## THRIVE DEVON ## ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS For the year end March 31[st] 2025 ## Summary of Thrive Devon’s Supported Housing Thrive Devon provides female only supported accommodation their next step into independent living. We offer places to anyone who meets our criteria regardless of their ethnicity, faith or sexual orientation. ## **INDEX** - 2 General Information - 3-5 Report of the Trustees - 6-11 Statement of Financial Activities 1 ## **GOVERNANCE** Thrive Devon is a registered charity We currently have 3 Trustees 1. Pennie Sutton 2. Giles Sutton 3. Caroline Bright **Registered Office** KINGSBRIDGE FAMILY CHURCH OFFICE BAPTIST LANE, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 1QD ## **Bankers** Lloyds Bank ## **Independent Examiner** Not Required ## **Charity Registered No** 1186254 2 ## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND GENERAL INFORMATION** ## **Principal Activity** The Prevention or Relief of Poverty ## **Governing Instruments** The Charity is established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and its activities are regulated by its constitution. The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, to provide supported housing accommodation with enhanced housing management services, in order to: _“RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE FORMER ROUGH SLEEPERS, VULNERABLY HOUSED PEOPLE OR PEOPLE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE AT RISK OF STREET HOMELESSNESS, IN KINGSBRIDGE, THE SOUTH HAMS AND SURROUNDING AREA, INCLUDING BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO EX-OFFENDERS, THOSE AFFECTED BY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS AND PEOPLE AFFECTED BY POOR MENTAL HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORTED HOUSING, ACCOMMODATION AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.”_ ## **Trustees** The above named have served during the year. The Trustees are kept informed of the activities and performance of the charitable organisation and provided with regular updates/ information. The composition of the board is kept under review and additional appointments will be made should the need arise. All trustees are made aware of their responsibilities. The Trustees met quorate on the following dates: 16/11/24 3 ## **VOLUNTEER SUPPORT STAFF** Over the past year, accommodation has been provided to one resident as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting individuals who are homeless or living in vulnerable circumstances. Our aim is to transition them to more stable and independent living arrangements. Throughout her time with us, the resident has demonstrated significant personal growth. She has spoken about her previous difficulties in trusting others and is now beginning to develop healthier thought patterns. Notably, she has recognised the importance of financial responsibility, particularly in budgeting and consistently paying her rent. This growing awareness is a critical step in preparing for a successful transition to independent living. Residents are actively encouraged to participate in meaningful activity, including volunteering, hobbies, and engagement with the local community. These activities are designed to promote personal development and social interaction. While this can be daunting—particularly for those with limited previous exposure— support and encouragement are provided to help residents step outside their comfort zones. In this case, our resident has embraced the opportunity to contribute by volunteering at a local dog rescue centre. Our resident's journey reflects the positive outcomes that can result from a supportive and structured living environment. Her progress highlights the value of encouraging responsibility, community engagement, and the development of life skills in promoting long-term stability and independence. 4 ## **RESIDENT SUPPORT TEAM** The Resident Support team provide one-to-one support to help residents keep the terms of their licence agreement, work towards the goals that flow out of their support plan and prepare them for sustainable independent living. Our team have a range of skills and experience in mental health support, counselling and mentoring, together with enabling and developing life skills. ## **Maintenance Volunteer** Carries out regular maintenance and emergency repairs ## **Housing Manager** Responsible for Housing Management Services provided to the residents. This includes management, training and oversight of the support team to enable an effective and efficient delivery of the housing project. The Housing Manager is responsible for the following areas of the housing management service to the residents: Rent collection; Accounting; Arrears recovery; Responsive repairs; Major repairs; Cyclical repairs; Property management; Occupancy management; Occupant participation. 5 ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** During the year the charity has received £0 in donations and £13,693.13 income and has incurred £20,333.08 in expenditure. ## **Reserves** Trustees will seek to hold adequate reserves to meet three months operational costs. ## **Risk Management** The Trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have taken steps to mitigate the potential impact of these. ## **Public Benefit** The Trustees have considered the guidance provided by the Charity Commission regarding public benefit and the work of the charity. 6 ## **RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS** ## **Section A Receipts and payments** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Tesco Refund 24.04.24 79.00 - - 79.00 -
DE Service Charge 29.04.24 83.16 - - 83.16 -
DE Service Charge 28.05.24 83.16 - - 83.16 -
SHDC EA 17.06.24 2324.89 - - 2324.89 -
SHDC EA 15.07.24 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
SHDC EA 12.08.24 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
SHDC EA 09.09.24 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
DE Service Charge 30.09.24 83.16 - - 83.16 -
SHDC EA 07.10,24 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
SH DC EA 04.11.24 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
DE Servcie charge 13.11.24 83.16 - - 83.16 -
DE Service Charge 26.11.24 125.00 - - 125.00 -
SHDC EA 02.12.24 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
SHDC EA 30.12.24 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
DE Service Charge 09.01.25 125.00 - - 125.00 -
SHDC EA 27.01.25 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
DE Service Charge 04.02.25 125.00 - - 125.00 -
SHDC EA 24.02.25 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
DE Service Charge 28.02.25 125.00 - - 125.00 -
SHDC EA 24.03.25 1033.16 - - 1033.16 -
DE Service Charge 26.03.25 125.00 - - 125.00 -
- - - 0.00 -
Sub total (Gross income for
13693.13 - - 13693.13 -
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 13,693 - - 13,693 -
