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SURREY CARE TRUST
TrusteegAnnual Report
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1" August 2024- 31"July 2025
Registered charity 285543
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number 01658859.
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CONTENTS
Introduction from CEO
Vision and Mission
Making the Difference in 2024-2025:
Skills to Thrive
6-15
Flourishing Families
Nurture through Nature
People at the Heart:
Volunteers
16-19
20-25
26
26
Trustees
27-28
Staff
29
Quality and Assurance:
Fundraising
Research
30
30
31
Quality Accreditation
Governance, Structure and Management
Financial Review
31
32-33
Reserves
34
Risk Management
The Future
35
36
Financial Report 2024-2025 including:
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Auditors report
37
38
3941
Statement of Financial Activities
4243
Balance sheet
Statement of Cashflows
45
Notes to financial statements
46-60
Our Thanks
61-62

INTRODUCTION FROM CEO,JOHN DOWNING
We support some of Surreys most vulnerable and socially marginalised
people- low-income families. vulnerable young people. and low-skilled
adults- helping them build confidence. skills, and opportunities to
create better lives for themselves and their families.
2024-2025 has been a year of growth and renewal. As we develop our new strategy, we have
strengthened core programmes, deepened community impact, and ensured ¥Ne are well-
placed to meet future needs. However, our commitment remains focused on three priorities:
Making the Difference - ensuring vulnerable people and families can access high-
quality, responsive services.
People at the Heart - supporting and empowering our staff and volunteers while
understanding community needs.
Quality and Assurance - maintaining the resources and stability to deliver
consistently effective programme5.
Over the year to July 2025, we worked with over 5,700 people across Surrey- an 11 % increase
on the previous year. This reflects both our service expansion and broader family resilience
work.
Through our cohesive approach of combining long-term mentoring, skills training. and
outdoor activities, and by harnessing the help of over 400 volunteers, we enabled them to:
Build the confidence and skills they need to thrive
Provide the support and positive childhoods that their families need to flourish
Discover nature as a way to nurture wellbeing and engagement with local communities
Thankyou to everyone - our partners, supporters
volunteers, and the incredible people who participate in
our programmes - for making thisyear ofgrowth possible.
Your belief in our mission is the drivingforce behind every
success story.
We now move into the next phase of our strategy with o
renewed sense of purpose and the confidence that,
together. we will continue to empower vulnerable people to
create brighterfutures.
John Downlng
CEO. Surrey Care Trust

Our Vision
We are the local charity. working with volunteers.
to make Surrey a place where vulnerable people
have the opportunities. skills, and support they
need to achieve their potential.
Our Mission
We are breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage in
Surrey by equipping vulnerable people with the
skills and confidence they need to change thelr
Ilves and thelr futures.
NURTURE
. See how our work.is
making a difference

MAKING THE DIFFERENCE IN 2024-2025
Surrey Care Trust exists to improve the life chances, wellbeing, and opportunities of
disadvantaged and vulnerable people across Surrey. We do this by providing education
and training, access to volunteering and mentoring, and support in overcoming barriers
that prevent individuals from fulfi Iling their potential.
We know our work is effective and creates social return because the people we
work with:
Tell us they feel more self-confident, POSltive, respected, and valued
Gain awards and qualifications or improve their skills in other ways
Engage in volunteering and community activities and contribute to society
Look for. and find. work or progress into further learning
There have been barriers and unexpected
curves in the road, but nothing has stopped
herfrom wanting to improve her life and
fulfil her ambitions
During the year, our activities also provided clear and demonstrable public benefit:
Educatlon and Skllls
Over 200 learners gained new qualifications and skills, with most reporting
increased confidence and employability. Our programmes supported
individuals facing social, educational. and economic disadvantage.
Community Support
Through our counselling, family outreach, and various mentoring
prosrammes, we provided over 2.000 people with one-to-one support,
helping them improve resilience, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
Environmental and Community Engagement
Our volunteering and conservation programmes gave over 2.400 people the
chance to connect with nature, improve local green spaces, and develop
transferable skills.
Accessibility
We ensure that no one is excluded from our services due to financial
hardship. Targeted outreach and free or subsidised activities enable us to
support those most in need.

Skills to Thrive
95 % of STEPS to 16 students
successfully secured a college
place or employment.

