The Russ Devereux Headlight Projert Report of the Trustees and Unaudwted Financial Statements foi the Year Ended 30 April 2024 Tharty Commi5yon Cop< Charity No: 1189)99 ANDERSON BARROWCUFF UMITED
Charity informatio Report of the Trustees Statement of financial a(tivittes Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 6-11 Independent Examinels Report 12
Mernber5 of the Councll of Management Trustee Kenneth Devereux Anna Forbes Catherine A M Devereux AJi50n Tumer Emma L Sirnkins thard Bowden Paul Harrison CharlotLe Nichols Charrty Number: 1189099 Prlnapal Addre5& Level Q Unit 2A Surtees Business Park Stockton on Tees TS183HR Independent Exam¥ner J Dale FCCA Anderson Barrowclrff Limited 3 Kingfisher Court )wesfield Park Stocktc>n on Tees TS18 3EX Page 1
TheTrustees present their report together finanrial statements for the period 151 May 2023 to 30th April 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Prartice ISORPI "Accounting and Reporting by Chatities" in preparing the annual report and finanoal ststements of the charity. The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance wth the accounting poliaes set out In notes to the accounts and complyifvith the charitys governing documenL the Charities Att 2011 and Accounting Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recorrarnended PractÈce applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financlal Reporting Stanolard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published In October 2019. OBJECTIVES AND ACnvlEs The Charity seeks to preserve and protert mental heath and wellbeing wth the specific aim of reducing the number of deaths by suicide in thè Teès VbllÈy area. The tharity achievesthis through the provision of one-tckone counsellin& trauma therapy and play therapy. prowded by Suitab qualtfied coun5ellors and therapists. for both aduks and children who have been bereaved by suicide. The charity deliver5 workshops and presèntations in schools, colleges. workplaces. and thè local community to raise awareness about suicide, prevention, and mental health. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The demand for our counselling 5erv7ce continued to be high. and accounts for the largest part of the service prtiwded. We dèlDJÈred 1.913 indiwdual therapysession5 {1,135 adutts and 778 children) and 139 playtherapyand 260 trauma therapy sessions dtjring the year. We continue to run fvweekgroup bereavement hubs whi(h operate 3 times perannum and a regular dropin hub. The Project is now recognised localty as a service for those bereaved by suicide. The North East region sti51 has onè of the highest suicide rates in the country. Whilst the therapy led 5erwces are preventative in themselves. the Trust Board in this financial year has focused on awareness. and rolling out preventative education and training to the Tees Valley community aiming to prent to as many schools. ColleS and workplaces as p(Issible and expanding this offerin As part of its growth. towards the end of this financial year (March 2024) the Trust Board appointed a CEO to oversee both the clinical and eduotional service5 of the charity as ¥11 as dayto day operatlons and management of ihe tram. PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCES The majority of income continues to come frorn indldUal fvndraisers and from established fundraising events ran by the charity throughout the year. We have a consistent number of Fifth wheel business and corporate supporters which continues to grow year on year and in this financial year we recenied grants from Warburtons Pèoples Postcode Lottery and Tees Valley Cornmunty Foundation. FINANCIAL RgrflEW The charity had a surplus of £53.565 during the year. The unrestritted funds at the year*nd stood at El 09.384. We now have detailed managetnent accounts. induding a cashflow forecasr which goes out for a year and is looknng robust. Reserves Policy he charity aims to maintain free reSenS at a minimum of 6 months expenditure to-_ provide a level of working capital that protects the continuity of our core work provide a level of fijnding for unexpe(ted opportunities. provide coverfor risks such as unforeseen expendit4Jre or unantitipated loss of income. The charity has monthly expendiwre of approximately£20.000 and the current free reserves amountto £109.384. Page 2
ORGANISATIQNAL sfRUCTURE The Russ Devereux Headlig Projett was incorporated on 17 April 2020. The CIO started to operate Dn the same date and the governing document is its cstitUOn dated 17 April 2020. The charify employs a central team now overseen bya CEO. We no k)nger have an Operations Manager as the duties of this role now fall urKJer the CEO. We continue to employ a Projert Lead with clinical experience who manages the therapeutic services and on events and fundraising Ickordinator given the main source of funding comes from the regular chartty events. The Trustees continue to hold quarterly Board meeti[ where key decisions arounij governance are made and recorded. PLANS FOR THE FLTTURE Focu5 in the coming year is to appoint an Education Lead to ovèrsee and delThier our programme of preventatwÈ education and awareness training acr055 the Tees Valley in 5choo15. Cgllege5, busine55e5. iommunity groups and for indvTduals. This 11 mean we have an experienced lead in postfor tx)th services of the charity in line wth its overall aims and objectives. We continue to explore loF)ger term opportunities fOrfUTl[Lg. TRUSTEES TRAINING & APPOITrUMENT The Trustees rèceived training on Trustee duties and the role of a Trustee in early 2L)2LL Safeguarding remain5 a priority for the serwce and is overseen by a dedicated safeguarding Trustee. Trusteeare appointed in accordance wth thegovemingdocwnent fora terrn of 3years. In this financial yearthere was no thanges to the Trust Board. TRUSTEES sfATEMENT In setting our objecrives and planning our athviDes. the trLtstees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefiL Approved by order ofthe board of trustees on ...-.-.-..-.. and sign on trs betkilf by. Cather(ne Devereux Trustee Page 3
