VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 1f27 Registered number: CE011177 Charity number: 1173621 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS UNAUDITED TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 2f27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative details of the Charity. its Trustees and advisers Trustees. report 2-11 Independent examinerfs report Statement of financial activities 13 Balance sheet 14 Statement of cash flows Notes to th8 financial statements 16-25
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 3r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Trustees A Mccomiack JHPyatt K J Shadbolt N Floyde L A RydeT-Davies S V Santilal E M Pordes A Scoltock K Roxburgh A J Cerny lappointed 6 February 20231 J Quittner lappoinled 7 November 20221 M Long lappointed 7 November 2022) Company registered number CE011177 Charity registered number 1173621 Registered office Shaftesbury Hall Herbert Road London N112QN Company sgcretary N Webster Director L A Ryder-Davies Accountants James Cowper Kreston Chartered Accountants Stalutory Auditor Reading Bridge House George Street Reading Berkshire RG1 8LS BankeTS Barclays Bank 20 The Town Enfield EN2 6LS Barclays Bank 4C 3 Walthamstow Leicestershire, LE87 2BB CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Avenue lthngs Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Page 1
VYbJsk9unurnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P4f27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 MISSION, VISION AND VALUES THE VISION Samaritans Wision is that fewer people die by suicide. THE MISSION We work to achieve this Vision by making it our Mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the inciden of sutcide feelings and suicidal behavior. We do this by. Being available 24 hours a day to provide emotIcal support for people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distres5 or despair, including th05e'Nhich may lead lo suicide", Reaching out lo high-risk groups and communities to reduce the risk of suicide- Working in partnership wth other organisations, agencies and experts to achieve our vision- Inffluencing public policy and raising awareness of the challenge5 of reducing suicide THE VALUES We are committed to the followng Values.. Listening, because exploring feelings alleviates distress and helps people to reach a better understanding of their situation and the opts'ons open to them., Confidentialrty, because if people feel safe, they are more likely to be open about their feelings,. People making their own decisions wherever possible, because we believe that people have the right to find their own solution and telling people what to do takes responsibilty away from them,. Being non-judgmental. because we want people to be able to talk to us wthoul fear of prejudi or rejection., Human contact, because giwng people time, undiwded attention and empathy meets a fundamental emotional need and reduces distres5 and despair. MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR 2022 - 2023 was my last year as Director, I will slep down at the beginning of July 2023. The year has seen gradual return lo nom7al working Mathin the branch_ We continued to staff only bNO stations per shrR until the start of 2022 but from the beginning of March 2022 we returned to triple staffing as many shifts as possible and we removed the 20 minute gap betrNeen shifts. Committee and Leadership team meetings all now lake place in the hall in person. We have still not been able to see face to face callers, but the findings of the pilot scheme have been analysed and Samaritsns have introduced a new protocol for branches to follow if they wish to re-introduce face to face callers. Volunteers must opt in to seeing visitors and NLS has shown enthusiasm for welcoming callers back into the branch and we hoFe to have our new system up and running towards the autumn of 2023. Our regular hires have retumed. which in addition to YcJa. Pilates and children's music classes include monthly Gong Bath sessions and periodic Terrazzo craft Workshops. we also had bookings for 3 Vintage Markets, 2 Affordable Art Fairs, Barnet Council free health screenings, 2 folk concerts given by Bowes Park Folk Club, Health and Holistic Fair, Bounds Green Food Bank - training for volunteers, CAHMS IHaringey} training course for local parents. Selection interviews and Core Training courses are now all taking place in person in the Hall. we continue to deliver Information sessions via zoom because it has proved to be an effective way of doing this. The specific Mentoring shifts we introduced during the pandemic have been made a permanent feature of the Rola and are very helpful in getbng New Samaritans onto the Rota quickly and into doing shifts without too much of a gap after completing Core Training. The Rota team continues to devote many hours ensuring that rotas are filled and shifts continue to run. We currenuy have 122 Listening volunteers and 9 Support volunteers. Page 2
