Charity number: 1173838 Chiltem Samaritans Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2024
Chiltern Samaritans Contents Page For the year ended 31 March 2024 Report of the Trustees 1to6 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Statements 10t013 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14to15
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees have ple8sure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Tmstees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Chiltem Samaritsns is an affiliate of Samaritans (Charity Number 219432) and an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission. Chiltern Samaritans was founded in 1967. The branch was registered as the Samaritsns ofthe Chiltern5 in April 1969 and was registered as CIO-Association under the current name in July 2017. Objectives and aims The charitable objectives are to enable persons in Amersham, High Wycombe and the sutrounding areas 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 day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide- to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suiadal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health- and to collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches on fulfilling these object5. These are cajrrently delivered by 120 Listening Volunteers and 12 Support Volunteers who provide emotional support by telephone, by e-mail. by online chal, and by faCe-tO-fa meetings from premises in Amersham. The volunteers also provide emotional support outside the branch including to local schwls and at railway stations in the area. The Trustees have agreed a vision and set of actions for Chiltem Samaritans.. To achieve Samaritans. vision of fewer people dying by suicide we will support our callers on all channels, grow sustainably, engage with our local community and nurture a strong branch culture. Complete the branch move to new, larger premises. Plan and implement a strategy for increasing volunteer numbers covering.. recruitment, rota shape, volunteer retention. training and day leader resourang. Develop an outreach strategy which deliver5 the best impact possible for the resources we have and engages with the local community. Plan for using legacies to deliver outcomes for Samaritans centrally and the branch. Conduct a feasibility study into setting up a satellite branch in Aylesbury or High Wycombe. Statement on public benefit The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit.. running charity IPB21'. Chiltem Samaritans exist5 to achieve Samaritans, vision of fewer people dying by suicide. We do this by providing emotional support to anyone in dislress, struggling to cope. or at risk of suicide. Our seNices are available to people of all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. Through our telephone helpline, e-mail support. online chat, face-to- face support, we aim to reduce feelings of isolation and despair. By offering a non-judgmental listening ear, we aim to help people lo explore their feelings and, if appropriate, seek solutions in their awn lime. In 202312024 our Listening Volunteers spenl 3,514 hours providing emotional support to callets. We also work to increase public awareness about mental health and suicide prevention by engaging with local schools, workplaces. and community groups. This includes secondary schools. railway ststions - including providing post-vention support where there has been a suicide local groups who support those who may be struggling with their mental health, and parbcipating in the Buckinghamshire Multi-Agency Suicide Prevention Group. We also provide training and support to the Samaritans Listener scheme at HMP Aylesbury. Chiltem Samaritans provides support to children and adults with safeguarding procedures in place for children (under 18) and vulnerable adults. Our Listening Volunteers are prowded with extensive training to deliver our services and this is reinforced with ongoing mentoring and continuous development. Our system of shift lead8rs ensures that our Listening Volunteers are always supported in their duties and have a space to download their experiences from their duties. 1 of 15
Chiltem Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Significant activities Outreach.. We now have 27 volunteers trained to give emotional support outside the branch, so we have been able to visit Haddenham station (after a suicide), and Amersham, Beaconsfield, Aylesbury. Little Chalfont, Tring and High Wycornbe stations, either for Brew Monday or in support of the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. or on World Suicide Prevention Day. We have been represented al an increasing number of community events such as the Amersham Christmas Festival, Chalfont St Peter Feast Day. Chesham Heallh Awareness Day, Chesharn Literary Society prize-giving (the theme was mental health) and Chesham Peace in the Park.. unfortunately, adverse weather conditions made it unsafe to attend Ihe Aylesbury Live in the Park event. This year we have given school talks at John Colet and Dr Challonerfs Grammar schools. and a major aim for next year is to add other schools, with the help of our new Support Volunteer Chris. Prisons: Our local prison in Aylesbury has now becoffle an adult male prison. Category C, having been a Young Offenders Institution for the last 20 years. As a result of this change. we have received quite a few Listeners trained in other prisons, e.g. Wandsworth, Woodhill and Elmley, who have bolstered our Listener numbers as our own men have progressed to Category D prisons. This has enabled us to keep a good supply of trained Listeners able to support those in need. Listener numbers have been as high as 20 but with the early release scheme about to take effect, we are expecling to have to train a new cohort in late 2024. Our Regional Prison Support Officer, who looks after ten prisons in Samaritan's southem region, has been on hand to support all the branch prison teams by email and telephone and has visited all the prisons during the last 12 months, including those on the Isle of Wight and the Channel 151ands. Fundraising: The 2024 Cycling Sportive welcomed over 400 ridets and though it had quite a damp start, the skies improved and everyone who took part enjoyed their rides. The event raised a magnificent £22.000, thanks to some larger sums from riders who were sponsored. The largest of these attended on the day, having just completed an off-road Lands End to John O'Groats ride. We also raised money by shaking tins - real and electronic - at several local events. including over £800 after a Sarah Millican show in High Wycombe. She's a great supporter of Samaritans. We'd like to express our thanks to all those who have contributed to Chiltem Samaritan5 during Ihe past 12 months. Bu$inesseslOrganisations: The Entertainer, SHJ Medical Gas Specialists, Chesham Graphics Design, CJ O'shea & Co, RH Amar, St Michael's Church Amersham. In addition. we give our special thanks to the numerous individual donors. and those who have given a donation. 2of15
