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Welcome to our ANNUAL REPORT 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 For information on anything in this Annual Report, please contact: The CARESCO Office Green End Road, Sawtry Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 SUX Monday- Fridayi 9am- 12 noon On 07487832105 Email: office@caresco.org.uk Or visit our website at IYIYIY.CARESCO.OR8.UK CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25

CONTENTS PAGE Introduction Chairman's Report Treasurerfs Report Finance Manager Grants Fundraising Customer Service Manager Green End Day Club Sawtry Eye Charity Shop The Cave 14 Community Support 14 Chatterbox Coffee Shop Car Scheme Sounds Good Christmas Day Party Sawtry Foodbank Tuck Shop 20 CARESCO Gardens 20 Strength and Balance- Right Start 3 21 CARESCO Volunteers 21 The Story So Far. 24 Management Committee 24 Published by CARESCO Printed by Clanpress, Kings Lynn July 2025 C4RE5COAnnual Report2024-25

Introduction

Can you help to secure Caresco’s future? Since 1982 we have provided help and support to our local community. To ensure that we can maintain our current standards we need your help with fundraising.

’ Chairman s Report

’ Treasurer s Report

Financial Statement

FINANCIAL RESERVES Reserves are part of a charitls unrestricted fund that are available to spend on any of the charitys purposes, this excludes restricted income and tangible fixed assets which are held for the charitls use and designated for essential spending. Having considered all the facts, the charity will hold a level of ieseNes sufficient to fund the organisation in a period of unforeseen difficulties for a period of 3 months. We believe this is a suitable length of time for us to consider the options and find a solution. FINANCE MANAGER l joined CARESCO in July 2024 as the Finance Manager, I was not prepared to fully appreciate the amazing work this charity does for our community. The generosity of others is truly humbling, but unfortunately there is no hiding the fact that, as with many other charities, the costs just keep on rising. We are all working hard to reduce these wherever possible, from reducing our utility bills, to making some difficult decisions on staff sick leave, salary increases and holidays. I would like to thank all our staff for supporting us with these decisions and continuing to keep each project running as smoothly as ever. With all of this in mind we are again, unfortunately, having to report the charity is still running at a deficit, up by around £5,000, but with some changes already in place and ongoing decisions to be made, we are committed to reducing this in the coming year. Our building is rapidly deteriorating, and we are doing our best to keep it standing as long as possible. We rely solely on grant funding for the upkeep and only ever able to fix or maintain if the funds are already in place, hopefully you will continue to see improvements, as and when we can financially implement them. Michelle Goodwin GRANTS The Grants role has developed over the last year, and we have started to see some repeat support from a couple of large grant funders which is encouraging. Obtaining grants remains a challenge as small charities like ours try to run with reducing donations and rising costs. l apply to various charitable trusts, organisations and our Local Authority for grants to help pay for our sizeable running costs and for funding to cover specific events or items needed to enrich our service users experience. More maintenance has been needed for our building over the last year as it is well beyond its recommended life. We were able to use some of the Garfield Weston grant to repaint the outside which has given it a nice lift. I'm concentrating on unrestricted grants to cover things like wages but also for some to improve the lighting, windows and anything else I'm asked for as the building deteriorates. This is a team effort with CARESCO staff and trustees as grants cannot be done without their valuable requirement and costing inputs. I'd like to thank the Finance team particularly for their help with grants which is needed oftenl Also, thanks to my long-term volunteer Emilie for her help with grants research and spreadsheet support and recently to Pam who is helping with some of the smaller, written grants and research. It makes a huge difference having volunteers assisting like this as we are all part time with limited hours. CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25

This financial year we have had 27 grants declined and 15 grants awarded and these are detailed below. Grants by category Local Authority Groups and Projects Unrestricted I have been more successful in obtaining grants from national charities and trusts and this has helped to refine the process. I now have a better idea of the grants we are more likely to get and am focussing on those. When we are successful, it's very satisfying to know that these all help CARESCO to continue to provide their fabulous services to the people of Sawtry and beyond. £20.000.0 ,000.00 £14,880. Date Grant Provider Use Value 4124 Cambs County Council Part Funding ofGreen End Day Club IGEDCI £20,000 4124 National Gardens SchemeTrust CARESCO Garden upgrade £2,400 5124 Simon Gibson Charitable Trust Oilcloth Tablecloths for GEDC £300 6124 Albert Hunt Trust Core Running Costs £3000 6124 Percy Bilton Trust Industrial Dishwasher £2,100 6124 Huntingdonshire Futures Fund 24 Weeks of Strength & Balance Classes £1.080 7124 Sawtry Parish Council Foodbank £500 9124 Redrow Community Fund (South Midlands) Garfield Weston Foundation Unrestricted grant £1,000 10124 Unrestricted grant £20,000 10124 Postcode Places Trust Unrestricted grant £15,000 Food stocks for Foodbank and Recipe Books to go in the parcels 12124 Green Hall Foundation £2,000 12124 Ann Docwra Charity Food stocks for Foodbank £5,000 01125 Barsby Charitable Foundation Ivia Buckles Solicitors, P'borol DJ Lloyd Ivia Cambs Community Fund) General but core and building costs New chairs for the Green End Day Club £8,000 01125 £1,500 C4RE5COAnnual Report2024-25

Date Grant Provider Use Value 03125 Arnold Clark Community Fund General donation £1,000 TOTAL £82.880 If you are aware of any grant providers that could help us, please do let me know on rants caresco.or Thankyou all for your continued support. Denise Pike FUNDRAISING 15th July 2024- 28th February 2025 In July I started re-connecting with the fundraising social media groups I was on to see what challenges other charities were facing. It was not good news I'm afraid, a majority of other charity fundraisers were finding it difficult to gain momentum with sponsorship, company collaborations, goodwill, donations and getting community support. This seems to have resulted in many charities all vying for the same pot of money. When faced with this news I had to have a rethink and started to go on zoom meetings and attend forums to chat with others as to the way forward. l also reached out to other groups, asking for do- nations and made many phone calls. I did leaflet drops on the Sawtry industrial es- tate, posted many social media posts and contacted as many people as possible who I thought could help our charity. It has certainly become harder to fundraise and l am very aware that we should be seen as a charity to be giving something back and not always asking for things. Thankfully we have a great community supporting CARESCO and they always help wherever they can. Fundraising opportunities between July 2024 and February 2025 included Cream Tea Takeaways, Pumpkin Trail, Quiz Night- Raffle, Cash4Coins, Music Bingo, Raffles & Wreath Making. I would like to say Thank You to everyone who has donated to CARESCO and for your continued support. Jacqui Hedington CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER The number of projects that come under the Customer Service umbrella have continued to grow during the last 12 months. The position of Service Manager was dissolved in the month of August 2024 with the workload being shared between Customer Service and Finance in September. As a result of this, 6 projects and the admin team have been added to my area of responsibility. Most of these projects were well established and managed by members of staff or Volunteers so it has been a smooth transition where l am always available to support whenever required. CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25

Finance Manager. The main aim of the Customer Service Manager role and most of the projects that come under it is still to generate a regular income which will help enable CARE5CO projects continue for many years to come. There has, once again, been changes in the last financial year, changes that have made the CARESCO team much stronger and accountable. Together we are working even harderto keep the good name of CARESCO alive. I have spent a big part of the year looking at each project individually and putting in place new procedures, if needed, to ensure they are working to their best strengths possible. Also promoting them within the community and surrounding areas. As always, we are ever mindful of our increasing costs and are looking at all avenues both internal and external where we can work to our best ability, give the best possible service without draining the coffers. This is a challenge, times are hard, but the CARE5CO team will, without doubt, give their all to deliver. On the 8th May 2024, two of our longest serving volunteers enjoyed a visit to the palacel This was as a result of CARESCO being awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2022. This was the cherry on the cake for the Charity after winning the award and you will read more about the occasion in this Annual Report. The 3rd June 2024 gave us the opportunity to celebrate our wonderful volunteers during Volunteer week. There were some familiar faces on our social media pages during that week. Of course. we don't need a particular week to remind us of how precious they all are to CARESCO. I'm always pleased to receive an email or a visit from a member of the community wanting to join us and it's good to see how being a part of the CARESCO team of Volunteers really does have a positive impact on their lives. CARESCO once again were a big presence at the Carnival in June joining in the Western theme and saying Howdy to whoever stopped by from Adults, Children and even one or two 4 legged furry friends, canine and felinel It was great fun and raised some funds along the way. It is always a good opportunity to show our community what we do and the great camaraderie that is ever present. We have experienced putting on a play during this year, a very different area for most of us and after trialling it in November there is a very good chance there will be a repeat performance! During the month of March, I have been working with Hunts Forum to put in place any tweaks that were needed forourGood to Govern mark to be renewed in May. We had some very positive feedback. Hunts Forum are an essential support for our Charity and are always on hand to offer advice and guidance whenever needed. There have been Fashion Shows, Quizzes, BBQS, Thank You teas, Bingo and so much more during the year. Every now and then when we are asked to explain what CARESCO is and what we do it is always quite breath-taking when we start to list the many many things we offer because we all just roll up our sleeves and get on with thejobl The Customer Service reports you will read in this document will show the passion and dedication that each project teams have for their roles in supporting CARESCO whether it be Staff, Volunteers or Service Users. All members of staff automatically become volunteers too, this just 'happens' and is something that we are all willing to do to ensure our community continues to benefit from our Charity. l am extremely proud to be a part of these projects and to offer support in any way I can both as a member of staff and as a volunteer. Sharon Dougherty C4RE5COAnnual Report2024-25 10

