Trustees’ annual report for the period
Period start date 0 1 0 4 2 3 Period end date 3 1 0 3 2 4
Charity name Huddersfield Pregnancy Crisis Centre["Talkthru"] Charity No 1 1 9 0 8 3 0 (if any)
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para1.17 |
a) Advancement of education in the subject of pregnancy and the termination of pregnancy and into the effects thereof upon women, whether physical, mental or psychological. b) Preservation and protection of Women's health. c) Provision of advice, counselling and assistance to women and their partners and families who are suffering from any physical or mental illness, distress or poverty during or as a result of pregnancy or following an abortion, miscarriage, cot death, still birth, loss of child or sexual abuse. d) Provision of such other charitable purposes which may conveniently be carried on in connection with the above objects. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular,the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Counselling and support on a one to- one basis to women and their partners following the loss of a child in pregnancy or neonatally. Counselling on a one-to-one basis for women who have had their babies taken into care by statutory authorities. Liaison with other practitioners and organisations in the field of baby loss. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para1.18 |
The trustees are mindful of guidance issued and as a consequence declare interests at the start of every Trustees Meeting. Trustees have in the past (under the former charity (ref 1122488) sought permission to |
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pay a connected person, and seek to make an annual declaration of any potential conflicts of interest. We regularly scrutinise our activities against our stated charitable objects.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers | Para1.38 | |
| Other |
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Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para1.20 | Talkthru continues to offer face to face, on-line and telephone counselling. Over the financial year 23-24 we received 118 referrals and offered 677 planned appointments. We were able to reduce the ‘did not’ and ‘could not’ attend rates, making the service more efficient in our use of resources. During this period, we began to offer ‘care calls’ to clients on our waiting list for counselling. A volunteer trained in basic counselling skills offered to contact waiting list clients on a regular basis for a ‘check-in’ telephone call offering support and encouragement while they were waiting for their counselling appointment. This financial year funding was received to enable Talkthru to begin a new development in it’s offering of support to women, men and families facing pregnancy and child loss and associated trauma. In addition to the continued one to one counselling support, both face to face and on-line, Talkthru launched a project working with groups to support women who had experienced miscarriage, “Your Loss Matters”. This project, has continued to provide support to a number of community groups and has been evaluated as very successful in meeting the objectives set for the project. We also developed a support group for women who had experience birth trauma. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Achievements against objectives set | Para1.41 | Having increased our number of qualified counsellors, we were able to progress along our objective to move from an unpaid volunteer model of service provision to paid for counsellors on service level agreements. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para1.41 | Despite the increasing economic pressures on the charitable sector that has seen many charities fail and fold, we were able to maintain our grant income to a comparable level from last year.Total income was only %2 down on last year. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para1.41 |
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Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para1.21 | At the financial year end total cash at the bank and in hand £107,712 (previous year £75243) |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para1.22 | We have set up a reserves account to ensure liabilities are met should Talkthru cease to operate and to continue operating with resilience despite uncertain financial circumstances. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para1.22 | £30,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | Para1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
Para1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para1.46 | |
| Other |
April 2023 to March 2024
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para1.25 | CIO registered 12th August, 2020 replacing the former Trust. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para1.25 | We are open to recruiting more trustees, especially to reflect diversity in our client group. There are no constitutional provisions concerning appointment. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para1.51 | We have policies specifying trustee roles and induction |
| The charity’s organizational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para1.51 | We have a project lead who liaises with the trustee board. As a charity we have liaised with Forget Me Not (Children's) Hospice about complementing each other's services. We also work within the Maternity Voice Partnerships for our local area and the Perinatal Mental Health Network. |
| Relationship with any related parties | Para1.51 | |
| Other |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Huddersfield Pregnancy Crisis Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | Talkthru |
| Registered charity number | 1190830 |
| Charity’s principal address | Revenue Chambers St. Peters Street Huddersfield HD1 1DL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trusteename | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| George Spencer | Trustee (liaison) | Whole year | |
| John Naylor | Trustee (Chair) | Whole year | |
| Janet Woodhouse | Trustee (safeguarding lead) |
Whole year | |
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Reference and Administrative details (cont)
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) John Naylor Full name(s) Dr John Naylor Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 7/10/24
April 2023 to March 2024
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Independent examiners' report to the trustees of Talkthru
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st March 2024, which are set out on pages within this return.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees' requirements:
• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
K L Barrow ACMA CGMA 63 Ridings Fields Brockholes Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 7BG
Signed 12[th] September 2024
Talkthru
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2024
| Fixed Asset Tangible assets Cost - Office Equipment Depreciation - Office Equipment Total Tangible assets Total Fixed Asset Cash at bank and in hand Bank Account Co-Op Savings Account Total Cash at bank and in hand Debtors Debtors - Gift Aid Debtors-1 Total Debtors Current Assets Debtors - Prepayments Total Current Assets Net current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade Creditors Creditors - Accruals Total Trade Creditors Current Liabilities Accruals Provisions Payroll Clearing Payroll Liabilities HMRC Total Payroll Liabilities Tax and National Insurance Total Current Liabilities Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets (liabilities) Charity funds Opening Balance Equity Retained Earnings Surplus/(Deficit) Total Charity funds |
