Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements **Year ended 31 March 2023**
Registered Charity Name: Speak With IT Registered Charity No: 1143106 Registered Company No: 07535494
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to areas of the brain responsible for language. Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate with others.
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of people with aphasia and their carers, by providing tailored speech and language therapy and long-term support. We want to create a world where every person with aphasia 2 ANNUAL REPORT has access to support.
## TRUSTEES REPORT
The trustees present their report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
## OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The charity operates under the name of Aphasia Support. The objectives of the charity are:
- To assist in the rehabilitation and treatment of people who have Aphasia by the provision of technological equipment and services which are aimed to supplement and work alongside the treatment given to our clients by doctors and other health care professionals.
- To advance and facilitate the recovery and quality of life of people with Aphasia by the provision of services and facilities as described above.
We have 5 key aims:
- To reduce isolation of people with aphasia
- To improve the communication skills and wellbeing of people with aphasia
- To raise awareness and understanding of aphasia
- To improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of carers and volunteers in providing support to people with aphasia
- To supplement NHS services by providing long-term support for people with aphasia
OUR VALUES
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Keep it simple Energy and optimism Kindness and patience Stronger together
When reviewing the charity’s objectives and activities and future plans we have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.
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## ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE
There have been a number of key achievements during the financial year, but the biggest achievement for the charity must be the rebrand to Aphasia Support in November 2022.
It was felt that Speak with IT no longer reflected the breadth of support offered by the charity and that an easier to understand name was required.
The rebrand was funded by the National Lottery and involved reviewing the mission statement and aims, website, all printed materials, and the logo. We shared many logo ideas with the members of our aphasia cafes before making a decision.
The relaunch event was held at Create Cafe in Wakefield and was attended by people with aphasia and family and friends from across Yorkshire.There were also volunteers, staff, trustees and referral partners in attendance.
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## OTHER NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Gained Stroke Quality In Rehabilitation (SQuIRe) Catalyst funding which enabled the charity to employ 2 Speech & Language Therapy Assistants and specialist Speech & Language Therapists for West & South Yorkshire from April 2023
Creation of the membership, reflecting how the charity is now community led. The membership now meets bi-monthly on Zoom and in-person
The move to our new office at Balne Lane Community Centre in Wakefield
Creation of a new ‘App Club’ project in Wakefield after SQuIRe Catalyst funding. Students on placement from Leeds Beckett University supported the project.
The opening of new twice a month meeting aphasia cafes based in Calderdale and Doncaster
Continued funding received for aphasia cafe groups in Barnsley, Leeds and Wakefield
**“** Her self-confidence, although fragile at times, has soared. Although she was making progress before, she couldn’t measure it. The programme from Aphasia Support allows Sue to see, hear, and feel her amazing progress. The team have played a huge role in Sue’s rehab. They have helped her self-reliance, autonomy, and optimism. Quite simply, she wouldn’t be where she is today without them.
**BOB KIRKE**
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93% of the people we support agreed that they felt satisfied with the support provided by Aphasia Support at our last survey in early 2023.
## **STAGE 1**
## IMPROVING LANGUAGE OUTCOMES
82% of the people with aphasia we support agree that their communication skills have improved as a result of Aphasia Support. Our stage 1 support is all about improving language outcomes, by working on a person’s specific communication goals using therapy apps preinstalled on iPads.
We provide 15 one to one support sessions for a person with aphasia during stage 1. Support is provided by a Speech & Language Therapy Assistant or a trained volunteer, depending on location. The volunteers are supervised by a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist.
of the people we support agree that their communication skills have improved
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## **STAGE 2**
## FOCUS ON WELLBEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES
71% of the people we support agree they feel less isolated and 76% agree that their wellbeing has improved as a result of Aphasia Support.
Stage 2 support is about supported conversation and our aims are to improve wellbeing and help a person come to terms with having aphasia. This stage of support is overseen by a specialist Speech and Language Therapist and delivered by an assistant or volunteer.
