HONITON 55+ CIO
CHARITY NUMBER 1188796
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
ACCOUNT

Honiton S5+ CIO
Charity number 1188796
For the ygar andgd 31 March 2025
Contents
Pages
Trustees. annual report
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
Independent examiner's report
Receipt and payments account
Slalem8nl of assets and liabilrties

Honiton 55+ CIO
Charity number 1188796
Report of the trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Registratlon
The charity registered as a Charitable IncorFK)rated
Organisalion on 30 March 2020
Registration numbgr
1188796
Prfn¢lpaVregistgred address
Honiton Daycare Centre
St Michaels
Orchard Way
Honiton
Devon
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Board of trustees
T Darrant (acting chairl
C A Gilson
N Hudock
J McNally
J Richardson
D Smith
J Zarczynski {chair} (resigned 20 June 2024)
H Penwarden
(appointed 12 August 2024}
(resigned 20 June 20241
Bankers
Natwest
94 High Streel
Honilon
Devon
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Independenl examiner
MrNSmy
Weslcotts (SW} LLP
Chartered Accounlanls
Queens House
New Street
Honiton
Devon
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Honiton 55+ CIO
Charity number 1188796
Report of th8 t￿SteeS
For the ygar ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their rewrt and the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025. The
trustees who seNed during the year and up to the date of this report are set out one page 1.
Structure. govemance and managernent
Constttutlon
Honilon 55+ CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion registered with the Charity
Commission 30 March 2020.
Method of appointrnent or election of now t￿$t99$
New Trustees are to be appointed for an initial p8ric%J of 4 years by application. The suitability of a
proposed Trustee shall be considered at the first Meeting of Trustees to be held after the proposed
application and the proposal must be supported by those present provided that Ihe supporters
constitute a majority of all of the Trustees. Sections 10. 11 and 12 of the Governance Document
shall apply. N Hudock and D Smith were re-elected on this basss.
Objectives and adivities
The provision of the day care centfe facilities is for the benefrt of eldefty people. including the
provision and delivery of hot meals and as well general soci81 benefit lo such Ci(izens of Honilon
and surrounding distllcts.
The Charity holds a Licence to occupy a day centre al Sl. Michaels Centre. Honiton for 3 days per
week namely Monday Thursday and Friday and provides respite care ft)r up to 21 clients as well
as a 'meals on wheels, service on those days for atM)Ut 20 recipients who receive 8 2 course
cooked meal for a modest price. The service is provided by 5 trained care assistants, including the
Centre Manager and her Deputy. a cook, kitchen 8SSiStanl, and occasional volunteers who can be
called on when needed or to help with the provision of entertainment. The Trust have also
employed a cleTklbookkeeper to deal with the 8dministrative side of the business under the
direction of the Centre Manager and Treasurer.
For a pertod of about 2 years wior to 31 March 2024 the Trustees under the teadership of the
previous Chairman had been in negotiation with Devon County Council regarding the possibility of
acquiring the Day Cenlre with a view lo expanding Ihe sejvice offered lo include residential respite
care bul by June of 2024 it became obvious that funding would not be available, and the proje
would have to be dropped. Following this decision and personal disagreerTients the previous
Chairman, together wtth onè of the existing Trustees resigned. following which after a short hiatus
Heather Penwarden agreed to become a Trustee and the Trustees are as previously shown.
During the period of negotiation. the existing Licence expired as al the 30 August 2023 and we
had been holding over under the terms of that Licence, and paying the Licen￿ fee reserved. The
Secretary had become uneasy with this situation ar￿ had stsggested that a fomial extension
should be applied for to protect the Trust while negotiations were ongoing. An initial offer was
made on behalf of Devon County Council and negotiations were entered into following the
appointment of the new Board of Trustees. There is. in consequence provisional Agreement for a
new Licence lo njn for a pertod of 5 years from 1 April 2025.

Hon￿Oft 55+ CIO
Charity number 1188796
Report of the trusteès
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Objectives and activities (continued)
We have, provided. as well as care and meals various fvnctions, in house such as musical
entertainment, provided by professional musicians. and speaal seasonal functions. In addition we
were also able to provide oulings at the request of some of our clients to the ten pin bowling centre
at Exeter.
We apply rigorous safeguarding care for our staff and cli8nts. We ensure that all staff on
appointment attend a course in care and handling of clients and subsequent refresher courses on
an annual basis, whsch we are often able lo organise at our offices lo reduce expense.
As a matter of good working practise. including our working relationship with Devon County
Council we ensure that all necessary documentation to regulate our business and make checks
are always in place. One of our Trustees holds a regular meeting with the clients, where the staff
are excluded, and they are invited lo make any comments they wish as lo the service provided for
them. In every case they have indicated their approval of the kindness and care received from the
staff, and their appreciation of the meats provided.
During the year we started to use the Renault Kangoo to transport clients and successfully applied
for a Permit under section 19 of the Transport Act 1985 which allows us lo make charges for the
journey. We are currently seeking a repla￿ment slightly larger vehicle.
We decided to change our Accountants. Our previous Accountants were previously based in
Honilon and had been of great help during our fomiation and over the years. In recent years their
Head Office moved to Exeter and we were unable lo get the personal seTvice of recent years. We
have now appointed Weslcotts of Queens House. 44, New Street. Honilon EX14 1 BJ.
Achievements and performance
We have managed to mainlain the seNice on a sound fooling whtch is well appreciated and as
well as funding various treats and oulin9s for our clients we have managed to repay our staff for
their loyalty and expertise with fegulai revièws to offset the rising cost of living.
One former member of staff did claim for wrongful dismissal on the grounds of sex discrimination.
which we defended, but did not attend the telephone conference with the Industrial Tribunal. and
the indications are that this will not be pro￿eded with.
We have also managed to maintain a slable financial situation as appears from the financial
review and did not incur any substantial unplanned expenditure during the year.
Financial review
During the year, the Charity received total income of £142.102 12024.. £136,280} and had tol81
costs of £149,092 12024-. £129,008), giving a deficit of £6.990. As al 31 March 2025 the bank and
cash balances were £124.63812024= £131,628).
Plans ft>r thtr futurn
We anticipale maintain the existing business. bul would also. given the opportunity like lo expand
to add an extra day. We are in contact with Devon County Council to explore the possibilities. and
we still need to finalise tertns for the new Licence.

