Wolverhampton Samarltans REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025 (Registered Charlty No. 1174632) Muras Baker Jones Llmlted Chartered Accountants Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Samarltans CONTENTS Year ended 31 March 2025 Page REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES 2to8 REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES io BALANCE SHEEr li NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12to15
Wolverhampton Samarltans REFERENCE AND ADMINTSTRATIVE INFORMATION Year ended 31 Narch 2025 Charity Name: Wolverhampton Samarltan5 Charfty Reglstratlon NLtmber: 1174632 Reglstered Offlce and Operatlonal address,. 54 Newhampton Road West Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 ORU Trustees., E Prlest A Talbot-may V Grlffin D Martln A Sperrlng J Wllklns M Lockey Independent Examlner., Mr M O Ross FCA Muras Baker Jones Llmlted Regent House Bath Avenue Wolverhampton WVI 4EG Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC Lelcester LE87 2B8
Wolverhampton Samaritans REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31 March 2025 INTRODUCTION Samaritans Wolverhampton are an Independent charltyi that is affiliated wlth the maln Samarltans Charlty which is located at The Upper Mlll, Kingston Road, Elwell, Surreyl KT17 2AF. Wolverhampton Samaritans Is a CIO (Charltable Incorporated Organisatlon) whlch adheres to all appllcable constStutional wles. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The charlty leadershlp team conslsts of two co-dlrectors who work together In partnershlp to lead Wolverhampton Samarltans. Together they provlde strategic dlrectlon, ensure operational continuity and support the deputy dlrectors In deliverlng the charlty's work. The co-dlrectors oversee day-to-day operatlons from safeguarding and volunteer support through to property management, recruitment and communlty engagement, The co-dlrectors are accountable to the board oftrustees, who oversee governance, strategy and financlal stewardshlp. The trustees ensure that Wolverhampton Samarltans contlnues to operate In Ilne wlth Charlty Commlsslon regulatlons and malntalns hlgh standards of safetyi transparency and accountabllity. Our operatlonal leadershlp team Includes deputy directors for Core Tralnlngt Contlnuous DevelopTnent, Recruitment, Fundralslngi Publlclty and Communlcatlons, Mentoring, Pr5son5, Outreach, Volunteer Wellbelng, Property and Rota Mènagement. Two posltlons remaln vacant In Capaclty Improvement and the strateglc Tralnlng role, and recrultment Into these areas wlll contlnue durlng the comlng year. A major focus throughout the year has been on IncreasSng volunteer numbers and stabilising the rota. Recrultment, tralnlng and the development of new Samarftans have been prioritised so that we can begln to cover more'Hours of Need, and ensure callers can reach us when they most need support. Several new cohorts have Jolned the branch, Internal tralnlng capaclty has Increased, and we are bulldlng the foundatlons requlred for Improved shlft coverage In the year ahead. We are pleased to report that the charlty ha5 77 volunteers In total. Of these, 41 are actSve listening volunteers and 36 are currently Inactlve, whlch Includes 20 In tralnlngi 9 In support roles and 7 temporarlly off the rota. We are proud to celebrate four new Samaritans joinlng the branch thls year and slx probatloners who are progressing well through mentorlng. Alongslde our focus on recrultment and tralnlngi we have contlnued to invest In our agelng premlse5 to ensure the envlronment remalns safe, welcomlng and fit for purpose, Essentlal work has taken place cross fire safetyi Water safetyi accesslbillty and general malntenance. These Improvements have strengthened the bulldlng's reslllence and supported volunteer wellbelng. Thls year, we were honored to complete our year as one of the 165th Mayor of Wolverhampton's Charltles of the Year. Thls recognltlon hlghllghts the contrfbutlon our volunteers make wlthln the clty and beyond. We are extremely 9rateful for the conslderate donatlons recelved and for the Mayor's continued support. Our volunteers a150 took part In a natlonal Samarltans photoshoot, whlch offered p051tlve vlslblllty for the branch and Show-cased the dedlcatlon of our team. Outreach and Communlcations areas remaln led by one of the co-dlrectors on an Interlm basis whlle recruitment for these deputy director roles continues.
