## Registered CIO 1183406 # **Annual Report Seacroft Friends and Neighbours** For the period 1[st] October 2021 to 30[th] September 2022. **Seacroft Friends and Neighbours,** Contact 0113 **1081 York Road,** number: 2734979 **Leeds, LS14 6JB (Registered Office)** Seacroft Friends and Neighbours, Contact 0113 Kentmere Community Centre, number: 2323662 Kentmere Avenue, Leeds LS14 1BW Website: https://www.seacroftfriends.org.uk **2** ## **CONTENTS** |1|INTRODUCTION____________________________________________3 - 4| |---|---| |2|PERSONNEL___________________________________________________5| |3|IMPACT of COVID______________________________________________6| |4|CLIENTS_______________________________________________________6| |5|FINANCE___________________________________________________6 - 7| |6|FUNDING _________________________________________________ 7 - 8| |7|**_**PREMISES and EQUIPMENT _____________________________ 8 - 9| |8|TRANSPORT _____________________________________________ 9| |9|SERVICES PROVIDED| ||9.1 SUPPORT__________________________________________ 9 - 10| ||9.2 HEALTH, FRAILTY AND WELLBEING ___________________10 - 11| ||9.3 REFERRALS________________________________________11 - 12| ||9.4 ACTIVITIES ________________________________________ 12 -14| ||9.5 MONITORING __________________________________________ 14| |10|_WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP ________________________________ 14| |11|TRUSTEES ____________________________________________ 14 - 15| |12|POLICIES, PROCEDURES and TRAINING _______________________ 15| |13|PROMOTING OUR SERVICES and GETTING FEEDBACK _______ 15 - 16| |14|ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS __________________________________16 - 17| |15|CONCLUSION ______________________________________________ 17| **3** ## **1. INTRODUCTION** Seacroft Friends & Neighbours (SFN) is one of the 37 Neighbourhood Network Schemes operating in the UK. Seacroft is categorised as one of the most deprived in the UK by government metrics. It is also a place of great character and history where many people have lived their whole lives and have a strong connection to. Our main objectives are: - to support people over 60 in our community to live at home; - reduce isolation and loneliness amongst older people; - maintain or improve personal health and wellbeing. We do this through the provision of flexible, dedicated, sustainable and quality services, personal contact, and the provision of activities and opportunities to socialise. We have a small team of dedicated, trained staff and an active team of amazing volunteers. We work closely with many local healthcare providers and support services. Our trustees continue to give up their time and provide their experience in support of the organisation and ensure that it complies with local and national regulations . During the period 1[st] October 2021 to 30[th] September 2022 we continued to suffer from the impact of government restrictions associated with Covid imposed during 2020/21. Namely that we found: - clients suffering from more complex healthcare needs/personal issues; - the proportion of people with complex needs increased; - visible deterioration in physical mobility in more of our clients; - increased anxiety about getting out of the house. In our experience, individuals suffered more as a result of the restrictions than from covid. The staff team prioritised vulnerable clients and implemented an ‘exceptional circumstances’ protocol in response to these issues. The ongoing need to isolate staff and clients if they tested positive for covid even if they felt well resulted in staff being absent from work as they or family members were required to isolate. Staff and volunteers rallied around each other to cover during these periods of absence. Where they could, staff worked from home to maintain the services. Contact by telephone was maintained where clients were unable or unwilling to leave home. We continued to provide transport using the minibus to medical appointments and to attend lunch clubs where required. **4** We have continued to develop our financial systems and controls as would be expected in a well-run, organisation of this size and complexity. We report back to funders and to the Charities commission in line with our responsibilities. Shirley M. Dann MRPharmS, BSc Chair of Trustees, Seacroft Friends and Neighbours **5** ## **2. PERSONNEL** During the year staff turnover has been low. We recruited a driver/activity worker which allows us to use the minibus to transport clients. Following an introductory period Carol Lockwood was appointed the project co-ordinator, Neil Thompson was appointed to the post of deputy co-ordinator, the roles were evaluated using the public sector roles as a baseline. We obtained funding to support the appointment of a temporary catering lead to provide meals and organise food purchases. Staffing as at end Sept 2022: **----- Start of picture text -----**
Trustees 6
Staff 6
Volunteers 23
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At this time the staffing level was felt to be suitable while Carol and Neil settled into the new roles and because it took time to restart after Covid. Covid also impacted on the ability of staff to take holidays and extensions were granted to accommodate this. We have fewer volunteers than in the previous year however we anticipate this will increase again as activities and travel/movement increases. Volunteers provide support in the following areas: - Transport assistants - Telephone contact - Befrienders - Crafts - Lunch Club - Activities - Trips On average around 300 volunteer hours are contributed each month. Our trustees also freely donate their time and skills. Without this support, we would not be able to maintain the high level of services we currently provide to older residents in Seacroft. ## **3. IMPACT of COVID** Whilst the main Covid restrictions were lifted, others remained in place and covid was still circulating. Our staffing levels, ability to take holidays and to hold Trustee meetings were adversely impacted as staff, trustees, volunteers and clients became unwell and had to isolate to reduce the risk of transmission. Everyone did their best **6** to cope with being unwell and with the constraints and additional workload, whilst maintaining the services. ## **4. CLIENTS** Whilst the covid restrictions were in place our telephone befriending service provided vital social interaction our most isolated, immobile and vulnerable clients. As restrictions eased we returned to face-to-face interactions. We have reviewed our client list to check it is correct. Removing duplicates or if people have moved or sadly passed away. We have 951 clients who we have some level of contact with. As an example, in one quarter (Year 3 /Q2) we had direct involvement with 426 clients and gained 44 clients. Some clients attend several activities in person, others are supported at home, some are in contact but do not currently use the services but they know how to contact us should they need to. This last category is important, it can help people to remain independent for longer if they know support is available if they need it. ## **5. FINANCE** Quick Books was introduced in the previous financial year. Introducing the software was the first stage. Over the last 12 months a significant amount of work has been carried out to implement the changes, add controls, train staff so that the system actually works. We are very grateful to Heera Singh from HSL for his training and support and to John Scott our Treasurer and Carol Lockwood our Project Co-ordinator for the significant amount of time and effort they have put into getting the system working as we need it to. We now have a robust system of financial controls as would be expected in an organisation of our size and complexity. ## **Financial Position at 30/09/2022** A full set of accounts has been prepared and will be submitted with the annual return to the Charities commission. The accounts have been prepared by HSL Accountancy Solutions and agreed by the Trustees. As at 30/9/2022 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds Income £21,303 £224,124 £245,427 Expenditure £ 3,646 £195,184 £198,830 **7** Comprehensive cash flow forecasts have been introduced, showing when funding streams stop/change and where there are peaks and troughs in cash flow allowing us to plan more effectively and ensure that there is sufficient cash available to support operations. A ‘buildings’ reserve fund was set up as part of our business continuity strategy. We review our reserves policy regularly to try to ensure that we have the financial means to provide an ongoing quality service. ## **6. FUNDING** Several discussions have taken place regarding the funding provided by Leeds City Council. The current 5-year funding ends Sep 2023. Councillors have indicated that the potential extension to the funding should go ahead, but that the amount may be reduced. The trustees are cognisant of this and will seek additional funds where required. We acknowledge that the charity depends on funding and are grateful to those who provide financial support. Some funds have been closed (Co-op dementia fund, defibrillator fund, LCC covid fund, OPF covid fund, covid resilience fund (Lottery funding), hardship fund, HAP fund for key safes, HUB covid fund). **----- Start of picture text -----**
