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2023-10-31-accounts

Registered number: 09832765 Charity number: 1166579

PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees' report 2 - 7
Independent auditors' report on the financial statements 8 - 11
Consolidated statement of financial activities 12
Consolidated balance sheet 13
Charity balance sheet 14
Consolidated statement of cash flows 15
Notes to the financial statements 16 - 40

(A company limited by guarantee)

PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

Trustees Lady Bacon
Charles Barratt (resigned 31 December 2023)
Andrew Barnes
Kristian Bowles MBE (appointed 25 April 2023)
Robert Carter (resigned 31 December 2023)
Anna Dugdale
Peter Joyner
Iain Mawson (resigned 31 December 2023)
Mark Proctor (appointed 1 January 2024)
Linda Roberts (appointed 1 January 2024)
Justin Ripman (appointed 26 March 2024)
Company registered
number
09832765
Charity registered
number
1166579
Registered office
7 The Close
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 4DJ
Independent auditors
Larking Gowen LLP
Chartered Accountants
1st Floor Prospect House
Rouen Road
Norwich
NR1 1RE

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

Chairman’s Introduction

For over 20 years it was recognised that Norfolk needed a new hospice. Over time, this need continued to grow as the population and average age of Norfolk increased, leading to more patients presenting multiple complex conditions. This led to the establishment of the Charity in 2016, and a period of design and preparatory work to ensure a new hospice would meet the needs of the community now and into the future. A fundraising appeal was launched in February 2019 to build the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge, a state-of-the-art palliative care unit for Norfolk.

The new Priscilla Bacon Lodge has been built on the 8-acre site adjacent to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. As well as having the capacity for 24 inpatient beds, the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge offers vastly improved day care facilities, with a wellness centre, gym and a greater number of counselling and therapy rooms. Many thousands of patients will benefit from day unit services each year, providing support through their terminal illness.

Opening the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge marks the conclusion of the first chapter for the Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity. Our role now and in the future focuses on enhancing the experience of patients and their loved ones and enriching care before, at the point of, and after death.

The new Priscilla Bacon Lodge has been funded by our community and it will serve our community. We are eternally grateful for your support thus far and know this state-of-the-art facility will have an incredible impact on people’s lives in years to come.

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited for the period 1 November 2022 to 31 October 2023. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the Charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

Since the charitable company qualifies as small under section 383 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) Regulations 2013 is not required.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, was incorporated with Companies House on 20 October 2015 with the company registration number 09832765, and registered with the Charity Commission on 18 April 2016 under charity number 1166579.

The principal object of the Charity can be summarised as promoting the relief of persons who are suffering from any chronic or terminal illness or any disability or disease attributable to old age or from any other physical or mental infirmity disability or disease and of the families of such persons by improving the provision of specialist palliative services and end of life care.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The Charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 20 October 2015, as amended by Written Resolution passed on 3 February 2021.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

Members’ Liability

The Members of the Charity guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 to the assets of the Charity in the event of winding up.

Organisational management

The directors, as trustees of the Charity, are legally responsible for the overall management and control of the Charity. The Board of Trustees met monthly and as required. All board members undertake an active role in supporting the aims of the Charity and meet with the staff on a regular basis to progress the work of the Charity.

The day-to-day running of the Charity is delegated to the senior executive (Strategic Project Advisor) who, in turn, is supported by a small team of fundraisers with an expansion of the team starting in May to bring on a more operational team. The senior executive attends all board meetings and provides updates to Trustees on a regular basis.

Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited has a wholly owned subsidiary, Priscilla Bacon Retail Limited (PBR). The directors of PBR are two of the Charity’s trustees, Anna Dugdale and Iain Mawson (to 31 December 2023), plus Diane Malone and Alan Kent (from 7 December 2023) who are also non-executive directors.

The Charity has also created a strong volunteer following and voluntary support assists the running of our retail shops, café, conferencing, gardens offering at Priscilla Bacon Lodge and helps with the delivery of our fundraising activities.

Recruitment, induction and training of Trustees

New Trustees are appointed at a meeting of the Board and are confirmed at the Annual General Meeting. Trustee appointments are considered on the basis of skill sets and experience to ensure there is a balanced membership with an appropriate range of skills and expertise.

