SPAIEE io¥o* OYN R•giB*•Md eho 12454 Spare 10 For Ben Trustees, Annual Report Accounts Reporting period.. 31 October 2023- 30 April 2025 Registered Charity Number: 1205496 Our C,ommiJnity in Action Ben Chair initiative- encouraging people to pause, reflert and reach OUL Chrlstmas Eve Ben Box initiative- seasonal support for individuals and families. A Ben Box- practical wellbeing support and signposting. Bens. Breakfast Club- Peer Support Group providing a free, hot breakfast and connection. Recognition of Funders and Corporate Supporters Spare 10 For Ben would like to formally recognise and thankthe organisations whose funding and corporate support helped us grow our services and strengthen community impact duringthis reporting period. r¢undaiioii,, Barbour COMMUNITY FUND TRU.ST believe THE housing steadfast4 GROUPI We also acknowledge at]d thank: Hadrian Trust, Sir James Knott, Normanby Trust, Arnold Clark Community Fund. and other local partners, donors and supporters. Trustees'Annual Report Section A- Reference and Admlnistrative Details Cherity name.. Spare 10 For Ben Other names the charity is known by- NIA Registered charity number: 1205496 Principaladdress: 27St Marys Close, Easington VilL8ge, Co Durham. SR8 38B Tiustees vtho served duringthe period Trustee name Office lif any} Dates acteij lif not whole period) Appointing body lif any) ClairB Louise Dale Chair Governing document Angela Marie Hynds Trustee lemployed 1010512024- end of flxed-term contract. remains trustee) Governing document Liam Bradley Healy Trustee Governing document Jayne Dixon Trustee 3111012023- 3010912024 Governing document Ellemay Beeston Trust88 Governing document Independent Examiner: KatieAlmond- BFP ACA 12 Lambton Court. Peterlee SR8 1NG Section B- Structure, Governance and Management Governing document: Constitution How the charity is constituted.. Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI Trustee selection and appointment- Trust8es are appointed in accordance with the ch8rity'8 constitution. New trustees are recruited based on the skills and experience required by the board and are appointed by trustee resolution. The charity is managed bythe board of trLtstees who meet regularlyto oversee strategy. governance, safeguarding and financial management. New trustees receive an induction covering the constitution. trustee duties. key policies, safeguarding and financial procedur88. On 10 May 2024. fomal authority w88 granted by the Charity Commission to permit the employment of a serving trustee (Angela Marie Hyndsl under a fixed-term contract. Robust conflict of interest procedures were followed. Angela did not participate in discussions or decisions about her employment. renumeration or contractual matters. Angela retired from her paid role at the end of her contract and contlnues to serve as a trustee. The trustees review major risks, including safeguardin& data protection and confidentiality. fundraising compliance, financial sustainability, reputational risk. and volunteer capacity. Appropriate controls and policies are maintained and reviewed regularly. Section C- Objectlves and ActFVities "The preservation andprotection of good mentsl health and the relief of need for the benefit of those livlng in Durham and tho surmunding area by the provlslon of resources pmmoting good mental health such as educatlonal materials and signposting to relevant mental health organisations." Duringthe reporting period, the charity delivered a preventative. peer-led model rooted in lived experience. accessibility 8nd community inclusion. Key 8Ctivities Included.. Structured peer supportthrough 8en's Club liaunched Febru8ry20241 and Ben's Breakfast Club Ilaunche(J June 2024). providing Safe. inclusive spaces for connection, wellbeing activities and community support. Distribution of Ben Boxes containing well-being resources. practical items 8nd signposting information. delivered directly and via referral partners including social prescribers, employers and community organisations. Suicide awareness and prevention activity, includingcommunityengagement and continuation of the Ben Chairs initiative to encourage reflection and reaching out. Seasonal and targeted wellbeing initiatives to reduce isolation and respond to heightened need at keytimes of the year. Growth in holistic wellbeing provision