VYbJsk9unurnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 psr27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 As always. we have h1 some volunteers leave us to relocate around the country bul have had others transferring to us. 22 new volunteers compleled training and joined the branch bebNeen March 2021 and 2022, and 3 volunteers transferred from other branches, we continue lo share a number of volunteers with other branches. We have run in person refresher training sessions for all our volunteers in the Hall. The Book Club which started in June 2021 and initially met via Zoom has been laking place in person over the past year. ils membership is increasing. We have 30 volunteers who are trained to give Emotional Support in Other Settings {ESOS). The Team Leader for Outreach continues lo attend Haringey Suicide Prevention Group meetings which now take place in person. Samaritsns were one of a small number of organisations that were invited lo lake part in Operation London Bridge. Several NLS v(Aunteers were on duty throughout the Iwng in state of Her Majesty Queen Eloabeth 11. in conjunction with volLnteer5 from other London branche5. We provided emotional support in a number of locations including supporting people leaving flowers in the parks, in the queue along the Southbank and those exiting Westminster Hall after filing past the catafalwe. A few NLS volunteers were lucky enough to be invrted to pay their respects in the Great Hall on the last evening. School activities were allowed to resume from March 2022 for pupils in year 9 and above. We provide volynteers for Outreach at the Police Custody Suite at Bishopsgate_ In conjunction with Central London branch we provided emotional support in Islington at the request of the council after a sulde. Some of our volunteers held with the annual Crisis at Christmas provision for homeless people. The Prison Team are continuing the valuable work of recruf(ing and training Listeners at Pentonmlle and raising awareness of the scheme among recruited staff. Fundraisiru continues lo be SUC$$ful. we have appointed a Support vteer for Fundraising who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm with her. We are delighted to have been chosen as the Charty Partner of The Mall Wwd Green have hosted awareness raising sessions and fundraising aclivilies on our behalf. our ESOS trained volunteers have given emotional support to members of the public at coffee & chat sessions IKJSted by The Mall. As always, the above was made p055ible through the efforts of all our Support and Listening volunteer5 and our HalllPremises Manager who have all supported me and each other to keep the branch open and running for our callers. Thank you. Lesley 805 Page 3
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P6r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 COMMirrEE REPORT The branch has Nn very smcx)thly this year. Commrttee meetings are now be¢ng held in the Hall in person and are well attended and p1Ctive. There have not been many changes to the Trustees this year. Outgoing Keith 1269 retired at the last AGM on 07.11.22 Incoming Joanne 1383 was voted in at the AGM on 7.11.22 Marianne 1433 was voted in at the AGM on 7.11.22 Amanda 1417 was ccPted on 19.01.23 and took over from Sortam as the Secretary. At the end of the year, the trustees are Lesley 805 Director Alison 1031 Adam 1352S TreasureT Nal 1330 John 1219 Sonam 1490 Kirsty 1371 Erik 1379 Joanne 1383 Marianne 1433 Amanda 1417 Secretary Allson 1031 Page 4
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P7r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 BRANCH MArrERS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT For the year to 31st March 2023 we responded to.. Phone calls 7476 En)ails 3401 Face to Face Outside the branch 31 Total Contacts lo.8 This is an increase in aclimty in comparison wtth the prevityjs year, outside branch contacts resumed al the start of 2022, but face to face in branch has 5ti11 not resumed. Pre March 2022 shifts 5ti11 had 2 rather than 3 volunteers taking calls, the introduction of a new system for checking emai15 has signifiCanY reduced the number that can be dealt wth during a shrft. We are still awaiting the roll out of Online Chat to all branches and at the time of writing we are making arrangements lo welcome callers into the branch again. Outreach aclivty continues to increase. Lesley 805 SHAFfESBURY HALL After several years of disruption due to the COVID Pandemic and the Govemment rules on lockdown 202212023 was back lo nomal use. The Hall being hired out to both the local community and North London Samaritans. Regular bookings have remained reasonably strong throughout the year with several new da5ses introduced, although in the last 6 months class sizes have ken weaker due in part to the cost-of-liwng Issues that have affected everyone. The same situation exists for one off weekend bookings. This trend is expected to continue well into 202312024. Users included health and frtness organisations. local services supporting minorities and the disadvantaged, music and arts groups, a variety of individuals and businesses providing cla5se5 and activities for children and charitable and voluntary organisation5. Haringey CAMHS. Pinhole and GDPQI Barnet Council Health Screening Used the Hall during the year. whilst 3 weeks were sel aside for holiday clubs during the summer holidays. In addition to this, the Hall has been hired by members of the local community to host a variety of social events and parb"es. Subject to availabilty. North London Samaritans have again hired the Hall at the current houty rale for meetings, training. infonnatson and selection events. During the year fvrther investment was made in ensuring the fixtures and fittings were mainlained to a high standard including a re-paint of the Hall interior, re-polishing of the floor and the replacement of the locking window handles. Unfortunately. the roof panels to the building are showng some early signs of blisteringl peeling and the Main Contractor has been put on notice Ihal these are latent defects under the Building Contract. This has been accepted and remedial work is expected to be carried out during this year. The Hall Committee continued to c105ely monitor the operation of the Hall facility in a manner similar to that of a village hall. ensurillg that il benefits the local community, by being available to a wde range of activtties Mthich are social ,recrealional or community-oriented in nature and complies wth the advice of Bates Wells Braithwaite LLP provided on the 14th June 2018 and the temis of HMRC VAT clearance letter dated 11th August 2017. The Hall Commrttee is sab"sfied that the Hall operation has been consistent Mqth that advice and clearance. Page 5