The Chairman inducts new Trustees and explains the Charity’s policies and procedures. The senior executive ensures that Trustees are kept up to date with Charity Commission guidance and other regulatory changes.

Other relationships

The Charity has developed a range of relationships and partnerships with organisations delivering or supporting the provision of specialist palliative care and end of life care in Norfolk. In terms of our relationship with the NHS, the Charity works most closely with Norfolk Community Health and Care Trust (NCH&C Trust), the local health care trust operating Priscilla Bacon Lodge. More widely, the Charity has actively engaged with many other organisations and charities in Norfolk and Waveney.

The Palliative Care Central Provider Collaborative was created between NCH&C, NNUH ( Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital) and Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity. The three providers are responsible for delivering the majority of palliative care services. This collaborative will ensure all parties will work together to achieve agreed outcomes for Norfolk citizens.

We have established a relationship with the Integrated Care Board have over the last year to ensure we are aligned and informed of the wider vision for palliative care in the region. The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for the local population. The organisation works with local people, health and care professionals, and partner organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of our population.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

Risk Management

The Trustees are responsible for the management of the risks faced by Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited. They regularly assess the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and they are satisfied that systems are in place to manage all identified risks.

The principal risks to the Charity are recorded on a Risk Register covering governance, operational, financial, environmental, external and compliance matters. The Risk Register is reviewed at Board of Trustees meetings. The key areas of risk management include financial management, building project management, business continuity, people and reputation.

OBJECTS, AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Public Benefit

The members of the Board have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing its policies and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular, the members of the Board consider how planned activities will contribute to the policies and objectives set.

Policies and Objectives

The Charity was set up with the express intent of working in partnership with the existing teams at NCH&C Trust and Priscilla Bacon Lodge to develop palliative care services for the future; to invest in facilities and staff to ensure that we are able to provide the people of Norfolk and Waveney with the standard of palliative care we would all want for our families and friends.

Strategies for achieving objectives

The principal strategy was to design and implement a fundraising strategy to raise the £12.5 million required for the building of a new hospice. In 2017-2018 a retail presence was established with the aim of ensuring that, as much as practical, the costs of the fundraising campaign and operational model were covered by our retail operations. A small fundraising team was employed to create and implement a fundraising plan that enabled the public launch of the capital campaign in February 2019. A new staffing structure was implemented from May to ensure operational delivery of the new lodge, continuous fundraising and service development and delivery.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Key financial performance indicators

The Charity has implemented controls to monitor financial performance, which are reviewed by the Audit Committee prior to approval by the Board of Trustees meetings. Control procedures, summarised in a Financial Systems and Controls Policy, include budgeting and cash flow forecasting and a weekly review of performance of each of the shops operated by PBR. During the initial fundraising we ensured that less than 7% of fundraising went to administrative costs.

Review of Activities

The campaign strategy had three critical elements - campaign development; design and build process; and partnerships with the NHS and other organisations which continue to be developed as we move into an operational model.

Design and build process

The building was certified as complete on Friday 18th August and the keys were handed to NCH&C. NCH&C now has leased the building from the charity at a peppercorn rental, the charity retains ownership of the building. Snagging with NCHC is ongoing with the aim to close all outstanding issues and funds by the end of the year 2023.

Partnerships with the NHS and other organisations

We are very pleased to have developed an iterative working model with the Board and senior executive team at NCH&C Trust as the lead NHS trust that will oversee the resourcing and running of the new hospice facility. This has transferred into a more operational working group as the building has become occupied. We are also working closely with the NNUH to a ensure a smooth collaboration of the 3 organisations and development of the building use.

Our plans to create a centre of excellence for research and training in specialist palliative care are continuing to evolve. We continue to work closely with the Priscilla Bacon Lodge Support Group (PBLSG), which has for many years promoted the work of Priscilla Bacon Lodge and provided charitable support to enhance the wellbeing of patients and assist with the development of staff.

Operating phase of the charity

In September the charity moved into the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge. An expansion of the team to deliver the operational requirements also took place with the addition of:

This has grown the team to a total of 10 including one part time temporary role.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

Retail Operations

Our trading subsidiary Priscilla Bacon Retail Limited (PBR) operates 9 shops in Norwich and suburban areas as well as market towns to the north-west and north-east of Norwich. The ninth shop, opened in Bowthorpe during the year, this has been a useful addition to the retail operation and has been the first to offer small items of furniture. The continued support of donated good from the public and corporate organisations is paramount to the success of the charity shops to continue our level of income and future growth. The online platforms have continued to be beneficial in generating income and providing a new stream of income into the retail department. The revenues generated by PBR directly supports the wider fundraising aims of the Charity. The running of the shops is supported by a group of 150 volunteers.