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Res•Nes Reserves Policy.. Total reserves at the year end were £1.857.158. all of which wer8 unrestricted. The reserves policy of Chiltem Samaritans aims to ensure the charity remains financially stable and can continue to achieve its objectives even in times of uncertainty or unexpected financial pressures. Reserves are maintained to.. Provide a financial cushion to protect against unforeseen costs or losses of income. Ensure the charity can meet its commitments and continue operations in the short temi if income fluctuates. Support planned future activities, projects, or investrnent needs. Reserves a thal part of the charity's unrestricted fund5 that are freely available for ils general purposes. This excludes.. Restricted funds.. Funds received for sp8cific purposes, which must be spent in accordance with donor intentions. Designated funds.. Funds set aside by the Trustees for a specific purpose. Fixed assets= Tangible or intangible assets used for operational purposes. The Tnjstees have agreed that the appropriate level of reserves for Chiltem Samaritans is equivalent to 3 year5 of operational expenditure. Based on an annual expenditure of approximately £40,000, this equates to reserves of £120,00 to £150,000. This level is considered sufficient to: Cover essential costs in case of a significant reduclion in income., Allow for orderfy wind-down of operations, if nessary., Provide flexibility for unexpected costs or opportunits'es. Financial Contribution to Samaritsns Central Charity. As an Affiliate Branch of Samaritans C8ntral Charity, Chiltem Samaritsns is required to pay an annual contribution to support the provision of Samaritans seNices. This comprises a charge on total branch income of 40/0. Deduction is allowed for fundraising costs incUrd, restricted income and grants received from SCC. There is also a contribution based on sliding scale of reserves held in excess of 18 months of total annual unrestricted revenue expenditure as follows.. Reserves in the range: Percentage applied to each segment 18 months to 2 years - 50A,' 2-3 years - 10%.. 34 years - 20 A," 4-5 years 300/0 In eXsS of 5 years - 40Y.. Going concern No material uncertainties exist about the ability of the Charity to conts'nue as a going concem for the foreseeable future. Our cashflow forecasts and budgets do not suggest that there is any reason for concern. The trustees have no areas of concem. 3of 15
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Chiltem Samaritans is an affiliate of Samaritans (Charity Number 219432) and an independent charity registered wth the Charity Commission. Chiltern Samaritans was founded in 1967. The branch was registered as the Samaritans of the Chiltems in April 1969 and was registered as CIO-Association under the current name in July 2017. The Trustees are all unpaid. Our values guide the Charity's decision making and place the well-being of our volunteers and our callers first. The Trustees operdte in line with the Branch Constitution and the Operating Agreement with Samaritans Central Charity {SCCI. Truslee Induction and Training: Once a trustee is elected by the branch membership. they are required to complete a comprehensive induction process. This is overseen by the Branch Govemance Officer, and follows the guidance provided by Samaritans Central Charity ISCC}. 1. Cornpletion of a Declaration of Inte$ts form which is added to the Chiltern Samaritans TnJstees' Register of Interests. 2. Provision of their personal details to the Govemance Officer who updates the Branch entry on the Charity Commission website. 3. They complete the Trustee online training provided by SCC. 4. They are provided with several essential documents which they must confimi they have read. 5. Trustee role description which outlines their duties. 6. The Essential Trustee (from the Charily Commission). 7. Chiltem Branch Code of Conduct for Trustees. 8. Chiltem Branch Conflict of Interest Policy. 9. Financial Controls. 10. Most recent Annual Report and Accounts. 11. Branch Constitution. 12. Branch Operating Agreement. 13. Branch Risk Register. 14. Data Protection Policy. They must ensure they are up to date in the online safeguarding training provided by SCC. (This is especially important if a trustee is not a listening volunteer. Trustees who are Listening Volunteers will have already completed this as it is mandatory for them.) They are 81so encouraged to read minutes of the most recent Trustees, meetings, and access the Govemance section of our database on 3Ring5 which contains all relevant branch govemance policies. They are provided with links to the relevant web pages ofthe Charity Commission. The Board of Trustees.. The Board administers the Charity and fulfills the TTustees' legal duty by ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with the objects of the Charity. The board meets at least four times 8 year and is responsible for approving strategic plan5, the annual budget and the Trustees. report. The annual accounts are approved at the Annual General Meeting. At each meeting the Trustses receive reports on financial results and activity levels, and the progress made against the annual budget to ensure that they can exercise their fiduciary SponSIbl11t1e$. The Trustees are encouraged to attend relevant training courses where appropriate. Leadership Structure.. The operational activities of Chiltem Samaritsns are managed by a volunteer leadership team led by the Branch Director who is also Chair of the Trustees. The leadership team comprises the following roles.. recruitment of new Samaritans. training of new Samaritans, management of a team of shift leaders who support the volunteers on duty. service delivery and management of the volunteering rota, volunteer care. fundraising and outreach. The Treasurer is also a member of the leadership team. Branch