SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charity Registration Number: 1173665
Companies House Registration Number: CE011207
INTEGRA ADVISERS LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
Accountants 1 Westleigh Hall Wakefield Road Denby Dale Huddersfield HD8 8QJ
SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
31 MARCH 2024
| CONTENTS | PAGE |
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| Ofcers and Professional Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees Report | 2-4 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 5 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 6-7 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilites | 8 |
SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
31 MARCH 2024
| Trustees | Kirsty Bentley (term expired 24 July 2023) |
|---|---|
| Emily Brooks | |
| Vivienne Erwin | |
| Tina Fishburn (appointed 13 September 2023) | |
| Norma Horsley-Brown (term expired 24 July 2023) | |
| Stephanie Palmer | |
| Helen Pass | |
| Nicola Ratclife (appointed 24 May 2023) | |
| Zubair Saeed | |
| Tracey Scothern (term expired 24 July 2023) | |
| Kieran Sharpe (resigned 11 April 2023) | |
| Robert Symons | |
| Brenda Wade (appointed 1 January 2024) | |
| Deborah Whiton (resigned 31 December 2023) | |
| Principal Address | 77 Pit Street West |
| Barnsley | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| S70 1BN | |
| Accountants | Integra Advisers Limited Liability Partnership |
| 1 Westleigh Hall | |
| Wakefeld Road | |
| Denby Dale | |
| HD8 8QJ | |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank plc |
| 27 Church Street | |
| Barnsley | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| S70 2AJ |
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SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Samaritans of Barnsley, 77 Pitt Street West, Barnsley, S70 1BN, is registered with the Charity Commissioners (Number: 1173665) and Companies House (Number: CE011207) as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
The Trustees during the year are as stated on page 1. Brenda Wade took over as director on 1 January 2024.
The charity previously operated as an unincorporated charity, The Samaritans of Barnsley (Number: 502413). The unincorporated charity became a linked charity of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation upon its incorporation. Samaritans of Barnsley was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 3 July 2017. The charity commenced operations as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 1 October 2017.
The objects of the charity are:
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To enable persons in Barnsley and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide;
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To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health; and
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To collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches in fulfilling these objects.
Samaritans of Barnsley is committed to providing Samaritan’s service for people in Barnsley and the surrounding areas. We have a diverse population within our catchment area and will strive to provide the service in line with our committed values.
Samaritans provides a completely confidential emotional support 24 hours a day in a variety of ways and Volunteers at Barnsley are committed to being part of the national movement. We will play an active role within our Region and we are pleased to provide support for our colleagues in other Branches. As individuals we are committed to personal development and will engage in active ongoing training and take advantage of the opportunities as they are presented.
Callers can contact Barnsley Samaritans by free to phone: 116123.
We no longer do email in branch, but callers from Barnsley can still use the email service jo@samaritans.org.
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SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (cont’d)
Samaritan Aim
We are pleased to support the aims of the Charity:
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To provide assistance to individuals who are suicidal, despairing or in distress in order to reduce the incidence of suicide.
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To advance education by providing society with a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings that may lead to suicide.
This is reflected in Samaritans Mission, Vision and Values statement.
Vision – that fewer people will die by suicide
Mission – we work to achieve this vision by making it our Mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and suicidal behaviour. We do this by:
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Being available 24 hours a day to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide
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Reaching out to high risk groups and communities to reduce the risk of suicide
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Working in partnership with other organisations, agencies and experts to achieve our Vision.
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Influencing public policy and raising awareness of the challenges of reducing suicide
Values – We are committed to the following values:
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Listening because exploring feelings alleviates distress and helps people to reach a better understanding of their situation and the options open to them
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Confidentiality, because if people feel safe, they are more likely to be open about their feelings
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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 responsibility away from them
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Being non-judgemental, because we want people to be able to talk to us without fear of prejudice or rejection
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Human contact because giving people time, undivided attention and empathy meets a fundamental emotional need and reduces distress and despair.
The shop has been rented out to a local businessman since 18 November 2016. Our utmost thanks go to Integra Advisers LLP for their continued support and processing our annual accounts.
We will, as Trustees, continue to cut costs where possible, to make every endeavour to raise money to keep our Branch open and solvent.
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SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (cont’d)
The charity’s reserves and other assets were transferred to Samaritans of Barnsley upon its registration as Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the Charity Commissioners.
Samaritans of Barnsley is a registered charity in its own right and is a branch of the Samaritans Inc.
