One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking up and gently throwing things into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked: "What are you doing?" The boy replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up, and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die”. The man laughed to himself and said, " Do you realise there are miles of miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can't make any difference”. After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the surf, then smiling at the man, he said; "I made a difference to that one".
Adapted from the original by Loren Eiseley
Trustees
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David Brewster
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Keith Webster
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Richard Coates
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Chairman Treasurer
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Vice Chairman
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Elizabeth Davison
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Robin Lakin
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Bob Polley
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Sue Sutermeister
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Leisa Burniston
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David Marston
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Resigned March 2023
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Ann Ferguson
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John Humphreys
Staff
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Claire Hall
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Sarah Hendry
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Chief Officer
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Coordinator resigned May 2023
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Carol Stevens Coordinator resigned March 2023
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Heather Witty
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Sam Berriman
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Isabelle Harrison
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Co-ordinator started July 2023
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Administrator
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Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale Activities Coordinator
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Jacquie Cole Development Worker
From L-R: Isabelle, Sam, Claire, Jacquie & Heather
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What we do:
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Carers Break Service – volunteers give the carer a break by sitting with the person being cared for
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Our Neighbourhood – volunteer befriending and activities to reduce loneliness and social isolation
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Carers Support Group – we organise a monthly meeting to offer carers the opportunity to share concerns, receive support and simply take time out to relax
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oTea and Tunes – is a quarterly event for people to come together to participate
in a performance by local musicians, followed by conversation, tea and cake.
- Walking Group – the group meets monthly and every client has a dedicated volunteer walking with them. The carer (husband/wife/son/daughter) has a day off knowing their loved one is doing something they love. The benefits of physical exercise and good company are incalculable.
o Community Development in Northern Ryedale and Whitby District – our Activities Coordinator runs a Farmers Breakfast in Lythe and has supported the development of a number of friendship groups in small rural communities in northern Ryedale and rural parts of Whitby District. Lythe Farmers Breakfast , on the first Wednesday every month was set up because loneliness and isolation has become endemic in many of our rural areas in North Yorkshire. This monthly group provides, those who are less able to interact and find themselves isolated, the opportunity to meet with friends old and new for a cup of tea, listen to a rural or locally inspired speaker and then most importantly have a bacon buttie and a chat.
- On - Line Activities
Ryedale Carers Support continues to provide 2 online activities that have filled an unmet need and have proved to be very popular:
Virtual Walks Volunteer ranger, Davy Major from the North York Moors National Parks leads a monthly virtual walk, enabling people to enjoy the countryside and a chat from the comfort of their sofas through Zoom. Walks include views, local and historical information and show the best of the national park in all seasons. Time for a chat, questions and sharing is always a part of this friendly and informal group. If people need help starting with Zoom, we can offer support to get them going.
What people say about the virtual walks:
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‘ A breath of fresh air brought into our living room. We look forward to it every month’
‘We’ve come in from the virtual cold and are warming up by a log fire. We really enjoyed the tour around last year's walks and places of interest. What a lot of work went into today's presentation, please thank Davy for us. We’ve walked some of those routes on better days so knew where you were. We loved it and will certainly join you again. Thank you all so much (January 2024)
Virtual Singalongs over 25 people who can’t get out meet on line to sing along to a variety of musical genres, music from the shows, country, sounds of the 60’s and much more. The social connection has helped people feel less isolated:
- Community One Stop run in conjunction with Ryedale Charities Together the Community One Stop is a doorway into the voluntary sector. Most people know how to access their GP and Health and Adult Services but the voluntary sector can be very confusing. There are two Community One Stops, they are held once a month in Pickering and Kirkbymoorside.
o RCS 2023 Calendar
It was so successful last year, Ryedale Carers Support decided to do another calendar for 2024 as a way to reach out and connect with all our clients and volunteers. The A4 double sided card has a variety of photographs that highlight the different RCS activities
o Volunteer Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter for Ryedale Carers Support volunteers to keep them informed and involved in what we have been doing. As well as a ‘letter from Claire’, we feature recent sessions and events; what’s coming up; a humorous cartoon and useful contacts which the volunteer can share with the person they are visiting.
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Funding:
We are very grateful to the following foundations, trusts, organisations and individuals for supporting us:
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The Robert McAlpine Foundation for enabling Ryedale Carers Support to recruit and advertise for more volunteers and pay their out- of-pocket expenses.
