PROPS NORTH EAST
{A company limited by guarantee)
REPORT AND GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Charity number 1146582
Company number 07902767

PROPS NORTH EAST
IA company limited by guaranteel
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their annual directors, report together with the
financial staternents of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, whlch are also
prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act
purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the
Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practlce appl icable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Fi nancial Reporting Standard applicable in the U K and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective l January 20191.
Summary by Denise Wilkins, Chair:
This year we are reporting income of £458,772 and expenditure of 391,191, This is an
Increase of £41,821 and £11,926 respectively and this has resulted in a surplus of £67,581
12023: £37,683) for the year and a further increase in our free reserves.
PROPS North East will continue to work to develop a strategic and focused approach in our
trading model in the years ahead,
In February 2024 we received confirmation that our tender to maintain our contract of
services with Newcastle City Councll was successful. The support offered to carers in
Newcastle now extends to children as young as five and families affected by gambling
addiction, where there are also drug or alcohol problems. PROPS was also successful in
securing funding with the Home Office and Public Health under the Supplementary
Substance Misuse Treatment Grant (SSMTRGI, an annually awarded grant followin8 the
success of the Project Adder and the findings and recommendations from Dame Carol
Black's Independent revlew of drugs: preventlon, treatment and recovery.
SSMTRG was launched in April 2022 to provide addltlonal f unding to local authorities, Th is is
a natlonal strategy to support improvements in the quality and capacity of drug and alcohol
treatment services over a th ree-year period. Newcastle City Councll recognlses fa mlly and
carers in this funding stream and PROPS works closely with the Pol ice, Local Authority, and
treatment commissioners to co-produce and deliver care plans for families, conslderlng
local need with a focus on a whole-system response with enhanced partnership working.
The confirmation of funding allows us to focus on our long-term strategic plan with greater
financial stability.
Following signif icant operatlonal changes during the pandemic our Charity ada pted its
service5 and continues to communicate via various Social onli ne platforms, offering virtual
spaces as well as face-to-face meeting5 or groups in the community, to provide connections
for families whose needs are paramount.
I would like to express gratitude to my fellow trustees, the dedicated staff team and all our
invaluable volunteers who continue to demonstrate exception31 commitment and fortitude.
Denise Wilkins
Chair of Trustees

PROPS NORTH EAST
IA company limited by guaranteel
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Our People
Trustees and Dlrectors
Denise Wilkins- Chair of Trustees and Director (resigned and reappointed 23rd November
20231
Lynne G riffin - Trustee and Director
Susan Sinton- Trustee and Director
Alasta ir Mitchell - Treasurer and Director
Ben Broadhead - Trustee and Director (resigned and reappointed 23rd November 20231
th
Phillip Brown- Trustee and Director (Resigned 13 July 2023)
Staff Team
Helen Thompson - Chief Executive
Sandy Lambrou- Finance Manager
Sandr3 Adams- Service Manager
Annette Walby-Team Leader
Danlel Brocksop- Young Persons Intervention Lead
Diane Breen- Administration Officer
Claire Hagelbur8 - Volunteer Coordinator
Megan Capp- Whole Family Worker
Tracey Harkins Hobson- Family Intervention Worker
Emma Fenwick- Family Intervention Worker
Loulse Mclntosh - Famlly InterventSon Worker
Volunteers
Muriel Goulding
Sandra Davies
Maria Gregson
Joanne Whittlngton
Sarah Cope
Fatema Rahman
Sarah Greener
Sharon Straker
Cecilia Hudson Molinaro
Melanie Rae
Claire Carden
Deborah Ross
Reece Calvert
Changes to staff team
Anne Wells- Family Intervention Worker- resigned June 2023
Palge Scott- Young Persons Intervention Worker- resigned July 2023
Michael Gregg- Family Intervention Worker- resigned August 2023
Katie Brown - Young Persons Intervention Worker- resigned November 2023

PROPS NORTH EAST
{A company limited by guarantee}
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
For the year ended 31 March 2024
Purpose and aims
The purpose of the Charity as set out in the objects contained in the company's
Memorandum and Articles of Association is.,
"To relieve needs of carers and whole families affected by substance misuse, by providing
them with, information, education and training, and other forms of support, and to raise
public awareness of people's drug and alcohol dependence and their associated behaviour,
with the overall aim of promoting sustainable whole family recovery."
Vlslon
To be the best at supporting and empowering young people, adults and whole families
affected by substance misuse to live healthy, fulfilling, and independent lives.
Ensurlng the work delivers our alms
PROPS reviews its aims, objectives, and activities each year and updates both the strategic
development and operational delivery plans accordingly, The revlew looks at achlevements
and outcomes of the work and evaluates the succe55 of each key actlvlty and the benefits
brought to the groups of people and communities we serve. It also looks at the barriers,
Challenges and fai lure5 experienced to ensure our services are effective and fit for purpose
and that the aims, objectives and activities remain focussed on the stated purpose. The
Charity has referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commlssion's guldance on
Public Benefit when reviewi ng our aims and objectives, and in planning future activities. In
particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and
objectives.
The focus of our work
The main objectives and activities for the year were to maintain a consistent level of high-
quality service delivery and continue to strengthen the systems and infrastructu re of the
Charity to provide the foundations for long term sustainabi lity of our work, which i nvolves:
support to adults caring for a family member
5UPPOrt to children, young people and adults affected by substance misuse
support to individuals to address the problems caused by their own substance
misuse
champlonlng the voices of the communities we serve across the issues that impact
upon thelr Ilves
How our actlvltles deliver public benefit
The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future
activities. The charitable objectives are also set out in order to provide a clear and
demonstrable public benefit. All our charitable activities focus on reducing the harm caused
to carers and whole families affected by substance misuse, By providing these activities they
further our charitable purpose for the public benefit.

