REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1168737
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
FOR
DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
SHPD Accountants 10 Littlebourne Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5QP
DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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| Chairman's Report | 1 | ||
| Report of the Trustees | 2 | to | 3 |
| Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities | 4 | ||
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 7 | ||
| Cash Flow Statement | 8 | ||
| Notes to the Cash Flow Statement | 9 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 | to | 15 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 16 | to | 17 |
DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The Chairman's report follows the final page of these financial statements.
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DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
Please refer to the Chairman's report for a summary of the main activities undertaken in the year.
We confirm that the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Please refer to the Chairman's report for a summary of the main achievements of the charity in the year.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
For details of the charity's principal funding sources, please refer to the Chairman's report following these financial statements.
Reserves policy
The charity's policy is to maintain a reserves level equivalent to at least 6 months of operational expenditure.
FUTURE PLANS
Although we are comfortable that we have the resources to properly manage all of our activities, and those that are coming on stream in 2023, we believe it is right that in 2023 and perhaps early 2024, we take a pause to consolidate and improve further our operational procedures so we can best service all the current projects in hand.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees.
Nominees are asked to prepare a statement of why they want to join the trustee board and what they feel they have to offer it. This is shared with existing trustees for discussion.
Organisational structure
For the charity's organisational structure, please refer to the Chairman's report following these financial statements.
Decision making
The board of trustees takes responsibility for making decisions for the charity.
Induction and training of new trustees
Induction is by meeting with the chair of trustees to receive an overview of the charity, attending trustee meetings, and they are encouraged to read the Charity Commission's guidance on what is involved in being a trustee.
Key management remuneration
For details of the charity's key management remuneration, please refer to the Chairman's report following these financial statements.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number 1168737
Principal address
Victory House 168 Snargate Street Dover Kent CT17 9BZ
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DOVER OUTREACH CEIURE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Trust8•s J S ShilliNJ P H WalLxe J Jowètt S Sheffiekl lreSKJd 30.9.20221 G May Iresigned 22.9.20231 J E Donahjson {appted 11.3.20231 J G Prysa lappoinled 11.3.20231 R A Jones (appointed 9.6.20221 A Boxall lapwnted 9.6.20231 Independ•nt Examln•r Peter Acoll FCCA SHPD Accountants 10 Littleboume Ro•J Maidslone Kent ME14 5QP Approved by orderolthe board olbLtea5 on 22 S•pteml)er 2023 antl swJn8d ts b•hatt by.. J<£L J S Shllliro- Tru8ts• Pag8 3
DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Dover Outreach Centre
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Dover Outreach Centre (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2022.
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 out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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.
P e t er A co tt FCCA
SHPD Accountants 10 Littlebourne Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5QP
22 September 2023
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DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| 2022 Winter Unrestricted Night Total fund Accommodation Shelter funds Notes £ £ £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 294,631 180,804 17,128 492,563 Investment income 3 - 199,146 - 199,146 Total 294,631 379,950 17,128 691,709 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities 4 Core fund activities 208,056 244,247 55,858 508,161 Oban House - 11,728 - 11,728 Suffolk House - 8,556 - 8,556 Other 62,772 - - 62,772 Total 270,828 264,531 55,858 591,217 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 23,803 115,419 (38,730) 100,492 Transfers between funds 12 (8,000) - 8,000 - Net movement in funds 15,803 115,419 (30,730) 100,492 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 6,684 25,849 38,927 71,460 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 22,487 141,268 8,197 171,952 |
