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## Annual Report 2020-2021 ABOUT B:FRIEND 




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_I've been coming here for over 3 years and I've enjoyed every minute of it. I lost Eric, my husband, and felt that down so I needed to join a club. My friend Jo told me about b:friend and brought me to the club and it's been great. I like coming to be with people so I look forward to Wednesday because I can get out of the house and mix with everybody. Everybody's friendly here_ 

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QUICK FACT LAST YEAR WE HOSTED OVER 768-HOURS OF GROUP SOCIAL CLUB ACTIVITY 



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||A b o u t|M e s s a g e  f r o m  o u r  C E O|P a g e  6|
||M o d e l|M i s s i o n  &  m o d e l|P a g e  7|
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|||O u r  p a r t n e r s|P a g e  1 2|
||I m p a c t|B e f r i e n d i n g|P a g e  1 3|
|||S o c i a l  C l u b s|P a g e  2 0|
|F|i n a n c e|F i n a n c i a l  y e a r|P a g e  2 5|
||F u t u r e|O u r  t e a m  &  p l e d g e s|P a g e  2 6|
|||M e s s a g e  f r o m  o u r  C h a i r|P a g e  2 8|





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## MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO 


_So much has been happening beyond our control, domestically and internationally, to influence our lives. We've all experienced relative powerlessness over the last year. Something we do control is our time. What we choose to do with it and with whom we choose to spend it._ 

_It continues to inspire knowing so many people choose to spend an hour a week with an older neighbour nearby. They feel the strength gained from connection. That we all derive our happiness from others._ 

_Our awesome staff team continue to support incredible volunteers across our region to create meaningful improvement for isolated people living in our communities. We can only include a few stats and stories in this report but there are hundreds more like them. They demonstrate that we are not powerless and change is just a cuppa away._ 

_This last year has shown that, despite everything we read in the news, there's a lot more good happening just around the corner if we're interested in seeing it._ 

## MIKE NILES FOUNDER 

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# OUR MISSION & VALUES 


**I wouldn't be without befriending I really wouldn't. It's changed my life** 



Improving well-being through local connections to ensure older people have the confidence, self-worth and agency to reconnect with the people and places around them 

Reducing social isolation for older people and younger people alike by creating opportunities for community togetherness 


**I don't know where I'd be without this club you know? I really love it** 


Bringing people together to dilute division created by age, heritage, digital skills and attitudinal divides 

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## ORGANISATION 

b : f r i e n d  i s  a  Y o r k s h i r e  c h a r i t y ,  f o u n d e d  i n  J a n u a r y  2 0 1 7 ,  t h a t  p a i r s  v o l u n t e e r  b e f r i e n d e r s  w i t h  s o c i a l l y  i s o l a t e d  o l d e r  n e i g h b o u r s  i n  t h e c o m m u n i t y  w i t h  t h e  a i m  o f  r e d u c i n g  s o c i a l  i s o l a t i o n  a n d  r e - e n g a g i n g  i n d i v i d u a l s  w i t h  t h e  p e o p l e  a n d  p l a c e s  a r o u n d  t h e m .  A t  t h e  c o r e  o f  o u r m o d e l  p e o p l e  i n  t h e  c o m m u n i t y  a r e  t a k i n g  t h e  l e a d  t o  m a k e  r e a l  i m p r o v e m e n t s  f o r  l o c a l  p e o p l e .  B y  p o p p i n g  i n  o n c e  a  w e e k  f o r  a  c u p p a  a n d a  c h a t ,  1 : 1  b e f r i e n d e r s  p r o v i d e  c o m p a n i o n s h i p  t o  p e o p l e  t h a t  m a y  n o t  s p e a k  t o  a n o t h e r  p e r s o n  a l l  w e e k  o r  l o n g e r .  T h i s  l o w - l e v e l p r e v e n t a t i v e  m e a s u r e  i s  v i t a l  e a r l y  a c t i o n  t r a n s f o r m i n g  t h e  l i v e s  o f  s o c i a l l y  i s o l a t e d  o l d e r  n e i g h b o u r s .  A l l  b e f r i e n d e r s  r e c e i v e d  a n  E n h a n c e d D B S  b a c k g r o u n d  c h e c k ,  t r a i n i n g  a n d  t w o  a c c o m p a n i e d  v i s i t s  t o  t h e i r  a s s i g n e d  o l d e r  n e i g h b o u r  w i t h  a  m e m b e r  o f  t h e  b : f r i e n d  t e a m . 


## VALUES 

N o  o n e  s h o u l d  h a v e  n o  o n e .  W e  b e l i e v e  i n  f a c i l i t a t i n g  m e a n i n g f u l  c o m m u n i t y  c o n n e c t i o n s  t o  t r a n s f o r m  a n  i n d i v i d u a l ’ s  v a l u e  o f t h e m s e l v e s ,  r e d u c e  t h e i r  f e e l i n g  o f  l o n e l i n e s s  a n d  e n a b l e  t h e m  t o  b u i l d  r e s i l i e n c e  i n  l a t e r  l i f e . 


