Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 June 2023 Period start date To : 31 May 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Life Care Radio
Charity registration number: 1157024
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To relieve sickness, infirmity and old age among persons staying in residential homes, nursing homes and within medium to long term healthcare provisions throughout (but not exclusively) South Devon by the provision of tailored, pre- recorded, live and networked radio entertainment. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The main activities this financial year have been fundraising through collections / stalls at local events and the receipt of the Co-Op community fund which represents a substantial sum in the year’s accounting. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | N/A – the Charity does not make grants available to other organisations or charities. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers fulfil a variety of roles including presenting radio shows, visiting care and residential homes to collect requests, administration, publicity and fundraising. |
This is generally on a weekly basis with average contribution made around 2 / 3 hours a week by full members and less regular contributions made by associate members. Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Charity is currently broadcasting to Care Homes and those living in their own home but receiving long term care in the South Devon / Torbay area. Recently this has expanded through partnership with Totnes Caring, a charity which works with those requiring long term care, usually in their own homes. The charity is inclusive as a volunteer base with many older and some disabled volunteers participating including those with sensory impairment, autism, physical disabilities and mobility issues. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
The Charity is achieving its stated objective of relieving loneliness and isolation in those receiving long term care. There is scope to enhance this through more request shows and request visits but this is determined by volunteer numbers which are rising and a recruitment drive through the NHS Volunteers bureau is helping with this. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The main purpose of fundraising through the 2023-2024 period has been to maintain a consistent service, maintain equipment and raise awareness of what we do. This has included a Co-op community grant to help us to deliver entertainment across the wider community and meet wider charitable objectives among those at risk of loneliness and isolation. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Our Homes Liaison Officer has worked with the homes to raise awareness and increase our profile with relatives of those receiving |
long term care as well as ensuring continuation of our request service. This has allowed the homes to continue to request tracks for their residents and allowed for a continuous provision towards achieving the Charity’s aims and objectives. We have made progress toward the objective of volunteers being able to broadcast from outside of the studio and our new partnership with Torbay Hospital Radio will also further this aim. Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity has remained financially stable this year with slightly increased funding from the wider sector and improved activity in community events. The re- commencement of Paignton Festival was sadly not the event we hoped for and local events, whilst re-establishing themselves, are also victims of cost of living rises meaning less funding is coming our way from these events. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The reserves policy of the Charity is to hold a sum equivalent to one year’s normal running costs. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure and / or to be able to continue in the short term, funding planned activities. Currently reserves will be allocated towards additional listening units to ensure that homes who wish to receive a service do so. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £2000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
The Charity is funded through fundraising projects including collections, local events and some PA work. Funding is also obtained through sponsorship of various features on the radio station and through membership subscriptions as well as grant writing where appropriate. |
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| N/A |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
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| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Principal risks at the moment include the declining health of key members, the reluctance of new volunteers to get heavily involved in charity governance and the continued rise in costs through the cost of living crisis. The Charity is currently responding to the ongoing threats by holding more than one year’s funds in reserve to account for problems in meeting ongoing costs associated with postponement or cancellation of fundraising activities. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO – Charitable Incorporated Organisation. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are elected into their role at the AGM and re-elected on a two year rotational basis in accordance with the Constitution. The charity Trustees must include a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary and other posts are elected as required. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