2021 Total funds £ 159,955 86,259 |
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| 246,214 | |
| 234,586 - - - |
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| 11,628 - |
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| 11,628 59,832 |
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| 71,460 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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DOVER OUTREACH CENTrE BALANCE SHEEY 31 DECEMBER 2022 2022 2021 Winter Noht Shertar Total fvnds fun Totsl fund5 FIXED ASSErs Inv8slm6nts CURRENT As$s Debtors Cash al bank 10 13,000 132.268 29.861 13,000 170,326 13.000 59,538 8.197 29.861 145.268 8.197 183.326 72.538 cREDoR5 Amoun15 falliNd due Iwihin year (7.3761 111,3781 11,0801 NET CURRENT ASSETS 22M85 141,268 8,197 171.950 71,458 TOTAL AS$Efs LE88 CURRENT LIABILITIES 22A87 8,197 171,962 71.460 NET ASSETS 22A87 141.268 8.197 171,gS2 71.4eo FVNDS 12 Unr8slricted fund8 Reslrlc1ed funds 22.487 149,465 64.776 TOTAL FUNDS 171,952 71.460 The financk91 stat•rn8nl$ %wre approv•J ty th• ol Tnoloe5 and •uttThtsed fe< wJ¢ cm 22 Seprner 2023 and wtre Sned on ils b&half by.. J£SL'l J S Shillir*J- TN$t89 P H WL9C- Trustee Pa9e 7
DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
2022 £ 110,788 110,788 110,788 59,538 170,326 |
2021 £ (294) (294) (294) 59,832 59,538 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| 2022 £ Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) 100,492 Adjustments for: Increase in debtors - Increase in creditors 10,296 Net cash provided by/(used in) operations 110,788 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.1.22 Cash flow At £ £ Net cash Cash at bank 59,538 110,788 59,538 110,788 Total 59,538 110,788 |
2021 £ 11,628 (13,000) 1,078 (294) 31.12.22 £ 170,326 170,326 170,326 |
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2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
The notes form part of these financial statements
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DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
1. 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 Standard applicable in the 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 investments which are included at market value.
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 received 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 obligation 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 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.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds 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 fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Donations Grants COVID/Furlough income Sundry receipts |
2022 £ 42,573 448,954 - 1,036 492,563 |
2021 £ 48,105 100,495 11,355 - |
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| 159,955 |
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2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
| Arnold Clark Auto Dover District Council Hope Into Action Homeless Link Charities Trust Age UK South SEK Wellbeing Fund Dover Town Council Kent Community Foundation Spacehive Limited Jowett Quinn Estates DLUHC Ellen Gertrude Sneller Small The Philip and Connie Phillips Foundation Help the Homeless Rotary INVESTMENT INCOME Rents received (VH) Rents received (OH & SH) CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Core fund activities Oban House Suffolk House |
Direct Costs £ 483,503 2,228 8,556 494,287 |
2022 £ - 205,836 - - 10,000 1,000 9,998 4,550 5,000 19,334 9,000 2,500 155,465 6,273 9,998 5,000 5,000 448,954 2022 £ 171,094 28,052 199,146 Support costs (see note 5) £ 24,658 9,500 - 34,158 |
2021 £ 1,000 68,995 500 30,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| 2021 £ 86,259 - |
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| 86,259 | |||
| Totals £ 508,161 11,728 8,556 |
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| 528,445 |
3.
4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
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5. SUPPORT COSTS
| Information Governance Finance technology costs £ £ £ Core fund activities 199 5,860 18,599 Oban House - - 9,500 199 5,860 28,099 |
Totals £ 24,658 9,500 |
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| 34,158 |
6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2022 nor for the year ended 31 December 2021.
