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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2026

Charity Number 1141400 Company Number 07586712

NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

Contents Page
Trustees annual report 1 to 5
Independent examiners report 6
Statement of Financial Activities (including 7
income and expenditure account)
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 to 16

NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

For the year ended 31 March 2026

The Trustees are pleased to present their annual Directors’ report together with financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2022, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2022, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

Achievements and Performance

The operating year of 25/26 has seen the progress made against the outcomes set for the year and built on the success of our previous years, this year working with over 500 people within Sunderland.

Of note are our achievements in:

The operating year of 2025 to 2026 has seen NERAF adapt and diversify in response to need and funding changes. Our funding streams have grown, and with it, our staff team to meet the growing demand for our services. We are receiving referrals from new and diverse partners across Sunderland from both statutory and third sector organisations. We have ended the financial year with 10 part time staff. Despite a small staff team, we have worked with a relatively large group of clients throughout the year and added on the Outreach service so that everyone has an opportunity for Recovery.

This year has seen a strong emphasis placed on our client centred approach through the lived experience support, which places the client at the centre of the process and ensures that they are included in considerations regarding decisions made, targets set, and the learning taken from previous actions and outcomes. This approach has demonstrated the positivity generated through the client empowerment process and evidenced through our recorded success rate.

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

For the year ended 31 March 2026

The financial climate has become much more dependable over this year and as such the board and staff have placed a greater emphasis on strengthening our internal services and developing a lived experience view on every element of our service. This not only has a positive impact on our clients’ recovery and ability to meet ever increasing need but also provides strengthened procedures and informed opportunities. We currently have 2 volunteers, both of which have substance and alcohol issues themselves and can offer peer knowledge and support to our clients. All of our staff and volunteers have lived experience of substance and alcohol addictions themselves or of close loved ones.

As a board we continue to horizon scan for funding opportunities that align with our strategic and operational direction. We have remained in a good financial position and 2026/2027 is already going to be another year of stability.

My sincere thanks go to all those that have supported NERAF past, present, and future and a huge, big thank you to all our customers, volunteers, peers, staff, and stakeholders; without which our continuing success would not be achievable. Also, a big thanks to charities providing similar support, and if it were not for your continuing support to access our service, referring to us, and volunteering for us, our task would be so much harder to accomplish.

Thank you also to the Board of Trustees who do so much unrecognised and voluntary work behind the scenes and often must make tough decisions, financial pressures and robust decision making is at the heart at what we do at NERAF, and this could not be achieved without the support of Board.

I would like to take a moment to say a big well done to those who have sustained and flourished in their recovery this year and wish you success to the future.

As with other third sector organisations we are aware of the financial difficulties that are present given the current financial climate in the UK, as a Board we are proud that we continue to make positive financial headway in these challenging times.

Eleanor Griffin Chair of Board for NERAF

Plans for the Future

We continue to monitor and review all non-essential work in order to keep all costs to a minimum whilst being sure not to compromise the quality of our service delivery.

As a strong element of our work to support our service users, NERAF continue to seek out new partnership opportunities whilst maintaining positive relationships with our existing partners. These will enable us to finance our work across public health contracts, grant work and independently paid for commercial work. In this way we aim to spread our financial risk and any surplus gained will be used to support our ongoing day to day activities of one to one and group work.

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

For the year ended 31 March 2026

Financial review

The total income for the year was £175,569 (2025: £167,909) of which £142,105 was restricted (2025 £151,507). This income is allocated across respective funds on the Statement of Financial Activities in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2026.

Expenditure for the year was £161,436 (2025: £157,988) of which £152,951 was restricted (2025: £115,997), which resulted in a net income of £14,133 (2025: £9,921).

The Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2026 showed net current assets of £173,203 (2025: £159,070) with £11,144 held in restricted funds (2025: £21,990).

Reserves policy

The Trustees continue to aim to keep the equivalent of one years running costs in Reserves £162,059 (2025: £137,080). Owing to the number of individuals relying on support and the nature of the support received by our charity, we feel one years running costs in reserves allows for stability and future planning.

