2022-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1173726 Charitable Incorporated Organisation CE011251

WORCESTER SAMARITANS

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

WORCESTER SAMARITANS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees	Pauline Saunders (Appointed 30 September 2020)
	Peter Harrington (Appointed 30 September 2020)
	Pinky Jain (Appointed 30 September 2020)
	Jacci Hunt (Appointed 30 September 2020)
	Meg Richards (Appointed 30 September 2020)
	Roy Blendell (Appointed 9 February 2022)
Charity number	1173726
Charitable Incorporated Organisation	CEO11251
Number
Principal office	10 Sansome Place
	Worcester
	Worcestershire
	WR1 1UA
Independent examiner	Kendall Wadley LLP
	Merevale House
	27 Sansome Walk
	Worcester
	WR1 1NU
Bankers	CAF Bank Ltd
	25 Kings Hill Avenue
	West Malling
	Kent
	ME19 4JQ

WORCESTER SAMARITANS

CONTENTS

	Page
Trustees' report	1 - 9
Independent examiner's report	10
Statement of financial activities	11
Balance sheet	12
Notes to the financial statements	13 - 22

WORCESTER SAMARITANS

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2022.

This Charitable Incorporated Organisation was formed in accordance with Central Office requirements to conduct the activities previously undertaken by The Samaritans (Worcester Branch), charity number 244826, and on 1 October 2017 all assets, liabilities and activities were transferred to this entity.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

History

Samaritans was founded in November 1953 to offer sympathetic, caring and confidential support at any time to anyone feeling suicidal or in despair. It was the first 24 hour helpline to be set up in the United Kingdom. There are 201 branches across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland. These branches are maintained and run by over 20,000 volunteers. Worcester branch opened on 3 October 1963 in the Tything. The branch moved to 9 Sansome Place in 1976 and moved again to 10 Sansome Place in 2013 when the branch celebrated its 50th anniversary on 5 October 2013.

Until 2016 most branches were financially independent and raised funds for their running costs and managed reserves. From 2016 branches had the option to remain independent or affiliate with a central charity. Worcester Samaritans volunteers voted to remain independent, which led to the incorporation of the new charity on the 7 July 2017, registered number 1173726.

Samaritans, vision, mission and values

Samaritans' vision is that fewer people die by suicide. 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 are committed to the following values: -

• Listening - Confidentiality - Being non-judgmental

• Human contact

• People making their own decisions

The objectives

1. To be available 24 hours a day

2. To provide a public benefit which gives confidential emotional support for people in despair

The activities

1. To provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide

2. 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.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities they should undertake.

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Achievements and performance

This has been another exceptionally challenging year for our branch in view of the pandemic. In line with Samaritans Central Office (SCO) policy, we have had to restrict services to protect our volunteers and the users of our services. This has meant that we have been unable to provide face to face support for callers and our outreach work has been severely curtailed. However, we have continued to provide support by telephone.

The pandemic has had a continuing significant impact on our volunteers, many of whom have naturally felt concerned about coming into branch despite our vigilance with cleaning and social distancing. This has meant that a number of volunteers stayed away from the branch.

Samaritans Central Office has been keen to monitor how the pandemic has impacted the nature of the calls we receive. In line with all branches across the network, we observed just how much Covid has affected our callers, For those with mental health issues, they found services closed and the usual support they relied on was unavailable or restricted. Those facing family or relationship problems found that the pandemic exacerbated the challenges they faced and those with physical health problems felt more anxious and vulnerable. At the height of the pandemic, Covid was raised in around 75% of our calls.

Our charity relies on our ability to attract new volunteers and the pandemic continued to have a significant impact on our ability to recruit and train. However during the course of this year, we continued to use online systems to recruit and train. Having found these systems so effective we moved more meetings online.

Worcester branch is responsible for the running of the prison listeners scheme at HMP Hewell. This continued to be impacted by the pandemic. However, our team with the support of the Governor of Hewell, we continued to train and support whenever circumstances allowed this.

Outreach and fundraising a mainstay of our branch continued to be impacted. As a result of a number of generous grants and donations — some of which were made available to charities in view of the pandemic, our finances have been healthy but this is also partly due to a suspension of many services which has meant our outgoings have been less over this period.

