REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1168033
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Richardson Swift Audit Limited
11 Laura Pla
Bath
BA2 4BL

SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees
1 to 4
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
8 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
14 to 15

SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to update members on the activities of the trustees together with the financial
statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the
Accounting and Reporting by charities.. Statement of Recommended practi￿ to charilies preparing their aC￿unts
in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102)
(effective 1 January 2015).
Branch Leadership Composition
Throughout the year under review, the composition of the Branch Leadership Team has remained within the
range of members required by the Branch Constitution. There was a change of director at the AGM in July 2023,
where current Irustees, Jackie Reeves and Karen Baldwin, were appointed as co4irectors. Rachel Baldwin
chaired the truslees until the July 2023 AGM. when Jackie Reeves took over as chair and chaired the trustees,
quarterly meetings during the remainder of the period under review. Karen Baldwin was appointed as VI￿ Chair
and Operalions.
Alan Patmore Treasurer, Caroline Wealthall Secretary, Paul Davies - Infrastructure, Charlie Berrisford - Asst
Secretary, Dan Fallon - Fundraising, lan Millward Marketing & Comms, Kit Peterson EDI, Tarquin McDonald
External commercial expertise.
The following trustees stood down, Kathryn Braithwaite - Hub Liaison. Maria Popo - A5SiStant Secretary.
With the change in director. several new Deputy Directors {DDs) were appointed. Some roles were created as
co-DDs. Ben Alexander - Volunteer Support, Mary Brooke - Core Development, Jonathan Brown
Embedding
Training, Julie Hunt and Alison Stevens
Leaders. Caroline Wealthall and Angela Umpleby - Selection and
Recruitment, Kate Rule
Outreach, Lesley McNamara and Katie Janots Mentoring, David Mattock
Rota
Management. Throughout this period the DDS have met every 4-6 weeks.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
To enable the communities of Bath and District. as well as elsewhere, who are experiencing feeling 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.
To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suictdal behaviour, and the value of expressing feelings
which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health.
To collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches in fulfilling these objects.
Public benefit
In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at our
trustee meetings.
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Supportvolunteers
Our Support Volunteers provide valuable administrative and practical support, and the Branch owes them a debt
of gratitude as their work is largely behind the scenes and their achievements unsung the trustees thank them
for their dedicated hard work.
ststement of Financial Activities
The statement of financial activities indicates that there is a net ouffiow of funds of £9,578 for the year, compared
to a net oufflow of £41,125 in the previous period. This is after taking into account a gain on revaluation and sale
of investment assets of £3,699 this year. compared with a loss of £6,003 in the previous period.
The trustees are satisfied with the results for the period and with the financial position at the Balance Sheet date.
The Bath Branch of Samaritans wot1(s Closely with the Central Office of Samaritans at The Upper Mill, Kingston
Road, Ewell, Surrey, KT17, 2AF
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
All our volunteers give their services free. However. it costs around £50,000 each year to run the Branch. We
have to find this amount ourselves and much of it is raised through local fund raising events and appeals.
Information can be found at www.samaritans.orglbath. Donations and sponsorship can also be made to us via
www.enthuse.com.
Investment powers
Under the constitution, the Charity has the power to make any investments which the trustees see fit.
Reserves policy
The trustees. reserves policy is to maintain a sufficient level of reserves to enable operating activities to be
maintained, taking account of potential risks and contingencies that may arise from time to time. The policy is
reviewed annually by the trustees.
Separate prison funding is no longer re￿iVed so these activities are funded from general reserves.
FUTURE PLANS
Our strategy for the next five years will see us continuing to improve the quality and Consisten￿ of the
service we offer, achieving greater access to our servI￿s, having stronger connections with our partners and
developing ways to provide evidence of the difference we make. The Charsty is now well-pla￿d to deliver its
objedives for the foreseeable fLrture.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
On 10 December 2015 the Charity's members authorised the trustees of the Charity to complete the transfer of
the entire assets and undertakings of the Charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, to retain the existing
Charity as a shell and to change the constitution accordingly. A new Charitable Incorporated Organisation,
Samaritans of Bath and Dislrict registered number 1168033, was registered with the Charity Commission on 5
July 2016 and is govemed by a Model Constitution 2016 approved by the Charity Commission. The transfer of
undertaking was completed with effect from 1 October 2016. Bath and District Samarilans is now an affiliated
member of Samaritans. a company limited by guarantee Incorporated on 11 April 1963 whose registered Offi￿ is
The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Ewell, KT17 2AF.
