2022-02-28-accounts

Charity no. 1187866

Suicide Prevention UK

Report and Financial Statements 28 February 2022

Suicide Prevention UK

Contents

For the year ended 28 February 2022
	Page
Reference and administrative details	1
Report of the trustees	2
Independent examiners report	7
Statement of financial activities	8
Balance sheet	9
Statement of cash flows	10
Notes to the financial statements	11

Suicide Prevention UK

Reference and administrative details

For theyear ended	28 February 2022
Charity number	1187866
Operational	Suicide Prevention UK
address	Suite 601
	179 Whiteladies Road
	Bristol
	BS8 2AG
Trustees	Michael Everett	Chair
	Robin Mumme	(Resigned 7/10/22)
	Marianne Ramnath
	Syeda Nighaarish Jafferi	(Appointed 7/10/22)
	Phillip Stephan Houghton	(Appointed 20/01/23)
Bankers	Tide Platform Limited
	5th Floor
	1 Appold Street
	London
	EC2A 2UT
Accountant	Stepping Stones Accountancy Limited
	7c Hanham Hall
	Whittucks Road
	Hanham
	Bristol
	BS15 3FR

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Suicide Prevention UK

Report of the trustees

For the year ended 28 February 2022

Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements and the constitution.

Structure, governance and management

Governance:

Suicide Prevention Bristol is a registered charity, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2020, registration number 1187866.

Trustees are recruited with a view to diversity, sound experience in the related field or professional expertise the relevant area.

Risk Policy:

It is the policy of the trustees to review risks on an annual basis. Each seeks to establish that all risks are documented and that steps to mitigate such risks are established and executed. As a result of this process, the trustees are satisfied that residual risks are minimal.

Objectives and activities

In producing this Annual Report and Accounts, the Trustees have given due consideration to the Charity Commission for England & Wales’ published guidance on the public benefit requirement under the Charities Act 2011.

Suicide Prevention UK aim to continue to provide core listening and online help and signposting services to the general public free of charge.

We’re proud to say the charity has grown in many ways this year. This means, we continue to reduce lives lost to suicide.

The charity has seen a change in its name, from Suicide Prevention Bristol to now, Suicide Prevention UK. This is vital in ensuring that it is known to our beneficiaries that we work to cover the whole of the UK via our Suicide Prevention UK Helpline and online.

We warmly welcome everyone who joined Suicide Prevention UK this year; it’s our people - volunteers and staff, who make us who we are. Suicide Prevention UK’s incredible volunteers spent over fifty thousand hours answering calls for help by phone, email, online chat and face to face via our patrols, helping thousands of individuals struggling with their mental health and/or thoughts of suicide.

Suicide Prevention UK doesn’t just support people in crisis today, we also strive to provide intervention and prevention for a society in which fewer people get to the point of reaching crisis point. We are continually posting engaging mental health content on social media, attending meetings and building relations with relevant services and businesses', to ensure mental health is talked about and individuals know there is support out there.

Our diverse range of volunteers, staff and supporters, many whom have lived in experience of suicide and mental health will steer our team ensuring that we continue to be there for those who need us most, providing empathy, no judgment and understanding to make suicide prevention a priority.

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Suicide Prevention UK

Report of the trustees

For the year ended 28 February 2022

Our team work hard to reduce incidents of suicide. We do this by enabling persons who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide; and promoting a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health.

Key achievements

This year we have continued to ensure our services are safe for those who use them and those that deliver them, for example by investing in the quality and consistency of our volunteer training and leadership programmes, and providing the most up to date equipment and technologies to provide efficient working. Our policies are up to date and regularly reviewed and adhered to.

We aim to ensure our services are impactful, and that we can demonstrate beneficial outcomes for those who use them. We look to continuously improve our services by actively seeking the participation of the people we support.

We take on feedback from the individuals who volunteer their time to the charity to continuously develop and adapt our work environment to support new ways of working, and promote volunteer wellbeing and productivity.

We have invested in an Employee Assistance Programme for all volunteers and employees of Suicide Prevention UK to access, for any support they may require for themselves and their family.

We continued to recruit new volunteers to help meet the demand for our service. Around 100 people volunteered their time for Suicide Prevention UK, being trained listening volunteers, responding to crisis calls for help over the phone and out in the community. Also providing essential administrative, fundraising and logistical support across the UK.

