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← Age UK Blackburn With Darwen

2024-03-31-accounts

DIRECTORS' REPORT & CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

Registered charity no 1143809 Registered company no 7728630

AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

CONTENTS

Pages
Directors' Report 1 ‐ 10
Independent Auditors' Report 11‐17
Statement of Financial Activities 18
(including income and expenditure account)
Charity Balance Sheet 19
Statement of Cash Flows 20
Notes 21‐41
Appendices 42‐43

AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The Directors, who are also Trustees of the Charity, present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The principal activity of Age UK Blackburn with Darwen is the promotion of the wellbeing of older people in any manner which is now or hereafter may be deemed charitable by law, in and around the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen

The principal activity of Age UK Blackburn with Darwen Trading Ltd was the earning of commission from arranging insurance. The company is currently dormant.

2023/24 was another busy and challenging year for the organisation, which saw our services continue to support older people experiencing increasing challenges with physical and mental health and increasing numbers living with long term conditions including dementia, along with those struggling with the cost of living challenges. We saw increased demand across our services, in both volume and complexity, so whilst maintaining our core service offer, we have also developed new offers in response to what older people have told us they need with a particular focus on mental health and wellbeing support. We were also pleased to launch the new, National Lottery funded, dementia Wayfinder Service in May 2023. We have continued to explore how digital technology can support us to deliver services and make best use of our resources, whilst still retaining that all important face to face and person-centred approach we know so many older people need and appreciate.

We are working in ever increasing financially challenging times with income levels from all sources under pressure and increased costs across all areas of operation. During the year we have retained our main service contracts and also secured income from a range of grant funders to support service delivery and development, however income from fundraising, donations and other unrestricted sources remains challenged impacting on our ability to fully fund all our core running costs. In response we continue to look for ways to reduce expenditure and improve efficiency without compromising on quality of service. We are grateful for the support from all our funders, donors and supporters who continue to provide vital resources to enable us to support local older people, and we also seek to continue to diversify and expand our income generation activities to support organisational sustainability, including through new charged for service offers.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

In the year to 31 March 2024 the Charity reported a deficit of £71,612 from an income of £1,065,966. This was made up of a deficit of £34,346 on restricted funds due to the planned spending of funds received in previous periods and a deficit of £37,266 on unrestricted funds (income received or generated and available for general use). The deficit on unrestricted funds is made up primarily of designated funds which have been used to support our unfunded core costs.

The appendices on pages 42 and 43 also show the Charity’s income and expenditure for the 2023/2024 financial year together with the 2022/2023 comparative figures. Whilst these

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______________ appendices do not form part of the accounts the Trustees feel that the inclusion of this information provides readers with a clearer financial picture.

53% of the organisation’s annual income came from contract income through service contracts with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, the NHS and national Age UK through the Warm Homes programme. This is a small (2%) decrease on the previous year.

27% of the organisation’s annual income came from grants from a variety of sources, which is a small (1%) decrease on the previous year.

20% of our annual income came from a combination of income from services, fundraising activities including charity shop sales, donations and legacies, investment income and other sundry income, which is a 3% increase on the previous year. During the financial year the organisation received a total of £36,742 from donations and legacies. This income was made up of unrestricted donations amounting to £20,738 and £16,004 in restricted donations of which £15,916 represented the value of donated facilities and equipment. Income from investments increased significantly due to a revised investment policy and income from sundry sources including placement income also increased compared to 2022/23. Income from these sources supported the provision of the charity’s essential core functions.

Overall expenditure increased compared to 2022/23. Expenditure on wages and salaries was increased due to both increased numbers of roles related to specific funded programmes, and general increases related to the national minimum wage and other cost of living awards for staff. We continued to experience increasing expenditure on energy costs due to market factors despite tight controls on the use of energy and vehicle expenditure was increased due replacement and higher repair costs for our minibus. Whilst we saw a general increase in expenditure on office costs, post and telephone costs were impacted by a one-off cost related to moving telephone provider. The reduction in service supply costs relates to some specific funded project costs coming to an end in year. Expenditure on audit and other professional fees and bank charges was also reduced.

Investment Policy

The charity’s investment policy supports a mixed investment portfolio in order to maximise the organisation’s assets, which includes investments in short or medium term low risk, easily redeemable investments in the form of bank deposits and investment of some funds into longer term, higher yielding funds.

Reserves Policy

This sets out Age UK Blackburn with Darwen’s policy and process around setting and maintaining a financial reserve to support the charity to meet its objects.

Context and rationale

The funding environment for local charities was already challenging and has been further exacerbated by the national economic operating environment resulting in significant increased costs and uncertainty about income levels. Challenges with the level of public

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sector funds and changes to commissioning models along with increased competition for grant funding mean external funding remains uncertain; and income levels from service and shop takings and fundraising activity are all under pressure from ongoing cost of living challenges and wider economic situation. In addition, we are seeing increasing demand and therefore capacity demands across our service provision As such, it is likely that some reserves will need to be utilised to ensure we can continue to meet the needs of older people locally during 2024/25 and the trustees have designated funds to support business continuity.

Policy

Based on this context and rationale the Trustees of Age UK Blackburn with Darwen have agreed the following Reserves Policy:

This policy is reviewed annually alongside the organisation’s business planning, budget setting and risk assessment processes.

Reserves & Financial Position

Total reserves at 31[st] March 2024 amounted to £571,340 including restricted and designated funds. At that date the organisation held unrestricted, undesignated funds of £549,592 this figure includes fixed assets of £14,154.

Designated funds at 31[st] March 2024 amounted to £164,573. These funds are designated for business continuity and development and to maintain essential core functions and services together with the upgrade of IT equipment and will potentially be spent over the next three years.

