BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity Number 1170501 Trnstees, Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 CoDtents Page Charity Infonnation Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examinefs Report Balance Sheet Statement of Financia] Activities Notss to the Accounts 9-15
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Charity Inforniation CIO Registered Number 1170501 Governing Document Constitution dated l December 2016 Trustees Ms. Gita Bapat- Branch Director Ms. Georgia Collins- Branch Secretary Mr Krishnan Gopinath - Branch Tr¢asurer Ms. NgocLan Vi Ms. Fiona Cooper Ms. Charlotte Duthie-smith Mr Daniel Mercer Ms. Laura Hughes Ms. Emily Pompei Ms. Maria Sykes Elected Nov 2023 Elected Nov 2024 Co-opted Jun 2025 Elected Nov 2022 Elected Nov 2024 Elected Mar 2025 Elected Nov 2024 Elected Feb 2022 Elected Nov 2024 Elected Nov 2023 ri Mr. Roy Sutton Mr Edward Venables Ms. Julie Guy Elected Nov 2024 Elected Nov 2022 Elected Feb 2022 Resigned Feb 2025 Elected Nov 2021 Resigned Nov 2024 Elected Nov 2021 Resigned Nov 2024 Elected Feb 2022 Resigned Nov 2024 Elected Nov 202 J Resigned Nov 2024 Mr Vinai Patel Mr Keith Nonnan Mrs Alev Mi)ore Mr David Fairest Principal Office 9B Station Road Orpington Kent BR6 ORZ Independent Examiners AtTinia (Orpington) Accountsnts Lynwood House Crofton Road Orpington Kent BR6 8QE Page I
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Report of the Trllstees For the Year Ended 31 March 25 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. 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 201 l and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Ststem¢nt of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting SLqndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published on 16 July 2014. Structure Governance and Mana ement Trustees and Organlsational Structure The Charity is a Charitsble Incorporated Organisation (CIO) set up on l Deceniber 2016 under charity number 1170501 and is governed by the constitution dated l December 2016. It was established to tske forward the work of the unincorporated charity number 241680. The trust actively fundraises to obtain funds to continu¢ its work. The financial statements for the CIO present the combin¢d 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 appropi'iate because". the CIO was fornied expressly to tske over the work of the Charity; the two entities have the same name and address and are party 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 fijnds, 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 detemiine which entity was receiving or consuming funds would present an incomplete vi¢w of th¢ charitable activities for tlic year. The trustees consist of the Management Committee, where members are either el¢Gted or ex officio. The elected members are elected at the Annual General Meeting and serve for up to the maximum terni of six years. The affairs of the CIO are managed by the Charity Trustees. The officer5 and advisers of the trust are detsiled 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 Page 2
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Report of the Trnstees For the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2025 (continued) None of the trustees received any remun¢ration from the Charity. Risk Management The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, ag 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, 0Ington And the sun'ounding 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 2025 the total number of telephone calls to the Charity, excluding silent calls, was 15,755 {31 March 2024: 12,842). the total number of personal visits was nil (31 March 2024: nil), and the total number of emails answered was nil (31 March 2024: nil) and the total number of SMS texts answered was nil (31 March 2024: nil). The number of volunteers actively involved in carrying out duties at the centre was 102 at 31 March 2025 (31 March 2024: 96), none of whom receiv any remuneration. Financial Review As shown on page 7, the general funds for the year show income of £33,404 (31 March 2024: £30,595) and expenditure of £23,274 (31 March 2024: £22,821), resulting in a sulplus of £10,130 (31 March 2024: £7,774). whilst the building fund shows a surplus of £nil (31 March 2024: £nil). Restricted funds relate to the Prison Listener and South¢ast¢rn Schemes. which show funds carried forward of £6,930 (31 March 2024: £6,777). Page 3
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Report of the Trnstees For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Reserves Poli The trustees aim to maintain reserves in unrestricted funds to ensure there are sufficient funds available to cover support and governance costs. Designated funds are those funds that the trustees designate for a specific purpose from time to time. Statement of Trustees, Res onsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial stat¢ments in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom A¢¢ounting 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 suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistently. obgerve 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 wiy rnaterial 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 reasonabl¢ st¢ps for the prev¢ntion and detection of fraud and other irr¢gularities. Approved by the Trustees on 2025 MSG Trust a Bapat Page 4
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of BROMLEY Ill¥D ORPINGTON SAMARITANS I repN)rt to the Charity trustees on my examination of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pagcs 6 to 13. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('Xhe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carying 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 Ststement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection witli the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material r¢spect: 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 accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forn) 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 rnatters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper undersLqnding of th¢ accounts to be r¢a¢hed. Andrew Morgan Meredith FCCA Lynwood House Crofton Road Orpington Kent BR6 8QE 2025 Page 5
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Note 31 Marcb 2025 31 March 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets 23,092 23.092 Current Assets Prepayments C&8h at Banks Debtors 1,860 79,847 2,242 66,495 Security Deposit Accrued Inwme 221 938 50 315 82,866 69,I02 Deduct: Current Liabilities (Amounts falling due within one year) Accrued Charges Creditors Deferred Income 12 l2 l2 (6,518) (3,581) (3,364) (3,161) Net Current Assets 72.767 62,577 Deduct: Non-current Liabilities {AmoLints falling due greater than one year) Tenant Deposit 13 (4,374) {4.314) Net A88ets 91.485 81,355 Tbe Funds of the Charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds: Other charitable funds 14 6.930 6,777 14 84,555 74,578 91,485 81,355 Approved by the Trustees on ands ned on their behalf 7-£6e- 2025 Mr Krishnan Gopinath The notss on pages 8-14 fonn part of th¢se acwunts. Page 6