Source of funding Purpose Status
Leeds Benevolent In line with Charity
One-off
Society - Single ladies objectives
Leeds City Council Funding extended till
Frailty project work
Swift Funding end Nov 2022
Leeds City Council
Continues till Sept
Core funding – Adult Rent, staff
2023
Social Care
Lunch Club support
This was previously
two funds (North and
Lunch club grant Current
South) it has been
amalgamated into one
since the merger.
Provides additional
Enhance funding LCC healthcare support. Current
Refer to section 9.2.
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We continue to apply for funds both independently and as a Seacroft collective. Personal donations continue to enhance our works; these donations are often from existing clients grateful for support or families of former clients. **8** We acknowledge the security of Leeds City Council Grant which forms a large part of our current income and which runs until 30 September 2023. We had an overall net income for the period refer to full accounts for detailed figures. No expenses were claimed by any of the trustees. Accounts for the period have been prepared and following independent audit by HSL and are issued as a separate document. Both will be submitted to the Charities Commission in line with regulations. Overall our financial position is healthy and we have built in some resilience taking into account the potential drop in Council Funding. We review where money is spent to ensure that it is spent in compliance with the funding purpose and that restricted funds are used within their limitations. We try to get good value for money whilst recognising that quality is important. ## **7. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT** Chapel FM re-opened and files were transferred to the new office. From a GDPR perspective this is a more secure storage space. A new lease for the use of premises at Kentmere Road was negotiated allowing for continued use of office space and use of rooms for activities. Both units cater for children and young people as well as older residents. Where our in-house activities are reduced around Easter/Christmas it allows Chapel FM and Kentmere to provide more holiday activities for young people. This helps us and the facilities to make best use of the premises. We continue to provide support to those who need it through home deliveries. Both premises are in good condition and are accessible to all, we can get the minibus close to the entrance. We have an ongoing awareness of buildings in the local area and are open minded about the possibility of sole use premises. We provide directly or through partners, electronic equipment and training to clients to enable them to communicate with family, do online shopping, bills, or read, play games. ## **8. TRANSPORT** Our minibus is used regularly to transport clients to and from lunch clubs and activities. It is also used to get people to appointments and for trips. We offer and provide door-to-door transport in a covid safe environment (where this was a requirement). It is much appreciated by those using the service who would struggle to get to the centres by other means. ## **9. SERVICES PROVIDED** **9** ## **9.1 SUPPORT** Staff have to deal with far more complex cases for a variety of reasons: including reductions in statutory services, increased anxiety, isolation and mobility as a direct result of Covid restrictions. We carry out home visits where required to assess needs and check progress on actions. Just a visit alone can be helpful as clients know they are not on their own. Support services include: - enabling clients to get support from other groups and agencies; - assistance to get to health appointments; - emergency prescription service; - hearing aid clinics; - support to access benefits and financial aid, including pension credit; - emergency hot meal delivery; - one-to-one intensive casework - telephone welfare checks; - jigsaw exchange; - help in dealing with emergencies including deaths, funerals and sudden illness; - in the event of no other options, we can help with essential equipment; - emergency shopping; - telephone befriending; - technology loan and support. In one quarter (Year3/Q2) we gave individual advice to 298 people, so over 1000 in 12 months. In one case actions included: - Supplied folders and files and helped X organise, bills etc in an order they could then access, more easily - Helped arrange GP appointment, to address anxiety, now receiving counselling. - Helped cancel expensive Broadband contract, sold to husband after his Dementia diagnosis. Helped set up new contract. Cancelled Sky contract no longer needed. - Helped to buy a new smart phone, X can now 'WHATS APP' video call Australia and is no longer paying an excessive amount every month for a phone. - Applied for Attendance allowance for her husband. - Still to do: Support to improve confidence using phone and IPAD, apply for Blue Badge and apply for Council Tax Discount. **10** These actions were beneficial from a financial perspective, they reduced anxiety and stress and improved quality of life for the person. Improved confidence and positive feelings about the future. ## **9.2 HEALTH, FRAILTY AND WELLBEING** Older peoples’ well-being and independence are within our constitutional / charitable over- arching aims. Our Health Lead (SWIFT funded) continued to work within the city-wide Frailty Project. Seacroft Friends and Neighbours helped clients with practical support, dealing with housing issues, aids adaptations, referral or support with podiatry, continence, hearing and medical interventions to try to keep that independence. The frailty work looks at a personalised care, designed around improving selfmanagement skills to help people improve/maintain their mobility and strength. This is key to enabling clients to continue to live at home. We had 40 clients receiving support through SWIFT, however this is coming to an end. Further funding is being sought through the ENHANCE scheme. Leeds Older Peoples forum are aware that communication between the NHS and partners such as Seacroft Friends and Neighbours could be better, and if it was, referrals would likely increase. They are working with all partners to improve this. We are registered as a dementia friendly organisation. Three members of staff are trained dementia champions. All members of staff are trained in ‘mental health first aid’. How many members in total have you helped to minimise the need **23** for hospital admission? How many members have you supported in relation to hospital **19** discharge? How many members have you provided education and/or support to **46** self manage long term conditions How many members have you supported to identify and access **44** appropriate medical care/health services? ## **9.3 REFERRALS** We refer clients to other groups/services and we also receive referrals. We made referrals out on behalf of older people to groups such as: Social Services Benefits GP’s Nurses **11** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Disability Obtain
Continence LCC bins