## OUR THOUGHTS 

B e f r i e n d i n g  i s  n o t  a  n e w  c o n c e p t ,  a n d  w e ’ v e  n e v e r  c l a i m e d  t o  h a v e  c o r n e r e d  t h e  m a r k e t  w h e n  i t  c o m e s  t o  r e d u c i n g  s o c i a l  i s o l a t i o n ,  b u t w e ’ v e  b e e n  o v e r w h e l m e d  b y  t h e  u p t a k e  o f  t h i s  p r o j e c t  i n  S o u t h  Y o r k s h i r e  &  D e r b y s h i r e .  O n  a  d a i l y  b a s i s ,  o l d e r  n e i g h b o u r s  a n d  b e f r i e n d e r s a l i k e  a p p r o a c h  u s  t o  e x p l a i n  h o w  t h i s  p r o j e c t  h a s  c o m p l e t e l y  c h a n g e d  t h e i r  l i v e s .  W e  w e r e  s c e p t i c a l  a t  f i r  t .  W e  k n o w  i t  h a s  i m p a c t  b u t  ‘ l i f e c h a n g i n g ’  i s  s o m e t h i n g  w e  w e r e n ’ t  i n i t i a l l y  w i l l i n g  t o  a c c e p t  g i v e n  t h e  o n c e - a - w e e k  n a t u r e  o f  t h e  v o l u n t e e r i n g .  B u t  i t  c h a n g e s  a  p s y c h e : f r o m  m o n o t o n o u s  s o l i t u d e  t o  k n o w i n g  t h a t  s o m e o n e  c a r e s ,  s o m e o n e  v i s i t s  a n d  t h e y  d o  i t  w i t h o u t  r e c o m p e n s e  b e c a u s e  t h e y  w a n t  t o . 



## FAMILY QUOTE... 

"MY MUM ATTENDED THE SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE FIRST TIME. SHE COULDN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW MUCH SHE ENJOYED IT. SHE LOVED THE ACTIVITIES WHICH IS GOOD BECAUSE SHE HAD SPENT MONTHS IN FRONT OF THE TV." STEPH 


## QUICK FACT 

70% OF OLDER NEIGHBOURS WE SUPPORT ARE OVER THE AGE OF 80 

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_These clubs are as good as medication you know. They're just as important. More important!_ 

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## WHAT WE DO 

## BEFRIENDING 


**I t ' s  a l l  a b o u t  s p e n d i n g  t i m e t o g e t h e r  h a v i n g  a u p p a  &  c h a t e a c h  w e e k .  I t ' s  f a c e - t o - f a c e , l o c a l  a n d  p e o p l e  b e c o m e f r i e n d s  r a t h e r  t h a n v o l u n t e e r s .** 

**O u r  m o d e l :** 

**A  g o o d  m a t c h  i s n ' t  j u s t a b o u t  s h a r e d  i n t e r e s t s P e o p l e  f e e l  s a f e  &  c a n ‘ b e  t h e m s e l v e s ’ N o  s u c h  t h i n g  a s  t h e ‘ P e r f e c t  P a i r i n g ' P r o m o t e  p o w e r s y m m e t r y O p p o r t u n i t i e s  f o r n e i g h b o u r s  t o d e m o n s t r a t e  t h e i r s k i l l s  &  v a l u e E s t a b l i s h  c l e a r b o u n d a r i e s A i m  f o r  p o s i t i v e e n d i n g s :  o n w a r d r e f e r r a l  o r  r e p a i r** 


## DID YOU KNOW... 

AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC WE'VE INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY TO OUR PROJECT ADDING TELEPHONE BEFRIENDING, BOOK CLUB, WALKING GROUPS 

## SOCIAL CLUBS 


**G r o u p  c o n n e c t i o n  i s  a  k e y s t r a n d  o f  o u r  i n t e r v e n t i o n . A l l  s e s s i o n s  a r e  u n i q u e  a n d e a c h  w e e k  i s  d i f f e r e n t .  A l l a c t i v i t y  i s  r o o t e d  i n  t h e o r y b u t  i s  f u n .** 

**O u r  m o d e l :** 

**F o c u s e d  o n  t h e  F i v e W a y s  t o  W e l l b e i n g M e m b e r s  f e e l  s a f e  & c a n  ‘ b e  t h e m s e l v e s ’ P r o m o t e  s h a r e d i d e n t i t y  &  w h a t  p e o p l e h a v e  i n  c o m m o n A c t i v i t i e s  a r e  f u n  & p u r p o s e f u l O p p o r t u n i t i e s  f o r m e m b e r s  t o d e m o n s t r a t e  t h e i r s k i l l s  &  v a l u e A c t i v e l y  e n c o u r a g e c o - d e s i g n e d  s e s s i o n s A n t i - a g e i s m  Z o n e : a c c e p t a n c e  o f e v e r y o n e** 

## QUICK FACT 

WE POURED OVER 3,072 LITRES OF TEA/COFFEE LAST YEAR. THAT'S EQUAL TO THE VOLUME OF WINE PRODUCED BY A A MEDIUM SIZED VINEYARD 

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_I spent a lot of my time as a kid with older, retired neighbours who became like adopted grandparents, even best friends! I learned a lot from them that made me who I am today. Because of the work that b:friend do, I now get to spend time with my older friend Pamela and even better, so do my kids! Both Pamela and I benefit greatly from our friendship. Life is richer for the diversity of age and life experience. If you have some spare time, I encourage you to consider getting involved_ 

## MATTHEW BEFRIENDER, SHEFFIELD 

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**This Club gives me something to get out of bed for** 



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## OUR PARTNERS 

We'd like to extend thanks to the awesome organisations that partner with our project. Their commitment to reducing isolation is significant & we're able to achieve huge impact as a result of their belief in a more connected society. 




THE NATIONAL DEARNE AREA LOTTERY COUNCIL COMMUNITY FUND (BMBC) 

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**It is life changing. I wasn't going out & now if the weather is nice we go for a little walk** 


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## OUR 1:1 BEFRIENDING 

In the last 12-months, we've created over 300 new befriending pairings connecting people locally for weekly social interaction. Birthday meals out, day-trips to the seaside or just a quiet cuppa... these meaningful meetups have a huge impact. 



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Befriending 305 pairings made Social bundles 182 created & delivered Partner organisations 64 worked with 

Total number of older Hours of one-to-one 873 15,600 neighbours connected connection New older & younger years is our 576 4 neighbours joined the project longest pairing Active befriending 712 13 connections 



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## BEFRIENDING IN ACTION 



## AGE GROUPS OF BEFRIENDERS 

Our befrienders give an hour a week to connect with an isolated neighbour nearby. Over 68% of volunteers are under the age of 45 and around 6% of volunteers are themselves aged 65+. 