Directors are appointed for a three-year lenn. In December 2023 Stephen Weir's temi as Director ended and AThanda Weaver became the new Director. Objectives and Activities.. In line with our objectives, Chiltem Samaritans provides emotional support by telephone. e-mail, online chat and face-to-face meetings to callers experiencing distress and despair. The branch is open 7 days a week from 00.70 am 03.30 8m (face to face support is only provided from 09.00-18.001. There are also occasional shifts to cover the hours beleen 03.00 and 07.00. There are a minimum of two volunteers per shift with occasional dulles having three or four volunteers. Strategic Update: During 2024125 Chiltern Samaritans have sold their premises at 149 Station Road Amersham and. following period in temporary rented accommodation, will move to 152 Ststion Road, Amersham in March 2025. This has been made possible by several generous legacies. The new premises are larger and the Bfanch is looking to grow its volunteering base and will deliver three training Course a year of up to 12 trainees on each course. The move to new premises will also be used to strengthen the Branch's intsraction with the local comfflunity. The Branch supports Outreach in the community including schools and railway stations. It also support a Listener programme in HMP Aylesbury. The essential role of the volunteers-. The activities of Chiltem Samarilans are totally delivered by volunteers. Our Listening 4of15
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Volunteers commit to spending 2-2.75 hours a week on shift supporting our callers. Many volunteers, Listening and Support. also contribute considerable additional time lo roles including branch leadership, govemance, and technical and maintenance support. The charity does not employ the seiceS of professional fundraiser and is, therefore. not registered wth the Fundraising Regulator. No complaints have been raised during the year. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Name of Charity Charity Tegistration number Principal address Chiltem Samaritsns 1173838 Units 24-25, Chiltern Business Centre 63-65 Woodside Road Amersham Bucks HP6 6AA Trustees The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follow5: A L Weaver (Appointed-. 26 June 20211 SRWeir (Appointed.. 28 September 2024) A Middlebrook (Appointed: 28 September 2024) W K Bradford (Appointed= 17 July 2020) R C Davis (Appointed.. 17 July 2020) L D E Rawlinson (Appointed.. 10 October 2019) P A Cooper {Appointed= 10 July 2018) Secretary M Roach Independent examiner Fergal Davem FCA Hardy House Northbridge House Berkhamsted Herts HP4 1EF Bankers CAF Bank Online 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 4TA Solicitors Taylor Walton 28-44 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL 5of1S
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by Woav.or....................... 6of 15
Chiltern Samaritans Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity'5 accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 examiners statement Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, your examiner rnusl be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination by virtu8 of my membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. . accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. On 25 September 2024 the Charity Commission granted an audit dispensation to the Charity under regulation 34(31{b) of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Therefore, no audit has been undertaken by the Trustees but an Independent Examination has taken place instead of an audit (Regulation 31 (n). This dispensation is for the year ended 31 March 2024 and allows for an Independent Examination in Pla of an Audit. I have no concems 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. Fergal Dave Hardy Ho Northbridge House Berkharnsted Herts HP41EF 22 January 2025 7of15
Chiltem Samaritans Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2024 Notes Unrestricted funds 2023 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Total 1,073,437 1,073.437 129,794 129.794 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 17,605) 1264,5341 (272,139) (6.285) 170.900) (77,185) Total Net gainsl{lossesl on investments Other recognised gainsnosses Gainsl(lossesl on revaluation of fixed assets {2,452) 10.563 Net movement in funds 801,298 60,720 Reconclliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried foThvard 216,783 1,018,081 156.063 216,783 8of15
Chiltem Samaritans Statement of Financial Position As at 31 March 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments 850.000 60.687 910,687 10,562 61,048 71.610 Current assets Debtors 1,950 1,036,015 1,037,965 (91.494) Cash at bank and in hand 200,188 200,188 (55.015) Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Not current assets 946,471 1,857,158 145,173 216,783 Total assets less current liabilities Net assets 1,857,158 216,783 The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds Revaluation reserve 1,018,081 839.077 216.783 Total funds 1,857,158 216,783 The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by: A L Weaver Trustee 9of15
Chiltern Samaritans Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2024 1. Accountlng Policies Basis of accounting The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. except for investments vlhich are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordan with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 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),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act2011. Chiltem Samaritans meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initl8lly recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy noielsl. Going concern No material uncertainties exist about the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concem for the foreseeable future. Our cashflow forecasts and budgets do not suggest that there is any reason for concem. The trustees have no areas of concem. Statement of cash flows The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in SORP FRS 102 from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the charity is small. Funds General funds are unreslr5Cted fund which are available for use at the discretion of the TTUStees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds would comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purpose. Incoming resources Whilst all income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either.. the company is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notificabon has been made by the executorlsl to the Chartiy that distribub'on will be made. or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be rneasud reliably and the Charity has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution. Wher8 legacies have been notified to the Charity, or the Charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measure reliably. Taxation The Charity is not liable to corporation tax on its charitable income or capital gains by virtue of its charitable status. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impaimient. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated lo write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets. less their estimated residual value. over their expected useful lives on the following basis.. Land and Buildings 20/0 Straight line Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trad discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 10of15
Chiltern Samaritans Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Liabilities and Provisions Liabilities are recognised when the is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in setuemenl, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for goods or services It must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. 2. Income from donations and legacies 2024 2023 Unrestricted funds Donations received 65,638 1,007,799 56,388 73,406 Legacies received 1.073,437 129,794 3. Expenditure on generating donations and legacies 2024 2023 Unrestricted funds Donations 7,605 6,285 7,605 6,285 4. Prior year adjustments Reserves as previously stated at 31 March 2023.. £208,672 have been adjusted as follows.. Revaluation of tangible assets £10,563. Write down of Inveslments (£2.452) Revised reserves carried forward at 31 March 2023: £216.783. S. Siaff costs and emoluments The Charity does not employ staff and relies on the goodwill of volunteers. 2024 2023 Trustees 11 of 15
Chiltern Samaritans Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 6. Trustee remuneration and related party transactions The tnjstees do not receive any remuneration but can be re-imbursed for reasonable expenses in line the Charity's expenses policy. The is no De Minimis limit under the SORP 2019 in respect of related paty transactions. L Rawlinson donated £60 during the year. 7. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds. 8. Tangible fixed assets Land and Buildings Cost or valuation At 01 April 2023 Revaluations 21,125 839,438 860,563 At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 01 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 Net book values 10,563 10,563 At 31 March 2024 850,000 At 31 March 2023 10,562 At the balance sheet date the Land and Buildings were revalued to £850,000 in line with the post balance sheet disposal proceeds r8ceived on 30 September 2024 in respect of 149 Station Road, Amersham. Bucks (please see note 11). 12of15
Chiltern Samaritans Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Investrnents 9. Analysis of movement of commercial investments Llsted inveslments Market value at 01 April 2023 61,048 Net gainl(lossl on revaluation (361) Market value at 31 March 2024 60.687 The Charity holds investefflents in M&G Charibond. 10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Other creditors Accruals and deferTed income 86,779 4,715 55.015 91.494 55,015 11. Movement in funds Purpose of unrestrictsd Funds General The purpose of the fund is to fulfill the objects of the Charity. General ftjnds are unrestricted fund which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in fijrtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for olher purposes. 12. Post balance sheet events On the 30 September 2024 the Charity sold 149 Statson Road, Amersham, Bucks, for £850,000 and on the same day purchased a propety 152 Station Road, Amersham, Bucks, for £1.100,000. 13of15
Chiltern Samaritans Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations 1.501 4,470 4,526 40,760 14,338 43 2,421 6.380 427 Local Organisations & Business Grants & Prisons Fund Raising - Branch & Local Activity Interest Frorn Assets 43,842 3,318 other Income Legacies 1,007,799 73,406 1,073,437 129,794 Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Fundraising - Branch And Local Activities 1,073.437 129,794 (7.6051 (6,285) (7,605) (6,285) 14of 15 This paqe doe5 not form part of the statutory financial statements
Chiltem Samaritans Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Charitable activities Administration {2,2321 {86,7791 (947) {5861 {1,8681 (291 (3,8701 16021 {5761 {9,5031 (1,6441 11,3611 11,4941 13,4361 13,683) (140.0001 13,171) 1953} (1.961) {39,910) (1,748) 1160) (3,027) Annual Contribution To Samaritans Branch Fumiture & Equipment Caller Support Fuel And Power Fundraising - Branch And Local Activities Housekeeping Marketing Outreach (3.203) (483) {24) (1,144) 1374) (1,347) (1.394) (9.267) (1.992) Professional Fees Prisons Propety And Public Liability Insurance Property And Water Rates Propety Maintenance Telephones Voice Over Intemet Project Volunteer Duties Expenses Volunteer Recruitment & Training. (3,099) (1,767) (262,734) 170,900 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Accountancy Fees (1,800) (1.800) Total resources expended NET INCOME BEFORE GAINS AND LOSSES Other recognised gains and losses GainsllLossl On Revaluation Of Tangible Fixed Assets For Charity's Own Use GainsllLossl On Revaluation Of Investments (272,139) (77,1851 10,563 {2,452) ,111 Net income before gains and losses 8.111 Net Incorne 801,298 60,720 15of15 This paqe does not form part of the statutory financial statements
Charity number: 1173838 Chiltem Samaritans Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2024
Chiltern Samaritans Contents Page For the year ended 31 March 2024 Report of the Trustees 1to6 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Statements 10t013 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14to15