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Who used and benefitted from our services?
The fundlng we currently recelve 5UPPOrts primarily the residents in Newcastle and North
Tyneside.
The North East still has some of the worst health harm5 in the UK, with the highest rates of
drug related deaths, alcohol related mortality and poverty. The region has felt some of the
harshest impacts of austerity through cuts to local authority funding. PROPS works with
families from all socioeconomic backgrounds and sees hlgher referral rates from areas with
high levels of social deprivation. All services are provided f ree of charge to famil ies. In 2023
work ha5 continued to develop a framework to better understand the impact on families
affected by someone else's addictlon and longer-term trauma felt by younger people who
witness addiction. Our work helps us to improve outcomes for those who use our services
and increase accessibility across communities.
Achlevements
The main areas of charitable activity are the provision of a range of evidence-based
Interventlons tailored to the bespoke needs of people and familles. We dellver support
programmes that keep families and carers safe and achieve self-directed outcomes based
on their expressed needs and wishes. These activities and the achievements are described
below.
Support we provlde for adults carlng for a substance user:
Our work to promote recovery Is underplnned three maln prlnclples:
to reduce the posltlve reinforcements of using drugs and/or alcoho1
to enhance life circumstances, social networks, and family relationshlps
to glve adults a voice in the social Issues that impact upon their lives
This work is underpinned by:
providing direct support to adults caring for a family member who misuses
substances, wlth our assessment and care plannlng process ensuring we can reduce
stress and isolation in the lives of affected others and improve their health and
wellbeing,
working with children and young people to help them to better understand their
situation to reduce levels worry aryd anxiety and increasè their likelihood of
achieving their own aspirations.
improving relationships between substance users and affected others within families
by offering them skil15 and education to manage their situation.
increasing a whole faMil￿S motivation to support substance users to access and
susta in recovery.
supporting and reducing drug and alcohol misuse which may contribute to less re-
offending behaviour through the use of evidence-based models and increaslng the
substance user's motivation to sustain long term change.

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helping to prevent the number of children and young people from entering the
Chlldren'5 Soclal Care system, through employing Early Help Assessments {EHAI to
provide additional support when identified.
Support we Provlde for Chlldren/Young People Affected by a Substance User:
PROPS offers a unique service to young people aged 11-18 affected by parental or familial
substance misuse in Newcastle.
Our work with young people is underpinned by three main principles:
Young people affected by substance misuse should be safe
YoLing people affected by substance misuse should achieve their potential
Young people affected by substance misuse should have a voice
This work:
provides direct support to children/young people impacted by a family member who
m15uses substances, uslng an assessment and care plannlng process that ensures we
cut stress and Isolatlon in the Ilves of aff ected others and Improve their hea Ith and
well belng.
delivers the Young Persons, programme within a safe space to enable self-
exploratlon, helplng young people overcome thelr challenges and empowering them
to increase confidence and build resilience,
delivers a Whole-Family Programme to help each member of the family understand
the fears, anxieties and actions of other family members, helpin8 to maintain a
strong family dynamic and reducing family breakdown.
gives young people a voice through partnership work, advocacy, and mediation
within the family.
helps to prevent the number of children and young people from entering the
Chlldren's Social Care system, through employing Early Help ￿sessmentS IEHAI as a
means of providing additional support when Identlfled.
Champlonlng the voices of the communltles we serve
PROPS was founded by Scotswood Women's Drug Support Group using principles of social
actlon and community organlsing. This has continued through our robust partnerships and
attendance at local and regional forums, alongslde empowerlng affected Gthers to have a
voice of their own.
Financial review
Considerable progress continues to be made in strengthening the governance and
operations of the Charity. We have reviewed our strategic plan to strengthen our
infrastructure.
This year we a￿ reporting income of £458,772 and expenditure of 391,191. This is an
Increased of £41,821 and £11,926 respectively and this has resulted in a surplus of £67,581
12023: £37,683) for the year and a further increase in our free reserves.

