, E,, Smalles Goldie
CHAR TERED ACCOUNTANTS
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER:07182183
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1137678
Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Unaudited Financial Statements
31 March 2025
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31st March 2025
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examlner's Report
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Statement of Financlal Activltles
Balance Sheet
12
Cash Flow Statement
13
Notes to th8 Cash Flow Statement
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Notes to the Flnancial Statements
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Reference and Administrative Details
for the year ended 31st March 2025
TRUSTEES
Richard J Alderson (resigned 28.11.2024)
Della M Armstrong (resigned 22.1.2025)
Lisa M Boileau (resigned 20.08.2025)
Andrew T Hawes
Charles M R Holt (Treasurer)
Matthew J Phillips {Chair)
Rev Canon Alan J Robson
Sophie Jane Dunn
Alexander Godfrey
Alison Bottom {appointed 28.05.2025)
Paul Barnes (appointed 28.05.2025)
Jon Tanner (appointed 11.06.2025)
REGISTERED OFFICE
Lincolnshire Showground,
Grange-de-llngs
Lincoln
LN2 2NA
REGISTERED COMPANY
NUMBER
07182183 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1137678
INDEPENDENT EXAfvIINER
Smalles Goldie Limited
Chartered Accountants
Regenys Court
Princess Street
Hull
East Yorkshire
HU2 8BA
INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Brewin Dolphin
4th Floor
10 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS14AN
BANKERS
Lloyds Bank plc
High Street
Lincoln
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31st March 2025
The truslees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charily for the year ended 31st March 2025. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparlng 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 statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes
to the accounts and comply with the charity's goveming document, the Charitles Act 2011 and 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 published
in October 2019.
The trustees can be contacted at Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, clo Lincolnshire Agricultural Society,
Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives, organisation and activities
The charity was established in 2003. The objective is lo harness the human and financial resources available
to improve social and mental wellbeing of individuals in rural Lincolnshire, in particular, but not exclusively,
through the provision of information and support.
The charity operates from the address above and the Irustees can be contacted at the registered office. The
charity organises groups of volunteers giving support to individuals who are finding great difficulty in coping
with stressful situations in rural Lincolnshire. In the Spring of 2009 a health screening facility was introduced
in Louth Livestock Market and extended to Spalding Auction in May 2013. More recently an outreach health
screening service was introduced, the Health Hut travels to remote locations across the county and offers
routine heallh screening checks to tho famiing and agricullural community. An addilional clinic selling at Melton
Mowbray Livestock Market was introduced in 22123, with a view to extending the charity's reach in the south
of the county. The charity also provides a Freephone helpline staffed by volunteers and accessible every day
of the y8ar be￿een the hours of 8am and 8pm.
The truste6s wish to express their gratitude for the work of our staff team led by Head of Charity, Amy Thomas.
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31st March 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Bullding on our success
The charity under the new leadership of the Head of Charity has continued to expand its work within the
Lincolnshire farming and wider rural community. The work of the charity is summarised in the iable below,
202412025
Volume of casework managed
Amount of finance maximised
Number of Helpline calls received
Number of health screening checks
Number of volunteer hours
The Health Hut continues to visit farm sales, seed trials, shows and other rural events where our nurses offer
routine health screening checks and health and wellbeing advice. This has been a particularly successful
endeavour with 3,225 health screening check being undertaken via the Health Hut, Relationships have been
established with RABI, and LRSN are grateful for the resulting funding arrangement which covers the full
operational costs of the Health Hut for 3.5 years.
Recognising that we need to increase our reach in the south of Lincolnshire, we contlnue to run a health
screenlng clinic at Melton Mowbray Livestock Market and are grateful for financial support from Melton
Borough Council via the UK Shared Prosperlty Fund.
In January 2025 we introduced a pilot clinic in partnership wlth ADM Agriculture Ltd, in Ihe north of the county.
Kindly hosted by Peacock and Binnington, the new North Clinic rotates between their Brigg and Corringham
depots, as part of a pilot scheme Ihat will run throughout 2025.
2024125 also saw the introduction of the Women in Wellies project. a wellbeing project specifically targeted at
women in the agricultural and horticultural communitles. Thls nurse led project seeks to engage women in
social activities whilst providing opportunities for health checks and wellbeing support. During its first year of
oper81ion:
- 85 women attended sessions and 19 attended more than one session
76,10 of women reported increased wellbelng as a result of attending Women in Wellies
68Q/o felt less lonely and isolated
730/0 felt more resilient
41 % received support for their mental health
We have recorded an increase in health screening In all locations, as well as an increase In referrals to the GP
and Hospital.
