``` REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1183583 ``` ``` REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024 ``` ## **`FOR`** ## **`EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB`** ``` Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP Chartered Accountants 20 Eversley Road Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN40 1HE ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ||**`Page`**|**`Page`**|**`Page`**| |---|---|---|---| |**`Report of the Trustees`**|`1 `|`to`|`6`| |**`Independent Examiner's Report`**||`7`|| |**`Statement of Financial Activities`**||`8`|| |**`Balance Sheet`**||`9`|| |**`Notes to the Financial Statements`**|`10`|`to`|`18`| ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ``` Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyear ended 31stMay2024.ThetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingby Charities: StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsin accordance withtheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019). ``` ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ## **`Objectives and aims`** ``` The principal objectives of the charity, which are stated in the governing document, are: ``` ``` Torelieveneed,sufferinganddistressamongstmembersofthearmedforcescommunityand civilian emergency services and their families, in particular, but not exclusively through: ``` ``` - The provision of non-clinical human resource support ``` ``` -Provisionofinformation,advice,andguidanceonissuesthatimpactserviceuserssuch as well-beingandcopingstrategies,mentalhealthissues,preandpost-therapysupport,andsocial and economic disadvantage. ``` ``` -Toworkwithandincollaborationwithindividualsandotherorganisationstofurther these objectives. ``` ``` -TheCIOhasthepowertodoanythingcalculatedtofurtheritsobjectivesorisconducive or incidental to doing so. ``` ## **`Significant activities`** ``` During the period ESVH: ``` ``` -Utilisedandextendeditsestablishedworkingrelationshipswithhealth,socialcare,and criminal justiceservicestofacilitateindividualserviceusers'accesstoandoptimaluseofdiverse services providinginformation,adviceandguidancecoupledwithreferralstoappropriate professional/statutory agencies for those not engaged with such. ``` ``` -Providedprogrammesthatencouragedveteranstocapitaliseontheirexperiencesand regenerate existingpersonalstrengthsbyfosteringacultureofparticipatoryinvolvement,encouraging individuals totakeownershipandresponsibilityfortheiractionsduringactivitiesanduponcompletionof every event.Thisapproachwasguidedbyaphilosophythatprioritised'personalownership' and responsibility. ``` ``` -Setoutinitialprocessestoensurethebestevidence-basedinterventionstosupport individuals' recovery. ``` ``` -Presentedaproficientworkforce,includingthosewithlivedexperienceandremainedopento the participationofotherpeergroupleadersorcaseworkersfromotheragenciesinvolvedwith individual serviceusers.Inaddition,itsprogrammewasflexible,withvolunteersupportstaff opportunities included. ``` ``` - ESVH conducted regular performance monitoring and adapted where indicators suggested change. ``` ## **`Public benefit`** ``` ThetrusteesconfirmthattheyhavereferredtotheguidancecontainedintheCharity Commission general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives. ``` ``` Page 1 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ## **`ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE`** ## **`Charitable activities`** ``` Thisperiodwasdevotedtosustainingcorebusiness,developingservicesandutilisingthe benefits from respective County Council contracts. ``` ``` CoreBusiness.ESVHOfficeswereopenforfivedaysaweek,MondaytoFriday,withevery other Saturday devote d to wellbeing and coping sessions, including meditation and guest speakers. ``` ``` ESVH'sdrop-inandbreakfastclub,alongwiththephotoclub,wereheldonMondays.The former attracted1782visitors,includingrepresentativesof51otherorganisations,statutorybodies and agencies. There was one VIP visit from the Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Margi O'Callaghan. ``` ``` The model club and flight simulator training, introduced in 2024, were held on Fridays. ``` ``` One-to-onesupportforveteranswasbyappointment,andmobilephonecontactremained 24/7. There were 98 one-to-one sessions for the year. ``` ``` The Mondays Drop-In attracted 613 veterans for the period, averaging 20 attendees. ``` ``` The 99/100 Group attracted 383 veterans for the period, averaging 15 