Samaritans of Wigan
Trustees Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the Year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
Samaritans of Wigan
For the Year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 2 |
| Trustees Annual Report | 3 - 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 – 11 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 12 |
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Samaritans of Wigan
Reference and Administrative Details
For the Year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
The Trustees
Ruth Dean (Director) Darren Keith Appanah (appointed 2022) Barbara Ashby Mark Jonathan Bridgeman (resigned 2021) Annick Morris (Secretary) Elizabeth Ann Roberts (Treasurer) Ann Marie Sandelands
Charity number: 1170589 Registered Office: 73 Dicconson Street Wigan WN1 2AT Independent Examiner M H C Lunt BCom MCom FCA Chartered Accountant Ashburn, Woodhart Lane, Eccleston Chorley, Lancashire PR7 5TB Honorary Legal Adviser P Leppard BA, MA, BPTC 40 Newton Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7LA Bankers Santander Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB Lloyds TSB Bank Plc., 7 Carter St, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8HD Redwood Bank Limited The Nexus Building, Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3TA
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Samaritans of Wigan Trustees Annual Report For 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Ch Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in ac with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 10 (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the charity are:
emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional hea reduce the incidence of suicide;
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2) to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the valu
expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health; an
3) to collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches in
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these objects.
branches.
Commission.
Achievements and Performance
Volunteer Profile
Recruitment
level. 18 New Samaritans have been selected.
Training
onto Embedded Development which is about to complete for all.
Training Session for all in Applying Our Key Principles mandatory training.
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Rota
us about the hours of Need Initiative. We were told our shifts should be made up of 70% daytime duties 6am – 10pm
20% twilight shifts 10pm – 2am
10% night shift 2am-6am
Work is on-going to improve our figures.
Partnerships and Outreach
Volunteers from the Branch have attended the Baton of Hope Rally in Manchester alongside other regional branches and linked charities.
gone from strength to strength. We were asked to attend after a suicide on the station
Fundraising
No Deputy for fundraising. Between March 2022 and March 2023, we attended 3 events. Shevington Fete, a Community Day in Wigan town centre and Wigan Pride. All events wer supported well by the public and we were able to spread the word about who we are and do.
Publicity
revamp and this work is on-going. Attendance at fundraising events and meetings also ra profile. There have been no requests for talks in this period.
Volunteer Support
The aim of the review was to establish the strengths and weaknesses within the branch a formulate a plan for the next couple of years. This is on-going. The disappointing result wa one came forward with an offer to take on another role. Deputy continues to support the v and is a vital part of the Leadership Team.
Conclusion
back and see what has happened. There are clearly still areas that need attention and go can only do my best, but will always have the needs of the Branch as a priority.
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Financial Review
ended 31 March 2023 are given on pages 7 to 11.
Team, which includes the trustees of the Charity.
The deficit for 2023 was £6,522 (2022 deficit £1,098 ).
Income
organisations financially and a decrease is to be expected.
in Wigan.
pre pandemic levels.
participating branches. A payment was received in the financial year of £1,587.
shop – there is no direct central government funding.
Expenditure
Total expenditure was £22,474.
purpose.
delayed rental payments until the current period.
week covering all volunteers.
based on the inputs to that formula.
There are no salaries paid to any of the volunteers and trustees.
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on a year-by-year basis, can raise sufficient income to meet its expenditure.
The Charity seeks to maintain a level of reserves sufficient to allow it to maintain the infrastructure necessary for it to carry on its operations, to provide a buffer against var cash flow and to allow for such contingencies as might reasonably be expected to arise The Wigan Branch was solvent at 31 March 2023 as assets exceeded liabilities and ther sufficient cash to meet short term liabilities.
Structure, Governance and Management
management.
The trustees who served during the year are shown on page 2.
accounts for the old Charity are no longer prepared.
Risk Management
developed strategies to mitigate the effects of these where possible.
Trustees Responsibility Statement
other irregularities.