to support people experiencing stress. anxiety and emotionalfatigue (delivered accessibly and with a focus on prevention). Time-limited addiction support.. Following Charity Commission authorlty granted on 10 May 2024. the charity delivered structured one-to-one addiction support during a fixed-term employment period. Following a strateEiC review of capacity, safeguarding. insurance and sustainability. trustees determined thatthe charitywould not continue to directly deliver specialist addlction casework. Instead, formal referral pathways were strengthened with established specialist providers, enablingthe charity to focus on early intervention and preventative communitywellbeing while ensuring beneficiaries can access appropriate specialist support. The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 when planning and ijelivering the charity's activities during tho reporting period. Section D-Achievements and Performance The reporting period marked significant growth in reach, service delivery and organisational Sustainability. Funding and infrastructure: A major milestone was securing £19,997 from The National Lottery Community Fund ITNLCF). Thi5 enabled the charity to secure a dedicated office base and confidential therapylsupport room, and to contribute toward staffing and operational capacity. Having dedicated premises strengthened accessibility, conlidentiality and safeguarding 8rrangements. Peer support and community provision: Ben's Club and Ben's Breakfast Club became established community initiatives. By 30 April 2025, 543 meaLs had been provide(J through Ben's Club, supporting both wellbeing and social connection. Seasonal initiatives: The charity delivered the Christmas Eve Ben Box initiative and provided 61 free Christmas lunches for seNice users and families, helping reduce isolation and hardship at a high-risk time of year. The charity also facilitated wellbeingtrips and community outings to reduce isoL8tion. SeNice user teedback illustrates impact: "Spare 10 For Ben saved mylife." "srF8 didntrjust help me- theychanged my life." -1 h8ve mad8 friendships here th8twill18Stforever." -Ino longerfeel 81on8.- Capacity building: Due to Sustained growth 8nd increasing demand. Linda was employed in November 2024 to increase seNlce capacity and strengthen operational coordination. Strategic focus: Trustees strengthened partnerships and referral pathways with local speciallst services, enabling Spare 10 For Ben to focus more fully on early intervention, preventative wellbeing and peer support while maintaining appropriate pathways for specialist support. Section E- Flnanci81 Review Principal sources of income during the reporting period included: The Nation81 Lottery Community Fund grant1£19,9971, 8 rang8 of small grants, communityfundr8ising activities, and voluntary donations from individuals 8nd local supporters. Expenditure supported delivery of charitable activities and was applied in furtheranco of the charity's objectives. including peer support provision. Ben Boxes, seasonal hardship initiatives, premises costs. safeguardinglinsurance. 8nd Staffing costs required to (Jeliver seNices safely and effectively. Reserves policy The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover approximatelythree months of core operating costs, including premises, essential staffing and operational expenses. This helps safeguard continuity of services in the event of temporary income disruption or unfoieseen expenditure. Reserves are reviewed regularly. Funds materially in deficit The charity did not hold any funds materially in deficit durlngthe reporting period. Investment pollcy The charity does not currently hold investment assets or operate a formal investment portfolio. Surplus funds are held in bank accounts to maintain liquidity and operation81 stability. If rese￿eS increase significantly, trustees will review whether a formal investment policy is appropriate. including ethical considerations. Further financial review details The trustee$ monitor income and expenditure regularly. ensure compliance with funder requirements. and keep administrative costs proportionate. Independent examination supports transparency and accountability. Sectlon F- Other Optional Information Forward planning: Trustees will consolidate and strengthen existing peer-support provision. maintain 