REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07964782 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1146717
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
for
BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Nagler Simmons
Chartered Accountants
5 Beaumont Gate
Shenley Hill
Radlett
WD7 7AR
BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Contents of the Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Report of the Trustees |
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Independent Examiner's Report |
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Statement of Financial Activities |
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Balance Sheet |
8 to 9 |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
10 to 17 |
BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07964782)
Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TheBoardofBefriendersWorldwide(BW)submitsitsannualreportandfinancialstatementsforthe year
ended 31 December 2024.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Themissionofthecharityistoimprovetheemotionalandmentalhealthofpeoplewhoare experiencing
feelings of distress and despair and to reduce the incidences of suicide.
General activities
Ourgeneralactivitiescontinuedtoencourageworldwideestablishmentanddevelopmentofcentres which
specialiseinourwork:developingandprovidingeducationandtrainingtoolsandservices;identifying best
practicesandsupportingandpromotingtheapplicationofthesepracticesbythecentres; developing
technologicalplatformsforcommunicationandimprovedservicedeliverybythecentres;encouraging and
promotingapplicableresearch;establishingpartnershipswithotherrelationshiporganisations;and developing
material for public awareness campaigns.
Conference
InJuly2024ourtrusteesattendedtheBefriendersWorldwideConferencethatwaskindlyhostedin Colombo
bySriLankaSumithrayo.Notonlywereweabletosharepractice,skillsandexperiencefromfive continents,
butwehadtimetobuildourBWcommunity.Therewasalsotheopportunitytocelebrate50years of
incredible service by the team at Sri Lanka Sumithrayo.
Seafarers
Duringthe year the charitycontinuedits partnershipwith a shippingcompanyin Asia to facilitatethe provision
of emotionalsupportservicesto the seafaringcommunityof that company.This partnershipcame to an end at
the end of 2024.BW is now focusedon expandingour servicesto offeremotionalsupportto seafarers around
theworld.ThistakestheformofapartnershipbetweenBWand5ofourmemberswhoare specifically
selectedashavingtheexperienceandskilltorespondtocontactsfromseafarers.Seafarerscanaccess the
services of these members through direct links provided within the BW website.
WeareverygratefultotheSeafarersCharityfortheandadviceandsupporttheyareprovidingfor the
development of our service to Seafarers.
Benefit to individuals
Themajorityofourcentresareavailablearoundtheclockeverydayoftheyear,toreceivecallsand other
contactsfrompeoplewhoarein emotionaldistressandmaybecontemplatingsuicide.Thereis nocharge for
the servicewhich is providedmainlyby volunteerswho receivespecificongoingtraining.Oftenour centres are
the only lifeline (literally) for people in distress.
Public benefit
In shapingthe activitiesfor this financialyear,the Trusteeshave consideredthe CharityCommission's guidance
onpublicbenefit.Boththecharityandourcentresareveryactiveintheircountriesinboth promoting
awareness and addressing the stigma of mental health issues.
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07964782)
Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Theresultsofthecharityfortheyearended31December2024aresetoutintheattached financial
statements.Adeficitof£15,209(2023:17,919)wasdeductedfromthegeneralfund.Thisyear'sdeficit was
after the deduction of costs relating to the conference in Sri Lanka of £16,880.
Thecharityreceivedincomeof£25,796(2023:£25,464)forprojectmanagementactivitieswhich covered
projectmanagementcosts of £10,301(2023:£9,564)with a resultinggross surplus of £15,495(2023: £15,900).
Further donations were received of £25,465, including £10,000 from a trustee (2023: £14,755).
Reserves policy
The charity'sreservesat the yearend were£86,413(2023:£94,742).The Boardof Trusteesare of the opinion
thatreservesshouldbeatleastataleveltoensurethecharitycanrunefficientlyandmeettheneedsof the
membershipand sustainits development.It is BefriendersWorldwide'sobjectiveto maintainthe accumulated
reserves to cover its annual operating cost as a minimum.
In additionto the abovereserves,unrestricted,designatedfunds of £2,908(2023:£9,788)are set aside for the
"TwinningProject"whichencouragescentresindifferentcountriestoworktogetherandexchange best
practice.Inaddition,cashandreadilyavailablefundsaremaintainedataleveltoatleastmeetall current
liabilities at any given time.
Afurther£1,321(2023:£1,321)washeldinarestrictedfundfollowingadonationbyLifelinkSamaritans for
thespecificpurposeoffundingmembershipsubscriptionsforSamaritansofWellingtonInc.overa 5-year
period.
