Charity registration number 1171882
THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
S Sa￿ell
H Wilson
F Brown
K Stenlake
Charity number
1171882
Independent examiner
Matthew Haines FCA
CB Reid Limited
Wadebridge House
16 Wadebridge Square
Poundbury
Dorchester
Dorset
DT13AQ

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees. report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial ststements
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THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. 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 (FRS 102} (effective
1 January 2019)"
Objectives and activities
The ObjeGts of the Charity are to relieve the needs of homeless persons or those at risk of homelessness by the
provision of temporary accommodation. advi￿. signposting and support.
Specific aGhievements during this period
We are proud lo be one of only 55 accommodation projects in the country providing support to those with high
complex needs (Homeless Link 2024) and the only service in Dorset providing 2417 accommi)dation and support.
This year we provided accommodation for 23 guests at The Bus and 10 guests at Next Stop. Both s￿viceS had
high levels of occupancy. Void rates were 3°/0 at The Bus and 2 % at Next Stop, much lower than our largets. An
indication of the high demand for our Se￿iCe and the need it meets.
When they move into The Bus our guests most common support needs are addiction and difficulties with budgeting.
Positive moves from The Bus were 50Yo. This was lower than the previous year mainly due to the high support
needs of our guests during this period. We have leamt from this and now ensure guests are engaging with services
prior to being offered accommodation.
Next Stop look on 1 additional property in September 2023. bringing the total number of properties to 4, providing
accommodation for 6 guests. Although guests can return to The Bus if they experien￿ a crisis and need increased
support, this situation did not occur. Our success with move on suggests our approach is making a lasting impact
with our guests who not only find stability but also gain the skills and confidence to move forward independently.
The work of Next Stop helping guests transition to their own accommodation is illustrated by a guest who, after 9
months at The Bus, moved to Next Stop in August 2023. The support he received at Next Stop looked at his ability
to look after his home, budget for his utilities, food etc and how to manage his tenancy. amongst many other areas
of support. Alongside this work we assisted him to regularly bid for properties on the housing register. In January
2024 he placed a successful bid on a flat in the town where he was bom and brought up, approximately 45 minutes
away from Weymouth. We helped liaise with the housing association to secure the accommodation and helped him
move in. We also assisted him to set up all his utilities, online payments. register with his local GP and generally
settle in his new home. It is a privilege to see this change.
We currently have 10 volunteers who play a vital role in so many aspects of our work, ensuring oursupport workers
are able to concentrate on the provision of support. Our volunteers provide support:
befriending individual guests where appropriate
Sport and social opportunities
Fundraising and donations
General support at site
Transport
Food and meal donations
Cookery lessons
Clothes
Furniture and furnishing for guests moving on
Craft work