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2024 The Trustees have ple8sure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Tmstees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Chiltem Samaritsns is an affiliate of Samaritans (Charity Number 219432) and an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission. Chiltern Samaritans was founded in 1967. The branch was registered as the Samaritsns ofthe Chiltern5 in April 1969 and was registered as CIO-Association under the current name in July 2017. Objectives and aims The charitable objectives are to enable persons in Amersham, High Wycombe and the sutrounding areas 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 day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide- to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suiadal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health- and to collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches on fulfilling these object5. These are cajrrently delivered by 120 Listening Volunteers and 12 Support Volunteers who provide emotional support by telephone, by e-mail. by online chal, and by faCe-tO-fa meetings from premises in Amersham. The volunteers also provide emotional support outside the branch including to local schwls and at railway stations in the area. The Trustees have agreed a vision and set of actions for Chiltem Samaritans.. To achieve Samaritans. vision of fewer people dying by suicide we will support our callers on all channels, grow sustainably, engage with our local community and nurture a strong branch culture. Complete the branch move to new, larger premises. Plan and implement a strategy for increasing volunteer numbers covering.. recruitment, rota shape, volunteer retention. training and day leader resourang. Develop an outreach strategy which deliver5 the best impact possible for the resources we have and engages with the local community. Plan for using legacies to deliver outcomes for Samaritans centrally and the branch. Conduct a feasibility study into setting up a satellite branch in Aylesbury or High Wycombe. Statement on public benefit The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit.. running charity IPB21'. Chiltem Samaritans exist5 to achieve Samaritans, vision of fewer people dying by suicide. We do this by providing emotional support to anyone in dislress, struggling to cope. or at risk of suicide. Our seNices are available to people of all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. Through our telephone helpline, e-mail support. online chat, face-to- face support, we aim to reduce feelings of isolation and despair. By offering a non-judgmental listening ear, we aim to help people lo explore their feelings and, if appropriate, seek solutions in their awn lime. In 202312024 our Listening Volunteers spenl 3,514 hours providing emotional support to callets. We also work to increase public awareness about mental health and suicide prevention by engaging with local schools, workplaces. and community groups. This includes secondary schools. railway ststions - including providing post-vention support where there has been a suicide local groups who support those who may be struggling with their mental health, and parbcipating in the Buckinghamshire Multi-Agency Suicide Prevention Group. We also provide training and support to the Samaritans Listener scheme at HMP Aylesbury. Chiltem Samaritans provides support to children and adults with safeguarding procedures in place for children (under 18) and vulnerable adults. Our Listening Volunteers are prowded with extensive training to deliver our services and this is reinforced with ongoing mentoring and continuous development. Our system of shift lead8rs ensures that our Listening Volunteers are always supported in their duties and have a space to download their experiences from their duties. 1 of 15
Chiltem Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Significant activities Outreach.. We now have 27 volunteers trained to give emotional support outside the branch, so we have been able to visit Haddenham station (after a suicide), and Amersham, Beaconsfield, Aylesbury. Little Chalfont, Tring and High Wycornbe stations, either for Brew Monday or in support of the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. or on World Suicide Prevention Day. We have been represented al an increasing number of community events such as the Amersham Christmas Festival, Chalfont St Peter Feast Day. Chesham Heallh Awareness Day, Chesharn Literary Society prize-giving (the theme was mental health) and Chesham Peace in the Park.. unfortunately, adverse weather conditions made it unsafe to attend Ihe Aylesbury Live in the Park event. This year we have given school talks at John Colet and Dr Challonerfs Grammar schools. and a major aim for next year is to add other schools, with the help of our new Support Volunteer Chris. Prisons: Our local prison in Aylesbury has now becoffle an adult male prison. Category C, having been a Young Offenders Institution for the last 20 years. As a result of this change. we have received quite a few Listeners trained in other prisons, e.g. Wandsworth, Woodhill and Elmley, who have bolstered our Listener numbers as our own men have progressed to Category D prisons. This has enabled us to keep a good supply of trained Listeners able to support those in need. Listener numbers have been as high as 20 but with the early release scheme about to take effect, we are expecling to have to train a new cohort in late 2024. Our Regional Prison Support Officer, who looks after ten prisons in Samaritan's southem region, has been on hand to support all the branch prison teams by email and telephone and has visited all the prisons during the last 12 months, including those on the Isle of Wight and the Channel 151ands. Fundraising: The 2024 Cycling Sportive welcomed over 400 ridets and though it had quite a damp start, the skies improved and everyone who took part enjoyed their rides. The event raised a magnificent £22.000, thanks to some larger sums from riders who were sponsored. The largest of these attended on the day, having just completed an off-road Lands End to John O'Groats ride. We also raised money by shaking tins - real and electronic - at several local events. including over £800 after a Sarah Millican show in High Wycombe. She's a great supporter of Samaritans. We'd like to express our thanks to all those who have contributed to Chiltem Samaritan5 during Ihe past 12 months. Bu$inesseslOrganisations: The Entertainer, SHJ Medical Gas Specialists, Chesham Graphics Design, CJ O'shea & Co, RH Amar, St Michael's Church Amersham. In addition. we give our special thanks to the numerous individual donors. and those who have given a donation. 2of15
