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2024-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07628816 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1143732

Report of the Trustees and

Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

For

Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society

Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Page
Reference and Administrative Details 3
Chairman’s Report and Executive Directors Report 4
Report to the Trustees 5-9
Report of the Independent Auditors 10-12
Statement of Financial Activities 13
Statement of Financial Position 14
Statement of Cash Flows 15
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows 16
Notes to the Financial Statements 17-31
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 32-33

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Reference and Administrative Details for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

TRUSTEES Anthony P Hearn – Chair John Rees - Vice Chair Catherine Shaw Peter Saunders Margaret Gallagher Stephen Cripps Annette Jones Richard Woolley (Appointed 28/09/2023) Victoria Medhurst (Appointed 22/02/2024) REGISTERED OFFICE 21 Terrace Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 1NP REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 07628816 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1143732 AUDITOR Beever and Struthers 20 Colmore Circus Queensway Birmingham B4 6AT

BANKERS

Unity Trust Bank PLC Nine Brindley Place Birmingham B1 2HB Executive Director Guy Hamilton Evans

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Chairman’s & Executive Director’s Reports for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Chairman’s Report

The Care Society has had another strong year in terms of performance and this position has given the Board the opportunity to think about how we continue to develop our essential services for people living in midWales. At the time of writing this report, we are set to meet in early July and agree our ambitions for next few years for The Care Society.

These plans will no doubt take into account the political shifts we have seen in Wales and across the UK, and the continuing pressure that is felt by so many in trying the manage their own cost of living. I have no doubt that The Board will want to continue championing the voices of the people we work with across the region, and doing our best to make sure we are a strong position to continue to provide as much support as we can.

As a Board we are regularly amazed at the stories of the positive impact The Care Society has had on people lives, and as always this is down to our incredible colleagues who are so committed to making sure they live our values through everything they do. We always have been, and remain so immensely proud of you all.

I would like to thank the Board and colleagues of the wider Barcud Group for their continued support and dedication to the success of The Care Society and express my thanks to The Care Society Leadership Team for the support they provide to the Board whilst carrying their roles with such compassion and determination.

There are some other people who need a special mention this year, Steve Jones left his role as Chief Executive of The Barcud group last year and he played a huge role in supporting the growth of The Care Society. We welcomed Jason Jones early this summer who is the new Chief Executive and I know that he is equally as supportive of The Care Society. In September 2024 two other Boards members will be stepping down, having served their full 9 year terms on what is now The Barcud Board. Catherine Shaw and Steve Cripps – thank you both so much for your support for the work of The Care Society, you have brought great insight to our meetings and I know the organisation will miss you both. Having completed my 9 years on The Care Society Board, I also will be stepping down as Chair and as a Board member in September. It has been a complete privilege to work with the organisation over this time and I am so proud of everything you have and continue to achieve.

And I could not possibly sign off without recording my thanks to Guy Evans. When I first met Guy over a decade ago, he lived and breathed The Care Society, and all this time later – that hasn’t changed. There have been some very challenging times, but Guy’s optimism and passion knows no bounds. Thank you, Guy, – you are an inspiration.

A P Hearn Chair

Executive Director’s Report

2023 / 2024 has been another busy year for the Care Society delivering services against the backdrop of a cost of living crisis which continues to affect the most vulnerable members of our communities. In this challenging environment, I am ever grateful to Care Society colleagues who continue to show resilience and compassion providing 24/7 services which positively improve the lives of our service users.

2023 / 2024 has also been a period of change for The Care Society including –

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Despite uncertainty the Care Society continues to show resilience and commitment and the need for our services is more acute than ever. I would like to thank Barcud, our parent body, and future planning will be built upon our good working relationship and infrastructure support.