7. STAFF COSTS
| Wages and salaries The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: All employees |
2022 £ 174,001 174,001 2022 10 |
2021 £ 77,928 |
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| 77,928 | ||
| 2021 6 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted fund Accommodation £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 46,541 13,130 Investment income - 86,259 Total 46,541 99,389 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Core fund activities 56,866 88,538 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (10,325) 10,851 Transfers between funds (4,794) 685 Net movement in funds (15,119) 11,536 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 21,803 14,313 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 6,684 25,849 |
Winter Night Shelter £ 100,284 - 100,284 89,182 11,102 4,109 15,211 23,716 38,927 |
Total funds £ 159,955 86,259 |
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| 246,214 | ||
| 234,586 | ||
| 11,628 - |
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| 11,628 59,832 |
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| 71,460 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
9. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| 9. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS | ||||
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| At 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022 | 2 | ||||
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||||
| At 31 December 2022 | 2 | ||||
| At 31 December 2021 | 2 | ||||
| There were no investment assets outside the UK. | |||||
| 10. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Prepayments | 13,000 | 13,000 | |||
| 11. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Trade creditors | 6,555 | - | |||
| Taxation and social security | 3,019 | 478 | |||
| Other creditors | 1,802 | 602 | |||
| 11,376 | 1,080 | ||||
| 12. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| Net | Transfers | ||||
| movement | between | At | |||
| At 1.1.22 | in funds | funds | 31.12.22 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 6,684 | 23,803 | (8,000) | 22,487 | |
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Accommodation | 25,849 | 115,419 | - | 141,268 | |
| Winter Night Shelter | 38,927 | (38,730) | 8,000 | 8,197 | |
| 64,776 | 76,689 | 8,000 | 149,465 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 71,460 | 100,492 | - | 171,952 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |||
| resources | expended | in funds | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 294,631 | (270,828) | 23,803 | ||
| Restricted funds | |||||
| Accommodation | 379,950 | (264,531) | 115,419 | ||
| Winter Night Shelter | 17,128 | (55,858) | (38,730) | ||
| 397,078 | (320,389) | 76,689 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 691,709 | (591,217) | 100,492 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | Transfers | |||
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| At 1.1.21 | in funds | funds | 31.12.21 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 21,803 | (10,325) | (4,794) | 6,684 |
| Restricted funds | ||||
| Accommodation | 14,313 | 10,851 | 685 | 25,849 |
| Winter Night Shelter | 23,716 | 11,102 | 4,109 | 38,927 |
| 38,029 | 21,953 | 4,794 | 64,776 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 59,832 | 11,628 | - | 71,460 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 46,541 | (56,866) | (10,325) |
| Restricted funds | |||
| Accommodation | 99,389 | (88,538) | 10,851 |
| Winter Night Shelter | 100,284 | (89,182) | 11,102 |
| 199,673 | (177,720) | 21,953 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 246,214 | (234,586) | 11,628 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Accommodation Winter Night Shelter TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.1.21 in funds £ £ 21,803 13,478 14,313 126,270 23,716 (27,628) 38,029 98,642 59,832 112,120 |
Transfers between At funds 31.12.22 £ £ (12,794) 22,487 685 141,268 12,109 8,197 12,794 149,465 - 171,952 |
Transfers between At funds 31.12.22 £ £ (12,794) 22,487 685 141,268 12,109 8,197 12,794 149,465 - 171,952 |
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| 149,465 | |||
| 171,952 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
12. 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:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Accommodation Winter Night Shelter TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 341,172 (327,694) 13,478 479,339 (353,069) 126,270 117,412 (145,040) (27,628) 596,751 (498,109) 98,642 937,923 (825,803) 112,120 |
Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds £ £ £ 341,172 (327,694) 13,478 479,339 (353,069) 126,270 117,412 (145,040) (27,628) 596,751 (498,109) 98,642 937,923 (825,803) 112,120 |
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| 98,642 | ||
| 112,120 |
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Sunrise Cafe (Dover) Ltd
A subsidiary of the charity.
During the year £3,390 was charged to Sunrise Cafe (Dover) Ltd regarding rent and utilities.
14. ADOPTION OF FRS102
The charity's accounts for this reporting period have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Prior to this reporting period, the charity prepared accounts on a receipts and payments basis. The prior year figures in this report have been adjusted to follow FRS 102. These adjustments have resulted in a total funds balance of £71,460 (previously reported as £59,538 when prepared under the receipts and payments basis).