8ccessible premises. develop sustainable funding, and deepen partnership working to ensur8 that services remain safe. accessible and responsive to community need. Risk management: Trustees regularly review key rlsks includingfinancial sustsinability. safeguarding. volunteer capaclty, data prot8ctionlconfidentiality and reputatlonal risk. Policies and procedures are reviewed and updated as needed. Contrtbutlon made by voluntggrs Volunteers play a vital role in Spare 10 For Ben's delivery. Duringthe reporting period volunteers supported poer sessions. prepared and distributed Ben Boxes. supported season81 initl8tives includingthe Christmas Eve Ben Box project and Christmas lunches, assisted with fundraising and awareness activity. and provided informal peer support and community engagement. The trustees record their sincere thanks for the time. compassion and comrritment of all volunteers. Section G- Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Full Name,. Claire Louise Dale Signature: Position: Chair Date; 2510212026 Full Name: Angela Marie Hynds Signature.. Position: Trustee Date: 2510212026 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Spar• 10 For B•n Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For thè p•rloO from To 31110r2023 3010412025 Section A Receipts and payments Unre8tri¢ted fund¥ toth& ntraretst Rgstricted fund• Endowment funds tothe Durogte Total funds Last year toth• ne8Te8t£ tothe n￿r•St£ to thè neartst£ A1 Reeèl ts Cash funds at start of rÉric Bank fiJnd5 al startof p8riod B$lieve Housing The Nabonal Lottèry Community Fund Sir James Knott Foundabon BaTbour Foundation CoalfieAd5 Flegen8ralion TrL5St Duth8m County c￿nCil bert Hunt Trust Nsda Found8 Nomanby Tfust Groundwotk8lGr¥ssroot8 Arnold Clark Community Fund B811inger Twst Hadrien Trust COSARAF 300 1,937 1,937 1.000 19,997 1,000 19,997 1,000 2.000 2,DOO 2,000 200 2,000 1.000 iooo 2,000 400 1,000 500 295 200 2,000 2,000 doo 1.000 295 am Resili8ncel Donaiions and Leg8cie5 0￿er Tiading Actiyilies FUS ommun 15,739 15.739 ss InGome or AR) 29,367 27.492 56.859 Bset an see table . Invo8 27,492 S6￿59 A3Pa monts Rent WagesPayroll Social Inclusion Acbvities Equipmenvsupplies stafFC05ts Insurancè 8.3ao 13.567 3,628 2.TSB 1,236 1.964 863 16,32S 4,862 3.973 1.141 488 1,t41 738 295 75 813 80 35.696 Awarert5s Events COSARAF Merthandise C081s InilialiveslCampaign5 MigcallanetsJ8 exwses (minor Iletnsl 250 295 75 313 500 Sub total 9.150 28.547 A4 Asset and snvestm•nt Sub total 9,150 26,547 35,696 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Tran$tèrs between funds A6 Cash fund8 last yèar end Cèsh funds this year gnd 20,217 21.163 20.217 21,163 GCXX R1 arxounts ISSI 2510212026 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted ReBtrlcted lunds funds to noaro8t£ to n04r￿te End¢)wment funds to n•arG•t£ Categories Detalls B1 Cash fund$ Cash st bank 17.149 Cash in hand 3,070 Total c*$h funds 20,217 945 lagtttbBkneas%th reuAptB&id pAyThn16 O¢lxYSrt{#ll Unrostrl¢tgd funds Restrlcted fund$ rwarè&t£ Endowment funds to near8St£ Details tg r￿arD￿t£ Fund to whl¢h 888et b8lon ¢urr0nt volue Detallg CoJtloptlon811 Fund towhl¢h a$set ￿10 TNLCF Detai13 Cwt (Op￿￿nal) Currtrntv&lu& tlonal B4 As$ets r8taSned fi>r tho charlty's own usg Fund towhl¢h TOL￿ Amounl duè Whon Detsils B5 Liabilities SwJned by one or two tnJ$t888 on b8haW of 811 th6 trustees Signature Prfnt Name Date of roval Clairp Dale Angela Hynds 2410212026 2410212026 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 2510212028 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees** Charity Name Spare 10 For Ben **On accounts for the year** 30/04/2025 **Charity no** 1205496 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** In line with uploaded accounts (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) **Report to the trustees** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/04/2025. **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply 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 ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date:** 25/02/2026 **Name:** Katie Almond **Relevant professional** ICAEW ACA BFP **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 12 Lambton Court, Peterlee, SR8 1NG **Oct 2018** 1 **IER** ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . **Oct 2018** 2 **IER**