REGISTERED CHARTTY NUMBER: 1159551
REPORT OF TUE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 LIIARCH 2025
FOR
ASSOCIA TION OF CARERS
Acuity Professional Partnership LLP
Unit 2.02
Htgh Weald House
Glov¢rs End
Bexhill
East Sussex
TN39 SES

ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
CONTENTS OF THE FJNAIYCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S
Pgge
Reference and Adminislrative Details
Report of the Truslee5
2 to 11
Independent Examiner's Report
12
Statement of FinAllciAI Activities
13
ststemeut of Financial Posltkon
14
Not￿ to the Financial Statem¢nts
15 to 22
Detalled Statemellt of Finaneial Aetivities
23 to 24

ASSOCIATIOIY OF CARERS
REFERENCE AND ADIIUMSTRA TIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR E￿￿ED 31 IIL4RCH 2025
Registered Charity number
1159551
Principal address
104 Sedlescombe Road North
St. Leonards-on-sea
East Sussex
TN37 7EN
Trustees
C Whitehead
L Witten
A Thomas
JHTPiper
R servi￿ (resigned 2610612025)
L Apps
G Scollay (resi￿ed 0510812025)
S Hammett
G Barker (resigned 07/01ll025)
Independent Ex2miners
Acuity Professional Partnership LLP
Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers
Unit 2.02
gh Weald House
Glovers End
Bexhill
East Sussex
TN39 SES
BaDker5
Barclays Bank PLC
Queens Road
Hastings
East Sussex
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report with the fmancial ststements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The
trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in acwrdance with the Ftnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES
Objertives and aims
The obj¢ctive of the ¢harity arc to provide Volunteer led services to support tmpaid 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 physi¢al ill health, learning disability or frailty,
There are many reasons why GaTing for someone else leaves the Carer needing support:
. Caring reduces the physical and mentsl health and wellbeing of many Carers.
. Caring may lead to poverty, with many Carers needing to give up work to care, or to manage on benefits.
. Caring often impacts on Carers, ability to sustain employmenL friendships, and hobbies.
. Many Carers face isolation and loneliness.
Our Misslon
Supporting unpaid Carers in East Sussex to continue in their caring role by providing free, high quality, Volunteer-led
services that encourage independence and reduce isolation.
Our Vision
Enabling Carers throughout East Sussex to have access to free, high quality, Vofiunteer-led support services.
The charity's current strategic plan aligns with the mission and aims of the charity and highlights three key areas of
priority.
Prlority I
DevelopiDg our Services
tkveloping and expanding our services in line with what Carers tell us they need to feel supported and able to continue
in their caring role. Promoting the needs and challenges of unpaid CareTS throughout East Sussex.
Priority 2
Improving our Governydnee, Finall¢¢ and HR
Encouraging and developing our Volunteers and staff through on-going training> SUPPOrt and supervision.
Priority 3
Making an Impxet with our Communie#tioll$ and Fundr4i$ing
Maintaining a high or£anisational profile and raising the profile of Carers within the local comtnunity. Continuously
seeking funding from new stakeholders and retaining the support and integrity of our core ￿nderS to ensure the
longevity of our services.
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MIIRCH 2025
ACUIEvEfi￿￿Ts AND PERFORMANCE
Our Services
Respite with Befriending
Our Respite and Befriending service gives Carers the opportunity to have some time to themselves, usually three hours
each week, on the same day, at the same time.
By having a regular. set time, C.arers can look forward to their break and plan what to do with the time. The service also
benefits the person th&t is being looked after, providillg them the opportunity to spend time with a Volunteer who may
have similar interests and experienGes.
Our Volunteers are thoroughly vetted and carefidly matched to help establish a long-tenn befriending relationship with
the cared for person. Once we have identified a Volunteer. they are able to continue going to see the same people each
week for as long as the Carer needs the service, and the Volunteer is abl¢ to provide the support.
To be eligible for the service, the Carer needs to be over 18 and providing substantial levels of care. Our voluntee￿ are
not able to provide personal care, so the person that is b¢Fng looked after needs to be independ¢nt of personal needs.