Financial review

During the year the charity received unrestricted income of £18,080 (2021 - £45,719). The income is significantly down on 2021 as 2021 included £15,000 grants re Covid 19 and various generous donations.

Expenditure from unrestricted (including designated) funds amounted to £32,082 (2021 - £34,251). After a revaluation loss of £4,799 (2021 - £930), this left net outgoing resources of £18,801 (2021 incoming - £10,538).

This gives unrestricted funds of £224,122 of which £132,590 is designated by the trustees in connection with the freehold property and improvements thereto. This leaves £91,532 (2021 - £106,588) available as free reserves to fund charitable activities.

In addition restricted funds of £4,404 (2021 - £3,007) are held in connection with prison work.

The Trustees have reviewed the reserves policy of the Charity and have determined that the Charity maintain unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, the free reserves of the charity, at a level of £60,000, this to provide sufficient funds to cover the Charity's running costs for approximately one and half years.

The charity is dependent upon donations from the public and Grant Making Trusts to generate the income required to keep the branch open every day of the year for those who need it.

The Trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and has found that the COIF Charities Fixed Interest Fund meets their requirements regarding income and capital maintenance. They consider the return on investments to be satisfactory.

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Future plans

Our strategy for the next five years will see us continuing to improve the quality and consistency of the service we offer, achieving greater access to our services, having stronger connections with our partners and developing ways to provide evidence of the difference we make. The charity is now well-placed to deliver its objectives for the foreseeable future.

Structure, governance and management

Worcester Samaritans is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Worcester Samaritans is an affiliated branch registered as an individual charity, number 1173726. Its governing documents include the branch constitution, branch agreement and operating agreement.

The Branch Leadership Team is comprised of the Branch Trustees (including the Branch Director) and the Deputy Directors. Trustees are elected by members of the Worcester branch at the AGM and hold office for a maximum period of six years. Prior to selection, prospective trustees are seen by the Branch Director who explains an outline of their duties. Once they have been appointed they complete mandatory online training offered by the Central Charity. Currently there are deputies covering selection and recruitment, training, outreach, caller support , volunteers support and the prison listening scheme.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Pauline Saunders	(Reappointed 30 September 2020)
Peter Harrington	(Reappointed 30 September 2020)
Pinky Jain	(Reappointed 30 September 2020)
Kerry Graham	(Resigned 28 February 2022)
Jacci Hunt	(Reappointed 30 September 2020)
Roy Blendell	(Appointed 9 February 2022)
Meg Richards	(Reappointed 30 September 2020)

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The minimum number of trustees shall be three and the maximum number of trustees shall be thirteen. The trustees of the charity shall comprise: - Branch Director - A trustee selected by the Members following a process approved by Samaritans Central Charity, with the role of secretary and treasurer being elected and up to eight additional trustees elected by the Members; and - up to two co-opted trustees appointed by the trustees, so long as the total number of trustees does not exceed thirteen.

As a means of induction new trustees are provided with an information pack and are required to complete on-line training to cover their role as trustee. Information provided includes the Charities Commission publication CC3(a) describing the responsibilities of charity trustees, and details of the constitution and governance required, which is specific to their branch. The on-line training package is readily available and has been designed specifically by the Samaritans Central Office with all needs of trustees in mind.

Organisation of the Worcester Branch

Worcester Branch operates from a building that it owns at, 10 Sansome Place, Worcester. Calls are taken on the telephone. Days are divided into shifts, each shift having a shift leader. Phone calls are made to the National number, 116 123 for free. Calls are automatically directed to a branch which has a phone line available at that time.

Teams of prisoner listeners have been trained at HMP Hewell, which are managed by Volunteers from the

branch. Worcester Samaritans is a financially self-supporting Charity.

Remuneration policy

All the activities are performed by volunteers only, there are no employees. As a consequence no remuneration is being paid and there is no policy on this matter.

