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Kingscare League of Friends Annual Report
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Index
Reports
Page
Appendlx
Accounts
Activitie5 overall
Bus trips and befriending
24
Chair's Report
Dementia Support Services
20
#DoitforDeaks
Fundraising
18
General support
Home from Hospital
15
Kingscare Manager's Report
Mental Health
Newton Abbot Groups
Sherborne House
19
The Hub
25
Transport
23
Trustee Statement
Welfare Benefits Service
17
Wellbeing Service
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Trustee Statement
The Trustees have worked to ensure that the activities of Kingscare League of Friends
ale alway5 governed by the Aim of the charity which is. with the help of volunteers,
to improve the quality of life of those in need within the wider community. All
Trustees give their time on a voluntary basis and none have claimed any recompense
for any action associated with their role of Trustee during the year.
The Trustees who were reappointed at the AGM were:
Mr Phil Millichap- Chair
Mr Graham Wickham-vice-chair
Mr Rupert Holliday-Treasurer
Dr Mark Clarvi5
Mr Nicholas Biggs
Mr David Rollason
Dr William Farrar
Mr Keith Smith
Mr Kingsley Matthews
Mrs Jackie Bennett
Mr Peter Stevens
Mrs Nicola Barkerjoined the Board in November 2023.
Under the direction of the Trustees we have worked throughout the year to ensure
that the Key Activity Indicators are reviewed and updated at regular intervals.
Mr Peter Stevens resigned from the Board in November 2023, Mr Philip Millichap, Dr
Mark Clarvis, Mr Keith Smith and Mrs Jackie Bennett in January 2024 and Mr Nicholas
Biggs in March 2024. Mrs Nicola Barker was appointed Interim Chair.

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Chair's Report
It is incredibly humbling to read the myriad report5 from the Kingscare Team which
showcase their tremendous work throughout this past year. At 3 time of uncertainty
and underfunding within the Voluntary Sector, the Kingscare team have kept their
focus on doing what they all do so brilliantly- supporting the people of Newton
Abbot in their everyday lives. From new projects, such as the partnership with Stover,
to the Memory Cafés and various drop ins.. Walks for Wellbeing and Mental Health
and the vital Home from Hospital (to name but a few) - the vibrant programme of
activities have been well attended throughout the year.
Much of this success is down to the amazing army of Volunteers who give time,
experience and themselves to both the Tearn and the clients. Without these
wonderful people Kingcare would be in a far different situation-for which we owe
them our heartfelt gratitude.
Of course, special mention must go to Maggie Bonnell and David Clifford who
managed Kingscare to keep it relevant, viable and thriving as it navigated very
choppy waters this last year. In April we sa id a fond farewell to David as he left to
enjoy a well-earned retirement. This gracious and knowledgeable man will be much
missed by the Board, Team and Volunteers.
Maggie remains at the centre of operations and has negotiated a challenging year
balancing decreasing budgets with the needs and expectations of this beloved
service. With her passion and drive, Maggie has kept Kingscare, where is must
remain, at the very heart of the local community.
Having joined the Board of Trustees in the Autumn of 2023, there wa5 little indication
that later events would lead to several longstanding.members deciding to Step away
which resulted in those rernaining taking the helm and gradually steering the Charity
and Board to a more comfortable position. This would not have been possible
without the quiet diligence and incredible dedication of Rupert Holliday (Treasurer)
and Dave Rollason ISecretary/Vice Chairl. Thanks also to Kingsley Matthews and Nick
Biggs for their support and guidance and to those members who gave service, many
over long years to Kingscare-we thank you very much.
It 15 a privilege to be a small part of the extraordinary organisation and as Interim
Chair I have much appreciated the personal and professional support of fellow
Trustees and Managers of Kingscare. Thank you all.
Nicola Barker
Interlm Chair

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Manager's Report
The year 2023-24 was a very different yearto its predecessor. By the start of 2024 we
had lost several staff members and trustees and started a process of adjustment
which, due to uncertainties around future funding and the role of the Voluntary
Sector in general (not just Kingscarel in the changing world of primary care and the
pressure on NHS budgets, will take time to settle. Grant funding is tighter than ever
due to the impact of the C05t of Living crisis and, as we are fortunate in havin8 built
up some reserves, more difficult for us to justify the allocation of grant money to us
when there are many similar groups keen to run equally valuable projects which have
little or no reserves at all. Challenging times.
It was not all doom and gloom, however, as there was one large grant that we were
awarded and that was from the National Lottery. It enabled us to do a great deal of
work around helping clients to come through the Cost of Living crisis by providing
benefit5 advice. running a weekly Warm Hub throu8hout the winter and being able to
give much needed advice on a wide range of issues. This was a substantial grant and
Sarah Lakey's Ereatest achievement during her tenure as our Fundraising Manager.
As you read through the various reports that follow, you will see how hard my
amazing staff and volunteers have worked and what an impressive impact their work
has had on the vulnerable and socially isolated people we exist to 5UPPOrt. There are
7 Appendices, one for each of our main services which give a visual report on those
areas written about in detail below.
During the year we fulfilled a long held ambition and gradually printed a range of
leaflets to cover basic information on the services that we provide. This was only
made possible by a tremendous amount of work by.the talented Peter Stevens who
did it all as a volunteer. Each one needed much consultation with the staff who head
up the various services and the final one, concerning Glfts and Legacies, was put
together through a team lead by Jackie Bennett. We were greatly saddened when
both resigned their roles as trustees though, fortunately, Peter is still available to help
us with future projects requiring a degree of graphic design. Most annoyingly we
were required to change our telephone number in January when the surgery went
over to a digital phone systern 50 we need to change the number on every leaflet
before handin8 them outl There were far too many printed tojustify reprinting with
the new number.
We organise a variety of activities in Kingsteignton, some weekly, some monthly. The
numbers attending the two monthly get togethers, Lunch Club and Tea & Chat. grew
throughout the year. The Mondaywalking group, led by volunteer, Graham Warren,
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ones organised by the Wellbeing team. Tai chi and the Kingscare Chorus continued
to thrive and grow.
The King's Coronation
Eave us an excellent
excuse to have a tea
party to celebrate the
occasion and thank our
wonderful volunteers.
Sarah Lakey worked exceedingly hard to put on a super cream tea in the marquee
that Kingsteignton Town Council had erected for their celebrations.
Kingsteignton Ram Fair was a150 very
supportive again this year and it was a great
pleasure to join with the many local groups
who are invited each year to the AGM to
share the profits from this
popular spring event.
In June some of the
Kinsteignton Medical Practice
Staff put themselves through a hot and gruelling walk down the
Templar Way and raised £100 for Kingscare.
In July the Classic Car Show took place on Oakford Lawn. organised by
Jamie Theobald who chose Kingscare to be the charityto support on
the day.
In August, Kingsteignton Athletic Football Club organised their annual RamsFest and
chose #doitfordeaks as one of the local charities to support at the event.
In December, the Beavers invited some of
our clients to collect Christmas hampers
whilst enjoying a cup of tea and listening
to the children Singing carols.
Yet again. the support of the people of
Kingsteignton for their patient support
group has been outstanding.
Maggie Bonnell
Manager

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Newton Abbot Report
We were consistently able to run three weekly groups Imondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays) throughout the year. This was only possible because of the dedication and
commitment of our amazing team of volunteers and. of course, our patrons who
supported us, often braving the elements to do so. These groups were all
characterised by their friendliness and welcoming nature. As they are all 'drop in,
groups, we never know who may come along and it was lovely to see new comers
welcomed and quickly integrated into the activities on offer.
Monday Exercise Group
David Jenkin once again ran this group on behalf of Kingscare. Each session was
tailored to the need5 of the participating individuals involving both sitting and
standing movements helping to build strength and flexibility.
Drop in Games and TableTennis- Monday and Thursday
Often our busiest grou ps, especially Monday's sessions, possibly due to the preceding
weekend often being seen as a time of loneliness.
The usual garnes were provided, often two groups of Scrabblers present, a large
group playing dominoes las many as 8 players in a single game), a group playing
Rummy Cub and of course the table tennis players, (growing in number) and often
playing doubles with much merriment and a jovial competitive edgel
Craft and Games-Tuesdays
A group for companionship, craft and chat.