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
A¢hievements and performance
Despite the rising cost of living and a wish to provide a greater salary increase the Trustees felt it prudent to award a
below inflation pay rise of 30/0.
In March we bid farewell to one of our support workers of 2 years who retumed to his hometown to care for his
elderly parents, after securing a job in a similar setting. We originally met him as a guest on The Bus in 2018. After
positively moving on from us he settled into his own accommodation and started to volunteer in 2021. He was a real
inspiration to our guests and we wish him all the very best as he moves on to his next chapter. His journey is a
testament to the work we do.
We operate with a temporary planning pemiission and are aware that we need provision to cover redLndancy pay
and the need to clear the site if we were to cease to operate, accordingly we increased our reserves to £75k.
In 202212023 we offered accommodation to female guests for the first time. Female guests present different
challenges and for some The Bus is not the right environment. We continue to accommodate female guests and
have used the experience gained to work with Dorset Council to assist them to provide a women only property with
a package of support tailored to their needs. This is not part of our service as we felt we should fi)cus on the
services we currently provide.
During the latter part of the year a Nurse Practitioner from a local surgery slarled to attend the site on a fortnightly
basis. The Nurse Practitioner is able to perfomi many of the same tssks as doctors, such as managing patient care,
onduGting physical examinations, ordering tests and prescribing medications. These sessions reduce the need for
guests to be taken to the surgery and the need for GP appointments.
Security on our site is really important for the safety of our guests. staff and volunteers. Thanks to the generosity of
a long-term supporter we were able to repla￿ our front gate and fencing. improving not only the security but also
the appearance of the site. We used the opportunity to upgrade our door entry system at the same time.
Relationships with our partners are a crucial part of the work we do. During the year we have continued to develop
positive relationships with Dorset Council, the police, probation Servi￿ and other local agencies.
Concerns during this period:
though we consider we are good at providing activities for our guests. we need to improve our ability to increase
their opportunities to develop new skills and help them access volunteering opportunities. which for some may lead
to employment.
Recruitment has been difficult. We currently have 2 vacancies, one for a support worker, the other for a night
support worker. We have received a number of applications but not with the skills and experience required. We are
covering both roles on a temporary basis.
Our continuing reliance on grants and Housing Benefit to ￿Ver staffing costs is an ongoing concern as there is
always a risk that grant applications will not be successful.
Our main aim is to support our guests to develop the skills and abilities lo move into independent living. Those over
the age of 55 are likely to be able to access older persons accommodation through the Council's housing register.
However, the situation for those under 55 is more difficult as a result of the lack of suitable social housing and the
lack of private rented sector housing at Local Housing Alowance rates.
Future aspirations:
When planning permission was granted for the site it included pemiission for additional accommodation at a later
date. Dorset Council's successful bid to the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Govemment IMHCLG) for
funding from the Single Homeless AcGommodation Programme {SHAP) means the potential for this Gan now be
realised. We are working with the Council to provide 5 on&bedroom self-contained modular units. These will be
used for guests who need a greater level of support than we provide at Next Stop. The units should be ready for
occupation in April 2025. At the end of the year we had four trustees. We need to increase our nurnt￿rS and target
particular skill sets.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees would like to thank the following fijnders for supporting the vital work that is undertaken by The Bus
Shelter Dorset - Dorset Council. Lloyds Bank Foundation, The Tudor Trust. The National Lottery, The Albert Hunt
Trusl, Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation. The Silver Lady Fund. The Morrisons Foundation and
Neighbourly.
Financial Review
During the year total income was £462,305{2023- £409,903). Total expenditure was £432,388 (2023-. £383,414) in
the year, resulting in net income of £29,917 {2023.' £26,489) for the year. Total funds at the year were £177,745
{2023:£147,828}.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees continue with their efforts to raise funds to support the charitable activilies and to build up a level of
resetves sufficient to meet its overheads for the following 12 month period.
Public Benefit
The trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidelines on Public Benefit and consider that these are
being met through the charity's objectives and activities
Structure, governance and management
The Bus Shelter Dorset registered as a charity on 3 March 2017 (No 1171882) and is a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation.
The trustees currently in office or who held Offi￿ during the period ending 31 March 2022 were as follows-
S Sawtell
R Stone
D Pond
H Wilson
F Brown
K Stenlake
(Resigned 31 December 2023)
(Resigned 1 January 2024)
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 consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been
followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalements,. 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 responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other i￿egUla￿ties.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The tru
ee
eport was approved by the Board of Trustees.
F Brown
Trustee
Chair)
2d Jan 2025
Date:.............................................

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 (the charity) for the
year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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 {the 2006 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145{5){b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity's gross income exceed £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145
of the 2011 Act. I can confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ICAEW.
which is On￿ 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 to believe that in any material respect=
accounting records were not kept in respect of the of the chaity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act- or
the accounts do not accord with those records
the financial ststements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination- or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordan￿ with the methods and principles of the
ststement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their financial statements in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no COn￿rnS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Matthew Haines FCA
CB Reid Limited
Wadebridge House
16 Wadebridge Square
Poundbury
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 3AQ
Dated:
2710112025

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
280,776
2,781
178,748
459,524
2.781
191,536
2.614
215,753
407,289
2.614
Total income
283,557
178,748
462,305
194,150
215,753
409,903
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
859
252,781
859
431,529
178,748
167,661
215,753
383,414
Total expenditu
253,640
178,748
432,388
167,661
215,753
383,414
Net income and movement in
funds
29.917
29.917
26.489
26,489
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
147,828
147,828
121,339
121,339
Fund balances at 31 March
2024
177,745
177,745
147,828
147,828
The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13.298
15,198
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
16.932
166.658
35,598
106,146
183.590
141,744
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
11
(19.143)
(9,114}
Net current assets
164.447
132,630
Total assets less current liabilities
177.745
147,828
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
177,745
147,828
177.745
147,828
26 Jan 2025
The financi
tstements were approved by the TnJstees on .........................
F Brown
Trustee (Chair)
H Wilson
Trustee (Treasurer)