GREEN END DAY CLUB Manager: Vicki Currington Cook: Helen Trebes CARESCO Centre Monday to Thursday, 10.00am- 2.00pm To bring togethermembers of ourcommunity fora regularday of friendship, food& fun We had our first shopping trip on the minibus in April 2024. We have now had several trips including Springfields, Brotherhood and Serpentine Green. They have become popular, and we now always have a full bus. Suzanne and I were allocated extra hours each month. We use these hours for bus trips, meetings and visiting other Day Centres and attending local Parish Council meetings. l attend the Older Peoples Meeting online every 6 weeks and also regularly attend the Provider Forum and Older Adult Social Inclusion meetings. We took some of our members over to Stilton Wednesday Club to join them for afternoon tea and entertainment from The Singing Gardener. We also took some of them to a local small farm where they looked at the animals and were treated to tea and cake on the patio in the sunshine. We had lovely meals out at The Woodman, The Apple Cart and a Christmas meal at The Greystones. We took all the volunteers out in March for a meal at The Bell to thank them for all the support and help they give to us, and our members, we would truly be lost without them. We have had the local community police visit to talk to our members about scams and safety in the home. P3 Charity came in to discuss helping with disability benefits and blue badges for older people. Ailsa Frost the Holistic Therapist visited as she offers help at home with, cleaning, washing and other household jobs. Older Peoples Health Needs came to the club to offer advice. The Social Prescriber visits once a month and has had a great positive impact on the members with all the help she has given them. The members have enjoyed making cards and doing crafts with Twink when she has come in, they always look forward to her visits. Sounds Good were as entertaining as ever when they came in on our Christmas party day and sang carols and told funny stories. Lucy Lewis. the first British female bomb disposal expert visited in February and her stories were so interesting and at times quite amusingl We have been treated to some lovely singers too, The Singing Gardener, James Lebec and lil & The Katt. They were so good that we have rebooked them all for next year! We have held four Quiz Suppers and raised a total of £1,789 for the club. They are very popular and always great fun. We sold cakes and drinks from the centre at the carnival in June and raised £288. We had new laptops, and a new system installed in March by James, Furzeland. Following on from this we have attended Excel and Word training, which has been most helpful. The minibus has had its annual service, MOT and 2 Loler inspections. Both our drivers, Brian Roger and Roger Sale attended MIDAS training. Our chaperone Tony Black, stood down after Christmas, he has been with us for many years as a car scheme driver, a bus driver and a chaperone. We are very grateful for all the years of volunteering he Deputy: Suzanne Millman Venue: When: Aims.. CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25

has given us. As of January, Helen decided to drop down to 3 days a week. Suzanne and I now cook on a Monday. We have said goodbye to some CARESCO colleagues and welcomed new ones over the past year, with Sharon Dougherty being appointed our new line manager. Sadly, we had the one-year anniversary of our very dearfriend and colleague Liz Coates passing. Thanks to Dee Pike, our Grants Officer, we now have 15 new chairs in the club room. We have had 17 new members this year, had 3 new volunteers and served 3,067 meals. Vicki Currington, Suzanne Millman & Helen Trebes SAWTRY EYE Editor Marina Joyce & Donna Green Donna Green Designer. Bi-monthly. Distribution: February, April, June, August, October & December Conington, the Giddings, Glatton, Holme, Sawtry, Upton and Winwick To edit, produce ond distribute a community magazine funded by advertising The Sawtry Eye continues to offer a much valued service to the local community, enabling clubs and organisations to advertise their meetings and events, for people to share news, and to circulate general information which may be of interest and value to readers. This would not be possible without the hard work of the regular contributors, the support of our advertisers, the printers Clanpress and the dedication of our distributors. Our thanks to you all. We offer particular thanks to our wonderful and creative graphic designer, Donna, who spends endless hours voluntarily arranging the layout of each issue. Her patience and eye for detail make the Eye what it is today. Details of how to submit an advert or article in future editions is available via sawtryeye@caresco.org.uk, or our website by following the links. Past issues are also available to be downloaded and enjoyed again. Aim& Marina Joyce CARESCO ACTIVITIES CARESCO Office Mondays- Fridays Mondays- Fridays Saturdays Mondays- Thursdays Mondays and Thursdays Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Mondays Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Fridays Fridays Fridays 9.00am- 12 noon Charity Shop 9.00am- 4.30pm 9.00am- 4.00pm 10.00am- 2.30pm 9.00am- l.00pm 9.00am- 4.00pm 2.15pm-4.15pm 2.15pm- 3.15pm 1.30pm- 3.00pm 9.00am- l1.30am Green End Day Club The Cave Chatterbox Strength and Balance Sounds Good Coffee Shop Sawtry Foodbank 3.30pm- 5.30pm C4RE5COAnnual Report2024-25

CHARITY SHOP Manager. Supervisor: Cover Supervisors: Venue: Sharon Dougherty Tina Drage Rosemary Jubb, Vicki Currington & Emma Green 7 Greenways, 5awtry, PE28 SUR Monday- Friday.. 9.00am-4.30pm Saturday: 9.00am -4.00pm Sunday: Closed E- shop@caresco.org.ul' T- 01487 208026 To provide a local low-cost recycling service for the community while raising funds to enable the wider activities of the charity. Our Charity Shop continues to deliver time after time throughout the weeks and months. Over the last financial year, we have welcomed 18,155 customers through its door. People registering for Gift Aid is continuing to rise with 239 registering during the year and 20 updating their details which will ensure our claims are not rejected by HMRC. It is much easier to update details via the booking in system for our donations, this is still working well. Over the last year we have received 4,701 units of donations! We have also PAT tested 618 electrical items. Our sales remain consistent. We continue to offer events inhouse to encourage people to visit us, Lucky Numbers, Tombola's, Themed Rails and lots of other special offers. Our themed rails are particularly enjoyed when there are events on in the village, we provided costumes for the Wild West themed carnival and offered some very glamourous dresses for our village prom goers. The theme rail always comes to the rescue after Christmas Wlth its Sports Wear! The Shop was, once again, well represented at the Carnival with 3 stalls. Being on the field was a different experience for us but it allowed us to be a little more adventurous and we were also able to provide some refreshments for our 4-legged friends including a tiny cat on a lead who stopped by for a drink of water. In November we held our 3rd Fashion Show at the Centre, this was again well attended and was a lot of fun with Volunteers being seen in a very different light. Towards the end of 2024 we once again sold Christmas Hampers both at the Shop and at the Coffee Shop, these are always a popular buy. We were also given permission to hang our 'Messages at Christmas, from the tree on the green. This is always a special privilege given to us by the Parish Council and allows members of the community to send a sign to those close to them that they are thinking of them at Christmas. Two of our budding artist volunteers transformed our Shop win- dow at Christmas with a breathtaking painting from the film The Snowman. It really did catch the eye of all passersby. The New Year saw a slow start in trade, but it slowly picked up and by the end of March things were back on track. The company we use for taking our rags away have, like all other rag companies, changed their policy which means we are no longer able to give them items that are unsellable. This has influenced the income we receive from them, but it is a problem that is facing all Charity Shops at the moment. We will continue to investigate other ways of distributing them. We continue to take in any unwanted foreign coins and old or unused inkjets, both schemes generate additional income for our Charity which is very much needed. The feedbackwe get from ourcustomers is very encouraging and makes the hard workthat goes 13 CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25 When: Contact: Aims." CAR

into organising and running our shop all that more worthwhile. Our shop Volunteers continue to step up to the plate and support us in any way they can, they truly are one of a kind. Sharon Dougherty THE CAVE Manager. Venue: Shaun Pollock Sawtry Community Centre Monday, Tuesday & Thursday To provide a Safe space to build friendships while sharing expertise andpa55ing on knowledge As Cave Manager, I'm delighted to report that the Cave continues to thrive, we still operate over 3 mornings a week with regular attendance from 16 Cavers, with another 3 popping in when they are able. We have welcomed 2 new Cavers, both wanted to be able to develop new skills after retiring and feel they are still able to contribute to society/their community. As well as providing vital resource to the Cavers, we continue to support the local community, taking on several projects, furniture repair, upholstery, clock and watch repairs, PAT testing and electrical repairs. Some have used the time to be creative and make bespoke items for customers or themselves including fairy & Elf doors at Christmas, decorating bird feeders made from teacups. Up-cycling is always at the forefront of many projects that we undertake, more benches renovated, bird boxesltables made, and old saws recycled into decorated pieces. We continue to work alongside the Parish Council, PAT testing, built garden Planters and replaced the LED lights on the reindeer that sits outside during December. Many Cavers acknowledge that we are crucial to ensuring that they maintain positive mental health, openly expressing that we provide an important support network, for some it's being able to concentrate on a task that means that they don't think about their personal issues for a while or they are able to talk to fellow cavers who may have shared experiences, can offer practical advice or simply signpost them to specific support. When: Aims.. Shaun Pollock COMMUNITY SUPPORT Manager: Volunteer Ctrordinator: Aim&. Sharon Dougherty David Whittaker To provide 5UPPOrt by collecting and delivering prescriptions within Sawtry. The Community Support project now concentrates on the collection and delivery of prescriptions to residents within 5awtry who are unable to do so themselves. This is a much-appreciated service and takes away the worry of how medication will be obtained if collecting in person is not possible, whether temporarily or on a permanent basis. David Whittaker is doing a greatjob at Co-ordinating this project along with the 2 volunteers who support him. 541 prescriptions were collected and delivered by our Community Support project over the last financial year. I believe the numbers speak for themselves and show that this is yet another valued CARESCO project offering a service which is much needed. Sharon Dougherty C4RE5COAnnual Report2024-25 14