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NYC Health & Adult Services and the local Integrated Care Board; RCS is contracted to provide a Carers Break Service in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale from 2023- 2026 with an option to continue this service for a further 4 years
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Carers Plus as a partner in the delivery of Our Neighbourhood
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Crombie Wilkinson – a legacy
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Yorkshire Building Society (The Charities Trust)
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The Company of Merchants of the Staple of England – Mayor’s gift
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The Grocers Charity,
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McCarthy & Stone Foundation
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Woodsmith Foundation for supporting Lythe Farmers Breakfast
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Barchester Foundation for supporting Tea and Tunes
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The many individual carers and volunteers who have given so generously throughout the year
Who we help?
Referrals to Ryedale Carers Support have increased year on year and in this financial year 368 carers and older people have received a service from us.
Age Range :
| 40-49 | 40-49 | 50-64 | 65-74 | 75-84 | 75-84 | 85+ | 85+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 54 | 74 | 139 | 91 | |||||
| Health Condition: | |||||||||
| Cognitive Impairment |
Long Term Illness |
Learning Disability |
Mental Health Needs |
Physical Disability |
Sensory Disability |
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| 121 | 80 | 1 | 73 | 75 | 18 |
Working with other groups
Ryedale Carers Support is known for responding to need and we can often do this by working with other community groups such as Next Steps, Sight Support, Carers Plus, the Ryedale Festival and Art Beat. In Ryedale we are very fortunate to have a strong community sector and this is reflected in Ryedale Charities Together (RCT). This is a group of six local charities who deliver services in Ryedale but do not belong to a national body. Over the last 2 years we have been working together to provide community one stops in our market towns.
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Our Volunteers
Ryedale Carers’ volunteers are the heart of the organisation and the 154 volunteers registered with us make a significant difference to the people they visit. We are very grateful for all their hard work and commitment. In April 2023 we had a thank you event at the Arboretum at Castle Howard, 54 volunteers attended. We are very grateful to the trustees of the Arboretum for making this possible. Later in April 2023 King Charles visited Malton, Claire Hall, Chief Officer of Ryedale Carers Support was presented to the King. This was a validation of the reputation of Ryedale Carers Support and the value the community places on the excellent work our volunteers do supporting our carers and the people they care for.
Ryedale Carers’ volunteers are the backbone of all that we do: we could not be the organisation we are without the hard work of all our volunteers and we are very grateful for the time they give us.
Our Neighbourhood is about connecting communities and providing support to people who may be isolated, lonely or need a bit of extra help. Our Neighbourhood is a project run in partnership with Carers Plus Yorkshire who hold the contract with NYC. With the help of our volunteers Our Neighbourhood aims to:
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Help people stay well and active within their local community or neighbourhood
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Offer opportunities to meet new people, join in social activities and perhaps try something different
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Community Development in Northern Ryedale and Whitby District
Farmers Breakfast has reached capacity with its clients, and a waiting list is now in operation. The speakers over the last year have ranged from a very tasty and informative visit from Whitby Seafoods, to live flying owls and birds prey in the village hall with a visit from Whitby Falcons.
Rod Dimbleby of The Yorkshire Post fame came and spoke to the group about the ‘Yorkshire Dialect’.
There are usually about 35 clients who attend the event with a good selection of volunteers who come on a regular basis.
Having celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee in 2022, we were fortunate enough to secure a
grant from the Woodsmith foundation to celebrate and have a party the coronation of King Charles 3[rd] . The party was celebrated with the children from Lythe Primary school, The group enjoyed a lovely trip out to the Kirkleatham museum, followed by a trip to Kaskanes in Skinningrove for a very good lunch.
Whitby DAG have been sending a regular mini bus to collect clients who have had to relocate to Whitby due to housing shortages in the villages.
The volunteers continue to be an invaluable help.
The Future
Claire Hall has been with Ryedale Carers Support for 30 years and Chief Officer for the last 8 years, she has decided that now is the time to retire. The charity has been very fortunate in finding and appointing Ann Ferguson who will take over in July 2024. To mark her retirement and to give something back to RCS, Claire decided to do a sponsored walk around the perimeter of Ryedale, 91 miles over 7 days. The walk was launched in March 2024 with an article in the Yorkshire Post but will be completed in May 2024. At the end of this financial year over £6000 had been raised, we hope the total will be more than that.
