Charlty registr*l¢n number 1165043 STRATFORD UPON AVON & DISTRicf SAMARITANS ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANaAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DisfRicf SAMARITANS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees M A Pritchard-jeffs N Smart L Middleburgh H R G Mercer D Carvey (Appointed 11 June 20241 (Appointed 10 December 20241 (Appointed 11 February 20251 (Appointed 7 April 20251 L Derrick K Burnett Charlty number 1165043 Prlnclpal addres5 Tyler House Tyler Street StratFord upon A¥on Warwickshire En8lond CV37 6rY Independent examlner TC Group CelixSr House strdrford 8Lssiness & Technolowy Park Innovation Way, Banbury Road Strarford-upon-Avon Warwicbhire United Kingdom CV37 7GZ
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DisfRicfwaARITANS CONTENTS Page Trustees report Independent examlnerfs report Ststement of flnanclal actrvldes Balance Sheet Notes to the financlal ststements 9-18
STRATFORO UPON AVON & DisfRicf SAMARrrANS TRUSTEES REPORT FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accountirtg and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportt'n8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffecve l January 20191. Objectlves and artl¥lties The charity's main objects and activities are: a} To ensure anyone experiencing feelings of di5tres5 or despair, whlch may include sulcldal thouthts or self-harm, has access to confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to Improve thelr emotional health and to redu the Incldence of 5ui¢lde' bl To promote a better understsnding In society of suicide. sulcldal behaviour and the value of expresslng feelings which may otherwlse lead to suicide or Impalred emotlonal health,. cl To collaborate with and support Samarltans Central Charlty and its affiliated branches In fulfillln8 these oblectives. and dl To provide space for Ilke-mlnded charitles and local communlty groups within the Trler House Community Hub. Publlc benefft The Trustees conffrm that they have complied with their duty under Section 4 of the Charlttes Art 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general 8uidance on public benefft. Volunteers At the date of this Statement there were 169 volunteers of Str*ford Samarftans Charltyi of whom 101 were fully trained Samaritsns Listening Voluntstrs providing emotional support to people who contact the Charity by phone, email and online chat. We have a further 19 probationer5 (Samaritans Listenlng Volunteers in trainSn81,' 19 Support Volvnteers who help with roles such as fundraisin& outreach, bookkeeping, IT and publicity: 12 shop volunteers at our Pre-Loved Emporium in Kenilworth. and 18 "Friends of Stratford Samarltsns" mostly former volunteers with whom we stsy in touch. We a150 have three paid staff12.3 E) who support the work of the branch, our operations base (Tyler House HLsb in Strarfordl and our Pre-Loved Emporium charity shop in Kenilworth. During the year, Volunteers answered almost 18,500 phone calls, replied to almost 3,000 emalls, responded more than 7(X) online chats, attended 80 events across the district where where we interacted with around 3.000 delegateslattendeeslpassers-by, and collectively gifteil more than 17,000 hours of their time to support callers in need. This equates to around E260,0(K) if monetsrised at an approximate median average national income of £151hour. In additional to listening hours, the majority of volunteers offer time to enable recruitment, inthal and ongoing training, mentoring. leading shift5, organising social activitie5 and outreach often outside normal working hours or at 'unsoci31 times, when our callers need us the most. In general, this adits regular extra hours to the time gifted by eath volunteer.