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Income from other trading activities continue to be developed with a more strategic and
focussed approach In our trading model.
Trustees and managers continue to review and regularly monitor progress against the
strategic, operational, and financial plans through trustee and finance meetings.
Princlpal fundlng sources
The Trustees are grateful to the following for funding the work of PROPS durlng the period:
Newcastle City Council
North Tyneside Council
Community Foundation Tyne and Wear
Public Health Project Adder
North Star Charitable Fund
We would also like to thank people who have made personal donations to the Charity over
this year. These contributions allow us to make essential pu rchases for our services and
provide rnuch valued respite events and activitie5 for adults and young people.
Investment policy
The strategic aims and development of the Charity specify that the trustees ensure the best
use of reserves over the long-term, showing due diligence and an agreed level of risk
averseness. The investment objective is to create a balance between capital growth and
income, which, over the long run, will have the aim of maintaining the real value of any
assets.
The charity does not currently hold any investments other than bank deposits.
Pay policy for key management personnel
The board, who give their time freely with no trustee receiving remuneration durin8 the
year, have considered who the Key Management Personnel {KMPI of the charitable
company are, as noted in the reference and administration section. Together with the
board, these KMP are those In charge of directing and controlling, running, and operating
the activities of the charitable company on a day-to-day basis. The pay of the KMP is
reviewed annually.
The trustees benchmark agalnst pay levels of other charltles and simllar organisatlons wlthln
the sector and the region. Pay levels are set using thls information together with budget and
forecast information, ensuring that the charitable company.
Reserves policy and going concern
The calcu lation of free reserves is based on the definition incl uded in the charity statement
of recommended practice ISORP}, which provides recommendations for accounting and
reporting for charities. The trustees have examined the requirements of the charitable

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company to hold free reserves, those reserves not invested in tanglble fixed assets,
excluding long term liabilities, or designated for a particular purpose.
Th is exercise considered both the normal requirement5 for working capital and the105s of
income of a hypothetical but reasonable reduction i n the scale of operations. Resulting from
this, the trustees considered it would be appropriate to hold the equivalent one to two
months, payroll costs/expenditure, which would equate to holding approximately £35,000-
£70,000 In free reserves.
At the year end, total free reserves (unrestricted and designated funds not invested in
tangible fixed assets) were £205,827 (2023- £141,401} an increase of £64,426, As we head
into 202412025, we are confidently foreca5tlng an Increase In free reserves at the end of the
next flnancial year.
The trustees will continue to budget future surpluses and diversify income generation
activities in order to provide improved organisational sustainability.
The trustees recognlse that whlle reserves may be utllised to maintaln capaclty wlthln the
charity and to finance essential infrastructure projects, they are conscious that in the
medium and longer term the charity will need to continue to generate surpluses in order to
mainta i n their target level of free reserve5,
The need for PROPS, services to continue to grow and therefore the demand on future
income and reserves will also be 8reater, hence the charity continue5 to require future
funding and the support of its funding partners.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The trustees have
reviewed and considered relevant Information, including the annual budget and future cash
flows in making their assessment. With the current resource5 available, the tru5tee5 have
concluded that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual
report and accounts,
Plans for Future Perlods
Following our organlsatlonal review, trustees are committed to conti nuing to invest time in
strategic development.
The true impact of the Coronavlrus pandemic as now been realised, however the 'cost of
l ivi ng crisis, continues to affect our service users. PROP5 has adapted and continues to adapt
to ensure the servic#L continues to collaborate with partners to manage any future social
changer5 we encounter.
Because of increasing the accessibility of our services a nd becoming more digita I, we have
assessed and will conti nue to regularly revise our cyber security processes to ensure the
charity and the community data remains secure.
We are an accredited member of the Living Wage Foundation and will continue to support
our employees with a fair hourly rate of pay.
As a charity we feel we have a social responsibility to support action to tackle the climate
crisis. We continue to focus on reducing our carbon footprint and 35 a member of Forest
Carbon we continue to offset our carbon footprint to support the increase in woodland

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cover in the UK, Since becoming a member of the Carbon Club in June 2021 we have
captured a total of 29.5 tonnes of C02, helplng to plant approximately 118 trees coverin8
0,1 hectares.
We will continue to focus on generating unrestricted income to allow the charity to remain
agile in responding to the needs of those we serve in a climate of even greater uncertainty.
There appears to be growing acknowledgment of the value of 'charit¢ fuelled by the sector-
wide response to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable citizens in our country. There
has been a rise in government spending to support the recovery of communities, which
PROPS has been recognised as being an integral part of by the Newcastle City Councll and
North Tyne5Ide Council commissioning streams,
Looking to the future, we will continue to work with current and potential new partners in
developing innovative solutions to complex problems. We will continue to explore new
markets and develop new initiatives, ensuring that those who use and purchase our services
have excellent experiences of our work.
The Charity wlll focus on:
strengthening organisational infrastructure and systems
maintaining exlsting contracts wlth Newcastle City Council a nd North Tyneside
Councll
developlng new partnershlp responses and approaches
developing and expandlng the reach of our speclalist servlces
expandin8 our team of volunteers
Improving the communication and marketlng our offer to all stakeholders
expanding our skills services for young people and whole famllles
exploring sustainable income streams
increasing the mix of products and services offered by tradlng su bsidlary Positive
Practice Partnership Ltd,
Reference and administrative detalls of the Charity, its trustees and advlsors
Charity Name
PROPS North East
Re8lStered Charity Number
1146582
Company Number 07902767
Registered Off ice and
operationa l address
Linskill Centre
Linskill Terrace
North Shields
England
NE30 2AY
Trustees
Denise Wilkins
Alastair Mitchell
Chair of Trustees
Treasurer