71%
of the people we support agree they feel less isolated
## **STAGE 3**
## APHASIA CAFES
80% of the people we support agree they feel more listened to as a result of Aphasia Support. The charity had 5 aphasia cafes by the end of the financial year, in Leeds, Wakefield, Halifax, Barnsley, and Doncaster.
The aims of the groups are to bring people with aphasia and carers together in a supported group environment where they can support one another and communicate in a space where everyone understands.
of the people we support agree they feel 80% more listened to
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## APHASIA AWARENESS MONTH 2022
## PEOPLE
## TRUSTEES
The board welcomed 3 new trustees during the financial year with Peter Osborne joining in September 2022 and then Rubina Rashid and Judith Hinton joining in January 2023, taking the number of trustees to 9. Peter brings with him a wealth of public relations experience while Rubina has considerable experience in business development and marketing. Judith Hinton has been involved with the charity for a number of years through her husband James who has been supported by the charity on a one to one basis and also through the Leeds Aphasia Cafe. The trustees meet quarterly in person and on Zoom and there are also sub committees for finance, governance, performance and strategy.
The charity organised a series of awareness raising activities, such as the Big Step Challenge which saw people taking 360,000 steps throughout the month of June. That’s a step a day for a person with aphasia in the UK. There was a stall at Barnsley Metrodome on June 17th and people with aphasia, carers, and staff joined the Wakefield Community Choir at Horbury Street Fayre on 18th June which marked 70 years of the Queen’s reign.
## STAFF
The charity is led by James Major who has been in post as Chief Executive since July 2017. James’s role is to manage the team and lead on strategy and funding as well as oversee aphasia cafes, suppliers and freelance staff. During the financial year there were 2 Specialist Speech and Language Therapists directly employed by the charity across stages 1 and 2 of the pathway of support, with Gemma Hoyle covering West and North Yorkshire and Emilie Verroken working across South Yorkshire. During the financial year the charity’s Volunteer Coordinator was Ashlyn Fairchild and Project Support Officer was Emma Wray. The Charity’s Fundraiser was Lynne Spirrett. The charity employs speech and language therapy sessional workers to lead on the place based aphasia cafes.
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## VOLUNTEERS
The number of new volunteers inducted into the charity in the financial year was roughly in line with the number of volunteers inducted in the previous 2 years. Volunteer recruitment continues to be challenging but various strategies, including targeted communications and improved engagement, are being used to address this. Volunteers continue to provide vital one to one support for people with aphasia in the home, over Zoom and also through the charity’s aphasia cafes. During the year the charity gave talks to Speech and Language Therapy students at Leeds Beckett University and the University of Huddersfield. The volunteer role provides vital experience for people looking to pursue a career in speech and language therapy. The charity also attracts volunteers who may have recently retired and want to give back to their community.
## 93%
of volunteers agreed in a survey that they had better knowledge and understanding of how to support people with aphasia through volunteering at the charity with 46% strongly agreeing.
## 95%
of volunteers agreed that they had improved their skills for supporting a person with aphasia with 46% strongly agreeing.
## 90%
of volunteers agreed that they were satisfied with their overall experience of volunteering with the charity with 46% being very satisfied.
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## FINANCIAL REVIEW
## ANALYSIS OF INCOME 2022/2023
National Lottery _(42%)_ NHS SQuIRe Funding _(33%)_ Charitable trusts and foundations _(21%)_ Fundraising and events _(4%)_
## ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE 2022/2023
Staff costs _(56%)_
General running costs _(19%)_
IT costs _(10%)_
Consultancy _(5%)_
Advertising and fundraising _(5%)_
Travel expenses _(4%)_
## ANALYSIS OF INCOME
The National Lottery continues to be the charity’s largest funder. During this financial year there was an increase in funding from the NHS via Stroke Quality in Rehabilitation (SQuIRe) Catalyst funding.