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P8r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The Hall Committee nSISts of representatives of North LCldOn Samaritans las the recipient of the Big Lottery Fund and other grants to enable the eslablishmenl ol a hall facility available for hire for community activities) and members of the local community and hall users. The Committee monitors the type of activities carried on in the Hall and oversees the Hall Manager in the perfomiance of her duties regarding the day to day letting of the Hall space and the maintenance and general upkeep of the building and ensuring that the Hall operates. when open. in compliance with the temis of the grants and in a manner wnsistent wyth the village hall principal. We l(K)k fOard to another SUCTxssful year in 202312024. John 1219 FUNDRAISING Fundraising income was lffted by the partnership with The Mall. Wood Green 0 reached their milestone to raise over £3,000 for our branch through hosting event5 for their staff and the general public. We continue to be successful securing funding from local chariti.es and through grants alongside funds raised by our volunteers and their fundraising acb"vrties. Nat 1330 CALLER SUPPORT Caller Support has been taken oul of Branches an(1 there is now a new Caller Supwrt and Safeguarding Hub which supports our most complex callers. Volunteers are welcome to join this hub in addition to their regular listening shifts. Lesley 805 INFORMATION The Infonnation Event team continued to comprise Brian 1359, who was admirably supported by Arancha 1432S. As alway5, I'd like to place on record my thanks and appreciation to Arancha for all the work she has done behind the Scenes to ensure that all the Inforniation Events ran seamlessly throughout the year. Nohvithstanding the ending of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Information Events duriThJ the period continued to be delwered by Brian 1359 on-line via Zoom. Seven on-line Infonnation events were held during period, as follows.. 27th April 2022 14th June 2022 26th July 2022 25th September 2022 24th January 2023 2nd March 2023 30th March 2023 146 potential volunteer made enquiries to the branch during the year. 86 potential volunteers attended one of the above InfDrmation Events. 62 potential volunteers attending an Infomiation Event subsequently requested a Selection Interview. Compared to the previous year 11sl April 2021 31st March 20221, the number of potential volunteers expressing an interest in finding out more about Samaritans reduced Significantly. This is potentially because durlng the COVID-19 pandemic land for a significant period afterwardsl, potential volunteers didn't have much else to do. and as such, they decided they find out more about the work of Samaritans. Page 6
VYbJsk9unurnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P9f27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Finally, and after three years of presenting the Infomiation Events on beha of NLS. Brian 1359 has decided to slep down wth effect from 30th June 2023. and gwe other volunteers the opportunity to present subsequent Infonmation Events. Brlan 1359 SELECTION Betrween April 2022 and March 2023. Sheila1226 offered to lead Selection Intwviews temporarily after the team lead Bart)ara1309 stepped down. Sheila1226 was later supported by Sonam1490 from December onwards. Selection Interviews are back to being face-ttrface at Shaftesbury Hall. Dependent on volunteer help, the maximum number of interviews that can run on a selection day is 12. There have been 5 selection days, wtth a total of 49 Pvs interviewed. and 44 offered training. There have been some non-shows from Potential Volunteers {PVs} on the day, we hope to improve this for the next year. Sonam 1490 TRAINING Summer 2022 The summer cohort started training on the 21 st of April. Only 10 of 12 invited trainees started the course. We had tsvo late dropouts with unfortunately no waf(ing 1st people selected lo take up the places. As it turned oul it was more difficult, now we are back in the hall, to provide trainers for every session so though al first I was concemed by the late drop outs having to provide 5 rather than 6 trainers every week made it easier. Life has opened up for everyone with holiday5 and activities and we are all busier than ever. The team remained the same as those who trained for the five courses that we ran on Zoom and despite some initial doubts everyone t1ught the qualty of training was raised by face to face interaction. As we moved into the hall I was hoping to bring new people in to help so on the 23rd of April I ran a short course for eight people on how to use the BE4R feedback forms. Angela. Nili and Tracey have come to one or trNo evenings and taken part in call practices with enthusiasm. In