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Here are the voices of the people we work with
From a volunteer :
“I wanted to give something back. I’ve met some lovely, amazing people. It makes you feel good. You realise how fortunate you are yourself. It’s nice to build up a relationship with the carers, it’s so important for them, they need to have a break. Recently, I was invited to the Ampleforth Abbey memorial service of someone I’d visited. His wife said I’d been the most important person in his life for the last 18 months. That makes you feel good.”
“It’s a friendship thing. The people I visit are lovely, really chatty - and RCS are very good at matching interests. One of my ladies read The Times every Sunday and she keeps me up to date!”
From a Carer:
“I think it’s fantastic. A is a lifeline to R. R is quite cooped up so I think for him, going out, doing normal things like going to the library, having a coffee, it’s been quite life-changing. A has been fantastic, he’s the right person, they get on really well. It’s been a brilliant experience. When R goes down the path with A, chatting away, I feel a load off my shoulders. Normally, I’d walk out with him so I’m always involved. Knowing that he’s safe, and he’s with someone else .. I just go inside and it’s a huge, huge weight off my shoulders. “
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“ My wife’s condition demands my constant attention. I
desperately need some time for myself. The RCS volunteer
brings me essential relief”
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Ryedale Carers Support will continue to offer face to face support, on line and group activities. Our funding is secure for the next 3 years and if we deliver a successful Carers Break Service, North Yorkshire Council have given us the option to extend for a further 4 years; this together with 3 years funding for the ‘Our Neighbourhood’ project and a new partnership agreement between Ryedale Carers Support, Support for Carers Scarborough and Caring Together Whitby gives us a firm platform and the building blocks to develop and extend our services. As can be evidenced by the new Tea and Tunes activity set up to replace the very successful Songs and Scones, we ran before the covid long down.
We know that working with others enables RCS to provide the best possible service for their clients.
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Annual Report & Financial Statements for the period ended
31st March 2024
Tracy Bramley ACMA, CGMA Charity Accounts Preparation & Independent Examination
Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Contents
| Index | Page |
|---|---|
| Trustees' Annual Report | 1-4 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 8-15 |
Trustees' Annual Report
From:
1 April 2023
To: 31 March 2024
The Board of Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for Ryedale Carers Support CIO for the period ended 31st March 2024.
Reference and Administration details
| Reference and Administration details | |
|---|---|
| Charity name | Ryedale Carers Support |
| Other names the charity is known by | None |
| Registered charity number | 1175552 |
| Charity's principal address | The Old School |
| Tinley Garth | |
| Kirkbymoorside | |
| York | |
| YO62 6AR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee Name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair Treasurer Robin Lakin Robert Polley Richard Coates Vice Chair Elizabeth Davison Penny Ward Chief Officer Keith Webster Claire Hall Names of any custodian trustees None Susan Sutermeister Leisa Burniston David Marston Resigned 19/5/2023 John Humphreys Ann Ferguson Resigned 17/5/24 Appointed 14/11/23 David Brewster |
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| Structure,governance and management | |||
| Governing Document Foundation CIO Constitution How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods Elected by Members |
All trustees are required to stand down at the charity's annual general meeting, but being eligible, those who wish to, can offer themselves for re-election.
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Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
To enable carers to maintain their independence
To enable carers to continue their caring role
To increase the confidence and motivation of carers and the cared for
To enhance the wellbeing of carers and the cared for
To enable carers and those they care for to socialise together
To enable the older person to re-engage with their community To inform and sign post to other organisations
Mission Statement
To provide practical and emotional support for adult carers, the people they care for and individuals who live alone in the community.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects
Carers Break Service – volunteers give the carer a break by sitting with the person being cared for Our Neighbourhood – befriending and activities to reduce loneliness and social isolation
Carers Support Group – we organise a monthly meeting to offer carers the opportunity to share concerns, receive support and simply take time out to relax
Tea and Tunes – is a quarterly event for people to come together to participate in a performance by local musicians, followed by conversation, tea and cake.
Walking Group – the group meets monthly and every client has a dedicated volunteer walking with them. The carer (husband/wife/son/daughter) has a day off knowing their loved one is doing something they love. The benefits of physical exercise and good company are incalculable
Community Development in Northern Ryedale and Whitby District – our Activities Coordinator runs a Farmers Breakfast in Lythe and has supported the development of a number of friendship groups in small rural communities in northern Ryedale and rural parts of Whitby District.
