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2024-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1184021

Project 93

known as

Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Contents (continued)

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 19

Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees Sarah Ann Giannakopoulos Daniel Kieran Lay Tuesday Forrest Fiona Wood Danielle Hughes Jade Michaela Cioffi Charity Registration Number 1184021 Principal Office The Dudson Centre Hope Street Stoke on Trent Staffs ST1 5DD Independent Examiner Daryl Denson ACMA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity (SSHC) has continued to expand its reach and impact, strengthening support for LGBT individuals and people affected by HIV. This year has seen growth in service provision, new partnerships, and greater community engagement, ensuring our work remains accessible, inclusive, and community led.

Vision

A world where all people, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or health status, feel empowered, respected, and understood.

We envision a future without stigma, where individuals have equal access to support and information about their sexual health, and where LGBTQ+ identities are celebrated in every aspect of life. Our vision includes ending new HIV transmissions in the UK by 2030, reducing health inequalities, and ensuring that communities are educated and compassionate.

Public benefit

Mission

To provide inclusive support, advocacy, and education that empowers individuals and communities across Staffordshire to embrace and thrive in their unique sexuality, gender, and wellbeing journeys. Through LGBTQ+ services, HIV prevention and support, sexual health initiatives, counselling, outreach, and training, we strive to create a society where every person is valued, supported, and free to live their true self.

Values

Inclusivity: We are committed to creating safe and welcoming environments for all, where diversity is not just accepted but celebrated.

Empowerment: We believe in providing the tools, information, and support that help individuals and communities take charge of their wellbeing.

Empathy: We approach all our work with compassion, recognizing the challenges people face and striving to provide respectful, non-judgemental support.

Education: We believe in the power of knowledge to reduce stigma and drive social change. We educate individuals, communities, and organisations to create a more informed and accepting society. Advocacy: We give a voice to those who need it most, working to break down barriers and reduce inequalities in healthcare and society.

Collaboration: We work together with individuals, organisations, and communities to achieve shared goals, understanding that we are stronger together.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Use of volunteers

Volunteers have played an increasingly valuable role in delivering our services, contributing to outreach, event organisation, and peer support. In addition, we have significantly expanded our social media following, allowing us to reach and engage more people than ever before.

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Trustees' Report (continued)

Achievements and performance

SSHC has made significant progress in service delivery. The establishment of LGBT school networks and support groups has provided safe spaces for young people, and the introduction of school staff training has become key in this project.

The introduction of HIV testing services, including self-test kits, has made testing more accessible, discreet, and convenient. By reducing barriers such as clinic wait times and privacy concerns, this initiative empowers individuals to take control of their health, supporting early diagnosis and the goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030.

Our counselling placements programme has also expanded, with four additional student counsellors joining the team. Feedback from service users has been overwhelmingly positive, with one client describing the service as “life-changing.”

Advocacy and training remain central to our work. This year, we strengthened partnerships with the UHMN’s LGBT Network, Terrence Higgins Trust, and Asha, while also forging closer ties with local colleges and universities. We have delivered training to a range of organisations, including Staffordshire County Council and Savana, helping to improve awareness and inclusion across various sectors. The development of a trans mentor scheme has been another milestone, providing targeted peer support.

Community engagement has been a major focus, with increased participation in Pride events, school and college Pride celebrations, and the Six Towns Carnival. Our HIV peer support programme has also grown, ensuring newly diagnosed individuals receive essential guidance and lived-experience mentorship.

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Trustees' Report (continued)

Financial review

SSHC has taken steps to diversify its income, launching an online store and selling merchandise at events to raise additional funds. We have secured new funding and seen an increase in donations, helping to sustain and expand our work. Governance and operations have also strengthened with the addition of new staff and trustees, further enhancing the charity’s capacity and expertise.

The financial results are shown on pages 7-19 of this report.

Policy on reserves

The Charity will maintain reserves for staffing issues such as temporary cover for long term sickness absence, maternity and/or paternity leave etc. This fund will also provide some protection against the risk that a staff member is made redundant after funding for their post ceases and the Charity is left liable for salaries during the statutory notice period.

The Charity will endeavour to increase the reserves for staffing issues to a level that exceeds the total liability for payment of salaries during statutory notice periods for all staff currently employed.

The Charity will maintain reserves for maintenance of premises. Wherever possible the funding for services shall include charges for maintenance of premises that will be diverted to this fund. This fund will be used to cover the cost of decorating, repairing and otherwise maintaining Charity premises.

The balance of the current assets in unrestricted funds designated by the trustees will be held in “general” reserves to manage cash flow and as a contingency for unplanned expenditure.

