REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1159551
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UIYAUDITED FIIYANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
Acuity Professional Partnership LLP
Unit 2.02
High Weald House
Glovers End
B¢xhill
East Sussex
TN39 SES

ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2024
Page
Reference and Administrative Detoilg
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
12
Statement of Financial Aetlvtties
13
Statement of Finaneial PosStion
14
Notes to the Finan¢i81 Statements
15 to 22
Detailed Statement of FinAnelal Activities
23 to 24

ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Registered Charity number
1159551
Principal gddress
104 Sedlescombe Road North
St. Leonards-on-sea
Easi Sussex
TN37 7EN
Truslee$
C Whitehead
L Witten
A Thornas
JHTPiper
R Service
L Apps
G Scollay
Susan Hammett (Appointed 2610912023)
Guy Barker (Appointed 2910912023)
Independent Examitters
Acuity Professional Partnership LLP
Chartered Accountants & T&x Advisers
Unit 2.02
High Weald House
Glovers End
Bexhill
East Sussex
TN39 SES
Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Queens Road
Haslings
East Su55¢X
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ASSOCIATIOIY OF CARERS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. 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 102) (effective l January 2019).
OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objective of the charity are to provide Volunteer led services to support unpaid Carers in East Sussex. A Carer is a
relative. partner or friend. of any age, who provides essential care or support to someone who is disabled whether
through mental or physical ill health, learninL disability or frailty.
There are many reasons why caring for someone else leaves the Carer needing support:
Caring reduces the physical and mental health and wellbeing of many Carers.
Caring may lead lo povety, with many Carers needingy to give up work to care. or to managFe on benefits.
Caring often impacts on Carers, ability to sustain employment, friendships, and hobbies.
• Many Carers face isolation and loneliness.
Our Mission
SupportinbT unpaid Carers tn East Sussex to continue in their caring role by providing free, high quality, Volunteer-led
services that encoura&Fe independence and reduc¢ isolation.
Our Vlsion
Enabling Carers throughout East Sussex to have access to free, high quality. Volunteer-led support services.
The charity'5 current strategic plan aligns with the mission and aims of the Lharity and highlights three key areas of
prioriry.
Priorlty I
Developing our Services
Developing) and ¢xpanding our Services in line with what Carers tell u5 they need to feel supported and able to continue
in their caring role. Promoting the needs and challenges of unpaid Carers throughout East Sussex.
Priorily 2
Improving our Governance, Fingn¢e and HR
Encouraging and developing our Volunteers and staff through on-going training, support and supervision.
Priorlty 3
Making an Impact with our Comlnunlcations and Fundraislng
MaintaininbT a high organisational protile and raising the profile of Carers within the local cornmunity. Continuously
seeking funding from new stakeholders and r¢taining the support and integrity of our core funders to ensure the
longevity of our services.
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Our Services
Respite Ivith Befriending
Our Respite and Befriendin&T Service gives Carers the opportunity to have some time to themselve5, usually three hours
each week, on the sam¢ day, at the same time.
By having a regular, set time, Carers can look fonvard to their break and plan what to do with the time. The service also
benefits the person that is being looked after, providing them the opportunity to spend time with a Volunteer who may
have similar interests and experiences.
Our Volunteers are thoroughly vetted and carefully malched to help establish a long-terni befriending relationship with
the cared for person. Once we have identified a Volunteer, they are able to continue going io see the same people each
week for a5 long as the Carer needs the service. and the Volunteer is able to provide the support.
To be eligible for the service, the Carer needs to be over 18 and providing substantial levels of care. Our Volunteers are
not able to provide personal care, so the person that is being looked after needs to be independent of personal needs.
We take referrals directly from Carers or family members as well as a range of professional organisations.
Throughout the year 2023 - 2024 approximately 4300 Volunteer Respite visits took place.
In addition to the Volunteer-led respit¢ service. the charity is funded until March 2025 for two paid staff members who
provide Carer5 With a respite break. These staff members visit two to three homes per day to give Carers a break from
their caring roles. These stsff members are called Carers, community workers, often referred to as CCWS.
Throughout che year 2023 - 2024 approximately 1,200 CCW led Respite visits took place.