231 families supported
£2,720,000
179 calls
5,384 checks
11,828 hours
Health Screening checks completed - Loulh
Health Screening checks completed - Spalding
Health Screening checks completed - Melton
Outreach Health Screenlng Checks - Health Hut
Health Screening checks completed - Women in
Wellies
Health Screening checks completed North Clinic
Health Screenlng checks completed - Other
Referrals to GP
Referrals to hospital
Other referrals
508
650
638
3,325
136
98
53
249
1,221
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31st March 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
We supported 231 farming families throughout this period. We continue to note an increased complexity In
cases, with clients more frequently presenting with multlple and often interwoven issues. This Is reflected in
the number of caseworkers worklng on a case at any given time, with 630/0 having 1 caseworker, 31 Q/0 having
2 caseworkers, 30/0 having 3 caseworkers, and 30/0 having 4 or more caseworkers, reflecting an increase in
the complexity of cases supported. We have noted increasingly complex family and relationship issues, with
support requests related to family and relationship rifts as8OCtated lo business issues beginning to come
through on a more frequent basis.
A further breakdown of casework dala Is provided below
Client Occupation
Client Age Groups
Farm Worker
Farm Owner
Fami Tenant
Horticulture
Relation of
Rural Industry
20%
18- 24 years
25 - 34 years
35- 44 years
45 - 64 years
65+ years
100/0
400/&
20°/0
11%
Location
East Lindsey
West Lindsey
Boston Borough
Lincoln
South Holland
North East Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire
North Kesteven
South Kesteven
430/0
5/
5%
10%
Farm Type
Case Breakdown by Type
Arable
Livestock
Mixed
Poultry
Horticullure
Organic
Veg
Animal Health
Bereavement
Business
Family and Relationship
Finance and debt
Flood
Health
Legal
Reservoir
Stress and Mental Health
Tenancy
YFC ResponselFit for the
Future
24%
8%
400/0
10%
2024 saw th8 introduction of a new project, funded via Defra, and focussing on support to young people in the
agricultural and horticultural industries. The Future Farmers project was launched in summer 2024 and has
enabled LRSN to develop a support package speclfically targeted at supporting the resilience and wellbeing
of young people aged between 16 and 34 years. In the first few months of delivery this project has..
Provided support into 16 Young Farmers Clubs across Lincolnshire
- Trained 132 Young Famiers Club members
Provided 1..1 support to 55 people aged between 16 - 34 years
Trained 32 Young Famiers Club Mental Health First Aiders {accredited)
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31st March 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Training and awareness raising: LRSN have delivered mental health awareness training to 58 people and
businesses in the agricultural and horticultural industrles..
28 people trained as Mental Health First Aiders
12 people trained as Mental Health Champions
18 people received mental health awareness training.
The LRSN helpline received 179 calls during the period 24125, increasing call volumes by 104 % across the
last 4 years. Recognising the need to manage increased call volumes, we have actively recruited further
volunteer call handlers and introduced a new rota system, as well as a voicemail box and helpline email
address which are available when the helpllne is not live. An alternative email address has also been provided,
recognising that making a lelephone call may be harder for some people.
We have continued to develop and maintain valuable partnership links with community-led public sectorteams
resulting in better service outcomes as well as opportunities for joint work and funding and have worked with
partners to 8stablish two-way referral processes.
There continues to be a growing demand for volunteers particularly with skills to assist people with mental
health problems and as demand for our services increases, we recognise the need to expand our volunteering
teams and ensure that they are supported and Irained to support an Increasingly complex caseload. During
2024125 our volunteer numbers rose to 78 {an increase of 17) and our volunteers contributed 11,828 hours of
their time to help support agricultural and rural families across Lincolnshire. This is equal to an economic value
of £135,152.
Dr Annie Borrill MBBS MRCGP DFFP took up the post of Medical Director in early January 2016. She has a
wealth of experience as a GP Partner at South Axholme Group Practice, Epworth. As a member of a North
Lincolnshire farmlng famlly she also brings an understanding of the issues that face farmers and their families.
She plays a key role in overseeing the clinical governance of our health screening seNice and provides
ongolng clinical input to the nursing team.
Publlc benefit
In setting objectlves and planning activities the trustees have given due consideration to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefil.