CHATTERBOX Manager: Volunteer C(FOrdinator: Sharon Dougherty Liz Chattell CARESCO Centre Second & Fourth Monday To providepeer support, advice and friendship for family carers, to those for whom they care ond forpeople who find themselves isolated. Our Chatterbox project continues to meet every 2nd and 4th Mondayfrom 14.15 to 16.15 at the CARESCO Centre. Liz Chattell took over as Volunteer Co-ordinator at the beginning of the financial year and has settled in well. She is very familiar with the people who attend this project as she too has attended for many years. I met with Liz very early in the year to discuss how we could run things a little differently and to offer my support in any way I could. We now have a more up to date method of record keeping and an activity booking system. One session a month consists of playing games, cards and generally have a good chat with friends. The other session a month has seen a full schedule of speakers throughout the year. This has included a talk about Conington Castle an Air Fryer demo, a Sound Baths session, a very interesting talk about Security Dog Handling, a Bitter Pill to swallowwas a talkabout the Pharmaceutical Industry over the years. In December, thanks to a kind volunteer driver we were able to use the minibus to take some of the Chatterbox group to Stilton Pavilion to listen to the RAF Wyton Voluntary Band and again tothe Cressetat Peterborough to seethe Pan- tomime, Cinderella. We have two volunteer bakers who ensure there is cake available at each session. This has been re-organised to ensure that this does not fall to one volunteer but is shared out equally which seems to be working very well. There are other speakers arranged for the coming months and, I'm sure, more trips out in the minibustoo. Venue: When: Aims.. Sharon Dougherty COFFEE SHOP Manager: Volunteer Ctrordinator: Sharon Dougherty Carolyn Watts CARESCO Centre ss SS Venue: When: Friday, 9.00- 11.30am To provide a venue forpeople to meet up with old friends and to get to know new ones over a cuppa ond cake. Our Coffee Shop has always amazed me, and the last financial year has been no exception. The brilliant atmosphere hits you as soon as you walk through the front door of the centre. There is the sound of conversation, laughter from both young and old, the smell of Bacon and clinking of plates being delivered with all sorts of homemade delights on them. It has been great to see our younger community join us on a Friday morning. In addition to our Toy Box, we now have Highchairs available, and a changing station situated in the disabled toilet. Aims.. 15 CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25

At the beginning of the financial year, we bid farewell to Liz Chattell who had been serving our Bacon Rolls for 12 years. Liz is still very much a part of the volunteering team within CARESCO, but she felt it was time to hang up her apron and make way for someone else to take over the frying pan. Liz still visits the Coffee Shop of course and provides delicious sausage rolls for us to sell twice a month. Once a volunteer- always a volunteer. I'd toyed with the idea of introducing card payments to the Coffee Shop but knew this would be a big ask for our volunteer team, but after a little persuasion, finally the day came in May where we went livel It has proved to be a huge success and has had a significant effect on our sales. In the new year, for the first time in over 6 years we increased our prices slightly. This was not an easy decision to make but we are still one of the most competitively priced eateries for miles on a Friday morning. Our Social Media page continues to attract customers, and we regularly see new faces enjoying our hospitality on a Friday morning. Our team of volunteer bakers has continued to grow which is a blessing as between the months of April '24, and March'25' a staggering 4,275 slices of cake have been sold: that's a lot of cakel We have served 1,359 Bacon Rolls and welcomed 2,128 customers. This is in comparison to 1.145 customers the previous financial year. almost doublel We continue to offer an event table each month. Last year we had many varieties using this opportunity from a display by Sawtry Miniature Railways to a local Jewellery maker, showing casing and selling her designs whilst also attracting more customers on a Friday morning. There are now Bistro tables available as part of our Community Garden which are well used during the warmer weather. The 4 Volunteers who welcome the Coffee Shop customers each Friday are full of enthusiasm and have coped with the increase in demand expertly, Changes can sometimes take time to adapt to, by both volunteers and customers but those that have occurred over the last year have been mostly accepted and the increase in sales since 23124 by 98.50h is evident that they are working. The hardworking team of Volunteers who support the Coffee Shop are worth their weight in gold and of course cakel Sharon Dougherty CAR SCHEME Manager: Volunteer Ctrordinator: When: Sharon Dougherty Steve Robson Daytime weekdays, depending on availability T- 07810 476979 Contact: Aim&. To provide affordable transport for anyone who has difficulty attending medical appointments The Car Scheme continues to be a greatly needed service within the community offering transport to and from medical appointments. Over the last year we gained some volunteer drivers but have also lost some which continues to put pressure on this valuable service. Our mileage rate continues to be 45p per mile, as always this is governed by HMRC. Regular meetings between Steve, the admin team and I have resulted in the Car Schemes Policies being reviewed and updated. As times and society has changed this has been a worthwhile exercise and very much needed to protect C4RE5COAnnual Report2024-25 16

both ourselves and our service users. Steve continues to be a strong and dedicated Volunteer Co-ordinator alongside all our drivers. We continue to advertise for volunteer drivers to join our project and have also received support from Cambridgeshire County Council and Hunts Forum with regards to this so we are ever hopeful that our small team of drivers will increase over the coming months. During the last financial year our Car Scheme made 164 trips which covered 6,734 miles. Another project where the evidence of use speaks for itself. Sharon Dougherty SOUNDS GOOD Manager: Sharon Dougherty Volunteer C(Fordinator&' Linda Dupee and Pam Tuplin Venue: CARESCO Centre When: Second & Fourth Fridays, 1.30- 3.00pm To provide a friendship group for those who enjoy all thing5 musicol& the spoken word 'Sounds Good,, meeting in the afternoons of the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, is for anyone interested in all aspects of music and literature. We lost 2 or 3 members this year, but in gaining several more, our average attendance is now 19. A strong, capable, open-minded group, we are willing to have a go, experience new activities, learn something new, re-visit favourite topics. Sessions led by our own members have included Scottish folk songs and poetry, choral reading, parodies of songs, "My choice of book and luxury item for a desert island,, songs from musical shows, quizzes, classical songs. We have also enjoyed presentations by visiting speakers. Choices in "Music in my life" series surprised and entertained us, we learned about the career of a Supporting Actor, were taught new carols by a local Musical Director of a choir, were challenged in drama sessions by a specialist staff member from the Village Academy, and, as contrast were lulled into total relaxation by a presenter of "Sound Baths.. At Christmas, we entertained the Green End Day Club, then indulged ourselves with lunch at The Greystones'l Sounds Good is a group that continues to grow, learn, experiment, sing, make friends and enjoy tea and cake at the end of each session. Aim Linda Dupee and Pam Tuplin GIFT AID CARESCO is registered for Gift Aid so if you are a UK tax payer you can sign a Gift Aid declaration when making a personal donation and CARESCO will be able to claim back from the government an additional 25p for every £1 given. This includes monies donated through our collecting boxes as well as any regular giving or one off donations. We can also claim Gift Aid on the monies raised from donations of goods made to the shopwhen sold. Please ask for a declaration form. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to Gift Aid, it makes your donations go further and helps us to do even more for our local community. 17 CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25

CHRISTMAS DAY PARTY Manager: Volunteer Co-ordinator: Sharon Dougherty Tina Campbell CARESCO Centre Venue: When: Annually on 25th December To provide an opportunity forpeople who would otherwise be on theirown to get together on Christmas Day to enjoy a traditional lunch and celebration. 34 people sat down to Christmas Dinner this year. Some were collected by Minibus whilst others made their own way to the centre. We also delivered 7 meals to people who were physically unable to come to the centre. 2 Volunteers were on hand to help with deliveries, in addition to the 8 who were helping inhouse. Aim&. We welcomed all ages with our youngest guest being 16 months old, he seemed to enjoy himself and was over the moon when Father Christmas popped into the centre on his way home after a busy few hours Christmas Dinner went down well, and everyone went home with full stomachs, smiles on their faces and a party bag with all sorts of goodies to enjoy on Boxing Day. We were very short on Volunteers this year for all sorts of reasons which has caused some concern for the future. Christmas Day is a big sacrifice to make even for the most committed Volunteer. Although there are various events during the year to raise funds for this project, namely Bingo! It is impossible to run it without Volunteers, however, we all mucked in wherever we could, multi tasked and made sure everyone had a hot meal, entertainment and a good time. The day finished at around 16.30 when our very own Elf and his helper saddled up the minibus and took those needing a lift home. Volunteers left the centre at around 18.30 feeling very tired after a full on few days but also pleased that they had managed to bring a smile to a group of people's faces who otherwise may have been alone at Christmas. Sharon Dougherty SAWTRY FOODBANK Manager: Supervisor: Michelle Goodwin Pat Furzeland luntil December 20241 Lisa Stenhouse Ifrom January 20251 Sawtry Community Centre Fridays, 3.00- 5.00pm E- foodbank@caresco.org.uk T- 07743 593863 (During session times only, otherwise via the officel To provide emergency food for localpeople in crisis by working in partnership with the congregations of the Sawtry & Glatton Churches Throughout the last Financial Year, we have collected donations from the Peterborough parkrun in Ferry Meadows, 2 from Princes Food and we also collected a large delivery of cereal from Sprint.E.Logistics which we shared with other foodbanks and Community fridges in CARE5COAnnual Report2024-25 18 Venue: When: Contact: Aims..

