2025-03-31-accounts - Age Concern Voluntary Association For The Elderly Merstham, Redhill And Reigate

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025

Charity name: Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Charity registration number: 1173649

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which now is or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable in and around Merstham, Redhill and Reigate within the County of Surrey (“the area of benefit”)
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The primary activities undertaken by the charity are the provision of a day centre for older people living the area of benefit. The day centre provides a variety of activities, designed for mental and physical stimulation, as well as ancillary services to support well-being e.g. hairdresser, and audiology maintenance. The charity owns two minibuses which are used to transport people to the centre, and a cook is employed to provide a hot meal or snack option. There is a Men’s Shed in the garden of the centre for older men who would be at risk of social isolation. A Befriending Service available for older people who are less mobile and unable to attend the day centre. The charity signposts information and advice where appropriate and is a reference point for older people and their carers.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Any decision relating to the overall business development of the charity, including but not limited to service delivery, fundraising and external events, is made with full consideration of all relevant factors. The Trustees will consider how any decision will fit within the core mission and purpose of the charity, whilst taking into consideration the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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SORP reference

Contribution made by volunteers.	Para 1.38	The charity relies heavily on the contribution of volunteers in all areas of service delivery, administration, and Governance, and many of the services simply would not happen without their input. Volunteers help in the day centre, with activities, refreshments, cleaning, driving and escorting members on the minibus. The Befriending service comprises of a team of volunteers carefully matched with a lonely older person, the coordinator ensures people with similar interests and personalities are matched and we often see genuine, long-lasting friendships develop. We have noticed an increase in corporate volunteering and have benefitted from individual team members using their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days to help with bespoke projects as well as corporate teams helping with major projects. It is a real bonus to be nominated as the recognised charity of choice for corporate organisations and apart from the financial benefits incurred the charity can benefit in many other ways from the intellectual property the corporate organisation can offer.

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	The main purpose of the charity is to help prevent loneliness and social isolation amongst older people living in the catchment area. This is achieved through all areas of service delivery by bringing people together, cultivating friendships and helping people to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as is practical and they so wish. The trustees are responsible for reacting to the changing needs of the community and ensuring any new services offered meet the demand whilst maintaining the integrity and core values of the charity. An example of this is the Men’s Shed which was established to offer an alternative to the growing number of socially isolated older men who were desperate for company but reluctant to attend a traditional day centre.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The charity had account balance of £38,066. At the end of the year the charity had total reserves of £258,361. This includes: £143,802 of tangible fixed assets £63,312 of free reserves and £20,000 of designated reserves. £31,247 of restricted funds
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Trustees maintain reserves to ensure financial stability and support the charity’s objectives. Current reserves cover at least six months of operating costs, with designated funds set aside for urgent major repairs. Reserves are reviewed at the bi monthly Trustee meetings.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£63,312 Free Reserves £20,000 Designated Reserves
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	Reigate & Banstead Borough Council (RBBC) is part of a plan to reorganise local government in Surrey, where it will be combined with other councils to form a newEast Surrey unitary authorityin April 2026. This change brings uncertainty with any core funding going forward. In addition, we rely on core and project funding to operate, due to increased competition and demand, grant applications have surged by an estimated 30-50%, while overall funding from local government has seen sharp declines in recent years, creating intense competition for available funds

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Association CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	The members or the charity trustees may at any time decide to appoint a new charity trustee, whether in place of a charity trustee who has retired or been removed in accordance with clause 15 of the Constitution (Retirement and removal of charity trustees), or as an additional charity trustee, provided that the limit specified in clause 12 (3) (of the Constitution) on the

number of charity trustees would not as a result be exceeded.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	The charity received core funding this year and currently we are commissioned service partner with the Borough of Reigate and Banstead Council. Funding is not guaranteed.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate
Other name the charity uses	Age Concern Merstham, Redhill and Reigate (MRR)
Registered charity number	1173649
Charity’s principal address	The Merstham Centre Weldon Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3QB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Alison Louise Dadswell	Chair
Claire Pidgeon	Treasurer
Anand Gulati LLB	President
Angela Fraser DL	Patron
Melissa Dunn	Trustee
Emma Stockdale	Trustee	Resigned Feb 2025
Martin Gillard	Trustee	Joined March 2025
Brett Loft	Trustee	Joined March 2025

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved.

