Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date 01/04/2022 To Period end date 31/03/2023
Charity name: HealthBus Trust
Charity registration number: 1186790
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To preserve and protect the health of homeless and rough sleepers in Bournemouth and the surrounding area. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Provision of mobile and other premises in which individuals can seek medical advice; Advancing the education of the general public in all areas relating to the physical and mental health of our patients; Promoting residential accommodation for people who are experiencing homelessness. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance for the public benefit, specifically to deliver health care to the homeless and vulnerable members of society. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Our volunteers provide support to the healthcare workers, e.g. as drivers, hairdressers, listening companions and security. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The HealthBus Trust provided clinical drop- in sessions with a GP and nurse at each session. The Trust completed 2329 clinical appointments between April 2022 and March 2023, operating 2-3 days a week. This equates to 278 patients who have complex health needs. The team visited patients at designated temporary accommodations and those on the streets through homeless outreach. This work has been funded by BCP Council, ICS and 43 grant-giving organisations that contributed to restricted and unrestricted funding. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | CQC registration was obtained in December 2022. The HealthBus is one of forty-six national projects to address health inequalities and develop a blueprint for future policy nationally via the Complete Care Community Programme. New Social Prescriber role funded by the NSHE CCC Programme. Team involvement in Homeless Conferences, local and national BBC TV interviews and radio broadcasts, and social media posts. Collaboration with Bournemouth University with impact analysis on the charity’s service. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The HealthBus Trust has seen an exponential growth in its finances and employed team members due to successful fundraising. The Trust’s fundraising plan complements the Trust’s strategic plan and outlines the prioritising goals and activities, accesses the investment, measures impact and identifies multichannel fundraising approaches to maximise the charity’s resources which has been evident in its achievements in 2022-23. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | The charity has benefitted from fixed-term contracts from local government (BCP), NHSE and the ICS (CCG). |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The HealthBus had an excess of income over expenditure for this financial year. The excess funds remained in working capital. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure the uninterrupted service provided to patients and the on-going work of the charity. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The reserves held are calculated as three months fixed running costs, which include salary, PAYE, pensions and GP/Nurse sub- contractor costs. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Where any charity is dependent on fundraising, there is always the risk that sufficient funds may not be raised. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Regular donations from supporters; Fundraising activities, crowdfunding and submissions particularly for core costs from UK grant-giving organisations. Contracts from BCP Council and the ICS (CCG) for additional sessions. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | All excess funds during the financial year were held in the charity’s Lloyds TSB current bank account. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Principle risks are: • Loss of key staff – the organisation remains dependent on its clinical staff and CQC Registered Manager. • Loss of key revenue streams – the current level of delivery of services depends on a commissioned service for the local authority. • Loss of key partnerships with local homeless services and designated PCNs. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | There are no constitutional requirements for the appointment of trustees. All are independent and are invited to join by current trustees based on their commitment to this highly specialised sector and the skills they can bring to governance. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity works in close association with all bodies, whether government or not for profit, who are concerned with the provision of services to the homeless in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity has CQC Registration and is affiliated to the Fundraising Regulator. The charity is a member ofHomelessness Partnership BCP,a local partnership of 40 organisations across BCP, that helps prevent people from losing their homes, and escape homelessness in all its forms, whether hidden sofa surfing or visible rough sleeping. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | HealthBus Trust |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1186790 |
