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2025-03-31-accounts

Annual Report

Home-Start East Surrey

Year ending 31st March 2025

Chair's Report 2024–2025

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, it is with great pride that I present this report reflecting on Home-Start East Surrey's achievements over the past year. 2024–2025 was a period defined by our unwavering dedication to supporting vulnerable families through challenging times. This year, we celebrated 28 years of supporting children and parents in our community, a milestone that stands as a testament to the compassion and resilience of our network.

Our impact in 2024–2025 Our mission to ensure every child has the best possible start in life remains the driving force behind everything we do. This year, we made a tangible difference for many families in our area:

The power of our volunteers. Our charity would not exist without our volunteers, the cornerstone of our service. Their dedication and empathy provide a compassionate and confidential ear for parents struggling with issues such as post-natal depression, isolation, and bereavement. These volunteers, who are often parents themselves, bring a unique understanding and perspective that no other service can offer. This year, we were proud to have over 43 trained volunteers supporting families across the region.

Looking to the future as we move forward, securing long-term funding remains a strategic priority. The current economic climate and pressure on local authority funding require us to be more innovative than ever in our fundraising. Our team continues to work tirelessly to secure grants and donations, and we rely on the generosity of our community to maintain and expand our services.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our dedicated staff team for their hard work and professionalism, and to my fellow trustees for their tireless commitment. A special thank you also goes to every family that welcomed us into their lives and to the many partners who continue to collaborate with us.

Childhood cannot wait. Home-Start East Surrey will continue to be there for local families, ensuring that the earliest years are a time of stability and nurture.

Stephanie Limond - Chair of Trustees, Home-Start East Surrey

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HOME-START EAST SURREY

ANNUAL REPORT

2024-2025

Suite 2, Second Floor, Tower House

3 Cromwell Road, Redhill, RH1 1RT Email: info@home-starteastsurrey.org.uk

Charity No. 1164164

Company Registration No. 07645329

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FINANCIAL REPORT

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Incoming Resources
Albert Hunt Trust
3% Barnardos Private Donations & Gift Aid
SGN4% Fundraising & Other4% 4% 6%
Garfield Weston Foundation
9%
St Faith's Trust
1%
Henry Smith
13%
The National Lottery
45%
YMCA
10%
Other Donations from Charities
and Trusts
1%
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The main source of funds in the year was The National Lottery Community Fund which is to provide funding over a five year period commencing 2022.

The Trustees have decided to maintain the Reserves at a level equivalent to 5.5 months expenditure to ensure, in the event of unforeseen difficulties, there is sufficient time and funds available to wind up the scheme and meet contractual obligations.

David Mathieson, Treasurer

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Home-Start East Surrey

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year ended 31 March 2025

Unrestricted
Note
Funds
£
Income and Expenditure
Incoming resources
Barnados
10,000
YMCA
21,597
Private Donations
2
114,599
Donations from Charities
2
69,179
Gift Aid
0
Bank Interest
820
Fund Raising
7,894
Other
150
Total Incoming Resources
224,240
Resources expended
Home-Start Management Fees
3,620
Salaries & NI & Pension
3
173,230
Advertising
1,237
Training
1,979
Recruitment
260
Organisers' expenses
2,907
Volunteers' expenses
571
Committee Expenses
0
Event & Room Booking Expenses
133
Childrens' & family expenses
925
Fundraising Costs
4,097
188,959
Overheads
Rent & Rates
12,529
Insurance
1,631
Light & Heat
1,408
Telephone
4,486
Printing, postage & stationery
1,349
IT & Computer Costs
6,903
Legal & Professional Fees
3,740
Bank Fees
0
Repairs & Renewals
1,970
Sundry Costs & Parking
3,278
Depreciation
1,073
38,366
Total Resources Expended
227,325
Surplus/Loss
(3,085)		 Unrestricted
Note
Funds
£
Income and Expenditure
Incoming resources
Barnados
10,000
YMCA
21,597
Private Donations
2
114,599
Donations from Charities
2
69,179
Gift Aid
0
Bank Interest
820
Fund Raising
7,894
Other
150
Total Incoming Resources
224,240
Resources expended
Home-Start Management Fees
3,620
Salaries & NI & Pension
3
173,230
Advertising
1,237
Training
1,979
Recruitment
260
Organisers' expenses
2,907
Volunteers' expenses
571
Committee Expenses
0
Event & Room Booking Expenses
133
Childrens' & family expenses
925
Fundraising Costs
4,097
188,959
Overheads
Rent & Rates
12,529
Insurance
1,631
Light & Heat
1,408
Telephone
4,486
Printing, postage & stationery
1,349
IT & Computer Costs
6,903
Legal & Professional Fees
3,740
Bank Fees
0
Repairs & Renewals
1,970
Sundry Costs & Parking
3,278
Depreciation
1,073
38,366
Total Resources Expended
227,325
Surplus/Loss
(3,085)		 Restricted
Total Funds
Funds
2025
£
£
0
10,000
0
21,597
0
114,599
0
69,179
0
0
0
820
0
7,894
0
150
0
224,240
0
3,620
0
173,230
0
1,237
0
1,979
0
260
0
2,907
0
571
0
0
0
133
0
925
0
4,097
0
188,959
0
12,529
0
1,631
0
1,408
0
4,486
0
1,349
0
6,903
0
3,740
0
0
0
1,970
0
3,278
0
1,073
0
38,366
0
227,325
0
(3,085)		 Total Funds
2024
£
0
0
148,016
29,712
0
808
22,453
140
201,129
2,569
152,662
238
1,186
403
2,604
491
84
252
738
9,382
188,959 170,608
12,529
1,631
1,408
4,486
1,349
6,903
3,740
0
1,970
3,278
1,073
38,366
227,325
(3,085)		 17,433
1,237
1,717
3,861
1,210
2,214
1,246
0
157
1,920
0
30,995
201,603
(474)

The notes on pages 5 to 6 form part of these accounts.