Wolverhampton Samarltans REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {Cont'd) For the year ended 31 March 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARITY Leadershlp Team The branch Is Jolntly led by two co-dlrectors who share responslblllty for the strategic, operatlonal and cultural leadershlp of Wolverhampton Samaritans. Thls approach provides balanced decision-maklng, Improved overslght across key areas and Increased avallablllty for volunteer support. The leadershlp team has strengthened further durlng the year through the appolntment of new deputv dlrectors. At the end of the year, deputy dlrectors were In place for Core Trainlngl Contlnuous Development, Recrultment, Fundralslng, Publiclty and Communlcatlons, Mentorlngi Prlsons, Outreach, Volunteer Wellbelngi Property and Rota Management. Two deputy dlrector roles remaln vacant. These are Capaclty Improvement and the strateglcTralnlng role. RecruStment for these posltlons Is ongolng and remalns a prlorlly to ensu long-term sustalnablllty and effectlve successlon plannlng, The trustees would Ilke to acknowledge the slgnlflcant commltment shown by both co-dlrectors throughout the yeari partlcularly dLtrlng perlods of operational challenge and organlsatlonal change. Thelr leadershlp has ensured contlnulty, stablllty and a strong focus on volunteer experlence and branch growth. Trustees The trustees are responslble for the governance, overslght and admlnlstratlon of the charlty. They ensure that the charity operates legallyi ethlc311y and In the best Interests of callers and volunteers. The followlng trustees served durlng the fSnanclal year recorded In last year's accounts or served up to the date thls report was approved. er st Chalr Reslgned l May 2025 Trustee D Marsh E Priest A Talbot-may Trustee V Grlffin Trustee G Grlfflths Trustee Reslgned 20 August 2023 Trustee Appolnted 25 March 2024, Reslgned l May 2025 Trustee Appolnted 5 Aprll 2024 Trustee Reslgned 7 May 2024 E Kaur D Martln M Rudge New t stees M Lockey A Sperrlng J Wilklns Inte In er Treasurer Appolnted 17 July 2025 Trustee Appolnted l May 2025 Chalr Appolnted l May 2025 The board Is currently recruiting for a Secretary and an additlonal Trustee to strengthen governance capaclty and support the continued development of Wolverhampton Samaritans. The trustees would like to express thelr slncere gratitude to all volunteers who contrlbute their tlme and 5k1115 to Wolverhampton Samaritans.
Wolverhampton Samarltans REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd) For the year ended 31 March 2025 TRUSTEES REPORT The prevlous AGM was held on 30 September 2024 and Included attendance from IS volunteers and members of the Reglonal Team. Thls year's AGM wlll be held on 20 November 2025. The charlty's core purpose contlnues to be the provlslon of emotional support to ènyone experlenclng dlstress or despalr, Volunteers respond to callers faclng a wlde range of difficultles, Includlng lonellness, relationshlp problems, flnancial pressures, mental health concerns, sulcldal thoughts and calls from those actlvely In the process of taklng thelr Ilfe, The alm of the charlty Is that fewer people dle by sulclde, and thls purpose contlnues to underpln all of our operatlonal and strateglc work. Volunteers work wlthln a rota that spans day and nlght. Many volunteers balance their shlfts wlth employment, carlng responslbilities and educatlon, Llstenlng volunteers are supported by shlft leaders who provlde guidance and debrleflng, The Deputy Dlrector for Volunteer Wellbelng offers addltlonal support through one-to-one conversatlons and slgnpostlng when needed. Safeguardlng remains a priorityi and volunteers recelve regular remlnders of thelr responslbllltles when supportlng vulnerable adults and chlldren. The central charlty contlnues to operate a natlonal emall response hub whlch ensures conslstent, hlgh- quallty response5 and allows branches to focus on telephone. and onllne chat support. VOLUNTEERS Volunteers remaln the heart of Wolverhampton