REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 08190905 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1150408 ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Flnancial Statements for thè Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 Forward Assist Limited AWS Accountancy Limited 3 Berrymoor Court Northumbedand Business Parf( Cramlington Northumbedand NE23 7RZ
Forward Assist Llmited Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 Page Report of th& Trustees Independent Examinarfs Report Statement of Flnancial Activitles Balance Sheet Notes to thg Flnanclal Statements 9 to 18 Detailed Statement of Flnanclal Activities 19 to 20
Forward Assist Lirnited Rg rt of the Tntstees for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims Our Charitable Objecls remain unchanged and a.. 1. To ensure that any former member of His Majesty's Armed Forces can access specialist advicè and information advice and guidance and holistic support to reduce physical, psychological or social harm experienced by individuals as a result of military seNice and their assimilation back into the civilian community. 2. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing ex service personnel from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people vtho are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. 3. To develop the capacity and skills of former service personnel bolh socially and economically so that they are able to support themselves and other disadvantaged ¢ommunities in the UK in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. 4. To promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be detemined. Mission, Alms and Statements Our mission is to assist former service personnel to reintegrate into civilian life following their discharge from the armed for$. We want Ihem to be able lo use our services to help build their capacity and skills and assist them (and their families) into employment, becoming effective contributors to their communities. Our airn is to develop and deliver Innovative activities and services that support and assist veterans during their transition back into Givilian life especially,. those who become socially isolated and excluded over time. The T8nge of projects V delivered over the last year included both physical and mental health promoting aclivities. Over the last year we have continued to provide needs led support via Salute Café and a host of person-cenlred interventions. All Forward Assist activities are under constanl review lo ensure that they are both fit for purpose and value for money. The range of activities delivered included. family focussed physical outdoor pursuits such as hillwalking and Glimbing, fishing and other less physically demanding activities such as art, creative writing. debating and cooking. Our virtual support service which includes infomation, advice and guidance were available lo all former military personnel and their families, regardless of age, gender or health condition. Our geographical footprint has widened, we are now providing services to Veterans UK wide. Page 1
Forward Assist Limited ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Delivering on Our Promise The Board of Trustees would like to thank staff, volunteers and service users of Forward Assist for their hard work and dedication and commitment in helping maintain services during the post coronavirus pandemic. The staff team at Forward Assist. led by our Chief Executive Officer Tony Wright. have had an exciting year delivering localised support to military families in need by connecting them to community-based services. The team has also COnntrated on consulting with the most marginalised individuals within the Amied FOrS Community and designing seNices specifically for those individuals. The Veterans Family First team have achieved outstanding su¢¢ess connecting families to benefits, entitlements and intersectional support. Similarly. in order to identify hidden velefan populations. the team have carried our in-depth research and consultation exercises to ensure invisible veterans are given a voice and opportunity to raise their profiles. For example, a virtual military sexual trauma group tor male veterans has been exceeding well received and plans are afoot lo develop a dedicated service within Forward Assist for this disenfranchised cohort. On a local level, the retum to business as usual at Salute Café after two years of Covid-19 re5triclions has been slow. The employment of a Salute Cafè business development manager has help facilitate a significant return of those that support our overall objectives. Similarly. all of the white goods within the café have now been repla¢ed thanks to the generosity of corporate supporters. We were delighted to welcome Jessie Owen, Director of Ihe Office of Veterans Affairs to the Forward Assist & Salute Her UK HQ, and talk about Ihe services we offer lo veterans accessing our services. The team also hosted a visit with Stephanie PeacooK MP, vA)o is the Labour MP for Barnsley East. During both visits the Salute Her team facilitatd a virtual meeling with a group of women veterans with lived experience of in-service bullying. harassment. discrimination and sexual assault, In 2023, we envisage Fomard Assist and Salute Her UK to both be financially independent of each olher. yet co-localed, as both ¢harities continue to collaborate to support both male and female veterans whose lives have been adversely affected by bullying, harassment. discrimination and sexual assaull whilst in service. We look forward to reporting on the services developed by Forward Assist in the coming years. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constilules a limited company, limited by guar8nlee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Recrultment and appoinlment of new trustees The Forward Assist Trustee Board is made up of between 3 and 61)oard Tnembers. Trustees may be identified and appointed by serving Trustees for their particular expertise, knowledge and qualifications. Page 2