SKILLS TO THRIVE
Our Skills to Thrive programmes empower people to develop the skills they need
for life. learning. and work- helping them move towards a more positive and
sustainable future. Participants build both personal and practical abilities.
including confidence. trust. communication. numeracy. environmental
awareness, and job-search and interview skills.
Wherever possible. we support beneficiaries to achieve recognised
qualifications that strengthen their next steps and open up new opportunities.
Steps2Work at Woking Youth Hub
Steps2Work at Woking Youth Hub provides tailored support to help young adults
aged 16-24 move into sustainable employment or education. Referrals are required
and come directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWPI.
Our trained staff and volunteers provide mentoring support to clients living with
challenges such as social isolation, at risk of long-term unemployment, living with
mental health issues, neurodivergence or experiencing learning difficulties.
Together, we help them build confidence, overcome barriers, and engage with their
communities.
Our achievements:
Last year, the team worked with 106 young adults and 20 famlly groups, while
also recruiting 6 new volunteers. Through our autism-focused support, we have
been able to help not only young people, but also their families to navigate
challenges and access opportunities.
We are especially proud of our early intervention work at Woking College. where we
help students remain in education and complete vital qualifications. This proactive
approach ensures young people gain the functional skills and confidence they need
for long-term success.
This year, the programme also celebrated its 5th anniversary, having supported
over 600 young people in Woking Since its launch. These achievements have been
made possible thanks to the continued support of Woking Borough Council, the
Department for Work and Pensions, and the Henry Smith Charity.

Steps2Work Wellbeing
Steps2Work Wellbeing has evolved from the strong foundation and successes of
the original Steps2Work at Woking Youth Hub programme. While the original
focus was primarily on supporting young people toward employment, the
Wellbeing programme now offers its responsive and flexible services to a wider
age group across the community.
Crucially, the focus of Steps2Work Wellbeing 15 les5 on the immediate goal of
finding work and more on helping people with mental health needs achieve
holistic stability. The programme's primary aim is to get individuals engaged in
their communities, focusing on improving wellbeing, building confidence, and
developing social connections. This community-focused engagement acts as a
vital. foundational step that can, in time. lead to further progress like training or
employment.
Thanks to funding from Surrey County Council's Mental Health Improvement
Fund, the programme was designed to support people facing mental health and
wellbeing challenges. Through 1.1 mentoring support, we help participants to
improve their wellbeing, take up volunteering opportunities, reduce social
isolation through group activities, and move closer to employment.
Our achievements:
Over the past year, the team worked with 115 adults and 45 young people.
supported by the recruitment of 20 new volunteers. Many of those we work with
experience significant barriers including anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, or
identify as neurodivergent. Support is offered in the community, using welcoming
and accessible spaces across the county. including:
Gateway Community Garden, Rei8ate
Woking Youth Hub. Woking
Moorcroft Communlty Centre, Woklng
The Stanwell Community Group's Lord Knyvett Hall and Stanwell
Allotment
Wellbeing Walks In the community
Mentorin8 in everyday places such as coffee shops and communlty
centres

Over 80% of Steps2Work
Wellbeing clients live with
anxiety. and other causes
of mental ill health.
I would not have got my dream job
without the support and encouragement
from the Steps2Work Team. Step by step
they have encouraged me to undertake
volunteering. then work experience which
secured me this job. Thankyoul

