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SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity Number 1170525 Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2024

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Report of the trustees for the year ending 31 March 2024 The trustees are pleased to present thelr annual report together with the financial statement5 of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities p￿parIng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). Chair's Report As the new branch Director and Chair, I have asked my predecessor, Kevin, to comment on his last year. 'I open this report with the same words as last year. The difference being this is my last port as I come to the end of my three-year tenure. When I accepted this role, I was asked what I wanted to achieve. My answer was, 'to make the world a little bit better, and have a bit of fun doing it., We tried to keep that in mind and hope we achieved it and thank you to everyone for your kind words as I step down and pass the baton to Shirley and her team to whom l offer my best wishes and full sUPPOrt. Reigate Samaritans have been great to work with and it has been an honour to represent and serve you all. When I became a Samaritan, I kept it quite quiet. Not even my kids knew. After a while I started thinking that perhaps I should talk about it. The effect has been a revelation. I even post on my professional social media and have people coming to talk to me about what we do at in places as diverse as Texas the UAE and even Swindon. This is a movement, and I am absolutely convintrd we should not be all quiet and British about it but stsnd on the roof tops and shout it out. We are here to listen. If thlngs are getting rough, talk to someone before it all gets too late. In the period 0110412023 to 3110312024 Reigate had a total of 7,165 contact hours of which 6,632 were on the phone answering 19,937 calls and 416 chats. We did 1,568 twilight and 831 night hours which, although above target and above average for the Charity as a whole, ￿MaInS an area of challenge and focus. Recruitment and training both for the branch and High Down Prison is an ongoing task. Despite all the studies done over the years, life happens, and we lose about 20% of our team per year. But if we know this, we 'simply' need to understand it is a proce55, not fret, and adapt our way of working. When someone leave5 in nearly every instan they do so with a positive attitude toward5 the branch and become evangelists for us. Thi5 is not failure. It could save a life. During Covid, outreach and fundraising all but stopped. Then, a5 we stop-started our way out, blinking in the sunlight, we started and continued Run Reigate, the Christmas Fayre, school visits, talks at Rotary, gift aid expense donation by Volunteers (thank you!) and other creative initiatives such as device collection. We saw several of the tsarn (including yours truly) run the London Landmarks half, which was an excellent venue to raise fund5, link with other branches, increase the Samaritans profile and have fun. We had runners in the London Marathon where Samaritans were the partner charity. Again, we raised a lot of money, awareness and even conducted over 90 face- to-face meetings. It was a huge uplifting event for the 500 running for Samaritans and so many more Volunteers who came to support and raise awareness. It is very emotional to be running and hear someone spotting the Samaritan's shirt, shout out, 'Thank you Samarftans,.

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) It is my opinion, the future lies in an increasingly segmented and targeted approach to different sertors of the population. The way we communicate with a Gen Z is different to Gen X. Although some will baulk at the proposal for the new IT system Link 2, 1 firmly believe this makes absolute sense to help enable us to reach these diverse groups. Reigate is an affiliate charity and therefore must stand on its own two feet financially. No money, no charity. These remain difficult times. A little bit by luck and a little bit by design, 22123 saw the first tranche of a significant legacy to the branch. The second tranche will arrive in 24125. Coupled with an ongoing effort and current reserves the branch remains financially strong, but we need to continue to build income streams and maintain the fundraising focus. Thanks to all Reigate Samaritans who make such a difference, not just in our town but by extending the message around the world by what you do. Shirley Soer Chair

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525)

Our purposes and activities

Samaritan’s Mission

Samaritans is a charitable company limited by guarantee and is a public benefit entity. It was incorporated as a company on 11 April 1963, having been founded by the Late Prebendary Dr Chad Varah CH CBE MA on 2 November 1953.

In addition to the charitable company, the organisation includes 201 Samaritan branches operating in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Branches are either recognised as a branch of the Samaritans Central Charity or are affiliated charitable incorporated organisations (CIO), each of which is a separate charitable organisation. The Samaritans of East Surrey is recognised as a charitable incorporated organisation.