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisors

Charity Name Northern Engagement into Recovery from Addiction Foundation Registered Charity 1141400 Number Company Number 07586712 Registered Office Sunderland MIND Wellbeing Hub and operational Church Street address Hendon Sunderland SR1 2BB Trustees Mrs L Dougan Mrs N Parry Mrs C Carruthers Ms E Griffin, Chair Bankers The Co-operative Bank Delf House Southway Skelmersdale WN8 6WT

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

For the year ended 31 March 2026

Independent Douglas Maltman Examiner Connected Voice Business Services One Strawberry Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX Solicitors Hempsons The Exchange Station Parade Harrogate HG 1DY

Structure, governance and management

Governing Documents

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on the 31 March 2011. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which establishes the objectives and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

Appointment, Induction and Training of Trustees

The management of the charitable company is the responsibility of the Trustees. Trustees are provided with correct advice, guidance and support to enable them to fulfil their duties to the standard required of the Charity Commission.

Induction will consist of:

Organisation

The Trustees meet every quarter and deal with the administration of the charity to ensure that Northern Engagement into Recovery from Addiction Foundation has a clear vision and strategy for the future, and to monitor the performance against plans, to support the management and staff team, and to oversee financial accountability and risk management.

The operational management of the organisation is undertaken by the paid staff team.

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

For the year ended 31 March 2026

Risk Management

The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and systems have been established to mitigate those risks including the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and for ensuring the consistent quality of the delivery of all operational aspects of the charitable company. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.

Public Benefit Statement

The Trustees/directors have considered the guidance produced by the Charity Commission on the provision of public benefit and they confirm that public benefit has been provided by the range of activities as described above.

Statement of Trustee Responsibilities

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which show the state of affairs of the charitable company and of incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that year. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the Board on:

15.07.2026

and signed on their behalf by: Ms E Griffin (Chair)

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

For the year ended 31 March 2026

I report on the financial statements of Northern Engagement into Recovery from Addiction Foundation for the year ended 31 March 2026, which are set out on pages 7 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2022 ("the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I 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.

Doug Maltman FMAAT Fellow Member of the Association of Accountancy Technicians Connected Voice Business Services One Strawberry Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX

Date: 15.07.2026

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(INCLUDING SUMMARY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

For the year ended 31 March 2026

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2026 2025
£ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 5 957 - 957 908
Charitable activities
Grants and contracts 6 25,290 142,105 167,395 166,894
Other trading activities 7 7,217 - 7,217 107
Total income 33,464 142,105 175,569 167,909
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Operation of the charity 8 8,485 152,951 161,436 157,988
Total expenditure 8,485 152,951 161,436 157,988
Net income/(expenditure) and net
24,979 ( 10,846 ) 14,133 9,921
movement of funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 137,080 21,990 159,070 149,149
Total funds carried forward 162,059 11,144 173,203 159,070
Notes
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form an integral part of these accounts.

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

BALANCE SHEET

Charity Number 1141400

Company Number 07586712

As at 31 March 2026

Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
15
Total current assets
Creditors:amounts falling due within
one year
16
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
Restricted income funds
Total funds
Notes		 £
176,238
176,238
( 3,035 )		 Total
2026
£
173,203
173,203
173,203
162,059
11,144
173,203		 £
169,312
169,312
( 10,242 )		 Total
2025
£
159,070
159,070
159,070
137,080
21,990
159,070

The company was entitled to an 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

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with the 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.

The notes on pages 9 to 16 form an integral part of these accounts.

These financial statements were approved by the Board on: 15.07.2026

and are signed on its behalf by: Ms E Griffin Chair

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

1 Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

2 Basis of accounting

2.1 Basis of preparation

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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2022, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

Northern Engagement into Recovery from Addiction Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity

2.2 Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In making their assessment the trustees have reviewed and considered relevant information, including their annual budget and future cash flows. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.