adaptations Equipment
Hearing and Sight
Carers Leeds Councillors Key safes
loss
Memory
Chiropody Telecare Gardener
support
Power of
Mental health Ambulance Safer Leeds
Attorney
Occupational Presto meal
Library Falls service
Therapist delivery
LCC Housing/ Voluntary sector Green Doctor
adaptations organisations cold homes
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## **Referrals** In one quarter we received 44 new referrals as shown in the table below. 26 clients who we were already working with were referred to new services. A total of 70 referrals received in one quarter and an estimated 250 in a year. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Self-referrals 4
Family/friends/carers 4
Social services 4
New client referrals
Health services 12
Social prescribing 6
Other sources 14
Existing members referred Access a new service area/area of
26
internally support
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## **Anonymous example of referral and outcome.** As a specific example, _a client was referred to us who was caring for her partner who was immobile. She had no other support at the time. Home visit was undertaken discussed how to sort out a break, checked benefits were in place. Referred for a telecare alarm. Discussed social groups that are available and the use of transport_ . Client reported feeling grateful for the support. ## **9.4 ACTIVITIES** We provide activities relating to health and fitness, wellbeing and general enjoyment as well as lunches. The table below lists regular activities and who we partner with. **12** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Chair based exercise Lunch Clubs
Craft Group (supported
class (in conjunction with We aim to provide 3
by Leeds City College)
Yorkshire Dance) days food provision
Singing Group (in
Health and Wellbeing partnership with
Mobile Lunch Club
Support Group (SWIFT) Chapel FM) dementia
friendly includes lunch
Cake and coffee peer
support group
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In addition to our regular activities, we held some special events through the year: - **Christmas** – we held Christmas lunches and provided small gifts - **International Women’s Day** - lunch, flowers and chocolates were provided to the Tuesday lunch group to celebrate International women’s day - **Easter** - cards and Easter eggs were handed out to approx. 100 clients. - **Queens Platinum Jubilee** – a party was held clients were provided with a meal, a gift and were entertained. - **Summer holiday trip** – staff organised and supported clients to take part in a trip to Scarborough. As an example, the table below indicates how many people have taken part in activities in one quarter alone. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Activity Number of participants
in one quarter
Chairbased exercise- Monday session 88
Lunch Club - Monday 264
Lunch club Tuesday / Outings 123
Lunch club Wednesday 308
Craft group 154
Chair based exercise/ dance Friday 77
Thursday lunch club 132
Demenia support 88
Singing sensation- open voices 246
Mans world 64
Ladies coffee and cake 88
Hearing aid support 44
Befrienders 396
Emergency shopping 44
Emergency prescription collection 32
Tech support 88
Newsletter 951
Handy man service 36
Patient transport 6
Jigsaw exchange 42
Knitt and knatter 42
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Activity Number of participants
in one quarter
Day trips 120
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During lockdown, the loss of any social life and not being able to meet up and see people was extremely harmful for physical and mental health. Being able to get out and socialise and attend activities has been especially valued following the Covid restrictions. These activities have several important benefits, which include: - help to maintain or improve mobility; - reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness; - allow staff to assess the health of those attending (seeing people regularly allows staff to see deterioration which may not be obvious to others where contact is less frequent); - help to maintain nutritional levels; - help to make people feel valued (gifts); - provide interest and enjoyment. We provide many of our services at no cost, we ask for a small contribution for some of the activities but we ensure that clients are not excluded for financial reasons. ## **9.5 MONITORING** We use Lamplight to submit reports and complete a quarterly return for Leeds City Council. We have discussions with the commissioning group and partners which help us to ensure we are applying the right standards. Accounts are audited. We monitor progress of the organisation by capturing actions in an action log and review progress in trustee meetings. ## **10. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP** One of the strengths of the organisation is the ability to liaise and work alongside other organisations. This is a key strength of the organisation and their ability to provide support to older people who are in greatest need. We accept referrals and help clients get the help they need from other service providers. We continue to work in partnership with the WASP (We Are Seacroft Partnership) offering intergenerational opportunities. Partners include: LS14 Trust Fall into Place local GPs Local police Leeds Community Spaces SCOT Chapel FM NHS colleagues Seacroft and Killingbeck Councillors **14** ## **11. TRUSTEES** There has been no change in Trustee’s during the year, trustees agreed to continue in their roles. Declaration of interest forms are up to date. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Appoin
Name Positions held Next Review date
ted
Member Trustee
Pearl Allen
Member of HR/policies and 2/12/21 2 [nd] Dec 2024
procedures sub committee
Member of HR/policies and
Sheonagh
procedures sub committee 25/3/21 25th Mar 2024
Clarke
Deputy Chair of trustees
Chair of Trustees
Secretary
Shirley Member of HR/policies and
2/12/21 2 [nd] Dec 2024
Dann procedures sub committee
and finance and property sub
committee
Member of finance and
Mick Firth 3/12/20 3rd Dec 2023
property sub committee
Graham Member of finance and
2/12/21 2 [nd] Dec 2024
Hyde property sub committee
Treasurer
John Scott Member of finance and 15/4/21 15 [th] April 2024
property sub committee
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The annual report for the period ending Sept 2020 and the independently audited accounts were submitted to the Charities commission using their online filing system and CIO information held by the Charities commission was updated by the Chair of Trustees. ## **12. POLICIES, PROCEDURES and TRAINING** We have systems in place to satisfy Safeguarding, GDPR, Health & Safety, DBS, Food Hygiene, Finance and other statutory requirements as required by the Charities Commission. We have an up-to-date organisation chart. Mandatory staff training has been carried out and a significant amount of training completed in relation to the use of Quick Books. In addition to annual training staff attended food hygiene training. Four members of staff completed dementia/mental health training. The Government restrictions imposed during 2020 and into 2021 caused immense hardship and suffering to many of our clients and staff. These have been shown to **15** have caused more harm than good and they went against previously agreed plans. As trustees we will monitor the government position and challenge future controls of this nature. We will also respond to Government consultations to give a voice to older residents who may not be able to do this themselves. ## **13. PROMOTING OUR SERVICES AND GETTING** ## **FEEDBACK** We sent out a newsletter to clients in Spring and Winter. We receive referrals from other organisations which allow us to offer services to those who may not have heard of us. We are listed as part of the national Neighbourhood network scheme online. We have an update active web site which was put together by one of our staff members. We can view the traffic to our website and duration of visit to see how many people are using the website. We get involved in local events in particular with Chapel FM and the LS14 Collective, which helps to promote the services. We are located centrally