LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
an
Limited b Guarantee
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR EINDED
31 MARCH 2024
Company Number 07087941
Charity Number 1134426

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
PAGE
Members of the board and professtonal advisers
Tnistees annual report
2-10
Endependenl report to the trustees
11
Statement of finaneial activities
12
Balance Sheet
13
Notes to ihe financial statements
14-19
The followin
es do noi form
art of the financial statemenls
Detailed income and expenditure account
20

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMEwf SERVICE
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
The board of trustees
D Antrobiis (chairperson)
A Coulthard
MPort
P Stranack
K Barlow
N Woods
Registered oftTice
ISI Floor
Granite Building
6 Stanley Street
Liverpool
LI 6AF
IndepeDdeni Eiaminers
Alexander Xlleriiifi & Co Limited
Chartered Accountants
.4lexander House
61 Rodnei Sireei
Liverpool
LI 9ER
Bankers
Lloyds Bank PIC
88-94 Church Sireet
Liverpool
LI JAY

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statement5 of the charity for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
INTRODUCTION
Liverpool Bereavement Service is a registered charity with the Charities Commission, number 1134426.
LEGAL STATUS
We are a company limited by guaraniee, number 07087941 (registered in England and Wales)
The annual subscription is laid down from tiine to time by the Execiitive Committee. Every member shall
have one vote.
ORIECTIVES OF LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
The main aims and objectives of Ihe charity are as follows;
l. To offer one to one counselling and group support to bereaved people in Liverpool and adjoining
boroughs.
2. To advance the specific education of interested people and to promote Ihe educgtion of Ihe
beneficiaries in the undersianding of berealement.
ORGANISATIO.
On fhe 31 Sl March 201 O all assets and l labilities of Liverpool Bereavement Service were transferred 10 the
limiled company Li￿erPool Berea￿erncnt SerTrice, ￿h]Ch i) limited bj guarantee. The compan>. ￿aS fornied
on 2611112009 and commenced its activities on 11412010.
INVESTIMENT POWERS AND RESTIUCTIONS
In accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Executive Committee lias the power to
invest monies in investments, seciirities, property, and such other lawful things as are necessary for the
achievements of the objectives as may be thought fit.
Achievements Performance and Pro
ress
Introduction.
Another financial year at Liverpool BereaveTnent Service (LBS) comes to an end and it's time to subinit our
annual report. It really is a team effort at LBS. Everybody plays their part, no matter what their role and our
reputation across Merseyside is excellent because of that.

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Although for some of lis the pandemic can seem like a distant memory, it has had a massive and lasting
impact on services such as LBS. We have to acknowledge that the pandemic created immense challenges for
bereaved people and those supporting them. It increased the need for bereavement care and added layers of
complexity to grief. We experienced the transition to remote fomis of support and the stresses experienced
by practitioners. arnong others, Even now, the extent to which services are able to adapt, meet the escalating
level of need and help to prevent a so called 'tsunami of grief, is still not clear. Certainly, the pandemic
highlighted the need for bereavement care to be considered an integral part of health and social care
provision.
As we've taken another step further away from the Covid-19 pandeinic and as expected, the war in Ukraine
has lost some of its initial impact, people's focus has probably been more on the cost-of-living crisis and the
impacr on our much-valued institutions. such as the NHS.
The cost-of-living crisis has had significant impacts on people's mental health and emotional wel l-being.
Rising living costs. financial stress. and iincertainty about the future have taken a toll on individuals across
the UK. Of course, these challenges impact Liverpool Bereavement Service greatly because they add extra
layers of complexity and anxiety to oiir clients already dealing with their grief.
The impact of bereavement has Rlso placed immense strain on the NHS. Strate
ie5 for suicide
revention
whiLh Ilic Govemment lias iin
lemented across sectors for 2023-28 su
ort for the bereaved and addressin
siafting shorta
es are all critical areas ol ICKUS l.or healihcare s
stems.
For people li ork'ing in our field, an)Ihing Ihat raises ali areness of bereai emenl and its cliallengei is I'itall}'
important because: understandabli,. people usual Iv only consider bereaN ement i%'hen it enters their oil'n liv'es.
At the end of 2022 The UK Commission on Bereaveinent published its ' landmark. report Bereaverneni is
Everyone's Business" Acknowledging that many children and adulis don't receive adequate support after
Ihe death of a loved one, it fomulated eight key areas for change for society to work towards. It also
acknoivledged the different requirements for the four home nations wiihin the report.
Some brief statistics demonslrate the patcby provision across the UK and some of the ehallenges
people face.
39OA of bereavedpeople reporled difficullies in gel£iNg supporlfromfriends orfftmily.
510/0 of berenvedpeople willi higli-level needs ￿perienced liigli or severe vulnerability.
74% of hereavedpeople willi liigli or severe vulnerability are noi accessiAgformal
bereavement services or menlal lieoltli supporl.