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Lynne Griffin
Susan Sinton
Phillip Brown
Benjamin Broadhead
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee (resigned 13 July 20231
Trustee (appointed 27 April 2023}
Chief Executive
Helen Thompson
Appointed September 2022
Independent
Examiner
Jim Dodds FCIE
33 The Glebe
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE616HW
Unity Trust Bank
Nine Brindley place
Birmingham
BI 2H8
Bankers
Lloyds Bank plc
25 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7HN
Structure. governance and management
Governlng Document
PROPS North East is a charltable company Ilmited by guarantee. Established as Scotswood
Women's Drug Support Group in 1997, Newcastle PROPS was registered as a charity in 1999
and incorporated as PROPS North East on 12th January 2012. The company was established
under a Memorandum and Articles of Association which established the objects and powers
of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association. In the event of
the company being wound up member5 are required to contribute an amount of £1.00.
Appolntment of trustees
As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association the board shall consist of no
more than 12 trustees ana no less than l. At each Annual General Meetin8 one third OT the
longest serving trustees reti re by rotation from off ice. A retiring trustee is eligible for re-
election.
In the event of any Ski Ils being lost through retirement or resignation, suitable individuals
are approached to offer themselves for appointment to the Board. All Trustees give their
time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity. No Trustees claimed expenses
during the year.

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Trustee induction and trainin8
New trustees are invited to meet with the Chalr and Chlef Executive to familiarise
themselves with the Charity and the context in which it operates. Thi5 covers:
the obl igations of trustees
the main documents which set out the operational framework for the Trust
resourcing and the current financial position
future plans and objectives
risks facing the Charity.
Trustees also receive an i nduction pack of internal informatlon together with pu blications
from the Charity Commission. The Chief Executive organises opportunities for the trustees
to become familiar with the work of the Charity by meeting with those who use the services
of the Charity, attending groups and training and for meeting staff and volu nteers, Trustees
are also invited to attend issue specific focus groups or projects.
Organlsatlon
The board of trustees has responsibility for the strategic direction and policy of the charity.
Frequency of full meetings has been reviewed for effectiveness and the board will continue
to meet on a monthly basis. Trustees have also established subgroups for financlal
governance and income generation that meet in addltion to and report into ordinary
meetings.
The trustees appolnt the Chlef Executlve to manage the day-to-day operatlons. To facllltate
effective operations the Chief Executive has delegated authority, within the terms of
delegation approved by the trustees, for operational matters including finance,
employment, and Service delivery.
Risk management
The trustees have a risk management strategy that comprlses:
an annual revlew of the risks the charlty may face.
the implementatlon and review of a formal risk mapplng system and procedures to
mitigate identified risks.
the implementation of systems and procedures designed to minimise any potential
impact on the Trust should they materialise,
Due to uncertainty in the economic climate and to mitigate significant external risks to
funding organisation undertakes an annual strategic review. Each year the Charity produces
updated the Business and Action Plans which are fully consulted with trustees, management
and staff teams and reviewed against progress quarterly. They are very much workin
documents which recognise the need for diversification, development and expansion of the
Charit(s core business, A key element in the management of financial risk is the setting of a
Reserves Policy and its regular review by trustees.
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Statement of trustees, responsibilities
The trustees Iwho are also the directors of PROPS North East for company law} are
responsible for preparing the Trustee5' An nual 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 charitable company and of the
incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of
the charitzble company for that period. In preparing these f inancial statements, the trustees
are requlred to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statement5
prepare the fina ncial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charitable company wlll contlnue In operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting record5 that disclose with
reasonable accu racy at any tlme the flnanclal position of the charitable company and enable
them to ensure the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees
are also responsi ble for safeguardi ng the assets of the charitable company and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of f raud and other irregularities.
Independent Examiner
Jim Dodds has been re-appointed as Independent examlner forthe ensuing year endlng 31
March 2025,
Approved by the Board on ...
i.,s.,ak
nd signed on their behalf bv:
De
ise
ilki n5 (Chair of Trustees)
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
For the ear ended 31 March 2024
I report on the financial statsments of PROPS North East for the year ended 31 March 2024. which are set out on pages
13to24
Respectlve responslbllltles of trustegs and examlner
The Iruslees (who are also dirèctors of the company for the purposes ol company law) are rèsponslblè for the preparallon
of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audil is not requlr8d for thé year under section 14412) of thè Charlllès Act
2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independenl examiriation is n8ed&d. Thè charily's gross income exceeded £250,000 and I
am quallfled to undertake the examinatlon by belng a Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiner5.
Having satisfied myself that the ¢hartty 1$ not subject to audit under company law and Is eligible for Independènt
examlnatlon, It Is my r8sponsibilily to..
examlne the accounts under section 146 oftha 2011 Act,
to follow th9 proceduros 18id down In the general Dlrection8 glven by Ihe CharSty Cornrnission (under 3ectlon
14515llb} of the 2011 ACÉ), and
to slate whether particular mallers have come lo my attgnlion.
Bas18 of Independent oxamlnorfs statemont
My 8xamlnatlon was carrfed out in 8ccordance wlth g8n8ral Dlrectlons glven by the Charity Commission. An examination
includes 8 reviéw of tha 8ccounllng r6cords k8Pt by thé charity and a eomparfson of th8 accounts pr8sented with Ihose
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and 8eeklng expl8natlon$ from
the Iruslees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldence thal would be
quired in an audit, and consequèntly no opinion is given as to whether the aceounls presént a 'lrue and falr vlew, and the
report is limited to those matters set out in the slatemenl below.
Indop•ndont •xamlner'8 Statement
In connection with my examination. no material matters have come to my attenlion which gives me cause lo belleve that In,
any Mate￿al r88PeCt:
• accounling r8cords w8r8 nol kepl In accordance wlth 88ctlon 388 of the Companlas Act 2006., or
the accounts do not 8c¢ord with such records., or
the accounts do not comply wlth rèlevant accounting requir8ments under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006
other than any requirement that the accounts glvg 8 'true and falr, vlew whlch Is not a matter ¢onsldgred as part of
an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
I hav8 come across no other matters In Connection with the examination lo which atl&nlion should be drawn in thi5 report in
order lo enable a propèr undèrstandlng of th8 accounts to be reached.
Jim Dodds FCIE
33 Tho Globo
Morp&th
Northumberland
NE616HW
Date..
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING THE INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
For the y8ar ended 31 March 2024
General
Unreslricled
Funds
De8ignated
Unre8tricted
Funds
ReslrScted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
ome:
Donation8 and legaci88
6.246
6,246
3,425
Income from charitable actlvities..
Grants and contracts
428,223
20,991
449,214
403,844
Othar trading actlvltle8'.
Subsidiary income
Investment income
1,675
1,675
9,137
10
1.637
1,637
545
Total incom8
437,781
20,991
458,772
416,951
endl
Costs of rai81ng funds..
Subsldiary expendlture
Expendllure on charltable
activities:
11
711
711
6.161
Operation of the charity
12
375.128
15,352
390,480
373,104
Total oxpendlture
375,839
15,352
391,191
379,265
Net income/(expendituro) and
net movement of funds
61,942
5,639
67,581
37,686
Roconclll
Total funds brought forward
101,817
45.000
146,817
109,131
Total funds carrf8d forward
163,759
45.000
5,639
214,398
146,817
The Statement of Flnanclal Acllvltles Includes all galns and losses recognised In the year. All Incomlng resources and
resources gxpanded derive from conlinulng activities
The notss on pages 15 to 24 form an Integral part of these accounts.