Huntingdonshire. We ran the Summer Scheme for families in need of food support during the summer holidays. We sent out the food parcels in one delivery on the first Friday of the holidays. This supported 26 local children. We received an amazing amount of Harvest Festival donations from our local churches and schools. These really helped to boost our stock levels, ready for the winter months. We attended a Full Council meeting of Sawtry Parish Council, where we were awarded a £500 grant. We held two Steering Group meetings, where amongst other things, we revised our Pick List, essential items shopping list and considered our plans for Christmas and the winter months. We also held two Volunteer's social evenings and meetings. It was lovely to see everyone together during both enjoyable evenings. "kn Our Basket Challenge has continued steadily throughout the months ' and has provided us, not only with donations, but publicity in different areas of the community. Pat Furzeland This is my first experience of working for a Charity and I've been truly humbled by my role with the Foodbank since January this year. We experienced a drop in demand during January and February- something that is consistent with reports from other foodbanks across Huntingdonshire. However, since mid-march the numbers have steadily increased. Interestingly, there's a shift from the majority of parcels going to families, to a significant amount of single referrals. A sad reflection of the continued isolation from a combination of causes including those who've been rehoused following hospitalisation, domestic abuse, and rehabilitation. The level of gratitude from foodbank users is immense. We often have people needing support who are working but not coping with the cost-of-living crisis. The donations received over Christmas and the New Year saw our storage room almost overflowing. Whilst there's a need to replenish certain supplies now, we've been blessed by some funds thanks to our Grant Officer Dee's hard work. It says a lot for the sheer volume of donations that it has taken till now for me to look at dipping into that fund. We were able to review our pick list and make sure that those in need are benefiting from our current supplies. And we welcomed a couple of new volunteers- both teams are working brilliantly. I relish being very hands-on when it comes to Foodbank Friday - having the contact with our volunteers and being able to respond to unforeseen situations, including driving as necessary. I'm now looking at new ways to reach out into our community and have changed the messaging in the most recent Sawtry Eye. It's important to raise awareness of the Foodbank as a non-judgmental resource feedback from users suggests that people are embarrassed to askfor help. As part of one of the grants, I helped produce a small book with relevant recipes, tips on budgeting and emergency contact information. Wonderfully designed by Donna, this goes out to new referrals. I've also started to distribute to suitable places: CARESCO shop, Community Café, Library and social Prescriber. l attend the monthly Hunts Food Network meetings and have recently visited the Foodbank at Godmanchester, gaining some interesting insights into how they operate as well as raise funds. l intend to develop relationships with other foodbanks to grow my understanding and connections. For example, we received a welcome few crates of tuna from St Ives back in February. Lisa Stenhouse 19 CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25

TUCK SHOP Manager: Volunteer C(FOrdinator: Sharon Dougherty Dave Doughety The Tuck Shop was set up to support the Sawtry Colts by supplying Bacon Rolls and Hot Drinks to spectators and players alike. We once again provided a BBQ at the Colts Presentation Ceremony in July. Despite concerns regarding the 3G pitch and the logistics of how our spectators and players would reach us on a Saturday morning, with planning we were able to continue with this service, which was looking doubtful originally. It has affected our sales negatively, but we will continue for as long as the Colts want us. We were again invited to support the Sawtry Walk to Run 1 Ok event in September. Once again, the fence around the 3G pitch changed the whole dynamics of what we were able to provide compared to the year before. We have been asked to support this event again in September 2025 but have put a plan in place where we will be able to provide breakfasts and bacon rolls to marshals and volunteers and then to join everyone on the field to welcome the runners back with soft drinks, savouries and cake. We are now providing breakfasts twice a year on a Sunday morning to the group after a morning run. Tuck Shop Sharon Dougherty CARESCO GARDENS Manager: Sharon Dougherty Following the National Garden scheme Community Garden Grant awarded in March 2024 we have carried out lots of improvement projects in our gardens. We have a team of 8 volunteers who after putting our heads together came up with a plan to use the grant money. Following the criteria of the funding, two of our skilled garden volunteers built 2 raised beds which allow for wheelchair access on the newly extended patio. We have purchased various items that fall within the criteria of the grant. Garden furniture has been refurbished and items donated. We have created a Wildlife Garden which has an old butler sink with everything in place for the smaller wildlife to enjoy. Anglia in Bloom judges visited and we also received the Iys Your Neighbourhood Garden Award Level 3 Developing, by Britain in Bloom. We are very proud of what we've achieved and are now working hard towards June 2025 when we will receive a visit from members from the National Garden Scheme so that they can look at what has been achieved over the last 12 months. The garden is often enjoyed by our Coffee Shop customers when the, weather allows, and we are hoping to put in place plans to open our gardens up to community volunteer groups during the next 12 months. Sharon Dougherty C4RE5COAnnual Report2024-25 20

STRENGTH AND BALANCE - RIGHT START 3

CARESCO Volunteers

The Queens Award For Voluntary Service 2022 - A Right Royal Start

The criteria set by the palace was that the volunteers could not be or have been an employee of the charity. We felt the best way to decide who should be the lucky attendees would be by asking our longest serving volunteers. We approached volunteers who fell into this category, some were unable to attend for different reasons but Babs Sullivan and Gill Green who have both volunteered with CARESCO for over 12 years were delighted to accept the invitation to the palacel Babs and Gill have volunteered in several areas of CARESCO but for . much of their time with us have given endless hours to our Charity Shop. As the day drew closer outfits were bought along with the appropriate head wear, it was all very exciting. Trustees and Staff decided it would be fitting for CARESCO to fund a taxi to the palace on the day and their friends at the charity shop also supplied a hamper of goodies for them to enjoy as they made their way to London which included a glass of bubbly to drink when they were on their way home full of memories of the day. Pictures taken showed the ladies getting quite close to the royal family including their majesties the King and Queen. It truly was a day to remember and one that was talked about for many days and weeks. They were being recognised in the streets of Sawtry for quite some time as "the two volunteers who went to the palace". The Queens Award for Voluntary Service will always be something that CARESCO is proud to have been awarded and is mentioned whenever and wherever possible. We know we have some of the kindest, most dedicated and generous volunteers. The QAVS is probably the best seal of approval and TheQueen'sAward confirmation of this that we could ask for. forVoluntarySer¥l¢e VOLUNTEER STORIES Paul and Hilary Aspell both volunteer with CARESCO. Hilary volunteers in the Charity Shop '1 had always been a customer of the Charity shop and, after caring for my mother who passed in 2021, wanted something to fill my spare time, so I decided to contribute to the community I have lived in for 30+ years. volunteer for the Charity Shop; l enjoy the companionship of my fellow volunteers and developing relationships with the regular customers. It has also made me appreciate the wider range of support that CARESCO provide for the Sawtry community, l am also a frequent user of the Coffee Shop on a Friday and participant in the various quiz nights organised in aid of CARESCO., Paul volunteers for the Tuck Shop and is a member of the CARESCO Gardening team. '1 became interested in CARESCO volunteering purely as a result of Hilar5 involvement in the Charity shop. I've been a Sawtry resident for 40+ years but mostly it was, whilst I was working, a place to live but without too much community involvement. Since retiring. like many others, I had some time on my hands and took the opportunity to volunteer for the Tuck shop soon after it began. This was, for me, an ideal opportunity to combine volunteering with the added benefit of watching Colts, football on a Saturday. It also introduced me to the other volunteers, and l enjoy the developing relationships with them, finding the variety of life experiences that the team have and share interesting. With the Tuck shop being based at the CARESCO centre, it also meant that I was aware of the need to maintain the garden, so I happily volunteered tojoin the Gardening team. This might be C4RE5COAnnual Report2024-25 22

occasionally demanding, particularly in the inclement winter months, but I really enjoy meeting the othervolunteers and the sense of "team" that has developed., Paul and HilaryAspell Natalie Hardy is a Volunteerforthe Coffee Shop and the Tuck Shop Natalie Volunteers at the Coffee Shop on a Friday morning. She also bakes amazing cakes for the Coffee Shop and often helps with the Tuck Shop when they are asked to support events in the Community. Here 15 Natalie's story. '1 thoroughly enjoy volunteering for CARESCO Coffee Shop. I was in need of something to do, part time, that allowed me to still be around for my son's medical needs. When I saw the advert for the position, I thought it was absolutely made for me. I get to bake cakes, which I love, speak to all the lovely customers, and be part of a fab team of volunteers. I feel privileged to be able to help our amazing village charity., Natalie Hardy Dee Pike has been involved with CARESCO for many years. Here is her story... '1 started volunteering with CARESCO after seeing a request for help on Facebook. Having just left both my job and a volunteering role at Sawtry Village Academy, I had some spare time and decided to give it a go. I remember saying to Vicky, the Day Club Manager, I'll bring gloves to wash up and she said no need, we have plentyl Some I l years later we must have gone through a lot of those gloves, and I still really enjoy it. A typical morning in the Club includes preparing cutlery and water jugs,, washing up, making hot and cold drinks, handing out biscuits and chatting to the attendees. Later, we help the staff serve a hot 2-course lunch, do P more washing up via the dishwasher and then we clean the kitchen. It's really rewarding to see them have such a good time together. Over the last couple of years, I have volunteered in the garden and with the help of a grant, the current team have built on the wonderful legacy of previous volunteers. We have added plants and bulbs for more colour, climbers, a small pond, some raised vegetable beds and seating. We have had some nice feedback on how it is progressing. I highly recommend volunteering with CARESCO. It feels good to give something back to the community, I've met many lovely people and made some great friends too., Dee Pike VOLUNTEERING WITH CARESCO Being a Volunteer does not have to be a big commitment but you can make a big difference. There are many benefits to volunteering: Making new friends - Helping other people Showing pride in our community - Discovering new skills Improving your health and wellbeing To find out more about our latest volunteering opportunities please email or call: office@care5co.org.uk- 01487 832105 or visit our webslte www.care5co.org.uk 23 CARESCOAnnualReport2Q2*25

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Management COMMITTEE

Trustees Wanted

CARESCO LIMITED Company limited by guarantee Unaudited accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 Company registration number 07513432 Charity number1140728

CONTENTS PAGE Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors Page 3 Financial Review including Resee5 Policy Page4 Section A - Statement of Financial Activities Page 7 Section B - Balance Sheet Page 8 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Members Page 10 Section C- Notesto theAccounts Page 12

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Financial Review

Another financial year has come and gone. With the cost of living rising and the threat of recession on the horizon, it has been a challenging year for everyone, in particular the charitable sector. Costs are increasing across the board, and we are continually monitoring and analyzing expenditure to try and keep things down where we can. There has been a significant fall in income from advertising in the Sawtry Eye, and attendance at Fundraising events has also decreased. This is not surprising; with the cost of living continuing to rise, cutbacks are needed by all.

