Charity Registration No. 1169999
Company Registration No. CE008447 (England and Wales)
THE SURVIVORS TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
THE SURVIVORS TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr D Carmody (Appointed 1 December 2020) Miss I M McCabe (Appointed 1 December 2020) Ms R Agnew (Appointed 27 November 2020) Miss E A Covell (Appointed 1 December 2020)
Charity number 1169999 Company number CE008447 Registered office Unit 2 Eastlands Court Business Centre St Peters Road Warwickshire Rugby England CV21 3QP
Independent examiner Cottons Accountants LLP Chestnut Field House Chestnut Field Rugby Warwickshire England CV21 2PD Bankers The Co-Operative Bank 2nd Floor CIS Towers Manchester
THE SURVIVORS TRUST
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 8 |
| Statement of Trustees' responsibilities | 9 |
| Independent examiner's report | 10 |
| Statement of financial activities | 11 |
| Balance sheet | 12 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 13 - 20 |
THE SURVIVORS TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the Period ended 31 March 2021.
The Survivors Trust (TST) is a national membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services in the UK and Ireland. We have been providing support and representation for our Member Agencies since 2000 when the first national meetings were held.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
Charitable Objects
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i. To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and other non-charitable organisations undertaking charitable activities as the charity trustees see fit from time to time in particular but not exclusively those that work with and provide services to female and male victims/survivors of rape, sexual abuse (including but not limited to childhood sexual abuse) or any other form of sexual violence; and
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ii. To campaign for and seek to secure better and improved rights and services for victims/survivors of rape, sexual abuse (including but not limited to childhood sexual abuse) or any other form of sexual violence.
Mission Statement
“Working together to stop rape and sexual abuse in society by promoting effective responses for survivors, training professionals and lobbying for new laws to protect present and future generations”
Background
The Survivors Trust provides a collective voice and peer networking for Members, raises awareness about rape and sexual abuse and its effects on survivors, their supporters and society at large, and aims to inform and support effective policy development and funding strategies. We encourage provision of direct services for victims/survivors based on an understanding of gender based violence and human rights.
Our support to Member Agencies is aimed at supporting service delivery and quality to create maximum benefit for survivors. Our Member Agencies are providing specialist support to over 100,000 victims and survivors each year, based on cope and recover principles identified in the Commissioning Framework. Our work supports Member Agencies to engage with Commissioners locally and to work with local partners to identify the needs of the community they are based in.
Membership
We have 120 Member Agencies throughout the UK and Ireland.
Acts Fast Abuse Never Becomes Us UK Arch North East Aurora Health Foundation Axis Counselling Aylesbury Vale and Milton Keynes Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Barnsley Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Services (BSARCS) Beacon Bolton Counselling Service Boarding Concern Break the Silence
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) Choices Counselling (Comprising Choices for Men and Choices for Women) CIS’ters – Surviving Rape and Sexual Abuse During Childhood Clean Slate CLEAR (Children Linked to and Experiencing Abusive Relationships) Cornwall Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (CRASAC) Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC) DABS (Directory & Book Services) Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services Doncaster Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Service (DRASACS) Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Eastbourne Survivors East Kent Rape Crisis Centre EMERGE Victims to Survivors Family Matters First Person Plural First Step Fresh Start - New Beginnings Galway Rape Crisis Centre Gloucestershire Rape Crisis Centre The Blue Door (Grimsby and Scunthorpe Rape Crisis Limited) Harbour Support Services Herts Area Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre ICAP (Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy) Il Circo Del Farfalla Into the Light Invisible Traffick ISAS (Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors) Jig-Saw KASP (Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project) Kinergy Kirklees Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre Lifecentre