Charity registration number 1168320 KINGSTON SAMARITANS ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
KINGSTON SAMARITANS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees J Nicholds S Gerrard E Hasan D Neill H Murphy S Dave S Yeates M Sanger P Bialkowski (Appointed 10 October 20231 (Appointed 17 April 2024) Charity number 1168320 Principal address 2 Wheatfield Way Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT12QS Independent examiner F J Wilde FCCA MBA DChA Warner Wilde 4 Marigold Drive Bisley Surrey GU24 9SF
KINGSTON SAMARITANS CONTENTS Page Trustees. report Independent examinerfs report Statement of financial adivities Balance sheel Notes to the financial statements 9-18
KINGSTON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The fsnancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 lo the financial statements and comply with the charity's goveming document. the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slatement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 20191. Objectives and activities Purpose.. To enable persons in Kingslon and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experienGing feelings of distress or despair. including ihose who may be at risk of suicide, lo receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emolional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal bèhaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may othefwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health., and To collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and ils affiliated branches in fulfilling these Objects. The trustees have paid due regard lo guidan issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Achlevements and performance Our main emotional support seNice is provided by al least two listening volunteers in our branch taking phone calls and answering emails. This support is offered seven days a week. 365 days a year, day. and night. We aim lo be there for callers who are experiencing distress, including suicidal thoughts. The unique nature of our service, the confidential and anonymous support we offer to all our callers means we are not able lo document the individual impacts of our calls. However, the nalional charily continues to seek ways lo capture these impacts. In the year April 2023 to March 2024, Kingston Samaritans spenl nearly 7,000 hours answering nearly 24,000 phone calls and replying to 3.500 emails from callers. At the curfenl time our 'in-person' face to face (f2fj caller setvice within branch is slill suspended but our volunteers have given f2f support when undertaking Outreach activities in the community. The lolal hours Kingston Samarilans volunteers have dedicated lo Samaritans is considerably higher than the hours listed above. Our Branch volunteer numbers fluctuate bul we have 170 who are actively involved in responding to callers bul also in keeping our Branch open and operating. Our volunteers also have to recruit and train new volunteers. keep our volunteers. knowledge up lo dale, be there al the end of each shift to give support needed by volunteers who have just finished laking calls and raise over £52.000 a year to keep the branch open.
KINGSTON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Listening to our callers and providing emotional support can be challenging. We have a structure to care for our volunteers in this work. Our volunteer and caller support teams. with our specially irained leaders, work hard lo enable our trained volunteets help our callers while mainlaining personal well-being. Our Outreach Team works within our local community with various aclivilies. These have included.. attending Kingston College's Fresher Week and Kingston University's Wellbeing week to increase the young people's awareness of the Samaritan seFvice'. visiting local railway slations to distribute leaflets lo increase awareness and lo give posl-incidenl support to staff and passengers-. supporting a local project once a month, for refugees and the homeless, to offer emotional support and raise awareness of the Samaritans., participating in local suicide prevention and mental health groups. This team has also developed a schools. team. It has made several visits into schools to attend wellbeing events and to lead workshop sessions. Our Prison Outreach Team continues to work to encourage and train Listeners for the Listener scheme in HMP Wandsworth, both by phone and in person. We continue to maintain an up-t(kdate website and active Twilter presence. 2023-2024 was a busy year for our volunteer recruitment and training teams as we continued to have very high levels of interest in becoming a Samarilans volLtnteer with our branch. 50 volunteers began our very vigorous training during the year. Our new volunteers undertake over six months of training before becoming listening volunteers. In addition. our aclive volunteers undertake mandatory continuous development every year. Our recruitment, selection and training teams have adapted lo working online and offer hybrid sessions for meetings. We are funded by voluntary donations. The Iruslees continue lo be very appreciative of the continued financial support from individuals, local organisations and grant makers Ihat allow us to provide our services. The trustees also wish to thank the phenomenal efforts of our hard-working volunteers, leadership team and generous supporters and donors thal have enabled us to be there in the important work of emotionally supporting our callers. Risk management The trustees have considered the principal