The charity continues to generate income from charitable trusts and foundations which fund aphasia cafes and iPads and therapy apps. The charity has also received income during the year from charitable trusts and foundations
which have contributed towards the salary of our speech and language therapy team.
Funds raised from fundraising events and activities are classed as unrestricted. This income remains almost level with the previous year but due to an increase in restricted income is now 4% of income down from 8% in 2021/2022. This is an income stream which needs to grow in order for the charity to be as sustainable as it can be.
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## ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
The largest cost to the charity is staff costs and there is an increasing amount covering IT costs, such as the iPads and therapy apps which are loaned to people with aphasia. Consultancy costs are mainly the charity’s aphasia cafe sessional leaders and the costs associated with the re brand to aphasia support.
Aphasia Support is enormously grateful to the charitable trusts and foundations which have supported the charity during 2022/2023. Organisations who have awarded us grants during the financial year are listed below. We are especially grateful to our major donors.
_National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund_
_NHS England SQuIRe Catalyst Funds Peter Sowerby Foundation_
_Sir George Martin Trust_
_Edward Gostling Foundation Brelms Trust_
_Hospital Saturday Fund_
_Albert Hunt Trust_
## COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE FUNDRAISING
## Unrestricted income from Community & Corporate fundraising dropped slightly from the previous year (£12,502 from £12,754).
2022/2023 saw the birth of the Business Club where businesses pay a membership fee to join the group. In return their logo is added to the charity’s website and their businesses will be acknowledged on the charity’s social media accounts and newsletters. By the end of the financial year 5 businesses had joined the group.
We would like to thank Elvin Comms, Quite Brilliant Creative, Background, Creative Lens Video, and Mike Shaw Just Mortgages.
A series of fundraising activities were organised throughout the year, such as the 5K Santa Dash held at Thornes Park in Wakefield, The Christmas raffle and the Christmas Choir.
The bonus ball competition ran weekly throughout the year. The charity had entries in the Leeds 10K, Leeds Half Marathon and even had someone taking part in a sky dive raising funds for the charity.
_Haribo Happiness Together Fund Community Foundation for Calderdale_
_Wades Trust_
_James Tudor Foundation_
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The charity generated a surplus of £106,854 (2022: £2,891), increasing fund balances to £259,566 (2022: £152,712). Performance is in line with the budgets and forecasts of the charity.
## FINANCIAL REVIEW CONTINUED
## The fund balances of £259,566 (2022: £152,712) comprise the following:
Restricted grant income of £32,406 (2022: £39,639) received for the purchase of fixtures and fittings, computer equipment and computer software which is included in the balance sheet and had not been fully depreciated at the year end.
Restricted grant income received of £133,749 (2022: £25,439) had not yet been spent at the year end as the grant income was received at the start of a project and expenditure is incurred throughout the project. The significant increase this
year is mainly due to Squire Catalyst funding of £93,567 that was received in March 2023 which covers the period to 31 March 2024.
Unrestricted funds of £55,987 (2022: £55,875). More details are provided in the reserves policy below.
National Lottery funding is received six monthly in advance and a payment was received in February 2023 to cover the charity’s expenditure to 31 July 2023. The funding received in advance that relates to period after the year end is £37,424 (2022: £31,756).
## RESERVES POLICY
The trustees have reviewed the charity’s requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation.
Reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity on an annual basis and the trustees are mindful of the need to maintain free reserves at a level which will meet these requirements. Free reserves are deemed to be all unrestricted reserves excluding unrestricted reserves that have been used to acquire fixed assets.
target reserves figure of £85,000 was agreed by the trustees during the year based on forecast expenditure for 2022/23. At 31 March 2023 the level of reserves was £55,987 (2022: £55,875). The aim of the charity is to continue to increase its free reserves over the next year by retaining some unrestricted income from donations as the majority of expenditure will be met through grants from the National Lottery and other funders.