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DISfRicf SAMARrrANS TRUSTEES REPORT (coKfiNUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 About Stratford upon Avon and Distrkt Samaritans Our branch was founded 35 years ago, opening to callers on 15th October 1990. Whilst we remain the newest of the 17 Samaritsns brdnches that make up the West Midlands re8ion, we are also now the second largest in terms of volunteer numbers, behind onty Blmiingham branch. Most of our Listening Volunteer time is spent worklng alongside the other 2C#)+ Samaritans branches nationwlde. providing 24-hour emotional SUPF>Ort by telephone, emall and online that. Samaritsns do not charge for their servlces and offer a Freephone number: 116 123. rn As well as this nationwide role, our branch also provides more targeted support to Strdtford-upon-Avon and South WaMickshire. We do that vla a fange of outreach activitt"es. including,. school and ¢olle8e talks: attendance at community venues and events- awareness talks to local groups and businesses and online,. and also responding dirertly at local railway stations or schools who experience 3 suspected 5uSclde. The Samarltsns Vlsion is that fèwer pèople die by suiclde and we work to achleve thls vlsion by makln8 It our Mission to alleviate emotlonal distress and reduce the Inclden¢e of suicidal feelings and suKidal behaviour. Samarltans are committed to the followin8 Values- Listenin8 Confidentiality People maklng thelr own declslons Belng non-judgemental - Human contsct Flnanclal revlew Flnanclal po51tlon Statement of F5nanclal AdlvStles The results for the year are conLiined in the Statement of Financial Acllvftle5 on page 7. The net surplus for the year was £9,235 comprisin8 totsl incoming resources of E180,058 and total resources expended of £170.823. Balance Sheet Total funds at the period end was £461.463 reflecting the net surplus as outlined above. Of this £313,847 was in a restrirted fund of assets, primarily donated to us ffom Stratford upon Avon Town trust for the renovation and maintenance of Tyler House. Thi5 leaves an unrestricted balance of £147,616 of which £113,655 was in cash available to the trustees to run the branch. Whilst the Brnnth appears to be wealthy based on our bank account and assets, it should be noted that the bulk of tho reserves are restricted, and cannot be used for mosi of the day to day expenditure required to keep the branch operational. We are therefore increasin8 our focus on external fund-raislng. to ensure that we can continue to support our caller5 lon8 in to the futu.
STRATFORD UPON AVON & D1SfRI SAmARAN5 TRUSTEES REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S Resèrves pollcy Because of the diverse nature of our fundin& the tharitws reserye policy is to operate with 6 - 12 months of runnlng costs. plans for future perlods We aim to recruit, train and support volunteers so that we Increase our Listening and Support Volunteer numbers to a target over the next 18 - 24 months of around 200. This qUireS us to increase our current two intske each year each of around 20 volunteers; we will achieve this by tsr8etin8 our wlckr region in South Warwickshire beyond the town and district of Stratfor&upon-Avon. We know that collectlvely, Samarltan5 branches fall short of meetlng caller demand during nl8ht-time hours. Strarford branch wlll continue to deliver more than our expected contrlbutlon to those hours of need, and will increase our contrlbuDon at that time further where we can. We also aim to ensure that Tyler House continues to be a facility and locatt.on where Samaritans c flourlsh, and that we are able to share those facilities with others to contribute to the good of Stratford- upon-Avon and to OLbr revenue..
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DjSTrI&4MAR1YANs TRUSTEES REPORT IcoNfiNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENOED31 MARCH2025 Structure. governance and management Governing document The charity is controlled by tts governing document. a deed of trust. and ¢onstitute5 a charitsble incorporated organisation. Recrultment and appolntment of new trustees Trustees are appointed at the Annual General MeetFng of the branch. The Trustees can co-opt extra members who Serve on the committee but have no vote. The Board of Trustees Director and Chair throughout the year under revlew were Emma COOK (resigned 30th September 20241 and Neil Smart (appointed as interim Director from 1st October 2024 and confirmed as Board of Trustees Dirertor and Chair from 13th November 20241. In plannin8 activities for the year. the Board of Trustees keeps in mind the Charity Commission 8Ltidance on public benefit. Oryanlsatlonal strudure Broadly speakin& thè work of the branch is the responslbllity of the Director and Deputy D1ctors, whilst the administration of the Charity (such as the finances) is the responslbility of the Trustees. To help deliver consistency, nominated Trustees have oversight of particular operats.onal activits'es of the branch. The volunteers who have served as Trustees are listed in the Reference and Adminlstratr'on Details on pa8e 5. The Director chooses and appoints Deputy DirectOf5: at the datè of thls statement there were 14 Deputy Directors, of whom 4 were a150 Trustees. Resignations and appolntments of Trustees during the year and since are as listed below. Mr Prltchard- Jefts will not seek r+electSon as Trustee at this year's AGM, having Served for the moxlmum length of tlme permitted by Samaritsns rules. Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustees New Trustees undergo an orientation process to brlef them on thelr legal obligafjons under Charity Law, the Charlty's governin8 documents, the Board and decision-making processes. the buslness plan and recent financial performance of the Charity. During the induction process they meet other Trustees. Trustees are encouraged to attend approprlate external and internal trainlng events, which will asslst them in carrying Out their role. Indemnlty Insurance The Samaritans has Centrally co-ordinated indemnity insurance to protett Dlrectors. Trustees and other volunteer members of all Samaritans, branches.
