HTH TEAMWORK CIO Annual Report and Financial Statements Year ending 31 March 2025 Charity number: 1201215
H TEAMWORK CIO Contents Page Legal and administratlve Report of the trustees Report of the Independent Examiner Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the account5 10-16
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Legal and adrninlstratlve Trustees Rev B Howell C Kennedy 8 Stoneman E Mcmaster Charity number 1201215 Independent examiner J Hart FCCA TIG Corporate Finance Limited Metropolitan House Longrigg Road Swalwell NE16 3AS
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Report of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Chaiities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applitable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191" Oblertives and artivities At HTH Teamwork CIO (Happy to Help Gatesheadl, our aim is to ensure older adufts have the domestic support they need to live in safety and comfort. Our team of home help assistants carry out weekly cleanin& shopping, errands and prescription collection to help empower people to stay independent and living in the communities and homes where they feel happiest. As we approach our 25th birthday, we've seen firsthand for many years how important tt is for people to feel in control of the seNices they access. It is our ethos to always Bive people choice, and ensure their needs, wishes and values shape the seNices we provide, for as long as people need us. This year, OUT short-term and free 5UPPOrt has made è meaningful impart for indSvidu31s across Gateshead who a struggling with heatth and income inequalities, two challenge5 whith oldef people can find MO difficult to overcome than younger age groups. Our one-to-one assisted outings Service continued to be very popular this year, with local older people using the service to attend appointments, stay active, and to do the things they enjoy, knowing they have support from home and back again. Our Ststisti¢s For The Year 263 people received weekly help at home with domestic tasks, shopping and errands 17 people received regular one-to-one support to go on outings of their choosing We employed 33 local people as home help ass1Stants acros5 the year Why We Do It... Loneliness and isolation and bereavement Health and financial inequalitie5 are high in communities in Gateshead Low car user status, poor local infrastructure and health issues can make transport difficult for older adults living in deprived communities to get to appointments and to stay active Anti-social behaviour, crime and vandalism in communities leaves older people feeling vulnerable Stretched local resources Memory loss, dlsability, poor mobility. anxiety and low mood tan lead to a risk of loss of independence that can be supported through home help seNices like ours, while also benefitting any carers Less face-to-face support available in the communrty since the pandemic Risk of falls, injury 3nd illness as a resutt of being unable to manage at home Older people can feel a sense of loss when family spend their time doing household tasks for them Instead of sharing quality time together when visiting
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Report of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 Our Impart In Gateshead 91% of customers feel more independent. Support enables people to live more independently. Some as50Cl3ted this With the feeling of coping, others discussed the reduced 'burden 'on family, and most expressed that without the SeiCe$, they would not be able to manage in their home and would therefore have to move into Sheered accommodation, which would restrict their choices. 83% of our clients tell us about the increased tonfidence they feel from regular interartion with our team. 67% feel they live in greater comfort This, in tLtrn, increased clients happiness Iwell being). This positivity leads people to become more engaged in social activities and to be more open to accessin8 wider range of 5UPPOrt in their communities. 60% feel they have greater 5tnJcture. Clients feel the strurture of a regular visit gives them something to look forward to. Without this, many told us they would fèel 'fed up, and be at risk of depression. 84% feel less anxious and of these, 91% go on to experience bettef health. 90% feel less Isolated and they feel more resilient as a result. Our Impart- Employment Irbcreased employability skills Reduced reliance on family members Increased social capital Our Impact- Social & Cornmunitv Increase(l engagement with support servites and social and community activities Positive support networks created Reduced loneliness Enabled independent living Increased social engagement and improved relationshlps Our Imp?¢t- Health & Wellbeing Increased happiness and comfort Reduced pressure Routine and structure Quality time with family Positive change to mental health Feeling empowered Feeling settled Increased p05ilivity and motivation