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31st March 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Partnerships
With the support of Farming Community Network (FCN), Royal Countryslde Fund {RCF} and Worshipful Co of
Farmers (WCF), LRSN has made local and national government aware of the problems faced by farmers and
their families, notably mental health issues and the difficulties and Issues the industry f8ces. We have
malntained close links wlth Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), ARC-Addington, local NHS
foundations and the Integrated Care system, Local Government. DI0￿Se of Lincoln, National Farmers Union,
Lincolnshire Young Famiers, Llncoln University. Trading Standards as well as many private sector
organisations.
LRSN also maintains partnerships with RABI, Mellon Mowbray Borough Council, Mercers Charitable
Foundation, Defra, the Department of Health and Social Care. Waynflete Worth Foundation. Lincolnshire
Integrated Care Board, Lincolnshire NHS, Royal Countryside Fund, and Shine Lincolnshire.
We continue to utilise the Social Value Engine to evaluate our work. This accredited Social Value methodology
has enabled us to provide robust and creditable evidence of the financial value of..
£5.40 for every £1 invested in Casework Services
£4.66 for every £1 invested in Helpline seNi￿s
£4.12 for every £1 invested in Health Screening SeNices (clinics)
£4.96 for every £1 invested in Health Screening via the LRSN Heatth Hut
£4.04 for every £1 invested in Women in Wellies
We also ran a programme analysis incorporating all services. This shows that the total social value achieved
by LRSN in the year 2024125 was £752,293.42
To put this into context, the Treasury Guidance for credible SROI claims indicated that £4 is of a high level.
The unique 'fit' of LRSN services in addressing a gap in support for Lincolnshire's agricultural and horticultur81
communlties and the types of difficulties they face, supports our evaluation against higher social value levels.
Marketing and publicity
We have continued to deliver our well supported quarterly newsletter as well as our digital offering, which
includes online resources on our website as well as a digital health screening service. In addition our newsletter
has been expanded to include two pages of information from Lincolnshire Rural and Agricultural Chaplaincy
{LRAC),' acknowledging that LRSN and LRAC are separate independent charities, but that we recognise the
benefit of working together to deliver support to people in Lincolnshire's agricultural community.
We held our annual Golf Day in May 2024, and our AGM with auction of promises in October 2024, both of
which were exceptionally well supported.
Volunteers
The enlarged support group is divided into groups covering the helpline, caseworker visits, markeling and
publicity. The main aim of the helpline and casework visits is to provide a tailored mix of advocacy, signposting
and practical and emotional assistance. which enables clients to determine their own strategies for the future
of their business and the farming family.
We have been pleased to welcome new volunteers to our team and all are actively involved in all aspects of
the services we deliver. We ensure a full and comprehensive induction and training programme along with
regular team meetings and communications.
In recognition of the importance and value of volunteers to LRSN, we were successfully reaccredited under
Investing in Volunteers in November 2023.
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31st Ivlarch 2025
STRATEGIC REPORT
Revlew of Flnancial actlvities and affairs
In the year to 31 st March 2025 the charity received much of its income in the form of grant Income and
donations from both individuals and charitable trusts. The charity also receives bank interest and aims to @am
a retum on our investments. The trustees report net incoming resources of £146,106 (2024 £152,865) which
ar@ added to the charily's accumulated funds.
Funding
The charlty is grateful for support and assistance from the local Integrated Care Board IICB} and County
Council and significant contributions from the faming and rural community wilhout whom it would not be
possible to servlce the needs of the agricultural and rural community in Lincolnshire.
The Trustees thank their sponsors Frontier Agriculture, Waynflete Worth Foundation, our independent
examiners and newsletter sponsor Smalles Goldie, Optum Commissioning Support Unit, National Farmers
Union (NFU), Brown & Co, Young Farmers, Springfield House Association, Woldmarsh, Wright Vigar, Peacock
& Binnington. Lincolnshire County Council, RABI, Melton Mowbray Borough Council, Mercers Charitable
Foundation, the Department of Health and Social Care, the Royal Countryside Fund. Defra, and Shine
Lincolnshire. In addition we extend our thanks to land agents, solicitors, charitable trusts, agricultural trade
suppliers and the many other supporters who have given generously to the fundraising support over the last
year and not least the volunteers of the Lincolnshire Rural Support Networf(. The value of this supporl is
substantial, and we are extremely grateful for it.
Recognising the need to identify sustainable funding sources, the Trustees of the Charity took the decision to
develop a legacy giving programme. Whilst this is a fledgling programme and recognising that legacy
fundraising is a long term prospect. we are pleased to report that our legacy programme has been launched
in partnership with LAS and LRAC.