Guy Evans Executive Director

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

The Trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 2015).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The objectives and aims of the charity are: To promote Social Inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded by reason of homelessness, being at risk of losing their home, living in inadequate accommodation or unsettled circumstances in Ceredigion and surrounding counties by;

Public benefit

Our main activities and the people we try to help are described below. All our charitable activities further our Charity’s objectives having regard to Charity Commission guidance and for the public benefit. The impact of our work goes far beyond the people we help directly and has a positive impact on building stronger communities, improved health and wellbeing, crime reduction, employment and training in rural Mid-Wales. However, the main focus of charity activities is on providing advice and accommodation and providing support to help maintain tenancies and help people live fulfilled lives.

Through working in conjunction with the local authority, Registered Social Landlords and other key agencies, we have continued to develop our services to meet our objectives and to meet the needs of the people we support.

These objectives are delivered though the provision of the following services:

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

2023/24 has been another extremely busy year for Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society. During the period of this report this is evidenced by –

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The principal income generated by the Charity is currently through grant income, contract income from Ceredigion County Council and partner agencies, together with self-generated income from management fees, rents receivable and shop income.

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Investment policy and objectives

The Charity has no investment powers except to place any surplus income into deposit accounts. Having considered the options available, the Trustees have decided to ensure reserves are available to meet the working capital requirements of the Charity.

Reserves policy

The Trustees have reviewed the requirement for reserves in view of continued reduction in public funding and other risks to the organisation.

The Trustees have agreed to establish a level of reserves equal to six months’ running costs. Budgeted expenditure for 2023/24 is £1.63 million, therefore the target reserves are £815,000. The long-term strategy of the Charity is to build reserves through delivering planned operating surpluses. In the short term, the Charity has explored all possibilities to reduce expenditure, including activities that could be curtailed should circumstance require, and also the level of unrestricted funds committed to fixed assets held by the charity.

Results:

The Statement of Financial Activities shows a net surplus from ordinary activities for the year of £3,284 (2023 surplus of £227,162), and reserves now stand at £1,210,643 (2023 £1,196,608). During the year there was property revaluations of 10,751.

The Charity’s funds have all been applied in accordance with its objectives and the Charity’s assets are all being maintained in the furtherance of these objectives.

FUTURE PLANS

With uncertainty surrounding tendering and the continued challenges of the current socio-economic climate, Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society needs to remain innovative and resilient in the face of significant funding challenges and increased demand. Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society will continue to explore ways we can deliver sustainable services to meet identified need.

Future Plans include:

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society has a competency-based performance management policy and procedure for recruitment of all personnel, which is used to set performance expectations, objectives and goals, monitor progress and measure performance against the objectives of the Charity.

Recruitment of Trustees is reviewed by the Board, with the view to ensuring the needs of the Board are appropriately reflected through the diversity of the Trustee body. All prospective Trustees are requested to complete application forms before selection.

Finances and Finance Policy Quality Assurance Systems Health and Safety Policies & Procedures;

Organisational Structure

From April 2018, Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society became a subsidiary of Tai Ceredigion in a group structure. In November 2020, Tai Ceredigion merged with Mid Wales Housing, forming Barcud. The governance of the structure is bound by the intra-group agreement between the Barcud and Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society. The Charity is managed by the Trustees who meet quarterly. The day-to-day responsibility for the provision of services is delegated to the Executive Director, Guy Hamilton Evans, who reports to the Trustees at regular meetings.

Key management remuneration

The Trustees review the pay and remuneration of all the Charity’s personnel on an annual basis. Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society’s remuneration policy principles are as follows:

1. To ensure that the aims and objectives of the Charity are being met.

2. To be able to attract and also retain staff who have the necessary skills and experience in their specific roles to ensure that the organisation is able to run efficiently.

3. The remuneration policy is fair and consistent across the organisation.

Any pay increases need to be appropriate for the type of role within the organisation and agreed by Trustees.

Risk management

The Trustees have reviewed the major risks faced by the Charity and have ensured appropriate systems and procedures have been established to mitigate their impact. The Charity has invested significantly in both the training of staff and numerous quality assurance mechanisms, including:

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Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of robust Group Financial Regulations and established procedures for authorisation of all transactions.

Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society has developed a Risk Map identifying the changes in internal and external factors that may affect the likelihood of a significant risk impacting the organisation. The risk mapping process is fully embedded within business planning and operational arrangements and is complemented by a risk register. Each risk is assessed as to its ‘impact’ and ‘likelihood’ on a scale of 1 - 5. The original risk is scored on the assumption that there are no current controls to manage it; this is a starting point to enable the identification of risks which have potentially high exposure levels for the business and is called an unmitigated risk.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees (who are also Directors of Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society for the purposes of Company Law) are responsible for preparing 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 give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company, of the incoming resources and application of resources. This includes the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to 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.

In so far as the Trustees are aware:

Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on 19th July 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

A P Hearn - Chair

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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society (“the charity”) for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including Financial Reporting Standard 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees’ Report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of Trustees

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 10, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

In identifying and addressing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following:

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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of

Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society

Due to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing fraud or noncompliance with laws and regulations and cannot be expected to detect all fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.

Use of the audit report

This report is made solely to the charity’s members as a body in accordance with Section 3 of Part 16 or the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’ trustees as a body for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed

Lee Cartwright (senior statutory auditor) For and on behalf of Beever and Struthers, statutory auditor The Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus Queensway Birmingham B4 6AT

Date 28 August 2024

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating Income and Expenditure Account) for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
Promotion of social inclusion
5
Other trading activities
3
Investment income
4
Other income
6
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
7
Charitable activities
Promotion of social inclusion
8
Total
NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE
EXCEPTIONAL ITEM
Property Revaluation
EXC
NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
22
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
7,503
1,190,670
90,351
4,167
6,057
1,298,748
101,841
1,147,170
1,249,011
49,736
10,751
60,488
(46,452)
1,139,290
1,153,326
Restricted
Fund
£
0
323,883
0
0
0
323,883
0
370,335
370,335
(46,452)
(46,452)
46,452
57,318
57,318
31.03.24
Total
funds
£
7,503
1,514,553
90,351
4,167
6,057
1,622,631
101,841
1,517,505
1,619,346
3,284
10,751
14,036
0
1,196,608
1,210,643
31.03.23
Total
funds
£
9,687
1,521,382
105,509
531
15,959
1,653,068
74,278
1,351,629
1,425,907
227,162
5,288
232,450
0
964,157
1,196,608

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Statement of Financial Position As at 31 March 2024

31.3.24 31.3.23
Notes £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 14 666,009 526,914
666,009 526,914
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 15 318,420 368,337
Cash at bank and in hand 609,323 871,407
927,743 1,239,744
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 16 (225,750) (311,237)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 701,993 928,507
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,368,002 1,455,421
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year 17 (157,359) (258,814)
NET ASSETS 1,210,643 1,196,608
FUNDS 22
Unrestricted funds 1,153,325 1,139,290
Restricted funds 57,318 57,317
TOTAL FUNDS 1,210,643 1,196,608

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 19th July 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

A P Hearn – Chair

Registered number : 07628816The notes form part of these financial statements

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash generated from operations
1
Interest paid
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating
activities:
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Property Revaluation
Interest received
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing
activities:
Cash flows from financing activities:
Loan repayments in year
Intercompany loan
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing
activities:
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
year
31.3.24
£
13,442
(16,713)
(3,271)
(147,773)
(10,751)
4,167
(154,357)
(104,455)
-
(104,455)
(262,084)
871,407
609,323
31.3.23
£
395,913
(13,824)
382,089
(32,557)
(5,288)
531
(37,314)
(8,007)
-
(8,007)
336,768
534,639
871,407

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting year (as per the statement of
financial activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Amortisation of intangible assets
Interest received
Interest paid
Decrease in stocks
Decrease /(increase)in Debtors
(Decrease)/Increase in Creditors
Net cash provided by
operating activities
31.3.24
£
14,036
19,430
(3,268)
(4,167)
16,713
0
49,918
(79,219)
13,443
31.3.23
£
232,450
22,156
(3,269)
(531)
13,824
0
126,906
4,377
395,913

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention which are included at market value.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the funds will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Governance costs

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with the administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Freehold property & shop frontage - Straight line over 50 years Motor vehicles – Straight line over 5 years Fixtures and fittings – Straight line over 5 years Computer equipment – Straight line over 5 years

No depreciation is provided on freehold land.