risks lo which the organisation is exposed and have developed strategies lo mitigate the effecls of these where possible. Financial Review The Flnanclal Statements The financial statements are prepared in Compliance with the Slatement of Recommended Practice fThe Charity SORP"). During the year ended 31 March 2024, the charity made an overall deficil of £17.346 (2023 deficit £268). Income for the year comprised £2,450 of RestriGled income and £36.721 of Unrestricted income. Al 31 March 2024 the charity had cash balances of £81.490 {2023: £100,123). Restricted funds comprise funds Ihat can only be used in accordance with the intentions of the donor. At 31 March 2024 the charity had Restricted funds of £8,000 (2023.. £8,960). These funds will be largely spent early in the next financial year. Unrestricted funds comprise all other funds. including freehold property. other tangible assets and funds which have been designated by the trustees for a specific purpose. The charity aims lo retain sufficienl reserves to maintain our financial sustainability over the medium term. At 31 March 2024 the charity had Unrestricted funds of £875,781, of which.. £800,000 represented the value of our freehold property.. £6.644 represented olher tangible assets- and funds valued at £22,124 were designated for uses such as aircon compressor rePlament. property maintenance, property upgrades and soundproofing in the operations room.
KINGSTON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Funding Income was £39.171, lower than the previous year. 11 has been a more difficult environment for raising funds, both from individuals and local organisations. Grants and donations have allowed us to continue providing support to those in distress. We are always very grateful to the many individuals and organisations that support us so generously. The charity would like to thank= the Offer Group Limited.. South Westem Railway- BP-, The Alfred Charitable Trust., the Kenneth Hargreaves Charitable Trust.. Walters Kluwer., the Sybilla and Leo Friedler Charitable Trust.. All Saints Church, Kingston. St Mary's Church, Twickenham- Surbiton Hill Methodist Church Network Fellowship., 2nd Cuddinglon (Rowel Scout Group- Alexander Drive Parade., The Teddinglon Society.. Teddington Flower Festival., Greenfield Eslale,. The Wych Elm pub.. Eclipse Choir: Orpheus Choir. customers of Amazon Smile., and ¢ustomers of Kingslon Lottery. We also appreciate all the donations from individuals. especially from those who donate regularly. We value all these donations and try to apply these to our charitable activities in a careful manner. The in¢om8 also includes £700 of goods donated lo the charity. We closed the Kingston Samaritans 100+ Club during Ihe financial year. We a very grateful to all those involved in organising and supporting this loltery over many years. Expenditure Expenditure during the period was £56.517. higher than the previous year. Inflation impacted on many of our costs. Property Upkeep costs remained high with roof repairs and work in the training room to expand listener shift capacity. We also replaced the air condilioning compressor.. this cost was capitalised and so spread over seven years in the financial statements. Other costs include lelephone charges, computer equipment, insuran¢e, Kingston Council non-domestic rates, volunteer travel costs, branch cleaning, part-lime administralive support, fundraising costs and materials for our local outreach activities in the university. ¢olleges, schools and the wider community. We also contribute to developing new branches through a lewy lo the Samaritans Central Charity. In the next financial year. at the time of signing this annual report. we have already installed a Lossnay air healing system for the operations room,. removed an internal space in the operations to expand capacity,. improved heal insulation in the operations room; added more sound insulation in Ihe operations room and decorated some internal parts of the branch. Reserves Policy The charity holds designated funds for specific expenditure that can be foreseen by the Irustees. Over and above these designated funds. the charity will hold general free reserves to cover unforeseen items of expenditure or shortfalls in income. This level of general free reserves is intended to ensure that contractual obligations for contract payments and direct debits can be met. The charity policy is that this general free reserve will be maintained withln a range of a year's operating costs. For this purpose. Ihe level of operating costs is Ihe highest annual figure over the previous three years. As at 31 March 2024, Ihe unrestricted general free reserves totalled £47,013 (excluding tangible assets of £806,644). Over the last three years. Ihe highest annual operating cost was £56,517, in the year to 31 March 2024. Hence. the general free reserves position represents 10.0 months of expenditure and is Iherefore within stated policy. Fixed Assets The freehold property at 2 Wheaffield Way. Kingston. F(r12QS, is valued at cost. Fixed assels Gosling more than £1,000 are capilalised on a straight line basis for the estimated useful life. Other fixed assets are fully costed during the year of purchase. This freehold property allows Ihe charily to operate without having to pay commeicial rents. This propety is held in the name of the charity. Structure, governanGe and management The charity is constituted as a Charilable incorporated Organisation (CIO). regislered charity number 1168320 and is governed by ils constitution daled 1st Oclober 2016.