srRATFORD UPON AVON & DISTRicf WIARITANS TRUSTEES REPORT {CONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial ststements were.. C Feltham IResi8ned 25 May 20241 M A Pritchard-jeffs E Cook J Watson N Smart L Middleburgh H R G Mercer D Carvey L Derrick K Burnett (Resigned 30 September 20241 IResigned 10 December 20241 (Appolnted 11 June 20241 (Appointed 10 December 20241 (Appointed 11 February 20251 IAppointed 7 April 2025} The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees. N Smart Trustee Date:
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DisfRicfw1ARITANS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRusfEES OF STRATFORD UPON AVON & DISTr1 &4MARrrANS I report to the trustee5 on my examination of the financial ststements of Strarford upon Avon & Dlstrict Samaritans Ithe TrltI for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilltie5 and basls of report As the tr115tees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the financlal statements In accordance with the requlrements of the CharilAes Att 2011 (the 2011 Act). I report In respect of my examlnatton of the Trust's financial staternents carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Att. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directtons given by the Charity Comm1s5ion under section 145151{b} of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs sL*ement Your attention is drawn to the fart that the charlty has prepared ftnancial ststements in accordance with Accountin8 and Reporting by Charlties preparin8 thelr accounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice issued on l Aprll 2W5 which is referred to In the eXtt regulatlons but has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has been done In order for financial statements to provide a true and fair vlew in accordance with Generally Accepted Accountln8 Pract6ce effectlve for reporring periods beginning on or after I January 2015. I have completed my examlnation. I conflrni that no matters have come to my attentlon in Connect1 wlth thè examlnation 8lvin8 me cause to believe that in any material spect.. accounting records were not kept In respert of thè Trust as required by section 130 of the 2011 Art; or the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or the flnancial statement5 do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Re8ulations 2thJ8 other than any requlrement that the accounts glve a true and falr view whlch is not a matter consldered as part of an independen1 examinat50n. I have no concerns and have come acros5 no other matter5 In connethon wlth the examination to whrh attention should be drawn Sn thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the ffnanclal statements to be reached. r¢¥ TC GrIP Celixir House Strarford Buslness & Technology Park Innovation Way. Banbury Road Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 7GZ United Kingdom Dated:
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DISTRICT SAMARITANS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME ANO EXPENDITURE AccouKr FOR ThTE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 Unrestrirted Rertricted fvnds fund5 2025 2025 Totsl Unrestrirted Restrirted funds fvnds 2024 2024 Totsl 2025 2024 Notes Income from: Donatrons and le8acies Other trading artivin.es Investment5 Other material income 28,518 55,571 52,862 12,0 40,518 55,571 S2.862 55,144 50,855 57,559 4,250 12.250 67.394 50,855 57,559 4,250 167,808 12,250 180,058 136,951 12.000 148,9SI Total Income Expendlture on: Raising funds Charitable athvities 43,043 107.330 43.043 127.780 46,411 104.310 46,411 126,183 20.450 21,873 Total expendlture 150.373 20,450 170,823 150,721 21,873 172,594 Net Incomellexpemllturel and movement In fvnds 17,435 18,2CY)I 9,235 113,7701 19,8731 123,6431 Recondllatlon of funds., Fund balances at l April 2024 130.181 322.(M7 452,228 143,951 331.920 475.871 Fund balances at 31 Marth 2025 147.616 313,847 461.463 130,181 322.047 452.228 The statement of financial activitie5 includes all lfiS and losses reco8nised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from wntinuing adivities.
