Charfty Registratlon No. 1145255 Company Registration No. 07544943 (England and Wale51 ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDtrED FINANCIAL ATEME[r5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 BUSINESS ADVISORS & ACCOUMTANT% 92 Station Road Clacton on Sea Essex C015 ISG
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT CONTE5 Pagé Company information Trustee's report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Note5 to the financial ststements 9-16
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustee5 H Baird K Chard B Elli5 S Hammond S Kerins RW Smith Charity number 1145255 Company num¢ 07544943 Reglstered offlte Imperial House 20-22 Rosemary Road Clacton on Sea Essex COIS IN2 Independent examlner TC Group 92 Siation Road Clacton on Sea Essex COIS ISG
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT TRUSTEE'S REPORT IINCLUDING OIREcfoRS' REPORn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financi315t3tement5 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity's leoverning documentl. the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Chaiities.. 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 IFRS 1021- las amended for accounting periods commencing from l January 20161 Objectives and activities To relieve physical. mental and material distress amon8St carers of people who are in need of care and who live in Essex by providing flexible support. advocacy and information to carers in need. The charity aims to improve the quality ol life for carers by.. enabling carers to achieve increased choice and control in their lives- reducing carers feelings ol isolation,. improving carers general health and well bein8. Achlevements and perFormance As Trustees ol Essex Carers Support we feel our or8anisation is best placed to be able to provide support services to carers livin8 Wlthin the local community and strive at all times to ensure we provide an efficient and effective service, delivered in the m05t cost-effective way, with a strong value base and keepin8 the need5 of carer5 at the heart of all we do. We believe that the principles of partnership workin8 and collaboration are key to this and are very pleased to be workin8 closely with Action for Family Carers in the delivery of the Local Authority's core commissioned offer for family carers acrtsss North Easi and West Essex. The first year of this Service has 8C*ne exceptionally well. All Key Performance Indicators have been achieved and all targets met or exceeded. Our commilmenl to providin8 hi8h-qualily. personalised conversatigns based upon the Carers Star is well received by carers and comrnissioner5 alike. We look forward delivering this servi¢e over the coming years. using our learning, knowledge and experience to suppori the development of future services for carers in Essex. Essex Carers Support will continue io seek io influence the delivery of public services and remain involved in the design of policy and service delivery strategies. Through our activity, we provide a stronger volte for tarers and reath out to those not currently in receipt of support,. we develop effective ways to ensure carers views are heard, their opinions tonsidered and their expertise acknowledged. We provide strong governance.. tontinuing to plan and develop a futvie strategy for ihe organisation which ensures that Essex Carers Support is able to respond io carers, needs and the ch311enEes they face as we move forward. Essex Carers Support will continue to seek to influence the delivery of public services and remain involved in the design of policy and service delivery strategies. Through our activity, we provide a stronger voice for careys and reach out to those not currently in receipt of support; we develop effective ways to ensure carers views are heard. their opinions considered and their expertise acknowledged. We provide strong governance.. continuing to plan and develop a future strategy for the organisation which ensures that Essex Carers Support is able to iespond io carers. needs and the challenges they face as we move forward.
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT TRUSTEE'S REPORT IINCLUDING OIREcfoRS' REPORn {COPfflNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Flnanclal revlew The trading surplus on the Income and Expenditure actount for the year amounted to £24.21312024.. £56.0121. The total funds of the company as at 31 March 2025 were £235,595 12024.. £211,382). The trustees remain conscious of the need to keep costs to a minimum and provide an efficient and professional service dedicated to the clients ol the charitv. The Executive Committee intends that.. Aeserves be maintained at a level which ensures that Essex Carers Sltpport core activity could continue for a minimum ol twelve months durin8 a period ol unforeseen difficulty; Such reserves will include allowances lor redundancy payments and buildin8 maintenance,. The board will ensure that the calculation of the required level ol reserves form5 an inte8ral part of the planning, budgeting and forecast cycle; An amount equal to at least 50% of the reseryes required will be maintained in a readily reali5able form., When bud8etin8 and foreca5tin8, the following points will be taken into account,. Risk5 a550ciated with each stream of income and expenditure bein8 different from that bud8eted,. Planned activity levels: Organisatlonal cornmitments At the balance sheet date the value of unrestricted ieserves amounied 10 £235.595. Of this amount £2,147 Is tled up in fixed assets. whith are not readily convertible to cash. Structurei ¥overnance and mana8ement The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes a charitable company limited by 6uarantee. The company was incorporated on 28 February 2011 and re8lStered as a charity on 3 January 2012. The company wa5 established Under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and 15 governed under its articles ol a550cialion. The articles stipulate that at the first Annual General Meeting after incorporation110 july 20121 all the trustees shall retire from office belc>re the appointment ol a new Board of Direttors. The Board intludes staff representation at their meetings where appropriate to do so. The trustees. who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served durin8 the year and up to the date of signature ol the financial statements were.. H Baird K Chard S Hamrnond S Kerins R W Srnith