Forward Asslst Limited Re ort of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Organisational structure Fomard Assist is a Company Limited by Guarantee and is a Registered Charity. It is managed by a Board of Trustees, and governed under a Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Board takes strat8gic decisions of Forward Assist including., a) Appointing and receiving reports from the Chief Executive b) Acting as the formal employers for Forward Assist's, ensuring that activity and performance is reviewed regularly c) Monitoring and assessing the financial position of Foard Assist. This includes budget setting reviews Induction and tralning of new trustees New Iruslees meet with the chair and Chief Executive, prior to attending their first meeting. At this meeting they are provided with an induction pack, containing key information about Forward Assist and Charity Commission guidance. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registarad Company number 08190905 {England and Wales) Registered Charlty number 1150408 Registered office The John Willie Sams Centre Market Street Dudley Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7HS Trustees G T Edwards Operations Manager J Hegarty Company Diiector S Honor Researcher (appointed 28.7.22) D Knowles Safeguarding {appointed 28.7.22} N Preston Operalions Manager {appointed 6.7.22) Independent Examlner lan Cooney AWS Accountancy Limited 3 Berrymoor Court Northumberland Business Park Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7RZ Page 3
Forward Assist Limited rt of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 Approved by order of the board of trustees on by.. and signed on its behalf Trustee Page 4
Inde ndent Examinerfs Re rt to the Trnstees of Forlvard Assist Limited Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Forward Assist Limited I'the Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act,). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your ¢harily's accounts as carried oul under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,) In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(51 {b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statèment I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connèction with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by S8¢tion 386 of the 2006 Act., or the accounts do not accord wilh those records.. or 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 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 lo charities preparing their accounts in ar.cordance th the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should b8 drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. lan Cooney AWS Ac¢ountan¢y Limited 3 Berrymoor Court Northumberland Business Park Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7RZ Date.. Page 5
Forward Assist Limited ststement of Financlal Activities for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 31.8.22 Total funds 31.8.21 Total funds Unrestficted Restricted funds fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2.377 2.377 2,609 Charitable activities Granl Inrne 119.097 119,097 274,805 Other trading activities 5,000 5,000 1,197 Total 126,474 126,474 278,611 EXPENDITURE ON Charitsble aGtivitl88 Training Staff and support costs Activities, expensès and equipment Premises and administration Costs 3,114 134.924 87.329 27,710 3,114 134,924 87,329 27,710 2,883 81,743 91,769 22.301 Totsl 253.077 253,077 198,696 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 1126,6031 (126,603) 79,915 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tolal funds brought fornard 189.802 189.802 109,887 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 63,199 63,199 189,802 The notes fomi part of these financial statements Page 6
Forward Assist Limited Balance Sheet 31Au ust 2022 31.8.22 Total funds 31.8.21 Total fund¥ Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds fund Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 261 204,307 182,614 182,614 182.614 182,614 204.568 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12 (119,4151 {119,415) 114,766} NET CURRENT ASSETS 63,199 63,199 189.802 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 63,199 63,199 189,802 NET ASSETS 63,199 63,199 189,802 FUNDS Unrestricted funds 14 63,199 189.802 TOTAL FUNDS 63,199 189.802 The charitable compan/ is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 Augusl 2022. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge Iheir responsibilities for lal en8uring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 787 of the Companies Act 2006 and Ibl preparing financial 51alements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the haritable ¢omp3ny as al the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordan with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othemise 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 Page 7 continued...
Forward Assist Limited Balance Sheet - continued 31Au ust 2022 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. T*8.y. ial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on and were signed on rts behalf by.. G T Edwards G T Edwards - Trustee The notes form part of these ffinancial stslements Page 8
Forward Assist Limited Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial slalements of the Charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordan with the Charities SORP {FRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 {effective 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will required in settlement and the amount of the obligation Gan be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an acGrua15 basis and has been classified under headings thal aggregate all cost related to the category. Where casts cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resourGes. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the foll0vng annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimaled useful life. Plant and machinery Motor vehicles 25% on Cost 250h on cost Taxatlon Tlie charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in a¢¢ordan¢e with the charttable objectives at Ihe discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objecls of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Page 9 continued...