On - Line Activities - Ryedale Carers Support continues to provide 2 online activities that have filled an unmet need and have proved to be very popular:
- Virtual Walks Volunteer ranger, Davy Major from the North York Moors National Parks leads a monthly virtual walk, enabling people to enjoy the countryside and a chat from the comfort of their sofas through Zoom. Walks include views, local and historical information and show the best of the national park in all seasons. Time for a chat, questions and sharing is always a part of this friendly and informal group. If people need help starting with Zoom, we can offer support to get them going.
- Virtual Singalongs over 25 people who can’t get out meet on line to sing along to a variety of musical genres, music from the shows, country, sounds of the 60’s and much more. The social connection has helped people feel less isolated:
Community One Stop run in conjunction with Ryedale Charities Together the Community One Stop is a doorway into the voluntary sector. Most people know how to access their GP and Health and Adult Services but the voluntary sector can be very confusing. There are two Community One Stops, they are held once a month in Pickering and Kirkbymoorside.
RCS 2023 Calendar
It was so successful last year, Ryedale Carers Support decided to do another calendar for 2024 as a way to reach out and connect with all our clients and volunteers. The A4 double sided card has a variety of photographs that highlight the different RCS activities
Volunteer Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter for Ryedale Carers Support volunteers to keep them informed and involved in what we have been doing. As well as a ‘letter from Claire’, we feature recent sessions and events; what’s coming up; a humorous cartoon and useful contacts which the volunteer can share with the person they are visiting
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the objectives and activities and in the planning of future activities.
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Achievements and performance
A detailed review of the charity's activities and achievements in year are contained in the separate document 'Ryedale Carers Support Annual Report April 2023 - March 2024'
Financial Review
The results for the period ending 31st March 2024 show final balances of £71,965 unrestricted general funds; £52,553 designated funds and £52,281 restricted funds. In year, the overall operational surplus, after transfers was £1,116; comprising a surplus in year of £13,994 on unrestricted funds partly offset by a deficit of £12,878 on restricted funds.
The surplus in year on unrestricted general funds is largely due to the fundraising income received to 31 March for the sponsored walk and corresponding gift aid. Donations have remained high again this year plus there has been a significant increase in bank interest received due to increasing interest rates. The deficit in year on restricted funds mainly reflects the spending this year of grants received in previous years. The restricted funding grants are listed in note 13 to the accounts, 'Movement of Funds', all of which show favourable balances at 31 March 2024.
The level of free reserves, that is those unrestricted funds not tied up in tangible fixed assets, nor held in designated funds, stands at £71,163 at 31st March 2024. The trustees consider that this level of free reserves is in line with the target level set in the reserves policy of one quarter of the annual projected expenditure for the forthcoming year.
Plans for the future
Claire Hall has been with Ryedale Carers Support for 30 years and Chief Officer for the last 8 years, she has decided that now is the time to retire. The charity has been very fortunate in finding and appointing Ann Ferguson who will take over in July 2024.
To mark her retirement and to give something back to RCS, Claire decided to do a sponsored walk around the perimeter of Ryedale, 91 miles over 7 days. The walk was launched in March 2024 with an article in the Yorkshire Post but will be completed in May 2024. At the end of this financial year over £6000 had been raised, we hope the total will be more than that.
Ryedale Carers Support will continue to offer face to face support, on line and group activities. Our funding is secure for the next 3 years and if we deliver a successful Carers Break Service, North Yorkshire Council have given us the option to extend for a further 4 years; this together with 3 years funding for the ‘Our Neighbourhood’ project and a
new partnership agreement between Ryedale Carers Support, Support for Carers Scarborough and Caring Together Whitby gives us a firm platform and the building blocks to develop and extend our services. As can be evidenced by the new Tea and Tunes activity set up to replace the very successful Songs and Scones, we ran before the covid lock down.
We know that working with others enables RCS to provide the best possible service for their clients.