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT TRUSTEE'S REPORT IINCLUDING OIREcfoRS' REPORn {COPfflNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Appointment and induction of trustees New trustees are briefed on their legal obli8ations under charity and company law. the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the committee and decision making processes. the business plan and the recent financial performance of the charity. When considering co-opting trustees, the Executive Committee has regard to the requirement for any speci3li5t skills needed. The organisatlgn has a full induction pack for anv new tru5tee5 and a150 arrange5 relevant training. Rlsk managemènt The Executive Committee has instigated a review of the majoi risks to which the charity may be exposed and systems have been established to miligate those risks. Internal risks have been minimised by the implementation of procedures foi authorisation of all transactions to ensure consistent quality for all operational aspects of the charitable company. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity. Publlc benefit The trustees have referred to the guidance contained within the Charity Comrnission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives of the charity and in plannin8 future activities. The main activities and who the charity has tried to help are described below. All of the charitable activities focus on the well-bein8 of carers and are undertaken to further charitable purposes for the public benefit. The trustee's report was approved by the Board of Trustees. H 8a5rd Trustee Dated.. 16 September 2025
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRU5TEE5 OF ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Essex Carers Support Ithe charityl for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and bas15 of report As the trustees of the charity land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with ihe requirements ol the Companies Act 2006 Ithe 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the financial ststements of the charity are not reqUId 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 ihe Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actl. In carryin8 Out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's 5talement I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no matters have come to my attention in connectlon wlth the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. ccountin8 record5 were not kepl in respect ol ihe charity as required by section 386 of the 21)J6 Act., or the financial statements do not accord with those records; or the financial statements do not comply with the atcounting requirements of seetion 396 of the 2C¥)6 Act other than any requirement that thè accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination: or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement ol Recommended Practice lor accountin8 and reportin8 by charitie5 applicable to charities preparin8 their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin8 Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no ¢0n£erns and have ¢ome across no oiher matters in ¢onne¢tion with ihe èxaminatlon to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Simon Garner FCA Independent Examiner 92 Station Road Clacton on Sea Essex C015 ISG Dated= 16 September 2025
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT ATEMENTOF FINANCIALAcllVlES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCII 2025 Unrestrirted Restrirted funds funds Total UnstrICted Restricted fund$ fund5 Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 Notes Income from.. Donations and legacies Charitable activitie5 Investments 4.752 227,637 3,530 4.752 227,637 3.530 5.244 116,713 3.303 54.162 59.406 116,713 3.303 Total Income 235,919 235,919 125,260 S4.162 179,422 Expendlture on: Charitable activities 182.368 29.338 211.706 98.586 24,824 123.410 Total eMpÈndlture 182.368 29.338 211.706 98.586 24.824 123.410 Net Income/leMpendlturel and movement In funds 53,551 129,3381 24.213 26.674 29.338 56,012 R•conclllatlon of funds: Fund balances at l April 2024 182.044 29.338 211.382 15S.370 ISS.370 Fund balancès at 31 Marth 2025 235.S95 235.S95 182.044 29.338 211.382 The statement of financial activities include5 all 8ain5 and losses reco8ni5ed in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT ATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACVlEs ICOTrtrtNUEDI INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCII 2025 2025 2024 Notès Flxed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtor5 12 2,147 2,682 13 15,278 291,353 Cash at bank and in hand 212,875 306,631 212,875 Crèdltors: amounts fallln8 due wlthln one yèar 14 173.1831 14.1751 Net current assets 233,448 208,70Q Total assets less current Ilabllltl•s 235,595 211,382 Intome funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 16 29,338 182.044 23S.S95 235,595 211,382
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT ATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACVlEs ICOTrtrtNUEDI INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUP FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCII 2025 The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companie5 Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respett to accounting retords and the piep3r3tion of fin3ntial 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 5tatement5 were approved by the Trustees on 16 September 2025 R W Smith Trustee Company Re81stratlon No. 07544943
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountln8 pollcles Charlty Informatlon Essex Carers Support is a piivaie company limited by gu3r3ntee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered offite is Imperial House. 21>22 Rosemary Road. Clacton on Sea. Essex. C015 INZ. 1.1 Attountln8 conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in atcordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles incorporated 28 February 2011. the Companies Att 2LX)6 and -Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement ol Retommended Piactice applicable io charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Flnanci31 Reporting Standard applicable in the LIK and Republit of lieland IFRS 1021" las amended for accounting periods commenting from l January 20161. 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 I not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. l.Z Goln¥ concern At the time of approvin8 the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence lor the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the 80in8 concern basis of accounting in preparin8 the financial statements. 1.3 Char5table funds Unrestricted funds are available lor use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors 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. 