Respits for Healthcare service entitles Carers to extra visits from a Volunteer in addition to their free weekly respite
service, this enables them the opportunity to look after their own health and well-beTng.
The service is available in the following circumstances:
Carers have a healthcare appointrnent such as visiting the GP, dentist, outpatienL or treatment such as physiotherapy
or counselling.
Carers wish to attend training courses to help them in th¢ir wing role, such as dementia training or moving &
handling.
We take referrals directly from Carers or family members as well as a range of professional organisations.
Throughout the year 2024 - 2025 approximafrly 4,695 Volunteer Respite visits took place.
In addition to the Volunteer-led respite smiice, th¢ charity is funded until March 2025 foT two paid siaff members who
provide Carers with a re5Pjte break. These staff members vislt two to three homes per day to give CaTers Et break from
their caring roles. These stsff members are called Carers, Community workers, often referred to as CCWS.
Throughout the year 2024 - 2025 appmximately 1210 CCW led Respite visits took place.
Talk & Support
This 6-rnonth s¢rvice allows Carers to discuss their caring role in Confidence over the telephone with one of our trained
Volunteers. This service aims to reduce social i501ation and give Carers the oppominity to get things off their GhesL
Throughout the year 2024-25 - 37 indTvidual Carers were supported with a weekly call
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ￿L4RCH 2025
Counselling service
We work in partnership with Counselling Plus to enable Carers up to 6 sessions of counselling that is provided over the
telephone by a trained counsellor. This is ofien valuable to those who have been bereaved.
Throughout the year 2024-25 - 30 hours of counselling support was provided to CaTeTS
SCIPRR - Supporting Carers Identify & Plan R¢sidenÉiAI 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-term care. This can be as Simple as talkingi to a Carer about the diffeTent options available or
by providing them with a directory of approv￿1 services produced by East Sussex County Council.
Computer Help at Home service
This servÉ¢e is where a Volunt¢CT teach¢s a Carcr how to use the Carers, OWTJ technical equipment in their own home in
ways that will support them in their caring role.
The computer help at home service gives Carers up to 6 one-to-one training sesslons of support. Our Volunteers can
help with laptops. tablets. mobile phone4 Alexa equipment, ring doorbells, smart watches and much moTe.
Training could include learning how to book GP appointments. facetiTning. USiT]g Zoom, ordering online prescriptions,
setting up home security systemsl ¢amerns. online shopping and downloading use￿1 apps such as Ringo parkin& and
]qHS apps.
This service is ever evolvin& and the types of support change as new systems. technology and communication
preferences change. In rer¢nt years staff have also been proving this support in our otYir£, at our ca￿r5 Cafes or over
the telephone.
Throughout the year 2024k25 the charity provided over 700 hours of tech support.
Carers Cafés
Our rnonthly cafés provide a rnnge of activities for Carers and the people th¢y l(yok after.
Activities may include hand massages, arts and crafts, music, and games. The cafés are a safe space for Carers to
onned with others who understand the challenges they face.
The cafes are facilitated by 2 staff members and a fw regulaT Volunteers who if required will spend time with th¢
person being cared for so the Carer can socialsse.
The Asso¢iation of Carers run two cafes a month- one in Newsagent and one tn Bexhtll.
Throughout the year 2024-25 the charity facilitated 24 C.arers cafés.
Lunch Clubs
Lunch clubs give Carers and the people they care for the opportunity to enjoy a meal in a relaxed and infornial setting.
We hold 2 lunches a month in pubs across St Leonards on sea and in the Rother area.
Throughout the year 2024-25 the charity facilitsted 24 LuDGh Glubs.
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Onltne social sessions
We offer 2 sessions per month via the Z￿Orn or Teams plaffornis. At each session, Car¢rs are be invited to partake in
activities such as Bingo, Quizzes. Crafts, or even just for a good chat.
Throughout the year 2024-25 the charity facilitsted 20 online sessions.
Impaet analysts
Through regular ￿vIewS Carers tell us about the impact Association of Carers has made on thcir lives. Here are a few
examples of the feedback we receive about OUT services:
"l just wanted to say thank you so rnuGh for everything - the Association of Carers is a wonderful organisation, having
those breaks was so incredibly useful for me. Please pas5 on my thanks to L who w&8 very good and patient with
"She is a godsend - lovely person. Get on ITk¢ a house on fire. Rings every Thursday before coming arAd then comes
out and reads and tslks to M. Always addresses M when she comes which is so important.