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Trustee's responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity for that period.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are also responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' annual report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
David Brewster, Chair
Date:
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Ryedale Carers Support CIO
I report on the accounts of: Ryedale Carers Support CIO for the year ended: 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 15.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Tracy Bramley ACMA CGMA
Date
Orchard House Accounting Orchard House, 72 Low Moorgate Rillington, Malton North Yorkshire YO17 8JW
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended:
31st March 2024
| Note Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 3.1 Charitable activities 3.2 Other trading activities 3.3 Investments 3.4 Total income 3 Expenditure on: Raising funds 4.1 Charitable activities 4.2 Total expenditure 4 Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total funds funds funds 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ £ 13,603 - - 13,603 12,982 - - 175,127 175,127 196,539 7,850 - - 7,850 1,460 2,229 - - 2,229 688 |
|---|---|
| 23,682 - 175,127 198,809 211,669 |
|
| 525 - 525 985 1,992 - 195,176 197,168 226,384 2,517 - 195,176 197,693 227,369 |
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| 21,165 - (20,049) 1,116 (15,700) |
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| (7,171) - 7,171 - - |
|
| 13,994 - (12,878) 1,116 (15,700) |
|
| 57,971 52,553 65,159 175,683 191,383 |
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| 71,965 52,553 52,281 176,799 175,683 |
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Balance Sheet as at: 31st March 2024
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible assets 8 Current Assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand 10 Current Liabilities: Amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals 11 Current Liabilities: Amounts falling due after more than one year Creditors and accruals Funds of the Charity 13 Unrestricted Funds (General) Unrestricted Funds (Designated) Restricted Funds 13 Total Fixed Assets Net Current Assets/(Liabilities) Total Current Assets Total Funds Net Assets/(Liabilities) |
2024 £ 802 802 1,919 213,048 214,967 38,970 175,997 - 176,799 71,965 52,553 52,281 176,799 |
2023 £ 585 |
|---|---|---|
| 585 | ||
| 1,855 208,895 |
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| 210,750 | ||
| 35,652 | ||
| 175,098 | ||
| - | ||
| 175,683 | ||
| 57,971 52,553 65,159 |
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| 175,683 |
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on and signed on their behalf by:
D Brewster K Webster Chair Treasurer Date Date
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
31st March 2024
1 Basis of preparation
1.1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with: the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
1.2 Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
2 Accounting policies
2.1 Income
Recognition of income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the charity has evidence of entitlement to the resources and receipt is probable.
Government grants
The charity has received government grants in the reporting period.
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation.
Contractual income and performance related grants
In the case of contractual income and performance related grants, income is only recognised once the charity has provided the specified services or performance related conditions.
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Trustees' Annual Report.
Investment income
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
31st March 2024
2.2 Expenditure and Liabilities
Raising funds
Cost of raising funds comprise those costs associated with attracting voluntary income.
Charitable activities
Charitable activities expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Where costs are apportioned between projects, it is on the basis of staff time spent on each activity.
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Redundancy cost
The cost of redundancies are calculated using the statutory redundancy pay guidelines.
2.3 Assets
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £700 each. They are valued at cost. Depreciation is provided at rates to write off the cost of the asset over a four year period leaving a nil residual value.
Taxation
The company is a registered charity and is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds that are resources set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds are funds which can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
| 3 3.1 3.2 * *3.3 3.4 |
NYCC & CCG Sitting Service Ryedale Carers Support Caring Together Whitby Support for Carers Scarborough NYCC Our Neighbourhood Service(previously 'My' Neighbourhood Service) The Robert McAlpine Foundation - volunteers expenses Awards for All equipment grant (release of grant to match dep'n) Community One Stop Lythe Farmer's breakfast (grants & donations) Support Groups Tea & Tunes Charitable activities Notes to the accounts for the year ended: Income and endowments Donations and legacies Voluntary Income-donations General Donations Gift Aid Other trading activities Fundraising Total income Investments Bank interest received |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2024 £ £ £ 12,598 12,598 1,005 1,005 13,603 - 13,603 61,893 61,893 23,255 23,255 42,470 42,470 20,417 20,417 9,000 9,000 - 110 110 17,022 17,022 216 216 744 744 - 175,127 175,127 7,850 7,850 7,850 - 7,850 2,229 2,229 2,229 - 2,229 23,682 175,127 198,809 31st March 2024 |
