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← Hartlepool Carers

2025-03-31-accounts

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 2025

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HARTLEPOOL CARERS (A company limited by guarantee)

SSS a REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Trustees and Directors C Garrett, Treasurer
G Hansen
M L Brown, Secretary
B Hart, Chair
P Kewley
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Brown, (Trustee only)
Company registered
number 07025891
Charity registered
number 1132951
Registered office 19a Lowthian Road
Hartlepool
Cleveland
TS24 8BH
Chiefexecutive officer C Fewster
Independent Examiners Waltons BusinessAdvisers Limited
Chartered Accountants
Maritime House
HarbourWalk
The Marina
Hartlepool
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HARTLEPOOL CARERS

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TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. 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 with 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) (effective 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 omitted.

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-term illness, disability, sensory loss, mental health needs and/or substance misuse. We operate across Hartlepool and support carers living out of area if 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

At Hartlepool Carers, our mission is to ensure unpaid carers receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.

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The focus of our work

We provide information, advice, and guidance to unpaid carers who offer essential care to someone living with an iliness, frailty, disability, mental health condition, or addiction—and who could not cope without that support. The care they give is unpaid, but its value is immeasurable.

We work collaboratively across Hartlepool to help carers live well alongside their caring role. This means providing early intervention to prevent crisis, as well as creating opportunities for carers to grow, connect, and thrive—through skills development, employment support, and social inclusion.

We are committed to building a community where carers are recognised, supported, and empowered.

Throughout 2024-2025, Hartlepool Carers has continued to deliver a diverse and inclusive programme of activities designed to support carers of all ages.

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Our key focus remains on promoting positive mental and physical health, expanding access to training, education, and volunteering opportunities, increasing social engagement, and ensuring financial wellbeing for carers—empowering them to manage their caring role while maintaining a good quality of life.

We offer a variety of regular weekly sessions, which include:

These activities not only offer respite but also build lasting peer support networks that reduce isolation and improve emotional wellbeing.

Hartlepool Carers is also proud to be an active presence in the wider community. We regularly take part in key national awareness events such as Dementia Action Week, Mental Health Awareness Week, and Learning Disability Week, ensuring that carers are visible, heard, and supported within their communities.

In addition, we lead on three significant national campaigns each year:

These campaigns follow national themes and provide powerful platforms to celebrate the contributions of carers, raise awareness of their needs, and advocate for systemic change. Through community events, social media campaigns, and partnership work, we ensure that carers across Hartlepool are recognised and valued. Our events and activities remain a cornerstone of our mission—creating positive, meaningful experiences that help carers feel connected, supported, and empowered.

Information, Advice and Guidance

Providing timely, tailored support through Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) remains at the heart of our service. Throughout 2024-2025, our dedicated team has continued to deliver high-quality IAG to unpaid carers of all ages, helping them navigate the often complex realities of their caring roles. With strong local knowledge and deep understanding of community resources, our team ensures that carers are connected to the right support at the right time.

Our IAG work focuses on:

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* Strengthening natural support networks within the community

We work in close partnership with a wide range of local services to ensure a holistic approach to family support. By identifying each family's unique needs, we help ensure they are linked with the most appropriate services—empowering them to achieve sustainable, long-term outcomes.

Whether through one-to-one conversations, outreach sessions, or collaborative referrals, our IAG services continue to play a vital role in enabling carers across Hartlepool to feel informed, supported, and confident in their caring journey.

Carer Assessments and Reviews

This year, Hartlepool Carers has continued to lead on delivering Carer Assessments and Reviews for all unpaid carers in the town—taking over this vital role from Hartlepool Borough Council. This shift has proven to be a significant and positive step forward for carers locally, ensuring a more responsive and holistic offer of support.

By embedding this function within our organisation, carers now receive their assessments through a trusted, community-based service that understands their unique challenges and can offer more flexible, person-centred solutions.

As an independent charity, we have the added benefit of being able to secure external funding to enhance the support we provide. This enables us to offer individual grants and develop tailored services that go beyond statutory provision. For many carers, this has meant access to a broader and more meaningful range of support options—without the need to rely solely on traditional services like Direct Payments.

Feedback from carers has been overwhelmingly positive. They report feeling listened to, better understood, and more empowered to make decisions that work for them and their families.

