Charlty number 1136245
Company number 6972805
SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER
(SCAFT)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD
ST
I APRIL 2024 TO 31" MARCH 2025

SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER
(SCAFr)
COKTENTS
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Charity Information
Report of the Directors and Trustees
Statement of financial actNities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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External Examiners Report

SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER
(SCAFT)
CHARITY INFORMATION
Directors and Trustees:
J R Lumlev
A Ashley
D Barnes
L Ketterldge
Charlty registratlon number:
1136245
Company registration number:
6972805
Registered Offi￿.
Suite 29. Philpot House
Station Road
Rayleigh
Essex
SS6 7HH

SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGEfHER (SCAFT)
DIRECTORS ANDTRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD I APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025
Strurture, governance and management
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The organisation is a charitable Company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 25 July 2009 and
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registered as a charity on 8 June 2010. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association
which established the objects and powers of the charitable Company and is governed under its Articles of
Association. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount
not exceeding £1.
The day to day running and management of the Charity is undertaken by the Directors, who are also Charity
Trustees for the purposes of Charity law. The Directors are appointed by the members of the Charity. The
membership of the board has changed over the past year, and there are now 4 appointed Directors.
The Directors are responsible for identifying and appointing staff members, to whom some aspects of the
companf s charitable work are delegated.
The Directors undertake regular risk assessment reviews covering the charitf s operational, strategic, legal,
financial, insurance and employment risks where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established
to mitigate the risks the charity faces.
Objectives and Actlvlties
The object of the company is to relieve the social, emotional, mental, physical and educational needs of
carers and families in the county of Essex, through the provision of support, person and group centred
interventions, advice, guidance and signposting to other services as appropriate.
Financial Revlew
The financial statements in this report cover activity for the period I" April 2024 to the 31" March 2025 for
Young Carers. During this period the company has acquired grants and donations and sundry income of
£97,998.10, and has 6 part-time staff, with a whole time equivalent of 3, although this is under review to
accommodate the increased demand for services.
The accounts for the Company at this time are stable, with significant commitments of funding received,
primarily from The National Lottery Community Fund programme. The ongoing policy of the Charity is to
provide "core" services through a tightly managed financial facility allowing seNice projections to function
through ring fenced accounts. At the year-end "ring fenced" projects retained balances that will allow them
to progress and develop as planned.
As always additional funds are constantly sought, with applications currently in progress to a range of grant
making bodies. SCA￿ remains reasonably successful in attracting funding for specific aspects of the project

and new developments; however, the cost of living crisis and the huge demand from charities across all
sectors facing rising costs has raised the level of competition for available funds.
Reserves policy- The Charity has recently reviewed its reserves policy to ensure that it is compliant with all
necessary legislation and commitments. After a thorough review it was agreed that the Charity should
maintain its reserve to hold a minimum of £40,CK)O in unrestricted funds in order to meet its obligations for
staff salaries, redundancy provisions, and other financial commitments and contractual obligations. This will
remain under regular review to ensure these conditions remain met.
Operating Environment
Despite the on-going dual impact of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, SCA￿ has strengthened ties With
schools and other local partners. These collaborations have led to increased identification of young carers
and rising demand for services. Staffing levels are under review to meet this demand, dependent on funding.
Coordination with Essex County Council's Young Carers project ensures complementary provision, especially
for complex cases.
Demographic shifts due to rapid local development, particularly farnilies relocating from London boroughs,
have already made 2021 census data unreliable. Staff and Trustees continue to monitor the effects of this
change within our community, with regular consultation keeping services responsive to diverse needs.
In August 2024 we moved our office base from the town centre to a more suitable, accessible premises to
cut overheads and provide a better working environment for staff and volunteers.
Achievements and Performance
Young Carers -our experience has continued to bear out research showing that young carers have
experienced greatly increased social isolation during the pandemic period and beyond. Many are still
reporting and displaying greatly decreased social confidence as a result, which is negatively affecting their
attendance at both our groups and school.
Once again particular mention should be made of the staff, sessional staff and volunteers who have gone
above and beyond in their support in changeable conditions; doing their best to ensure young carers
continue to have as much access to SUPPOrt as possible.
The register contained 190 young people receiving direct services over this period, with around a further 200
making use of SCAFfs Young Carers Passport Scheme in schools. Referrals have steadily increased as
partnerships with schools have developed.
All 72 scheduled group sessions were successfully delivered, offering young carers a rich mix of creative play
and social engagement. Activities ranged from baking and craft-making to holiday-themed events like
Halloween, Christmas tree decorating, and Valentine's Day, alongside special experiences such as therapy
dog visits and remote-control car building.
The One20ne school support programme remains in exceptionally high demand across all age groups and
has reached full capacity. Prioritisation based on need ha5 become essential, and additional funding is being
actively sought to sustain and expand this vital service.
Seasonal programming included festive Christmas parties, a family evening at a local play centre, and a
variety of well-received school break sessions-from Laser Tag and pottery painting to outdoor adventure

