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2021-07-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1142207

Company Registration No. 07441944 (England and Wales)

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Directors James Spiers
Mike Sollis
Susan Henchley
Anita Maxwell
David Adams
Michael Amey
Charity number 1142207
Company number 07441944
Registered office The Forge Centre
Valley Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2LJ
Independent examiner Griffiths Marshall
Beaumont House
172 Southgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2EZ

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6 - 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 18

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

The directors present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2021.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's memorandum and articles of association , the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are support, for people with sensory problems, and for members of the public who may come into contact with people with sensory problems, so providing Public Benefit.

The directors have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake , in particular with regard securing Public Benefit.

Achievements and performance

The charity has continued its work in support for people with sensory problems.

The charity is continuing to work with and support the people of the Forest of Dean with Sensory problems.

The charity's work has been affected by the Covid crisis.

Throughout the 2020 - 2021 year our Operation & Development Manager has done excellent work to keep the charity stable, especially in the Covid lockdown.

Financial review

It is the policy of the charity that designated unrestrict ed funds should be maintained at a level equivalent to about six month s' expenditure plus potential redundancy costs . The directors consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration i s given to securing alternative funding.

The directors have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

The plans for future periods are to continue the charity's existing work.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed in accord with its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The directors who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: James Spiers

Mike Sollis Susan Henchley Anita Maxwell David Adams Peggy Jordan (Resigned 1 August 2020) Michael Amey

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

Directors are voted onto the board at the AGM and the board can co-opt directors as required. Training for directors is usually provided through the offices of the local Volunteer Forum.

None of the directors has any beneficial interest in the company.

The Trustees r eport was approved by the Board of Directors.

James Spiers

Dated: 8 March 2022

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

The directors, who also act as trustees for the charitable activities of Forest Sensory Services, are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the directors to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these accounts, the directors are required to:

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

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE DIRECTORS OF FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2021, which are set out on pages 5 to 18.

Respective responsibilities of directors and examiner

The charity’s directors, who also act as trustees for the charitable activities of Forest Sensory Services, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The directors consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 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 report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as 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 financial statements present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

I J Price - Chartered Accountant

Griffiths Marshall Beaumont House 172 Southgate Street Gloucester GL1 2EZ

Dated: 8 March 2022

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

Unrestricted Designated
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
£
Income from:
Charitable activities
3
49,228
-
31,035
Expenditure on:
4
Charitable activities
5
38,632
-
9,039
Net gains on investments
8
102
-
-
Net incoming/(outgoing)
resources before transfers
10,698
-
21,996
Gross transfers between funds
(3,000)
3,000
-
Net income/(expenditure) for the year/
Net movement in funds
7,698
3,000
21,996
Fund balances at 1 August 2020
35,669
34,000
5,250
Fund balances at 31 July 2021
43,367
37,000
27,246
Total
2021
£
80,263
47,671
102
32,694
-
32,694
74,919
107,613
Total
2020
£
50,395
51,881
(135)
(1,621)
-
(1,621)
76,540
74,919

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 JULY 2021

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Investments
10
Current assets
Stocks
12
Debtors
13
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
15
Designated funds
Unrestricted funds
General unrestricted funds
2021
£
12,017
-
98,965
110,982
(5,444)
43,367
£
1,851
224
2,075
105,538
107,613
27,246
37,000
43,367
107,613
2020
£
12,672
914
64,064
77,650
(4,672)
35,669
£
1,819
122
1,941
72,978
74,919
5,250
34,000
35,669
74,919

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)

AS AT 31 JULY 2021

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 July 2021.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Directors on 8 March 2022

James Spiers

Trustee

Company Registration No. 07441944

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Forest Sensory Services is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Forge Centre, Valley Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2LJ.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future , despite the effects of the Covid crisis . Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Resources expended

Resources expended are included in the accounting period in which they are incurred, on the accruals basis.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings

20-33% straight line basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year . Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any ) .

1.9 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell . Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.10 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.11 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future p aymen ts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

3 Charitabl e activities

Voluntary
income
Grant Income
Fundraising
Income
Investment
Income
Income from
charitable
activities
2021
2021
2021
2021
2021
£
£
£
£
£
Sales
within
charitable
activities
26,962
49,834
891
10
2,566
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted
funds
26,962
18,799
891
10
2,566
Restricted
funds
-
31,035
-
-
-
26,962
49,834
891
10
2,566
Total
2021
£
80,263
49,228
31,035
80,263
Total
2020
£
50,395
36,033
14,362
50,395

For the year ended 31 July 2020

Voluntary
income
Grant Income
Fundraising
Income
Investment
Income
Income from
charitable
activities
£
£
£
£
£
Sales within charitable
activities
10,407
30,562
2,109
292
7,025
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
10,407
16,200
2,109
292
7,025
Restricted funds
-
14,362
-
-
-
10,407
30,562
2,109
292
7,025
Total
2020
£
50,395
36,033
14,362
50,395

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

4 Income

Voluntary income for the year ended 31 July 2021 includes donations and membership income, and also includes £19,439 (2020-nil) income from legacies.