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Rlsk managoment In accordance with the Slalement of Recommended Practice 2000. the trustees recognise the risks to whl¢h a arity may be exposed. The trustees have carried out a review of such ri5k5 in order to identify risks Ihat may be applicable lo Worcester S8marilans. and to initiate systems in order to mthgate those risks. The trustees, report was appToved by the Board ofTnASteg$. R Blond911 Trustee Dated.. 22Augusl 2022

WORCESTER SAMARITANS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Director’s Report

I have always had great passion and enthusiasm for the work and services provided by the Worcester Samaritans since joining the branch in July 2021. However, it was a great surprise to me, and no doubt to many others, to find myself in the director’s role in February this year after having been a listening volunteer for only seven months. Without doubt there are many other volunteers who are more experienced and knowledgeable who could fulfil the responsibilities of this role in a highly effective and proficient manner. Nonetheless, I have embraced the opportunity presented to me along with all aspects of the role, and therefore continue to work very hard to discharge my responsibilities and obligations willingly and humbly in service to the branch and our contacts.

Without doubt the world around us is changing fast, and we as a branch and as a wider organisation, must keep pace with such changes. We are not only being challenged by new legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, but also the socio-political demands of a society that is becoming increasingly diverse and multi-cultural. The next three years will certainly bring about a continued realignment of our core policies and procedures to meet these challenges.

I therefore look forward with enthusiasm and determination to the challenges and rewards of the coming two years as director of Worcester Samaritans. My overarching aim is to make the Worcester Samaritans a safe, friendly and welcoming branch for people volunteer their time in service to those in need of emotional support and the warmth of human kindness. However, I can only achieve this aim with the continued cooperation and support of the branch membership whom I thank with all my heart for their contribution to help make this world a little kinder.

Roy 1047 Director, Worcester Samaritans

Treasurer

The year began with a very uncertain outlook for funding as the pandemic continued to restrict the usual fundraising activities from the many outreach events in which volunteers normally engage.

Thankfully, the contributions from regular supporters and the general public continued, although, as with many charities nationally, to a lesser degree. As a result – and without last year's Covid 19 grants – our overall income for the year dropped to £23,684 from £49,055. The charity therefore remains dependent on support from the prison services (to refund volunteers' travel expenses and catering) and fundraising and miscellaneous donations.

The trustees would like to thank everyone involved in the charity’s activities during the year. The aim of the board of trustees is to ensure that the charity remains financially self-sustaining and resilient to unplanned economic shocks in order to continue to deliver and improve upon our services in ways that best meet the varying needs of society.

Looking forward, the trustees consider that in 2022/23 the charity can meet its liabilities as and when they fall due. The Branch Leadership Team also works very hard to prioritise maintaining the branch’s current assets whilst responding appropriately to both volunteer’s and caller’s suggestions and needs.

Peter 013 Treasurer

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Prison Team Report

Covid continued to rule the world and generally made life very difficult for the Listeners, the prison team volunteers and the Hewell Staff and Governors. Covid lockdowns came and went, and then came again, and it is only really since the start of 2022 that a semblance of normality re the prison daily regime has started to return, and that the prison team has been able to regularly support Listener meetings face to face.

When we could not go in we discovered that the Email a Prisoner Scheme was a highly effective way of keeping in touch with the Listener team. This was much appreciated by the men – they told us so in their replies. For part of the year, our new Safer Custody contact, Emma, and her Safer Custody team, were proactive in supporting phone calls between the prison team and Listeners so we could maintain that vital contact.

We even managed to train some new Listeners on 2021, though covid lockdowns continually interrupted the planning and execution and meant it took us 5 months to complete one lot of training. Listener training is normally finished within a 3-week timescale. Some of our trainees ended up repeating Day 1 twice but I don't think they minded too much as they were, of course, receiving, 'The Best Training in the World from the Best Trainers in the World'!

During those lockdowns Worcester Samaritans and the prison team managed to provide much welcomed support to the Chaplaincy and the Children and Families teams in the shape of reading glasses, paper, crayons and so forth – all items that could be used to provide distraction to prisoners, many of whom who were spending up to 22.5 hours a day locked in cells.

Other things worthy of note in 2021 include:

All staff and volunteers now have to enter the prison via a walk-through metal detector. Trust me any metal sets them off and you will then be 'patted down'. Us female prison volunteers know precisely what item of clothing is likely to get the bleeper going....!