srRATFORD UPON AVON & DisfRicf SAMARITANS BALANCE SHEET ASAT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets 12 272.672 286.231 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 8,212 211.340 185,238 219.552 Credltors: am¢)unts fallini due wlthln one vear 185,878 14 130,7611 {19,881 Net current assets 188.791 165,997 Tot81 •ssets less current Ilabiiftles 461.463 452,228 Net wssets exludlni penslon Ilablllty 461,463 452,228 The funds of the Trust Restricted income funds Unrestrlrted funds 313.847 147,616 322,047 130,181 461,463 452,228 The financial ststements were approved by the trustees on .. ..... N Smart Trustee
STRATFORO UPON AVON & DisfRicf SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs FOR ThE YEAR EhlDED 31 IAARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcies Charlty information Stratford upon Avon & Distrlct Samaritans is a public benefft entity. 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Trust's governing document, tl charle$ Act 2011, FAS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland~ I'FRS 102.1 and the Charities SORP "Accounfjng and Reporttng by Charldes.. Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financk?I Reporting Standard applicable in the VK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" (effective l January 20191. The Trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The Trust has tsken advantsge of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Ststement of Cash Flows. The flnanelal statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 only to the extent requlred to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement ol Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulafjons but which has since been withdrawn. The financlal statements are prepared in sterling, whith is the functional currency of the Trust. Monetary èmounts in these financial statsments are rounded to the nearest £. The flnanclal ststements have been prepared under the historlcal cost convendon. The prlnclpal a(countin8 pollcies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Goln8 concern At the rne of approving the flnancial statements. the trustees have a reasonable expectatlon that the tharity has adequate resources to conynue In operatlonal existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting In preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charltable funds Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restrirted funds are subject to specific conditions by donots or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Endowment funds are subject to Specific conditlons by donors that the capital must be maintsined by the Trust. 1.4 Inwme Income is recognised when the Trust Is legally entitled to ft after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliabfy, and it is probable that income wlll be receNed.
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DISTRicf SAMARITAIIS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfA7EMENTS ICONnNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 Accountin8 poli¢ie5 Icontfnuedl Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Trust has been rotified of the donation, unless perforniance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable In relation to donatt'ons received undef Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is retognised at the ttme of the dortation. Legacles are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Trust has been notsfied of an impendbng distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount Is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. 1.5 Expendlture Expenditure Is reco8ni5ed once there is a legal or construttive obligation to transfer economlc bfflefit to a thSrd party, It is probable that a transfer ol economic benefits wlll be requlred in settlement, andthe amount of the obligatfon can be measured reliablv. Expenditure is classlfied by activity. The costs of each acttvity are made up of the totsl of dIrt costs and shared costs, IndLTrdinB support costs involved in undertakin8 each activity. Direct costs attributatrle to a slngle actfvity are allocated directly to that artivity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one acttvlty and support costs which are not attributsble to a Single artivity are ?ppotfjoned between those athIe5 on a basls conslstent with the use of resources. Central 5tsff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciatton ¢har8Ès a allocated on the portfon of the asset's Use. 1.6 Tanglble flxed assets Trngible ftxed assets are initially measured at Cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreclation and any impalrment losse5. DÈpreclatton Is recognised so as to wrlte off the cost or valuatlon of assets less thelr resldual values over their useful lfves on the following bases- Freehold land and buildlngs Improvements to property Flxtures and fittings Computers not provided In accordance wlth the term5 of the lease 25% strdight line basis 2S% stfdiBht line basis The galn or Ios5 arising on the dispos31 of an asset Is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds ond the carrying value of the asset. and is recognised in the statement of financial artivitie5. 1.7 Impalrnient of fixed assets At each reporting end date, the Trust reviews the carryinE amounts of its tsngible a$5ets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any suth inditation exists. the recoverable amount of the asset Is estimated in order to determine the extent of the imrAirment 10s5 lif any). 1.8 Cash and cash equivalerts Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabiltfies. 10-