All Trustees familiar with charity objectives and Constitution as well as policies. Trustees encouraged to read Charity Commission guidance on their role as a Trustee and to discuss with existing Trustees. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Charity has Trustees who are responsible to the members for the day to day running and administration. Full members have voting rights and are encouraged to play an active role in the station as well as paying an annual subscription. They are registered with the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust as volunteers operating within hospital premises. Associate members will remain involved and informed of the charity’s activities and may help out on an ad hoc basis with fundraising or events. They are not expected to contribute beyond an annual lower rate of subscription and will not present shows or collect requests. Life Care Radio is a member of the Hospital Broadcasting Association |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Life Care Radio is housed within Totnes Hospital. Discussion has started with the idea of merging with another local Hospital Radio station to instigate efficiencies and ensure longevity of the Life Care Radio brand and charitable objectives. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Life Care Radio |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1157024 |
| Charity’s principal address | 115 Primley Park, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3JX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year | Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Andrew Silcox | Chairperson | |||
| Jacqui Constable | Vice-Chair | |||
| Cathie Burgess | Secretary | |||
| Phil Spicer | Treasurer | |||
| David Burlace | Publicity and Programming |
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| Rosalea Atkinson | Homes Liaison Officer |
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| Mark Burgess | Vice Treasurer / Myriad and Scheduling |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Phil Spicer Full name(s) Andrew Silcox ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Treasurer Chair, etc) ~~a~~ Date 1.9.24 ~~P~~
Charlty number; 1157024 Life Care Radio Trustses, report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2024
Lrfe Care Radio Contents Page Legal and &thnini8trative infoiinatioii Trustees report Statement of finl¢la1 activittes Inoom¢ and expenditure account Balance sh¢¢t Notes to the financial statanents
Llfe Care Radlo Legal and administrative information Charity number 1157024 Business address 115 Piiniley Park Paigntoll Devon TQ3 3JX Reglstered office 115 Primley Park Paigllton D¢von TQ3 3JX Trustees Jacqueline Constable Catherine Bw'g¢ss Mark Burge88 Andrew Silcox Rosal¢& Atkinson David Burlace Phllip Spicer Secretary Catherine Burg¢ss Accountants IAW AccOunt¥¢Y Services 5 Hyde Road Paignlon Devon TQ4 5BW Bankers Barclays PLC 618 Pala¢¢ Avenue P&ignton D¢voll TQ3 3ET Page I
Lrfe Care Radio Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 May 2024 Th¢ trustees present theii. report and the financial statement8 for tl)e year ended 31 May 2024. The trustees who Served durillg th¢ y¢. aiid up to lh¢ date of tbis report are set out on pge l. StructUTey governance and manAgement Objeetlves and activltles Achievements and performance FinAnci&l review Statement of trustees, responsibilities The tru8te¢s ar¢ r¢sponsible for preparing the Tw$te¢s' Annual Report and the financial statemeiits in cOrdanCe with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting St{dEd8 (United Kingdom Gen'allY Accepted Accounting Practic¢), tAw applicable to chariti¢8 in England and Wales requires th¢ trustees to prepare financial stat¢m¢nts foi. each financial year whicb give a true kwd fair view of oharity and of the incoming resources and ¥Lpplication of resources of the charity foi that year. In preparing these fanCial statements the trustees are required to: select suitable aocounttng poli¢i¢8 and then apply them coiisistently,. observe the methods and prin¢ipl¢s in Ib¢ Charities SORP,. make judgernents and ¢stin]ates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK AccoltIng Standards have been followed, subj¢ct to any material departures thsclosed nd explained in th¢ financial statements, and ppare the financial statements on th¢ going concern basis unless it IS ii]appropriate to presum¢ that the ¢hw'ity will ¢ontinu¢ in opcratioii. Th¢ trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclosc with i.easonble accuracy At any time the financial position of the charity and enabl¢ th¢m to ensure that die fjiiancial statcments comply witli the Charities Act 1993 and th¢ Charity {A¢counts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also respon%ible for saf¢guic rding th¢ ssets of the charity la heiice for taking i'easonable steps for ttle prevention and detcction of fraiid and other On b¢half of th¢ board Andrew Silcox Chalr Page 2
Life Care Radio Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 MAY 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds fund$ 2024 Total 2023 Total Notes Incoming resources Incoming resources from genernting fiillds: Voluntary incom¢ 5,439 5,439 1,299 Tota] incoming resources 5,439 5,439 1,299 Resources expended E8tablislllnent costs Legal and professional fees Communications and IT Othei. office expenses Activity i - studio and equipment repairs and nmin 96 96 96 1,656 403 17 1,162 548 366 2,567 548 366 2,567 Total resources expended 3,577 3,577 3,334 Total thnds brought forward 3,362 744 4,106 6,142 Total funds carrled forTrvard 5,224 744 5,968 4,107 The statement of fmancial activitie8 inolud¢s all gains and losse5 in the year and therefore a separnte 8tat¢ment of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of tILe above amounts relate to continuing a¢tiviti¢s. The Thotes on pages 6 to 8 form an integral p8rt of these financial stAtements. Page 3
