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
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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
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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
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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, 0￿Ington 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).
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Ca￿etS. No depreciation is provided for as the
Charity's policy of repairs maintains the value of the property, and ca￿ets, 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
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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
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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
R￿tricted
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
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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.
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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
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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 2025 other than
those shown in the accounts.
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