srRATFORD UPON AVON & D1sfRI SAmARAN5 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL 5fATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH2025 Accounting policle5 (Continued) 1.9 Flnancial Inrtruments The Trust has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finandal Instruments, and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments Issue< of FRS 102 to all of its financlal Instruments. Financial instruments are recognlsed in the Trust's balance sheet when the Trust becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financlal Statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recogni5ed amounts and there is an Intention to settle on net basls or to realise the asset and setde the liability simultaneously. Baslcfinanciol t¥ssets Basic financial assets, which Include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured * transaction price in¢ludSng transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the ffethve interest method unless the arrangement constrtutes a financing transathon. where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as recelvable wSthin one year are not amortised. 8oslcllnonciolliabllllies Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction prlce unless the arrangement constr'tutes a fi.nancing transartion. Whe the debt instrument is measured at the psent value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of Interest. Financial Ilablllttes classified a5 payable within one year are not amortlsed. Debt Instruments are subsequently carried at amLYtised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade credltors are obllgatSons to pay for 8oods or servlces that have been ècqulred In the ordlnwy course of operatlons from supplier5. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment 15 due wlthln one year or less. If not, they are presented as noTrcurrent Ilabilltyes. Trade creditors are reco8nised Initially at transaction price and Subsequently measured at amorkn.sed cost using the effective interest method. DelegllOn ofllnanclal Ilobllitles Financial liabllities are derecognlsed when the Trusys contractual obllgafjons expire or are dlscharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period In which the employee's servlces are ceived. Termination benefits are cOgnised immediately as an expense when the Trust Is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 11
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DISTRICT &4MARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 Critical accountlng estlmates and judgements In the application of the Trust's accounting policies. the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other source5. The estimates and associated assumption5 are based on historital experience and other factcys that are considered to be relevant. Attual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are wiewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounttng estimates are reco8nlsed In the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects C1¥ that period, or in the perlod of the revlslon and fijture perlods where the revtsion afferts both current and future periods. Income from doThatlons and lepdes Unrestrlcted R•rtrfcted funds funds 2025 2025 Totsl Ufir•stricted R•strlrt•d funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Donations and gifts 55,144 12.250 67,394 28,518 12,¢X 40,518 Income from other tr4dln8 actMlle5 Unrestrkted Unrestrlcted funds fund$ 2025 2024 Shop Income 50,855 55,571 Incom• from Investrnents Unfestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2025 2024 Rental income Interest receivable 53.283 4,276 49,636 3.226 57.559 52,862 12-
5TRATFORD UPON AVON & DIRiCr RITAN5 NOTES TO THE FINANaAL sfATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 Expenditure on ralslng fvnd$ Unrestrlrted Unrestrirted funds nds 2025 2024 Tradlng costs Operating charity shops 43,043 46,411 Expenditure on tharltable artlvltles 2025 2024 Dlrert ¢05ts Depreciation and impairment Rate5 and water Insurance Llght and heat Telephone Sundries Advertisbng and expendlture Travel and parking Volunteer tralning and support Maintenancelhousehold/cleanin8 Outreach expenses Other eKpènses/Hub Computer costs Branch visitslrefreshments Independent examiners, fees Other charitable expenditure 16,063 1.342 1,766 9,642 1,510 1,232 270 1,459 15,777 578 2,756 10,557 1,513 457 764 2,708 12.583 4,063 35,238 6,795 4.432 7,748 23,637 19,526 2,951 38,020 4,260 9,567 3,672 13,068 127,780 126,183 Analysls by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 107,330 20,450 104.310 21,873 127,780 126,183 13-