The Finance committee will annual agree the amount of reserves as part of the budget setting process.

The amount of free reserves at the year end was £23,685 (2023:£23,653),

Plans for future periods

Aims and key objectives for future periods

The coming year will focus on launching the Rainbow Charter, expanding training programmes, and introducing more social and support groups, including film, gaming, walking, and peer support groups. Strengthening partnerships remains a key priority, alongside the introduction of an HIV Peer Mentor Programme to enhance support for those newly diagnosed.

To further improve communication and engagement, we are launching three dedicated newsletters: one for the LGBT community, another for people living with HIV, and a third for professionals across Staffordshire. These will ensure tailored updates, resources, and opportunities for connection.

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Trustees' Report (continued)

Trustees and officers

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Trustees: Sarah Ann Giannakopoulos Daniel Kieran Lay Monia Dal Checco (resigned 29 September 2023) Tuesday Forrest Fiona Wood Danielle Hughes (appointed 26 September 2023) Jade Michaela Cioffi (appointed 26 September 2023)

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity is a CIO registered since 21 Jun 2019. The constitution was adopted on this date and amended on 07 Feb 2020.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

New trustees are recruited and appointed by the existing trustees from time to time to provide relevant experience and technical support to the charity. Appropriate induction and training is provided if considered necessary.

29/01/25

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

..................................Sarah Giannakopoulos (Jan 29, 2025 08:06 GMT) ....... Sarah Ann Giannakopoulos Trustee

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Project 93

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Project 93 for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of Project 93 you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Project 93's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Project 93 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 accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

...................................... Daryl Denson ACMA

VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5DD

28/01/25 Date:.............................

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds 2024
Note £ £ £
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies 7,456 96,970 104,426
Charitable activities 6,170 - 6,170
Other income 450 - 450
Total income 14,076 96,970 111,046
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities (8,698) (110,458) (119,156)
Total expenditure (8,698) (110,458) (119,156)
Net income/(expenditure) 5,378 (13,488) (8,110)
Gross transfers between funds (5,346) 5,346 -
Net movement in funds 32 (8,142) (8,110)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 23,653 8,142 31,795
Total funds carried forward 14 23,685 - 23,685
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds 2023
Note £ £ £
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies 3,085 88,925 92,010
Other income 533 - 533
Total income 3,618 88,925 92,543
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities (19,110) (80,783) (99,893)
Total expenditure (19,110) (80,783) (99,893)
Net (expenditure)/income (15,492) 8,142 (7,350)
Net movement in funds (15,492) 8,142 (7,350)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 39,145 - 39,145
Total funds carried forward 14 23,653 8,142 31,795

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2023 is shown in note 14.

The notes on pages 9 to 19 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7

Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

(Registration number: 1184021) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024

2024 2023
Note £ £
Current assets
Debtors 11 2,046 2,732
Cash at bank and in hand 12 24,147 31,416
26,193 34,148
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 13 (2,508) (2,353)
Net assets 23,685 31,795
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds 14 - 8,142
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds 23,685 23,653
Total funds 14 23,685 31,795

The financial statements on pages 7 to 19 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by: 29/01/25

~~..................................~~ Sarah Giannakopoulos (Jan 29, 2025 08:06 GMT) ....... Sarah Ann Giannakopoulos Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 19 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8

Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Project 93 meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

Gift aid

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Financial Activities at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

2 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds Restricted Total
General funds 2024
£ £ £
Donations and legacies;
Donations from individuals 4,269 - 4,269
Grants, including capital grants;
Government grants - 96,970 96,970
Grants from companies 3,125 - 3,125
Other income from donations and legacies 62 - 62
7,456 96,970 104,426
Unrestricted
funds Restricted Total
General funds 2023
£ £ £
Donations and legacies;
Donations from individuals 3,085 - 3,085
Grants, including capital grants;
Government grants - 87,500 87,500
Grants from other charities - 1,425 1,425
3,085 88,925 92,010
3 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds Total
General 2024
£ £
Service delivery 6,170 6,170

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

4 Other income

Unrestricted
funds Total
General 2024
£ £
Fees and supplies 450 450
Unrestricted
funds Total
General 2023
£ £
Fees and supplies 533 533

5 Expenditure on charitable activities

Activity
undertaken
directly 2024
£ £
Accountancy 893 893
Professional Fees 273 273
Payroll Fees 962 962
HR Support 360 360
Licences and Subscriptions 1,436 1,436
Office Supplies 1,048 1,048
Utilities 2,233 2,233
Rent and Rates 13,363 13,363
IT Support 2,967 2,967
Service Delivery 3,434 3,434
Marketing 4,628 4,628
Staff Expenses 1,800 1,800
Wages and Salaries 82,500 82,500
Training and Recruitment 312 312
Recruitment 356 356
Events 885 885
Insurance 1,280 1,280
Volunteer Expenses 426 426
119,156 119,156