Multiply
Working with partners such as the Hale Family Centre as well as Surrey Care Trusys own sites, we
hosted a series of the free Multiply courses and activities designed to help people improve their
maths skills.
Our achievements:
Participants undertook a range of interesting and engaging courses with key maths skills activities
embedded in each activlty. The activities focused on specific life skills topics such as crafts,
landscaping, or cooking, or fun family activities designed to reduce the fear of maths in children
and help parents support their children with maths challenges and homework.
From August 2024 to March 2025, the team supported 190 adults and 30 chlldren and young
people, to engage in the courses and help to reduce anxiety around maths.
l enjoyed the Halloween activity-
weighing and measuring the pumpkins
with my daughter was fun and I learnt
about the sorts of things I can do at
home to help her with Maths.
SKILLS
FOR LIFE
MULTIPLY
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Without STEPS my son would
not be at college. You have
turned his life around.
STEPS to 16
Our STEPS to16 alternative education programme 5pecialises in supporting and re-engaging 14
to 16-year-olds who are struggling in mainstream education. Many of our students live with a
range of challenges, including problems at home, low self-esteem, and poor social, mental, and
emotional health.
We provide a high tutor-to-student ratio, creating a nurturing and holistic learning environment.
The curriculum is tailored to the specific needs of every student while the more informal serting
of our Learning Centre in Woking helps them to feel comfortable and supported. This approach
encourages social development while enabling students to achieve the best possible learning
outcomes.
Alongside qualifications in core subjects such as English and maths, we have a life skills
curriculum designed to equip students with the confidence and skills they need as they
transition into adulthood. Modules include: Healthy Living. Domestic Cooking, Sport and Fitness,
Group and Teamwork, Preparation for Work and College, Vocational Activities, and art projects.
Our achlevements:
During 2024-2025, the team supported 25 students (the highest number since the programme
began), reflecting the growing demand for services like STEPS tol 6. Of the twelve Year 11
students who sat their exams. all successfully secured accredited qualifications, demonstrating
the effectiveness of the programme in helping young people to achieve positive results despite
significant challenges.
STEPS students achieve an average
attendance rate of more that 80%.. the
average rate in similar settings is 50%

Schools Interaction Primary Pathway
Backed by funding from the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership we have expanded our reach to six
primary schools across Elmbridge. Guildford, and Woking {effective February 2025). Working
with Relate, we are actively supporting 48 pupils aged 8-1 O with a 10 week programme of
counselling and mentoring sessions, focused on helping them develop strong resilience and
cultivate positive relationships.
Through this support, children have developed key social and emotional skills, including
listening well, identifying and expressing feelings, sharing and taking turns, recognising playful
teasing, waiting their turn in conversations, and understanding what helps them feel happy
and calm.
Our achlevements:
91)% of the children who have already taken part have reported a positive or significant
improvement in their wellbeing.
Thankyou so much the kids had a great time, they
have really enjoyed the sessions and always been
very keen to attend. Having the day out wcys an
amazing opportunityfor them all - we re(Jlly
appreciateyou coming in to support the school.
School SENCO

Wellbeing Mentors
Surrey Care Trust continues to be part of the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership - an alliance of
voluntary sector organisations working together to improve the emotional wellbeing and mental
health of children and young people.
Through our expert mentoring team and specially trained volunteers, Wellbeing Mentors, we
aim to deliver targeted support to children and young people (aged 10-18) experiencing
challenges with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Together, the young people and
mentors focusing on improving relationships in the home andlor school, building confidence
and self-esteem, and reducing anxiety.
Our achievements:
Our work not only supports the young people but also their families, helping them to engage
more effectively with schools and other professionals. Over the year, the programme:
Received 204 referrals, managed 100 cases, and sUPPOrted 3 children with intensive
family-based work.
Recruited 29 new volunteers to expand our mentoring capacity.
Offered one-to-one mentoring, group wellbeing se55ions, and activity days to promote
confidence, resilience, and positive peer neMorks.
Delivered activities in community spaces such as our Gateway Community Allotment and on
the Swingbridge Community Boat Tranquility, alongside sessions like paddleboarding and
rock climbing.
All young people supported through the programme showed measurable improvements across
key wellbeing indicators..
Emotional wellbeing: increased from 30% at the start of mentoring to 65% by the end.
Raised aspirations and self-esteem: increased from 34% to 66%.
Ability to build positive relationships: increased from 34% to 66%.
These results demonstrate the impact of combining tailored mentoring with group activities and
family engagement, creating lasting improvements in wellbeing confidence, and resilience.
Thankyou for checking in with me,. it means
a lot to haveyou and my mentor to talk to
Young Person
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Free Counselling
In addition to our Wellbeing Mentors, we offer a free and independent Counselling service for 16
to 25-year-olds who are unable to access support elsewhere. While the programme is no longer
funded by BBC Children in Need, it continues to work with young people with mental health and
wellbein8 needs, offerins support to 50 beneficiaries per year.
Our team includes qualified and trainee volunteer counsellors, who work under trained
supervision and management, as well as trainee counsellors gaining valuable experience. All
counsellors are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Over 12
weekly sessions, clients receive tailored support designed to help them feel valued. reduce
feelings of helplessness, improve confidence, and engage more positively with life.
Young people's progress is measured across six key areas.. feeling supported, levels of anxiety,
positive relationships, decision making, socialising, and communication ski Ils. Initially, clients
often report the lowest scores in feeling supported, but by the end of counselling, they show
significant i mprovements. particularly in socialising, decision making, and bu ilding positive
relationships.
Trainee counsellors benefit from this structure through group supervision sessions and case
discussions, allowing them to work with complex cases in a supported environment, enhance
their skills, and improve their practice, All young people receiving counselling are supported to
achieve reduced anxiety, raised aspirations and self-esteem, and ability to build positive
relationships.
Our achlevements:
Over the past year. the service has supported 52 youn8 people experiencing anxiety and
depression and recruited 2 new volunteer counsellors. The presence of qualified counsellors
enables the service to work safely and effectively with clients presenting with more complex or
higher-level needs, ensuring they receive appropriate and high-quality support.
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Thankyou for allyour support. You have
helped me to become more aware of patterns
learntfrom my past and I have the confidence
to try out new ways of relating to people