KINGSTON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees who Seed during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.. J Nicholds M Pakenham S Gerrard A Haji E Hasan D Neill H Murphy S Dave S Yeales M Sanger P Bialkowski (Resigned 31 March 2024) (Resigned 10 October 2023) {Appoinled 10 October 2023) (Appointed 17 April 2024) The trustees are elected by the members. the serving Samaritans in the branch, al the Annual General Meeting. Up to Iwo trustees may be appointed by the existing trustees to identify gaps in expertise on Ihe Charity's Board of Trustees. Such trustees are required to retire and seek re-election al the next AGM. structurep governance and management The charity is constituted as a Charitable incorporated Organisation (CIO). registered charity number 1168320 and is governed by its constitution dated 1 Sl O¢lober 2016. The trustees of the charity are responsible for its general management. In addition, a team of assistant and deputy directors support the Branch Director in the day-lo-day operational managemenl of the caller listening service and volunteer support services. Kingston Samaritans is an affiliated branch of the Samaritans. The nature of service delivery is governed by an Operating Agreement with the Samaritans Central Charity. The Branch Director represents the branch at the Samaritans Council of Management meeling and at regional councils and oversees all aspects of branch work in relation to the service il provides to callers and management of volunteers. The branch trustees and a represenlalive of the Samaritans Central Charity consult with 811 bran¢h members as to who should be appointed as Branch Director for a term ofthree years. At the beginning of each new Branch Director term. Samafltans Central Charity conducts a branch quality review process. This was last undertaken at our branch in November 2022. The Assessors arranged a number of meetings with our volunteers and probed our principal aclivilies. This review did not provide a formal rating, but our Regional Director wrote to thank the branch for completing a 'very good review,. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Truslees. Trustee Date..
KINGSTON SAMARITANS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KINGSTON SAMARITANS I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Kingston Samarilans (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responslblllties and ba8ls of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requlrements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe 2011 Act). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 A¢1. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of Ihe 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs 8tatement Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their aCUnIS in a¢¢ordan¢e with the Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understand that thi5 has been done in order for finanaal slalemenls lo provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Pradice effeclNe for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no malters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe thal in any material respect= accounting records were not kepl in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or thè financial slalements do not accord with those records., or the financial slalements 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 quIrernent that the accounts give a true and fair wew which is not a matter considered as part ol an independent examinalion. I have no concems 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 underslanding of the financial statements to be reached. F J Wllde FCCA MBA DChA Warner Wilde 4 Marigold Drive Bisl8y Surrey GU24 9SF Dated. ..19. July.2024
KINGSTON SAMARITANS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Current financial year Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general designated 2024 2024 Restricted funds Total Totsl 2024 2024 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable aclivilies Investments 27,322 7,501 1,898 2,450 29.772 7.501 1.898 40,354 12,574 375 Total Income 36,721 2,450 39,171 53,303 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 2.643 43.613 256 3,154 2,899 53,618 2,557 51,014 6,851 Total expenditure 46.256 6.851 3,410 56,517 53,571 Net expenditure {9,535) (6,851) (960) (17,346> (2681 Transfers beeen funds (5,975) 5.975 Net movement In funds (15.510) (876) (960) (17,346) {268) Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2023 869,167 23.000 8,960 901,127 901,395 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 853,657 22.124 8.000 883,781 901,127 The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
KINGSTON SAMARITANS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Prior financial year Unrestricted Unrestrlcted funds funds general designated 2023 2023 Restricted funds Total 2023 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments 31.354 12,574 375 9.000 40.354 12,574 375 Total income 44,303 9.000 53,303 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 2,557 38,357 2,557 51,014 12.617 40 Totsl expenditure 40,914 12,617 40 53,571 Net Incomellexpenditure 3,389 {12,617) 8,960 (268) Transfers beeen funds 15,383 {15,383) Net movement in funds 18,772 (28,000) 8,960 (268) Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances al 1 April 2022 850,395 51,000 901,395 Fund balances at 31 March 2023 869,167 23,000 8.980 901,127