The way Samaritans is governed is laid down in the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association that were adopted at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held in January 2006. The Branch (Samaritans of East Surrey) is governed by its own constitution, which is based on the model approved by the council of management in 2017.

Through the volunteers in branches, Samaritans provides its confidential emotional support service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Samaritans provides completely confidential emotional support 24 hours a day by telephone, personal visit, email, text and letter through its branch network. This includes outreach activity at festivals, in prisons, hospitals, schools and with homeless people.

Our purpose is to:

• enable people 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 from appropriately trained Samaritans volunteers to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide; and

• 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.

These aims are reflected in Samaritans’ Mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and suicidal behaviour.

Achievements and performance

Over the last year, the branch has continued to offer support, where possible, to our callers via telephone and Instant-Messaging, “face to face” contact has now restarted following implementation of new safe-guarding guidelines.

We have continued to run our recruitment, training and mentoring sessions, which we feel is essential to keep the number of volunteers at an appropriate level to fulfil our commitments in all areas.

In recent quality visits it has been acknowledged that the branch is fully compliant and that, for the number of active volunteers at the branch, we “punch above our weight” in terms of the services that we provide. All visitors have complimented our volunteers on their skill and commitment.

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SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Financial review for the period Total deficit for the year was £10,199 (2023: surplus £53,046) after recognising a gain on its investments of £938 (2023: £1,438 loss). Gift Aid donations (excluding HMRC recovered amount), which is predominantly volunteers donating back their yearfs expenses, was £9,991, down on the prior year {2023.' £12,634). Nevertheless, the donating of those expenses that We￿ claimed from our volunteers was greatly appreciated. During the year, we benefitted again from a handful of single donations from individuals, trusts and businesses. Total for the year was £42,253 (2023: £105,006) down on last year due to receiving a legacy donation of £52,000 and Samaritan Central Office donation of around £14,000. This year ￿flert5 a further £30,000 received from a trust donor who continues to windup the trust and liquidate its ftjnds to current beneficiaries. Samaritans Central Office continue to support our prison team with a restricted grant of £2,364 (2023". £1,866) to cover travel and incidentsl costs. Fundraising is up by 37% on last year, the main fundraising events which took pla vvere Run Reigate, Pub in the Park, Reigate Christmas Fayre and Device Donation. Investment income and interest has significantly improved predominantly due to interest rate increase resulting in income of £4,097 (2023: £1,865). Overall, the underlying costs withln the branch have remained in Ilne with 2023, except for the New Branch Charge (NBC) from Samarltans ￿ntral office which is significantly higher at £30,026 (2023: £22,905) predominantly due to the one-off large donations received during the year and a healthy balance sheet. The branch has incurred specific repair and maintenance costs, but these have been offset by not incurring floor repla￿ment costs which happened in 2023. The branch has Incurred significantly redU￿d volunteer expenses as volunteers have not opted to claim their expenses and donate back to the branch, as ￿flected in the income above. Telephone costs have also significantly reduced as we have moved away from Vodafone to VOIP (Volce Over Internet Protocol). Despite participating in the fundralsing exercise 'Pub in the Park, the related costs matched the income received, however, it was a valuable awareness and marketing exercise. Overall, the financial position of the branch remains healthy with suffiaent reserves to cover its cash running costs for at least thirty months. Investment powers ond policy The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of the branch, maintain funds which a￿ ￿adIlY accessible. Any Surplus funds are invested to achieve a higher rate of return. Resenie's policy and going concern There are a nurnber of predictable costs involved in the running of The East Surrey Samaritans. These include rates, heating and light, planned equipment ￿new015 and telephone costs. As we own our property there are also, from time to time, less p￿iCtable costs contingent upon maintenance and repair requirements. Similarly, as our seNice is heavily technology dependent, unplanned expenditure on repairs and rep[a￿rnent of telephony and IT, as well as to office furniture and fittings, will arise. Because we rely heavily upon fund raising and donatlon5 for our income, which can lead to Irregular cash flows, we need to maintaln adequate reserves to meet these costs. To this end we endeavour to hold reserves to meet regular expenditure for twelve months plus a further 50 % as a contingency against repairs and unbudgeted renewals.