Honiton 55+ CIO
Charity number 1188796
Report of the trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Reserves policy
To provide reliable and consistent services lo its beneficiaries the Charity needs lo be resilient.
This means that we must be able lo meel unexpected expenses and lake advantage of change
and opportunities for development when they arise, inadequate or no reserves could pul the
Charity s solvency, future development. or activities at risk.
To do this a sum of £25,000 (2024.- £25,000) is sel aside for reserves.
Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks facing the Charity and developed appropriate
procedures to mil¢gate and control Ihose risks.
Public benefit
The trustees consider Ihal the Trust's aclivities during the year satisfy the Charity Commission's
guidance on public benefit.

Honiton 55+ CIO
Charity number 1188796
Report of the trustoas
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Statement of trustees. responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual RerM)rt and the accounts in
accordance with applicable law and Unsted Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare accounts for
each financial year which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming resources and
application of resources of the charty for that year. In preparing these accounts the trustees are
required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistenlEy:
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject lo any
material departures disc105ed and explained in the accounts- and
prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate aCci￿ntIng records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure
that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity IAccounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for takiro reasonable steps for the prevention and detects'on of fraud and other irregularities.
D Smith
On behalf of the boa
of trustees
Date:

Honiton 55+ CIO
Charity number 1188796
Accountant's report to the trustgos of Honilon 55fv CIO
For the year gnded 31 March 2025
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Honiton 55+ CIO llhe
charity'l for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Rgsponsiblllties and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in
accordance with the requirements of the Chaftties Act 2011 I'the Act')-
I report in respect of my examination of the charivs financial statements carried out under section
145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable
Directions gNen by the Charity Commission under sectitin 145151(bl of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my 2ttenlion in
connection with the examination gNing me cause to believe that in any material respecl..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of
the Act.. or
the financial statements do not accord wth those records; or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements coneerning the
form and content of accounts set out in the Chaflties (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair,
view which is not a matter considered as part ol an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo
which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Mr N Smy ACA
Independent Examiner
Westcotts {SW) LLP
Chartered Accountanls
Queens House
New st￿et
Honiton
Devon
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Date: Ilth Ookclx) JCJS

HoTriton 55+ CIO
Charity numb•r 1188798
Recelpts and Pa￿￿ents account
For the yearend¢d 31 March 2026
Y•ar ended 31 March 2026
Unrestricted Restrrctsd
Total
funds
funds
Ivnd8
Yeat ¢nd8d 31 March 2024
un￿1￿¢1•d Restrict•d
Total
funds
funds
lunds
R¢¢eipts
Saks
DCC non grant income
Donat￿nS
Other incorr
89.757
49.fj60
2,474
211
89.757
49.660
2.474
211
77,307
77,307
56,844
1,570
559
1,570
S59
Total recelpts
142,102
142,102
136,280
136,280
Paymènts
Advertising
Bank charges
Staff salar￿5
Staff pension 0¢ntribut￿n8
Staff traini
ConSurnab￿S
Trips and adivities
Subcontractors
Accountancy fees
Motor Vehic￿ expense
Insuran
Telephone
Printing and stationery
Repairs and rnainlenance
EquipTY]ent
Subscriptions
Sundry expenses
Volunteer e¥￿e￿8
Rale$
Rent
Clothing e¥penses
672
558
94.219
1.497
744
16.367
2,519
122
1,786
987
206
792
672
558
94.219
1,497
744
16.367
2,519
122
1,786
572
102.592
2.058
1,184
14.107
1,240
572
102.592
2.058
1.184
14,101
1,240
2,923
347
2,923
347
1,345
2C6
792
298
2.892
2,150
681
947
5,539
2.892
2,150
164
928
118
5,539
445
51
445
57
928
118
22
1,825
142
13,563
1.825
142
Total pa￿entS
149.092
135.529
129.008
129.008
Surpluslldeficttl for yoarl>eforn tran8ferB
16,9901
6.573
7.272
7,272
Tr4n$fer8
Surpluslld•ficitl for y•ar after tran8fers
6,990
6,573
7.272
7,272

Honiton 65+ CIO
arity number 1188798
Statement of a88ets and liabilities
At 31 March 2025
As at 31 March 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
fun¢ts
fund8
As #t 31 March 2024
Unrestrictsd R•5tricted
lurtds
funds
Tol•l
funds
T¢)tal
fund8
Reserves
Reserves brought forwar
Surpluslldefiatl foryear
131.628
16.9901
131,628
6,573
124.358
7,272
124,356
7,272
At 31 March 2025
124,638
138,201
131.628
131,628
Cash fvnd•
Bank account
Petty cash
124.614
24
124,614
24
131.579
49
131,579
49
At 30 June 2023
124,638
124,638
131.628
131,628
Fund balanc88
Honiton 55* CIO
Gen8ral
124.638
124,638
131.628
131,628
At JO June 2023
124 638
124.638
131,628
131,628