Samarltans. The trustees offer thelr slncere thanks to everyone who glves thelr tlme In roles Includlng Ilstenlngi SUPPOrt, tralnlng, mentorlngi property management, fundralslng, publlclty, outreach, prisons, rota management, recrultment and wellbelng, Everyone's commltment ensures that the charlty can be here every day for people who need support. Volunteer attritlon has reduced compared wlth the previous year. Our total of 77 volunteers reflects the strong Intake of new Sa marltans currently in tralnlng and movlng steadlly through the onboardlng process. Thls growth means the branch Is well placed to strengthen shift coverage during the comlng year. The appolntment of new deputy directors In Core Training and Contlnuous Development, along wlth addltional members Jolnlng the wider tralnlng teams, has Increased our Internal capaclty and reduced rellance on external tralnlng provision. One-to-one volunteer feedback Intervlews were held with the majorlty of actlve Ilstenlng and support volunteers durSng the year. Much ofthe feedback recelved wa5 posltlvei particulèrly re9ardlng the support offered wlthln the branch. Tralning and rota coverage were the maln areas of concern ralsed, and these have been carefully noted and wlll be acted upon as part of our contlnued commitment to Improving the volunteer experlence. The branch contlnues to prioriti5e equltyi dlverslty and inclusion. Thls Includes Improvlng accessibility wlthln the bulldlng, ensuring open recrultment for all role5 and encouraglng broader representatlon In the leadership team, During the year, we also created o small downstairs tralnlng space, whlch wlll enable volunleer5 wlth accesslblllty needs to contlnue to train or deliver tralnlng wlth us, ensurlng that opportunities remaln open and Incluslve for everyone. Slgnlficant Investment has been made In premlses and equlpment, Includlng maintenance of flre and water safety systemg, repalrs to the automatic doors, drainage work and general Improvements to the envlronment. These steps ensure that volunteers have a clean, safe and welcoming space In which to support callers. Volunteer recognltlon remalns Important. Long servlce achlevements have been celebrated, and 50clal events have contlnued to support team coheslon and wellbeing.
Wolverhampton Samarltans REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Conl'd) For the year ended 31 March 2025 TRAINING During the year the Charlty has made slgnlficant progress In rebulldlng Its Internal trainlng capaclty. Following a long perlod of rellanco on the Samaritans Tralnlng School, Wolverhampton Samaritans has now appolnted Deputy Dlrectors for CoreTralnlng and ContlnuoLSS Development, along wlth addltlonal members Jolnlng the wlder tralnlng team. Thls has strengthened our abllity to deliver training In-house and reduced the need for external support. A major mllestone thls year has been the launch of our flrst In-house Core Tralnlng cohort for quSte some tlme. Thls represents an Important step forward In restorlng our Internal tralnlng capabllity and supportlng the growth of the branch. Plannlng is already underway for further cohort5, wlth new volunteers already booked Into a tralnlng group scheduled for early next year. Contlnuous trainlng remains an essential requlrement for all ex15tlng volunteers. Volunteers have acce5S to a wlde range of onllne learnl ng modules to support thelr skllls and confidence. There Is an expectatlon that every volunteer will complete flve hours of On-Golng Tralnlng withln eacli twelve-month perlod, and there may be occaslons when speciflc modules are mandated by the Central Charity to ensure consistenry of practlce across the organlsation. The branch contlnues to work In close partnership wlth the Samaritans Tralnlng School. Thelr ongolng supporti guldance and provlslon of natlonal tralnlng resources remalrb vltali partlcularly durlng thls perlod of rebui Idln9. We are gratefu I for thelr contlnued collaboratlon as we strengthen our Internal capacltv. A detalled report was reIVed