Participants enjoyed playing games and crafting in equal measures, thi5 group was
ideal over the year for those seeking a calmer ambiance than that available on other
mornings. Several regulars with sensory issues found this group a safe haven to relax
and enjoy their crafting.
Monthly groups
Memory Cafe-see poge 20
Dementia Carers Support Group
- See page 21
Mental Health Carers Support Group
Briony took on this group part way through the year following the retirement of her
colleague Maggie Cleverly. Once again Carers gained knowledge and support from
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Time for You Carer5 Support Group
Volunteer organlser Pat Clark did a marvellous job in keeping this group running,
fulfilling a vital support role for the attendees. She organised regular speakers for the
group and provided a space where mutual support and the sharing of knowledge
could take place.
Minlbu5 Outings
Once again monthly trips were held to a wlde range of places including Knightshayes
Court National Trust (Tivertonl, Stoke Gabriel Mill Pond and Café, Otter Nurseries,
Tavistock Pannier Market. Fisherman's Cot (Bickleighl, a
Mystery trip ending up at Sidmouth and a marvellou5
Christmas Carvery courtesy of the Hare and Hounds at
Torquay.
Special thanks to Wendy
Burt for organising and
the volunteer drivers
Ivou know who you arell
The volunteers attached to the Avenue Church groups are a truly dedlcated group
and I would like to thank them all, once again, for their efforts.
Davld Clifford
Assistant Manager
NB This is the last report that David Clifford wrote for his beloved Newton Abbot
groups. As he retired in April 2024, a full tribute will be made to him in next year's
Annual Report.
Maggie Bonnell
Manager

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Table showing number of sessions anij Attendances Newton Abbot Groups April I"
2023- March 31. 2024
Activity
Sessions
Client
Attendances
Duration of
activity- hours
Volunteer
attendances
Monday
Drop in
48
733
96
329
Craft and
Coffee
49
703
98
231
Thursday
Drop in
50
672
loo
245
Exercise
49
332
49
NA
Mini bus
12
97
70
25
Time for
12
114
24
40
you
Memory
Cafe
24
385
45
138
Dementia
Carer
Support
12
iii
19
12
Mental
Health
io
29
NA
carer
support
Writing
Group
28
140
40
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Mental Health
We had an exciting start to the year with a fundraising 'Fire
Walk, event which was kindly hosted by the Rotary Club of
Newton Abbot. Eight of us pushed through our nerves and
walked over hot coals to raise money for #doitfordeaks . What
an empowering night and lots of funl A hu8e thank you to Yola
Hodge, James Ewing, Anna Haridi, Christa Edgella, Nestor
Fergusson, Luke Bates and Darrin Hewings for all your effort!
#DoltForDeaks
In the summer months #doitfordeaks decided to support a
national suicide prevention initiative
by organising our own 'Baton of
Hope, walk. We walked from
Kingsteignton to Newton Abbot and
joined a Mental Health fayre at the
Courtenay Centre, giving out cards
and raising awareness along the way.
We are also extremely grateful for the community support we have had this year to
enable this service to keep running. Our local Kingsteignton Co-op chose our Mental
Health Service for their Community Matters project, and once again Kingsteignton
Athletic Football Club helped raise money through their Ram5Fest summer event.
Kingsteignton's Mayor, Councillor Ron Peart, chose this service to be the beneficiary
of his Mayor's charity for the second year running. THANK YOU ALLI
We have continued to be busy one-to-one mental health support to those in our
community, mostly struggling with issues of anxietyi depression and stress caused by
life events. The need for this support continues to b'e high and we try hard to provide
a service that helps people get back on their feet when life feels overwhelmin8.
Our little communlty garden thrived this year and we
have a lovely small group of regulars who meet each
'* Wednesday and spend time nattering and putting the
world to rights. A standard session involves lots of
pottering around and asking questions such as 'how did
this courgette get so big in a weekPI' We had tomatoes
coming out of our ears, and any surplus veg was
promptly delivered to one of our community larders. A huge thank you must go again
to Darrin Hewings and his colleagues at Sibelco. They have continued to volunteer
their time and labour to turn this allotment into a usable space. We are also
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extremely Erateful to Father Mark Smith and the Kingsteignton Feoffees who
continue to be pleased to see us on this little bit of their land.
Another exciting project has seen us move group5 UP to Stover Country Park, We
now have a contract with Stover which has enabled us to run regular HOPE courses
and Anxiety Cafés in a private outdoor space. This has enhanced these courses
greatly. Many people who attend do not leave the house often and are isolated due
to anxiety and depression. Not only do they benefit from the group, but also from
spending time in nature which is therapeutic in itself. Feedback ha5 been really
positive and we look forward to being able to continue this work, rain or shinel We
have also gained a fantastic volunteer. Kyle Wright who now co-facilitates the Anxiety
Cafe with me. Kyle stsrted by attending the Anxiety Café and receiving one-to-one
support, and has now reached a point where he is able to give back to others, really
understanding what they are going through.
We continue to support and offer advice and guidance to Mental Health Carers
through our monthly peer support group. Thi5 is a small but welcoming group of
people who understand how difficult caring for a loved one can be.
And finally, it was a very sad end to the year when our Mental Health Worker, Maggie
Cleverley, left us to retire. She will be greatly missed and we wish her the very best in
her next chapter in life, wherever that take5 herl
We would a150 like to say a heartfelt thank you to Ashley Lamb, who has volunteered
many hours of her time as a Human Givens Therapist to those in
need in our community. Ashley also very kindly organised a
brilliant team day for Kingscare where we had the opportunity to
spend the day at Buckfast Abbey learning all about bees. We all
t'horoughly enjoyed it and felt very relaxed on our return. A great
way to relax and focus on our own wellbeing for the day! She is
currentlytaking a break to work on setting up her own private
practice, and we wish her the best of luck and hiEhly recommend her!
Let's see what 2024 bringsl
Brlony Enright
Mental Health Lead
See Appendix I
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Wellbeing Report
When you're ulone and life is making you lonely
Just call Klng5Care
When you got troubles and life seems unfoir
Just Call King5Care
Just pick up the phone ond neverfrel alone
Just call Kingscare
It can make your life brighter and happiness less harder
Just call Klngccqre
With lots of great people who are always there
They ore happy to see you and really care
Just c¢yll Klnqscare... Klngcore
Written by Colin Moore who attended an Anxlety Café. HOPE, the Wellbeing
Programrne and has now become a volunteer at Klngscare
The Wellbeing Team has continued to provide an excellent and varied service to the
local community. We have received approximately 350 referrals and continue to work
face-to-face with people both at home and out in the community.
We sadly had to say goodbye to Sue Chapman at Christm35 but welcomed a
new member of staff to our team, Donald Maclnnes, who works closely with
Trish Taylor making a very experienced wellbeing team.
We continue to attend the CVS Wellbeing Meeting. Thi5 enables us to
connect with the other wellbeing teams in the area and to discuss successes
and challenges. The main topic for discussion has been funding for the
programme and we hope to know more by October 2024.
We have continued to promote and distribute our wellbeing leafiets and
posters and participated in a Wellbein8 Day at Newton Abbot Library. This enabled
up to meet with other services, networkingi signposting and meeting member5 of the
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We have also had numerous referrals for befriending and for benefits highlighting the
increased need from people feeling isolated, lonely and wanting one-to-one support
and help with the cost of living crisis and managing their finances.
We have noticed how much the cost of living has affected many of our clients and
have applied for help by applying to the 'Cost of Living Grant, to help with:
l. Providing food vouchers to help with supporting a family whose husband was
receiving chemotherapy and struggling to afford their rent
2. A lady who fell and broke her back who needed a new mattress
3. Applied for many food vouchers including Tesco and Asda
Wellbeing Case Study by Trish Taylor- Wellbeing Co-ordinator
My initial phone conversation with JT started with him stating that they did not need
any support at the moment, but I could visit them if I wanted. On my first visit I
ascertained that their neighbour was still willing and able to continue with their
weekly shop. We discussed social isolation, but they both explained that they had
some wonderful friends and neighbours and did not feel that isolation was an issue
for them. Through discussion l a150 ascertained that JT was not in receipt of any
benefi-ts and he agreed to me applying forAA on his behalf. This would be useful to
help pay for their cleaner and any other support they might require in the future.