attendees. ``` ``` ESVHcontinuedtoworkcloselywithOperationCourage,theveterans'mentalhealthteam(NHS), who used the Hub premises to consult and counsel veterans. ``` ``` RuralActivitiesTheEridgeFarmlocationcontinuedtoprovideindividualserviceuserswith an alternativeexperienceawayfromtheirdailyroutine.Thisprogramme,aidedbytheESCC contract, enabledbushcraftcourses,team-buildingdays,woodlandmanagement,sculpture,woodcraft, and field cooking, fo r veterans. ``` ``` Special Events These included: ``` - `Presence at the Armed Forces Day Eastbourne` - `Local open days for Hastings Week` - `Remembrance Day` - `Commemoration of D Day with the 48th Fighter Wing USAF, Lakenheath` - `Families BBQ and Christmas Luncheon` - `Away Days at Bluebell Railway, Open Air Concert, and Buckingham Palace Garden Party for small` - `groups of veterans, sponsored by the Not Forgotten veterans' charity.` ``` Teambuildingdaysforotheralliedcharitiesinvolvedwithserviceuserswithcomplexneeds, including veterans,othersinthecommunity,andtheircaseworkers,achievedskillstransferand improved awareness.Individualvolunteersandstaffunderwenttraining,predominantlyonline.Two staff members attended Leeds's ASDIC (Association of Service Drop Ins) Annual Conference. ``` ``` The SMART Recovery Addiction Programme and training continued, and 25 sessions were delivered. ``` ``` 'TheWarrior',theESVHnewsletter,waspublishedquarterlytoover100veteransand120 other organisation s, including statutory bodies. It was also published on the charity website. ``` ## **`Recovery Programme`** ``` East Sussex County Council funded this programme for 12 months. ``` ``` ESVHprovidedanongoingprovisionofanon-clinical,alternativeactivities(predominantly rural activities)programmeforthoserecoveringfromtrauma-relatedissues,includingarelianceon alcohol andsubstancemisuse.Theintentionistomovethistoabespokeprovisionavailabletoany agency within the military community and others. This included: ``` ``` The provision of personal confidence building (self-esteem) activities such as: ``` ``` - Indoor bushcraft sessions ``` ``` Page 2 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ## `- Rural bushcraft sessions` - `Weekly gymnasium sessions (individual and group work)` - `Weekly walk & talk (Seafront)` - `Woodcarving` - `Sculpture` - `Football golf` - `Water sports` - `Visits and family events` ``` Well-beingandcopingcoachingsessions,includingpsychoeducation,remainedacoreservicefor the 99/100Group.Whilsttheprogrammewasinitiallydesignedtoaddressthosewithmentalillhealth, it hasevolvedintoabroadertrauma-basedprovisionincorporatingSMARTaddictiondisciplines coupled with communication, social and living skills. ``` ``` Feedbackprovidedevidencethattheseactivitiesimprovedindividualgeneralwellbeing, whilst providing exposure to new diverse experiences. ``` ``` Basedupontheexperienceduringthis12months,furtherdevelopmentprogrammeshave been initiated including: ``` - `Gymnasium classes` - `Water sports` - `Cycling club` - `Outreach programme` ``` RelocationoftheHubanddevelopmentofemergencysanctuarystyledaccommodationfor the homeless,ex-offendersandthosewithotherlifestylechallenges,includingalcoholand substance misuse, was pursued, undertaken, and it is anticipated this could be a reality by 2026. ``` ## **`Prison In Reach Programme`** ``` East Sussex County Council funded this programme for 12 months. ``` ``` Casereferralsthroughouttheyearincreasedsignificantly,includingself-referralsandthe usual referralpathwaythroughCGL,HMPLewesResettlementTeam,andHMPLewesPractice Plus SubstanceMisuseTeam.Thenumberofnewclientsreferredinthefirstquarterwas17;thisrose to 30 plus in the following quarters, including Recall and Remand residents. ``` ``` PrisonAccess/CommunicationandCollaboration-Thishasbeenamajorsuccessduringthis year, having had 'security and key' training for HMP Rochester, thereby improving access. ``` ``` EndofCustodySupervisedLicence(ESCL)-ThechallengeswereevidentwithGovernmentchanges to anincreasingproblemofPrisonovercrowding,inOctober2023theEndofCustodySupervised Licence (ECSL)scheme,alsoknownastheEarlyReleaseScheme,allowedResidentsinEnglandandWales to bereleasedupto18daysearly,implementedinJune2023.applicabletoResidentsserving a sentence of less than four years. ``` ``` The programme continues to achieve ``` ``` -StrengtheningearlyconnectionswithresidentsbeingreleasedtotheHastingsareafromcustody 12 weeks before release, or for sentencing less than 12 