the end 8 New Samarttan5 were invited into the branch. Autumn 2022 The Autumn Training started wilh a cohort of 11 trainees and g were ready on Skills Day to go into the branch. Spring 2023 This Core training started out wqth a full complement of tyvelve trainees and 8 reached the required standard to into the branch. None of this training could have taken place without the trainers, course mentors and call practices Md)ose invaluable contribution to training made il possible lo prepare 25 New Samaritans to go into the branch this year. The team comprised. - Sally, Deborah. Elk. Christian. Joanne, Nili. Clare.Keith. Ben. Hugh, Brian, Jacky. Ruby. and Kirsty. A third half day training wth lunch 'Applying Our Key Policie5' took place on Saturday 9th October in the Hall. Liz 939 EMBEDDING The Embedding team continue to run embedding sessions over 4 weeks, taking place in the Hall. It has been difficult getting a healthy number of parbcipanls attending the sessions and even en agreeing to participate a number of attendees were not able to attend all 4 sessions. Some last minute drop outs resulting in cancelled and re-scheduled sessions. Page 7
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 p lor27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 At the core of embedding sessions are discussions about experiences in branch which cover the various key themes of embedding. When numbers are small it is drfficult for partIpanIS to leam from the experiences of others. In an attempt lo improve attendance a reminder that embedding must be tsken within 12 months of completing Core training is now included in the inwtation lo atterd the Embedding sessions and the frequency of embedding sessions has been reduced to tifvice per year from March 2022. Six volunteers completed the Embedding sessions from 1 April 2022. Allson 1031. Amanda 1417 and Tla 1424 PRISON SUPPORT There were approximately t,100 Listens totalling 390 hours The lop five concerns were Mental Heatth, First Time in Prison, Problems with Staff l Regime, Isolation l Loneliness Listener Support meetings look place every Saturtsy moming wlh at least 2 Samaritans. The jail is getting better at facilitating the group in one place but still very slow and dependent on staff that are in on a particular Saturday. We were still having lo go onto each Mqng and talk to Listeners individually. This lakes up quite a lot of time and resources. It was still difficult lo organise any staff trainings or awareness sessions but we Vrked closely with Safer Custcrfjy to get things into a routine as how they were pre-covid. There were 13 Current Listeners plus 2 transferred in from Thame5ide where the scheme has c105ed. MelJlndert325. Nlck 1294 PU8LICI Our focus on publiaty in the last year ha5 predominandy been the partnership wth The Mall shopping centre. We created assets lo promote Samaritans generally in the centre (to both callers and prospective volunteers), and a150 specific material to support specrFic events for example directing people lo coffee and cake events wth volunteers. We continued to keep the branch Tmqtter up lo date to maintain our profile in the communty and to pjtenlial volunteers. Jess 6246 OUTREACH & SCHOOLS It was a busy year for the Outreach team with various activities including- HSPG meetings monthly GTRG likewise British Transport Police 5UPPOrt W5its National Railway Network Outreach Training ESOS training School's support visits Cathy1356 & Keith1269 Page 8
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 11r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 ROTA TEAM Tracy 1385 joined the Rota Team and quickly got up to speed. The rota period was standardised to five weeks to maximise the number of shifts with three volunteers on them. The volunteer numbers during certain "Hours of Need" became a national focus and the branch changed Ihe weekly Hours of Need shifts froin 5am-7an) to 3anF-7ain. Iii March, there was a nalional 'Ligl)l up the Nighr week to highlight the need for volunteers on night shffts so we can provide a 24-hour service when other seNices are closed. The number of pull-outs and shfft dosures is a concem, and the branch does continues trying to fill the gaps as they open. Nick 1294 SHIFT SUPPORT In November 2022 Lizzie stepped down from Shift Support leadership. Hannah1256 continued in the role and was joined by Clare1414. There was a healthy number of shfft supporters during the year but the majority of shifts were done by the same few people. Most shffts were covered but there were still frequent gaps in the hvilight shift cover. Hannah 1256 MENTORING Mentoring continues lo be successful with overall positive feedback received by Ps. Regular Mentors. meetings twk place every 6 weeks and are helpful for Mentors. The Pilot of doing practice emails proved to be unp)pular so was dropped and Ns were adViSj to ask if they wanted to do practice emails. More mentors are required. Nicola 1278 and Sheila 1226 decided to step down from cctrleading Mentoring. Sheila 1226, Nicola 1278 VOLUNTEER SUPPORT Lou conlinued to monitor email traffic to the rola team, in order lo identify volunteers who were dealing wth some kind of personal crisis impacting their ability lo do shfts. After discussion with Lesley 805 where appropriate, she contacted those volunteers lo offer support. Regular follow-up to those taking lime out from shifts was maintained. lo encourage and facilitate a return Its shifts where possible. As in previous years. volunteers occasionally made contact independently to talk over personal issues. Lesley and Lou decided to provKle edible 'thank you's to the branch at Christmas and during National Volunteer Week. after an exploratory exercise 5ugge5ted that giving volunteer5 per50nalised rtIfiCateS lavailable from Central Office) would be expensive. potentially divisive (depending on the criteria used) and c0511y in both time and treesl Lou 1336 Page 9