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Report of the Trustees
forthe year ended 31 March 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appointsnent of new trustees
The minimum number of trustees shall be three and the maximum number of trustees shall be thirteen. The
trustees of the Charity shall comprise..
Branch Director
A trustee elected by the Members with the role of secretary and a trustee elected by the Members with the role
of treasurer (or one trustee elected by the member to serve as both secretary and treasurer)
Up to eight additional trustses elected by Ihe Members., and
Up to Ccpopted trustees appointed by the trustees, so long as the total number of trustees does not exceed
thirteen.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1168033
Principal address
25 Windsor Castle
Upper Bristol Road
Bath
Somerset
BA1 3DN
Trustees
Alan Patmore
Caroline Pauline Wealthall
Karen Baldwin
Jackie Reeves
Paul Davies
Kit Peterson
Charles Berrisford {appointed 15.01.20241
Tarquin McDonald (appointed 13.12.2023)
lan Millward (appointed 24.07.2023)
Dan Fallon (appointed 24.07.2023)
Independent Examiner
Catherine Edwards
Richardson Swift Audil Limited
11 Laura Pla
Bath
BA2 4BL
Bankers
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
King5 Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ......
2010812024
and signed on its behalf by..
Jackie Reeves - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Samaritans of Bath and District
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Samaritans of Bath and District
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Samaritans of Bath and District (the Trust)
for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan￿ with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusfs accounts carried oul under Section 145 of the Act and in
carying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145(5)(bl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matter5 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 Con￿rning the form and content of accounts
sel 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.
Catherine Edwards
Richardson Swift Audit Limited
11 Laura Pla
Bath
BA2 4BL
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
Tolal
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
24.009
2,039
26,048
22,481
Investment income
Other income
4,276
10,841
4,276
10,841
3,700
13,742
Total
39,126
2,039
41,165
39,923
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
1,524
1,524
1,357
Charitsble activlties
Activities in furtherance of charitable aims
46,501
6,417
52.918
73,688
Total
48,025
6,417
54,442
75,045
Net gainsl(losses) on investments
3,699
3,699
(6,003)
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(5,200)
(4,378)
{9,578)
(41,125)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
885,589
4,378
889.967
931,092
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
880.389
880,389
889.967
The notes form part of these financial slatements
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Balance Sheet
31 March 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Reslricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
759,399
119,870
759,399
119,870
759,317
116.645
879,269
879,269
875,962
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
3,509
8,110
3,509
8,110
6,871
13,785
11,619
11,619
20.656
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(10,4991
(10,499)
(6,651)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
1.120
1,120
14,005
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
880,389
880,389
889.967
NET ASSETS
880.389
880,389
889.967
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
10
880,389
885.589
4.378
TOTAL FUNDS
880.389
889.967
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
2010812024..
and were signed on its behalf by=
Jackie Reeves - Trustee
Alan Patmore- Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in thé UK
and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under
the historical cost convention, with the exception of inveslments which are included at market value, as
modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be re￿iVed and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation 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 obligalion can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an
accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the cate90ry.
Vvhere costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a
basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
250h on reducing balance
Freehold Property is not depreciated on the basis that its residual valuation is at least equal to its cost. It
is therefore instead subject to impairment where evidence of impairment presents itself. There have been
no impairment adjustments to date.
Taxation
The charity is exempl from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in aGcordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted fvnds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fvnd is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. The ststement of financial activities
includes the nel gains and losses arising in revaluations and disposals throughout the year.
Realised gains and losses
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Investments
All gains and losses are tsken to the financial statement of financial activities as they arise. Realised gains
and losses on investments are calculated as the difference bet￿een prO￿ed$ and opening market value
(or purchase date if later). Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference be￿een the
market value at the year end and the opening market value (or purchase date if lalerl. Realised and
unrealised gains are not separated in the Slatement of Financial Activities.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Donations
Fundraising events
Prison funding
10,038
13.971
2.039
8,780
13,651
50
26,048
22,481
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Income from fixed asset investments
4.276
3.700
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
During the year, no trustees received any remuneration (2023= £nil).
During the year, no trustees re￿iVed any benefits in kind (2023- £nil).
Trustees. expenses
No costs were reimbursed in the year to trustees for carying Out trustee duties.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
As at 31 March 2024, there were operating lease commitments of £2,442 (2023.. £2,442).