Forward Asslst Llmited Notes to the Financial Staternents - contlnued forthe Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.8.22 31.8.21 Donalions 2.377 2,609 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.8.22 31.8.21 Fundraising events 5,000 1,197 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 31.8.22 Grant Income 31.8.21 Total a¢tlvltl•$ Grants 119.097 274,805 Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: 31.8.22 31.8.21 NHS England Armed Forces Covenant North Tyneside Council The Winston ChurcPiill Trust The Buckland Charitable Trusl Salute Cafe 57,183 197.956 9,166 9,500 1,000 94,097 25,000 119,097 274,805 Page 10 continued...
Forward Assist Limited Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Support costs Iseo notg 61 Dlrect Costs Tota18 Training Staff and support costs Activities, expenses and equipment Premises and administralion ¢osts 3,114 134,924 3,114 134,924 87.329 87,329 27,710 27,710 225,367 27,710 253,077 SUPPORT COSTS Gov¢mance costs Man¥gom&nt Tota18 Premises and administration costs 24,110 3.600 27,710 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2022 nor for the year ended 31 Augusl 2021. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, eXnseS paid for the year ended 31 August 2022 nor for the year ended 31 August 2021. STAFF COSTS Th& average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows.. 31.8.22 31.8.21 Project No employees received emoluments in eXsS of £60,000. Page 11 continued...
Forward Assist Limited Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - continued forthe Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestrictgd Restricted funds fund Total fund$ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2,609 2,609 Charitablè actlvlties Grant Income 274,805 274,805 Other trading activities 1.197 1,197 Total 278,611 278,611 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activitie$ Training Staff and support costs Activities, expenses and equipment Premises and administration costs 2.883 81,743 91,769 22,301 2,883 81,743 91,769 22,301 Total 198.696 198,696 NET INCOME 79,915 79,915 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought foThRrd 109,887 109,887 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 189,802 189,802 Page 12 onlinued...
Forward Assist Limited Notes to the Finanelal Ststements- continued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and machinery Motor vehicles Total$ COST At 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 29,832 49.295 79,127 DEPRECIATION Al 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 29,832 49,295 79,127 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2022 At 31 August 2021 11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.8.22 31.8.21 Prepayments 261 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.8.22 31.8.21 Inter fund loan (see note 131 Social security and olher taxes Accrued expenses 114,105 9,937 2,759 2,070 5,310 119,415 14,786 13. LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below-. 31.8.22 31.8.21 Amounts falling due within one year on demand.. Inter fund loan 114,105 9,937 Page 13 ontinued...
Forward Assist Limited Notes lo the Flnanclal Statements- contlnued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.8.22 At 1.9.21 Unrestricted funds General fund Salute Cafe Armed Forces Covenant-Positive Pathways & Family First Centre NHS England - Designing a Service for Women Veterans Amed Forces Covenant- Veterans Debate Training Armed Forces Covenant- Mindful Dream & Sleep Retreats Armed Forces Covenant - Veterans Health & Wellbeing North Tyneside Coun¢1 - For Those Struggling with the Pandemic 58,174 11,087) 146 57,087 146 97,583 (31,9091 65,674 {13.461) 1104,1681 1117,629} 13,966 (10,0351 3,931 21,198 16,950 38,148 9,500 3,500 13,000 2,842 2,842 189.802 {126,603) 63,199 TOTAL FUNDS 189,802 (126,603) 63,199 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resourcos Resource8 expended Mov8m•nt In fund8 Unrestricted funds General fuiid Salute Cafe Armed Forces Covenant-Positive Pathway5 & Family First Centre NHS England - Designing a Service for Women Veterans Amed Forces Covenant - Veterans Debate Training Armed Forces Covenant - Mindful Dream & Sleep Retreats Armed Forces Covenanl- Veterans Health & Wellbeing 7.378 25,000 {8,4651 {24,854} 11,087) 146 57,097 {89,006) (31,909) (104,168) {104,168) 9,749 (19,784) 110,035) 23.750 (6,8001 16,950 3,500 3,500 126,474 (253,0771 1126,6031 TOTAL FUNDS 126.474 {253,077} 1126,6031 Page 14 continued...
Forward Assist Limited Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.8.21 At 1.9.20 Unrestricted funds General fund Salute Cafe Armed Forces Covenanl-Positive Pathways & Family First Centre NHS England - Designing a Service for Women Veterans Armed Forces Covenant - Veterans Debate Training Armed Forces Covenant - Mindful Dream & Sleep Retreats Armed Forces Covenant- Veterans Health & Wellbeing North Tyneside Counci - For Those Struggling with the Pandemic The Winston Churchill Trust - Salute Her UK Development 62.512 9,280 14,338) 19,280) 58,174 38,155 59.428 97,583 {13,4611 (13,4611 13,966 13,966 21,198 21,198 9,500 9,500 2,842 2,842 (60> 60 109,887 79,915 189,802 TOTAL FUNDS 109,887 79.915 189,802 Page 15 continued...
