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2023-03-31-accounts

SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1168019

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Contents

Contents
Page
1 – 3 Trustees' Report
4 Independent Examiner's Report
5 Statement of Financial Activities
6 Balance Sheet
7 – 13 Notes to the Accounts

Page 1

SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The Trustees present this report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. 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 governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and 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 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, FRS 102 .

LEGAL STATUS

Samaritans of Salisbury and District is a charity ("the Charity") registered in England and Wales under the Charities Act 2011 with registered number 1168019. It is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation established on 4 July 2016 and is governed by its constitution of the same date.

The Charity is recognised by the charitable company limited by guarantee known as Samaritans ("the Central Charity") as an affiliated branch of the Central Charity. Each member of the Charity is a member of the Central Charity and the Director for the time being of the Charity is appointed by the Council of the Central Charity. The Council of the Central Charity has the power to withdraw recognition of the Charity as an affiliated branch of the Central Charity.

Samaritans Central Office is The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 2AF

ADDRESS OF THE CHARITY : Unit 10, Barnack Business Centre, Blakey Rd,Salisbury SP1 2LP

WEBSITE ADDRESS :

www. samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-salisbury-and-district

TRUSTEE BOARD

TRUSTEES OF THE CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION

Mr P Jordan Director (Appointed 07.07.20)
Mrs S Edwards Secretary & Vice-Director (Reappointed 07.07.20) (Resigned 09.07.22)
Mrs S Flanaghan Vice-Director (Appointed 09.07.22)
Mr P Tayler Treasurer (Appointed 13.07.21)
Mrs D Akers Secretary (Appointed 11.07.17) (Reappointed 07.07.20)
Mr S Hearn (Co-Opted 04.11.21) (Appointed 09.07.22)
Mr W Richardson (Co-Opted 31.12.20) (Appointed 13.07.21)
Mrs A Wills (Co-Opted 31.12.20) (Appointed 13.07.21)
Mr R Streatfeild (Co-Opted 04.11.21) (Appointed 09.07.22)

The Director, who is appointed by the Central Charity, holds the post for 3 years and becomes chair of the Trustee Board. All those trustees seeking election to the Board which has a maximum number of 13 can serve for a maximum of 6 consecutive years.

Each member has one vote with the Chair of the meeting having the casting vote. The board has power to co-opt up to 2 trustees to the committee to fill gaps in expertise, they are required to offer themselves for election by the membership at the next AGM.

Trustees can be nominated from the Charity's Listening Volunteers, the Charity's Support Volunteers and any other additional individual; they are proposed and seconded by Members of the Charity prior to the AGM, and elected at the AGM.

MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARITY

The Branch Leadership Team, which meets at least 4 times per year, is responsible for the general management of the charity and its property and affairs. The Branch Leadership Team comprises Director (trustee), Vice-Director (trustee), Deputy Directors (who are not trustees) and all other Trustees. The Director is responsible for and has absolute authority over the day to day conduct and work of the charity.

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

(continued)

PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS Bankers : HSBC, 19 Minster Street, Salisbury, SP1 1TE Independent Examiner : Mrs N A Halls FCA, Fletcher & Partners, Crown Chambers, Bridge Street Salisbury SP1 2LZ Solicitor : Mr T Bishop, Bonallack & Bishop, Rougemont House, Rougemont Close Salisbury SP1 1LY Investment Advisers : Cazenove Capital, Schroder & Co Ltd, 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU

AIMS AND ORGANISATION

The aims of the Charity under its constitution are:

to enable persons in Salisbury and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress and despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the risk of suicide;

to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health; and

to collaborate with and support the Central Charity and its affiliated branches in fulfilling these objects. The Charity is required to have at least two volunteers available when its premises are open at any time of the day or night to benefit people who are passing through a time of crisis.

INVESTMENT POWERS

The Branch Leadership Team has power to invest money not immediately required for its purposes in purchase of stocks, shares, funds, securities, land, buildings or property of any nature as may be thought fit in all respects as if they were the absolute owners beneficially entitled. An investment sub-committee (of three trustees) is responsible for investment decisions. The Trustee Act 2000 applies with effect from 1 February 2001.