Our approach to assessments not only identifies immediate needs but also opens the door to early intervention, long-term planning, and the opportunity for carers to live well around their caring role.

Community Led Support

At Hartlepool Carers, we recognise the power of local connection in building stronger, more resilient support networks. Throughout 2024-2025, we have continued to deliver and expand community-led opportunities that improve the lives of carers across Hartlepool.

By working closely within the town’s Community Hubs, we ensure that carers can access not only our support, but also a wide range of local services, agencies, and resources—all under one roof. This collaborative model reduces barriers, simplifies access, and helps carers feel more connected to their communities.

Over the past year, we have strengthened our partnerships within the Hubs, deepening relationships with organisations that offer specialist support in areas such as mental health, addiction, housing, welfare advice, and more. These connections mean carers and their families benefit from joined-up support, often receiving early help before issues escalate into crisis.

This community-based approach ensures carers receive timely, localised, and holistic support—making a real difference in their everyday lives while helping them to feel visible, valued, and understood.

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Adult Carers

Hartlepool Carers continues to deliver a wide range of support for Adult Carers, offering on average five sessions per week designed to reduce isolation, build confidence, and enhance skills. These regular sessions bring carers together, allowing them to connect with others in similar situations and form strong, supportive peer networks.

This year, Adult Carers have enjoyed a variety of social activities, including trips to the races, theatre outings, and outdoor sessions at local allotments. These experiences provide not only a break from caring responsibilities but also a chance to recharge and build emotional resilience.

We also remain committed to equipping carers with the practical knowledge they need. Training opportunities this year have included:

* Epilepsy Awareness

* Moving and Handling

These sessions help ensure carers feel confident and prepared in their caring role.

We've also strengthened partnerships to support carers navigating more complex situations. Working with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust, we've helped raise awareness of John’s Campaign, ensuring unpaid carers are supported and included when their loved ones are admitted to hospital.

In response to carer feedback, we partnered with ProtectUs to deliver several Power of Attorney and Wills information sessions. This has helped carers feel more informed and better prepared for the future.

Young Carers

Our dedicated team continues to support Young Carers across Hartlepool through weekly sessions shaped around their interests, needs, and aspirations. These sessions offer both social connection and educational support, helping young carers thrive in all aspects of life while managing their caring responsibilities.

We are proud to have provided young carers with opportunities for respite at our fully funded Hartlepool Carers Caravan, offering well-deserved breaks in a supportive and relaxing environment.

In addition, we’ve partnered with the North East Raising Aspirations Partnership (NERAP) to give young carers access to:

* Educational workshops

* Career and training advice

This work is helping to ensure a smooth and supported transition into adulthood, opening doors to future opportunities many had not thought possible.

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Over the festive period, 15 young carers spread holiday cheer by visiting several local care homes, singing festive songs and engaging with residents.

The feedback from both residents and staff was overwhelmingly positive, and further visits are now being planned. Christmas 2024 we delivered an extended Christmas Shop, in partnership with The PFC Trust and Teesside Charity. Young carers were invited to a ‘free shop’ where they could fill their sacks with clothing, toiletries, sweets, and other festive treats—bringing joy and relief to many families during a financially challenging time.

Parent Carers

Hartlepool Carers remains committed to supporting Parent Carers—those caring for children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities. Through part-funding a dedicated worker, we continue to work closely with 1 Hart, 1 Mind, 1 Future, Hartlepool’s Parent Carer Forum.

Weekly sessions offer parents and carers the opportunity to:

These sessions have been vital in empowering families and reducing feelings of isolation. We've also developed strong relationships with local statutory services, helping to shape more responsive and inclusive care pathways. Parent carers now have a more active voice in informing positive change across local services.

To further enhance support, the SENDIAS Officer for Hartlepool is now co-located within Hartlepool Carers, creating a one-stop-shop for families needing guidance, advocacy, or specialist support around education, health, and care planning.

Hospital Liaison Project

Launched in April 2023, the Hospital Liaison Project has become a key initiative in ensuring that unpaid carers are identified, informed, and supported within healthcare settings.

Originally funded by The PFC Trust, the project placed a full-time support officer within Hartlepool and North Tees Hospitals, embedding carer awareness and support across both sites. Since the conclusion of the initial funding period, Hartlepool Carers has continued to sustain the project through its core team, demonstrating our long-term commitment to improving carer experiences within the NHS.