However, income from club attendance has increased, which helps to cover the increase in costs associated with running the Green End Day Club. Charity Shop sales have also increased slightly on the previous year, and thanks to the efforts of the staff and volunteers in the Charity Shop, the additional income received from claiming Gift Aid on donations has increased significantly.

Principle Funding Sources

Historically our income has come from a mixture of sources. We have predominantly been self-funded including income from the Charity Shop, Sawtry Eye advertising, day club attendance fees, fund raising events and donations, with a small percentage of our costs funded by grants.

Reserves Policy

Reserves are that part of a charity's unrestricted funds that are freely available to spend on any of the charity's purposes. This definition excludes restricted income funds and endowment funds, although holding such funds may influence a charity's reserves policy. Reserves will also normally exclude tangible fixed assets held for the charity's use and amounts designated for essential spending

Need for a reserves policy

In accordance with guidance given by the Charities Commission for England and the legal obligations of our Trustees, this formal policy on reserves was agreed at our Board meeting on 29th August 2024.

At this meeting the Board set a reserves policy which requires reserves to be maintained at a level that ensures that the organisation's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. Furthermore, a proportion of these reserves are required to be maintained in a readily realisable form.

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Our risks

CARESCO is supported by Cambridgeshire County Council in the form of grant income, and this is greatly influential in the continuation of our organisation. The potential loss of this income has been identified as one of our primary risks as it is not guaranteed and must be applied for every 3 years. If successful, we receive targeted funding towards The Green End Day Club which is a substantial cost element of CARESCO. The Trustees conclude that the risks associated with this income are medium. The organisation has diverse funding streams including core cost grants from Charitable Trusts which help to lend stability to the situation and the Trustees are confident that the Charity will remain viable for the foreseeable future.

Further grants are sourced for specific items, activities and capital projects. Due to the one-off nature of these, the risks associated with their loss are low. We are confident that alternative grant sources can be found via our dedicated Grants Officer role.

Members' payments for services provided make a substantial contribution to our income. The risk to these receipts as an ongoing funding stream has currently been assessed as low.

CARESCO's main commercial venture is the Charity Shop. There is a financial risk associated with any commercial venture. However, a full financial risk assessment has been made and reserves made to help mitigate any adverse situation. Although this endeavour is rated as a medium risk, there are no perceived threats within its sphere of operation.

The required level of reserves

The calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of the organisation's planning, budget and forecast cycle. It takes into account risks associated with each stream of income and expenditure being different from that budgeted. Some of these risks have been identified above.

Having considered all the facts and information available to us at this time, the Trustees have concluded that the charity should hold a level of reserves sufficient to fund the organisation in a period of unforeseen difficulties for six months. They believe that this is a suitable length of time for them to consider their options and to find a solution to the difficulties.

In addition to the above, the current building from which CARESCO conducts its main activities has been assessed as having a limited lifespan. There is an expectation of a future need for either repairs to the existing building or the purchase or construction of a new building. The potential cost of this is estimated to be in the region of £500,000 and therefore a Building Fund Reserve is being accumulated toward this goal in preparation for the eventuality.

The Trustees recognise that the risks facing our organisation are not constant. Our view of risk will depend on how vulnerable our income streams are and how healthy our financial forecasts are. Also as an employer our financial risks will change over time. The risks and the levels of reserves required will fluctuate. Accordingly, the Trustees have committed to review the Reserves Policy on an annual basis. This review should be carried out when the figures for the previous financial year become available

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Annual Review of Reserves (Addendum to Reserves Policy) Financial Year Ending 31 March 2025

£63,600.00 £36,000.00 £99,600.00 £77,477.00 £483.80 £1,029.60 Current Level of Reserves as at 31st March 2025 3 months running costs Building Fund Total Reserves *Funded By(Investment Details)*** Cambridge & Counties Bank Account – 1 yr fixed bond Cambridge & Counties Bank Account – 60 Day Notice Savings Charity Bank – Ethical Fixed Rate Charity Bank – Easy Access £490.34 Remainder from Co-Op Current Account Balance, which at 31st March 2025 was £27,832.75 Plus Cash on Hand at £2,142.64 Calculation of Available Reserves Total Charity Funds Less Restricted Funds Total Unrestricted Funds Less Fixed Assets Less Designated Funds Available Reserves £184,951.12 (£5,937.07) £179,014.05 (£65,261.71) (£23,563.73) £90,188.61	£63,600.00 £36,000.00 £99,600.00 £77,477.00 £483.80 £1,029.60 Current Level of Reserves as at 31st March 2025 3 months running costs Building Fund Total Reserves *Funded By(Investment Details)*** Cambridge & Counties Bank Account – 1 yr fixed bond Cambridge & Counties Bank Account – 60 Day Notice Savings Charity Bank – Ethical Fixed Rate Charity Bank – Easy Access £490.34 Remainder from Co-Op Current Account Balance, which at 31st March 2025 was £27,832.75 Plus Cash on Hand at £2,142.64 Calculation of Available Reserves Total Charity Funds Less Restricted Funds Total Unrestricted Funds Less Fixed Assets Less Designated Funds Available Reserves £184,951.12 (£5,937.07) £179,014.05 (£65,261.71) (£23,563.73) £90,188.61	£63,600.00 £36,000.00 £99,600.00 £77,477.00 £483.80 £1,029.60 Current Level of Reserves as at 31st March 2025 3 months running costs Building Fund Total Reserves *Funded By(Investment Details)*** Cambridge & Counties Bank Account – 1 yr fixed bond Cambridge & Counties Bank Account – 60 Day Notice Savings Charity Bank – Ethical Fixed Rate Charity Bank – Easy Access £490.34 Remainder from Co-Op Current Account Balance, which at 31st March 2025 was £27,832.75 Plus Cash on Hand at £2,142.64 Calculation of Available Reserves Total Charity Funds Less Restricted Funds Total Unrestricted Funds Less Fixed Assets Less Designated Funds Available Reserves £184,951.12 (£5,937.07) £179,014.05 (£65,261.71) (£23,563.73) £90,188.61	£63,600.00 £36,000.00
		£90,188.61
THREE MONTH OPERATING COSTS(ESTIMATED)		2025/26

Staff Costs (Wages,Pensions,Training)		£42,000

Administrative/Office Costs (Postage, Stationery, Consumables, Insurances, Licences, Software, Subscriptions CleaningSupplies,Equipment Leasing,Sundries,Telephone)		£3,500

PrintingServices & Delivery (SawtryEye)		£3,800

Cost of Sales(Coffee Shop,Online Fees,Supplies & Materials)		£300

FundraisingCosts		£1,200

Motor Vehicle Costs incl Lease & Fuel		£2,000

General Overheads (Rent, Rates, Heat & Light, Maintenance, Fire Safety, Waste Disposal,Water,New Equipment)		£7,000

Additional Costs associated with carrying out Charitable Activities (includes Kitchen Supplies,Food for Clubs,Volunteer Expenses)		£3,800

Total Expenditure		£63,600

Current Shortfall £9,411.39

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Charity Name CARESCO LTD	Charity Name CARESCO LTD	CharityNo	1140728	1140728
		CompanyNo	07513432
Annual accounts for theperiod
Period start date	01.04.24	To	Period end date	31.03.25

Section A Statement of financial activities (including summary income and expenditure account)

Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 F05
123,532	28,501	-	152,032	141,874
1,289	-	-	1,289	1,850
94,469	-	-	94,469	94,657
4,062	-	-	4,062	4,233
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
223,352	28,501	-	251,853	242,614

76,058	-	-	76,058	86,058
141,030	29,819	-	170,849	153,978
5,784	-		5,784	1,388
26,929	2,590	-	29,519	27,126
249,801	32,409	-	282,210	268,549

26,449 -	3,908 -	-	30,357 -	25,936 -
-	-	-	-	-
26,449 -	3,908 -	-	30,357 -	25,936 -
-	-	-	-	-
26,449 -	3,908 -	-	30,357 -	25,936 -
-	-	-	-
1,455	1,453 -	-	2	-

-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
24,994 -	5,361 -	-	30,355 -	25,936 -

204,008	11,298	-	215,307	241,242
179,014	5,937	-	184,951.12	215,307

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Charity Name CARESCO LTD Charity No 1140728 Company No 07513432

Section B

Balance sheet

Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total this year £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 Total last year £ F05	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total this year £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 Total last year £ F05	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total this year £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 Total last year £ F05	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total this year £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 Total last year £ F05	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total this year £ £ £ £ F01 F02 F03 F04 Total last year £ F05
-	-	-	-	-
65,262	-	-	65,262	69,153
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
65,262	-	-	65,262	69,153

-	-	-	-	-
22,281	-	-	22,281	32,101
78,507	-	-	78,507	80,535
30,950	-	-	30,950	42,005
131,737	-	-	131,737	154,641

12,048	-	-	12,048	8,487

119,689	-	-	119,689	146,154

184,951	-	-	184,951	215,307

-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-

184,951	-	-	184,951	215,307

-			-	-
	5,937		5,937	11,298
179,014		-	179,014	204,009
			-

179,014	5,937	-	184,951	215,307

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The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit In accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

Signed by one or two trustees/directors on behalf of all the trustees/directors Signature of director authenticating accounts being sent to Companies House

Date of approval Print Name 21. 8 .2-5 dd/mm/ Signature Date dd/mm/yyyy 21. 8 .2-5 Print name

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A

Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the CARESCO LTD trustees/directors/ members of On accounts for the year 31.03.25 ended

Set out on pages

Charity no.: 1140728 Company no.: 7513432 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2025 .