Investment pollcy and objectives
An investment policy has been approved by trustees, ensuring that funds are only invested with approved well-
known institutions. and in their funds that are demonstrably low to medium risk only. For instance, exposure
to equities will be kept to a low level. Our independent examiners, Smalles Goldie have been kept fully
infomied of our policy in this regard.
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Nelwork
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31st March 2025
STRATEGIC REPORT
Financlal review
Reserves policy
We define reserves as: The amount of money that we need to hold unspent as a buffer againsl those "rainy
days" where, for a variety of reasons, we may find that our payments and commitments are outstripping our
receipts in a way that, without reserves, the charity would be unable to pay its bills on time.
It is important to state that we do not regard any of our restricted funds as 'reserves'. This is because they can
only be spent as required by the donors, and must not be used for general purposes, even if we consider they
are for the furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
There are specific funds restricted to the provision of the health screening service, training, the employment
of our Health & Wellbeing Lead. and to the placement of our caseworker in South Lincolnshire.
The purpose of our reserves policy is to explain to the Charity Commission, major funders and donors, the
charity's beneficiaries and the public at large why we may hold unspent charitable funds (whether in a bank,or
deposit account, or other fonn of investment) instead of spending it on promoting the charity's charitable
activrties for the public benefit.
Our reserves are to be categorised under four headings:
Contingency
These are funds required to cover unforeseen day-to-day running costs for a period of six months.
Commitment
These are funds to cover items that we have already decided that we will do and which if we did not do, it
would be to Ihe detriment of the charity.
Cashflow
We do not consider that any further items need to be included under this heading. The heading above,
Contingency, covers this adequately.
Closure
It is unlikely that Ihe charity will be faced with cessation or closure in the near future. Therefore we do not feel
that this is a significant risk, and therefore we do not need to allocate considerable reserves to this heading.
Nevertheless, we consider that a sum roughly equivalent to six months salary costs should be included under
Ihis heading.
Risk analysis
The Governance subcommittee regularly reviews the charity's Risk Register. and reports to the quarterfy Board
meetings. This ensures that our govemance and risk management processes are kepl in check. A programme
of work to address all areas identified for improvement is in pla￿ and is reviewed regularly by the Board.
New developments
We have conlinued to work with a freelan￿ bid writer, increasing our capacity to respond to funding
opportunities in a timely manner and ensure that our finances remained in good shape.
The Trustees and Head of Charity developed a new business strategy which was launched at our AGM in
2023. The strategy reaffirms our charity's objectives and vision and clearfy sets out a framework and pathway
for delivery and development. The process has been informed by our volunteers and stakeholders through a
series of consultation sessions.
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31st March 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Govemlng document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 9th March 2010. It was
registered with the Charity Commissioners with charity number 1137678 on 31 st August 2010. The company
was established under a Memorandum of Articles which eslablished the objects and powers of the charitable
company and is governed by its Articles of Assoclation.
Recrultment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees appointed during the year are confirmed at the next Annual General Meeting held each year. Trustees
are appointed for three years but can be re-elected.
Report of the trustees, incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the
company directors. on 4th November 2025 and signed on the board's behalf by..
l.. H.14
Charles M R Holt (Treasurer) - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Lincolnshire Rural Support Network ('the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31st March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for tho preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of Ihe Company are nol required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's
accounts as carried 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 Sectlon 145(5) (b> of the
2011 Act.
Independent examlner's ststement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I
can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006
Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other Ihan
any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as parl of
an independent examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement
of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to gnable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
S. T. Bramall, Bsc.. F.C.A.,
Smalles Goldie Limited
Chartered Accountants
Regent's Court
Princess Street
Hull
East Yorkshire
HU2 88A
4th November 2025
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Statement of Financial Activities
(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)
for the year ended 31st March 2025
2025
Totsl
funds
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
226,680
52,678
279,358
269,425
Charltable adivities
Charitable activities
270,106
270,106
176,174
Investment income
19,577
19,577
15,158
Total
322 784
569 041
460,757
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6,186
6,186
5,129
Charitable activltles
Charitable activities
184674
425 102
356,592
Total
246,614
184,674
431,288
361,721
Net gains on investments
8,353
53,829
NET INCOME
7,996
138,110
146,106
152,865
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fO￿ard
530,216
340,661
870,877
718,012
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
538,212
478 771
1,016 983
870,877
The notes form part of these financlal statements
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Balance Sheet
31st March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
12
13
712
703 224
4,299
711,399
703,936
715,698
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
14
15
11,672
421853
34.001
219,587
433,525
253,588
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
16
(120,478)
(98.409)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
313 047
155,179
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
1,016,983
870,877
NET ASSETS
1,016,983
870.877
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
18
538,212
478,771
530,216
340,661
TOTAL FUNDS
1,016983
870,877
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for
the year ended 31st March 2025.