The balance on unrestricted, undesignated funds reflects the organisation’s Reserves Policy to maintain sufficient funds to either wind up properly or restructure and secure additional funding, whichever is the most appropriate course of action at the time. A significant proportion of the organisation’s current unrestricted assets are the result of selling a building and as such the Trustees are aware that once spent these assets will not be replenished. The Trustees reviewed the Reserves Policy in May 2024 and it was decided that no changes were needed.

Restricted funds at 31[st] March 2024 amounted £21,748. Details on the movement on restricted funds can be found in the notes to the accounts.

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______________ Based on the organisation’s level of cash reserves and activity being undertaken to secure income from grants and contracts along with the additional grant income already secured in 2024/25 we consider the organisation will remain a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the signing of the financial statements.

Related Party Transactions

The Charity holds 50% of the issued share capital of Age UK Greater Lancashire CIC, a company registered in England and Wales. Its principal activity is the delivery of contracts and services across the whole of the county of Lancashire. The Charity did not receive any income in 2023/24 as there was no delivery activity in the period (2023: nil)

There were donations, including gift aid, made by Trustees of £129 (2023: £60)

Plans for Future Periods

The Trustees are extremely conscious that we continue to operate in uncertain and challenging times, and that the organisation is starting the 2024/25 financial year with a deficit budget. However, the organisation has a full business plan in place which it intends to deliver against. This includes plans to reduce this deficit.

The organisation’s key priorities within this plan for the coming year are:

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Where our income came from: Total Income: £ 1,065,966
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Charitable Activities 85.12% Donations & Legacies 3.45% Trading Activities 6.71%
Investments 2.22% Other 2.51%
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How we spent our income:

Total Expenditure: £1,137,578

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Supporting Indepentent Living 72.8% Advice, Information and Advocacy 17.9%
Raising Funds 9.2%
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Our Approach to Fundraising

The charity has a fundraising strategy framework in place which has been agreed by the Board of Trustees. This framework applies to all fundraising activities that the charity undertakes and any relationships/partnerships that the charity works with and who fundraise for us. Fundraising covers all of the income generation activities undertaken by the charity including individual donations but excluding non-charitable trading, shops, contracts for services and service income. Fundraising activity includes receiving donations from trusts, companies, educational establishments and individuals and a range of community fundraising such as store collections, street collections, raffles, sponsored events and other events. We do not currently fundraise by telephone, by cold mailing or by signing people up as donors on the street.

In line with Charity Commission guidance we have the following practices in place:

Planning - the charity prepares an annual fundraising income plan and organisational risk register for sign off by the Board of Trustees. The Income Plan includes the activities to be undertaken in that year, expected costs and projected income and the risk register includes any potential income, reputational or other risks in relation to fundraising activities along with mitigating controls. Both are monitored by management and trustees on at least a bi-annual basis.

Delivery - all fundraisers receive an appropriate induction which will include role specific guidance on the Fundraising Regulator’s code of practice in fundraising, and the Institute of Fundraising Guidance. All volunteer fundraisers are supported by a member of paid staff. In addition, to ensure we protect vulnerable people we have a range of other policies in place including Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults policy and procedures, vulnerable donors guidance and financial procedures which all fundraisers receive and must adhere to.

The requirements and expectations of all donors will be respected including those who wish to remain anonymous and those who wish to restrict their donation to a particular project or service. All data collected in relation to fundraising activities and donors will be processed in line with current data protection legislation and our Privacy Notices.

Finance - comprehensive financial information and reports are kept of all fundraising activities and presented to trustees at least quarterly. Restricted donations are used for the purpose specified and identified in the accounts, in line with SORP requirements. All events are fully costed and risked assessed by the charity senior management team prior to agreement to go ahead and implementation.

Corporate Partners – the charity does not use professional fundraisers or commercial participator arrangements. It does however, from time to time enter into partnerships with businesses who will fundraise for us, for example ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships. Prior to entering into any such arrangements the charity will assess the relationship through a due diligence risk checklist which will assess reputational risk, expected value, benefits and

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financial integrity. Decisions about proceeding with higher scoring partners will be made by trustees.

Regulation - the charity is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and its operations, staff and volunteers are bound by the code of fundraising practice and other regulations. In addition, all national and local licensing/permission procedures are obtained prior to any fundraising activity taking place.

During 2023/24 we received no complaints with regard to fundraising activity.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning its future activities, which is an annual process.

Governance and Internal Control

The Board of Directors of Age UK Blackburn with Darwen (who are also Trustees of the Charity) is the body responsible for the governance of the organisation. The organisation is governed by Articles of Association and also follows the Charity Governance Code to ensure that it is meeting best practice. The Board is made up of at least five members. The Chief Executive acts as Secretary to the organisation. The list of Directors/Trustees can be found on page 8 and 9 of this report.

Elections for Board members take place at the Annual General Meeting at least once every three years. All Board members are eligible for re-election. Nominations to the Board of Trustees maybe made by the Board itself or the organisation may also seek to recruit Trustees by word of mouth or through advertisements.

The Board meets not less than six times per year and receives reports at each meeting from the Chief Executive and Finance Manager, along with a schedule of reports from all areas of the organisation presented by the relevant manager. The senior management team can advise and make recommendations but cannot to vote on decisions of the Board. All new Trustees receive an induction which is tailored to the specific needs of the individual and includes a copy of the organisation’s Business Plan, a full set of organisational Policies and Procedures and any relevant past Board papers. Relevant on-going training, including safeguarding training, is available to all Trustees.