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company limited by guarantee
Company number 07902767
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 March 2024
Group
Charity
2024
2023
2024
2023
Frxod a888ts
Tangible asse18
21
2.932
5,416
2,932
5,416
Total Flxod Assets
2,932
5,416
2,933
5,417
Dèbtors and prapaymènts
Cash at bank and in hand
23
4,824
228,694
14,795
170,900
4.824
228,419
14,224
170,900
Total Current Assets
233,518
185,695
233,243
185,124
labllltla
Creditors falling due wilhin one year
Nel Gurrent A￿ets
24
122,052)
211,466
{ 44,294)
141,401
121,778)
211,466
143.724)
141NOO
Total assets less currnnt Ilabllltles
214,398
146,817
214,398
146,817
Nat Assets
214,398
146,817
214.398
146,817
8 of tho charl
Reslrlct8d incomè fund8
Gener81 unrestrictsd income funds
Deslgnat8d unr88tricted incom8 funds
5,839
163,759
45,000
5,639
163,759
45,000
101,817
45,000
101,817
45,000
Total charlty funds
214,398
146,817
214,398
146,817
The company was enlllled to an exemptlon from audlt under 8477 of the Companles Act 2006 relatlng to small companles
Th8 membar8 hav8 not requlr8d the company to oblaln 8n audit in accordance wllh s8cl5on 476 of the Comp8nlas Act 2006.
The dlrectors acknowledge thelr regponslbllltles for complylng with the requlrements of the Companles Act wlth the respect
to accounting ￿COrdS and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared In accordance with the provisions applicabl8 to 8mall companle8 subject to the small
¢ompanl88 r8gim8 and In accordanc8 wlth FRS102 SORP,
Th8 notes on pages 15 to 24 form an inlegral part of these accounls.
Thesè financial stataments wérè approved by tha Board on:
and are signad on its bahalf by..
Denise Wilkin8
Chair
14