The members have nol required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31st March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companles Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) ensuring thal the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387
of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements whlch give a true an(f fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relaling to financial statements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
4th November 2025 and were signed on ils behalf by..
CL..1￿3 H.14
Charles M R Holt (Treasurer) - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31st March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activltles
Cash generated from operations
167 015
141,710
Net cash provided by operatlng activities
167.015
141.710
Cash flows from investlng activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Purchase of fixed asset investments
Sale of fixed asset investments
Interest received
Dividends received
(854)
{172,106)
188,634
6,223
13,354
(131,737)
114,722
2,476
12,682
Net cash provided byl{used in) investing actlvities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
in the r8POrting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beglnning of the reporting period
202,266
139,853
219,587
79,734
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the reportlng period
421853
219,587
The notes form part of these financlal statements
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31st March 2025
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Net income for the reportlng perlod {as per the Statement of
Flnancial Activltles}
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Gain on investments
Interest received
Dividends received
Decr8ase/{increase) in debtors
Increase in creditors
146,106
152,865
4,441
{8,353)
(6,223)
(13,354)
22.329
6.144
(53,829)
(2,476)
(12,682)
(14,815)
66.503
Net cash provided by operations
167,015
141,710
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.24
Cash flow
At 31.3.25
Net cash
Cash at bank
219.587
202.266
421853
202 266
421853
Total
219,587
202,266
421853
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31st March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng the financSal statements
Lincolnshire Rural Support Network Is a company limited by guarantee in England. 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.
The address of the reglstered office Is given in the charity information on page 1 of these financial
statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are focused on improving the
social and mental wellbeing of individuals in rural Lincolnshire through the provision of infomiation and
support.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statemenls have
been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.'Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their aGcounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the Uk and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102}, the Charities Act 2011,
the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going COn￿M basis under the historical cost convention,
modified to include Certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which
is the functional currency of the charfty and rounded to the nearest £.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds. it is probable that Ihe income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Dividends on investments and bank interest are aGcounled for in the period in which they are received.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there Is a legal or constructlV8 obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economlc benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Market equipment
Computer equipment
330/0 on cost
Taxatlon
The charity Is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activitles.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the dlscretlon of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when speclfied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nalure and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - contlnued
Investments
Investments are included in the accounts at market value. The market value of Stock Exchange
Securities is based on the middle market quotation on the relevant stock Exchange at the year end.
The market value of Unit Trusts Is taken as the bid price of such investments at the year. The purchase
price and sale proceeds of investments bought and sold reflect all relevant direct dealing costs.
Realised and unrealised gains and losses on investments are dealt with in the Fund account for the
year in which they relale.
Volunteer contributlon
Trustees and volunleers provide support to Lincolnshire Rural Support Network. It is neither practical
nor feasible to place an accurate value on the lime volunteered by these persons.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2025
2024
Fundraising
Donations
32,352
247 006
26,168
243,257
279,358
269,425
Donations includes the following..
2025
2024
Corporate and charitable trusts
Individuals
147,410
171.980
246,831
243,257
INVESTMENT INCOME
2025
2024
Listed investments
Deposit account interest
13,354
12,682
2.476
19,577
15.158
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INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Activity
Charitable activities
Grants
270 106
176,174
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
2025
2024
NHS fundlng grants
Department of Health and Social Care
Lincolnshire County Council
Royal Agricultural Benevo16nt Institution
Mellon Borough Council
The Princes Fund Royal Countryside Grant
Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs
114,733
50,328
9,422
28,227
12,796
105,214
17,814
92
28,253
19,801
5,000
270,106
176,174
RAISING FUNDS
Investment management costs
2025
2024
Portfolio management
6.186
5,129
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs (see
note 7>
Support
costs (see
note 8)
Totals
Charitable aclivitles
414,606
10,496
425,102
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Salaries
staff expenses
Travel
Training
Depreciation
Insurance
Promotion and publicity
Postage statlonery telephone meeiings and software
Bank charges
Sundries
Chaplaincy
Subscriptions
282,838
5,030
34,033
572
4,440
7,985
45,144
29,378
328
3,931
231,712
11,540
24,878
6,850
6,144
5,720
31.878
27.718
318
2,301
497
6,144
927
414 606
355,700
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for the year ended 31st March 2025
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
Charitable activities
10,496
Support costs, Included in the above, are as follows..