Trustees Responsibilities

The Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has appropriate systems of internal controls in place across the organisation. The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss. Internal control processes include:

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Risk Management

The Trustees have responsibility for a managed approach to risk management and have a Risk Management Policy in place. The organisation’s risk register is based on Charity Commission guidance, considering likelihood of occurrence, potential impact and the controls in place to mitigate risk, together with the need for further action where necessary. The current risk register reflects that the primary risks facing the organisation which need to be managed are financial; staff retention and the loss of key personnel; recruitment of both paid and voluntary personnel; the changing commissioning landscape; and increased demand for services both in volume and complexity. In terms of financial risk the current primary risks are associated with increasing costs due to the current UK financial situation, the re-tendering of the day care and health and wellbeing contracts and uncertainty around other income sources including service income, donations and fundraising due to the cost of living challenges. In the longer term the organisation is operating in an environment where local contract levels and opportunities are reducing and the need to diversify income sources is paramount, and a key part of organisational strategy. A funding action plan is in place and this, along with the regular Quality & Risk planning meetings, form part of the approach to risk management. The risk register is reviewed by management at least quarterly and by the trustees at least every six months or in response to a significant change or event.

Key Management Personnel

Key personnel are those responsible for making key strategic decisions or influencing those decisions. The Directors consider that the Board of Directors, who are also the Charity’s Trustees, and the Chief Executive comprise the key management personnel of the Charity. All directors give of their time freely and no director received remuneration in the year.

The pay of the key management personnel is reviewed annually by the Board prior to agreeing the new year budget and taking into account the local context and organisation’s strategy and business plan. In 2023/24 the total employee benefits of the key management personnel were £55,623 (2023: £59,049) along with employer pension contributions £4,625 (2023: £2,235).

Officers and Directors/Trustees of Age UK Blackburn with Darwen 2023/24

Chairman Anthony Hedley Vice Chairman John Thomas (resigned 29th November 2023) Faith Marriott (Vice Chairman from 15th May 2024) Honorary Financial Advisor Vacant

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______________ Trustees Sophie Bell-Grey (appointed 17th March 2024) Fran Breckell Helen Daley (appointed 14th February 2024) Yvonne Hulse (appointed 24th May 2023) Faizal Patel Christopher Porter Senior Management Team Chief Executive: Vicky Shepherd Head of Business Development: Elaine Jennings Head of Prevention & Wellbeing: Sharon Lucas Finance Manager: Tina Wilson

Auditors

A proposal regarding the appointment of auditors of the charity will be considered at the annual general meeting.

Trustees Annual Review

The directors’ report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 are to be read along with the organisation’s Annual Review and Impact Report which has been prepared in a separate document and presents a detailed review of activities undertaken in the year, along with other information.

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also directors of Age UK Blackburn with Darwen for the purpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and the group and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable group 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

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Age UK Blackburn with Darwen (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31st March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (including the Income and Expenditure Account), the Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, 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 charitable company 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.

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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 charitable company’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, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, 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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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained during 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 Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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_____________ Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page s 9-10, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) 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 charitable company’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 charitable company 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 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 aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures can detect irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.

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Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud, are; to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements due to fraud; to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed risks of material misstatement due to fraud, through designing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed risks; and to respond appropriately to instances of fraud or suspected fraud identified during the audit. However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both management and those charged with governance of the charitable company.

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Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud (continued)

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK) we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:

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AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES OF AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a bodyi in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members 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 charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Nlcholas Smith (Senlor Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Rotherham Taylor Limited, Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants 21 Navigation Business Vlllage Navigation Way Ashton-on-Ribble Preston PR2 2YP 11 September 2024 17

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING THE INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Note
INCOME FROM:
Donations & legacies
2
Other trading activities
Shop income
Fundraising activities
Reimbursed costs
Income from investments
Interest on short term deposits
Charitable activities
Supporting Independent Living
3
Advice, Information & Advocacy
4
Other income
Other income
Total income
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
7
Shop operating costs
Fundraising
Charitable activities
6
Supporting Independent Living
Advice, Information & Advocacy
Influencing Policy & Practice
Total expenditure
Net expenditure
9a
Transfers between funds
16,17
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
16,17
Total funds carried forward
16,17		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
20,738
71,517
12,168
‐
23,639
643,498
9,740
14,543
795,843
92,410
12,628
684,988
43,083
‐
833,109
(37,266)
‐
(37,266)
586,858
549,592		 Restricted
Funds
£
16,004
‐
‐
‐
‐
92,413
161,706
‐
270,123
‐
‐
143,913
160,556
‐
304,469
(34,346)
‐
(34,346)
56,094
21,748		 2024
Total
£
36,742
71,517
12,168
‐
23,639
735,911
171,446
14,543
1,065,966
92,410
12,628
828,901
203,639
‐
1,137,578
(71,612)
‐
(71,612)
642,952
571,340		 2023
Total
£
40,826
68,668
13,669
‐
4,519
740,001
147,869
7,147
1,022,699
96,959
12,030
779,009
186,541
‐
1,074,539
(51,841)
‐
(51,841)
694,791
642,952

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities

The notes on pages 21 to 41 form part of these accounts

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Note Charity Charity
2024 2023
£ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets 10 13,399 5,011
Investments 11 8 8
13,407 5,019
Current Assets
Stocks 12 684 825
Debtors 13 108,962 37,735
Cash at bank and in hand 618,384 690,603
728,030 729,163
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year 14 (170,097) (91,230)
Net Current Assets 557,933 637,933
Net Assets 571,340 642,952
Capital and Reserves
Unrestricted funds
‐ General funds 16 385,019 382,155
‐ Designated funds 16 164,573 204,703
549,592 586,858
Restricted funds 17 21,748 56,094
571,340 642,952

Approved by the trustees on 11 September 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

A Hedley Chairman Company Number 7728630

The notes on pages 21 to 41 form part of these accounts

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Note
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash used by operating activities
24
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest income
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash provided by investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period
25		 Charity
2024
£
(79,664)
23,639
16,194
39,833
(72,219)
690,603
618,384		 Charity
2023
£
(183,299)
4,519
‐
4,519
(132,876)
823,479
690,603

The notes on pages 21 to 41 form part of these accounts

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Principal accounting policies

Basis of accounting

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 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 January 2019) ‐ Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the entity. Age UK Blackburn with Darwen meets the definition of a public entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.