Flourishing Families
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FLOURISHING FAMILIES
Our Flourishing Families programmes help parents create nurturing environments
and provide positive childhood experiences. We offer long-term. structured
support, parenting skills trabning, and safe spaces for relationship-building, family
time, and activities.
Spelthorne Family Centres
Since April 2024, Surrey County Council's new Families First model has positioned family
centres as hubs for support. These centres offer activities for vulnerable families and
Serve as bases for outreach work. Although this change brought an end to our Early Help
mentoring in many areas, we were pleased to be appointed as the Families First provider
for Spelthorne borough. This role enables us to unite services delivered through the
Clarendon and Stanwell Family Centres, including services from the Buckland Centre in
Staines, buildir¢g on two decades of success Wlth local families and communities.
The Centres, located in one of Surrey's most deprived areas. employ experienced
outreach workers who support families identified as most in need. Services include:
Outreach support and home visits
Evidenced based parenting programmes
The Freedom Programme for victims of domestic abuse
Support for children who have witnessed or experienced abuse
The team also works closely with voluntary organisations, schools, councillors, and
professionals such as midwives, social workers, speech therapist5, health visitors, and
police officers. This holistic approach ensures early intervention and timely support.
Our achlevements:
The Centres, Annual Performance Review conducted by Surrey County Council reported
that: "Outcomes improved and needs met for 306 families 808 children and young people
who were referred to Spelthorne Family Centres in 2024-25 for targeted Early Help
support. The centre works well in partnership with other agencies including health, Schools
and NSDAS to support families and provide emerging needs support both during and after
targeted interventions. ensuring families continue to receive guidance as required."
Families
Firsb
Spelthorne
Family Centres

Youth & Family Mentoring
The success of our Youth & Family Mentoring programmes continues to
demonstrate the transformative impact of sustained, meaningful support for young
people and their families. Across all our mentoring initiatives. young people gain the
confidence. resilience, and coping strategies needed to navigate life's challenges.
Across all programmes, Youth & Family Mentoring has empowered young people to
navigate challenges, make positive choices, and build stronger, more resilient
futures. Families benefit from greater stability and support, while communities gain
from the development of peer networks and engaged, supported young people. The
ongoing dedication of our volunteers ensures that these outcomes are sustained,
meaningful, and far-reaching. Our Youth & Family Mentoring programmes provide
long-term, one-to-one support to disadvantaged young people aged 11-25 and their
families. Through trained volunteer mentors, we help participants build confidence,
resilience, and positive relationships. while improving emotional wellbeing and life
outcomes.
Our volunteers play a critical role in creating a supportive environment, helping
young people to develop skills. access services, and build lasting networks within
their communities.
Our achievements:
In 2024-2025, we supported:
66 young people (aged 11-25 years) and 61 families across Guildford (with
particular focus on Cranleigh Rural, Farnham Upper Hale), Waverley, Elmbridge,
and Woking
23 volunteers delivered mentoring focused on emotional wellbeing, aspirations,
physical health, and safety
Participants reported:
Reduced anxiety and harmful behaviours
Improved engagement with education and peers
Greater motivation and self-esteem
Strengthened family stability and support networks
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We also launched our Family Wraparound Mentoring model to provide joined-up,
wellbeing-focused support for children and families facing complex challenges.
In its six months, the programme supported 45 children and families, offering tailored
mentoring that promotes emotional resilience and strengthens family relationships.
Although still in its early stages, the programme is designed to help children:
Improve emotional wellbeing
Raise aspirations and self-esteem
Bu ild positive relationships
Enhance physical health and self-care
Develop the knowledge and confidence to stay safe
At the start, the young participants self-assessed their progress across five key areas
Using a scale from 1 to 10. Initial scores ranged from 1-5 for emotional wellbeins,
aspirations, and relationships, and from 3-7 for physical health and safety. All participants
showed improvement in at least three areas, with the most significant gains in emotional
wellbeing and relationship-building. Aspirations continued to grow as children progressed
through school. college, and other opportunities.
Alongside the individual mentoring. the programme offers ongoing support to families.
helping them engage effectively with schoo15 and professiona15. This holistic approach
ensures that each child's needs are met through coordinated, wraparound care.
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Nurture through
Nature
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Swingbridge -4
Community Boats
Activities lor wellbeing
ond confidence