AA was awarded at the higher rate. During my subsequent visits it became apparent
that they were both finding things more difficult due to their very poor mobility. JT
had had a couple of falls and admissions to hospital, so I therefore suggested that
they think about having personal alarms. These were then ordered and sent through
the post and I set about connecting the alarm system to their landline. We discussed
perhaps having some handrails etc around the home and they agreed to me
requesting an OT assessment. This was done and they now have handrails around the
home, ramps and a new shower room fitted. The next request that they had was to
purchase a new phone system for them as they had one old phone that sat at the
bottom of the stair5 which meant that one of them had to get from their lounge chair
to the phone to answer a call. This was proving to be more and more difficult and by
the time they got there, quite often, the caller would have hung up. I purchased a
new 4 way BT phone system, installed it for them and connected their personal alarm
system to it. A phone was fitted next to both lounge chairs, in the bedroom and one
in the kitchen. On one visit it became clear that JT was struggling with his meds as he
had boxes scattered around the table and on the floor. l asked if he needed help with
his meds and he agreed that he did. I contacted the community pharmacy team and
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fter a visit from them, JT'S meds were put into blister packs making it so much easier
for him.
Interventions".
l. Applied for AA - higher rate awarded
2. Requested OT assessment- handrails, ramps and shower room fitted
3. Personal alarm system- purchased and fitted
4. New BT4 way phone system- purchased and fitted
5. Referral to Community Pharmacy Team- meds in blister packs
6. Signposted to Wiltshire Farm Foods- bought and made life easier
7. Requested Care Assessment- in progress
We are now patiently anticipatlng whetherthe funding will continue to support the
Wellbein8 Programme and we wait, with fingers crossed, that we will be able to
continue to provlde thi5 fundamental service to the local community.
"Hoving the time to listen to me and helping me through my troubles hos been a Ilfe
line. Thonk You...
ou hove really, reolfy made a difference to my life. I have tried all sorts of
medication, therapie5 and it Was here all the time.... Making the chGnges Myse￿Ond
have the support of all of youl"
.1 want to volunteer with KingsCt7re because l om so thankfulfor what you hove done
forme andl want to make a difftrence tooll
HOPE
The Wellbeing Team have continued to run the HOPE Programme Courses in the
Avenue Church in Newton Abbot: below is an example of how the clients felt before
and after a HOPE programme.
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"I never thought I would be oble to talk sofreely obout how I trujyfeel ond how olone
and scored I havefelt about my sltuation., Attending this course has helped me to
make very smoll changes to my life but WOW wh17t o difference it has made to my
life. Thonk you 111
Wellbeing Walks
The Wellbeing Walks have grown from strength to strength.
We have 15 regular walkers and have recently trained 2 new
walk leaders to assist
We have completed approximately 50 walks this year visiting
the local area including: Stover Country Park, Decoy Country
Park, Hackney Marshes and Teigngrace.
We now have a waiting Ilst of walkers who would like to join
us, We are lucky enough to have two experienced volunteers
who have made the walks so inclusive and welcominE to
others.
In June last yearwe attended Walk LeaderTraining at Forde House- this was a
refresher training course for Kingscare staff.
Two of us, with a volunteer walk leader, attended a Spring time walk leader lunch at
Forde House, Newton Abbot. We were asked to talk about the unique situation we
provide accepting referrals from GP surgeries and helping people to access the
Wellbeing Walks.
We have seen positive success with many individuals
from our walking 8roup including individuals having
the confidence to return back to work, making
healthy friendshlp Eroups, signing up as volunteers
with Kingscare and returning after heart surgery to
regain hi5 fitness.
he walk has helped me realise the importance of gratitude. I
om so thankfulfor having the ability to walk and meet my
friends every Tuesdcy. I 'get to, walk with myfriends and
smile.,
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is is a lifelinefor me......I have mode
friends........Ifeel safe and it IS Something I
really enjoy.
'1 don't have a direct emailforsharon
but pleose pass on to her how much I
enjoyed the walk on Tuesday, such a
wonderful group of people., Trustee
Sharon Venningi Wellbeing Lead
Trish Taylor and Don Maclnnes, Wellbeing Coordinators
See Appendix 3
Home from Hospital
It has been a busy time for the Kingscare Home from Hospital service. We have
received approximately 250 referrals from Torbay Hospital, Newton Abbot Hospltal,
and from patien￿ family Member5 and friends. We continue to work frdce-to-face
with people both at home and within the community to support them with various
needs to allow them to settle back in at home. This also takes pressure off the
hospitals needing support with getting patients discharged with things that they
cannot do themselves.
We continue to attend weekly Multiple Disciplinary Team meetings at Newton Abbot
Hospital and have met with variou5 patients on the wards to discuss how we can
support them.
The requirements of the referrals have been varied'and the impact of the Cost of
Living crisis has been noticed with the referrals becoming more complicated, often
including support with managing finances and gaining grants. Numerous applications
have been made to the Household Support Fund administered by Teignbridge CVS to
help with:
Providing food vouchers to help with supporting numerous people who have
lost their source of income and could not afford food
Payin8 for a taxi for a lady who needed to have weekly appointments at the
hospital for physiotherapy and had no means of getting there
Applying for several food vouchers forTesco, Sainsburys and ASDA
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Home from Hospital Case Study
I was asked to talk to a patient on the ward who had had a stroke leaving her unable
to return to work. As she had been in hospital for several months to be rehabilitated,
this meant that her rent and several bills had not been paid causing her to be in
arrears. Due to her losing her income, she would not be able to pay off these arrears
nor afford her bills. This stress caused her to feel very low in mood and anxious.
I met with D on the ward, and we had a long chat about her situation. I discussed
with her about the different benefits which she may have been entitled to and we
used a benefit calculator. This carne back with several benefits. 50 l assisted D in
applying for these. We discussed a referral to Step Change who could help her to set
up payment plan5 to start paying off the arrears and to talk with the services on her
behalf, so she did not have this stress on top of her change in circumstances.
I met with D weekly, and we had a catch up to see how she was. It was very warming
seeing her progress over the months. D discussed needing to carry on returning to
the h05Pltal weekly when she 15 discharged for physiotherapy. However, due to her
change in mobility, D would not be able to use public transport and could not afford a
taxi.
Intervention:
Referred to Step Change for support with arrears
Applied for vouchers to fund weekly taxis so she could attend physiotherapy
weekly
Applied for vouchers to pay for food shopping and toiletries
D got enhanced rate PIP, ESA, and is having support with her housing costs
until she can work again
Quotes fmm Home from Hospltal clients
D.S: "I would like to tell you the story of how King5CGre have helped me immenselyfor
which I will be eternolly groteful. I was workingfull time up until January 2024, 1 hove
done so since I was a teenoger. In February 2024 1 hod a stroke which completely
changed my life. It Ct7used me to be disobled completely down the left-hond side, I
went to Newton Abbot Hospital in March 2024. Ifound the idea of going home very
daunting, but Kingcare came to the rescue. I had no moneyforfood or anything os I
could not work. Kingscare very kindly organisedsomefood parcels, shopping
vouchers, and theyfunded my taxis so I could get the treotment I need. They olso
helped me to get on top of my debt. I cannot thank them enough, the stress of
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coming home after a massive stroke ond the chonges this caused is unbelievable but
with theirsupport, I wos able to return home knowing I had help."
L.O-P: "Thonk you so muchfor all your understonding and kindness, no words con
express my oppreciationfor taking me to my appointment todoy as well as your
support."
Welfare Benefits Service
The Welfare Benefits service has been increasingly busy this year with frequent
referrals from our Home from Hospital service, self-referrals, organisations such as
housing, and through family mernbers or friends. This home-based service has
continued to thrive due to the hard work and kindness of our dedicated benefits
volunteers, who have supported with around 288 referrals in total with one volunteer
spending around 100 hours on PIP application5 alonel
Welfare Benefits Service Case Study
Overthe year we have seen many succe5se5, Wlth people now accessing the benefits
to which they were unaware that they were entitled. This service has also helped
change the lives of many people as the volunteers give people confidence. For
example, one client who was referred to U5 was unable to work: he needed support
when attending appointments and rarely went out. Due to the hard work and
dedication of one volunteer who ha5 worked one-to-one with this gentleman for
several years. he now attends appointments on his own, has started his own
business, attends regular groups where his talents shine, and has even travelled
several hundred miles on his own to pick up his own car. Seeing the difference from
the start to now is incredible.