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Res•Nes Reserves Policy.. Total reserves at the year end were £1.857.158. all of which wer8 unrestricted. The reserves policy of Chiltem Samaritans aims to ensure the charity remains financially stable and can continue to achieve its objectives even in times of uncertainty or unexpected financial pressures. Reserves are maintained to.. Provide a financial cushion to protect against unforeseen costs or losses of income. Ensure the charity can meet its commitments and continue operations in the short temi if income fluctuates. Support planned future activities, projects, or investrnent needs. Reserves a thal part of the charity's unrestricted fund5 that are freely available for ils general purposes. This excludes.. Restricted funds.. Funds received for sp8cific purposes, which must be spent in accordance with donor intentions. Designated funds.. Funds set aside by the Trustees for a specific purpose. Fixed assets= Tangible or intangible assets used for operational purposes. The Tnjstees have agreed that the appropriate level of reserves for Chiltem Samaritans is equivalent to 3 year5 of operational expenditure. Based on an annual expenditure of approximately £40,000, this equates to reserves of £120,00 to £150,000. This level is considered sufficient to: Cover essential costs in case of a significant reduclion in income., Allow for orderfy wind-down of operations, if nessary., Provide flexibility for unexpected costs or opportunits'es. Financial Contribution to Samaritsns Central Charity. As an Affiliate Branch of Samaritans C8ntral Charity, Chiltem Samaritsns is required to pay an annual contribution to support the provision of Samaritans seNices. This comprises a charge on total branch income of 40/0. Deduction is allowed for fundraising costs incUrd, restricted income and grants received from SCC. There is also a contribution based on sliding scale of reserves held in excess of 18 months of total annual unrestricted revenue expenditure as follows.. Reserves in the range: Percentage applied to each segment 18 months to 2 years - 50A,' 2-3 years - 10%.. 34 years - 20 A," 4-5 years 300/0 In eXsS of 5 years - 40Y.. Going concern No material uncertainties exist about the ability of the Charity to conts'nue as a going concem for the foreseeable future. Our cashflow forecasts and budgets do not suggest that there is any reason for concern. The trustees have no areas of concem. 3of 15
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Chiltem Samaritans is an affiliate of Samaritans (Charity Number 219432) and an independent charity registered wth the Charity Commission. Chiltern Samaritans was founded in 1967. The branch was registered as the Samaritans of the Chiltems in April 1969 and was registered as CIO-Association under the current name in July 2017. The Trustees are all unpaid. Our values guide the Charity's decision making and place the well-being of our volunteers and our callers first. The Trustees operdte in line with the Branch Constitution and the Operating Agreement with Samaritans Central Charity {SCCI. Truslee Induction and Training: Once a trustee is elected by the branch membership. they are required to complete a comprehensive induction process. This is overseen by the Branch Govemance Officer, and follows the guidance provided by Samaritans Central Charity ISCC}. 1. Cornpletion of a Declaration of Inte$ts form which is added to the Chiltern Samaritans TnJstees' Register of Interests. 2. Provision of their personal details to the Govemance Officer who updates the Branch entry on the Charity Commission website. 3. They complete the Trustee online training provided by SCC. 4. They are provided with several essential documents which they must confimi they have read. 5. Trustee role description which outlines their duties. 6. The Essential Trustee (from the Charily Commission). 7. Chiltem Branch Code of Conduct for Trustees. 8. Chiltem Branch Conflict of Interest Policy. 9. Financial Controls. 10. Most recent Annual Report and Accounts. 11. Branch Constitution. 12. Branch Operating Agreement. 13. Branch Risk Register. 14. Data Protection Policy. They must ensure they are up to date in the online safeguarding training provided by SCC. (This is especially important if a trustee is not a listening volunteer. Trustees who are Listening Volunteers will have already completed this as it is mandatory for them.) They are 81so encouraged to read minutes of the most recent Trustees, meetings, and access the Govemance section of our database on 3Ring5 which contains all relevant branch govemance policies. They are provided with links to the relevant web pages ofthe Charity Commission. The Board of Trustees.. The Board administers the Charity and fulfills the TTustees' legal duty by ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with the objects of the Charity. The board meets at least four times 8 year and is responsible for approving strategic plan5, the annual budget and the Trustees. report. The annual accounts are approved at the Annual General Meeting. At each meeting the Trustses receive reports on financial results and activity levels, and the progress made against the annual budget to ensure that they can exercise their fiduciary SponSIbl11t1e$. The Trustees are encouraged to attend relevant training courses where appropriate. Leadership Structure.. The operational activities of Chiltem Samaritsns are managed by a volunteer leadership team led by the Branch Director who is also Chair of the Trustees. The leadership team comprises the following roles.. recruitment of new Samaritans. training of new Samaritans, management of a team of shift leaders who support the volunteers on duty. service delivery and management of the volunteering rota, volunteer care. fundraising and outreach. The Treasurer is also a member of the leadership team. Branch Directors are appointed for a three-year lenn. In December 2023 Stephen Weir's temi as Director ended and AThanda Weaver became the new Director. Objectives and Activities.. In line with our objectives, Chiltem Samaritans provides emotional support by telephone. e-mail, online chat and face-to-face meetings to callers experiencing distress and despair. The branch is open 7 days a week from 00.70 am 03.30 8m (face to face support is only provided from 09.00-18.001. There are also occasional shifts to cover the hours beleen 03.00 and 07.00. There are a minimum of two volunteers per shift with occasional dulles having three or four volunteers. Strategic Update: During 2024125 Chiltern Samaritans have sold their premises at 149 Station Road Amersham and. following period in temporary rented accommodation, will move to 152 Ststion Road, Amersham in March 2025. This has been made possible by several generous legacies. The new premises are larger and the Bfanch is looking to grow its volunteering base and will deliver three training Course a year of up to 12 trainees on each course. The move to new premises will also be used to strengthen the Branch's intsraction with the local comfflunity. The Branch supports Outreach in the community including schools and railway stations. It also support a Listener programme in HMP Aylesbury. The essential role of the volunteers-. The activities of Chiltem Samarilans are totally delivered by volunteers. Our Listening 4of15