Unrestricted funds £ 12,346 636 12,982 - 1,460 1,460 688 688 15,130 |
Restricted funds £ |
Total 2023 £ 12,346 636 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 12,982 | ||||
| 59,750 25,600 39,200 55,635 10,000 1,847 2,509 1,830 168 |
59,750 25,600 39,200 55,635 10,000 1,847 2,509 1,830 168 - |
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| 196,539 | 196,539 | ||||
| 1,460 | |||||
| - | 1,460 | ||||
| 688 | |||||
| - | 688 | ||||
| 196,539 | 211,669 |
* denotes government grants received this year, totalling £148,035 (2023: £182,141)
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
| 4 Expenditure 4.1 200 Club Fundraising costs 4.2 Volunteers Events Lythe Farmers Breakfast My Neighbourhood activities Support for Carers Scarborough Caring Together Whitby Telephone Insurance Depreciation Governance Professional & AGM fees Partner payments Community One Stop expenses Central support costs Postage, stationery, printing & photocopying Rent, room hire & service charges Office & Computer Equipment Advertising & website Telephone upgrade Raising funds Notes to the accounts for the year ended: Total expenditure Charitable activities Salaries, NI & Pensions Volunteer training & travel expenses Sundry & cleaning expenses Staff training & travel expenses Subscriptions Supporting Carers Direct Project costs Trustee expenses Tea & Tunes expenses |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2024 £ £ £ 498 498 27 27 525 - 525 82,920 82,920 52 3,982 4,034 10,263 10,263 160 160 174 680 854 151 880 1,031 300 12 312 1,014 1,014 75 75 808 808 329 329 42,470 42,470 23,255 23,255 3,164 3,164 - - 4,738 4,738 224 1,858 2,082 80 8,934 9,014 3,657 3,657 144 4,050 4,194 853 853 1,927 1,927 14 14 1,992 195,176 197,168 2,517 195,176 197,693 31st March 2024 |
Unrestricted funds £ 555 430 985 4,239 100 63 4,637 6 92 1,300 585 11,022 12,007 |
Restricted funds £ - 91,288 5,411 8,169 202 395 751 765 1,129 15,631 1,337 39,200 25,600 3,031 6,007 508 6,890 3,809 1,745 1,847 1,553 94 215,362 215,362 |
Total 2023 £ 555 430 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 985 | ||||
| 95,527 5,411 8,169 202 395 851 828 1,129 15,631 1,337 - 39,200 25,600 3,031 4,637 6,013 600 6,890 3,809 3,045 2,432 1,553 94 |
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| 226,384 | ||||
| 227,369 |
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
| 5 Fees for examination of the accounts 2024 2023 £ £ Independent Examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts 950 950 Other fees - - 950 950 6 Staff costs and emoluments 2024 2023 £ £ 76,348 88,316 259 637 2,495 2,956 3,818 3,618 82,920 95,527 5 6 7 Defined contribution pension scheme 8 Fixed assets Equipment Total £ £ 9,729 9,729 Additions in year 1,070 1,070 Disposals in year - - 10,799 10,799 £ £ 9,144 9,144 853 853 9,997 9,997 £ £ 802 802 585 585 9 Debtors and prepayments 2024 2023 Debtors and prepayments £ £ 1,919 1,855 1,919 1,855 At 31st March 2024 Net Book Value At 31st March 2024 No redundancy payments were made during the year (2023: Nil) The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £35,677 (2023: £32,444). Notes to the accounts for the year ended: 31st March 2024 Gross salaries Employers National Insurance Pension Contributions Average number of employees (head count) No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000 (2023: Nil) Other benefits - car allowance Prepayments and accrued income The charity contributes to each employee's chosen defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity and amounted to £2,495. There were £132.27 contributions outstanding at the end of the year. The employer pension cost is allocated between the restricted and unrestricted funds in line with the allocation of the corresponding staff salaries. At 31st March 2023 Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 1st April 2023 At 31st March 2024 Depreciation At 1st April 2023 Charge for the year |
2024 £ 950 - 2024 |
2023 £ 950 - |
|---|---|---|
| 950 | 950 | |
| 2024 £ 76,348 259 2,495 3,818 |
2023 £ 88,316 637 2,956 3,618 |
|
| 82,920 | 95,527 | |
| 5 | 6 | |
| 10,799 | 10,799 | |
| £ 9,144 853 |
£ 9,144 853 |
|
| 9,997 | 9,997 | |
| £ | £ | |
| 802 | 802 | |
| 585 | 585 | |
| 2024 £ 1,919 |
2023 £ 1,855 |
|
| 1,919 | 1,855 |
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
31st March 2024
| 10 Cash at bank and in hand Reserve account 11 Creditors and accruals Trade creditors Payments received on account for contracts or performance-related grants Accruals Deposit bank accounts Cash in hand Analysis of creditors falling due within one year Current bank account |
Total 2024 £ 88,087 94,316 30,510 135 |
Total 2023 £ 85,717 92,794 30,223 161 |
|---|---|---|
| 213,048 | 208,895 | |
| 2024 £ 2,110 32,672 4,188 |
2023 £ - 31,137 4,515 |
|
| 38,970 | 35,652 |
12 Contingent Liabilities
The charity has no contingent liabilities at 31 March 2024 (2023: None).
