Charity Registration No. 1139470 Company Registration No. 07216053 IEngland and Wal8$1 AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEE} TRUSTEES. REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tru8t•&8 Martin Burke Ralph Chapman Laura Mucha Rebecca Haywood Paula Kirkland IResign8d 04 July 20251 John Merchant Russell Shingles (Resigned 10 January 20251 Carys Wfilliams Ichairl Patron Baroness Cumbedege of Newick, CBE hief Exo¢utlv¢ & Se¢retsry Steve Haré Charlty number 1139470 Company number 07216053 R&g18tsrèd office & Principal addr888 54 Cliffe High Street Lewe5 E8st Sussex BN7 2AN Auditors TC Group The Courtyard Shoreham Road Upper Beeding Sleyning West Sussex BN44 3TN Main bankers Cafcash LlmSted National Westminster Bank plc PO Box 2421 11 High Street Lewes East Sussex West Malling Kent ME19 4TA BN7 2UJ
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI CONTENTS Page Ttustees, report Statement of trust88s' r85ponsibililies 10 Report of the Ind8p8ndenl Auditors Consolidated statement ol financial acliwt 15 Consolidated balanc8 sheet 16 Charity balance sheet 17 Consolidated cash flow ststemenl 18 Notes to the a¢count8 19
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees of Age Concern East Sussex present their report togetherwith the audited consolidated financial ststsmenls for the y88r ended 31 March 2025. Thg Charity. The Charity's purpo58 88 $8t out in ils Art188 of As8OCi8tion is lo promote th8 relief of older pètrp in 2ny mannerwhi¢h is or hereafter may be deeme(I lo be Gharilablg in and around the county of East Sussex. Ils Vision is that East Suss8x 18 2 gre21 place to grow 0er. Ils Mi8sion is lo enhante the quality of later life for People in East Su55ex by.. working with people in later lif8 to identrfy and respond effectively lo their expressed needs and aspirations. representing people in later life. promoting a positive image of later life. being a 5UStainable charity and 8QCi818nt8tPri88. collaborating with others. Public bènèfit. I charitable undertakings focus on enhancing the quality of latsr lif8 in and around East Sussex and are solely to further the charitable purposes for public benefit. Trustees consider how planned activities will ¢onliibule lo the aims and objective5 they have set. The Charity Commission's g6ner81 guidance on public b&nefil has been referred lo when reviewing aims and objectives. and in planning future adivity. The people the Charity is trying to halp, 8nd its main 8clivitK9s are describ8d b&low. Ensurlng dellvery. The Charity's a9ieed Vision, Mission and Strategic Aim guided its obj6cIIv8s for the year. 2024125 saw the Charity deliver IhÈ first year of its five-year strategy lo 2029. This focused on strengthening the Charity's impact and resilience in face of on-going C081-of-Living and Cosl-of Care crises. The importance of this aim was heightened by increased demand arTrd complexity of need amongst older p8ople1ocally. There was 8180 on- going uncertainty and risk in the Charily's oporaling Ènvironment. The Charity delivered several objectives based on its agreed Delivery Plans i.e.. People.. Infrastructure,. Incom& G&neralion. It taok a n8cessarily fiexible approach In delwering these ané tnainlained vigilantr in relation to risk management. Risk was treated 88 a live issue 1.8., il was under continual moniloring. 8valualion and mitigation. Performance and delivery were reviewed in the Directorate team on a weekly basi5. During the year the Charity'8 Oireclorate and Manag&ment Teams co-designed and age Key Perfomiance IndiGalor5. These were used to help drive operational planning and delivery. Who benefited? Charitable objects and funding limit the services and a¢tivilies provided by the Chgrity lo older people in and around East Sussex Iwilh some flexibilily regarding benefiuaries pravidÈd care purpose is achieved). Census data and Office for Nstional Statistics population projections show that the proportion of the county's population over pensionable ag$ 1$ 26.5%1142.453 peopb aged over65 in 20211. This is substantially higher than th8 Tegional and national averages of 19.80A and 18.7% respecliv81y. The Gharity'$ locus. The main obj&cliv8s for the year have been the promotion of independence. Ghoice, and ¢ontrol for people in later life ofl8n within the context of the on-going Co81-of-LNing and Cosl-of-care crisas.. the challénging ol age discrimination. loneliness and ptsverty.. and the promotion of healthier life5tyJes. The strategie5 the Charity used to rneet these objectives induded.. providing a range ol ¢04esigned services which a assIble, person-centred and reflect relevant quality standards. exerting influence through partnership working and lobbying on issue5 that affect the quality of later life. representing people in later life al a variety of heallh, social care and economic committees, neiworks, and forums.
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 developing effective partnerships with older people and organisalions inlerast8d in improving theirqualily of Seryices In further3 of its objects,'lo promote the relief of older people in any manner which now is or hereafter may be deemed by law lo be charitable in and around the county of East Susse, the main aaS of chari18ble service delivered were.. informolion and adviea. ducing lonelin8SS. preventalwe health projects and services. post-h05Pital di%harge SUPPDrt. Ouring 2024125 23,850 older people were record8d a8 being directly supported through atcessing these services. There were 62,924 recorded episodes of ca. This Continues the dramatic increase in demand and Complexity of need Ihe Charity has been sPOndIng lo attoss all its services over the last three year5 of the Cost-of Living and Cost-of-care crises. Theff has been a notable impact arising ffom the Charity's12unching of serVIS from IhÈ IsabÈl Blackman Cantre and from effeclive triaging by thè Charity's cuslom&r services team in face of growing numbers of okler p8opI8 reaching ovl lo the Charity. Client numb&ts were 8,986 in 2022123 and 15.513 in 2023124 i.e., there has been a 266°K increase in cltents over three years. Episodes of care were 51,806 in 2022123 and 55.397 in 23124 which equates lo a 29'A In¢rease ovar this period. Information and advlce. The Charity's accredited Information and Advice Service prowdes free, ¢onfidential, ind&p8ndent. and imparti41 support for people in later life acros5 East Sussex, enabling Choi and control. The were 8,963 dienls and 11.979 episodes of support. Amongst the s8Nic8's achievernents in the yearwere.. 3022 Clients triaged and immediately responded lo requ6sls for Simple informatitsn and signposting by cuslorner service Colleagues 2462 clienls triaged by customer Se1ce colleagues and referred trj th6 8etvice's advisor5 lor advi. guidall and casewotk support. Supporting 3955 older peopl8 lo obtain unclaimed benefits and achieving £486,081.96 in 5ucee5sful new Welfa benefit claims. Partnering with East Sussex County Council and distributing £125 Household Support Fund grants to 498 otder people in severe financial hardship1£62,2501 to 5UPPOrt with Ihé cost of eneroy. food, and othei essÈnlials. Delivering a Warm Homes programme in partnership with Age UK and Energise Sussex Coast targeting 0er people in or al risk of fuel poverty. Providing support such as benefi18 checks, Smart meters. and access lo granls for energy saving mea5ure5 10 159 ¢lienl$- delivering 326 episodes of support and achieving £105,240 in finanual savings. 85 scams prevention presentations and 1830 allending clients. Suttessfully rÈcov8ring over£130,000 In money scammed from 321 older p&ople locally. Securing funding through Age UK'5 MO Money foryou programme, to support 690 ¢lh?nts with Benefit checks foi the next 2 years. Overall satisfa¢tion was 1000A. Clients reported the service had en8bd them lo maintain or improve their. rinancial situation1I00%1, independence and Control, and he8llh195%1, and a¢¢ess to olherservices173%1. 1.2-3 Telephonè Befrianding. The 1-2-3 tÈ1Èphone befriending setvice provides lime-bound Ilypically 6-monthsl volunteer befriending support. CIEnls ale supported to become more connected to local people. sÈrvices and resources. The Charily's serwce coordinalor rÈcruils, trains and supports volunteers, overseeing and supporting befriending relationships in IhÈir progres8ion and outcome achievement. The approach enables 5uslainabilily by allowing other, new, cIKgnts to be 5UPPQrted once an existing relattonship is concluded. Sustainability can also be