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) For the period to 31 March 2024 our net expenditure was £77,678 and our unrestricted general fund as at 31 March 2024 stood at £197,293. At present, therefore, our reserves are above our target and we will continue to attively pursue donations and fundraising opportunities to ensure that we continue to meet or exceed our target. The Trustees monitor the levels of reserve5 at ￿gUlar meetings and the Reserves Policy is reviewed annually at the end of each financial year.

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Reference and administrative details Charity number: Registered office.. 1170525 John Williams House, 4B High Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9AY Our advisors Independent examiner David Wheeler FCCA. Cheeld Wheeler & Co, Charte￿d Certified Accountants, Redhill Chambers, 2d Hlgh Street, Redhill, Surrey RHI IRJ Bankers CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ National Westminster Bank, 39 Station Road, Redhill, sur￿Y￿ RHI IQN Our trustees Trustees: Kevin Siggery Richard Willa Louise Delaney Ann Nicholls Shirley Soer Lisa Siggery Susan Tanton Alan Collins Christopher Tingay Mark Bates Resigned March 2023 (Treasurer) Resigned September 2023 Director/Chair (Secretary) Appointed September 2023 Appointed September 2023

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Structure, Governance and Management The Board of Trustees are responsible for managing the affalrs of the charity. The Board of Trustees is comprised of the Branch Director, elected trustees being Treasurer, Secretary, up to eight additional trustees elected by members and up to two co-opted trustees appointed by the trustees looking to fill a skill gap on the Board. The rnaximum number of trustees on the Board is thirteen. Appointment of Trustees is through election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Branch Director serves a three-year temi, which can be extended up to twelve months in exceptional circumstan￿. The maximum term a Trustee can serve on the Board is six consecutive years. Following appointment, each member undertakes a fomial induttion programme, including a guide to the Vision, Mission and Values of the organisation, the charity's governing document and the way the charity links wlth the 201 autonomous branches. Brlefing is given to members on their formal legal responsibilities, and guidance provided on how to be effective in their role. The Trustees confimi that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in reviewing the charity's aims and objectives, in planning future activlties and in compiling this report. Our volunteers Branch trustees, listeners and support volunteers are all volunteers and do not receive remuneration for the work performed. During this year 131 volunteer Listeners recorded 18,566 hours in total (day and night shifts) which equates to 142 hours per volunteer or approxlmately 3 hours per week per volunteer. Risk management The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises of a risk register covering, Govemance and management Reputational Operational (people and services) Health and safety Law and regulatory complian Financial Disaster recovery Each area is reviewed on a regular basis throughout the year. Trustees, responsibility in relation to the f inancial statements The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and finanaal statements in accordance with applicable Charity Law, Charities Act 2011 and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Charity Law and the Charities Act 2011 requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affalrs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the Income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees a￿ required to:

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlyi observe the methods and prlnciples in the Charities SORP; make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it IS inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountlng records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the flnancial statements comply wlth the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charlty and hen￿ taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the Maintenan￿ and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charitable website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dlssemination of financlal statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. By order of the committee of trustees Shirley Soer (Chair) Date: 12 September 2024

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2024, which a￿ set out on pages 11 to 21. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the CIO, you a￿ ￿Sponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the ￿qUirements of the Charities Art 2011 (the Art). I report in respect of my examination of the CIO'S accounts carried out under section 145 of the Att. In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Direttions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connettion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO as ￿qUired by section 130 of the Act. or 2. that the accounts do not accord with those record5; or 3. that the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than the 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. David Wheeler F.C.C.A. Cheeld Wheeler & Co Redhill Chambers 2d High Street Redhill sUr￿Y RHI IR] Signed: a L)LL Dated: I L io

