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
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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
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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 ACnv￿lEs
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 pr￿ent to as many schools. Coll￿eS
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 ind￿ldUal 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 reSen￿S 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.
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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 c￿stitU￿On 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 fOrfUT￿l[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
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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
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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..........................
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The accompanying notes form part ofthese financial sratements.
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ACCOUNTING POUCIES
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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
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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(u￿ed 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 char￿Y 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.
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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.
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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 acDv￿1eS 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 Co￿5
2024
2023
Accountancy
Accountancy
Professional fees
- independent Èxamination
- other Services
1.1)00
1,010
960
492
1458
1,452
TRU￿EE 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
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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 defe￿ed 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.
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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
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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
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year the C￿rty 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.
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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 pre￿ratIon 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..
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