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The Eight key are28 for change:
l . l um suppor(ed by myfrtniily,friends, and Ilie communilies around nie,
2. 1 sensilively supporled by pny school, college, OT workplace during my bereavenienl.
3. 1 am well supported diiring ilie deaili andfeel confidenl Ilinl Ihe person wlio died received
appropriale and compassionale cfire.
4. Tlie iliings I must do afler n deaili are simple and slrftigliiforwurd.
5. 1 am compassionately and lielpfully suppvrleil by iliose wliose job brings tliem inlo conlucl wilh
me Ilirougli my bereavemenl.
6. 1 liavg access to an iiffordfible and meaningfulfunerul.
7. Ifeel secure in my Iiome linve Ilie righifinancial supporl.
8. 1 can easilyfind anil access Ihe riglil emolional bereavemenl siipporifor niy circiimslftnces
Meeting these areas for chan8e is a challenge for us all. Disappointingly, by August 2023, the UK
Government had still proN ided no response to the recommendatioiis.
Of course, Liverpool Bereavement Service and Oakleaf are playing a full part in siipporting bereavement
across our own geographical area and thou8h we recogni2e there is always more to do, we receive great
appreciation for our work.
It's vitall). important and always extremely heartenin8 to hear the voices of our cl ients. It highlights the
improi ernent in Iheir l IN es I-L, i loii inti bere211ement. il SLlPPOrtS Us li hen i%e' re seekino tinances io keep oiir
serN'ices running and it also demonstrates the fantasiic work of our brill ianl counsellors. Ki ithout ivhom. we
iioiildn't exist'.-
"I'm so gralefiilfor vi'er)'Ihing counsellor has (longfor nie. Her help SIIPForr h￿* beeK invaliiable.
Whai omaziiig organisci¢ion. Ihfflik you"
' This is ali incredible service, and I ani soforliiiiafe lo have had ihgsg sgssioiis. Bul n105t iinportanily, I
wo¢éld never have benefitled ihis ipiuch if I didn t hnve ihe opportunity tofeel vuliierable apidJ'aJe doing so '
"E.Ycellent Service, The counsellor has been superb, liJlening lo issues and helpi￿8 mefocus and gather
Ihoughis. She 3 helped me learp7 aboul the 'neM' noriiial
The Board can't thank our COLinsellors enough for the work they do. Bereavement is such an important area
of focLlS that ean be found at the root of many of society'5 challenges. Thoiigh a rewarding area to work in. it
can a150 be an extremely difficult field to work iii. We're mectiiig people. who are in the midst of 501ne of the
most difficult times iinaginable. The care and skill of our counsellors can't be overestimated.
Adult Service:
Our adiilt service manager reports that the adult service is seeing more complex referrals, which reqiiire
carefiil filtering and in-depth assessment. More generally, the increasing complexity of referrals has been an
issiie for some time now as services have had io navigate reduced budgets.