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) For The Year Ended 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Funds Funds Year to March 2024 Year to March 2024 Year to March 2024 Year to March 2023 Notes Income." Donations and legacie5 52,772 2,364 55,136 121.338 Income from charitable activities.. Fund raising 7,308 7,308 5,326 Income from other artivities.. Grants Other Investment income 4,097 4,097 1,856 Total Income 128 520 Expenditure Cost of ralsing fvnds Fund raislng costs (6,750) (6,750) (2,857) Expenditure on charitable activities (68,564) (2,364) (70,928) (71,179 Total expendlture Net movernent in funds from operatlng activities (11,137) (11,137) 54,484 Net gains/(losses) on investments and asset disposal 938 938 (1,438) Net income/(expenditure) (10.199) (lQ,199) 53,046 Transfers between funds 1,865 (1,865) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Funds bmught forward Totsl funds carried forward 345 219 336 885 347 084 336 885 294 038 347 084 The statement of financial attivities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derived from continuing activities.

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Balance Sheet For The Year Ended 31 March 2024 31 March 2024 31 March 2023 Notes Fixed Assets Investments 22,133 21,195 Tangible assets 141,459 146,208 Total Fixed Assets 163.592 167 403 Current Assets: Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 6,550 201,507 7,513 201,757 Totsl Current Assets 208,057 209,270 Liabilitles Creditors due within one year io (34,764) (29,589) Net Current Assets 173 293 179 681 Total assets less current liabilities 336.885 347,084 Net Assets 336 885 347 084 The funds of the charity: Unrestricted Fund Restritted Fund li li 336,885 345,219 1,865 Total charity funds 336,885 347.084 The notes on pages 14 to 21 form part of these financial ststements. Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by: 12 September 2024 Richard Willacy Treasurer 12

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Cash Flow For The Year Ended 31 March 2024 12 month period to 31 March 2024 12 month period to 31 March 2023 Cash flows from operating activitles (2,117) 73,880 Cash flows from investlng activities Dividends and interest Purchase of property, plant and equipment, investments Net cash provided by (used in) Investing activltles 4,097 (2,230) 1,856 (1,818) 38 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting perlod Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the ￿porting period Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the reporting perlod (250) 73,918 201,757 127,839 201,507 201,757 2024 2023 Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash in hand 201,507 201,757 Reconciliatlon of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2024 2023 Net movement in funds for the reporting perlod (as per the statement of flnancial actlvities) Adjustments for.. Asset dSsposalltransfer Dep￿cIatiOn charges Dividends and interest (Increase)/decrease in debtors Increase/(decrease) in credltors Net cash provided by (used in) operating actlvities (11,137) 54.484 6,979 (4,097) 963 5,175 (2,117) 6,547 (1,856) (1,573) 16,278 73,880 13

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 Accounting Policies [a] Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) and the Companies Act 2006. The Samaritans of East Surrey meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities a initially recognised at historical cost or transaction val ue unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note{s). The charity is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales. The registered office is shown on page 7. [b] Fund Accounting General funds are unrestricted funds that are available for the use, at the discretion of the trustees, in furtherance of the objectives of the charity and have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds comprise of unrestrlcted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restritted funds are funds that are to be used in accordan￿ with specific restrittions imposed by donors or that have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. Costs relating to such funds are charyed against specific funds. The aim and use of each fund is set out in note 12. [¢] Income All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income, there is reasonable certainty of receipt and the amount can be quantified with reasonable acojracy. The following specific policies apply to categories of income. Donations/Collections These are accounted for when re￿iVed or where the￿ is reasonabSe certainty of re￿ipt. Legacies Entitlement is the earlier of the charity receiving the final estate accounts or the legacy being received. Donated GOods/Servi￿5 Thi5 is included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. iv. Grants Where these are related to the perforniance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance. Where income is received in advance, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued. Capital grants are accounted for as deferred income and released to the SOFA as the relevant asset is depreciated over its useful life. [d] Expenditure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under the headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where Costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resource. Support costs have been allocated on the basis of time spent on the activity by volunteers. The following specific policies apply to categories of expenditure. 14