VYbJsk9unurnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 12r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT This year's income totalled £45.606. up 11% on last year, largely due to an increase in donations and fundraising. Income from hiring out the Hall was broadly unchanged at £23.091. Total expenditure. including Ihe costs of operating Ihe hall, was marginally higher at £59.711. producing a net deficit of £14.105. 11 should be noted that this inclu(s depreciation of £16,373. Nel of depreation, and before deductiiig our ¢ontribulion to Ceiilral San)aritans, we achieved a surplus of £3,449. Given the challenges faced, this is once again an encouraging outcome. Nevertheless. we Mqll need lo ensure that we continue lo closely monitor our eXndItUre and fundraise to cover our o)sts. In the financial year ended 31 March 2023. the trustees retterated their decision lo restrict the income from the Hall for the development and maintenance of the Hall. The Trustees wll monitor the spending of these funds to ensure that the surplus is used to 5UStain the Hall so that it doe5 not become a burden on the charty. RESERVES POLICY The policy of the Trustees is to maintain free uryestricted reserves equivalent to 18 months of charitable expenditure., this will ensure that the charity can continue lo provide its services in the event of any disruption_ At the balance sheet dale the unrestiicted reserves amounted to £89,361, Mthich is above largel on an historic basis. At the balance sheet date restricted funds, including fixed assets, totalled £7,877. Unrestricted funds are held for the continuance of the Charitys objectives and activities. Restricted funds are held to cover expendf(ure thal wll be incurred in relation to specific projects, in particular the Hall. The trustees will review the reserves policy lo ensure that it is consistent and prudent. Any shortfall in tota5 reseeS will be addressed over time by additional fundraising. Adam 1352 ADMINISTRATEVE DETAILS LEGAL STATUS North London Samaritans (incorporating Enfield, Haringey and Bamet Sarnaritansl was a registered charity, wth charity regislratson number 270761. In November 2017 we successfulty became a CIO and have a new Charity number 1173621. We are now govemed by a constitution, adopted on 27 November 2017. We have retained the name North London Samaritans (InrpOratIng Enfield, Haringey and Barnet Samaritans), although we intend to amend this to North London Samaritans in due course. At the same time, we affiliated to the new central Samaritans charity. North London Samaritans lincorwrating Enfield. Haringey and Bamet Samaritans) is one of 201 charities within the Samaritans movement. Samaritans is a company limited by guarantee, governed by its memorandum and articles of association, and a registered charity. 11 was incorporated as a company on 11 N)ril 1963 having been founded by Dr Chad Varah on 2 November 1953. Legal ownership of Shaftesbury Hall is held by North London Samaritans (incorporating Enfield, Haringey and Batnet Samaritan5} and a legal charge has been given to big Lottery Fund for 20 years. GOVERNANCE North London Samaritans (incorporating Enfield, Haringey and Bamet Samaritans) is, like all Samaritans branches, independently operated and funded, wthin the guidelines of the constltution. A directorate and commlttee manage the branch. Page 10
VkiuaBunatLnTrarffjxlvM Ref. 8X2K4VBL-28TQ 22 Nov2023 12..18..49 GMT (UTC *OI D 111 P 19127 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 The Branch Director heads the directorate and it is she or he Ntho is uttimately resp(sIble for all branch operatsons. The Director appoints ctrdirectors who oversee all aspects of the branch involving callers. wsrtors and volunteers {this include5 caller support. volunteer recruitment, selection and training. and volunteer menloringl. The Director 15 also an ex-officio member of the committee. She or he is chosen by a process of consultation with vdunteers carried out by a working group. to serve for three years. The Commtitee is responsible for fundraising and facilities. including the maintenance and administration of the branch premises. The Committee members are elected at Annual General Meetings and can serve for up to three years. The Committee can also ccwl members within the limit5 Set by the Constitution. By the terms of the Constitution each member of the Committee is a trustee of the charity. We moved to the new Branch Leadership Team at the First AGM of the CIO on 14th January 2019. The Branch Director took on the single leadership role and is chair of the Trustee Board and chair of the Leadership Team. The trustees believe that they have complied their duty to have due regard to the commission's public benefit guidance when exerasing any powers or duties to which the guidance ks relevant. This relates lo seckn.on 4 of the 2006 Act to have due regard to guidance on public benefrt published by the Charity Commission. Statement of trustees. responsibilities The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are reskxjnsible for preparing the trustees. report and the frnanual statements in accordance with applicable law and Unrted Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel. Company law iequires the tfustees Io PfepaTe finanGial statements for each financial yeai. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its ino)ming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure. for that peri¢xl. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistent, observe the methods and principles of the Charith'es SORP {FRS 1021- make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the finanaal statements- prepare the financial statements on the going o)ncern basis unless it is unaprxowiate to presume that the company wll continue in business. The trustees are resrx)nsibte for keeping adequate accounting records that are sLrffient to show and explain the companls transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. L A Ryder-Davies Director Dale= 22 November 2023 Page 11
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 14r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Independent Exarninerfs Report to the Trustees of North London Samaritans I'the Charity) I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the Trustees of the Charity land its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 Ilhe 2006 Adl. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audrted under Part 16 of the 20C Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charws accounts carried out under section 145 of Ihe Charities Acl 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of the 2011 Act. Indapondent Examinoffs Statsment I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matter5 have come to my attention in wnnection with the examination giving me cause lo believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the accounts do not accord those records; or the accounts do not comply wrth 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 accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and piinaples of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accL¥dance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to lch attention should be drawn in this report in order to eTh3ble a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. This rep)rt is made solely to the charit$ Trustees, as a body. in accordance Part 4 of the Charities {Account5 and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charitys Trustees those fnatters l am required to state to them in an Independent examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the Charity and the Charitys Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report. Signed: P. Dated.. 22 Novetnber 2023 Alexander Peal Bsc (Honsl FCA DChA James Cowper lfreston Chartered Accountsnts and SLitutory Auditor Reading Bridge House George Street Reading Berkshire RG1 8LS Page 12
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P Isr27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Note Income from: Donations and legacies Investrments 26,790 18.815 45.605 40,922 Total income 26,790 18.816 45.606 40,924 Expenditvra on: Charitable actimties 33,638 26.073 59.711 58,651 Total expenditure 33,638 26,073 59,T11 58,651 Not movement in funds (6,8481 {7.25n 114.105) {17.727) Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Nel movement in funds 797,725 (6,8481 96.618 17.25n 894.343 114.1051 912,070 117,727) Total funds carried forward 790,877 89,361 880,238 894,343 The Statement of Financial Activities indudes all gains and losses reccgnised in the year. The notes on pages 16 10 25 form part of these finanal statements. Page 13
VkiuaBunatLnTrarffjxlvM Ref. 8X2K4VBL-28TQ 22 Nov2023 12..18..49 GMT (UTC *OI D 111 P 16127 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS REGISTERED NUMBER: CE011177 BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 2023 2022 Note Fixed assets Tangible asset5 Current assets 769.532 785,5 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10 4.336 112,850 1,079 112,887 117.186 113.966 Credrtors: amounts falling due within one year 16.4801 (5,5281 Net current assets 110.706 108,438 Total net assets 880.238 894,343 Charity funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 12 12 790.877 89.361 797,725 96.618 Total funds 880.238 894,343 The Charty was entitted to exemption from audit under section 4TT of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in aCrdance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006. The Trustees acknedge their respjnsibilities for complwng with the requirements of the Act vthh respect to accounting record5 and preparation of financial statements. The financial statemerrts have been prepared in accordance wth the provi5iorts applicable to entities subject to the small companie5 regime. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. A Mccomiack Trustee Date= 20 Novemb&r 2023 The notes on pages 16 to 25 fomi part of these financial statements. Page 14
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 17r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 2023 2022 Note Cash flows from operating activities Nel cash used in operating aclimties 15 {38} 7,151 Cash flows from investing activitie5 Purchase of tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash provided by investing activities Net cash (oufflow}linflow brought forward {37) 7,153 Cash flows from financing aeiiviiies Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of the year {37} 112.887 7,153 105,734 Cash and cash equivalents al the end of th8 year 112.850 112,887 The notes on pages 16 to 25 form part of these finanal statements Page 15
