REGISTERED CHARI NUMBER: 1177266 SMNfl":.Wcrs' 4-kw SUICIDE SUPPORT Re f the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Sunflowe Suicid8 Su Stanbridge Accountancy Services Limited 9 Wheatstone Court Waterwells Business Park Davy Way GIOUster Gloucestershire GL2 24Q
Sunflowers Suicide Su Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examine¢s Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to Ihe Financial Statements 9 to 14 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 15 to 16
Sunflowers Suicide Su rt of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporbng by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabb in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 {effecb've 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectlves and aims The obj8cls of the CIO are to relieve the mental and physical sickn6ss of people bereaved by suicide ar)d thos8 at risk of suicide by provision of courbselling and support. To advance Ihe education of th8 public in all areas relating to suicide and suicide bereavement. in particular but not exdusiv8ly among health prof8ssionals and those who work with people bereaved by suicide or at risk of suicidè. To meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend, by offering a saf& confidential enwronment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings. Consequently giving and gaining support from each other. To promote greater awareness for professionals to help them recognise Ihe sp8cific support required for those bereaved by suicide. statamont on Publlc Benefft The trustees are aware of the Public Benefrt provisions of the Charities Act 2011 and of the guidance on them published by the Charity Commission. They are satisfied that the objects of the charity and the activities of the charity are within the definitions of Charitable Purposes sel down in the Act. The trustees are not aware of any public detriment caus8d by the charivs objects or adivities, nor are th8y aware of anyone receiving private benefit from th8 charity's activities. Grant maklng The Chanty 18 not a grant making charity and does not invite grant appIltionS. Voluntegr$ The Charity have a leam of volunteers that have assisted in the operations of the Charity. During Ihis perl¢xI. volunteer roles have included administrative 5UPPOrt, coordinating sunshine boxes, coordinating support packs, Cleaning of our offices. SUPPOrt at our bereavement events and peer facililalion of our bereavemeni groups. We also have a team of volunteers as part of the fundraising committee who plan and deliver all of the Sunflowers led fundraising events. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities The total donations received during the period totalled £120.581 with the remaining income being generated from th8 fees from events and talks £83,854 and grants of £192,179. The expenditur6 totalled £385.698 resulting in the excess of receipts over payments of £17,711 12024.. £33,250). The Charity has not claimed any grft aid on donations during the poriod other than through CAF Donate and Just Giving. Page 1
Sunflowers Suicide Su ort of the Trustees for the Year Ende(131 March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal funding sources Sunflowers Suicide Support has had a su¢c8ssful financial year, achieving notable growth in both income and service delivery. The charitvs principal sources of income remain diverse, including individual and CA)rporale donations, restricted grants. and income generated from internal fundraising activities, training sessions and community events. This funding diversity aligns with our strategic objective to protect the chariws future sustainability by reducing reliance on any single income stream. During the financial year 2024125, Sunflowers Suicid8 Support received restricted income from the Bamwood Trust, Stroud Hospital L8ague of Friends, and the National Govemrnenl Suicide Prevention Fund. We also received a second instalment from the National Lottery Community Fund, and additional incom8 from the Awards for All programme. Our fundraising events, including Chas8 th8 Sun, Wing Walk, Soul Night, and The Greatest Sunflower Ball, generated over £63,OW. This reflects a significant increase in event income and highlights the strength of Communty engagement wth our cause. Investment pollcy and objectlves The charity aiffls to balance accessibility with prudent financial st8wardship. Most funds during 2024125 were held in an instant-access charity savings account to ensure availability of liquid ass8ts and gen8rat8 maximurn bank interest income. To optimise retums while managing risk, a portion of our funds will be Iransferred lo a Charity Notice account in 2025126. This mové will allow us to secure high8r interest rates while spreading risk across multiple financial institutions. The Charity Is In a period of grovrth and therefore will continue to see an increas8 in investing fiJnds in thè operations of the Charity to develop infrastructure and manpow&r in accordance with the incr8asing dèmand it conlinues to see. Page 2