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Report of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 Housing Improved home organisation, cleanline55 and management Improved home and personal safety leading to a reduction in vulnerability and fear of being a victim of crime Increased independence Comments from Beneficiaries y mom's home help Is perfe¢ ond knz rnonuges the service so well. She is a credit to the charity. Everything you do ot Htsppy to Help is amazing." s o Illellnefvr my dod. undfvr me. You're not jurthome helps you've becomefriends." s lovely how my dodnotices andoppreclotes his home belng cleun ond tldv.- Yhe support Is peoce of mind that everything is getting done. Alow my husband Is In cqre IVS nlce to know I have afriendlyfvce coming in to see me." "Ourhome help hos given the spork bock to mymam. I'm so, so gratefvl." nowing we ht7ve everything in ploce now mokes me ftel os if I con finally relax ond talre some time to look ofter mysell." ?t stops me from feeling lonely ond glves my family peoce of mlnd. l enjoy golng out now very much, especiollyfvr o coffee ondo chat with my outings assiston Future Plans As we continue our journey as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation following our conversion from a Community Interest Company in December 2022. we remain committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to older people across Gateshead. Our priority over the coming year is to secure funding to continue our free, time-limited support for a further 12 months. This vital service 15 designed for individua15 recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or bereavement, as well as for those whose carers are temporarily unavailable or in need of respite. We will continue working closely with our trusted referral partners to ensure that this support reaches those most in need. Alongside this. we aim to strengthen our referral pathways, explore new partnership opportunities, and gather robust feedback to infom) future service development. Looking ahead. we are also exploring ways to broaden our impact by growing our team and reachin more people who need our 5UPPOrt. We remain focused on reducing isolation, supporting independence, and delivering measurable social value to the communlties we See.
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Report of the Trustees Year ended 31 March 2025 Financial review The financial statements show a net income in funds of £5,45712024 £1.8121. The cash balance at the bank is £39,96412024 £30.6981. The trustees are pleased with the surplus in thls financial period and are optimistic this will continue going forward. The trustees consider that the ideal level of SeNe5 as at 31 March 2025 would be around £30,000. At this level of unrestricted reseNe5 the charity could maintain operation for approximately 2 months. Current unrestricted selVeS amount to £34,355. The charity enjoys good liquidity and has no issue on meeting it's liabilities when they a due. The trustees are confident for the next twelve months. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structurei governance and management The chaflty was established as a Charitable Incorporated orBanisation on 2 December 2022. It's working name is Happy to Help Gateshead. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financSal statements were: Rev B Howell Mrs C Kennedv Mr B Stoneman Mrs E Mcmaster The trustees continually audit the available ski115 of the board and look to acquire new trustees with different skills and experiences which can assist in the growth of the organisation. Recruitment is by approach and word of mouth. Trustees are not remunerated for the work they carry out for the charity. Signeil on behalf of the trustees, on 7 November 2025. I t/Liu l-kGLOL2LL Rev B Howell Trustee
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Report of the Independent Examiner to the tntstees of HTH Teamwork CIO I report on the financial statements of HTH Teamwork CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 7 to 13. Respectlve responsibility of trustees and examSner The charit$ trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charitvs trustee5 consider that an audit is not required for this year under sertion 144 of the Charitres Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Actl and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 1451511bl of the 2011 Act) and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in actordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissionets. An examination includes a VIeW of the accounting records kept by the charity and compari50n of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial siatements and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken tlo 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 fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent e¥aminee5 Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: iii which Bives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare financlal statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, have not been met,. or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabte a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. J Hart FCCA TIG Corporate Finance Limited Metropolitan House Longrigg Road Swalwell Gateshead NE16 3AS 7 November 2025