We’ve made improvements to the training we provide our volunteers over the last year. We look to ensure delivery of a safe, effective and positive service. We have developed a more thorough recruitment process and training packages for our volunteers and staff members. We continue to provide regular training such as ASSIST, First Aid and Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Risk Management (TRiM), Water rope rescue, Working at heights, Infection Control, Manual Handling, Environmental Awareness For Employees, Mental Health Awareness, Health and Safety Awareness, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Information Security, Stress in the workplace, Sharps Awareness, Risk Assessment Awareness, Aggression & Hand Hygiene.

Volunteers were also back out in community this year, reaching thousands of people at various events and festivals, including various local fundraisers, Pride and the International Balloon Fiesta.

Our social media continues to grow, reaching millions of people across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Suicide Prevention UK has enjoyed significant press coverage over the past year. Including on the BBC, ITV and the Globals radio network.

All Trustees carry out their roles at Suicide Prevention UK on a voluntary basis. They are unpaid but may claim legitimate expenses incurred as part of Suicide Prevention UK’s ordinary activities.

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Suicide Prevention UK

Report of the trustees

For the year ended 28 February 2022

Incidents and reporting

Suicide Prevention UK and its Board of Trustees are committed to dealing with incidents and difficult situations efficiently and transparently and take any such matters seriously.

There are policies and processes in place relating to whistleblowing, bullying and harassment. These are applicable to both staff and volunteers at Suicide Prevention UK. The policies provide opportunities for reporting serious concerns in an environment where the rights and dignity of every individual is respected.

Fundraising Activities Statement

We’re grateful to our supporters for standing by our side. We know that having one human simply being there to listen can help reduce distress and despair. Our incredible supporters share our hope for a better, and more understanding world for everyone. Our generous supporters, major donors, companies and trusts enable us to be there 24/7, 365 days a year for anyone struggling to cope.

In these difficult times, our work is more vital than ever. We thank every individual, group and organisation who has chosen to support us this year to give hope to those who most desperately need it.

We’re living in uncertain times. People are facing many pressures in their lives and our supporters are no different. The coronavirus pandemic placed real strain on how we were able to fundraise. Nevertheless, the commitment of new and existing supporters helped us ensure we could continue to be there during a time when people need us most.

Our relationships with businesses have allowed us to reach employees in raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention, as well as raising funds for our life-saving Charity. Following best practice Suicide Prevention UK is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and we are members of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Donors and supporters

Suicide Prevention UK’s focus is always on those struggling to cope and those who use our service. Our staff and volunteers are central to our ability to provide a service we’re proud of. Yet we wouldn’t be able to provide it without the people who support our work. We’re so grateful for the money, time and passion they give to help us work towards our vision. This help us continually improve our service for those who need us. We’d like to thank all our donors and supporters – including those who wish to remain anonymous. We couldn't do what we do without you.

Able Scaffolding	Burgess Salmon
National Lottery	Promote Online
Lloyd's Banking Group	South West Construction Academy
Global’s Make Some Noise	Airbus
MBDA	The Hope Foundation
Pink Elephant	RAC
Greenergy	Co-op
TLT Solicitors	The Albert Hunt Trust
Small Bar Bristol	Bouygues
Leathersellers	Hollyrood Academy

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Suicide Prevention UK

Report of the trustees

For the year ended 28 February 2022

Financial Review

During the year we continued to adapt our service to support people during the ongoing pandemic.

The financial statements do not include the value of time donated by volunteers in delivering Suicide Prevention UK’s service. In 2021, our volunteers spent 19,740 hours delivering the core listening service alone, which is estimated at a value of £212,600. The total value of time given by our volunteers is considerably higher if recruitment, training, management, fundraising, administration and outreach work is included. Volunteers are the foundation on which the strength of Suicide Prevention UK’s service is built.

Total income for the year was £276,003. In respect of ongoing activity, donations from individuals are still the largest source of income.

Suicide Prevention UK’s fundraising continued performing, despite the ongoing challenges and uncertainty caused by the pandemic. Our supporters responded to a range of campaigns and appeals, including an appeal to help with the new Clean Air Zone costs in our patrol areas. Community and events fundraising continued to grow, with volunteers attending various events and fundraisers throughout the year. We continued to diversify, grow and learn.

Suicide Prevention UK’s range of fundraising activities included community events, as well as generous support from companies.