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Home-Start East Surrey Balance Sheet at 31 March 2025

Note 2025 2024
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 4 2,146 0
Total Current Assets 2,146 0
Current assets
Debtors 5 10,942 0
Bank Current Account 7,441 14,753
Bank Deposit Accounts 90,167 97,750
Petty Cash 97 98
Total Current Assets 108,647 112,601
Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 6 55,591 54,315
Total Current Liabilities 55,591 54,315
Net Assets 55,201 58,287
Funds
Unrestricted 7 55,201 58,287
Restricted 0 0
55,201 58,287

Approved by the Management Committee on 22[nd ] September 2025 and signed on its behalf by

.....................................................................................(Chair)Stephanie Limond ...................................................................................…(Management Committee Member)David Mathieson

The notes on pages 5 to 7 form part of these accounts.

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Home-Start East Surrey Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2025

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Accounting policies

a) Basis of Accounting

These accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis.

b) Income

Grants, donations and bank interest are generally credited to the statement of financial activities in the period in which they are received. By exception, income is accrued into the appropriate year, if funds are received in a different year to the one intended.

c) Depreciation

Depreciation is charged as follows:

Furniture and Fittings - over 3 years on a straight line basis Computers and Equipment - over 3 years on a straight line basis

2

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Private Donations
Jackson Stops Estate Agent
National Lottery Community Fund
Stones Estate Agent
Waitrose/John Lewis
Xeinadin Group
Private Individuals and other donations
Total Private Donations
Donations from Charities and Charitable Trusts
Alchemy Foundation Charity
Garfield Weston Foundation
Greensands Charitable Trust
Henry Smith
Horley Lions
SGN
St Faith's Trust
The Albert Hunt Trust
Other Donations
Total Donations from Charities
Renumeration
The average number of employees during the year was
Organisers
Administration/Fundraising		 2025
£
1080
100000
800
0
3,500
9,299
113,599
0
20,000
0
30000
700
8,604
3,125
6,000
750
69,179
2025
4
2		 2024
£
0
120000
0
0
0
3,680
123,680
1000
20,000
5000
0
400
0
3,125
0
187
29,712
2024
4
2

No employee earned more than £60,000 for the year. Termination payment of £2538 in the year.

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Home-Start East Surrey Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 March 2025

4 Tangible Fixed Assets

4 Tangible Fixed Assets
Computers and Furniture and
Equipment Fittings Total
Cost £ £ £
at 1 April 2024 9,801 3,103 12,904
Additions 3,218 0 3,218
Disposals 1,332 0 1,332
at 31 March 2025 11,687 3,103 14,791
Accumulated Depreciation
at 1 April 2024 9,801 3,103 12,904
Charge for the year 1,073 0 1,073
Disposals 1,332 0 1,332
at 31 March 2025 9,542 3,103 12,645
Net Book Values
at 31 March 2025 2,146 0 2,146
at 31 March 2024 0 0 0
2025 2024
5 Debtors £ £
Trade Debtors 7,500 0
Prepayment 3442 0
10,942 0
6 Creditors:Amounts falling due within one year
Sundry Creditors (PAYE/NI & Pension) 4,020 4,029
Accruals (prepaid income) 50,000 50,000
Accruals (accrued expenses) 1,572 286
55,591 54,315
7 Movement of Restricted and Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds:
General Fund
Reserve Fund
Total Funds
Restricted Funds:
General Fund
Reserve Fund
Total Funds		 Balance at
Movements
31.3.2024
in year (net)
£
£
(41,713)
(3,085)
100,000
0
58,287
(3,085)
0
0
0
0
0
0		 Balance at
31.3.2025
£
(44,799)
100,000
55,201
0
0
0

Restrictions

Restriced funds include only specific grants with restricted use. Unrestricted funds include all existing funds for Family Support and the Reserve. The Reserve Fund is to be used to maintain (or wind up) core activities during a period of unforsen difficulty and equates to between 4 to 6 months of operational costs.

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examAner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of Hom8-Start East Surrey On ac¢ounts for the year ended 31* March 2025 Charity no lif any) 1164164 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the a¢¢ounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for t1￿ year ended 3110312024. Responslbllltles and As the chanty trustees of the TNst, you are responsible for the preparation ba$18 of report of the accounts in accordance with the requir8ments of the Charities Act 2011 {￿tte Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followéd the applicable Dirèctions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination whlch gives me ause to believe that in, any material respect.. a¢counling records were not kept in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wth the accounting record. Independont •xamlner'$ statement I have no concerns and have Come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be dravm in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Dale: 3010912025 Nam•". Jonathan Hillier Relevant professional qualSflcation(s) or body (if any): ACA FCCA Address: GBJ Financial Limited 27 Hat¢hland8 Road Redhill, Surrey RH16RW IER October 2018