1.4 Incomln8 resources Income is recognised when the charily 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 a COgnised 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. Expenditure is recognised once there 15 a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it 15 probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obli8ation can be measured reliablv. Expenditure 15 classified by activity- The costs of each activity are made up of the total ol direct costs and shared costs. including support C05t5 involved in undertaking each activity. Direct Costs attributable to a single activity are alltscated directly to that activity- Shared c05t5 which contribute to tnore than one activity and sUPPOrt costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of SoUrCes. Central staff costs a allocated on the basis of time spent. and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs IcoNriNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Icontinuedl 1.5 Tanglble fSxed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairrnent losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the followin8 bases.. Fixture5 and fittin85 Computers and equipment 25% reducin8 balance 25% reducing balance The gain or loss arisin8 on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carryin8 value of the asset, and is reco8nised in the statement of financial activities. 1.6 Cash and cash Èqulvalènts Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other 5hort-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdralts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowin8s in current liabilities. Crltltal a¢countlng estlmates and ludgèmènts In the application of the chaiity's accouniing policies. the irustees are required to make judgements. estimates and assumptions about the carrying amouni 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 difler from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are reco8nised 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. Key 50urce5 of estlmatlon uncertalnty Allo¢atlon of costs The Trustees have estimated the amount of costs allocated to the delivery of restricted fund projects. This is based on the proportion of time Incur by employees on such projects. Overheads have been apportioned in line with the employee proportion. 10-
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs IcoNriNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Donatlons and le8acles Unrestrfrted Restrirted fvnds funds Total Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 Donations and gifts 4.752 4,752 59,406 Donatlon5 and glfts Project related- see note 13 Miscellaneous one-off donations 54,162 397 4.752 4,752 4.752 4,752 59.406 Charltsble actlvltles Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Provision of carer support 227,637 116,713 Income from Investments Unrestrlttèd UnrestrStted funds funds 2025 2024 Interest receivable 3.530 3.303
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ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs IcoNriNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Support costs Govèrnancè tost5 2025 2024 Independent examiner fees 1.988 1.988 2.160 1.988 1,988 2,160 Analysed between Charitable activities 1.988 1.988 2.160 Net movement In funds 2025 2024 The net movement in funds is stated after char8in811creditingl= Fees pay3ble for the independent examination of ihe ¢harity's financial statements 1.988 716 2.160 896 Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets Trustees None ol the trustees lor any persons connected with theml received any remuneration or benefits from the charity durin8 the year. 10 Ernployee5 The average monthly number of employees during the year was-. 2025 Number 2024 Number io Employment tosts 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension cost5 178,194 9.137 3,317 99,305 2,166 1,807 190.648 103.278 13-
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs IcoNriNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10 Employee5 Icontinuedl No employee received employee benefits of MO than £60.((Q during the year12024.. Nill. 11 Taxation The charitv 15 exempt from taxation on its activitie5 because 311 its income is applied for charitable purp05e5. 12 Tanglble fSxed assets Fixturt5 tornputÈr5 •Thd fittlnBs Tot•1 Cost At l April 2024 Additions 2,380 17,470 181 19,850 181 At 31 March 2025 2.380 17.651 20.031 Depreclatlon and Impalmient At l April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year 2,273 27 14,895 689 17,168 716 At 31 March 2025 2,300 15,584 17,884 Carryln8 amount At 31 March 2025 2,067 2.147 At 31 March 2024 107 2,575 2.682 13 Debtors 2025 2024 Amount5 falllng due wlthln one year: Prepayments and actiued intome 15.278 14_
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs IcoNriNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14 Credltors: amounts fallln8 due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 2,990 68,193 2,000 1,803 2,372 73,183 4,175 IS Retlrement benefit schemes 202S 2024 Deflned Contributlon Schemes Char8e to profit or105s in respect of delined contribution 5chernes 3,317 1,807 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. 16 Re5trlrted funds The restricted funds of the charity Comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At l Aprll 2024 Incomlng resources Resources At 31 Marth expended 2025 NEE Carer Outreath and Resilience Project 29.338 129.3381 Prevlous year: At l April 2023 Incoming re50urce5 Resource5 At 31 March expended 2024 NEE Carer Outreach and Resilience Project 54,162 124,8241 29,338 The NEE Carer Outreach and Resilience project relates to grant income received from the North East Essex Health and Wellbeing Alliance. The project aims to support and a make a positive difference allowing people to live safely and independently as they grow older. 15-
ESSEX CARERS SUPPORT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs IcoNriNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 Unrestrlcted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantor5 a5 to how they may be vsed. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for Specific purposes. At l Aprll 2024 Incomlng resources Resources At 31 Marth expended 2025 General funds 182.044 235.919 1182.3681 235.595 Prevlous year: At l April 2023 Incomlns resources Re50urce5 At 31 March expended 2024 General funds 155.370 125.260 198.5861 182.044 18 Related party transartlons During the yèar the charity purchased boakkeeping sèrvites from JaygatÈ Management Limitèd at a ¢ost of £2,40012024.. £2,160). laygate Management Limited is ¢ontrolled by R Smith, a trustee ol the ¢haritv. 19 Llmlted by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee of £10 per member. There were six members at the balance sheet date. 16-