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company Ilmlted by guaran188
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Forthe ear ended 31 March 2024
1 Accountlng Poll¢les
The prlnclple accounting pollcles adopted, judgements and key sources of 8slim8tion uncetlalnty in th8 pr8paratlon
of th6 flnanclal statéments ara as follows,.
2 Basls of accountlng
2.1 Basls of preparatlon
Thes8 accounts have b6en prepared undor tha historical cost convention with ilems re¢ognls6d at Cost or
Iransaclion value unle8S Otherwise stated in the relevant note{$) to these aGGounts.
Th8 accounts hav8 been preparèd In 8ccordanc8 wlth Accounllng and Reporting by Charltlès., St8lem8nt of
Recommended practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting
Slandard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102} (effective 1 January 2019) - Charities SORP
{FRS 1021, the Flnanclal Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Irelend {FRS 102} and the
Charltles Act 2011
PROPS North East meets the definition of a public ben&fil entity under FRS 102.
2.2 Preparatlon of the accounts on a going con¢orn ba•ls
The financial st8temenl8 have been prépared on a golng concem basls. In making their assessment the trustees
have ￿vieWed and considered relevant Informallon, Includlng thelr annual budget and future ca8h flows. The
Iruslees are of the vlew that the Immedlats future of the charfty for the next 12 months is 58cur8 and Ihat on this
ba515 the ¢harily 15 a going concern.
3 Income
3.1 Rocognltlon of In¢om•
Income is tscognisèd when the ch8rlty has enlillement to the resources, any performance condlllons attached lo
the itemls} of Income have been met, il is more lik81y than not that the resources will b8 r8c8lvod and the mon8lary
value can b8 mèasured wllh sufficl8nt reliably.
3.2 Offsettlng
There has been no off8etting of assets and Ilabllltles. or Income and eX￿nSeS, unless required or pgrmitted by
FRS102 SORP or FRS102.
3.3 Grants and donatlons
Income from govemment and other grants, whethar 'capilal' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the
charity has 6ntill8ment to tha funds, any performance condltlons altachad to the grants have been met, It Is
probable that the income wlll b6 received and Ihe amount can be measured reliably and Is not deferred.
Income received in advance or provision of other sp6cffled seNlce Is deferred unlll tho crlt8rla of Income recognltlon
are met.

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company limited by guaranlee
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For th8
8ar ended 31 March 2024
3.4 Volunteer help
The valu8 of volunteer help received18 not included in the account8 but is described In the trustees, annu81 report.
3.5 Int6ro8t rec9ivable
Interést on fvnds held on deposit is included when receivable and th8 amount can be measured reliably by the
charily., this is normally upon notification of the inl8r8St paid or payabl8 by the Bank.
3.6 Fund accountlng
Unrestricted fund8 are availabla to spond on aclivitios that further any of the purpos&s of ¢harlty. Designated funds
are unreslricled funds of the charfty whlch the trusts88 have declded al their dlscretion lo set aside to US8 for
spe¢lflc purpose. Rgslrirted funds are donations which the donor has spgcified are to be sol8ly u8ed for particular
areas of the charltles, work or for specific projects being undortaken by Ihg charity.
4 Expondlture and Ilabllltlas
4.1 Llablllty recognltlon
Liabilities are recognised whèn It Is more likely than not that there is a legal or con8twctlve obligatlon commS11ing the
charily to pay oul resources and th8 amounl of tha obllgallon Can be mgasured wlth reasonable certalnly
4.2 Charltablo a¢tlvltlo8
Expenditure on charltable acllvltles Includ6s the ccsls of provldlng support and other therap8ulic actlvltl8S to carors
undertaken lo further the purposes of the charity and Ih8ir as8oclat8d support costs.
4.3 Governance and support costs
Support costs have been allocated between governanc6 Cost and other 8UPPOrt, Governancg costs compris8 all
Costs involving public accountsblllty of tho charity and its complianca with regulallon and good practice
Support Costs are thosè functlons that assist Ihe work of the chaiily but do not directly undertake charitable
activities. Support costs include central lunctlons and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a bas18
¢onslstenl wlth the use of resources,
4.4 Irrecovorable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is Charged as a cost again81 the acllvity for which Ihe expendtture wa8 incurred.
4.5 Crnditors
The charity has creditors which 8r8 measured al settlement amounls less any trad& discounts
5 Assets
5.1 Tanglble fixed assets for uso by the charlty
Individugl fixed 8ssets cosllng £1000 or more ar8 c8Pitalised al cost and ara dep￿Ciated over their estlm8ted useful
economic lives on a slraighl Iln8 basis as follows..
Office and computer equlpment
Equipment
Straight line ovér four years
Straight line over four years
16

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company Ilmited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31 March 2024
6 The summary financial perfomiance of the charlty alone is.,
Total
2024
Totsl
2023
Incomè
457,097
407,814
Gift aid from Irading subsidiary
964
2,976
458,061
410,790
Expanditure on charitable dCtivltl68
390.480
373,104
Net Income/(exp•ndlture)
67,581
37,688
Total funds brought forward
146,817
10g,131
Total funds carrlod fonv8rd
214,398
146,817
Represented by..
G8n8ral unrestricted Incom8 funds
Designated unrestricted income funds
Restricted income funds
163,759
45,000
5,839
214.398
101,817
45,000
146,817
Analy81s of Income
General
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Re5trict8d
Fund3
Total
2024
Total
2023
7 Income from donatlons and
legacles
Donations
oth8r donatlons
Fund ralslng
4,333
399
1,514
6.246
4,333
399
1,514
3,425
3,425
17