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Some services have not been able to survive those reductions. Recent events, both at home and worldwide,
have also impacted greatly. (See case study below)
The service manager also reports that we are receiving more inappropriate referrals and enquiries, which
again can be linked to the financial squeeze on organisations. whose waiting list5 have felt increased
pressure. These r¢ferrals/enquiries all have to be fiilly processed,
The Adult Service continiied to make a real difference to the lives of bereaved people in Liverpool.
Satisfaction with the service remains extremely high, demonstrated through our evaluation process, letters of
thanks and the number of people who lum lo us as a result of a recommendation. An increasingly vital part
of the service is the initial client assessment, which is expertly run b), our Client Manager. Sue Johnston. The
process ensures that the needs of each client are understood and that the), then receive appropriate support.
The increase in complex cases related to mental health problem5, substance abiise or physical 111 health has
placed greater demands on this part of the process as we seek to ensure tliat nobody falls through the
'Iherapeutic net,. As in previous years our pool of volunteer coiinsel lors demonstrated their dedication to the
service, giving freely of their time and expertise and doing some tremendous work. We are extremely
grateful and proud that they chose to stay with us, often for many years, despite the often-dislressing nature
of ihe L¢ises they are asked to deal with. A previoiis student has rettirned to the charity to offer their expenise,
now that the}, have qiLalified as accr¢dit¢d PSyLhothcrapists
Case Slud),
A'e haie beeri able 10 offer a Ukrainian refugee Ni ho ilas Iraffick'ed inl0 Ihe L-K. bespoke bereavement.
EMDR (E! e l.fovernent Desensilizalion and Reprocessing) therap).. This client approached her local IAPT
(.4ciess to Psi L lio logic¢il TlierapN') serN'ice but il'as deemed as 'loo comple.x and receiN'ed no psj'chological
intertrenlion froni the N'HS. This client did not have the fiiiancial meanb 10 pay for private therapy. On
assessment ive ivere concemed for the psvchological health of tliis elieni and Polenl ial risk 10 her life.
Thankfull), due to the siipport of our qualified volunieers, this client w as offered 16 sessions of Irautna
therapy to support her through the murder of her sibling and death of parents. On finishing ireatment her
psychological scores showed significant recovery.
As an organisation we are able to offer bespoke traiima therapy to commiinities who woiild not have the
financial means to access this support ihrougli an NHS pathivay.
The Children's Service- 'Oaklear
"Jtisl ivould like lo ihank yoiifor ihe suppori you have given to niy sons, R and S. S says he cali genuiuely
laiigh in51ead offaking il. As (7 pareni I can notice a real difference in boih boys. They are boih a loi happier
and really posilive. This is such afanlaslic service, aiid I can i thank you enough
'1 wanted ¢0 fell yoii hoFv niiich we have valiiedyoiir inpiit,.. she defiiiitely seeins inore robiisl and less britile
since sfarling sessions. She is happier in herself and cerlainly inore like her own characler. J amforeve
grafefulfor your palience and kindness lo her"
And I really want to highlight this wonderful piece of feedback, which really demonstrates the lasting impact
of oiir work. It's from the parent of a young person:_ 'just wanfed io lef you know aboiil (daiighier) - she gol
the fop a￿'ard Ivhere she worksfor betng ihe loveliest, approachable, tnosi helpfulperson in ihe Coinpany.
We are Ihankfiil every day that wefoiiiidyou andyoii helped her ¢0 gei back on her paih andguve her ihe
coiifidence lo enibrace life"
Oakleaf continues to be as busy as ever, providing vital support for grieving young people and their families.
As we can see from the above testilTJonials, the teain are making a marked difference in people s lives.
Ivhich, as we can see, those young people are taking fonvard into the future.

