Charlty reglstratlon number 1171917 Company registration number 10236474 (England and Wales) EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Caladine chartered Certified Accountant5 EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mrs T Belsey representing King's Church, Eastbourne Dr J Caroe representing St John's Meads, Eastbourne Mr M J Relf representing Living Stones, Eastbourne Secretary Miss M L Cockshoot Charity numbor 1171917 Company numb8r 10236474 Prlnclpal addréss St John's Church St John's Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7ND Reglstered offlce St John's Church St John's Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7ND Independent examlnar Colin Dadswell FCA FCCA DChA Caladine Limited Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastboume East Sussex 8N211BF EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING CONTENTS Page Chairman's ststement Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Statement of flnancial actlvltl88 Statement of financial position Note8 to the financial statements 7-12 EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Linking Lives Eastbourne ILLE) has once again experienced a very fruitful and encouraging year. We have seen a steady gradual growth in the number of referrals and successful befriending matches, alongside a rich sense of fuffilment for all the team. It has been a delight to witness. Inevitably there has been some turnover among the volunteers. but recruitrnent has kept pace, strengthened by an ongoing excellent program of training. Our numbers have 5tabilised with matches in Ihe mid sixties. A significant element of this year has been the encouraging feedback data. To measure the outcorne of the scheme in terms of intended change we use a direct measure of loneliness The Office of National Statistics recommended question, "How often do you feel lonely?" is scored on a scale 14 with 'feeling lonely often or all of the time, as the highest at 4. Our results demonstrate significant reduction on feelings of loneliness with those Link Friends scoring at 4 changing as below.. @ Assessment: 75% @ 6mths.' 290 @ 12mth5.' 17¥0 Many of our Link Friends reported significant improvement in their quality of life, and a number have regained the confidence to venture out of their home. There are currentiy 3 trustee churches.. it is our ongolng aim to broaden thls base. During the year our Project Leader has developed new Ilnks with churches across the Eastboume area and has also had fruitful discussions with established organisations in the wider community. ccredilation After 6 months of hard work and close scrutiny LLE achieved the national 'Quality In Befriending, award from Befriending Ne￿OrkS. This included strengthening a number of policies to consolidate the high standards of practice already in place. This process also involved demonstrating that besl practice is implemented across the charity. All policies are reviewed by the trustees annually to ensure they remain applicable. Policies A Risk Register has been maintained and revlewed during the year to ensure that the charity manages risks In the best possible way. Safeguarding is taken very serlously within LLE and a small number of safeguarding concerns have arisen during the year. These have all been satisfactory resolved, working with other agenGie5 such as Adult SoGial Care where appropriate. Finan As with many charities, this year has presented a financial challenge wyth grants becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. LLE has responded by working to raise funds from other sources, principally direct donation and fund raising. We currently receive 62 % of our income from non-grant sources. The year ended with a balance of over £8,000 plus £6,000 in pledged income and 9 funding bids in various stages. We are confident that this forms a strong basis for the coming year. As a Christian charity we do acknowledge and give thanks to God for the ongoing health and blessing of the charity. It is this which motivates us all and gives us a sense of joy and fulfilment. ￿- John Caroe Chalr of Trustees Date: 14 November 2024 EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024. The finanGial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial stalements and comply with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 {effective 1 January 2019)" Objectives and actlvttles The Charity's object is to promote social inclusion for the public benefft by preventing people from becoming socially 8xduded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially 8xcluded and assisting them to Integrate into society. The Trustees have paid due regard to guldance issued by the Charlty Commission In deciding what activltles the Charlty should undertake. Achlevements and performance See Chairman's report on pag8 1 for delails of the activities of the charity during the year. Flnanclal review Total incoming resources for the year amounted to £32,908 {2023'. £26,690) and expenditure amounted to £35,032 (2023.. £27,650) leading to an overall deficit of £2,124 {2023-. defiGit of £960). Unrestricted funds at 30 June 2024 were £3,965 (2023- £6,089). It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The Trustees considers that res8rv8s at this level will ensure that, in the ev8nt of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity's current activities while consideration is given to way5 in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate 8xpo8ure to the major risks. Structu￿, governance and management The Charity is a company limited by guarantee registered at Companies House in England and Wales, registration number 10236474. The Charity is also registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales, registration number 1171917. The Charity is governed by its Articles ofAssociation dated 22 February 2017 The Trustees, who are also the directors lor the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the d8te of signatufe of the fi'nancial statements were.. Mrs T Belsey representing King's Church, Eastbourne Dr J Caroe representing St John's Meads, Eastboume Mr M J Relf representing Living Stones. Eastbourne Trustees with relevant knowledge and experience with a heert for achieving the objects of the Charity are recruited from time to time as needed by recommendation of the existing Trustees. None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. The Charity is affiliated to Linking Lives UK (Registered Charity No. 