The Hope Programme Bedfordshire Manchester Rape Crisis Mankind Counselling Migdal Emunah MOSAC NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood) North Devon Against Domestic Abuse Nottingham Counselling Service One in Four, Dublin One in Four, London Operation Emotion Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Peterborough Rape Crisis Care Group Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS) Quetzal Project RAINS (Ritual Abuse Information Network and Support) Rape & Sexual Abuse Helpline (Devon) Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire& Merseyside) Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, Guildford RASASC Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (North Wales) Respond Revival – Wiltshire RASAC Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service (Rotherham Women's Counselling Service and the PIT STOP counselling service) RSVP (Rape & Sexual Violence Project) Birmingham Rugby RoSA Safeline Safer Waves Safe Space Safe Strong & Free Project Safety Net Advice and Support Centre SAIL (Sexual Abuse & Incest Line) SALT South West (Sexual Abuse Listening Therapy) Sandwell Rape and Sexual Violence Services SARAC (Sexual & Domestic Abuse & Rape Advice Centre) SAVANA Self injury Support SEREN a project within Hafan Cymru SHE (Survivors Helping Each Other) Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Sheffield Women's Counselling and Therapy Service Survivors In Transition (SiT) Someone Cares Yellow Door Southmead Project South West Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre The STAR Centre (formerly Rape Counselling & Resource Centre Kilmarnock) STARS Dorset START (formerly RASASCs Winchester and Basingstoke) START (Survivors Trauma and Abuse Recovery Trust) Stepping Stones Sue Lambert Trust SupportLine Survive (Survivors of CSA in North Yorkshire) Survivors Alliance North Devon CIC Survivors Manchester Survivors Network (Sussex) Survivors Together Survivors UK
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Survivors West Yorkshire Survivors Voices SV2 - Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence Ltd The Ann Craft Trust The Birchall Trust The Green House The Haven - The Survivors Network The London Centre for Personal Safety (LCPS) The Magdalene Project The Treetops Centre - Hampshire & Isle of Wight SARC The Women’s Centre, Cornwall Trust House Lancashire Trust House Reading Cyfannol Women's Aid The Womens Centre Cornwall (TWCC) Ltd First Light (formerly Twelves Company) Watford Rape Crisis West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Womankind, Bristol Women's Therapy Centre Women Centre Ltd TileHouse Counselling Young Persons Advisory Service Young Womens Housing Project
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Achievements and performance
ACTIVITY IN NUMBERS OCTOBER 2020 – MARCH 2021
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112 Specialist Sexual Violence and Abuse Services in England and Wales supported
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11 Regional Members’ Meetings held in 8 Regions across England.
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1 Wales Government Cross Party Childhood Sexual Abuse Group Meeting
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7 meetings with our Member Agencies and Government Departments
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13 Specialist Forum Meetings held
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3 Survey Reports
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14 Newsletters shared with 120 specialist services
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49 Task and Finish Group Meetings have been held, compromising of 36 Member Agency experts.
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10 hours of survivor forums have provided invaluable survivor input and involvement in the project.
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11 new template policies and guidance documents have been created to support Member Agencies improve their governance and service provision.
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During the period this Annual Report covers, we entered into a global pandemic with far reaching impacts on victims and survivors and the specialist voluntary sector.
During the Pandemic we increased the number of Members’ Meetings to ensure we were gathering on-theground feedback from Member Agencies relating to their experiences with survivors’ needs, demand levels, service delivery issues, staff support and training. Our membership of the Silver Command Group ensured we were able to feed vital information to support the Covid-19 victims and witnesses response.
Our Members Meetings offer a valuable space for Members to discuss common problems that they face in an informal and confidential forum. They also frequently highlight matters and concerns that we are able to follow up with UK Government Departments, OPCCs, NHS England and MOPAC.