| Charity’s principal address | c/o Chessel House, 15 Boscombe Overcliff Drive, Boscombe Manor, Bournemouth, Dorset BH5 1LN |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for **whole year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Gareth Sherwood | Chair | |||
| Christopher Wakefield | Vice-Chair | |||
| Susan Baker | Treasurer | |||
| Jane MacDonald | CompanySecretary | |||
| Darren Slade | ||||
| Robert Sawdy | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| g Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
y u | y u |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Gareth Sherwood | Mr Chris Wakefield | |
Chairman |
Vice-Chairman | |
| 31 Oct. 23 | ||
| 31 Oct. 23 |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1186790 Report of theTrustee5 and Unaudlted financlal 5tatsment5 lorthe ye•r?nded 31 Mw¢h 202> HealthbusTrust
Healthbus Trust Contents of the Financial Statements for the ear ended 31 March 2023 Page Report of the Trustees Ito2 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activitie5 Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 6t09 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Iotoll
Healthbu5 Trurt rt ofthe TNstees r ended March 2023 forthe TheTrustees present thdr rewrt %wth the fina[3{ statements of Charlty for theyrended 31 Marth 1023. The Trustee5 have adopted the pttiwsiotts of Ihe StaternÈntof Recomrnended Practice ISORPI'Aecountingand Report¢n8 byCharit5155ued In March 25. [sted tharlty number 1186790 prtnclp•l addr• St Pctors Church Hifflon Aoad Bo¥rnÈmouth Dorset BHI 2EE C M Wakefield Dslade G SheT% M W115fv1re- appolnted 201712023 Dr L E Turtey- appointed 181512023 RevDrRJSIw S A Baker 17 Mortirner Road ?rnem0 DtrFset BH8 9HP STRUCTURE. GOVERIIANCÉ AND MANAGEME14T G•vemlh8 cwument The ehaflty is controlled by Its 8OVtrnlnBdocumentnd ton5tltute5 1 tharItae Incorporated Rtt¥ultm•nt and $pIntMent of trustees There ale no con5111Ulional iequiremtnts for the appolntment ol trustee$. All are Independent and are In¥biedtololn by Cufrtnt trustees based on cornmltrnent totlls hl8hly speclalised 5ettor and the 5kllls Iheycan brln8 10 8overnance. Rlsk M•n•ieffjwt The IfUSiee$ have a duty to Identlfyand rthethe r5sks iowhlch the thaAty Is exposed andto ensure appropriate corttrolsate in ate to Pde reasonabli assvrance a8alt>st fraud and error. Obl1¥e and To preserve and protect the health ol homele53 ond ro¥8h 51eepews In Bcumemouth and the prov ofmobTJeand OthpremIseS In thichinthyklll5 can seek rneth advlce. AdYancln8 edall0 of Igeneral publ¢c in all areas relètlnBtothe phyycal and mental heakh of our ptnts. Promotln8res&Yentlal accommodation lor peopkwho are in need. Pa8e I
Healthbus Trurt rtof the Trustee$ r ended 31 Marth 2023 08JEcfivES APIO KTlWllES Votuntrer5 Ourvolunreer5 provide support to hÈatthcare workers, for emple as drivers and Security. Charfjrae a¢tfviiies CQC regisiration wa5 obtained in Oecember 2022. The14ealthBus 150ne of forty-six national projtetsto address health inequalities and devetop o blpint forfutuie ptslicy nat5a$t via the Comp1etE Caie Cornmufilty Pro£ramme. A new social preXribr ro wa5 Funded * the NSHE CCC Pro8ramme. Fundraisins activ1t$ The HeallhBus Trust hasseen an exporentiil growth in Itsflnances and empthed team membersdueto successful funttraisin8. The Trust's fvndrai5in8 plan romplernents theTntst's strategic plan and out11rS the prioritisin88va15 ènd att11$. accesses the Investment, rneasures impact and identifies multlchannel fundTrisin8 4ppr04¢hes to maximisè the th#rit(s rsour¢es whl£h has been evident in it5 ochievement5 in 2022-23. tt's main achievement w35 to recewe CQC a¢treditatKn. Restrves potkv Reseryes are held ro ensurethe uninterrupted seNice provided to parients and the oTrgoin8 work of the thar11Y. The feNesare ¢alculated 8sthrÈe months iunninl c05t5, whKh Include salary. PAYE. pensions and GPlnursesub-contractor costs. pD1fvndknI sOWC•S Re8ul•r donat¢ty)s from supporters.- Fundr?lsiry artlvi¢les. partUlar lorthe new bus,. Grant tocharllle5and orKan15ation5', Grants Irtsm BCP CoutKil for addlt+onal sessions. JI excesslund5 iJurin8 thE finanÈialyear were held lTrthe charrtY'$ Lws b•nk •ccotsTrt. d tyordtr ol Pa8e2