Taxation

Corporation tax

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

VAT

All income is shown net of VAT and expenditure is shown inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Capital Grants

Capital grants are recognised using the accrual model and are classified either as a grant relating to revenue or a grant relating to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the period in which related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate are recognised.

Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the expected useful life of the asset.

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Shop income
Shop Mobility rental income
4. INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Rents receivable
Promotion of social
inclusion
Management fees
Promotion of social
inclusion
CCC – Managed Emergency
Accommodation
Promotion of social
inclusion
Befriending income
Promotion of social
inclusion
Credit Card income
Promotion of social
inclusion
IOM
Promotion of social
inclusion
Miscellaneous Income
Promotion of social
inclusion
Grants received
Promotion of social
inclusion
TOTAL
31.3.24
£
7,503
31.3.24
£
81,224
9,127
90,351
31.3.24
£
4,167
31.3.24
£
127,253
34,227
28,080
394,150
655
816
1,178
928,193
31.3.23
£
9,687
31.3.23
£
93,453
12,056
105,509
31.3.23
£
531
31.3.23
£
139,442
35,161
28,080
345,271
601
0
5,498
967,330
1,514,552 1,521,383

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - continued

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows

Grants
Welsh Government - S180 Bond Scheme
Welsh Government - S180 Night Shelter Funding
Welsh Government - S180 Accommodation Officer
Welsh Government - Innovation funding
Wardening
Barcud
Jasper House Wardening
Ceredigion County Council
Supporting People
Young Persons Project – Cardigan
Other
STEP Project
Powys County Council
Mid & West Wales Fire Rescue
Other Grants
TOTAL
31.3.24
31.3.23
£
£
41,683
41,611
171,771
162,102
41,529
36,305
68,900
64,459
31,921
31,908
53,706
43,457
424,432
405,507
39,463
36,540
0
83,621
53,274
54,181
1,515
1,530
0
6,109
928,194
967,332

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

6. OTHER INCOME

ER INCOME
Residual Input Tax
Amortisation
31.3.24
£
2,789
3,268
6,057
31.3.23
£
12,690
3,269
15,959

7. RAISING FUNDS

Other Trading Activities
Staff costs
Other operating leases
Insurance
Subscription
Sundries
Utilities
Postage, stationery, advertising & telephone
Travel & subsistence
Repairs & maintenance of equipment
Depreciation
Professional Fees
Audit
Support costs
31.3.24
£
42,770
22,251
1,125
916
154
11,401
1,122
745
12,339
1,237
594
494
6,692
101,840
31.3.23
£
37,662
14,436
877
561
128
7,786
2,687
702
981
863
709
609
6,278
74,279

8. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Direct costs Support
(see note 9) costs Totals
(see note 10)
£ £ £
Promotion of social inclusion 1,424,562 92,943 1,517,505

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

9. DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Staff costs
Hire of plant and machinery
Insurance
Light & heat
Telephone
Postage & stationery
PR, marketing & promotions
Sundries
Resettlement expenditure
IT, licenses & internet
Travel & subsistence
Legal & professional
Bank charges
Bad debts
Cleaning
Recruitment & training
Sub-contractors
Van costs
Depreciation
Interest payable and similar charges
31.3.24
£
1,031,812
1,572
15,224
30,063
11,171
1,818
977
11,847
141,094
8,150
68,788
11,709
2,758
15,621
4,947
3,275
26,764
2,066
18,193
16,713
1,424,562
31.3.23
£
916,957
1,832
9,225
26,463
12,882
1,887
210
3,355
139,855
2,225
60,986
21,531
722
1,310
1,905
8,988
19,050
2,793
21,294
13,824
1,267,276