Fundraising income for the year ended 31 July 2021 includes £101 (2020 - £685) shop income.

Income from charitable activities for the year ended 31 July 2021 includes £1,129 (2020 - £4,894) income from groups and £1,437 (2020 - £2,131) equipment income.

Restricted grants income is analysed in note 15.

5 Charitable activities

Fundraising costs
Costs of charitable activities
Governance costs
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
2021
£
629
45,644
1,398
47,671
47,671
38,632
9,039
47,671
2020
£
952
49,693
1,236
51,881
51,881
28,439
23,442
51,881

Costs of charitable activities for the year ended 31 July 2021 includes staff costs (see note 7), group costs of £2,246 (2020 - £3,377), costs of purchases of equipment of £4,022 (2020 - £3,353), and other premises costs and office costs.

6 Directors

None of the directors (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits or expenses from the charity during the year.

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

7 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2021 2020
Number Number
2 2

No employees had emoluments over £60,000 (2020-none).

Staff costs for the year ended 31 July 2021 included £26,945 (2020 - £27,805) gross salaries, £0 (2020£0) social security costs, and £591 (2020-£703) defined contribution employer pension contributions.

8 Net gains/(losses) on investments

UnrestrictedUnrestricted UnrestrictedUnrestricted
funds funds
2021 2020
£ £
Gain/(loss) on sale of investments 102 (135)
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
£
Cost
At 1 August 2020 26,727
Additions 1,152
At 31 July 2021 27,879
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 August 2020 24,908
Depreciation charged in the year 1,120
At 31 July 2021 26,028
Carrying amount
At 31 July 2021 1,851
At 31 July 2020 1,819

9 Tangible fixed assets

10 Fixed asset investments

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

10
Fixed asset investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 August 2020
Valuation changes
At 31 July 2021
Carrying amount
At 31 July 2021
At 31 July 2020
11
Financial instruments
Carrying amount of financial assets
Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss
12
Stocks
Finished goods and goods for resale
13
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
(Continued)
Listed
investments
£
122
102
224
224
122
2021
2020
£
£
224
122
2021
2020
£
£
12,017
12,672
2021
2020
£
£
-
914
2021
2020
£
£
67
-
470
663
3,563
18
1,344
3,991
5,444
4,672

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

15 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 August 2019 resources expended 1 August 2020 resources expended 31 July 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
Garfield
Weston 8,500 - (8,500)
-
- - -
GlosCounty
Council 337 - (337)
650
- (650) -
PCC - 1,300 (650)
-
- - -
Forest of
Dean District
Council - 6,562 (6,562)
-
- - -
OWLS - 4,000 - 4,000 - (537) 3,463
Lions Club 500 - (500)
-
- - -
Barnwood
Trust 860 - (860)
-
- - -
Barnwood
Trust -
furniture 800 - (200)
600
- (200) 400
GCC IT grant
-
- - - 6,800 (1,873) 4,927
RNIB Eclo 3,333 2,500 (5,833)
-
2,500 (2,500) -
NHS
Gloucestersh
ire Eclo - - - - 7,965 (2,655) 5,310
Lottery - - - - 13,770 (624) 13,146
14,330 14,362 (23,442)
5,250
31,035 (9,039) 27,246

The purpose of the restricted funds is to finance the expenditure to which the restricted income related.

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

16 Designated funds

The income funds of the charity include the following designated unrestricted fund which ha s been set aside out of unrestricted funds for the purposes of ensuring that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, the charity will be able to continue its current activities whilst consideration is given to securing alternative funding :

Six months' expenditure plus potential redundancy costs - designated fund.

Movement
in funds
Incoming
Balance at
Transfers Balance at
resources
1 August 2020
31 July 2021
£
£
£ £
Designated fund -
34,000
3,000 37,000
-
34,000
3,000 37,000

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

17
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Designated
Restricted
2021
2021
2021
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31 July 2021 are represented by:
Tangible assets
1,851
-
-
Investments
224
-
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
41,292
37,000
27,246
43,367
37,000
27,246
TotalUnrestricted Designated
Restricted
2021
2020
2020
2020
£
£
£
£
1,851
1,819
-
-
224
122
-
-
105,538
33,728
34,000
5,250
107,613
35,669
34,000
5,250
Total
2020
£
1,819
122
72,978
74,919

FOREST SENSORY SERVICES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021

18 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2020- none) . Governance costs for the year ended 31 July 2021 includes amounts payable to the independent examiner of £900 (2020 - £900) for the independent examination and £498 (2020-£336) for payroll work and other work.