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 a¢hVed by the servlo hawing helped llurture genuin8 fri8nd8hips which are then transitioned away from coordination by the Charity's Service and Sustain themselves independently. A total of 56 clients were supported in 2024125 and there were 1008 8pisodes of car8. Satisfaction was 1000 Clients raportad maintained or improv8d outcomes including a¢ttss to other services1100VknI, soal Relationshlps and Independell & control162%1, and daily activities ISO%1. Isabel Blackman Centre. H8Stings. 2024125 was the second full operating year of the Charity's management and delivery of service5, events 8nd aclimlies from the Isabel Blad(man Centre. This further slr6nglh8ned ils position a$ a vital community asset for olderpeople and others in aDd around Haslings. Over811 IBC'S activity and impact was enhan¢ed during 2024125. Glienl number5 increased to 8,730 lup from 5,012 In the previou5 yearl. Membership increased from 926 members in 2023124 to 1,320 in 2024125. There were 22,477 episodes ol care ¢ompared lo 18,358 previously. Th8re wer8 Several developments and improvements during the year including.. Partnering with Care for the Carers to eslabli8h an innovative exercise dass targeted at carers. Working with NHS Sussex lo promote 115 2024125 vaccination programm8. Launching bookable one-to-one s&ssions with the Cenlre's gym inslru¢lor. Redu a¢livily session non-allendance rates and wailing list nurnbers through the introduction of reminder emailltexl messages. Enhanced opportunity to 8OC481ise at the waekend through the12un¢hina of a Sunday lunch service. Extensive building environmental Improvement works including new healin9 and water sy818ms, windows and solar panels significantly imprtrving environmental impact and resulliiig in substantial savings on Satisfaction was 98%. Clients reported maintained or improved outcotnes including social relationship5, daily clivilie5, mobility and wellb8ing, ind8pendenc8 and conlrol1100%1, financial silualion194%1 and health188%1. Soclol Proscribing. The Charity's soal PresGribing Serwca supports patntS from GP 8urg8ri&s in the Lewes. Ud(fi81d. Crowborough, and Havens localities. enabling them to navigate their way around local health, Social care, and volvntary sector s8Nices. Ils aims are to increase the wellbeing and Confiden of patients land their caiersl who may have MpleX physical need5 8nd who are isolated or at risk of Social isolation. It targets those who are making heavier than expected demands on primary care Services for non-clinical support, reducing demand on the lime of GPS, other h8allh professionals and out of hours SeN1rS. for social and non-¢lini¢al matters. 2024125 saw continuad rising demand and ¢omplexity of need. A totsl of 1166 clients We supported. and Ihere were 16,700 epi50de5 of care. Satisfaction was 98.S¢A. 96% of the clients felt they had been listened to and treated as an individual. 81% fell they had been fully involv8d in d8Ci8ions about Iheir car8 and support. Clients reported mainlain8d or improved outcome$ including a¢¢ess to olher setvices185%1, heallh164%1, independence and conlrol157%1. daily acliviti88156%1, and social relationships146%1. Ag8 UK East Su888x and Macmillan Cancer SupporL The Cancer Support Service was first estsblished in April 2015. 115UPPQrts older people expeiiencing cancer and provides tsilored piaclical and emotional support. It helps them lo remain independent in their own hames afler diagnosis andlor whilst gtsing through their CanrIOumey. It also enables Ih8m lo comple18 their cancer Irealmenl. Macmillan'5 changing priorities and funding approach meant the Charity was required to undertake a managed ¢losure Of the service- whi151 a150 working with Macmi118n to develop a new cancer information hub support offer Idetsiled b8lowl. 2024125 was therefore thè SeN1,$ final year. and il closed on 31)1 December 2024. Prior lo Ihi5. 120 clients were supported and Ih6r8 were 1440 episodes of ¢are. Satisfaction wa5 100%. Clients reported mainlainÈd or improved outcomes including access lo other services11000AI, social relationships184%1 health176%1, independenc8 and control leO%I, and daily aGtivilies153%1.
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Macmlllan Cancèr Informatlon Hub. The Charity's SucsSful record of partnering with Macmillan 18d to it being asked in November 2024 to lake OV8r the hAacmillan Cancer Information Hub project al short noti. M¢bilisalion included th& Charity collaborating with ils VCSE partners lo ¢o-lo¢ate the seNi¢e within the town's Haslings Heart Community Information Hub. 1121$0 built a significant library of r88ourc88 COV8ring everything from living with cancer to how to acc8ss fin8ncial 8UPPOrt. Delivery is via a drop in facilily which commenced in April 2025 and runs Ihrae days a week. Hèalthy Llvlng Clubs. Thè Charity provided onOing informal support and advice lo Healthy Living Clubs in Hampden Park, Rye, Polegale, Sidley and Ha51iTrg5, and to a Walking Football club. These had previou81y been set up by the Charity to provide a warm and welcoming setting for people 2g&d 50+ where they can develop friendships and be more physically active. The airn is lo improve health among51 those older people most al risk of leading unhealthy lifestyles andloi experiencing greatest health inequality. Over lime the Charity trained-up volunteers from the group'5 membership so that each club is now largely run by their members. There was support to individual club leaders regarding their club's d8V8lopment and, where required. individual Clubs, members were supported lo re-6ngage with these. 140 tnernbers were provided with inlomal contact and advice, and there were 4500 support sessions. Salisfa¢lion was lOQ%. Take Home and Settle. The Take Home and SÈtllÈ service enables $8fe and lime1y discharge where olheFwise clients who are keen and fil to tUrn home would be d&lay8d. Clients are supported to ensur& they are properly discharged from hospital e.g. with appropiiale care plans in pla. The seNi¢e also enables much n88ded hospital bS lo be freed up. The Charity dÈliv&red seven days a weÈk support 2nd worked with a lolal of 1,998 clients in 2024125, with 1,998 episodes of care. Satisfaction was 100QA. Clien15 reported maintained or improved out¢omes including llldependen and conlrol147%1, acce5S to other servi¢e$145%1. heallh139%1. daily 8Ctivities139%1 and soal ielalion5hips128%1. Health partner's satisfaction was also 100%. Bed Moving and Deep Cleanlng. Working in partnership wilh the NHS. Adult Social Care, and others to support old8r peopl8 returning home fram hospita1. the Charity continued its flexible and largeled delivery of bed moving and deep cleaning support, this support responds to referra15 Whe clients are unabl& lo b& discharged from hospital du8 lo the slate of their house. A lolal ol 134 clients were support8d in 2024125 and Ih8r8 were 134 episodes of care. Client salisfaclion was 100% and 100% of cli8nls reported maintained or improved Independen and control. House clearallce. The Charity'5 house dearan¢e servlce supports older p80ple, their famity, carers and others. It creates space, disposes of unwanted items, recycles unwanted or unneeded piece5, and assists with down-sizing li.e., by preparing a property for sale or Callg properties including garages and shedsl.11 operate$ from the Charity'8 Newhaven and Easlbourne Horne storesldepots. As well as providing praclicAI and logislieal support, evidence deady demonslrales that donating items in support of the Charily'5 work helps people feel beller. This can, for Èxample, help alleviate a sen8e of Ioss, stress or discomfort when moving home or disposing of items with 8enliMental valu& following bere8vemenl. Additional benefils of the service are that this ciealed opportunities for volunleerino. employment and skills training for locAI p80ple. 2,543 clienlslhome collections were undertaken11545 in Newhaven and 998 in Easlbournel, equating to 2,688 support s&ssions. Satisfaction was 99.7PA. Clients reported maintained or improved outcomes including independence and conlrol198.5%1, daily a¢liwties198%1 and heallh178%1. The Charlty's structure. Age Concern East Suss8X IS 8n independent and autonomous charity wth tharily and company numbers. 11 raises its own fund5 Ihiough s¢cial enteFprise. trading. charity shops. grant appliealions, donations, legaae5, and gift aid. The Charity also contracts th statutory agenci8s for specific 5etvice provi510ll.