## LEGACY PAIRINGS 

Over half of all one-to-one community connections made continue beyond 12-months. These become self-sufficient friendships, many of which continue for many years. 


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## LISA & MURIEL 


**M u r i e l  s a y s  b e f r i e n d i n g h a s  m a d e  s u c h  a d i f f e r e n c e  t o  h e r  a s  i t ' s g i v e n  h e r  a  n e w  f r i e n d  & s o m e t h i n g  t o  l o o k f o r w a r d  t o  e a c h  w e e k . M u r i e l  a d m i t s  t h a t  s h e  i s q u i t e  a  s h y  p e r s o n  & w a s n ’ t  s u r e  i f  t h i s  w o u l d w o r k  b u t  s h e  i s  s o  g l a d s h e  g a v e  i t  a  c h a n c e .** 

M u r i e l :  " S h e ' s  n e a r l y  4 0  & I ' m  8 6  &  i t ' s  a  l o v e l y r e l a t i o n s h i p  w e ' v e  g o t . S h e ' s  s o  g e n u i n e  &  i t  r e a l l y h a s  m a d e  a  d i f f e r e n c e  t o m e . " 

L i s a :  " W e  h a v e  a  b i t  o f  a r o u t i n e  n o w  a n d  w e  g o  t o t h e  c e m e t e r y  e a c h  w e e k  t o s e e  h e r  h u s b a n d  &  I  k n o w t h i s  r e a l l y  m a k e s  h e r h a p p y . " 


## NEIGHBOUR QUOTE... 

"THE MOMENT I MET HER IT JUST CLICKED. SHE'S A YOUNG WOMAN BUT I'VE ALWAYS HAD A YOUNG MIND. IT'S NEVER BORING." BARBARA 


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## HERBERT & MALC 


**M a l c  ( r i g h t )  d e c i d e d  h e w o u l d  l i k e  t o  v o l u n t e e r a n d  s u p p o r t  s o m e o n e  i n h i s  c o m m u n i t y  a s  h e  h a s f o u n d  t h e  1 : 1  s u p p o r t  h e r e c e i v e d  i n c r e d i b l y b e n e f i c i a l .  A f t e r e x p e r i e n c i n g b e r e a v e m e n t  h e  w a s p a i r e d  w i t h  b e f r i e n d e r H a y l e y  i n  2 0 2 0 .** 

M a l c :  " b : f r i e n d  i s  b r i l l i a n t ! I  w o u l d n ’ t  b e  w i t h o u t H a y l e y ,  b : f r i e n d  h a s  d o n e s o  m u c h  t o  h e l p  m e  I  j u s t w a n n a  g i v e  s o m e t h i n g b a c k . " 

M a l c  h a s  s t a t e d  t h a t  h e  i s f e e l i n g  b e t t e r  a b o u t h i m s e l f  n o w  a s  h e  i s g e t t i n g  o u t  a n d  d o i n g t h i n g s  f o r  b o t h  h i m s e l f  a n d o t h e r s . 


## QUICK FACT 

92% OF OLDER NEIGHBOURS PAIRED TELL US THEY'RE PLEASED WITH THE PROJECT & RECORDED A 40% RISE IN WELLBEING WHEN SURVEYED 

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_It's been a lifeline for me. Every meeting is different & enjoyable. b:friend has made me feel better about myself & given me some confidence back_ 

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## OUR SOCIAL CLUBS 

In the last 12-months, we've hosted almost 770hours of weekly community group sessions welcoming approx. 130 neighbours. No two sessions are ever the same & are all rooted in wellbeing theory. Most importantly, they're great fun! 



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**Bingo & dominoes is fine... but this social group takes things to a different level** 

## OUR SOCIAL CLUBS 





## PRIMARY FOCUS OF SESSIONS 

Each of our 384 annual Social Club sessions are based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing model. Each has a primary focus but many sessions achieve multiple outcomes. This is the breakdown based on primary objectives. 

## LOCATIONS 

We host 9-weekly Social Clubs in community venues across South Yorkshire. Two clubs in Sheffield closed in 2021 but we have plans plans to launch two new weekly groups in Sheffield next year. 


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## RITA 


**A f t e r  l o s i n g  h e r  h u s b a n d , T e d ,  R i t a  b e c a m e  v e r y s o c i a l l y  i s o l a t e d .  T h e y h a d  a l w a y s  s o c i a l i s e d  a s a  c o u p l e  s o  s h e  w a s  n o t u s e d  t o  d o i n g  t h i n g s  o n h e r  o w n  &  f o u n d  i t  q u i t e d a u n t i n g .  D u r i n g  t h e l o c k d o w n s  R i t a  j o i n e d t e l e p h o n e  s o c i a l  c a l l s  & s e n t  e v e r y  s i n g l e  p e r s o n a  b i r t h d a y  c a r d .  T h e s e w e r e  p e o p l e  s h e  d i d n ’ t k n o w  a  y e a r  a g o  b u t  n o w c o u n t s  a s  h e r  f r i e n d s .** 

R i t a :  " I  w a s  r e a d y  f o r b o l t i n g  t h a t  f i r s t  t i m e  I c a m e  b u t  d o  y o u  k n o w  I ’ m s o  g l a d  I  s t a y e d .  I  l o v e  t h a t c l u b ,  i t ’ s  b r i l l i a n t .  I  h a t e  t o m i s s  i t .  I  d i d n ' t  h a v e c o n f i d e n c e  b u t  t h o s e  g i r l s a t  t h e  c l u b  h a v e  m a d e  m e b r a v e . " 

## FAMILY QUOTE... 


"THANKS TO THIS LOVELY GROUP MY MUM HAS STARTED TO LOOK FORWARD TO GOING OUT OF THE HOUSE AGAIN. SHE SAID TODAY WAS GREAT FUN" - RITA'S SON 