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Our Oakleaf Manager, Lesley, has continued to develop relationships in the commiinity with both schools
and other organisations.
The team have been busy ivorking in schools across Liverpool and Sefton to provide mLich needed
counselling/bereavement support to young people.
The service has continued to work closely with Notre Dame School, supporting young people, who are
slruggling with the loss of two peers in extremely tragic circumstaiices.
They've a150 been working closely with Everton in the Community, SUPPOrting them with triaging of yoiing
people so they can safely attend their group, dedicated to supporting young people affected by suicide.
Back in October, the teain were also involved in Liverpool Early Help Week. This is a great iiiitiative,
championing rnulti agency ivorking and 15 desigiied to explore challenges and seek solutions to soine of the
challenges families and organisations, face. This year the theme of practice week was 'SiTreiigiheiiing
ParliTerships - Working Together lo Supporl Faniilies. We knoiv al I too Nvell froin our own are of work, the
importance of good commiLnication and making miilti-agency working more cohesive.
This is just a small windoiv into the work of tlie children's service and its counsel lors. Although it's hard for
al l of us to hear nf our children and young people going tlirou8h SLich difficulties. it's extremely hearten ing to
hear of the fanlastic coiitribution Oakleaf makes to these young lives. The service really docs makc a
difference and Lesley and her team deserve great credit for the vital Coiinselling and support they proN ide. I'd
i I ke to offer m J thanki to ihe leam for Iheir l-antastic Cc)niribdi ion.
ort Grou
for Bereaved Parents
Alihough we generally don't view bereavement in a hierarchical way, I don't think any'body. woiild dispute
the notion that to lose a child is the most devastating loss anybody can face. Whether the death occurs
through a terminal illness, sudden adiili death syndrome, suicide, murder or a road traffic collision, it literal ly
Lreates chaos in a person's life and leaves bereaved parents with the feeling that they've lost a part of
themselves. Life is changed forever and somehow the chaos must be navi8ated SD a person can continue life
in a meaningful way.
We're fortunate at Liverpool Bereavement Service to have a skilled professioiial, wlio can offer counselling
to bereaved parents and throiigh her work and ihe deinand on our service she, Ivith another experienced
ounsellor, has started to pilot a group for bereaved parents.
The group began on Septcmber and runs fortnightly. So far we've delivered 13 sessions out of a planned 15.
Clients are invited to join the group after they've had some face-to-face counselling. The idea came about
because some of our clients were strug81in8 With ending their sessions and appeared to be anxious at the
prospect of facing the future withoLIt support. Relationships are developing between the group members and
on finisliin& they cali also have the option of forming more informal support amongst theinselves if they so
wish. Soine of the members have already exchanged numbers with a view to continuing SLlPPOrt externally.
Although they practice different models of therapy. Olir two experienced counsellors, who are running the
groiip are dovetailing well and completnent each other well during the sessions. One will open and lead the
group whilst the other observes the clients. This enables all clieiits to have inpllt, feel validated and heard aiid
operate in a wholly safe environment.