Responsibilities and As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the basis of report company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year 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 section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
the accounts do not accord with such records; or

• the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

•the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).

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 enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Signed:

Date: 14/08/2025

October 2018

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Name: LISA WATSON

Relevant professional ACCA, IAB qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 10 PARK ROAD, SAWTRY HUNTINGDON, CAMBS PE28 5TA

Section B

Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

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Section C

Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

This section should be completed by all charities .

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities ✓ preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 • and with* ✓ the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)

and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.*

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1.2 Going concern

If there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, please provide the following details or state "Not applicable", if appropriate:

An explanation as to those factors that support Not applicable the conclusion that the charity is a going concern;

Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the going concern assumption doubtful;

Not applicable

Where accounts are not prepared on a going concern basis, please disclose this fact together with the basis on which the trustees prepared the accounts and the reason why the charity is not regarded as a going concern.

Not applicable

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1.3 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and no changes have been made to the accounting policies adopted in not e 2.

Yes No	✓	* -Tick as appropriate
	✓

Please disclose:

*Please disclose:*
*(i) the nature of the change in accounting policy;*	*Not applicable*
*(ii) the reasons why applying the new accounting* *policy provides more reliable and more relevant* *information; and*	*Not applicable*
*(iii) the amount of the adjustment for each line affected* *in the current period, each prior period presented and* *the aggregate amount of the adjustment relating to* *periods before those presented, 3.44 FRS102 SORP.*	*Not applicable*

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS102 SORP).

Yes No	✓	* -Tick as appropriate
	✓

Please disclose:

*Please disclose:*
*(i) the nature of any changes;*	*Not applicable*
*(ii) the effect of the change on income and expense* *or assets and liabilities for the current period; and*	*Not applicable*
*(iii) where practicable, the effect of the change in* *one or more future periods.*	*Not applicable*

1.5 Material prior year errors

No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS102 SORP).

Yes ✓ * -Tick as appropriate No ✓

Please disclose:

*Please disclose:*
*(i) the nature of thepriorperiod error;*	*Not applicable*
*(ii) for each prior period presented in the accounts,* *the amount of the correction for each account line item* *affected; and*	*Not applicable*
*(iii) the amount of the correction at the beginning of* *the earliest prior period presented in the accounts.*	*Not applicable*

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Section C Notes to the accounts	(cont)	(cont)	(cont)
Note 2 2.2 INCOME Recognition of income Government grants Tax reclaims on donations and gifts Contractual income and performance related grants Donated goods There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102. Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP). In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP). Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met. The charity has received government grants in the reporting period Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or services or met the performance related conditions. Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be exchanged) unless impractical to do so. The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution. Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'Income from other trading activities' with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading activities' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading activities'. Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations when receivable. Legacies Offsetting Grants and donations Accounting policies These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when: • the charity becomes entitled to the resources; • it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; • the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.	Yes No N/a*
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2.4 ASSETS

£200	£200	£200
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)	Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)	Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)	Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)	Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)	Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)	Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)
Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year £ £ Donations and gifts 24,916 1,120 - 26,037 23,678 GiftAid 6,865 - - 6,865 9,592 Legacies - - - - - General grants provided by government/other charities 56,000 27,380 - 83,380 78,327 Membership subscriptions and sponsorships which are in substance donations 33,221 - - 33,221 27,741 Donated goods,facilities and services - - - - - FundraisingEvents 2,529 - - 2,529 2,536 Other - - - - - Total 123,532 28,501 - 152,032 141,874 Day Club Meal Delivery Service 10 - - 10 70 Day ClubMembers'Contributions to Outings 1,279 - - 1,279 1,755 Visitor Meals - - - - 25 Other - - - - - Total 1,289 - - 1,289 1,850 Sawtry Eye Advertising Sales 10,598 - - 10,598 12,677 Sales from Charity Shop, CARESCO Cave, Coffee Shop, Tuck Shop, Online & Sales of SawtryEye magazine 83,825 - - 83,825 81,921 Photocopying &LeafletDeliveries 46 - - 46 59 Other - - - - - Total 94,469 - - 94,469 94,657 Interestincome 4,062 - - 4,062 4,233 Dividendincome - - - - - Rentalandleasingincome - - - - - Other - - - - - Total 4,062 - - 4,062 4,233 223,352 28,501 - 251,853 242,614 Income from investments: Other trading activities: Note 3 Income Analysis of income Donations and legacies: TOTAL INCOME Charitable activities:	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year £ £ Income Analysis of income
	Donations and gifts	24,916	1,120	-	26,037	23,678
	GiftAid	6,865	-	-	6,865	9,592
	Legacies	-	-	-	-	-
	General grants provided by government/other charities	56,000	27,380	-	83,380	78,327
	Membership subscriptions and sponsorships which are in substance donations	33,221	-	-	33,221	27,741
	Donated goods,facilities and services	-	-	-	-	-
	FundraisingEvents	2,529	-	-	2,529	2,536
	Other	-	-	-	-	-
	Total	123,532	28,501	-	152,032	141,874

	Day Club Meal Delivery Service	10	-	-	10	70
	Day ClubMembers'Contributions to Outings	1,279	-	-	1,279	1,755
	Visitor Meals	-	-	-	-	25
	Other	-	-	-	-	-
	Total	1,289	-	-	1,289	1,850

	Sawtry Eye Advertising Sales	10,598	-	-	10,598	12,677
	Sales from Charity Shop, CARESCO Cave, Coffee Shop, Tuck Shop, Online & Sales of SawtryEye magazine	83,825	-	-	83,825	81,921
	Photocopying &LeafletDeliveries	46	-	-	46	59
	Other	-	-	-	-	-
	Total	94,469	-	-	94,469	94,657

	Interestincome	4,062	-	-	4,062	4,233
	Dividendincome	-	-	-	-	-
	Rentalandleasingincome	-	-	-	-	-
	Other	-	-	-	-	-
	Total	4,062	-	-	4,062	4,233

		223,352	28,501	-	251,853	242,614

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Other information:

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL EXTENDED HOURS FUND (CARESCO CAVE)	Grant funding received to cover additional costs incurred with extending the opening hours of the CARESCO Cave.	393
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY (AWARDS FOR ALL)	Grant funding received for the purchase of an interactive smartboard & games for the Green End Day Club (GEDC)	3,000
SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY	Grant funding received towards the costs of a Christmas party for the attendees of the Green End Day Club (GEDC)	450
JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP	Grant funding received towards hosting a Community Connections event	1,000
BUCKLES SOLICITORS (VERA FOX TRUST)	Grant funding received towards the costs of leasing and operating a minibus	10,000
CARE TOGETHER SEED FUNDING	Grant funding received towards the costs of leasing and operating a minibus	7,200
THE DWF FOUNDATION	Grant funding received towards the costs of purchasing new office equipment	1,458

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 4 Analysis of receipts of government grants

This year Last year £ £ Description	This year Last year £ £ Description	This year Last year £ £ Description
Cambridgeshire County Council Block Contract Day Care Grant (Green End Day Club)	18,521	17,826
Alconbury Parish Council Grant for Foodbank	-	125
Sawtry Parish Council Grant (Sawtry Foodbank)	1,000	500
Cambridgeshire County Council Care Together Seed Funding for Minibus Leasing costs	-	7,200
Huntingdonshire District Council Futures Grant (Strength & Balance)	1,080	-
Total	20,601	25,651

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Section C	Notes to the accounts (cont)	Notes to the accounts (cont)	Notes to the accounts (cont)	Notes to the accounts (cont)	Notes to the accounts (cont)	Notes to the accounts (cont)
Separate material item of expense Other Expenditure on raising funds: TOTAL EXPENDITURE Expenditure on charitable activities Note 6	Expenditure Analysis of expenditure	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year £ £
	Incurred seeking grants & donations	18,841	-	-	18,841	22,108
	Staging fundraising events	923	-	-	923	334
	Operating charity shops	37,696	-	-	37,696	42,853
	Other trading activities (Sawtry Eye, Coffee Shop, Tuck Shop)	18,597	-	-	18,597	20,763
	Total expenditure on raising funds	76,058	-	-	76,058	86,058

	Car Scheme	1,024	-	-	1,024	615
	Chatterbox	1,816	-	-	1,816	1,017
	Christmas Day	1,150	-	-	1,150	1,511
	Community Support	668	-	-	668	797
	Green End Day Club	66,309	20,219	-	86,528	68,091
	Health Inequalities Project	-	-	-	-	8,696
	CARESCO Cave	22,893	1,006	-	23,898	17,124
	Minibus & Vehicle Costs	14,037	6,615	-	20,652	29,243
	Sawtry Foodbank	30,092	129	-	30,221	25,722
	Sounds Good	1,805	-	-	1,805	1,152
	Strength & Balance Classes	1,237	1,850	-	3,086	10
	Total expenditure on charitable activities	141,030	29,819	-	170,849	153,978

	Costs associated with Planning for future New Building	5,784	-	-	5,784	-
	Court ordered payment resulting from dispute over sale of "Loaned" equipment(CARESCO Cave)	-	-	-	-	1,388
	Total	5,784	-	-	5,784	1,388