RESERVES

The Charity had unrestricted reserves at the period end totalling £461,241 and no restricted reserves. However this £461,241 includes a Premises reserve of £311,680 representing the depreciated cost of its leasehold property, and equipment, the retention of which is essential for the Charity's operations, and a Premises Repair Reserve of £10,000 retained to provide any future repairs to the building.

This leaves free reserves of £139,561 of which £2,337 is represented by tangible fixed assets.

The policy of the Trustees is to try to maintain two years of annual expenses as free reserves to allow for variations in annual income and possible stock market losses. The aim each year is for annual income to cover annual expenses. This year expenses have been higher and income lower than in recent years. However we have continued to benefit from the generosity of many local donors, and fundraisers. The Trustees have no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE ACCOUNTS

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. Under the law applicable to charities, the Trustees have elected to prepare accruals accounts which must give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources for that period. In preparing those financial statements on the accruals basis the Trustees are required to :

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Charity's schemes. They are also responsible for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

(continued)

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

This year the Charity completed its move to new and more modern premises at Units 10 & 11 Barnack Business Centre. Considerable work was done at pace to transform two empty shells into a single unit, with an expanded set of workspaces for listening volunteers. Our own dedicated office and training space, plus kitchen and bathrooms, was also created. Operations from the new premises started at the end of May 2022.

The ambition for the move was not simply to create a more comfortable and accessible working environment. The purpose was to increase the number of listening volunteers working in Salisbury, and to train and retain more of them in future. There are promising signs that this is starting to happen.

During the year, volunteers at the branch were listening for a total of over 9,800 hours. We received 21,391 contacts; 19,610 by telephone and 1,781 by email. A number of volunteers also support the Listener Scheme at Erlestoke Prison.

The Charity had 102 active listening and 6 support volunteers at the period end, of whom 13 are new members who successfully completed their Preparation Course during the year or transferred to us from other branches. The scope for outreach activity was severely restricted during the Covid pandemic. However, some contacts with schools and the local NHS have resumed and we are seeking to develop further in this area.. The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers and duties.

REVIEW OF TRANSACTIONS AND FINANCIAL POSITION

The format of the accounts complies with the 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 (effective 1 January 2019), The Charities Act 2011 and the Charity's governing document.

The Charity received total income of £32,324 (2022: £54,366) during the period. Total expenses were £43,751 (2022: £95,993), of which £44,230 (2022: £23,110) was spent on direct charitable activities, £3,748 (2022: £2,055) on fund raising costs, £3,684 (2022: £2,058) on governance and administering the Charity plus the New Branch Contribution (NBC) of £7,487 (2022: £68,764). The central Samaritans charity forgave £15,399 of the 2022 NBC on appeal, and the over-accrual was released against expenditure this year. Investments fell in value by £7,683 (2022: rise of £16,456) during the year. Overall there was a net deficit of £19,110 (2022: surplus £22,715) for the year. The Charity's resources therefore correspondingly fell by £19,110 during the period, and it had net assets of £461,241 (2022: £480,351) at the year end.

The volunteers, in addition to their considerable commitment to attendance at the Centre supporting suicidal and others in despair or distress, bear the total burden of administering the Charity apart from cleaning which is outsourced.

The Charity continues to be extremely grateful to Wiltshire Council who gave 100% relief on rates, worth some £5,888, on our premises at Barnack.

A 91 year lease on units 10 & 11 at Barnack Business Centre was purchased for £235,000 in March 2022. Significant additional expenditure on modifying, refurbishing and equipping the units has been capitalised, increasing tangible fixed assets to £314,017 (2022: £264,189). Interest free unsecured loans totalling £150,000 were repaid to members and supporters following completion of the sale of the old premises at 42 Milford St in May 2022.

Total income was £22,042 less than in the last period, and expenditure (excluding NBC) was £24,433 more. Income fell because, unusually, no major bequests were received and high-value donations and fundraising was reduced. Our regular fundraising activity and monthly and annual giving were broadly maintained. Expenditure for the period rose because of (1) significant depreciation charges on the new investment at Barnack, (2) much higher electricity costs and (3) increased mileage reimbursements to volunteers. The NBC contribution this year was much lower because of our higher costs and lower unrestricted financial reserves.