In May 2021 the prison team supported a Mental Health Awareness event run by Hewell. Our message was that Samaritans are there for everyone, and that Listeners can help staff by providing that confidential emotional support that could take the pressure off other prison services.

Photos of the mural completed by prisoners that has gone into the Visits room were supplied. Worcester Samaritans supported this and have been credited as such. Well done us!

The number of calls and the number of Misuse of Service calls from prisoners became a hugely significant organisational issue. The growth in in-cell phones, and the limited capability of Listeners to be out and about when lock-downs were enforced have been contributing factors. While more formal SCO training sessions on making calls with prisoners better became available, I still sensed some Samaritans often felt a little lost at how to handle calls with prisoners. To help, the prison team supplied a list of suggested questions and topics which were put in the duty handbooks. (They are still there as of June 2022.) We also updated the glossary of prison terms – see the duty handbooks.

It was hard work and needed a lot of effort in 2021, but was worth it as I truly believe the Listeners save lives. Some of the calls they take are harrowing, yet they continue to do the work. Like us they are volunteers, but they work in a much tougher environment than us 'ordinary' Samaritans. I also truly believe that we have a really good working relationship with many staff across the prison, and we on the prison team and the Listeners could not do what we do without them. Thank you Hewell!

Heartfelt thanks to the Listeners, my fellow prison team members for everything that you consistently and willingly do for the Listeners at Hewell, and also to my fellow Branch volunteers who enable us to do this work.

If you think prison volunteering might be for you please get in touch. We can always arrange a no-obligation 'taster' session. Come and find out what happens at a Listener support meeting. It might give you a new perspective when you next pick up a call at the Branch from a prisoner.

Marjorie 861 BPSO HMP HEWELL

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Training Report

Pinky 892 and her team of skills-practice helpers have provided two Samaritans Core Training courses, one in Autumn 2021 and one in Spring 2022 - consisting of trainer-led sessions via Zoom, and complemented by the required digital eLearning modules.

Of our Autumn 2021 cohort, twelve trainees completed the Core training and eleven went on to join their mentors and become our New Samaritan ‘NS3s’, and have continued their journey towards becoming full Samaritans.

Due to a recruitment hiatus, while the vacant post of Recruitment Deputy waited to be filled, we had a smaller cohort of trainees for our Spring 2022 trainees. So we had six participants this time round, all of whom completed their training and have stayed with us: our present ‘NS1’s’.

(While we would habitually would have had a recent Summer 2022 cohort of trainees, this was put on hold, while the vacant of post of Recruitment Deputy was filled.)

Mentors are crucial to the next stage of a New Samaritans training journey after Core – and new additions to this team are always welcome! We have been lucky to had 20 or so mentors giving their time to this vital role in the past 12 months. (A useful piece of eLearning on ‘Mentoring at Samaritans’ has recently been made available to us, as a piece of blended learning to complement the already existing face to face training material.)

After their mentored shifts, ‘Embedding Development(ED)’ is the training that completes our New Samaritans’ journey towards becoming a full Samaritan, and consists of a mixture of face to face and digital modules. Huge thanks go to Dave 1046 and Debbie 1040, who between them delivered the required topics for our NS3’s via Zoom; and then again to Debbie who has recently delivered the required ED to our NS1’s, in face to face sessions in the Branch. These ED sessions give our NS’s the valuable opportunity to meet together to bring forward for discussion, issues and experiences arising from their shifts, and queries arising from their required eLearning.

‘Continuous Development’ (previously termed Ongoing Training) necessary for all of us as full Samaritans, is available via our very large selection of Samaritans Home Intranet digital modules, which cover new and ‘refresher’ topics such as ‘Refreshing Core Skills’, ‘Understanding Self Harm’, ‘Making Prison Calls Better’, ‘Mental Health – Supporting our Callers’, ‘Armed Forces Awareness’ etc. Our mandatory modules during this past year have been the various ‘Safeguarding Updates’ and the ‘Understanding our Key Polices’ eLearning. This ‘Understanding our Key Policies’ mandatory digital module has recently been complemented by a mandatory face to face session for us all to complete this Autumn/Winter, thus providing a ‘blended learning’ approach to this topic.