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others.

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity. Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address




Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Janet McCarten

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

NIA Other optional information Declaratlons Tho trustses declare that they have approved the tru8tee8' rgport abovo. Signed on behalf of the charity's trusttss SOgnature(8) Full name(s) Po8ltlon (o.g. Socretary, Chair Chalr. etc) , Alison Louise Dadswell Date 311111

AGE CONCERN VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION FOR THE ELDERLY MERSTHAM, REDHILL & REIGATE

CHARITY N0: 1173649

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ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Constitution and Objectives

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by rules set out in its constitution. Its objectives are established in its constitution as being the pursuit of any charitable activity for the benefit of the aged, particularly in or near Merstham, Redhill and Reigate.

The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in establishing the aims and activities of the Charity and are satisfied that the aims and activities described in their Annual Report meet the expectations of that guidance. All the Charity's services are provided free of charge or at a cost which is affordable to substantially all potential beneficiaries or otherwise funded by public and private donors at no cost to the beneficiaries. Eligibility to access services is not restricted in any way other than appropriate age and proximity to the Charity's area of operation. Whilst many of the activities benefit the broader community of the Borough and beyond, these benefits are additional and incidental to the Charity's aims.

The Trustees are the General Committee set out at the beginning of the report. The General Committee delegates day to day decision making to the Finance and General Purposes Committee, consisting of the Officers.

Principal office

The Merstham Centre

Weldon Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3QB

Independent examiner

Judita Rogers 2 Sunstone Grove Merstham Surrey RH1 3PR

Bankers

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Bank Skipton Building Society 25 Kings Hill Avenue 43 Church St Kings Hill Reigate West Malling Surrey Kent RH2 0AE ME19 4TA

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate Financial review for the year ended 31 March 2025

The Accounts and Annual Report have been updated and presented in line with the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102) issued by the Charity Commission, to the extent applicable to smaller charities.

An overview of the accounts is set out in the Treasurers' report earlier in this document.

The Trustees continue to acknowledge the significant cost pressures on our commissioned funder, the Borough Council.

We remain determined to continue to bring the Charity to a position of financial sustainability by seeking support from a broader range of sponsors and our own fundraising efforts.

Corporate partnerships allow us to develop and grow the Charity in key areas and further increase our outreach into the community.

The Trustees maintain a risk register and consider risk as part of the decision-making process and management. The Charity is not required to make a statement regarding risk management. The Trustees also take assurance of the procedures and policies in place, their review thereof and from Trustees' direct involvement in the financial management and operations of the Charity.

On behalf of the Charity, I would like to say a sincere thank you to Judita Rogers for acting in a voluntary capacity as the Independent Examiner and to Vista Partners LLP for dealing with the Charity's payroll on a pro bono basis.

This review, together with the reports contained elsewhere in this document and the legal and administrative information on page one, is the Annual Report of the Trustees for the purposes of the Charities Act 2011.