Respite for Heallhcare
The Respite for Healthcare service entitles Carers to extra visits from a Volunteer in addition to their fre¢ weekly
respite service, this enables them ihe opportunity to look after th¢ir own health and well-beinb.
Th¢ Service is available in the following circumstances:
Carers have a healthcare appointment such as visiting the GP, dent15t, outpatient. or treatment such as physiotherapy or
Counselling.
Carers wish to attend training courses to help them in their caring role. such as dementia training or moving & handling.
Throughout the year 2023 2024 161 hours of Respite for healthcare hours were provided to Carers,
Talk & Support
This 6-month service allows Carers to discuss their caring rol¢ in confidence over the telephone with one of our trained
Volunte¢r5. This service aims to reduce social isolation and give Carers the opportunity to get things off th¢ir chest.
Throughout the year 2023 - 2024 2,208 Talk and support calls were made by our Volunteers
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
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Counselling service
We work in partnership with Counselling Plus to enable Carers up to 6 sessions of counselling ihat is provided over the
telephone by a trained counsellor. This is often valuable to those who have been bereaved.
Throughout ihe year 2023 - 2024 75 hours of counselling support was provided to Carers
SCIPRR- Supporting Carers Identlfy & Plan Residentl81 Respite
This bespoke service helps a Carer to find suitable residential respite accommodation for their loved one. It could be for
a short break or for longer-tem care.
Throughout the year 2023 - 2024 7 Carers were supported with the SCIPRR service
Computer Help at Home service
This service is where a Volunteer teaches a Carer how to US¢ the Carers, own technical equipment in their own home in
ways that will support them in their caringy role.
The computer help at home service g7ives Carer5 UP lo 6 one-to-one Iraining sessions of support. OUT Volunteers can
help with laptops. tablets, mobile phones. Alexa equipmenl, ring doorbells, smart watches and much more.
Training could include learning how to book GP appointments, facetiming, using Zoom, ordering online prescriptions,
setting up home security systemsl Cameras, online shopping and downloading useful apps such as Ringo parking, and
NHS apps.
Throughout the year 2023-2024, approximately 1,600 hours of technological support were provided to Carers
Carers Cafés
Our monthly cafés provide a range of activities for Carers and the people they look after.
Activities may include hand massagyes. arts and crafts, music, and games. Th¢ cafés are a safe space for Carers to
connect with others who understand the challenges they fac¢.
The café5 are facilitat¢d by 2 staff members and a few regular Volunteers who if required will spend time with the
person being cared for so the Carer can socialise.
The Association of Carers run two cafés a month- one in N¢w Haven and one in Bexhill.
Throughout the year 2023 2024 the charity facilitated 24 Carers café5.
Lunch Clubs
Lunch clubs give Carers and the people they care for the opportunity to enjoy a meal tn a relaxed and infonnal setting.
We hold 2 lunches a month in pubs across St Leonards on Sea and in the Rother area.
Throughout the year 2023 - 2024 the charity facilitated 24 Lunch clubs.
Onllne social sessions
We offer 2 sessions per month via the Zoom or Teams platfornis. At each session, Carers are be invited to partake in
activities such &s Bingo, Quizzes, crafts, or even just for a good chat.
Throughout the year 2023 2024 the charity facilitated 20 online sessions.
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Impact analysis
Through regular reviews Carers tell us about the impact Association of Carers has made on their lives. Here are a few
examples of the feedback we receive about our services..
Over the last few months my Volunteer has been a complete lifeline during a difficult and tumultuous period. She's
taken the unpredictable and hi&ih stress situation in her stride and consistently gone above and beyond to find times to
stay connected. I wouldn't have made it through without her calm voice, warnlth. encouragem¢nt, and good humour, I
think she's amazing and deserves all the recognition she can getl She's just been so kind and understanding and never
judged me for what is a chaotic life despite my best efforts. She's giv¢n me so much confidence going forwards and
now I've finally got a care package for mum. it's her belief in me that gives me the confidence to restart my own life, no
matter how difficult and scary that feels."
