REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
FOR
FAMILIES OUT LOUD
FAMILIES OUT LOUD
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 2 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 5 |
FAMILIES OUT LOUD
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2021. 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).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1189345
Principal address
12 Fuller Avenue Corsham Wilsthire SN13 9NF
Trustees
John Pendrey Chair Susan Lenihan Treasurer Debra Hawley Secretary Dinah Wellenkamp Trustee
Independent examiner
Berkeley Hall Marshall Limited 6 Charlotte Street Bath BA1 2NE
Structure, governance and management
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorporated charity. For governance and training purposes, the charity has adopted the following policies: Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Privacy, Safeguarding, Board Basics, Data Protection & GDPR, Finance and Reserves. FOL collaborates with a number of organisations which work to support people in need such as: Turning Point, DrugFAM, and local community hubs.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Our mission
To support adult members of families of drug & alcohol users in Wiltshire through one-to-one counselling, support group meetings and bereavement support.
Our objectives
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To provide a range of online and face-to-face counselling and support group services that focus on: detaching from chaotic behaviours, giving back responsibility, setting boundaries, being able to say ‘no’, supporting without enabling, and acceptance.
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To provide online and face-to-face bereavement support focusing on self-care and coming to terms with individual experiences of loss.
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To promote mental wellbeing by dealing with feelings of stress, loss, guilt, shame and hopelessness.
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To provide forums which allow families to meet and gain strength from others in similar situations to their own.
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To give families the opportunity to get involved with Families Out Loud through our Sharing by Doing Volunteer Scheme.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
Our objectives (continued)
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To secure income by way of donations, grants, sponsorship and independent fundraising events.
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To actively promote awareness of the charity by means of newsletters, use of social media and by approaching those who have influence in the support of those we consider to be our client base to advise them of the services we offer.
Achievements and performance
New bereavement service
In our work with families of people who have drug and alcohol addiction issues, the death of a loved one is a familiar concern. Sadly, for some this concern becomes a reality. Therefore, in May 2021 we began offering a bereavement service including one-to-one support and monthly face-to-face group meetings.
Sharing by Doing Volunteer programme
To recognise our growing team of volunteers, Sharing by Doing Volunteering was introduced with the aim of providing a focus for existing helpers, and recruiting even more of them. These fantastic volunteers all have one thing in common – they believe in our mission to support families of drug & alcohol users in Wiltshire. They generously donate their time by making high quality items that are sold online and at craft markets, writing articles for our website, helping out on craft stalls, peer mentoring and making sure all aspects of our charity are run well.
KPIs
- Oct 2020 – Sept 2021 Assessment & counselling sessions delivered 308 Support group meetings held 128 Active & in contact clients 65
By September 2021
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172 Facebook followers
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29 followers Instagram followers (page went live May 2021)
Financial review
Our main source of funds this year has been from a number of very generous grants from a number of local organisations. We have also raised a considerable amount through fundraising events, as well as donations.
Fundraising
In 2020 we began selling items online and at craft market stalls. All of our products are handmade in Great Britain, and many by volunteers who are clients of Families Out Loud. Our craft market sales up to the end of our financial year amounted to £647.13.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FAMILIES OUT LOUD
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2021, which are set out on pages three to six.
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').
I have examined your charity's accounts as required under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 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.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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that accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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that the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
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that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Berkeley Hall Marshall Limited 6 Charlotte Street Bath BA1 2NE
Date:
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FAMILIES OUT LOUD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
| Notes Income and resources Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Total Resources expended Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Other 6 Total Net income Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Total Funds 2021 £ 21,094 4,922 26,016 10,870 2,877 13,747 12,269 12,269 1,476 13,745 |
Total Funds 2020 £ 7,149 71 7,220 5,787 1,384 7,171 49 49 1,427 1,476 |
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
| Notes Current assets Accrued income 7 Stock Current bank account Cash in hand Total current assets Current liabilities Creditors falling due within in one year 8 Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets Funds of the Charity Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 9 Total funds |
2021 £ - 500 13,385 40 13,925 180 13,745 13,745 5,940 7,805 13,745 |
2020 £ 1,000 - 1,335 47 |
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| 2,382 906 |
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| 1,476 | ||
| 1,476 | ||
| 1,476 - 1,476 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements of the charity, 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 Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from 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.
2. TRUSTEE’S REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 30 September 2021 (2020 – nil).
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 30 September 2021 (2020 – nil).
3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Weekly member contributions Just Giving Donations Grants 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Fundraising events Counselling fees Bereavement group |
2021 £ 260 - 2,899 17,935 21,094 2021 £ 2,432 2,380 110 4,922 |
2020 £ 1,074 320 1,255 4,500 |
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| 7,149 | ||
2020 £ 71 - - 71 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Room hire Materials Market stall costs Training Counsellor costs 6. OTHER Admin costs Insurance Website Advertising Sundry Independent examiners fee 7. ACCRUED INCOME Wiltshire Community Fund 8. CREDITORS – FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Coracle Therapy Independent examiners fee 9. RESTRICTED FUNDS Trowbridge Town Council Trowbridge Area Board Co-op St James Andrew donation |
2021 £ 135 1,322 1,033 348 8,031 10,870 2021 £ 535 202 1,748 44 168 180 2,877 2021 £ - 2021 £ - 180 180 2021 £ 1,400 2,812 936 554 2,103 7,805 |
2020 £ 160 - - - 5,627 |
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5,787 |
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2020 £ 8 194 878 124 - 180 1,384 |
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2020 £ 1,000 2020 £ 726 180 906 2020 £ - - - - - - |
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