NURTURE THROUGH NATURE
Our Nurture Through Nature activities harness the power of the natural world
to help people engage with their environment and communities. improving
wellbeing, self-worth. and practical skills.
Swingbridge Community Boats
Our fleet of three Swingbridge Community Boats - Tranquility. Endeavour, and the newly
welcomed Maggie G - form a vital, high-impact component of the Trusys community
work. From them, 70+ expert volunteers deliver a wide range of river-based activities,
providing crucial opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn new
skills, gain qualifications, and significantly improve their wellbeing, confidence. and
community integration.
Our achlevements:
From August 2024 to July 2025. over 1.500 people beneflted from the wellbeing
cruises. confidence boosting courses. and envlronmental activltles.
Swingbridge Tranquility provided hundreds of hours of accessible, therapeutic cruises
and activities on the River Wey. Its design, capable of accommodating up to two
wheelchairs, makes it invaluable for serving beneficiaries with complex needs.
Over the year, the crews welcomed people living in homeless hostels, children with
specific needs, older people with limited mobility, our own STEPS to 16 students, and
young people and parents supported by our Wellbeing and Family mentors. Tranquility
also continued its partnership with the NHS Early Psychosis Group. hosting joint
sessions that integrate river-based environmental conservation with practical skill-
building, including highly popular ' Culinary Cruises" utilising the boars galley for shared
cooking experiences.
Swingbridge Endeovour crews focused on offering strurtured therapeutic work
placements and activities. The crews comprised trained Swingbridge volunteers working
alongside participants who are actively living with or recovering from issues such as
poor mental health, addiction, or relationship breakdown. The boat also hosts specific
sessions where individuals serving community sentences join the crew. These sessions
provide an important opportunity for participants to make a positive, visible
contribution to the environment and the local community,
fostering a sense of pride and rehabilitation.
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Th•Quwni Award
forVoluht*ry S•rvk•
Between them, everyone working on Endeavour. completed 2,900 hours of
environmental conservation activitie5 along the Rivers Wey and Thames,
tributary waterways and adjacent sites.
Endeavours crews continued to lead significant environmental improvements,
removing large amounts of invasive species, including Himalayan Balsam and
RagworL alongside clearing fallen trees from tow paths. Ditch clearance, coppicing,
and tree clearance activities resulted in improved and well-maintained habitats,
which are now enjoyed by both local residents and wildlife.
This year also marked a significant milestone with the official welcoming and
commissioning of our third narrowboat, the Maggie G.
The acquisition of the Maggie G allows us to dramatically increase our capacity to
deliver accredited skills training, mentorship, and wellbeing sessions to vulnerable
people. While Tranquility is designed for accessibility and general cruising, the
Maggie G will be dedicated to expanding our technical and educational offerin&
focusing specifically on longer-term skill development and qualifications in inland
waterways maintenance and operation. This expansion means we can now serve
more clients simultaneously and respond more flexibly to the growing need for
therapeutic and skills-based interventions in Surrey, ensuring the Swingbridge fleet
can impact hundreds more lives in the coming year.
Being on this boat has made me see that
my life is not pointless. I have learned
new skills, my attitude to life has changed.
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It is green and calm. loads of
people helping and lots to do.
Ifeel calm here and enjoy spending
time with nature. No pressure
The Gateway Garden
The award-winning Gateway Community Garden. near Reigate, offers a range of activities
to help anyone living with poor mental health or at risk of i501ation to make positive
change5, develop practical skills, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening, nature,
and the outdoors - all within a safe and nurturing space.
The team works closely with Surrey Care Trusys own family mentoring teams to provide
opportunities for families and young adults to come together. Partnerships with local
schools, colleges and youth groups, and many agencies and local charities create
inclusive opportunities for learning, volunteering, and social connection. The Garden is
additionally a base from which we deliver our Steps2Work Wellbeing support, helping local
residents to build confidence and move closer to training or employment.
Our achlevements:
In October 2024, the team's achievements were recognised in the RHS'S South & South East in