Our investment portfolio was reduced through sales to help finance the Barnack purchase and refurbishment at the end of the previous accounting period. Investment income has correspondingly fallen, but still covered about 11% of the year's costs. The portfolio capital value (excluding income) fell by about 6% over the year, broadly in line with its benchmark comparators.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustees actively review the major risks which the Charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining our free reserves at the levels stated above will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which we face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks, such as the Volunteers undergoing training before being allowed to be a contact.

Approved and Signed on behalf of the Trustee Board

Trustee Signed: Paul Jordan On JDate: 19/06/2023

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Samaritans of Salisbury and District (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 13.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011(‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

(1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

(2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or

(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Nicola A Halls

Name: Nicola A Halls

Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional body (if any): FCA

Address: Fletcher & Partners, Crown Chambers, Bridge Street, Salisbury SP1 2LZ

Date: 26th June 2023

Page 5

SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Note
Income from
Voluntary income
2
Donations and Legacies
Easygiving
Gift Aid
Charitable activities
Activities for Generating Funds:
3
Fund Raising Events/Flag Days
100+ Club
Investments
5
UK Dividends and Interest
UK Bank Deposit Interest
Tax reclaim interest
Other income
Gain on disposal of fixed assets for charitable use
Total Income
Expenditure on
Raising funds
4
Charitable activities
6
Total Expenditure
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Realised Gain/(Loss) on investments
10
Unrealised Gain/(Loss) on investments
10
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between Funds
15
Net Movement in Funds in the Year
Reconciliation of Funds:
Funds balance at 1 April 2022
Funds balance at 31 March 2023
15, 16		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
15,259.18
-
-
-
-
-
1,583.53
-
-
3,460.45
-
-
5,173.26
-
1,590.00
-
-
4,910.51
-
-
345.70
-
-
1.26
-
-
-
-
-
32,323.89
-
-
2,966.79
781.58
-
32,967.94
7,034.20
-
35,934.73
7,815.78
-
-
-
-
(7,683.21)
-
-		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
15,259.18
-
-
-
-
-
1,583.53
-
-
3,460.45
-
-
5,173.26
-
1,590.00
-
-
4,910.51
-
-
345.70
-
-
1.26
-
-
-
-
-
32,323.89
-
-
2,966.79
781.58
-
32,967.94
7,034.20
-
35,934.73
7,815.78
-
-
-
-
(7,683.21)
-
-		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
15,259.18
-
-
-
-
-
1,583.53
-
-
3,460.45
-
-
5,173.26
-
1,590.00
-
-
4,910.51
-
-
345.70
-
-
1.26
-
-
-
-
-
32,323.89
-
-
2,966.79
781.58
-
32,967.94
7,034.20
-
35,934.73
7,815.78
-
-
-
-
(7,683.21)
-
-		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
15,259.18
-
-
-
-
-
1,583.53
-
-
3,460.45
-
-
5,173.26
-
1,590.00
-
-
4,910.51
-
-
345.70
-
-
1.26
-
-
-
-
-
32,323.89
-
-
2,966.79
781.58
-
32,967.94
7,034.20
-
35,934.73
7,815.78
-
-
-
-
(7,683.21)
-
-		 2023
Total
£
15,259.18
-
1,583.53
3,460.45
5,173.26
1,590.00
4,910.51
345.70
1.26
-
32,323.89
3,748.37
40,002.14
43,750.51
-
(7,683.21)		 2022
Total
£
31,854.35
124.80
3,145.67
4,885.48
5,038.94
1,790.00
7,514.14
12.28
-
47,887.20
102,252.86
2,055.55
93,937.79
95,993.34
10,031.48
6,424.64
(11,294.05)
(3,885.24)
(15,179.29)
154,739.89
139,560.60		 (7,815.78)
20,885.24
13,069.46
308,610.90
321,680.36		 -
(17,000.00)
(17,000.00)
17,000.00
-		 (19,109.83)
-
(19,109.83)
480,350.79
461,240.96		 22,715.64
-
22,715.64
457,635.15
480,350.79

The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these accounts.