3 Income

3.1 Recognition of income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability

3.2 Offsetting

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRS102.

3.3 Grants and donations

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria of income recognition are met.

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

3.4 Volunteer help

The value of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.

3.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

3.6 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.

4 Expenditure and liabilities

4.1 Liability recognition

Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

4.2 Charitable activities

Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of peer support work and public awareness of alcohol and substance misuse and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.

4.3 Governance and support costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

4.4 Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

4.5 Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

4.6 Provisions for liabilities

A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

Analysis of income
5
Donations and legacies
6
Charitable activities
Greggs Foundation
NHS Sunderland Clinical
Commissioning Group
Lloyds Bank Foundation
7
Other trading activities
Other income
Newcomer Group
Other donations and grants
Lottery - Awards For All
UKRI
Income from grants and contracts
Sunderland City Council
Sunderland Recovery Coalition		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
957
957
-
-
-
25,290
-
-
-
-
25,290
7,217
7,217		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
135,846
-
-
-
-
-
4,009
2,250
142,105
-
-		 Total
2026
£
957
957
135,846
-
-
25,290
-
-
4,009
2,250
167,395
7,217
7,217		 Total
2025
£
908
908
115,556
19,296
13,884
-
17,050
1,108
-
-
166,894
107
107

Income was £175,569 (2025: £167,909) of which £33,464 was unrestricted or designated (2025: £16,402) and £142,105 was restricted (2025: £151,507)

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

8 Charitable activities
Direct costs
Support costs
Room Hire and Refreshments
Governance costs
Pension costs
Legal and professional fees
Office machine costs
Wages and salaries
National insurance
Rent and rates
Telephone
Group Activity Cost
Other staff costs
Independent examiner's fees for reporting on
the accounts
Sundries
Insurance
Computer expenses
Volunteer expenses
Printing, postage and stationery
Advertising
Cleaning and health & safety costs		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
4,144
-
136
-
-
-
-
1,299
-
-
-
1,936
970
8,485		 Restricted
Funds
£
477
3,485
1,948
269
604
10,169
2,066
412
-
3,605
120
961
-
118,244
4,915
5,676
-
-
152,951		 Total
2026
£
477
3,485
1,948
269
604
14,313
2,066
548
-
3,605
120
961
1,299
118,244
4,915
5,676
1,936
970
161,436		 Total
2025
£
637
3,676
1,720
126
636
13,107
1,765
621
191
2,425
420
226
83
109,299
14,690
5,712
1,744
910
157,988

Expenditure on charitable activities was £161,436 (2025: £157,988) of which £8,485 was unrestricted or designated (2025: £41,991) and £152,951 was restricted (2025: £115,997)

9 Fees for examination of the accounts

Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts 2026
£
970
970		 2025
£
910
910

There were no other fees paid to the examiner (2025: £nil)

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

10 Analysis of staff costs and the cost of key management personnel

Employers pension costs
Salaries and wages
Social security costs		 2026
£
118,244
4,915
5,676
128,835		 2025
£
109,299
14,690
5,712
129,701

No employee received remuneration above £60,000 (2025: nil)

The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the trustees and the chief executive officer . The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £35,456. (2025: £35,296)

11 Staff numbers

The head count was 11 staff (2025: 8 staff).

12 Transactions with trustees

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.

Trustees' expenses

No trustee expenses have been incurred in the year.

Transaction(s) with related parties

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period.

13 Defined contribution pension scheme

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

The employer's pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amount to £5,676 (2025: £5,712). There was £562 outstanding as at 31 March 2026 (2025: £462)

14 Corporation Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives.

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

15 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank
Short term deposits
Cash in hand
16
Independent examination of accounts
Creditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)
Other loans
Trade creditors
Accruals		 2026
£
176,132
6
100
176,238
2026
£
2,065
-
970
3,035		 2025
£
169,070
6
236
169,312
2025
£
2,115
7,217
910
10,242

17 Events after the end of the reporting period

No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the accounts are authorised which relate to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting period.