Imy Volunteer is lovely, and l am very impressed with her social skills. When she ¢am4 J was not having a good d&y
and L w&8 worried about leaving him. However. when l came home, he was happily chatting with my Volunteer. and
he said that he had had a lovely time and was looking forward to her coming again. I was able to attend my U3VA
Tneeting without worrying about J. My Volunteer is happy to be flexible with visit so that w¢ can have a weekly visit.
Thank you so much for sending hw our way"
"You are a perfect organisation, cany compare"
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Our Volunteers
Our Volunteers 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 rewarding as possible.
We have a dedicated Volunt¢er Coordinator, who is responsible for recruiting, trdinÉng, and supporting all Volunteers.
We support our Volunteers by.,
Giving opportunities to le&rn new sktlls by providing training
Giving opportunities to meet like-minded people and build new networks
Providing opportunities to make a usefvl contribution to the community
In addition to the one-day Volunteer induction we offer a variety of training sessions throughout the year, in a
variety of locations, throughout East Sussex. including, First Aid. Dementia Awareness, Safeguarding Vulnerable
Adults, Basic Listening Skills. M¢nta] health sessions, Bereavement session and regular group support sessions.
Volunteers are also given the opportunity to contact the office for I:1 support.
The dedication and commitment of our Volunteers adds immense value to our organi$ation and illustrates the huge
contribution that Volunteers give to our society. We show our appreciation each year in Volunteers week by holding
thank you Lunch. In 2024 we held 2 Ihankyou lunches - one in Battle and another in Eagtbourne. During thege events
we awarded Volunteers with long 5erYiGe certificates and one Volunteer ￿e1ved a 5p¢cial recognition plaque.
What our Volunteers say:
"I started volunteering &$ I was at a low point in my life, and I decided that maybe volunteering would help with my
mental health.
My first few matches wer¢ with elderly people. I loved chatting about everyday life, their p&st experiences. having a
cup of tea together and best of all their faces light up when I went for my weekly visit.
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Then J was matched up with a young gentleman who had a learning disability. It opened a whole new world to mc. I felt
as though I had found my calling. l M'as looking for a new job and applied for a role as a support WQTker for adults with
autism and Ghall¢nging behaviour. That was nearly 3 years ago. and I have never felt so happy and settled in a job
before.
When I needed to be rnatched with a new famtly, I specifi¢ally asked for a young adult with a Eearning disability and
that's when I tnet T and her family. I felt an instant connection to T. We have so much fun. T usually plans what she
wants us to do ea¢h tim¢ I visit, and her mum sets it up for us. It can be painting pebbles they have found on the beach,
cutting out pizza shaped Card and Colouring them in ready for T's birthday pizza party, maktng Christmas decorations or
playing games together. T likes to rnake me a mug if hot chocolate and mum often buys a packet of biscuits to share.
My favourite activity is to catch the bus into town with T where w¢ meet up with one of her friends at a cafe.
It gives me a warni feeling volunteering with T, and I look forward to visitiDg each week. Apart from giving her family
a break visiting T has made me feel as T'm doing something worthwhtle in my life."
Throughout the year 2024-25 we had a total of 153 active Volunteers in a variety of difftrent roles.
Funding
Throughout 202£k25 all servi¢es were funded via E&st Sussex County Council and their Strategic partslers Care for the
Carers.
The CCW s¢rvi¢e which was directly funded by East Sussex County council ended on 3 1st March 2025. Due to the
service providing a much-needed support to so many Garers, after careful consideration the Trustees agreed to support
50% of the service cost from the charity's resetves until September 2027. The remainder of the required fimds have
been secured by a variety of different fundeis including* Care for the Carers, Sussex Community Foundation Trust,
Chalk Cliff Trnst, D Oyly Carte Charitable Trust and Wealdcn Council. These funds have various funding timeframe5,
so the charity will look to include continued fundraising as part of the ongoing thdraising strategy planning.
