Sheffield Samaritans AGM Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31st March 2025 272 Queens Road. th Saturday 25 October 2025 10.30-12.30 SAMARITANS Sheffield About Samaritans Sheffield Samaritans is committed to providing the Samaritans service for people in Sheff ield and the surround- ing area. Phone. 116123 (free call) Email: jo@samaritans.org Web chat. Call in: 272 Queens Road, 10am-8 pm (when resources permit) Samaritans provides completely confidential emotional support 24 hours a day by telephone, face to face and email, at festivals and outside our centres in prison, in hospitals, schools and the workplace and with the home- less through a network of 201 branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The charity's main objectives are: To provide assistance to individuals who are suicidal, despairing, or in distress in order to reduce the inci- dences of suicide", To advance education by providing society with a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings that may lead to suicide. This is reflected in Samaritans, Mission, Vision and Values statement", Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide We work to achieve this Vision by making it our Misgon to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and suicidal behaviour. We do this by: Being available 24 hours a day to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of emo tional distress or despair, including those that may lead to suicide; Reaching out to high risk groups and communities to reduce the risk of suicide . Working in partnership with other organisations, agencies and experts to achieve our Vision We have five core values. They're supported by these behaviours, which we share within the Samaritans organisation: support, trust, aspirational and respect. Listening- Exploring feelings alleviates distress and helps people to reach a better understanding of their situation and the options open to them. Conf identiality If people feel safe, they are more likely to be open about their feelings. Non-judgemental-we want people to be able to talk to us without fear of prejudice or rejection. People making their own decisions wherever possible People making their own decision￿We believe that people have the right to find their own solution and that telling people what to do takes responsibility away from them. Human contact-Giving people time, undivided attention and empathy meets a fundamental emotional need and reduces distress and despair. Directors Re ort. AGM 2025 As I complete my thretryear term as Branch Director, I can't pretend that ivs always been easy- if only there were 48 hours in a day! However, the role has been incredibly rewarding and I'm very proud to be a part of Sheffield Samaritans, and Samaritans as a whole. Thank you to all of you, for what you do for our callers and each other. I've recently had the pleasure of speaking with each of our newest cohort of trainees, now mentees. The feedback on the training, the train- ers and the skills practitioners has been fantastic, so thank you to all involved. As I handover to the new Branch Director, I'm deeply mindful of us entering a period of change. Whilst many of us will be sad to see some elements of our service be withdrawn, or be delivered differently, I've no doubt that it is the passion for what we do, and the desire to still be here in another 70 years, that is driving change. Sheffield, as part of Yorkshire and the Humber, a 'Pathfinder Region,, will have the opportunity to meaning- fully engage in the process. My time as Director has enabled me to meet and work with other Branches across the Region. We have a knowledgeable and nurturing Regional Director in Belinda, who you can rely on to ensure your voice is heard. The hardest decision over the last three years was the closure of our Charity Shop in january of this year. For me there was an emotional connection to the shop that meant it was hard to let it go- it being my first contact with Samaritans, many years ago. I felt the shop was one way in which we could be visible, but it had become decreasingly visible tucked away in Chapel Walk as the City Centre changed around it. The shop was, unfortunately, no longer viable. Running Sheffield Samaritans is currently costing approximately £800 per week. Whilst we are continuous- ly looking at how we can reduce our costs, you will see from Andrew's (final) Treasurerfs Report that we con- tinue to operate at a loss and have needed to draw down on our savings this year. This is likely to remain a challenge over the coming years. We rely heavily on donations and are constantly looking at new ways to secure funding. If you are able to persuade any friends or colleagues to sign up to our listening lottery, please do! Or if you have ties with an organisation that has a Charity of the Year, perhaps you could men- tion Sheffield Samaritans - we would be more than happy to go into a workplace to talk about what we do. For Listening Lottery details, please get in touch with Helen: Sheffield.samaritans.org.uk. Finally, I'd like to give a massive thanks to: Andrew, who has been our Branch Treasurer for the last 10 years Anne 1899 for her commitment to supporting the branch to be EDI aware Anne 909 for the Branch Updates, and Shehla 2210 for picking up the Communications baton and for all the additional work she has done to raise awareness through local media and in partner- ship with local 'celebs' Dee 1816 for getting us a spot at and personally attending so many events to deliver Outreach support and awareness, from Tramlines to Chatsworth House and everywhere in-between Lynne 1953 for creating and continuing our partnership with the S6 Foodbank Kay 1981 and the talks team for raising awareness at secondary schools across the city our Trustees, Chri5 2126 (50 years a Samaritans and our star interviewee for publicity), Frances 1893 (editor of the quarterly branch newsletter), Jane 2099 (leading on the project to improve our Listen- ing space), and Shehlo 22KI (comms and publicity) all the Recruitment & Troining teams: interviewers, trainers, skills practitioners and mentors, and extra thanks to GeOrg1r￿ 2188 and Alex 2001 for stepping in and heading up Training and Recruit- ment respectively Sue 1813 and the Group Leaders, for looking out for us all: Gerry 1926, jackie 2097, janet 1936, joanne 2013, Lorna 1532, Lynne 1953, Sandra 2064 and Sue 1924 all the Shift Leaders for supporting us and ensuring we get the chance to have a meaningful debrief the Rota rnar￿gerS for highlighting shift gaps and managing the last-minute closures Helen 2091 for everything she does to ensure the branch runs smoothly, our biscuit needs are ca- tered for, that ntrone gets a parking fine and many, many more things from dealing with obscure emails to raising funds. And to each and every one of you for being there for our callers. thank you! enn 2015 Recruitment u date - 202412025 One of the eternal issues with recruitment is that the job is never'done.: there's olways another opplication to consider, another interview to plon, another training intake to recruit for. But the purpose of all that is to ensure we always have new people bringing their skills and experiences to the branch. to offer support when people need it most. Over the post year, our wonderful recruitment team has recruited over 30 new volunteers. Thays over 30 new people we're welcoming into our branch to help u5 be there for people who need it most! The amount of work thot goes into recruitment behind the scenes is substantial. and it really does take a team effort to moke such a process appear as seamless as it does: from information evenings to interviews to final decisions on suitability, none of it could happen without a supportive team. So thank you very very much to the whole recruitment team for all your hord work. I know several of our interviewees appreciate your efforts too because we've had some really lovely feed- back over the past year from them! By the time of AGM I will have stepped away from recruitment. as I was only standing in temporarily. The next person who leads the team will be in safe hands with our wonderful recruitment team. but I'm sure theqll also have their own ideas for how we can continue to recruit o diverse range of volunteers with the values we aspire to in Somaritan5. My agenda was simply"Don't let the ship sink or run aground" (which wasn't hard). so I'm excited to see where the next Recruitment Lead (s) will take usl Trainin date - 2024125 After a brief hiatus after Alex ond le55 Stepped down from the training role. Georgina stepped in to pick up the torch and keep training going. Since