lrtdependent £xamifierfs Reportto the Trustee$ of HeatthbusTNst I report on the account5 for the year ended 31 March 2023. which are Set out on page$ 4 to 9. RespoAslbllltles and bas15 of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance of the Charities Aci 20111.the Act'l. I hève examinedyour chaflty'5 account5 a5 required under sectlon 145 of the Charities Act 20LI (the Act'l. In carryin8 Out my examination 5 have followed the direttions given by the Charity Comrni55ion Under $14515llbl of the 2011 Act. My role Is io stare whether any material rnatters have come to my attentlon givlng me cause to believe.. l. That accounting records were not kept as required by sectlon 130 of the Att,. or 2. That the accoun¢s do not accord with th05e reeordg., or 3. That the account5 do not comply wlth the requlrements of the Act.. or 4. That the is funher Informailon needed for a proper understandin8 of the accounts. Independent exomlner's statement I h8ve completed my exarnination and h3ve no concerns In respett of the rnatters I to 415sted above and in connection w5th followin8 the Direction5 of the Charity Commission I have fr)und no matters that require drawin8 to your attention. A Carr A4T ate Page 3
Hèalthbus Trnst Statement of Hnanclal Actlvltles for the year ended 31 March 2023 Year Ended 31.3.23 Total funds Year Ended 31.3.22 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restylcted funds Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Incomlng resources from generated lunds Voluntary incomè 163.799 276,219 440,0 176,947 RESOURCES EXPÉNDED Cost of generat1 funds Q)5t5 of generatin8 voluntary Incorne Charltable actlvltles Go¥ernance costs Other rèsourcès èxpènd¢d 4.152 2,593 99.332 11.054 4,152 123.126 99.332 13,770 9,472 97.895 58.807 7.908 120.533 2,716 Total resources expended 117,131 123,249 240.380 174.082 NET INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI RESOURCES 46,668 152.970 199,638 2,865 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 60,471 90,368 150.839 147,974 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 107,139 243,338 350.477 150.839 The notes form part of these financial statèrneNts Page 4
HethbusTrust Balante Sheet 3131 M¥ch Z023 Unrtstrirted funds 31.3.23 Tot31 funds 31.3.22 Toial funds Notes funds NxA$s l7tJ 19.896 Tangiblea55L5 54,564 74.460 66,349 CURRENT ASSErs DtOrS Cash at bank 693 94,626 57.460 158.316 58.153 252,942 10.922 174,663 95,319 215,776 311.095 185,585 Amountsfallin8duewithlnoneyear 8.446 27,002 35.44B 101,095 NEfcuARENT ASSETS 86.873 188,774 275,647 84,490 TOTAL ASSETSLESSCURRENr LIABIUnES 107,139 243.338 350,477 150.839 IC$7,119 Fulls Unre5¢ri¢ted funds Restricted fvnds 107,139 243.338 60,471 90.368 TOTALFUNOS 350,477 150.839 TheIrjaI ststerrentstre¥pwfftd ty te4Mrd ofT•tsteesui...14hJwa...._......... ltsbth4ftrf. Thenote5forrn part ¢fthefinan¢lèl stliements Page5
HealthbusTrust Note5 to the Financial StètEments forthe ye4rended 31 March 2023 ACCOUPMNG POLiaES Ateount4nR coNention The financial statement5 have been prepared under the historical c05t conventionand in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entiues leffective April 2CQ81. tht ChafitiesAct 2011 athd the reuirementsof the Statern@ntof Recomrnended PrKtKe. Accounting and Reporting byCharitie5. IfftcornlTrB ye5cur5 All incomin6 resources afe included on the Statement of Flnanclal when the charlty Is le8ally entitled to the Income and the •mouni tan bÈ quantified with reasonabk accuracy. Resources ¢xpend¢d Expendilure is accounted foran accrua15 ba$15 and h•5 been classified under headlngs that 48gre8ate all cost related to the category. Where cost5 cannot be directly attributed to partpcular headir)gs they have bèer? allocated to activitie5 on a bJ5is Consistentth the ust of rtsourtes. A reqistered trademark has norbeen•mortlsed due to Its Indefinlte Useful ttt¢nomlr Ilfe. Tan8lbl¢ fixed •554ts Qepreciation is provldod otthefollowlnB annual r•tes In orderto wrlte off eJ£h 5St ¢)ver It5 estlmated useful Ilfe. Plant and machinery Motorvehlcles IO% str•i8ht line IO% strolghl line TJx•tlon The charlty Is exempt from ra¥ on Its ch•rltable aulviiles. Fund •¢¢ouht1fi8 Unrq5trlcted furKls can be used In accordance th the charftable oblertlves •t the dlKretlon of the trustees. Restrlrted fund5can onlybe used for partlcular re5trtrted purposes ¥thIn the oblett5 of