Fundraising and Events
We have had another great year of fimdraising, with a wonderful amount of support from the local comrnunity,
individuals, Trusts. and foundations.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our many individual donors. Those that purchased rafflc tickets, or
attended events etc. Every penny raised and donated makes a real difference to the live8 of Carers.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Events
In 2024, the charity delivered a wide range of fyndraising and community events from fashion shows quizzes, and
raffles to fetes, markets, and seasonal activities. These events success￿11Y raised fjJnds, promoted our service4
encouraged Volunteer recruitmenL and strengthened connections with Carers, their families, and the wider community.
Engagement ranged from small, intimate gatherings to laTge•scale public events, contributing to raising the charity's
profile and supporting our work throughout the year.
Association of Carers aim to maitttaln g high organisalional profile by raising the profile of Carers within the
local community.
Throughout 202￿25, the team diligently raised the As50¢iation of Carers, Profile. This involved increased media
coverage, hosting ¢vents, attending networking meetings, and delivering talks. The team Consistently participated in
meetings of the Dementia Action Alliance, the Carers VCS network, the East Sussex Safeguarding Network, and many
other relevant groups.
Our social media platfornis scrved a dual purpose: promoting OUT events and advocating for the fte￿$ of unpaid carers
in East Sussex. We've seen a steady growth in our re￿h, a11racti1￿ a tnore diverse range of Carers and Volunteers.
The teatn utilized traditional print media and sbar¢d stortes of unpaid Carers through articles and l¢veraging paid
advertisetnents for Volunteer r¢cruitrnent.
Each month, our Events and Marketing C.oordtnator creafrs an e-New$letter dTstributed to all Carers, Volunteers, and
local VCS partners. The newsletter features upcoming events, updates on national initiatives, along with quizzes.
recipes, and engaging photos.
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The charity's reSc￿eS policy relates to its general (unrestricted) funds which are freely available to be used for any or
all the purposes of the charity. The A&sociation of Carers are aware that it is cruckal to ensure there are sufficient
reserves to tide the organisation over if the main funding￿ stream was ever withdrawn. In this instance the res¢n¢s act
a safety net until further fundraising is soughL or to allow the charity to a close. whilst meeting its obligation to staff
and service users. Th¢ Association of C.arers És currently dependent on statutory funding sources for a large majority of
its income to sustain its activities. changes in Government an￿or Government policy and reductions in funding could
result in the A￿o¢latiOn of Carers being unable to continue operattng. This means that if there were tt) be a larger gap in
the charity's sources of income it is likely that the charity would need to cease operating. To avoid closure. if fimding
difficulties were to happen, the Truste¢ board has agreed to keep a ¢¢rtain level of financial reserves to ensure that mai
operations can Gontinue for a minimum of 9 months.
The maiT] concerns of the Trustee board are to ensure..
. That staff can continu¢ workin& primarily to secure new funding
. That m¢rnberslservi¢e users are supported to move on to other services
The reserves should be built up frorn the unrestricted income. The level of reserves should be calculated and monitored
every 12 months by the Charity Manager and Trustse board.
The Trustees
Methods of Appointment or Election of Trnstees:
. Existing Trustees can appoint new Tn￿tteS to fill vacancies or add to their number.
. Newly appointed Trustees by existing Trustees hold office lemporaTsly until the next annual general meeting.
. Reappointment for a full tern] happens at the am]ual general meeting.
Eleetlon at Annual Generydl Meeting:
. One-third of Trustees are required to rdire and are eligible to be re-election at each annual general meettng.
IDduetion and Training Policies for Trustees:
Our induction process for new Trustees, includes:
• Briefing on legal obligations related to charity and company law.
. Information on comtnittee structure and decision-making pro¢￿¢S.
Overview of the charity's Strategic Plan and recent f￿anCIal performance.
. Encouragement to attend exterEJal training events.
• Meetings with the Management teavn to twderstand the charity's work better.
This approach ensures Tnjstees have a solid understanding of their roles and responsibilities before taking oifice and
provides opportunities for ongoing development.