Signed on behalf of the General Committee

Alison Dadswell

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of the Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

I report on the accounts for the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act:
To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(b) of the 2011 Act; and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Judita Rogers

2 Sunstone Grove Merstham Surrey RH1 3PR

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

*Age Concern Voluntary Associationfor the Elderly*
*Merstham, Redhill and Reigate*
Statement of Financial Activities
for theyear ended 31 March 2025


				Year ended 31 March 2025 Total £ 13,234 72,375 33,585 23,261 10,714 2,000 1,797 2,500 20,000 - - 2,574 - 1,074 183,114 8,628 19,165 54,430 35,202 3,999 13,103 - 31 1,498 1,797 2,574 2,000 2,620 - 145,048 38,066 220,295 38,066 - 258,361	*Year ended* *31 March* *2024* *Total* £ 14,419 31,250 37,758 25,325 7,789 2,000 5,000 5,625 1,500 1,259


	Note	Unrestricted	Restricted
		£	£
Income and Endowments	2

Donations and Legacies		13,234	-
Grants		57,375	15,000
Fundraisingand lettings		33,585	-

Charitable activites:
Daycentres and clubs		23,261	-
Transportation		10,714	-

Projects:
Fundraiser role			2,000
Men's Shed additional day			1,797
Exercise classes			2,500
MondayClub,Befriending& Men's Shed			20,000
Mondayclub
BefriendingService
Free Meals			2,574
Entertaining

Miscellaneous Income		1,074	-

Total Income and Endowments		139,244	43,871		*131,926*
					16,919 14,332 55,300 32,506 5,541 24,822 2,000 235 - 5,730 125 - - -
Expenditure	3

Expenditure on raisingfunds(inclprojects)
Cost ofgenerating grants,donations and legacies		8,628
Cost of fundraising		19,165

Expenditure on charitable activities
Daycentres and clubs		51,976	2,455
Transportation		35,202	-
BefriendingService		1,271	2,728
Mens Shed		10,373	2,730

Projects:
Mondayclub			-
ShopFittings			31
Entertaining			1,498
Shed Extension			1,797
Free Meals			2,574
Fundraiser role			2,000
Exercise classes			2,620


Miscellaneous Expenditure		-	-

Total Expenditure		126,615	18,433		*157,509*

Net Income/(Expenditure)		12,629	25,437		*(25,584)*
					245,891 (25,596) -
Reconciliation of funds
Total brought forward		214,729	5,566
Net movements in funds		12,629	25,437
Restricted funds/unrestricted funds transfers		(243)	243
Total carried forward	7,8	227,115	31,247		*220,295*

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

The notes on pages 7 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

The financial statements were approved by the General Committee on

Signed on behalf of the General Committee

Alison Dadswell

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025

Note 1 - Accounting policies Basis of preparation.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102)

Income and Endowments

Income is recognised as it falls due and receipt is probable or more likely than not to be received. Income received wholly in respect of future periods is carried forward in the balance sheet as deferred income. Legacies: These are included as income in the SoFA when they fulfil the criteria of entitlement, measurement and their receipt is probable. Volunteer time is not recognised in the accounts, although it is included in the trustees’ annual report.

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual’s basis. Expenditure has been analysed over the charity's main areas of activity. Support Costs: These do not, in themselves, constitute an activity, instead they enable output-creating activities to be undertaken. Support costs are therefore allocated to the relevant activity cost category they support. This enables the total cost of an activity to be disclosed in the SoFA. Support costs do not appear as a heading in the SoFA.

Governance Costs: These are included as a sub-category of support costs. Governance costs are allocated to activities along with the other support costs.

Allocation of Costs: Where appropriate, expenditure is allocated directly to an activity cost category. When items of expenditure contribute directly to the output of more than one activity cost category the cost is apportioned on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. The same principle is followed for depreciation, amotisation, impairments, revaluations and support costs.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are recognised at cost on acquisition and depreciated in equal annual instalments over their anticipated useful life, taking account of any expected residual value on disposal. The charity's freehold property has not been depreciated as its residual value greatly exceeds its cost and therefore no depreciation cost arises. The carrying value of properties is reviewed annually for indications of impairment and provision will be made if any arises.