	Overheads including Wages & Salaries for Administrative Staff not apportioned to specific activities	24,962	2,590	-	27,553	18,753
	Depreciation of Assets not apportioned to specific activities	1,731	-	-	1,731	8,471
	Governance/Management Costs	235	-	-	235	81
	Total other expenditure	26,929	2,590	-	29,519	27,306

		249,801	32,409	-	282,210	268,729

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Other information:

Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Activity or programme		Activities undertaken directly	Grant funding of activities	Support Costs	Total this year	*Total prior year*
		£	£	£	£	£
Car Scheme		180	-	844	1,024	615
Chatterbox		579	-	1,237	1,816	1,017
Christmas Day		996	-	155	1,150	1,511
CommunitySupport		50	-	618	668	797
Green End DayClub		36,935	20,219	29,374	86,528	68,091
Health Inequalities Project		-	-	-	-	8,696
CARESCO Cave		11,486	1,511	10,901	23,898	17,124
Minibus & Vehicle Costs		11,801	6,615	2,236	20,652	29,243
SawtryFoodbank		7,824	4,228	18,169	30,221	25,722
Sounds Good		568	-	1,237	1,805	1,152
Strength & Balance Classes		-	1,850	1,237	3,086	10
Total		70,418	34,423	66,008	170,849	153,978

Prior year expenditure on charitable activities can be analysed as follows:	Activity or programme		Activities undertaken directly	Grant funding of activities	Support Costs	Total prior year
			£	£	£	£
	Car Scheme		-	57	559	615
	Chatterbox		270	-	747	1,017
	Christmas Day		1,065	-	446	1,511
	Community Support		50	-	747	797
	Green End Day Club		29,432	20,919	17,739	68,091
	Health Inequalities Project		-	7,736	960	8,696
	CARESCO Cave		8,575	3,657	6,281	17,124
	Minibus & Vehicle Costs		17,456	10,499	1,288	29,243
	Sawtry Foodbank		6,414	8,840	10,468	25,722
	Sounds Good		405	-	747	1,152
	Strength & Balance Classes		10			10
	Total		63,676	51,709	39,981	153,978

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 7 Extraordinary items

Please explain the nature of each extraordinary item occurring in the period.

*Please explain the nature of each extraordinary item occurring in the period.*	*ure of each extraordinary item occurring in the period.*
Extraordinary item 1 Total extraordinary items Description Architects fees, surveys and planning application fees in association with preliminary plans for new CARESCO Centre building, with a view to sourcing future grant funding	Description	This year Last year £ £
	Architects fees, surveys and planning application fees in association with preliminary plans for new CARESCO Centre building, with a view to sourcing future grant funding	5,784	-

		5,784	-

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 9 Support Costs

Please complete this note if the charity has analysed its expenses using activity categories and has support costs.

Support cost (examples)	Raising funds £	Charitable Activities £	Management/ Governance £	Overheads £	Grand total £	Basis of allocation
						(Describe method)
Governance	-	-	235	-	235	Actual Costs
Admin Staff Costs	15,094	62,757	-	6,522	84,373	Costs calculated as a percentage of total based on number of hours each activity is in session.
Centre Premises Costs	1,851	3,250	-	16,569	21,670
Total	16,945	66,008	235	23,091	106,278

Please provide details of the accounting policy adopted for the apportionment of costs between activities and any estimation techniques used to calculate their apportionment.

Support Costs include Admin Staff and Centre Premises Costs. Total Admin Staff costs for the year are apportioned to relevant activities based on percentages calculated by dividing the number of hours each activity is in session by the total number of Admin Staff hours. Total Centre Premises Costs for the year are apportioned based on percentages derived by dividing the number of hours each activity is in session by the total number of hours in the year. Any remaining costs that are not included in the apportonment are included as Overhead Costs.

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 11 Paid employees

Please complete this note if the charity has any employees (transactions with Trustees dealt with in Note 28)

11.1 Staff Costs

Salaries and wages Social security costs Pension costs (defined contribution pension plan) Other employee benefits Total staff costs	This year £	Last year £
	174,476	158,081
	1,496	-
	1,246	1,297
	-	-
	177,218	159,378

Please provide details of expenditure on staff working for the Not applicable charity whose contracts are with and are paid by a related party

Please give details of the number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) fell within each band of £10,000 from £60,000 upwards. If there are no such transactions, please enter 'true' in the box provided.

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000

TRUE

Band	Number of employees
£60,000 to £69,999	0
£70,000 to £79,999	0
£80,000 to £89,999	0
£90,000 to £99,999	0
£100,000 to £109,999	0

Please provide the total amount paid to Not applicable key management personnel (includes trustees and senior management) for their services to the charity. For specific amounts paid to trustees, see Note 28.

11.2 Average head count in the year

The parts of the charity in which the employees work

	This year Number	Last year Number
Fundraising	2	4
Charitable Activities	8	7
Governance	2	1
Other	6	5
Total	18	17

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11.3 Ex-gratia payments to employees and others (excluding trustees) Please complete if an ex-gratia payment is made.

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Please explain the nature of the payment

Please state the legal authority or reason for making the payment

Please state the amount of the payment (or value of any waiver of a right to an asset)

11.4 Redundancy payments

Please complete if any redundancy or termination payment is made in the period.

Total amount of payment

The nature of the payment (cash, asset etc.)

The extent of redundancy funding at the balance sheet date

Please state the accounting policy for any redundancy or termination payments

Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 12 Defined contribution pension scheme or defined benefit scheme accounted for as a defined contribution scheme.

12.1 Please complete this note if a defined contribution pension scheme is operated.

Amount of contributions recognised in £1,215.97 the SOFA as an expense Please explain the basis for allocating Payments to defined contribution pension plans are expensed in the the liability and expense of defined period to which they relate. contribution pension scheme between activities and between restricted and unrestricted funds.

12.2 Please complete this section where the charity participates in a defined benefit pension plan but is unable to ascertain its share of the underlying assets and liabilities.

Please confirm that although the Not applicable scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution plan, it is a defined benefit plan. Not applicable Please provide such information as is available about the plan's surplus or deficit and the implications, if any, for the reporting charity

12.3 Please complete this section where the charity participates in a multi-employer defined benefit pension plan that is accounted for as a defined contribution plan.

Describe the extent to which the charity can be liable to the plan for other entities' obligations under the terms and conditions of the multi-employer plan Explain how any liability arising from an agreement with a multi-employer plan to fund a deficit has been determined.

Not applicable Not applicable

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 14 Tangible fixed assets

Please complete this note if the charity has any tangible fixed assets 14.1 Cost or valuation

Freehold land & buildings £	Other land & buildings £	Plant, machinery and motor vehicles £	Fixtures, fittings and equipment £	Total £
118,615	46,350	-	63,090	228,055
-	-	-	5,880	5,880
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-
118,615	46,350	-	68,969	233,935

14.2 Depreciation and impairments

SL	SL	SL	SL	Straight Line ("SL")
4%	4%	25%	10%
94,213 7,510 - 57,179 158,902 - - - - - 4,745 1,854 - 3,172 9,771 - - - - - - - - - - 98,958 9,364 - 60,351 168,673 24,402 38,840 - 5,911 69,153 19,658 36,986 - 8,618 65,262
24,402	38,840	-	5,911	69,153
19,658	36,986	-	8,618	65,262

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 17 Investment assets

Please complete this note if the charity has any investment assets.

17.4 Please provide a breakdown of current asset investments, if applicable, agreeing with the balance sheet.

Analysis of current asset investments

Cash or cash equivalents Listed investments Investment properties Social investments Other investments Total

This year	Last year
£	£
78,507	80,535
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
78,507	80,535

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 19 Debtors and prepayments

Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.

19.1 Analysis of debtors

19.1 Analysis of debtors
Total Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors	This year £	Last year £
	9,974	7,529
	10,785	23,555
	1,522	1,018
	22,281	32,101

Complete 19.2 where a material debtor is recoverable more than a year after the reporting date.

19.2 Disclosure of debtors recoverable in more than 1 year (included in debtors above)

Total Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors	This year £	Last year £
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	~~-~~	~~-~~

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(cont)

Section C

Notes to the accounts

Note 20 Creditors and accruals

Please complete this note if the charity has any creditors or accruals.

20.1 Analysis of creditors

Amounts falling due within oneyear	Amounts falling due within oneyear	Amounts falling due after more than oneyear	Amounts falling due after more than oneyear
This year £	Last year £	This year £	Last year £
-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-
4,087	2,399	-	-
-	-	-	-
7,082	5,942	-	-
878	146	-	-
-	-	-	-
12,048	8,487	-	-

20.2 Deferred income

Please complete this note if the charity has deferred income.

Please explain the reasons why income is deferred.

Deferred income represents amounts paid for advertisements booked up to a year in advance, for inclusion in bi-monthly publication. (Discount is offered to customers for bulk bookings).