weeks. ``` ``` -Establishingfavourablestructuresandsupportforveteranresidentswhomeetagencieswhile in custody and on release. ``` ``` -ContinuetopromotepathwaysbetweentheCriminalJusticeSystemandsubstance misuse treatment systems including the wider health and social care systems. ``` ``` -Maintaincommunicationwithexistingcommunity-basedagenciestosupportindividualson a successful recovery journey.. ``` ## **`Summary`** ``` Page 3 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ``` Fundsanddonationsenabledthecharitytosustainitscoreservicesandincreaseitsprogramme, also making a strategic plan to include accommodation for homeless veterans with complex needs. ``` ``` Throughrecognisedinvolvementwithinthemilitarycommunityandotherstatutorybodies, including visitsandliaisonmeetings,predominantlyonline,ESVHenhanceditsprofileasthesinglepoint of contact for veterans in East Sussex. ``` ``` WhilsttheinteractionwithEastSussexCountyCouncilreduced,ESVH'scredibilityasan effective charitycontinuedtoimprove.Byworkingcloselywithlocalauthoritiestobenefitveteransand, more broadly,otheralliedgroupsinthecommunitythroughskilltransferandgovernance,theESVH profile wasenhanced.Intheareaofalcoholandsubstancemisuse,knowledge,methodology,and local links improved through effective partnerships. ``` ## **`FINANCIAL REVIEW`** ## **`Financial position`** ``` Attheaccountingyearenddate,thecharityheldreservestotalling£145,961,ofwhich£94,216 was held for restricted purposes. ``` ## **`Reserves policy`** ``` Althoughthecharitydoesnothaveaformalreservespolicy,theTrustees'plantoholdthree months operational costs in reserve. ``` ## **`PROGRESSION`** - `Continue developing the ESVH programme of activities and services to ensure they are appropriate` - `and sustainable for veterans with complex needs.` - `Develop rural activities programmes, using veteran peer group leaders to assist in management.` - `Develop workshop facilities to offer skills training and create 'upcycled' items for sale, as an income` - `for the charity. - Increase support for veterans and others during recovery and improve personal development in` - `preparation for a possible return to employment. - Address succession programme for some key appointments and training of additional volunteer peer` - `group support workers - Continue SMART Recovery Addiction Support Programme` - `Continue Mental Health First Aid Programme` ``` -Developinvolvementofothermilitaryandcommunityorganisations,localandnational,in support of veterans. -ContinueworkwithEastSussexCountyCounciladdressingco-occurrence(alcoholand substance misuse and mental ill health) -Addresstheprovisionofimprovedsupportforhomelessveteransthroughtheacquisition, alteration andmanagementofsuitable'sanctuary'styleaccommodation,workingwiththeArmed Forces Covenant Fund landlord(s) and local authorities. - Participate in local events to improve awareness and raise funds. -Continueongoinginteraction,liaison,andcollaborationwithcommunitygroups,which benefit veteran service users. ``` - `Pursue opportunities for further grant funding, donations and revenue earning activities.` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Governing document`** ``` Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,aconstitutionandisregisteredasa Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). ``` ``` Page 4 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Recruitment and appointment of new trustees`** ``` Trusteesarenominatedbyothertrusteesandappointedbyaresolutionpassedataroutine meeting andendorsedatthesubsequentAnnualGeneralMeeting.Theremustbeatleastthreetrustees in office with a maximum of six on the board of trustees. ``` ``` Apartfromthefirstcharitytrustees,allothertrusteesareappointedforaperiodofthreeyears by resolution, passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. ``` ``` A trustee may retire by notifying the CIO, in writing. ``` ``` Inselectingindividualsforappointmentsascharitytrustees,thecharitytrusteesmusthaveregard for the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. ``` ## **`Organisational structure`** ``` TheaffairsofthecharityaremanagedonadaytodaybasisbytheExecutiveSecretarywith regular reference to trustees, who may exercise all the powers of the charity. ``` ## **`Risk management`** ``` Thetrusteesshowduediligencebyexaminingthemajorrisksthatthecharityfacesand putting policies and systems in operation to prevent, address and reduce risks. ``` ``` Riskassessmentsaremade,asrequired,toensurethesafetyandwellbeingofallbeneficiaries, staff