Riviera Life Link
Unaudlted Flnancial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Registered charity number 1136812
Company registration number 06969642

Riviera Life Link
Company Information
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Incorporated in England on
22 July 2009
Company Registralion No.
06969642
Charity R6gistration No.
1136812
Governing Document
Memorandum & Articles of Association
Trustees
Mark Slaney
Rev Jordan Williams
Jackie Williams
Mike Parrolt (appointed 1 June 2024)
Secretary
Anita Wise
Registered Office
527 Babbacombe Road,
Torquay, Devon
Independent Examiner
Martin Hobbs Bsc ACA
Francis Clark LLP
Chartered Accountants
Sigma House
Oak View Close
Edginswall Park
Torquay
TQ2 7FF
Bankers
HSBC Bank PIC
4 The Strand
Torquay
Devon
TQ12AB

Riviera Life Link
Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Contents
Page
Truste8s' Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activiti@s
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements

Riviera Life Link
Trustees, Report
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Tha trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charitable
company for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Status
The charilable company is limited by guarantee, having no share capital. Under the provisions of Section 60
of the Companies Act 2006, the company is entitled to omit the word "Limited" from ils name.
The governing doGuments of the charitable company are its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Objècts and Activities of the Charity
The relief of povety, sickness and distress by the provision or assistance in the provision of funds,
goods or services in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors in their absolute
discretion may from time to time decide.,
The preservation and protection of good health by the provision or assistance in th8 provision of
funds. goods or services in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors in their
absolute discretion may from time to lime decide;
To advance education in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors in their
absolute discretion may from tim8 to time decide; and
For such other charitable purposes according to th8 laws of England and Wales in such parts of the
United Kingdom or the world as the directors in their absolute discretion may from time lo time
decide.
Actlvitles and Achlevements for the publlc beneflt
The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in decldlng which
activities that Charity should undertake.
In March 2024 the Riviera Life ROC Centre was sold by Riviera Life ChurchlHome Church as they look ahead
at other future projects and opportunities.
Riviera Life Link continued its Storehouse Foodbank 8aby Bank, food clublsocial supermarket, furniture bank,
warm space, debt centre, money management courses, support around returning to work, benefits advice,
shower facility and cleaning clothes within its community, opening 8 hours perweek. The Storehouse provided
essential emergency food parcels to families and individuals in need. The Storehouse and Baby Bank has
been an instrumental mernber of the Food Alliance within Ihe community, consisting of 10 different social
action groups working together to meet the need 7 days a week. Riviera Life Homeslore continued lo provide
household items for families and individuals in need, Rivi9ra Life Food Club
a social supermarket where
those who access the food bank undergo a financial assessment to see whelher they can begin to contribute
towards the food parc81s. This is to help with budgeting and supporting people off the food bank support. We
also Irained volunteers to deliver benefils advice and launched a Debt centre helping those in Debt across
Torbay. A Job Club also continued to equip people with skills to relurn to work. Shower facilities were opened
offering a place for those rough sleepers to have a warm shower and an opportunity to clean their clothes was
also introduced.
The Charity continues to meet its goals and objectives and is fully complianl with policies, procedures and
working practices.
Riviera Life Link exists for the relief of poverty, sickness and distress., the preservation of good health and to
advance education for individuals and communities.

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TrLJStees' Report (continued)
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Organisational Structure
New trustees are appointed lo the board by a majority vote of the existing trust&as. This is followed by a
truslee induction process.
Reserves
The Trustees plan to retain a modest level of free reserves (unrestricted reserves that are freely available to
the charity} as a contingency fund against future demands on the Charity which are, to a certain exlent,
unpredictable in nature. Free reserves at 31 December 2024 were £40,78812023 - £39,492)
Dlrectors and Trust8eS
The directors and trustees who served the charity during the year were as follows:
Mark Slaney
Rev Jordan Williams
Jackie Williams
Mike Parrott
Truste88 R8sponslbllltles
The trustees (who are also the dir8Ctors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the
Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires Ihe trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incomlng resources and application
of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing
these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charitie5 SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial posilion of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Charity's Statement of Recommended Practice: SORP
IFRS102} and in accordance with the special provisions of part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
smaller entities.
In preparing this report, the Trustees have taken advantage of the small companies exemptions provided by
section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Trustees on
2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Mark Slaney
Twstee