Bloom Its Your Neighbourhood Awards, achieving'outstanding status with particular praise
for inclusivity, community impa¢ and partnership working.
Throughout 2024-2025, the Garden also atted as the central hub for our Outside & Active
courses, designed to support wellbeing through outdoor attivity. It played a key role within
Surrey County Council's Green Social Prescribing seNices, providing a safe and accessible
setting for 15 young people struggling with poor mental health andlor neurodiversity.
The Garden has also become a key location for working with local employers and businesses,
hosting fifteen corporate social responsibility days each year and enabling around 130
employees to take part in meaningful volunteering.
Looking ahead, we are working with partners to expand the scope of the Garden to include
opportunities for alternative learnin& ensuring tt continues to grow as a hub for
wellbein& skills, and connection.
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Outside & Active
Since its launch in January 2023 at the Gateway Garden, our Outside & Active programme
has continued to provide nature-based activities designed to support mental health and
wellbeing. The courses aim to reduce social isolation, boost confidence, and improve
engagement with School or employment for clients aged 7 and above.
Funded by the Community Foundation for SurreYs Scale Up Mental Health Fund and
additional support from the National Lottery. the programme combines Outdoor activities
with opportunities for social connection and skil l-building.
Activities include building
raised beds. wreath making.
planting. and outdoor crafts.
all set within the therapeutic
natural environment of the
Gateway Garden.
Our achievements:
Over the past year, the team has worked with 38 adults. 91 young people, 9 children.
and 24famllles.
Support has been delivered with the help of 16 dedicated volunteers. who play a vital role
in facilitating activities and engaging participants. The team continues to build on the
successes of the programme and is looking forward to expanding to new locations,
reaching more participant5, and creating further opportunities for growth, connection.
and improved wellbeing over the coming year.
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Fundgd by
mmunity
Foundation
for Surrey
COMMUNITY
FUND
Stanwell Community Group
Working closely with the Stanwell Family Centre, the Stanwell Community Group is a
vibrant grassroots initiative where people come together, feel connected, and grow - in
every sense of the word. With the support of Surrey Care Trust and our dedicated
volunteers, we have created welcoming spaces at Lord Knyvett Hall and the Stanwell
Community Allotment.
The group runs a wide variety of activitie5, including family-friendly park play sessions,
creative workshops, seasonal events, gardening, and skills-training. Whether it's a child
trying cricket for the first time, an adult learning to sew at HobbyHub. or a volunteer
helping out at the allotment, the focu5 is on building confidence, fostering community
connection5. and supporting personal growth.
Our work encourages residents to:
Reduce social isolation
Engage with and take action on local issues
Participate in neighbourhood events and activities
Promote good physical and mental health
Foster pride in the village
Our achievements:
Over the past 12 months, the group has worked with 485 adults, 647 young people.
and 152 children. The group is supported by 32 local volunteers, including 7 new
recruits. who play a vital role in delivering activities and supporting the community.
Through these initiatives, local residents have gained new skills, increased
independence. and enjoyed opportunities they might not otherwise have access to.
Meanwhile, volunteers support children and families through activities ranging from
workshops and seasonal celebrations, to gardening and community allotment projects.
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PEOPLE ATTHE HEART
Our people- staff and volunteers- are the driving force behind Surrey
Care Trust's work and enable us to help people break out of their cycle
of disadvantage. Their collective energy, expertise, and commitment to
those we serve ensures every individual receives the highest quality of
person-centred support.
Volunteers
Volunteers are Integral to the 5ucce55 of our work. People from all walks of life join us as
crew members on our Community Boats, mentors, allotment gardeners, event marshal5,
and more. As well as helping us support our clients and strengthen communities, our
volunteers consistently tell us how rewarding and life-enhancing they find their roles.
Many also gain new skills through the training we provide.
Volunteers donated almost 23,000 hours of their time to help
vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Surrey.
Last year, and despite changes to our service provision,
90 new volunteers joined our'ranks,, who, along with our