Life Care RAdlo Income and expenditure account For the year ended 31 May 2024 2024 2023 Notes Income 5,439 1,299 Operating expenditure (4,842) (3,334) Operating surplus 597 (2,035) Retained surplus for the financial year 597 (2,035) All activities derive fi'om continuiiig operations. The notes on pages 6 to 8 form all Integral part of th&se flnallelal statements, Page 4
Life Care Radlo BalAnce sheet as at 31 May 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Debtors Casli &t bank and in hand 901 4,089 644 3,750 4,990 4,394 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (288) (288) Net current assets 4,702 4,106 Net assets 4,702 4,106 Funds Restrict¢d incom¢ funds Unrestricted income funds 744 3,958 744 3,362 Total funds 4,702 4,106 The financial statements w¢r¢ approved by the teeS on 31 Aiigugt 2024 and SI)ed on its behalf by Andreiv Silcox Trustee The notes on pages 6 to 8 form %n Integral part of these financlAI statements. Page 5
Life Care Radio Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2024 Aecountfing policles The principal accounting policies 'e summkllised below. Th¢ accounting policies have been applied con81Stently througlioul tli¢ year and tli¢ pro¢eding year. 1.1. Basis of accountlng The fllW]cial statements Elre prep&i'¢d imd¢r tlie historical cost convenl'ion and in accordèllice with tli¢ Statement of Recomiiiended Practice 'Accouiitillg k)nd Repoi'tlllg by Charities, i8su¢d in March 2005 (SORP 2005) and the Chai'ities Act 1993. 1.2. Cashflow The clwity has talcen advantage of th¢ ¢x¢n]ption in FRS I fi'om the requirement to produce a casliflow statement because it is a small charity. 1.3. Incoming resources All incoming re80urce8 are included in th¢ statemeiit of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the in¢om¢ and the amount c] be quantified with reasoiiable accuracy. The following sp¢cific policies are applied to particular categories of income.. Voluntary income is received by way of grants, dotLattons and gifts and is included in full in th¢ statemeiit of financial activities when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on tlie delivery of a specific perfornvance by the charity, ure recognised whett the charity becomes unconditionEdly entstled to the grlt. Doilled services and fucilities are included at the value to the charity wliere this can be quantified. The value of servlces provided by volunteers has not b¢cn included. Oifts donated for r¢sal¢ ar¢ included as incoming resourc¢s within activities for generating fimds when they are sold. Grants, including grants for the purchase of fed assets, are r¢cogL]isod in full in the statement of finEmcial activities in the year in which th¢y ar¢ r¢c¢ivabl¢. IA. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurr¢d. Expenditure includes any VAT which e<ll]nOt be fully recovered, and is rcported as part of the expenditur¢ to which it r¢lat¢s, Costs of g¢neratiDg fid8 ¢ornpri8e the c08ts associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for ndrAising Purposes including the charity's shop. Charitable expendtthre compi'ises those costs inwrr¢d by the charity in tli¢ deliv¢ry of il'8 activities and sei'viccs foi its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can bo allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an Indi¢t natw¢ ne¢¢ssary to SUPPOTt them. Page 6
Life Care Radio Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2024 Voluntary income 2024 Total 2023 Total Doiiations Grants receiv&ble Sponsorship SubscTlPtions 936 4,183 699 200 400 320 5.439 1.299 I mployees Employment eosts No salaries or wages liave been paid to employ¢¢s, including the tiustees, during the year. Number of employees Th¢ averag¢ monthly numbers of employees (including tbe trustees) during the year, calculated on the busis of full time equivalents, was as follows.. 2024 Number 2023 Iyumber Debtors 2024 2023 Trad¢ debtors Prepayments and accrued incotne Jo 891 644 901 fv14 Creditors: &mounts falling due ithin one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accruals and deferred iiicome 88 200 88 200 288 288 Page 7
Life Care Radlo Notes to flnAnclal statements for the year ended 31 May 2024 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Fund balances at 31 May 2024 as represented by,. Current assets Curr¢nt liabilities 4,245 (287) 744 4,989 (287} 3,958 744 4,702 Unr&stricted funds At l June 2023 At 31 May 2024 Incoming Outgoing resources resources Unrestricted Fund 3,362 5,439 (4,843) 3,958 RestrActed funds At l June 2023 At 31 MAY 2024 Restricknl Fund 744 744 Page 8
Life Care Radio The folloTrving pages do not forrn part of the statutory accounts.
Life Ce Radlo Detailed statement of flnancial activities For the year ended 31 May 2024 2024 2023 Incomlng resources ncoming resources from generating funds: Voluntory income Donattons Grants re¢¢ivable Sponsorship Subscriptions 936 4,183 699 200 400 320 5,439 1,299 Total incoming resources from generatlng funds 5,439 1,299 Total incomthg resources 5,439 1,299 Resources expended Costs of generating funds: Activtty I Activity l - Establishment - Insurance Activity l - Professional - Other Activity l - Office expenses - Telephone Activity i - Office exp¢ns¢s - Oth¢r ActlVAly l - Studio and equipment rep&irs and main 96 1,613 548 18 2,567 96 1,656 403 1,162 4,842 3,335 Total cost of generating voluntary income 4,842 3,335 Fundralslng tradlng: cost of goods sold and other costs Total costs of generatlng funds 4,842 3.335 PY4ge 10