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear end8d 31 March 2024
Analysls of Income continued
General
Unr8slrict8d
Funds
Designated
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrictsd
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
8 Incom6 from charitable actlvltlos
Newcast18 City Council . Public
Health Services- Carers Support
Newcastlo City Council
SSMTRG
Vita Health Group
North Tynesldg Councll
Probation S8rvlc8s Fund
Proj8d Adder
128,478
128,478
133,820
133,421
133,421
34,500
113,774
10.000
2.236
34,500
113,774
10,000
2,236
23,000
97,034
133,472
Arnold Clark
Community Foundation - Riddell
Family Community First Fund
Communlty Foundation Willan
Trust
Community Foundatlon John B811
Community Foundation Josaph
Brough Charitable Trusl
other small grants
Olher incom8
1,000
4,480
4.460
2,781
2,781
1,914
9,167
4.583
9,167
4,683
2,500
1,250
814
5,000
428,223
814
5,000
854
5,000
403,844
20,991
g Incomo from other tradlng actlvltlaB
Trading subsldiary lumover
1,875
1,675
1,675
9,137
9,137
10 Invgslment In¢omo
Bank Int6r6st
1,637
1,637
1.637
1.637
545
545
Income was £458,772 {2023: £416,951 ) of whlch £437.781 was unreslrictod or designated (2023.. £411,287 ) and
£20,991 was restrieted (2023.. £5,664).

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company Ilmited by ouarantee
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31 March 2024
Analysls of expendlture
General
Unraslrlctad
Funds
Daslgnated
Unrèstrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
TotBI
2023
11 Costs of ralslng funds
Trading subsidiary costs
Staff costs
Ovorh6ad5
436
275
436
275
5,000
1,161
6.161
711
711
12 Charitable activities
Client activities
Staff salarl68
Other stsff costs
Stsff travel & meelings
Training costs
Volunteer axpenses
Pr8mis8S Costs
Office costs
Promotion and publlcity
Professional fees
Bank charges
Depreciation
Govérnaneè costs
Management commlttee costs
Ind6pènd8nl examlners faes
10,609
296,227
1,019
3,682
1,181
1,207
13,070
24.604
948
18,013
109
2,484
185
12,386
10,794
308,613
1,019
3,682
1,181
1,207
13,070
26,666
1,667
18,013
109
2,484
12.649
294,604
1,335
1,590
608
546
11,136
22,232
5,054
18,764
187
2,380
2,062
719
44
1,975
1,975
1,975
390,480
375,128
15.352
373,104
Expenditure on chailtable a¢tlvStSes was £390,48012023: £379,265) of which £375,128 was unrestrlcled or deslgnated
12023.. £373.601) and £15,352 was restricled12023: £5,664}.
13 Not Incomellexpendlture) for tho y8ar
2024
2023
Thls Is stated aftor charglng ,
Depr8ciation
Independent examinerf8 fe88 for r8portlng on the accounts
Other accountancy services provided by Ihe axaminèr
2,484
1.975
275
2,380
1,975
275
4,734
4,630
19

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company limited by guarant8e
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31 MarGh 2024
14 Analysls of Staff costs and th8 Cost of koy managemonl porsonnel
2024
2023
Gross wages, salaries and benèfils in kind
Employ8rfs National Insurance ¢osts
Employérfs p8nsion costs
267,729
23,543
17,777
309 049
258,650
22,832
18,122
299,604
No 8mploy88 r8C81ved r8munor8tion abov8 £60,000 {2023'. nll}.
Th8 kay managemant p8rsonn81 of the chadty. comprlsa thé trustèes and the Chief Executive. The total employee
benefits of the key management personnel of Ihg charily were £46,447 {2023; £40,240),
15 Staff NUm￿r8
The average monlhly head count was 10 staff 12023.. 11 staff) and the averago monthly number of fvll-lime equivalent
employees during the year were as follows..
2024
Numb•r
2023
Numbér
The parts of th8 charfty In whlch Ihe 8mployees
work
Support staff
Management l admin staff
10.0
16 Transactlons wlth truslées
Th8 charily trust88S Were not paid any other benefits from employment wllh the ch8rlty In the year (2023.. £nlll. No
charity Irusteg received payment for professional or other servlces supplled to the charlly.12023: £nil).
17 Trustees, expenses
No trust88 8xpens8s have boen incurred in the year (2023: £nill.
18 Transactlonls) wlth related partie8
No trust88 or other person related to the charity had any personal Intergst In any contract or olhar transactions entered
Into by the charity, Includlng guarantees, during the year12023'. nll).
19 Deflned contrlbutlon penslon schemo
The charlty OP8ratgs a defined contribution penslon scheme. The assets of the scheme 8re held sepamlely from those
of the ch8rlty In an independently administered fvnd,
The employer's pension cosls represent contribulions payable by ih6 char￿Y lo Ihe fund and amount to £17,77712023:
£18,122) There was £nil outstanding as at 31 March 2024 (2023: £nil).
20