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX Ua AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Governance. Founded in 1948 and a regisler8d charity sinc* 1973, the Charity Incorporated as a charable Company Limited by Gu8rantee in April 2010. It retsined the le981 name Age Conc6rn East Sussex, and its oparating natne is Agg LJK East Sussex. The Boar(I consists 01 up to ten trusleeslcompany directors who are individual members and not rapresenlab'ves fmm Olher organisations. The Charity's Chairwas recruited in December 2022 followng a Board-led open rectuitment campaign and took up office in March 2023. Trustees are recruited to the Charity for their specialist knowledge andlor Ih8ir interest in irnproving later life. In accordance with 115 desire lo be led by older peop. the Charity specifies that at least 75% (rounded to the nearest whole number) of the lolal number ttf Tru5tee5 must be aged over fifty. The Trustees are the only full members 1.8., with voting rights 81 GpnEral Meetings. ThÈre are named Board Champions for Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion IEDII. New tfustees receive an induction frorn the Chair and Chief Execulwe and have a comprehensive briefing regarding Charity Ctsmmission guidance on Ihe re5ponsibililies of trustees. There is an agreed Trustee Conlli¢t of Interest and Loyalty policy and a Codg of Conduct. The8& were refreshed during the year. Trusle8s are briefed annually as to the Charity Commission'5 general guidance on public benefit and complete an annual regi818r of interests. Kgy Governance tasks for the year included the dev8lopm&nt of the Charity's rel8tion8hip with (the national charity) Age UK and the network of c115 independent local alder people's chaiilies each with a 5irnilar brand and netwark agrÉÈmÈntwilh Age UK as the national Gharity. Further engagernent with national Age UK officers and Chi8f Executives and truste8s from olh8r local Age UKS took place regarding a Shared Strategy and the lerrns of a new Nelwork Agreement. The Charity's Board held an Extraordinary General Meeting in Novemb&r 2024 to consider these in greater detail. In ils December 2024 Genèral M&eling trustees cansidered the Charity's Chief ExecutiV8's recommendation to formalty sign up to th888 this was approved. The Charity's Vision slates that'Eas1 Sussex is a great place lo grow olderf. 2024125 saw the first year of the B02rd's five-year strategy to 2029. The slrateaic aim is"We will strengthen our impact and resiliÈntÈ.' The Board 88t th8 Ch81ity'8 OV8r811 aims and objectives. 11 meets in General Meetings a minimum of six times a year. In November 2024 an Extraordinary General Meeting wa5 held to give additional attention to the Charity's financial Suslainabilily and to conskler Senior managamenl proposal$ in Support of this. Tw$tee$ agreed these. Management is delegated lo the Chief Ex8culive, and Dir8clorat8 and managem8nt teams. Each year the Chair of the 8oaid conducts an Annu81 Appraisal of the Charity's Chief Executive. The Appraisal report is signed by Ihe Chair of Trustees and Chief E)reculive and 1$ countersigned by the Vi¢e-Chair. There is a Finance and Remuneration Commillee whose responsibilities include IhÈ drafting of budge and scrutiny of financial performance and control. Refreshed Terms of R&feienc8 w8re approved by the Board in 2024. The Committee played a key role in Tnonitoring and mitigating the on-going finallal risks the Cherily fad during the year. Ils activity includ&d suuliny of the Charity's cashflow position. bank accoun15. income generation strategy deliv8ry, commissioning opportunities and grant applications. Committee memb8r8 led Financial and Risk Management development sessions forwider Iruslee5 in the Board's February 2025 Away Day. further slrenglhening their understanding and p8rformance regarding their role on the Board. Other notable developments induded the 8oard salting out ils strategic decision-making approach regarding financial support lo $ervi¢e$ and early development a¢liwty focused on SUC$S1on planning. On an annual basis. aligned to IhÈ budgÈt-sÈlling limÉtablÈ. therè is an Èxtènded meeting lo make recommendations for salaries including senior management r8muneralion. This adh&res io the Charity's Pay Policy and the five principles of good pay-selling described in the Association of Chief Executs'ves ofvolunt8ry Organisalions Th& Good Pay Guide for Charities and Social Enterpriqes Association. i,e.. 1. Tran8parency lover how pay is set). 2. Proportionality Iso that pay is fair and consistent). 3. Pertormance Iso that pay properly reflÈcls IhÈ contribulions that employees make to theirorganisatlonl. 4. Recruilmenl and retention (pay is sufficient lo keep valued staff within the organisationl. 5. Process (pay 15 deaily Sel accoiding lo appropiiale procedur8s aTrd poliae51.
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 R18k The trustees have examined the major risks to whi¢h the Charity is exposed, and systems have been e51abli5hed to manage those risks. A risk regi8t8r is in plac8. This 15 a live document and is formally updated 8t least quarlerty by the Directorate team and at least twice yearly by Iruslees. New areas of major risk andlor significant changes in risk a ptsrt8d lo Iruslee$ in Board me8lings land where necessary outside of these). Each area ol risk has identified miligaling stral8gi88, 8ySt8ms, procedures and named responsibiliti&s as appropriate. Major risk factors in¢lude'. Excessive andlor unm88tabl8 demand- demographic Irendslaging population, and the Cosl-of-Livino and Cost-of-care crises leading to excessive demands on the Charily's servi¢eslaclivilie$. Mitigation actions for this include iesponsive delivery. fundraising, and ¢ollaboralion with p8rtn8rs. 2. Financial Sustainability- Under-perfomance in Fundraising18.g., Intens& competition for grant funding, lower prÈvalence for public donations due to economic uncertainly). Miligali¢n actn$ for this include an 8gre8d Incom& G&neration 51ialegy and taking a 51renglhs-based approach to fundraising. 3. Financial Sustainability- Underperfom)ance in Ir8ding and 80cial enlery)rise le.g., Cost-ol-Liwng crisis. hesitant customar b8haviourl. Mitigation actions for this include Business and Operations Director leading delivery. sales 8nd marketing activity, and Finance and Inlraslru¢lure Director scrutiny. Financial review During 2024125 total incoming resources increased by 12.96% when compared lo the prevlous year. The chaiity is reporting an increase in income from ils charitable activiti88 in th& year by 3.13%132.72% in 20241 and an incr8as8 in incorne from trading activities of 66.19%. The charity continues to receive voluntsry income by way of donations andlegac3 forwhich we are extremely grateful. These increased by 4.34% from the previous year. With ongoing public spending austerity and rising demand for the ¢harity'$ services from older people locally the Board of Iruslees continue lo pursue 115 sliategy lorfinanclal sustainability Ihrough inv&slm8nt in th8 diversification 8nd growth in non-51alutory incotne. Investment in Soual enterprise solution8 and voluntary income continue8 8nd trustees ensuie Performan in tems of impa¢l and retum on investment K5 effective. Total exp8nditure has increased by 7.09%. Reserves It is the policy olAge UK East Su8sex to Maintain unre51rrcted funds in resetve5 in order lo lake into account the unpdIctablI1ty of future funding and income slre8ms. The approach used to ¢alculate the tsrgel level of re5etves is base¢J on risk assessment of future r&quiremenls. As al March 2025 the total unrestri¢led reserves amounted lo £1,233,07812024 £1,282,866). The Board of Irus1888 see it prudent lo rnainlain an age level of reserves to ensure cashflow of the organisalion and that the work of Age UK East Sussex continues Into th& future. Securing alternative funding and creating Sustainability takes time and resources and it is Important that these reserve levels ara m8intsined. The Board of Iruslees review the need for reserves through the budget selling and monitoring proc888 10 ensure Ihat they meet that ch8rity's changing needs and Circumstan5. From these freÈ reserves, design81ed lunds are se¢ aside for the following.. Providing conting&ncy costs in the event of the charily being unabl& to Lperate. Funds set aside lo tneel future capitsl investmen181commilments.