2025
Charitabl8
activities
2024
Total
activities
Accountancy
Legal fees
2,803
892
892
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting}:
2025
2024
Depreciation - owned assets
4,441
6,144
10. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No trustees re￿iVed remuneration or other benefits in their capacity as a trustee for the year ended
31 st March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 st March 2024.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for Ihe year ended 31st March 2025 nor for the year ended
31st March 2024.
11. STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension
257,686
18,209
6,943
213,485
13,908
4,319
282 838
231,712
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11. STAFF COSTS - contlnued
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2025
2024
Case worker
Nurses
Management
Administrator
Health and well-being lead
12
10
No employees received emoluments in eX￿s$ of £60,000.
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Market
equipment
Computer
equipment
Totals
COST
At 1 st April 2024
Additions
Disposals
18,198
7.598
854
25,796
854
At 31 st March 2025
17,750
26,202
DEPRECIATION
At 1st April 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
13,899
4,299
7.598
142
21,497
4,441
Al 31st March 2025
7,740
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31st March 2025
712
712
At 31 st March 2024
4,299
13. FIXED ASSEf INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
MARKET VALUE
At 1st April 2024
Addilions
Disposals
Revaluations
711,399
172,106
(188,634)
At 31st March 2025
703,224
NET BOOKVALUE
Al 31 st March 2025
703,224
At 31st March 2024
711,399
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13.
FIXED AssEf INVESTMENTS - continued
Cost or valuation at 31 st March 2025 is represented by:
Listed
Investments
Valuation in 2025
703,224
14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Other debtors
Prepayments
122
11,550
28,614
5,387
11,672
34,001
15. CASH AT BANK
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Current accounl
Deposit accounts
19,714
402,139
9,989
209,598
Total
421853
219,587
16. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Accruals
Deferred income
21,025
18.947
79,462
120,478
98,409
Deferred income relates to grants which the charity has received and the funding agreement specifically
stipulates the grant or an element thereof is to fund activities or expenditure to be incurred in a future
period.
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for the year ended 31st March 2025
17. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
712
224,453
433,525
120 478)
712
703,224
433,525
120 478)
4,299
711,399
253,588
98,409)
478,771
538 212
478 771
1016,983
870,877
18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
530.216
7,996
538,212
Restricted funds
Grants towards health screening and
NHS contracts
Grants towards training
Prlnce's Countryside fund
Rural mental health
Grants towards management
54,765
47,419
53,856
172,893
(50,458)
5,885
4,307
53,304
53.856
367,304
194,411
11728)
340,661
138110
478 771
TOTAL FUNDS
870,877
146,106
1016,983
Net movement In funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and Movement
losses
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
246,257
{246,614)
8,353
7,996
Restricted funds
Grants towards health screening and
NHS contracts
Grants towards training
Rural mental health
Grants towards managemenl
{50,458)
{2,544)
(75,694)
55 978)
(50,458)
5,885
194,411
11,728)
8,429
270,105
44,250
322,784
184,674)
138110
TOTAL FUNDS
569,041
431,288)
146 106
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18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued
Comparatives for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
434,755
95,461
530,216
Restricted funds
Grants towards health screening and
NHS contracts
Granls towards training
PrIn￿'S Countryside fund
Rural mental health
Grydnts towards management
94,353
51,157
48,856
69,090
19,801
(39,588)
{3,738)
5,000
103,803
54,765
47,419
53,856
172,893
11,728
283,257
57,404
340.661
TOTAL FUNDS
718,012
152,865
870,877
Comparative net movement in funds, induded in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
216.371
(174,739)
53,829
95,461
Restrlcted funds
Grants towards health screening and
NHS contracts
Grants towards Iraining
PrIn￿'S Countryside fund
Rural mental health
Grants towards management
11,337
3,160
5,000
171,745
53,144
{50,925)
{6,898}
(39,588)
{3,738)
5,000
103,803
(67,942}
61,217)
244,386
186,9821
57,404
TOTAL FUNDS
460,757
361,721)
53,829
152,865
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for the year ended 31st March 2025
19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The charity paid £3,312 (2024 £3,312) to Charles Holt Consultancy for the provision of financial
administration services. C M R Holt, a charity trustee, is a partner in Charles Holt Consultancy.
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