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Samaritans of Wigan Statement of Financial Activities Period 1st April 2022to 31 March 2023
| notes INCOME Voluntary Income Donations Government Retail Grants re Covid Pears Foundation / DCMS Grant Activities for Generating Funds Fund raising National Ofender Management Service Grant Charity shop receipts note 2 Interest received TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Cost of Generating Funds Fundraising expenses Charity shop expenses note 2 Charitable expenditure Telephone Conference ,training, recruitment Travel expenses Waste and water Heat and light Cleaning and household Stationery and postage Insurance Repairs and renewals Sundry Branch afliation fee to Samaritans Bank charges Depreciation TOTAL EXPENDITURE Net income / ( expenditure) for the year Funds 1 April 2022 Funds 31 March 2023 |
notes INCOME Voluntary Income Donations Government Retail Grants re Covid Pears Foundation / DCMS Grant Activities for Generating Funds Fund raising National Ofender Management Service Grant Charity shop receipts note 2 Interest received TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Cost of Generating Funds Fundraising expenses Charity shop expenses note 2 Charitable expenditure Telephone Conference ,training, recruitment Travel expenses Waste and water Heat and light Cleaning and household Stationery and postage Insurance Repairs and renewals Sundry Branch afliation fee to Samaritans Bank charges Depreciation TOTAL EXPENDITURE Net income / ( expenditure) for the year Funds 1 April 2022 Funds 31 March 2023 |
2023 Unrestricted Fund £ 4,230 - - 1,563 1,587 7,594 978 |
2023 Unrestricted Fund £ 4,230 - - 1,563 1,587 7,594 978 |
2022 Total Funds £ 7,712 2,667 2,735 1,413 - 8,740 433 23,700 160 4,938 2,845 1,540 181 693 2,781 1,243 127 1,248 5,765 123 2,380 40 734 24,798 (1,098) 87,271 86,173 |
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| 15,952 | ||||
| 198 6,577 2,808 1,762 390 834 2,324 1,240 265 1,360 1,992 284 1,924 27 489 |
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| 22,474 | ||||
| (6,522) 86,173 |
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| 79,651 |
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 9 to 11 form part of these accounts
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Samaritans of Wigan Statement of Financial Position At 31 March 2023
| notes TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS note 5 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Bank - current account Bank - deposit account CREDITORS : AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Contribution to Samaritans Other creditors Accruals NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY RESERVES UNRESTRICTED General reserve note 7 Capital reserve note 7 |
- 6,650 47,674 54,324 (1,924) (1,469) (680) (4,073) |
- 6,650 47,674 54,324 (1,924) (1,469) (680) (4,073) |
2023 £ 29,400 50,251 |
2022 £ 29,889 266 7,727 52,588 60,581 (2,380) (1,249) (668) (4,297) 56,284 86,173 56,285 29,888 86,173 |
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| 79,651 | ||||
| 50,252 29,399 |
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| 79,651 |
The notes on pages 9 to 11 form part of these accounts
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Samaritans of Wigan Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of preparing the financial statements
although a summary of its assets and activities is set out in Note 9 below.
Accounting convention
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their acc accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ire (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Rep Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The fina statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Fund accounting
objectives of the charity.
the terms of an appeal.
Income
The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
Expenditure
sales.
an indirect nature necessary to support them.
the charity.
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Samaritans of Wigan Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
1. Accounting Policies (continued)
Tangible fixed assets
estimated useful life. Minor additions costing less than £500 are not capitalised.
Long leasehold land - nil, but subject to impairment test Long leasehold property Fixtures and fittings - 15% on cost Office equipment - 25% on cost
2 Shop surplus / (deficit)
| Receipts Rent and water Telephone Repairs and renewals Light and heat Cleaning Other Total expenses Surplus / (defcit) |
2023 £ |
2022 £ 8,740 3,607 270 397 381 - 283 4,938 3,802 |
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| 7,594 | |||
| 5,639 304 81 548 5 |
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| 6,577 | |||
| 1,017 |
3 Trustees’ Remuneration.
No remuneration was paid to any trustees in the year. (2022 nil).
4. Management and administration cost
There are no material management and administration costs.
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Samaritans of Wigan Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022
5 Tangible Fixed Assets
| Cost At 1 April 2022 Additions At 31 March 2023 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for the year At 31 March 2023 Net Book Value At 31 March 2023 At 31 March 2022 |
Long Leasehold Ofce Equipme Property Equipment £ 29,400 1,132 - - 29,400 1,132 1,132 - 1,132 29,400 - 29,400 - |
nt Furniture& Fittings £ 4,891 - 4,891 4,402 489 4,891 - 489 |
Total £ 35,423 - 35,423 5,534 489 6,023 29,400 29,889 |
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6 Debtors
Debtors are all payable within one year.
7 Unrestricted Reserves
Unrestricted Reserves
| Unrestricted Reserves | ||
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| General £ 1 April 2022 56,285 Surplus/ (defcit) for the year (6,522) Depreciation transfer 489 At 31 March 2023 50,252 |
Capital £ 29,888 - (489) |
Total £ 86,173 (6,522) - 79,651 |
| 29,399 |
8. Related parties
The charity is controlled by the trustees. There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2023.
9 Linked Charity
Charity.
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Samaritans of Wigan on the
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Samaritans of Wigan.
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Samaritans of Wiga year ended 31 March 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report.
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement.
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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of an independent examination.
accounts to be reached.
Signature
Date: 17 August 2023
Ashburn Woodhart Lane Eccleston Chorley Lancashire PR7 5TB
M H C Lunt BCom MCom FCA Chartered Accountant
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