'My Volunteer is always on tim¢, very kind and attentive to my mother, she offered to visil my mother in hospital last
January and kept in touch enquiring about her recovery. she was extremely supportive during my divorce. always
cheerful, has a wealth of local knowledge. My Mother enjoys her company and so look5 forward to her visits. It was
our great pleasure being introduced to my Volunteer"
"My Volunteer is lovely, and l am very impressed with her social skills. When she carne, J was not having a good day
and I wa5 worried about l¢avinby him. However, when I camc hom¢, he was happily chatting with my Volunteer, and
he said that he had had a lovely time and was looking fonvard to her coming again. I was able to attend my U3VA
meeting without worying about J. My Volunt¢er is happy to be flexible with visit so that we can have a weekly visit.
Thank you so much for sending her our way
"l just wondered if you could pass a big thank you to my Volunteer, who comes to see Mum. We are trying to organise
for Mum to go into respite so that Dad can have a break and she has been quite resistant to the idea, Dad said that the
volunteer was so helpful in talking to Mum about il and making her feel more positive. Please say a big thank you her
and for all she does in her visits. Thank you to you too for or&yanizing it! ! We really appreciate the support as a family"
Our Volunteers
Our Volunt¢ers work in a wide variety of roles to support Carers who use our services.
We pride ourselves on being an approachable, friendly, and personable organisation and will do our best to make the
Volunteering experience is as rewardingTr as possible.
We have a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator. who is responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting all Volunteers.
We support our Volunteers by:
Giving opportunities to learn new skills by providing training
Giving opportunities to meet like-minded people and build new networks
Providing opportunities to make a us¢ful Contribution to the community
In addition to the one-day Volunteer induction we also offer a variety of training sessions throughout the year, in a
variety of locations, throughout Easl Sussex. including. First Aid. Dementia Awareness, Safeguarding Vulnerable
Adults, Basic Listening Skills, Mental health sessions. Bereavemenl session and regular group support sessions.
Volunteers are also given the opportunity lo contact the office for l.. I support.
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The dedication and commitment of our Volunteers adds immense value to our organisation and illustrates the huge
contribuiion that Volunteers give to our society. We show our appreciation each year in Volunteers week by holding a
thank you Lunch. In 2023 we held 3 lunches - on¢ in Hastings, one in Eastbourne, and one in Uckfield. During these
evenls we awarded Volunteers with long service certificates and one Volunteer received a special recognition plaque.
What our Volunteers say:
"l am absolutely loving my role as a volunteer. I look fonvard to it every week. l Eet on so well with them both and feel
like l am really gyetting to know them. l am so grateful for you (The Association of Carers) and having the opportunity
to volunteer and being matched with such a great couple."
"I have volunteered for Aoc for nearly two years. and thoroughly enjoy my role providing respite care. I find it very
rewardingy to SUPPM)rt others and improve their quality of life.
"l am very happy with the match; I'm becoming part of the family."
"The carer appreciates the 3 hrs. I give as he has not had a break for many months.
"Il's the besi bit of my week we have 3 such laugh together."
Throughout the year 2023 - 2024 we had a total of195 active Volunteers in a variety of different roles.
Volunteer Roles
16
25
10
103
C(?iers Cale i CHAH • Dri'Jer Tiusiee • Fundraiser i Resi)ite • T&S i Healthci1re i ., Imin
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Funding
Throughout 2020312024 all services were funded via East Sussex County Council and their Strategic partners Care for
the Carers.
In October 2023. Care for the Carers assumed responsibility for commissioning the charity's services. This included a
full review of the Service Provision Contract, encompassing all the charities current services. The Contract will remain
in effect until March 2027.
Currently the CCW service is comrnissioned and directly funded by East Sussex County council and the funding for
this service 15 due lo ¢nd in March 2025. The team will be working closely with Care for the Carers to look at other
fundingy slreams to align this service with the Service Provision Contract. that ends in March 2027.
Fundraising gnd Events
We have had another great year of fundraising. with a wonderful amount of support from the local community,
individuals, trusts, and foundations.
We would like lo thank the following organisalions and clubs for their donations in the past year..