We facilitated five meetings with Ministry of Justice and Member Agencies concerning the Landscape Review:
Presentations to Government Departments and stakeholders included:
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Association of Police and Crime Commissioners
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Home Office
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Ministry of Justice
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NHS England Health and Justice, National and Regional
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Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategic Partnership Group
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National Police Chief Council’s Rape Working Group
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Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
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CPS – membership of the VWG ECG and Community Accountability Forum, Male Victims Forum and Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims Forum
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MoJ Silver Command Group for Victims and Witnesses
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MOPAC
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Welsh Government VAWDASV Stakeholder Groups
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British Transport Police
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Association of Child Abuse Lawyers
We facilitated 13 Specialist Forums for our Member Agencies for:
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Trustees
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Chief Executives
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Family Members Services
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Clinical Leads
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
We conducted targeted surveys with our Member Agencies to gather feedback on the impact of the Pandemic on service delivery and funding:
November 2020 – Covid-19 Impact Survey February 2021 – Impact of Covid-19 on Children and Young People’s Services March 2021 – Funding Impact Survey
Newsletters have been circulated to Member Agencies each fortnight containing supporting information about current funding opportunities, training opportunities, updates on Covid-19 management.
Support for our Member Agencies included providing Policy Template documents:
BUSINESS PLANNING & POLICIES FOR DAY-TO DAY OPERATIONS
Business Plan Template, Data Protection Policy, Social Media Policy
WORKPLACE POLICIES
Recruitment & Selection Work-From-Home Diversity & Equality Sick Leave
POLICIES RELATED TO RISK ASSESSMENT & FUNDING CHALLENGES
Organisational Risk Assessment Business Continuity Plan Risk management & procedure Funding shortfall & exit strategy template Public interest disclosure (whistleblowing) policy.
POLICIES RELATED TO THERAPY & SUPPORT
Children and Young People Competency (for Therapeutic Support) Policy Remote Therapy & Support Policy Pre- Trial Therapy Policy.
Additional support for Member Agencies:
January – March 2021 – engaging with 15 London Member Agencies to develop content for the London Members’ Website
January 2021 - Establishing Members’ chat groups on MS Teams to facilitate communication and networking between 112 services, sharing best practice
February 2021 - Governance and Accountability workshop for trustees
Direct support to victims and survivors was provided through our national helpline, email and text service, which was funded by the Ministry of Justice to expand opening hours to meet the demand for services created by the Pandemic and lack of access to face to face services. We saw an increase in complexity of callers to the helpline, including higher mental health needs and safeguarding concerns related to suicide. Many callers have told us that their usual support through mental health teams has been disrupted. We also noted the increased need for the health and welfare of staff to be protected and supported during this time.
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
During the period to September 2020, visits to our website increased from an average of 2,300 per week to 3,400 per week. This represents an increase of 40% over the previous year for users and new users. Overall sessions have increased by 35% and 85% of the total.
The Survivors Trust engaged with a wide range of organisations and individuals in the sexual violence sector. These included the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, NHS England Health & Justice, NHS England Improvement, Crown Prosecution Service, HMCTS Victims and Witnesses Group, National Police Chief Council Rape Working Group.
Financial review
It is the intention of the National Executive Committee (NEC) that the freely available reserves of the charity should be accumulated up to a level sufficient to ensure the continuance of its activities should there be annunex0ected short-term fluctuation in income. These freely available reserves are unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (i.e. “free reserves”). A sufficient level of free reserves would guarantee the continuation of TST’s activities, whilst decisions and actions were taken to find other sources of income or reduce the level of a particular activity. The Committee considers that an appropriate level of free reserves is six months’ normal expenditure, which equates to approximately £388,000 . At 31st March 2021 there was an amount of £397,866 as funds freely available for general purposes.
The Trustees have adopted the following Risk Management Mission Statement and Risk Management Goal Statement.
The Survivors Trust’s Risk Management Mission Statement
The Survivors Trust has a moral and legal duty to its Member Agencies, staff and stakeholders. The Survivors Trust will meet its duty by ensuring that risk management plays an integral part in sound governance at both a strategic and operational level.
The NEC will support the risk management effort through setting policy and providing broad guidance on goals and objectives. However, risk management is an active process that requires co-operation y all managers, employees and volunteers and, where appropriate, Member Agencies. To that end, the NEC accepts that it must take a leadership role to ensure that appropriate measures are undertaken.
