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2021-06-30-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1144388

Company Registration No. 07669175 (England and Wales)

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr D J Alcock
Ms S J Charnley
Mr B Rutlidge
Ms C Carthy
Ms L Sheffield
Mr A Lilley
Ms P McLoughlin
Mr C Lopez
Ms L Goodram
Ms K Wilding
Mr T Hart
Mr Glenn Slater
Charity number 1144388
Company number 07669175
Registered office Heartbeat Centre
Preston North End
Sir Tom Finney Way
Preston
PR1 6PA
Accountants Topping Partnership
Incom House
Waterside
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1WD

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees report 1 - 4
Statement of Trustees responsibilities 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 14

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

The trustees, some of whom are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 30 June 20 2 1.

The trustees who acted as directors during the year were:

Mr D J Alcock Ms S J Charnley Mr B Rutlidge

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

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are :

The Trustees when deciding in the Charity's activities for the year, are mindful of the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit. The Charity is to support people affected by head injuries and their families regardless of gender, faith or personal circumstances. The Charity wishes itself to be a facility through which people can share life experiences and by which their lives can be enriched.

The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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 objectives and in planning future activities.

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

Achievements and performance

The Trustees are pleased with the results for the year 2020-2021.

The Charity provided a range of services and support to adults with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and after a major trauma injury, their families, carers and supporters.

During the reporting period services were affected by the Covid-19 restrictions, and adapted by developing new virtual projects as follows:

Online virtual weekly meetings for clients, monthly online meetings for carers and family members, a keep in touch project that delivered welfare calls to shielding and isolating clients and their families, an online exercise class, online presentations designed to provide occupational activities and interests.

The Royal Preston Hospital project was suspended for part of the reporting period, and we invested in iPads to enable patients to be supported virtually. This was delivered in partnership with nursing staff on the wards.

For part of the reporting period selected face to face services including drop ins, activity days, one to ones and the walking group were held and risked assessed ensuring all were delivered safely.

The advice and information service which provided welfare benefits assistance, legal advice, employment support and debt advice was delivered via telephone, virtually and face to face adhering to infection control guidance.

During this period some front-line staff were furloughed on a rota and claims made to reimburse the charity. The charity also benefited from business support grants from Preston City Council to help with the cost of rental and salaries during lockdown.

All fundraising activities were suspended during the reporting year and staff worked hard to secure grants to help the charity adapt to a new way of working and additional costs of PPE, IT equipment and uniforms. Grants secured included Government’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund and Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.

Marketing and communications continued, and a new monthly newsletter was produced which was an added cost to the charity.

The Trustees are grateful for all donations and funds raised and wish to thank individuals and local businesses who have donated funds and arranged fundraising activities during this time.

The Trustees are appreciative of the dedication of the staff team who adapted to a new way of working and systems and continued to provide an excellent service to adults with acquired brain injury and after major trauma.

Financial review

A Financial Reserves formal policy remains in place to maintain at least a six-month level of reserves, and the Trustees are conscious of their responsibilities and monitor the level of reserves to ensure the charity can meet its liabilities. Overarching risks are discussed at regular Trustee and Directors' Board meetings and where considered necessary appropriate professional advice is obtained where they perceive this is required for a specific risk or a particularly high risk.

The Trustees would like to express thanks to Toppings Partnership for their ongoing support of the charity by providing a monthly payroll service, annual accounts and regular financial updates during the pandemic to assist the charity deal with a fast-moving situation.

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

Plans for future periods

The Trustees intend to continue to provide relief to persons who have suffered brain injuries and major trauma injuries, their families, and carers through the provision of services according to the charity's objectives in the future year. The pandemic has changed how the charity operates and the objectives reflect these changes.

Objectives:

  1. Hold weekly drop ins and activity days guest speakers, benefits and legal advice, practical workshops and one to one appointments while adhering to Covid 19 restrictions.

  2. Maintain the Major Trauma Patient Support Service.

  3. Maintain and keep the client database up to date as new service users access our services.

  4. Deliver virtual support groups to clients and carers.

  5. Distribute resources online to partner agencies and maintain the charity website and social media accounts, produce a newsletter every two months.

  6. Build upon existing partnerships and form new partnerships with statutory and voluntary services.

  7. Increase fundraising income through online campaigns, the Headway lottery, and public donations.

  8. Identify and recruit new volunteers.

  9. Identify and apply for appropriate grants/funding opportunities.

  10. Keep policies and procedures under review and updated to ensure compliance.

  11. Set budgets, monitor income and outgoings, and keep finances up to date.

  12. Provide regular supervision, training and support for staff and volunteers.

Structure, governance and management

The company was incorporated at Companies House on 14 June 2011 and was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 21 October 2011. It commenced its activities on 22 October 2011 following the transfer of the charitable activities from the unincorporated charity Headway Preston and Chorley. The charity is a company limited by guarantee by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.