Santander bank
Bexhill 100
Hastings Winkle club
Hastings round table
Peacehaven town council
Magdalen and lasher
Easibourne lottery
Much loved
St Leonards rotary club
Seaford rotary club
Brede Women's InsliNte
MG classic car club of Rother
Bates Green Garden
British Lawn mower racing associaiion
Each year the charity organises and pays for 3 Christmas mea15 for the Carer5. the people they ¢are for and our
Volunteers. These meals are held in Eastboume. Hastingys. and Uckfield. To help support the cost of these meals a
Christmas Raffle is held. Prizes are donated from local businesses in East Sussex. In 2023 the raffle raised over
£2000 towards the cost of providing these meals.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our many individual donors. Every penny raised and donated
makes a real difference to the lives of Carers.
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Events
Events are held throughout the year to help to raise the profile of the charity and to assist with funding towards events
and activities for Carers and Volunteers.
Events held:
2410412023 Beefeater pub quiz
0110512023 - 50 Miles in May sponsored walk
2410512023 - Bates Green Garden takeover
0510612023 - The Langham Eastbourne Volunteer Thank you lunch
0610612023 - The Highlands Inn Thank you lunch
0710712023 - Hastings college Volunteer Thank you lunch
0810612023 - Sainsburys supermarket stand
2210712023 - Summer market
2810812023 - Bexhill l 00 gland
0811012024 - Bull Inn pub quiz
1311112023 - Saniander Easlbourne stand for a full week
2611112023 - Beefeater pub quiz
2711112023 - Santhnder Hastingys stand for a full week
0511?12023 - The Langiham Christmas meal
0611212024- The Ha5tingFS Christmas meal
1811212024- The Eastbourne Christmas meal
1311212023 - Broad Oak pub quiz
2810212024 - The Langham hotel lunch and entertainment
Associatlon of Carers aim to malntaln a hlgh organisalional profile by raising the profile of Carers wlthln Ihe
loeal eommunlty.
Throughout 2023-2024, the team diligyently raised the Association of Carers, profile. This involved increased media
¢overab7e, hosting events. attending networking meetings, and deliverin&F talks. The team consistently participated in
rneetingys of the Dementia Action Alliance, the Carers VCS network, the East Sussex Safegyuarding Network, and many
oiher relevant byroups.
Our Social media plaifoms served a dual purpose.. promoting our events and advocating for the needs of unpaid carer5
in East Sussex. We've seen a steady growth in our reach, attracting a more diverse range of Carers and Volunteers.
The team ulilized traditional print media and shared stories of unpaid Carers through articles and leveraging paid
advertisements for Volunteer recruitment.
There were 2 highly successful targeted Royal Mail leaflet drops in Seaford and in Bexhill that significantly contributed
to our Volunteer recruitment eftorts.
Each month. our Events and Marketing Coordinator creates an e-Newsletter distributed lo all Carers, Volunt¢¢rs, and
local VCS partner5. The newsletter features upcoming events, updates on national initiatives, along with quizzes,
recipes. and engaging photos.
During the year 2023-2024. the charity introduced new branding. Carer5 themselve5 selected the logJo through an online
vote. In January 2024 coinciding with the branding refresh, the charity launched the newly designed website.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The charity's reserves policy relates to its general (unrestricted) ￿ndS which are freely available to be used for any or
all the purposes of the charity. The Association of Carers are aware that it is crucial to ensure there are sufficient
reserves to tide the organisation ov¢r if the main funding stream was ever withdrawn. In this instanc¢ the reserves act as
a safety net until further fundraising is sought. or to allow the charity to a close, whilst meeting its obligation to staff
and service users. The Association of Carers is currently dependent on statutory funding sources for a large majority of
its income to sustain its activities. changes in Government andlor Government policy and reductions in funding could
result in the Association of Carers being unable to continue operating. This means that if there were to be a larger gap in
the charity's sources of income il ts likely that the charity would need to cease operating. To avoid closure. if funding
difficulties were to happen. the Trustee board has agreed io keep a certain level of financial reserves to ensure that main
operations can continue for a minimum of 6 months.
The main concerns of the Trustee board are io ensur¢'.