lanuory, the training team has trained over 30 volunteers across 3 Core Development training intakes, including some returning volunteers. Thays 30 more people answering calls and providing emotionol Support to those who really need itl We also delivered several sets of Embedded Learning training to help our probationary volunteers transltion into being full Samaritons. One of the lovely things about training 15 seeing how volunteers develop as they get to grips with new ways of seeing the world and approaching distress. The unique way that Samaritans offers support can be challenging yet so rewording to learn, and it's exciting to see people going through thot learning process. This year we also delivered in-house training for new Mentors to support probationers in their first few months of taking calls. and the regional training team allowed us to increase our numbers of Trainers. too. We are always on the lookout for new Troiners. Mentors and Skills Practitioners to make sure we have o diverse pool of ex- perience and knowledge to drow from. so if you ever want to get involved with training then please do reoch out- we'd love to heor from youl Speaking of the training team, everything that happens in training reolly would not be possible without a teom of trainers, skills practitioners, mentors and other people who help to keep the wheels turning. There are too many of you to name here but hopefully you know who you are- thank you 50 much for everything you do! Alex 2001 Mentorin As a Bronch we currently have a steady supply of people wishing to join The Samaritans which is encouraging at this time. The Recruiting and Training teams work hard to keep the Branch supplied with a steady flow of new volunteers. Our Mentoring team ploy a crucial role in supporting those volunteers and enabling them to put their new-found listening skills into practice. both through listening into calls and, later. taking calls themselves whilst supported by their Mentor. This year, in order to ensure o smooth transition from Troinee/mentoring to Probationer, we have appointed one Group Leader to oversee both groups. This has improved liaison with trainees and Mentors and helps sort out any problems that may be experienced. On eventually becoming Full Volunteers. they are ollocated to another Group. Overall, this system seems to be working well and providing our new volunteers with a sound foundation to their time in Branch. Regarding Mentors: This is an enormously satisfying role supporting Trainee and watching them grow into confident volun- teers. We endeovour to maintain our number of Mentors and recently ran training courses to replace those who no longer felt able to undertake the role. Occasionally. individual Mentors manage two trainees but this in never ideol so, if you would like to become a Mentor. please contact one of the Training team. Gerry Communication Communication for all volunteers is vital for volunteers to be able to continue to be informed about branch, regional and national developments. We hope you feel you have been well informed throughout the year about new developments as well as cele- brating successes. The weekly update, sent through Three rings and also in the branch folder, has been the main focus for commu- nication and you are welcome to give us any information you want to include in the update. I led communication in 2024 but, due to ill health, Shelha took over producing the weekly update in 2025. I want to thank Shelha for taking on this role and continuing to give volunteers vital information. Ann Shehla promoted the work volunteers do on social media {X)Inewsletter/press. Reviewed social media presence to central office on whether or not we move to a different platform. Central are waiting until the reflection period has finished. Now a 'Blink Champion, which is the replacement of Workplace,. ￿t01￿kI￿r• 1 118123 l('¥l 11 123 Sheffiold Samarttans Vwtthp QRe¥erBndJlakn p]p-uP5kplnQL￿￿￿￿dry￿hall wpportlng sama':3n 11. 50 Years at Samaritans - Chris Collin I wrote a piece about Chris 2126 volunteering at Samaritans for 50 years, the coverage we received includes: Yorkshire Post, MSN, BBC Look North, BBC Radio Sheffield (Breakfast with Ellie Colton). SO years as a Samaritan ￿￿￿teeT 50 years as a Samaritsin volunteer treh￿beenh￿￿S￿ld￿VSpOl5.AcaTher¥I•IQs1lYa]*o￿lMeI1ft wasTr'iioim¢. I'dbtd¢adbyDow.ThatWasah￿¥A#(JI￿l1lknd t•bertht evIou5￿rI.$￿l)￿IO￿,w4￿kn￿sYtt￿hea[thee￿JC4thtI1ory." Whatever you're faclng 116 123 here to Ilsten Chris Collin SOUNDS RA￿oS￿EFFELD EL￿•CO1taTr&t Brukf 0210612025 •LNE io IIExf.. i(Its)_1ith1 EllieColtonat8reakfast Paylette Edward5 0210612025 60 Years of Listening -meadowhall dome turned green for the 60th anniversary of Sheffield Samaritans -1 Wrote a piece about the 60th anni- versary and included quotes from lenny 2015, Anne 1899, Dee 1816 and Chris 2126. Samaritans Shop Closes After 35 Years I wrote about the shop closing after 35 years including quotes from lenny 2015 and Helen 2091. This was featured in The Star and on the homepage for the day. The Star ￿*￿YoU[3nI[USt￿ct1887 United Wednesday Sport Busines5 Hornes & Gardens Food and Dtink Subrnit Yourstory NewsleneTS Life5 •a alll City centre charity shop closes after 35 years £21mFYOierttocteate Thevmtstneighbourtkood5 for break-insin 2024 have beeDre¥ealed launch 32t￿l￿thgphotoSot cityin 19p, 1nd￿￿￿gI0sÈ nigbtciub5 IN PICTIJRFS.. Shetheld uDitrslor after Harry'stragicdealh Shehla 2210 Volunteer Care Re ort 202 The Volunteer Care team comprises of 9 Group Leaders; Gerry 1926, jackie 2097, janet 1936, joanne 2013, Lor- na 1532, Lynne 1953, Sandra 2064, Sue 1924 and myself Sue 1813. Our aim is to "care and supporf, Sheffield Samaritans both within their Samaritans life and their personal one, in any way we con. Each Group Leader receives monthly stats for their group which enables them to identify volunteers who may be struggling to fulfil their shifts. This enables us to offer support and perhaps make alternative suggestions to facilitate them fulfilling whatever shifts they can manage within the constraints of their personal life. Occasionally a Shift Leader will notify a Group Leader if a volunteer has had a challenging call or been involved in a difficult situation. The Group Leader will then contact the volunteer to check on their wellbeing. However, we are always available for a volunteer to contact us directly if they are troubled by anything connected to their shift. Our Support Volunteers do an amazing job behind the scenes to keep the Branch running smoothly. Thank you all for all your hard work, we couldn't do it without you. If you'd like to be part of the Volunteer Care team do please get in touch with one of us. Lastly but most importantly I must thank the Group Leaders for all their hard work, support and lively meetings. They all do a fantastic job and without them we would have no Volunteer Care. Sue 1813 Al This year we have continued our very successful work with the S6 foodbank in Hillsborough and l Newfield Green .The support Is much appreciated by people using the foodbank ( about 60 people each week ) but also by the other volunteers who learn about the value of listening .This 15 led by Lynne1954 Work with schools has continued and continues to build up again led by Kay 1981 We have had volunteers attend sessions at King Edward's ,Park academy and two sessions at All Saints. A talk was given to stroke survivors and to a women's group in Aston and we continue to share information across the city where we can We had information stalls at Kelham pride ,The Baton of Hope walk in Weston Park,Bakewell agricultural show ,Firth Park Mela and Chatsworth Show where we able to have face to face conversations and share infor- mation across the We also had regular attendances at the station again awareness raising - the most recent one with The rail- way people , and with Andy's Man club .This event was led by Transpennine Express line with their support dog so an interesting event! We hope to have our annual sing song at the station before Christmas and an information stand in the Moor Thanks to all the volunteers who gave up additional time to join and support the events l am personally very grateful I I look forward to another year increasing awareness of Samaritans and our work and welcome new ideas-do get in touch ! 