2024 2023 Total Funts Totsl Funds Note Income Donations & legacies Income from charitable attiwties Other trading artwities 226331 21.5(Kl 17.190 149.036 24,576 Total Income 265.021 173,612 Expendlture Raising funds Charitable activities 11.439 2(Kl.017 11067 208.052 Total Expenditure 211.456 220,119 Net Income l {ExpeNllwre) for the year 53365 146,507) Reconciliation of funds: Funds broughtfonmard at 1 May 2023 55A19 102,326 Fund balance carried forward at 30April 2024 13 109.384 55,819 The accompanwng note5forni part of these financial ststements Page 4
2023 Fixed Assets Tangible assets 4A21 4399 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 15 110561 3.040 65,805 126.434 68045 Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year (21A71} 117.4251 Net CurrentAssets 104963 51.420 Net A55ets 109384 55,819 Funds Unrestricted 13 109384 55.819 Total Funds 109.384 55.819 Ernma Simkins Trustee Catherine Devereux Trustee The accounts were approved bythe Trusrees on.......................... ooz The accompanying notes form part ofthese financial sratements. Page S
ACCOUNTING POUCIES {al General Informatlon and basls of preparation The charity is a registered charity in Englar)d. The address of the principal office 15 given in the chariry informarion on page l. The nature of the charitys activities is shown in the Repon of the Trustee The charity constttuÈes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth Accounting and Reporbro by Charities-. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in Ortober 2019, the Financial Reporring Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. the Charities Att 2011 and UK Generalty Accepted Prathce as It applies from 1 January 2015. The financial statements have been prepared to give a tnje and fairf view and have departed from the Charities Ikcounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 onty to the extent required to provide a true and fairmew. This departu has invoW following the Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5'. Statement of Recommended Practice applitable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 published in Oaober 20191 rather than the accounting and Reporting by Charitie& Statement of Recomrnended Practice effectNefrom 1 April 2005 whith has Since been thdrawn. The finanoal statements a prepared on a going concem basis under the historical cost convention. The charity currently ha5 SLrfiuent reserves to continue in operation. The Trustees therefore believe that it is appropriate to prepare the financial 5taternents on a going concern bas[5. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the fijnctional currency of the charity. rounded to the nearestL The significant accounting poli(res applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistentty applied ro all years presented unless othenNise stated. Ibl Income Income is recognised and included in the accounts when all the following criteria are met- The charity has entitlement to the funds-, Any performance condiknons attached to the eMIS) of income have been met or are fully wtthin the corttrol of the chanty. There is suffioent certsinty that receipt of the income is considered probable- and The amount can be measured rdiabty. L)onarions are credited to incomea5theyare receNed. Grants receNed are wogni5ed as income for the period which they relare to. There is no netting off thin the account Page 6
Icl Expenditure AJI expenditure is accounted for on an accruats basis and is recognised once there is a legal or onstruttive obligation to make a payment to a third paty. it É5 probable that settlement will be requlred and the amount can be measured reliably. IrrecoverableVAT is included in expenditure againstthÈ relevant costforwhich the expendIW was inajrred. Expenditure is dassified under the following headings:. Charitable expenditure cornprises those costs In(ued by the charity in the delNery of its activtries. It includes both costs which can be directyallocated to attivities and those ctms of an Indirert nature. Support costs are those funcrions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitableactivthes. SupportCg5ts include back-officecosts. finance. personnel, payroll and govemance costs. Governance costs are those incurred in connettion with compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. (dl Fixed Assets Rxed assets are stated at Cost less a(iumulated depreuation. Assets costing less than £500 are not capitallsed. Fixtur and fthngs are depreoated on a 15% straight line basis to wrire off each asset over its estimated useful lrfe. (el Debtors Trade and other debtors wtth Tho srated interest rate and e1vable wrthin one year are recognised at the transaction price. In Cash at bank Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short temi high liquid investments with a short matLtrity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar accounL Credltors Creditors and provi90ns are recognised ¥*here the charity has a present obligati()n resultingfrom a past event that will probab result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the arnount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliabty- Creditors and prowsions are norrnalty recognised at their setdement amount Ihl Fund accountlng General funds are unrestrirted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the gene131 objethves of thè charY and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted fvnds are funds whittt a to be used in accordance wtth speafic restri(tions imposed ty donors or which have been raised by the charity for rtiCUlar purposes. The cost of raising and administering rhe funds are charged against the specific hjnd. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set our in the notes to the financial sratements. Flnanclal Instruments The charity On has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are lnrtia1 recognised at transactlDn value and subsequently measured at their seEdement value. Page 7