The Team •Dd Ojyanisational struclure
The board of Trustees adrniT]iSt¢r the Charity with the appointment of the Charity Manager, who has delegated authortty
to manage Ihe day-to-day operations of the charity. The charity's senior management team is comprised of the Charity
Manager and a Deputy Manager.
At the end of March 2025, the Team consisted of I I staff. working a totsl of 284 hours per week.
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REPORT OF TAE TRUSTEES
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AssotiatiDn of Carefs
Charity StTUCture at ihe end
of Idarc￿ 2025
•carers
Board ol TIu5tees
Chthiity ￿ana￿trI
Louise 416dl
32 hfs
￿%￿$
Carers Café
Coordffiator
30
Volunteer Cgordlnator
Jan Fullèr
13 ￿UrS monthly
3céieF5 wol￿r5
30 hr5
C¥r*thnatcr
SeNcè Ca¢r¢firotsTSX 2
Ma￿le
Juliet Prlvett
k,01￿￿éer1
30hrsx2
Total houis= 284
Risk Management
The Trustees have assessed the major Tisks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that system5 are in place to
mitigate exposure to these risks. The Board recognises that th¢ principal risk to Ihe organisation is its Teliance on one
major source of Income. To mitigate this risk. the board have decided to continu¢ ￿ndIng the Fundraising and
communications role for another 12 months.
Plan for the Year Ahead
The fiu]ders that have been secured for the CCW role require the service to be sustainable after their fundirfrg is
complete. This is best achieved by having the number and quality of Volunteers to be able to take on traditional CCW
sits. either now or as th¢ funding reduc¢s.
Therefore. the focus will be on securing fun&8 to increase Volunteer recruitment to address the already high numbers of
Carers on the waiting list, as well as supporting the need for sustainability of CCW respite in the coming years.
Activity will also centre around generating unrestricted income, which can help us to be tlexible in where funding is
spent and help support any future C.CW funding that we may need to contribute. This will be done through continuing
with a programme of events and community lott¢ri¢s, as well &8 increasing regular donors through dirext fundraising
campaigns.
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ASSOCIA TION OF CARERS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STRUCTIJRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing documen¢ a deed of trnst and constitutes an unincorpN)rated charity.
The organisatiort is a registered charity Charitable tncotpordted Organisation. (CIO} (no. 1159551).
Charity History
- Estsblished on the I st December 2014 and came ffinto efTect from 1st April 2015. The core activities and objectiv¢s
remained unaltered.
Previous charity number 1004055, wound up on the 31st March 2015 at a Special General Meeting of the
Association of CaTer5
- 26th March 2015 staff, assets and Trustees all transfeTred to the new CIO.
Governance
Trustees are invited and encouraged to attend relevant training sessions on their roles and responsibilities of being a
Trustee
- Strategi¢ decisions are made at Trustee meetings by majority vote
- Trustees are advised by the Charlty Manager. or other experts as appropriate
- Trustees met monthly throughout 2023 -2024, via Vi￿&1 platfornis and in person.
- All meetings were minuted
Approved by order of the board of t￿Stee$ on ......
. and signed on its behalf by:
itehead - Trustee
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UqDEPENDENT EXAMtNERIS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ASSOCIATIO.N OF CARERS
Independent examiner's report to the trn$tee$ of A￿)CiAtIon of Carers
I report to the charity trnstees on my examination of the accounts of Association of Carers (the TTUSt) for the year ended
31 March 2025.
Respousibilities 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 (Ihe Acty.
T report in respect of my examination of the Tntsts acLounts wried out under Section 145 of th¢ Act and in carrying
out rny examination I have followed all applicable Diredions given by the Ch￿lty Commission under S¢¢tion
145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income ex¢eeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I Can confi
that I 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 confirn) that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination 8ivin8 me Cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Twst ￿ required by Section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those recor(Ls' or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content of accounts set
out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulattons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give
a twe and fair view which is not 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 attention 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
Glovers End
B¢xhill
East Sussex
TN39 SES
3.0.1..9. l a-.0%.S..
Date: .....