in Seacroft and both buildings are used by others, making us visible in the community. We actively ask for feedback and listen to those who use the services. We asked for feedback on the quality of the meals served at lunch club and on the range of activities. We constantly review what we provide and whether it is meeting the needs of older people in Seacroft. ## **14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS** We greatly appreciate the input from our trustees. Working within the constitution, their expertise, advice and guidance freely given is vital to the operation of the charity. We are grateful to our wonderful volunteers, without whom the charity would not be able to support as many people. Our thanks to Adults and Health who are pivotal in the Neighbourhood Networks and to the Commissioners who support us with advice, support and information. **16** It is through donations and funders we are able to continue delivering high quality, friendly, caring services to the community of Seacroft and East Leeds. We are grateful for the continued financial support received from the Leeds Single Ladies Benevolent Society. Their donations help us to support the most vulnerable clients of our elderly community. We recognise the substantial contribution made by Leeds City Council which enables us to provide continuity of services and to make long term plans to support local older residents. We appreciate the work carried out by the managers at Chapel FM and Kentmere Community Centre who maintain these facilities **.** SFN staff and volunteers played a major role in ensuring that key services supporting older residents in Seacroft continued to be delivered through challenging times. A huge debt of thanks is owed to all SFN staff and volunteers who support clients’ needs. In particular thanks go to Carol Lockwood, Scheme Co-ordinator and Deputy Neil Thompson who have led the team through another challenging year. ## **15. CONCLUSION** We successfully restarted activities and services that had been stopped due to the Covid restrictions. We firmly believe that our organisation is a key part of the **‘preventative model of** ## **public services, based on developing community-based resources and** **assets’** which the Council recognise is vitally important. We achieve this through: a team of trained staff and volunteers; knowing people in, and working closely with, the local community; providing services and activities that support independence, health and wellbeing, reducing loneliness and isolation. We provide a cost-effective service by targeted effective expenditure, voluntary support and working with others. SFN’s primary focus is supporting older people in Seacroft. We have done this through our provision of activities, referrals, assistance and services. We will continue to work with commitment, building community spirit and lifting the mood amongst the client group and encouraging new people to join seeking funding in order to do this. We are committed to achieving a high standard of support to clients through training, policies, procedures, monitoring and working with others. Signed: …………………………………….. Position: Chair of Trustees **17** ## Shirley M. Dann MRPharmS, BSc Date: ……………………………… Accountancy Solutions ## SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Financial statements for the year ended 30[th] September 2022 ## Charity number: 1183406 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered England and Wales > **[Call: 07926 450 250 ] Email: info@hslaccountancysolutions.co.uk www.hslaccountancysolutions.co.uk** **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Contents of the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ||Page| |---|---| |Administrative Details|1| |Trustees Report|2 - 3| |Independent Examiners Report|4| |Statement of Financial Activities|5| |Balance Sheet|6| |Notes to the accounts|7 - 10| **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Administrative details for the period ended 30th September 2022** ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ## **Registered Charity number** ## **Trustees and Management Committee** 1183406 Shirley Dann – From 14 May 2019 John Scott – From 15 April 2021 Graham Hyde – From 04 July 2019 Michael Firth – From 21 May 2019 Pearl Allen – From 13 May 2019 Sheonagh Clarke - From 25 March 2021 ## **Administrative address** ## **Bankers** ## **Independent Examiner** Seacroft Friends and Neighbours 1081 York Road, Leeds LS14 6JB Yorkshire Bank Plc 32 Town Street Leeds. LS18 4RJ Heera Singh FMAAT HSL Accountancy Solutions Ltd Enterprise House 61a Carr House Doncaster DN1 2BY Page 1 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 30th September 2022** ______________________________________________________________________________________________ The trustees submit their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30[th] September 2022. ## **Governing document** The organisation is operated under the rules of its constitution which was adopted 14[th] May 2019. ## **Objectives and activities** Within the Seacroft area to relieve persons aged 60 or over who are in need by reason of their ages, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of assistance including information, advice and support, to relieve the needs of such persons in such ways the trustees shall think fit. ## **Achievement and performance** (Refer to annual report for additional information). In addition to our regular activities, we held some special events through the year: **Christmas** – we held Christmas lunches and provided small gifts **International Women’s Day** - lunch, flowers and chocolates were provided to the Tuesday lunch group to celebrate International women’s day **Easter** - cards and Easter eggs were handed out to approx. 100 clients. **Queens Platinum Jubilee** – a party was held clients were provided with a meal, a gift and were entertained. **Summer holiday trip** – staff organised and supported clients to take part in a trip to Scarborough. As an example, the table below indicates how many people have taken part in activities in one quarter alone. |**Activity**|**Number ofparticipants in onequarter**| |---|---| |Chairbased exercise- Monday session|**_88_**| |LunchClub- Monday|**_264_**| |LunchclubTuesday / Outings|**_123_**| |LunchclubWednesday|**_308_**| |Craft group|**_154_**| |Chairbased exercise/ danceFriday|**_77_**| |Thursdaylunchclub|**_132_**| |Demenia support|**_88_**| |Singing sensation-open voices|**_246_**| |Mansworld|**_64_**| |Ladies coffee and cake|**_88_**| |Hearing aid support|**_44_**| |Befrienders|**_396_**| |Emergency shopping|**_44_**| |Emergency prescriptioncollection|**_32_**| |Techsupport|**_88_**| |Newsletter|**_951_**| |Handymanservice|**_36_**| |Patient transport|**_6_**| |Jigsawexchange|**_42_**| |Knitt and knatter|**_42_**| |Day trips|**_120_**| During lockdown, the loss of any social life and not being able to meet up and see people was extremely harmful for physical and mental health. Being able to get out and socialise and attend activities has been especially valued following the Covid restrictions. Page 2 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 30th September 2022** ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ## **Achievement and performance (continued)** These activities have several important benefits, which include: - help to maintain or improve mobility; - reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness; - allow staff to assess the health of those attending (seeing people regularly allows staff to see deterioration which may not be obvious to others where contact is less frequent); - help to maintain nutritional levels; - help to make people feel valued (gifts); - provide interest and enjoyment. We provide many of our services at no cost, we ask for a small contribution for some of the activities but we ensure that clients are not excluded for financial reasons. ## **Statement of Public Benefit** The public benefit from our work can be seen with an enhanced quality of life for older residents, improving wellbeing with advice, support and signposting. Advocacy with health and financial issues to reduce inequalities see in this area. A reduction in social isolation from bringing people together, having regular contact with staff and other residents allowing friendships to form. We help provide a link to their community helping residents feel informed, included and consulted. ## **Statement of trustees' responsibilities** Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the year end and of its incoming resources and resources expended during that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; where applicable - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and - 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 which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees declare that they have approved the above report. Signed on behalf of the trustees Page 3 **Independent examiners report to the trustees of SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS for the period ended 30th September 2022** I report on the accounts of the charity for the ended 30th September 2022 which are set out on pages 5 to 6. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; - follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and - state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner's report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or - 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Heera Singh FMAAT Date: 25[th] July 2023 HSL Accountancy Solutions Ltd Enterprise House 61a Carr House Doncaster DN1 2BY Page 4 ## **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating the Income and expenditure account) for the period ended 30th September 2022** |**Income from:**
**Notes**
**Grants and donations**
**2**
Donations
Grants
**Investments**
Bank interest
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
**4**
**Cost of fundraising**
**Charitable activities**
**Total**
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
**12**
**Net movement in funds after transfers**
Total funds brought forward at 1st October 2021
**Total funds carried forward 30th September 2022**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**funds**
**fund**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
20,121
20,121
16,927
224,124
224,124
266,599
1,182
1,182
763| |---|---| ||**21,303**
**224,124**
**245,427**
**284,289**| ||630
38,541
39,172
30,661
3,016
156,643
159,658
194,026| ||**3,646**
**195,184 **
**198,830**
**224,687 **| ||17,657
28,940
46,597
59,601
0
0
0
0
**17,657**
**28,940**
**46,597**
**59,601**
234,479
84,113
318,592
258,991| ||**252,136**
**113,053**
**365,190**
**318,592 **| The accounting policies and notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements. Page 5 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Balance sheet As at 30th September 2022** |**Notes**
**Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Cash at bank & in hand
**Creditors - amounts due within one year**
**Net current assets/liabilities**
**Net assets**
**Fund represented by**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
**Total**|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
9,178
12,474
6,250
7,500
350,612
299,268| |---|---| ||356,862
306,768
-850
-650
356,012
306,118| ||**365,190**
**318,592**| ||252,136
234,479
113,053
84,113| ||**365,190**
**318,592**| The financial statements on pages 6 and 7 were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: The accounting policies and notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements. Page 6 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** ## **1 Accounting policies** ## **1.1 Basis of preparation** These accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historic cost convention, with items recognised at cost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s), in accordance with: (a) The Charities Act 2011 - (b) Accounting & Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP FRS102) (effective January 2015) The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. ## **1.2 Incoming resources** These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA). Incoming resources are recognised when: - (a) The company becomes entitled to the resources - (b) The directors are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and - (c) The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fund-raising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA. Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the company has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Contractual income is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or performance related services have been delivered. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable. ## **1.3 Expenditure** Expenditure is charged to the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure is classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred in the delivery of the charity’s activities and services for its beneficiaries, including both direct and support costs. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements, including Accountancy fees. ## **1.4 Fund accounting** Restricted funds are funds received from donors which are subject to restrictions on the purposes for which they may be used of which have been raised for a specific project. Unrestricted funds are those where there are no externally imposed restrictions. These include funds freely available to the charity for expenditure or appropriation to reserves for internally designated purposes. ## **1.5 Assets** Tangible assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost, or, if gifted, at the value to the company on receipt. The rates applicable are; Office equipment - 20% on cost Motor vehicles - 25% reducing ## **1.6 Taxes** The company is not VAT registered. As a Charity the company is exempt from taxation on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. ## **1.7.** ## **Creditors** Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount, usually the invoice amount. Accrued charges are normally valued at their settlement amount. ## **1.8. Debtors** Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Page 7 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** ## **2 Grants** **3** |**Grants and donations**
Covid Resilience Fund (Lottery)
Hardship Fund
Lunch Clubs
LCC - Adult Social Care
LCC Swift funding - frailty project
Leeds Benevolent Society - single ladies
Enhance Funding
LCC Covid Fund
OPF Covid Fund
Defib collection
HAP for Key Safes
HUB Covid
Other
Donations
**Expenditure on:**
**Cost of raising funds**
Members costs
Instructor costs
Staff expenses
Volunteer expenses
Food supplies
Training
**Charitable activities**
Wages
Rent
Insurance
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Motor vehicles - depreciation
Computer equipment - depreciation
**Support costs**
Office costs
Transport||**General Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
0
0
8,942
0
0
5,000
0
8,821
8,821
8,963
0
155,276
155,276
144,599
0
20,000
20,000
37,500
0
20,000
20,000
25,000
0
20,027
20,027
0
0
0
24,724
0
0
1,550
0
0
1,079
0
0
4,950
0
0
3,792
0
0
500
20,121
20,121
16,927
20,121
224,124
244,245
283,526
**General**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
134
18,077
18,211
12,414
0
885
885
447
372
3,424
3,796
3,104
54
2,298
2,352
1,599
0
13,252
13,252
10,988
70
606
676
2,109| |---|---|---| |||**630**
**38,541**
**39,172**
**30,661**| |||**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
0
137,428
137,428
154,489
0
6,396
6,396
5,288
0
895
895
1,367
0
393
393
2,470
0
1,411
1,411
2,442
0
2,585
2,585
3,430
711
711
711
12
6,647
6,659
10,064
2,292
887
3,179
13,765| |||**3,016**
**156,643**
**159,658**
**194,026**| Page 8 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** |**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Motor**
**Vehicles**
**£**
**Cost**
18,558
Additions
Disposals
At 30th September 2022
18,558
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2021
8,218
Charge this period
2,585
At 30th September 2022
10,803
**Net book value at 30th September 2022**
**7,755**
**Net book value at 30th September 2021**
**10,340**
**5**
**Debtors and creditors**
**Debtors**
Trade debtors
**Creditors (amounts falling due in one year)**
Other creditors
**6**
**Trustees remuneration, benefits and expenses**
There were no trustees' remuneration in the period of these accounts.