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
Freehold
property
Totals
COST
At 1 April 2023
Additions
756,039
15,162
1,203
771,201
1,203
At 31 March 2024
756,039
16,365
772.404
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2023
Charge for year
11,884
1,121
11,884
1,121
At 31 March 2024
13.005
13,005
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
756,039
3,360
759,399
At 31 March 2023
756.039
3,278
759,317
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investmenls
MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2023
Addi*'ons
Disposals
Revaluations
116.645
21.546
(22.020)
3.699
At 31 March 2024
119.870
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 March 2024
119.870
At 31 March 2023
116,645
Analysis of Investments at 31 March 2024 be￿een funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Totsl Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Listsd Investments
UK equities and funds
Overseas equities and funds
UK fixed interest bonds
European Equities
North American Equities
Overseas equities and funds
Emerging Markets
10,591
20,148
22.705
7.374
13,126
15,259
4,807
10.591
20.148
22,704
7.374
13,126
15,259
4,807
10,369
13.711
25,841
4.206
8.907
17.182
4,855
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS - continued
UK property funds
Alternative assets
Commodities
Multi Asset Diversified
British Govt bonds
10,183
10,932
10,182
10.932
9,892
17.819
3,862
2,392
2,353
2,392
2,353
119,870
119,870
116,644
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Prepayments and accrued income
3,509
6.871
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Other creditors
10,499
6,651
10.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
885.589
{5,200)
880.389
Restricted funds
Her Majesty's Prison & Probation
Service {HMPPS}
4,378
(4,378)
TOTAL FUNDS
889.967
{9,578)
880,389
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movemenl
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fvnd
39,126
(48,025)
3,699
(5,200)
Restricted funds
Her Majesty's Prison & Probation
Setvice (HMPPS)
2,039
(6,4171
(4.378)
TOTAL FUNDS
41,165
{54.4421
3.699
(9.578)
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
10.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.23
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
924,933
(39,344)
885,589
Restricted funds
Her Majesty's Prison & Probation
Se¢V1￿ (HMPPS)
6.159
(1.781)
4,378
TOTAL FUNDS
931.092
(41.125)
889,967
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fvnd
39,873
(73.214)
(8,003)
{39,344)
Restricted funds
Her Majesty's Prison & Probation
Service (HMPPS)
50
(1,831)
(1.781)
TOTAL FUNDS
39,923
(75,045)
{6,003)
(41,125)
A current year12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows=
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
924.933
(44,544)
880,389
Restricted funds
Her Majesty's Prison & Probation
Service (HMPPS)
6.159
(6,159)
TOTAL FUNDS
931.092
(50,703)
880,389
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Notes to the Financial Ststements - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2024
10.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
78,999
(121,239)
(2,304)
(44,544)
Restricted funds
Her Majesty's Prison & Probation
Se￿1￿ (HMPPS)
2.089
(8,248)
(6,159)
TOTAL FUNDS
81.088
(129,487)
(2,304)
(50,703)
11.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Sue Ryder is the wife of the trustee David Ryder. During the year Sue Ryder provided housekeeping
seNices totalling £1,711 (2023= £1,798).
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Fundraising events
Prison funding
10,038
13,971
2,039
8,780
13,651
50
26,048
22.481
Investment income
Income from fixed asset investments
4,276
3,700
Other income
Lease income and room hire
10,841
13,742
Totsl incoming resources
41,165
39,923
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Fundraising expenses
Publicity and advertising
1,524
1,347
10
1.524
1.357
Charitable activities
Telephone
Prison expenses
Travel
Contributions paid to central Offi￿ & the
region
4,361
3.827
8,289
3,922
1,831
8,155
3,819
32.478
20,296
46.386
Support costs
Management
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Building maintenance
Independent examiners fees
Computer servicing and equipment
Housekeeping
Portfolio management fee
Equipment hire
Sundries and visit programme
Carried fomard
360
3.495
8,577
5.386
2.046
1,610
1,711
1,804
474
3,223
6,256
5.079
2.016
1,380
1,798
1,800
744
3,440
26,210
6.513
31,502
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SAMARITANS OF BATH AND DISTRICT
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Management
Brought forward
Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets
31.502
1.120
26,210
1,092
32,622
27,302
Total resources expended
54,442
75,045
Net expenditure before gains and losses
(13.277)
(35,122)
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gainsl(lossesl on fixed asset
investments
3,699
(6.003}
Net expenditure
(9,578)
(41.125)
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