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 At the balan sheet dale, the balance of des19naled funds for the contingency totalled £260,00012024 £260,000). Frea reserves al 31 Mar¢h 2025 £751.87412024 £821,151). The organisalion n88ds lo build free re8erYes in order to ensure services are maintained in p&ri(xJs where funding is difficult. The ¢harity has a number of reslllGled fund5 which are to be used for 8peafic purposes as set by the donor or funder. The total rÈ8lritted funds at 31 March 2025 a £44,04612024 £10,610). M8nagèm&nt A Chief Executive leads the strategic development and managem8nl of the Charity and represents the interests of older people in 8 vari8ty offorums and nOorkS. There are Di¢1¢rate and Management team5. Following an earfier Board decision, some additional senior managemanl capacity was 2dded in 2024125. Thi$ was particularly aimed al helping with furiher development at the Isabel Blackman Centre Key Managemanl achievemenls included.. CRM project progres5 induding slrenglhened consent and impact reporting processes. 2. Environmental Action plan progre8s and 8 33.75% reduction total carbon footprint from 205.57 Tons ol C02 In 2023124 10 135.81 Tons. 3. Slrengihened Senior Management representation of older people in the planning. design, and delivery of health and care servic88, and on issu88 that affect later life. 4. E8st Sus5eK VCSE Alliance commissioning collaboration to 8chi8V6 better outcomes for local people and communitk98 and support 88ctor su8tainability. The Charity continued to hold the ISO 01. Positive about Disability and Charity Quality Standard accreditstions. Quality is maintained through a range of methods e.g. cuslotner feedback. control ol policy doGumenls, Internal Auditing and Manag8ment M8etings. Each accredilalion held invelves external assessment. validating the Gharity's ¢ommilment lo quality Tnanagement and improvernent. The Charity's registered address 15 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, a building which also accommodates the Charity's shop which raises fijnds through the sale of donated goods. There are four further shop5 (Battle, Haslings, Bexhill, and Brighlonl and Iwo furniture stores (Newhaven and Easlboumel. The Chanly's retail continued its strong trading performano, despite the c05t-of-living crisis and the g8n8rally chall&nging operating environment, Its Faraday House soaal enlerpri$e. supported offic8 and conference facility, al80 had sliong trading performance during the year. Age UK East Su888x Trading Ltd is the Charity's wholly owned subsidiary ¢ompany. The prirnary actiwty 15 the supply of new goods to the Charity'5 retail actniity. Profit5 are donated to the Charity by Gift Aid. Volunteo15. Volunteers make an extraordinary Gonlribulion lo the Charity ané ils impael Those who give their time lo tha Charity's work bring a wealth of exper5en¢e. professional ski115. talent, and local knowledge and connedednes8. The enthusiasm and commitment these bring is infe¢tiou$ and humbling. Activity.. 1. Volunleer-involvement increased from 232 in 2023124 lo 402 in 2024125 Iwilh typically 290 at any one limel. 2. Estimated active volunteer hours increased from 57,875 hours in 2023124 10 101,870 hours in 2024125. 3. Focusing on reaching younger volunteers and those interested in volunteering in support ¢f their stud8 or career developmènt. Volunteers aged 16.24 were 3% of all volunteers in 2023r24 and this rose to 12.S4% in 2024125. 4. 10.42% of the Charity's volunleeis in 2024125 We 89ed 65+18.39% in 2023141. This in and of itself brings unique public benefit and added value in achieving the aim of being led by older people. 5. 92'A reported Ihal they would recommend volunteering with the Charity lo friends or family. Taking a cmdÈ calculation based on the Government's 2024125 National Living Wage rate of £11.44 par hour, thi5 equates to £1,26S.392 which is not r8flected in the accounis.
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Future. Coming years wll continue to b& difficult for many older people in East Sussex. The C051-of-Living and Cosl-of Care Crises ar8 on-going, they continue to be al risk of experiencing loneliness, and the SeNiS they rely on are increasingFy finanaally challengéd. The Charity's external environment remains uncertain, fin8ncially challenging and risky. Significant uph8aval within ils slalulory partners is likely because of Devolution, Local Government Reform 8nd changes lo Su5sex'5 Integrated Care Board. The Chaiity's Curffjnt Soual Prescribing contract with NHS Sussex end8 In March 2026. The specificaan for a competitive lÈnder for this service will be published in July 2025 2nd a decision iegarding the successful provider is expected mid-Noverllber 2025. The Charity has b88n preparing for this commissioning for some month8. 1118 known that this tendprwill highly compelilive, involving providers from the VCSE and Independent setlors, and from NHS providers. The Charity also had relal8d contrac15 with local Primary Care Networks. and it will seek to further develop these. Building on 1$ Board approval lo sign up lo the Ea51 Sussex VCSE Alliance's Equality Diversity and Indu$ion IEDII Charter. the Charily will 18ke foTward the dÈvÈlapment and impl&mentation of its EDI Strategy. The Charity will also kid¢ start Ils embracing investigating the polenlia1 benefits of Artificial Intelligen 8nd Data Science on it5 work, initially working with speci81ist ad50[5 on this. The Charity's work lo improve ils environmental impael will also continue. The Chsiity's r¢le in and engagement with the Ea51 Sussex VCSE Alliance will b8 further 51ienglhened. Collaboration in relation to the Impact and Resilien¢e of VCSE org8nisation5 and groups supporting older people in East Sussex have a particular re50nan¢e for the Charily. One form this can lake is Ihe8e formally coming together through merger. The Charity is pragre88ing three such meiger disGus$ions end, in each case. il is the reIvIng Charity i.e., the other ¢harities assets and liabiliti88 will come into the Charity. If 8UCC6ssfully completsd. th8 coming together of these four loca5 Ea81 Sus8ex charitie5 will be orealèr than the Sum of the parts.11 will mean significant growth for the Charity. The Charity's Board and Management intend that these developments add lo the aitn of slrenglhening impact and resilien
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Iru81ee$, who are also the direclois of Age UK East Sussex for the pumo$e ol cornpany law, are respon3ibl8 for preparing the Trustees, Repori and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 Iuniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Attounling Praclicel, including Finanual R8POrting Standard 102'The Finan¢ial Reporting Stsndard for the UK and R8public of Ireland.. Company law requires the Irustoes to prepare arLounts for each finan¢lal yearwhich give a true and fairv48w of the state of affairs of the ¢harity and of the incoming resources and appI3110n of soUrCes, Including the incerne and expenditure, of the charitabl8 company for that year. In preparing thes8 accounts, the trustees are quired to." selact sullablÈ a¢UntIng polieS 8nd then apply them conskslenlly." ob5etve the methods and principles in the Charities, SORP.. make judgements and estimates that are 8&Onable and prudent,. and prepare the a¢counls on th& going concem basis unless it 18 inappropriate to presume th8t the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible forkeeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable acGuracy at any lime the financial position of the ¢harily and enable thern to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They ar8 also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fortakirvJ reasonable Steps for the prevention and detection ol fraud and other irregularities.
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX Ua AGE UK EAST SUSSEX Oplnlon We have audited the finanaal stalernents of Age Con¢em East Sussex I'the charitable company'l and its subsidiary I'lhe graup'l for th8 year ended 31 March 2025 which tompri8e lh8 Slalemenl of Financial Activitie5, the Balan Sheet. the Cashflow Stslement and notes lo Ihe finanual slat8menl8, including a summary of 5ignrficanl awounling policie8. The financial reporting fratnewotk that has been applied in their preparation 18 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Slandard5, including Financ4al Reporting Slandard 102 The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepte Accounting Practi1. In ouropinion, the finantyal stslementÉ'. give a true 8nd fairview ol the stste of the group's and the paienl charitable companys affair$ as al 31 March 2025 and ol ils Incoming resourc88 and application of iesourcos for th8 year then ended., have been properfy prepared in accordance with United Klngdom General Actspted Accounting PraGlicÈ.' ar hav8 been pPared in a¢¢ordance the requirements of Ihts Compan$ A¢t 2006. Ba$1$ for opinion We ¢onducled our audit in accordants with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those stsndards are further d&8cribed in the Auditols responsibilities for the audit af the financial statements seGli¢n ol our report. We are indap8ndenl of Ihe (tharitable company in accoidano with the ethical requir8rn8nts that are relevant lo our audilof tha finanual slalements in Ihe UK, including the FRC'S EthitrAI Standard, and th8 provi510ll5 available lor sm811 enlilies, and we have fulli118d our other ethical Rsponsibilities in accordan with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence w8 have obtsined is 5uffi¢ienl and appropri81e lo provide a ba5isfor ouropinian. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have conduded that the Iiustee's use ofthe going concern basis of accounting In the preparation of the financial sl&lemenl$ is appropriat8. Based on the work we have perform8d. we have nol identified any material un(*rtainties relating lo events or conditions that. individually or colleclively, may cast signific2nt doubl on the group's ability lo continue as a goino ¢on¢em for a period of al least twelve months from when the financial slalements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilltles and the responsibilit5 of the trustee's with respect to going eoncem ale desuibed in the relevant sections of Ihis ieport. OthÈr Information The olher infonnalion rA)mprises the information Induded in the annual report, induding the Iwstees, report, olhÈr than thÈ finan81 statements and our auditor's report thereon. The Iru5tees are responsfole for Ihe other information. Our opinion on tha finallal 8lalernen15 cfoe5 not ¢over the other information and, eXpt lo th8 extent olherwse expli(xtly slated in our r6POrt, we do not express any form ol assurance conclusion thereon. io
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX In connection with ouraudit of the financial stslemenls, OurSPonSibl11ty is lo read the olherinformabon in doing so, considerwh8ther the other information is mateallY inconsislentwlh the finanaal statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or olhetWi5e appe8rs to be mat8rially misstatÈd. If we identify such material inconsisten¢ies or appa1 Mateal mi5Statements. we are required to detem)ine whether there is material misslalement in the financial statements or a material misslatemenl of Ihe other information. If. based on the work we have perfomied, we condude that there Is 4 material misststemenl of this 0th8r Information, we are required to report that fact. We h8ve rrt)Ihi to report in this regard. Oplnions on othèr mattors prescrlbed by the Companies Act 2006 n our opinion. based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.. e Inform4lion gnien in th8 Irvst8es' report. which uicludes Ihe director5, report prepared for the puwoses of cotTTrpany law, for the financial year forwhith the finan¢lal stslements are pr8par8d is COn51slentwith the financial statements,. and the direelors, report induded wllhin the twslees. report has been prepared in atrordance wth applicable legal requirements. Matt8f8 on vthich we are reyulred to report by exception In the light ofthe knowledge and understanding oflh8 cornpany and its 8nvironment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not entffied material misstatements in the dir8Ctor&' report or the strategio report indudÈd within thé trustees, report. We have nothing to report in respect of the followng mallers in relation to which the Companies Ad 200e requirelsl us lo report to you if. in our opinion.. adaquate and proper a¢counbng CordS have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been reeewed frorn branche5 not visited by us,. or thè fin2ntial statements are not in agreem8ntwlh the ac¢ounling re¢ord5 and returrJs'. or cÉrtain dis¢losures of tTUStees' remuneration sp&cif18d by law aré not made,, or we h3ve not received all the information 8nd explanatn$ we Rquire for our audit., or the trustees were not entit to prepare the finanrial 51aternents in accord8nce Mrilh the small companies regime and take advantage of the small tompanies. exernplion5 in preparing the trustees, report and from the requirementto prepare a strategic report. R8sponsibilktie8 of trustses As 8xplained more fully in the Iwslee5' responsilililies statement, the Iruslees (who are also the directors of the charitable MpanY for the putPOs85 of company lawl ar8 responslblè lor the preparation of the finan¢ial statements and for being satisfied that they gNe a true and fair view, and for such intern81 control s the Iiuslees determine 15 nec*ss8ry to enable Ihe preparabon of finanaal 518tements that 8r8 frea from material misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error. In preparing the financial statem8nts. the trustees are responsible for ass&ssing the ¢ompanYs ability to continue as a going concern. dis¢losin9, as applicable, mallers related lo going Conrn and using the going concern basis of aceounlino unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the company or lo oase OP8ralions, or have no realistaIlematI¥È but lo do 50. li
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX Ua AGE UK EAST SUSSEX Auditor's responsibilitiès for the audit of the financial statements Our objective5 ale to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the finanual str1ents a8 a whole are free from material misslatemenl, whetherdue lo fraud or error. 8nd to 155ue an audilorfs report that include8 our opinion. Reasonab18 assurance 15 a hHJh level of assurance, but is not a guaianlee that an a11 coTrducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always dele¢l a materi81 Misst8temenl when it exists. Misslalemenls can arise from fraud or errorand are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expe¢ted to influenrA tha economicdeasions of users tsken on the basis of these financial statements. Afurtherde$¢riplion ofaurresponsknilils for Iheaudlt¢ftha financial statements is located on the Finan¢kg1 Reporting C¢unc41's website at.. wWw.fr&org.uklaudilorssponslbliIle8. This description forrns part of our auditors report. Irrègularities, including fraud, a instances of nOnmlanCe with laws and regulations. The extent to whid) our procaduras ar8 capable of deteding Irglali&s, induding fraud, is detailed bel¢)w. Extsntto which tho audlt wa$ con8idered capab18 of detectlng Irrègularltles, Including fraud The objectives of our audit, in re5pe¢tta fraud. are.. to identify 8nd as5e5S the risks of materi81 mi8slalemenl of the financial stslemenls duÈ lo fraud.. lo obtain SuffIent appropriate audit evidence regarding the a8sessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses., and to respond appropriately lo fmud or susp8Cted fraud identified during the audil. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud re5t5 with both those d)arged with govemance ol the entity and its management. Ourapproa¢h was as follows.. We identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material efted on the financial statements from our general se¢l¢r experiene8, and through di5CUSsion with the Irustee5 and other management las required by auditing slandardsl, and discussed 1 the Iruslees and other management the poliaes and procedures regarding ¢omplianca with laws and regulations (see below)., We identified the following areas as those most lik8ly to have such an effect.. health and safety., Goneral Data Protection Regulalion IGDPRI.. fraud.. bribery and corruption, and Èmployment law. Auditing st8ndards limit the required audit procedures to id&ntify noNmpli8nce th Ihe8e laws regulations lo enquiry of the ttuslee5 and olher management and Insp110 of iegulalory and legal correspondence, ifany. The identified actual or suspecl8d non-wmpliance w85 not sUffi¢wY significant to our audit lo result in our response boing identified as a key audit matter. We eonsideied the legal and gUlatOry frameworks directly applicable to the financial statements reporting framewark IFRS 102. the Comp8ni6sAct2006andthe CharibesAc120111 and the Elevant tax compliance regulatians in the UK.. We considered the nature of the groups oparatEons. the conlrol environment and financial perfomianee. We Communicated identified law5 and regulalions throughout our team and remained alert lo any indi¢alion8 of non-complian throughout the audil.. We considered Ihe procedure5 and controls that Ihe group has 88tsblishe(f to address risks idenlrfied. or that Otherwise pravenl, deter and dete¢l fraud.. and how senior m8nagemenl monitors Ih05e prOre$ and cxjnlrols. Based on thi5 understanding we de8igned our audit pradureS to identify non<ompliancts such laws nd regulations. Where the risk was consid8red lo higher, we perfomÈd audit procedures to address each identifd fraud risk. These procedures included.. lesling manual journals, reviewing the financial slalemenl disclosures and lesling lo supporting documenl8tion', performing analytical proe8dures', and enquiring ofman2gem6nl, and weiedespjned lo providé rÈasonable 2ssurancethal Ihefinancial $tstemant8 were I6 from fraud or errol. 12