It is the aim to hold free reserves at a level to cover approximately six months running costs of the charity. A
## PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
At the year end the charity was still waiting on a decision with regards to a further 3 year grant from the National Lottery. This funding is vital to the charity and if approved we expect it to be the last large grant from the National Lottery to cover our work in Yorkshire.
Aphasia Support is committed to working towards a future where every person with aphasia has access to long term
support and will be considering how we expand our service into new areas in as sustainable way as possible during the 2023/2024 period.
We will continue to provide one-to-one support using therapy apps and supported conversation and group support through our aphasia cafes and app clubs.
## STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 18 February 2011 and registered as a charity on 27 July 2011.
The charity’s objects and regulations are governed by the memorandum and articles of association.
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for
the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.
The recruitment and appointment of new trustees is based on their expertise and how they can benefit the charity. The appointment of new trustees requires approval by the Board of Trustees.
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## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
## **FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENSITURE ACCOUNT)**
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Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2023 Total 2022
Funds Funds
Income and endowments from: Note £ £ £ £
Donations and grants 2 12,502 304,920 317,422 161,863
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 3 12,390 198,178 210,568 158,972
Net income 112 106,742 106,854 2,891
Transfers between funds 12 - - - -
Net movement in funds 112 106,742 106,854 2,891
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 55,875 96,837 152,712 149,821
Total funds carried forward 55,987 203,579 259,566 152,712
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised this year.
All income and expenditure relates to continuing activities.
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## BALANCE SHEET
## **AS AT 31 MARCH 2023**
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2023 2022
Fixed assets Note £ £
Intangible assets 8 7,418 12,910
Tangible assets 9 24,988 26,729
32,406 39,639
Current assets
Debtors 10 2,753 2,073
Cash at bank in hand 229,760 112,938
232,513 115,011
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 11 (5,353) (1,938)
Net current assets 227,160 113,073
Total assets less current liabilities 259,566 152,712
Total assets 259,566 152,712
Funds:
Restricted funds 12 203,579 96,837
Unrestricted funds 12 55,987 55,875
Total funds 259,566 152,712
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For the year ending 31 March 2023 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
## Trustees’ responsibilities:
- The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476;
- The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
- These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The financial statements on pages 14 to 26 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 25.09.2023 and are signed on their behalf by:
P J Heaton Trustee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 1. Statement of account policies
## General information and basis of preparation
Speak With IT is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is Balne Lane Community Centre, Balne Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0DP. The charity is also known as Aphasia Support.
The financial statements 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) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.
## Cashflow statement
The charity has taken advantage of the exemptions in FRS 102 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement because it is a small charity.
## Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
## Funds
Unrestricted income funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and adminstering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
## Income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
## Grants
Grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of meeting any performance-related conditions, there is not unconditional entitlement to the income and its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income until the performance-related conditions are met. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Capital grants are recognised when there is entitlement and are not deferred over the life of the asset on which they are expended. Unspent amounts of capital grant are reflected in the balance in the restricted fixed asset fund.
## Donations
Donations are recognised on a receivable basis (where there are no performance-related conditions) where the receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
No amount has been included in the financial statements for volunteer time.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
**FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 1. Statement of account policies (continued)
## Other income
Other income is recognised in the period it is receivable and to the extent the charity has provided the goods or services.
## Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under as follows:
## Charitable activities
These are costs incurred on the charity’s operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
## Intangible assets
Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and any provision for impairment.
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Computer software 25% straight line
## Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recognised at cost and are subsequently stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any provision for impairment.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Fixtures and fittings 15% reducing balance Computer equipment 25% straight line
## Pension costs
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided.