Assets have been depreciated at the following rates: Improvements to property - Over ten years Minibuses - Over seven years Other equipment - Over four years

Fund accounting

Where resources have been received to fund specified expenditure, it gives rise to restricted income in the statement of financial activities. Relevant expenditure incurred is applied against the income and any unexpended balance is shown as restricted funds at the balance sheet date. Where restricted funds are received for the acquisition of fixed assets, the funds are held as restricted until the asset is purchased. On purchase an amount equal to the cost of the asset is transferred to the fund representing tangible fixed assets. Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees at their discretion for specific future purposes. The balance of funds representing tangible fixed assets is shown as a designated fund as such funds are unavailable for other purposes without disposing of the assets concerned.

Trustee remuneration, benefits and expenses

Trustees have not received remuneration or benefits from the charity. Expenses have been paid exclusively as reimbursement and classified by nature of cost in the accounts. Staff remuneration

No employees received employer benefits exceeding £60,000. Cash Flow

The Charity is exempt from preparing a cash flow statement.

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

Note 2 - Income

Note 2-Income	Note 2-Income	Note 2-Income	Note 2-Income	Note 2-Income

	£ £ £ *Total Income* *Y/E 31.3.25* Unrestricted Restricted			£ *Total Income* *Y/E 31.3.24*
Donations, Fundraising, Grants & Lettings
General Donations Received	13,234		13,234	13,419
Legacies & Bequests	0		0	1,000
Foundations and Other Companies Grants			62,250	20,000
- Woodroffe Benton Foundation	1,750
- Garfield Weston Foundation	15,000
- Community Foundationfor Surrey		10,000
- Asda Grassroots	500
- Bryan & June Amos Charitable Trust	30,000
- Francis Winham Foundation		5,000

Local Authorities & Governments Applications			12,699	11,250
- Reigate & Banstead Borough Council(commissionedfunding)	10,125
- R&BBC Household Grants supportfund		2,574

Lettings Income	12,298		12,298	14,831
Fundraising	20,982		20,982	22,641

Day Centre & Clubs
DayCentre lunches & Clubs activities	21,576		21,576	23,809
Membership	1,685		1,685	1,516
Transportation
Minibus fares Income	10,714		10,714	7,789
Men's Shed
Shed Products Sales	305		305	286
Other Projects
Specific Grants/Donations			26,297	14,125
- Shanley Foundation		2,000
- Sport England		2,500
- VARB's Sparks		1,797
- National Lottery		20,000
Other	1,074		1,074	1,259

	139,244	43,871	183,114	131,926
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Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

Note 3 – Expenditure

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Expenditure on raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other Project Expenditure
Cost of Cost of Day centres Transport Befriending Men's Shed Exercise Men's Shed Men's Shed, Free Meals Entertaining Fundraiser Shop Fittings
generating fundraising and clubs Service classes Expansion Monday club role Total
grants, project & Expenditure
donations & Befriending Y/E 31.3.25
legacies Service
(National
Lottery
Funds)
Direct Expenditure
Salaries expense 3,707 9,058 28,371 8,065 - 6,805 56,007
Consultancy Costs 2,179 726 2,905
Lunches Expense 6,877 - 6,877
Centre & Clubs Fundraising Activities 3,290 3,290
Outings and activities costs 210 210
Transport expenses 7,505 - 7,505
Expenses for Befriending Activities - -
Training Costs -
Depreciation expense 8,445 8,445
Shed Costs & Tools 395 395
Expense for Other Projects Activities 2,728 2,620 1,797 4,622 2,125 1,498 2,000 31 17,422
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Total Direct Costs 5,886 13,074 35,458 24,014 2,728 7,200 2,620 1,797 4,622 2,125 1,498 2,000 31 103,054
Support Expenditure
Premises expenses 650 1,444 3,917 2,653 301 795 563 449 10,774
Wages Merstham (support costs) 1,119 2,485 6,739 4,564 519 1,368 16,793
Office Expense 650 1,445 3,918 2,654 301 796 9,764
Governance Expense 174 388 1,051 712 81 213 2,619
Training Costs - - - - - -
Depreciation expense 94 209 567 384 44 1,299
Sundries 54 120 325 220 25 745
Total Indirect Costs 2,742 6,091 16,518 11,187 1,271 3,173 - - 563 449 - - - 41,994
Total Expenditure 8,628 19,165 51,976 35,202 3,999 10,373 2,620 1,797 5,185 2,574 1,498 2,000 31 145,048
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SUPPORT COSTS APPORTIONMENT TOTAL £
Premises expenses 9,762
Wages Merstham 16,793
Office Expense 9,764
Governance Expense 2,619
Training Costs -
Depreciation expense 1,299
Sundries 745
Total Support Costs 40,982
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Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly
Merstham, Redhill and Reigate
Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Note 4 - Fixed Assets
Freehold Improvements
land and to Motor Other
buildings Property vehicles equipment Total
£ £ £ £ £
Cost or valuation
At the beginning of the year 133,324 95,379 59,112 16,568 304,383
Additions - - - - -
Disposals - - - - -
At the end of the year 133,324 95,379 59,112 16,568 304,383
Depreciation
At the beginning of the year - 89,826 44,892 16,119 150,838
Charge for the year - 849 8,445 450 9,743
Disposals - - - - -
At the end of the year - 90,676 53,337 16,569 160,581
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 133,324 4,703 5,775 (0) 143,802
At 31 March 2024 133,324 5,553 14,220 450 153,546
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Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