The charity is managed by the Trustees who are appointed as per the Trust Deed.

Mr D J Alcock Ms S J Charnley Mr B Rutlidge Ms C Carthy Ms L Sheffield Mr A Lilley Ms P McLoughlin Mr C Lopez Ms L Goodram Ms K Wilding Mr T Hart Mr Glenn Slater

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

Small Company Provision

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemptions.

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

Ms S J Charnley

Trustee

22 February 2022

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

The Trustees, some of whom are also the directors of Headway Central Lancashire for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report 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 of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

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

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Headway Central Lancashire (the charity) for the year ended 30 June 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Daniel Bowles FCCA Topping Partnership

Incom House Waterside Trafford Park Manchester M17 1WD

Dated: 22 February 2022

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
60,325
119,844
Other trading activities
4
1,101
-
Total income
61,426
119,844
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
198
-
Charitable activities
6
29,730
69,754
Total resources expended
29,928
69,754
Gross transfers
between funds
-
-
Net income for the year/
Net movement in funds
31,498
50,090
Fund balances at 1 July 2020
64,102
25,492
Fund balances at 30 June
2021
95,600
75,582		 Total Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
180,169
75,057
48,027
1,101
1,439
-
181,270
76,496
48,027
198
1,933
-
99,484
65,137
32,681
99,682
67,070
32,681
-
(244)
244
81,588
9,182
15,590
89,594
54,920
9,902
171,182
64,102
25,492		 Total
2020
£
123,084
1,439
124,523
1,933
97,818
99,751
-
24,772
64,822
89,594

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

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2021

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
10
Net current assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds		 2021
£
401
173,725
174,126
(2,944)		 £
171,182
75,582
95,600
171,182		 2020
£
401
91,476
91,877
(2,283)		 £
89,594
25,492
64,102
89,594

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 June 2021.

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

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

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

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 10 February 2022

Ms S J Charnley Trustee

Company Registration No. 07669175

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Headway Central Lancashire is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Heartbeat Centre, Preston North End, Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, PR1 6PA.

The charity was previously known as Headway Preston & Chorley.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

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

The financial statements are prepared in sterling , which is the functional currency of the charity . Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

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

1.3 Charitable funds

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

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

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

1.4 Income

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

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

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

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is apportioned between cost headings by reference to the time and resources expended in each of these areas by the employees of the Charity.

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

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

1.7 Financial instruments

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

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

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

Basic financial assets

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

Basic financial liabilities

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

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

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

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

1.8 Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets .

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.9 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

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

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

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Donations and gifts
18,975
49,667
Lloyds Grant
41,350
70,177
60,325
119,844		 TotalUnrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
68,642
32,739
41,334
111,527
42,318
6,693
180,169
75,057
48,027		 Total
2020
£
74,073
49,011
123,084

4 Other trading activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2021 2020
£ £
Fundraising events 1,101 1,439

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

5 Raising funds

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2021
2020
£
£
Fundraising and publicity
Seeking donations, grants and legacies 198
1,933
198
1,933
6 Charitable activities
Charitable
Charitable
Expenditure
Expenditure
2021
2020
£
£
Staff costs 83,070
76,403
Rent 2,865
4,614
Computing Costs 885
182
Printing & Stationery 700
2,877
Telephone 1,578
2,354
Other Office Expenses 6,735
3,590
Volunteer Expenses 22
371
Emergency Fund 2,955
2,240
Other Small Project Expenses 269
2,168
Catering 189
2,803
Bank Charges 216
216
99,484
97,818
99,484
97,818
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 29,730
65,137
Restricted funds 69,754
32,681
99,484
97,818
For the year ended 30 June 2020
Unrestricted funds 65,137
Restricted funds 32,681
97,818

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

7 Trustees

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

8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2021 2020
Number Number
7 6
Employment costs 2021 2020
£ £
Wages and salaries 81,776 75,326
Other pension costs 1,294 1,077
83,070 76,403

No employees received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2020: £Nil).

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

9
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
10
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors		 2021
£
401
2021
£
2,944
-
2,944		 2020
£
401
2020
£
2,027
256
2,283

11 Retirement benefit schemes

Defined contribution schemes

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

The charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £1,294 (2020 - £1,077).

HEADWAY CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021

12
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2021
£
£
Fund balances at 30
June 2021 are
represented by:
Current assets/
(liabilities)
171,182
-
171,182
-		 TotalUnrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2021
2020
2020
£
£
£
171,182
89,594
-
171,182
89,594
-		 Total
2020
£
89,594
89,594

13 Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2021 2020
£ £
Within one year 5,007 5,007

During the year the company paid £5,007 (201 9 : £5,007) in lease payments included as an expense in the accounts.

14 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2020 - none) .