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Note Funds Funds Funds 2023 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets 9 2,337.09 311,680.36 - 314,017.45 264,189.03
Investments 10 105,861.00 10,000.00 - 115,861.00 123,544.21
108,198.09 321,680.36 - 429,878.45 387,733.24
Current Assets
Debtors and Payments in Advance 11 3,983.67 - - 3,983.67 309,327.76
Short Term Deposits 9,575.18 - - 9,575.18 5,038.63
Cash at Bank and in Hand 29,502.21 - - 29,502.21 19,559.16
43,061.06 - - 43,061.06 333,925.55
Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Trade Creditors and Accruals 2,366.54 - - 2,366.54 22,268.00
Unsecured Loans - - 150,000.00
Income received in advance 12 1,845.00 - - 1,845.00 -
New Branch Contribution 7,487.00 - - 7,487.00 69,040.00
11,698.54 - - 11,698.54 241,308.00
Net current assets/(liabilities) 31,362.52 - - 31,362.52 92,617.55
Total net assets £139,560.61 £321,680.36 - £461,240.97 £480,350.79
Represented By:
Restricted Funds
Property Refurbishment Reserve 14 - - - - 17,000.00
- - - - £17,000.00
Unrestricted Funds 15
Designated Premises Repair Reserve - 10,000.00 - 10,000.00 44,700.00
Designated Premises/Equipment Reserve - 311,680.36 - 311,680.36 263,910.90
General Reserve 139,560.61 - - 139,560.61 154,739.89
21 £139,560.61 £321,680.36 - £461,240.97 £480,350.79
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 19th June 2023
and signed on its behalf by:

Paul Jordan Paul Tayler Director / Trustee Trustee

The notes on pages 7 to 13 form part of these accounts

Page 7

SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The most significant areas of judgement and key assumptions that affect items in the accounts are to do with the estimates of residual value and useful life of the new leasehold property, and apportioning of the support and governance costs over the charitable activities. With respect to the next reporting period, the year ended 31 March 2024, the most significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the Charity are the level of investment return and the performance of investment markets, variations in energy costs, and the opportunities for ongoing fund-raising.

The accounts do not include a cash flow statement because the Charity, as a small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement.

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1. (v) c) Investments are included initially at their cost and then fair value at each year end, with realised and unrealised gains or losses being shown on the face of the Statement of Financial Activities. 

  - d) Assets given for use by the charity are recognised as incoming resources when received, and capitalised at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity.

(vii) Taxation No provision for taxation is included in the accounts as the Charity is entitled to the exemption from tax afforded by Sections 518 to 562 of the ITA 2007. (viii) Debtors

Debtors are measured at the amounts the charity anticipates it will receive from a debt or the amount it has paid in advance for goods or services.

(xi) Liabilities Liabilities are measured at the amounts the charity anticipates it will pay to settle its obligations or the amount received in advance for goods or services it must provide.

(xi) Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. They are recognised at amortised cost, except for investments which are measured at market value as per the investment managers' portfolio, with changes recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

(Continued)

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.		 Unrestricted
VOLUNTARY INCOME
Funds
Donations and Gifts
15,259.18
Grants
-
Legacies
-
Total donations and legacies
15,259.18
Gift Aid Tax reclaimed
1,583.53
Easy Fundraising
-
16,842.71
£
Total 2022
35,124.82
£
ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
100+ Club
1,590.00
Christmas events
147.71
Cards, Cake & Coffee
88.70
Samsride
2,520.00
Samarathon
-
Concert / Colin
2,001.35
Sue + Debbie Crafts
415.50
Talks/Sundry income
-
6,763.26
£
Total 2022
6,828.94
£
FUNDRAISING AND PUBLICITY COSTS
Fundraising Expenses
888.74
Share of Overheads (see note 7)
2,078.05
2,966.79
£
Total 2022
2,055.55
£
UK INVESTMENT INCOME AND DEPOSIT INTEREST
INVESTMENT INCOME
Listed investments and Common Investment Funds
DEPOSIT INTEREST
Cazenove Deposit Interest
Gift aid reclaim interest
Bank Deposit Interest
DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Volunteer Training and Support Costs
1,159.75
Volunteer Travel Expenses
19,998.89
Advertising and Publicity
194.26
Volunteer recruitment
-
Share of Overheads (see note 7)
16,624.43
37,977.33
£
Governance costs (see note 8)
5,009.39
-£
Charitable Activities per SOFA
Total 2022
93,937.79
£		 Designated
Funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
£
-
781.58
781.58
£
-
£
Designated
Funds
-
-
-
-
6,252.62
6,252.62
£
781.58
£
-
£		 Designated
Funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
£
-
781.58
781.58
£
-
£
Designated
Funds
-
-
-
-
6,252.62
6,252.62
£
781.58
£
-
£		 Restricted
Funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
£
-
-
-
£
-
£
Restricted
Funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
-
£
-
£		 Year
2023
15,259.18
-
-
15,259.18
1,583.53
-
16,842.71
£
35,124.82
£
1,590.00
147.71
88.70
2,520.00
-
2,001.35
415.50
-
6,763.26
£
6,828.94
£
888.74
2,859.63
3,748.37
£
2,055.55
£
4,910.51
4,910.51
£
-
1.26
345.70
346.96
£
Year
2023
1,159.75
19,998.89
194.26
-
22,877.05
44,229.95
£
4,227.81
-£
40,002.14
£
93,937.79
£		 Year
2022
21,747.58
-
10,106.77
31,854.35
3,145.67
124.80
35,124.82

