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2021-03-31-accounts

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Reference and Administrative
Details
Report ofthe Trustees 2 to 16
Report ofthe Independent
Auditors
17 to 19
Statement of Financial Activities 20
Statement of Financial Position 21
Statement ofCash Flows 22
Notes to the Statement ofCash Flows 23
Notes to the Financial Statements 24 to 31

ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT AND AND PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE
Ob ective from 2020-21 Business Plan End ofYear outcome
Deliver a high standard of projects, meeting 1-1
mentoring/advocacy
KPI's
were
not
met
due
to
KPls and the needs of the people we additional
work
to
ensure
appropriate
training
and
support (be they original KPls or adjusted processes
were
in place. Targets
have
been
adjusted
in
due to COVID-19). order
for us to achieve
these
during
the second
year
of
project delivery.
In some services,
for example
all hubs,
the frequency
and
nature ofcontact with people changed
and increased.
Maintain funding at a minimum of the We started
the year with a budgeted
income
of f447,874
budgeted level with the aspiration to bring in and expected
deficit of F42,738. We ended
the year
with
further contracts throughout the year. actual income ofF530,760 and a surplus
off65,742.
We did not lose any existing
contracts
during
the year,
but
income dipped
due to the delay of the start of some of our
Lottery
funded
projects.
However,
costs decreased
by
a
larger proportion,
resulting
in the final surplus.
We
brought
in
additional
contracts
through
the
year
including:
- f15,000 for research
and
creation
of a
film
on
local
advocacy offers
- E5,000 COVID support
from Gloucestershire
Funders
and
P5,000 from Gloucestershire
Community
Foundation
-F9,052 from the DPO COVID Emergency
Fund to carry
out
focussed work with diverse communities
-A further 12 months
funding
for our BME Women's
Group
- Partnership
funding
from Barnwood Trust
-E2,665for a partnership
project with Gloucester
Cathedral
—f19,083for a Digital innovation
Fund project.
Protect
employees,
volunteers
and
individuals
we provide a service to and
the
general
public
from
infection
risk as
much
as possible.
It was essential
to us to fully
understand
and
adhere
to
safety measures,
and upon the reopening
of the office
and
face to face services
we
reconfigured
layouts
to
enable
social
distancing,
installed
screens
and
hand
sanitiser,
provided
face masks,
antibacterial
gel,
cleaning
supplies
and single use items where needed,
and complied
with
Test
and Trace.
We ensured
that all frontline
staff would
have
early
access
to the
COVID-19
vaccine,
and
supported
contact
tracing
as necessary.
Staff were
supported
to
self-isolate
with
additional
COVID-related
sick pay on
offer
by us as an organisation
to support staff.
Reasonable
adjustments
have and continue
to be made
for
people
to
recognise
their
own
vulnerabilities,
including
extended
working
from home/alternative
ways ofworking.
We
secured
funding
to
collect
and
create
accessible
resources
about
COVID-19 on a dedicated
page
on
our
website
which
continues
to
be
updated
weekly.
We
supported
the
Council
by
putting
into
Easy
Read
their
regular
(fortnightly
for most ofthe year) COVID-19 bulletin.
Keep
roles.
people informed and clear about their We were really pleased
the number ofstaff reporting
feeling
'Very
happy'
(9 or 10 out of 10) at work
in our 2021
Staff
Survey was 66.7%, up from 27%the previous year; a further
33.3%rated their happiness
at a 7or 8 out of 10.

ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT AND AND PERFORINANCE PERFORINANCE PERFORINANCE PERFORINANCE
Ob ective from 2020/21 Business Plan End ofYear outcome
Keep people informed and clear about their We communicated
as quickly
and clearly as possible
with
roles. staff after any
new government
advice
or decision.
Two
members
of staff were furloughed
during
the first
lockdown,
one
at their
request
due
to caring
responsibilities,
and
another because their office based cleaning job could not be
completed
at home.
All other employees
maintained
their
hours
of
work
and
all
showed
great
adaptability
and
flexibility
in their approach
to work.
Staff turnover
was slightly
higher
than
usual
this year.
Exit
interviews
helped
us
to
identify
that
the
pandemic
contributed
to this, with individuals
re-evaluating
priorities,
or
facing increasing
demands
at home.
Keep
funders
and
people
service
to
informed
and
we
clear
provide
about
a
our
We communicated
with
funders
and
members
regularly
throughout
the year and used a variety of methods,
and
as
delivery
from us.
methods and what they can expect soon as possible
each
time
that there
was a change
to
delivery.
We recognise that closure offace to face services
was
very
disappointing
for
some
members,
and
endeavoured
to always
provide alternative
support.
Be responsive to changing circumstances. We worked
flexibly
and
planned
ahead
where
possible,
to
be able to respond as quickly as possible to changes.
This
included:
- Drafting
plans and statements,
ready to be shared
on
the
evening
of government
announcements.
- A quick turnaround
on emergency
funding
bids to enable
us to increase capacity to meet increased
demand.
Restructuring
service
delivery
for
projects
in
which
traditional
delivery was no longer possible.
-
Putting
in place increased
support
(such as
safeguarding
support,
1-1
daily
check
ins,
and
referrals
to
other
organisations)
for individuals
particularly
at risk.
Setting
up
all staff to work
from
home
within
days
of
lockdown
and upskilling
many
in their use of IT.
Plan and implement new Lottery funded In order to give the new Lottery-funded
projects the
support,
projects. planning
and staffing
that they required,
it was agreed
with
funders
that we would
delay the start date into the
summer.
We then:
—Successfully
recruited
and inducted a number of new
staff
with full involvement
from those with lived experience.
—Completed
detailed
project planning.
— Networked
with key partners
and stakeholders.
- Co-designed
new services and supporting
processes.
— Undertook
marketing
of new services.
— Had COVID safe launches
of new services.
Deliver
to the
third
year
Strategy and create a new
us beyond 2021.
of the 3
strategy to
Year
guide
Delivery
continued
on the final year of the 3 Year
Strategy.
The decision was made
by the Board to extend the
existing
3Year Strategy to the end ofthe calendar year of2021, and
implement
a new strategy for 2022.

FUTURE PLANS FUTURE PLANS FUTURE PLANS FUTURE PLANS
Priority What needs to be done
Define next Three Year Strategy in a Develop,
launch
and use
member survey to inform future
user-led way strategy.
Develop work on Marketing and Fundraising Create
Marketing
and
Fundraising plans with SMART
outcomes.
Link to project plans.
Use and monitor.
Follow funding strategy Set up review system for funding
plan.
Update current
funding
plan.
Develop income generating
specifically
in training
and
business
quality assurance
Launch
training
packages
and
continue
ones, in line with market research.
Develop a marketing
plan for QC.
to develop new
Secure QC commissions in new areas of work.
Secure longer-term contracts Groundwork
for multi-year
QC contract.
Keep working
to secure other
long term contracts/funding.
Plan for sustainability
beyond
Lottery funding.
Expand the Quality Checking agenda to get Develop a marketing
plan for
QC.
private commissions by developing and
marketing our bespoke offer and securing
contracts
Consider
work
with
the CQC or larger provider
associations
rather than
individual providers.
Restart Care and Treatment reviews.
Follow our Marketing Strategy Update current marketing plan.
Set up review system for marketing plan.
Increase marketing
capacity
and skills.
Further develop website.
Launch
new leaflets.
Consistency
and clarity with
branding.
Grow partnerships Expand within partnerships
that already exist.
Scope funding
opportunities
for joint projects.
Put in joint bids.
Manage data better Review data needs.
Identify funding
for database.
Commission
database.

The charity maintains The charity maintains standing
policies an
A wide range of HR policies
Anti-Bribery
and Corruption
Business Continuity Plan
Code of Conduct
Complaints
and Compliments
Confidentiality
Conflict of Interest
Data Protection
Environmental
Equal Opportunities
Grievance
Health and Safety
Internal
Financial
Controls and Procedures
IT Communications and Usage
Lone Working
Risk Management
Safeguarding
Social Media
Volunteer
and Whistleblowing.