and volunteers of the charity. ``` ``` Staff.Levelsremainedunchangedforthisperiod,twofull-timemanagers(ActivitiesandPrison in Reach) and one part-time administrator(Prison in Reach). ``` ``` Trustees. There were no resignations or additions to the Trustees. ``` ``` Volunteers.Thosewithspecificresponsibilitiesincludedtwofull-time(ExecutiveSecretary & Administrato r)andsixpart-timevolunteers(LeadPhotoClub,LeadModelClub,Flight Simulator Instructor, 2 x chiefs, Rural Activities Instructor) ``` ``` Succession.AspartoftheESVHplantoacquiremanagedsupportedaccommodationby2026,it is proposedtorecruitanaccommodationandsupportmanagerwhowillthenbecomethenewCEO of thecharity,afteraprobationperiod.Thismustbeasalariedpositionfundedaspartof the accommodationpackage.TheexistingExecutiveSecretarycanremainasaTrusteeand Chairman, providing supp ort and continuity. ``` ``` ESVH'spensionandbenefitsexpertpersonhassuccessfullysupportedveteranswithwarpension and compensationapplications.OthersupporthasseentheincreaseofPersonalIndependentPayment and Universal Credit applications, including successful hearings at tribunal level. ``` ``` OpCourage,theveterans'mentalhealthservice(NHS),continuestousetheHubfor consultation, liaisonandindividualmentoringincollaborationwithESVH.Thisprovidesthoseveteranswith a psychologically informed environment, enabling get support pre and post consultations. ``` ``` OngoingtrainingwascarriedoutusingESCCplatformsandworkshops.Emphasiswasplaced on safeguarding of service users, staff and security of information, complying with GDPR. ``` ## **`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number`** ``` 1183583 ``` ``` Page 5 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ``` Principal address First Floor 5 Harold Place Hastings East Sussex TN34 1JA ``` ``` Trustees B Stonestreet Mrs P Stonestreet Mrs K Sleat Rev P Parks ``` ``` Independent Examiner Richard Appleyard FCA Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP Chartered Accountants 20 Eversley Road Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN40 1HE ``` ## **`Bankers`** ``` Barclays Bank UK PLC Maidstone Fremlin Walk Branch 13 Fremlin Walk Maidstone Kent ME14 1QG ``` ``` Executive Secretary Bernard Stonestreet ``` ## **`Working Name`** ``` 99/100 Group ``` ``` Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27th March 2025 and signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` B Stonestreet - Trustee ``` ``` Page 6 ``` ``` INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ``` ## **`EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB`** ## **`Independent examiner's report to the trustees of East Sussex Veterans Hub`** ``` IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsofEastSussexVeteransHub (the Trust) for the year ended 31st May 2024. ``` ## **`Responsibilities and basis of report`** ``` AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). ``` ``` IreportinrespectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145ofthe Act andincarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowedallapplicableDirectionsgivenbythe Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ``` ## **`Independent examiner's statement`** ``` Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: ``` `1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or` `2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or` `3. the accounts do 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.` ``` Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexamination to whichattentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingof the accounts to be reached. ``` ``` Richard Appleyard FCA ``` ``` Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP Chartered Accountants 20 Eversley Road Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN40 1HE ``` ``` 31st March 2025 ``` ``` Page 7 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** |`Notes`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`3`
`Investment income`
`4`
`Other income`
**`Total`**
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
`Raising funds`
**`Charitable activities`**
`5`
`Charitable Activities`
`Other`
`6`
**`Total`**
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
**`Transfers between funds`**
`13`
**`Net movement in funds`**
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**|`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