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
fullds
Unrestricted
funds
R¢$lricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
&691
3,974
9.665
15,542
Chydritgble activities
Support of L7rer$
76,515
251651
329,166
309.644
Inv¢slment income
7,491
Tolal
91,903
256,625
34
332 677
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitabl¢ activities
Support of carers
74.OJ6
250.555
324J71
308,649
Other
1,760
1.187
2947
3.533
Total
251.742
327 518
312 182
Net gains/(losses) on investments
10.332)
NET INCOME
16,127
4,883
21,010
10,163
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
235.678
271,607
507.285
497.122
TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWAIID
276,490
528,295
507 285
The notes fom part of these fmaneial ststements
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ASSOCL4TION OF CARERS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
2,988
2,034
4,748
5,022
7,147
CURREIYT ASSETS
Debtors
Prepayments and a¢cFued income
C&8h at bank and in hand
20,985
17,522
fj24.722
489 420
545.707
506,942
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(22,434)
(6,804)
IYET CURRENT ASSETS
500.138
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LL4BILITIES
528295
507,285
NET ASSETS
528 295
507285
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
251,801
276,490
235.678
271.607
TOTAL FUNDS
528 295
507 285
The financial statements were &pproved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
. and were signed on its behalf by:
Mr C A Whitehead - Trustee
The notes fonn part of these financial statements
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO TAE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PREPARtNG THE FINANCIAL STATENfEI¥TS
The financial statements of the charity, which is a publi¢ benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'A¢counting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Prnctice appli¢able 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 Standard applicable Èn the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
tNCOME
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,
EXPENDITURE
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or ¢onstructive obligation committing the
harity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic b¢Defits will be requir¢d in settlement and
the amount of the obligation Can b¢ measured reliably. Expenditsre is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs ¢annot be directly
attributed to particular headin£s they have been allocated to activities on a basAs consistent with the use of
resources.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets are recorded at Cost and depreciat¢d so as to write the cost off over their useful lives.
TAXATION
The Charity is exempt from tax on its charltable activities.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted filnds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for parti¢ular restricted puryoses within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when spe¢ified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restri¢ted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
VALUE ADDED TAX
Valu¢ Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity. and as such is included in the relevant C4)sts in the Statement
of Financial Activities.
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATElItENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INVESTMEIYT INCOME
2025
2024
Bank interest receivable
TRUSTEES, REMLThERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, retnunerntion OT Other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for ihe year ended
31 MaKh 2024.
TRUSTEES, EXPENSES
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
264 564
236 081
264.564
236 081
Th¢ average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2025
li
2024
io
Support of carer5
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATtVES FOR THE STATE1￿IE￿[ OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund$
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
5,090
10,452
15,542
Charitable activities
Support of carers
53.617
256.027
309.644
Investrnent income
7.491
7,491
Total
266 479
332,677
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activlties
Support of carers
81,472
227,177
308,649
628
3,533
Total
84,377
227,805
312,182
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
IYOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMEPIT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- Continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
fullds
Total
funds
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDrrt]RE)
Transfers between funds
(28,511)
38,674
8.879)
10,163
Net movement in fullds
(19,632)
29.795
10,163
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total fimds brought forward
255,309
241.813
497,122
TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD
235 677
271608
507 285
INTANGIBLE FLXED ASSETS
Computer
software
Cost
At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025
Amortisation
At l April 2024
Charge for year
2.905
At 31 March 2025
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
2,988
At 31 March 2024
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eoniSnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TANGIB￿ FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
nd
fittings
Computer
equipment
Totals
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
12,123