31.3.21 31.3.20
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
Notes F
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations
and legacies
17,916 2,664
Charitable
activities
Charitable
activities
495,037 431,863
investment
income
15,566 464
Other income 2,241 3,273
Total 530,760 438,264
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable
activities
Charitable
activities
465,018 447,266
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 65,742 (9,002)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 196,769 205,771
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 262,511 196,769

STATEM ENT OF FINANCIAL
P
31 MARCH 2021
OSITION
31.3.21 31.3.20
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
Notes E E
FIXEDASSETS
Tangible assets 12 17,880 24,179
Investments 13 77,438 64,176
95,318 88,355
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 14 42,124 102,185
Cash at bank and in hand 217,128 70,018
259,252 172,203
CREDITORS
Amounts
falling due within one year
15 {92,059) {63,789)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 167,193 108,414
TOTAL ASSETS LESSCURRENT
LIABILITIES 262,511 196,769
NET ASSETS 262,511 196,769
FUNDS 16
Unrestricted
funds:
General fund 68,690 34,031
Designated
Fund
Designated
Fund
- Budget Deficit
- Dilapidations
3,490
20,000
42,738
20,000
Designated
Fund
Designated
Fund
-Core Costs
- Delayed Expenditure
134,082
36,249
100,000
262,511 196,769
TOTAL FUNDS 262,511 196,769

FOR T HE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
31.3.21 31.3.20
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated
from operations
1 146,483 (62,768)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 146,483 (62,768)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase oftangible
fixed assets
CCLA movement
(1,677)
(13,262)
(1,559)
2,098
Interest received 15,566 464
Net cash provided by investing
activities
627 1,003
Change
in cash
in the reporting
and cash
period
equivalents 147,110 (61,765)
Cash and cash equivalents
beginning
ofthe reporting
at the
period
70,018 131,783
Cash and cash equivalents
ofthe reporting
period
at the end 217,128 70,018

RECONCILIATION
ACTIVITIES
OF NET I NCOME/(EXPEN DITURE)
TO NET CAS
H FLOW FROII O PERATING
31.3.21 31.3.20
F
Net income/(expenditure) for ihe reporting period (as per the
Statement of Financial Activities) 65,742 (9,002)
Adjustments
for:
Depreciation
charges
7,976 7,750
Interest received (15,566) (464)
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 60,061 (59,132)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 28,270 (1,920)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operations 146,483 (62,768)

ANALYSIS OF C HANGES
IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.20 Cash flow At 31.3.21
F
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 70,018 147,110 217,128
70,018 147,110 217,128
Total 70,018 147,110 217,128

DONATIONS
AND LEGACIES
DONATIONS
AND LEGACIES
DONATIONS
AND LEGACIES
31.3.21 31.3.20
E
Donations 17,916 2,664
INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.21 31.3.20
Deposit account interest
Unrealised
gains/losses
on investments 2,304
13,262
2,563
(2,099)
15,566 464
INCOME FROII CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
31.3.21 31.3.20
Grants Activity
Charitable
activities 495,037 431,863
Grants received,
included
in the above, are as follows: 31.3.21 31.3.20
F E
Quality Checking
Engagement
HUBS
PA Training
Dramatic Change
GEM
160,119
86,124
61,180
51,473
38,454
33,225
163,168
102,395
25,215
65,995
19,859
LD Partnership
Board
MHELO
LEDER-
Gloucestershire
Assistants
Other Quality Checking
Youth Peer Mentoring
Other Grants
15,000
13,668
5,419
26,735
13,668
2,080
12,167
3,400
2,703
21,213
Coronovirus
Job Retention
Scheme 3,640
495,037 431,863