11 set up a meeting in the new year to discuss and particularlywelcome newer volunteers Dee1816 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH JJJ tohelptrthwj 11612 CHARITY VILLAGE 123 AL Call free day or night on 116 123 r Buildin s and Health and Safet The Branch Leadership Team Buildings and Health and Safety Report for AGM Oct 2024 The Branch Leadership Team have once again worked hard to meet our ongoing legal Health & Safety obligations. With continued regular checks and necessary maintenance within we've kept the building in good condition and safe for all volunteers, staff & visi- tors. This year our only major project has been To continue with reviewing the Building to determine how we use it and explore how we can make best use of it Other minor works this past year have been Fitting of a wall rail along the first floor corridor to help our partially sighted volunteers negotiate their way safely Replacement lift cabin lights Upgrading of the lighting in the lift shaft Upgrade of the lift 'auto diallerf to be compatible with the change to internet based phones, ensuring we have emergency support I'd like to thank volunteers who undertake various roles in branch that keep the building ticking over. Once again I'd like to thank Helen for arranging and overseeing all things building wise. She has arranged and overseen necessary work and worked her liaised with Sheffield Council to successfully remove accumulating rubbish that posed a fire risk in the neigh- bouring property. I'd also like to pass on thanks to her for also taking over the role of cleaner. There has been a noticeable change that's very much appreciated by our volunteers. It's no easy feat keeping the building running and obtaining quotes, sorting contracts, ar- ranging & supervising required work and keeping everyone informed. It would be great if we could get a few more volunteers involved in doing some of the regular monthly checks that are required to meet the health and safety requirements. If you feel you could give a short amount of time around one of your shifts to get involved please let us know. Health & Safety wise I'm pleased to say we've had no challenges over the past year. Finally, I'd like to thank you all for your continued adherence to the guidance in branch and for working around disruption that's been unavoidable whilst work has been com- pleted Sally 1987 (S) Building Manager and Health & Safety Officer Sho AGM re ort The shop closed on 31st january 2025, after it was decided by the Branch Leadership Team that the shops contributions to the charity had reduced so much that it wasn't feasible to remain open. Increased cost in staffing and utilities and reduced footfall on Chapel Walk and the overall appearance and access of the Moor during the ongoing building works hasn't helped matters. Unfortunately, an alternative location and retail outlet wasn't found. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our paid staff-Antonia and Amy and our volunteers at the time of closing-Katherine, Tony, Claire, lan Bondsoi, Grant, Bethany and Steve. I would also like to offer my thanks to David Morton and Mike Shield whom have supported and advised the shop during this sad time. Antonia has decided to volunteer in a support role after her employment finished. Mov- ing forward we now have an online presence and sell items on EBay, and Vinted. Helen Scothorne 2091- Shop Manager Fundraisin At the start of December 2024,1 enrolled on a fundraising course in preparation of the shop closing and Sheffield Samaritans need to bring in alternative money. From the end of February I have been actively looking for fundraising opportunities as an alternative to the shop income. I have written 6 Funding bids or Expressions of Interest,. Completed monitoring and evaluation for 3 pots of funding from Sheffield City Council-Local Area Committees and secure £10,000 of funding. If you would like to raise money for Sheffield Samaritans, why don't you come and have a chat and we can work out how I can support you to do that. Helen 2091 Treasurerfs Re ort 2025 I present my 11h and finol financial report to members. following my appointment in 2015, it is time to stand down as treasurer, after ten years in the role. A copy of the charity's accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025. are included within the Annual Report for your infor- mation, although these have been viewed and signed off by the Trustees.. The accounts show a surprisingly small increase in total income from the previous year to £86.232. Although this was pri- morily due to two significant grant5 from the National Lottery and the Sheffield Church Burgesses Trust respectively. There was however o fall in income generated by the shop of around down to £41. 311 due to the foll off in business at Chapel Walk and the eventual closure at the end of lanuory 2025.. Feed in Tariff income from the solar panels remained reasonably conslstent at £2.001. However, despite total expenditure being reduced to £104.918 we are still spending more than we generate. Shop costs are obviously lower than last year by. down to £42.000, due to the closure, but the fall in shop income signifi- cantly impocted on the contribution the shop makes. in fact leaving an overall loss of £835. compared to a small profit from the previous year. Further details of the shop costs are shown in note 1. Expenditure on charitable activities increased by nearly £I0.000. mainly due to increases in wages ond utilities (Water, Gas & Electricity) but we have managed to reduce odministration and building costs. Further details of these costs are included in note 2. There was a net reduction in funds of £38,907 for the year. This compares to a deficit of £29,406 for the previovs year. The balance Sheet on poge 3 shows the charity's ossets and liabilities at the year end. with the largest of our tangible as- sets relating to the value of 272 Queens Road building. (circa £600k) as shown in note 6. The investment fund is shown as a fixed asset. 0s105t year. with the balonce available to fund the ongoing cash flow re- qvirements of the charity. The bank balances reduced over the year and were at £11,802 and the charity's funds totolled £667,372 on 375t March 2025, as shown at the foot of the balance sheet with £21.047 held as restricted funds, being the remaining balance on a covncil grant to fund Outreach activity in Sheffield. the Lottery grant spread over 24-months and the SCBT grant funding activity into this yeor. The remaining funds are all unrestricted in nature, of which £656,515 ore represented by the book value of the building at Queens Rood and the investment fund deposit. Finally, having mode the decision to close our Charity Shop on Chapel Walk we must focus more of our efforts on future fund-raising activities, thot can help to alleviate the downward trend of our finances. As15tand down os Treasurer and hand over to Fanija after the AGM. it 15 my intention to continue os o volunteer, both supporting her and ensuring a smooth transition. but also working with Helen to focus on income generation, grant appli- cations, fund raising and increasing the reach of our in-house lottery. In finishing, as ever. my thanks to all our volunteers. all the members of Branch Leadership Team and particularly our Trus- tees, all who continve to be very supportive. especially our director lenny and to Helen both of whom have assisted me personally behind the scenes. and to wish our new treasurer the very best during her term in office, however long that may Andrew Denniff - Treasurer SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS HARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATI REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1173942 DITED FINAN TATEMENT R THE YEAR ENDE 31ST MARCH 2025 TINGLE HMORE LTD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS HEFFIELD FFI LD AMARITAN UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 INDEX Page Independent examinerfs report Statement of In￿tees, responsibilities Statement of financial activities arKI income and expendiiure accC￿nt Balance sheet Principal aco)unting policies Notes to the financial statements 7-11 HEFFIELD AMARITAN DITED FINANCIAL TATEMENT R THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Athvities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. Responsibilrties and basis of ret As the charty's trustees you are resFM)nsible for the preparation of the accx)tsnts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Acr). I rerM)rt in resFeCt of my examinats'c￿ of the charitys accounts carTied out under section 145 of the Act aThJ in carrying OLrt my examInat￿n I have Idlcwed all the applicable DirectK)ns gI￿n by the Charty CommissKJn under seclion 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have ￿rnpleted my examinats'on. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attenlb)n in connectj'on vthh the examinatirM giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were Tr)1 kept in respect of charity as required by seclion 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord those records.. or the accounts do not comply the aptAicable requirements conceming the form and content of accf)unts set out in the CharTtbes (Accounts and Rewrts) Regulab'ons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts gtve a 'true and fair vievl which is rK)t a matter C￿sidered as part of an indeperKlent examinab'on. I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 in Connect￿ with the examination to ¥thich attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reachal. Dated . Brendan Ashmore ACA Tingle Ashmore Ltd Chartered Accountants Enterprise House Broadfield CcMJrt Sheffield S8 OXF Page 1 HEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONS181LITIE The trustees are restK)nsible for preparing the Trnstees, Annual Rep￿ and the fina￿al slalements in accordance wtth applicable law and Untted Kirydom Accounting Standards {United Kil￿d0M Generally Accepted ACC￿nting Pract'ce). The law appliG3ble to charities in Eryland & Wales requires trustees to prepare finanaal statements for each financial year vthich give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and applicab'on of resources of the charty for that perth. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to= select suitable accounb'ng policies and then apply them consistently. • observe the methods arKI principles in the Chanties SORP 2019 IFRS 102). make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and ￿￿Ident. state whether applicable accountsng standards have been folk)wed, sui4.ect to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; prepare the financial statements on the uY)ing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity *ill o)ntinue in operation. The trustees are resrM)nsible f¢x keeping proper accounting records that disclose %*iih reasonable a¢¢uracy at any time the financial posrtion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial ststemenls comply with the Charits'es Act 2011, the Charib'es {Accwnts and Reports) Re9ulats'ons 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chanty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention a￿1 detecb'on of fraud and other irregularilies. Page 2 HEFFI AMARITAN UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED H 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INCOME AND UPENDITURE ACCOUNT Unrestncted funds 2025 Restricted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Notes Income from: Donats'ons and leg￿leS 13,438 13,438 6,255 Charitable acttvtlies.. Grant income 25,IX#J 7,250 Investrnent income: 2.164 2,164 3,104 Other trading actiwties: Shop income Net fundraising 41,311 1,318 41,311 1.318 60,￿1 1,595 Other income.. Solar panels 2,CK)1 2,001 2,123 Total inccthe 61,232 25,( 86,232 81,228 Expenditure on.. Raising funds Cost of trading from str Investment management costs 42,146 1.709 42,146 1,709 58,483 Charitsble activities 52,700 8,363 61,063 51,606 Totsl expenditu 8,363 104,918 110,772 Net (lossesygains on investments (3.584) (3.584 4,548 Net movement in funds (38.907> 16,637 (22,270 (24,996) Total funds brought for¥rdrd 706,279 4,410 710,689 735,685 Total funds carried forward £667,372 £21.047 £688,419 £710,689 The Ststement of Financial ActivitTres i1￿ludeS all gans and losses recognised in the year. l incom8 and expenditure derrve from (x)ntinuing activities. Page 3 HEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST MARCH 2025 HEET 2025 2024 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments 606,514 50,OCK) 607,207 85.OCK) 656,514 692.207 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and on hand Investsnents 11,082 22,341 10,413 13.095 38,423 23,508 Creditors - amounts fallirKJ due within one >ear 6,518 5.026 Nel current assets 31,￿15 18.482 Net assets £688,419 £710.689 Income funds Unrestn'cted income funds General funds 667,372 706,279 ReS￿ted funds 21.047 4,410 Total furKIs 12 £688,419 £710,689 Text These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .............. their behalf by . and signed on Jenny Jones Trustee Page 4 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED TMAR H 2025 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES General information and basis of preparation Sheffield Samarttans is a charitable incorwated organisation regtstered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 272 Queens Road. Sheffield, S2 40L. The financial statements have been prepared under the hislorical cost convention and in accordance ith Accounbng and Rewrbng by Charib'es.. Statement of Recommended Practice appli¢able to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Rew)rb'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reports'ng Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021, the Chanties Act 2011 and UK Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice. Sheffield Samartlans constitutes a public benefft entty as defined by FRS 102. Going concem The financial statements have been prepared on a wing c￿cern basis as the trustees believe that no material unCertaint￿S exist. Income All income is accI￿nted for as soon as the charity has enb'llement to the income. there is certainty of receipt and th8 amount can be quantified with reasonable accurw. Investment income is induded when receivable. Bank interest is recognised as income when it is credrted to the bank statement. Income from fundraisiThJ activities is reFK)rted net of Ihe aMc￿nts incurred in raising those funds. ExpeThJrtu Expendrture is rec(yJnised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activiknes for its beneficiaries. It indudes trKJth costs that can be allocated direclly to such acts'vities arKI those costs of an indirect nature necessary to sUp￿rt tsm. Govemance costs include t￿se costs associated wtlh meeting the constttutional and ststutory requirements of the charity and any professicmal fees associated with the independent examination of the accounts. Donations made by the branch are also included in this category. Fixed assets and depreciation All items of capital expenditure below £5CK) are vffltten off as incurred. Depreciation is calculated to write dovffl the cost or valuab'on, less ests'mated resKlual value. of all tangible r￿ed assets over their eXp￿ted useful lives ￿ a straight line basis. Investrnents Investrnents are incI￿Jed at market value at 31st March 2025. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between the sales Proceeds and their market value at the start of the period. or their subsequent cost. and are charged or credrted to the ststement of financial acts'vities in the penod of di$￿saI. Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values duriry the period and are credited or charged to the statement of fina￿la1 activibes based on the market value at the valuats'on date. Page S HEFFIELD AMARITAN UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST MARCH 2025 PRINCIPAL A UNTING POLICIE Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the setuement amount due after any discount offered. Credttors Credttors are reccgnised when the charity has a wesent obligation resulb'ng from a past event that will Pfobably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the arn￿nt due to settle the ob1￿a￿.0n can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Pension The charity makes employer contributions to an autoonrolment pension SCI￿rne in favour of certa members of staff. The pension charge in the statement of financial activities is the amount of contributions payable by the dBnty Leased assets All leases are considered to be 'operating beases. and the relevant rentsls are charged ¥￿￿1￿ to the statement of financial activit￿S. Fund accL>unting Unrestricted funds are general funds ￿lch are available for use at the trustees. discretion in furtherance of any of the objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted furKls set aS￿￿e at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. Restncted funds are those donated for a specffic purpose, imposed by the donor, or through Ihe terms of an appeal. The restriction means that the funds can only be used for that specific purpose. Page 6 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED T MARCH 2025 TE THE FINAN TATEMENT 2025 2024 Cost of trading from sl Purchases for resale Siaff Premises Utilities Building maintenan Administration CleanirvJ & maintenance Travel & volunteers Bank charges Professional fees 57 33,799 15,113 1,711 477 4,985 473 312 1,556 20,891 14,562 1,028 600 2,857 338 430 1,440 £42,146 £58,483 Charitable activities Staff Outreach & publicity Premises Utilities Building maintenance Travel & volunteers Administration CleaniThJ & maintenance Consultancy Branch contributions Depreciation Governance.. AGM Expenses Accountary and bookkeeping 22,734 1,696 6,533 4.558 1,766 3.792 10.793 2,840 6,426 2,367 3,460 4.031 7.681 5.798 5.754 620 693 5.523 5,889 763 693 1,110 £61,(￿3 £51,606 Unreslricted expenditure ReS￿ted expendrture 52,700 8,363 48,766 2,840 £61,(￿3 £51,606 Net movement in funds This is stated after charging:_ Independent examinerfs remuneralion Depreciation 450 693 420 693 Page 7 HEFFIELD SAMARITAN UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED TE THE FINAN TATEMENT 2025 2024 Analysis of staff costs. trustee remuneration and expenses. and the cost of key management perS(￿ne1 Salaries EmplO￿S pension contributions 42.531 43.447 1,145 £43.625 £44,592 No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60.000 in either period. The average monthly number of staff employed was 312024 - 4). The key managemenl personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees. Trustees received no remuneration, beneffts or expenses in either peritjj except expenses paid in connection their role as listening volunteers. Related paty transactions There v￿e no related party transactions requirir¥J disclosure in thr period. Tangible assets BuildirwJs Equipment Carpets Total Cost or valuation As at 1 st April 2024 and at 31st Marth 2025 618.251 29,757 6.075 654,083 Depreciation As at 1 st April 2024 Charge for the year 13,811 26,990 693 6,075 46,876 693 As at 31st March 2025 13,811 27,683 6,075 47,569 Net book value As at 31 st March 2025 £604,440 £2,074 £606,514 Page 8 HEFFIELD AMARITAN DITED FINAN TATEMENT R THE YEAR ENDE 31 ST MARCH 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT Investments 2025 2024 Market value at 1 st April 2024 Investment income reinvested Investment management costs Net withdrawals from investment Net investment (knssesygains 98,095 2,164 11.709) (22,625) 13,584) 107,126 3.104 (6831 (l6,c￿oI 4,548 Market value at 31st March 2025 £72,341 £98,095 Inveslrnents at fair vdue comprised: sted inveslments Cash held within Ihe investment portfolio 69,329 3,012 91,012 7,083 Total £72,341 £98,095 2025 2024 Debtors Grants receivable £5,(K Creditors- amounts falling due V*ithin c¥)e year Trade creditors Taxation and S￿la1 security Branch contribution payable Accruals and other creditors 2,281 1.759 775 620 1.872 763 2,510 £6,518 £5.026 10 Operating lease commitments At 31 st March 2025, the charity had operatifVJ leases %4ith total future minimum lease payments as fcAIows: Amount falling due= Wilhin ￿e year In the second lo fifth >ears 351 88 Page 9 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST MARCH 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 11 Anal>sis of chanty funds Balance at 1stA 2024 Movement in resC￿rceS Balance at Incoming Outgoing 31st March 2025 Unrestricted funds: General funds 706,279 61,232 (100.1391 667,372 Restricted funds: Sheffield Cty Ccwn¢il National Lottery Community Fund Sheffield Church Burgesses Trust 4.410 11,6961 16,667> 2,714 13,333 20,OCK) 4.410 25.000 (8,363) 21,047 Tolal funds £710.689 £86,232 £(108,￿2) £688,419 Purwse of restricted funds: Sheffield Cty Ccwncil - To supwrt outreach acbty in Sheffiebd. National Lottery Community Fund - To fund core costs such as utiliti'es, training and insurance. Sheffield Church Burgesses Trust - To fund volunteer expenses. pri￿ year comparis￿. Balance at 1stA 2023 Movement in resources Balance at Incoming Outgoing 31st March 2024 Unrestricted funds: General lunds 735,685 78,526 (107,932) 706,279 ReSti￿ted funds: Sheffield Cty Ccwncil 7,250 12,8401 4,410 7,250 (2,840) 4,410 Total funds £735,685 £85,776 £(110,7721 £710,689 Page 10 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED TMAR H202 TE THE FINAN TATEMENT 12 Analysis of net assets between funds Total funds are invested as follo￿. Unrestricted Restn'cted funds funds Total funds FurKJ balances at 31st March 2025 are represented by. Fixed assets Net current assets 656,514 10,858 656.514 31.gJ5 21.047 Net assets £667,372 £21,047 £688,419 Prior year comparison.. Fund balances at 31sl March 2024 were represented ty. Fixed assets Net current assets 692,207 14,072 692.207 18.482 4,410 Net assets £706,279 £4,410 £710,689 13 A detailed breakdown of the stslement of financkql activrtEs between unrestrKted and restricted funds for the year er)ded 31 sl March 2024 is as foll￿*5. Unrestr￿ted funds Restricted funds Total funds Income from: Donations and legacies Charrtable activities Investmenl income Other tradirvJ activities: 6,255 6,255 7,250 3,104 60,￿1 1,595 2,123 7,250 3,104 60,901 1,595 2,123 StK)p income Net fijndraising Solar panels Other income: TOL31 InC￿le 73,978 7,250 81,228 Expendrture on.. Raising funds Cost of trading from shop Investrnent management costs 58,483 58.483 683 51,606 Charilable activities 48,766 2,840 Total eX￿ndItUre 107,932 2.840 110.772 Net gain on investrnents 4,548 Net movement in funds £(29,406) £4,410 £(24,936) Page11 Structure Governance and Mana ement As from April 2018, the Branch Leadership team, led by the Director, is responsible for the governance of the Branch. The Leadership team comprises elected trustees, ex-officio trustees, and deputy Direc- tors who have opted to be part of the team. Elected trustees senie for a term of three years. Eligible volunteers are encouraged to stand for election of the Leadership team and new trustees are appointed annually at the AGM. Incoming members are then supplied with information from the Charity Commission and Samaritan Central Office in London about their roles and responsibilities as trustees of Sheffield Samaritans. The leadership team meet monthly. There are a number of sub-committees which report to the Lead- ership team. Public Benefit The trustees consider that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Risk Mana ement The Leadership team's responsibilities for risk management covers all aspects of running the Branch- premises, governance and management, financial, fundraising, outreach, recruitment and selection, training, caller care and legal obligations. The risk register identifies risks, points up the likelihood and impact of the risk, steps taken in mitigation, and addresses the status and owner of the risk. It is re- viewed regulary, both by the Leadership team and the lead person for Health and Safety. Com liance Anti-discrimination and Equal Opportunities policies are in place. Data protection legislation is complied with and we are entered onto the Data Protection Regis- ter., We are aware that aspects of employment legislation apply to voluntary organisations. Contacts with young callers oblige us to be up to date with child protection issues., The branch is up to date with Safeguarding procedures. We have an obligation to disclose information under the terms of the Terrorism Act Health and Safety issues are kept constantly under review. ualit of service We strive to offer a high quality service at all times. Good quality initial training and obligatory ongo- ing training are part of our culture. As described earlier, volunteers support and systems for support and feedback are available. Volunteer Safet Our building was designed with the safety of callers and volunteers in mind We have been a non smoking building since July 2006 Fire and smoke alarms are tested regularly and correct signage is in place All electrical appliances are PAT tested annually A full review of all aspects of health and safety is carried out every six months There is no single staffing,. when open the building is staffed by a minimum of two volunteers The yard, entrance doors and visitors area are monitored by cctv cameras Access gates and doors have security locks All volunteers complete a Personal Evaluation and Evacuation Pla￿PEEP Governin Document The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 1963/1946 and amended 22 Novem- ber 1988, 24 April 1991, 25 April 2006 and 21 April 2009 Overall management of the charity is the responsibilities of the trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the constitution. Day to day activities is managed and carried out by volunteer and paid staff. Airns and Ob'ectives The principle objectives of the charity are: To work for the assistance of persons who are suicidal, despairing or in distress by providing a service primarily intended for the benefit of the person in Sheffield and the surrounding area (but without spe- cific limitations as to area) to enable such persons to receive immediate help, compassion and be- friending from members of the charity selected and prepared for the purpose, working under direc- tion; and also where appropriate, in accordance with Samaritan procedure, referral to persons having specialist or professional skills. Administration and Reference Branch Leadership Team jennifer lones" Director Andrew Denniff" Treasurer lane Wright" Chris Collins Frances Gray" Shehla Ali" Anne Nettleship Anne Nicolson Dee Napier * Trustees Prin al Addr ss Sheffield Samaritans, 272 Queens Road, Sheffield S2 4DL Email address: queensroad@shaffieldsamaritans.org.uk Registered Charity Number: 1173942 Bankers: Royal Bank of Scotland, The Common, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S35 9WJ Solicitors: lon Darwin, Norrie, Waite and Slater, 9/12 East Parade, Sheffield S12ET Independent Examiner= Tingle Ashmore Ltd. Iiii¥t' YIXI THPX Y(Xl sart￿rItan$ Sheffield Sheffield THI¥K YOU Sheffield Li&fé/zinc Sam•rFt•fts THAhlK.YOU,....,. -4J Sarnaritans . sh•If￿r0 Shrlfi+Ld Slieffield. THAIIK YOU Sheffield-_-"° THAMK YOU -THAIIK YOU 'THW Y THAYK YOU Sl¥¢thrt# rYA Sheffield Samarltsins_ Sheffield - THAIIK YOU-- Ki¥1 you Sheffield Sa_inarita_n£ Sheffield Sheffleid'_ -Sainaritans T￿￿% Y THA¥K YOU"-:_ Sainaritans" Samar•tans --.