days and family nights. These events have been instrumental in strengthening peer networks among parent5
and enhancing family cohesion.
A residential visit to the Young Carers Festival allowed a select group to join over 1,500 peers nationwide for
a weekend of shared experience, policy engagement, and indoorloutdoor activitie5 giving voice to young
carers, realities at a national level.
SCAFT has also continued to provide families with practical information and resources, including advice on
safeguarding (especially online safety), benefits, education, employment, drug and alcohol awareness, and
local services. Distribution of local hardship funds and access to the food bank, via the voucher scheme,
further reinforced our wraparound support for families in need.
Current Challenges & Forward Planning
SCAFT faces ongoing pressures from increa*d need, population growth, and financial constraint5. Yet staff
commitment and flexibility have sustained the delivery of impactful services, as evidenced by service user
and partner feedback. Plans include summer programming and potential new project streams. Stakeholder
and user consultations remain central to shaping the future direction of SCAFT.
Looking Ahead
While delivery has stabilised post-pandemic, rising operational costs and shrinking funding streams,
especially core support, demand new and innovative fundraising approaches. Despite these pressures,
SCAFT is prepared to evolve, adapt, develop and continue meeting the needs of young carers with resilience,
relevance and care.
On behalf of the Dlrectors and Trustees
Ltrjt 102f
J R LUMLEY
CHAIRMAN
Date

SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER (SCAFT)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE PERIOD
1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31" MARCH 2025
Note
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
01.04.2024
To 31.03.25
Total Funds
01.04.2023
To 31.03.24
Total Funds
Incoming Resources
Donations and Grants
Sundry Income
Total Incoming Resources
20.019.89
1016.81
21.036.70
76,961.40
96.981.29
1016.81
97.998.10
128.(K)8.34
418.44
128.426.78
76,961.40
Resources Expended
Charitable Expenditures
75.535.69
67,274.09
142.809.78
110,622.06
Net Incoming Resources
(54,498.99)
9,687.31
(44.811.68)
17.804.72
The Charity has no other recognised gains or losses for the above year other than those accounted for in the
Statement of Financial Activities.

SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER (SCAFT)
ST
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE PERIOD I APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH 2025
Note
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
31.03.25
Total Funds
31.03.24
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
47,146.50
19,249.00
66,395.50
111,207.18
Creditors amounts falling due
within one year
Net current assets
47,146.50
19,249.00
66,395.50
111,207.18
Funds
47,146.50
19,249.00
66,395.50
111,207.18
For the financial year ended 31. March 2025, the charity is entitled to exemption from the requirement to
have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006; and no notice has been
deposited with the charity under section 476 of that Act requiring an audit to be carried out.
The Directors and Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
ensuring the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 CA 2006; and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at
the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and applications of resources for that
year, in accordance with the requirements of section 394 and 395 CA 2006, and which otherwise
comply with the requirements of that Act relating to accounts so far as they are applicable to the
charity.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to Companies
subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the Financial
Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
Approved by the Directors and Trustees for i55ue on
JRLUML
Director / Trustee
Chairman
Director / Trustee
Company Registration No. 6972805

SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER (SCAFT)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ST
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31 MARCH Z025
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied
consistently throughoutthe period.
(a) Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance
with the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by
Charities issued in March 2005.
(b) Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Directors and Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or
through the terms of an appeal.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to
the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The foSlowing specific policies
are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the
ststement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on
the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes
unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be
quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these
accounts.
Investment income is included when receivable.
Incoming resources from grants, where related to performance and specific deliverables, are
accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER (SCAFT)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025
d)
Resources Expended
Expenditure is recognized on a cash book basis.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities
for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and tho
cost5 of an indirect nature necessary to SUPPOrt them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the charity and include costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect
the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly. others are
apportioned on an appropriate basis as set out in Note 3.
Donations and Grants
Unrestricted
Funds £
Restricted
Funds£
01.04.24 to 01.04.23 to
31.03.25 £ 31.03.24 £
Big Lottery Fund ITNLCFI
Awards for All {TNLCFI
Sobell Foundation
Christopher Holmes Charitable Trust
Essex Lottery
Rayleigh Town Council
Rochford Housing- Sanctuary
Rochford District Council
Augustine Courtauld
Rochford District Council- Chairman
Alchemy Foundation
Essex County Council Locality Fund
The Albert Hunt Trust
Perry Watlington Trust
Charles S French Charitable Trust
The Woodward Trust
Masonic Charitable Trust
Co-op
Rayleigh Lions
H.l.G.S Solutions
Individual Donations
Diana Timpson Fund
Wilkinson Family Fund
The Mrs Smith & Mount Trust
The Essex Freemasons
The Souter Charitable Trust
Garfield Weston
The ROSCA Trust
Fowler Smith & Jones Trust
36,153.50
2,475.00
36,153.50
2,475.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
130.CK)
71,031.50
10,000.00
io,cM)o.o)
5,000.00
130.00
68.50
51J).00
500.(K)
500.00
500.00
5C(I.00
750.00
5,026.44
1,000.00
19,582.90
4,000.00
3,500.00
3,500.00
1,750.00
250.00
1,256.67
1,000.00
100.00
506.78
1,000.00
750.00
5,026.44
I,cH)o.00
19,582.90
4,000.00
3,5CMJ.00
3,500.00
1,750.00
3,000.00
2,500.00
250.00
1,256.67
1,000.00
100.00
506.78
888.47
19.87
500.00
5,797.00
1,203.IXI
3,￿)0.00
2,500.00
4,000.00
1S,000.¢JJ
4,000.00
3,000.00
128,008.34
20,019.89
76.961.40
96,981.29

SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGEfHER (SCAFr)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD I" APRIL 2024 TO 31" MARCH 2025
Total resources expended
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
01.04.24 to
31.03.25
Total
01.04.23
31.03.24
Total
Charitable expenditure
Donations and Grants
Young Carers
Transport Costs
Costs of Activities
Staff Costs (including training)
Travel Expenses
Premises Costs
Postage. telephone, equipment
Sundry Expenses
Legal and Professional, and
Consultancy Costs
6,748.95
6,069.37
3,052.41
2,579.60
9,801.36
8,648.97
7836.47
3088.48
31,557.05
207.30
10.006.57
4,679.52
227.43
16,039.50
50.889.08
82,446.13
207.30
15,084.57
8,117.52
227.43
18,276.5
77337.87
411.26
11089.92
6485.51
153.69
4218.86
5,078.00
3,438.00
2,237.00
75,535.69
67,274.09
142,809.78 110.622.06
Directors and Trustees Remuneration & Related Party Transactions
None of the Directors and Trustees received any remuneration during the period.
No Director and Trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered into by the charity during the period.
Taxation
As a charity. Supporting Carers and Families Together (SCAFt) is exempt from tax on income and gains failing
within Section 505 of Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that
these are applied to is charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the Charity-
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SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGEfHER {SCAFT)
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 31ST MARCH 2025
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
Unrestrlrted
Fund
Restrirted
Fund
31.03.25
Total
31.03.24
Total
Accrued expenses
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Movement in funds
01.04.24 to
31.03.25
Totsl
01.04.23 to
31.03.24
Total
Unrestricted
Fund
Restrirted
Fund
As at 31" March 2024
Excess of income over expenditure
Redesignation of Funds
101645.49
(54,498.99}
9561.69
9687.31
111,207.18
{44,811.681
93,402.46
17,804.72
As at 31" March 2025
47,146.50
19,249.00
66,395.50
111,207.18
Funds balances are:
Core Funds / Cash held
Designated Reserve
£ 26,395.50
£ 40,000.00
Total
£66,395.50
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S.C.A.F.T.
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No: 1136245
External Examiners Re
ri12024- March 2025
Introduction
This report covers the audit check for the year 1 St April 2024 to 3181 March 2025
Accountin
Procedures
The Charity reports on a cash accounting basis using a manual book keeping system.
Separate accounts are kept for income and expenditure and petty cash.
My review showed that all the transactions were supported by the relevant paperwork and
could be traced through the charities financial system and bank account.
Books of Account l Final Accounts
l examined the receipts and expenditufe ledgers for the year under review. All transactions had been
properly recorded and broken down between specific headings with a clear audit trail available for
examination. All ledgers had been properly totalled and reconciled to the figures recorded in the final
accounts.
The format of the accounts was on a receipt and payment basis using cash accounting.
Financial Re
ulations
Financial records are kept in line wrth the financial regulations and all transactions are supported by
invoices or other appropriate paperwork. Invoices had been paid promptly and were properly
recorded and accounted for.
Bank Reconciliation
All bank statements had been checked and reconciled on a regular basis and reported.
All transactions were well supported with relevant receipts and the invoices could be traced through
the accounting records and the bank accounts.
Where possible payments have been set up for regular bills via direct debits.
Online banking (Fast Pay) is now used on a regular basis which reduces the number of cheques
being issued and helps accounts being paid promptly.

enditure
All accounts were paid within the suppliers stated terms and payments were correctly authorised
and signed.
I checked all of the invoices processed as part of my review.
All invoices checked had been properly processed and authorised for payment and were correctly
recorded in the ledgers.
Salaries
Salaries are paid on a monthly basis by BACS payment.
These have been checked and reconciled to the audit trail and bank statements.
Summa
My examination of the ledgers and supporting documentation for "Supporting Carers and Families
TogetheV' (S.C.A.F.T.> for the year April 2024 to March 2025 confirms that they are meeting the set
requirements.
As expected. the standard of record keeping is ex￿lIent with all transactions being properly
documented and accounted for in a professional manner in these most difficult times.
Mr Roger Fagence
Extemal Examiner
18th Juty 2025