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Volunteers commit to spending 2-2.75 hours a week on shift supporting our callers. Many volunteers, Listening and Support. also contribute considerable additional time lo roles including branch leadership, govemance, and technical and maintenance support. The charity does not employ the seiceS of professional fundraiser and is, therefore. not registered wth the Fundraising Regulator. No complaints have been raised during the year. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Name of Charity Charity Tegistration number Principal address Chiltem Samaritsns 1173838 Units 24-25, Chiltern Business Centre 63-65 Woodside Road Amersham Bucks HP6 6AA Trustees The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follow5: A L Weaver (Appointed-. 26 June 20211 SRWeir (Appointed.. 28 September 2024) A Middlebrook (Appointed: 28 September 2024) W K Bradford (Appointed= 17 July 2020) R C Davis (Appointed.. 17 July 2020) L D E Rawlinson (Appointed.. 10 October 2019) P A Cooper {Appointed= 10 July 2018) Secretary M Roach Independent examiner Fergal Davem FCA Hardy House Northbridge House Berkhamsted Herts HP4 1EF Bankers CAF Bank Online 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 4TA Solicitors Taylor Walton 28-44 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL 5of1S
Chiltern Samaritans Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by Woav.or....................... 6of 15
Chiltern Samaritans Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity'5 accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 examiners statement Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, your examiner rnusl be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination by virtu8 of my membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. . accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. On 25 September 2024 the Charity Commission granted an audit dispensation to the Charity under regulation 34(31{b) of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Therefore, no audit has been undertaken by the Trustees but an Independent Examination has taken place instead of an audit (Regulation 31 (n). This dispensation is for the year ended 31 March 2024 and allows for an Independent Examination in Pla of an Audit. I have no concems 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. Fergal Dave Hardy Ho Northbridge House Berkharnsted Herts HP41EF 22 January 2025 7of15
Chiltem Samaritans Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2024 Notes Unrestricted funds 2023 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Total 1,073,437 1,073.437 129,794 129.794 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 17,605) 1264,5341 (272,139) (6.285) 170.900) (77,185) Total Net gainsl{lossesl on investments Other recognised gainsnosses Gainsl(lossesl on revaluation of fixed assets {2,452) 10.563 Net movement in funds 801,298 60,720 Reconclliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried foThvard 216,783 1,018,081 156.063 216,783 8of15
Chiltem Samaritans Statement of Financial Position As at 31 March 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments 850.000 60.687 910,687 10,562 61,048 71.610 Current assets Debtors 1,950 1,036,015 1,037,965 (91.494) Cash at bank and in hand 200,188 200,188 (55.015) Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Not current assets 946,471 1,857,158 145,173 216,783 Total assets less current liabilities Net assets 1,857,158 216,783 The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds Revaluation reserve 1,018,081 839.077 216.783 Total funds 1,857,158 216,783 The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by: A L Weaver Trustee 9of15
Chiltern Samaritans Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2024 1. Accountlng Policies Basis of accounting The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. except for investments vlhich are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordan with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 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),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act2011. Chiltem Samaritans meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initl8lly recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy noielsl. Going concern No material uncertainties exist about the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concem for the foreseeable future. Our cashflow forecasts and budgets do not suggest that there is any reason for concem. The trustees have no areas of concem. Statement of cash flows The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in SORP FRS 102 from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the charity is small. Funds General funds are unreslr5Cted fund which are available for use at the discretion of the TTUStees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds would comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purpose. Incoming resources Whilst all income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either.. the company is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notificabon has been made by the executorlsl to the Chartiy that distribub'on will be made. or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be rneasud reliably and the Charity has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution. Wher8 legacies have been notified to the Charity, or the Charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measure reliably. Taxation The Charity is not liable to corporation tax on its charitable income or capital gains by virtue of its charitable status. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impaimient. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated lo write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets. less their estimated residual value. over their expected useful lives on the following basis.. Land and Buildings 20/0 Straight line Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trad discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. 10of15
