REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1168021 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 FOR KErrERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS Bewers Turner & Co LLP Chartered Accountants Portland House 11-13 Station Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7HH
KErrERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles Balance Sheet Notes to the Financlal S&ements 7 to 11 Detail Statement of Financial Activitle8 12 to 13
KEThERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 st March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended practi 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). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and alms The objectives of the charity are to enable people In Kettering and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or 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 incidence of suicide. We aim to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, SUiCKJal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional heath. We collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and Its affiliated branches in fulfilling these objects. Slgnlflcant actlvltle8 Our branch provides a service primarlly Intended for the benefit of people of Kettering and the surrounding area, but it also works with all Samaritan branches to provide 24-hour 8vailability of the service across the UK. The branch currently provides emotional support by telephone and emall. Samaritans do not charge for the services. We aeKept reverse charge calls and ring callers back and offer a free phone number 116123. Our Listening volunteers aim to enable people who are experlencing feelings of dlstress or 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 Incidence of suicide. We aim to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behav¢our and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health. Publlc boneflt The Kettering and District Samaritans is a public benefit entity. Samaritans does not charge anyone for the service provided. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charltable actlvltles We are a relatively small branch who are affiliated to the Samaritans Central Charity. We have increased the number of listening volunteers to 61. They were trained either within the branch or using the online training provided by Samaritan's Central Office. In the period between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 we opened 1824 three-hour shifts requiring 3 volunteers amounting to 7605 hours takin9 calls from people in distress. So we have increased the number of hours listening by 917 from last year. We also have 20 support staff who help to run our shop and organise fundraising events to enable us to run our centre. The branch's financial position remains secure and we receive funds from a variety of sources so we are not reliant on a single income source. These include collections outside local shops, football clubs and theatres. We run swimalhons, fashion shows barn dances, tennis and golf tournaments. quizzes and 100 club. We have also been lucky to have been given many donations from local businesses and obtained grants from local counclls. Page 1
KEThERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnancial posltlon With the assistance of grant aid arKI generous donakn'ons the branch has maintsined a heathy financial position. During the year the charity reiVed income totalling £52,792 (2024: £42,932) and had expenses of £46,428 (2024: £19,019). This has resulted in net income of £6.364 (2024.. £23.913). RerVeS pollcy The Trustees have reviewed the Charity's needs for reserves tn line with the guidance issued by the Charity Commission and agreed to set aside 18 months running costs at any one time to safeguard th8 Charity's sepiice commitment in the event of delays in receipt of Grants or long term staff sickness. This figure has been agreed as £40,000 for the upcoming financial year, the figure may need to increase for future years. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEPIIENT Gov•rnlng document The charity is controlled by its governing documenl. a deed of trusi and constitutes an unincorporated charity. The trustees attend regular branch comrnittee meelings throughout the year to discuss the charity; Its objectives., financial position and future projections. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Charlty number 1168021 Prlnclpal addrn 111 Montagu Street Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 8XJ Trustees Ms J J Egner Trustee Ms S Morris Trustee Ms M Kealy Twstee Ms B Owen Trustee Ms R Donegan Trustee M J Payne Ms L Coles S P Williamson Ms A Greenbank (appointed 317r2024) Independent Examiner Bewers Turner & Co LLP Chartered Accountsnts Portland House 11-13 Station Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7HH Page 2
KETTERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19th November 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Ms J J Egner - Trustee Page 3
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KETTERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Kettering and District Samaritans I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Kettering and District Samaritans (the Trust) for the year ended 31 st March 2025_ Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying oul my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5)Ibl of the Act. Independent examinerfs 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.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord with those records- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming 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. Lorraine Sturdy ACA FCCA Bewers Turner & Co LLP Chartered Accountants Portland House 11-13 Station Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7HH 19th November 2025 Page 4
KEThERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unre$trlctsd Restricted fund fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 36,976 36,976 32,882 Other fundralslng actlvltles Investment income 15,075 741 15,075 741 9,726 324 Total 52,792 52,792 42,932 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 46,428 46,428 19,019 NET INCOME 6,364 6.364 23,913 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought foNrfard 106,093 105,093 81,180 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 111,457 111,457 105,093 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5
KEThERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS BALANCE SHEET 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Totsl funds Unrestricted Restr5cted fund fund Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 34,889 34,889 37,069 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and In hand 76.568 76,568 68,024 NET CURRENT ASSETS 76,568 76,568 68,024 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 111.457 111,457 105.093 NET ASSETS 111.457 111,457 105,093 FUNDS Unrestricted funds 111,457 105,093 TOTAL FUNDS 111.457 105,093 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 19th November 2025 nd were signed on its behalf by: J J Egner - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6
KEThERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the finan¢lal ststements The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Chartties 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),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convents'on. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlemenl to the funds. it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive ob5igation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expendituie is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Tanglble fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Freehold property Fixtures and fittings 2% on cost 20% on reducing balan Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activthes. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objeclives at the discretion of the trustees. Reslricted fvnds can onty be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specffied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Page 7 continued...
KErrERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTMTIES 2025 2024 Shop income Talks 100 Club Quiz Other fund raising events 4,861 75 3,000 1,585 5,554 4,423 75 2,100 1,599 1,529 15,075 9,726 INVESTh1ENT INCOME 2025 2024 Deposit account interest 741 324 RAISING FUNDS Raising donatlons and legacle8 2025 2024 Other fundraising costs Depreciation Support costs 1,015 2.179 860 2,423 15,736 46,428 19,019 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs There vrfere no trustees, remuneration or other beneffts for the year ended 31st March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 st March 2024. Trustees. expenses There We no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31sl March 2025 nor for the year ended 31st March 2024. Page 8 continued...
KErrERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestrlcted Restrlcted fund fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDoWMEfS FROM Donations and legacies 32.882 32.882 Other fundraising activities Investrnent income 9.726 324 9.726 324 Total 42,932 42,932 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 19.019 19,019 NET INCOME 23,913 23,913 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 81.180 81,180 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 105,093 105.093 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Flxtures and ffttlngs Freehold property Totals COST At 1 st April 2024 and 31 st March 2025 60,072 37,336 97,408 DEPRECIATION At 1st April 2024 Charge for year 27,894 1.201 32,446 978 60,340 2.179 At 31st March 2025 29,09S 33,424 62,519 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st March 2025 30,977 3,912 34,889 At 31st March 2024 32,178 4.890 37,068 Page 9 continued...
KETTERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 3113125 At 114124 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 105,093 6,364 111,457 TOTAL FUNDS 105,093 6,364 111,457 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incomlng resources Resources expended Movement In funds Unrestricted funds General fund 52.792 (46,428) 6,364 TOTAL FUNDS 52,792 (46,4281 6,364 Comparatlves for movement In funds Net movement In funds At 3113124 At 114123 Unrestricted funds General fund 81,180 23,913 105,093 TOTAL FUNDS 81,180 23,913 105,093 Comparative net movement In funds, Included in the above are as follows: Incomlng resources Resources expended Movement ITr funds Unrestricted fund8 General fund 42,932 (19,019) 23.913 TOTAL FUNDS 42,932 (19,019) 23,913 Page 10 conts'nued...
KETTERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnuod A Gurrent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movoment In funds At 3113125 At 114123 Unrn8trlcted funds General fund 81,180 30,277 111,457 TOTAL FUNDS 81,180 30,277 111,457 A current year 12 months and prlor year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incomlng resources Re80urces expended Movement In fund8 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 95.724 (65,447) 30,277 TOTAL FUNDS 95,724 (65,447) 30,277 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transactions for the year ended 31 st March 2025. Page11
KErrERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and legacies Donations Gift aid Grants 21,226 2,750 13,000 17,883 14,999 36,976 32.882 Other fundraising activitles Shop income Talks 100 Club Quiz Other fvnd raising events 4,861 75 3,000 1.585 5,554 4.423 75 2.100 1,599 1,529 15.075 9,726 Investment income Deposit account interest 741 324 Total incoming resources 52,792 42.932 EXPENDITURE Ralslng donations and legacies (Xher fundraising costs Depreciation of tangible fixed assels 1,015 2,179 2.423 3,194 3,283 Support costs Management Volunteers expenses Training Central office support 1.619 223 23 5,867 8.167 2.710 Flnance Rates and vrater Carried forward 679 679 636 636 This page does not fom part of the statutory financial statements Page 12
KETTERING AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Flnance Brought forward Combined insurances Light and heat Telephone and broadband Postage and stationery Cleaning and sundries Repairs and renewals Computer expenses Bank charges Health & safety costs 679 885 3,491 2.889 636 2,925 3,162 553 4,310 1,429 11 5,089 4.721 31 16,838 35,067 13,026 Total resources expended 46,428 19.019 Net income 6,364 23,913 This page does not form part of the statutory financial ststements Page 13