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 48r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Accounting policies 1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the Charities SORP {FRS 1021 Accounting and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities pieparing their accounts in accordallce 1th the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019}. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireld (FRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. North London Samaritans meets the deffinition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are Initial recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwlse slated in the relevant accounting policy. 1.2 Income All income is recognised once the Charity has entrtlement to the income, it is probable that the income will te received and the amount of income receivable can be measured Teliably. The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entidement. the probabilty of receipt and the ability to estimate wth sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has suffiaent evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid wll and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy miist be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, Mthich will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Ghanty. can be reliably measured. Grants are included in the Ststement of financial actimties on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for Specific purpose5 but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income 1$ recognised at the time the investmerrt income is receivable. 1.3 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit to a third party. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefrts wtll be required in settlement and the amounl of the obligation can be measured Teliably. Expenditure is classified by actiwly. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared cost5, induding support Costs involved in undertaking each activity_ Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared cost5 which contribute to more than one activity and support cost5 which are not attributable to a single actiwty are apportioned betrween those acttvities on a basis consistent wth the use of resources. Central staff costs are albcated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the porb.on of the assevs use. Expenditure on charitable acb"Mties is inoJrred on directly undertaking the activities Nthich further the Charity's objects'ves. as well as any assoated support costs. All expendilure is indusive of Irrecoverab VAT. 1.4 Govomm8nt grants Govemment grants, including Covid-19 related grants, are credItj to the Statement of financial activities as the related expenditure is incued. Page 16
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 19r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Accounting policies Icontinuedl 1.5 Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity- this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution wth whom the funds are deposited. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impaimierrt losses. All costs incurred lo bring a tangible fixed asset into ils intended working condition should be induded in the measurement of cost. Depreciation is charged so as to allocat& the cost of tangible fed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives. using the straight-line method. Depreciation is provided on the followng basis= Freehold property 20 1.7 Debtors Trade and other deblors are recognlsed at the settlemenl amount after any trade dlscount offere(J. Prèpayments arÈ valued at thè amount prÈpaid nèt of any trade discounts due. 1.8 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand inctudes cash and short-temi highly liquid investments wqth a short malurty of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 1.9 Liabilities and provisions Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it qll pay to settte the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payment5 for the goods or servi5 it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the lime value of money is Tnaterial, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, dlscounied at the pre-tax dlscount rate that reff ects the rtsks speclflc to the Ilablllty. The unw7nding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activtties as a finance cost. 1.10 Financial instruments The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that quality as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and SLsbsequenlly measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequenuy measured at amortised cost using the effèctive interest method. Page 17
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 20r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Accounting policies Icontinuedl 1.11 Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restrrcted funds are funds thich are to be used in accordance wrth specrfic restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for parb"cular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the SFeafic fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes lo the financial slatemenls. Investment income. gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund. Ineoma from donations and legacies Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Donatlons 18,815 18.815 3,699 14,817 888 Prison funding Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme grant income Hall income 3.699 1,697 23.520 23,091 23.091 26,790 18,815 45,605 40,922 Total 2022 29,102 11,820 40,922 Investment income Unrestricied funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Interest income Total 2022 Page 18