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Statement of FAnancial Activities For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31 March 2025 Total Fund 31 March 2024 Total Fund Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Desigllated General Note Incoming Re80urces Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary Incorne: Donations and Gifts Grants- Prison Support Pears Foundation 1,000 9.632 10,632 11,668 Activities for Generating Funds Investment Income 5.772 17,000 5,772 17.000 1,654 17,273 Total Incoming Resources 1,000 32,404 33,404 30,595 Resources Expended Charitable Activities Govemance Costs Other Resources Expended 2,458 5,957 14,012 2,458 5,957 14,859 6,066 2,987 13,782 10 847 847 22,427 23,274 22,821 Net Movement in Funds Transfer between Funds Total Funds Brought Forward at l April 2024 14 14 153 9,977 10.130 7,774 14 6,777 74.578 81,355 73,581 Totsl Funds Carried Forward at 31 March 2025 14 6.930 84,555 91,485 81,355 The notes on pages 8-13 forni part of these accounts. Page 7
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SATrtARITANS Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 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 othcrwise stated (n the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Ststement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing tlieir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdorn and Republic of Ireland (FRS I02) and the Charities Act 2011. The Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) 1170501 was registered on l December 2016. to tsk¢ 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 monctary value of incoming resources can b¢ measured with sufficient reliability. (c) Resources Expended Liabilities are recognised as resou¢8 exp¢nded as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure. All expendilure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has en classified under h¢adings that aggregatc all costs related to the category. (d) Charitable Activiti These are costs incurred by the Charity as shown in note 8. Page 8
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) (e) Governance Costs Govemance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the Charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. (fj Taxation The Charity is considered exempt from taxation. Related Party Transactions and Trustees, Expenses and Remuneration The trustees all give freely their time and expertise without any fonn of remuneration or other benefjt in c&sh or kind (2024: £nil). Expense reimbursement of £l,177 occurred in the year (2024: £21); however, there were no related paty transactions (2024: £nil). Tangible Fixed Assets Fixed assets are included at cost. This consists of £22,092 in respect of freehold premises and £1,000 in respect of CaetS. No depreciation is provided for as the Charity's policy of repairs maintains the value of the property, and caets, in excess of costs. Fund Aecounting The trustees are free to use unrestricted income funds, both designated and general, for any purpose in furtherance of the ¢haritsble objects. The Building Fund is shown separately as a designated fund but there are no legal restrictions on its application. Restricted funds relate to the Prison Listener Scheme. Donations and Gifts 31 March 2025 31 March 2024 Religious bodies Restricted - Southeastern Other 800 1000 8.832 940 10,728 10,632 11,668 Page 9
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Notos to the Aceounts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Activities for Generating FuDds 31 March 2025 31 March 2024 Amounts raised by special events 5,772 1,654 Investment In¢ome 31 March 2025 Total 31 March 2024 Total Designated General Rent received Interest received 17.000 17,000 17,279 (6) 17,000 17,000 17,273 Anatysis of Charitable Activitie% Expenditure 31 March 2025 Total 31 March 2024 Total Restricted Fund Deslgnated General Prison listener scheme Telephone costs Training 102 1,776 580 733 4.978 354 1.776 580 2,458 2,458 6.065 Page 10
BROMLEY AND ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Notes to the Aceounts or the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 9. Analysis of Governanee Costs 31 March 2025 Totsl 31 March 2024 Total Rtricted Fund Designated General Contributions to National Association 5,957 5.957 2,987 l O. Analysis of Other Rasources Expended 31 March 2025 Total 31 March 2024 Total Restrieted Designated General Repairs and maintenance Lighting and heating Rates Insurance Housekeeping and cleaning Publicity and fundraising Printing and ststionery Postsge General expenses IT expenses Legal expenses 701 2,775 393 1,656 4,903 857 5l8 701 2,775 393 1,656 4,903 1,704 518 531 2,971 361 1,654 4,660 524 604 20 2,080 378 847 1,496 713 1,496 713 847 14,012 14,859 13,783 Pagell
BROMLEY Al ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Notes to the AccouDts For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Analysis of Current Assets 31 March 2025 Total 31 March 2024 Total Prepayments Cash at bank Debtors Security Deposits Accrued Income 1,860 79,847 2,242 66.495 221 938 50 315 82,866 69,102 All prepayments relate to unrestricted funds in both 2025 and 2024. Cash at bank balances were as follows: unrestricted funds £43,054 (31 March 2024: £29.182); restricted funds re: prisons £6,777 (31 March 2024 £6,777). restricted fund re: Southeastern £153 (31 March 2024: £nil); Angela Denman Fund £25,489 {3l March 2024: £26,222); Tenant security deposit £4,374 (31 March 2024: £4,314). 12. Analysis of Current Liabiliti 31 March 2025 TotV41 31 Mareh 2024 Total Accrued charges Creditors Deferred Income 6,518 3,581 3.364 3,161 All creditors in 2025 and 2024 relate to unrestricted funds. Page 12
BROMLEY AIYD ORPINGTON SAMARITANS Notes to the Accouttts For tbe Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 13. Analysis of Non-eurrent Liabilities 31 March 2025 Total 31 March 2024 Total Tenant Deposit 4,374 4,314 14. AThalysis of Charitable Funds 31 March 2025 31 March 2024 Restricted funds - Prisoner Listener Scheme SouthEastern Scheme 6,777 153 6,777 Unrestricted funds - Designated - Prison scheme Building fund Transfer to General Fund General - Angela Denman fund General fund Transf¢r from Designated Fund 25.489 59,066 26.222 48.356 84,555 74,578 84,555 74,578 91,485 81,355 Page 13
14. Employees There are no employees of the CIO. 15. Future Commitments The trustees have no material future commitments as at 31 March 2025 other than those shown in the accounts. Page 14