Thal staff can continue working, primarily to secure new funding
Thal memb¢rs/s¢rvice users are supported to move on to other servi¢¢s
The reserves should be built up from the unrestricted income. The level of reserves should be calculated and monitored
every 12 months by the Charity Manager and Trustee board,
The Trustees have reviewed the reserves policy and made amendments to ensure reserves continue to be set at an
appropriate amounl. This review takes into account the ever-chanbTing, uncertain external financial landscape, and also
responds to a larger than usual level of reserves that built up over the pandemic period due to being unable to deliver
planned face to face activities. The policy also seis out our plans for utili5ing reserve funds to enable th¢ introduction of
further support opportunities for Carers, linking to our overall strdtegy.
Capacity Bulldlng ProJ¢ct
Association of Carers and its board of Trustees have identified the need to allocate some of the charity's reserves to
provide an improved quality of service for the Carers il supports.
The project airns to increase the reach of the organisation by:
Improved marketing and promotion
Developing the skills of the team to deliver the current activities
Ensuring? that services are provided to all areas in East Sussex
EnsuringF that the building the leam operate from is fit for purpose
. The Capacity Building project will run from April 2023-March 2027
The project will also include diversifying the charities staffing requirements to meet the ever-changing demands on the
service.
As this is an ongoing and evolving process the charity cannot confirni the final cost but have set a budget of between
£120.000 and £150,000.
These reviews are flexible and will be adjusted as the climate and demands on the services change.
All these costs are therefore accounted for and will not affect the reserves funding policy.
The capacity building project has so far been utilised to enabled staff to re locate to a new office in St Leonards on sea.
The new location has proved to be beneficial to local Carers and Volunteers who have visited the office to enquire
about the services offered. The office is based on a main road and is on a major bus route ensuring it's visibility to the
gen¢ral public.
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The charity has also utilized the designated capacity fund to create a new website. The main aim of the website was to
be inclusive and easily assessable to use on any technical devise. Users can access online fomts to become members,
refer themselve5 or others or to become a Volunteer. The new 51te has been designed to generate an increased volume
of traffic and be an everyday tool for the Team to use. The site also offers a range of useful information for Car¢rs,
professionals, and supporters including links to other relevant websites.
The Trustees
Methods of Appolntm¢nt or Election of Trustees:
Existing Truslees can appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies or add to their number.
Newly appointed Trustees by existing Trustees hold office iemporarily until the nexi annual general meeting.
Reappointment for a full t¢mi happens at Ihe annual gyeneral meeting.
Eleellon at Annual General Meeting:
• One-third of Trustees are required to retire and are eligible to be re-election at each annual general meeting.
Induetlon and Tralnlng Policies for Trustees:
Our indurtion process for new Trustees, includes.,
Briefing on legal obligyalions related to charity and company law.
Infomiation on committee structure and decision-making processes.
Overview of the charity'5 Stratebyic Plan and recent financial perfomance.
Encouragement to attend extemal training events.
Meetings with the Management team to undersland the charity's work better.
This approach ensures Trustees have a solid understanding of their roles and responsibililie5 before taking office and
provides opportunities for ongoing development.
The Team and Organisatlonal structure
The board of Tru5tee5 administer the charity with the appointment of the Charity Manager, who has delegated authority
to managye the day-to-day operations of the charity. The charity's senior management team is comprised of the Charity
Manager and a Deputy Manager.
In 2023 2024 the Team consisted of10 sthff, working a total of 288.5 hours per week.
carers
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Risk Management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to
mitigate exposure to these risks. The Board recognises that the principal risk to the organisatlon is its reliance on one
major source of income. To mitigate this risk, additional hours are being offered to Marketing and Fundraising to try to
increase the small girants and donations the charity gets and to look at additional funding to support the CCW role going
forward.
This new role will commence in June 2024 and will be a fixed position for a year.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing documenl
The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
The orgaDisalioTJ is a registered Charity Charitsble Incorporated Organisation. (CIO) (no. 1159551).
Charity History
Established on the I st December 2014 and came into effect from I st April 2015, The core activities and objectives
remained unaltered.
Previous charity number 1004055, wound up on the 31st March 2015 at a Special General Meeting of the
Association of Carers
- 26th March 2015 staff. assets and Trustees all transferred io the new CIO.