For and on behalf of the Board of Trustees
Brenda Wade Director
22 July 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
D J Brownhill FCA FMAAT Integra Advisers LLP Accountants 1 Westleigh Hall Wakefield Road Denby Dale Huddersfield HD8 8QJ
22 July 2024
SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
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ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
| 1 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT |
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| **Unrestricted ** | Restricted | Total | Total | |||||
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| Receipts | ||||||||
| Grants, Donatons and Legacies | ||||||||
| Barnsley MBC Grant | - | 15,600 | 15,600 | 19,500 | ||||
| Grants and Donatons from Organisatons | 209 | 1,257 | 709 | 2,600 | ||||
| Donatons from Individuals | 1 | ,298 |
- | 2 | ,055 |
2 | ,497 | |
| 1 | ,507 | 16 | ,857 | 18 | ,364 | 24 | ,597 | |
| Operatng Actvites to Generate Funds | ||||||||
| Rent Income | 2,400 | - | 2,400 | 2,760 | ||||
| Central Ofce Income | - | - | - | 78 | ||||
| Miscellaneous Income | - | - | - | 66 | ||||
| Fund Raising Events | 104 | - | 104 | 735 | ||||
| 2 | ,504 | - | 2 | ,504 | 3 | ,639 | ||
| Investment Income | ||||||||
| Bank Interest | 609 | - | 609 | 121 | ||||
| Total Receipts | 4 | ,620 | 16 | ,857 | 21 | ,477 | 28 | ,357 |
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SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS (cont’d)
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ Payments Charitable Payments Volunteers’ Training and Recruitment - 1,071 1,071 882 Travelling Expenses and Subsistence 689 - 689 519 Cleaning and Refreshments 2 ,201 - 2 ,201 1 ,597 2 ,890 1 ,071 3 ,961 2 ,998 Support Costs Repairs and Maintenance 2,862 - 2,862 4,276 Light and Heat 4,413 - 4,413 3,448 Rates and Water 839 - 839 729 Insurance - - - 1,130 Telephone 2,522 - 2,522 2,257 Printng, Statonery and Postage 1,494 - 1,494 1,197 Advertsing and Publicity 918 250 1,168 995 Computer Expenses 409 - 409 17 Branch Reserve Equalisaton Fund 4,177 - 4,177 882 Bank Charges and Interest 113 - 113 122 Gifs and Flowers 261 - 261 106 Subscriptons 136 - 136 - Data Protecton 35 - 35 35 18 ,179 250 18 ,429 15 ,194 Asset Purchases Purchase of Equipment 348 3 ,442 3 ,790 300 Total Payments 21 ,417 4 ,763 26 ,180 18 ,492 Net Receipts / (Payments) (16 ,797 ) 12 ,094 (4 ,703 ) 9 ,865 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ Payments Charitable Payments Volunteers’ Training and Recruitment - 1,071 1,071 882 Travelling Expenses and Subsistence 689 - 689 519 Cleaning and Refreshments 2 ,201 - 2 ,201 1 ,597 2 ,890 1 ,071 3 ,961 2 ,998 Support Costs Repairs and Maintenance 2,862 - 2,862 4,276 Light and Heat 4,413 - 4,413 3,448 Rates and Water 839 - 839 729 Insurance - - - 1,130 Telephone 2,522 - 2,522 2,257 Printng, Statonery and Postage 1,494 - 1,494 1,197 Advertsing and Publicity 918 250 1,168 995 Computer Expenses 409 - 409 17 Branch Reserve Equalisaton Fund 4,177 - 4,177 882 Bank Charges and Interest 113 - 113 122 Gifs and Flowers 261 - 261 106 Subscriptons 136 - 136 - Data Protecton 35 - 35 35 18 ,179 250 18 ,429 15 ,194 Asset Purchases Purchase of Equipment 348 3 ,442 3 ,790 300 Total Payments 21 ,417 4 ,763 26 ,180 18 ,492 Net Receipts / (Payments) (16 ,797 ) 12 ,094 (4 ,703 ) 9 ,865 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ Payments Charitable Payments Volunteers’ Training and Recruitment - 1,071 1,071 882 Travelling Expenses and Subsistence 689 - 689 519 Cleaning and Refreshments 2 ,201 - 2 ,201 1 ,597 2 ,890 1 ,071 3 ,961 2 ,998 Support Costs Repairs and Maintenance 2,862 - 2,862 4,276 Light and Heat 4,413 - 4,413 3,448 Rates and Water 839 - 839 729 Insurance - - - 1,130 Telephone 2,522 - 2,522 2,257 Printng, Statonery and Postage 1,494 - 1,494 1,197 Advertsing and Publicity 918 250 1,168 995 Computer Expenses 409 - 409 17 Branch Reserve Equalisaton Fund 4,177 - 4,177 882 Bank Charges and Interest 113 - 113 122 Gifs and Flowers 261 - 261 106 Subscriptons 136 - 136 - Data Protecton 35 - 35 35 18 ,179 250 18 ,429 15 ,194 Asset Purchases Purchase of Equipment 348 3 ,442 3 ,790 300 Total Payments 21 ,417 4 ,763 26 ,180 18 ,492 Net Receipts / (Payments) (16 ,797 ) 12 ,094 (4 ,703 ) 9 ,865 |
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| 9 ,865 |
SAMARITANS OF BARNSLEY
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
31 MARCH 2024
MONETARY ASSETS
| MONETARY ASSETS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Cash in Hand | 122 | 122 | ||
| Business Tracker Account | 50,470 | 53,063 | ||
| Bank Current Accounts | 3 | ,211 |
5 | ,321 |
| Total | 53 | ,803 | 58 | ,506 |
NON-MONETARY ASSETS
Land and Buildings
The property at 77 Pitt Street West, Barnsley, is used by the Charity. The property is held by The Samaritans for use by The Samaritans of Barnsley within the terms of a Trust Deed between the two.
Other Assets
The Charity has use of various sundry items of furniture and office equipment purchased over the years. The cost and market value of these sundry assets are not significant to the Charity.
For and on behalf of the Board of Trustees
Brenda Wade Director
22 July 2024
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