Going concern
The Board confirmsthat it has a reasonableexpectationthat BefriendersWorldwidehas adequateresources to
continueinoperationalexistencefortheforeseeablefutureandhasassetstofulfilallobligations.For this
reason, it continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these financial statements.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
BefriendersWorldwideLimitedis a bodyincorporatedunderthe CompaniesAct 2006as a companylimited by
guaranteeandnothavingasharecapital.ThegoverningdocumentsaretheMemorandumandArticles of
Association as approved by the members. It is also registered as a charity with the Charity Commission.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
MembersoftheBoardofTrusteesareelectedforatermofthreeyears,renewableonagreementof the
TrusteeandtheBoard.VacanciesfornewtrusteesareidentifiedbytheBoardtakingintoconsideration the
balanceofskillsrequiredandtoreflecttheinternational,multiculturalnatureofthecharity.Candidates are
interviewedbyapaneloftheBoardandtheappointmentsareapprovedataBoardmeeting. Upon
appointmenttrusteesarerequiredtocompletearegisterofinterestsandaregivenaTrusteeHandbook that
includestheMemorandumandArticlesofAssociation.Thereisalsoaformalinductionprocess,and trustees
may undertake relevant training where appropriate.
All trustees are non-executive and work for Befrienders Worldwide in a voluntary capacity.
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07964782)
Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
BefriendersWorldwideis governedby a Boardof Trustees,which comprisesthe Chair,DeputyChair, Treasurer
and a minimum of two other board members.
Decision making
TheBoardofTrusteesisresponsiblefortheoverallgovernanceandstrategicdirectionof Befrienders
Worldwide. They meet regularly during the year to consider, determine and review strategy and policy.
Key risks and uncertainties
TheBoardassessestheriskstowhichBefriendersisexposedandthemitigationplansinplaceinorder to
minimise potential risk.
Risks reviewed cover four key areas :
Governance
Coversallaspectsoftrusteeactivities,strategy,charitablepurpose/publicbenefitandtheMemorandum and
Articles of Association.
Operational Activities
Covers delivery of Befrienders' core activities, day to day operations, health & safety and HR activities.
Finance
Covers all aspects of financial risk.
External environment changes and development
Coverscompetitoractivities,changesinoperatingenvironmentandchangeswithinBefrienders' stakeholder
groups.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07964782 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1146717
Registered office
5 Beaumont Gate
Shenley Hill
Radlett
WD7 7AR
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07964782)
Report of the Trustees FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Trustees
N G Hawkins (Chair)
D A Brodtman (Deputy Chair)
M L Taylor (Treasurer)
O F Monteiro
M L Galliano
M M Mulindi (Resigned 21 July 2025)
C M Paranavithana (Resigned 21 July 2025)
P Skruibis
P Yoskittiphat (Resigned 21 July 2025)
N Sood
L Zeinoun (Resigned 21 July 2025)
H Fonseca ( Appointed 13 July 2024)
Independent Examiner
R S Harris FCCA
Nagler Simmons
Chartered Accountants
5 Beaumont Gate
Shenley Hill
Radlett
WD7 7AR
Thisreporthas beenpreparedin accordancewiththe specialprovisionsof Part15of the CompaniesAct 2006
relating to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 29 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
M L Taylor - Treasurer - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Befrienders Worldwide
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Befrienders Worldwide ('the Company')
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsoftheCompanyfortheyear ended
31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)you are
responsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheCompanies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobe auditedunderPart16of the
2006Actand areeligibleforindependentexamination,I reportin respectof myexaminationof your charity's
accountsascarriedoutunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').Incarryingout my
examinationIhavefollowedtheDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunderSection145(5)(b)of the
2011 Act.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Befrienders Worldwide
Independent examiner's statement
I have completedmy examination.I confirmthat no mattershave come to my attentionin connectionwith the
examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationto which
attentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingoftheaccountsto be
reached.
R S Harris FCCA
Nagler Simmons
Chartered Accountants
5 Beaumont Gate
Shenley Hill
Radlett
WD7 7AR
29 September 2025
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Statement of Financial Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
25,465
Other trading activities
2
25,796
Total
51,261
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Other trading activities
10,301
10,301
Charitable activities
3
Grants to institutions
7,000
Charity operations
28,387
Other
20,782
Total
66,470
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(15,209)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
104,530
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
89,321 |
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,321
1,321 |
31.12.24
Total
funds
£
25,465
25,796
51,261
10,301
10,301
7,000
28,387
20,782
66,470
(15,209)
105,851
90,642 |
31.12.23
Total
funds
£
14,755
25,464
40,219
9,564
9,564
-
27,453
21,121
58,138
(17,919)
123,770
105,851 |
|
|
|
|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07964782)
Balance Sheet
31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
11
833
Cash at bank
93,706
94,539
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
(5,218)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
89,321
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
89,321
NET ASSETS
89,321
FUNDS
13
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted
funds
£
-
1,321
1,321
-
1,321
1,321
1,321 |
31.12.24
Total
funds
£
833
95,027
95,860
(5,218)
90,642
90,642
90,642
89,321
1,321
90,642 |
31.12.23
Total
funds
£
300
110,416
110,716
(4,865)
105,851
105,851
105,851
104,530
1,321
105,851 |
|
|
|
|
Thecharitablecompanyis entitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006 for
the year ended 31 December 2024.