Quotes from our Welfare Benefits Clients
J.H: "I cannot thonk you enoughfor your kindness. Because of your help l um now
able to afford to have my cleaner help me twice a week, It is nice to know that I have
Some money nowfor emergencies, Thonk you."
J.C: -1 have been awarded my Blue Bodgel Now I con park closer to the shops which
will make shopping much eosier Thonk you."
T.D.' "Hi Shonnon, just to Say thank youfor the informotion. You ore extremely kind
and it is much oppreciated."
The end of 2023 saw the need for sUPPOrt rise as people needed a55iStance with their
increasing energy bills. This increase saw a lot of people struggling to afford other
essentials such as food and toiletries. To try and support people with the cost of their
heatin8 we applied for funding to run a warm space from October 2023. right
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through to Spring 2024. We were kindly allowed to use a room in Kingsteignton Town
Hall. This was a weekly warm space where people could attend for free and have a
hot drink and socialise with others. Those who attended participated in a range of
activities ranging from singing to card games and bo3rd games. They also enjoyed the
various cakes and treats.
There was always a member of staff present each week to provide information on
energy or benefits if needed. I had recently gained a Level 3 Award in Energy
Awareness by National Energy Action following an on-line course which focussed on a
range of issues around understanding energy bills. damp and heating problems, even
how to set a central heating tirner. We ran a total of 24 Warm Hubs in this time and
supported around 150 people. We hope to continue running a warm space where
funding allows.
We have continued to promote and distribute our leaflets and have participated in 2
Cost of Living events organised byTeignbridge CVS. This has enabled us to meet
network with other services, to signpost and meet members of the public.
Shannon Didlick
Home from Hospital and Welfare Benefit5 Lead
See Appendix 4
Sarah Lakey
We took Sarah on in 2022 to raise funds for the Sorting Office. When we
had to shelve the project due to the current economic climate, we were able to
redeploy her to raise fijnds for other projects. And she did an excellent job.
She talked to primary schools about Dementia and they held non uniform days which
have raised funds for our Dementia work.
She has also raised funds from the National Grid, the Elm Grant Trust, SWW,
Newton Abbot Town Council, Newton Abbot Hospital League of Friends, Exeter
Chiefs, ASDA, Sport England, the Veronica Awdry Charitable Trust, the Benefact
Group and more. Some of these funds were quite substantial, others smaller but all
of them are helping us to maintain current projects and to plan new initiatives.
Once the Sorting Office project folded we needed to redeploy her for some of the
time for which she was employed. For a long time the Health & Social Care managers
based at Sherborne House had been asking for a Voluntary Sector representative to
be based there for 20 hours a week to facilitate referrals between u5 all. Sue Wroe,
Chief Executive at Teignbridge CVS found some funding and Sarah took up the role.
Unfortunately she enjoyed working at Sherborne House so much that She applied for
a job there as a Social Care Assessor and left usl
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Sherborne House
Unfortunately the funding for the project was only for 12months but, during that
time, much was achieved; a strong relationship was built up between the Voluntary
Sector and the Newton Abbot Health and Social Care Team with an average of 16
referrals being rnade each month. The VCSE Connector role 15 not just about
Kingscare. Referrals are also made to Volunteering in Health in Teignmouth, Totnes
Carin& the Moorland Community Care group and others.
Sarah left us at Christmas and there was time left to bring someone else in to
continue her work at Sherborne House, so we employed Tara Hales in this role.
"I started the role in March 2024, initially shadowing colleagues at Kingscare, then
moving to Sherborne House to work alongside the Adult Social Care Team and NHS
teams based there.
There has been a lot of training involved with the Devon County Council mandatory
Systems, including Carefirst, their main client information system. I have settled in
well with the team there. forging stron8 working relationships and communicating
regularly via the various routes the teams use.
l attend the District Nurses Team meeting (which are held daily) as often as I can and
Share important updates with the entire team. Attending these meetings increases
referrals from the community nurses as my presence reminds them of the Voluntary
Service support that's available.
I have regular meetin85 With Teignbridge CVS and keep updated with their pilots,
sharing with the wider Sherborne.House Team. I've attendod meetings both in
person and via Teams to build and strengthen working relationships..
Although the fundlng hasn't been renewed for a second year, we have kept Tara's
role going for a few hours a week because it would be a waste not tol These are
some of the comments that the staff at Sherborne House have said in support of the
project.
e hove loved having Sarah and now Tara in the team, it really helps with
understanding the Voluntory Sector."
-1 can't believe how easy it is to acce55funds to payfor a deep clean to improve the
living condition5 of my patient."
-It s great having you here tofind out other ways we con help people without
spending moneylO1
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"Having Toro in the same office with u5 ensures we ore olwoys thinking obout what
the Voluntary Sertor can offer the individuals we are supporting."
ara is an omazing Voluntary Sector link not onlyfor us butfor the Intermediote
Core Team and nurses who work on the samefloor as us.-
Dementia Service
It has been a busy time for the Kingscare Dementia service. Referrals of people
living with dementia and dementia Carers have remained steady and we continue to
offer one to one wellbeing interventions and Signposting for these clients. A range of
group-based interventions run by the service remain popular with many seeing an
increase in attendance.
The four Memory Cafes facilitated by Kingscare continue to thrive, with the most
recently established, Kingsteignton Memory Café going from strength to strength.
The Kingsteignton Cafe was set up in November 2022 in response to the Newton
Abbot Café becoming oversubscribed. Both Cafés now have between 15 and 20
people attendin8 each month. This has
meant that the Memory Cafés are being
offered to a wider range of people in
Newton Abbot, whilst maintaining the
intimacy of the Memory Café experience.
Over the
year the
various Memory Cafés have offered a range of
activities ranging from pancake tossing to card
rnaking. They have also enjoyed, amongst other
activities, visits from singers, musicians, outside
speaker5 and a therapy dog.
The Memory Cafés continue to enjoy the support of a large and dedicated pool of
volunteers, and we currently are in the enviable position of having a waiting list of
volunteers who would like to offertheir support.
"The only woy I can describe it is - Ifelt like there was this sinkhole and I could be
doing whatever ond thi5 sinkhole would oppeor. Ifelt that I couldnt toke another step
forfear offolling into it. Since I have been ottending the Kingsteignton Memory Cofe,
Ifeel thot I hove o way of building o bridge over thot chosm to help me avoidfalling
into it. This is where Kingscare has really helped me. You ore like o breath offresh air
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and you really cheer me up. With your support and encourogement, I'm in o much
betterplace. L. W."
P* ,1 wonted to write to you to let you know how much my Mum
enjoys coming to the Memory Cofe, she loves hearing St
Michael's School choir sing ond the other musical
entertoinment where She gets up and doncesl It 15 one of the
few chances she gets to socialise. We olso thoroughly enjoy the
discussions as well os the teu and cakes.
Many thonks to you and oll the volunteersfor your warm welcome, help Jndsupport.
K.T.-
Regarding support and training for our Café volunteers, we continue to offer regular
formal meet-ups over the year at which Café planning and training is undertaken and
these sessions have been well received.
Dementia Carers can, once each month. attend a support group and bring along the
person they care for who can join an activity session in a separate room. This allows
Carers the chance to access training provided by Devon Carers, or to have the
freedom to discuss their concerns with valuable face-to-face peer support.
Following a referral, Carers are offered a one-to-one vislt in their homes where they
are offered support, advice and information around issues including, Power of
Attorney, Attendance Allowance, Council Tax reduction. the Herbert Protocol, local
dementia centres, pendant alarms, the Independent Living Centre and guidance
bout how to join Devon Carers.
In December, 26 Carers along with the person they care for enjoyed a delicious
Christmas lunch at a local Golf Club. Following the meal, this quote was received
from a Carer who has been looking after her husband since his diagnosis over five
years ago, 'It is lovely to join a group of people who understand what I'm Boing
through. We wouldn't have gone out anywhere like this together, so thank you for
inviting us,.