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX Owirlg to the inherent limitations of an audit, the is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some m81eri81 mi8slatem8nts in the financial slalemenls, even though we have properfy planned performed our audit in aceordance with 8udiling stsndards. For example. the furll)er removed nan- compliance with laws 8nd regulations lirregulariliesl 15 from the events and transactions reflected in the rinancial slatemenls, tha less likely the inhe*nlly limited piocedures required by auditing standards would identify it. Th6 risk is also grealerregarding irregularities occurrin9 due lo fraud ralh&r than error. asfrau involv88 intentional concealment, forgery, collusion. omission or mp6representalion. We are not respon8ible for preventing non4¢ompliance and cannot be expected lo delect non-complian with all laws and regulation8. Use of our rèport This port Is made solety to the charitable company's m8mb&rs. as a body, in accord8nce with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 200S. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might 51ale to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to 51ale lo them in 2n auditors. report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not 8¢pt or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Gharitable company and its members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinians wé have formed. Mark Gummin8 FCCA Isenior Statutory Audltorl for and on behalf ol TC Group statutory Auditors Dated". Office. Slèynlng. West SusseK 13
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unre$trl¢ted De8ignatsd R85tricted fund8 funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 In¢ome from: Note Grants, donatlons and legacie8 A¢Uvltle$ for raising funds-. Charity shop Income from trading subSl8ry Other incorne Inv8Stments- inleresl Charitable a¢livltles Other charilable a¢liviti88 177.519 37S,287 552,806 483.285 1.105.149 1.105,149 991,788 11 88.051 334,272 12,799 88,051 334,272 12,799 52,980 235.730 12.243 295.934 616,327 912,261 884.544 Totsl Incom8 2,013,724 991,614 3,005,338 2,660.570 endlture on.. Costs of ralslng fund8 Fundraising Expenditure lor trading subsidiary Charitable activities Acliwties undertaken 1,428,381 343,158 1.771.539 1,635.790 55,261 55,261 39.103 579,870 61S.020 1,194,890 1.146.824 Total expendituro 2.063.512 958,178 3,021.690 2,821.717 Not In¢omellexpendituiel 149,7881 33,436 116.3521 1181,1471 Net movemenl In fund8 149,7881 33,436 116.3521 1161.1471 Fund balances 8t 1 April 2024 1.022.866 260,000 10,610 .293,476 1,454.623 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 19 973.1)78 260,000 44,046 1,277,124 1.293.476 The Slalemontof Financial Activities also complieswilh the requirements for an income and expendituré ac¢ount und8r the Ctrmpanies Act 2006. All aCtlI1e& are clas8ified as continuing. There are no re¢ognis8d gains or losses other than those ported on th8 Slalemenl of Financial Activities. 14
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS A T31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Nots8 Flxed assets Tangible assets 221.204 201.715 Curr8nt a888ts Stock Debtors Cash al bank 8nd in hand 19,107 436.473 884.246 4,393 411,437 948.652 12 1,339,828 1.362,482 Credltor8'. amounts falllng due wlthln one year 1278,8451 1219,3401 Net current as¥8ts 1,062,981 1,143,142 Totsl aEs8ts le88 current Ilablllt188 1,284,185 1,344,857 Credltor8'. amounts falllng du• after rnoro th8n on8 year 14 17.0611 151,3811 Net a580ts 1,277,124 1.293.476 Income funds Resiricled funds 44,046 10,610 Unrestriclad funds.. General funds D8signal8d funds 973,078 260.000 1,022,866 260,000 18 1.277.124 1,293,476 The financial Statements have been prepared in 8ccordance with the speGial promsions of Part 15 of th8 Companies Act 2006. The ac¢ounls were apprtsved by the Board on 1* 11 125 Carys Chair Company Reg4Stration No. 07216053 Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1139470 15
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI CHARITY BALANCE SHEET AS A T31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Nots8 Fixed a888ts Tan9ible assets Investments 10 11 221,2Q4 201,715 100 221,304 201,815 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank 8nd in hand 12 420,991 883.545 431,752 914.353 1.304,S36 1,346,105 CraditOTS'. amounts falllng due within on8 year 13 1274,54SI 1219,9401 Net currenta88ets 1,029.991 1,129.165 Total assets les$ Current liabilitie8 1.251.195 1,330.980 Creditors- amoun15 falling due aftèr morè than one year 14 17,0611 151.3811 Not as$et8 1.244.134 1,279,599 Income fund$ Restricted funds 17 44,046 10,610 Unrestricted lund$'. Gener21 funds Designated funds 940,088 260,000 1.008,989 260,0 18 1.244,134 1.279.59g The finandal statements have b88n pr8p8red in accordance wth the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The accounts were approved by the Board . 11 /1119 Carys Chalr Company Regi8tration No. 07216053 Charbty Registratlon No. I1370 16
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CONSOLIDATEO CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AIARCH 2025 2026 2024 Note Ca8h flows from operatlng acllvltfje$ Net income Depreciation charg6 Investment intèrést Decrease in creditors Incr88se in debtors Increase in stock 116,3521 29,035 112,7991 125.0361 51,527 114.7141 1161,1471 27,829 112.2431 137,3621 102,035 17701 10 13 12 Not cash provld8d byllused in) operating activitie8 11,661 181,6581 Ca8h flow8 from Inve$tlnu actlvitles Purchase of Tangible fixed assets Invaslment interest 10 148,S241 12,799 145,5591 12,243 Cash used in investing activities 135,7251 (33,3161 Cash flows from financing activitie8 Capitsl repayments in the year 13114 138,3421 135.0671 Cash u8èd In financlng actlvltle8 138,3421 135.6671 Changa In cash and cash equlvalents In thè r8porting period 162,4061 1150,6411 Cash and ¢ash equivalents at tho b8ginning of the year 946,652 7.097,293 Cash and cash &quival8nts at tho end of th8 yèar 884.246 946.652 Net ¢a$h l Aprll 2024 ash flow 31 March 2025 Cash Cash al bank and In hand 946,652 62,406 Debt Oebts falllng due within l year Oebls falling due 2fter 1 year 138.5851 51,381 89.946 15.9781 44,320 38.342 144,5431 7,061 51,604 Totsl net cash 856 706 24.063 17
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Statutory infomiation Age Concem Ea51 Susse% is 8 ch8ritabl8 company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The chaiitable ¢ompany's registered number and regIsted offic* 8ddress can be found on the Legal and Administrative information page. ACCOU119 ptsll¢le$ Basis of preparation The financial slal&menls have been ppared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5". Slatem8nl of Recommended Practi applt¢able lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191 Charities SORP IFRS1021 and the Companies Act 2006. The financial ststements are prepared in stedlng, whi¢h is the funct81 currency of the charity. Monetary arnounts In these financi81 slatemonls are rounded to thÈ neare31 £. Age Con¢em East Sussex meets the definition of a public b&nefil 8nlity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised al hisloriGal ¢osl ortransaction valu8 unless olhewise slated in the relevant accounting policy nolelsl. There ar8 no material un(£rtainties about Age Concern East Su$sex'$ ability lo continue as a going conc8fll. Group financial statements These financval 51alemenls ¢onsolidate the results ol the charity and its wholly owned sub51diary Age UK East Sussex Trading Limited. A separate Slalemenl of Financial Activities. orincome and expenditure account. forthe tharity itself is not presented because th& charily has taken advantage of the exemptions afforded by sedlon 408 of the Companies Act 2008. 2.3 Income All income is intluded in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charty is 9allY entitled to th8 income, the amount can b8 quantified with reasonable accuracy and receipt is probable. Grant inGome 1$ recognised over the period lorwhich il is orant8d. Contract incorne 15 recognised when th8 charity gains entitment lo th8 income. Donations and gifts are r8cognised when ceiVable. Investment in¢ome is racognised when receivable. Other incoming resources are Cognised when receivable. Trading income recegnised al the fair value of the consid8ralion received or ¢evable forooods and setvices provided in the normal course of busines8 and is shown nel of VAT and olhÈrsales related taxes. The fair value of consideratioTr take5 into a¢¢ounl trade discounts, selllement discounts and volum& Tebate5. RevenuÈ from the sale of goods 15 recniSed when the significant risk5 and rewards of ownership of the good$ have passed to the buyer lusuolly on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenu8 can b8 measured reliably, it is piobable that IhÈ Èconomic banefits assouated with the Iransaclion will flowto the entity and the c08ts incurred or to be incurr8d in r88P&Ct of the transa¢tion can be Measured reliably. For legacies, entitlement is taken on a case by case basis as the earlier of the date on which the Charity is aware that probate has been granted. the e$lale has be8n finalised and notification has been made by the exe¢utodsl to the Charity that a dislribuli¢n will be mad&, or when a distribution is reteived from the estste. Retsipl of a legacy, in whole or in part, is onty considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably, and the Charity has been notified of the executor's inl&nlion to make a distribution. Where1aCIeS h8ve been notified to th8 Charily or the Charity is aware of the 9rantin9 of probate, and the crileria for incorn8 recognition have not been met, Ihen the legacy is a Irealed as a contingent ?ssÈl and disclosed if rllalerial. 18
