Charity registration number 1171882
THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustsas
S Sawiell
R Stone
Sorr
D Pond
Charlty number
1171882
Independent examln¢r
Matthew Haines FCA
CB Reid Limited
Wadebridge House
16 Wadebridge Square
Poundbury
Dorchesler
Dorset
DT1 3AQ

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
ststement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
7-13

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022. The financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial
statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "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 IFRS 1021 leffeclive
1 January 20191"
Objectives and activities
The obje¢ts of the association arg lo relieve the need of people who are rough sleeping in Dorset by providing
shelter, wamth, food and support.
It should be noted that during this accounting period Covid 19 resulted in the cessation of shared accommodation
which resulted in guests and staff being relocated. Initially this was to a hotel and then to two drfferent Council-
provided accommodation. The normal operations of the charity had lo adapt dramatically during this period of
change, however the provision of intensive 2417 support for the guests remained the priority. The Bus Shelter
secured a new sile which the service transferred lo in September 2021.
The specific activities and objectives in this period We￿..
To pursue an alternative site for the bus and provide Covickcompliant individual pod units. This involved
working closely wilh Dorset Council to secure funding through the Next Steps Accommodation Programme,
gaining planning permissions, designing the PODS and layout along with connection lo mains services.
To continue lo provide high quality support and temporary accommodation to rough sleepers in Dorsel.
To fundraise and develop income streams for the anticipated increase in running costs.
To recruit and retsin quality staff and volunteers.
To work collaboratively with other local agencies in the guests, best interests.
To continue to increase public awareness and support for the service.
To increase the number, breath of expertise and effectiveness of the trustees.
To Consider next steps for guests and the charity and move towards some sort of further provision in terms
of movtr-on accommodationltrmployment skill development et¢.
Achievements and performance
The achievements during the financial period were as follows..
Throughout the Covid lockdown period in and the three temporary accommodation moves The Bus Shelter
staff continued to provide 2417 intensive support to guests.
Working closely with Dorsel Council, The Bus Shelter gained planning permission and a caravan sile
licen￿ al Mount Pleasant Park and Ride. This permission supported a development with provision for 12
guests in single en-suite rooms with associated office, kitchen and lounge facilities. The Bus Shelter
opened al the new sile in September 2021.
Housing Benefit has been awarded for each unit of accommodation. Funding has also been secured for
staff and running costs through a variely of funders.
During 2021 to 2022 The Bus Shelter provided SUPPDrt and accommodation to 28 rough sleepers. The In-
form database was implemented which enables guests lo work with staff to sel goals and see their
progress. Of the 28 rough sleepers accommodated on the bus during this period 6 were supported to move
on into independent aGcornmodation. Of the 28 supported guests 6 have secured employment or are
volunteering.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ThroughDUt this period the Bus Shelter have worked closely with Dorset Council and olher local agencies
lo ensure that homeless people are offered accommodation in the most appropriate environment.
The increased numbers of guests, turnover and therefore support required for new guests has necessitated
an increase in staffing levels. The Bus Shelter now has 13 paid members of full and part lime stsff. The Bus
Shelter also embraced the Kickstart scheme for a young person who now has employment through us. The
harity is keen lo broaden the experience of support offered to guests and 2 members of the staff 18am
have lived experience of homelessness and drug dependency. Al stsff have undertaken Training through
Homeless Link.
The Bus Shelter also gained support from Public Health England for a dedicated Drug and Alcohol
rehabilitation worker.
A 3 Year Strategy has been developed which prioritises the need for move-on accommodation for guests.
The 'Nexl Slop, service was developed which ensure that all guests that move-on continue lo receive
support with the aim of reducing the cycle of homelessness. In support of this The Bus Shelter leased its
first propety from a privaltr landlord.
Good networks and improved ways of working have continued to develop with other lo¢al organisations
and Ihe wider community. The Bus Shelter have 10 volunleers. One of the volunteer leads on developirrfJ
the allotment and takes willing guests with him tr￿1￿ a week. Another supporter has donated a van.
The Trustee Board undertook a Skills Audit with the aim of recruiting new Trustees with specific expertise.
This was supported by the Lloyds Foundation and the Trustee Board also availed themselves lo training
and development offered through them.
The Trusl80's would like to thank the following funders for supporting the vital work that is undertaken with rough
sleepers in Dorset - Dorset Council, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Homeless Link. Wates Foundation, Finè and Country
Foods and Groundworks.
Flnan¢lal Revlew
During the year total income was £272,321 12021.. £177,277), inclLJding donations totalling £18,91012021'.
£18,844) and grants of £195,60CI12021'. £146,0651. Total expenditure was £261,23212021.' £122,961) in the year,
resulting in net income of £11,08912021'. £54,316) lor the year. Total funds at the year end were £121,339 12021..
£110,250).
Reserves Policy
The Trustees continue with their efforts to raise funds to support the charitsble activities and to build up a level of
reserves sufficient to meet its overheads for the following 12 rllonlh period.
Publ1¢ Beneflt
The trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidelines on Public Benefit and ¢onsider that these are
being met through the charity's objectives and activities
Structure, govemane8 and managèmènt
The Bus Shelter Dorset registered as a charity on 3 March 2017 (No 11718821 and is a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation.
The Iruslees currenuy in office or who held office during the period ending 31 March 2022 were as follows..
S Flippance
IResigned 31 October 20211
S Sawiell
R Stone
Sorr
D Pond
N Derrick
IResigned 29 March 20221

