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2023-03-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE021242 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1188693

Report of the Trustees and

Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

for

CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

B20 Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Charwell House Wilsom Road Alton Hampshire GU34 2PP

CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14

CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The Camrose Centre's principal objectives have been to provide an open access service to homeless and vulnerably housed people. As Basingstoke's own local homelessness charity, it has continued to provide the best possible help to our clients, while not compromising either their safety or that of staff and volunteers. Camrose is very grateful for the support from the local community that makes this possible. Its relationships with other members of the Basingstoke Social Inclusion Partnership (SIP) have also proved invaluable.

As has been the case for everyone else, Camrose has continued to manage its operations with the ever-present threat of Covid. Government advice has been followed throughout while slowly reverting to something like past patterns of service. Thankfully, to our knowledge, no spreading of Covid infections have been traced back to Camrose sessions. There was only one occasion out of 172 scheduled sessions when staff and volunteer sickness, and planned leave meant that for safety reasons it was not possible to open the Centre. We are grateful for the responsible behaviour of all attending the centre, whether clients, volunteers or staff in isolating when necessary and observing all precautions against infection.

In the course of FY 22/23 there were 2011 visits by 166 clients in the course of 172 sessions. 55 of those were new The Camrose Centre's principal objectives continue to be to provide an open access service to homeless and vulnerably housed people. Camrose is Basingstoke's own local homelessness charity, and only day centre specifically for these clients. Throughout the year it has continued to provide help to our clients, without compromising either their safety or that of staff and volunteers. Camrose is very grateful for the support from the local community that makes this possible. Its relationships with other members of the Basingstoke Social Inclusion Partnership (SIP) have also proved invaluable.

In terms of client statistics, activity continues to increase steadily since the pandemic. There were a total of 2708 visits by 274 individuals. Of these nearly a third were street homeless, a quarter were in temporary accommodation and nearly a fifth presented as sofa-surfing. The remainder were vulnerable people in need of help to avoid homelessness. 2127 hot lunches were served and 391 food parcels issued. Sunday sessions have continued to be popular accounting for nearly 700 visits.

What has been apparent is that every time Camrose extends the scope of its services or the time in which we are able to offer them, the demand rises to meet the offer. As a result, the Centre is now opening for up to four hours, four days a week all year round.

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

The take up of inward visits by a local GP and Substance Abuse Doctor from Inclusion funded by the NHS, Forgotten Feet footcare volunteers and Trilby's hairdressers remains consistent. The ArtWell art and mental health project continues to be popular with clients particularly since one of their creations has been reproduced on 'street furniture' as part of a broader town centre project.

The current cadre of clients emphasises the unique situation of each person and therefore the wide variety of combinations of solutions they need to get straight. There is never 'one size that fits all'. Camrose supports them regardless. People who are classified as the 'hidden homeless' (people who are 'sofa surfing' or temporary provision in hotels etc., hostels and supported living) still need help to at least sustain and hopefully improve their circumstances, rather than regress. Part of this is the need to be able to socialise in a safe environment. Access to the services hosted by Camrose is proving particularly welcome and necessary for these clients. However, their needs are often more complicated and time-consuming for our staff and volunteers to resolve in a very limited private space that is available in Glebe Hall. Difficulties also arise when clients' mental health issues restrict the range of feasible solutions. This all combines to place increasing demands on staff and volunteers.

By the end of the financial year, Camrose employed 4 client-facing part-time staff: Centre Manager (16 hrs./wk.), two Support Workers (16 and 12 hrs./wk. respectively), a temporary Support Worker (to cover absences and Sunday sessions). One member of staff resigned in the year and was replaced internally by someone who had started by volunteering with Camrose several years ago. Two client-facing staff have additional paid hours to deal with administration, fundraising and supporting publicity and supporter outreach activities. The contribution of all these staff members is immense and each one of them has regularly gone the extra mile to support clients. The Centre Manager does an excellent job, delivering the service through compassionate management of staff and volunteers, supporting clients and working with partners in the SIP.

Camrose would not exist without the pool of approximately 30 client-facing volunteers who give up a great deal of their time and energy to opening the centre and providing not only practical help but also compassionate listening ears. These volunteers from our local communities are essential to the way we work, as are the backroom teams of supporters and trustees.