## 2. Donations and grants
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Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2023
Funds Funds
£ £ £
Grants - 304,620 304,620
Donations from volunteer visits and assessments 1,695 - 1,695
Other donations 8,274 300 8,574
Other income 2,533 - 2,533
12,502 304,920 317,422
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## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
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Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2022
Funds Funds
£ £ £
Grants - 149,109 149,109
Donations from volunteer visits and assessments 3,240 - 3,240
Other donations 7,561 - 7,561
Other income 1,953 - 1,953
12,754 149,109 161,863
3. Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2023
Funds funds
Activities undertaken directly £ £ £
Staff costs 7,042 111,789 118,831
Rent and rates - 10,255 10,255
Insurance - 804 804
-
Travel expenses 7,660 7,660
Telephone and internet 225 2,558 2,783
IT costs 2,057 19,979 22,036
Postage and stationery 115 1,602 1,717
Room hire 937 1,020 1,957
Staff and volunteer training - 537 537
Volunteer recruitment - 1,037 1,037
Advertising 12 9,582 9,594
Fundraising costs 482 1,260 1,742
Sundry costs 164 1,829 1,993
Consultancy fees 756 8,952 9,708
Amortisation - 5,492 5,492
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Depreciation 13,102 13,102
11,790 197,458 209,248
Support costs
Governance costs (see note 4) 600 720 1,320
600 720 1,320
12,390 198,178 210,568
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All activities undertaken directly relate to the activity of offering support to people with aphasia through specialist aphasia software.
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## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 3. Expenditure on charitable activities
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Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2022
Funds funds
Activities undertaken directly £ £ £
Staff costs - 77,469 77,469
Rent and rates - 8,561 8,561
Insurance - 688 688
-
Travel expenses 3,869 3,869
-
Telephone and internet 2,475 2,475
IT costs 327 13,679 14,006
-
Postage and stationery 1,810 1,810
Room hire - 330 330
-
Staff and volunteer training 2,535 2,535
Volunteer recruitment - 2,621 2,621
-
Advertising and PR 1,328 1,328
-
Sundry costs 3,821 3,821
-
Consultancy fees 19,820 19,820
Amortisation - 6,101 6,101
-
Depreciation 13,058 13,058
327 158,165 158,492
Support costs
Governance costs (see note 4) - 480 480
- 480 480
327 158,645 158,972
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All activities undertaken directly relate to the activity of offering support to people with aphasia through specialist aphasia software.
## 4. Governance costs
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Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2023
Funds Funds
£ £ £
Independent examiner’s renumeration 600 720 1,320
600 720 1,320
Unrestricted Restricted
Total 2022
Funds Funds
£ £ £
Independent examiner’s renumeration - 480 480
- 480 480
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 5. Net income for the year
||2023|2022|
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|Net income for the year is stated after charging:|£|£|
|Depreciation|13,102|13,058|
|Amortisation of intangible assets (included within charitable activities)|5,492|6,101|
|Fees payable to the independent examiner for:|||
|Independent examination of the financial statements|1,320|480|
## 6. Staff
## a. Staff costs
Staff costs during the year were:
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2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 113,238 74,709
Social security costs 3,512 1,448
Other pension costs 2,081 1,312
118,831 77,469
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## b. Staff numbers
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
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2023 2022
No. No.
Administration and support 5 3
Management 1 1
6 4
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## c. Higher paid staff
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the year exceeding £60,000 (2022: none).
## d. Key management personnel
The total amount of employee benefits (including employer pension contributions) received by key management personnel for their services to the charity was £43,548 (2022: £41,482).
## 7. Related Party Transactions - Trustees’ Renumeration and Expenses
No trustees were paid renumeration or received other benefits from an employment with the charity (2022: none).
During the year, one trustee received reimbursement of £157 travel expenses (2022: none).