1,790.00
125.74
152.03
2,560.00
1,071.91
897.76
231.50
-
6,828.94

1,031.72
1,023.83
2,055.55

7,514.14
7,514.14

-
-
12.28
12.28

Year
2022
1,344.92
13,535.28
38.68
-
8,190.62
23,109.50

70,828.29

93,937.79
£
£
£
£
£
£

£ £ £
£ £ £

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

(Continued)

Unrestricted
7.
OVERHEADS/SUPPORT COSTS
Funds
Water, Gas, Electric and Insurance
8,274.04
Telephones
516.81
Premises Maintenance and Cleaning
8,625.36
Domestic Supplies and Sundries
1,082.79
Stationery, postage and computer sundries
1,965.72
Depreciation
315.82
Total for Year
20,780.54
£
Total 2022
10,238.27
£
Allocated to:
%
Direct Charitable Expenditure
80
16,624.43
Fundraising and Publicity
10
2,078.05
Governance
10
2,078.05
Total for Allocations for Year
100
20,780.53
£
Total 2022
10,238.28
£
8.
GOVERNANCE COSTS
AGM expenses
308.80
Legal fees and Land Registry
-
Bank Charges & Data protection
141.80
Stockbroker charges
373.96
New Branch Contribution
7,487.00
NBC over-accrual 21/22 released
15,399.00)
(
Share of Overheads (see note 7)
2,078.05
5,009.39)
(
Total 2022
70,828.29
£		 Designated
Funds
-
-
-
-
-
7,815.77
7,815.77
£
-
£
6,252.62
781.58
781.58
7,815.78
£
-
£
-
-
-
-
-
781.58
781.58
-
£		 Designated
Funds
-
-
-
-
-
7,815.77
7,815.77
£
-
£
6,252.62
781.58
781.58
7,815.78
£
-
£
-
-
-
-
-
781.58
781.58
-
£		 Restricted
Year
Funds
2023
-
8,274.04
-
516.81
-
8,625.36
-
1,082.79
-
1,965.72
-
8,131.59
-
£
28,596.31
£
-
£
10,238.27
£
-
22,877.05
-
2,859.63
-
2,859.63
-
£
28,596.31
£
-
£
10,238.28
£
-
308.80
-
-
-
141.80
-
373.96
-
7,487.00
15,399.00)
(
-
2,859.63
-
4,227.81)
(
-
£
70,828.29
£		 Year
2022
2,432.36
1,555.22
2,806.61
1,324.87
1,194.41
924.80
10,238.27
£
8,190.62
1,023.83
1,023.81
10,238.28
£
220.00
-
72.60
747.86
68,764.00
-
1,023.83
70,828.29
£ £
£ £
£
£
£ £
£ £