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7 |**A3 Payments**|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |GP Lease 02.04.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 02.04.24|**31.71**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |Tv Licence 02.04.24|**169.50**||**-**||**-**||**170**||**-**| |Julie Halse Resident Food 10.04.24|**11.86**||**-**||**-**||**12**||**-**| |SHDC Council Tax 15.04.24|**151.45**||**-**||**-**||**151**||**-**| |BT 18.04.24|**34.08**||**-**||**-**||**34**||**-**| |Tesco HH appliance 24.04.24|**79.00**||**-**||**-**||**79**||**-**| |GP Lease 30.04.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 01.05.24|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |SHDC Council Tax 15.05.24|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |BT 20.05.24|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |GP Lease 30.05.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 03.06.24|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |Kingdom Bank PL 04.06.24|**713.23**||**-**||**-**||**713**||**-**| |Bristish Gas 14.06.24|**185.15**||**-**||**-**||**185**||**-**| |SHDC CT 17.06.24|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |BT 18.06.24|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |Merlin Cinema Res Outing26.06.24|**10.30**||**-**||**-**||**10**||**-**| |AO Electrical instal WM 26.06.24|**39.99**||**-**||**-**||**40**||**-**| |AO Electrical Wash Machine 26.06.24|**279.00**||**-**||**-**||**279**||**-**| |GP Lease 01.07.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 01.07.24|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |SHDC CT 15.07..24|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |BT 18.07.24|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |GP Lease 30.07.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 01.08.24|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |SHDC CT 15.08.24|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |BT 19.07.24|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |GP Lease 30.08.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 02.09.24|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |British Gas 09.09.24|**258.12**||**-**||**-**||**258**||**-**| |SHDC Green Bin 10.09.24|**55.00**||**-**||**-**||**55**||**-**| |SHDC CT 16.09.24|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |EE B/Band 19.09.24|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |Gordon Willians Plumbing27.09.24|**162.60**||**-**||**-**||**163**||**-**| |GP Lease 30.09.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW water 01.10.24|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |Noyces Cleaning/Kitchen 07.10.24|**18.74**||**-**||**-**||**19**||**-**| |SHDC CT 15.10.24|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154 **||**-**| |EE B/Band 18.10.24|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |GP Lease 30.10.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 01.11.24|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |SHDC CT 15.11.24|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |EE B/Band 18.11.24|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |Argos 29.11.24|**17.08**||**-**||**-**||**17**||**-**| |GP lease 02.12.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 02.12.24|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32**||**-**| |Sainsbury (residents/vol xmas)05.12.24|**61.50**||**-**||**-**||**62**||**-**| |British Gas 12.12.24|**290.60**||**-**||**-**||**291**||**-**| |SHDC CT 16.12.24|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |EE B/Band 18.12.24|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |GP Lease 30.12.24|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SW Water 02.01.25|**31.70**||**-**||**-**||**32 **||**-**| |SHDC CT 15.01.25|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |Amazon 16.01.25|**18.95**||**-**||**-**||**19**||**-**| |Noyces Cleaning/Kitchen Eq17.01.25|**12.99**||**-**||**-**||**13**||**-**| |EE B/band 20.01,25|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |Tesco 21.01.25|**13.20**||**-**||**-**||**13**||**-**| |GP Lease 30.01.25|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SHDC CT 17.02.25|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154 **||**-**| |EE B/Band 18.02.25|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |GP Lease 28.02.25|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |SHDC CT 17.03.25|**154.00**||**-**||**-**||**154**||**-**| |Amazon 17.03.25 Kitch equip|**23.00**||**-**||**-**||**23**||**-**| |EE B/Band 18.03.25|**38.30**||**-**||**-**||**38**||**-**| |British Gas 21.03.25|**403.15**||**-**||**-**||**403**||**-**| |GP Lease 31.03.25|**1145.56**||**-**||**-**||**1,146**||**-**| |**_Sub total_**|**20333.08**||**-**||**-**||**20333.08**||~~8~~
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A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 20333.08 - - 20333.08 -
Net of receipts/(payments) - 6,640 - - - 6,640 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end - 6,640 - - - 6,640 -
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9 ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**|**Details**|**Details**|**Details**||**Unrestricted**
**funds**||**Restricted**
**funds**||**Endowment**
**funds**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||**to nearest £**||**to nearest £**||**to nearest £**| |**B1 Cash funds**|||||**6,640**||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||**_Total cash funds_**||||**6640.00**||**-**||**-**| ||(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))||||||||| ||||||**Unrestricted**
**funds**||**Restricted**
**funds**||**Endowment**
**funds**| ||**Details**||||**to nearest £**||**to nearest £**||**to nearest £**| |**B2 Other monetary assets**|||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||||||||||| ||**Details**||||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**||**Cost (optional)**||**Current value**
**(optional)**| |**B3 Investment assets**|||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||||| ||**Details**||||**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**||**Cost (optional)**||**Current value**
**(optional)**| |**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**|||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||**-**||**-**| ||||||||||| ||**Details**||||**Fund to which**
**liability relates**||**Amount due**
**(optional)**||**When due**
**(optional)**| |**B5 Liabilities**|||||||**-**||| ||||||||**-**||| ||||||||**-**||| ||||||||**-**||| ||||||||**-**||| ||||||||||| |Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees|Signature||||Print Name||||Date of
approval| ||_P A Sutton_||||P A SUTTON||||27/05/2025| ||||||||||| 10 This report was approved by the Trustees on **27/05/25** and signed on their behalf by: ## **Penelope Ann Sutton (Trustee)** 11