Changes to Key Personnel

Kristian Bowles joined as a trustee on 25th April 2023. Kristian is a consultant haematologist and has been a consultant in Norwich since 2006 covering all aspects of blood disorders with a particular focus on cancers of the blood. He has been Professor of Haematology at Norwich Medical School since 2013. Kristian has a leadership role within NNUH and is of huge benefit to the trustees in bringing his expertise and influence within research.

Key activities

On 5th September the Charity welcomed key stakeholders and partners to an official viewing of the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge.

In October 2023, the Charity announced that the funding required to build the lodge was officially complete and fundraising would now focus on maintaining the facilities and developing services to support those in palliative care and their loved ones.

The building was officially opened to patients on 12th September 2023, with an official ceremony attended by His Majesty the King being held on 26th October 2023 to open the building.

Financial review

During the reporting year total income amounted to £3,209,548 (2022 - £4,741,197) and after incurring expenditure of £1,024,437 (2022 - £710,131) the total funds increased by £2,185,111 (2022 - £4,031,066).

In addition, donations in kind have been provided by a multitude of businesses and in the areas of design and construction project work, business engagement, marketing and communications support, events, partnerships, payroll services and insurance.

Reserves Policy

In line with Charity Commission guidance, Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited has developed a reserves policy that is appropriate for the Charity. The policy takes into account the need to set aside funds to manage uncertainty but also to support the funding of future planned and scheduled activities.

Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited holds reserves to enable it to:

The free reserve will consist of unrestricted funds not invested in tangible fixed assets or designated for specific

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

purposes.

The majority of the unrestricted reserves of the Charity related to the capital appeal for the new hospice; these include pledges, grants and donations intended for the capital appeal. Any surplus unrestricted reserves are directed towards the operational running of the charity from August 2023.

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and the Company and of their incoming resources and application of resources, including their income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group and the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees' report is approved has confirmed that:

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

................................................ Andrew Barnes

Date:

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited (the 'parent charitable company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 October 2023 which comprise the Consolidated statement of financial activities, the Consolidated balance sheet, the Charity balance sheet, the Consolidated statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the Annual report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees' report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Trustees' responsibilities statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Because of the field in which the charitable company operates, we identified the following areas as those most likely to have a material impact on the financial statements: Health and Safety; Employment law; GDPR; and compliance with the UK Companies Act and Charities Act.

There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed noncompliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (CONTINUED)

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Julie Grimmer FCA DChA (Senior statutory auditor)

for and on behalf of Larking Gowen LLP

Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors

Norwich

Date: 3 May 2023

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Investments
6
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
Charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net income
Transfers between funds
17
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
1,682,137
14,695
980,861
56,821
2,734,514
852,061
161,995
1,014,056
1,720,458
(7,107,406)
(5,386,948)
6,332,183
(5,386,948)
945,235
Restricted
funds
2023
£
475,034
-
-
-
475,034
-
10,381
10,381
464,653
7,107,406
7,572,059
6,193,775
7,572,059
13,765,834
Total
funds
2023
£
2,157,171
14,695
980,861
56,821
3,209,548
852,061
172,376
1,024,437
2,185,111
-
2,185,111
12,525,958
2,185,111
14,711,069
Total
funds
2022
£
3,886,004
-
836,724
18,469
4,741,197
563,186
146,945
710,131
4,031,066
-
4,031,066
8,494,892
4,031,066
12,525,958

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 09832765

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
12
Tangible assets
13
Current assets
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
16
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
17
Unrestricted funds
17
Total funds
590,460
928,475
1,518,935
(380,790)
2023
£
-
13,572,924
13,572,924
1,138,145
14,711,069
13,765,834
945,235
14,711,069
2,827,184
4,409,084
7,236,268
(922,236)
2022
£
1,300
6,210,626
6,211,926
6,314,032
12,525,958
6,193,775
6,332,183
12,525,958

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Andrew Barnes

Date:

The notes on pages 16 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 09832765