These represent costs attributable to the management of the charity's assets, organisational administration and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost or Valuation
At 1 April 2022
Transfers
Additions
Revaluation
Disposals
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for Year
Written back on disposal
At 31 March 2023
Net Book Value
At 1 April 2022
At 31 March 2023
Historical cost at 31 March 2023		 Freehold
Land &
Buildings
-
-
-
-
-		 Premises
Improvements,
Leasehold
Fixtures,
Land &
Fittings
Buildings
& Equipment
263,910.90
6,486.46
(15,300.00)
15,300.00
-
57,960.01
-
-
-		 Premises
Improvements,
Leasehold
Fixtures,
Land &
Fittings
Buildings
& Equipment
263,910.90
6,486.46
(15,300.00)
15,300.00
-
57,960.01
-
-
-		 Premises
Improvements,
Leasehold
Fixtures,
Land &
Fittings
Buildings
& Equipment
263,910.90
6,486.46
(15,300.00)
15,300.00
-
57,960.01
-
-
-		 Total
270,397.36
-
57,960.01
-
-
£ -
 £ 248,610.90
 79,746.47
£		 328,357.37
£
-
-
-
-

-

-

-		 £ -
1,372.20
-
1,372.20

263,910.90

247,238.70

£248,610.90		 6,208.33
6,759.39
12,967.72
£
278.13
£
66,778.75
£
£79,746.47		 6,208.33
8,131.59
-
14,339.92
£
264,189.03
314,017.45
328,357.37
£
£
£ £
£ £

The Charity's freehold premises at 42 Milford Street, Salisbury, were sold on the open market, with contracts exchanged in March 2022 at a price of £306,000.

The title of the leasehold premises (Units 10 & 11 Barnack Business Centre) is held by the charity and the deeds lodged with our solicitor.

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 (Continued)

10. UK INVESTMENTS

Market Value at 1 April 2022
Additions at cost
Disposals at opening book value
Unrealised Gain/(Loss) on revaluation
Market Value at 31 March 2023
Historical cost at 31 March 2023
The market value is analysed between:
Listed investments
Unlisted Charity Authorised Investment Funds
11.
DEBTORS
Income Tax Recoverable
Prepayments
Accrued Income
Due from sale of freehold property
12.
INCOME RECEIVED IN ADVANCE
Deferred income brought forward
Income transferred to the SOFA in the year
Income received in advance (200 Club for 23/24)
Deferred income carried forward		 2023
123,544.21
-
-
(7,683.21)
115,861.00
£
100,070.61
£
-
115,861.00
115,861.00
£
2023
1,576.03
507.64
1,900.00
-		 2023
123,544.21
-
-
(7,683.21)
115,861.00
£
100,070.61
£
-
115,861.00
115,861.00
£
2023
1,576.03
507.64
1,900.00
-		 2022
211,388.00
-
(94,268.43)
6,424.64
123,544.21
£
100,070.61
£
-
123,544.21
123,544.21
£
2022
2,247.22
-
1,080.54
306,000.00
£3,983.67 £309,327.76
-
-
1,845.00		 -
-
-
1,845.00 -

13. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

At 31 March 2023 there were no contracted capital expenditure commitments (2022: £34,000 for refurbishment and improvements at the new premises).

RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted for refurbishment of property
14.		 2023
2022
-
17,000.00
-
17,000.00

The donation was given for use on the branch's building development and refurbishment projects. This was transferred to Designated Premises Reserve and fully utilised in the fitting out of the new offices at Barnack.

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

(Continued)

15.
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
CURRENT YEAR
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Designated Premises/Equipment Reserve
Designated Premises Repair Reserve
GENERAL RESERVE
PREVIOUS YEAR
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Designated Premise Reserve
Designated Premises Revaluation Reserve
Designated Premises Repair Reserve
GENERAL RESERVE		 At 1.4.2022
263,910.90
44,700.00
308,610.90
154,739.89
£463,350.79
At 1.4.2021
18,500.00
231,500.00
60,000.00
310,000.00
130,635.15
£440,635.15		 Income
-
-
-
32,323.89
£32,323.89
Income
-
-
-
102,252.86
£102,252.86		 Investment gains
Expenditure
Losses & transfers
7,815.77)
(
55,585.23
-
34,700.00)
(
7,815.77)
(
20,885.23
35,934.73)
(
11,568.45)
(
43,750.50)
£(
9,316.78
£
Investment gains
Expenditure
Losses & transfers
245,410.90
231,500.00)
(
-
15,300.00)
(
-
1,389.10)
(
95,993.34)
(
17,845.22
95,993.34)
£(
16,456.12
£		 At 31.3.2023
311,680.36
10,000.00
321,680.36
139,560.60
£461,240.96
At 31.3.2022
263,910.90
0.00
44,700.00
308,610.90
154,739.89
£463,350.79		 31.3.2023
311,680.36
10,000.00
321,680.36
139,560.60

Designated Premises/Equipment Reserve

Represents the cost of the property at Unit 10, Barnack Business Centre, Salisbury in March 2022 and amounts spent on fitting it out, plus Equipment and improvements to the premises used for branch operations and administration.