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng Pollcles l¢ontinuodl Expenditura Expenditure is analysed as follows.. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the ¢harity in the delivery of its activities. It includes both costs that ¢an be allOted ldIY to such 8clivilies and those costs of an indireGt nature necessary to support Ihe 8clivilies of Ihe tharily. Govemance costs induda those ¢osls assodated with meeting the constilulional and slalut¢ry requirements of the ¢harity and include th& audit fees 2nd costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. The costs of raising funds Consists of trading subsidiary costs. depreciation, costs relating lo shops, and certain staff $ts. AII G0515 are allocated between expenditur8 catègories ol the Slalemenl of Financial Aclivilie8 on a basi% desiqned to reflect the use of the resour¢e. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directty, others are apportioned based on eslimaled usage as a proportion ofdireclly attributable exp&ndilure. Expenditure is provided lorwhen a legal orconstructive obligation exists and includes irre¢overable value added lax within the item of exp8nse to which it lates. 2.5 Tangible fixed a8t8 and depratlatlon As5e15 Costing 1855 than £1,000 are wrillen off lo the Statement of Financial Activities. Tangible fixed a55ets are slated at ¢05t less depFecialion. Oeprecialion is provided in the year aller purchase at rates calculated lo writa off the cost less 88timaled rèsidual value of ÈaGh asset over its expected useful life, as follows.. Computer equipment 33% slraighl Ilne Office and gym equipment 20% slraighl lina Motor v8hidÈs 33% slraighl line Leasehold improvements Over the terms ofthe lease 2.6 D8btor8 Tra¢Je antj olh8rdeblors ar8 recognised at the setllÈmenl amount due after any trad8 discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of 8ny trad8 discount$ due. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in h3nd are basic financial instrum6nls and include ¢ash and short 18rm highly Iiqub inveslmenls. The Trustees $88k to use short and mÈdiurD term deposits where possible lo maximise the relum on monies held al the bank and lo rnen8 cash flow. Bank overdraft$ are shown within borrowings in current Sto¢k Stocks 8re slated al the lower of Gost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost compris8S direct materials 8nd, where applicable. direct labour ¢osts and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to Iheir pr888nl loeation and condition. stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration ère measured at the lower of replacement Cost and cost, adjusted where applicable for any1055 of s8ririee potential. Ateach reporting dale, an assessment is made for impairment. Any eXSS ofthe carrying amount ofslocks over its estimated Selling pri les5 COSt5 to COMpte and sell is recognised as an impairment 1055 in profil or1088. Reversals of impainr6nl losses are also recognised in profit or loss. Crgditors and provision8 Creditors 2nd provisions aTr reGogni5ed where there is a present oblioalion resulting from a past event thatwill probably result in the transfer ol funds lo a third patty the amount due 10 88tll& the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. 19
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A¢¢ounting Policies 2.10 Inve8tmgnts Investments in joint ventur85 are recognised at C081 in the balants sheet. Other fixed 8sset investments are slated al fair value. R8alised and unreali8Èd gains and losses are dealt with in the Statement of Financial Aclivilies. 2.11 Pènslons Th8 tharity operates a defined contribution pÈnsion scheme with TPT. Contributions payable lo the ¢harily's pension schemes 8re chaiged lo the SOFA in th8 Period lo which they relate. l¢ontlnuedl 2.12 Accumulated fund8 Unieslrided g8n8ral fund5 comprise those amounts leiVed lor use 8t the disuelion ol Ihe Irusle8s in the furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Reslri¢led funds ar8 subjeGI to spe(#fic condition5 imposed by donors and indudes monie$ r818ed for 5peLyfic projects. Deslgnaled funds comprise general funds Set aside by ttusleès forsp8C4fic purposes. 2.13 Taxation The paient company is a registered charity (number. 11394701. All of th8 charity's Sncome falls within the exemptions set out in part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010. 2.14 Ernployeè benefits The costs of short-term employee benefits are ré¢ognised as a liability and an expense, unless those Costs are required to be re¢ognised as part ol the Cost of stock orfLKed asseb. The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is re¢ognised in the period in whith the 8mployee's ser$ are received. Termination benefits are recognised imtnedi8tety as an expen56 when the company 18 demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employe8 or to provide temination b8nefits. 2.15 Rotirement bon8fits Payment5 to defined Contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged a$ an expense es they fall due. 2.16 Crhtical accountlng estimates and ludgemÈnts In the applicalion of the group's accounting policies. the trustee8 are required lo m2ke judg8ment8, eslimales and assumptions about the carying amount ol a5sÈts and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other Sour5. The estimates and a5so¢ialed assumptions ar8 based on historical 8xp8rience an¢J othèr faciors that are considÈred to b8 relevant. Adual results may differ from these estima16S. The estimates 8nd underlying assumptions a rewewed on an ongoing basi$. Revision5 to accounting estimates are re¢ognised in th8 period in whi¢h the estimate 15 ievi5ed. The trustees do not consider that there are any ¢rilital Èstimates or areas of judgement that need to be brought to the attention of the readers of the financial slalem6nls. 20
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Grants, donation8 and 18gaclès Unrestricted fund8 Rostricted funds Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Grants Donation$ Lega¢ies 13,847 149,735 13.937 375.287 389,134 149,735 13,937 326,423 113,729 43,133 177,519 375,287 552,806 483.285 Other Income Unr88trlctsd fund8 Re$trl¢ted fund$ Tot81 2025 Total 2024 Faraday renta18 and service charge Olh8r 189,782 144,490 189.782 144,490 159,651 76,079 334,272 334.272 235,730 In¢ome from charitsble actbvltles Unr¢$trictsd Restrl¢ted fund8 funds Totsl 2025 Totsl 024 Contract funding Deep clean and de¢lulter 35,532 260,402 616.327 651,859 260,402 652.728 231,818 295,934 616,327 912,261 884,544 Expenditure Staff costs DepTeclation Other Total Total costs 202S 2024 Ct)sts of ralslng fund8 Trading subsidiary Other fundraising costs 55,261 910,127 55.261 1,771,539 39.103 1,635,790 832,377 29,035 Total 832.377 29,035 985,388 1,826,800 1.674,893 Charitable Hctivities Activities undertaken direct 1,079,804 115,086 1,194.890 1,146.824 Total expenditure 1,912,181 29.035 1,080,474 3,021,690 2,821,717 Olherfundraising costs include significant expenditure in relation to an income generalien strategy with the majority associated lo ietail operations. 21
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Governance c08ts 2026 2024 Auditorfs remuneration staff costs 16,250 26.649 13,250 25.098 42.899 38,346 Consolidated Statement of financial activities comparative fund$- 31 March 2024 Unre8tricted Designat8d Restricted funds funds fund8 Total 2024 Grants. donation5 and lega¢le$ Activities for raislny fund$'. Charity shop Income from Iradina Subskliary Other income Invèstment income Charitable activities 248.703 236.582 483,285 991.788 52.980 235.730 12.243 781.781 991,788 52.980 235.730 12,243 884.544 102.763 Totsl Incom& 2.321,225 339.345 2,660.570 Ènditur8 on: Costs of raislng funds Fundraising Trading subsKliary Charltsble activiti&8'. Acliwlies undertaken 1.635.790 39.103 1,635.790 39,103 780,711 266,133 1,146.824 Totsl expenditure 2,455,eQ4 386,133 2,821.717 Net movement In funds 1134,3791 128,7681 1161,1471 Fund balance8 at 1 April 2023 1,141.081 260,000 53,542 1,454.623 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 1,022,866 280,000 10,610 1,293.476 22
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {Continuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Employe&8 Employment Costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Olh8r pension ¢osts 1.713,079 1,549,998 137,584 121,035 61,518 54,334 1,912,181 1,725.367 The average number ol employees employed by th6 charity during Ihe yearwas 7912024.. 721. During the period the charity incurr8d staff redundancy costs of £5.73212024 £".nill. The number of employees whose annual emoluments were £60.000 or more were.. 2025 2024 £60,001- £70,000 £70.001- £80.000 £80.001- £90,000 The key management personnel of th6 charity consist of the dire¢lorate team (detailed in the Trusl8e8' R8portl whose total muneration for the yearwas £286,51812024.. Q19.1991. 10 Tangible fixed a8$ets Group and charity Leasèhold improvements omputer equlpment Offica Gym equipment Equlpment Motor vehicl8S Total Cost Al 1 April 2024 Additions Disp08a18 513,774 45,698 149,8381 30,776 2,826 68,647 19,663 37,430 670,290 48,524 149,8381 At 31 March 202S sog.634 33,602 68,647 19,683 37A30 668,976 Depreciation Al l April 2024 Charge for the ye8r Eliminated on disposal 324.824 22.836 149,8381 29.495 1,261 68,421 226 8,405 4,692 37.430 468,575 28.035 149,8381 At 31 March 2025 2,97,822 30,776 68,647 13.097 37,430 447,772 Net book value At 31 March 2025 211,812 2.820 6,556 221,204 At 31 March 2024 188,950 1.281 226 11.258 201,715 23