Basis of Consolidation

The Charity has one dormant subsidiary which is not material, see note 11 of the accounts. Therefore, these accounts are not consolidated accounts and comprise the accounts of the parent charitable company only.

Investments in Joint Ventures

Investments in joint ventures are included at cost.

Investments

Fixed asset investments are stated at cost less any provision for impairment.

Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Gifts in kind and intangible income

Equipment and other items are included in the financial statements at estimated market value of the item donated at the time of receipt. Rent‐free accommodation and Non‐Domestic Rate Relief on properties used by Age UK Blackburn with Darwen have been included in the financial statements at the estimated market value of the services donated. Items donated for resale are included in shop income when sold and no value is placed on stock at the year end. The value of services from volunteers has not been included in the financial statements.

Grants

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

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1 Principal accounting policies (continued)

Donations and legacies, and other forms of voluntary income

Donations and legacies and other forms of voluntary income are recognised in full in the Statements of Financial Activities when the receipt of income is considered probable and the amount receivable can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.

Costs of raising funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes including the charity's shop.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs than can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statements of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Support costs are apportioned on an appropriate basis e.g. time spent, floor areas, or estimated usage.

Staff costs are allocated to activities on the basis of staff time spent on those activities

Restricted Funds

Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor or funder. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified to the fund, together with a fair allocation of support costs.

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds represent income received or generated for the objects of the Charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

Designated funds

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Trustees for particular purposes.

Depreciation

Fixed assets (excluding investments) are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £1,000 are not capitalised. Depreciation of fixed assets is charged by annual instalments commencing with the year of acquisition at rates estimated to write off their cost less any residual value over the expected useful lives, which are as follows:

Leasehold Improvements 10.62% ‐ 25% Straight‐line method over period of lease Equipment 15% ‐ 25% Straight‐line method Computers 33.3% Straight‐line method Motor vehicles 25% Reducing balance method

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Donated items of stock have not been included in the stock balance as, after careful consideration the Trustees' view is that the cost of obtaining this information is impractical and exceeds the benefits it will provide.

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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Principal accounting policies (continued)

Resources expended

Operating leases

Leases in which the entity assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased asset are classified as finance leases. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to income as incurred.

Pensions

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and makes contributions under auto‐enrolment requirements. Contributions payable for the year are charged in the Statements of Financial Activities.

Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

Taxation

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

Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the

amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors,

including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

In the opinion of the directors there are no critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation and uncertainty that require further disclosure, which are not explained elsewhere in the accounting policies.

Legal status of the Charity

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.

Materiality

The majority of figures in this document have been rounded to the nearest £1. This means that there may be very minor inconsistences between tables and notes, due to rounding adjustments.

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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Donations and legacies
for the general use of the Charity
Restricted donations
‐ Supporting Independent Living
‐ Advice, Information & Advocacy
‐ Donated facilities and equipment
including rate relief
2023 COMPARATIVE
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted donations and legacies
for the general use of the Charity
Restricted donations
‐ Supporting Independent Living
‐ Advice, Information & Advocacy
‐ Donated facilities and equipment
including rate relief		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
20,738
‐
‐
‐
20,738
Unrestricted
Funds
£
20,661
‐
‐
‐
20,661		 Restricted
Funds
£
88
‐
‐
15,916
16,004
Restricted
Funds
£
‐
240
640
19,285
20,165		 2024
Total
£
20,826
‐
‐
15,916
36,742
2023
Total
£
20,661
240
640
19,285
40,826

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3
Supporting Independent Living
Contracts and Service Level Agreements:
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Lancashire & South Cumbira ICS Living
Longer Better
Grants:
Age UK
‐ Brand Partner
‐ Winter Health
‐ MCST
‐ Friends & Family
Big Lottery Community Fund RC North West Region
BwDBC Mental Wellbeing
BwD BC Targeted Physical Activity
BwDBC Winter Pressure
BwDBC Winter Wellbeing
Dept of Transport
North Primary Care Network
Sky Cares Community Grant
Lancs & South Cumbria ICB ‐ VCFSE CMHT Grant Scheme
Lancashire Mind
Service Income		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
520,020
10,000
10,000
‐
‐
750
‐
8,000
8,740
7,044
9,520
1,106
1,540
2,500
16,571
‐
47,707
643,498		 Restricted
Funds
£
‐
‐
‐
900
13,212
‐
72,478
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
5,823
‐
92,413		 2024
Total
£
520,020
10,000
10,000
900
13,212
750
72,478
8,000
8,740
7,044
9,520
1,106
1,540
2,500
16,571
5,823
47,707
735,911

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2023 COMPARATIVE
Supporting Independent Living
Contracts and Service Level Agreements:
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Grants:
Age UK
‐ Brand Partner
‐ Winter Health
‐ MCST
‐ Walking Football
‐ Sport England
Big Lottery Community Fund RC North West Region
BwDBC Activity Buddies
BwD BC Creative Ideas
BwDBC Take Home & Settle
BwDBC Targeted Benefit take up campaign
BwDBC Winter Wellbeing Packs
Care Network - Covid Community Champions
Darwen Town Council
Dept of Transport
Garfield Weston
Innovate UK
Kickstart programme
Lancashire Mind
Service Income		 Unrestricted
Restricted
2023
Funds
Funds
Total
£
£
£
548,356
‐
548,356
10,000
‐
10,000
‐
1,850
1,850
‐
12,761
12,761
‐
3,620
3,620
‐
1,473
1,473
‐
9,498
9,498
14,096
‐
14,096
10,294
‐
10,294
6,565
‐
6,565
2,000
‐
2,000
3,418
‐
3,418
2,000
‐
2,000
‐
700
700
1,333
‐
1,333
‐
20,000
20,000
41,365
‐
41,365
3,870
‐
3,870
‐
4,728
4,728
42,074
‐
42,074
685,371
54,630
740,001

