
101
101
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Summary by fund type
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Support of adult and young carers
403,366
90,434
493,800
423,343
Total 2023
345,284
78,059
423,343
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES
Activities
undertaken
directly
2024
Support
costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Support of adult and young carers
339,775
154,025
493,800
423,343
Total 2023
307, 141
116,202
423,343
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES {CONTINUEDI
ANALYSIS OF DIRECT COSTS
Adult and
Young
Carers
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
staff costs
Activities and events
Other Staff costs
Staff costs (Ballinger Trust)
Donations
241,775
70,434
7,432
20.000
134
241,775
70,434
7,432
20,000
134
220,988
63,059
7,525
15,000
569
339,775
339,775
307, 141
Total 2023
307, 141
307, 141
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Adult and
Young
Carers
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Staff costs
E)epreciation
Accountancy
Advertising
Bank charges
Cleaning & repairs
Premises Costs
Legal and Professional
Printing postage and stationery
Sundries
Other Staff costs
Subscriptions
Independent exam
Loss on sale of asset
54,378
9,255
2,354
6.897
226
$4,378
9,255
2,354
6,897
226
24,134
37,365
9,050
7,962
159
47,466
8,589
3,413
5,368
260
20,070
14,035
5,849
7,020
159
1,375
262
1, 860
476
24,134
37,365
9,050
7,962
169
275
275
1,970
1,970
154,025
154.025
116,202
Total 2023
116,202
116,202
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION
2024
2023
Fee5 payable to the charity's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the charity's financial statements
1,970
1,860
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10. STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
289,819
18,485
7,849
258,854
17.775
6,825
316,153
283,454
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows..
2024
2023
Employees
15
13
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
11. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2024, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023 - £NIL).
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Fixtures and
property
frttings
Caravan
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
112,008
42,723
6,324
55,474
210,205
6.324
At 31 March 2024
112.008
49,047
55,474
216,529
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
2.299
529
34,237
3,179
9,654
5,547
46,190
9,255
At 31 March 2024
2,828
37,416
15,201
55,445
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
109,180
11,631
40,273
161,084
At 31 March 2023
109. 709
8,486
45, 820
164,015
13. DEBTORS
2024
2023
Due withln one year
Trade debtors
34,710
31,785
34,710
31, 785
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other Creditors
Accruals and deferred income
1,258
5,772
6,509
2,930
1,492
4,801
3,631
2, 780
16,469
12,704
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Designated funds
194,243
(55,000)
139,243
General funds
Core
Carers contract
254,004
34,223
410,678
(100,120)
157,348
(303,246) (107,432)
345,455
254,004
444,901
(403,3661
49.916
345,455
Total Unrestricted funds
448,247
444,901
(403,366)
15,084)
484,698
Restricted funds
Carers Activities
Carers Trust
Pears Foundation
The Ballinger Trust
3.845
11,745
3,428
25.637
33.051
{34.566)
135,8681
5,084
8,928
3,428
20,000
(20,000>
19,018
78,688
(90,434)
5,084
12,356
Total of funds
467,265
523,589
(493,800)
497,054
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED)
STATEMENT OF FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance al
1 Apnl 2022
Transfer6
in/out
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Designated funds
194.243
194.243
General funds
Core
Carers Contra
197,945
37,673
363,670
(69,395)
(275, 889)
87.781
(87, 781)
254,004
197,945
401,343
(345,284)
254,004
Total Unrestricted funds
392, 188
401,343
(345,284)
448,247
Restricted funds
Carers Activities
Carers Trust
Pears Foundation
The Ballinger Trust
16,540
37,268
3,428
23,056
1, 785
(35, 751)
(27,308)
3,845
11,745
3.428
15,000
(15,000)
57,236
39,841
(78,059)
19,018
Total of funds
449.424
441, 184
(423,343)
467,265
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Transfers general funds
Transfers out of Carers Contract were used to cover core costs
Designated funds
£81,000 was designated to cover three months running costs and redundancy if the funding to Ihe charity
was to cease, £58,243 was designated to cover the cost of running and repairing the caravan donated last
year and £55,000 was designated to cover two new employees starting post 31 March 2022. The two new
positions have been filled in the 23124 accounting year, £55k has now been transferred lo the general
fund.
Free reserves
At the year end total reseNes were £497,054,of which £323,614 were free reserves.
Pears Foundation
This money was toward the purchasè of a carvan. It has been used to purchase decking around the new
Caravan donated in the year. The balance of the fund will be spent in the following year, however, on what
has not been detemiined.
Carers Activities
Donations raised specifically to fund activities for carers. £5,084 was transferred from the general fund to
cover the deficit at the year.
Carers Trust
Monies are to be used to pay for respite breaks and much needed appliances and repairs for Carers.
The Ballinger Trust
Monies recetved to cover the costs of a new employee for the charity
16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT PERIOD
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Credttors due within one year
161,084
340,083
(16,469)
161,084
352,439
116,469)
12,356
Total
484,698
12,356
497,054
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
IA company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS (CONTINUED)
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS- PRIOR PERIOD
Unrestncted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
164,015
296, 936
(12, 704)
164,015
315,954
(12,704)
19,018
Total
448,247
19,018
467,265
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
17. ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net income for the period (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
29,789
17.841
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets
ncrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
User text
9,255
($46)
8, 589
(101)
476
(3, 196)
812
{2,925
3,765
Net cash provided by operating activities
39,338
24,421
18. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2024
2023
Cash in hand
317,729
284, 169
Total cash and cash equivalents
317,729
284, 169
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
19. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At 1 April
2023 Cash flows
At 31 March
2024
Cash at bank and in hand
284,169
33,560
317,729
284,169
33,560
317,729
20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions during the year.
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