from the Deputy Dlrector for Contlnuous Development, outllnlng plan5 to revltallse learnl ng opportunltles, strengthen embeddlng support for probatloners and develop external partnershlps. Work Is underway to.. promote the Importance of ongolng learnlng and development ensure volunteers complete annual mandatory requlrements explore extern31 organlsat5ons that can offer relevant talks or tralnlng gather feedback from volunteers and rnentors on tralnlng needs bulld 11 nk5 wlth other local Samaritan branches for shared learnlng prepare for the return of In-branch Embeddlng Tralnlng In 2026 The 5trengthenlng of the tralnlng structure, comblned wlth the Increaslng number of new volunteers progresslng through the onboardlng process, ensures the branch is better equlpped to support our rallers wlth confldence and conslstency. MENTORING Mentorlng remalns an essentlal part of supportlng new Samarltans as they progre55 through thelr probationary Journey, Work In thls area has continued, and the branch remalns commltted to strengthenlng the mentorlng structure as volunteer numbers orow. Wlth an Increaslng numberofnew volLAnteers JolnSng the branch and several cohorts progressing through tralnlngi mentorlng capaclty wlll be a key focus for the comlng year. The alm Is to Increase the Dumber of trained mentors to ensure that each probationer receives consistent, high-quality support durlng thelr early listenlng experlence. Strengthenlng thls team wlll help ensure a posltlve transltlon Into full vrAunteering roles and contrlbute to improved rota stablllty and volunteer confldence.
Wolverhampton Samarltans REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {Cont'd) For the year ended 31 March 2025 FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH Fundralslng and outreach activitles have contlnued to grow durlng the year, desplte challenges Ilnked to volunteer availabillty. Wolverhampton Samarltans has successfully re-establlshed key outreach connections, Including at Wolverhampton Rallway statlon, the Wellbelng Hub at the station and the Universlty of Wolverhampton. The branch has also developed new partnerships wlth Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club and the Wolves Foundatlon, Increaslng the charfty's local vlsibility, Importantlyi the branch has provlded Post Incldent Support on two occaslons at two dlfferent statlonsthls year, offerlng essentlal emotlonal support to staff and ensurlng that Samarltans contlnue to be present durln9 moments of need wlthin the rall communlty. Fundralslng has remalned steady throughout the year, wlth support from local communlty events playing vital role. A recent music concert organ15ed by a branch volunteer and supporters ralsed over seven hundred pounds for the branch and helped to further Increase local awarene55 of our work. Events Ilke thls have proven popular and are scheduled periodically throughout the upcomlng year. Engagement wlth communlty p8rtners continues to provlde valuable opportunlties to ra15e both the proflle of Samarltans and much needed funds. The charlty also recelved a considerable donatSon at the end of our term as one of the Mayor of Wolverhampton's Charltles of the Year, whlch h35 provlded valuable flnanclal 5UPPOrt durlng a perlod of slgnlficant development, refurblshment and communlty engagement. PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATXONS Publlclty and communicatlons actlvity has remained steady throughout the year, helping to strengthen the vlslblllty of Wolverhampton Samaritans withln the local communlty. Press releases were Issued for all major branch events, Includlng the unveiling of the branch mural and the presentation of funds ralsed by the Mayor of Wolverh3mpton. The branch has also developed a strong and posltlve relatlonshlp wlth WCR FM, wlth one ofour volunteers regularly appoaring on the station to represent the charlty. Thls ongolng partnership has provlded valuable opportunltles to ralse awareness of our servlce, share key messages and deepen our connectlon wlth the local cornmunlty. Soclal media actlvlty was paused Èemporarlly due to concerns surrounding the X platform. However, two volunteers a re part of the soclal medla team and wlll begln reactlvatlng and managlng the branch's onllne presence. Thls renewed capaclty wlll support Improved comrnunlcatlon, Increased outreach opportunltle5 and better engagement wlth the wlder publlc,