CHARITY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
12
Tangible assets
13
Investments
14
Current assets
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
16
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
17
Unrestricted funds
General funds
17
Total unrestricted funds
17
Total funds
537,706
898,604
1,436,310
(329,680)
1,158,480
2023
£
-
13,563,354
100
13,563,454
1,106,630
14,670,084
13,511,604
1,158,480
14,670,084
2,794,749
4,322,299
7,117,048
(914,334)
6,207,315
2022
£
1,300
6,196,976
100
6,198,376
6,202,714
12,401,090
6,193,775
6,207,315
12,401,090

The Charity's net movement in funds for the year was £ 2,268,994 (2022 - £4,044,544) .

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Andrew Barnes

Date:

The notes on pages 16 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
The notes on pages 16 to 40 form part of these financial statements
2023
£
3,848,003
51,521
(7,380,133)
(7,328,612)
(3,480,609)
4,409,084
928,475
2022
£
2,059,252
18,469
(5,310,529)
(5,292,060)
(3,232,808)
7,641,892
4,409,084

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

1. General information

Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited is a company limited by guarantee domiciled in England and Wales, registration number 09832765. The registered office is 7 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR1 4DJ.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements 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 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The Consolidated statement of financial activities (SOFA) and Consolidated balance sheet consolidate the financial statements of the Charity and its subsidiary undertaking. The results of the subsidiary are consolidated on a line by line basis.

The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of financial activities in these financial statements.

2.2 Going concern

The directors have reasonable expectation that the Charity and Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Charity, can be reliably measured.

Grants are included in the Consolidated statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as a gift, on receipt, on the basis of the value that the company would have been willing to pay to obtain the services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. General volunteer time is not valued and recognised in the financial statements.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

Donated assets are recognised as a gift, when the risks and rewards attached to ownership are transferred. Donated assets are recognised at fair value taking into account any restrictions on those assets imposed by the donor.

2.4 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Expenditure (continued)

Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company and include project management. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

2.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Group; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 Intangible assets and amortisation

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Amortisation is provided on intangible assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life.

Amortisation is provided on the following basis:

Software - 20 % straight line

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives .

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

2.8 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Consolidated statement of financial activities.

Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.

2.9 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.10 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.11 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Consolidated statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.12 Financial instruments

The Group only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.13 Operating leases

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Consolidated statement of financial activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.

2.14 Pensions

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Group to the fund in respect of the year.

2.15 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Group and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Group for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

3. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Donations
631,825
Legacies
26,708
Grants
1,005,566
Gift aid
18,038
1,682,137
Donations
Legacies
Grants
Gift aid
Restricted
funds
2023
£
-
-
475,034
-
475,034
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
471,614
15,240
3,376,917
22,233
3,886,004
Total
funds
2023
£
631,825
26,708
1,480,600
18,038
2,157,171
Total
funds
2022
£
471,614
15,240
3,376,917
22,233
3,886,004

4. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds
2023 2023 2022
£ £ £
Provision of hospice care 14,695 14,695 -

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

5. Income from other trading activities

Income from fundraising events

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023
£ £
Fundraising income 167,380 167,380
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2022 2022
£ £
Fundraising income 140,684 140,684
Income from non charitable trading activities
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023
£ £
Donated goods 813,481 813,481
Non-charitable trading income relates to the retail charity shops operated by the wholly owned
subsidiary company Priscilla Bacon Retail Limited.
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2022 2022
£ £
Donated goods 696,040 696,040

Non-charitable trading income relates to the retail charity shops operated by the wholly owned subsidiary company Priscilla Bacon Retail Limited.

Non-charitable trading income relates to the retail charity shops operated by the wholly owned subsidiary company Priscilla Bacon Retail Limited.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

6. Investment income

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Bank Interest
56,821
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Bank Interest
18,469
Total
funds
2023
£
56,821
Total
funds
2022
£
18,469

7. Expenditure on raising funds Fundraising trading expenses

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Retail costs
227,696
Rent
49,819
Legal and professional
1,395
Consultancy
22,572
Staff costs
520,105
National insurance
17,846
Pensions
4,506
Depreciation and amortisation
7,172
851,111
Total
funds
2023
£
227,696
49,819
1,395
22,572
520,105
17,846
4,506
7,172
851,111