26

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

4
Advice, Information & Advocacy
Contracts and Service Level Agreements:
‐ AgeUK Warm Homes Programme ‐ EON
Grants:
Age UK
‐ Building Better Lives
‐ Cost of Living
The Henry Smith Charity
Brian Mercer Charitable Trust
The Eric Wright Charitable Trust
Jubilee Tower Credit Union
Service Income
2023 COMPARATIVE
Advice, Information & Advocacy
Contracts and Service Level Agreements:
‐ AgeUK Warm Homes Programme ‐ Shell
Grants:
Age UK
‐ Building Better Lives
The Henry Smith Charity
Brian Mercer
BwD BC Household Support Fund
BwD BC Public Health
BwDBC Creative Ideas
Eric Wright Charitable Trust
Jubilee Tower Credit Union
Skelton Charity		 Unrestricted
Funds
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
8,640
1,100
9,740
Unrestricted
Funds
£
‐
‐
‐
‐
4,420
3,000
7,606
‐
10,000
‐
25,026		 Restricted
Funds
£
38,035
5,571
40,000
43,100
10,000
25,000
‐
‐
161,706
Restricted
Funds
£
15,075
30,000
26,448
10,000
‐
‐
‐
40,000
‐
1,320
122,843		 2024
Total
£
38,035
5,571
40,000
43,100
10,000
25,000
8,640
1,100
171,446
2023
Total
£
15,075
30,000
26,448
10,000
4,420
3,000
7,606
40,000
10,000
1,320
147,869

27

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

6 Expenditure on Charitable Activities

Direct Costs
Staff Costs
Premises Costs
Office Costs
Vehicle Costs
Service Supplies
Professional Fees
Bank Charges
Depreciation
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Support Costs (basis for allocation)
Staff Costs (time)
Premises (space)
Office (usage)
Professional Fees (usage)
Bank Charges (usage)
Governance costs
Total Support Costs
Total Costs		 Supporting
Independent
Living
£
508,414
18,095
20,317
21,665
26,949
5,733
737
7,051
755
609,716
120,189
42,292
24,898
6,594
851
24,361
219,185
828,901		 Advice
Information
& Advocacy
£
130,205
5,083
1,171
‐
1,275
1,377
‐
‐
‐
139,111
43,396
6,143
966
1,831
193
11,999
64,528
203,639		 2024
Total
£
638,619
23,178
21,488
21,665
28,224
7,110
737
7,051
755
748,827
163,585
48,435
25,864
8,425
1,044
36,360
283,713
1,032,540

‐

28

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2023 COMPARATIVE

Expenditure on Charitable Activities

Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Direct Costs
Staff Costs
Premises Costs
Office Costs
Vehicle Costs
Service Supplies
Professional Fees
Bank Charges
Depreciation
Support Costs (basis for allocation)
Staff Costs (time)
Premises (space)
Office (usage)
Professional Fees (usage)
Bank Charges (usage)
Governance costs
Total Support Costs
Total Costs		 Supporting
Independent
Living
£
510,199
5,761
13,532
7,836
34,804
2,583
399
1,378
576,492
113,678
37,136
23,532
4,342
804
23,025
202,517
779,009		 Advice
Information
& Advocacy
£
123,062
1,969
913
1,205
356
‐
‐
127,505
41,015
4,606
913
980
182
11,341
59,037
186,542		 2023
Total
£
633,261
7,730
14,445
7,836
36,009
2,939
399
1,378
703,997
154,693
41,742
24,445
5,322
986
34,366
261,554
965,551

29

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

7 Expenditure on Raising Funds

Direct Costs
Staff Costs
Premises Costs
Office Costs
Service Supplies
Professional Fees
Bank charges
Support Costs (basis for allocation)
Staff Costs (time)
Premises (space)
Office (usage)
Service Supplies
Professional Fees (usage)
Bank charges (usage)
Total Support Costs
Total Costs		 Shop
Operating
Costs
£
51,783
22,975
1,178
1,582
728
965
79,211
7,778
2,071
2,788
‐
463
99
13,199
92,410		 Fundraising
£
10,689
‐
‐
1,073
99
73
11,934
12
240
370
‐
60
12
694
12,628		 2024
Total
£
62,472
22,975
1,178
2,655
827
1,038
91,145
7,790
2,311
3,158
‐
523
111
13,893
105,038

30

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2023 COMPARATIVE

Expenditure on Raising Funds

Direct Costs
Staff Costs
Premises Costs
Office Costs
Vehicle Costs
Service Supplies
Professional Fees
Bank charges
Support Costs (basis for allocation)
Staff Costs (time)
Premises (space)
Office (usage)
Service Supplies
Professional Fees (usage)
Bank charges (usage)
Depreciation
Total Support Costs
Total Costs		 Shop
Operating
Costs
£
59,174
21,715
1,113
1,495
‐
987
84,484
7,351
1,957
2,635
‐
438
94
‐
12,475
96,959		 Fundraising
£
10,211
‐
‐
1,105
50
8
11,374
11
227
350
‐
57
11
‐
656
12,030		 2023
Total
£
69,385
21,715
1,113
‐
2,600
50
995
95,858
7,362
2,184
2,985
‐
495
105
‐
13,131
108,989

8 Support Costs

Some of the organisation's services operate from the main offices at 4 King Street, which is also the base for support staff. The costs relating to these offices are allocated as direct costs where they can be identified to a specific service area. Shared costs e.g. telephone, heat & light, insurance etc. are presented as Support Costs.

