BROMLEY AIYD ORPJIYGTON SAMARITANS
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Register¢d Cbarity Number 1170501
Trnstees, Report and Ae¢ounts
For the Year Ended 31 Mydreh 2024
Contents
Page
Charity Inforn]ation
Trust¢es' Annual Report
Independent Examinels Report
Balance Sheet
Statement of Financial Activities
Notes to the Accounts
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BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS
Charity IDforn]ation
CIO Registered Number l 170501
Goveming Document
Constitution dated l December 2016
Trnstees
Ms Julie Guy
Hon Secretary
Co-opted April 2021
Resigned Feb 2022
Ms Julie Guy
Ms Anne Clark
Director
Hon Treasurer
Elected Feb 2022
Elected De¢ 2016
Resigned Nov 2022
Co-opted March 2021
Resigned Sept 2021
Eleot¢d Jan 2021
Resigned Feb 2022
Elected Dec 2016
Deceased Jan 2022
Elected Dec 2016
Resigned Nov 2022
Elected Nov 2017
Resigned Nov 2023
Elected Nov 2017
Resigned Nov 2023
Elected Nov 2018
Resigned May 2021
Elected Nov 2019
Resigned Nov 2023
Elected Nov 2021
Elected Nov 2022
Elected Nov 2021
Elected Nov 2021
Co-opted Feb 2022
Co-opted Feb 2022
Elected Nov 2022
Elected Nov 2023
Elect¢d Nov 2023
Mr Daniel Miller
Ms Lynette Russell
Interim Director
Mrs Janet Hill
Mrs Carol Munday
Ms Larraine Jones
Mr Roy Sutton
Mr Rebyn Buleti
Dr David Bishop
Mr David Fairest
Ms Ngoc Lan Vi
Mr Vinai Patel
Mr Keith Nomian
Ms Laura Hughes
Ms Alev Moore
Mr Edward Venables
Ms Maria Sykes
Ms Gita Beecroft
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Principal Office
9B Ststion Road
Orpington
Kent
BR6 ORZ
Independent Examin¢rs Baxter & Co
Chartered Certified Accountants and Registcred Auditors
Lynwood House
Crofton Road
Orpington
Kent
BR6 8QE
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BROMLEY AND ORPtNGTON SAMARITANS
Report of the Trusle
For the Year Ended 31 I￿tsreh 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the Charity for the year
ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the Charity's
constitution, 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 Republic of Ireland published on
16 July 2014.
Structure Governanee and Mana
ement
Trustees and Organisational Structure
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) set up on l December 2016
under charity number 1170501 and is governed by the constitution dated l December 2016. It
was established to take forward the work of the unincorporated charlty number 241680. The
trust actively fundraises to obtain funds to continue its work.
The financial statements for the CIO present the combined assets, liabilities and funds of the
two legal entities as though they have always been part of the same organisation.
The Trustees consider this approach provides a clear comparative of the financial activities
and financial position with previous reporting periods and we believe it is appropriate
because:
the CIO was formed expressly to take over the work of the Charity;
the two entities have the same name and address and are paty to the same organisation.
there is no significant change to the beneficiaries, purposes. or control of the
organisation.
according to independent legal advice: property, including funds, previously held on
behalf of the Charity became vested in the CIO on registration under the Charities Act
2011 section 210(2); and
to separately determine. which entity was receiving or consuming funds would present
an incomplete view of the charitable activities for th¢ year.
The trustees consist of the Management Committee, where members are either elected or
ex officio. The elected members are elected at the Annual General Meeting and serve for up
to the maximum term of six years.
The affairs of the CIO are managed by the Charity Trustees. The officers and advisers of the
trust are detailed on Page l of these financial statements, and may be contacted through the
offices of the trust as detailed below:
9B Station Road
Orpington
Kent
BR6 ORZ
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BROIKLEY AND ORPINGTON SATrL4RITANS
Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(continu￿)
None of th¢ trustees received any remuneration from the Charity.
Risk Management
The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by the trustees. have been
reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the Charity are".
a) To enable persons in Bromley, Orpington and the surrounding area as well as
elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. including those who
may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the
day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of
suicide.
b) To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the
value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired
emotional health. and
c) To collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches
in fulfilling these objects.
During the year to 31 March 2024 the total number of telephone calls to the Charity,
excluding silent calls, was 12,842 (31 March 2023". 14,247), the total number of personal
visits was nil (31 March 2023: nil), and the total number of emails answered was Nil
(31 March 2023: 3 87) and the total numb¢r of SMS texts answered was nil (31 March 2023:
nil).