The Survivors Trust’s Risk Management Goal Statement The NEC authorises the Policy Sub-Committee, membership of which consist of NEC Members and staff members, to undertake the following responsibilities:
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Identifying and assessing risks.
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Selecting and implementing risk control and responses, as appropriate.
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To review risk management efforts and to report to the NEC at their bi-monthly meetings.
These activities shall be undertaken in the service of the risk management mission statement, and to that end risk management practices are undertaken to reduce the cost of risk to TST and to maintain benefits of opportunities that the community may encounter.
Structure, governance and management
The Survivors Trust was converted into and registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 2nd November 2016.
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Mr J Jennings Mr D Carmody Miss I M McCabe Ms R Agnew Miss E A Covell Ms C Minter
(Resigned 27 November 2020) (Appointed 1 December 2020) (Appointed 1 December 2020) (Appointed 27 November 2020) (Appointed 1 December 2020) (Resigned 27 November 2020)
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
.............................. Mr D Carmody Trustee 31/01/2022 Dated: .........................
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The Trustees, who are also the directors of The Survivors Trust for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law 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 charitable company for that Period.
In preparing these 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 Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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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 operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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.
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SURVIVORS TRUST
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Survivors Trust (the Charity) for the Period ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
Emma Reid FCA Cottons Accountants LLP
Chestnut Field House Chestnut Field Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2PD England
31/01/2022 Dated: .........................
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||||
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| funds | funds | funds | funds | |||||||
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |||||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Income from: | ||||||||||
| Grants and donations | 3 | 211,242 | 248,378 | 459,620 | 315,033 | 516,026 | 831,059 | |||
| Expenditure on: | ||||||||||
| Charitable activities | 4 | 55,560 | 332,158 | 387,718 | 122,884 | 246,296 | 369,180 | |||
| Net incoming/(outgoing) | ||||||||||
| resources before transfers | 155,682 | (83,780) | 71,902 | 192,149 | 269,730 | 461,879 | ||||
| Gross transfers | ||||||||||
| between funds | (7,424) | 7,424 | - | 4,498 | (4,498) | - | ||||
| Net income/(expenditure) | ||||||||||
| for the Period/ | ||||||||||
| Net movement in | funds | 148,258 | (76,356) | 71,902 | 196,647 | 265,232 | 461,879 | |||
| Fund balances | at 1 October | |||||||||
| 2020 | 249,608 | 265,232 | 514,840 | 52,961 | - | 52,961 | ||||
| Fund balances at 31 | March | |||||||||
| 2021 | 397,866 | 188,876 | 586,742 | 249,608 | 265,232 | 514,840 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the Period.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 6,124 | 4,486 | ||
| Current assets | |||||
| Debtors | 10 | 199,189 | 92,443 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 443,074 | 433,591 | |||
| 642,263 | 526,034 | ||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within | |||||
| one year | 11 | (61,645) | (15,680) | ||
| Net current assets | 580,618 | 510,354 | |||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 586,742 | 514,840 | |||
| Income funds | |||||
| Restricted funds | 12 | 188,876 | 265,232 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 397,866 | 249,608 | |||
| 586,742 | 514,840 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the Period ended 31 March 2021.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the Period in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
31/01/2022
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................
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Mr D Carmody Trustee
Company Registration No. CE008447
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
The Survivors Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 2 Eastlands Court Business Centre, St Peters Road, Warwickshire, Rugby, CV21 3QP, England.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 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:
Computers
33.33% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.6 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to 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).
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8 Financial instruments
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, 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 classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at 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.
1.9 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 committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities 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 results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the 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.