Support Staff Costs include the Chief Executive and Finance & Business Support staff.

Governance costs, included within support costs, include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity and include audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity.

31

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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

9a
Net expenditure for the year
This is stated after charging:
2024
£
Operating leases ‐ Land & Buildings
20,458
Operating leases ‐ Equipment
14,277
Depreciation
7,052
9b
Auditors' remuneration
2024
Audit services
£
Charity
8,400
8,400
10
Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold
Motor
Improvements
Equipment
Vehicles
£
£
£
Cost
Balance at 1 April 2023
42,899
150,210
‐
Additions
‐
‐
16,194
Disposals
‐
(11,046)
‐
Balance at 31 March 2024
42,899
139,164
16,194
Depreciation
Balance at 1 April 2023
42,899
145,199
‐
Charge for the period
‐
3,340
3,711
Disposals
‐
(10,291)
‐
Balance at 31 March 2024
42,899
138,248
3,711
Net book value
31 March 2024
‐
916
12,483
31 March 2023
‐
5,011
‐
Total resources expended includes Auditors' remuneration for audit services and other services. The amounts shown
recoverable VAT.		 2023
£
22,358
19,997
4,877
2023
£
8,400
include non‐
8,400
Total
£
193,109
16,194
(11,046)
198,257
188,098
7,051
(10,291)
184,858
13,399
5,011

32

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

11
Fixed Asset Investment
Shares in AGE Uk Blackburn with Darwen
Trading Ltd ‐ at cost
Cost and Net Book Value at 31 March 2023
Investment in Joint Venture ‐ CIC ‐ at cost		 2024
£
2
6
8		 2023
£
2
6
8

The Charity holds the whole of the issued share capital of Age UK Blackburn with Darwen Trading Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. Its principal activity upto 22nd December 2017 was arranging insurance after which the company ceased to trade.

The aggregate of assets, liabilities and reserves is:

Assets
Total reserves		 2024
£
2
2		 2023
£
2
2

The Charity hold 50% of the issued share capital of Age UK Greater Lancashire CIC, a company registered in England and Wales. Its

principal activity is the delivery of contracts and services across the whole of the county of Lancashire

12
Stocks
Finished goods and goods for resale		 2024
£
684		 2023
£
825

13 Debtors

Debtors
Grants receivable
Tax recoverable including VAT
Prepayments and accrued income		 2024
£
31,138
2,634
75,190
108,962		 2023
£
16,722
2,848
18,165
37,735

33

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

14 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Taxation including VAT
Accruals
Deferred income		 2024
£
14,978
104,329
50,790
170,097		 2023
£
1,860
20,394
68,976
91,230

15 Deferred income

Deferred income comprises grants received in advance for expenditure to take place in the following accounting period.

Balance at 1 April 2023
Amount released to incoming resources
Amount deferred in period
Balance at 31 March 2024		 Charity
£
68,976
(68,976)
50,790
50,790

2023 COMPARATIVE

Deferred income

Deferred income comprises grants received in advance for expenditure to take place in the following accounting period.

Balance at 1 April 2022
Amount released to incoming resources
Amount deferred in period
Balance at 31 March 2023		 Charity
£
137,837
(137,837)
68,976
68,976

34

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

16
Unrestricted funds
1 April
Incoming
Outgoing
2023
£
£
£
Designated funds
204,703
‐
‐
Undesignated funds
382,155
795,843
(833,109)
Charity
586,858
795,843
(833,109)
Funds are designated for the following purposes
Name
Business Continuity & Development
Purpose
2023
Unrestricted funds
1 April
Incoming
Outgoing
2022
£
£
£
Designated funds
205,432
‐
‐
Undesignated funds
442,237
820,139
(880,950)
Charity
647,669
820,139
(880,950)
To maintain essential core functions and services and support the upgrade of IT equipment		 Transfers
£
(40,130)
40,130
‐
31 March
2024
£
164,573
Transfers
£
(729)
729
‐		 31 March
2024
£
164,573
385,019
549,592
31 March
2023
£
204,703
382,155
586,858

35

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

17
Restricted funds
Description of Fund
ADVICE & INFORMATION
Age UK
‐ Warm Homes Programme ‐ EON
‐ Building Better Lives
‐ Cost of Living
Brian Mercer Charitable Trust
Eric Wright Charitable Trust
Donations
The Henry Smith Charity
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT LIVING
Active Ageing
Age UK
‐ MCST
‐ Winter Health
‐ Ageing Well Mutli Agency Funding
Big Lottery Community Fund RC North West
Region
Darwen Town Council
Swim England
WG Edwards
Co‐op Dementia Cinema
Asda Community Fund
Morrisons Community Fund
Garfield Weston
Social Inclusion
Lancashire Mind
Integrated Care
Age UK
Donated facilities & equipment
Restricted funds ‐ Charity		 1 April
2023
£
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
3,078
‐
1,940
‐
667
557
1,500
2,387
81
9,620
33,000
‐
3,264
‐
56,094		 Incoming
£
38,123
5,571
40,000
10,000
25,000
‐
43,100
13,212
900
‐
72,478
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
5,823
‐
15,916
270,123		 Outgoing
£
(38,123)
(5,571)
(40,000)
(10,000)
(25,000)
‐
(41,862)
(16,290)
(900)
‐
(71,236)
(667)
‐
‐
‐
(81)
‐
(33,000)
(5,823)
‐
(15,916)
(304,469)		 Transfers
£
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐		 31 March
2024
£
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
1,238
‐
‐
1,940
1,242
‐
557
1,500
2,387
‐
9,620
‐
‐
3,264
‐
21,748