The membershavenot requiredthe companyto obtainan auditof its financialstatementsfor the year ended
31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
-
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07964782)
Balance Sheet - continued
31 DECEMBER 2024
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicableto charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financialstatementswere approvedby the Boardof Trusteesand authorisedfor issue on 25 July 2025 and
were signed on its behalf by:
M L Taylor - Treasurer - Trustee
N G Hawkins - Chair - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingby Charities:
Statementof RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordance with
theFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)',the Charities
Act2011,FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicablein theUK and
RepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.Thefinancialstatementshavebeenprepared under
the historical cost convention.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is Pound Sterling (£).
Income
All incomeis recognisedin theStatementof FinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhas entitlementto the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesare recognisedas expenditureas soon as there is a legal or constructiveobligation committing
thecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequired in
settlementand the amountof the obligationcan be measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedfor on
an accrualsbasisand has beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall costrelatedto the category.
Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedto activities
on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Going Concern
Thetrusteeshaveassessedwhethertheuseofthegoingconcernbasisisappropriateandhave also
consideredpossibleothereventsorconditionsthatmightcastsignificantdoubtontheabilityof the
charitytocontinueas a goingconcern.Thetrusteeshavemadethisassessmentfora periodofat least
one yearfromthe dateof the approvalof thesefinancialstatements.The trusteeshaveconcluded that
thereisareasonableexpectationthatthecharityhasadequateresourcestocontinuein operational
existencefor the foreseeablefuture.The charitythereforecontinuesto adopt the going concernbasis in
preparing its financial statements.
Legal Status
The charityis incorporatedas a companylimitedby guarantee,incorporatedin Englandand Wales, and
isregisteredwiththeCharityCommission.Theregisteredofficeaddress,companyand charity
registrationnumberscanbefoundintheReportoftheTrustees.Themembersofthecompany have
undertakento contributeup to theirguaranteeof £1 each towardsthe liabilitiesof the company,in the
event that it is wound up whilst they are, or within one year of being members.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedas a
commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
continued...
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Intangible fixed assets
Intangibleassetsareinitiallymeasuredatcost.Afterinitialrecognition,intangibleassetsare measured
at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretionof the
trustees.
Designatedfunds are funds set aside by the trusteesout of unrestrictedgeneralfunds for specific future
purposesin accordancewith the developmentplans of the organisationand to enable the completion of
existing projects.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedforparticular restricted
purposes.
Cash and cash equivalent s comprise of cash at bank and in hand and interest bearing deposits.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
Foreign currencies
Assetsandliabilitiesinforeigncurrenciesaretranslatedintosterlingattheratesofexchangeruling at
thebalancesheetdate.Transactionsinforeigncurrenciesaretranslatedintosterlingattherate of
exchangeruling at the date of transaction.Exchangedifferencesare taken into accountin arrivingat the
operating result.
continued...
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. |
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.12.24 |
31.12.23 |
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Project management |
|
25,796 |
25,464 |
3. |
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant |
|
|
|
|
funding of |
|
|
|
Direct |
activities |
|
|
|
Costs (see |
(see note |
|
|
|
note 4) |
5) |
Totals |
|
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Grants to institutions |
- |
7,000 |
7,000 |
|
Charity operations |
28,387 |
- |
28,387 |
|
|
28,387 |
7,000 |
35,387 |
4. |
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.12.24 |
31.12.23 |
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Insurance |
|
446 |
429 |
|
IT Software & Consumables |
|
12,074 |
20,604 |
|
Subscriptions |
|
597 |
- |
|
Entertainment |
|
- |
453 |
|
Foreign exchange losses |
|
(734) |
2,629 |
|
Staff training |
|
6,124 |
3,338 |
|
Travel and subsistence |
|
8,197 |
- |
|
Conference costs |
|
1,683 |
- |
|
|
|
28,387 |
27,453 |
continued...