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

7. Expenditure on raising funds (continued)

Retail costs
Rent
Legal and professional
Consultancy
Staff costs
National insurance
Pensions
Depreciation and amortisation
Other trading expenses
Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Administration expenses
950
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
135,424
43,640
133
24,073
334,380
12,930
3,383
9,223
563,186
Total
funds
2023
£
950
Total
funds
2022
£
135,424
43,640
133
24,073
334,380
12,930
3,383
9,223
563,186
Total
funds
2022
£
-

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Charitable activities
Charitable activities
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
£
118,522
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
£
112,057
Support
costs
2023
£
53,854
Support
costs
2022
£
34,888
Total
funds
2023
£
172,376
Total
funds
2022
£
146,945

Analysis of direct costs

Staff costs
Fundraising costs
Marketing and engagement
Consultancy
Activities
2023
£
35,398
6,204
1,611
75,309
118,522
Total
funds
2023
£
35,398
6,204
1,611
75,309
118,522

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of direct costs (continued)

Staff costs
Fundraising costs
Marketing and engagement
Consultancy
Activities
2022
£
28,982
9,987
2,190
70,898
112,057
Total
funds
2022
£
28,982
9,987
2,190
70,898
112,057

Analysis of support costs

Travel costs
Communications
Computer costs
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Accountancy and payroll
Printing, postage and stationery
Activities
2023
£
278
4,171
2,960
1,521
23,301
17,701
3,922
53,854
Total
funds
2023
£
278
4,171
2,960
1,521
23,301
17,701
3,922
53,854

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)

Analysis of support costs (continued)

Travel costs
Communications
Computer costs
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Accountancy and payroll
Printing, postage and stationery
Auditors' remuneration
Fees payable to the Charity's auditor for the audit of the Charity's annual
accounts
Activities
2022
£
36
1,594
3,843
1,232
8,138
14,658
5,387
34,888
2023
£
12,500
Total
funds
2022
£
36
1,594
3,843
1,232
8,138
14,658
5,387
34,888
2022
£
12,500

9. Auditors' remuneration

10. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension
schemes
Group
2023
£
545,504
29,702
2,649
577,855
Group
2022
£
356,839
17,428
5,408
379,675
Charity
2023
£
202,107
11,856
(1,857)
212,106
Charity
2022
£
93,059
4,498
2,025
99,582

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

10. Staff costs (continued)

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:

Group Group Charity Charity
2023 2022 2023 2022
No. No. No. No.
Employees 33 26 6 3

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

The Key Management Personnel (KMP) of the Charity are represented by the Trustees who are not remunerated, the Charity's CEO, Head of Operations and Fundraising, Commercial Director and Operations Manager. During the period the total KMP compensation totalled £82,468 (2022: £51,288), which consists of gross pay, employers NI and employers' pension costs. During the year, the Strategic Project Advisor was engaged as a consultant - see note 25.

11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration, expenses or other benefits (2022 - £NIL) .

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
12.
Intangible assets
Group and Charity
Cost
At 1 November 2022
At 31 October 2023
Amortisation
At 1 November 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 October 2023
Net book value
At 31 October 2023
At 31 October 2022
Computer
software
£
7,800
7,800
6,500
1,300
7,800
-
1,300

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

13. Tangible fixed assets

Group

Cost or
valuation
At 1 November
2022
Additions
Transfers
between classes
At 31 October
2023
Depreciation
At 1 November
2022
Charge for the
year
At 31 October
2023
Net book value
At 31 October
2023
At 31 October
2022
Asset in
course of
construction
Leasehold
property
improvements
£
£
6,188,775
1,311
7,317,829
579
(13,506,604)
-
-
1,890
-
792
-
630
-
1,422
-
468
6,188,775
519
Land and
Buildings
£
-
-
13,457,256
13,457,256
-
-
-
13,457,256
-
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
170,274
26,684
49,348
246,306
161,440
7,743
169,183
77,123
8,834
Equipment
£
29,867
35,041
-
64,908
17,369
9,462
26,831
38,077
12,498
Total
£
6,390,227
7,380,133
-
13,770,360
179,601
17,835
197,436
13,572,924
6,210,626

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

13. Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Group (continued)