- You Sheffield . - Sh-effi_eld_ '-Samaritans-": SheffieldTHANK YOU. • THQUX YOU Sainarit'ans THANK YOU- Sh*ffield Saniarita-ns Sa￿larItans .- . Samaritans THA¥¥ YI)U - We are grateful to everyone who has helped us during 24-25 with dona- tions, large and small. We have received monies from churches, companies, trusts and individuals. Every donation received has helped us to keep the Sheffield Samaritans Centre open to provide a vital service to those in emo- tional distress, by phone or email. We are particularly grateful, for personal donations and for those who have remembered us in their will. If you would like to do this please contact our Treasurer Andrew Denniff. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Deputy Director for Recruitment and Selection at our Queens Road address Thank you ## SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ## REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1173942 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 ## TINGLE ASHMORE LTD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SHEFFIELD SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 ## INDEX ||Page| |---|---| |Independent examiner's report|1| |Statement of trustees' responsibilities|2| |Statement of financial activities and income and expenditure account|3| |Balance sheet|4| |Principal accounting policies|5-6| |Notes to the financial statements|7-11| SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ## SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. ## Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 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. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. …………………………………………… Brendan Ashmore ACA Tingle Ashmore Ltd Chartered Accountants Enterprise House Broadfield Court Sheffield S8 0XF Dated : ….......................... Page 1 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: - ●select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - ●observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102); - ●make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - ●state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; - ●prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Page 2 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT |||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||funds|funds|funds|funds| |||2025|2025|2025|2024| ||Notes|£|£|£|£| |Income from:|||||| |Donations and legacies||13,438|-|13,438|6,255| |Charitable activities:|||||| |Grant income||1,000|25,000|26,000|7,250| |Investment income:||2,164|-|2,164|3,104| |Other trading activities:|||||| |Shop income||41,311|-|41,311|60,901| |Net fundraising||1,318|-|1,318|1,595| |Other income:|||||| |Solar panels||2,001|-|2,001|2,123| |||______|______|______|______| |Total income||61,232|25,000|86,232|81,228| |||______|______|______|______| |Expenditure on:|||||| |Raising funds|||||| |Cost of trading from shop|1|42,146|-|42,146|58,483| |Investment management costs||1,709|-|1,709|683| |Charitable activities|2|52,700|8,363|61,063|51,606| |||______|_____|_______|_______| |Total expenditure||96,555|8,363|104,918|110,772| |||______|_____|_______|_______| |Net (losses)/gains on investments|7|(3,584)|-|(3,584)|4,548| |||_____|___|_____|_____| |Net movement in funds|3|(38,907)|16,637|(22,270)|(24,996)| |Total funds brought forward||706,279|4,410|710,689|735,685| |||_______|______|_______|_______| |Total funds carried forward||£667,372|£21,047|£688,419|£710,689| |||_______
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_______| The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. Page 3 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## BALANCE SHEET |||2025||2024| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Notes|£|£|£| |Fixed assets||||| |Tangible assets|6||606,514|607,207| |Investments|7||50,000|85,000| ||||_______|_______| ||||656,514|692,207| |||||_______| |Current assets||||| |Debtors|8|5,000||-| |Cash at bank and on hand||11,082||10,413| |Investments|7|22,341||13,095| |||______||______| |||38,423||23,508| |Creditors - amounts falling due within one year|9|6,518||5,026| |||______||______| |Net current assets|||31,905|18,482| ||||_______|_______| |Net assets|||£688,419|£710,689| ||||_______|_______| ||||_______|_______| |Income funds||||| |Unrestricted income funds||||| |General funds|11||667,372|706,279| |Restricted funds|11||21,047|4,410| ||||_______|_______| |Total funds|12||£688,419|£710,689| ||||_______
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_______| Text These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ….......................... and signed on 13th October their behalf by 2025 …………………………. Jenny Jones Trustee Page 4 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES ## General information and basis of preparation Sheffield Samaritans is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 272 Queens Road, Sheffield, S2 4DL. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Sheffield Samaritans constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. ## Going concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. ## Income All income is accounted for as soon as the charity has entitlement to the income, there is certainty of receipt and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Investment income is included when receivable. Bank interest is recognised as income when it is credited to the bank statement. Income from fundraising activities is reported net of the amounts incurred in raising those funds. ## Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and any professional fees associated with the independent examination of the accounts. Donations made by the branch are also included in this category. ## Fixed assets and depreciation All items of capital expenditure below £500 are written off as incurred. Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of all tangible fixed assets over their expected useful lives on a straight line basis. ## Investments Investments are included at market value at 31st March 2025. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between the sales proceeds and their market value at the start of the period, or their subsequent cost, and are charged or credited to the statement of financial activities in the period of disposal. Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the period and are credited or charged to the statement of financial activities based on the market value at the valuation date. Page 5 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES ## Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any discount offered. ## Creditors Creditors are recognised when the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. ## Pension The charity makes employer contributions to an auto-enrolment pension scheme in favour of certain members of staff. The pension charge in the statement of financial activities is the amount of contributions payable by the charity ## Leased assets All leases are considered to be 'operating leases' and the relevant rentals are charged wholly to the statement of financial activities. ## Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are general funds which are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of any of the objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. Restricted funds are those donated for a specific purpose, imposed by the donor, or through the terms of an appeal. The restriction means that the funds can only be used for that specific purpose. Page 6 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |||2025|2024| |---|---|---|---| |||£|£| |1|Cost of trading from shop||| ||Purchases for resale|-|57| ||Staff|20,891|33,799| ||Premises|14,562|15,113| ||Utilities|1,028|1,711| ||Building maintenance|600|477| ||Administration|2,857|4,985| ||Cleaning & maintenance|338|473| ||Travel & volunteers|-|312| ||Bank charges|430|1,556| ||Professional fees|1,440|-| |||______|______| |||£42,146|£58,483| |||______|______| |||______|______| |2|Charitable activities||| ||Staff|22,734|10,793| ||Outreach & publicity|1,696|2,840| ||Premises|6,533|6,426| ||Utilities|4,558|2,367| ||Building maintenance|1,766|3,460| ||Travel & volunteers|3,792|4,031| ||Administration|5,984|7,681| ||Cleaning & maintenance|5,523|5,798| ||Consultancy|5,889|5,754| ||Branch contributions|763|620| ||Depreciation|693|693| ||Governance:||| ||AGM Expenses|22|63| ||Accountancy and bookkeeping|1,110|1,080| |||______|______| |||£61,063|£51,606| |||______|______| |||______|______| ||Unrestricted expenditure|52,700|48,766| ||Restricted expenditure|8,363|2,840| |||______|______| |||£61,063|£51,606| |||______|______| |||______|______| |3|Net movement in funds||| ||This is stated after charging:-||| ||Independent examiner's remuneration|450|420| ||Depreciation|693|693| |||___
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______| No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 in either period. The average monthly number of staff employed was 3 (2024 - 4). The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees. Trustees received no remuneration, benefits or expenses in either period except expenses paid in connection with their role as listening volunteers. - 5 Related party transactions There were no related party transactions requiring disclosure in either period. |6|Tangible assets||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||Buildings|Equipment|Carpets|Total| |||£|£|£|£| ||Cost or valuation||||| ||As at 1st April 2024 and at 31st March 2025|618,251|29,757|6,075|654,083| |||_______|______|_____|_______| ||Depreciation||||| ||As at 1st April 2024|13,811|26,990|6,075|46,876| ||Charge for the year|-|693|-|693| |||______|______|_____|______| ||As at 31st March 2025|13,811|27,683|6,075|47,569| |||______|______|_____|______| ||Net book value||||| ||As at 31st March 2025|£604,440|£2,074|£-|£606,514| |||_______
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_______| Page 8 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ## 7 Investments |7|Investments||| |---|---|---|---| |||2025|2024| |||£|£| ||Market value at 1st April 2024|98,095|107,126| ||Investment income reinvested|2,164|3,104| ||Investment management costs|(1,709)|(683)| ||Net withdrawals from investment|(22,625)|(16,000)| ||Net investment (losses)/gains|(3,584)|4,548| |||______|_______| ||Market value at 31st March 2025|£72,341|£98,095| |||______|_______| |||______|_______| ||Investments at fair value comprised:||| ||Listed investments|69,329|91,012| ||Cash held within the investment portfolio|3,012|7,083| |||______|______| ||Total|£72,341|£98,095| |||______|______| |||______|______| |||2025|2024| |||£|£| |8|Debtors||| ||Grants receivable|£5,000|£-| |||_____|___| |||_____|___| |9|Creditors - amounts falling due within one year||| ||Trade creditors|2,281|1,759| ||Taxation and social security|964|775| ||Branch contribution payable|763|620| ||Accruals and other creditors|2,510|1,872| |||_____|_____| |||£6,518|£5,026| |||_____|_____| |||_____|_____| |10|Operating lease commitments||| ||At 31st March 2025, the charity had operating leases with total future||| ||minimum lease payments as follows:||| ||Amount falling due:||| ||Within one year|88|351| ||In the second to fifth years|-|88| |||___
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_______| Purpose of restricted funds: Sheffield City Council - To support outreach activity in Sheffield. National Lottery Community Fund - To fund core costs such as utilities, training and insurance. Sheffield Church Burgesses Trust - To fund volunteer expenses. Prior year comparison: |Prior year comparison:||||| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Balance at|Movement in resources||Balance at| ||1st Apr|Incoming|Outgoing|31st March| ||2023|||2024| ||£|£|£|£| |Unrestricted funds:||||| |General funds|735,685|78,526|(107,932)|706,279| ||_______|______|_______|_______| |Restricted funds:||||| |Sheffield City Council|-|7,250|(2,840)|4,410| ||___|_____|_____|_____| ||-|7,250|(2,840)|4,410| ||___|_____|_____|_____| |Total funds|£735,685|£85,776|£(110,772)|£710,689| ||_______
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Total funds are invested as follows:|||| |---|---|---|---| ||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| ||funds|funds|funds| ||£|£|£| |Fund balances at 31st March 2025 are represented by:|||| |Fixed assets|656,514|-|656,514| |Net current assets|10,858|21,047|31,905| ||_______|______|_______| |Net assets|£667,372|£21,047|£688,419| ||_______|______|_______| ||_______|______|_______| |Prior year comparison:|||| |Fund balances at 31st March 2024 were represented by:|||| |Fixed assets|692,207|-|692,207| |Net current assets|14,072|4,410|18,482| ||_______|_____|_______| |Net assets|£706,279|£4,410|£710,689| ||_______
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_______| 13 A detailed breakdown of the statement of financial activities between unrestricted and restricted funds for the year ended 31st March 2024 is as follows: |||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |---|---|---|---|---| |||funds|funds|funds| |||£|£|£| |Income from:||||| |Donations and legacies||6,255|-|6,255| |Charitable activities||-|7,250|7,250| |Investment income||3,104|-|3,104| |Other trading activities:|Shop income|60,901|-|60,901| ||Net fundraising|1,595|-|1,595| |Other income:|Solar panels|2,123|-|2,123| |||______|_____|______| |Total income||73,978|7,250|81,228| |||______|_____|______| |Expenditure on:||||| |Raising funds|Cost of trading from shop|58,483|-|58,483| ||Investment management costs|683|-|683| |Charitable activities||48,766|2,840|51,606| |||_______|_____|_______| |Total expenditure||107,932|2,840|110,772| |||_______|_____|_______| |Net gain on investments||4,548|-|4,548| |||_____|___|_____| |Net movement in funds||£(29,406)|£4,410|£(24,996)| |||______
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______| Page 11 ## SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ## REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1173942 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 ## TINGLE ASHMORE LTD CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS SHEFFIELD SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 ## INDEX ||Page| |---|---| |Independent examiner's report|1| |Statement of trustees' responsibilities|2| |Statement of financial activities and income and expenditure account|3| |Balance sheet|4| |Principal accounting policies|5-6| |Notes to the financial statements|7-11| SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ## SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. ## Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning 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. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. …………………………………………… Brendan Ashmore ACA Tingle Ashmore Ltd Chartered Accountants Enterprise House Broadfield Court Sheffield S8 0XF Dated : ….......................... Page 1 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: - ●select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - ●observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102); - ●make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - ●state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; - ●prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Page 2 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT |||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||funds|funds|funds|funds| |||2025|2025|2025|2024| ||Notes|£|£|£|£| |Income from:|||||| |Donations and legacies||13,438|-|13,438|6,255| |Charitable activities:|||||| |Grant income||1,000|25,000|26,000|7,250| |Investment income:||2,164|-|2,164|3,104| |Other trading activities:|||||| |Shop income||41,311|-|41,311|60,901| |Net fundraising||1,318|-|1,318|1,595| |Other income:|||||| |Solar panels||2,001|-|2,001|2,123| |||______|______|______|______| |Total income||61,232|25,000|86,232|81,228| |||______|______|______|______| |Expenditure on:|||||| |Raising funds|||||| |Cost of trading from shop|1|42,146|-|42,146|58,483| |Investment management costs||1,709|-|1,709|683| |Charitable activities|2|52,700|8,363|61,063|51,606| |||______|_____|_______|_______| |Total expenditure||96,555|8,363|104,918|110,772| |||______|_____|_______|_______| |Net (losses)/gains on investments|7|(3,584)|-|(3,584)|4,548| |||_____|___|_____|_____| |Net movement in funds|3|(38,907)|16,637|(22,270)|(24,996)| |Total funds brought forward||706,279|4,410|710,689|735,685| |||_______|______|_______|_______| |Total funds carried forward||£667,372|£21,047|£688,419|£710,689| |||_______