Carers looking after someone with dementia can find it difficult to engage in pastimes
where they feel the person they care for may be judged. Kingscare activitie5, such a5
the games mornings and the Wellbeing Walks are ideal as they are inclusive, no
matter what people's abilities are.
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Case study
When lfirst Vlslted E he was very isolated and unsure where to turnfor help. We
discussed ond identified what the most importcnt issues werefor him ond started to
work through these concerns ot his poce.
He told me that getting out to put money onto his gos and electric cords during the
coldfrosty days of winter concerned him os he worried about slipping andfalling on
ice. l arrangedfor him to set up direct debit5 Wlth both of hi5 Provider5. This means he
can now budget hi5 bi115 throughout the year without the worry of hoving to poy out
more money during the colder months.
To help improve his mental wellbeing E now goes on the weekly Kingscare bus trips
and gets picked up in our minibus to ottend both the monthly lunch club and tea &
chat. E sometimes struggled to heor what people were saying to him. so I booked on
oppointmentfor him to see his GP who referred him for a hearing test, resulting in
him gethng hearing olds. Thi5 ha5 greatly improved his quality of life 05 hefeels he
isn t missing out during conversations
We discussed him hoving a personal alarm as he h(7d stumbled ot home and was
concerned thot if he had G badfall, he wouldn't be able to roise on alarm. l arranged
for this to be delivered ondset it upfor him on his mobile phone.
I contorted the Teign Housing OT to orrongefor them to visit to assess whatAids were
needed. They supplied andfitted hondroils both inside and outside the backdoor os
well osfittfng o lower showerstool.
Shopping, preparing und cooking meols were becoming an issuefor Eso we tolked
through different suppller5 of re(Jdy/frozen meols. He now
hos a delivery everyfortnight of a voried selection of
frozen meols that he con heat in hi5 microwave oven.
Jackie Milan
Kingscare has further hosted two meetings of the
southern region of the Devon Memory Café Consortium
at which coordinators and volunteers from local Cafés
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The Walking Group for people living with dementia continue5 to be popular. From
the beginning of this year the group has visited Stover Country Park each month in
addition to a rnonthly Kingsteignton walk. Participants have reported enjoying the
Stover environment and the opportunities this offer5 in connecting to wildlife,
particularly in the Spring and Summer months.
David Garland- Dementia Activities Coordinator
Jackle Mllan- Dementia Carers Support Worker
See Appendix 2
Transport
Much as we loved the old London taxi we bought to help us through the pandemic, it
was a bit'gimmicky, and more difficult for our
passengers to get in and out of than we
thought. We did, however, need another
wheelchair accessible vehicle so we sold the
taxi and Sarah set about ra15ing funds to
replace it. We decided on a Ford Connect and
found a second hand one that had been bought
by A8eUk in Cornwall but barely used. Among
the funders were the Exeter Chiefs and Newton
Abbot Hospital League of Friends and we took delivery in June.
The transport se￿iCe was very busy throughout the year as the NHS tried to catch up
with the backlog of patients needing treatment following the pandemic.
Unfortunately we became quite down on volunteers and it became very difficult to
provide enough drivers to meet the demand.
Andy Gould joined us as Out Transport Coordinator in 2021 and was a much valued
member of our team. Sadly he decided to leave us in December 2023. lan Whyte,
whom Andy originally replaced, agreed to return to the role on a short term basis for
which we are extremely grateful. It is a very demanding role with requests for
transport or alterations to transport requests coming in constantly. It is, however, a
very important part of our work as NHS-provided hospital transport is now very
difficult to arrange and taxis are beyond the budget of many of our patients. A huge
debt of gratitude goes to Andy for keeping the service afloat and to lan for stepping
into the breach at short notice.
Maggie Bonnell
Manager
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Bus trips
It has been good to See the two minibuses being used on a regular basis throughout
the year to transport people to activities such as swimming, HOPE courses,
walking groups to various locations to walk. and to our monthly Lunch Club and Tea
and Chat afternoons.
In addition, every Wednesday, throughout the year, we have taken approximately 18
people out in two minibuses to various locations. We have visited the Moors.
seaside towns, market towns such as Tavistock, the theatre and garden centres, all of
which prove very popular. The most popular being a short drive, followed by lunch
in a local pub or cafel
A huge thank you must go to the 2 Drivers and 2 Couriers who give up theirtime
each week. Without these 4 wonderful volunteers, these trips would not be
possible.
We have also facilitated Friday afternoon trips out for some of the residents of Ilford
Park, the Polish Home in Liverton. Currently unable to sustain their own minibus,
ours has been an absolute lifeline to the residents, many of whom are elderly and
disabled and love the opportunity our minibus gives them to get out and about for
the afternoon. We have 2 regular volunteer drivers for these trips to whom we are
very grateful.
Thankyou toyou alll
Befriending
A befriending service 15 always top of the list of many of the referrals we receive.
Unfortunately we have great difficulty in recruiting enough volunteers to take up the
role of befriender. For various reasons most of those we do have retired over the
year leaving us unable to offer this as a face-to-face service to new referrals for the
time being. Instead we have volunteers, including myself, who have been ringing
people throughout the year on a weekly basis for a chat. We have plans to try to
revive it through a recruitment drive and a slightly different approach but have
neither the time nor the funding to develop them at present. We would welcome
any new volunteers who would like to become a befriender, a service so hugely
valued by our clients.
Marllyn Brooks
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The Hub
Our amazing volunteers have worked very hard all year running our charity shop. The
market for second hand clothes in parkncular is poor and the businesses that collect
items that have not been sold in charity shops acr05S the country are struggling to
survive, It 15 all a real worry as we hate sending perfectly serviceable items to landfill.
Our rnost popular items are books and jigsaws which have maintained the interest of
many who started doing them regularly during the pandemic.
We are, however, delighted to see that the overall protht from the Hub has increased
by 22% over the previous year. A great tribute to our dedicated team of volunteers.
Swimming
We were able, yet again, to use the open alr pool at Kingsteignton for a weekly
supported swimming session from June to September. Although the number5
attending are low and very dependent on the weather, it is a much appreciated by
those who do attend.
Creative Writing Group
Under the leadership of Sarah Hopkins, this wonderful
group produced a second volume of work from their weekly JfiNG8CARE
sessions.
As I said in my introduction to the publication-
"I popped into this wonderful group one evening to ask tbe
attendees fortheir thoughts on the sessions. No one
hesitated as they told me how much the group means to
them and what they got out of it. I think it was summed up
in one person's words.
"Meeting regularly with people of like minds is good and stimulating."
No wonder they all bubble with enthusiasm.
Maggle Bonnell
Manager

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Klngscare League of Friends
Kingsteignton Medical Practice
Whiteway Road
Kingstelgnton
NEWTON ABBOT
Devon
TQ12 3HN
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Charlty reglstratlon number 1174450
KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
ACCOUNTS CONTENTS
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TrusteÈ8 report
Independent exaMlnerf8 report
ststement of fjnanctal aclvitiès
Balance sheet
Note8 to tht account6
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report and ￿nanci￿ statements IOT the year ended 31 March 2024.
The finanaal statements have been prepared in accordance wih the accounting policies set out in note 1 to ihe
financial staternents and comply wih the charity's governing document, the Charities Acl 2011 and"Accounling and
Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Praeice applicable to chanties preparing their accounts in
accordance wth the Fsnancial RepDiting Standard applicablÉ in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 (issued in
October 20191.
Objectives and activities
The charity's object5 are tD promote any charitable purpose for the benefrt ol persons registered at Kingsteignton
medic￿ Practice and. in addition, to wovide sUPPQrt for those in need VAthin the wder community. This includes the
protection and preseNab"on of health. the relief of those in need, Sickness znd distress 8nd the provlsion r)f mech'cal
equipment and other serrfices not normally provided by the nabonal health or othei statutory authorTtres.
The tnjsteas havs paid due regaTd to guldance issued by the Charlty Commission in dèciding what at*Mties th
charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
The achievements ofthe charity ale ourfined In the Ch8irman's report attathed to the8e accounts.
Flnancial review
Income h3s increased this ye3r. totsjlina £311,083 compared £304.005 for the 12 Months to 31 Maieh 2023.