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

Activity
undertaken
directly 2023
£ £
Accountancy 850 850
Professional Fees 1,332 1,332
Payroll Fees 906 906
HR Support 336 336
Licences and Subscriptions 1,656 1,656
Office Supplies 1,063 1,063
Utilities 1,918 1,918
Rent and Rates 12,977 12,977
IT Support 3,828 3,828
Service Delivery 2,735 2,735
Marketing 2,769 2,769
Staff Expenses 584 584
Wages and Salaries 66,856 66,856
Training and Recruitment 902 902
Other Governance Costs 146 146
Insurance 1,035 1,035
99,893 99,893

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

6 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

Unrestricted
funds Total
General 2024
£ £
Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements 893 893
893 893
Unrestricted
funds Total
General 2023
£ £
Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements 850 850
Other governance costs 146 146
996 996

7 Government grants

£75,000 (2023: £87,500) was received from The National Lottery Community Fund for the Reaching Out project.

£21,970 (2023:£300) was received from The National Lottery for the Know Your Neighbourhood project. The amount of grants recognised in the financial statements was £96,970 (2023 - £87,500).

8 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

9 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
2024 2023
£ £
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries 78,554 53,648
Social security costs 1,226 -
Pension costs 2,720 1,733
Compensation payments - 11,475
82,500 66,856

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:

2024 2023
No No
Support Staff 5 3

Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £2,720 (2023 - £1,733).

During the year, the charity made redundancy and/or termination payments which totalled £Nil (2023 - £11,475).

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

10 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

11 Debtors

11 Debtors
2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors - 533
Prepayments 2,046 2,199
2,046 2,732
12 Cash and cash equivalents
2024 2023
£ £
Cash on hand 30 30
Cash at bank 24,117 31,386
24,147 31,416

13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023
£ £
Other taxation and social security 1,615 1,503
Accruals 893 850
2,508 2,353

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

14 Funds

14 Funds
Balance at
Balance at 1 Incoming Resources 31 March
April 2023 resources expended Transfers 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds 23,653 14,076 (8,698) (5,346) 23,685
Restricted funds
National Lottery-Reaching
Out 6,717 75,000 (88,488) 6,771 -
Know Your Neighbourhood 300 21,970 (21,970) (300) -
Groundwork UK 1,125 - - (1,125) -
Total restricted funds 8,142 96,970 (110,458) 5,346 -
Total funds 31,795 111,046 (119,156) - 23,685
Balance at 1 Incoming Resources Balance at 31
April 2022 resources expended March 2023
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds 39,145 3,618 (19,110) 23,653
Restricted
National Lottery-Reaching Out - 87,500 (80,783) 6,717
Know Your Neighbourhood - 300 - 300
Groundwork UK - 1,125 - 1,125
Total restricted funds - 88,925 (80,783) 8,142
Total funds 39,145 92,543 (99,893) 31,795

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

Community Health Champions

Grant to share messages that champion better health and wellbeing for the people of Stoke on Trent

National Lottery-Reaching Out

This grant is to allow us to fully implement our emerging fundraising strategy and to increase our sustainability and reduce our dependency on grant aid.

National Lottery- Blinks

The grant ws awarded to assist with delivery to existing and new clients and to provide education and support around sexual health in the community.

National Lottery - Awards 4 All (Wish)

This was awarded to aid with further development of support to individuals around mental health and wellbeing. It includes counselling, befriending calls and our Brew Buddies Group which helps reduce isolation and build confidence and self-esteem.

Know Your Neighbourhood

The "Know Your Neighbourhood" project received £21,970 in the year to employ a Volunteer Coordinator, who recruited more volunteers in schools to establish LGBTQ+ support clubs, reducing isolation and providing vital peer support for LGBTQ+ pupils and their families

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Project 93

known as Staffordshire Sexual Health Charity

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 (continued)

15 Analysis of net assets between funds

15 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Total funds at
funds 31 March
General 2024
£ £
Current assets 26,193 26,193
Current liabilities (2,508) (2,508)
Total net assets 23,685 23,685
Unrestricted Total funds at
funds Restricted 31 March
General funds 2023
£ £ £
Current assets 26,006 8,142 34,148
Current liabilities (2,353) - (2,353)
Total net assets 23,653 8,142 31,795

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