Other related party transactions involving the trustees are set out in note 15.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 8. Intangible Fixed Assets
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Computer Software
Cost £
At 1 April 2022 24,453
Disposals (3,600)
At 31 March 2023 20,853
Amortisation
At 1 April 2022 11,543
Charged in year 5,492
On disposals (3,600)
At 31 March 2023 13,435
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2023 7,418
At 31 March 2022 12,910
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## 9. Tangible Fixed Assets
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Fixtures and Computer
Total
fittings equipment
Cost £ £ £
-
At 1 April 2022 57,168 57,168
Additions 2,232 9,129 11,361
-
Disposals (5,416) (5,416)
At 31 March 2023 2,232 60,881 63,113
Depreciation
-
At 1 April 2022 30,439 30,439
Charged in year 140 12,962 13,102
-
On disposals (5,416) (5,416)
At 31 March 2023 140 37,985 38,125
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2023 2,092 22,896 24,988
At 31 March 2022 - 26,729 26,729
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 10. Debtors
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2023 2022
£ £
Other debtors 540 1,838
Prepayments and accrued income 2,213 235
2,753 2,073
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## 11. Creditors: Amounts Falling due within one year
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2023 2022
£ £
Trade creditors 3,205 1,192
Other creditors 468 266
Accruals and deferred income 1,680 480
5,353 1,938
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It’s great. It’s getting better every time we go. You have to think about other ways to say something. If you get stuck with the word ‘cup’, say ‘the thing I put coffee in’. Everyone helps and encourages each other.
## **HELEN BRIER**
HALIFAX APHASIA CAFE ATTENDEE
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## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 12. Funds
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Balance at 1 Gains, losses Balance at 31
Income Expenditure
April 2022 and transfers March 2023
Restricted Funds £ £ £ £ £
-
National Lottery 44,152 106,463 (104,821) 45,794
Tavistock Trust for Aphasia 63 - (63) - -
Sir George Martin Trust 630 3,000 (3,317) - 313
Nova 1 330 - (303) - 27
One Community 193 (193) - -
Time to Shine 1 740 - (697) - 43
ACT Foundation 731 - (731) - -
Awards for All 572 - (572) - -
Two Ridings Community Foundation 1,050 - (1,025) - 25
- -
Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust 4,285 (1,752) 2,533
Time to Shine 2 1,887 - (927) - 960
Local Fund Harrogate 789 - (430) - 359
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Edward Gostling Foundation 5,632 10,000 (2,091) 13,541
Nova 2 1,146 - (417) - 729
Leeds Resilience Fund 3,522 - (1,458) - 2,064
Green Hall Foundation 1,083 - (500) - 583
Brelms Trust 825 4,495 (1,249) - 4,071
- -
Coronavirus Community Support Fund 4,643 (1,780) 2,863
- - -
Wakefield Third Sector Covid Response Fund 1,649 (1,649)
- - -
Harnessing the Power of Communities 2,441 (2,441)
- -
Hospital Saturday Fund 4,836 (435) 4,401
- - -
Barnsley Better Bonds 1,974 (1,974)
Garfield Weston 8,500 - (5,251) - 3,249
South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw ISDN 10,000 - (10,000) - -
- -
Peter Sowerby Foundation 25,000 (22,865) 2,135
Albert Hunt Trust - 2,000 (2,000) - -
- -
Community Foundation - Haribo Fund 4,986 (3,117) 1,869
- -
Community Foundation for Calderdale 4,998 (3,099) 1,899
Wades Charity - 1,000 (765) - 235
- -
National Lottery (rebranding) 28,000 (14,977) 13,023
- -
Squire (App Club) 10,975 (6,524) 4,451
- -
Squire Catalyst 93,567 (270) 93,297
James Tudor Foundation - 5,000 (185) - 4,815
Other donations - 300 - - 300
-
96,837 304,620 (197,878) 203,579
Unrestricted funds 55,875 12,502 (12,390) - 55,987
Total funds 152,712 317,122 (210,268) - 259,566
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## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 12. Funds (continued)
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Balance at 1 Gains, losses Balance at 31
Income Expenditure
April 2021 and transfers March 2022
Restricted Funds £ £ £ £ £
-
National Lottery 67,829 102,687 (126,364) 44,152
Tavistock Trust for Aphasia 308 - (245) - 63