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

10. SUPPORT COSTS

Management
£
Governance
Costs
£
Other trading activities
6,692
494
Promotion of social inclusion
88,457
4,486
95,149
4,980
Activity
Basis of allocation
Management
Staff costs
Governance costs
Staff costs
Totals
£
7,186
92,943
100,129

Support costs, included in the above, are as follows

Management
Staff Costs
Other
SLA Expenditure
Governance
Auditors
remuneration
Cost of Trustee
Meetings
Other
Trading
Activities
£
Promotion
of social
inclusion
£
31.3.24
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,692
88,457
95,149
6,692
88,457
95,159
Other
Trading
Activities
£
Promotion
of social
inclusion
£
31.3.24
£
494
4,486
4,980
-
-
-
494
4,486
4,980
Other
Trading
Activities
£
Promotion
of social
inclusion
£
31.3.23
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,277
81,667
87,944
6,277
81,667
87,944
Other
Trading
Activities
£
Promotion
of social
inclusion
£
31.3.23
£
609
2,687
3,296
-
-
-
609
2,687
3,296

11. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting)

Auditor remuneration
Depreciation
Hire of plant and machinery
31.3.24
£
4,979
19,430
1,572
31.3.23
£
3,296
22,157
1,832

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

12. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

No trustee remuneration or expenses were paid in the year (2023-24: £NIL)

13. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social Security costs
Other pension costs
31.3.24
£
965,747
75,667
32,863
1,074,277
31.3.23
£
865,664
73,450
15,378
954,492

The average monthly number of employees expressed as full time equivalents:

Charitable activities
Administration
31.3.24
42
3
45
31.3.23
41
4
45

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 31st March 2023
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation
At 31st March 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 31st March 2023
Charge for the year
Disposals
Revaluation
At 31st March 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2024
At 31st March 2023
Land £
Freehold
Property £
195,010
274,990
53,095
74,950
-
(1,262)
12,014
Improvements
to property
£
Fixture &
Fittings
£
63,532
15,241
3,548
-
-
-
-
-
Improvements
to property
£
Fixture &
Fittings
£
63,532
15,241
3,548
-
-
-
-
-
IT
Equipment
£
16,101
-
-
-
Motor
Vehicles
£
Total
£
22,845
587,719
16,181
147,774
-
-
-
10,752
246,843
361,954
67,080 15,241 16,101 39,026
746,243
-
14,247
-
8,711
-
18,480
2,650
-
-
12,006
1,617
-
-
15,758
272
-
-
314
60,805
6,179
19,429
-
-
-
-
-
22,959
21,130 13,623 16,030 6,493
80,235
246,842
338,995
45,950 1,617 71 32,534
666,009
195,010
260,742
45,052 3,235 343 22,531
526,913

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

15. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

ORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Gross rent arrears
Provision for bad debt
Net rent arrears
Amount owed by group undertakings
Prepayments, accrued income and other debtors
31.3.24
£
38,952
(3,466)
35,486
2,772
280,162
318,420
31.3.23
£
127,852
(11,526)
116,326
7,950
244,061
368,338

16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 18)
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Capital grants deferred income
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
31.3.23
£
5,501
126,605
0
3,268
50,139
40,238
225,751
31.3.23
£
11,768
48,245
16,715
3,269
183,124
48,116
311,237

17. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

Bank loans (see note 18)
Capital grant deferred income
31.3.24
£
148,709
8,650
157,359
31.3.23
£
246,897
11,917
258,814

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

18. LOANS

An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:
Amounts falling due within one year on demand:
Bank loans
Amounts falling between one and two years:
Bank loans 1-2 years
Amounts falling between two and five years:
Bank loans 2-5 years
Amounts falling in more than five years:
Bank loans more 5 yrs by install
31.3.24
£
31.3.23
£
5,501
11,768
5,968
12,245
21,118
39,850
121,623
194,802

19. LEASING ARRANGEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under operating leases fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between two and five years
More than 5 years
31.3.24
Property
£
31.3.23
Property
£
20,407
36,772
67,366
75,360
0
36,000
87,773
148,132

20. SECURED DEBTS

The following secured debts are included within creditors:

31.3.24 31.3.23
£ £
Bank loans 154,210 258,665

The bank loan is secured by way of a first legal charge over the freehold property known as 26 Cambrian Street, Aberystwyth and 21 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth.