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_______| Text These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on ….......................... and signed on 13th October their behalf by 2025 …………………………. Jenny Jones Trustee Page 4 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES ## General information and basis of preparation Sheffield Samaritans is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 272 Queens Road, Sheffield, S2 4DL. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Sheffield Samaritans constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. ## Going concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. ## Income All income is accounted for as soon as the charity has entitlement to the income, there is certainty of receipt and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Investment income is included when receivable. Bank interest is recognised as income when it is credited to the bank statement. Income from fundraising activities is reported net of the amounts incurred in raising those funds. ## Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and any professional fees associated with the independent examination of the accounts. Donations made by the branch are also included in this category. ## Fixed assets and depreciation All items of capital expenditure below £500 are written off as incurred. Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost or valuation, less estimated residual value, of all tangible fixed assets over their expected useful lives on a straight line basis. ## Investments Investments are included at market value at 31st March 2025. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between the sales proceeds and their market value at the start of the period, or their subsequent cost, and are charged or credited to the statement of financial activities in the period of disposal. Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the period and are credited or charged to the statement of financial activities based on the market value at the valuation date. Page 5 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES ## Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any discount offered. ## Creditors Creditors are recognised when the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. ## Pension The charity makes employer contributions to an auto-enrolment pension scheme in favour of certain members of staff. The pension charge in the statement of financial activities is the amount of contributions payable by the charity ## Leased assets All leases are considered to be 'operating leases' and the relevant rentals are charged wholly to the statement of financial activities. ## Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are general funds which are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of any of the objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. Restricted funds are those donated for a specific purpose, imposed by the donor, or through the terms of an appeal. The restriction means that the funds can only be used for that specific purpose. Page 6 SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS ## UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ## 31ST MARCH 2025 ## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |||2025|2024| |---|---|---|---| |||£|£| |1|Cost of trading from shop||| ||Purchases for resale|-|57| ||Staff|20,891|33,799| ||Premises|14,562|15,113| ||Utilities|1,028|1,711| ||Building maintenance|600|477| ||Administration|2,857|4,985| ||Cleaning & maintenance|338|473| ||Travel & volunteers|-|312| ||Bank charges|430|1,556| ||Professional fees|1,440|-| |||______|______| |||£42,146|£58,483| |||______|______| |||______|______| |2|Charitable activities||| ||Staff|22,734|10,793| ||Outreach & publicity|1,696|2,840| ||Premises|6,533|6,426| ||Utilities|4,558|2,367| ||Building maintenance|1,766|3,460| ||Travel & volunteers|3,792|4,031| ||Administration|5,984|7,681| ||Cleaning & maintenance|5,523|5,798| ||Consultancy|5,889|5,754| ||Branch contributions|763|620| ||Depreciation|693|693| ||Governance:||| ||AGM Expenses|22|63| ||Accountancy and bookkeeping|1,110|1,080| |||______|______| |||£61,063|£51,606| |||______|______| |||______|______| ||Unrestricted expenditure|52,700|48,766| ||Restricted expenditure|8,363|2,840| |||______|______| |||£61,063|£51,606| |||______|______| |||______|______| |3|Net movement in funds||| ||This is stated after charging:-||| ||Independent examiner's remuneration|450|420| ||Depreciation|693|693| |||___
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______| No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 in either period. The average monthly number of staff employed was 3 (2024 - 4). The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees. Trustees received no remuneration, benefits or expenses in either period except expenses paid in connection with their role as listening volunteers. - 5 Related party transactions There were no related party transactions requiring disclosure in either period. |6|Tangible assets||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||Buildings|Equipment|Carpets|Total| |||£|£|£|£| ||Cost or valuation||||| ||As at 1st April 2024 and at 31st March 2025|618,251|29,757|6,075|654,083| |||_______|______|_____|_______| ||Depreciation||||| ||As at 1st April 2024|13,811|26,990|6,075|46,876| ||Charge for the year|-|693|-|693| |||______|______|_____|______| ||As at 31st March 2025|13,811|27,683|6,075|47,569| |||______|______|_____|______| ||Net book value||||| ||As at 31st March 2025|£604,440|£2,074|£-|£606,514| |||_______
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_______| Purpose of restricted funds: Sheffield City Council - To support outreach activity in Sheffield. National Lottery Community Fund - To fund core costs such as utilities, training and insurance. Sheffield Church Burgesses Trust - To fund volunteer expenses. Prior year comparison: |Prior year comparison:||||| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Balance at|Movement in resources||Balance at| ||1st Apr|Incoming|Outgoing|31st March| ||2023|||2024| ||£|£|£|£| |Unrestricted funds:||||| |General funds|735,685|78,526|(107,932)|706,279| ||_______|______|_______|_______| |Restricted funds:||||| |Sheffield City Council|-|7,250|(2,840)|4,410| ||___|_____|_____|_____| ||-|7,250|(2,840)|4,410| ||___|_____|_____|_____| |Total funds|£735,685|£85,776|£(110,772)|£710,689| ||_______
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Total funds are invested as follows:|||| |---|---|---|---| ||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| ||funds|funds|funds| ||£|£|£| |Fund balances at 31st March 2025 are represented by:|||| |Fixed assets|656,514|-|656,514| |Net current assets|10,858|21,047|31,905| ||_______|______|_______| |Net assets|£667,372|£21,047|£688,419| ||_______|______|_______| ||_______|______|_______| |Prior year comparison:|||| |Fund balances at 31st March 2024 were represented by:|||| |Fixed assets|692,207|-|692,207| |Net current assets|14,072|4,410|18,482| ||_______|_____|_______| |Net assets|£706,279|£4,410|£710,689| ||_______
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_______| 13 A detailed breakdown of the statement of financial activities between unrestricted and restricted funds for the year ended 31st March 2024 is as follows: |||Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |---|---|---|---|---| |||funds|funds|funds| |||£|£|£| |Income from:||||| |Donations and legacies||6,255|-|6,255| |Charitable activities||-|7,250|7,250| |Investment income||3,104|-|3,104| |Other trading activities:|Shop income|60,901|-|60,901| ||Net fundraising|1,595|-|1,595| |Other income:|Solar panels|2,123|-|2,123| |||______|_____|______| |Total income||73,978|7,250|81,228| |||______|_____|______| |Expenditure on:||||| |Raising funds|Cost of trading from shop|58,483|-|58,483| ||Investment management costs|683|-|683| |Charitable activities||48,766|2,840|51,606| |||_______|_____|_______| |Total expenditure||107,932|2,840|110,772| |||_______|_____|_______| |Net gain on investments||4,548|-|4,548| |||_____|___|_____| |Net movement in funds||£(29,406)|£4,410|£(24,996)| |||______
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