the char. Restrfctlonsarlse when Further explan•tlon of the nature ond purpose of eich fund is in¢luded In the note5 to the flnanclal statements. HlrA purth* and cpnvJJlthb•Jbts Rentals paid under operating lea5e5 are ¢h•r8ed tothe Statement ol Flfi4n¢lal Activles on i st¥al8ht Ilne ba5 over the perfod of the Pensim costs and other pos1•r¢tlrent benefits The charity operates a defined contrlbuiion pension scheme. Contrlbu¢ion$ payable to the tharSty's penslon scheme are charged to the Statement of Financlal Artlvitle5 In the perlod to which they relate. TRUSTEES, REMUNeRAmOI4 AND BENEFITS There were notrustee5' remuneratlon or other benelts for the year ended 31 Marth 2023 n0rforthey0r ended 31 March 2022. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees, expenses pakl forthe year ended 31 March Z023 norlorthe yearended 31 March 2022. Page 6
Healthbus Trust Notes to the Financial Statement5- tontinued for the year ended 31 March 2023 STAFF COSTS Year ended 31.3.23 Year ended 31.3.22 Wages and salarles Soclal securlty costs Other penslon costs 161.810 8.324 2.816 100.008 932 1,302 172,950 102,242 No employees received em&uments in excéss 0f£6D.Oc. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant & machlnery Motor vehicles Computer equlpment Tota15 COST At l Aprll 2022 Additions 5,221 9.770 67,495 450 6.373 73,166 16,143 At 31 March 2023 14,991 67,495 6,823 89,309 DEPRECIATION At l April 2022 Charge for year 16071 19641 16,1871 16,7441 1261 13211 16,8201 18,0291 At 31 March 2023 11.5711 112,9311 13471 114.849 8OOK VALUE At 31 March 2023 13.420 54.564 6.476 74,460 At 31 March 2022 4.614 61,308 427 66.349 DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.23 31.3.22 Other debtors 58,153 10,922 INCOMING RESOURCES Core Restricted 31.3.23 Donation5 Gift aid Grants 57.875 1,273 103.476 57,875 1.273 212.817 109.341 Pa8e 7
Government/NHS grants Local authority grant/Contrart Other Income 101,253 65,625 101,253 65,625 1,175 440,018 1,175 163,799 276.219 Page 7
Healthbus Trust Notes to the Flnancial Statements continued for the year ended 31 March 2023 cREDoRS. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN I YEAR 31.3.23 31.3.22 Trade credltors Taxation and Social security Orher credltors 1.790 4.492 29.166 1.405 1.538 98,152 35,448 101.095 MOVEMENTIN FUNDS Net rnovement In funds At 1.4.22 At 31.3.23 Unrestrlrted fvnd$ General fund 60.471 46.668 107,139 Re5trlrted funds Varlous 90,368 152,970 243.338 TOTAI FUNDS 150.839 199.638 350,477 Nèt movément in funds Included In the ?bove are as follgWS'. Incomln8 resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlct•d funds Gèneral fund 163.799 117,131 46,668 Ilestr1cd funds V&rlous 276,219 123,249 19.9121 TOTAL FUNDS 440,018 240,380 36,756 Page 8
HealthbusTru Notps to the Financlal Statements- continued forthe year ended 31 March 2023 MOVEMENT114 FU14D5-contlnued Net movernent In funds Comparatl¥esfor movement In fund5 At 1.4.22 At 31.3.23 Ilnrestrirted ith General fund 51,419 9,052 60,471 Re#iittedfunds Funds held for a new bus 96.555 16.18n 90,368 TOTAL FUNDS 147,974 2.865 150,839 Cornparatlve net movement In fund5, included tht above Ire as f¢llow$: Incornl Resources expended Movement In funds resources nrÈMrfrtedfvnds General fund 176,922 1167.8701 9,052 Rtsitl¢t¢d lunds Funds held for new bu5 16,2121 16.1871 TOTAI FUNDS 176,947 1174,0821 2,865 Page 9
Independent Examlnevs Reportto theTrusteesol Heatthbus TNst I report on the accouat5forthe yearended 31 Marth 2023. whlth are set out on Pages 4 to 9. Responslbllkles and basls of rewt s thecharity's trustee5 you are responsibleforthe preparaticsn of the accounts in èccordaneeof the Char*tie5 P£i 20111'theAct'l. I have examined yourcharity's accounts as required under sectlon 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act's. In Carryi out my examination I have followed the directi0ry5 given by the Charity Comrni55ion under S145lSllbl of the 2011 Act. My role isto State whether any TTtaterial matters have come to my attention me cause to believe: l. That accountlng records were not kept a5 required by sectlon 130 of theAct', or 2. That the accounts do not accord wf£h those records,. or 3. That the3ccounts do not cofflply with the requirements of the Act.. or 4. That there is further infomiation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts. I¥Kleptndertexaminerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concern5 in re5pertoftle matters I to 4 Ilsted atA)ve and In connection wlth following the Direttsons olthe Charitycornmission I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. A Carr AAT Date Pa8e 3