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## GRAHAM 


**G r a h a m  j o i n e d  t h e  B a l b y S o c i a l  C l u b  h a v i n g r e c e n t l y  m o v e d  t o  t h e a r e a .  H e  c a m e  t o  t h e c l u b  l o o k i n g  l o s t  &  w a s q u i e t .  A t  t h e  e n d  h e w o u l d  t h a n k  s t a f f  f o r m a k i n g  h i m  h a p p y  &  h e a l w a y s  s a i d  t h i s  w i t h t e a r s  i n  h i s  e y e s .** 

R e c e n t l y  G r a h a m  o f f e r e d t o  d o  a  s p o t  o f  g a r d e n i n g f o r  a n o t h e r  m e m b e r  o f  t h e c l u b  &  h a s  s i g n e d  u p  a s  a v o l u n t e e r  b e f r i e n d e r  t o s u p p o r t  s o m e o n e  e l s e . 

H e  r e c e n t l y  t o l d  u s  h e c a n ’ t  b e l i e v e  h o w  h a p p y  h e f e e l s  n o w .  H e  b e l i e v e d  h e h a d  r e a c h e d  r o c k  b o t t o m b u t  e v e r y o n e  a t  t h e  S o c i a l C l u b  h a d  m a d e  h i m  e n j o y l i f e  a g a i n . 


## QUICK FACT 

THIS YEAR'S SESSIONS INCLUDED: STREET DANCE, ARMCHAIR TRAVELS, YOGA, BOAT RACING, ROBOT WARS, DESERT ISLAND DISCO & MUCH MORE 

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## SURVEY & EVALUATION 


FOR EVERY £1 INVESTED IN B:FRIEND THE SOCIAL VALUE ADDED IS £10.12 figure based on 12-month period 

## WELLBEING SURVEYS 

By conducting the WarwickEdinburgh Wellbeing scale surveys at clear intervals we can identify an upward trajectory in selfdetermined wellbeing in the sixmonths after b:friend intervention. From 0 score at baseline we show improvement over time 

## SOCIAL VALUE IMPACT 

The Bristol Accord sets out eight characteristics of a sustainable community. Our project focuses on adding social value in a number of impact areas to build stronger communities 


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## FINANCE 

INCOMING RESOURCES RESTRICTED £185,219 UNRESTRICTED £19,541 

IT COSTS US £204 to provide an older neighbour with weekly social connection for a whole year 


## BREAKDOWN OF SPEND 

Each of our 384 annual Social Club sessions are based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing model. Each has a primary focus but many sessions achieve multiple outcomes. This is the breakdown based on primary objectives. 

## BREAKING DOWN OUR COSTS 

The majority of our expenditure is on salaries. This enables us to deliver the project across our region along with the dedicated staff resource for documentation, training & travel. 


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## OUR PEOPLE 

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OUR TRUSTEE & ADVISORY BOARD 

Daniel Burton (Chair); Lucy Cole (Vice-chair); Louis Stokes; Tara Walker (Treasurer); Geraint Evans; Kloe Tegg 



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## OUR PLEDGES 

To make sure our project is inclusive & representative now & in future, we commit to proactively ensuring: 


All social media includes image descriptions for visually impaired 

Effective signposting & referral between agencies 

Bring people together who do not normally interact, such as intercultural encounters 

Proactively tackle discrimination 


Increase shared-identity social support groups (SSG) 

Buffering any external hostile context & actively myth busting 


All online & offline marketing optimised for accessibility 


Creating safe, authentic, reciprocal social experiences 

Promoting cultural appreciation 


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## 1 **Strive relentlessly to be an inclusive organisation** 

**Champion good mental health by providing access to staff & volunteers** 

We will never discriminate against any persons and pledge to deliver benefit to all people in the communities we support. Our inclusivity pledge: 

All staff and volunteers can access free CBT counselling. Our mental health pledge: 

Offer no questions access to 24/7 counselling service 

Regularly review representation on staff and Board teams 

In-person or telephone access 365 days of the year 

Ensure all projects are adapted to be accessible to all individuals 

Always anonymous, always free Additional training opportunities sourced 

Always review volunteer and beneficiary demographics and pro-actively attempt to reach under-represented communities 

Regularly improve our knowledge of inclusive approaches 

3 4 **Pay the UK Living Wage to all staff** 

## **Target net zero annual carbon emissions** 

Our environmental pledge: 

De-carbonisation strategies including: digitising all activity, no paper documentation Paperless office 

Our living wage pledge: 

Always review salaries annually Always pay UK Living Wage (outside London) Always endeavour to increase salary annually in-line with inflation 

Only use contractors with eco-friendly approach (including Amazon following their launch of the Climate Pledge) and those committed to netzero emissions by 2040 

Credible, quantifiable and local offset 

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## MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR 

_I want to take this opportunity to firstly offer a heartfelt thanks to every member of staff and volunteer that has pulled together once again in uncertain and challenging times to support more older neighbours than ever before._ 

_This year has been an exciting one; a return to face-to-face 1:1 befriending and social clubs, introducing new means of supporting socially-isolated neighbours, and extending our reach in to communities in Derbyshire and further afield. From day one, it’s been our mission to go beyond traditional befriending models. We set out to facilitate intergenerational friendships that become part of the fabric of society. We’re proud that of the 712 active pairings in 2021, 68% of volunteers are under the age of 45, more than half of community connections become self-sufficient friendships, and that the longest pairing is more than 4 years. This is the b:friend model in action; people in the community taking the lead to make real improvements for local people._ 

_We are committed to making sure b:friend is more inclusive and representative of our communities now and in to the future. It’s with great enthusiasm that we enter a new year at b:friend, with the ambition to support even more friends in more communities across the UK. We are all neighbours._ 