18 Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds As at 31 March 2026

Unrestricted funds
General unrestricted fund
Totals		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
£
137,080
137,080		 Incoming
resources
£
33,464
33,464		 Resources
expended
£
( 8,485 )
( 8,485 )		 Transfers
£
-
-		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
162,059
162,059

Purpose of unrestricted funds

General unrestricted fund

The 'free reserves' of the charity

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

Analysis of movement in restricted funds As at 31 March 2026

Restricted funds
Sunderland City Council -
Dependancy Awareness
Sunderland City Council - Suicide
Prevention Awareness
Lottery - Awards For All
Sunderland City Council - Links
for life
Sunderland City Council - Gym
passes
Sunderland City Council -
Smoking cessation
Newcomer Group
Sunderland Recovery Coalition
Sunderland City Council - Public
Health
Totals		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
£
1,915
4,065
13,508
-
2,502
-
-
-
-
21,990		 Incoming
resources
£
-
-
-
14,445
-
11,207
2,250
4,009
110,194
142,105		 Resources
expended
£
( 1,915 )
( 4,065 )
( 8,525 )
( 14,445 )
( 864 )
( 7,809 )
( 1,125 )
( 4,009 )
( 110,194 )
( 152,951 )		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
-
-
4,983
-
1,638
3,398
1,125
-
-
11,144

Purpose of restricted funds

Restricted funds represent income resources used for a specific purpose within the charity as identified by the donor.

Sunderland City Council - Dependancy Awareness

Sunderland City Council - Suicide Prevention Awareness

Lottery - Awards For All

Sunderland City Council - Links for Life

Sunderland City Council - Gym passes

This grant was provided for a part time staff member working as an Alcohol and Substance wellbeing advisor to support any clients with any issues highlighed by the recovery coach as a barrier to their recovery or maintaining their soberiety.

This grant was awarded to NERAF to help support clients with mental health and advocacy work to prevent further mental health crisis. It was also to deliver awareness session and preventative work to clients to aid in a better understanding of their own mental health and how this can prevent

This grant was awarded to NERAF to support the social and support group sessions by being able to provide a larger group drop in area, more facilities and equipments for the clients as well as volunteer costing and staff to oversee the sessions.

The HARP Project funded by Links For Life increased the support availble to individuals in Sunderland experiencing substance and alcohol issues. With a focus on advocating and supporting the under representedand Sunderland City Council provided this find in order to support clients that are in recovery with their physical health and wellbeing.

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NORTHERN ENGAGEMENT INTO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION FOUNDATION

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2026

Purpose of restricted funds (continued)

Sunderland City Council - Smoking cessation

Newcomer Group

This project offered all clients and loved ones of NERAFa comprehensive support package to increase their chances of reducing or quitting smoking. As well as raising awareness around the dangers and impacts of smoking. Our newcomer group is a more intimate gathering that takes place every Monday at NERAF. This group provides new clients with a limited setting, capping attendance at 6 clients, allowing individuals to familiarise themselves with their peers prior to transitioning to our larger groups.

Sunderland Recovery Coalition

Sunderland City Council - Public Health

NERAF has been leading the Sunderland Recovery Coalition for 2025/2026. The purpose of the Coalition is to unite Sunderland’s recovery services to deliver the highest standard of support and empower our community toward lasting recovery. Through the Public Health DATRIG funding in Sunderland, NERAF received this grant to enhance our essential support services for individuals dealing with addiction and recovery in Sunderland.

20 Capital commitments

As at 31 March 2026, the charity had no capital commitments (2025 -£nil)

21 Analysis of net assets between funds

Long term assets/(liabilities)
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Cash at bank and in hand		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
165,094
( 3,035 )
-
162,059		 Restricted
Funds
£
11,144
-
-
11,144		 Total
2026
£
176,238
( 3,035 )
-
173,203		 Total
2025
£
169,312
( 10,242 )
-
159,070

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