**`13,913`**
**`1,382`**
**`960`**
**`16,255`**
**`360`**
**`37,305`**
**`24`**
**`37,689`**
**`(21,434)`**
**`36,950`**
**`15,516`**
**`36,229`**
**`51,745`**|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
**`167,352`**
**`-`**
**`-`**
**`167,352`**
**`-`**
**`181,095`**
**`2,400`**
**`183,495`**
**`(16,143)`**
**`(36,950)`**
**`(53,093)`**
**`147,309`**
**`94,216`**|**`2024`**
**`Total`**
**`funds`**
**`£`**
**`181,265`**
**`1,382`**
**`960`**
**`183,607`**
**`360`**
**`218,400`**
**`2,424`**
**`221,184`**
**`(37,577)`**
**`-`**
**`(37,577)`**
**`183,538`**
**`145,961`**|`2023`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`496,318`
`249`
`-`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`496,567`| |||||`-`
`423,364`
`1,500`| |||||`424,864`| |||||`71,703`
`-`| |||||`71,703`
`111,835`| |||||`183,538`| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 8 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`BALANCE SHEET 31ST MAY 2024`** |`Notes`
**`CURRENT ASSETS`**
`Debtors`
`11`
`Cash at bank`
**`CREDITORS`**
`Amounts falling due within one year`
`12`
**`NET CURRENT ASSETS`**
**`TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT`**
**`LIABILITIES`**
**`NET ASSETS`**
**`FUNDS`**
`13`
`Unrestricted funds`
`Restricted funds`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
**`1,125`**
**`50,205`**
**`51,330`**
**`415`**
**`51,745`**
**`51,745`**
**`51,745`**|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
**`5,750`**
**`88,466`**
**`94,216`**
**`-`**
**`94,216`**
**`94,216`**
**`94,216`**|**`2024`**
**`Total`**
**`funds`**
**`£`**
**`6,875`**
**`138,671`**
**`145,546`**
**`415`**
**`145,961`**
**`145,961`**
**`145,961`**
**`51,745`**
**`94,216`**
**`145,961`**|`2023`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`5,750`
`180,461`
`186,211`
`(2,673)`
`183,538`
`183,538`
`183,538`
`36,229`
`147,309`
`183,538`| |---|---|---|---|---| ``` ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on 27th March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` B Stonestreet - Trustee ``` ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 9 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024 ``` ## **`1. STATUTORY INFORMATION`** ``` EastSussexVeteransHubisacharitableincorporatedorganisation,registeredinEngland and Wales.Thecharity'sregisterednumberandprincipleaddresscanbefoundintheReportof the Trustees. ``` ## **`2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES`** ## **`Basis of preparing the financial statements`** ``` Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102, have beenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReporting by Charities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheir accounts inaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicof Ireland (FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'The Financial ReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. ``` ## **`Income`** ``` AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhas entitlement tothefunds,itisprobablethattheincomewillbereceivedandtheamountcanbe measured reliably. ``` ## **`Expenditure`** ``` Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomic benefits willberequiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasured reliably. Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadings that aggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributed to particularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of resources. ``` ## **`Taxation`** ``` The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. ``` ## **`Fund accounting`** ``` Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretion of the trustees. ``` ``` Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsof the charity.Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedfor particular restricted purposes. ``` ``` Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotesto the financial statements. ``` ## **`Hire purchase and leasing commitments`** ``` RentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitieson a straight line basis over the period of the lease. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 10 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** |**`3.`**
**`DONATIONS AND LEGACIES`**
`Donations`
`Legacies`
`Grants`
`Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:`
`Grants`
**`4.`**
**`INVESTMENT INCOME`**
`Deposit account interest`
**`5.`**
**`CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS`**
`Direct`
`Costs`
`£`
`Charitable Activities`
**`212,179`**
**`6.`**
**`OTHER`**
`Support costs`