The number of volunt¢ers actively involved in carrying out duties at the centre was 96 at
31 March 2024 (31 March 2023: 100), none of whom received any remuneration.
Financial Review
As shown on page 8, the general funds for the year show income of £30,595
(31 March 2023: £19,007) and expenditure of £22,088 (31 March 2023: £26,179), resulting
in a surplus of £8,507 (31 March 2023: _£7,172). whilst the building fund shows a surplus of
£nil (31 March 2023.. £0).
Restricted funds relate to the Prison Listener Schcm¢, which show funds carried forward of
£6,777 (31 March 2023: £6,777).
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BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS
Report of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(continued)
Reserves Polic
The trustees aim to maintain reserves in unr¢stricted funds to ensure there are sufficient funds
available to cover support and governance costs.
Designated funds are thos¢ funds that the trustees designate for a specific purpose from time
to time. The balance of designated funds at 31 March 2024 is £873 (31 March 2023: £1,606).
Statement of Trustees, Res
onsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, 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 requires the trustees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the Charity
and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period. In
preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and
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 proper 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 Charities Act 2011, the Charity
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations, 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.
Approved by the Trustees on
2024
MsJGuy
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to tbe Trustees of
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS
I report to the Charity trustees on my examination of the Charity for the year ended 31 March
2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 13.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Charity's trustees. you ar¢ responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with th¢ requirements of the Charities Act 20 I l ('Ihe Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145
of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of
the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the a¢counts do not Comply with the applicable requirement$ concerning the fonn 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.
Andrew Morgan Meredith FCCA
Lynwood House
Crofton Road
Orpington
Kent BR6 8QE
S4p
•v 2024
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BROMLEY AYJ D ORPll¥GTON SAMARITANS
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
Note
31 March 2024
31 March 2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
23,092
23,092
Current Assets
Prepayments
Cash at Banks
Dcbtors
Security Deposit
Accrued Income
2,242
66,495
2.283
61,783
50
315
50
472
69,102
64,596
Deduct: Current Liabilities
(Amounts falling due within one year)
Accrued Charges
Creditors
Deferred Income
12
12
12
(3,364)
(3.161)
(2,385)
(3,222)
(4,250)
Net Current Assets
62,577
54,739
Deduct: Non-CurreDt Liabilities
(Amounts falling due greater than one
year)
Tenant Deposit
13
(4,314)
(4,250)
Iyet Assets
81,355
73,581
The Funds of the Charity
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds:
Other charitsble funds
14
6.777
6,777
14
74,578
66,804
81,355
73.581
Approved by the Trustees on
and signed on their behalf
2024
Ms Ngoc Lan Vi
The notes on pages 8-14 forni part of these accounts.
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BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS
Statement of Financial Activities
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
31 Marcb
2024
Totsl
Fund
31 March
2023
Total
Fund
Restricted
Funds
Unrestricted
FuDds
Designated General
Note
Incoming Resources
Incoming resources from
generated funds
Voluntary Income:
Donations and Gifts
Grants- Prison Support
Pears Foundation
11,668
11,668
3,392
Activities for Generating
Funds
Investment Income
1,654
17,273
1,654
17.273
1,082
14,533
Total Incoming Resources
30,595
30,595
19,007
Resources Expended
Charitable Activities
Governance Costs
Other Resources Expended
733
5,333
2,973
13,782
6,066
2,973
13,782
7,632
974
21,390
10
733
22.088
22,821
29,996
Net Movement in Funds
Transfer between Funds
Total Funds Brought Forward
at l April 2023
(733)
8.507
7,774
(10,989)
6,777
67,385
(581)
73,581
84,570
Total Funds Carried Forward
at 31 March 2024
13
6.777
66,652
7.926
81,355
73,581
The notes on pages 8-13 forni part of these accounts.
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BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAThL4RITANS
Notes lo the Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Accounting Policies
(a) Basis of Preparation and Assessment of Going Concern
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with
items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16July 2014 and the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
and the Charities Act 2011.
The Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) 1170501 was registered on
l December 2016, to take forward the work of the Unincorporated Association
registered number 241680. Assets, liabilities and funds of the two charities are
combined. This is further explained in the Trustees, Report.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the
Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
(b) Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the
resources, and it is certain that the resources will be received and the monetary
value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability.
(c) Resources Expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or
constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure. All
expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under
headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
(d) Charitable Activities
These are costs incurred by the Charity as shown in note 8.