Sunflowers Suicide Su ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy Sunflow8rs Suicide Support holds unr8Strictéd r8S8rv8S to 8nsure financial stability. protect core services, and support sustainable growth. The charitys policy is to maintain reseNes within prudent range that rèflacts both opèrational neèds and straiegi¢ ambitions. The Trustee5 have set a reserves target equivalent to between three and six months, core running costs (currently £112,OCrf)-£224,000). This range is designed to provide a safgty nel in the event of unexpected Incom8 loss, while all¢)wing sufficient time to implement recovery strategies. A proportion of reserves had been and continue to be designated for strategic initlatives aimed at enhancing the charitys lon*tenn capacAty. Investments include improvements to IT systems and safeguarding prosses, expansion of fundraising capabilities, relocation to new offices lo meet service demand, and staff development. These initiatives are difficult to fund through grants and demonstrate Sunflowers, commitment to using reserves to strengthen infrastructure and sustain service delivery. As of th8 year4nd, the charity holds £170,oc() In unr8slricted res8rv8s. This Is within the target range and r8fl8Cts th8 Trustees. confidence in the charivs diversified funding base and financial r8silience. Th8 r8serv8s are not considered 8xcessive and are r8Vi8W8d quarterfy to ensure alignment with risk. operating costs. and growth plans. The Trustees consider the current level of reserves lo be appropriate and r8sponsibl8, SUPPOrting both the immediate Gontinuity of services and the Charit5 future devebpment. This approach ensurgs that Sunflowers remains resilienl, adaptable. and capable of meeting the growing n88d for sui¢lde pr8vention and b8r8av8m8nt supwrt across the region. Summary of the flnanclal year In 2024125, Sunflowers experienced signffjcant financial and service growth. Total income increased by 280/0 to £403,409, driven by growth in individual donalions. grant funding, evènt income, and bank interest. This increase in income was met wtth a 37% increase in expenditure 1£385,698}, reflecling strategic investment in staffing, infrastructure, and service delivery in response to increased demand. A modest surplus of£17,711 was achieved. Our year-end reserves of £239,859, of which £170,000 are unr8Strict8d, d8monstrat8 a sound rinancial wsilion. A portion of these reserves is already allo¢aled to core development work as oullined in our strategic plan. While the charity has grown, the Truslees remain mindful of rising costs-particularly staff salaries-and the need for sustsined income to mairbtain this positlV8 tr8jectory. We continue to actively fundraise lo meet the 2025126 funding requirement of £447,000, with a focus on core ServIS and programme delivery. The Trustees are confident that our strong performance, robust reserves policy, and detailed funding strategy will reassure current and prospeclive supporters of Sunflowers, capacity to deliver high-impact, financially sustainable ServiS. Pago 3
Sunflowers Suicide Su Re ort of the Trustees for ihe Year Ended 31 March 2025 FUTURE PLANS After making approprlate enquiries, the Tnjstees have a reasonable expectation Ihal the Charity has adequatè resources to continue in operab'onal existence for Ihe forgsgeable future. For this reason, they continua to adopt the going concem basis in preparing the financial statem8nts. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity is ¢onlrolled by its goveming document. and is an incorporalgd Charity. The Sunflowers Suicide Support was re9iStered with the Charity Commission as a charity on 21 February 2018. Recrultmènt and appolntment of new trustees New Iruslees, appointments are shown under the trust88s' delails seGtion. Any new trustees are invited by agreement of the existing trustees having du8 regard to Ihe skills, knowledge and experience required for the effective administration of the Charity. Organlsatlonal structuro There are currently six trustees and approximalely thirty charity volunteers. The organisational structure of the charity is such that long tem strategic decisions are made during regular trustees. meetings attended by the trusl8es, managèmènt tèam. and also perh)dically by some of Ihe volunteers. Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustèes Any new trustees are introduced lo the Chaiity Commission trustee guidelines and are provided with a copy of the Charili8s Commission "Essential Trustee. guidance booklet. New trustees are fully updated on the background of the Charity, operation framework, and its objectives. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Charlty number 1177266 Princlpal address Waterside House Bonds Mill Slonehouse Gloucestershir8 GL10 3RF Trust808 Mr P Broad Mr l Taylor Mrs S Neath Mrs K P Haughton Mr A Mulla Mr G R Smith (appointed 3.12.24) Page 4
Sunflowers Suicide Su rt of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 202 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independont Examiner Mr D C I Woodger FCCA Stanbridge Accountan¢y Services Limited 9 Wheatstone Court wateellS Businass Park Davy Way Glouc8st8r Gloucest8rshir8 GL2 2AQ Approved by order of the board of twstees on 21.&*w.....£.oAs behalf by.. and signed on its Mr A Mulla - Trustee Page 5