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We've already had some fantastic feedback from our attendees..
"As u grotip we support each other, explain oiirfears and eniotions in a non-judgemepital ep7vironmenl,
which is pnore supporlive aiid understanding ihan ourfriends andfainily can provide. We are all iriwelling
along a road of massive grief and the counsellors have provided a nielaphopieal kandpail io slop ILS
sliéinbliiig along ihis path. They do p701 offer platiltides. or meaningless sympaihy bul empathy and
iipider31anding, helping lo navigate ihroi4gh a a sea ofdislress.
. Ihe pain of losing a child never leaves you and to be able Éo talk aboiil yotirfeglings is probably ihe best
medicip7efor Els. The help and encoiiragenienl we have receivedfvni ihe coiipisellors has been verypos ilive
aiid IJ. apprecialed by everyone.
"I ain a hgalili professional and liave recoiiiiiiep7ded ¢olking therapies/coiip7sellipig io ni(Ipzy JJi)iypatienls
over ihe J'ears. I can say wholehearledl). Ihai LBS is ihe besl coiinselling service I h(nie conie aeross boih iii
Iny career a17dpersonally as well... The kiiidness andpYofe3sioiialisnifroni both coiiiisellors and all ihe slaff
is oti(standipig. l triily wish ihe LBS service coiild be replicated ihroughout the UK a5 il woiild be so miich
help to others. J couldn I recommend ihis service any higher.
It s a real Positii'e Ihat i¥e i'e been able to dei elop a successfiil child loss group ¥¥ iihin our se￿,ice and e re
looking fOr￿'ard lo eonsiderino other possibiliiies for de￿.elOp1ng our supporl offer mol ing fonNard.
Our dedicated child Iosa coun)ellor is a150 greatl) appreciated for her indii'idual ork. li here her dedication,
compassion and skill is such an asset to Lii'erpool Bereavemeni Sern'ice:
Thank yoii so inuchfor all J'o£ir help iii geiiiiig us 10 this poini. li certainly didn ifeel achiei'able lasi )ear.'
You've helped us lo beconie a beirer partnership ap7d iackle some of our darkest times,
'There are not ep7011gh words lo exppess iny gralilude aiid ihanks to youfor lelling ine cry, moan, laiigh and
cry agaip7 at my appointineiits Wlfh yoiifolloiving the devaslaliiig loss of my daughter... the work yoii aiid
your colleaguets do l aiii sure has saved mai7yfrieiidships, marriaggs and giveii maiiy people solace and
peace of mind. Il is invaliiable.
'ljiisl wanl lo say a hiige ihank youfor all your supporl over fhe pas1 couple of inonihs, Yoii have giveii nie
sonie nliich-iieeded clarity and skills lo tackle myftittire '
nclusion
The year reflects positive progress and success and an increase across all aspects of our work. The increase
in costs of energy and travel costs paid to our volunteer counsellors has for the first time for a number of
years caused a reduction in our reserves. The issue of funding ivill be a priority for us in the coming year.
Last year's report concluded with a note of optimism which I feel confLdent in carrying forward in the
coming year.
We wish to thank the following people and organisations togetlier with the Tttany public aiid client
donations:

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National Lottery (Community Fund)
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB
Alan Tune, who has supported our Children's service, Oakleaf.
I have no hesitation repeating my acknowledgement of the amazing work of all OLir staff and counsellors
undertake year on year, in enabling our service lo thrive. The level of care remains outstanding as reflected in
the feedback included above. I thank my fellow Trustees in supporting my Chairtnanship once again this
year.
Doubtless the com ing year will present neiv challenges particularly if austerity continiies to cast a shadoiv
across our communities. This said, I believe that Liverpool Bereaveinent Service will be equal to these
challenges given the skills and commitment that our statT and counsellors have in abundance.
Dal'e Anirobus
(Chair)

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Members are elected by Annual General Meetings of the Liverpool Bereavement Service, with vacancies
being filled, as required, by the Executive Committee in accordance wilh Liverpool Bereavement Service's
Melnorandum and ArtiLles of Association.
RESERVES POLICY
We will aim to maintain reserves of si.¥ Inonths normal running costs to meet contingencies.
THE TRLFSTEES
The trustees w'ho served the charity during the period were as follows..
D Antrobus (chairperson)
MPort
A Coulthard
P Stranack
K Barloii
W'oods
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The trustees confinn that they have referred to Charity Commissioii guidance on Public Benefit when
reviewing aims and objectives and plans for the future. The trustees have and will continue to ensiire that
charitsble expenditiire will be made to fiirther a charitable purpose to the PLiblic benefit.