**`7.`**
**`INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REMUNERATION`**
`Fees payable to the charity's independent examiners for the`
`independent examination of the charity's financial statements`
`Fees payable to the charity's independent examiners for the`
`independent examination of the prior year financial statements`|`Direct`
`Costs`
`£`
**`212,179`**||**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`4,038`**
**`10,000`**
**`167,227`**
**`181,265`**
**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`167,227`**
**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`1,382`**
`Support`
`costs`
`£`
**`6,221`**
**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`2,424`**|||`2023`
`£`
`2,476`
`-`
`493,842`
`496,318`
`2023`
`£`
`493,842`
`2023`
`£`
`249`
`Totals`
`£`
**`218,400`**
`2023`
`£`
`1,500`| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||||| |||||||| |||`31.05.2024`||`31.05.2023`||| |||`£`||`£`||| |||||||| |||`2,124`||`1,500`||| |||`300`||`-`||| |||||||| |||`2,424`||`1,500`||| |||||||| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 11 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024 ``` ## **`8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS`** ``` There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 May 2024. ``` ``` Duringtheyearended31May2023twotrusteesreceivedremunerationfortheirroles within theEastSussexCountyCouncilCAREproject,thistotalled£28,000.Duringthat accounting period these trustees ceased to act as trustees of the charity. ``` ## **`Trustees' expenses`** ``` Duringtheyearended31May2024threetrusteeshadtravelexpensestotalling£2,455met by thecharity.Onetrusteealsohasmobilephoneexpensestotalling£368metbythe charity during the year. ``` ## **`9. STAFF COSTS`** |`Wages and salaries`|**`2024`**
**`£`**
**`91,586`**
**`91,586`**|`2023`
`£`
`129,148`| |---|---|---| |||`129,148`| ``` The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: ``` ||**`2024`**|`2023`| |---|---|---| |`Charitable activities`|**`4`**|`4`| ``` No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. ``` ## **`10.`** ## **`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES`** |**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`Investment income`
**`Total`**
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
**`Charitable activities`**
`Charitable Activities`
`Other`
**`Total`**
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
**`Transfers between funds`**
**`Net movement in funds`**
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`|`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
`2,476`
`249`
`2,725`
`11,776`
`1,500`
`13,276`
`(10,551)`
`44,231`
`33,680`
`2,549`|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`493,842`
`-`
`493,842`
`411,588`
`-`
`411,588`
`82,254`
`(44,231)`
`38,023`
`109,286`|`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`496,318`
`249`| |---|---|---|---| ||||`496,567`| ||||`423,364`
`1,500`| ||||`424,864`| ||||`71,703`
`-`| ||||`71,703`
`111,835`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 12 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** |**`10.`**|**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**|**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**|**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**|**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**|| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||`Unrestricted`|`Restricted`|`Total`| ||||`funds`|`funds`|`funds`| ||||`£`|`£`|`£`| ||**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**||`36,229`|`147,309`|`183,538`| |**`11.`**|**`DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**||||| |||||**`2024`**|`2023`| |||||**`£`**|`£`| ||`Other debtors`|||**`6,875`**|`5,750`| |**`12.`**|**`CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**||||| |||||**`2024`**|`2023`| |||||**`£`**|`£`| ||`Trade creditors`|||**`825`**|`3,012`| ||`Taxation and social security`|||**`(4,350)`**|`(3,968)`| ||`Other creditors`|||**`3,110`**|`3,629`| |||||**`(415)`**|`2,673`| |**`13.`**|**`MOVEMENT IN FUNDS`**||||| ||||`Net`|`Transfers`|| ||||`movement`|`between`|`At`| |||`At 1/6/23`|`in funds`|`funds`|`31/5/24`| |||`£`|`£`|`£`|`£`| ||**`Unrestricted funds`**||||| ||`General fund`|**`36,229`**|**`(6,536)`**|**`-`**|**`29,693`**| ||`ESVH Rent Acc.