Inde endent Examinerfs Re Sunflowers Suicide Su ort to the Trustees of Independenl examinorfs report to the trustees of Sunflowers Suicide Support I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Sunflowers Suicide Support {the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responslbllitios and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of accounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the ACV). I report in respect of my 8xamination of the Trusvs accounts carri8d out und8r Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission undor Section 145(5Xb) of the Act. Indèpendent 8xamlnerfs ststement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,CKIO your 8xamin&r must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm thal l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is on6 of th8 listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connects'on with thè examination giving me cause to beli& thal in any material respect: a¢countlng records were not kept in respect of Trust as required by Section 130 of the the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the applicabl8 requirements conceming the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charibès (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 indep8nd8nt examination. I have no Concerns and have come acmss no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which altenlion should b8 drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. MrDCI FCCA stanbridge ccountsncy servIs Limited 9 Wheatstone Court Waterwells Business Park Davy Way Gloucesler GlouGestershire GL2 2AQ Date: . Page 6
Sunflowers Suicide Su Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestrict8d Restricted fund fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 140,086 192.179 332,265 283,096 Other trading activities Investment income 64,349 64,349 6.795 26,950 5,100 Total 211,230 192,179 403,409 315,146 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 15.907 15.907 9,770 Charltablè actlvltles General actimties 188,873 180.918 369 791 272 126 Totsl 204,780 180,918 385,698 281896 NET INCOME 6.450 11.261 17.711 33,250 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 164,642 75,217 239,859 206,609 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 171.092 257,570 239,859 The notes form part of thesè financial statements Page 7
Sunflowers Suicide Su Balance Sheet 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 26.686 152.048 26,686 238.526 49,732 214,999 86,478 178.734 86,478 265,212 264,731 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year {7,642) {7,642) 124,8721 NET CURRENT ASSETS 171092 86,478 257 570 239 859 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 171,092 86,478 257,570 239,859 NET ASSETS 171,092 86,478 257,570 239,859 FUNDS Unrestricled funds Reslricted funds 171,092 164,642 TOTAL FUNDS 257 570 239,859 ancial stalem nts were approved by the Board of Trustees and authoris6d for issu8 on S . and were sned on its behalf by. Mr A Mulla - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 8
Sunflowers Suicide Su Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing the financial statsmants The financial slatemenls of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statament of Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing Ih8ir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and tha Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All incom8 is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has enlitlemenl to Ihe funds, it is probable that the incom8 will be received and th8 amount can b6 measurèd reliably. Expandfture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has be8n Classified under headings that aggr8gat8 all cost related to th8 category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings Ihey have been alkjcaled to activities on a basis consislenl with the use of resources. Taxation The charty is exempt from tax on Its charitable activitles. Fund accounting Unrestricted tunds can be used in eccordance with the drItsb1e objectives at th8 discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wtthin th8 objecls of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is induded in the notes lo th6 financial statements. Page 9 continuad...
Sunflowers Suicide Su Notes to the FinanGial Statements - continued for the Year ErTrded 31 March 2025 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Events and presentations Merchandise sales 63,271 1.078 26,340 610 64,349 26,950 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.25 31.3.24 Interest re1Vable- trading TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Ther8 were no trustees, remuneration or other b8nefils for the y8ar 8nded 31 March 2025 nor for th8 year ended 31 March 2024. Tru8toe8' eXPonso8 There were no tTUStees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM t)onalions and legacies 122,846 160,250 283,096 Other trading activities Investment incorne 26,950 26,950 5,100 Total 154,896 160,250 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 9,770 9,770 Charitable actlvities General aclivilies 184,065 88.061 272.126 Total 193.835 88,061 281,896 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (38,939) 72,189 33,250 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 203.581 3.028 206,609 Page 10 ntinued...