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
TRUSI'EES ANNUAL REPORT (CONTJNUED)
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
TRUS'I'EES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Directors (Triistees) are responsible for preparing the Anniial Report and the financial statements in
accordance ivith applicable law and regii lations.
Charity law reqiiires tlie Directors lo prepare financial statemeiits for eacli financial year. Under that law the
Directors have elected to prepare Ilie fiiianLial statements in accordaiice ivitli Uiiited Kingdom Geiierally
Accepted Accoiintiiig Principles (United Kingdom Aceolllltiiig Staiidards aiid applicable law). The financial
statemeiits are reqiiired to give a triie aiid fair view of tlie stale of affairs of the cliarity aiid of the financial
activities of tlie charity for ihai period. I n preparing those fiiiancial stateinents, the Directors are reqiiired to
Select SLlitable accoiiiiting pol icies and then apply them consisteiiily.
Make jiidgeinents and estiinates ihal are reasoiiable and prLident.
Prepare the financial statetnents on Ihe going concern basis unless it is iiiappropriate to presuine
that the charity will continiie in business.
The Direclors arc responsible for k'eeping proper aicoiiniing7 records h IL h disclose i¥ ith reasonable acciiraL)
at ani time tlie finaiicial position of the Lharil!. aiid lo enable Ihem to ensiire Ihat the financial slateniei)ts
compl), i¥'iili Ihe Conipanies Acl ?006. Tlie), are also responsible for safegLiard ing the assets of the cliaril),
and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prei'entioii and detectioii of fraud and other irregularities.
I, Floor
Graiiite Biiilding
6 Stanley Street
Liverpool
LI 6AF
Signed on behalf of the Iriislees
Davc Aiitrobiis - Director
Approvedbythetriisteeson................
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LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCII 2024
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended J l March 2024, which are set out on pages 12 to
19.
Respective responsibilities of Iruslees and examiner
As the charily's trLlStees of tlie Compaiiy (aiid also its directors for the purposes of company la¥v) are
respoiisible for tlie preparation of tlie accounts in accordance iviih the requirements of the Companies Act
?006 ('the 2006Act').
Having salisfied Inyself that the accolints of the Compaiiy are not reqiiired to be aiid ited Linder Part 16 of the
2006 Alt and are el igible for iiidependeni e.Ki2minatioii, I report in respect of Illy exain inalioii of >'oiir cliarilj. S
accoiints as carried OLIt uiider section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("tlie ?0 I l Act,). In carry'ing OLIt m>,
exain inatioii I have fol loii'ed tlie Directions given by Ihe Charity Coinmissioii linder section 145(5) (b) of the
2011 Act.
Inllependent examiner's statement
I have com pleted e.xam ination. I coiifirin that no Inalters have come to my atteiltion in connection with the
exam ination gii'ing me cause to beliei'e..
l . Accounting records li ere not kept in r¢ipeLt of Ihe Compan! as reqLiired bi ieciion J 86 of ihe 006
Act.. or
2. The accounts do not aLLord li lili Iho>L' records: or
3. The alcounts do riot ¢oii)pl! li ith tlie accoiiiiling reqiiiremenls of section 396 ot Ilie ?006 Act oiher
Iliaii aiiy reqliireinent Ilial the accoiints give a triie aiid fair vieiv ivhich is not a Inalter Lonsidered as
part of ali iiidependeiil e.Kainii)ation; or
4. Tlie acLoiinls liave iiot beeii prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Siateinent of Recominended Praclice for accoiinting and reporting by charities (appl icable to
cliarilies prepariiig Ilieir accoLints iii accordance witli tl)e Finaiicial Reporting Standard appl icable in
tlie UK aiid RepLiblic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no coiicerns ai)d liave coine across no other matters iii coiineclion with the exain iiiation to wliich
atleiitioi) shoiild be draNvii in this report in order to enable a proper Linderstanding of the accouiitS to be
reaclied.
PaLII Blirns BSL Hons BFP FCA
Ale.Kander Myersoii & Co Liiiiited
Chartered Accountants
Alexander House
61 Rodney Street
Liverpool
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LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTtVlTIES
(INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Restricted Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Grants receivable
Donations & Fundraising
Other income
86,850
86,850
13.8?6
197.967
12,868
447
13,826
TOTAL INCOMING
RESOliRCES
102835
211282
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Consultancy and fundraisin
Management and administralikjn
131999
131999
34.91)
34.91)
TOTAL RESOLIICES
EXPENDED
166.914
IS2687
Transfer of funds
NET INCOMING/{OUTGOING)
RESOURCES FOR THE
PERIOD
(45,149)
(18,930)
(64.079)
58,595
Balances broiighi fonvard
191487
262 119
203 524
Balances carried forward
There were no acquisitions or discontinued activities diiring the year. Tlie charity has no recognised gains
or losses other than as stated in the statement of financial activities.
The notes on pages 14 to 19 form part of these financial slatements.
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LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
BALANCF, SHEET
31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
1,144
2,389
CURRF.NT ASSETS
Cas11 ai baiik aiid iii liaiid
Debtors
225,828
257.462
232 056
261890
CLTRRENT LIABILI"fiES
Cred iiors
I'ET CL'RRF.JT ASSEI'S
TOI'AL ASSETS
196,896
198040
259 730
262 119
L:nreslriiied
Deiiinated
Ilestricted
13:,
35.000
156,487
35.000
.198,Q4Q
262,119.
Tlie coiii paiiy is eiitiiled to exein ption froin alidit iiiider Sectioii 477 of the Compan les Act 2006 for the year
elided 31 March 20?4. Tlie Ineinbers l)ave iiot reqiiired the Loinpaiiy to obtain an aiidit of Ihe financial
statements for the year elided 31 Marcli 2024 in accordaiice witli Section 476 of the Coinpanies Act 2006.
Tlie financial stateinents have been prepared in accordance ivith Ilie special provisions applicable to
charitable coinpanies siibject to the smal I coinpanies, regime.
The directors acknowledge their responsibil ities for:
(a) eT15Liriiig that tlie coinpany keeps aceoLinling records wliich comply witli Sections 386 and 387 of the
Coinpanies Act 2006 aiid
(b) prepariiig fiiiancial stateineiits whicli give a true and fair vieiv of tlie state of affairs of tlie comp<2ny as at
the end of ¢a¢li fiiiancial year and of its SLirpliis/deficit for each finaiicial year in accordance ivith the
reqiiirements of Sectioiis 394 and 395 and which otherivise Comply ivitli the reqiiirements of tlie Coinpanies
Act 2006 relating to financial stateinents, so far as appliLable to tlie coinpaiiy.
The financial stateiiienls on pages 12 to 19 were approved by the Board of Triistees and signed on their behalf
by..
Dave Antrobiis - Director
Date..
2O2f
The notes on pages 14 to 19 form part of these financial statements.