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {Contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11 Fixed asset inve$lment$ Inve8tm8nt in sub¥idiary'. Charlty Investment in Age UK East Su$$ex Trading Limited 100 Holdings of more than 20° The charity holds more than 20% 01 (he share capital of the following companies.. Country of r8gistration or incorporatlon Comparty Share5 held Cla55 Subsldlary undertaking$ Age UK East Sussex Tradin9 Llmited UK Or(linary 100 The aggwale amount of rApi181 and resorves and the results ol these undert8kings for the last relevan¢ financial year were as follows.. apltal and Prolitlllossl re8elVO8 for the yèar before charitsble donation Principal Activitios Supply of retail good8 Age UK East Sussex Trading Limited 32,890 32.790 Age UK East Sussex Tradlng Limlted Age UK Ea51 Sussex Trading Limited is a wholly-owned IradSng company, company numb8r 03552792 1$ incorporalÈd in England & Wales and supplies rÈlail goods. During the yeaiAge UK Eastsussex Trading Limited mad& 8ales of £88,05112024'. £52.9801 and incurred expenditure of £69,13812024.. £65,351) which ar& shown in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities. A summary of the trading results of Ihe subsidiary is shown below. Also du9 the yeardonalion8were made from Age UK East Sussax Trading Limited lo the charity of £13.87712024.' £27.0931. Summary profit and 105$ a¢¢ount 2025 2024 Turnover Cost of sales Administrative expensss Oistribulion ol prior year profil 88,051 152,8271 12,4341 113.8771 52,980 135,3071 13,7g61 127,0931 Net profiVIIo8sI after donation of prior year profit Summary balantè sheol 18,913 113,2161 2025 2024 The 8ss8ts and liabilities ol the subsidiary were.. Current assets Gredilor8.' amounts falling due within one year Total net a$5els 35,290 12,4001 36,692 122,7151 13,977 32,890 24
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX Ua AGE UK EAST SUSSEX {LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Contlnuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Debtors Group 202S Charity 2025 2024 2024 Trade debtors Amounts owéd by group undertakings Pr8paymenls and accru8d income other debtors linduding VATI 205.661 188.849 205.661 188,849 20,315 158,693 63,895 159,813 70,gJg 158,693 63.985 169,813 55,517 430,473 411,437 420,991 431,752 13 Crèditors.. amounts falling due within one year Group 2025 Charity 2025 2024 2024 Trade creditors Other taxation and soaal security Other craditors Accruals and deferr8d incom8 Bank loans 52,027 34,380 21,472 124,423 44,643 64,216 27,709 15,271 73.57S 38,565 52,027 34,380 21.572 122,023 44,543 64,216 27.709 15,271 71,179 38,565 276.845 219,340 274,545 216,940 Tho bank loan r81ates to a loan taken out through the govemment Coronavirus Business Int8rruption Loan Scheme. 14 Credltor8: amounts falllng de after more than one year Group 2025 Charity 2025 2024 2024 Bank loan5 Isee note 131 7.06 51.381 7,061 51,381 15 Controlling party The charity is a company limited by guarantee and therefore without shale capital. No one member has over8U control of the charity. The liability of e8ch member is limited to £1. being the amount that each member undertakes lo contribute lo the assets of the charity in the event of ils being wound up. 16 Trustses N¢ne of the Iruslees lor any persons connected wth them) r8ceiv8d any r8muner8tion during the ¢urrenl or prior year. During the year, two Irust8Ès wére reimburséd for Èxpenses tota15ing £59712024.. £8261. 25
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 RestriGted fvnds Th8 income fundsof the charity indude restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balan¢es oldonations and grants held on tru81 for specific purposes.. Movomont in fund8 Income Expenditure Balan¢$ at 31 March 202S Balanc8 at 1 April 2024 Additionsl measures Ashdown Forest Health Care Befriending Community N8)rigator IBC Giant for defibrillator ESCC emergency food provision ESCC HSF Foreshor& Trust Maemillan More MonÈy for You National Lott8ry Grant- IBC Peter Harrison Foundation Scarns prevention Spring Vactinalion Aw8r8ne88 Programme The Lawson Tru81 Fund THS Pembury Warm Homes Wolfson 35,392 115,960 67,000 184,327 2.000 135,3921 1113,4981 127,9151 1184,3271 12.oaoi 16101 188,1481 11,8951 14&.3681 130,1151 186,8231 12.0001 150,8001 13.8631 13.5001 1234.0481 115.9751 128.3001 2A61 39,085 610 90,648 1.895 49,368 30,115 86,823 2.000 40,600 2,500 10.000 3,663 3.500 234,048 15,975 28,300 10,610 991.614 1958.1781 44,Q4e 26
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {Contlnuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 RÈ8trlctsd fund$ l¢ontlnuedl Ashdown Forost Health Care- Funding to cover costs of duties as a $o¢ial presGriber Bofriendin T8lephone befriending service to proVe 50aal inter8clion to isolated older people. Communl Navl Social pres¢riber funding from Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust. BC Defibrillator rant- Grant funding lo cover the costs of a rsefibrillalor CC ?Mer food poverty. onc food rovl8ion- £110 gr8nts dislribulable to vulnerable ¢er people to supportmrith fuel and ESCC HSF Gr8nt provhl8d lo a88isI the ch8rity towards activities that provide advlce and information on all 3speds relating lo finance5, including income maximi88lion. b8n&fil eligibility and help to apply, employment rights, dealing with dèbt emerggnoies and budgeting. esh E2LLtuaL- Funding towards face-lo-face and ov8r-th8-phone information and a¢Jvi¢e sernI. Macmillan Contract funding towards Macmillan's Home from Hospital seNiGe which provhles two weeks of home care ané a5Si51ance for cancer patients following hospital discharge. re Mone ForYou- Grant funding for check of benefit8 and calls for infomialion and advice. National Lotte rant - IBC - Funding for running of thÉ Isabel Blathnan Centie. a leisure tre and community spaGe forover 50s. P8tsr Harrison Found8tion-Grant funding for the integrated care board. Scams reventlons- Funding towards a scams pwention 5etvicewhich delivers talks and prowdes assistance in cOVering dienl monay lost through scAms. Vacclnation Awa Grant funding for COVID awarene85 NHS proj8L The Law80n Trus Grant funding for information and advice on scams. IYiE2[- Take home and settle contract income. mi Homes- Grantfunding for low income pensioners intended lorwinler bills. Wolf8on- Refurbishment grant utilised for Solar panel installation and healing upgrad8S. 27
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX (LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 18 Designat•d funds Mov8ment in fund8 Expendlture Transfers Balante at 31 Marth 2025 Balance at 1 April 2024 Income Contingency r888rv8 260,000 260,000 260.000 260,000 Contlngen¢y r&8Èrve- The Board of Trustees set aside funds in order lo provide lor ntIngencY costs in the event of the charity b8ing unable to continue lo operate, working ¢apilal to support the day-104ay operation of the charily, and lo meet future capitsl inveslmenl$l¢ommilments. 19 Analys1$ of net a888ts b&twa8n funds- con801idated Unrastrltted De8ignated fund8 funds R8strictod funds Total und balances 8t 31 March 2025 ale represented by.. Tangible fixed assets Current assets Cr8dilors'. amounts falling due within one year Creditors.. amounts falling due alter one year 221,204 1,035,780 1276.8451 IY,0611 221.204 1.339.826 1276,8451 17,0611 260,000 44,046 973,078 260,000 44,Q46 1.277.124 Fund lan represented by.. Tangible fixed assets Current assets Credi1015.- amounts falling due within one year Creditors.. amounts falling due after one year 24 are 201,716 1,091,872 1219,3401 151,3811 201,715 1.3e2,482 1218.3401 151.3811 260,000 10.610 1,022,866 260,000 10,810 1.293.476 28
AGE CONCERN EAST SUSSEX tla AGE UK EAST SUSSEX ILIMITED BY GUARANTEEI NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Contlnuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Commitmont8 undef operating lease8 At 31 March 2025 the company had total ¢ommilments under non-cancellable operating leases Payab as follows.. Land and buildlng8 2025 2024 thin one yeaT Ba¥een one and five years More than fiv8 years 244,051 399,614 130.00 241,801 558.102 195.000 773,665 994,903 The amount expensed in respect of 0ratIng leases in year lotalled £308,58912024.. £301,996) 21 Relatsd party tran8action8 TransaGtion5 with Tw5tees have been detailed in note 16 of th8 finana81 statements. Th8re were no further transadions wllh related parties during the year. In 2022, the Charity entered into an agreernentwilh a nawty establish charity, IBC- In Petpetuity (Charity Number 12649941,. Company Number 11913681, of which il is a co-founder. in relation to its financial and management support for the creation 8nd delivery of The Isabel Blackman Centre in Hastings as a community vanue promoting the health and wellbeing of older people. Steve Hare, the Charity's Chief Executive. was appoinied io tha Board of IBC- In Perpetuity as a representative on the new charity's Board. At the year*nd IBC- In Perpetuity owed the Charity £54,43512024.. £54,294). 29