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 21r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 202J Total 2022 Expenditure on charitable aclivities 33,638 26,073 59,711 58,651 Total 2022 38,940 19.711 58,651 Analysis of expenditure by actsvities Activities undertaken directly 2023 Support costs 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Expenditure on charitable actimties 28,828 30,883 59,711 58,651 Total 2022 30,505 28.146 58,651 Analysis of support costs Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 staff costs Depreciation Bank charge5 Contribution to Head Office 13.090 16,373 239 12,864 16,373 206 1.181 (1,297) 30,883 28,146 Page 19
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P W27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Independent exarninerfs remuneration 2023 2022 Fees payable to the Charl5 independent examiner for the indeFendent examination of the ChariWs annual accounts Fees payable lo the Charivs independent examiner in respect of: Preparation of the Charitvs annual accounts 2.520 2,520 1,080 1,080 Staff costs 2023 2022 Wages and salaries 13,090 12,864 The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows.. 2023 2022 Employee No emptoyee received remuneration amounting lo more than £60,000 in either year. Trustees. remuneration and exponses During the year. no Trnstees received any rernuneration or other benefits {2022 - £NILI. During the year ended 31 March 2023. no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2022 - £NILI. Page 20
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 23r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 Tangible fixed assets Freehold property Cost or valuation At 1 April 2022 818,651 At 31 March 2023 818,651 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for the year 32,746 16,373 At 31 March 2023 49,119 Not book valu8 At 31 March 2023 769,532 At 31 March 2022 785,905 10. Debtors 2023 2022 Due within one year Prepayments and accrned income 4.336 1,079 11. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Accruals 6,480 5,528 Page 21
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 24r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 12. Statement of funds Statement of funds - Current year Balance at 31 March 2023 8alance at I April 2022 Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General Funds- all funds 96.618 18,816 {26,073) 89,361 Restricted funds Hall development fund Prison fund 797,725 23.091 3.699 {29.939} {3.699} 790,877 797,725 26,790 {33,638) 790,877 Total of fund5 894,343 45.606 {59.711) 880,238 The Hall development fund is re5tr5Cted for the development and maintenance of the hall. ststement of funds - prior year Balance at 31 March 2022 Balance al 1 April 2021 Transfers inlout Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General Funds- all funds 102,019 11,822 119.7111 2,488 96,618 Restricted funds Hall develcpment fund Prison fund Pears Foundation fund 807.524 2.488 39 25,217 135,0161 18881 13,0361 797,725 (2.4881 2.997 810,051 29,102 138.9401 12,4881 797,725 Total of fund5 912.070 40,924 158,6511 894,343 Page 22
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 25r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 13. Summary of funds Summary of funds - current year Balance at 31 March 2023 8alance at I April 2022 Income Expenditure General funds Restricted funds 96,618 797,725 18.816 26.790 {26.073} {33.638} 89,361 790,877 894,343 45,606 {59,711) 880,238 Summary of funds - prior year Balance al 31 March 2022 Balance at 1 April 2021 Transfers inlout Income Expenditure General funds Restricted funds 102.019 810.051 11.822 29,102 119.7111 138,9401 2,488 (2,4881 96,618 797,725 912,070 40,924 158,6511 894,343 14. Analysis of net assets between funds Analysis of net assets between funds- current year Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total funds 2023 Tangible fixed assets Current assets 769.532 21.345 769,532 117,186 (6,4801 95,841 {6,4801 Creditors due within one year Total 790,877 89,361 880,238 Page 23
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 28r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 14. Analysis of net assets between funds {conlinuedl Analysis of net assets between funds- prior year Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2022 2022 Total funds 2022 Tangible fixed assets Current assets 785,905 11,820 785,90S 113,966 15,528) 102,146 {5,5281 Creditor5 due within one year Total 797,725 96,618 894.343 15. Reconciliation of net movernent in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2023 2022 Nel expenditure for the year las per Statement of Financial Activities) {14,105) (17,727) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Interest received 16,373 16,373 12) 8,049 458 Decreasel{increasel in deblc Increase in creditors (3.257} 952 Net cash provided byl{used in) operating activities {38} 7,151 16. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2023 2022 Cash in hand 112.850 112,887 Total cash and cash equivalents 112.850 112,887 Page 24
VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 27r27 NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023 17. Analysis of changes in debt At 1 April 2022 Cash flow5 Ai 31 March 2023 Cash at bank and in hand 112.88T (37) 112,850 112,887 (37) 112,850 Page 25