We’re committed to putting supporters at the heart of our fundraising so that we can continuously improve how we raise money. We’re incredibly grateful to each and every donor for their support. We recognise the importance and value of our long-term funder relationships. This year we welcomed support from new partners, and we’re grateful to our valued partners who continue supporting us.

During the year we updating our processes and systems, supporting our beneficiaries more effectively, and developing our learning and development capabilities both within and outside the organisation.

Reserves policy

In setting the reserves policy, the Board of Trustees considers the need to provide against any future income shortfall, fulfil working capital requirements and allow funds to be available to support service developments. This is balanced against the need to spend reserves now to deliver services to meet beneficiary needs. This is set to £30,000 per month.

In anticipation of a potentially challenging fundraising environment, partly resulting from the current cost-of-living crisis, Trustees have agreed to continue with the widened target range for free reserves of 2 months of general expenditure. The reserves policy will continue to be reviewed on at least a monthly basis.

Suicide Prevention UK endeavours to invest in a way that reflects our values and does not run counter to our charitable aims.

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Suicide Prevention UK

Report of the trustees

For the year ended 28 February 2022

Going concern

Our planning processes, including financial projections, take into consideration the current economic climate and its potential impact on the various sources of income and planned expenditure. We continue to review all income streams. The uncertain inflation outlook has also been factored into our scenario planning and contingency options. Income and expenditure are reviewed as part of our regular forecasting and budget process. If we need to cover any funding shortfall, we will utilise unrestricted reserves and re-prioritise activity planned for the coming period. Based on the current reserves position, the forward projections of income and expenditure, and the ongoing scenario planning activity, the Trustees consider that Suicide Prevention UK is able to continue as a going concern.

Of the total £275,825 income, £91,626 has been funded to us by The National Lottery, which has been allocated for a specific project.

The National Lottery Community Fund is broken down into the following – -£42,000 Welfare Vehicle

-£6,000 Welfare vehicle running costs

-£7,800 Recruitment and Training

-£10,000 General Running Costs

-£4,300 Equipment and Uniform

-£6,000 Marketing, Advertising, Leaflets

-£12,526 Administrator/Staff

-£3,000 Organisational Development

The remaining £184,199 from various funders, grants and donations have been allocated to keep the charity running, and enable Suicide Prevention UK to provide the best support for our beneficiaries.

This funding has been used for various, vital commodity’s such as, continued running costs, training, outreach programmes, staff and organisational development, and technology needed in order to provide the best service for our beneficiaries.

Approved by the trustees on 14 February 2023 and signed on their behalf by

Michael Everett - Chair

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Independent examiners report

To the trustees of

Suicide Prevention UK

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Suicide Prevention Bristol (the charity) for the year ended 28th February 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no 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 the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or

4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principle of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.

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

Nathan Brady Stepping Stones Accountancy Ltd 7C Hanham Hall Whittucks Road Hanham Bristol BS15 3FR

14 February 2023

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Suicide Prevention UK

Statement of financial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account)

For the year ended 28 February 2022

Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure 6 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Net income / (expenditure) and net movement in funds	Unrestricted £ 275,825 120 58 276,003 179,239 179,239 96,764 5,089 101,853	2022 Total £ 275,825 120 58 276,003 179,239 179,239 96,764 5,089 101,853	2021 Total £ 67,521 - - 67,521 62,432 62,432 5,089 - 5,089

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in Note 16 to the accounts.

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Suicide Prevention UK

Balance sheet

As at 28 February 2022

Note Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 8 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within 1 year 9 Net current assets Net assets 10 Funds 11 Unrestricted funds: General funds Total charity funds	£ 42,007 42,007 1,484	2022 £ 61,330 61,330 40,523 101,853 101,853 101,853	2021 £ - - 5,089 5,089 - 5,089 5,089 5,089 5,089

Approved by the trustees on 14 February 2023 and signed on their behalf by

Michael Everett - Chair

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Suicide Prevention UK

Statement of cash flows

For the year ended 28 February 2022

Note Cash used in operating activities: Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities 12 Cash flows from investing activities: Dividends, interest and rents from investments Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash provided by / (used in) investing activities Increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year	2022 £ 108,130 58 (71,270) (71,212) 36,918 5,089 42,007	2021 £ - - - - - 5,089 5,089

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Suicide Prevention UK

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 28 February 2022

1. Accounting policies

a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Suicide Prevention UK meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

b) Going concern basis of accounting

The accounts have been prepared on the assumption that the charity is able to continue as a going concern, which the trustees consider appropriate having considered the charity's ability to generate its own income over the next twelve months.

c) Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold. Donated assets are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified and a third party is bearing the cost. In line with the SORP FRS102, the value of services provided by volunteers has not been included.

d) Donated services and facilities

Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and the economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised.