Total |
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| 419.97 -419.97 |
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| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 0.00 77,712.04 30,000.00 |
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| £ 107,712.04 598.50 0.00 |
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| £ 598.50 1,927.40 |
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| £ 1,927.40 | |
| £ 110,237.94 0.00 |
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| £ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
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| £ 0.00 0.00 |
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| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 110,237.94 | |
| £ 110,237.94 | |
| £ 110,237.94 22,572.42 68,760.40 18,905.12 |
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| £ 110,237.94 |
Talkthru
Financial Activities
April 2023 - March 2024
| Income Fundraising Events Baby Bottles Total Fundraising Events Gift Aid Income Gifts Received CCH Support Client Donations Gifts From Individuals - SO Other Donations Paypal Total Gifts Received Grants Received Interest Received Other Income Total Income Total Expenditures Counselling Costs Giff Gaff Mobile Professional Costs Professional Insurance Project Costs Supervision Training & Seminars Travel Total Counselling Costs IT Costs ICO Microsoft Other IT Costs Payroll & Book Keeping Software & IT Expenses Total IT Costs Office & Stationery Misc Expenses Quickbooks Stationery & Consumables Total Office & Stationery Premises Costs contents and business insurance Rent |
Total |
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| 4,049.26 5,733.49 |
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| £ 9,782.75 1,385.74 600.00 100.00 2,397.00 908.41 297.48 |
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| £ 4,302.89 40,286.00 908.98 870.00 |
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| £ 57,536.36 | |
| £ 57,536.36 534.00 848.85 210.03 888.23 1,745.00 530.00 64.74 |
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| £ 4,820.85 35.00 67.20 14.39 154.00 806.14 |
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| £ 1,076.73 411.55 389.16 205.02 |
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| £ 1,005.73 34.38 7,709.60 |
| Utilities Total Premises Costs STAFF COSTS Counselling Manager Counsellor Hours DBS Payroll Expenses Taxes Wages Total Payroll Expenses Project Lead TNL Counsellor Total STAFF COSTS Total Expenditures Net Operating Income Other Expenditures Unrealised Gain or Loss Total Other Expenditures Net Other Income Net Income/(Expenditure) |
1,179.65 |
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| £ 8,923.63 6,662.50 2,125.00 20.00 13.80 10,098.00 |
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| £ 10,111.80 960.00 2,925.00 |
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| £ 22,804.30 | |
| £ 38,631.24 | |
| £ 18,905.12 0.00 |
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| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 18,905.12 |
Independent examiners' report to the trustees of Talkthru
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31st March 2024, which are set out on pages within this return.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees' requirements:
• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
K L Barrow ACMA CGMA 63 Ridings Fields Brockholes Holmfirth West Yorkshire HD9 7BG
Signed 12[th] September 2024
Talkthru
Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2024
| Fixed Asset Tangible assets Cost - Office Equipment Depreciation - Office Equipment Total Tangible assets Total Fixed Asset Cash at bank and in hand Bank Account Co-Op Savings Account Total Cash at bank and in hand Debtors Debtors - Gift Aid Debtors-1 Total Debtors Current Assets Debtors - Prepayments Total Current Assets Net current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade Creditors Creditors - Accruals Total Trade Creditors Current Liabilities Accruals Provisions Payroll Clearing Payroll Liabilities HMRC Total Payroll Liabilities Tax and National Insurance Total Current Liabilities Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets (liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Total net assets (liabilities) Charity funds Opening Balance Equity Retained Earnings Surplus/(Deficit) Total Charity funds |
Total |
|---|---|
| 419.97 -419.97 |
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| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 0.00 77,712.04 30,000.00 |
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| £ 107,712.04 598.50 0.00 |
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| £ 598.50 1,927.40 |
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| £ 1,927.40 | |
| £ 110,237.94 0.00 |
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| £ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
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| £ 0.00 0.00 |
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| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 110,237.94 | |
| £ 110,237.94 | |
| £ 110,237.94 22,572.42 68,760.40 18,905.12 |
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| £ 110,237.94 |
Talkthru
Financial Activities
April 2023 - March 2024
| Income Fundraising Events Baby Bottles Total Fundraising Events Gift Aid Income Gifts Received CCH Support Client Donations Gifts From Individuals - SO Other Donations Paypal Total Gifts Received Grants Received Interest Received Other Income Total Income Total Expenditures Counselling Costs Giff Gaff Mobile Professional Costs Professional Insurance Project Costs Supervision Training & Seminars Travel Total Counselling Costs IT Costs ICO Microsoft Other IT Costs Payroll & Book Keeping Software & IT Expenses Total IT Costs Office & Stationery Misc Expenses Quickbooks Stationery & Consumables Total Office & Stationery Premises Costs contents and business insurance Rent |
Total |
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| 4,049.26 5,733.49 |
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| £ 9,782.75 1,385.74 600.00 100.00 2,397.00 908.41 297.48 |
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| £ 4,302.89 40,286.00 908.98 870.00 |
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| £ 57,536.36 | |
| £ 57,536.36 534.00 848.85 210.03 888.23 1,745.00 530.00 64.74 |
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| £ 4,820.85 35.00 67.20 14.39 154.00 806.14 |
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| £ 1,076.73 411.55 389.16 205.02 |
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| £ 1,005.73 34.38 7,709.60 |
| Utilities Total Premises Costs STAFF COSTS Counselling Manager Counsellor Hours DBS Payroll Expenses Taxes Wages Total Payroll Expenses Project Lead TNL Counsellor Total STAFF COSTS Total Expenditures Net Operating Income Other Expenditures Unrealised Gain or Loss Total Other Expenditures Net Other Income Net Income/(Expenditure) |
1,179.65 |
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| £ 8,923.63 6,662.50 2,125.00 20.00 13.80 10,098.00 |
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| £ 10,111.80 960.00 2,925.00 |
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| £ 22,804.30 | |
| £ 38,631.24 | |
| £ 18,905.12 0.00 |
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| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 0.00 | |
| £ 18,905.12 |