Designated Premises Repair Reserve

This reserve is set aside and invested to provide for future property repairs.

Unrestricted General Reserve

Represents undesignated, unrestricted funds available for the Charity's ordinary purposes.

16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

a. 31 March 2023
Restricted Funds
Equipment Reserve
Property Refurbishment Reserve
Unrestricted General Reserve
Designated Reserves
Designated Premises Repair Reserve
Designated Premises Reserve

b
31 March 2022
Restricted Funds
Equipment Reserve
Property Refurbishment Reserve
Unrestricted General Reserve
Designated Reserves
Designated Premises Repair Reserve
Designated Premises Reserve
 Fixed
Assets
-
-
2,337.09
-
311,680.36
314,017.45
£
Fixed
Assets
-
-
278.13
-
263,910.90
264,189.03
£		 Investments
-
-
105,861.00
10,000.00
-
115,861.00
£
Investments
-
-
63,544.21
60,000.00
-
123,544.21
£		 Current
Assets
-
-
31,362.52
-
-
31,362.52
£
Current
Assets
-
17,000.00
316,925.55
-
-
333,925.55
£		 £
£(		 £ Liabilities
-
-
-
-
-
-

Liabilities
-
-
(226,008.00)
(15,300.00)
-
241,308.00)
 Total
-
-
139,560.61
-
10,000.00
311,680.36
461,240.97
£
Total
-
17,000.00
154,739.89
-
44,700.00
263,910.90
480,350.79
£

Designated Reserves relate to the leasehold property used by the Charity as its base of operations and which cannot therefore be realised.

The Trustees confirm that the resources held in each fund are in an appropriate form to enable each fund to be applied in accordance with the restrictions imposed.

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SAMARITANS OF SALISBURY AND DISTRICT

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

17. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

None of the Charity's Trustees were directly or indirectly remunerated in any way. It is the policy of the Charity to reimburse in full all expenses properly incurred by its volunteers in connection with its charitable activities. During the year the total amount reimbursed to 3 (2022: 4) Trustees in respect of travel costs was £2,386 (2022: £1,492). These expenses were incurred in their capacity as volunteers and not as Trustees.

18. INDEMNITY INSURANCE

The Samaritans has centrally effected professional indemnity insurance to protect employees, Trustees, Directors and other volunteer members of all Samaritan branches.

19. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION

The average headcount of persons employed during the year was nil (2022: nil). No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 p.a. in 2022 or 2023.

20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Two Trustees, Susan Edwards and Robert Streatfeild, made temporary unsecured interest-free loans totalling £20,000 to assist with the purchase of new premises at Barnack Business Centre. These loans were included in the total of £150,000 unsecured loans owed at the start of the year, and were repaid in June 2022.

21. COMPARATIVE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE BY FUND TYPE


Income from:
Donations & Legacies
Charitable activities
Fundraising activities
Investment income
Gains on disposal Fixed Asset
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Net gains/(losses)
On investments
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total Funds b/fwd
Total Funds c/fwd		 Unrestricted Funds
2023
16,842.71
3,460.45
6,763.26
5,257.47
32,323.89
2,966.79
32,967.94
35,934.73
(7,683.21)
(3,885.24)
(11,568.45)
(15,179.29)
154,739.89
139,560.60
2022
35,124.82
4,885.48
6,828.94
7,526.42
47,887.20
102,252.86
2,055.55
93,937.79
95,993.34
16,456.11
1,389.10
17,845.21
24,104.73
130,635.16
154,739.89		 Designated Funds
2022
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,389.10)
(1,389.10)
(1,389.10)
310,000.00
308,610.90		 Restricted Funds
2023
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(17,000.00)
(17,000.00)
(17,000.00)
17,000.00
-		 2022
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,000.00

2023
-
-
-
-
-
781.58
7,034.20
7,815.78
20,885.24
20,885.24
13,069.46
308,610.90
321,680.36
17,000.00