Key achievements include:

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local carers, we co-developed a Carers Charter. This charter sets out clear principles and expectations to ensure carers are fully supported throughout any hospital appointment or stay—from admission to discharge.

The Carers Charter promotes:

This collaborative effort is already having a positive impact, giving carers greater clarity, confidence, and reassurance when navigating hospital settings.

Family Hub Panel

Family Hubs are a key part of Hartlepool’s approach to delivering early help and integrated support for families with children and young people aged 0—19 (or up to 25 for those with SEND). These hubs provide a welcoming, central point where families can access services, build strong relationships, and receive the support they need to thrive.

Hartlepool Carers was proud to be selected to lead on the Family Hub Parent Panel through a two-year contract, which has now been extended for a further 12 months in recognition of the panel's success and growing impact.

A part-time support officer continues to lead this work, with a focus on engaging families, collecting lived experiences, and ensuring that the voices of carers and parents are central to service development.

Key aims of the project include:

The extension of this project reflects the value placed on family insight and the positive difference this approach is making across Hartlepool’s Family Hubs.

Carer Money Matters

Launched in September 2024 and generously funded by Carers Trust, the Carer Money Matters project was introduced to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by unpaid carers—financial hardship.

We know that many carers sacrifice paid employment, reduce working hours, or face increased household costs due to their caring responsibilities. The Carer Money Matters project aims to provide practical, person-centred financial support to help carers stabilise and improve their financial wellbeing.

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The project offers:

Since its launch, Carer Money Matters has already begun making a positive impact, helping carers feel more informed, supported, and in control of their finances. The project has also strengthened our links with local financial advice services, creating clear referral pathways for more complex cases.

By reducing financial stress, we are not only supporting carers to better manage their caring role, but also helping to prevent crisis situations and promote long-term resilience.

We are proud to be delivering this much-needed project in Hartlepool and are grateful to Carers Trust for their continued investment in unpaid carers.

Carers Support Strategy

Hartlepool’s Carers Strategy (2019-2024) was developed in partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council to set out a clear vision for how unpaid carers are supported across the town. Reviewed annually by the Health and Wellbeing Board, the strategy has helped drive local action, ensuring that priorities are met and progress is measured effectively.

Hartlepool Carers continues to play a central role in the strategy’s implementation—amplifying carers’ voices and using lived experience to inform local policy and service development.

Over the past year, key themes of work have included:

» Enhancing and expanding respite opportunities

In recognition of the need for continued focus and evolving priorities, a Carers Strategy Working Group has now been established. This group brings together carers, statutory partners, and voluntary sector organisations to shape the next phase of Hartlepool’s carer support strategy.

The Working Group will focus on:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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This renewed focus ensures that the strategy remains relevant, forward-thinking, and rooted in the real experiences of Hartlepool’s unpaid carers.

e Key performance indicators

Key Figures (April 2024 - March 2025)

Financial review

e Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

e Reserves policy

At the year end the charity has restricted funds of £38,061 which are held as current assets.

There are unrestricted funds of £500,292 of which £152,100 is held as fixed assets. £81,000 was designated to cover three months running costs and redundancy if the funding to the charity was to cease, £58,243 was designated to cover the cost of running and repairing the caravan donated to the charity.

Our aim is to achieve funding equal to expenditure on an annual basis to retain this level of reserves.

® Financial position

The charity made a surplus in the year of £41,299

The charity has investments and cash of £369,906. Free reserves were £348,192 of which £139,243 has been designated as above.

e Principal risks 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 inspected annually.

Monitoring allows us to identify risks and plan to minimise any impact.

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Structure, governance and management

e Constitution

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 charity 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 two. Trustees are recruited from the local population and all have an interest in the aims and objectives of the charity.

e 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 information on the Charity's mission.

e 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

Growth/potential growth of, and impact/influence of Hartlepool Carers

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Structure, governance and management (continued)

« Plans for future periods

Building on this year’s success, and informed by carers themselves, we are proud to share several new projects and initiatives on the horizon:

« Carer Respite Pilot

Testing new, flexible respite solutions to give carers time to rest and recharge.