Other training opportunities have been been taken up by Branch members, provided remotely by the Regional Training Team. These include Leader Training, Emotional Support in other Settings(ESOS), and Training for Trainers. (Our Leaders Deputy, Sandra 925, has also delivered ‘in-house’ Leader Training.) The provision of this training has enabled volunteers to take on additional key roles in the Branch, for which the Branch is extremely grateful.

Pauline 805

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Volunteer Care Report

It was good to see returning volunteers after a challenging few years. The wellbeing of our volunteers is the priority, without them we would not be able to provide the service we do to members of the public who find themselves in distress and despair.

Our amazing Volunteer Care Team: Nigel 893, Maggie 922, Robin 722, Evelyn 292 and Anne 770 have continued to offer support by a friendly email or phone call. This year the team has been joined by Meg 917. I would like to thank them for all for the support they have given.

Jacci 955 DD for Volunteer Care

Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment and Selection has been an ‘online’ process throughout 2021/22, a necessity as the pandemic continued to have a huge effect on personal interactions throughout the whole population.

However, it is a pleasure to be able to say that the process has been successful, led and supported through the year by one of former Samaritans, Charlotte 980 as Deputy Director for this area. We have during the year recruited and trained three cohorts of new volunteers, the majority of whom completed their training and have now established themselves as valuable members of the branch.

As we move forward to 2022/23, we have recently appointed a new Deputy Director for Recruitment and Selection, Maggie 922, Maggie is hoping that more face to face meetings and training will be possible. The BLT are aware of how important and valued the ‘in person’ contact is. But that at the moment that remains rather a ‘wait and see’ situation.

The current R&S team now comprises 11 Sams.

Maggie 922 DD for Recruitment and Selection, Roy 1047 Director

Rota Management

This is a new area of responsibility, created with Roy’s approval on his becoming Branch Director.

The remit covers ensuring that the rota is as full as Covid and volunteer availability allow, in addition to working with directorate colleagues to make returning to, or beginning, regular duties easier and well supported.

I look forward to presenting a full report for next year’s AGM.

Evelyn 292 DD for Rota Management

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Information and governance

As an affiliated Branch, Worcester Samaritans is set up as an individual charity with governing documents based on Samaritans templates and with specific agreements with the central charity.

This arrangement allows the branch to:

• Preserve the diversity, local understanding and innovation of our branch, whilst building a greater level of cohesion and improving the ability to operate together as a united body

• Build on and strengthen our existing regional and national infrastructure to make sure that all parts can contribute to the delivery of an excellent service

• Implement robust agreements with our branch to guarantee the quality and consistency of our services

Assessing and improving the Branch services is essential if we are able to offer the best possible support to our callers. The branch director works with our Regional Director and Regional officers to maintain and improve quality in line with the strategy set out by Samaritans Central office (SCO). There is a rigorous quality regime set out by SCO that we engage in as a branch.

Roy 1047

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WORCESTER SAMARITANS I report to the trustees on my 8xaminatlon of the financial ststements of Worcester Samaritan8 charity) for the year ended 31 March 2022. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the prepaTalion of the financial statements In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Acti. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carrted OLrt under sedion 145 of the 2011 Ael. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions gwen by the Charity Commission under sectkjn 14515)Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examln&rfs ststement Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared finandal stat￿Ments In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) In preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to In the extant regulats.ons but ha8 now been wlhdr8wn. l understand that this h8s been done In order for flnanclal statemanls lo provide a Ime and f81r vlèw In accordance with GgnerallyAc¢eptsd AGcounting PradiGe effoGtiv& for reporting periods beginning on or after I January 2015. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in Connecti¢￿ th the examination giving me cause to beli8V8 that In any material respect.. a¢￿Untsng records wer8 not kept in respect of tho charity as required by seCt￿n 130 of the 2011 Act., or the financial statements do not accord wth those records,. or the financA8181alemenls do r￿t comply with the applicable requirements wn¢erning the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charrties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the account5 give a truo and fair view which is not a matter Considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters In ts)nnectlon wlth the examlnatlon to which attention should be drawn In thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements lo be reached. Safah J. Morley BAIHonsl ACA Kend811 Vwddley LLP Merevale House 27 Sansome Wdlk Worcester WR1 1NU Dated.. 22 August 2022 10-