13 Movement of funds
13.1 Movement of major funds 2024
| Donated Funds b/fwd £ 57,971 52,553 110,524 - - - 5,833 One Stop 19,717 2,795 31,371 Lythe Farmer's Breakfast(incl Plough to Plate) 1,573 Plough to Plate 2,281 Tea & Tunes(+ tfr from FEF Fund) - NYCC FEF Fund 1,589 65,159 Total Funds 175,683 Caring Together Whitby(CTW) Carers Support Group Volunteers Expenses My' Neighbourhood + tfr from One Stop) Fund name Unrestricted Funds Our Neighbourhood Ryedale(previously Support for Carers Scarborough(SFCS) Carers Sitting Service Ryedale General unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Designated funds |
Donated Funds b/fwd £ 57,971 52,553 110,524 - - - 5,833 One Stop 19,717 2,795 31,371 Lythe Farmer's Breakfast(incl Plough to Plate) 1,573 Plough to Plate 2,281 Tea & Tunes(+ tfr from FEF Fund) - NYCC FEF Fund 1,589 65,159 Total Funds 175,683 Caring Together Whitby(CTW) Carers Support Group Volunteers Expenses My' Neighbourhood + tfr from One Stop) Fund name Unrestricted Funds Our Neighbourhood Ryedale(previously Support for Carers Scarborough(SFCS) Carers Sitting Service Ryedale General unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Designated funds |
Incoming resources £ 23,682 - |
Outgoing resources £ 2,517 - |
Transfers £ (7,171 ) |
Balance c/fwd £ 71,965 52,553 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110,524 | 23,682 | 2,517 | (7,171) | 124,518 | |
| - - - 5,833 19,717 2,795 31,371 1,573 2,281 - 1,589 |
61,893 42,470 23,255 20,417 110 216 9,000 17,022 744 |
69,064 42,470 23,255 25,688 3,256 331 16,191 14,592 329 |
7,171 16,571 (16,571 ) 2,281 (2,281 ) 1,589 (1,589 ) |
- - - 17,133 - 2,680 24,180 6,284 - 2,004 - |
|
| 65,159 | 175,127 | 195,176 | 7,171 | 52,281 | |
| 175,683 | 198,809 | 197,693 | - | 176,799 |
Transfers between funds
From To General funds Restricted funds One Stop - Our Neighbourhood - restricted funds restricted
| Reason | £ Amount |
|---|---|
| To make up the shortfall in the Carers Sitting Service | 7,171 |
| Agreed transfer of remaining funding received during | 16,571 |
| Covid to current activities |
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
31st March 2024
Transfers between funds cont….
| Transfers between funds cont…. s to the accounts for the year ended: 31st March 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| From To Reason Plough to Plate - restricted Lythe Farmer's Breakfast - restricted FEF Fund - restricted Tea & tunes - restricted Plough to Plate renamed as Lythe Farmer's Breakfast - same client group and purpose Agreed transfer of remaining FEF Fund to new group Tea & Tunes |
£ Amount 2,281 1,589 |
| 27,612 |
| 2023 Donated Funds b/fwd £ 49,925 60,053 109,978 - - - 18,293 2,859 29,520 Plough to Plate 6,012 Lythe Farmer's Breakfast 1,706 Awards for All(release of equipment grant) - One Stop 19,426 NYCC FEF Fund 1,589 NHS App fund 2,000 81,405 Total Funds 191,383 Volunteers Expenses Restricted Funds Carers Sitting Service Ryedale Support for Carers Scarborough(SFCS) Caring Together Whitby(CTW) My Neighbourhood Ryedale Carers Support Group Fund name Unrestricted Funds General unrestricted funds Designated funds |
2023 Donated Funds b/fwd £ 49,925 60,053 109,978 - - - 18,293 2,859 29,520 Plough to Plate 6,012 Lythe Farmer's Breakfast 1,706 Awards for All(release of equipment grant) - One Stop 19,426 NYCC FEF Fund 1,589 NHS App fund 2,000 81,405 Total Funds 191,383 Volunteers Expenses Restricted Funds Carers Sitting Service Ryedale Support for Carers Scarborough(SFCS) Caring Together Whitby(CTW) My Neighbourhood Ryedale Carers Support Group Fund name Unrestricted Funds General unrestricted funds Designated funds |
Incoming resources £ 15,130 |
Outgoing resources £ 12,007 - |
Transfers £ 4,923 (7,500 ) |
Balance c/fwd £ 57,971 52,553 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109,978 | 15,130 | 12,007 | (2,577) | 110,524 | |
| - - - 18,293 2,859 29,520 6,012 1,706 - 19,426 1,589 2,000 |
59,750 39,200 25,600 55,635 168 10,000 1,830 1,847 2,509 |
62,327 39,200 25,600 68,095 232 8,149 3,731 1,963 1,847 2,218 2,000 |
2,577 | - - - 5,833 2,795 31,371 2,281 1,573 - 19,717 1,589 - |
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| 81,405 | 196,539 | 215,362 | 2,577 | 65,159 | |
| 191,383 | 211,669 | 227,369 | - | 175,683 |
13.2 Details of Funds Held 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Funds (General)
The General fund is unrestricted and available for the general purposes of Ryedale Carers Support.