Wolverhampton Samarltans REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd) For the year ended 31 Narch 2025 PREMISES The charlty remalns commltted to malntalnlng safe, functlonal and accesslble premlses forvolunteers and callers. The branch follows a rolling twelve-month property schedule aligned with natlonal health and safety requlrements, coverlng water hyglene, flre safetyi COSHH compllance and mandatory equlpment Inspectlons, Thls year's prlmary focus has been brlnglng flre safety and water hyglene monltorlng to a satlsfactory and sustalnable Standard. Wlth the support of volunteers, weekly checks are now completed conslstently and recorded In dedlcated logbooks. A fire drlll w35 also undertaken durlng the year, marklng progress In strengthenlng emergency procedures and safety awareness. A slgnlflcant amount of work has centered on managlng and resolvlng property Issues that requlre professlonal Interventlon, Most service contracts and Inspectlons remaln on schedule, and malntenance work continues to be monltored closely. The most complex outstandlng Issue Is the perslstent water Ingress into the cellar from the ralnwater draln serving both kltchens. Englneers are scheduled to complete further work on the dralnage system, and It is hoped thls will resolve the matter. Accesslblllty remalns a key prlorlty for the branch. The Installatlon of automatlc doors has now been completed, slgnificantly Improvlng access for volunteers and vlsltors. A small downstalrs tralnlng space has also been created to support volunteers wlth moblllty challenges, enabllng them to traln or dellver tralnlng wlthln an acce5slble envlronment. The project to Install a passenger Ilft has been paused. Thls declslon reflects the current operatlonal landscape, as any major Investment rnust be future-proofed and allgned with sustalnable volunteer nuinbers and rota coverage. The Ilft project wlll be revSslted when the branch Is In a stronger posltlon to guarantee long-term operatlonal vlablllty. The fundlng prevlously secured for accesslblllty lrnprovements, whlch Included reference to both Ilft and door Installatlons, Is now belng revlewed, Dlscusslons wlll take place wlth the relevant funders, Includlng the Natlonal Lottery and B and Q, to conflrm whether the remalnlng funds can be legltSmately allocated towards the automatlc door project, The Property Deputy Dlrector Contlnues to manage a very demandlng and often tlme-crltlcal workload, with many malntenance actlvitles requlring attendance at the branch. The trustees acknowledge the scale of thls commltment and recognlses that the dlvlslon of Health and Safety and Property Into separate roles wlll be an Important future development. PRISONS Wolverhampton Samaritans continues to support two prisons, HMP Brln5ford and HMP Featherstone, through the Llstener Scheme. The natlonal charlty has Secured a grant agreement with HIS Majesty's Prison and Probation Servlce to help 5UStaln th15 e55entlal work. and Wolverhampton reIVeS a proportion of thls funding to contrlbute toward5 operatlng costs. The branch continues to traln and support prison Listeners who provlde emotional supprjrt to thelr fellow Inmates, Thls partnershlp remains a vital part of Samarltans, reglonal seNlce, ensurlng that Indlvlduals within the pr150n system have confidential emotional 51JPPOrt available to them at times of dlstress or crlsis. Volunteers rernaln committed to malntalnlng this important service. The trustee5 extend thelr sincere gratitude to those who undertake prtson work, recognlslng the dedicatlon requlred to dellver emotional support In thls challenglng and sensltlve envlronment.