Expen(fiture has seen a deuease this year. totslling £319,Sg4 compared ￿1th £342.283 loi the 12 months to 31
March 2022.
The lotal value ofthe chartty's funds has decreased £385.051 at l Awil 2023 to £378,448 at 31 March 2024.
The tru$tee8 eonwder the chailty's over811 finand81 positson to be sati¥factory.
Reserves policy
During the yearthe Trustees have reviewed the reseNes policy of the charity and have concluded designated funds
should retain 5uffiaent funds to fulfil the runnin£T ¢GSt requirttments of th8 charity for a period of no 125$ than
mDnths. The Tiustees consider that ie5etves held.af this level will en8vre tha[ in.the event of a Significant drop Trn
funding. they wll sts'll be able to continue the ehartty's currènt acbvities while conwderalton is &¥ven to ￿y5 in which
additional fund5 may be rwsed.
The designated lunds avali abje ai ibe 31 March 2Q4 of £259.786 are the e(pJivalent of appr0￿mall￿ We
rnc¢ths worth of unrestriLted expendiluie.
Investrnent Policy
There are no restricdons on the charity's powers to invest, and the Trustees have not adopted an ethical investment
potiw. An Investment Committee is appointed annudty to manage th& authorised Investrnents. The overail
investment policy is to invest Én a low to mediurn risk portfolio which wll maximtse income wh118t prot￿tIng ca￿al.
Meeting5 ale held as and when required to review the perforrnance ofthe pjrtfolio.
Risk Management
Th¢ trustees h88 assessed the majcf iisks to whlch the charity is expose4 and ara saisfied that systsms ar¢ In
FlaGe to nwtigate eX￿SUre ta the majoi r18k8.
structuiep govemance and maftautment
The charity is a chariiatle Incorporated organi281ion and was reglstered with the Charitie6 Commission on 10 J￿Y
2017 under the charity registrat(on number 1174450 (Endand and ￿es).

KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trusteeswho served during the year and upto the date of signature of the financi81 statementswere..
MrG Plmckham
(Resigned 31 March 20241
r D Rollason
Drm C ClaN6
Mr N Biggs
Mr R Holliday
Mr K Smith
Dr WFarrah
Mr P Millichap
Mr P Stevens
Mrs J Benrsett
Mrs N Barker
Ms M Perrin
MrJ Patrfck
(Resigned 29 January 20241
{Resigned 21 March 20241
tRe$ignÈd 22 January 20241
{Resignètl 29 January 20241
(Resigned 9 November 20231
{ApptsintÈd 13 April 2023 and resigned 30 January 20241
(Appointed 12 Octob?r 20231
IAppointed 21 May 20241
(Appointsd 21 May 20241
The Board of trtssiees regularfy di%cus$es the recrurtment of new tr￿tteS for Iheir experience, empathy and
knowjedge of ihè Trustees, and to keep the sldlls and ¢ompo£tDttn of the tnjstees body as a vthoje and suttession
planning under ieview. New trustees may be Soughi by open adv8it8ement or through thaloaues Mnth othar
institu1.or￿ wlth similar objects.
Th8 trustses repartwas aFproved by thè Board of Tiuslees.
Mr R Hc41iday
Tru5te2
Date..
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
I report on the financtal 8tatèment5 01 the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, whieh aTe sel out on pages 4
to19.
ReSPe￿1ve Tespohslbilitles ol tlustees and examiner
The charity'8 trustees aTe responsiL4e for the pre￿ration Df the financial statements. The charity's trustpes
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the ChaTitiES Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)
and that an independent examination is needed. The chatity5 gross income èxceeded £250.000 and l am
qualified to undertake ihe examination being a qualifjed mernb8r of .
It is my respon8iblity to..
111 examine the financial ststements under Gection 14S of the 2011 A¢
to loTrow the procedures laid down in the oeneral DirecfjDns gven by'the Charty CDmThission under section
14515llbl ot Ihe 2011 A¢ and
lili) to state vthether particular matters hav• come to my att¢nOon.
Basis ol Independent examiners Teport
My ¢xamlnation was cairied out in accordance ￿1th the géneral El'reetions oNen by the Charity ComMis*on. An
ewamination indudes a review ol the accounting records kept by the oharity and a comparison of the ￿nIn￿al
statemems presented wth thc6e records. It also includes consideration of any unusu31 ttems oi Llsdosures in th
finantiaj stalemenis, and seehing ex￿anatiOnS from you as Iru$tees conceining any such matter& The
piocedur&s undertaken do not provide all the evldence that would be required in zn audit and consequenljy no
oKinion is given as to whether the fin3naal statements present a Irue and tair view and the report is limited to
Ihose matters set out in thè neyl stsiement.
Independent examiners statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact tr7at the charty has prepared fiFsanaal statements in ac¢ordance wth
Accounting and reportsng by Charities preparing theii aecounfs in accordance Kryth the Finanual Reporbng
Standard ap￿r¢abl6 in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference to the Accounting and RepO￿.￿g
by Charities.. Staternent of Recomrnended Practice i6sued on 1 April 2005 which is ielerred to in the extant
rewlations but has now been ￿•thdra￿.
l undeTstsnd that tkn"s has beén done in order for the financial 6tstements to provide a true and faiT ￿eW in
accordance wth Generalty Attepted Accounts"ng Practice èifective for rapoiting periods beginning on or after 1
January 201S.
In conneclton wth my exarnln8tion. no other matter exceptthat referred to In the previous paragraph has come to
my attenlion."
lal which yves me re?8onatle cause to believe that in any rnaterfAI iespect the requ(rement&-
to keep accounting recorth In accordance wth section 130 of the 2011 Act., and
lill to prepare finaftLYal *atements whT¢h accord whh the accounting records and comF4y ￿1th the
acc(iuntino requiiements of the 2011 A￿-,
have not been met Dr
Ibl to which, in My opinlon. attention should be drawn in order to enaFJe a yoper under8tsn¢*ng of th
finanaal statements to be reached.
L L￿ek FCA CTA
DamaY8 ChartgredAccouniants
Quay House
Quay Road
Ne￿0￿ Attot
Devon
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Dated. 1g....A*]fA&fr z£)

KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Ub7restticted Restricted
fund5
funds
2024
2024
Total UnTestTicted Reslrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and le@aci88
CharitaL4e activities
Other trading activiues
Investrnents
116.790
51,593
20.374
3.428
118,898
235,688
51,593
20,374
3.428
63,269
49,329
19.377
613
160.013
11.404
223.282
60.733
19,3TI
613
Total income
192,1
118,898
311.083
132,588
171.417
304,005
ExpehdltUTe on:
CharitaLle activitie5
other expenolture
168,920
8.123
142,551
311,471
8.123
178,832
7.259
156,192
5.024
7,259
11
TOL71 expenditure
177.043
142.551
319,594
186.091
156,192
342.283
Net qaln81llosses) on
Imiestments
12
1921
1921
11,347)
11.347)
Net incomellexpendittsrel and
movement in fund5
15,050
123,6531
18.6031
(54,8SOI
15,225
139,625)
RecDncS1i3tlon of funds:
Fund blances at 1 Apitl 2023
356,819
28.232
385.051
411,669
13.007
424,676
Fund balances at 31 March .
2024
371,669
4,579
376.448
356,819
28,232
385.051
The statement offinanaal aetrvitie8 Indvdes all losses recoonised in the yEar.
I Income #nd expenditure derive from continuing activities.

KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
14
15
23.849
11,292
32.194
23,84Q
Curient assets
Deblors
Cash at bank and in hand
43.486
16
1398
362.142
1,977
352.538
364.538
Creditors: amovnts falling due within
one year
354,515
17
181,939)
112,9501
Nei current assets
352,599
341,565
Totsl assets less cvirent liabilitles
376.448
385.051
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General unrestricted fun&
20
4,579
28.232
21
2S9.79S
112,073
303.307
53,512
371,869
356,819
376,448
385,051
IS,
The finandal statemenls were approved ty the TrL&%tees on ....... ...... _.
Mr R Hoifiday
TrustEe

KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
Charity informatlDn
lQngscar8 League of Friends is a charitstle incorporated oraanlsation. Get up by an Order of the Charity
Commissioners on 10 JL￿Y 2017 and is a registered Charity with the numb¥r 1174450 (England and Wales).