`|**`-`**|**`(14,898)`**|**`36,950`**|**`22,052`**| |||**`36,229`**|**`(21,434)`**|**`36,950`**|**`51,745`**| ||**`Restricted funds`**||||| ||`Mini Bus`|**`1,060`**|**`(272)`**|**`-`**|**`788`**| ||`ESCC: Innovation`|**`19,422`**|**`(780)`**|**`-`**|**`18,642`**| ||`ESCC: ADDER Project - Meditation`|**`4,565`**|**`(4,565)`**|**`-`**|**`-`**| ||`ESCC: ADDER Project - Prison in`||||| ||`Reach`|**`40,565`**|**`(3,153)`**|**`-`**|**`37,412`**| ||`Care`|**`1,010`**|**`-`**|**`-`**|**`1,010`**| ||`Recovery 25`|**`5,055`**|**`(3,904)`**|**`-`**|**`1,151`**| ||`Rent Hub`|**`4,250`**|**`-`**|**`-`**|**`4,250`**| ||`ESVH Rent Acc.`|**`36,950`**|**`-`**|**`(36,950)`**|**`-`**| ||`Personalised Budget`|**`1,112`**|**`-`**|**`-`**|**`1,112`**| ||`Sussex Community Foundation`|**`599`**|**`(599)`**|**`-`**|**`-`**| ||`Recovery Rural Activities`|**`32,721`**|**`(6,777)`**|**`-`**|**`25,944`**| ||`Spencer Wills Trust`|**`-`**|**`3,907`**|**`-`**|**`3,907`**| |||**`147,309`**|**`(16,143)`**|**`(36,950)`**|**`94,216`**| ||**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|**`183,538`**|**`(37,577)`**|**`-`**|**`145,961`**| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 13 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ## **`13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
`ESVH Rent Acc.`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Mini Bus`
`ESCC: Innovation`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Meditation`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Prison in`
`Reach`
`Recovery 25`
`Sussex Community Foundation`
`Recovery Rural Activities`
`Spencer Wills Trust`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
**`16,255`**
**`-`**
**`16,255`**
**`125`**
**`-`**
**`-`**
**`61,227`**
**`-`**
**`-`**
**`100,000`**
**`6,000`**
**`167,352`**
**`183,607`**|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
**`(22,791)`**
**`(14,898)`**
**`(37,689)`**
**`(397)`**
**`(780)`**
**`(4,565)`**
**`(64,380)`**
**`(3,904)`**
**`(599)`**
**`(106,777)`**
**`(2,093)`**
**`(183,495)`**
**`(221,184)`**|`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
**`(6,536)`**
**`(14,898)`**
**`(21,434)`**
**`(272)`**
**`(780)`**
**`(4,565)`**
**`(3,153)`**
**`(3,904)`**
**`(599)`**
**`(6,777)`**
**`3,907`**
**`(16,143)`**
**`(37,577)`**| |---|---|---|---| ## **`Comparatives for movement in funds`** |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Mini Bus`
`Sussex Community Crisis Fund`
`Covenant Fund`
`ESCC: Innovation`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Meditation`
`ESCC: Digital Inclusion 2`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Prison in`
`Reach`
`Care`
`Recovery 25`
`Rent Hub`
`ESVH Rent Acc.`
`Personalised Budget`
`Sussex Community Foundation`
`Recovery Rural Activities`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`At 1/6/22`
`£`
`2,549`
`7,476`
`442`
`451`
`13,647`
`8,140`
`538`
`18,328`
`36,933`
`4,703`
`18,841`
`12,416`
`(12,629)`
`-`
`-`
`109,286`
`111,835`|`Net`
`movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`(10,551)`
`(8,966)`
`-`
`-`
`6,757`
`(3,575)`
`-`
`31,600`
`(9,856)`
`22,869`
`(4,213)`
`(2,860)`
`9,149`
`599`
`40,750`
`82,254`
`71,703`|`Transfers`
`between`
`funds`
`£`
`44,231`
`2,550`
`(442)`
`(451)`
`(982)`
`-`
`(538)`
`(9,363)`
`(26,067)`
`(22,517)`
`(10,378)`
`27,394`
`4,592`
`-`
`(8,029)`
`(44,231)`
`-`|`At`
`31/5/23`
`£`
`36,229`
`1,060`
`-`
`-`
`19,422`
`4,565`
`-`
`40,565`
`1,010`
`5,055`
`4,250`
`36,950`
`1,112`
`599`
`32,721`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`147,309`| |||||`183,538`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 14 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024`** ## **`13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Mini Bus`
`ESCC: Innovation`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Meditation`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Prison in`
`Reach`
`Care`
`Recovery 25`
`Rent Hub`
`ESVH Rent Acc.`
`Personalised Budget`
`Sussex Community Foundation`
`Recovery Rural Activities`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`2,725`
`250`
`18,750`
`-`
`82,477`
`174,510`
`37,415`
`50,000`
`440`
`20,000`
`10,000`
`100,000`
`493,842`
`496,567`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(13,276)`
`(9,216)`
`(11,993)`
`(3,575)`
`(50,877)`
`(184,366)`
`(14,546)`
`(54,213)`
`(3,300)`
`(10,851)`
`(9,401)`
`(59,250)`
`(411,588)`
`(424,864)`|`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`(10,551)`
`(8,966)`
`6,757`
`(3,575)`
`31,600`
`(9,856)`
`22,869`
`(4,213)`
`(2,860)`
`9,149`
`599`
`40,750`
`82,254`