¢ Supported Internship Placements

Creating meaningful work experience opportunities for young adult carers with the support they need to succeed.

* Carer Fuel Poverty Programme

Addressing the rising cost of living by supporting carers with energy advice, grants, and advocacy.

* Eating Distress North East Local Offer

Establishing a dedicated, Hartlepool-based service for carers supporting someone with an eating disorder, in collaboration with our co-located partner.

* GP Hub Engagement

Embedding carer awareness, visibility, and referral pathways into primary care to ensure carers are supported early and holistically.

* Young Carers Identification Programme

In partnership with Carers Trust, this initiative will raise awareness and develop stronger systems to identify and support young carers earlier—particularly through schools, healthcare, and youth services.

* Supporting Carers of Individuals with Drug and Alcohol Needs

Expanding our offer to unpaid carers supporting someone with substance misuse issues, ensuring they have access to tailored guidance, emotional support, and practical tools.

* New Carers Strategy Launch

We are preparing to launch the newly developed Hartlepool Carers Strategy, shaped by local carers and overseen by the Health and Wellbeing Board. This will define the vision and direction of carer support in Hartlepool for the years ahead.

¢ Inclusive Community Development

Supporting the creation of a more inclusive Hartlepool, by working with families and individuals with disabilities to ensure local spaces, events, and services are welcoming, accessible, and built around community strengths.

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+ Al-Assisted 24-Hour Carer Support

We are exploring the use of Al-powered digital support tools to provide 24/7 guidance, signposting, and emotional support for carers outside of standard service hours. This innovation aims to improve access and reduce isolation—especially during evenings, weekends, and crisis moments.

Extended Online Training Offer

Giving carers 24/7 access to digital learning, resources, and skills-based training through our expanding online platform—accessible anytime, anywhere.

+ Literacy Panel (Funded by Hartlepool Borough Council)

Launching a new community-led Literacy Panel to improve how services communicate, reduce barriers to understanding, and ensure that all public-facing materials are clear, accessible, and inclusive. This initiative empowers local people to shape how services are presented and improves outcomes by making information easier to navigate

® Financial risk management

During the year the Trustees have undertaken a formal risk assessment process 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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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:

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 with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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HARTLEPOOL CARERS

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
Note £ £ £ £
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies 3 - 94,411 94,411 94,443
Charitable activities 4 426,301 - 426,301 410,678
Othertrading activities 5 - 16,898 16,898 17,922
Investments 6 753 - 753 546
TOTAL INCOME 427,054 111,309 538,363 523,589
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities 7 389,913 107,151 497,064 493,800
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 389,913 107,151 497,064 493,800
NETINCOME 37,141 4,158 41,299 29,789
Transfers between funds 15 (21,547) 21,547 - -
NETMOVEMENT IN FUNDS 15,594 25,705 41,299 29,789
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward 484,698 12,356 497,054 467,265
Net movement in funds 15,594 25,705 41,299 29,789
TOTALFUNDSCARRIEDFORWARD 500,292 38,061 538,353 497,054

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 19 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Note|£|£| |FIXED ASSETS| |Tangible assets|12|152,100|161,084| |152,100|161,084| |CURRENT ASSETS| |Debtors|13|35,371|34,710| |Cash|at bank and|in|hand|369,906|317,729| |405,277|352,439| |CURRENT|LIABILITIES| |Creditors:|amounts|falling|due|within|one| |year|14|(19,024)|(16,469)| |NET CURRENT ASSETS|386,253|335,970| |TOTAL NET ASSETS|538,353|497,054| |CHARITY FUNDS| |Restricted|funds|15|38,061|12,356| |Unrestricted|funds|15|500,292|484,698| |TOTAL FUNDS|538,353|497,054|

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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 with 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.

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HARTLEPOOL CARERS (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 07025891

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

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The notes on pages 19 to 32 form part of these financial statements.

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HARTLEPOOL CARERS

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7 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales. The members of the charity are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the charity 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

2. 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 benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

2.2 Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

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 charity 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 activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

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2.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £200 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic 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 - 2% straight line Fixtures and fittings - 25% reducing balance Caravan - 10% 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 specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes.