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

21. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Unrestricted
fund
£
666,009
85,000
785,425
(225,750)
(157,359)
1,153,325
Restricted
fund
£
-
57,318
-
-
57,318
31.3.24
Total
Funds
£
666,009
85,000
842,743
(225,750)
(157,359)
1,210,643
31.3.23
Total
Funds
£
526,914
0
1,239,744
(284,432)
(285,619)
1,196,608

22. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Welsh Government –
S180 Bond Scheme
Welsh Government –
S180 Accommodation Officer
Welsh Government –
S180 Rooflessness
Welsh Government –
Innovation funding
STEP
Transition funding
Shop mobility
TOTAL FUNDS
At 01.04.23
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At 31.3.24
£
£
£
£
1,139,290
60,489
(46,452)
1,153,327
35,346
(117)
117
35,346
-
(96)
96
-
-
(24,738)
24,738
-
-
(21,502)
21,502
-
-
-
-
-
3,942
-
-
3,942
18,030
-
-
18,030
57,318
(46,453)
-
57,318
1,196,608
14,037
-
1,210,644

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Note 22 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Net movement in funds, included in the above are
as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
Resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 1,309,500 1,249,011 60,489
Restricted funds
Welsh Government - S180 Bond Scheme 41,683 41,800 (117)
Welsh Government - S180 Accommodation Officer 41,529 41,625 (96)
Welsh Government - S180 Night Shelter 171,771 196,509 (24,738)
Welsh Government - Innovation funding 68,900 90,402 (21,502)
323,883 370,336 (46,453)
TOTAL FUNDS 1,633,383 1,619,346 14,037

General funds – are available for use at the Trustees’ discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the Charity.

Restricted accounts are as follows:

Grants have been received under S180 of the Housing Act 1996 or Section 126 of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1966 from the Welsh Government for specific projects. These grants are as follows:

S180 Bond Scheme – The Bond Scheme enables people on low incomes to move into their own private accommodation. Thus people, who are homeless or facing homelessness, are assisted into finding safe, affordable and sustainable rented accommodation facilitated through the provision of a bond guarantee.

S180 Accommodation Officer – The principal objective of the ‘Accommodation Officer Scheme’ is to alleviate homelessness in Ceredigion through meeting the increased demand for suitable and affordable private rented accommodation. To this end the scheme works with the Welsh Government, the Local Authority and regional private landlords to promote good practice, improve property standards and meet the shortfall from the existing private rented sector, registered social housing and statutory housing provision.

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Note 22 Continued

S180 Night Shelter – Rooflessness & Resettlement Initiative The overall aim of this project is to reduce homelessness and repeat homelessness in Ceredigion and rural mid-Wales through the provision of safe accommodation for ‘rough sleepers’ and homeless people. The project also aims to achieve positive resettlement outcomes and prevent social exclusion through engagement with service users and by providing support, access to the Accommodation Officer and Bond Schemes, client activities, housing advice, welfare, finance and benefits advice, partnership working and signposting to specialist agencies.

Innovation funding - In 2019/2020 Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society successfully secured Welsh Government Innovation Grant Funding to provide a psychologically–and-trauma informed accommodation and support service specifically for people up to the age of 25. With this grant income Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society have established an innovative Housing First for Youth Project based in Aberystwyth from premises provided by Barcud. This project has been designed to address the needs of developing young adults by providing them with immediate access to housing that is safe, affordable and appropriate, with the necessary and age-appropriate support that focuses on health, well-being, life skills, engagement in education and employment, and social inclusion. The goal of this project is not simply to provide housing stability, but to support young people as youth and facilitate a healthy transition to adulthood.