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (RegiSte￿d Charity No 1170525) Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 Fundralslng costs Fundraising costs a￿ those costs incurred in s*klng voluntary contributions. 11. Governance costs Governan￿ costs are those costs associated with the governance arrangements of the charity, which relate to the general running of the charity as opposed to those costs associated with fundraising or charitable activities. Induded within this category are costs associated with the strategic as opposed to the day to day management of the charity's actlvitie5. Support costs Support costs comprise the costs of activities such as the management, financial, adminlstrative and information technologyi together with common services, office accommodatlon and communication costs. These are allocated across the categories of charltable expenditure, governance costs and the costs of generating funds. The basis of the cost allocation has been explained in the notes to the accounts. iv. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible assets of with a value over £250 held by the charity for its own use are capitalised and depreciated on a straight-line basis. This permits the write-off of their costs over their useful lives as follows, Office equipment, furniture and fittings - 5 years The building of the freehold property owned by the charity in accordan￿ with Accounting Standard FRS102 - 50 years Buildlng modifications/refurblshments - 15 years Freehold land Is not depreciated [e] Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepald net of any trade discounts due. [fJ Creditors Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Igl Financial Instruments The trust only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Baslc finanaal instruments a￿ inltlally recognised at transactlon value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. [h] Taxatlon The Samaritans of East Surrey is a registered charlty and is therefore potentially exempt from taxation of its income and gains to the extent that they fall within sectlon 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1998 and settion 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. No tax charge ha5 arisen in the year. 15

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 [1] Investments Investments quoted on a ￿Cognised stock exchange are valued at the market value at the year-end. Other investment assets are included at the trustees, best estlmate of market value. Income from donatlons and legacies Asat31 March 2024 Asat31 March 2023 Donations Legacies Gift Aid donatlons Gift Aid recovered from HMRC 42,253 53,006 52,000 12,633 9,991 121 338 Donations and Legacy income represents Indlvldual, company or other charitable trust donations of which £2,364 (2023: £1,866) was restricted and £52,772 (2023: £103,140) was unrestricted. Gift Aid income represents claims to HMRC through the small donations scheme on fund raising artivities and volunteers donating thelr expense claims back to the branch under gift ald. Income from charftable activities and other activities Asat31 March 2024 Asat31 March 2023 Charftable activities: Fund raising activities other activities - Grants: Other activities - Other All fund raising activities represent unrestricted funds. Fund raising events include street collections, charity runs, quiz nights and many more individual activitles. No grants were received by Reigate branch during the year. 16

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 Investment income Asat31 March 2024 Asat31 March 2023 CAF bank interest received COIF Charities Deposit Fund COIF Charities Short Duration Bond 296 3,343 459 149 1,127 580 Average fund interest rate on COIF Charities Deposit Fund balances is 4.8004% {2023: 1.7632%). The interest received is reinvested back in the fund. The branch holds 17,999 unlts (2023: 17,999 units) in COIF Charities Short Duration Bond Fund and receives dividends quarterlyi the income received represents approximately a yield of 2.120h (2023: 2.730/0). Breakdown of Costs by Actlvity Basis of Allocation of Support costs Percentage of Volunteer Time Direct Costs 2024 Total Costs 2024 Total Costs 2024 Total Costs 2023 Cost of Generating funds Fundraising costs io% 4,123 2,627 6,750 2,857 Charltable Expenditure Publicity Phone line Tralning costs Volunteer expenses Donation Branch Contrlbution 5% 750/0 5% 50/0 1,542 380 760 14,576 1,313 19,703 1,314 1,314 2,855 20,083 2,074 15,890 4,797 22,937 1,443 19,097 loo% 2024 2023 Support Cost Analysls Utilities, Rates & Rent Repairs & Renewals Insuran Housekeeping Secretarial/Professional fees Printing & Stationery Depreciation Misc offi￿ Costs Asset Dlsposal 4,775 6,324 1,320 2,817 840 296 6,979 2,920 4,688 3,596 1,321 2,406 880 893 6,547 7,040 17