1.1 Accounting conventlon
The finanLaal 5tstements have been prepared in accordance wth the Chaithes Act 2011 and the Charibe5.-
Statement of Recc4nmen(led Practice (ap￿IcatIe to chaiitie5 preparing th*r accounts in accoTdanEe wth thè
Financial Reporting Standard apFAicable in the UK 8nd RepuL4ic of Ireland IFRS 10211 lis6ued in October
20191- (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicat4e in the UK and Rèpublic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Ffjngscare League of Friends Tneets the definiton of a public
benefit entity under FRS 102.
The financlal ststEments havp deperted from the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2C08 only tD
the exient required to provide 8 Iwue and fair view. This departure ha6 Involved following the Statement of
Recornmended Practice for charities app￿ng FRS 102 rather than the Vergon of the StatemeFrt of
Recommended Piadice ￿￿ch bs referred to in the Re9ulalsons bUt￿leh has Gince been Wihdrawn.
The finandal slatements sre prepared in sterling, which is the funcltond currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these finanaal statements ale rounded to the nearest £
The attounts have been prepared under the historlcal cost convention. The principal accountng polirias
adopted ara set out belttw.
1.2 Golng eoncem
At the time of approv5ng the financial 5tateTnents, the trustees have a reaSOna￿e exwctstion that the charity
has adeqvate resDurc¢s to continue in operalion81 existence for the forÈseeable future. Thus the trusteeB
contnue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the fjnancial sl8tements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are availabje Iw u$p at the discretion of the Irustees in furtheran¢e of their chafftable
objactNe8.
Oewgnated funds lunds which have been set aside at the dscretion of the trustees for $pecifie
PUT￿e& The purposes and uses of the designatedfunds are set in the nDts$ to the finanual statsments.
Rtstiicled funds are 8￿Ject to specific Ccnditrons ty donors or grantors as to how they may be LBed The
Pu￿08e$ and uses ofthe Te6tricted fund8 are set out in the notes to the ffinancial stataments.
1.4 Income
Incomè is iecognised when the charity is legalfy entilled to it 8ftei any parfomianc• condtions have teen mel
the amounts can bè measured reliaw. Ènd rt is FfobaEle thatincome wll be receivè(L
rAsh donations are recognised on recetpt Other donattons are recognlsed oncè thè thanty has been notified
of the donation, unless perforrnance conditions require deteiral of the amount In¢¢yne tsx reeoverable In
relation to donations re¢*tv•d under GiftAid or deeds of covenant 1$ reetsgnised atthe tsme oftha donation.
Legacies are recognised on re¢wpt or ctheJwse rf the charity has been nolified of an impenlthng dstribjtion.
the amwnt is known, and Teceipt is expected. 11 the amount is not known. the legacy is trèatsd as
contingent aS8eL
Turnover ￿ measvred at the fair value of th• consldwation recewod or re¢eTvat4e and Tepresents amounts
reeeivable foT goods and seFvlce8 provided in the nomial course of ￿￿neSS

KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
ICOn15nued)
1.5 Expenditure
abilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as..
there is a legal or constrUct￿ve oNigatiDn committing th8 charity to that expenthlure.
tt is probable that setuemenl will be TEiquired. and
the amDunt of the objigation can be measured relia￿.
16xpenoliurd 1$ accounted for zn ac¢wals basi&
Al expenses, including support ￿Sts and uovèmance c08ts are allocated or appjrtroned to thè apFlicatle
$¥pendture heading5.
1.6 Tanglble fixed assels
Tangible fi%ed assets are initi￿ty measured al cost and subseqventy mep8ured at C05t or waluation, net of
dewecuation and any impairment losse5.
Depreciation Is Tecognised so as to WFite off the tost oi vajuation of assets less Ihur iesidual vau£s over their
useful ljves on the fdlowng bases..
Fixtures and
Motor vehicles
20% Straight Une
10% Straight Llne
The g&n or Ioss aiising on the olsposal of an assEI is determined a$ the dfference bebween the sale preceed8
8nd the carryino value ofthe 3&8et. and is recoonis*d in the statBmgnt of finanoal acth"wtie8.
1.7 Fixed asset Investrnents
Fixed asset investments are iThtially measured at tran6action price exdudng transactitsn ￿Sts. and are
subsequenlly measured ai fair valu2 at each reporting date. Chanoes in fair vdue are recognised In net
Incomejlexpendituiel forthe year. Tr3n5aLlton costs arÈ expensed as Incurred.
1A Impalrment offixed assets
At each repDrting end date, the charity rev¢ew6 the eairying amounts of its tangE4e assets lo determine
whether there k any inrfication that those assets have suffered an impaimiext Ic6s. If any such ind'cation
exists. the recoveiable amount of the asset 18 estimated in ordei to determine the extent of the Imparment
loss (rf any).
1.9 Cash and cash equlvalents
Gash and cash equivalenls indude cash in hand. deposits hdd at cal Nmth banks. other 6hort.lerm ￿q(ri￿
investrnents orlginèl maturiD"es of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts ale shown
thin borrowngs in oJrr&nt fialilnies.
1.10 Financlal InstNments
The charity has electtd to ap￿Y the provisions of Section 11 'Basie Flnancaal Instruments. end Secfjon 12
'Other Financid InstrLtments Issues, of FRS 102 to ail of Its finanaal Instrument
Flnanci*l instruments are recojnised in the charfty's balance sheet when the thaTtty b8come8 party lo th•
contractual provisions ofthe instrumenL
Financlal assets and ￿41￿lItieS are Dfw with the net amounts presented in the finanual ststemènts.
there is a legal￿ enfoTceabJe rightto set off the iecognised amounts and there is an intention to setue on a nèt
basis or to reali8e thts asset and 5ettJe the liablty wmultaneously.

KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountrftg policles
{Continuedl
Baslc finahclal assets
Basic ffnanual assets, thirh Include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initialty mBasured at
transaction price indud'no transaction costs and are subsequenlly carried at #mortised cost using the eftective
Interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a ffinancino transaction, where the tTan5action is
MeasuTed at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a mart(el rate of irtere5t. Financial assets
dassifi8d as reeeNakle wthin one year are not amorti$ed
Baslc flnancial liabllltiÈs
Basic financial jia￿111￿eS, induthng erecltots and bank loans are lrritiatly ieeognised at trar*action prfce unless
the arrangernent constitutes a ffnancing trahsaction, where the debt instrument is rneasured at the yesent
value of the tuture paymersts éiscounied al a market rate of interesl Finanual hakwlthes dassified as payatrAe
Wtthin one year are not aMOTU"sed.
Delt Instruments are £utr*equenly carried at amortised c06( usinglhe effecbvE Inter&%t rate method.
Trade creoltors are objigations to pay for ￿0dS or GeNtces that have been acqulred in the ordinary course of
operations from supplierE. Amounts pay8tle ere da￿fied as current liaLilities if payment 18 due within one
year or less. If nol they are Kvesented 8$ non-curreni liakxlitics. Trade CTetJitors are recognised inib.ally at
transaction prfce and subs&quentty measured at amorknsed cod using the effeth.ve interest method
Derecognition of Ilnanclal liabill￿eS
Financial liabilites are dereeognised when the charity'$ contracbjal ot4igalions expire or are ththaiged or
cancdled
1.11 Employee beneftts
The co8t of any unused holiday èntllernent is reeoon58ed in the period in wl¥ch the employao's services aro
rec&ved.
Terminatitsn benefits are recognised immethately as an expense when tha eharity is dernonstrabty committed
to terminate the emFloymentof an emFloyee orto provide temination benefit&
1.12 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution relirement benefit schemes are charged as anexFense as they fatl du&
Crltical accounting estlmates andjudgements
In the applicatson olthe charity'5 accounting policies, the InJstees arè rtqufired to make judgements. es*mate¥
and assumptDns about the caTrying amount ol assets and fiatilitie5 that ai? not feadity aFparent from other
sources. Th8 estirnates and a$suciated assumptions are based on lysttsrical expeirence and other lactors that
are considered to be relevant Actual reS￿ts may drfferfrom these eslmatss.