Sunflowers Suicide Su Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Unrestricted Restricted Total fund fund funds TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 164.642 75,217 239,859 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31.3.24 Trade debtors Prepayments 3.100 23.586 9,280 40,452 26,686 49,732 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE THIN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31.3.24 Trad8 creditors Taxation and social security Other creditors 1,058 3,700 20,114 5.210 2,432 24,872 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement In funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 Unrestrlcted funds Gen8ral fund 164.642 6.450 171,092 Restrlcted funds General restricted grants 75.217 11,261 86,478 TOTAL FUNDS 239.859 17,711 257 570 Page11 continued...
Sunflowers Suicide Su Notes to the Financial Slalements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued Net movement in funds, induded in Ihe atove are as follows: Incoming Resources Mov8menl resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 211,230 {204,780) 6,450 Restricted funds General restricted grants 192,179 {180,918) 11.261 TOTAL FUNDS 403,409 385,698> Comparatlvos for movoment In fund8 Nel movement in funds At 31.3.24 Al 1.4.23 Unrgstricted funds General fund 203,581 (38,939> 164,642 Restrlctod funds General restricted grants 3,028 72,189 75,217 TOTAL FUNDS 206,609 33,250 239.859 Page 12 continued...
Sunflowers Suicide Su Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds. includ8d in the above are as follows: Incoming ReSoUrS Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds G8n8ral fund 154.896 (193,835) (38.939) Reslricted funds General restricted grants 160.250 (88,061) 72,189 TOTAL FUNDS 315,146 281.8961 33,250 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movement in funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.23 Unreslrlcled funds General fund 203,581 (32.489) 171.092 Rostrlcted funds General restricted grants 3,028 83.450 86,478 TOTAL FUNDS 2C6,609 50,961 257 570 Page 13 continugd...
Sunfiowers Suicide Su Notes to the Financial Statements - conts'nued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued A curr8nt year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources Movomenl resources expended in funds Unrestrlctèd funds General fund 366.126 (398.615) (32,489} Restrict8d funds General restricted grants 352,429 {268,979} 83,450 TOTAL FUNDS 718,555 667,5941 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transadions for the year ended 31 March 2025. Page 14
Sunflowers Suicide Su Detailed Statement of Financial AGtivities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Training fees Grants 120,581 19,505 192 179 203,448 28,030 51,618 332,265 283,096 other trading actlvities Events and presentations Merchandise sales 63,271 1,078 26,340 610 64,349 26,950 Invostment Income Interest receivable - trading 6,795 5,100 Total Incomlng resources 403.409 315,146 EXPENDITURE Ralslng donatlong and logacles Fundraising costs 15.907 9.770 Charftable actlvities Wages Insurance Lighl and heat Telephone and in18m8t Postage and stationery Advertising Computer Costs and website Bank charges Training prowsion and staff training Event costs Mileage Sunshine box and SOS pack Family liaison meeting costs Evaluation support Youth work Grief support costs 239,321 1,966 2,704 1,309 2,091 4,213 10,578 191 24,669 7,632 4.282 1,259 10 2,754 4.709 166,601 1,234 389 2,141 4,214 135 5,696 162 24,360 4,837 1,080 1,016 696 390 334,398 241,121 This page does not fonn part of the ststutory financial statements Page 15
Sunflowers Suicide Su Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 MarGh 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Support costs Managèment Sundries 52 Other R8nt 28,780 16,312 Govemanee costs Accountancy and legal fees Legal and professional fees 2,152 6,561 14,693 Total resources expended 385,698 281896 Net Income 33,250 This page does not fomi part of the statLrtory financial statements Page 16