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DisfRicf SAMARThANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENfs (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCM2025 Net movement In funds 2025 2024 The net movement in funds is ststed after charging/lcreditin81: Depreciation of owned tsngible fixed assets 16,063 15,777 Trustees None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) CeIved ary remuneration or beneftts frcrn the Trust durln8 the year. Trustees, expenses Durlng the perlod, no travel expenses12024- £NIII were relmbursed to 8 trustee512024.. 9 trustees) for travel costs incurred on behalf of the charity. 10 Employ••s The averdge monthly number of employees durin8 the year was.. 2025 Numb•r 2024 Number There were no employees whose annual remuneratton was more than £60.000. 11 Tax•tlort The charlty is exempt from taxation on its athvltles because all Its income is applied for charitable purposes. 14-
srRATFORD UPON AVON & DISTRicf &4MARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 (CONTINUEOI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 12 Tangible fixed assets Flxiures •nd fflnIS Cornp¥tW5 Totsl IvJlkiir45 Cost At l Aprll 2024 Additions 53,791 334,248 14.970 686 13.847 1,818 416,856 2.504 At 31 March 2025 53.791 334,248 15,656 15,665 419,360 Depreclation and Impalrnient At l April 2024 Depreciatr'on charged in the year 103.605 14,585 14.511 12,509 992 130,625 16.063 At 31 MaTch 2025 118,190 14.997 13,501 146,688 Carrylni am*)uftt At 31 March 2025 53.791 216,058 659 2,164 272,672 At 31 March 2024 53,791 230,643 459 1,338 286,231 As the freehold property Is malntsined In a state of repair such that its estimated residual value Is not less than Its orl8inal cort. the annual charge for depreciation Is considered to be nll. 13 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falllni due wlthln one year. Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 6,171 2,041 640 8,212 640 14 Credltor5: amounts fallln8 due wlthin one year 2025 2024 Accrua15 and deferred Income 30,761 19,881 15-
srRATFORD UPON AVON & DisTricf SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS IcoffflNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 IS Re5tr1rted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donat6ons and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At l April 2024 Incornini Resources At 31 Marth expended 2025 322,047 12,250 (20,4501 313,847 Prevl¢)us year. At l Aprll 2023 Incomlng resourtes Resources At 31 March expendod 2024 331.920 12.CMIO {21,8731 322,047 16 Unrestrl¢ted funds The unrestrltted funds of the charity Comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not svbjert to speciftc conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include deslgnated funds which have been set 3side out of unrestrlcted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At l Aprll 2024 Incomlng Resources At 31 March resources expended 2025 General funds 130,181 167.808 1150,3731 147,616 Previous yeai: At l Awil 2023 In¢ornlng Resources At 31 Marth resourtes expended 2024 General funds 143,951 136,951 1150,7211 130,181 16-
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DISTRICT S4MARITANS NufES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IcoffflNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025 17 An31ysls of net a55ets between funds Unrestricted lunds 2025 Restrlrted fvnds 202S Total 2025 At 31 March 2025- Tangible assets Current assetsllliabilitiesl 56,5L 91,108 216,164 97,683 272,672 188,791 147,616 313,847 461,463 UnrnrtrScted lunds 2024 Restrf¢ted funds 2024 Total 20Z4 At 31 Marth 2024: Tangible assets Current as5etsllll3bilitiesl 55,376 74,805 230,855 91,192 286,231 165,997 130,181 322.047 452,228 18 Operatlng lease commltments Lessee At the repon8 end date the Trust had outstanding commltments for fvture mlnlmum lease payments under non-cancellable operatln8 leases. whlch fall due as follow5: 2025 2024 Wlthin one year Between two and ffve yea In over five years 32,000 82.000 32,¢XQ 90,000 122,000 130,000 19 Related party tran5artlons There were no di5closable related party transactions during the year12024. none). 17-
STRATFORD UPON AVON & DisfRicf &4MARThANS NOTES TO THÉ FINANCIAL ATEmENTs (CONTINUED) FOR TME YEAR EP4DED31 MARCH2025 20 NEW BRANCH CONTRIBulloN The New Branch Contribution INBCI is a mechanism used to contribute a proportton of branch income and reserves to Sam3ritsns Central Charity,. this contribute5 towards operational costs such as the cost of the central phone system. The Trustees confirm that the contributh.on ha5 been pald from the Branch's unrestricted reserves. 18-