WORCESTER SAMARITANS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2022 2022 Notes £ £	Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2022 2022 Notes £ £	Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2022 2022 Notes £ £	Total Unrestricted Restricted	Total Unrestricted Restricted	Total Unrestricted Restricted	Total 2021 £ 38,970 3,336 4,505 2,244 49,055 1,375 34,989 36,364
	funds	funds		funds	funds
	2022	2022	2022	2021	2021
	£	£	£	£	£
Income from:
Donations and legacies 3	15,554	-	15,554	38,970	-
Charitable activities 4	-	5,604	5,604	-	3,336
Other trading activities 5	818	-	818	4,505	-
Investments 6	1,708	-	1,708	2,244	-
Total income	18,080	5,604	23,684	45,719	3,336
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 7	1,056	-	1,056	1,375	-
Charitable activities 8	31,026	4,207	35,233	32,876	2,113
Total resources expended Net (losses)/gains on investments 12 Net movement in funds Fund balances at 1 April 2021 Fund balances at 31 March 2022
	32,082	4,207	36,289	34,251	2,113
		- 1,397			-
	(4,799)		(4,799)	(930)		(930)
						11,761 234,169 245,930
	(18,801)		(17,404)	10,538	1,223
	242,923	3,007	245,930	232,385	1,784
	224,122	4,404	228,526	242,923	3,007

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022 2022 2021 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets Investsnenls 13 15 118,856 62,631 119,657 67,430 181,487 187,087 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in h8nd 16 2.546 46.696 3,955 57.452 49,242 61,407 Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 17 12,2031 (2,564} Nel ujrrent assets 47,039 58,843 Tolal a$$ets 1gs8 current Ilabllltlgs 228,526 245,930 Income funds Reslricled funds 18 3,007 Designated funds General unrestricted fiJnd8 19 132,590 91.532 136,335 106,588 224,122 242,923 228,526 245,930 The finan￿al statemonts were approved by the Trustees on 22 August 2022 and signed on their behalf.. R Blend811 Chalr of TTUStees 12-

WORCESTER SAMARITANS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Worcester Samaritans is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The prinicipal address is 10 Sansome Place, Worcester, WR1 1UA.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Expenditure

Liabilities are accounted for at the point at which a contractual obligation has been fulfilled and a liability vests on the charity.

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WORCESTER SAMARITANS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings	2% on cost for buildings, land is not depreciated
Fixtures and fittings	20% on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors are initially recognised at transaction. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

	2022	2021
	£	£
Donations and gifts	9,250	4,272
Grants	-	20,000
Other	6,304	14,698
	15,554	38,970
Donations, gifts and specific grants
Restricted
Unrestricted
The Hawthorne Charitable Trust	3,750	3,000
Waitrose Community Matters	300	333
S Pennifold	900	-
Parishes of Colwall	100	300
Worcester Rotary Club	-	99
St John Baptist Church	200	-
Dumbreck Society	1,000	500
Edward Cadbury Charitable Trust	-	5,000
The Robert & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust	3,000	-
The Samaritans	-	40
Worcestershire Community Foundation - Covid-19 relief	-	5,000
National Lottery Covid-19 Relief Fund	-	10,000
	9,250	24,272