The esJ"Mates and undeitying as$umpOons ale re￿£Wed on an ongoing basi& Remsfofts to accounting
estimates are ￿¢ognISed In the period in which thè ostimate is ravis¢d whgre the revi&on affects only that
erfod, or in the period of the revkion and furure periods vthere thè revisron affects both ￿ffeTht and fulurè
periods.

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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from oth¢r trading actlvities
Unrestrlcted Unrestiicted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Fundral8lng events
The trlub Shop incoma
5,587
14.787
6.667
12,710
Othei traolng a¢tivthes
20.374
19.377
Ineomefrom investments
UnFestricted Unrestricted
fund5
lunds
2024
2023
Intera3t re£eivat4e
3.42B
613
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charitable adivities
2024
2023
staff costs
Deprecialion and impaimiènt
Minlbus and mobility vehide
Patients transport
Catering
ExerrAse
E8tsbfishMent costs
Donations
Sorting Offico Project
Newton Abbot groups
Légal and piofe55ional lees
Training
Bank Charges
Fundraising events
Other charitable expendture
234,124
7,262
7,580
2,931
92
21.654
26,473
7,294
252,478
5,281
9,668
5,486
39
27,037
24,502
8,159
418
342
1,658
971
508
343
11,864)
340
1314
85
576
724
311,471
335,024
311.471
335.024
Analysls by fund
Unrestrieted funds
Restrfcted funds
168,g20
142.551
311.471
For the yèar •nded 31 March 2023
UnrestriGfed funds
Reslricled fvnds
178.832
158,192
335,024
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE RNANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Suppoit costs
Governance
costs
2024 Governanca
2023
Accountsncy
Le￿1 and professional
'660
9g6
660
536
936
1,656
1,656
1,596
1,596
Anatysed behv8en
Charlr8bJe acivities
1,656
1.856
1,596
1.596
Accountsncy tonsists of payments to the independent examiner of£1.140 (2023: £6601.
Trustees
During 1he year TrusteÈs reC•￿ed reimt4Jrsement ol tharty eypenses incwred per£on?lly to the sum of
£1.487 (2023.. £1.0541.
During the year the irustees donated fund8 Wthout condition8 totafiing £1,473 12023.- £111) and paid
memb¢r¥hips totating£Nil12023'. £NthI.
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
10 Employees
Number ofemployees
The aveiage M￿th[Y number of eM￿OYeeS during the year was..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Menager
Deputy manager
Transport cfrordinator
Mental health Support worker
Hospitl ￿Scharge and carersupportworker
Health and well being co-ordinators
Dementia suppcrtworke
Fundraiser 8nd Project manager
14
1S
Employment ctssts
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
other pension costs
223,536
10,588
241.256
11,222
234,124
252,478
There V4Br¢ no emFJoy•es received tatsl emr4oyee benefits lexdu(frng emFloyer pension costs) ofThoTe
than £60,00D.
There were no employees Whose annual remuneralion wa6 £60,000 oi mtsre.
41 Other
2024
3023
The Hub Shcp ȥFenses
.123
7,259
8,123
7,2S9
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12 Nel gainslllossesl on investments
Unreslricted Unrestricted
lunds
funds
2024
2023
Rev31uation of investmen
Gainl(los$l on sale of investments
11,347)
1921
IS21
11,3471
13 Taxatlon
The charity is exemFI from on income and gan8 lalling b%ithin sedon 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxa16Dn of ChArgeable Gains Act 19g2 to the extent that these are applied to its charitatrAe ofy'ects.
14 Tanlllblefixed zssets
FIxDJres and
littings
alor
wehKleÉ
Total
Cost
At 1 Awil 2023
Adthtions
7.415
100,302
19.819
107,717
19.819
At 31 March 2024
7.415
120.121
127,536
Depreciatlon and Impalrment
At 1 Aprrl 2023
Deweuation charlled in tha year
7.415
89,010
7,262
.425
7,262
At31 Marth 2￿24
7.415
96.272
103,687
Cèrrylng amount
At 31 March 2024
23.849
23,84S
At31 March 2023
11.292
11.292
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15 Flxed auet investments
2024
Cost or valuauon
At 1 Apr￿ 2D23
Cispos318
32,194
132,194)
At31 Narch 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
32,194
18 Debtor3
2024
2023
Arnounts lalllng duewhhln one year.
Pr8F48yments and aeuued income
2,396
1.077
17 Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
Othertsx4tion and social security
Dèferrèd ihcomè
Other crtsdito
Accruals
3,952
5,274
245
3,479
18
2,791
3.604
11,939
11950
18 Deferred Income
2024
2023
Other dèfèrred Income
3,791
5.274
Currentllaknlilies
3.791
5,274
3.791
5,274
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
18 Retirement benefit schemes
2024
Defined contributi)n schemes
2023
Charge to profit or losè in regpect of defined contribjllon 8ch¢me8
10.588
11.222
The tharlty operates a defined contribution pension stheme for all qu£lityng employees. The ￿sets of the
scheme are held separately frDrn Ihose of the charity in an iDdependenlly administeredlund.
20 Restrieted funds
The restricted funds of the chailty comprise the une%p8nded balanc•s of donations and grants held on tTUSt
sutyect to specific conditions by donois a5 to how they may be ￿8￿.
Movement in funds
Incoming Resources Balance at 31
resour￿$
expended March 2024
Balance at I
April 2023
Mini Bus
Thrtini Bus 2
New Vehide
A￿rd for all. Navonal Lottery
CVS Projects
Mental Health QAF
Devon Growing COMMUn￿e$ Fund
Cost of Lmng Crisis
5.116
13.6141
(6001
122.5001
110.0001
{99,2451
{2,088}
11.0001
13,4391
1,502
5,000
10,000
17,500
99.245
2,088
1.000
3,439
28.232
118,833
1142,48S)
4,579
21 Unrestricted fund5
The unrestricted funds of the eharity Comprise the unexp¢nded balance8 of donetions and grants vJhi¢h aTe
not subjectto spe¢ific conditions by donor8 and orantors as lo h*Jwthey rnay ￿ used. These indude
deslunatedAtnd8 thi¢h have been set aside oul of Unrestricted fiJnd8 by the tn]stees for speafjc putyoses.
At 1 April
2023
Incomlnp
ièsouices
Resouic85
expended
Galns and At 31 March
losses
2024
6 month expendlture ieserve
ve￿de TeFlac8ment reserve
ve￿de repair rese￿6
Eqthpmanl reiAa¢ement re8eNe
Projeds
CAF PortfdiD reseN•
General funds
171.113
70,000
5.000
s.000
so,ooa
1184
53,512
(11,3171
159,796
40,000
5,000
5.000
50,000
130,000)
111941
1144,8491
203,S02
112.073
356,819
191185
1177.0431
(921
371,869
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIIAENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21 Unrestrieted funds
Iconfjnued)
Prevlous year".
At l April
2022
Incoming
iesources
Resources
expended
Gains and At 31 Mayeh
losses
2023
6 month expenrfi￿re reSe￿e
ve￿￿8 reptacement reseNe
Vehicle repair reseNe
Equipment reFlaeement reserve
Covid-I9 Contingency
Project$
CAF Portfolio rÈ$erve
GenerBI funds
142,201
70.000
5,000
5,000
10.000
100,000
3.540
75.928
28.B12
171,113
70,OOQ
5.000
5.000
110,0001
{50,0001
50,000
2.194
53.512
11.3461
103,87e
1126,0911
411,669
132,S88
(186,0911
11.3471
356.819
22 Analysls ot net assets between funds
UnrestrScted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024-
Tangible assets
Current essetsllb'8kilitse81
21.186
350.683
2,663
1,916
23.849
352,599
371,869
4.578
376,448
Unrestrlct*l Restrlcted
lunds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2023
At 31 IAarch 2023..
TangiL4e assets
Investments
Current assetsllliabilitye81
8,793
11,2S2
32.194
341.565
32,194
322.126
19.439
356,819
28,232
385.051
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KINGSCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
23 Related party transactions
RemuneratFon of key mahagement personnel
The remuneration Df key management personnel Wds as followÈ-.
2024
2023
Total Remuneration
57.262
65,055
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