3QAprlL2Q24 Golns concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the tnjstees believe that no material uncertainties exi5L The ttustees have considered the level of fvnds held and the expetted level of income and expendtture for 12 months from authorising these financial staternents. The budgetÈd int(trmè and expènditure are suffioent with the level of reseNe5 for the chartty to be able to continue as a going concem. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2023 Donations People'5 Postcode lotterygrant Miscellaneous grants 197.831 144.596 4,440 4,440 226.331 149.036 All the donations and legacies for 2024 and 2023 were unre5tritted. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcnvmES 2024 2023 Counselling seNices Warburtor15 grant 18.5tMI 3.OCKI 21.500 IrKorlle from charstable attivities for 2024 wa5 £21.50012023.. £Nill of which £3.00012023.. £Nill was attributable to restricted and £18,50012023: £Nill was attributable to unre5tii(ted. OTHER TrADING AcfiviTIES 2024 2023 Fundraising income 17.190 24,576 17.190 24,576 All the income from other trading a(tiwties in 2024 and 2023 was unrestrirted. RAISING FUNDS 2024 2023 Fundraising costs 11A39 12.067 11A39 12,067 All the incomè from raising funds in 2024 and 2023 was unrestrirted. Page 8
CHARITA8LE ACTIVITIES 2023 Costs dlrettly allocated to artivlti Therapy costs 91.626 134,440 91.626 134.440 Support Costs allocated to activities Rent Advertlsing Insurance Admin costs Sundries Post & statlonery Repair5 and renewa Depreciation Computer costs Training Governance costs (note 61 Room hire Telephone 30.627 22.987 10.498 1,131 31550 610 1.497 47.676 2212 384 558 3,049 393 1,452 827 4.599 11450 2A58 210 62 108.391 73.612 Total 200,017 208,052 Expenditure from charitable acDv1eS for 2D24 was £2CQ.017 (2023.- £208.0521 of which £3.000 12023.. £Nill was attributable to restritted and £197.01712023.' £208.0521 was attribu¢able to unrestricted. GOVERNANCE Co5 2024 2023 Accountancy Accountancy Professional fees - independent Èxamination - other Services 1.1)00 1,010 960 492 1458 1,452 TRUEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES None oftheTrustees received ary remuneration from thecharity. No expenses were paid to the Trustees during the period. EMPLOYEE INFORMATION 2024 2023 Wages and salattes Other pension costs 46.918 758 20,591 270 47.ff76 20,861 The average number of employees was 312023: 21 Page 9
10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Flxtures & Flttlngs Total Cost At 1 May 2023 Additions 849 Cost 30 Aprll 2024 6294 Depreciation At 1 May 2023 Charge for period 827 At30April 2024 1.873 1.873 Net Bookvalue 30 Aprll 2024 4A21 4A21 30 April 2023 4399 4.399 11 DEBTORS 2024 2023 Trade debtor5 Prepayments Other debtors 7.702 6.790 127 2.913 15.873 12 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accruals and defeed income Other creditors 7,n6 11822 933 8,765 8,660 21A71 17,425 Deferred income amounting to £11,822 comprises fiJndraising income received in advance for events in the next financial year. 13 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FLINDS Balance 1 May 2023 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Balance 30 April 2024 Unrestritted Funds Restricted Fund5 55.819 261021 {208.4561 (3.0001 109.384 Total 55.819 265,021 1211.4561 109384 Page 10
14 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSEfs BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Fund5 Restrirted Funds Total Tangible Fixed Assets Current A55ets 4.421 126.434 121 A711 4.421 126A34 {21,471) 109,384 109.384 15 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS During the year the Crty paid £1.497 to Attis Insurance Brokers in which trustee Emma L Simkins is a shareholder. Durirngthe tharity paid £3.0 to Hatvey and Hugo a company trustee Charlotte Nichols is a director. Page11
In I repon to the charity trustees on rny examination of the accounts of the Charity ft)r the period ended 30 April 2024 whith are set out on pages 4 to 11. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preratIon of the accounts In accordance with the requirement5 of the Charities Att 2011 fthe Acn. I report in respèrt of my examination of your charitys accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Att and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable (Jirections given by the Charity Commisslon under settion 145(5Xbl of the ACL Independent exarnlnerf5 Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connecrion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in ary material respec accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity a5 required by Section 130 of the A¢ or the accounrs do not accord those ordS or the accounts do not compty with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair V[ 7thich is not a matter considered a5 Part of an indeperndent examination. I have no ct)ncèrns and have come across no other matters in connectionwth the examination to which attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper under5tsnding of the accounts tEs be reached. lthb J Dale FCCA Anderson Barrowcliff Mited Chartered Accountants 3 "ngFI5her Court Bowesfield Park Stockton on Tees TS18 3EX Date.. l7.1.zlz3..................-.-. Page 12