Wolverhampton Samaritans REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd) For the year ended 31 March 2025 VOLUNTEERS WELLBEING Volunteer wellbelng remalns an Important prlorlty for the branch. Thls role alsts ensures that service awards, birthday cards and volunteer celebrations are marked throughout the year. These acknowledgements play a key part In helplng volunteers feel valued and connected to the branch. As volunteer numbers contlnue to grow, volunteer well-belng support alms to adapt to ensure all volunteers feel supported and appreciated, FINANCE REPORT 1st Aprll 2024 - 31st March 2025 As an affi Ilated ch arity to the Central Samarltans charltY* we are responsible for our own finances whlch Includes a respoThslbllSty to ralse funds to cover the cost of runnlng the charity. The money Is ralsed through a range of actlvltles Includlng dlrect fundralslng by volunteers, grant appllcatlons and donatlons we recelve. Durlng the flnanclal year, Wolverhampton Samarltans recelved a total Income of £55,004, made up of £43.7K In donatlons, £4,740 from fundralslng and £4,079 In grants. included In thi5, we have made our capltal work for us, earn Ing £2,485 In Interest over the year, whlch covered 6010 of our overall runnlng costs. Expendlture thls year has reduced slgnlflcantly on last year's expendlture, In part due to the much-reduced refurb15hment costs on our premises, Expendlture for the year was £39,713 (É37,228 net of Interest earned), Thls resulted In the charlty achlevlng a surplus of £1 5,291 In the year, addlng to our healthy reserves of Just over £IOOk, whlch cuuld meet an estimated 3 years of normal operating costs. APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES ON 20TH NOVEMBER 202S AND SIGNED EIR BEFIALF BY,. TRUSTEE
Wolverhampton Samarltans INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WOLVERHAMPTON SAMARITANS I report on the accounts of the chèrlty for the year ended 31 March 2025 whlch are set out on pages 10 to 15. Respectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlney The charfty's trustees are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The charlty's trustees consider that an audlt Is not required for thls perlod under section 144(2) of the Charltles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examlnatlon Is needed. It is my responslblllty to.. examSne the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the prOdureS lald down In Ihe general Directlons glven by the Charlty Comrnlsslon under sectlon 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act,, and state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon. Basls of Independent examlner's report My examlnatlon was carrSed out In accordance wlth general Dlrectlons glven by the Charlty Comm15slon. An examlnatlon Includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the account5 presented wlth those records. It also Includes conslderatlon of any unusual Items or dlsclosures In the accounts and seeklng explanatlons from you as truslees concernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be requlred In an audlt, and consequentlyt no oplnlon is given as to whether the accounts present a.true and falr vlew", and the report Is Ilmlted to those matters set out In the statement below. Xndependent examlner's statement In connection with my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attentlon: whlch glves me reasonable cause to belleve that, In any material respect, the requlrements., to keep accountlng records In accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accounting records and comply wlth the accountlng requlrements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or to whlch, In my oplnlon, attentlon Should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached, Mr, M O Ross FCA Muras Baker Jones LSmlted Chartered Accountants Regent House Bath Avenue Wolverhampton, WVI 4EG 20TH NOVEMBER 2025