On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

e) Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity: this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

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Suicide Prevention UK

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 28 February 2022

f) Funds accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.

g) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

h) Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

i) Financial instruments

The trust only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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Suicide Prevention UK

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 28 February 2022

2. Prior period comparatives: statement of financial activities

Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments Other Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds 3. Donations and legacies Total donations and legacies Donations Grants	£ 177,809 98,016 275,825 Unrestricted	£ 67,521 - - - 67,521 62,432 62,432 5,089 - 5,089 2022 Total £ 177,809 98,016 275,825 Unrestricted	2021 Total £ 67,521 - - - 67,521 62,432 62,432 5,089 - 5,089 2021 Total £ 67,521 - 67,521

The charitable company did not receive any government grants during the year (2018: £nil).

4. Income from charitable activities

Total income from charitable activities Online Shop Sales	£ 120 120 Unrestricted	2022 Total £ 120 120	2021 Total £ - -

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Suicide Prevention UK

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 28 February 2022

5. Investment income

Bank interest Total investment income Expenditure Advertising and marketing General charitable expenses Vehicle expenses Travel and subsistence Repairs and maintenance Rent Insurance Office costs Telephone & Internet IT and software Training Legal and professional Bank charges Depreciation Gain/Loss of Asset Disposals Staff costs Total expenditure	Raising funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Charitable activities £ 15,200 18,439 29,433 5,168 19,049 4,611 8,630 14,056 25,849 10,171 3,143 5,411 1,802 10,533 1,563 6,181 179,239	£ 58 58 £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unrestricted Support and governance costs	2022 Total £ 58 58 2022 Total £ 15,200 18,439 29,433 5,168 19,049 4,611 8,630 14,056 25,849 10,171 3,143 5,411 1,802 10,533 1,563 6,181 179,239	2021 Total £ - - 2021 Total £ 5,340 15,338 15,829 1,781 1,287 3,000 2,756 5,358 - 9,174 1,300 230 1,039 - - - 62,432

6. Expenditure

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Suicide Prevention UK

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 28 February 2022

6. Staff costs and numbers

Staff costs were as follows:

2022 £ Salaries and wages 3,559 Subcontractors 2,622 6,181 No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2020: none). 2022 No. Average number of employees 1	2021 £ - - - 2021 No. -

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity. No trustee expenses have been incurred during the period.

7. Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes.

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Suicide Prevention UK

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 28 February 2022

8. Tangible fixed assets

Cost At 1 March 2021 Additions in year Disposals at cost At 28 February 2022 Depreciation At 1 March 2021 Charge for the year Eliminated on disposal for the year At 28 February 2022 Net book value At 28 February 2022 At 28 February 2021	Equipment £ - 10,785 - 10,785 - 1,343 - 1,343 9,442 -	Motor vehicles £ - 58,985 - 58,985 - 8,316 - 8,316 50,669 -	Support Animal £ - 1,500 - 1,500 - 281 - 281 1,219 -	Total £ - 71,270 - 71,270 - 9,940 - 9,940 61,330 -

9. Creditors: amounts due within 1 year

Trade creditors Accruals Other creditors	2022 £ 40 1,200 244 1,484	2021 £ - - - -

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Suicide Prevention UK

Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 28 February 2022

10. Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Net assets at 28 February 2022 Movements in funds At 1 March 2021 £ 5,089 5,089 5,089 Total funds General funds Unrestricted funds Total unrestricted	Income £ 276,003 276,003 276,003	£ (179,239) (179,239) (179,239) Expenditure	£ 61,330 42,007 (1,484) 101,853 £ - - - Unrestricted funds Transfers between funds	Total funds £ 61,330 42,007 (1,484) 101,853 £ 101,853 101,853 101,853 At 28 February 2022

11. Movements in funds

12. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Net movement in funds Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Dividends, interest and rents from investments Decrease / (increase) in debtors Increase / (decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities	2022 £ 96,764 9,940 (58) - 1,484 108,130	2021 £ - - - - - -

13. Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions during the period.

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MARIANNE RAMNATH

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