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WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charity Number: 1143347

WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, Report
Independent Examineff s Report
Statement of Financial ActNib'es
Notes to the Statement of Financial Activities

WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Charity Name:
Wymondham Dementia Support Group
Charity Registered Number:
1143347
Operational Address:
Fairland Church Centre, Fairland Hill, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 OAW
Patron:
The Lady Dannatt MBE
President:
T Brown
Trustees:
A E Scott (Chairl
P J Whiscombe (Hon Secretary)
M J Gibbins (Hon Treasurer}
T Barrett
SGColk
B M Groucott (resigned 28.2.2024)
A Rackham
Independent Examiner:
P Goddard FCCA
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WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
a. Governing Document
Constitution adopted on 24 June 2011 as amended on 4 October 2013.
b. Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are appointed erther by the Charity in general meeting or by the other
Trustees They serve for a period of four years. being eligible to seek re-election for
a further three years, after that they retire.
c. Risk managemènt
Trustees have identified that the major risk to the organisation is its over
dependence on funding by way of grants and donations. Consequently, the charity
has attempted to increase the amount it raises from its ovm fund raising events to
improve its financial sustainabiltty. The Trustees will continue to monttor and review
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives
The following objects are for the benefit of people with dementia and their carers
within the area of Wymondham and district in the county of Norfolk..
1. to promote and protect good health: and
2. to provide or assist in the provision of faulrties in the interests of social welfare for
recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving their
conditions of life.
b. Activities
Dementia Support Group mainly serves the town of Wymondham and its
surrounding villages, although some individuals with dementia and their carers come
from other parts of Norfolk where the service we provide may not be available.
The objectives of the Charity have been met by providing a variety of activities for
people living with dementia and their carers. Our main activity is the Pabulum Café
held every Monday and Friday which provides a safe. friendly and understanding
meeting place where refreshments and I￿ht lunches are served.
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WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
2023124 has seen an ever increasing demand for the Group's services. Both weekly
cafés have seen the number of attendees increase w'ith the Friday café being very
close to capacity on many occasions reinforcing the necessrty of the pre-booking
procedure. The increased numbers place additional demands on our organisers and
volunteers. With the facilities in the Church being limrted it will be a continuing
challenge to ensure we provide a safe environment for our members living with
dementia and their carers.
We have always recognised the benefits of external trips to our members and it was
good to be able to arrange trips to Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum, the
Pantomime in Gorteston and the Christmas Party at Wymondham Rugby Club
Other events during the year induded
Regular afternoon llea" dances
Structured reminiscence sessions
Vintage transport day
Bingo sessions
Fish and Chip lunches
In addition, the Group celebrated Its 15 birthday in March 2024. It says much for the
foresight and wisdom of those individuals who set up the Café in 2009 that the
Group is still going strong and the services provided are still in great demand.
The Group spent over £9,000 with an extensive re-modelling of the garden area to
upgrade the facilities and make the whole area easier to access for those with
restricted mobiltty_ Our thanks to the many local businesses who contributed
materials and labour and to our team of volunteers who assisted with this project.
The garden was renamed the 'Trevor Brown Happiness Garden" and officially
opened by Lady Dannatt.
In view of the age and health profile of many of our members. the Group funded the
installalion of a defibrillator at the Church. To reinforce our relationship with the
community this was installed externally and is available for use by the general public
should the need arise.
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WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)
The Board of Trustees has remained constant throughout the year with the exception
of Brenda Groucoul who reluctantly stepped down due to other work commitments
Brenda has been a great supporter of the group and we thank Brenda for her
valuable contributions during her time as a Trustee.
The demand for our services from the wider community in South Norfolk has
continued throughout the year with increasing numbers of new applicants coming lo
the café's once again. None of the support we provide to our members would be
possible without the support of our loyal volunteers giving their time, experience and
energy We are also indebted to our two dedicated organisers Deborah and Sarah
who continue to manage our activtties with good humour and efficiency.
We were very pleased that volunteer representatives from the Group were able to
attend the "Norfolk Community Champions" event at the Norfolk Showground as part
of the celebrations for the coronation of King Chartes 111.
We also need to pass on our thanks to the local business community and the
general public in Wymondham and South Norfolk who continue to support our
activities so generously.
Finally, we thank Lady Dannatt, our Patron, for her o)ntinued interest in and support
of the Group throughout the year.