Wolverhampton Samaritans STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Year ended 31 March 2025 Unvestrlcted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Note Income Income from.. Vduntary Income,. Bequesls and donatSons Investment Income 42,780 2,485 5,000 47,780 2,485 131,649 Actlvltles to generate funds: Fundraising 4,?39 4,739 1,522 TOTAL INCOME 50,004 5,000 55,004 133,171 expENDITURE ON Charltable actlvltles Cost Dr fundralslng Water rates Insuran Light and heat Cleanlng Repalrs & malntenance Kltchen and cleanlng supplle5 Prlntlng and statlonery Advertisin9 Telephone and posta9e Conference, tralnSng and travel expenses I ncome branch contrfbutlon I nterbranch Donations General expenses Depreclatlon Bank Charges Governance costs 890 266 1,002 6,361 3,366 4,202 725 677 966 985 3,951 6,000 2,620 674 4,970 86 1,973 890 266 1,002 6,361 3,366 4,202 725 677 966 985 3,951 6,000 2,620 674 4,970 86 1,973 532 119 813 4,996 3,059 41,205 811 396 260 2,517 3,409 11,255 3,105 4,938 158 2,188 TQTAL EXPENDITURE 39.713 39,713 79,761 NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 10,291 5,000 15,291 53,410 Reconclllatlon of funds Fursd balance brought foNard 163,349 12,884 176,233 122,623 Fund balance carrled forward 173,640 17,884 191,524 176,233 10
Wolverhampton Samaritans BALANCE SHEET Year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Note FIXED ASSETSI Tanglble 8sset5 78,166 63,276 Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 128,115 121,041 128,IlS 121,041 LIABILITIES: Amounts falllng duo wlthln one y•ar NET CURRENT ASSETS 113,358 112,957 NET ASSETS 191,524 176,233 Unrestrlcted 173,640 163,349 Restrlcted 17,864 12,884 TOTAL FUNDS io 191,524 176,233 APPROVED 8Y THE TRUSTEES ON AND SIGNED ON THEIR BEHALF BY: TRUSTEE 11
Wolverhampton Samaritans NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended 31 March 2025 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES A summary of the prlnclpal accoLtntlng policies adopted {whl¢h have been applled consisterstly* except where noted), (a) BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Flnanclal Statement5 have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon, as modlfled by the Incluslon of fixed asset investments at market value. In preparlng the accounts the Cha rlty follows the recommendatlons In Accountlng In accordance wlth the Financlèl Reportlng Standard FRS102 and the Charltie5 Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). The Cha rlty has taken advantage of the exemptlon In FRS 102 from the requlrement to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that the Income does not exceed £500,000, (b) FUND ACCOUNTING Unrestrlcted funds cornprlse grants and other Incomlng resources recelvable or generated for the obJects of charlty, wlthout speclfied purpose and are avallable as general funds. Restrlcted funds are to be used for specific purposes as lard down by the donor. Expendlture whl¢h meets thls crlterla Is charged to the fund. (¢) INCOME Income Is recognlsed In the year In whlch the charlty Is entitled to receipt. Income Is only deferred when the charlty ha5 to fulfll condltlons before becomlng entltled to It or when the donor ha5 specifled that the Income Is to be expended In a future year. No amounts are Included In the flnancial statements for servlces donated by volunteers. (d) GRANTS Grants, Intludlng grants for the purcl)ase of fixed assets, are recognlsed In full In the statemeiit of Financial Activitles In the year In whlch they are recelvable. (e} EXPENDITURE Resources expended are recognlsed In the year In whlch they are Incurred and Include attrlbutable VAT, whlch cannot be recovered. Expenditure Is allocated across the lunds on the basls of the number of volunteers utlllsed In each particular fund. (f) DEPRECIATION POUCY Depreclatlon 15 provlded at rate5 calculated to wrlte off the cost less resldual value of each asset over 5 expected useful life, as follows: xtures & Fittings Dlsabled Acce55 Freehold Property renovatlons 330/0 120010 Stralght line 10 Q/0 Straight line 10 O/D Stralght Ilne Depreclatlon Is not provlded t)n the freehold property as the trustees, conslder that It Is maintalned In a contlnual state of repair and that its Ilfe Is so long and Its resldual value based on price5 prevalllng at the time of acquisitlon is so high, that Its depreciatlon Is Insigniflcant. 12