KINGSTON SAMARITANS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 806,644 800,000 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 5.002 81.490 9,028 100,123 86,492 109,151 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 9.355 8,024 Net current assets 77,137 101,127 Total assets less Current Ilabllitles 883,781 901,127 The funds of the charity Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds - general Unrestricted funds - designated 15 8,000 853.657 22.124 8,960 889,167 23,000 16 883,781 901,127 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .. VL thJi J Nicholds Trustee S Gerrard Trustee
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policies Charity information Kingston Samaritans is a charitable incorporated organisalion. 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's goveming 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 Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)" The charily is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Slatemenl of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than Ihe version of the Statement of Recommended practi which is referred lo in Ihe Regltlations but which has since been withdrawn. The financial slalemenls are prepared in steding, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statemenls are rounded lo the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern Al the time of approving the financial stalemenls, the Iruslees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the finan¢ial stalemenls. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Reslricled funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as lo how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial slalements. Endowment funds are subject to specific Conditions by donors that the capital musl be maintained by the charity. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled lo it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably. and il is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on reipl. other donations a recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance ¢onditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of Covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise rf the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policies {Continued) 1.5 Expenditure Liabilities are recognised when either a constructive or legal obligation is identified. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation. net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases.. Freehold land and buildings Plant and equipment OOA impairemenl review 7 years straight lin8 The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an assel is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the slalement of financial activities. 1.7 Impalrment of fixed assets At each reporting end dale. the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets lo determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). 1.8 Cash and oash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short-lerm liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 1.9 Financlal instruments The Charity has elected to apply Ihe provisions of Seclion 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 'Olher Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheel when the charity becomes party to the ¢ontra¢lual provisions of the instrumenl. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the nel amounts presented in the financial slalemenls, when there is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recognised amounts and there is an intention lo settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Baslc financial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequenlly carried at amortised cost using Ihe effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the Iransaclion is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rale of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. 10-
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policies (Continued) Basic financial liabilities Basic financial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constilules a financing transaclion. where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are ¢lassified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-cufrenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's Contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably commilled to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Iruslees are required lo make judgements, eslimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabililies that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual resulls may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions lo accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which Ihe estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period. or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Donations and gifts Legacies receivable Donated goods and services 25.622 1.000 2.450 28,072 1,000 30,694 9.000 39,694 700 700 660 660 27,322 2,450 29.772 31,354 9.000 40,354 11