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accoiinting and Reporting by Charities..
Staternent of Recommended PraLtice applicable to charitics preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repiiblic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January
2015)- (Charities SORP (FRS102)}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) and the Coinpanies Act 2006.
Depreeiatlon
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the
useful econoTn ic l ife of that asset as follows..
Office Equipment - 250/0 Cost
ID¢orning Resources
In¥ome is recognised iii full on the Siaiement of Financial A¥11￿.1t1¢> in the J'ear in i¥hich ihe chariN hai
entitlement to the income. I ncoming resoiirces are deferred 14 hen they have been received in adi,'ance of the
sern'ice period.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accouiited for on an accrual basis.
F￿ndS
Unrestricted funds are funds which are not designated for a partiCLilar purpose. Restricted funds are set out
in Note 8 to the accoiinlS. These are funds restricted for a specific purpose.
Pen8ion contributions
Pension contriblilions are char8ed to the SOFA for the period in which they relate to.
Presentation currency
The presentation currency of tELe financial statements is the Pound Sterl ing (£)-
14

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2. GRANTS RECEIVABLE
Restricted
2024
Unrestricted
2024
TolAI
2024
Total
2023
Steve Morgan Foundation
Children In Need
Leamington Community College
National Lottery
Notre Dame Catholic College
NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB
Merseyside Police Federation
St James Methodist Chiirch
LCVS Community Mental Health
11,035
45,052
600
114,750
1.000
10,350
76.500
76,500
10,350
10,3iO
180
15,000
3. TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Restricted
2024
Unrestricted
2024
Tolal
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Consultancy and Fundraising
Mana
ement
Staff Costs
100,579
100,579
92.836
Other Costs
Note.. Independent Examiner Fees 2023: £2,160.