## DANIEL BURTON CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

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B:FRIEND
(A charitable incorporated organisation limited by guarantee)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
CHARtTY NUMBER 1171148
COMPANY NUMBER CE009648

B:FRIEND
CONTENTS
Page
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
ST ATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
BALANCE SHEET
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
9-15

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE PEIUOD
ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
The Management Committee presents its report and accounts for the y¢ar ended 31 Oetober 2021.
Charity information
Mana
eiment CoTnmitlee
Daniel Burton
Tara Walker
Louis Stokes
Lucy Cole
Geraint Evans
Melissa Beckett
Kloe Tegg
Chairperson
Treasurer- Appointed August 2021
Non-Executive member
Non-Executive member
Non-Executive rnernber
Non-Executive member- Resigned June 2021
Non-Executive rnernber- Appointed August 2021
Charity Registration number
1171148
Charity registered office
and Operational address
Unit315
The Workstation
15 Palemoster Row
Sheffield
SI 2BX
Secretary
Matthew Culrnore - Resigned August 2021
Independent examiner
Smith Craven
Chartered Aecountants
Sidings House
Sidings Court
Doncaster
Bankers
Sanland¢r UK PIC
Doncaster

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
Structure* governance and management
Governin
Document
The organisalion is a charitable incorporat¢d organisation forn]ed on 17 January 2017 and registered as a
charity.
The charity was established under a Constitution which establishes the objects and powers of the Charitable
company and is governed under its Constitution.
In the ¢v¢nl of the charity being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding
£1.
Recruitment and A
ointment of Mana
ement Committee
The Trustees of the charity for the purposes of charity law and under the charity's Constitution are known
as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Constitution the members of
the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they Tnust be r¢-
elected al the next Annual General Meeting.
Ob'ectives and Activities
The obje¢tives of the charity are to promote social inclusion amongst elderly persons, in particular, but not
exclusive to over 65's, resident in England and Wales and the SL￿round1ng areas who are excluded by
society, by provision of..
Befriending services through weekly outreach to individuals.
Such othet ways from time to time as th¢ trustees see fit in fllltherance with said objects. B'.Friend is a not-
for-proflt organisalion.
B.'Friend pairs volunteer befrienders with socially isolated older neighbours in the community with the aim
of reducing loneliness by reengaging with people and places around them. Our k¢y activities are 1=1
befriending pairings, visiting once a week for a "¢uppa" and a chat. B.'Friend also provides two hour social
clubs, held in various locations that offer peer support through a range of physically and mentally
stimulating sessions.
All activities undertaken by the charity are to benefit people Èn the community, be they volunteers or older
neighbours, and all remain equitable with services free at the point of delivery.
Trustees ensure all activili¢s are in accordance with the charity objects outlined in the constitution and are
for the public benefit.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
Achievements and performance
n the reporting period, the charity has created over 305 x I.. I befriending pairings across Doncaster,
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham. Ln addition to thts our team has supported and managed an
additional 650 x l.. I befriending pairings already in existence.
Facilitated approximately 768 hours of Social Club activity across th¢ region with weekly activity,
peer support and entertainment.
Collaborated with 64 other charity and community groups, along with statutory health and social
care colleagues, on wider social challenges faced across towns and cities we work in.
Delivered over 9,900 hours of eomrnunity Connection to isolated nei￿)bourS
Financial Review
Princi
al Fundin
Sour¢¢s
B.'Friend was grateful to receive funding frorn.. The National Lottery Coinn]unity Fund, Bam51ey
Metropolitan Borough Council, Sheffield University Union, South Yorkshire Community Fund. Yorkshire
Building Society, Virgin
Money Giving, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Coalfields
Regeneration Trust, Masonic Charitable Trust, Voluntary Action Doncaster, Voluntary Action Roiherham,
Charles Hayward Foundation, Cleaves & Whitehead Foundation, LNER and Public Health Doncater.
Reserve Polic
As a policy, il has always been felt prudent to maintain reserves at a level whereby at least Ihree months
expenditUTe could be met in the event of a significant loss of funding.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
Statement of Mana
ernent Comrnittee's Res
onsibilities
Charity law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial period
which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the CIO as al the balance sheet date and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial
period. In preparing those financial statements, the Management Committee should follow best practice
and=
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to assume that the
company will continue on that basis.
The Management Committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities SORP {FRS102).
The Management Cornmittee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Members of the Man
ement Committee
MernbeTS of the Management Committee, who are trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served
during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 2.
In accordance with charities law. &$ the CIO'S trustees, we certify that..
so far as we are awar¢, there is no relevant accounting information of which the charity's Independent
examiners are unaware; and
as the trustees of the CIO, we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make
ourselves aware of any relevant accounting inforniation and to establish that the charity's independent
examiners ar¢ aware of that infonnation.
Approval
This report was approved by the Management Cornmittee on
and signed on ils behalf by..
Tara Walker
Treasurer

B:FRIEND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees of B..Friend on the accounts for the period ended 31 October 2021 set out on
pages7 to 15
Respective respon5ibiiities of trustees alld exaffliner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act 2011 {"the Act").
The in].%tees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144121 of the Act, and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
lo lollow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Cotnmission undei Section 14515llbl of the Act, atld
lo state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by tILe Charity
Commission. An exarninatioll illclude.% a review of the accounting record8 kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accoullt% presented with those records. It al80 includes eon%ideralioll of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and 8eeking of explanations from the tnLStees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do nor provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit,
and consequently no opinion is given as io whether the accounts present a 'lNe and fair view. and the
report 15 limited lo those matters set out in the statement below.
IDdepelldellt examRner s statement
In connection with my exaM￿ation, no Material matters have come to my ait¢ntion which
gives me ¢ause to believe that in, any maierial respe¢i'.
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and.
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. 01
the accounts did not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and
content of accoullts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Report￿) Regulations ?008 other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a tnatter
¢onsideTed as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
aiiention should be drawn in this report in order io enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Kelvin Fitton BA FCA
For and on behalf of Smith Craven
Chartered Accountants
Siding5 Court
Doncaster DN4 5NU
Dated..