Shop Mobility Scheme – To provide the effective delivery of the Shop Mobility project, including staff training, acquisition of suitable mobility equipment, safe storage of such equipment in an appropriate central location in Aberystwyth and delivery to where the equipment is needed. Use of the equipment should be charged on a fair and reasonable basis and effective promotion of the scheme is also required.

STEP - Successful delivery of a Supported Training and Employment Programme (STEP) in Lampeter providing access to training and work placements for up to 95 individuals economically inactive and over the age of 25

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

23. RELATED PARTIES

As of 1[st] April 2018, The Care Society entered a voluntary merger with Tai Ceredigion housing association and became a subsidiary of the association. Any transactions made between The Care Society and Barcud are made at arm’s length on a commercial basis.

In November 2021, Tai Ceredigion merged with Mid Wales Housing to form Barcud Housing Association.

Purchases from related Parties

During 2023/24 the detail of invoices from and payments made to Barcud were as follows:

Barcud Invoiced Outstanding
Total Invoices £288,469.36 £74,095.98

The Care Society is a tenant of Barcud, in one residential property, Yr Albion. During the financial year 2023/24, rent received from The Care Society was £4,951.96.

The Charity Shop in Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth was also rented from Barcud costing £2166.66 in 2023/24.

Income from Related Parties

The Care Society provided Barcud with Wardening services.

In addition, The Care Society claims back PESM from its parent company (previously Tai Ceredigion, now Barcud).

Invoiced Outstanding
Barcud Wardening Services £25,776.16 £327.27
PESM £3051.83 £2444.27
IOM £800.61 £0.00
Insurance claim for water leak
repair-reimbursement
£3064.64 £0.00

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Other trading activities
Shop income
Shop Mobility rental income
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Other income
Furlough income
Covid-19 Grants
Residual input tax
Amortisation
Charitable activities
Rents receivable
Management fees
CCC – Managed Emergency Accommodation
Befriending Income
Credit card income
IOM
Misc income
Grants
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activities
Staff costs
Insurance
Other operating leases
Subscription
Sundries
Utilities
Postage, stationery, advertising & telephone
Travel & subsistence
Professional Fees
Repairs & maintenance of equipment
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
31.3.24
£
7,503
81,224
9,127
90,351
4,167
-
-
2,789
3,268
6,057
127,253
34,227
28,080
394,150
655
816
1,178
928,193
1,514,552
1,622,631
42,770
1,125
22,251
916
154
11,401
1,122
745
594
12,339
1,237
94,654
31.3.23
£
9,687
93,453
12,056
105,509
531
-
-
12,690
3,269
15,959
139,442
35,160
28,080
345,271
601
-
5,498
967,330
1,521,382
1,653,068
37,662
877
14,436
561
128
7,786
2,687
702
709
981
863
67,392

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Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Charitable activities
Staff Costs
Hire of plant and machinery
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
PR, marketing & promotions
Sundries
Resettlement expenditure
IT, licenses & internet
Travel & Subsistence
Legal & Professional
Bank charges
Bad debts
Cleaning
Recruitment & training
Sub-contractors
Van costs
Depreciation of tangible assets
Bank loan interest
Support costs
Management
SLA Expenditure
Governance costs
Auditors’ remuneration
Cost of Trustee meetings
Total resources expended
Exceptional Item
Net expenditure
31.3.24
£
1,031,812
1,572
15,224
30,063
11,171
1,818
977
11,847
141,094
8,150
68,788
11,709
2,758
15,621
4,947
3,275
26,764
2,066
18,193
16,713
1,424,562
95,150
95,150
4,979
-
4,979
1,619,346
10,751
14,036
31.3.23
£
916,957
1,832
9,225
26,463
12,882
1,887
210
3,355
139,835
2,225
60,986
21,531
722
1,310
1,905
8,988
19,050
2,793
21,294
13,824
1,267,274
87,944
87,944
3,296
-
3,296
1,425,906
5,288
232,450

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