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WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
a. Receipts and Payments
The charity reported net outgoing resources of £21,825 for the year (2023 net
outgoing £8,144)
b. Balances
Our balances as at 31" March 2024 totalled £68,278 (£90.102 as at 31 March
2023).
c. Reserves Policy
The Trustees had previously determined that a reserve equivalent to at least twelve
monlhs expenditure would be prudent in view of the uncertain nature of the main
income sources. The current level of reserves exceeds this primarily due to a large
legacy received in 2020 and £27,000 received in 2022 from the closure of The
Wymondham Day Care Centre The trustees are comfortable with the current higher
level of reserves, but wll consider opportunities to develop ServI￿S in the future as
opportunities arise.
d. Principal Sources of Funds
Grants and donations are the Charity's main source of funds.
DECLARATION
This report was approved by the Trustees on 22 May 2024 and signed on their
behalf by
AEScott
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WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Independent examIne￿S report on the accounts
I report on the accounts of the Wymondham Dementia Support Group for the year
ended 31, March 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011(-the Act").
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to=
examine the awounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under
section 145(5){bl of the Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examSnef 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 companson 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 Con￿rning 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 examinerfs 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-.
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act or
the accounts do not accord wilh the accounting records
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
P Goddard FCCA - Comer Cottage. Church Road. Colby, Norfolk
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WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
General
Unrestricted Other
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
INCOMING RESOURCES
Grants
Donations
Fund Raising
Outings. Trips and Functions
Refreshments
Miscellaneous Sal•s
Other Income
0.00
22653.79
2446.51
500.00
2377.68
230.00
185.66
19468.70
3202.60
860 00
3034.90
708.1)0
414.70
19468.70
3202.60
860.flo
3034.90
708.00
414.70
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
27688.90
27688.90
28393.64
RESOURCES EXPENDEO
Wages
Volunleer costs
Property expenses
Outings, Trips and Funct#￿$
Refreshments
Adrrinistralion
Pab￿uM Café expenses
Happiness Gaftlen
Purchases - dolhing
Miscellaneous costs
15104.50
259.22
9863.54
5294 68
1664.22
2480.20
5.30
9120.07
921_12
1841.C(S
15104.50
259.22
9863.54
5294.68
1664.22
2480.20
2965.30
9120.07
921.12
1841.00
13515.98
422.61
10711.00
5789 32
1069.66
2628.75
1363.17
105.12
0.00
932 26
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
49513.85
49513.85
36537.87
NET OUTGOING RESOURSES
-21824.95
-21824.95
-8144.23
Transfers from DgsvJnated Funds
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
-21824.95
-21824.95
-8144.23
FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
89022.39
1080.08
90102_47
98246.70
FUNDS CARRIED FORWARO
67197.44
1080.08
68277.52
90102.47
REPRESENTED BY
Eafelays Community Account
Barclays Savings Account
Cambridge and Counties Bank
Pelty Cash
Cash in Hand
Wages Float
14134.71
21879.48
30000.00
300 00
413.33
1550.00
26621.94
61464.78
000
300.QO
165.75
1550.00
68277.52
90102.47
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WYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
I ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial staterrents have been prepared undef the historical ￿$t conventson and
assu￿ that the Charity will re￿in a going concem for the forseeable future.
Fixed assets
All expenditure on fixed assets is written off as a resour￿ expended in the year that it is
incurred.
Taxation
The Charity is not liable lo pay tax on any surpluses generated. The Charity is not
registered for Value Added Tax. and all figure5 shown in the accounts indude this
lax where appropriate.
Pensions
The Charity has eornplied with its obligation to offer a Wor1(place Pension Scheme. No
employee has currently indic8ted that they wish to pin such a scheme.
Fund Accounting
General Fund assets represent those resources which may be used towards n*eling
any Charity purposes at the discreb.on of the Trustees
Restricted Funds afe resources which are lo be applied for the speafied purposes only.
Designated Funds are resources eam)arked by the Trustees for specbfied future purposes
to be appr￿ at the Trustee's discretion
2 OTHER FUNDS
8alance
At 11412023 Income
Balance
Expense Transfer At 311312024
Restricted Funds
Admiral Nurses
1080.08
1080 08
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IArYMONDHAM DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
3 GRANTS AND DONATIONS
Thanks go to all individuals and organisatson5 who made grants or do￿a￿"onS in the yeaT. including
A McDonald
Bearded Villains
Craft¥￿se CTaft Group
L and R Chalu
Ecclesiastical Insurance Co
M Eke alld F Squires
Needlecraft
Norfolk Police 8ook Club
A Provis
A Rackham
Richard Gurney Lodge
Spurgeons Butchers
Unite the Union
Wailrose
WynK)ndham Abbey Parish Lunth Group
Wymondham and Attleborough Darts League
Wymndham Garden Centre
Wymndham Ex-Serviceff*ns Club
Wymondham Lions
Special thanks to the families who105t loved ones during the year and gave Wyrrnndham
Dementia Support Group as their named charrty.
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