Covernance
Trustee5 are invited and encouraged to attend relevant training session5 on their roles and responsibilities of being a
Trustee
Strategic decisions are made at Truste¢ meetings by majority vote
Trustees are advised by the Charity Managyer. or other experts as appropriate
Trustees met monthly throughout 2023 -2024, via virtual plattomis and in person.
All meetin&FS were minuted
Approved by order of the board of trustees on .
and signed on its behalf by..
Mr C A Whitehead - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
Independent examiner's report to the Irustees of Assoeiation of Carers
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Association of Carers (the Trust) for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,).
I reTK)rt in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying
out my examination K have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section
145(5){b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's slatement
Since your charity's gr05s income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a lisled body. I can confirni
thai l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect,.
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forn] and content of accounts set
out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give
a true and fair view which is noi a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which att¢ntion should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Deborah A Hargreaves
Acuity Professional Partnership LLP
Unit 2.02
High Weald House
G lovers End
Bexhill
East Sussex
TN39 SES
Date..
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Tolal
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestrieted Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
5,090
10,452
15,542
20,733
Charitable aetivities
Support of carers
53,617
256,027
309,644
247.867
Investment income
7,491
1.354
Total
266 479
332,677
269,954
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
60
Charitable activltles
Support of carers
81.472
227,177
308.649
273.561
Other
2.904
629
355
Total
227 806
312 182
273 976
Net gains/(losses) on investments
10 332)
10 332)
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
Tran5f¢rs between fund$
(28,510)
38,673
10,163
(4.022)
Net movement In funds
(19,631)
29,794
10,163
(4,022)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fonyard
255J09
241,813
497,122
501,144
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
235 678
271607
507 285
497 122
The notes form part of these f￿anCIal statements
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
4,748
710
7,147
710
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Cash at bank and in hand
17,522
30,512
489 420
471,013
506,942
501,526
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
{6.804)
(5,114)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
500 138
496412
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
507,285
497,122
NET ASSETS
507 285
497 122
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
235,678
271607
255,309
241,813
TOTAL FUNDS
407 285
497 122
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
and were signed on its behalf by:
r C A Whitehead- Trustee
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 102) (effective l January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Sthndard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. 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. il
is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
EXPENDITURE
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 be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headin¥7S that aggregate all cost related to the categiory. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets are recorded at cost and depreciated so as to write the cost off over their useful lives.
TAXATION
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activilies.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objective5 at the discretion of the tnist¢¢s,
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purpose5.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
VALUE ADDED TAX
Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity, and as such 15 included in the relevant costs in the Statement
of Financial Activities.
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Bank interest receivable
7,491
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AIYD BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended
31 March 2023.
TRUSTEES, EXPENSES
There were no
31 March 2023.
trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March2024 nor for the year ended
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
236 081
211431
236 081
211431
The average monthly number of ernployees during the year was as follows:
2024
10
2023
Support of car¢r$
No employees received emoluments in exce55 of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
14,472
6.261
20,733
Charitable activities
Support of carers
39.569
208,298
247,867
Investment income
Total
214 559
269 954
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
60
60
Charitable Activities
Support of carers
53,952
219,609
273,561
Other
355
355
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- continued
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Totsl
funds
Total
53,952
220,024
273,976
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Trsnsfers between funds
1.443
3,014)
(5.465)
3.014
(4,022)
Net movement in funds
(1.571)
(2.451)