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Trustees. responsibility for the accounts
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year. In preparing those accounts the
trustees are required to:_
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistenuy.,
make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.,
stsle whether applicable accounting stsndards and slalements of recommended practi￿ have been
followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are ￿sponsible for keeping a¢¢ounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime
thè financial position of thè Gharity. They are also responsible for saféguarding thè assèts of the tharity and hen¢e
for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and dete¢tion of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees, rep)rt was approved by the Board of Trustees.
R Stone
Trustee (Chair}
27 Jan 2023

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Bus Shelter Dorset Ilhe charityl for the
year ended 31 March 2022.
Rosponslbllltles and basls of rèport
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 Ilhe 2006 Acll.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Oireclions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Sincé the charitls gross incomè èxceed £250,000 your oxaminor must be a member of a body lislgd in section 145
of the 2011 Act. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ICAEW.
whi¢h is once of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connedion with the
examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the ol the chaity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
the accounts do not accord with those records
the financial ststemenls do not comply with the a¢¢ounling requirements of se¢tion 396 of the 2006 Act olhor
than any requirement that the a¢¢ounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter ¢onsidered as part of an
independent examination., or
the finanaal statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accord8rice with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK arKI
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
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 understsnding of the financial slalemenls lo be reached.
Matthew Haines FCA
CB Reid Limited
Wadebridge House
16 Wadebridge Square
Poundbury
Dorchesler
Dorset
DT1 3AQ

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Total
2022
2021
Notes
fr
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
73,274
3,447
195,600
268,874
3,447
159,154
455
17,668
176,822
455
Total income
76,721
195,600
272,321
159,609
17,668
177,277
Charitable activities
65,632
195,600
261,232
105,293
17,668
122,961
Net income for the yearl
Nèt movèmènt in funds
11,089
11,089
54,316
54,316
Fund balan￿$ at 1 April 2021
110.250
110,250
55,934
55,934
Fund balances at 31 Mar¢h
2022
121,339
121,339
110,250
110,250
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
l income and expenditure dorive from continuing a¢tiviti8S.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
17,098
17,367
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
3,771
101,984
704
93,181
105,755
93,885
Creditors- amounts falling due within
one year
11,5141
11,0021
Net current assets
104,241
92,883
Total assets less current liabilities
121,339
110,250
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
121,339
110.250
121,339
110,250
27 Jan 2023
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees
R Stone
Trustee {Chairl
D Pond
Trustee ITreasurerl

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
Charity infomiation
The charity is a CIO, registered on 3 March 2017.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial stslernenls have been prepared in accordance with the charity's goveming document, the
Companies Act 2006 and 'A￿ountIng and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Re￿mMended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in 8¢¢ordan¢e with the Financial Reporting Stsndard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffe¢tive 1 January 20191" The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin
1 not lo prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial slalements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below. The comparative period was prepared under a receipts and payments
basis.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resoLJrces to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable fLJture. Thus the tr￿￿teeS
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounts'ng in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unreslri¢led funds are av8ilable for use al the discretion of the trustees in further8n¢e of their chari18ble
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any perfomiance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and il is probable that income will be re￿ived.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised On￿ the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless perforrnan￿ conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised al the lime ol the donation.
1.5 Expènditurè
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity.
The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct wsls and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each aGtivily. Dir8ct wsts allribulable to a single 8ctivity are allocal8d direGtly to that
activity. Shared costs which Contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable
to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resoLJrces.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
(Continued}
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at Cost or valuation, net of
dèpreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Plant and equipment
Slraighl line over 10 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the differen￿ between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value ol the asset, and is recognised in the statemenl of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
Al each reporting end dale, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any su¢h indi¢ation
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to detemiine the extent of the impaimient
loss lif anyl.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include c8sh in hand, deposits held al c*ll with banks, other short-lem) liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instrumènts
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finanaal Instruments, and Section 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity'5 balance sheet when the charity becomes party lo the
ontr8cIu81 provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enfOr￿able right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability sirnultaneously.
Bas1¢ flnon¢lal assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest rllelhod unless the arrangement constilules a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilitie5
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initi811y recognised at transaction price Ljnless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the fulure payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rale method.
Trade creditors are oblig81ions lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as cutrenl liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-¢urrent liabilities. Trade Creditors are re¢ognised initially al
transaction pri¢e and subsequently measured at arnortised Cost using the effective interest method.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Accounting policies
(Continued}
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expl￿ or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
lo terminate the employment of employee or lo provide lerminalion benefits.
1.11 Retirement benefits
Payments lo defined ¢onlribulion retirement benefit schemes are charged as 8n expense as they f811 due.
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Totsl Unrestricted Restricted
fvnds
fvnds
Total
2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
2021
Donations and gifts
Government grants
Income housing benefit
18,910
18,910
195,600
54,364
18,844
128,397
11,913
18,844
146,065
11,913
195,600
17,668
54,364
73,274
195,600
268,874
159,154
17,668
176,822
Charitable activities
Unrèstrlctod Unr8strlct•d
funds
funds
2022
2021
Miscellaneous income and refunds
Sale of goods made
2,997
450
210
245
3,447
455