B.'FRIEND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTrVITIES Iln¢ludlng Incom• ond ExpendltureACCL￿Thlj
YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
Unrestricted
funds
R8Strict•d
incom• funds
Total
funds
Prior year
funds
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income and endowments from..
Donations and gifts
11,041
199,948
210,989
251,166
Charltable activities
3,319
Total
11,041
199,948
210,989
254,485
RESOURCE5 EXPENDED
Exp•nditurn on:
Raising funds
5,147
5,147
2,224
Charitable activities
22,247
143.708
165,955
178,160
Total
22,247
148,855
171,101
180,384
Transfer between funds
45,615
145.6151
Net movement In funds
34,409
5,478
39,887
74,101
R•conclllatlon of funds:
Totsl fvnds brought ft>rwgrd
38,175
109,386
147,561
73,460
Total funds carrlod fO￿ard
72,584
114,862
187,446
147,561
The statement of financlal actlvltles Includes all gains and losses in the period. All incomlng resources and
rg$our¢ès •xpended derlve from continulng activities.

B:FRIEND
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31ST OCTOBER 2021
Company No: CE009648
Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior year
funds
funds
funds
funds
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
2.802
2.802
4,683
Total fiTxed assets
2,802
2.802
4,683
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
7,813
7,813
1,077
157,658 230,242 209,120
72,584
Total current assets
72,584
165,471 238,055 210,197
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
within one year
53,411
53,411
67,319
Net current assets
72,584
112,060 184,644 142.878
Total assets less current liabilities
72,584
114,862 187.446 147,561
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Reslricled income funds
Unrestricted funds
114,862 114,862 109,386
72,584
38,175
72.584
Total funds
72.584
114,862 187,446 147,561
Approved by the Iruslees on
Signed..
On behalf of the trustees

B.'FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Basis of Accounting
The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised al cost or transaction value unless olherise slated in the relevant note lo these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
and with the Charities Act 2011.
The firiancial slalements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
INCOMING RESOURCES
Recognition of incoming re$our¢es
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when..
the charity becomes enlilled to the resources.,
the Iruslees are virtually certain they will receive the resources,. and
the rnonelary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or incorne and expenses, unless
required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognib'on
criteria are mel.
Contractual incomg and performance related grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related gtxjds or services have been delivered.
Glfts In klnd
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount
actually realised.
Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or
distributed by the charity.
Gifis in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable
Donated services and facilities
These are only included in incoming resources Iwilh an equivalent amount in resources expended)
where the benefit lo the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value
placed on these resources is the eslimaled value lo the charity of the service or facility received.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts bul is described in the
Iruslees, annual report.

B:FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES l¢ontinued}
EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or conslruclive
obligation commilling the charity lo pay out resources and the arnounl of the obligation
can be measured with reasonable ￿rtaInlY.
Governance and support costs
Support cos15 have been allocated be￿en governance costs and other support. Governance costs
comprise all costs involving public accounlabilily of the charity and its compliance with regulation
and good practice.
Support C051s include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost calegories on a basis
consislenl with the use of resources.
ASSETS
Tangible flxed assets for use by the charity
These are capitslised if they can be used for more than one year. and cost at least £250.
They are valued al cost
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in the notes to the accounts.
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B..FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unrestricted Restrictgd
funds
funds
This year
Last year
Raising funds
Advertising
5,147
5,147
2.224
Total gxpgnditure on raising funds
S,147
5,147
2,224
Charltable actlvitieg
Other expenditure
22,247 143,708
165,955
178,160
Total expendlture on charitable activitios
22,247
143,708
165,955
178,160
Total expenditure
22,247
148,855
171,102
180,384
PAID EMPLOYEES
Staff costs
Thls year
Last year
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs (defined contribution scheme)
122,441
6,131
2,485
121,670
6.163
2,422
Total staff costs
131,057
130,255
No employees received employee benefits for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
This yoar
£32,278
Last ygar
£29,728
Total amount paid lo key personnel
4.2 Average head count In the year
Officers and adminislralion
Support workers
This year
Last year

8..FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR TNE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
DETAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE
5.1 Trustee ￿m￿neratIOn and expenses
No rnembers ol the management committee received any remuneration during the year.
£32.10 expenses were reimbursed to ihe management commiltee during ihe year.
Fges for gxarnination of the accounts
Thls year
Last year
Independent examin$rfs f8¥s for reporting on Ihg accounts
1.800
1.800
1,800
1.800
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost
Computer
equipment
Total
At the b8ginning of the year
14,439
14.439
Additions
2,680
2.680
Disposals
Al end ol year
17,119
17.119
Dep￿Ciation
Ba51S
Rale
Straight Line
3 years
At th6 b￿InnIng of the y8ar
9,755
9,755
Dèpraciation
4,562
4.562
Disposals
At end ofyear
14,317
14.317
Nel book value
At the beginning ol the year
4,684
4,684
At end of year
2,802
2.802

B.'FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Analysis of debtors
This year Last year
Funding debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
6,229
1,584
1,077
Total
7,813
1,077
CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS
Analysis of creditors
This year Last year
Trade Creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Taxation and social security
982
52,429
65,100
2,219
Total
53,411
67,319
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NOTESTO THE Accouf4TS
FOR THE YEAR EFIDED 315TOCTOBER 2021
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13,556
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199,948
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45.815
114.884
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72.U4
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B..FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No Iruslee or other person related lo the charity had any person81 interest in any
contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the period.