Riviera Life Link
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
Year Ended 31 De￿mber 2024
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Riviera Life Link for the year end8d 31
December 2024, which are set out on pages 4 to 9.
Responsibllltles and basis of report
As the trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Compani8s Act 2006 ('the 2006
Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Cornpany are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independenl examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's
accounts as carrled out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my
examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under seCt￿n 145(51 (bl of the
2011 Act.
Indepondent examlner's statement
I have completed my 8xamination. I confirm thal no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe-
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006
Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting ￿qUIreMentS of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination., or
4. the accounts have not b&en prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of th8 Statement
of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rapublic
of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Mafrtln Hobbs Bsc ACA
Francis Clark LLP
Chartered Accountants
Sigma House
Oak View Close
Edginswell Park
Torquay
TQ2 7FF

Riviera Life Link
Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)
Year Ended 31 December 2024
General Deslgnated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Income from:
Grant Income
Other incom8
52,360
52,360
10,666
98,654
6.668
200
10,466
200
10,466
S2,360
63,026
105,322
Riviera Life Link donation income
924
924
1,686
Total
1,124
10,466
52,360
63,950
107,008
Expendlture on:
Administration expenses
Premises expenses
Main activities
Other expenses
17
1,322
147
204
368
1,322
78,748
4,543
424
5,659
56,465
5,337
4,753
73,995
4,543
Total
5,882
4,900
74,199
84,981
67,885
Net Incomel (Expendlture)
(4,758)
5,566
121,839) (21,031)
39,123
Transfers
545
(545)
Total funds brought forward
22,571
17,841
50,108
90,520
51,397
Total funds carriod forward
18,358
23,407
27,724
69,489
90,520
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year are
includ8d above. The surplus for the year for Companies Act purposes is equivalent to the net movemenl in
funds.
£91,119 restricted Income and £52,367 restrlcted expenditure was included in the previous year's accounts.

Riviera Life Link
Balance Sheet
31 December 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
976
920
Cuffent assats
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
307
70,066
446
90,058
70,373
90,504
Creditors - Amounts falling due within one year
(1,860)
19041
Net current assets
68.513
89,600
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
69,489
90,520
Capital, reserves and funds
General fund
Designated fund
Restricted
18.358
23,407
27,724
22,571
17,841
50,108
Total funds
69,489
90,520
The directors are satisfied that the company is enlitled to exemption from Ihe provlsions of the Companles Act
2006 Ith8 Act) relating to the audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of section 477, and that no
member or members have requesl8d an audit pursuant to section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for:
li) ensuring that the company keeps adequate accounling records which comply with section 386 ofthe Act,
and
(li) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at
the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with th8
requirements of sections 394 and 395. and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act
relating lo financial statements. so far as is applicable to the company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies
under Part 15 of the Companies Act.
These fi
ancial statements were approved and signed by the trustees and authorised for issue on
.2025, and are signed on their behalf by.
ark Slaney
Director
Company Registration Number: 06969642

Riviera Life Link
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Accounting Policies
a) Basis of preparatlon of financial statements and assessment of going concern
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Stalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with Ihe Finar)cial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 10211, the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepubliG of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Th8 trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
The functional and presentational currency of these financial statem8nts is sterling.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a
going concern.
b) Income recognltlon
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to funds, any performance conditions attached to
the items of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can
be measured reliably.
c) Expendlture recognltlon
Exp8nditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that
expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably. Expenditure includes irrecoverable VAT.
d) Tanglble Flxed Assets and Depreclatlon
All tangible fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, and are deprecialed by equal annual instalments
over their estimated useful lives at the following rates..
Fixtures and Fittings
3 years
e) General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in
furtherance of the general objects of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds which have been set aside by the trustees for particular
purposes. Restricted funds are those which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions
imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes
Operating Leases
The costs of operating leases are charged to the SOFA as they accrue.
g) Financlal Instruments
Financial inslruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual
arrangement. as financial assets. financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrumenl is
any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of
ils liabilities. The company holds the following financial instruments, all of which are considered to be
basic:
Short term debtors and creditors
Cash and bank balances