*Age Concern Voluntary Associationfor the Elderly*	*Age Concern Voluntary Associationfor the Elderly*	*Age Concern Voluntary Associationfor the Elderly*
*Merstham, Redhill and Reigate*
Notes to the financial statements for theyear ended 31 March 2025(continued)




Note 5- Debtors

		31 March 2025 £ Description			31 March 2024 £


					175 - 42 217 2,292
	Sundry prepayments	Payments in advance for future fundraisingevents	105
		Annual Database Support agreement	660
		3year Website Support agreement	418
				1,183
	Accrued Income	Hall Hire		420

	Total Debtors	1,603				2,509




Note 6- Creditors amounts falling due within one year


		31 March 2025 £ Description			31 March 2024 £


					3,886
	Sundrycreditors	March 25 PAYE		699

	Total Sundry Creditors	699				3,886

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)


Note 7- Restricted Funds

	Description	1 April 2024 £	Incoming Resources Restricted/Unrestricted Resources Expended Transfers £ £ £			31 March 2025 £


	Befriending Service Fundraiser role Entertaining Shop Fittings Men's Shed expansion Exercise classes Men's Shed, Befriending & Monday Club Free Meals CFS Core Funding Francis Winham Core Funding	4,160 - 1,375 31			-	1,432 - - - - - 14,815 - 10,000 5,000
				(2,728)
			2,000	(2,000)
				(1,498)	123
				(31)
			1,797	(1,797)
			2,500	(2,620)	120
			20,000	(5,185)
			2,574	(2,574)
			10,000
			5,000

	Total Restricted Funds	5,566	43,871 (18,433) 243			31,247


Note 8- Unrestricted Funds

	Description	1 April 2024 £	Incoming Resources Restricted/Unrestricted Resources Expended Transfers £ £ £			31 March 2025 £


	Tangible fixed assets Free reserves Designated Reserves	153,546 41,183 20,000				143,802 63,312 20,000
			-	(9,743)	-

			139,244	(116,871)	(243)

			-	-	-

	Total Unrestricted Funds	214,729	139,244 (126,615) (243)			227,114

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

AGE CONCERN VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION FOR THE ELDERLY MERSTHAM, REDHILL & REIGATE

CHARITY N0: 1173649

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ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

For the year ended 31[st] March 2025

Constitution and Objectives

Principal office

The Merstham Centre

Weldon Way Merstham Surrey RH1 3QB

Independent examiner

Judita Rogers 2 Sunstone Grove Merstham Surrey RH1 3PR

Bankers

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Bank Skipton Building Society 25 Kings Hill Avenue 43 Church St Kings Hill Reigate West Malling Surrey Kent RH2 0AE ME19 4TA

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate Financial review for the year ended 31 March 2025

An overview of the accounts is set out in the Treasurers' report earlier in this document.