Sir George Martin Trust 1,397 - (767) - 630
Nova 1 1,081 - (751) - 330
One Community 416 (223) - 193
Time to Shine 1 1,574 - (834) - 740
ACT Foundation 1,981 - (1,250) - 731
Awards for All 1,322 - (750) - 572
Two Ridings Community Foundation 325 5,000 (4,275) - 1,050
-
Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust 2,269 3,500 (1,484) 4,285
Time to Shine 2 2,814 - (927) - 1,887
Local Fund Harrogate 1,699 - (910) - 789
-
Edward Gostling Foundation 2,981 4,855 (2,204) 5,632
Nova 2 4,054 - (2,908) - 1,146
Leeds Resilience Fund 5,000 - (1,478) - 3,522
Green Hall Foundation 1,583 - (500) - 1,083
Brelms Trust 3,318 - (2,493) - 825
- -
Coronavirus Community Support Fund 6,422 (1,779) 4,643
Hillards Charitable Trust - 1,000 (1,000) - -
- -
Wakefield Third Sector Covid Response Fund 4,105 (2,456) 1,649
- -
Harnessing the Power of Communities 4,206 (1,765) 2,441
- - -
Hospital Saturday Fund 1,256 (1,256)
- -
Barnsley Better Bonds 2,500 (526) 1,974
Garfield Weston - 10,000 (1,500) - 8,500
South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw ISDN - 10,000 - - 10,000
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106,373 149,109 (158,645) 96,837
Unrestricted funds 43,448 12,754 (327) - 55,875
Total funds 149,821 161,863 (158,972) - 152,712
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The specific purposes for which the restricted funds are to be applied are as follows:
National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund - The charity will continue to provide 121 support for people with aphasia using therapy apps and supported conversation. SWIT will continue to seek to expand its aphasia cafe approach into areas where this type of support is not available. SWIT will look to introduce some carer support projects and create clearer pathways of support for people with aphasia and their carers. The purpose of this grant is to provide core funding for the charity to meet the day to day overhead costs, including salaries.
Tavistock Trust for Aphasia – This grant funded Step by Step software licences and Tactus Therapy apps for iPad to be loaned to clients.
Sir George Martin Trust – This funding contributed towards the cost of renewing the Cuespeak therapy app licences on the charity’s iPads.
Nova 1 – Funded the introduction of the Aphasia Cafe in Wakefield alongside hardware and speech therapy programs to be loaned to clients in Wakefield. Also supported with costs for Wakefield volunteers, for example travel expenses and DBS checks.
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## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 12. Funds (continued)
One Community – Funded iPads and speech therapy software to be loaned to clients in Kirklees as well as some travel expenses for volunteers in Kirklees.
Time to Shine 1 – This funded the development of the Aphasia Cafe in Leeds alongside hardware and speech therapy software and apps to be loaned to clients in Leeds. Also funded supported conversation volunteer training in Leeds.
ACT Foundation – Purchased iPads and Windows laptops to be loaned to people with aphasia.
Awards for All – This funded the Barnsley Aphasia Technology Club pilot project.
Two Ridings Community Foundation – Funded additional hardware and speech therapy software and apps to be loaned to clients in North Yorkshire and speech therapy assessments for people with aphasia. Also funded supported conversation volunteer training in York and some carer focussed training.
Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust - This grant was restricted to the purchase of iPads and specific apps which are added to the iPads and then loaned to our clients who are people with aphasia in Yorkshire.
Time to Shine 2 - This grant was awarded to Speak With IT to help the charity set up a choir for people with aphasia in Leeds and to continue our successful Aphasia Cafe based in Middleton, South Leeds. Part of the funding was also allocated to the purchase of iPads and apps, travel expenses, marketing materials and training budget.
Local Fund Harrogate - This funding covered the cost of extra volunteer training based in Harrogate and also for iPads and the cost of specific apps to be added to the iPads. There was also funds allocated to marketing materials and travel expenses.