36

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2023

Restricted funds
Description of Fund
ADVICE & INFORMATION
Age UK
‐ Warm Homes Programme ‐ Shell
‐ Building Better Lives
Brian Mercer Charitable Trust
Eric Wright Charitable Trust
Donations
The Henry Smith Charity
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT LIVING
Active Ageing
Age UK
‐ MCST
‐ Sport England
‐ Walking Football
‐ Ageing Well Mutli Agency Funding
Region
Darwen Town Council
Day Care Donations
Artful Minds
Winter Health
Swim England
WG Edwards
Co‐op Dementia Cinema
Asda Community Fund
Morrisons Community Fund
Ladies Fellowship
Active Lancashire
Garfield Weston
Social Inclusion
Lancashire Mind
Integrated Care
Age UK
Donated facilities & equipment
Other
Restricted funds ‐ Charity		 1 April
2022
£
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
1,806
2,173
‐
2,033
1,941
‐
‐
109
250
‐
557
1,500
2,387
81
10,685
100
237
20,000
‐
3,264
‐
‐
47,123		 Incoming
£
15,075
30,000
10,000
40,000
640
26,448
12,761
1,473
3,620
‐
9,498
700
‐
‐
1,850
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
20,000
4,728
‐
19,285
240
196,318		 Outgoing
£
(15,075)
(30,000)
(10,000)
(40,000)
(640)
(28,254)
(11,856)
(1,473)
(5,653)
‐
(9,498)
(33)
(109)
(250)
(1,850)
‐
‐
‐
‐
(1,065)
(100)
(237)
(7,000)
(4,728)
‐
(19,285)
(240)
(187,347)		 Transfers
£
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐		 31 March
2023
£
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
3,078
‐
‐
1,941
‐
667
‐
‐
‐
557
1,500
2,387
81
9,620
‐
‐
33,000
‐
3,264
‐
‐
56,094

37

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

18
Information regarding employees and trustees
Average number of employees in the period
‐ Full time employees
‐ Part time employees
Average number of employees
The full time equivalent of the part time staff is
Staff costs comprise:
‐ Wages and salaries
‐ Social security costs
‐ Recruitment
‐ Pension contributions		 2024
16
16
32
11.49
£
759,089
59,896
‐
54,893
873,878		 2023
16
16
32
10.38
£
715,668
61,613
270
38,699
816,250

No employees had emoluments (excluding employer pension contributions) in excess of £60,000 in the current or previous years.

The charity purchased insurance costing £1,043 (2023: £346) to protecitself from loss arising from neglect or default of its Trustees and to indemnify the Trustees against the consequence of neglect or default on their part.

Key management personnel of the Charity comprised the Trustees and the Chief Executive of the Charity. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the Charity were £55,623 (2023: £55,882) in addition employer pension contributions with the salary exchange scheme of £4,625 (2023: £2,235) were paid in respect of their services. There was no remuneration or expenses paid to Trustees.

19 Pension costs

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and makes contributions under auto‐enrolment requirements. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents the contributions payable by the charity to the fund. Using the salary exchange scheme for eligible employees. The charge for the year is £54,892 (2023 : £37,136).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

20 Analysis of Charity assets and liabilities between funds

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets:
‐ Investment in joint venture
‐ Stocks
‐ Debtors
‐ Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors
Total		 Designated
Undesignated
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
‐
13,399
‐
13,399
‐
8
‐
8
‐
684
‐
684
‐
108,952
10
108,962
201,173
359,502
57,709
618,384
‐
(134,126)
(35,971)
(170,097)
Unrestricted Funds
201,173
348,419
21,748
571,340

2023 COMPARATIVE

Analysis of assets and liabilities between funds

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets:
‐ Investment in joint venture
‐ Stocks
‐ Debtors
‐ Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors
Total		 Designated
Funds
£
‐
‐
‐
‐
204,704
204,704
Unrestrict		 Undesignated
Funds
£
5,011
8
826
37,086
429,805
(89,965)
382,771
ed Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
‐
‐
‐
648
56,094
(1,265)
55,477		 Total
£
5,011
‐
8
826
37,734
690,603
(91,230)
642,952

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

21 Changes in resources available for charity use

Net movement in funds for the period
Net increase in tangible assets
Net movement in funds available for future
activities		 Designated
Undesignated
Funds
Funds
£
£
(40,130)
2,864
8,388
‐
2,864
(31,742)
Unrestricted Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
(34,346)
‐
(34,346)		 Total
£
(71,612)
8,388
(63,224)

2023 COMPARATIVE

Changes in resources available for charity use

Net movement in funds for the period
Net decrease in tangible assets		 Designated
Funds
£
(728)
(5,436)
(6,164)
Unrestrict		 Undesignated
Funds
£
(59,466)
‐
(59,466)
ed Funds		 Restricted
Funds
£
8,353
‐
8,353		 Total
£
(51,841)
(5,436)
(57,277)

Net movement in funds available for future activities

22 Financial commitments and operating leases

At 31 March 2024 there were annual commitments under non‐cancellable operating leases as set out below:

Operating leases which expire:
Within one year
Within two to five years		 2024
2023
£
£
20,458
20,458
‐
1,900
20,458
22,358
Land & Buildings		 2024
2023
£
£
13,206
14,277
12,311
5,720
25,517
19,997
Other Assets		 2024
2023
£
£
13,206
14,277
12,311
5,720
25,517
19,997
Other Assets
19,997

23 Related Party Transactions

There were donations, including gift aid, made by the Trustees of £129 (2023: £60)

The Charity holds 50% of the issued share capital of Age UK Greater Lancashire CIC, a company registered in England & Wales. Its principal activity is the delivery of contracts and services across the whole of the county of Lancashire. The Charity did not receive any income in 23/24 as the project had come to an end

There were no other related party transactions during the current or previous year

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

24 Reconciliation of net income/(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities

Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
Bank interest
Decrease in stocks
Increase in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash used by operating activities
25
Analysis of net funds
1 April
2023
£
Cash at bank and in hand
690,603
Analysis of net funds
1 April
2022
£
Cash at bank and in hand
892,229
26
Government Grants ‐ Charity Funder
Description/Nature
Department of Transport
Day Services transport provision
Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the statement of financial
activities)
2023 COMPARATIVE		 Charity
2024
£
(71,612)
7,051
755
(23,639)
141
(71,227)
78,867
(79,664)
Cash Flow
£
(72,219)
Cash Flow
£
(201,626)
2024
£
1,106		 Charity
2023
£
(51,841)
4,876
‐
(4,519)
133
(36,776)
(95,172)
(183,299)
31 March
2024
£
618,384
31 March
2023
£
690,603
2023
£
1,333

The Charity has also benefited from other forms of local government assistance including subsidised/rent‐free accommodation and non‐domestic rate relief.

