Charity Registration 1167780
(England & Wales)
Unincorporated Charity
HEALS OF MALMESBURY
DIRECTORS REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD 2nd APRIL 2023 to 1ST APRIL 2024

HEALS OF MALMESBURY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2024
Page
Trustees Annual Report
Independent Examiners Report
Statement of Fina ncial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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HEALS OF MALMESBURY
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 1st APRIL 2024
The trustees present their annual report with the financial statements for the charity for the year
st
ended l April 2023.The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting
policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charit¢s trust deed, the Charities Act
2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller
Entities published 16/7114.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number 1167780
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
Town Hall
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 9BZ
TRUSTEES
Gavin Grant- Chair of Trustees
Laila Valentine- Trustee and Treasurer
Richard Dodridge -Trustee
Liz Cook- Trustee
Karen Franklin- Trustee and Secretary
Paul Overton- Trustee
Janet Snedden - Trustee
Brian Leitch - Trustee
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Simon Nuttall FCA, Partner
McGill's Chartered Accountants Ltd
14a High Street
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 9AU
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an
unincorporated charity. The HEALS Constitution was adopted on 6 May 2016.
Principal Activities of the Charity
HEALS provides signposting and advice to residents who need it. We do this online and via our
Advice Centre in Malmesbury Town Hall. The Centre is predominantly staffed by trained part time
workers. We provide advocacy support to those service users that need help. In addition, we retain
the pro-bono services of a number of professionally qualified local individuals and firms.

HEALS organises several public activity programmes to support vulnerable young people, families
and elderly people in the school summer and Christmas holidays.
Summary of Actlvities during the Year
HEALS provided a wide range of advice and advocacy support for our service users during ttrie year.
This work included assisting in the completion of various benefit forms, attendance in support of
service users at benefit hearings and assessments.
In order to make its social welfare and pro8rammes work more effectively, the Trustees have
established a Customer Relationship Management system {CRM} and moved to Microsoft 365.
In addition, HEALS organised and delivered it5 Slxth extended programme of cultural, environmental
and sporting activities for vulnerable young people a8ed between 8 and 16 years throughout the
school summer holidays. In general, these activities were provided on a pro-bono basis by local
clubs, societies and organisations in the Malmesbury Area. A number of young people were also able
to attend three residential summer camps run by Christian organisation Falcon Camps and The
Salvation Army.
During the school Christmas holiday HEALS organised and delivered a trip by coach to the Christmas
Pantomime at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon for vulnerable young people and one of their
parents/guardians.
For the seventh year running, HEALS organised and delivered a Christmas Community Lunch in
Malmesbury Town Hall attended by 90 guests comprising mainly elderly vulnerable and isolated
individuals and a number of vulnerable families.
We also run a Community Fridge located in Malmesbury Town Hall and a Community Wardrobe
operated from the Riverside Community Centre.
We are very grateful to the 40+ volunteers who have supported our work and activities throu8hout
the year.
We also hugely appreciate the financial and practical 5UPPOrt for these programmes and activities
provided by among others:
Malmesbury Area Board of Wiltshire Council
Malmesbury Town Council
Malmesbury Carnival Committee
Malmesbury Bonfire Committee
Wiltshire Community Foundation
Malmesbury Area Community Trust
Malmesbury League of Friends
The National Benevolent Charity
The Big Give Trust
The Rausing Trust
St James, Place Foundation
Warden and Freemen of Malmesbury
Numerous local businesses and individuals

HEALS OF MALMESBURY
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2024
Financial Revlew and Management
The trustees regularly review the key strategic, business and operational risks to which the charity IS
exposed. The charity aims to generate income from a broad base of interests and a varied portfolio
of work. The chariVs intention is to deliver programmes with key partners to effectively engage
communities, signpost and provide services which protect and empower vulnerable people.
Reserves Policv
The trustees have established a policy whereby unrestricted funds held on deposit which are not
committed can be used to cover up to six months expenditure on support and management costs.
The charity's fixed overheads have been reduced to almost nil and so the amount of cash remainin8
in the charity is considered sufficient to cover the charity's current position. The charity places cash
into the interest-bearing account that also houses its reserves
Investment Policy
The trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing surplus funds and they have
determined that funds will be held in secure deposit-based accounts only. The trustees advocate the
use of ethical or socially responsible banks provided that the charity is not financially disadvantaged.
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION
All trustees give their time freely. No trustees were paid remuneration during the year. Details of
trustee expenses are disclosed in note 5 of the accounts. The charity employs and remunerates two
employees Ico-General Managers} working 16 to 24 hours per week.
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBIITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare
financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the charity's affairs and of the
incoming and application of resources of the charity for the period. In preparing the financial
statements, the trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in business.