The Trustees continue to acknowledge the significant cost pressures on our commissioned funder, the Borough Council.

We remain determined to continue to bring the Charity to a position of financial sustainability by seeking support from a broader range of sponsors and our own fundraising efforts.

Corporate partnerships allow us to develop and grow the Charity in key areas and further increase our outreach into the community.

Signed on behalf of the General Committee

Alison Dadswell

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of the Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

I report on the accounts for the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act:
To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(b) of the 2011 Act; and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Judita Rogers

2 Sunstone Grove Merstham Surrey RH1 3PR

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

*Age Concern Voluntary Associationfor the Elderly*
*Merstham, Redhill and Reigate*
Statement of Financial Activities
for theyear ended 31 March 2025


				Year ended 31 March 2025 Total £ 13,234 72,375 33,585 23,261 10,714 2,000 1,797 2,500 20,000 - - 2,574 - 1,074 183,114 8,628 19,165 54,430 35,202 3,999 13,103 - 31 1,498 1,797 2,574 2,000 2,620 - 145,048 38,066 220,295 38,066 - 258,361	*Year ended* *31 March* *2024* *Total* £ 14,419 31,250 37,758 25,325 7,789 2,000 5,000 5,625 1,500 1,259


	Note	Unrestricted	Restricted
		£	£
Income and Endowments	2

Donations and Legacies		13,234	-
Grants		57,375	15,000
Fundraisingand lettings		33,585	-

Charitable activites:
Daycentres and clubs		23,261	-
Transportation		10,714	-

Projects:
Fundraiser role			2,000
Men's Shed additional day			1,797
Exercise classes			2,500
MondayClub,Befriending& Men's Shed			20,000
Mondayclub
BefriendingService
Free Meals			2,574
Entertaining

Miscellaneous Income		1,074	-

Total Income and Endowments		139,244	43,871		*131,926*
					16,919 14,332 55,300 32,506 5,541 24,822 2,000 235 - 5,730 125 - - -
Expenditure	3

Expenditure on raisingfunds(inclprojects)
Cost ofgenerating grants,donations and legacies		8,628
Cost of fundraising		19,165

Expenditure on charitable activities
Daycentres and clubs		51,976	2,455
Transportation		35,202	-
BefriendingService		1,271	2,728
Mens Shed		10,373	2,730

Projects:
Mondayclub			-
ShopFittings			31
Entertaining			1,498
Shed Extension			1,797
Free Meals			2,574
Fundraiser role			2,000
Exercise classes			2,620


Miscellaneous Expenditure		-	-

Total Expenditure		126,615	18,433		*157,509*

Net Income/(Expenditure)		12,629	25,437		*(25,584)*
					245,891 (25,596) -
Reconciliation of funds
Total brought forward		214,729	5,566
Net movements in funds		12,629	25,437
Restricted funds/unrestricted funds transfers		(243)	243
Total carried forward	7,8	227,115	31,247		*220,295*

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

The notes on pages 7 to 12 form part of these financial statements.

The financial statements were approved by the General Committee on

Signed on behalf of the General Committee

Alison Dadswell

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025

Note 1 - Accounting policies Basis of preparation.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (FRS 102)

Income and Endowments

Expenditure

Governance Costs: These are included as a sub-category of support costs. Governance costs are allocated to activities along with the other support costs.

Tangible fixed assets

Assets have been depreciated at the following rates: Improvements to property - Over ten years Minibuses - Over seven years Other equipment - Over four years

Fund accounting

Trustee remuneration, benefits and expenses

Trustees have not received remuneration or benefits from the charity. Expenses have been paid exclusively as reimbursement and classified by nature of cost in the accounts. Staff remuneration

No employees received employer benefits exceeding £60,000. Cash Flow

The Charity is exempt from preparing a cash flow statement.