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Ststement of Financial Actlvitie5 Year ended 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Income Donations and legacies 10,740 8.127 Charitable activities 224.871 194.197 Other income 5,365 4,158 Totsl Income 240,976 206,482 Expendlture on: Charitable activities 235,519 204.670 Total expenditure 235,519 204,670 Net income/lexpendlturel and net movement in funds 5.457 1.812 Recon¢iliatlon of fund5: Total funds brou8ht forward 42,939 41,127 Total funds carrled forward 48,396 42,939
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Flxed assets Tangible assets 490 579 Current a55et5 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13,811 39,964 14,741 30,698 Total current assets 53,775 45,439 Liabilities Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 5,869 3,079 Net current assets 47.906 42.360 Total net a55ets 48,396 42,939 The funds of the charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 14,041 34,355 14.041 28.898 Total charity funds io 48,396 42.939 Approved by the trustees on 7 November 2025 and signed on fts behalf by Rev B Howell
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 l Accounting pollcles The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the period. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20151 (Charities SORP IFRS 10231, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are subject specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how thev may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Income All income is included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the incorne and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.. Donations are recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis. Income from charitable activities includes income recognised as earned las the related goods or services are provided) under contract. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi5 and ha5 been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 io Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and service5 for it5 beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Flxed assets Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impaiment losse5. Depreciation Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each a55et over its estimated useful life Fixtures and fittings 15% on reducing balance Pensions The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to expenditure as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. Income from donatlon$ and le8a¢les Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 TNL Community Fund IAwards for All) Charles Hayward Foundation Gateshead Councll- Community Chest 8.127 5,51Xl 5,240 5,240 10,740 10.740 8,127 Income from charitsble artivitie5 Unrestrfrted 2025 2024 Home help seNices Social care 206,156 206,156 179,656 18,715 18,715 14,541 224.871 224.871 194,197
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 li Other income Unrestrirted 2025 2024 Employment allowance 5.365 5,365 4,158 Expenditure charitable artlvities Unrestricted Restrlcted 2025 2024 Staff costs Rent Travel expenses Office t05t5 Telephone Accountancy Software and IT Training Repairs and renewa15 Bank charges Legal and professional Insurance Sundry expenses Management fee and Core contribution Depreciation 201.262 2,220 4,492 3.768 1,389 990 1,632 6,893 208,155 176.754 2,220 2,220 5,213 5,637 3.768 1,737 1,389 930 990 990 1,632 2,670 321 994 801 721 744 3,300 1,349 744 1,349 4,578 264 3,546 87 3,126 6,672 87 6,672 102 224,779 10.740 235,519 204,670 6 Staff costs and remuneration of key management 2025 2024 Salaries Social security Other pension costs 200.010 171.655 6,739 4,158 941 208.155 176,754 The average number of employees during the year was 27 (2024 - 271 with all employee time involved in providing either support to the governance of the charity or support services to charitable activities. No employees were paid £60,000 or more.
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 12 7 Tanglble fixed a55ets Fixtures & Equipment Cost At l April 2024 Additions 4,544 At 31 March 2025 4,544 Depreciation At l April 2024 Charge for year 3,965 89 At 31 March 2025 4,054 Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 490 At 31 March 2024 579 8 Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments 12.459 12,870 1,353 1,871 13.812 14,741 9 Credltors: amounts falling due in one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other creditors Taxation and social security Accruals 4.220 659 990 659 1.430 990 5,869 3,079
HTH TEAMWORK CIO Notes to the accounts Year ended 31 March 2025 13 10 Total chartty funds At l April 2024 Income Expenditure At 31 March 2025 Restricted Unrestricted 14,041 28,898 10,740 230,236 10,740 224,779 14,041 34,355 General 42.939 240,976 235.519 48,396 11 Trustees remuneratlon and expenses No remuneration was paid to trustees in the period. None of the trustees were paid expenses during the year. 12 Pension scheme The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost5 represent contributions payable to the scheme. The cost was £1.40612024- £941}. 13 Related partie5 Mr B Howell and Mrs E Mcmaster are unpaid directors of Teamwork Development Trust CIC. Teamwork Development Trust CIC provide5 management services to the company. During the year the cost of these services amounted to £4,500 12024= £6,672). Certain expenses are recharged from Teamwork Development Trust CIC for software and legal support. The recharged amount was £2,17212024.. £4,656).