1170325) EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Statement of Trustees, responsibilities The Trustees, who are also the directors of Eastbourne Churches Visiting for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gDie a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for Ihal year. In preparing these financial stat8ments, the Trustees are required to-. select suitable accountlng policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and prlnciples In the Charities SORP., mak8 judgements and 8Stimates that are reasonable and prudent-, state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained In the financial statements-, and prepare the financial statements on th8 going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity wlll continue in operation. The Trustees are r8sponsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with r8asonable ar£uracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statemerts comply wilh the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsib18 for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detectson of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. VUZ J Caroe Chair of Trustees 14 November 2024 EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Eastbourne Church8s Visiting (the Charity) for the year ended 30 June 2024. Responsibilities and basls of report As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you ar& responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20C6 (the 2006 Havlng satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charlty are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Aci. Independent examiner's ststement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention In connection with the examinatlon giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by seclion 386 of the 2006 Act., or the financial statements do not accord with those records; or the financial statement5 do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 398 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 8xamination', or th8 financial statem8nts have not been pr8pared in accordance wtth the methods and principles of th8 Statement of Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK anj Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the fi'nanclal statements to be reached. Colln Dadswell FCA FCCA DChA Caladine Limited Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastboume East Sussex BN21 18F Dated: 15 November 2024 EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2024 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 32,908 26.690 Total Incorne 32,908 28,690 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 35,032 27,850 Total expendlture 35,032 27,650 Net expendlture and movement In funds (2,124) (960) Reconcillatlon of funds: Fund balances at 1 July 2023 6,089 7,049 Fund balance8 at 30 June 2024 3,965 6,089 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in th8 year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASAT30 JUNE 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 5,121 7,416 Current Ilabilities (1,156) 11,327) Net current assets 3,965 6,089 The funds of the Charlty Unrestricted funds 10 3,965 6,089 3,965 6,089 The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contalned in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 June 2024. The directors acknowledge their responsibilitles for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The members have not required the company to obtsin an audit of its financial statem8nts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provlsions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 14 November 2024 Caroe Chair of Trustees Company reglstratlon number 10236474 (England and Wales) EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Accounting pollcles Company information Eastboume Churches Visiting is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is St John's Church, St John's Road, Eastboume, East Sussex, BN20 7ND. 1.1 Accountlng convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companles Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recornrnended Practice applicable to charit18s preparing their accounts in acGordan¢e with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)" The Charity is a Public Benefrt 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 sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charty. Monetary amounts in these financial statements ale rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the hlstorical cost convention. Th8 principal accountlng policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Golng concern At the lime of approving the financial slatements. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charltable funds Unrèstricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees In furtherance of their charitsble objectives. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may b8 used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial stataments. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance cor)dilions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are r8cognised on receipt. other donations are recognis8d once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relats'on to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognis8d at the time of the donation. Legacies are recogni5ed on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is trealed as a convngent asset. 1.5 Expendlture Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis and includes any irrecoverable VAT. 1.6 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include Gash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investment5 W1th original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. EASTBOURNE CHURCHES VISITING NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Accounting policies Icontlnued) Basic financial assets Basic fi'nancial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitLrtes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rat8 of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Basic flnanclal liabilities Basic financlal liabilities, including trade and other payables and bank loans ar8 initially recognised 8t 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 liabilitles dassified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method. Trade payables are obligation5 lo pay for goods or services 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 le55. If not, they are presented as non