Charlty Reglstratlon 1167780 (England & Wales) Unincorporated Charity HEALS OF MALMESBURY DIRECTORS REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 2nd APRIL 2024 to 1ST APRIL 2025
HEALS OF MALMESBURY CQNTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2025 Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 10-12 Detailed Statement of Flnancial Activities 11-12
HEALS OF MALMESBURY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2025 The trustees present their annual report with the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 1st April 2025.The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities . Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities published 1617114. 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 Monahans 14a HiglT Street Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 gAU STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document The charty is controlled by its goveming document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity. The HEALS Constitution was adopted on 6 May 2016. Principal Activlties of the Charity HEALS provides signposting and advice to residents who need it. we.do this online and vka our Advice Centre in Malmesbury Town Hall. The Centre is staffed by trained part time workers. We provide advocacy support to service users who need help. We also retain the pro-bono services of several professionally qualified local individuals and organi6ation8.
HEALS also organises public activity programmes to support vulnerable young people, families and elderly people in school half terms, summer and Christmas holidays. Summary of Activftles durlng the Year HEALS caseworkers provided a wide range of advice and advocacy support for service users during the year. This included the following during the calendar year 2024: 780 hours casework, including 542 hours of face-tcFface contsct with clients 238 hours administration, including dient research, liaising with partner organisations, and providing benefit support 342 Foodbank Vouchers issued. helping 606 adults and 356 children to access emergency food during Foodbank sessions run by Malmesbury & District Foodbank 26 families provided with emergency food outside of Foodbank opening times, supporting people moving home or needing to access food when the Foodbank was closed 17 individuals and families supported through HEALS hardship grants 1.1 support provided for 87 people enabling them to make positive change, including applying for benefits, housing repairs and rent arrears. managing finanS, applying for pension credit to qualify for winter fuel allowance, getting back to work and home decorating Eight PIP applications, four disabled badge applications and companion bus pass completed. Rehoming six fridges and two sofas, providing 'get you in, packs of the basics: knives, forks SP¢)ons cups plates bowls washing up bowl and more for nine families. Our new Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) Charity Log has made a significant difference, enabling casework to be monitored and actioned more effectively and the move to Microsoft 365 has helped to streamline administration and record keeping. We also organised and delivered our seventh programme of cultural, environmental and sporting activities for vulnerable young people aged between 5 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. We funded 20 young people to attend three residential summer camps run by Christian organisation Falcon Holidays and The Salvation Amiy. During the school Christmas holiday HEALS organised.and delivered a trip by coach to the Christmas Pantomime at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon for 100 disadvantaged young people and parentslguardians. For the eighth 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 some families. The Community Fridge located. in Malmesbury Town Hall celebrated its second year of operation in July 2024 and Community Wardrobe its second anniversary in January 2025 which operates from the Riverside Community Centre. We are very grateful to the 50+ volunteers who have supported our work and activities throughout the year. We also hugely appreciate the financial and practical support for these programmes and activities provided by local businesses and individuals and partner organisations including- Malmesbury Area Board (Wltshire Council) Malmesbury Town Council Malmesbury Carnival Committee Malmesbury Bonfi Committee Wiltshire Community Foundation Malmesbury Area Community Trust Malmesbury League of Friends The National Benevolent Charity The Big Give Trust The Julia Rausing Trust st James. Place Foundation Warden and Freemen of Malmesbury