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3. INCOME FROM DONATIONSAND LEGACIES INCOME FROM DONATIONSAND LEGACIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Donations = 14,140 14,140 39,392
Grants = 80,271 80,271 55,051
- 94,411 94,411 94,443
Total2024 33,677 60,766 94,443
4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds
2025 2025 2024
£ £ £
Contract income 426,301 426,301 410,678
Total2024 410,678 410,678
5. FUNDRAISING INCOME
Incomefromfundraisingevents
Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds
2025 2025 2024
£ £ £
Fundraising 16,898 16,898 17,922
Total2024 17,922 17,922

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6. INVESTMENT INCOME

Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds
2025 2025 2024
£ £ £
Bank interest 753 753 546
Total2024 2024 546 546

7. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted Restricted
funds
2025		 funds
2025		 Total
2025		 Total
2024
£ £ £ £
Supportof adultand young carers 389,913 107,151 497,064 493,800
Total2024 403,366 90,434 493,800
  1. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES
Activities
undertaken
directly		 Support
costs		 Total
funds		 Total
funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Supportofadultand young carers 361,495 135,569 497,064 493,800
Total2024 339,775 154,025 493,800

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8. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

ANALYSIS OF DIRECT COSTS

Adult and
Young
Carers		 Total
funds		 Total
funds
2025 2025 2024
£ £ £
Staffcosts 252,997 252,997 241,775
Activities and events 69,728 69,728 70, 434
OtherStaffcosts 1,197 1,197 7,432
Staffcosts (Restricted funds) 37,423 37,423 20,000
Donations 150 150 134
361,495 361,495 339,775
Total2024 339,775 339,775

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ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS

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10. STAFF COSTS

2025 2024
£ £
Wagesand salaries 295,745 269,819
Social security costs 23,510 18,485
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes 7,676 7,849
326,931 296,153

The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

2025 2024
No. No.
Employees 16 15

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 (2024 - £NIL).

During the year ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - ENIL).

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Freehold Fixtures and
property fittings Caravan Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 April2024 112,008 49,047 55,474 216,529
At31 March 2025 112,008 49,047 55,474 216,529
Depreciation
At1 April2024 2,828 37,416 15,201 55,445
Charge fortheyear 529 2,908 5,547 8,984
At31 March2025 3,357 40,324 20,748 64,429
Net bookvalue
At31 March2025 108,651 8,723 34,726 152,100
At 31 March 2024 109,180 11,631 40,273 161,084
13. DEBTORS
2025 2024
£ £
Due within oneyear
Trade debtors 35,371 34,710
35,371 34,710

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2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 2,101 1,258
Othertaxation and social security 10,474 5,772
Othercreditors 3,219 6,509
Accruals and deferred income 3,230 2,930
19,024 16,469

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15. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED)

STATEMENT OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR

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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 the charity was to cease, £58,243 was designated to cover the cost of running and repairing the caravan donated to the charity.

Free reserves

At the year end total reserves were £538,353,of which £348,192 were free reserves.

Pears Foundation

This money was toward the purchase 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 determined.

Carers Activities

Donations raised specifically to fund activities for carers. £21,547 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 received to cover the costs of a new employee for the charity.

Money Matters

Money received from the Carer’s Trust to cover the costs of the employee who will be running the project. The project will provide carers with material to help maximise their income.

  1. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR

Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ E £
Tangible fixed assets 152,100 - 152,100
Currentassets 367,216 38,061 405,277
Creditorsduewithin oneyear (19,024) - (19,024)
Total 500,292 38,061 538,353

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  1. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS (CONTINUED)

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR

Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 161,084 - 161,084
Currentassets 340,083 12,356 352,439
Creditorsduewithin one year (16,469) - (16,469)
Total 484,698 12,356 497,054

RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING 17. ACTIVITIES

2025 2024
£ £
Net income forthe year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) 41,299 29,789
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 8,984 9,255
Interest received (753) (546)
Increase in debtors (661) (2,925)
Increase in creditors 2,555 3,765
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Netcash provided by operating activities 51,424 39,338
18. ANALYSIS OF CASHAND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2025 2024
£ £
Cash in hand 369,906 317,729
Totalcashandcashequivalents 369,906 317,729

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19. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT

At 1 April At 31 March
2024 Cash flows 2025
£ £ £
Cash at bankand in hand 317,729 52,177 369,906
317,729 52,177 369,906

20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There were no related party transactions during the year.

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