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DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Grants COVID/Furlough income Sundry receipts Investment income Rents received (VH) Rents received (OH & SH) Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Wages, NI & pension Rent, rates and water Insurance Sundries General expenses Gifts and donations Accommodation costs Move on costs Minor equipment Food Drop-in centre supplies Other costs CEO services Centre manager's services Drop-in centre manager's services Other subcontracted labour Property repairs Other Subsidiary donations - Sunrise Cafe Support costs Finance Bank charges Information technology Repairs and renewals Governance costs Accountancy fees Legal and professional fees |
2022 £ 42,573 448,954 - 1,036 492,563 171,094 28,052 199,146 691,709 174,001 101,224 6,736 3,718 1,733 - 1,300 9,855 15,354 7,320 6,834 5,361 18,165 11,894 1,196 12,151 117,445 494,287 62,772 199 5,860 1,800 26,299 28,099 |
2021 £ 48,105 100,495 11,355 - |
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| 159,955 86,259 - |
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| 246,214 77,928 59,090 3,645 3,304 5,944 4,918 29,217 17,378 1,466 4,799 - - - - - - 22,817 |
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| 230,506 - - - 480 3,600 |
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| 4,080 |
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| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Total resources expended Net income |
2022 £ 591,217 100,492 |
2021 £ |
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| 234,586 | ||
| 11,628 |
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The Dover Outreach Centre
Chairman’s Report 2022
The past year is one that has seen quite a few changes for Dover Outreach Centre (DOC). We have expanded our housing portfolio allowing us a range of accommodation options, took on two special roles in the town, and we continue to look for projects that fit with our ethos.
Sunrise Cafe
Our cafe did well throughout the year, and we had employed 5 members of staff by the end of 2022. Additional support is undertaken by a rota of willing and invaluable volunteers. We provide a number of free and discounted meals every day in line with our “pay what you can afford” model, and our regular clients have a tab so that we can keep track of what they are spending – this is reclaimed from them when their benefits come in. Meals are prepared with purchased and supermarket surplus food. This year we started offering an external catering service and have become the preferred provider for several organisations, including Dover Harbour Board and Dover Town Council. This has proved to be an important revenue stream for the Cafe.
Ukrainian Reception Centre and Warm Hub
In March, DOC became the Ukrainian Reception Centre for the town. Funding was received from DDC, and we ran 24 hours a day, employing staff to cover the welcome desk. Although most Ukrainian refugees were able to go straight to host families, a number needed help and called in when necessary. We extended this offering by running Ukrainian support meetings (for Ukrainians settling in the Dover area) every Thursday afternoon at the Sunrise Cafe. Refreshments were provided, and it offered an opportunity to seek support, welfare assistance and advice. Towards the end of the year, it was clear that local residents would need support during the cost-ofliving crisis, and again with the financial help of DDC, we extended the Sunrise Cafe’s opening hours to offer a warm hub. One member of staff became full time to cover these hours and the financial support allowed us to continue our pay what you can afford model.
Outreach Centre
The Centre continues to work with a range of individuals, including locals, regional and national clients along with foreign nationals from the EU and beyond, and numbers range from 3 to 23 people a week. We have supported wherever we can, helped many into accommodation and moved some home to other parts of the UK, and repatriated others to their home nations. Our Centre manager offers consistency to the centre, and she works with a mix of staff and volunteers. We engaged a new empowerment worker early in the year, and in addition to supporting our clients in accommodation, he meets with churches and local groups to help develop support networks. Collaboration with the local authority and other agencies continues to be important to us and runs smoothly. The table below shows the outcomes for the clients we worked with in 2022.
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Dover Outreach Centre Victory House, 168 Snargate Street, Dover, CT17 9BZ Charity Reg No.1168737 www.doveroutreachcentre.org Tel: 01304 339022
Victory House supported accommodation
We had a good year where we were able to provide an adequate amount of support to our residents. We officially became supported accommodation, and as a result, a higher level of housing benefit is paid directly to us for each resident. In 2022, we saw eleven residents move on. Four went into move on accommodation, 2 into council property, 3 into private rented accommodation, 1 into a nursing home and 1 into other supported accommodation. We hope to be able to increase these numbers year on year. Our Support Worker made the decision to leave DOC at the end of the year but we were able to recruit a replacement to start in early 2023. Our franchise with Hope into Action did not progress as we had hoped, as we found it difficult to secure an appropriate property in Dover. At the end of the year we started trustee discussions on ending the franchise.
Oban House
The Home Group organisation owns two large residential properties in Dover, and we initiated discussions with them to explore the option of taking on one of them, Oban House, on a long term lease. The lease was signed in June and the ten bedsits were fully refurbished and ready for occupation by 1[st] August 2022. We moved in tenants who had lower support needs than those at Victory House, and it serves as a good “move on” property when Victory House tenants are ready.