(4,022)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totsl funds brought forward
256.880
244.264
501,144
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
255 309
241813
497 122
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer
Software
Cost
Additions
AmortlS2tion
Charge for year
Net book vglue
At 31 March 2024
At 31 Marrh 2023
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ASSOCIATIOIY OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
rittings
Computer
equipment
Totals
Cost
At l April 2023
Additions
10,973
1,065
167
12,038
At 31 March 2024
Depreciation
At l April 2023
Charge for year
10,973
226
IlJ28
628
402
At 31 March 2024
Net book value
Al 31 March 2024
924
2,399
At 31 March 2023
710
710
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
10,332
20,180
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Social security and other taxes
Accruals and deferred income
5,394
3,794
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
io.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restricted
funds
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
5,898
235,174
1,249
271,768
7,147
506,942
710
501,526
234 678
271 607
507 285
497 122
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestrieled funds
General fund
Designated Fund - Lease
247,809
(17,977)
229,832
255,309
(28,510)
8,879
235,678
Restricted funds
Computer H¢lp ai Home
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
10,266
28,379
189,322
6,3.$9
4,962
16,901
33J41
206,223
241813
TOTAL FUNDS
497 122
507 285
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follow5:
Incoming
resourees
Resources
expended
G8lns and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestrleted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - Lease
66,198
(73,843)
10 533)
(10,332)
(17,977)
66,198
(84J76)
(IOJ32)
{28,510)
Restricted funds
Computer Help at Hom¢
Talk and Suppon
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companion5
6J59
4,962
244,707
6J59
4,962
16,901
(227,806)
266 479
227 806
TOT AL FiiNDS
332 677
312 182)
10 332)
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
runds
At
31.3.23
Al 1.4.22
Unrestrleted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - Lease
249.378
1.445
{3,014)
247.809
256.878
.445
(3,014)
255,309
Restricted funds
Computer Help at Home
Talk and Support
Respite Easi Sussex
Carers Companions
Carers Cafe
13,197
30,519
192,963
7,587
(2.931)
(2,140)
(3,641)
6,259
10,266
28,379
189,322
13,846
244 266
241813
TOTAL FUNDS
501 144
497 122
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incomlng
resourees
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrieled funds
General fund
55.395
{53,950)
1.445
Restricted funds
Computer Help at Home
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
Carer5 Cafe
8,652
6,206
193,441
6.259
(11,583)
(8,346)
(197,082}
(2,931)
(2,140)
{3.641)
6.259
214 559
220 026)
TOTAL FUNDS
269 954
273 976)
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ASSOCIATION OFCARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ii.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.22
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - Lease
249,378
(16.532)
(3,014)
229,832
256,878
(27,065)
5,865
235.678
Restricted funds
Computer Help at Home
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
Carers Cafe
13.197
30,519
192,963
7.587
3,428
2.822
13,260
16.710
16,625
33,341
206.223
15,418
(8,879)
244 266
5.865)
271,607
TOTAL FUNDS
501,144
507 285
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are
as follows:
Incoming
resourees
Resoureeg
expended
Galns 4nd
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestrieted funds
General tund
Desigynated Fund - Lease
121,593
(127.793)
10 533)
(10.332)
(16,532)
10533)
121,593
(138,326)
(10,332)
(27,065)
Restricted funds
Computer Help at Home
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carer5 Companions
Carers Cafe
15.011
11,168
438,148
16,710
(11,583)
(8,346)
(424,888)
3,428
2,822
13,260
16,710
481038
447 832
TOTAL FUNDS
602631
586 158)
10 332)
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Th¢re were no reportable r¢lated party transactions during the year.
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and leggcies
Donations received (including Gift Aid Tax
refunded)
15,542
15,648
15,542
20,733
Investment Ineome
Bank interest receivable
7,491
1,354
Charilable aelivities
Fundraisinby events
Other income
Grants
10,678
74
298.892
790
2.316
244.761
309 644
247 867
Tolal ineoming resourees
332,677
269.954
EXPENDITURE
Charltable aetlvitles
Wages
Lisjhi and heat
Stsff travel and training
Publicity and promotions
Volunteer travel and training
Other professional fees
236,081
1,806
17,598
2,611
211.431
16,052
17.937
495
274.322
245,915
Other
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
2,905
628
355
3,533
355
Support costs
Finanee
Bank charges
102
93
Other
Insurance
Carried forward
1,875
1,875
1.560
1.560
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Other
Brought fonvard
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Rent and rat¢s
IT and computing
Repairs and renewals
1,875
2,777
1,605
1,560
2.635
2,786
9,159
7.478
5,948
32,071
24,918
Governanee eosts
Sundries
Bookkeepin¥
Legyal and professional
Independenl examiner's fees
654
395
615
305
1,500
2,695
Totsl resources expended
312 182
273 976
Net Ineomel(expenditure) before galns and
losse5
20,495
(4.022)
Realised reeognised gains and losses
Realised gainsl(10s%es) on fixed asset
investments
10332)
Net incomel(expendlture)
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