2,232
822
14J55
822
At 31 March 2025
12,123
Depreciation
At l April 2024
Charge for year
11,199
231
757
956
11,956
At 31 Ma￿h 2025
11.430
Net book value
Ai 31 March 2025
693
la41
2.034
At 31 March 2024
924
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITIttN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Prepayments and accrued income
CREDITORS: AMOUIYTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Social security and other taxes
Accruals and deferred income
5,461
16.973
5,394
1,410
22.434
6.804
io.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Unrutricted
funds
Reslricted
funds
Fixed assets
Current assets
Curr¢nt liabilities
3,907
270,871
22 973)
i.iis
27<836
539
5.022
545,707
22,434
7.147
506,942
251
276 490
52&295
507.285
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ASSOCIATIOIY OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
li.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
et
tnov¢ment
in funds
At
31.325
At 1.4.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund- Lease
229,832
18,085
247,917
235,678
16,127
251,805
Restrlcted funds
CornputeT Help at Home
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
16,625
33J41
206,223
15.418
16,625
33J41
207.130
19
907
271607
27Q490
TOTAL FUNDS
52
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resouree5
Resources
expended
Movement
In funds
Uttrestrieted funds
General fund
Desftgnated Fund - Lease
91,902
(73017)
1,959
18,085
91,903
(75,770
16.127
Restricted funds
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
251649
3,976
(251,742)
907
3,976
256,62S
51.742) ￿83
TOTAL FUNDS
348 528
327
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - conlinu¢d
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ii.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
betwee
funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - Lease
247,809
7.500
(17,977)
10,533)
229,832
5,846
8.879
255.309
(28,510)
8,879
235,678
Restricted funds
Computer Help at Home
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
10,266
28,379
189,322
6,359
4,962
16,901
10,451
16.625
33,341
206,223
15,418
241813
38.673
8,879
TOTAL FUNDS
497 122
507.285
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Tneomillg
resourees
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated Fund - Lease
66,198
(73,843)
10 533)
(10,332)
(17,977)
10.533)
66,198
{84,376)
(10,332)
(28.510}
Restricted funds
Computer Help at Horn
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
6,359
4,962
244.707
6,359
4,962
16.901
{227,806)
266 479
227,806)
TOTAL FUNDS
332 677
312 182)
10.332)
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - condnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ii.
MOVEIYAENT JN FUNDS- coDtinu¢d
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
Gcneral fund
Designated Fund - Lease
247.809
7.500
108
12 491)
247.917
255.309
(12,383)
8,879
251,805
Reslrieted funds
Computer Help at Home
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
10,266
28,379
189.322
6,359
4,962
17.808
14.427
16,625
33,341
207,130
19.394
241,813
276,490
TOTAL FUNDS
497,122
528.295
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are
as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resourc¢$
expended
Gains and
1055es
Movement
ID funds
UDrestrieted funds
General thnd
Designated Fund - Lease
158,100
(147,660)
12,492)
(10,332)
108
158,101
(160.152)
(10,332)
(12,383)
Restricted funds
Computer Help at Hotne
Talk and Support
Respite East Sussex
Carers Companions
6,359
4.962
497,356
14.427
6.359
4,962
17,808
(479,548)
523.104
479 548
43.556
TOTAL FUNDS
681.205
639 700)
10.332)
31,173
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - conlinued
FOR T&tE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no reportable related paty transactions during the year.
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ASSOCIATION OF CARERS
DETATLED STATEMENT OF FTh'ANCIAL ACTivrriES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations And legacies
Donations re¢eiv¢d {in¢luding Gift Aid T
refunded)
9,665
15,542
Investment income
Bank interest receivable
9,697
7,491
Charitsble aetlvities
Fundraising events
Other income
Grants
17J98
10,678
74
298 892
311,768
329,166
309,644
Total ILcomln2 resour¢¢s
348,528
332,677
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages
Light and heat
Stsff travel and training
Publicity and promotions
Volunteer travel and training
Other professional fees
264,564
2,070
15,894
3,217
9,899
236,08 E
1,806
17,598
2,611
12.050
297,943
274,322
Other
Amortisation of intangible fixed assets
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
1,760
1,187
2,905
628
2,947
3,533
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
157
102
Other
Insurance
Carried fonvard
2.006
2,006
1,875
1.875
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ASSOCL4TION OF CARERS
DETAILED STATEMEwf OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Other
Brought forward
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Rent and rates
rr and computing
Repairs and renewals
2,006
2,231
1,760
9,863
6,510
1,875
2.777
1,605
ii.ioo
5,948
8.766
24,024
32,071
Coveruance costs
Sundries
Independent examtner's fees
857
654
1.500
2.154
Total resources expended
327,518
312 k82
Net income before gaAns and Rosses
21,010
20,495
ReAlised recognised gains and losses
Reali8ed gains1{Iosses) on fixed asset
inv¢stments
Net income
21,010
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