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5. |
GRANTS PAYABLE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.12.24 |
31.12.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Grants to institutions |
|
|
|
|
7,000 |
- |
|
The total grants paid to institutions during the |
|
|
year was as |
follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.12.24 |
31.12.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Sri Lanka Sumithrayo |
|
|
|
|
7,000 |
- |
6. |
SUPPORT COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Governance |
|
|
|
Management |
|
Finance |
Other |
costs |
Totals |
|
|
£ |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
Other resources |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
expended |
|
658 |
804 |
18,000 |
1,320 |
20,782 |
|
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
31.12.24 |
31.12.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
resources |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
expended |
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Sundries |
|
|
|
|
34 |
348 |
|
IT software and consumables |
|
|
|
|
624 |
498 |
|
Bank charges |
|
|
|
|
804 |
537 |
|
Consultancy |
|
|
|
|
18,000 |
18,188 |
|
Accountancy and independent |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
examination |
|
|
|
|
1,320 |
1,550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,782 |
21,121 |
continued...
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
|
31.12.24 |
31.12.23 |
|
£ |
£ |
Accountancy and bookkeeping |
1,320 |
1,550 |
8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Trustees' remuneration and benefits are disclosed in note 14.
9. STAFF COSTS
Theaveragenumberofemployeesduringtheperiodwasnil(2023:nil),andnostaffcosts were
incurred.
10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
14,755
Other trading activities
25,464
Total
40,219
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Other trading activities
9,564
9,564
Charitable activities
Charity operations
27,453
Other
21,121
Total
58,138
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(17,919) |
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- |
Total
funds
£
14,755
25,464
40,219
9,564
9,564
27,453
21,121
58,138
(17,919) |
|
|
|
continued...
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted
funds
£
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
122,449
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
104,530
11.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
12.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.1.24
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
94,742
Twinning Project
9,788
104,530
Restricted funds
Lifelink Samaritans
1,321
TOTAL FUNDS
105,851 |
Restricted
funds
£
1,321
1,321
31.12.24
£
-
833
833
31.12.24
£
3,897
1,321
5,218
Net
movement
in funds
£
(8,329)
(6,880)
(15,209)
-
(15,209) |
Total
funds
£
123,770
105,851
31.12.23
£
300
-
300
31.12.23
£
3,875
990
4,865
At
31.12.24
£
86,413
2,908
89,321
1,321
90,642 |
Total
funds
£
123,770 |
|
|
|
105,851 |
continued...
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Twinning Project
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Twinning Project
Restricted funds
Lifelink Samaritans
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
51,261
-
51,261
51,261
At 1.1.23
£
112,661
9,788
122,449
1,321
123,770 |
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(59,590)
(8,329)
(6,880)
(6,880)
(66,470)
(15,209)
(66,470)
(15,209)
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.12.23
£
£
(17,919)
94,742
-
9,788
(17,919)
104,530
-
1,321
(17,919)
105,851 |
|
|
|
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
40,219 |
(58,138) |
(17,919) |
TOTAL FUNDS |
40,219 |
(58,138) |
(17,919) |
continued...
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BEFRIENDERS WORLDWIDE
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
The trusteeshave set aside unrestrictedfunds for the TwinningProjectto encouragecentresin different
countries to work together and exchange best practice.
LifelinkSamaritans- Therestrictedfundsweredonatedby LifelinkSamaritansTasmaniaInc,in order to
helpfundmembershipsubscriptionstoBefriendersWorldwidebySamaritansofWellingtonIncover a
five year period.
14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Duringthe year,expensestotalling£9,880(2023:£nil)werereimbursedto or paid on behalfof trustees
inrespectoftravel,hotelaccommodation,conferenceregistrationfees,andhospitality,relating to
attendanceasvolunteersataworldwideconferenceinSriLanka.Thecharity’sArticlesof Association
prohibitanydirectorindirectpaymenttotrusteesexceptforreasonableandproper out-of-pocket
expensesincurredasvolunteers.Theexpenseswereincurredinaccordancewiththispolicy and
comprised flights and hotels of £8,197 and registration fees (including hospitality) of £1,683.
In2023thecharityincurredcoststotalling£453fortrustees'entertaining,whollyinaccordance with
the charity's Articles.
Duringthe year,the charityreceiveda donationof £10,000from a trusteewho has requestedthat their
namenotbedisclosedintheseaccounts.Thereasonforwithholdingthetrustee’snameisto respect
theindividual’srequestforanonymityonpersonalsafetyandconfidentialitygrounds.Therewere no
other related party transactions during this year or the previous year.
No trusteereceivedany remunerationor otherbenefitfromthe charityduringthis yearor the previous
year.
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