Charity

Asset in
course of
construction
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 November 2022
6,188,775
Additions
7,317,829
Transfers between classes
(13,506,604)
At 31 October 2023
-
Depreciation
At 1 November 2022
-
Charge for the year
-
At 31 October 2023
-
Net book value
At 31 October 2023
-
At 31 October 2022
6,188,775
Land and
buildings
£
-
-
13,457,256
13,457,256
-
-
-
13,457,256
-
Fixtures and
fittings
£
167,921
20,517
49,348
237,786
160,308
4,831
165,139
72,647
7,613
Equipment
£
5,892
33,904
-
39,796
5,304
1,041
6,345
33,451
588
Total
£
6,362,588
7,372,250
-
13,734,838
165,612
5,872
171,484
13,563,354
6,196,976

As set out more fully in note 25, in December 2021 the charity received a gift of 7.393 acres of land at Colney, Norfolk. This land has become the site of the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge Hospice. The trustees considered the fair value of the land at the date of the gift and took professional advice on this matter. In view of the very specific and restricted to the use of the land, and as professional advice indicated the value of the land was immaterial in the context of the value of the total hospice construction, the trustees concluded that it was not possible to determine an accurate fair value for the land at the date of the gift. As a result, no value is attributed to the gift of land in the financial statements.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

14. Fixed asset investments

Charity
Cost or valuation
At 1 November 2022
At 31 October 2023
Net book value
At 31 October 2023
At 31 October 2022
Investments
in
subsidiary
companies
£
100
100
100
100

The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Charity:

Name Company Registered office or principal Class of Holding
number place of business shares
Priscilla Bacon Retail Limited 11695945 7 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, Ordinary 100%
NR1 4DJ
Included in
consolidation

Yes

The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were:

Name Income Expenditure Profit for Net assets
£ £ the year £
£
Priscilla Bacon Retail Limited 797,554 (579,810) 217,744 52,612

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

15. Debtors

Due within one year
Trade debtors
Amounts owed by group undertakings
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Group
2023
£
30,710
100
479,578
80,072
590,460
Group
2022
£
7,005
-
2,770,451
49,728
2,827,184
Charity
2023
£
25,902
83
459,416
52,305
537,706
Charity
2022
£
4,936
-
2,754,244
35,569
2,794,749

Included in Other debtors is a balance of £456,395 (2022: £2,752,299) relating to funds held in Escrow by a third party on behalf of Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care Limited.

16. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Group
2023
£
120,369
1,179
11,215
187,473
60,554
380,790
Group
2022
£
41,144
-
6,014
153,111
721,967
922,236
Charity
2023
£
96,899
5,199
7,081
180,668
39,833
329,680
Charity
2022
£
35,172
8,313
4,552
151,330
714,967
914,334

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

17. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 1
November
2022
£
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Garden Maintenance Fund
-
Care & Support Committee
-
-
General funds
General Funds
6,332,183
Total Unrestricted funds
6,332,183
Restricted funds
Hospice Building Fund
6,188,775
Garden Landscaping Fund
5,000
Bereavement Services
-
6,193,775
Total of funds
12,525,958
Income
£
Expenditure
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,734,514
(1,014,056)
2,734,514
(1,014,056)
-
-
350,034
(5,000)
125,000
(5,381)
475,034
(10,381)
3,209,548
(1,024,437)
Transfers
in/out
£
32,000
50,000
82,000
(7,189,406)
(7,107,406)
7,317,829
(157,352)
(53,071)
7,107,406
-
Balance at
31 October
2023
£
32,000
50,000
82,000
863,235
945,235
13,506,604
192,682
66,548
13,765,834
14,711,069

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

17. Statement of funds (continued)

Restricted Funds

Hospice Building - Following the completion of the hospice the associated costs and value being held within Fixed Assets are now reflected within the Hospice Building Fund. Transfers have been made to this fund from general funds, the bereavement fund, and the landscaping fund of £7,107,406, £53,071 and £125,352 respectively to reflect the additions in the year. These transfers have been agreed by the donors.

Garden Landscaping - this fund represents funds held for the purposes of further landscaping work going forward. A transfer has been made from this fund with permission from the funder, to the designated garden maintenance fund of £32,000.

Bereavement Services - to develop and staff the bereavement service for the charity to compliment the NCHC service, and widen the reach of bereavement support. This is restricted funds donated specifically for this project/ service.

Designated Funds

Garden Maintenance - This fund will cover the costs of managing the garden space. A transfer has been made to this fund from the landscaping fund as above.