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Charitable activities
Unr•strlctsd Restrl¢t•d
Total Unr•$trlct¥d Rostrl¢t•d
2022
Total
2021
2022
2022
2021
2021
Cost of Goods Sold
Advertising & Marketing
Audit & Accountancy fees
Previous A¢countancy fe$s
Bus fitting out an repairs
Bus operation costs
Cleaning
Consulting
Days out
DBS checks
Food
Ele¢tri¢ily
Guest Supplies
Hospitality
Insurance
IT Software and
Consumables
Non payroll stsff Costs
Operating Lease Payments
Pensions Costs
Printing & Ststionery
Rent and Rates
Repairs & M8inlen8n¢e
Replacement costs
Salaries Nl & PAYE
Staff Training
Subscriptions Just Giving
Subscriptionslmembership
Sundries
Telephone & Inlernel
Travel- Mileage
TV Licence
Waste & Pest Control
Wood bumer
Depreciation
Profitlloss on disposal
365
193
1,690
1,800
365
193
1,690
1,800
270
60
1,541
270
60
1,541
8,404
8,404
14
179
39
316
7,216
17,566
14
179
39
316
8,86
17,566
2,828
264
4,810
331
88
109
13
10,164
331
109
1,650
2,126
12,290
2,828
264
4,810
1,228
1,228
7,328
1,698
587
7,328
15,598
587
4.934
590
341
2,426
2,733
158,162
2,315
216
250
15,149
1,702
2,709
160
1,082
20
1,900
4,100
13,900
4,934
2,786
553
12891
2.786
912
12891
590
341
2,426
2,733
14731
359
158,635
2,315
76,058
359
268
14,608
90,666
359
268
216
250
5,513
9,636
1,702
422
2,612
1251
336
413
162
835
2,774
1251
336
2,709
160
1,082
20
1,900
4,100
65,632
195,600
261,232
105,293
17,668
122,961
Trustees
None of the Iruslees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year12021 one trustee was reimbursed £915 for expenses paid).
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THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2022
Number
2021
Number
Total
Employment ¢¢$t$
2022
2021
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
163,097
4,934
90,666
2,786
168,031
93,452
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and 8qulpmont
Cost
Al 1 April 2021
Additions
Disposals
17.367
5,731
14,1001
Al 31 March 2022
18,998
D8prèciation and impairm8nt
Depreciation charged in the year
1,900
At 31 March 2022
1,900
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2022
17,098
At 31 March 2021
17,367

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Debtors
2022
2021
Amounts falllng due wlthln on¢ year:
Wages overpayment
NEST overpayment
PAYE & NIC repayable
Guest contributions
Housing benefit
61
66
577
485
3,175
3,771
704
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022
2021
Computer software
Wages underpaid
Staff mileage
Accountancy & payroll costs
72
13
61
1,440
930
1,514
1,002
10 R•$trl¢ted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds Comprising the following unexpended balan(Ès of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement in funds
Incorning
Resource$
Balance at
resources
Èxpended 31 March 2022
Balance at
1 April 2021
Unrestricted funds
195,600
1195,6001
11 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Totsl Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2021
2021
Total
2022
2021
Fund balan￿$ at 31
March 2022 are
represented by..
Tangible assets
Current asselsllliabililiesl
17,098
104,241
17,098
104,241
17,367
92,883
17,367
92,883
121,339
121,339
110,250
110,250
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