Chiltern Samaritans Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Liabilities and Provisions Liabilities are recognised when the is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in setuemenl, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for goods or services It must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. 2. Income from donations and legacies 2024 2023 Unrestricted funds Donations received 65,638 1,007,799 56,388 73,406 Legacies received 1.073,437 129,794 3. Expenditure on generating donations and legacies 2024 2023 Unrestricted funds Donations 7,605 6,285 7,605 6,285 4. Prior year adjustments Reserves as previously stated at 31 March 2023.. £208,672 have been adjusted as follows.. Revaluation of tangible assets £10,563. Write down of Inveslments (£2.452) Revised reserves carried forward at 31 March 2023: £216.783. S. Siaff costs and emoluments The Charity does not employ staff and relies on the goodwill of volunteers. 2024 2023 Trustees 11 of 15
Chiltern Samaritans Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 6. Trustee remuneration and related party transactions The tnjstees do not receive any remuneration but can be re-imbursed for reasonable expenses in line the Charity's expenses policy. The is no De Minimis limit under the SORP 2019 in respect of related paty transactions. L Rawlinson donated £60 during the year. 7. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds. 8. Tangible fixed assets Land and Buildings Cost or valuation At 01 April 2023 Revaluations 21,125 839,438 860,563 At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 01 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 Net book values 10,563 10,563 At 31 March 2024 850,000 At 31 March 2023 10,562 At the balance sheet date the Land and Buildings were revalued to £850,000 in line with the post balance sheet disposal proceeds r8ceived on 30 September 2024 in respect of 149 Station Road, Amersham. Bucks (please see note 11). 12of15
Chiltern Samaritans Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Investrnents 9. Analysis of movement of commercial investments Llsted inveslments Market value at 01 April 2023 61,048 Net gainl(lossl on revaluation (361) Market value at 31 March 2024 60.687 The Charity holds investefflents in M&G Charibond. 10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Other creditors Accruals and deferTed income 86,779 4,715 55.015 91.494 55,015 11. Movement in funds Purpose of unrestrictsd Funds General The purpose of the fund is to fulfill the objects of the Charity. General ftjnds are unrestricted fund which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in fijrtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for olher purposes. 12. Post balance sheet events On the 30 September 2024 the Charity sold 149 Statson Road, Amersham, Bucks, for £850,000 and on the same day purchased a propety 152 Station Road, Amersham, Bucks, for £1.100,000. 13of15
Chiltern Samaritans Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations 1.501 4,470 4,526 40,760 14,338 43 2,421 6.380 427 Local Organisations & Business Grants & Prisons Fund Raising - Branch & Local Activity Interest Frorn Assets 43,842 3,318 other Income Legacies 1,007,799 73,406 1,073,437 129,794 Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Fundraising - Branch And Local Activities 1,073.437 129,794 (7.6051 (6,285) (7,605) (6,285) 14of 15 This paqe doe5 not form part of the statutory financial statements
Chiltem Samaritans Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Continued For the year ended 31 March 2024 Charitable activities Administration {2,2321 {86,7791 (947) {5861 {1,8681 (291 (3,8701 16021 {5761 {9,5031 (1,6441 11,3611 11,4941 13,4361 13,683) (140.0001 13,171) 1953} (1.961) {39,910) (1,748) 1160) (3,027) Annual Contribution To Samaritans Branch Fumiture & Equipment Caller Support Fuel And Power Fundraising - Branch And Local Activities Housekeeping Marketing Outreach (3.203) (483) {24) (1,144) 1374) (1,347) (1.394) (9.267) (1.992) Professional Fees Prisons Propety And Public Liability Insurance Property And Water Rates Propety Maintenance Telephones Voice Over Intemet Project Volunteer Duties Expenses Volunteer Recruitment & Training. (3,099) (1,767) (262,734) 170,900 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Accountancy Fees (1,800) (1.800) Total resources expended NET INCOME BEFORE GAINS AND LOSSES Other recognised gains and losses GainsllLossl On Revaluation Of Tangible Fixed Assets For Charity's Own Use GainsllLossl On Revaluation Of Investments (272,139) (77,1851 10,563 {2,452) ,111 Net income before gains and losses 8.111 Net Incorne 801,298 60,720 15of15 This paqe does not form part of the statutory financial statements
Our ref: C-133576-P6G2 Date: 25[th] September 2024
Dear Amanda Weaver,
Thank you for your application for dispensation from the accounts scrutiny requirements of section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011.
An audit dispensation is granted for CHILTERN SAMARITANS: 1173838 under Regulation 34(3)(b) of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.
This dispensation is for the financial year ended 31[st] March 2024 only, and allows an independent examination in place of an audit for this year.
The dispensation is given based upon the information provided by the trustees that:
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the exceptional circumstances outlined mean that an audit would be disproportionate;
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there are no constitutional or other requirements on the charity which require an audit; and
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the charity is not incorporated under company law.
The independent examiner’s report must disclose that the examination has taken place instead of an audit (Regulation 31(f)), and state the date of this dispensation.
The trustees must send the Commission the report and accounts of the charity for the financial year to which this dispensation applies.
Yours sincerely,
Laura Dalby
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