**7**
**Movement of funds**
**Opening**
**Incoming**
**01.10.2021 resources**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
234,479
21,302
**Restricted funds**
Covid Resilience Fund (Lottery)
3090
0
Hardship Fund
4678
0
Lunch Clubs
5142
8,821
LCC - Adult Social Care
24,812
155,276
LCC Swift funding - frailty project
24,309
20,000
Leeds Benevolent Society - single ladies
21,217
20,000
Coop Dementia
866
0
Enhance Funding
0
20,027
**318,592**
**245,426**|**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Motor**
**Vehicles**
**£**
**Cost**
18,558
Additions
Disposals
At 30th September 2022
18,558
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2021
8,218
Charge this period
2,585
At 30th September 2022
10,803
**Net book value at 30th September 2022**
**7,755**
**Net book value at 30th September 2021**
**10,340**
**5**
**Debtors and creditors**
**Debtors**
Trade debtors
**Creditors (amounts falling due in one year)**
Other creditors
**6**
**Trustees remuneration, benefits and expenses**
There were no trustees' remuneration in the period of these accounts.
**7**
**Movement of funds**
**Opening**
**Incoming**
**01.10.2021 resources**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
234,479
21,302
**Restricted funds**
Covid Resilience Fund (Lottery)
3090
0
Hardship Fund
4678
0
Lunch Clubs
5142
8,821
LCC - Adult Social Care
24,812
155,276
LCC Swift funding - frailty project
24,309
20,000
Leeds Benevolent Society - single ladies
21,217
20,000
Coop Dementia
866
0
Enhance Funding
0
20,027
**318,592**
**245,426**|**Motor**
**Vehicles**
**£**
18,558|**Office**
**Total**
**equipment**
**£**
**£**
3,557
22,115
0
0
3,557
22,115
1,423
9,641
711
3,296
2,134
12,937
**1,423**
**9,178**
**2134**
**12,474**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
6,250
7,500
**£**
**£**
-850
-650
**Expended**
**Closing**
**resources 30.09.2022**
**£**
**£**
-3,646
252,136
-3,090
0
-265
4,413
-13,963
0
-100,743
79,345
-44,309
0
-12,814
28,403
-866
0
-19,135
892| |---|---|---|---| |||18,558|| |||8,218
2,585|| |||10,803|| ||||| |||**7,755**|| ||||| |||**10,340**|| ||**318,592**
**245,426**||**-198,830**
**365,190**| Page 9 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** ## **7 Movement of funds (continued)** Leeds Benevolent Society for Single Ladies provide help to around 80 members around the city. The society have regular meetings, get-togethers and outings and offer financial help to qualifying people or groups which includes buying domestic items, grants towards holidays, paying phone bills, TV licences and providing someone to tour the various members’ homes ensuring they’re safe and sound. Co-Op Dementia fund – due to covid our dementia support group couldn’t meet. The funder agreed that under the circumstances the funds could be allocated to any associated dementia expense including staff costs. LCC Swift –These funds support clients identified as frail. We have a dedicated member of staff providing these services. SWIFT is a service to support people aged 55 years plus who may be living with frailty, severe mental health issues, social isolation and other complex issues. SWIFT helps with what matters most to people, this could include; LCC Core grant -The LCC Adult Social Care provides core funding which are used to pay for salaries and overheads. This funding enables us to maintain a stable and consistent service and to plan ahead. ## **8 Previous periods figure** The previous periods figure are provided, where available, for comparison purposes only. Page 10 Accountancy Solutions ## SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Financial statements for the year ended 30[th] September 2022 ## Charity number: 1183406 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered England and Wales > **[Call: 07926 450 250 ] Email: info@hslaccountancysolutions.co.uk www.hslaccountancysolutions.co.uk** **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Contents of the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ||Page| |---|---| |Administrative Details|1| |Trustees Report|2 - 3| |Independent Examiners Report|4| |Statement of Financial Activities|5| |Balance Sheet|6| |Notes to the accounts|7 - 10| **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Administrative details for the period ended 30th September 2022** ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ## **Registered Charity number** ## **Trustees and Management Committee** 1183406 Shirley Dann – From 14 May 2019 John Scott – From 15 April 2021 Graham Hyde – From 04 July 2019 Michael Firth – From 21 May 2019 Pearl Allen – From 13 May 2019 Sheonagh Clarke - From 25 March 2021 ## **Administrative address** ## **Bankers** ## **Independent Examiner** Seacroft Friends and Neighbours 1081 York Road, Leeds LS14 6JB Yorkshire Bank Plc 32 Town Street Leeds. LS18 4RJ Heera Singh FMAAT HSL Accountancy Solutions Ltd Enterprise House 61a Carr House Doncaster DN1 2BY Page 1 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 30th September 2022** ______________________________________________________________________________________________ The trustees submit their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30[th] September 2022. ## **Governing document** The organisation is operated under the rules of its constitution which was adopted 14[th] May 2019. ## **Objectives and activities** Within the Seacroft area to relieve persons aged 60 or over who are in need by reason of their ages, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of assistance including information, advice and support, to relieve the needs of such persons in such ways the trustees shall think fit. ## **Achievement and performance** (Refer to annual report for additional information). In addition to our regular activities, we held some special events through the year: **Christmas** – we held Christmas lunches and provided small gifts **International Women’s Day** - lunch, flowers and chocolates were provided to the Tuesday lunch group to celebrate International women’s day **Easter** - cards and Easter eggs were handed out to approx. 