3 Grants and donations
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |
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| funds | funds | funds | funds | |||
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 211,242 | 248,378 | 459,620 | 315,033 | 516,026 | 831,059 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
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| Grants and donations | (Continued) | |||||
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| Donations and gifts | ||||||
| Donations and other | ||||||
| income | 62,832 | - | 62,832 | 81,216 | - | 81,216 |
| Grants and billed | ||||||
| services | - | 248,378 | 248,378 | - | 516,026 | 516,026 |
| Management expenses | 26,218 | - | 26,218 | 15,600 | - | 15,600 |
| Expenses recharged | 4,274 | - | 4,274 | 22,312 | - | 22,312 |
| Training | 117,918 | - | 117,918 | 195,905 | - | 195,905 |
| 211,242 | 248,378 | 459,620 | 315,033 | 516,026 | 831,059 |
4 Charitable activities
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Staff costs | 158,523 | 190,001 | |
| Depreciation and impairment | 2,743 | 821 | |
| Consultancy | 57,134 | 85,636 | |
| General running costs | 32,785 | 22,073 | |
| Repairs and renewals | 1,286 | 1,227 | |
| Telephone | 10,944 | 2,960 | |
| Training and development | 10,587 | 14,077 | |
| Expenses and travel | 40,090 | 21,608 | |
| Supervision and support costs | 55,007 | - | |
| Printing, postage and stationery | 1,810 | 1,247 | |
| Sundry expenses | 3,379 | 18,041 | |
| Insurance | 2,100 | 1,423 | |
| Computer costs | 9,038 | 5,150 | |
| Publicity and promotions | - | 1,011 | |
| Fundraising | 372 | 1,505 | |
| Accountancy | 1,920 | 2,400 | |
| 387,718 | 369,180 | ||
| 387,718 | 369,180 | ||
| Analysis by fund | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 55,560 | 122,884 | |
| Restricted funds | 332,158 | 246,296 | |
| 387,718 | 369,180 |
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| 5 | Net movement in funds | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting) | |||
| Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets | 2,743 | 821 |
6 Trustees
During the period, no Trustee received reimbursed expenses (2020 - £nil). Neither the Trustees nor persons connected with them received any remuneration from the charity for their services as Trustees.
7 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the Period was:
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Number | |||
| 11 | 8 | |||
| Employment costs | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | |||
| Wages and salaries | 158,523 | 190,001 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
8 Staff costs
No employee earned £60,000 per annum or more.
The total amount of employee benefits (including employer pension contributions) received by key management personnel for their services was £21,079 (2020- £37,577) for the year.
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THE SURVIVORS TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
9 Tangible fixed assets
| 9 | Tangible fixed assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computers | ||||
| £ | ||||
| Cost | ||||
| At 1 October 2020 | 5,307 | |||
| Additions | 4,381 | |||
| At 31 March 2021 | 9,688 | |||
| Depreciation and impairment | ||||
| At 1 October 2020 | 821 | |||
| Depreciation charged in the Period | 2,743 | |||
| At 31 March 2021 | 3,564 | |||
| Carrying amount | ||||
| At 31 March 2021 | 6,124 | |||
| At 30 September 2020 | 4,486 | |||
| 10 | Debtors | |||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year: | £ | £ | ||
| Trade debtors | 194,209 | 85,933 | ||
| Other debtors | - | 1,530 | ||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 4,980 | 4,980 | ||
| 199,189 | 92,443 | |||
| 11 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Other taxation and social security | 7,959 | 3,350 |
| Trade creditors | 48,320 | 7,416 |
| Other creditors | 1,466 | 2,934 |
| Accruals and deferred income | 3,900 | 1,980 |
| 61,645 | 15,680 |
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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| 13 | Analysis of net assets between funds | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
Unrestricted | Restricted |
Total |
|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |||
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fund balances at 31 | ||||||
| March 2021 are | ||||||
| represented by: | ||||||
| Tangible assets 3,871 |
2,253 | 6,124 | 856 | 3,630 | 4,486 | |
| Current assets/ | ||||||
| (liabilities) 393,995 |
186,623 | 580,618 | 248,752 | 261,602 | 510,354 | |
| 397,866 | 188,876 | 586,742 | 249,608 | 265,232 | 514,840 |
14 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the Period (2020 - none).
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