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 Net income/{expenditure) for the year Asat31 March 2024 A5at31 March 2023 This is stated after charging: Depreciation Independent examiner fees 6,979 850 6,547 850 Fixed Assets Office Equipment Furniture Freehold Propety Fittings Total Cost or Valuation At l April 2023 Re-classification Additions Disposals At 31 March 2024 191,205 32,741 223,946 2,230 2,230 191 205 226 176 Depreciation At l April 2023 Re-classification Charge for the year Disposals At 31 March 2024 50,262 27,476 77,738 4,991 1,988 6979 Net Biy)k Values At 31 March 2023 140 943 At 31 March 2024 135 952 141,459 18

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 Investments Asat31 March 2024 Asat31 March 2023 COIF fixed Interest fund 22,133 21,195 Total holding at 31 March 2024 was 17,999 units valued at 122.97 pence (2023: 117.76 Pen￿). Total cost of the Investment is £24,000. Debtors Asat31 March 2024 Asat31 March 2023 Accrued revenue Prepayments Other debtors 4,678 1,872 5,735 1,778 10. Creditors due within one year Asat31 March 2024 Asat31 March 2023 Accounts Payable Deferred Income Deposits Held Accrua15 New Branch Contributlon 531 3,416 265 1,958 1,926 2,917 265 1,934 Deferred income relates to volunteer donated income allocatsd to offset non-recurrtng expenses inCur￿d at HMP Highdown prison. 19

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 ii. Analysls of movements in unrestricted and restricted funds Balan 31103/2023 Balance 3110312024 Income Expenditure Transfer Unrestritted Unrestricted fund Designated fund Totsl Unrestricted 201,816 143,403 345 219 64,177 (67,397) (6,979) 927 938 199,523 137,362 336 885 Restricted Total Restrirted 2364 General Fund Designated Fund Restricted Fund Funds Rep￿sented by: Fixed Assets Investments Current Asset5 CUr￿nt Liabilities 141,459 (1,867) 141,459 22,133 208,057 24,000 208,057 197 293 139 592 336 885 12. Description of Reserves Unrestricted Fund Funds held available for the ordinary purposes of the charity. Designated Fund The designated fund comprises resources invested in the charity's fixed assets. It is the￿fore, not readily available for other purposes. Restricted Fund These funds represent a number of donations re￿iVed which carry specific restrictions imposed by the donor. They are mainly re￿iVed from corporate entities or charitsble twsts. 20

SAMARITANS OF EAST SURREY (Registered Charity No 1170525) Notes to the Accounts 31 March 2024 13. Reserves Pollcy There are a number of predictable costs involved in the running of the Samaritans of East Surrey. These include rate5, heating and light, planned equipment renewals and telephone costs. As we own our property there are a150, from time to time, less predictable costs contingent upon maintenance and repair requirements. Similarly, as our service is heavily technology dependent, unplanned expenditure on repairs and replacement of telephony and ￿, as well as to office furniture and flttings, will arise. Because we rely heavily upon fund raising and donations for our income, which can lead to irregular cash flows, we need to maintain adequate reserves to meet these costs. To this end we endeavour to hold reserves to meet regular expenditure for twelve months plus a further 50% as a contingency against repairs and unbudgeted renewals. For the perlod to 31 March 2024 our net expenditure was £77,678 and our unrestricted general fund as at 31 March 2024 stood at £197,043. At present, therefore, our reserves are above our target, and we will continue to actlvely pursue donations and fundraising opportunities to ensure that we continue to meet or exceed our target. The Trustees monltor the levels of reserves at regular meetlngs and the Reserves Policy is revlewed annually at the end of each financial year. 14. Trustees Remuneration and expenses The trustees for the branch are both trustees and volunteers for the charity and give their time freely. Trustees are not remunerated for their time but like all volunteers of the branch are reimbursed their travel expenses or branch related expenses. Normally these expenses are gift aided back to the branch. The total related trustee expenses reimbursed for the year was £2,508 (2023: £2,170). 15. Related Party Transactions There were no related party transactions between the Trustees or the Charity. 16. Golng Concern The trustees review the Charity's reserves policy regularly to determine if the Charity remains a going concern. The target reserves policy Is to meet regular expenditure for eighteen months, including a contingency factor, the Charity currently has reserves to cover thirty months. There are currently no concerns over fund raising in the foreseeable future. 21