100 clients. **Queens Platinum Jubilee** – a party was held clients were provided with a meal, a gift and were entertained. **Summer holiday trip** – staff organised and supported clients to take part in a trip to Scarborough. As an example, the table below indicates how many people have taken part in activities in one quarter alone. |**Activity**|**Number ofparticipants in onequarter**| |---|---| |Chairbased exercise- Monday session|**_88_**| |LunchClub- Monday|**_264_**| |LunchclubTuesday / Outings|**_123_**| |LunchclubWednesday|**_308_**| |Craft group|**_154_**| |Chairbased exercise/ danceFriday|**_77_**| |Thursdaylunchclub|**_132_**| |Demenia support|**_88_**| |Singing sensation-open voices|**_246_**| |Mansworld|**_64_**| |Ladies coffee and cake|**_88_**| |Hearing aid support|**_44_**| |Befrienders|**_396_**| |Emergency shopping|**_44_**| |Emergency prescriptioncollection|**_32_**| |Techsupport|**_88_**| |Newsletter|**_951_**| |Handymanservice|**_36_**| |Patient transport|**_6_**| |Jigsawexchange|**_42_**| |Knitt and knatter|**_42_**| |Day trips|**_120_**| During lockdown, the loss of any social life and not being able to meet up and see people was extremely harmful for physical and mental health. Being able to get out and socialise and attend activities has been especially valued following the Covid restrictions. Page 2 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 30th September 2022** ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ## **Achievement and performance (continued)** These activities have several important benefits, which include: - help to maintain or improve mobility; - reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness; - allow staff to assess the health of those attending (seeing people regularly allows staff to see deterioration which may not be obvious to others where contact is less frequent); - help to maintain nutritional levels; - help to make people feel valued (gifts); - provide interest and enjoyment. We provide many of our services at no cost, we ask for a small contribution for some of the activities but we ensure that clients are not excluded for financial reasons. ## **Statement of Public Benefit** The public benefit from our work can be seen with an enhanced quality of life for older residents, improving wellbeing with advice, support and signposting. Advocacy with health and financial issues to reduce inequalities see in this area. A reduction in social isolation from bringing people together, having regular contact with staff and other residents allowing friendships to form. We help provide a link to their community helping residents feel informed, included and consulted. ## **Statement of trustees' responsibilities** Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the year end and of its incoming resources and resources expended during that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; - observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; where applicable - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and - 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 which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees declare that they have approved the above report. Signed on behalf of the trustees Page 3 **Independent examiners report to the trustees of SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS for the period ended 30th September 2022** I report on the accounts of the charity for the ended 30th September 2022 which are set out on pages 5 to 6. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; - follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and - state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner's report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or - 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr Heera Singh FMAAT Date: 25[th] July 2023 HSL Accountancy Solutions Ltd Enterprise House 61a Carr House Doncaster DN1 2BY Page 4 ## **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating the Income and expenditure account) for the period ended 30th September 2022** |**Income from:**
**Notes**
**Grants and donations**
**2**
Donations
Grants
**Investments**
Bank interest
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
**4**
**Cost of fundraising**
**Charitable activities**
**Total**
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
**12**
**Net movement in funds after transfers**
Total funds brought forward at 1st October 2021
**Total funds carried forward 30th September 2022**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**funds**
**fund**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
20,121
20,121
16,927
224,124
224,124
266,599
1,182
1,182
763| |---|---| ||**21,303**
**224,124**
**245,427**
**284,289**| ||630
38,541
39,172
30,661
3,016
156,643
159,658
194,026| ||**3,646**
**195,184 **
**198,830**
**224,687 **| ||17,657
28,940
46,597
59,601
0
0
0
0
**17,657**
**28,940**
**46,597**
**59,601**
234,479
84,113
318,592
258,991| ||**252,136**
**113,053**
**365,190**
**318,592 **| The accounting policies and notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements. Page 5 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Balance sheet As at 30th September 2022** |**Notes**
**Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Cash at bank & in hand
**Creditors - amounts due within one year**
**Net current assets/liabilities**
**Net assets**
**Fund represented by**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
**Total**|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
9,178
12,474
6,250
7,500
350,612
299,268| |---|---| ||356,862
306,768
-850
-650
356,012
306,118| ||**365,190**
**318,592**| ||252,136
234,479
113,053
84,113| ||**365,190**
**318,592**| The financial statements on pages 6 and 7 were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: The accounting policies and notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements. Page 6 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** ## **1 Accounting policies** ## **1.1 Basis of preparation** These accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historic cost convention, with items recognised at cost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s), in accordance with: (a) The Charities Act 2011 - (b) Accounting & Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP FRS102) (effective January 2015) The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. ## **1.2 Incoming resources** These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA). Incoming resources are recognised when: - (a) The company becomes entitled to the resources - (b) The directors are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and - (c) The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fund-raising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA. Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the company has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Contractual income is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or performance related services have been delivered. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable. ## **1.3 Expenditure** Expenditure is charged to the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure is classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred in the delivery of the charity’s activities and services for its beneficiaries, including both direct and support costs. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements, including Accountancy fees. ## **1.4 Fund accounting** Restricted funds are funds received from donors which are subject to restrictions on the purposes for which they may be used of which have been raised for a specific project. Unrestricted funds are those where there are no externally imposed restrictions. These include funds freely available to the charity for expenditure or appropriation to reserves for internally designated purposes. ## **1.5 Assets** Tangible assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost, or, if gifted, at the value to the company on receipt. The rates applicable are; Office equipment - 20% on cost Motor vehicles - 25% reducing ## **1.6 Taxes** The company is not VAT registered. As a Charity the company is exempt from taxation on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. ## **1.7.** ## **Creditors** Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount, usually the invoice amount. Accrued charges are normally valued at their settlement amount. ## **1.8. Debtors** Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Page 7 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** ## **2 Grants** **3** |**Grants and donations**
Covid Resilience Fund (Lottery)
Hardship Fund
Lunch Clubs
LCC - Adult Social Care
LCC Swift funding - frailty project
Leeds Benevolent Society - single ladies
Enhance Funding
LCC Covid Fund
OPF Covid Fund
Defib collection
HAP for Key Safes
HUB Covid
Other
Donations
**Expenditure on:**
**Cost of raising funds**
Members costs
Instructor costs
Staff expenses
Volunteer expenses
Food supplies
Training
**Charitable activities**
Wages
Rent
Insurance
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Motor vehicles - depreciation
Computer equipment - depreciation
**Support costs**
Office costs
Transport||**General Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
0
0
8,942
0
0
5,000
0
8,821
8,821
8,963
0
155,276
155,276
144,599
0
20,000
20,000
37,500
0
20,000
20,000
25,000
0
20,027
20,027
0
0
0
24,724
0
0
1,550
0
0
1,079
0
0
4,950
0
0
3,792
0
0
500
20,121
20,121
16,927
20,121
224,124
244,245
283,526
**General**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
134
18,077
18,211
12,414
0
885
885
447
372
3,424
3,796
3,104
54
2,298
2,352
1,599
0
13,252
13,252
10,988
70
606
676
2,109| |---|---|---| |||**630**
**38,541**
**39,172**
**30,661**| |||**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
0
137,428
137,428
154,489
0
6,396
6,396
5,288
0
895
895
1,367
0
393
393
2,470
0
1,411
1,411
2,442
0
2,585
2,585
3,430
711
711
711
12
6,647
6,659
10,064
2,292
887
3,179
13,765| |||**3,016**
**156,643**
**159,658**
**194,026**| Page 8 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** |**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Motor**
**Vehicles**
**£**
**Cost**
18,558
Additions
Disposals
At 30th September 2022
18,558
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2021
8,218
Charge this period
2,585
At 30th September 2022
10,803
**Net book value at 30th September 2022**
**7,755**
**Net book value at 30th September 2021**
**10,340**
**5**
**Debtors and creditors**
**Debtors**
Trade debtors
**Creditors (amounts falling due in one year)**
Other creditors
**6**
**Trustees remuneration, benefits and expenses**
There were no trustees' remuneration in the period of these accounts.
**7**
**Movement of funds**
**Opening**
**Incoming**
**01.10.2021 resources**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
234,479
21,302
**Restricted funds**
Covid Resilience Fund (Lottery)
3090
0
Hardship Fund
4678
0
Lunch Clubs
5142
8,821
LCC - Adult Social Care
24,812
155,276
LCC Swift funding - frailty project
24,309
20,000
Leeds Benevolent Society - single ladies
21,217
20,000
Coop Dementia
866
0
Enhance Funding
0
20,027
**318,592**
**245,426**|**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Motor**
**Vehicles**
**£**
**Cost**
18,558
Additions
Disposals
At 30th September 2022
18,558
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2021
8,218
Charge this period
2,585
At 30th September 2022
10,803
**Net book value at 30th September 2022**
**7,755**
**Net book value at 30th September 2021**
**10,340**
**5**
**Debtors and creditors**
**Debtors**
Trade debtors
**Creditors (amounts falling due in one year)**
Other creditors
**6**
**Trustees remuneration, benefits and expenses**
There were no trustees' remuneration in the period of these accounts.
**7**
**Movement of funds**
**Opening**
**Incoming**
**01.10.2021 resources**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
234,479
21,302
**Restricted funds**
Covid Resilience Fund (Lottery)
3090
0
Hardship Fund
4678
0
Lunch Clubs
5142
8,821
LCC - Adult Social Care
24,812
155,276
LCC Swift funding - frailty project
24,309
20,000
Leeds Benevolent Society - single ladies
21,217
20,000
Coop Dementia
866
0
Enhance Funding
0
20,027
**318,592**
**245,426**|**Motor**
**Vehicles**
**£**
18,558|**Office**
**Total**
**equipment**
**£**
**£**
3,557
22,115
0
0
3,557
22,115
1,423
9,641
711
3,296
2,134
12,937
**1,423**
**9,178**
**2134**
**12,474**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
6,250
7,500
**£**
**£**
-850
-650
**Expended**
**Closing**
**resources 30.09.2022**
**£**
**£**
-3,646
252,136
-3,090
0
-265
4,413
-13,963
0
-100,743
79,345
-44,309
0
-12,814
28,403
-866
0
-19,135
892| |---|---|---|---| |||18,558|| |||8,218
2,585|| |||10,803|| ||||| |||**7,755**|| ||||| |||**10,340**|| ||**318,592**
**245,426**||**-198,830**
**365,190**| Page 9 **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2022** ## **7 Movement of funds (continued)** Leeds Benevolent Society for Single Ladies provide help to around 80 members around the city. The society have regular meetings, get-togethers and outings and offer financial help to qualifying people or groups which includes buying domestic items, grants towards holidays, paying phone bills, TV licences and providing someone to tour the various members’ homes ensuring they’re safe and sound. Co-Op Dementia fund – due to covid our dementia support group couldn’t meet. The funder agreed that under the circumstances the funds could be allocated to any associated dementia expense including staff costs. LCC Swift –These funds support clients identified as frail. We have a dedicated member of staff providing these services. SWIFT is a service to support people aged 55 years plus who may be living with frailty, severe mental health issues, social isolation and other complex issues. SWIFT helps with what matters most to people, this could include; LCC Core grant -The LCC Adult Social Care provides core funding which are used to pay for salaries and overheads. This funding enables us to maintain a stable and consistent service and to plan ahead. ## **8 Previous periods figure** The previous periods figure are provided, where available, for comparison purposes only. Page 10