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BROMLEY AND ORPJIYGTON SAMARITANS
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(continued)
(e) Governance Costs
Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the
Charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
(D Taxation
The Charity is considered exempt from taxation.
Related Party Transa¢tlon$ and Trustees, Expenses and Remuneralion
The trustees all give freely their time and expertise without any forni of
remun¢ration or other benefit in cash or kind (2023: £nil). Expense reimbursement
of £21 occurred in the year (2023: £31); however, there wer¢ no related party
transactions (2023.. £nil).
Tangible Fixed Assets
Fixed assets ar¢ included at cost. This consists of £22,092 in respect of freehold
premises and £1,000 in respect of carpets. No depreciation is provided for as the
Charity's policy of repairs maintains the value of the propety. and carpets, in excess
of costs.
Fund Accounting
The trustees are free to use unrestricted income funds, both designated and general.
for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects,
The Building Fund is shown s¢parately as a designated fund but there are no legal
restri¢tions on its application.
Restricted funds relate to the Prison Listener Scheme.
Donationy and Gifts
31 March
2024
31 March
2023
Religious bodies
Other
940
10,728
3,392
11,668
3,392
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BROMLEY AND ORPll¥GTON SAMARITANS
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(continued)
Activities for Generating Funds
31 March
2024
31 Mareh
2023
Amounts raised by special events
1,654
1,082
Investment Income
31 March
2024
Total
31 March
2023
Total
Designated
General
Rent received
Interest received
17,279
(6)
17,279
(6)
14.527
l7,273
17,273
14,533
Analysis of Charitable Activities Expenditure
31 March
2024
Total
31 March
2023
Total
Restricted
Fund
Designated
General
Prison listener scheme
Telephone costs
Training
733
733
4,978
354
3,817
2,979
836
4.978
354
733
5.332
6,065
7,632
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BROMLEY AND ORPllYGTON SAMARITANS
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(continued)
9. Analysis of Governance Costs
31 March
2024
Total
31 March
2023
Total
Restricted
Fund
Designated
General
Contributions to
National Association
2,973
2,973
974
10. Analysts of Other Resources Expended
31 Mydrch
2024
Total
31 March
2023
Total
Restricled Designated
General
Repairs and maintenance
Lighting and heating
Rates
Insurance
Housekeeping and cleaning
Publicity and fundraising
Printing and stationery
Postage
General expenses
IT expenses
Legal expenses
531
2,971
361
1,654
4,660
524
604
20
2.080
378
531
2.971
361
1,654
4,660
524
604
20
2,080
378
4,245
2,300
361
1,663
4,469
837
642
15
1,627
942
4,289
13,783
13,783
21,390
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BROMLEY AND ORPtNGTON SAMARITANS
Notes to the Accounts
For tbe Year Ended 31 March 2024
(continued)
Analysis of Current Assets
31 March
2024
Total
31 March
2023
Total
Prepayments
Cash at bank
Debtors
Security Deposits
Accrued Income
2,242
66,495
2,283
61,783
50
315
50
472
69,102
64,596
All prepayments relate to unrestricted funds in both 2024 and 2023.
Cash at bank balances were as follows: unrestricted funds £29,182 (31 March 2023:
£24,307). restricted funds re: prisons £6.777 (31 March 2023 £6,777). restricted
fund re: Pears Foundation grant £nil (31 March 2023.. £nil)' Angela Denman Fund
£26,222 (31 March 2023: £26,443); Tenant security deposit £4,314 (31 March
2023: £4,256).
12.
Analysis of Current Liabilities
31 March
2024
Total
31 March
2023
Total
A￿ru¢d charges
Creditors
Deferred Income
3,364
3,161
2.385
3,222
4,250
All creditors in 2024 and 2023 relats to unrestricted funds.
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BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS
Notes to the Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
(continued)
13.
Analysis of Non-current Liabililies
31 March
2024
Total
31 March
2023
Totsl
Tenant Deposit
4.314
4.250
14.
Analysis of Charitable Funds
31 March 2024
31 March 2023
Restricted funds -
Prisoner Listener Scheme
6,777
6,777
Unrestrieted funds -
Designated-
Prison scheme
Building fund
Transfer to General Fund
873
1,606
873
1,606
General -
Angela Denman fund
General fund
Transfer from Designated Fund
26,222
47,483
26,443
38,755
73,705
65,198
74,578
66,804
81,355
73,581
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14.
Employees
There are no employees of the CIO.
15.
Future Commitments
The trustees have no material future commitments as at 31 March 2024 other than
those shown in the accounts.
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