Edward Gostling Foundation - Contribution towards the operating costs of the charity, including specialist speech and language therapy role for West and North Yorkshire.
Nova 2 - This funding running from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021 provided funding for key staff as well as iPads, therapy apps and other expenses linked to the Wakefield aphasia technology cafe. This group moved to fortnightly meetings on Zoom during the pandemic.
Leeds Resilience Fund - This funding covered the cost of iPads and therapy apps which were loaned to people with aphasia and volunteers in Leeds during the pandemic. It also covered the cost of Zoom licences and a one year subscription to Teamviewer which is a remote management tool.
Green Hall Foundation - This funding covered the cost of ipads and therapy apps which were loaned to people with aphasia and volunteers during the pandemic.
Brelms Trust - Costs associated with the Barnsley aphasia cafe for 3 years covering the period January 1st 2023 to December 31st 2025
Coronavirus Community Support Fund - This funding covered the cost of iPads and therapy apps which were loaned to people with aphasia and volunteers during the pandemic.
Wakefield Third Sector Covid Response Fund - Funding towards the running costs of the Wakefield aphasia cafe.
Harnessing the Power of Communities - Funding towards the running costs of the Leeds aphasia cafe.
Hospital Saturday Fund - Contribution towards the charity’s specialist Speech and Language Therapist roles.
Barnsley Better Bond - Funding towards the running costs of the Barnsley aphasia cafe.
Garfield Weston - Funding towards staff time associated with the online carer support project as well as iPads, therapy apps and some money towards office rent, marketing and room hire.
South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw ISDN - Funding towards a Speech & Language Therapist role.
Peter Sowerby Foundation - Funding towards a part time Speech & Language Therapist.
Albert Hunt Trust - This funding contributed towards the cost of renewing the Cuespeak therapy app licences on the charity’s iPads.
Community Foundation - Haribo Happiness Together Fund – Costs associated with the Wakefield aphasia cafe for 1 year covering the period August 1st 2022 to July 31st 2023.
Community Foundation for Calderdale - Costs associated with the Calderdale aphasia cafe for 1 year covering the period August 1st 2022 to July 31st 2023.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
## **FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## 12. Funds (continued)
Wades Charity - Costs associated with the Leeds aphasia cafe for 1 year covering the period August 1st 2022 to July 31st 2023.
Lottery re branding - Costs associated with the re branding of the charity to Aphasia Support, including graphic design costs, website design costs, marketing & PR costs and other associated costs.
SQuIRe App Club – Costs associated with the App club pilot project which was held in Dewsbury and then Wakefield during the period October 2022 to March 31st 2023.
SQuIRe Catalyst – Costs associated with the development of the charity’ support offer across 6 areas of West and South Yorkshire, including the recruitment of 2 speech and language therapy assistant positions and specialist speech and language therapy positions.
James Tudor Foundation - Costs associated with the Doncaster aphasia cafe which commenced in March 2023.
The unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use in accordance with the objects of the charity.
## 13. Analysis of Net Assets between Funds
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2023
Fund balances at 31 March 2023 are represented by: £ £ £
-
Intangible fixed assets 7,418 7,418
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Tangible fixed assets 24,988 24,988
Current assets 56,290 176,223 232,513
Current liabilities - (5,353) (5,353)
Total net assets 56,290 203,276 259,566
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2022
Fund balances at 31 March 2022 are represented by: £ £ £
-
Intangible fixed assets 12,910 12,910
-
Tangible fixed assets 26,729 26,729
Current assets 55,875 59,136 115,011
Current liabilities - (1,938) (1,938)
Total net assets 55,875 96,837 152,712
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## 14. Members’ Liability
Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while he/she is a member, or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £10 for the debts and liabilities contracted before he/she ceases to be a member.
## 15. Related Party Transactions
No related party transactions took place during the year, other than the payment of certain trustees’ expenses already disclosed in note 7.
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