Suffolk House, our new base for the Winter Night shelter
In the third quarter of the year, we approached Home Group again about taking on a lease for the second of their properties, Suffolk House. The property is on the main road through Dover and offers ten bedrooms and a self-contained flat in the basement. It required substantial refurbishment, and costs for that, as well as for operating the night shelter, were secured by a grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. We employed a Service Manager who lives in the flat, and we got the property ready for operation as a night shelter by December 4[th] . Local church members provided evening meals every day, and residents were able to have breakfast at the Sunrise Cafe. Dover Outreach Centre has entered into an agreement with Dover District Council to provide emergency temporary accommodation to be used to house homeless people in the Dover area when Suffolk House is not being used for the Winter Night Shelter. This will come into operation in March 2023.
Dover Outreach Centre
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Victory House, 168 Snargate Street, Dover, CT17 9BZ Charity Reg No.1168737 www.doveroutreachcentre.org Tel: 01304 339022
Roman Quay
The Roman Quay is an old public house in the centre of Dover which has been empty for a number of years. DDC invited bids for a long term lease on the property, and we found out in September that ours had been accepted. Our proposal was to offer the flat above the pub to vulnerable women, and The Beehive, run by The Vineyard Church, will take on an under-lease to offer a pre-loved, quality women’s clothing boutique and cafe on the ground floor. It is expected that the lease will be signed in 2023.
The Bridge
This is a meeting that takes place at the Outreach Centre on a Sunday afternoon. The aim is to explore life and faith and several people have been invited to share their faith stories.
Staffing
At the end of 2022 we employed 14 people. Noel Beamish offers his services as our CEO, but is not considered a member of staff. The breakdown of staff by role is shown below.
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Members of staff by role
5
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Outreach centre Cafe Support staff Night watchmen Other
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Key management remuneration (at the end of 2022)
| Centre manager(part time) | £1,400 a month |
|---|---|
| Cafe manager | £1,950 a month |
| Support workers(two) | £2,000 a month each |
Financial position
At the end of the year there was a healthy combined bank balance of approximately £170,000 across Dover Outreach Centre. This does not include the Sunrise Cafe which is set up as a limited company under the umbrella of Dover Outreach Centre and reports separately.
Principal Funding Sources
| Principal FundingSources | ||
|---|---|---|
| Source | Project | Amount |
| Department for levelling up | Capital and revenue grant towards the costs for Suffolk House |
£150,000 |
| Dover District Council | Contribution to outreach and support worker roles Protect and vaccinate grant to encourage Covid vaccinations Ukraine Reception and Supportgrant |
£55,000 £19,000 £65,000 |
Dover Outreach Centre
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Victory House, 168 Snargate Street, Dover, CT17 9BZ Charity Reg No.1168737
www.doveroutreachcentre.org
Tel: 01304 339022
| Housing Benefit | Now receiving enhanced Housing Benefit for our supported accommodation at Victoryand Oban House |
£200,000 |
|---|---|---|
Trustees
At the end of 2022 we had five trustees, each of whom align with one of our initiatives. They are responsible for meeting with Noel Beamish on a regular basis to discuss progress and issues, and we hold four full team meetings a year. By September 2023 the number of trustees had increased to eight.
We are always on the lookout for new trustees, and rely on personal recommendations for this. Any nominees are asked to prepare a statement of what they felt they could offer the board and this is shared with existing trustees for discussion.
Induction is by meeting with the chair of trustees to receive an overview of DOC, attending trustee meetings, and they are encouraged to read the Charity Commission’s guidance on what is involved in being a trustee. The board of trustees takes responsibility for making decisions for DOC.
Organisational structure
Future plans
Although we are comfortable that we have the resources to properly manage all of our activities, and those that are coming on stream in 2023, we believe it is right that in 2023 and perhaps early 2024, we take a pause to consolidate and improve further our operational procedures so we can best service all the current projects in hand.
Judith Shilling Chair of Trustees, September 2023
Dover Outreach Centre
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Victory House, 168 Snargate Street, Dover, CT17 9BZ Charity Reg No.1168737 www.doveroutreachcentre.org Tel: 01304 339022