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company limit8d by guarantee
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For th8
8ar ended 31 March 2024
20 Corporatlon Taxation
Th8 charlty is exempl from tax on income end galns falllng wilhln section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of
th8 Taxatlon of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to th8 8Xtant that th8S8 are applied to It8 charflabl8 objectives.
Charlt
Subsldla
Grou
Offlcè &
Computor
Equlpmont
21 Tanglblg flxod assats
Equlpmènt
Total
Cost
8alanc8 brought forward
Additions
Dlsposals
Balance carrled forward
26,780
1,200
27,980
1,200
Dopraciation
Balancé brought forward
Depreciation charge for year
Disposals
Balanco carrled forward
21,364
2,484
1,200
22,564
2A84
Net book valu•
Brought forward
5,416
Carrl•d forward
22 Flxed a8$et Inv68tment
Group
Charlty
2024
2023
2024
2023
Investment in subsidiary company
The charitable company owns one £1 ordinary share, 1 OOYO of the voting capital of the Posltlve Pra¢ll¢e Partnershlp
Ltd a company incorporated and registered In England and Wales (Company number 084873551. To provide training,
eccredilation and supervision in evidenced based intervenllons lo staff worklng wllh 8dulls affected by a family
m6mbers substance misuse. and pays all of ils proflls lo th8 charlty under th6 Glft Ald scheme. A summary of the
trading rèsults and balance sheet for the year ended 31 March 2024 Is shtswn bélow.
Profit and loss account
2024
2023
Tumovar
Cost of sales
Administration costs
Other operating incom8
Taxatlon
Donation lo parent charity
Net profil
1,675
9,137
(711)
16,161)
{9641
(2,9761
21

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31 March 2024
22 Flxod asset Inv8Stment continued
Balance sheat
2024
2023
Fixed asset5
Current as581s
Craditors amounts falling dua wlthln ona y6ar
276
{275)
8,252
{ 8,2511
Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
23 Dobtors and prepayments Irfrcolvable wlthln 1 year}
Group
Charlty
2024
2023
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Pre paymènts and other debtors
Amounts due from subsidiary undertakings
1,387
3,437
13,837
958
1,387
3,437
8,624
958
4,642
24 Creditors and accruals (payablè wilhin 1 yaar)
Group
Charlty
2024
2023
2024
2023
Trade crgditors
Payroll taxation
Other crgdilors
Accruals
Indepèndent examination of accounts
Deferred Income
2,183
5,119
2,114
2,184
5,119
2,114
222
222
2,250
12,500
22,052
2.250
39,708
44,294
1,975
12,500
21,778
1,975
39,413
43,724
25 Doforred In¢om•
Deferred income comprises of advance paymanl from Contracts and grant provlders.
2024
Balanc8 brought foThvard
Amount released to income earned from
charitable activities
Amount deferred in year
Balance Carried forward
39,708
139,708)
12.500
22

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company limited by guaranteo
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For Ihe ear endad 31 March 2024
26 Analysis of charllable funds
Analysls of movomonts In unrostrfcted funds
Fund
balancès
brought
forward
Fund
balance8
carrled
forward
Incoming
resources
R8sourcos
expended
Transfers
General unreslrict8d fijnd
101,817
101817
437.781
437 781
1375,8391
375 839
163.759
163,759
Totals
Purpose of unrostrl¢ted funds
General unrestricted ￿nd
Tha 'fre8 res8Nes' after allowing for designated funds.
Fund
balan¢o$
brought
fomard
Fund
balances
carrlgd
forward
Incomlng
resour¢oS
Ra80urces
gxpended
Transfers
Designated reseNos fund
46,000
45,000
45,000
Totals
Purpose of deslgnated lunds
Designal8d r8sèN85 fund
To cover one to two months runnlng costs induding potenti81 close down costs.
Analyslg of movom¢nt In r••trl¢tsd funds
Fund
balancos
brought
forward
Fund
balances
carrled
forward
Incomlng
rasourca8
RBsour¢es
oxpendod
Transfers
R8strlct8d funds
Community Foundation Rlddell
Family Community Firsl Fund
Community Foundatlon Wlllan
Trust
4,460
{1851
4,275
2,781
(2,7811
Community Foundalion John Bell
9,167
{ 8,2571
910
Communily Foundation Josèph
Brough Charitable Trust
4,583
{4,129)
454
Totals
20,991
{15,332)
5,639
23

PROPS NORTH EAST
A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the éar andad 31 March 2024
26 Analysls of charltable funds continued
Purpose of restrloted funds
Restricl6d funds reprasent Incom6 r8sourc8s used for a sp8clflc purpos8 wlthln th8 charity as identified by the donor,
Community Foundation - Ridd&ll Contribution to food related Iralnlng for carers.
Family Community First Fund
Community Foundation Willon
Trusl
Contribution to website and Inlernel costs.
Community Foundatlcn John B811 Family Inlorvenlion Worker targeting support for black and ethnic minority, LGBT
and Muslim people with substance misuse problems.
Family Intervention Worker largeling support for black and alhnlc mlnorlty, LGBT
and Muslim people with substance mlsuse problems.
Communlly Foundation Joseph
Brough Ch8ritablg Trust
27 Analy81s of nèt a888ts botw•en funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Fund8
Total
2024
Tolal
2023
TangSble flxed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other nel currenl assals
Credltor8 falllng due wllhln one
year
2,932
178,055
4,824
(22,052)
2,932
228,694
4,824
(22,052)
5,418
170,900
14,795
(44,2941
45,000
5,639
163759
45,000
214 398
24