HEALS OF MALMESBURY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2025 Flnanclal Revlew and Management The trustees regularly review the key strategic, business and operational risks to which the char-ty is exposed. The charity aims to generate income from a broad base of interests and varied portfolio of work. The charity's intention is to deliver programmes wrth key partners to effectively engage communities, signpost and provide services which protect and empower vulnerable people. Rgsorves Policy The trustees have established 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 ovetheads have been reduced to almost nil and so the amount of cash remaining in the charity is considered sufficient to cover the chartty's current position. The Gharity 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 disadvantsged. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION All trustees giv& their time freely. No trustees were paid remuneration during tha year. Details of trustee expenses are disclosed in note 5 of the accounts. The charity employed and remunerated two part time co-General Managers contracted to work between 15 and 22.5 hours per week and a part time Office & Events Administrator contracted to work 22.5 hours per week during the year 202415. 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 Accountlng 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 perrod. 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 concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
HEALS OF MALMESBURY TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2025 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 integrty of the charity and financial infomiation 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 oz
HEALS OF MALMESBURY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 1st APRIL 2025 I report on the accounts of the company for the period ended 1st April 2025, which are set outonpages8to11. Respective responsibllltles of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) 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(7)(b) 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 seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertak6n 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 a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's 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 to be reached. Simon Nuttall FCA, Partner Monahans 14a High Street Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9AU Date: 29101126
HEALS OF MALMESBURY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 2nd April 2024 TO 1st APRIL 2025 2024125 2023124 Opening Funds Income Donations I Fundraising Grant Income Interest Received Total Income 73 101 73 071 42,836 38,462 31,600 29,480 1,330 709 75 766 68 651 Expenses Project Expenses Administration Total Expenses 73.205 59,914 5,806 8,707 79 011 68 621 Net Lossllncome 30 Total Funds Carried Forward 69 856 73 101
HEALS OF MALMESBURY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 1ST APRIL 2025 2024125 2023124 Fixed Asset8 Computer Equipment Less Accumulated Depreciation Total Flxed Assets 593 (148) 445 Current Assets Bank Totsl Current Assets Totsl Assets 69,411 73,101 Current Liabllltles Net Current Assets 69,856 73,101 Total Charity Funds as at 1$t Aprll 2025 The financial ststements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 10 December 2025 Gavin Chair o nt rustees Dale: £c>76
HEALS OF MALMESBURY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 2ND APRIL 2024 TO 1ST APRIL 2025 1) AcGountlng Policies Basis of Preparation The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordan 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 2008) and the Companies 2006. Depreciation of Fixed Assets The fixed assets are computer equipment which are shown at cost and reduced by 250h 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.. Vvhen donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods. Vvhen 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-conditions 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 2008) and the Companies 2006. Income from donations and grants, including capital grants is included in incoming resources when re1vable except as follows: Expenditure is included when incurred. Costs 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 costs have been allocated, this has been done on a basis of staff time spent on each activity. Govemance costs are those relating to the charty's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. Irrecoverable VAT is allocated to the expenditure heading to which it relates. io
HEALS OF MALMESBURY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 2ND APRIL 2024 TO 18T APRIL 2025 2) Voluntary Income 2024125 2023124 GiftslDonationslGrantsl Interest Total 75,766 68,651 3) Project Costs 2024125 2023124 Project Costs Rent & rates Travel Staff Service User Support Other Project Expenses Fundraising Totsl 1,474 1,080 32,729 27,303 4,348 5,020 32,197 25,035 2,457 1,476 4} Adminlstratlon Costs 2024126 2023124 Administration Costs Office General Admin costs CRM System Total 3,098 1,916 792 2,882 1,121 4,704 Note 5 - Trustees Expenses None Note 6- Employees Sara Garrison Wllllams (Co General Manager) 15 hours per week contracted plus overtime, left 0811112024 Lisa Hepworth (Co General Manager) 16 hours per week contracted plus overtime - full year Joanne MacLeod (Case Worker) 22.5 hours per week contracted pSus overtime - joined 0610112025, left 2810212025 Julie Gardlner (Office & Events Administrator) 22.5 hours per week contracted plus overtime joined 2010112025 li
Noté7 -Tangible A886ts Office Equlpment Totsl Cost At2Apri12024 Additions Disposals At l April.2025 Depre¢latSon At 2 April 2024 Charge for the year Eliminated on disposal At l April 2025 Carryins Amount At l April 2025 At 2 April 2024 593 593 593 593 148 148 148 148 445 445 12