After three years of operation as a CIO, the trustees have initiated, with local authority encouragement and support, a review of the services it offers, the premises it needs, and the fundraising effort required to support them for the coming three years. The need for this was emphasised by the growing response to services and financial resources currently available. As a first step, trustees have restated the charity's mission as "To provide a day centre where people facing homelessness, poverty or social exclusion can receive practical and emotional support to help them achieve positive personal change". A feasibility study into options for further development was started with the help of professional consultants and will continue into FY 2023/24 to support trustees in defining and fulfilling specific aims and tasks.

Basingstoke Voluntary Action's Payroll services team has administered Camrose's payroll and an HR advisor is retained to be called upon, at an hourly rate, when needed. Assistance has been received in drafting employment contracts as well as providing advice on general policy and disciplinary matters. Camrose has also been helped greatly by the tireless work of its Treasurer and online banking signatories in running routine accounts and also of the External Communications lead trustee.

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position

Camrose has had a financially successful year through generosity from many sources, many unexpected not only in cash but also with goods in kind and people's time and energy. Major financial donors included Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC), The Linbury Trust, Arkriders, AECOM Ltd, Beaufort Asset Management Ltd, Chandler and Neal Ltd and several local charitable trusts, churches, Rotary clubs, businesses and individuals. Many have chosen to remain anonymous. In all donations were c. £60K ahead of budget.

Gifts in kind have included essential goods from supermarkets, a delicious Christmas lunch provided by Basingstoke Deane and Loddon Rotary clubs (with support from Tesco) and numerous bags of groceries and clothing. Due to limited storage space, Camrose manages donations by encouraging the public use the 'shopping list' of current needs on social media. People have given their time to raise funds with their fellow employees, sports enthusiasts and by individual charitable acts.

Expenditure during the year was £66,308, which was approximately £700 below budget .

During FY 2022/23 a separate higher income bond was opened to diversify deposits and improve returns. It seems likely that something similar will need to be discussed early in the next financial year.

Reserves policy

The reserves policy was updated in April 2022. It will be reviewed as part of the strategic feasibility study during Q2 2023/24.

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

As a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO), Camrose is overseen by a board of trustees, each of whom takes an active role in specific areas of competence. It met on-line on 5 occasions during the FY including 2 half-day facilitated sessions focused on strategic planning. The Centre Manager attends all meetings but stands back for trustee-only matters.

Camrose currently has 8 Trustees They are listed with their area of specialist competence and support:

Ian Baker - IT, Client-Facing Service Delivery. Samantha Baker - Social Media, Public relations, Communications Management. Mike Browning - Chair of Trustees, Social Inclusion Partnership representative. Sarah Cook - Minutes secretary, Project Management, Risk Management, Governance. Graham Crook (from April 2022) Facilities. Laura House (until February 2023) - Client-Facing Service Delivery, HR. Rebecca Kennelly (until July 2022) - Governance, Safeguarding, Strategic development. Dr. Andy Taylor - Vice Chair of Trustees, Client-Facing Service Delivery, Personnel, Social Inclusion Partnership representative. Jeannette Welton - Treasurer, Independent Appeal Trustee for grievance and disciplinary matters.

The Centre Manager, Clare Farrow, is line manager for all Support Workers and client-facing volunteers. The Chair of Trustees is her line manager. Day-to-day management of the centre is in the hands of the Centre Manager, supported by trustee(s) when necessary.

The governing document from Camrose is the CIO Constitution which is lodged with the Charity Commission. There are approximately 20 policies, procedure and protocol documents. There is a Service Delivery Framework, which focusses on the day-to-day operation of the Centre and is updated frequently.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

CE021242 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1188693

Registered office

Glebe Hall St Michael's Church Church Square Basingstoke RG21 7QW

Trustees

J Welton Dr A Taylor I Baker S Cook R Kennelly (resigned 12.7.22) M Browning S Baker G M Crook (appointed 1.4.22)

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
107,587
Charitable activities
Camrose Centre
18,500
Investment income
3
476
Total
126,563
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Camrose Centre
66,308
Other
-
Total
66,308
NET INCOME
60,255
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
113,663
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
173,918
Restricted
funds
£
5,000
-
-
5,000
-
-
-
5,000
-
5,000
31.3.23
Total
funds
£
112,587
18,500
476
131,563
66,308
-
66,308
65,255
113,663
178,918
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
44,127
21,000
-
65,127
49,378
1,694
51,072
14,055
99,608
113,663