Fopward Assist Limited Notes tothe Flnanclal Statements- continued forthe Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resource5 Re$our¢es expended Movement In funds Unrestricted funds General fund Salute Cafe Armed Forces Covenant-Positive Pathways & Family First Centre NHS England - Designing a Service for Women Veterans Armed Forces Covenant - Veterans Debate Training Armed Forces Covenant - Mindful Dream & Sleep Retreats Armed Forces Covenant - Veterans Health & Wellbeing North Tyneside Counci - For Those Struggling with the Pandemic The Winston Churchill Trust - Salute Her UK Development 4.806 19,1441 19,280) {4,338) (9,280) 120,206 {60,778) 59,428 57,183 {70.644) (13,4611 33,250 (19,2841 13,966 35,000 (13,8021 21,198 9,500 9,500 9,166 (6,324) 2,842 9,500 {9,440) 60 278.611 (198,8961 79,915 TOTAL FUNDS 278,611 {198,6961 79,915 Page 16 continued...
ForwaTd Assist Llmlted Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A Gurrent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement Iii funds At 31.8.22 At 1.9.20 Unrestricted funds General fund Salute Cafe Armed Forces Covenant-Positive Pathways & Family First Centre NHS England - Designing a Service for Women Veterans Armed Forces Covenant - Veterans Debate Training Armed Forces Covenant - Mindful Dream & Sleep Retreats Armed Forces Covenant - Veterans Health & Wellbeing North Tyneside Counci- For Those Struggling with the Pandemic The Winston Churchill Trust - Salute Her UK Development 62.512 9,280 (5,425) {9,134) 57,087 146 38,155 27,519 85,674 (117,6291 1117,629} 3,931 3,931 38,148 38,148 13,000 13,000 2,842 2,842 (60) 60 109,887 (46,688} 63,199 TOTAL FUNDS 109,887 (46,688) 63,199 Page 17 continued...
Forward Assist Limited Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incorning resources Resources expended Movernent in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Salute Cafe Armed Forces Covenant-Positive Pathways & Family First Centre NHS England - Designing a Servic8 for Women Veterans Armed For$ Covenant - Veterans Debate Training Armed Forces Covenant - Mindful Dream & Sleep Retreats Armed Forces Covenant - Vèterans Health & Wellbeing North Tyneside Counci- For Those Struggling with the Pandemic The Winston Churchill Trust - Salute Her UK Development 12,184 25,000 {17,6091 {34,1341 (5,425) (9,134) 177,303 (149.784) 27,519 57,183 (174,812) (117.6291 42,999 (39,068) 3,931 58,750 (20,6021 38,148 13,000 13,000 9,166 (6,3241 2,842 9.500 {9.440} 60 405,085 (451,773) 146.688) TOTAL FUNDS 405,085 {451,773) 148.6881 15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2022. Page 18
Forward Assist Limited Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 31.8.22 31.8.21 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations 2,377 2.609 Other trading activities Fundraising events 5.000 1,197 Charitable activities Grants 119,097 274,805 Total incoming resources 126,474 278,611 EXPENDITURE Charitable actlvities Wages SoGial security Pensions Travel expenses Training Events and activities Materials and equipment Transport costs Publicity Professional fees 124,497 7,999 2,428 10,264 3,114 69,901 76,023 3,845 1,875 7,354 2,883 56,098 164 264 11,111 16,778 4,651 1,641 872 225,367 176,395 Support costs Management Rent and services InsLtrance Telephone and internet charges Postage and stationery Computer and IT costs Sundries Repairs and equipment Bank charges Molor vehicles 14,250 2.237 2.357 2,686 1,408 567 779 (174) 6,130 3,722 2,487 1,278 4,105 788 1,051 320 350 24.110 20,231 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 19
Forward Assist Limited Detalled Statement of Financlal Actlvltles for the Year Ended 31 Au ust 2022 31.8.22 31.8.21 Management Governance costs Accountancy fees 3,600 2,070 Total resources expended 253,077 198,696 Net (expenditure)lincome (126,603) 79,915 This page does not fom part of the ststutory financial statements Page 20