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

4 Charitable activities

	Prison services Prison services 2022 2021 £ £ Prison services - restricted income 5,604 3,336 Other trading activities 2022 2021 £ £ Fundraising events 818 4,505 Investments 2022 2021 £ £ Income from listed investments 1,696 2,222 Interest receivable 12 22 1,708 2,244 Raising funds Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2022 2021 £ £ Fundraising and publicity Advertising 831 1,375 Other fundraising costs 225 - Fundraising and publicity 1,056 1,375 1,056 1,375	Prison services Prison services 2022 2021 £ £ Prison services - restricted income 5,604 3,336 Other trading activities 2022 2021 £ £ Fundraising events 818 4,505 Investments 2022 2021 £ £ Income from listed investments 1,696 2,222 Interest receivable 12 22 1,708 2,244 Raising funds Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2022 2021 £ £ Fundraising and publicity Advertising 831 1,375 Other fundraising costs 225 - Fundraising and publicity 1,056 1,375 1,056 1,375
		2022
		£
		5,604
5	Other trading activities
		2022
		£
	Fundraising events	818
6	Investments
		2022
		£
	Income from listed investments	1,696
	Interest receivable	12
		1,708
7	Raising funds
		funds
		2022
		£
	Advertising	831
	Other fundraising costs	225
	Fundraising and publicity	1,056
		1,056

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

8 Charitable activities

Branch Running costs Prison services £ £	Branch Running costs Prison services £ £	Branch Running costs Prison services £ £	Total	Total 2021
	£	£	£	£
Depreciation and impairment	3,987	-	3,987	5,700
Premises repairs and renewals	4,660	-	4,660	7,332
Printing, postage and stationery	397	-	397	892
Telephone	1,675	-	1,675	1,864
Heat, light, water and insurance	2,835	-	2,835	3,183
Housekeeping	2,599	-	2,599	3,372
Volunteers expenses	824	4,207	5,031	2,766
Training and conferences	94	-	94	-
Parking	1,080	-	1,080	1,110
Sundry expenses	186 97		186	35
Bank charges			97	69
	18,434	4,207	22,641	26,323
Share of governance costs (see note 10)	12,592	-	12,592	8,666
Analysis by fund
	31,026	4,207	35,233	34,989
Unrestricted funds	31,026	-	31,026	32,876
Restricted funds	-	4,207	4,207	2,113
	31,026	4,207	35,233	34,989
For the year ended 31 March 2021
Unrestricted funds	32,876	- 2,113 2,113		32,876
Restricted funds	-			2,113
	32,876			34,989

9 Trustees

It is the policy of the Charity to reimburse in full, all expenses properly incurred by its volunteers in connection with its charitable activities. The Charity's Trustees, those who serve on the Management Committee, are reimbursed expenses in accordance with that policy in common with all other volunteers, the total amount included in volunteers' and director's expenses which relates to 2 (2021 - 2) trustees being reimbursed is £610 (2021- £630) for mileage, postage, stationery, telephone, property repairs and sundry expenses. Where personal circumstances permit expenses are gift aided back to the charity and included in donations.

The Samaritans has centrally effected professional indemnity insurance to protect employees, Trustees, Directors and other volunteer members of all Samaritan branches.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10 Support costs

Support costs	Support costs	Support costs
Support costs Governance costs £ £			2022	2021 Basis of allocation £ 1,260 Governance 7,406 Governance 8,666 8,666
	£	£	£
Independent examination	-	1,440	1,440
Contribution to Samaritans G.O.
	-	11,152	11,152
	-	12,592	12,592
Analysed between
Charitable activities	-	12,592	12,592

Governance costs includes payments to the accountants of £1,440 (2021 - £1,260) for the conduct of the independent examination.

11 Employees

There were no employees during the year.

12 Net (losses)/gains on investments

	2022	2021
	£	£
Revaluation of investments	(4,799)	(930)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

13 Tangible fixed assets	13 Tangible fixed assets	13 Tangible fixed assets	13 Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings Fixtures and fittings £ £ Cost At 1 April 2021 129,037 48,016 Additions - 3,186 At 31 March 2022 129,037 51,202 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2021 13,117 44,279 Depreciation charged in the year 1,875 2,112 At 31 March 2022 14,992 46,391 Carrying amount At 31 March 2022 114,045 4,811 At 31 March 2021 115,920 3,737
	£	£
	129,037	48,016
	-	3,186
	129,037	51,202
	13,117	44,279
	1,875	2,112
	14,992	46,391
	114,045	4,811
	115,920	3,737
14 Financial instruments		2022
Carrying amount of financial assets Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss		£
		62,631
15 Fixed asset investments
Cost or valuation At 1 April 2021 Valuation changes At 31 March 2022 Carrying amount At 31 March 2022 At 31 March 2021 16 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income
			(4,799)
			62,631 62,631 67,430 2021 £ 3,955
		2022
		£
		2,546