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Income
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after charging:
2024
2023
Depreciation written off tangible fixed assets
Independent examiner's fees..
Independent examination
Other accountancy s&rvic8S
489
500
2,137
500
489
Staff Costs
2024
2023
Wages and salari8S
Social security costs
Pension
16,768
352
162
14,635
352
149
17,282
15,136
The average number of employees during the year was two {2023 ￿0).
No employees received employee benefits of more than £60,000.
Tanglble Flxed Assets
Flxtures and
Filtings
Cost
At 1 January 2024
Additions
15,962
545
At 31 December 2024
16,507
D8preciation
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
15,042
489
At 31 December 2024
15,531
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
976
At 31 December 2023
920
Tangiblefixed assets forthe year ended 31 December2023 included additions of£920 and a depreciation
charge of £nil.
Debtors
2024
202
Grft aid r￿1Vable
307
446
307
446

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Creditors". Amounts falling due within on& yoar
2024
2023
Accruals
Other Creditors
900
960
700
204
1,860
904
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
The charity is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of a winding-up, the liability of
the members is limited to £10 each.
Related Party Transactions
The charitable company employed Iwo members of staff during the year {2023 two). One
employee
was Trustee Jackie Williams and remuneration was paid to her, under Ihe authority given in the charity's
constitution. In the year her salary plus NICS totalled £12,000. (2023 - £12,000)
During the year expenses totalling £777 (primarily for travel and telephone costs) were reimbursed to one
truste8 {2023 - £1,134 to one).
Funds
1 January
2024 Income ExpendSture Transfers
31 December
2024
Restrlcted Funds
Co-op Grant
Food Club Fund
Julia & Hans Rausing Grant
Torbay United Grant
Torbay Council Grant (TC)
Cost of Living Project
TCDT Gran (Baby Milk etc)
Household Support Fund (TC)
Torbay Council Social Supermarket
Household Support Fund (TC)
PCP Baby Bank Granl
Recovery Spaces Grant (TC)
Spirent Communication Grant
Household Support Fund ITCI
PCP Food Bank
2,457
369
682
5,000
849
14,268
146
26,337
{2,457)
1369)
(682)
5.000
{849)
(10,226}
(146>
126,337>
17,014)
{18,4291
(6071
(2671
(250)
{5,566)
{1,000)
50
4,092
7,014
18,429
1,000
1,100
500
23.267
1,000
393
288
250
17,701
1545)
50,108
52,360
(74,199)
{545)
27,724
Designated Funds
ROC Redeeming Our Communities 17,841
10,466
14,900)
23,407
General Funds (RLL)
22,571
1.124
(5,882)
545
18.358
90.520
63,950
{84,981)
69,489

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2024
Funds breakdown
RestriGted General Designated
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
976
19,242
(1,860>
976
70,373
{1,860)
27,724
23,407
31 December 2024
27,724
18,358
23,407
69,489
Comparatlve Informatlon In respect of the preceding perlod Is as follows:
1 January
2023 Incom8 Expendltur8 Transfers
31 December
2023
Restricted Funds
Co-op Grant
Early Help Fund
Food Club Fund
Warm Space Fund
Ju5ia and Hans Rausing Grant
Torbay United Grant
Torbay Council Grant March 23
Cost of living Project May 23
TCDT Grant Aug 23- Baby Mllk etc
Household support fund TC
Torbay Council additional funds
103
2,319
6,354
3,500
4,448
(2.094)
12,319>
{14,735}
(3,5001
15,855)
2,457
8,750
369
6,537
5,000
6.000
21,000
400
30,984
8,000
682
5,000
849
14,268
146
26,337
(5,151)
(6,732)
(2541
(3,727)
(8,000)
(920)
12,276
91,119
(52,367)
(920)
50,108
Dgslgnated Funds
ROC Redeeming Our Communities 13,122
8.817
14,098)
17,841
General Funds {RLL)
25,999
7,072
111,420)
920
22,571
51,397 107,008
(67,885)
90,520
Funds breakdown
Restricted General Designated
Funds
Funds
Funds
Totsl
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
920
22,555
(904)
920
90,504
(904)
50,108
17,841
31 December 2023
50,108
22,571
17,841
90,520