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Balance Sheet 31 March 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
7
1,330
Cash at bank and in hand
172,918
174,248
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
8
(330)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
173,918
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
173,918
NET ASSETS
173,918
FUNDS
9
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
funds
£
5,000
-
5,000
-
5,000
5,000
5,000
31.3.23
Total
funds
£
6,330
172,918
179,248
(330)
178,918
178,918
178,918
173,918
5,000
178,918
31.3.22
Total
funds
£
250
113,803
114,053
(390)
113,663
113,663
113,663
113,663
-
113,663

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

............................................. Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Other grants
31.3.23
£
95,087
17,500
112,587
31.3.23
£
17,500
31.3.22
£
43,627
500
44,127
31.3.22
£
500

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
Deposit account interest 476 -

4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits or expenses for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022.

5. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.3.23 31.3.22
Part-time centre staff 4 4

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
44,127
Charitable activities
Camrose Centre
21,000
Total
65,127
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Camrose Centre
49,378
Other
1,694
Total
51,072
NET INCOME
14,055
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
99,608
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
funds
£
44,127
21,000
65,127
49,378
1,694
51,072
14,055
99,608

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2023
6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
113,663
7.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other debtors
Prepayments
8.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accrued expenses
9.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.4.22
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
53,663
56,300
Transition Designated Reserve
30,000
-
Premises Designated Reserve
30,000
(45)
Projects Designated Reserve
-
4,000
113,663
60,255
Restricted funds
New premises feasibility study
-
5,000
TOTAL FUNDS
113,663
65,255
- continued
Restricted
funds
£
-
31.3.23
£
5,000
1,330
6,330
31.3.23
£
330
Transfers
between
funds
£
30,000
(30,000)
-
-
-
-
-
Total
funds
£
113,663
31.3.22
£
-
250
250
31.3.22
£
390
At
31.3.23
£
139,963
-
29,955
4,000
173,918
5,000
178,918
Total
funds
£
113,663

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Premises Designated Reserve
Projects Designated Reserve
Restricted funds
New premises feasibility study
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Transition Designated Reserve
Premises Designated Reserve
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
122,563
-
4,000
126,563
5,000
131,563
At 1.4.21
£
39,608
30,000
30,000
99,608
99,608
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(66,263)
56,300
(45)
(45)
-
4,000
(66,308)
60,255
-
5,000
(66,308)
65,255
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.3.22
£
£
14,055
53,663
-
30,000
-
30,000
14,055
113,663
14,055
113,663

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 65,127 (51,072) 14,055
TOTAL FUNDS 65,127 (51,072) 14,055

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Transition Designated Reserve
Premises Designated Reserve
Projects Designated Reserve
Restricted funds
New premises feasibility study
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.4.21
£
39,608
30,000
30,000
-
99,608
-
99,608
Net
movement
in funds
£
70,355
-
(45)
4,000
74,310
5,000
79,310
Transfers
between
funds
£
30,000
(30,000)
-
-
-
-
-
At
31.3.23
£
139,963
-
29,955
4,000
173,918
5,000
178,918

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Premises Designated Reserve
Projects Designated Reserve
Restricted funds
New premises feasibility study
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
187,690
-
4,000
191,690
5,000
196,690
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(117,335)
70,355
(45)
(45)
-
4,000
(117,380)
74,310
-
5,000
(117,380)
79,310

10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2023.

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CAMROSE CENTRE BASINGSTOKE

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

31.3.23 31.3.22
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 95,087 43,627
Grants 17,500 500
112,587 44,127
Investment income
Deposit account interest 476 -
Charitable activities
Grants 18,500 21,000
Total incoming resources 131,563 65,127
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages 41,439 34,080
Pensions 1,685 690
Room rent & office rent 13,401 11,162
Telephone 560 428
Office expenses 723 219
Sundries 54 52
Refreshments & catering 1,328 1,096
Health & safety 318 247
Travel 12 258
Insurance 1,325 1,146
Marketing 1,084 -
Projects - Artwell 2,000 -
63,929 49,378
Support costs
Governance costs
Payroll, HR and training 1,692 1,183
Independent Examiners Fee 330 330
Bank charges 73 96
Governance 284 85
2,379 1,694
Total resources expended 66,308 51,072
Net income 65,255 14,055

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