B:FRIEND
(A charitable incorporated organisation limited by guarantee)
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
CHARtTY NUMBER 1171148
COMPANY NUMBER CE009648

B:FRIEND
CONTENTS
Page
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
ST ATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
BALANCE SHEET
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
9-15

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE PEIUOD
ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
The Management Committee presents its report and accounts for the y¢ar ended 31 Oetober 2021.
Charity information
Mana
eiment CoTnmitlee
Daniel Burton
Tara Walker
Louis Stokes
Lucy Cole
Geraint Evans
Melissa Beckett
Kloe Tegg
Chairperson
Treasurer- Appointed August 2021
Non-Executive member
Non-Executive member
Non-Executive rnernber
Non-Executive member- Resigned June 2021
Non-Executive rnernber- Appointed August 2021
Charity Registration number
1171148
Charity registered office
and Operational address
Unit315
The Workstation
15 Palemoster Row
Sheffield
SI 2BX
Secretary
Matthew Culrnore - Resigned August 2021
Independent examiner
Smith Craven
Chartered Aecountants
Sidings House
Sidings Court
Doncaster
Bankers
Sanland¢r UK PIC
Doncaster

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
Structure* governance and management
Governin
Document
The organisalion is a charitable incorporat¢d organisation forn]ed on 17 January 2017 and registered as a
charity.
The charity was established under a Constitution which establishes the objects and powers of the Charitable
company and is governed under its Constitution.
In the ¢v¢nl of the charity being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding
£1.
Recruitment and A
ointment of Mana
ement Committee
The Trustees of the charity for the purposes of charity law and under the charity's Constitution are known
as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Constitution the members of
the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they Tnust be r¢-
elected al the next Annual General Meeting.
Ob'ectives and Activities
The obje¢tives of the charity are to promote social inclusion amongst elderly persons, in particular, but not
exclusive to over 65's, resident in England and Wales and the SL￿round1ng areas who are excluded by
society, by provision of..
Befriending services through weekly outreach to individuals.
Such othet ways from time to time as th¢ trustees see fit in fllltherance with said objects. B'.Friend is a not-
for-proflt organisalion.
B.'Friend pairs volunteer befrienders with socially isolated older neighbours in the community with the aim
of reducing loneliness by reengaging with people and places around them. Our k¢y activities are 1=1
befriending pairings, visiting once a week for a "¢uppa" and a chat. B.'Friend also provides two hour social
clubs, held in various locations that offer peer support through a range of physically and mentally
stimulating sessions.
All activities undertaken by the charity are to benefit people Èn the community, be they volunteers or older
neighbours, and all remain equitable with services free at the point of delivery.
Trustees ensure all activili¢s are in accordance with the charity objects outlined in the constitution and are
for the public benefit.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
Achievements and performance
n the reporting period, the charity has created over 305 x I.. I befriending pairings across Doncaster,
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham. Ln addition to thts our team has supported and managed an
additional 650 x l.. I befriending pairings already in existence.
Facilitated approximately 768 hours of Social Club activity across th¢ region with weekly activity,
peer support and entertainment.
Collaborated with 64 other charity and community groups, along with statutory health and social
care colleagues, on wider social challenges faced across towns and cities we work in.
Delivered over 9,900 hours of eomrnunity Connection to isolated nei￿)bourS
Financial Review
Princi
al Fundin
Sour¢¢s
B.'Friend was grateful to receive funding frorn.. The National Lottery Coinn]unity Fund, Bam51ey
Metropolitan Borough Council, Sheffield University Union, South Yorkshire Community Fund. Yorkshire
Building Society, Virgin
Money Giving, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, Coalfields
Regeneration Trust, Masonic Charitable Trust, Voluntary Action Doncaster, Voluntary Action Roiherham,
Charles Hayward Foundation, Cleaves & Whitehead Foundation, LNER and Public Health Doncater.
Reserve Polic
As a policy, il has always been felt prudent to maintain reserves at a level whereby at least Ihree months
expenditUTe could be met in the event of a significant loss of funding.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021
Statement of Mana
ernent Comrnittee's Res
onsibilities
Charity law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial period
which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the CIO as al the balance sheet date and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial
period. In preparing those financial statements, the Management Committee should follow best practice
and=
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to assume that the
company will continue on that basis.
The Management Committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities SORP {FRS102).
The Management Cornmittee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Members of the Man
ement Committee
MernbeTS of the Management Committee, who are trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served
during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 2.
In accordance with charities law. &$ the CIO'S trustees, we certify that..
so far as we are awar¢, there is no relevant accounting information of which the charity's Independent
examiners are unaware; and
as the trustees of the CIO, we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make
ourselves aware of any relevant accounting inforniation and to establish that the charity's independent
examiners ar¢ aware of that infonnation.
Approval
This report was approved by the Management Cornmittee on
and signed on ils behalf by..
Tara Walker
Treasurer

B:FRIEND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
Report to the trustees of B..Friend on the accounts for the period ended 31 October 2021 set out on
pages7 to 15
Respective respon5ibiiities of trustees alld exaffliner
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act 2011 {"the Act").
The in].%tees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144121 of the Act, and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
lo lollow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Cotnmission undei Section 14515llbl of the Act, atld
lo state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by tILe Charity
Commission. An exarninatioll illclude.% a review of the accounting record8 kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accoullt% presented with those records. It al80 includes eon%ideralioll of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and 8eeking of explanations from the tnLStees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do nor provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit,
and consequently no opinion is given as io whether the accounts present a 'lNe and fair view. and the
report 15 limited lo those matters set out in the statement below.
IDdepelldellt examRner s statement
In connection with my exaM￿ation, no Material matters have come to my ait¢ntion which
gives me ¢ause to believe that in, any maierial respe¢i'.
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and.
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. 01
the accounts did not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and
content of accoullts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Report￿) Regulations ?008 other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a tnatter
¢onsideTed as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
aiiention should be drawn in this report in order io enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Kelvin Fitton BA FCA
For and on behalf of Smith Craven
Chartered Accountants
Siding5 Court
Doncaster DN4 5NU
Dated..