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

17. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
1 November
2021
£
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
8,489,892
Restricted funds
Hospice Building Fund
-
Garden Landscaping Fund
5,000
5,000
Total of funds
8,494,892
Income
£
4,741,197
-
-
-
4,741,197
Expenditure
£
(710,131)
-
-
-
(710,131)
Transfers
in/out
£
(6,188,775)
6,188,775
-
6,188,775
-
Balance at
31 October
2022
£
6,332,183
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
Restricted funds
Hospice Building Fund
Garden Landscaping Fund
Total of funds
6,188,775
5,000
6,193,775
12,525,958

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

18. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2023
£
Tangible fixed assets
66,320
Current assets
1,259,705
Creditors due within one year
(380,790)
Total
945,235
Restricted
funds
2023
£
13,506,604
259,230
-
13,765,834
Total
funds
2023
£
13,572,924
1,518,935
(380,790)
14,711,069

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Tangible fixed assets
Intangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
21,851
1,300
7,231,268
(922,236)
6,332,183
Restricted
funds
2022
£
6,188,775
-
5,000
-
6,193,775
Total
funds
2022
£
6,210,626
1,300
7,236,268
(922,236)
12,525,958

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

19. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Net income for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Amortisation charges
Investment income
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash provided by operating activities
20.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand
Total cash and cash equivalents
21.
Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1
November
2022
£
Cash at bank and in hand
4,409,084
4,409,084
Group
2023
£
2,185,111
17,835
-
(51,521)
2,236,724
(534,794)
3,853,355
Group
2023
£
928,475
928,475
Cash flows
£
(3,480,609)
(3,480,609)
Group
2022
£
4,031,066
16,879
1,560
(18,469)
(2,730,241)
758,457
2,059,252
Group
2022
£
4,409,084
4,409,084
At 31
October
2023
£
928,475
928,475

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(A company limited by guarantee)

PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

22. Capital commitments

Group Group Charity Charity
2023 2022 2023 2022
£ £ £ £
Contracted for but not provided in these
financial statements
Construction of new hospice 290,255 6,815,780 290,255 6,815,780

23. Pension commitments

The group operated a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable to the fund and amounted to £8,030 (2022: £5,408). Contributions totalling £482 (2022: £498) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.

24. Operating lease commitments

At 31 October 2023 the Group and the Charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
Group
2023
£
23,708
16,678
40,386
Group
2022
£
14,719
10,685
25,404
Charity
2023
£
18,332
12,701
31,033
Charity
2022
£
9,343
1,332
10,675

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PRISCILLA BACON NORFOLK HOSPICE CARE LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023

25. Related party transactions

The financial statements include expenses totalling £4,607 (2022: £6,414) charged by RG Carter Limited and RG Carter Technical Services Limited (both companies are under the control of R Carter) of which £3,614 (2022: £3,227) is included within creditors at the year end.

The financial statements also include expenditure of £853 (2022: £2,793) charged by RG Carter Limited (a company under the control of R Carter) in respect of project management services.

The financial statements include expenses totalling £5,807 (2022: £591) charged by Sonata Security Limited (a company under the control of R Carter), of which £5,645 (2022: £270) is included within creditors at the year end.

In December 2021, Bullen Developments Ltd, a company in the RG Carter Group, which is under the control of the family of the former trustee Robert Carter (resigned 31 December 2023), gifted 7.393 acres of land at Colney, Norfolk to become the site of the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge Hospice. The trustees considered the fair value of the land at the date of the gift and took professional advice on this matter. In view of the very specific and restricted use attaching to the land, and as professional advice indicated that the value of the land is immaterial within the context of the value of the total hospice construction, the trustees have concluded that it is not possible to determine an accurate fair value of the land at the date of the gift. As a result no value has been attributed to the gift of land in the financial statements.

During the year, Sandra Dineen was engaged as the Strategic Project Advisor, and the consultancy costs incurred for this role were £75,240 (2022: £80,243).

All transactions with related parties were made in line with the Charity's Conflict of Interest policy.

26. Post balance sheet events

During the year, the Priscilla Bacon Support Group made the decision to wind up. Part of this closure includes an agreement to transfer the remaining funds held in the support group to Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care. The total donation of funds expected after full closure and the settling of any associated costs is approximately £650,000.

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