*Movement in deferred income account* Balance at the start of the reporting period Amounts added in current period Amounts released to income from previous periods Balance at the end of the reporting period	This year £	Last year £
	4,839	7,553
	14,216	9,601
	- 13,077	- 12,314
	5,978	4,839

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Section C Notes to the accounts	(cont)	(cont)
Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity date) Short term deposits Cash at bank and on hand Other Total
	This year £	Last year £
	490	490
	484	7,479
	29,006	34,036
	969	-
	30,950	42,005

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Section C Notes to the accounts

(cont)

Note 27 Charity funds

27.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

Please give details of the movements of material individual funds in the reporting period together with a balancing figure for 'Other funds' (which should include

* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendable endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestricted funds

Fund names	Type PE, EE R or UR *	Purpose and Restrictions	Fund balances brought forward £	Income £	Expenditure £	Transfers £	Gains and losses £	Fund balances carried forward £
DESIGNATED FUNDS INCLUDING RESERVES	UR	Funds designated for use in carrying out Charitable Activities, including Reserve of 3 months Running Costs and Building Fundfor futurenewpremises.	188,636.78	58,565.46	- 73,572.40	- 25,260.00	-	148,369.84
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL DEFRA FUNDING (SAWTRY FOODBANK)	R	Funding received to be put towards costs associated with the provision of the Foodbank service.	298.05	-	- 129.23	-	-	168.82
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CAPITAL GRANT (CARESCO CAVE)	R	Grant funding received to carry out renovation works to the leasehold building where the CARESCO Cave activity is carried out.	337.86	-	-	-	-	337.86
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL EXTENDED HOURS FUND (CARESCO CAVE)	R	Grant funding received to cover additional costs incurred with extending the opening hours of the CARESCO Cave.	1,005.72	-	- 1,005.72	-	-	-
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY (AWARDS FOR ALL)	R	Grant funding received for the purchase of an interactive smartboard & games for the Green EndDay Club (GEDC)	317.52	-	-	-	-	317.52
SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of a Christmas party for the attendees of the Green EndDay Club (GEDC)	39.12	-	-	-	-	39.12
JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP	R	Grant funding received towards hosting a Community Connections event	1,000.00	-	- 1,000.00	-	-	-
BUCKLES SOLICITORS (VERA FOX TRUST)	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of leasing and operating a minibus	6,856.96	-	- 5,415.36	-	-	1,441.60
CARE TOGETHER SEED FUNDING	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of leasing and operating a minibus	1,200.00	-	- 1,200.00	-	-	-
THE DWF FOUNDATION	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of purchasing new office equipment	243.00	-	-	-	-	243.00
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY FUND - D & J LLOYD	R	Grant funding received to cover the costs of purchasing new chairs for use in the Green EndDay Club	-	1,500.00	-	- 1,360.00	-	140.00
SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST	R	Grant funding received to cover the costs of purchasing new Oilcloth Tablecloths for usein the Green EndDay Club	-	300.00	- 18.56	- 234.53	-	46.91
PERCY BILTON CHARITY	R	Grant funding received to cover the costs of purchasing a new Commercial Dishwasher for use in the CARESCO Centrekitchen forGreen EndDay Club	-	2,100.00	- 200.01	- 1,899.99	-	-
NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of upgrading the garden at the CARESCO Centre	-	2,400.00	- 1,570.44	-	-	829.56
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - FUTURES GRANT (STRENGTH & BALANCE)	R	Grant funding received to cover the costs of providing Strength & Balance classes for a period of 24 weeks	-	1,080.00	- 1,080.00	1,080.00	-	1,080.00
STRENGTH & BALANCE	R	Donations restricted to cover costs associated with Strength & Balance classes	-	1,120.40	- 769.64	941.92	-	1,292.68
*Other funds (balancing* *figure)*	N/a	N/a	15,372.12	184,786.80	- 196,248.46	26,733.75	-	30,644.21
Total Funds as per balance sheet			215,307.13	251,852.66	- 282,209.82	1.15	-	184,951.12
Fund balances carried forward include assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency				Yes No ✓
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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 27 Charity funds

27.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period

Please give details of the movements of material individual funds in the reporting period together with a balancing figure for 'Other funds' (which should include revaluation reserve and fair value reserve, if applicable). The 'Total funds' figure below should reconcile to 'Total funds' in the balance sheet.

* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendable endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestricted funds

*unrestricted funds*
Fund names	Type PE, EE R or UR *	Purpose and Restrictions	Fund balances brought forward £	Income £	Expenditure £	Transfers £	Gains and losses £	Fund balances carried forward £
DESIGNATED FUNDS INCLUDING RESERVES	UR	Funds designated for use in carrying out Charitable Activities, including Reserve of 6 months Running Costs and Building Fund for future new premises.	203,176	49,903	- 64,408	- 35	-	188,637
THE ALBERT HUNT TRUST	R	Grant funding received towards general overhead costs of CARESCO.	1,262	-	- 535	- 727	-	-
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL DEFRA FUNDING (SAWTRY FOODBANK)	R	Funding received to be put towards costs associated with the provision of the Foodbank service.	463	-	- 165	-	-	298
MORRISONS FOUNDATION GRANT (SAWTRY FOODBANK)	R	Grant funding received for the purchase of new storage shelving to be used in the Foodbank warehouse.	19	-	- 19	-	-	-
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CAPITAL GRANT (CARESCO CAVE)	R	Grant funding received to carry out renovation works to the leasehold building where the CARESCO Cave activity is carried out.	338	-	-	-	-	338
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL EXTENDED HOURS FUND (CARESCO CAVE)	R	Grant funding received to cover additional costs incurred with extending the opening hours of the CARESCO Cave.	1,000	393	- 387	-	-	1,006
HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - HEALTH INEQUALITIES PROJECT FUND	R	Grant funding received to cover costs associated with activities which help to address Health Inequalities in the district.	8,696	-	- 8,696	-	-	-
THE JULIA AND HANS RAUSING TRUST	R	Grant funding received towards running costs of Sawtry Foodbank activity.	6,399	-	- 6,399	-	-	-
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY (AWARDS FOR ALL)	R	Grant funding received for the purchase of an interactive smartboard & games for the Green End Day Club (GEDC)	-	3,000	- 2,682	-	-	318
SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of a Christmas party for the attendees of the Green End Day Club (GEDC)	-	450	- 411	-	-	39
JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP	R	Grant funding received towards hosting a Community Connections event	-	1,000	-	-	-	1,000
BUCKLES SOLICITORS (VERA FOX TRUST)	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of leasing and operating a minibus	-	10,000	- 3,143	-	-	6,857
CARE TOGETHER SEED FUNDING	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of leasing and operating a minibus	-	7,200	- 6,000	-	-	1,200
THE DWF FOUNDATION	R	Grant funding received towards the costs of purchasing new office equipment	-	1,458	- 1,215	-	-	243
~~*Other funds (balancing~~ figure)*	N/a	N/a	19,888	169,210	- 174,487	762	-	15,372
Total Funds as per balance sheet			241,242	242,614	- 268,549	-	-	215,307
Fund balances carried forward include assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency
				Yes No ✓ ✓
				✓	✓

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Section C

(cont)

Notes to the accounts

Note 27 Charity funds (cont)

27.3 Transfers between funds

	Reason for transfer and where endowment is converted to income, legalpower for its conversion	Amount
From Restricted to Unrestricted Funds	Where restricted funding has been spent on Tangible Assets, to reallocate funds in order to reduce balance of grant available to spend, and allow for depreciation of assets from unrestricted funding.	£3,494.52
From Unrestricted to Restricted Funds	Previously unrestricted funding has been Restricted for use only related to costs for providing Strength & Balance classes	£1,080.00

27.4 Designated funds (Including Reserves)

Planned use	Purpose of the designation	Amount
DEPRECIATION FUND FOR CARESCO CAVE LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS ASSET	Funds transferred from Restricted Income Fund granted for the purpose of carrying out repairs/improvements to a leasehold building, which upon expenditure is considered an unrestricted asset. Funds are designated to cover the depreciation in the accounts over the lifetime of	£32,708.49
FIXED ASSETS GREEN END DAY CLUB	Funds transferred from Restricted Income Fund granted for the purchase of new equipment for Green End Day Club, which upon expenditure is considered an unrestricted asset. Funds are designated to cover the depreciation in the accounts.	£3,494.52
BUILDING FUND (RESERVES)	Funds set aside for anticipated future costs associated with the purchase or construction of a new buildingfor housingthe main	£36,000.00
3 MONTHS RUNNING COSTS(RESERVES)	Equivalent of estimated 6 months running costs/overheads set aside in the event that income streams are impacted.	£63,600.00
CHATTERBOX	Funds designated for costs associated with carryingout the activity.	£428.48
CHRISTMAS DAY	Funds designated for costs associated with carryingout the activity.	£2,336.58
COMMUNITY SUPPORT	Funds designated for costs associated with carryingout the activity.	£46.85
GREEN END DAY CLUB	Funds designated for costs associated with carryingout the activity.	£7,884.90
SAWTRY FOODBANK	Funds designated for costs associated with carryingout the activity.	£4,681.39
ANNA DOCWRA CHARITY (SAWTRY FOODBANK)	Funding received for purchase of food stocks for the Sawtry Foodbank	£2,339.87
GREEN HALL FOUNDATION (SAWTRY FOODBANK)	Funding received for purchase of food stocks for the Sawtry Foodbank, and towards the creation of recipe booklets to be included in the food parcels.	£1,682.00
SOUNDS GOOD	Funds designated for costs associated with carryingout the activity	£900.49
STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASSES	Funds designated for costs associated with carrying out the activity	£1,080.00
THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST(CHARITY SHOP)	Grant funding designated to cover cost of new glass display case in CharityShop	£100.00
THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST (CARESCO CENTRE/GARDEN)	Unrestricted grant income which has been designated by the Trustees to cover costs associated with the CARESCO Centre Garden	£106.27
BUILDING MAINTENANCE (CHARITY SHOP)	Funds set aside for costs associated with repairs and maintenance to the CARESCO CharityShopbuilding	£800.00
BUILDING MAINTENANCE (CARESCO CENTRE)	Funds set aside for costs associated with repairs and maintenance to the CARESCO Centre building	£1,176.90
£159,366.74

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