Designated Funds
Reflects the redundancy and wind down provision of £52,553.
Restricted Funds
The current restricted funds are only available for the purposes specified for each fund, which are:
NYC Carers Break Service - supported by NYC Health and Adult Services and the Integrated Care Board to provide a carers break service, using volunteers to give carers a break.
Support for Carers Scarborough & Caring Together Whitby - in partnership with Ryedale Carers Support delivering a range of services across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.
Our Neighbourhood - is about connecting communities and providing support to people who may be isolated, lonely or need a bit of extra help. It is a project run in partnership with Carers Plus Yorkshire who hold the contract with NYC. It was previously named 'My Neighbourhood' and includes the balance of unspent funds from the One Stop project.
One Stop - run in conjunction with Ryedale Charities Together the Community One Stop is a doorway into the voluntary sector providing information, advice and free activities. This has now merged into the Our Neighbourhood project and will continue to provide information, advice and activities to the lonely and isolated in Ryedale.
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Ryedale Carers Support CIO
(Registered Charity Number 1175552)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
31st March 2024
13.2 Details of Funds Held cont….
Carers Support Group - one monthly support group to offer carers the opportunity to share concerns, receive support and take a break from their caring role.
Volunteer Expenses - supported by The Robert McAlpine Foundation to enable Ryedale Carers Support to recruit more volunteers and pay their out of pocket expenses.
Lythe Farmer's Breakfast - a monthly group to enable those who are less able to interact and find themselves isolated, to meet for a chat and refreshments and listen to a rural or locally inspired speaker. This now includes the remaining funds under Plough to Plate as this is essentially a renaming of the same client group and purpose.
Tea & Tunes - a quarterly event for people to come together to participate in a performance by local musicians, followed by conversation, tea and cake. This is also supported by the balance of unspent funds in the FEF (Food and Essentials) fund given by NYC.
| 14 Net assets between funds Balances at 31st March 2023 Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Balances at 31st March 2024 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 802 86,920 (15,757 ) |
Designated Funds £ 64,190 (11,637 ) |
Restricted Funds £ - 63,857 (11,576 ) |
Total 2024 £ 802 214,967 (38,970 ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71,965 | 52,553 | 52,281 | 176,799 | |
| Unrestricted Funds £ 1,170 68,366 (11,565 ) |
Designated Funds £ - 63,253 (10,700 ) |
Restricted Funds £ 1,848 76,202 (12,891 ) |
Total 2023 £ 3,018 207,822 (35,157) |
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| 57,971 | 52,553 | 65,159 | 175,683 |
15 Transactions with trustees and related parties
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.
One trustee received out of pocket expenses during the year of £14.40 (2023: £94.40).
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Ryedale Carers Support CIO I report on the accounts of.. for the year ended.. Ryedale Carers Support CIO 31 March 2024 are set out on pages 6 to 15. Responslbilities and basis of roport As the chariws trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chanties Act 2011 1"Ihe Act"). I report in respect of my @xamination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my axamination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under $ection 145151 {bl of the Act. Independent oxamtnerfs •tatem•nt I hav? completed my examination. I confirm th81 no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me ¢au8e to believe that, in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance ¥Mlh section 130 of the Act.. or th8 accounts do not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and ¢onlent of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirem8nt that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I hav8 no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the 8xamination to ¥thich allenlion should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Tracy Bramley ACMA CGMA Orchard House Accounting Orchard House. 72 Low Moorgale Rillinglon, Malton North Yorkshire Y017 8JW