Wolverhampton Samarltans NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended 31 March 2025 Unr¢strlct•d Atstrlcted Funds Fvnds Ttstal Fund• 2024 BEQUESTS AND DONATIONS Genoral dun?tlon5 Edwjrd C4dbury Chjrtlable Ywst Tryull Church st Peteis Ladge Oltl vlull1IaThs Lodge Tre Grand Chirfty J Savaga mpt&Th and Cos¥ey Wlldlng S¢£lety lQ•tlon•l LOlt¢ry C¢mmunlty FUNJ 8fyQ l¢vnd)Il¢n 42,760 4¥780 112,916 5,000 loo 250 soo 1,000 383 2,000 9,500 5,000 5.000 s,000 131 649 GOVERNANCE cosrs Atrountaney fees 1,97Y 1,973 2,Ll6 L.973 A.973 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No r4mun¢rotlon Olrertly or IndlrpGlly ot ol the funds of the ch4div was pald or p5ybb for tht year to any tIUStee (who are 0180 conslderEd la be the key Dianigemefit persdnhÈl ol thi thèrltyl or to èny person or persons known to be coDnecteJ wlth any of them. No expEnsei wert pald to the trustees th• year. TAXATION IVolv•thamplon Samarans ère noi IlablÈ to ply tox on thBlr kncom• becouie of ihelr charflable statug. 6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS F¥eehold Freeholg Flxlurq5 & Flxtures & prtspe prope unrestrfcled resM£ted UnrestCted rettkt¢d Total COST At l Aprfl 2U24 Addlt14ns 76,929 19,60S 29,A85 3143 255 2.9SO 140,507 L9,860 At 31 Mirch 2025 96,534 29.185 31,098 2,950 160,367 DEPRECIATION At l ApAI 2014 Charoe for the yur On dlsposol 21,624 2.348 29,185 23,473 2,622 2,949 77,231 4,970 At 3A Marth 202$ 23,972 29.18S 26,09S 2.949 82,201 NEf BOOK VALtJE At l Aprtl 2024 55,305 7.970 63.276 At JL blorth 2025 72.562 5,603 78,166 13
Wolverhampton Samaritans NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended 31 March 2025 DEBTORS 2025 2024 other debtors and prepayments CREDITORS . AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Accruals 12,800 1,957 7,783 301 Trade Credltors 14,757 8,084 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestrlcted Fund Re6trlcted Fund Total Tanglblo flxcd assets Current assets Currenl liahilllle5 78, 165 110,231 (14,7571 78,166 128,115 (X4,7S7) 17,B84 Net a55et5 at 31 March 2025 173,639 17,885 191,524 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR PERIOD U nrestrlcted Restrlcted Fund Fund Total Tanglble flxed assels Current èssets Current liabllltles 63,275 108,158 18,OB4} 63,276 121,041 (8,084) 12.883 Net assets at 31 March 2024 163 349 176 233 14
WOLVERHAMPTON SAMARITANS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year ended 31 March 2025 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Batance 8rought FoNard 01.04.24 Balance Carrled Forward 31.03.25 Movernent In Funds Income Expendlture RESTRICTeD FUNDS: Bolance Brought FoTward The Grand Charlty 3 Savage Tlpton and Coseley Bullding Sllclety Natlonal Lottery Communlty Fund 8&Q Foundatlori Iooo 383 2000 9500 1,000 383 2,000 9,500 5,000 5,000 12,884 5.000 17,884 UNRFSTRicfED FUNDS General funds 163,349 SO,004 39,713 173,640 Tot)l Funds 176,233 55,004 39,713 191.524 MOVEMENT IN FUNOS. PRIOR PERIOD Balance Brought Forward CBrrled Fotward Movement In Funds 01,04.23 Income Expenditure 31.Q3.24 RESTRICTED FUNDS: Balance Brought Fon¥ard Edward CadbLtry Chartlable Trust rryull Church st Peters Lodge Old Wulfrunlanx Lodge The Grand Charlty J Savage pton Ond Coseley Bulldln9 Soclety Natlon31 Lottery Cornmunlty Fund 5.000 loo 250 500 1,000 383 2,000 9,500 5,000 00 250 soo 1,000 383 2.000 9,500 18,733 5,850 12,B84 UNRESTRICTED FUIIDS General fund5 Tr4n5fer between funds 122,B22 114,438 73,911 163,349 Total Funds 122,823 133,171 176,233 PLIRPOSES OF RESTRICTED FUNDS Prison 115tening setvlce The Ilstenlng servlces contlnue al Featherstone and Brlnsford. Dlsabled access Donatlons have been made to fund branth butldin9 Improvements needed to enable access for dlsabled vlsilors and volunteers, and are fundlnu the depre¢latlon costs of the dlsabled access. 11 ULTIMATE CONTROL. The charfty Is controlled by the Tru5tee5, who are also member$ of the charlty, 15