HEALS OF MALMESBURY
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2024
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure the financial
statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations, and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial
information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the
preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other
jurisdictions.
APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES AND SIGNED BY
Gavin Grant, Chair of Trustees
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HEALS OF MALMESBURY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2024
I report on the accounts of the company for the period ended 1° April 2023, which are set out on
pages 8 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required
for this year under section 4312) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity Is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, it is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 43(7llbl of the 1993 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seekin8 explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present
'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to
keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006,. and to
prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of
the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been
met; or
which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts t be reached.
Imon Nuttall FCA, Partner
cGill's Chartered Accountants
14a High Street
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 9AU
Date:
3D/2S.

HEALS OF MALMESBURY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE PERIOD 2. April 2023 TO 1st APRIL 2024
2023124 2022123
Openlng Funds
Income
Donations /
Fundraising
Grant Income
Interest Received
Total Income
38,462
29,480
709
35,104
30,354
129
Expenses
Project Expenses
Administration
Total Expenses
59,914
8,707
47,313
3,715
Net Income for Perlod
30
Total Funds Carried
Forward

HEALS OF MALMESBURY
BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT 1ST APRIL 2024
2023124
2022123
Current A5setS
Bank
Total Current Assets
73,101
73,071
Current Llabllltles
Net Current Assets
73,101
73,071
Total Charlty Funds as at I" Aprll
2023
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on ￿ l 4
2oLS
Ga
rant
Chair of Trustees
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HEALS OF MALMESBURY
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 2 APRIL 2023 TO I APRIL 2024
l) Accounting Policies
Basls of Preparation
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with
the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities published in
March 2005, applicable accounting standards, the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities
(effective April 20081 and the Companies 2006.
Depreciation of Fixed Assets
The fixed assets are computer equipment which are shown at cost and reduced by 25Yo per annum
on a reducing balance basis.
Incoming Resources
Income from donations and grants, including capital grants is included in incoming resources when
receivable except as follows:
When donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future
accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods.
When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled
to use such income, the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the pre-
conditions for use have been met.
When donors specify that donations and grants, including capital grants, are for particular
restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-condltions regarding entitlement, this income
is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when receivable.
Gifts and services in kind are included at their estimated open market valuation.
Resources expended
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with
the Statement of Recommended Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" published in
March 2005, applicable accounting standards, the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities
(effective April 20081 and the Companies 2006.
Income from donations and grants, including capital grants is included in incoming resources when
receivable except as follows.,
Expenditure is included when incurred.
Cost5 which are identified as relating to restricted activities are allocated directly to those
activities.
Costs which relate to the general running of the charity are allocated against unrestricted funds.
Where cost5 have been allocated, this has been done on a basis of staff time spent on each
activity.
Governance costs are those relating to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory
requirements.
Irrecoverable VAT is allocated to the expenditure heading to which it relates.
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HEALS OF MALMESBURY
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 2 APRIL 2023 TO I APRIL 2024
2) Voluntary Income
2023/24 2022123
Gift5/Donations/Grants/lnterest
Total
68,651
65,587
3) Project Costs
2023124 2022123
Project Costs
Rent & rates
Travel
Staff
Service User Support
Other Project Expenses
Fundraising
Total
1,080
1,080
27,303
5,020
25,035
1,476
23,282
2,821
16,274
3,856
41 Admlnlstration Costs
2023124
2022123
Admlnistration Costs
Offi
General Admin costs
CRM System
Totsi
2,882
1,121
4,704
2,033
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Note 5 - Trustees Expenses
None
Note 6- Employees
Sara Garrison Williams (Co General Manager) 15 hours per week contracted plus overtime
Lisa Hepworth {Co General Manager) 16 hours per week contracted plus overtime
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