`71,703`| |---|---|---|---| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 15 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024 ``` ## **`13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
`ESVH Rent Acc.`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Mini Bus`
`Sussex Community Crisis Fund`
`Covenant Fund`
`ESCC: Innovation`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Meditation`
`ESCC: Digital Inclusion 2`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Prison in`
`Reach`
`Care`
`Recovery 25`
`Rent Hub`
`ESVH Rent Acc.`
`Personalised Budget`
`Recovery Rural Activities`
`Spencer Wills Trust`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`At 1/6/22`
`£`
`2,549`
`-`
`2,549`
`7,476`
`442`
`451`
`13,647`
`8,140`
`538`
`18,328`
`36,933`
`4,703`
`18,841`
`12,416`
`(12,629)`
`-`
`-`
`109,286`
`111,835`|`Net`
`movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`(17,087)`
`(14,898)`
`(31,985)`
`(9,238)`
`-`
`-`
`5,977`
`(8,140)`
`-`
`28,447`
`(9,856)`
`18,965`
`(4,213)`
`(2,860)`
`9,149`
`33,973`
`3,907`
`66,111`
`34,126`|`Transfers`
`between`
`funds`
`£`
`44,231`
`36,950`
`81,181`
`2,550`
`(442)`
`(451)`
`(982)`
`-`
`(538)`
`(9,363)`
`(26,067)`
`(22,517)`
`(10,378)`
`(9,556)`
`4,592`
`(8,029)`
`-`
`(81,181)`
`-`|`At`
`31/5/24`
`£`
`29,693`
`22,052`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`51,745`
`788`
`-`
`-`
`18,642`
`-`
`-`
`37,412`
`1,010`
`1,151`
`4,250`
`-`
`1,112`
`25,944`
`3,907`| |||||`94,216`| |||||`145,961`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 16 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024 ``` ## **`13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
`ESVH Rent Acc.`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Mini Bus`
`ESCC: Innovation`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Meditation`
`ESCC: ADDER Project - Prison in`
`Reach`
`Care`
`Recovery 25`
`Rent Hub`
`ESVH Rent Acc.`
`Personalised Budget`
`Sussex Community Foundation`
`Recovery Rural Activities`
`Spencer Wills Trust`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`18,980`
`-`
`18,980`
`375`
`18,750`
`-`
`143,704`
`174,510`
`37,415`
`50,000`
`440`
`20,000`
`10,000`
`200,000`
`6,000`
`661,194`
`680,174`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(36,067)`
`(14,898)`
`(50,965)`
`(9,613)`
`(12,773)`
`(8,140)`
`(115,257)`
`(184,366)`
`(18,450)`
`(54,213)`
`(3,300)`
`(10,851)`
`(10,000)`
`(166,027)`
`(2,093)`
`(595,083)`
`(646,048)`|`Movement`
`in funds`
`£`
`(17,087)`
`(14,898)`
`(31,985)`
`(9,238)`
`5,977`
`(8,140)`
`28,447`
`(9,856)`
`18,965`
`(4,213)`
`(2,860)`
`9,149`
`-`
`33,973`
`3,907`
`66,111`
`34,126`| |---|---|---|---| ## **`Description of Restricted Funds`** ``` Mini Bus - Vehicle maintenance and servicing. ``` ``` ESCC:Innovation-Provisionofsupportandnon-clinicalwellbeingandcopingsessions for service users with alcohol issues. ``` ``` ESCC:ADDERProject-Meditation-Provisionofsupportforserviceuserswithsubstance and alcohol issues from Hastings and Eastbourne. ``` ``` ESCC:ADDERProject-PrisoninReach-Provisionofpre-releasecontactandsupport for residents in HMPs with substance and alcohol issues. ``` ``` Care-Provisionofsupportforserviceusers(community)inhastingsandEastbourne including ex-offenders. ``` ``` Recovery 25 - Rural activities for service users with alcohol and substance issues. ``` ``` Rent Hub - Payment from ADDER contract for office accommodation. ``` ``` ESVH Rent Acc. - Superseded the rent hub covering the whole rent amount. ``` ``` PersonalisedBudget-Tocoverfirstresponseitemsforserviceuserswithalcoholand substance misuse issues. ``` ``` SussexCommunityFoundation-Continuationofpreviousyeargrantoverrunto support operational costs. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 17 ``` ``` EAST SUSSEX VETERANS HUB ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MAY 2024 ``` ## **`13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Recovery Rural Activities - Rural activities for service users with alcohol and substance issues. ``` ``` Spencer Wills Trust - Visit to USAF Lakenheath (DDay) and outdoor activities and equipment. ``` ## **`Transfers between funds`** ``` ThetransferbetweentherestrictedandunrestrictedfundsforESVHRentAcc.relatesto funds previouslyrecognisedasrestrictedfunds.Thisisafundusedinternallyfor management purposes. ``` ## **`14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES`** ``` ExceptfortheTrustees'expensesincludedinnote8,therewerenorelatedparty transactions for the year ended 31 May 2024. ``` ``` Page 18 ```