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
	2022	2021
	£	£
Accruals and deferred income	2,203	2,564

18 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

			Movement in funds	Movement in funds		Movement in funds	Movement in funds
		Balance at	Incoming	Resources	Balance at	Incoming	Resources		Balance at
	1	April 2020	resources	expended	1 April 2021	resources	expended	31	March 2022
		£	£	£	£	£	£		£
Prison Grant		1,784	3,336	(2,113)	3,007	5,604	(4,207)		4,404

The prison grant represents funds received from Samaritans General Office to cover costs incurred in running the 'Listener scheme' in local prisons.

19 Designated funds

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:

Balance at 1 April 2020 Resources expended Balance at 1 April 2021 Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2022 £ £ £ £ £ Land and Buildings 117,795 (1,875) 115,920 (1,875) 114,045 Property Improvement and Training 21,649 (1,234) 20,415 (1,870) 18,545 139,444 (3,109) 136,335 (3,745) 132,590	Balance at 1 April 2020 Resources expended Balance at 1 April 2021 Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2022 £ £ £ £ £ Land and Buildings 117,795 (1,875) 115,920 (1,875) 114,045 Property Improvement and Training 21,649 (1,234) 20,415 (1,870) 18,545 139,444 (3,109) 136,335 (3,745) 132,590	Balance at 1 April 2020 Resources expended Balance at 1 April 2021 Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2022 £ £ £ £ £ Land and Buildings 117,795 (1,875) 115,920 (1,875) 114,045 Property Improvement and Training 21,649 (1,234) 20,415 (1,870) 18,545 139,444 (3,109) 136,335 (3,745) 132,590	Balance at 1 April 2020 Resources expended Balance at 1 April 2021 Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2022 £ £ £ £ £ Land and Buildings 117,795 (1,875) 115,920 (1,875) 114,045 Property Improvement and Training 21,649 (1,234) 20,415 (1,870) 18,545 139,444 (3,109) 136,335 (3,745) 132,590	Balance at 1 April 2020 Resources expended Balance at 1 April 2021 Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2022 £ £ £ £ £ Land and Buildings 117,795 (1,875) 115,920 (1,875) 114,045 Property Improvement and Training 21,649 (1,234) 20,415 (1,870) 18,545 139,444 (3,109) 136,335 (3,745) 132,590	Balance at 1 April 2020 Resources expended Balance at 1 April 2021 Resources expended Balance at 31 March 2022 £ £ £ £ £ Land and Buildings 117,795 (1,875) 115,920 (1,875) 114,045 Property Improvement and Training 21,649 (1,234) 20,415 (1,870) 18,545 139,444 (3,109) 136,335 (3,745) 132,590
	£	£	£	£	£
	117,795 21,649 139,444		115,920 20,415 136,335
Land and Buildings		(1,875)		(1,875)	114,045
Property Improvement and Training		(1,234)		(1,870)	18,545
		(3,109)		(3,745)	132,590

The Charity assigns the freehold land and buildings held to a designated fund. This is done to ensure that the Charity will have a suitable level of reserves to meet future depreciation costs relating to these tangible fixed assets and to recognise the fact that future depreciation charges will not directly affect the net operating capital of the Charity. Additional sums are also set aside for future improvements and for the furtherance of training programmes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

20 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds	Analysis of net assets between funds	Analysis of net assets between funds	Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds 2022 2022 2022 £ £ £ Fund balances at 31 March 2022 are represented by:				Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds
	2022	2022	2022	2022	2021	2021	2021	2021
				Total				Total
	£	£	£	£	£	£	£	£
Tangible assets	4,811	114,045	-	118,856	1,862	117,795	-	119,657
Investments	62,631	-	-	62,631	67,430	-	-	67,430
Current assets/(liabilities)	24,090	18,545	4,404	47,039	37,295	18,541	3,007	58,843
	91,532	132,590	4,404	228,526	106,587	136,336	3,007	245,930

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

21 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2021 - none) other than those as shown in note 9.

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