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
4. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES:
The average number of staifetnployed by the charity during the financial year amounted to..
2024
2023
Professional stafy
Adminislralive staff
There i¥ere no employees who are deemed to be high paid staff.
No trustees received remuneration diiring the year.
During the year Trustees ivere reimbursed for expenses totalling £87 inclirred on behalf of the charity
(2023.. £37).
Salaries and National Insurance 2024: £99,335, 2023,. £91.802
Pension Costs 2024.. £1,243.. 2023 £1,034
S. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost #i l April 2023
Additions
At 31 Ilarch 2024
670
Deprecialion at l April 2023
Charge for ihe period
At 31 March 2024
l O,)60
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
6. DEBTORS
2024
Prepayments
7. CREDITORS
2024
2023
Accruals
Deferred Income - A Tune
2,160
2,160
16

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
8. FUNDS
Unre5trieted
blf
Movement
Total
c/f
Unrestricted
Designated
156,487
(18,930)
137,557
The Designated fund is unrestricted fiinds set aside to cover ihe rent, service charges and dilapidation
costs to the end of the lease.
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Balance
at 114123
Income
Expenditure
Transfer to
Balance
Unrestricted xt 31/3124
Sieve Morgaii Foundation
Leamington Comn)unity' College
otre Dame Catholic College
'ational Lottet
NI IS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB
St James Metliodist ChLirch
Merseyside Police Federation
Oakleaf Children's Service
600
1,000
44,606
6,590
180
15,417
600
1.000
76.500
10,3>0
95,484
16.940
180
15,417

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
A TUNE- OAKLEAF
This flinding was granted of £33.000 to SLlPPOrt a children's bereavement COLinsellor/support worker for
2024125.
I.C.VS Communit Mental heallh
'I'his was for tlie Children's Service and baby loss service.
NATIONAL LOTTERY
Thi5 Ivas towards salaries and counsellor's support.
NHS Cheshire & Merse
side ICB
'I'his il'as towards coui)sellor' s support of school ch ildren.
DONATION
AND FUNDIiAISING
This funding was raised to supporl the services.
'ET ASSETS
Reslricled
I'.nrestricted
Total
Tangible Assets
Ciirrent Assets
Ciirrent Liabilities
1,144
206,573
25,483
232,056
10. SUPPORT COSTS
Included in management and administration costs are support costs totalling £14.174
for the year. (2023.. £9,849)
11. PENSION COSTS
Pension contribiitions during the year totalled £1.243 (2023: £1 ,034) £ nil was outstanding at the year
end.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIOIYS
There have been no related party transactions in the year which reqiiire disclosure.
18

LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENT
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows..
2024
2023
Betweeii one and five years
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LIVERPOOL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
tNCOME
Steve Morgan Foundation
Children In Need
Leamington Community College
National Lottery Funding
NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB
Notre Daine Catholic College
Siiiidry Grants
LCVS Commlinity Imental Health
Unrestricted Grants
Donations and fundraising
Course fees and training
Gift Aid
Bank Interest
TOTAL INCOME
11,035
45,052
600
I l4,750
10,350
1,000
180
15,000
76,500
10,350
13,826
12.868
447
FL")DRAISING & PLBLICIT
Consultancv and fundraisin£
Iw1A￿'AGKmENT & ADIMifiISTII4TION
Salaries, National Insiirance & pensions
Consultants
Rent, rates, H&L & service charges
Stationery & postage
Bank Charges
Telephone
Training and supervision
Travel & subsistence
Insurance
Accountancy Charge
Subscriplions
Sundry Expenses
Computer website costs
Professional Fees
Repairs and Renewals
Depreciaiion
100,579
20,860
21,185
1,541
139
1,993
6,230
7,334
883
2,160
283
945
92,836
21,995
21,624
1,284
133
1,685
2.240
4,187
883
2,533
275
816
248
619
446
166.914
l66 914
152687
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
TOTAL (DEFICIT}ISURPLUS
20