B.'FRIEND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTrVITIES Iln¢ludlng Incom• ond ExpendltureACCL￿Thlj
YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
Unrestricted
funds
R8Strict•d
incom• funds
Total
funds
Prior year
funds
Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income and endowments from..
Donations and gifts
11,041
199,948
210,989
251,166
Charltable activities
3,319
Total
11,041
199,948
210,989
254,485
RESOURCE5 EXPENDED
Exp•nditurn on:
Raising funds
5,147
5,147
2,224
Charitable activities
22,247
143.708
165,955
178,160
Total
22,247
148,855
171,101
180,384
Transfer between funds
45,615
145.6151
Net movement In funds
34,409
5,478
39,887
74,101
R•conclllatlon of funds:
Totsl fvnds brought ft>rwgrd
38,175
109,386
147,561
73,460
Total funds carrlod fO￿ard
72,584
114,862
187,446
147,561
The statement of financlal actlvltles Includes all gains and losses in the period. All incomlng resources and
rg$our¢ès •xpended derlve from continulng activities.

B:FRIEND
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31ST OCTOBER 2021
Company No: CE009648
Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior year
funds
funds
funds
funds
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
2.802
2.802
4,683
Total fiTxed assets
2,802
2.802
4,683
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
7,813
7,813
1,077
157,658 230,242 209,120
72,584
Total current assets
72,584
165,471 238,055 210,197
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
within one year
53,411
53,411
67,319
Net current assets
72,584
112,060 184,644 142.878
Total assets less current liabilities
72,584
114,862 187.446 147,561
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Reslricled income funds
Unrestricted funds
114,862 114,862 109,386
72,584
38,175
72.584
Total funds
72.584
114,862 187,446 147,561
Approved by the Iruslees on
Signed..
On behalf of the trustees

B.'FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Basis of Accounting
The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised al cost or transaction value unless olherise slated in the relevant note lo these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
and with the Charities Act 2011.
The firiancial slalements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
INCOMING RESOURCES
Recognition of incoming re$our¢es
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when..
the charity becomes enlilled to the resources.,
the Iruslees are virtually certain they will receive the resources,. and
the rnonelary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or incorne and expenses, unless
required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the general income recognib'on
criteria are mel.
Contractual incomg and performance related grants
This is only included in the SOFA once the related gtxjds or services have been delivered.
Glfts In klnd
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount
actually realised.
Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or
distributed by the charity.
Gifis in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable
Donated services and facilities
These are only included in incoming resources Iwilh an equivalent amount in resources expended)
where the benefit lo the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value
placed on these resources is the eslimaled value lo the charity of the service or facility received.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts bul is described in the
Iruslees, annual report.

B:FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES l¢ontinued}
EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or conslruclive
obligation commilling the charity lo pay out resources and the arnounl of the obligation
can be measured with reasonable ￿rtaInlY.
Governance and support costs
Support cos15 have been allocated be￿en governance costs and other support. Governance costs
comprise all costs involving public accounlabilily of the charity and its compliance with regulation
and good practice.
Support C051s include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost calegories on a basis
consislenl with the use of resources.
ASSETS
Tangible flxed assets for use by the charity
These are capitslised if they can be used for more than one year. and cost at least £250.
They are valued al cost
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in the notes to the accounts.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unrestricted Restrictgd
funds
funds
This year
Last year
Raising funds
Advertising
5,147
5,147
2.224
Total gxpgnditure on raising funds
S,147
5,147
2,224
Charltable actlvitieg
Other expenditure
22,247 143,708
165,955
178,160
Total expendlture on charitable activitios
22,247
143,708
165,955
178,160
Total expenditure
22,247
148,855
171,102
180,384
PAID EMPLOYEES
Staff costs
Thls year
Last year
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs (defined contribution scheme)
122,441
6,131
2,485
121,670
6.163
2,422
Total staff costs
131,057
130,255
No employees received employee benefits for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
This yoar
£32,278
Last ygar
£29,728
Total amount paid lo key personnel
4.2 Average head count In the year
Officers and adminislralion
Support workers
This year
Last year

8..FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR TNE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
DETAILS OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE
5.1 Trustee ￿m￿neratIOn and expenses
No rnembers ol the management committee received any remuneration during the year.
£32.10 expenses were reimbursed to ihe management commiltee during ihe year.
Fges for gxarnination of the accounts
Thls year
Last year
Independent examin$rfs f8¥s for reporting on Ihg accounts
1.800
1.800
1,800
1.800
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost
Computer
equipment
Total
At the b8ginning of the year
14,439
14.439
Additions
2,680
2.680
Disposals
Al end ol year
17,119
17.119
Dep￿Ciation
Ba51S
Rale
Straight Line
3 years
At th6 b￿InnIng of the y8ar
9,755
9,755
Dèpraciation
4,562
4.562
Disposals
At end ofyear
14,317
14.317
Nel book value
At the beginning ol the year
4,684
4,684
At end of year
2,802
2.802

B.'FRIEND
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Analysis of debtors
This year Last year
Funding debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
6,229
1,584
1,077
Total
7,813
1,077
CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS
Analysis of creditors
This year Last year
Trade Creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Taxation and social security
982
52,429
65,100
2,219
Total
53,411
67,319
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FOR THE YEAR EFIDED 315TOCTOBER 2021
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13,556
380
8,048
3.839
1.759
109,386
199,948
148,￿$
45.815
114.884
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Fund$
Fund$
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2.802
2.8U2
238.055
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72.U4
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72,￿4
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2021
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No Iruslee or other person related lo the charity had any person81 interest in any
contract or transaction entered into by the charity during the period.