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

Note 2 - Income

Note 2-Income	Note 2-Income	Note 2-Income	Note 2-Income	Note 2-Income

	£ £ £ *Total Income* *Y/E 31.3.25* Unrestricted Restricted			£ *Total Income* *Y/E 31.3.24*
Donations, Fundraising, Grants & Lettings
General Donations Received	13,234		13,234	13,419
Legacies & Bequests	0		0	1,000
Foundations and Other Companies Grants			62,250	20,000
- Woodroffe Benton Foundation	1,750
- Garfield Weston Foundation	15,000
- Community Foundationfor Surrey		10,000
- Asda Grassroots	500
- Bryan & June Amos Charitable Trust	30,000
- Francis Winham Foundation		5,000

Local Authorities & Governments Applications			12,699	11,250
- Reigate & Banstead Borough Council(commissionedfunding)	10,125
- R&BBC Household Grants supportfund		2,574

Lettings Income	12,298		12,298	14,831
Fundraising	20,982		20,982	22,641

Day Centre & Clubs
DayCentre lunches & Clubs activities	21,576		21,576	23,809
Membership	1,685		1,685	1,516
Transportation
Minibus fares Income	10,714		10,714	7,789
Men's Shed
Shed Products Sales	305		305	286
Other Projects
Specific Grants/Donations			26,297	14,125
- Shanley Foundation		2,000
- Sport England		2,500
- VARB's Sparks		1,797
- National Lottery		20,000
Other	1,074		1,074	1,259

	139,244	43,871	183,114	131,926
Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)

Note 3 – Expenditure

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*Age Concern Voluntary Associationfor the Elderly*	*Age Concern Voluntary Associationfor the Elderly*	*Age Concern Voluntary Associationfor the Elderly*
*Merstham, Redhill and Reigate*
Notes to the financial statements for theyear ended 31 March 2025(continued)




Note 5- Debtors

		31 March 2025 £ Description			31 March 2024 £


					175 - 42 217 2,292
	Sundry prepayments	Payments in advance for future fundraisingevents	105
		Annual Database Support agreement	660
		3year Website Support agreement	418
				1,183
	Accrued Income	Hall Hire		420

	Total Debtors	1,603				2,509




Note 6- Creditors amounts falling due within one year


		31 March 2025 £ Description			31 March 2024 £


					3,886
	Sundrycreditors	March 25 PAYE		699

	Total Sundry Creditors	699				3,886

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly

Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)


Note 7- Restricted Funds

	Description	1 April 2024 £	Incoming Resources Restricted/Unrestricted Resources Expended Transfers £ £ £			31 March 2025 £


	Befriending Service Fundraiser role Entertaining Shop Fittings Men's Shed expansion Exercise classes Men's Shed, Befriending & Monday Club Free Meals CFS Core Funding Francis Winham Core Funding	4,160 - 1,375 31			-	1,432 - - - - - 14,815 - 10,000 5,000
				(2,728)
			2,000	(2,000)
				(1,498)	123
				(31)
			1,797	(1,797)
			2,500	(2,620)	120
			20,000	(5,185)
			2,574	(2,574)
			10,000
			5,000

	Total Restricted Funds	5,566	43,871 (18,433) 243			31,247


Note 8- Unrestricted Funds

	Description	1 April 2024 £	Incoming Resources Restricted/Unrestricted Resources Expended Transfers £ £ £			31 March 2025 £


	Tangible fixed assets Free reserves Designated Reserves	153,546 41,183 20,000				143,802 63,312 20,000
			-	(9,743)	-

			139,244	(116,871)	(243)

			-	-	-

	Total Unrestricted Funds	214,729	139,244 (126,615) (243)			227,114

Age Concern MRR – Registered Charity No. 1173649 - Annual Report 2024-2025