CHARITABLE ACTIVITI ES COSTS
Direct Support
Costs (see costs (see
note 6) note 7) Totals
Charitable
activities
449,991 15,027 465,018
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 31.3.21 31.3.20
f E
Staff costs
Insurance
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Sundries
Travel and subsistence
Computer costs "
Room hire
Recruitment
and training
Rent and rates
Repairs and renewals
Cleaning
Project costs
Website costs
Utility costs
Bank charges
Bad debts
Depreciation
342,740
3,062
7,799
5,180
945
1,215
1,724
18,988
1,387
6,640
27,669
2,241
974
14,338
930
4,232
1,951
7,976
329,276
3,452
5,144
4,658
798
2,021
9,126
6,439
12,505
2,685
28,281
228
1,171
9,248
958
3,520
36
7,750
449,991 427,296
SUPPORT COSTS Governance
costs
E
Charitable
activities
15,027
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Governance costs 31.3.21 31.3.20
Charitable Total
activities activities
E
Auditors'
remuneration
Accountancy
fees
HR and consultancy
3,540
5,665
5,822
3,540
7,917
8,513
15,027 19,970

STAFF COSTS STAFF COSTS 31.3.21 31.3.20
E E
Wages and salaries 342,740 329,276
342,740 329,276
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.3.21 31.3.20
Charity staff 37 36
No employees received emoluments in excess of660,000.

12. TANGIBLE FIXEDASSETS TANGIBLE FIXEDASSETS TANGIBLE FIXEDASSETS
Short Office
leasehold equipment Totals
F F F
COST
At 1 April 2020 24,386 15,124 39,5'l 0
Additions 1,677 1,677
At 31 March 2021 24,386 16,801 41,187
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2020
Charge for year
7,911
4,597
7,420
3,379
15,331
7,976
At 31 March 2021 12,508 10,799 23,307
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021 11,878 6,002 17,880
At 31 March 2020 16,475 7,704 24,179
13. FIXEDASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
investments
F
MARKET VALUE
At 1 April 2020
Revaluations
64,176
13,262
At 31 March 2021 77,438
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021 77,438
At 31 March 2020 64,176
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Cost or valuation at 31 March 2021 is represented by:
Listed
investments
F
Valuation in 2021 13,262
Valuation in 2020 (2,099)
Valuation in 2019 4,848
Valuation in 2018 (1,573)
Cost 63,000
77,438

FOR TH FOR TH E YEAR ENDED 31 IIARC H 2021
DEBTORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.21 31.3.20
F
Trade debtors 29,853 90,927
Prepayments and accrued income 12,271 11,258
42,124 102,185
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.21 31.3.20
Trade creditors 6,710 17,227
Social security and other
Other creditors
taxes 5,107
10,680
6,374
1,324
Accruals and deferred income 69,562 38,864
92,059 63,789
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.20 in funds funds 31.3.21
E
Unrestricted funds
General
fund
34,031 65,742 (31,083) 68,690
Designated
Fund - Budget Deficit
Designated
Fund - Dilapidations
Designated
Fund -Core Costs
42,738
20,000
100,000
(39,248)
34,082
3,490
20,000
134,082
Designated
Fund - Delayed
Expenditure
36,249 36,249
196,769 65,742 262,511
TOTAL FUNDS 196,769 65,742 262,511
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
F E E
Unrestricted funds
General
fund
530,760 (465,018) 65,742
TOTAL FUNDS 530,760 (465,018) 65,742

Comparative s
for movement
in funds
Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.19 in funds funds 31.3.20
E F E E
Unrestricted funds
General
fund
45,462 (9,002) (2,429) 34,031
Designated
Designated
Designated
Fund - Budget Deficit
Fund - Dilapidations
Fund -Core Costs
40,309
20,000
100,000
2,429 42,738
20,000
100,000
205,771 (9,002) 196,769
TOTAL FUNDS 205,771 (9,002) 196,769
Compara tive net movement
in funds,
inc
luded
in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
E E
Unrestricted funds
General fund 438,264 (447,266) (9,002)
TOTAL FUNDS 438,264 (447,266) (9,002)