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
Charity infonnation
The charity is a CIO. registered on 3 March 2017.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's goveming document, the
Companies Act 2006 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 (FRS 102) {effective 1 January 2019)" 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 to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in steding. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set 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 reSoUr￿S to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trLStees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors 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 it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on re￿ipt. Other donations are recognised On￿ the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless perfomiance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
Ihird 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 costs and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each activity- Dired costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly 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 resources.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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
depreciation 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
Straighl line over 10 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is detemined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset. and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairnient of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaimient loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment
loss lif any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-lerm liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charivs balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
GontraGtual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements. when
there is a legally enforceable 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 simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets. which include debtors and cash and bank balan￿s, are initially measured at
Iransaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amorb'sed.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future 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 rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or ServI￿S that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as nOn-cU￿enl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire 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.
Temiination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide temiination benefits.
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Donations and gifts
Charitable trust grants
Government grants
Income housing benefit
20,363
25.000
4,000
231.413
20.363
91,140
116,608
231,413
28.601
28.601
66,140
112,608
4,000
158,935
215,753
219,753
158,935
280,776
178,748
459,524
191,536
215,753
407,289
Charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total Unrestricted
2024
funds
2023
Miscellaneous income and refunds
Sale of goods made
1,342
1,342
1,039
1,575
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Fundraising and publicity
Support costs
859
10-

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
2024
Total
2023
2024
2024
Cost of Goods Sold
Advertising
Accountancy fees
Bank fees
Cleaning
Days out
DBS checks
Food
Electricity
Guest Supplies
Hospitality
HR costs
Insurance
IT Software
Laundry
Non payroll staff costs
Operating Lease
Pensions Costs
Printing & Stationery
Postage
Rent and Rates
Repairs & Maintenance
Replacement costs
Salaries Nl & PAYE
Staff Training
Subscriptions
Membership
Sundries
Telephone
Travel
TV Licence
Waste & Pest Control
Water rates
Depreciation
878
150
1,572
878
150
1,572
1,396
376
2,100
137
204
149
8.007
22.212
137
1,959
149
10,507
22,212
2,693
1,216
1,800
5,279
4,041
11
22,062
85
14,822
1,013
123
42,803
3,530
4,350
276,325
2,261
216
536
232
578
315
9,620
27,630
6,558
887
1,800
4,483
2,456
29
8,468
894
11,443
983
10
20,396
1,026
1,468
266,659
3,358
216
238
141
2,398
3,655
145
1,545
1,755
2.500
2.693
1,216
1.800
5.279
2,361
11
22,062
85
14,822
1,013
123
42,803
3,530
547
111,058
1,211
216
536
1.680
3,803
165,267
1,050
2.285
4,700
159
1,755
2,285
4,700
159
1,755
1,900
1,900
1,900
252,781
178.748
431,529
383,414
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year12023- None).
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THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2024
Number
2023
Number
Total
14
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
288,932
4,934
279,740
4,934
293,866
284,674
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tsxation on its activities because all its income is applied for Gharitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and
quipment
Cost
At 1 April 2023
23,098
At 31 March 2024
23,098
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
7,900
1,900
At 31 March 2024
9,800
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
13,298
At 31 March 2023
15,198
12-

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Housing benefit
Guest contributions
Donations
Grants
4,738
874
223
29,763
10
16,922
16,932
35,598
11
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Credit card
Wages and pension
Other creditors
209
6,479
12,454
1,008
8,106
19,142
9,114
12 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resources
Balance at
resources
expended 31 March 2024
Balance at
1 April 2023
Unrestricted funds
178,748
178,748
13 Unrestricted funds
The unrestriGted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
General funds
147.828
283.557
(253.640)
177,745
Previous year:
At 1 April
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2023
General funds
121.339
194,150
{167,661)
147,828
13-

THE BUS SHELTER DORSET
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Fund balances at 31
March 2024 are
represented by..
Tangible assets
Current assetsllliabilities)
13.298
164.447
13.298
164.447
15.198
132.630
15,198
132,630
177.745
177.745
147.828
147.828
15 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year {2023- none).
14-