There were no unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies attached to grants recognised in income.

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Appendix 1

AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

COVERING THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

INCOME
Contracts & Service Level Agreements
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Positive Ageing Framework
‐ Age UK Warm Homes Programme ‐Eon
Lancashire & South Cumbira ICS Living Longer Better
Grants
Age UK
‐ Brand Partner
‐ Building Better Lives
‐ Cost of Living
‐ Friends & Family
‐ MCST
‐ Walking Football
‐ Winter Health
Big Lottery Community Fund RC North West Region
Brian Mercer Charitable Trust
BwDBC Targeted Physical Activity
BwDBC Activity Buddies
BwDBC Creative Ideas
BwDBC Houshold Support Scheme
BwDBC Mental Wellbeing
BwDBC Public Health
BwDBC Take Home and Settle
BwDBC Targeted Benefit take up campaign
BwDBC Winter Pressure
BwDBC Winter Wellbeing
BwDBC Winter Wellbeing Packs
Care Network ‐ Covid Community Champions
Darwen Town Council
Dept of Transport
Garfield Weston
Innovate UK
Jubilee Tower Credit Union
KickStart Programme
Lancashire Mind
Lancs & South Cumbria ICB ‐ VCFSE CMHT Grant Scheme
North Primary Care Network
Skelton Charity
Sky Cares Community Grant
Sport England
The Eric Wright Charitable Trust
The Henry Smith Charity
Donations and fundraising
Miscellaneous donations
Legacies
Donated facilities & equipment
Fundraising activities & events
Sale of goods
Gift Aid Administration Fee
Service income
Service charges
Other income
Bank and building society interest
Other
Total income		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
520,020
‐
‐
10,000		 Restricted
Funds
£
‐
‐
38,035
‐		 Total
Funds
31 March
2024
£
520,020
‐
38,035
10,000		 Total
Funds
31 March
2023
£
530,356
18,000
15,075
‐
530,020 38,035 568,055 563,431
10,000
‐
‐
750
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
8,740
‐
‐
‐
8,000
‐
‐
‐
7,044
9,520
‐
‐
‐
1,106
‐
‐
8,640
‐
‐
16,571
1,540
‐
2,500
‐
‐
‐		 ‐
5,571
40,000
‐
13,212
‐
900
72,478
10,000
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
5,823
‐
‐
‐
‐
‐
25,000
43,100		 10,000
5,571
40,000
750
13,212
‐
900
72,478
10,000
8,740
‐
‐
‐
8,000
‐
‐
‐
7,044
9,520
‐
‐
‐
1,106
‐
‐
8,640
‐
5,823
16,571
1,540
‐
2,500
‐
25,000
43,100		 10,000
30,000
‐
‐
12,761
3,620
1,850
9,498
10,000
‐
14,096
17,900
4,420
‐
3,000
6,565
2,000
‐
‐
3,418
2,000
700
1,333
20,000
41,365
10,000
3,870
4,728
‐
‐
1,320
‐
1,473
40,000
26,448
74,411 216,084 290,495 282,365
20,338
400
‐
12,168
71,517
153		 88
‐
15,916
‐
‐
‐		 20,426
400
15,916
12,168
71,517
153		 21,541
‐
19,285
13,669
68,668
139
104,576 16,004 120,580 123,302
48,807 ‐ 48,807 42,074
48,807 ‐ 48,807 42,074
23,639
14,390		 ‐
‐		 23,639
14,390		 4,519
7,008
38,029 ‐ 38,029 11,527
795,843 270,123 1,065,966 1,022,699

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Appendix 2

AGE UK BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES COVERING THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

EXPENDITURE
Wages, salaries and staff recruitment
Rent, rates & insurance
Heat and light
Repairs, renewals & alterations
Printing, stationery & office expenses
Post & telephone
Travel
Service supplies
Volunteers expenses
Advertising, promotion & events
Training & conferences
Vehicle expenditure
Audit fee
Professional fees
Bank charges
Provision for depreciation
Loss on disposal of telephone system
Fees to Voluntary Organisations
Total expenditure
Deficit of income over expenditure
for the year transferred to balance sheet		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
604,224
36,626
24,556
11,905
44,471
28,951
5,035
25,265
1,543
128
4,088
21,665
5,972
8,004
2,770
7,052
754
100
833,109
(37,266)		 Restricted
Funds
£
253,134
19,382
2,878
1,552
7,641
4,632
2,995
5,614
824
38
710
‐
2,115
794
160
‐
‐
2,000
304,469
(34,346)		 Total
Funds
31 March
2024
£
857,358
56,008
27,434
13,457
52,112
33,583
8,030
30,879
2,367
166
4,798
21,665
8,087
8,798
2,930
7,052
754
2,100
1,137,578
(71,612)		 Total
Funds
31 March
2023
£
811,250
52,891
13,656
9,678
44,289
19,916
8,081
66,367
1,814
1,404
6,616
7,836
9,950
10,642
4,852
4,876
‐
2,600
1,076,718
(51,841)

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