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income from charitable activlties Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 Charitable activlties Sale of goods Services provided under contract other income 2,039 5.462 2,607 9,967 7,501 12,574 Income from Inveslments Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 Interest receivable 1.898 375 Expenditure on raising funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Fundraising and publlclty Other fundraising costs 2,643 256 2,899 2,557 2,557 12-
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Charitsble activities Charitable Charltable Expenditure Expenditure 2024 2023 Staff costs Depreciation and impairment New 8ranch Contribution Wandsworth Expenses Payroll Costs Telephone Computer Expenses Volunteer expenses 10.970 376 1,195 1,279 170 3,718 2,179 4,407 12.324 2,627 908 158 2,285 1,478 3,588 24,294 23.369 Share of support Costs (see note 8) Share of governance costs (see note 8) 28.198 1.126 26.505 1,140 53,618 51,014 Analysis by fund Unreslricled funds general Unrestricted funds - Idescripiion] Restricted funds 43,613 8,851 3,154 38,357 12,617 40 53,618 51,014 Support costs allocated to activities 2024 2023 Council Tax and Business Rates Utilities Insurance Printing, Postage and Stalionery Property Upkeep Other Cleaning and Sanitation Sundry Expenses Governance costs 4,601 4,889 4,158 1,157 12.367 196 830 1,126 4,435 13171 3,528 1,167 16,428 323 941 1,140 29.324 27.645 Analysed between: Charitable activities 29.324 27,645 13-
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Support costs allocated to activities (Continued) 2024 2023 Governance costs comprise: Independent Examiners Fee 1,126 1,140 1.126 1,140 Trustees None of the Iruslees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. 10 Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was.. 2024 Number 2023 Number Part time administrator Part time cleaner Total Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries 10,970 12,324 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. 11 Taxation The charity is exempt from taxalion on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 14-
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 12 Tangible fixed assets Freèhold land and bulldlngs Plant and equipment Total Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions 800,000 800.000 7,020 7,020 At 31 March 2024 800.000 7.020 807,020 Depreciation and impairnient Depreciation charged in Ihe year 376 376 Al 31 March 2024 376 376 Carrying amount At 31 March 2024 800.000 6,644 806,644 At 31 March 2023 800,000 800,000 13 Debtors 2024 2023 Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 1,251 3,751 3,030 5,998 5,002 9,028 14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals and deferred income 9.355 8,024 15-
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 15 Restricted funds The restricted funds of the charsty comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific condilions by donors as to how they may be used. At 1 April 2023 Incoming resources Resources At 31 March expended 2024 National Lottery Communily Fund Rotary Club of Twickenham upon Thames Kingston Nursing Association South Western Railway 7.000 1.000 960 7,000 1,000 {960} (2,450) 2,450 8.960 2,450 (3,410) 8,000 Previous year: At 1 April 2022 Incoming resources Resources At 31 March expended 2023 National Lollery Community Fund Rotary Club ofTwickenham upon Thames Kingston Nursing Association 7,000 1,000 1,000 7,000 1,000 960 (401 9,000 (40) 8,960 National Lottery Community Fund - Funding for installation of Lossnay healed air system in operations room Rotary Club of Twi¢kenham upon Thames- Funding for operations room insulation Kingston Nursing Association - Volunteer training expenses South Westem Railway - Volunteer recruitment. training and community Outreach 16-
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16 Unrestricted funds - designated These are unrestricted funds which are material to the charity's activities. At 1 April 2023 Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2024 Compressor in garage New telephone sets Dilapidation repairs, inlemal & external 5 yearly decorating Soundproofing for operations room Building improvements 7.000 1,000 (376) (365) 6.624 1,000 365 7,000 5.000 3,0¢)0 (3.300) 2,300 6,000 5,000 3,500 (2,810) 3,310 23,000 (6.851) 5,975 22,124 Previous year: At 1 April Resources 2022 expended Transfers At 31 March 2023 Compressor in garage IT Equipment for improved communication New telephone sets Dilapidation repairs, intemal & exiernal 5 yearly redecoration Fixture and fitting replacements Soundproofing for operations room Building improvements 7,000 5,000 1,000 7,000 (70) {57) (4,930) 57 1,000 20.000 9,000 5,000 4.000 (12,190) (300) 1810) (8,700) 7,000 5,000 3,000 (1,000) 51.000 (12.617) (15,383} 23,000 17 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general designated 2024 2024 Restricted funds Total 2024 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 are represented by: Tangible assets 800.000 Currenl assetsl(liabililies) 53.657 6.644 15.480 806,644 77,137 8,000 853.657 22.124 8,000 883,781 17
KINGSTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 17 Analysis of net assets between funds {Continuedl Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general designated 2023 2023 Restricted funds Total 2023 2023 Fund balances at 31 March 2023 are represented by: Tangible assets 800,000 Current assetsl(liabilities) 69,167 800,000 101,127 23.000 8,960 869,167 23,000 8,960 901,127 18 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party Iransaclions during Ihe year (2023 - none). 18-