existing volunteers, donated an estimated value of £280,000 in
monetary terms.
In return, we were able to provide the volunteers with
approximately 4,800 hours of training on a range of issues such
as building confidence; communication,. relationships; finding,
securing, and maintaining employment; parenting skills,.
behaviour management; mental health support.
We are also extremely grateful for all the
support from local companies for
volunteering at our sites across the county.
We were delighted to host Bupa. Thales UK.
Natwest. SES Water and many more.
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Trustees
Our Board of Trustees are volunteers responsible for governing the Trust and directing
how it is managed and run, We are privileged to be joined by people who bring a wide
range of skills and experiences from business, charity, and our local communities.
Together they help drive our work and ensure we make the greatest difference we possibly
can.
As a board, our Trustees meet six times a year to review strategic priorities and ensure due
diligence of responsibilities and overall management of the Trust, including monitoring of
policies and the Trust's Risk Register. As individuals, each Trustee supports a specific
programme or strategic priority through regular meetings and visits.
John Chaplln - Chalr
John started work for Mobil in the North Sea and then lived and worked around the world
in a variety of assignments, returning to the UK to become Chairman of Esso UK. He now
pursues his interests of travel, hill walking, flying, and volunteering. John sits on the
Investment Committee.
Rlchard Whittington DL- Vlce Chalr
Richard is involved with the community through the Surrey Lieutenancy and the Gordon
Foundation. Richard is also a Vice-President of the Community Foundation for Surrey.
Richard is the nominated Trustee for Health and Safety.
Paul Downes- Treasurer
Paul is a Chartered Accountant who spent 30 years working in banking and private equity.
Paul is also the Chair of the Horsell Common Preservation Society and Honorary Treasurer
of the Community Foundation for Surrey. Paul sits on the Investment Committee.
Martin Barnes
Martin is a chemical engineer by background with a career across the international energy
sector covering both oil and gas and renewable energy technologies. Martin has lived in
Surrey for over 30 years and is now retired. He supports a number of charitable ventures
in the local community including as Trustee and Treasurer of the Gordons Foundation.
Martin joined the board in August 2025.
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Tracey Cater FCIPD
Tracey has been a qualified HR practitioner for more than 30 years and currently works as an
HR Consultant advising and supporting many different types of businesses and charities,
She is a mental health first alder and a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel &
Development. Tracey became a Surrey Care Trust volunteer mentor in February 2021 which she
believes enhances her role as a Trustee with the Trust,
Phil Osborne
As Head of Surrey County Council's Early Years and Childcare, Phil oversaw the establishment
of a network of Sure Start Children's Centres across the county. Before retiring, Phil was a part-
time Children's Social Worker with Hampshire County Council. Phil sits on the Safeguarding
Committee, the STEPS Management Committee. and the Family Centre Group.
Natalle Payne
Natalie is a Partner at Morr & Co solicitors, an honorary legal adviser for the Citizen's Advice
Bureau, and has mentored students at the University of Kent and the College of Law, Natalie is
also a keen athlete and has completed various challenges to raise money for charity.
Kari Pridden
Kari spent 15 years in the oil and gas industry after which she became a NHS Speech and
Language Therapist. Kari provides Speech and Language support to the Family Centre and sits
on the Family Centre Group.
Ron Searle
Ron has worked in education for 30 years. He was Chair of the Surrey Secondary Headteachers,
Council, sitting on the Surrey Safeguarding Children Board, SEND Governance Board, School
Improvement Partnership Board and Schools Forum. He has served on the corporation of a
General FE college, as governor of a primary federation and continues to serve as Chair of
Trustees of an Alternative Provision Multi-Academy Trust. He is now an independent educational
consultant working with schools across the country.
Dr Naoml Wlnstone
Naomi is Professor of Educational Psychology and Director of the Surrey Institute of Education at
the University of Surrey in Guildford, a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. and a
National Teaching Fellow. Naomi previously worked as a Volunteer Mentor in the Waverley area.
Vivienne Winter Stuart
Vivienne spent 30 years working in the IT industry ending as an international senior projects
director and now uses her skills to benefit the voluntary sector. As well as being a Trustee,
Vivienne is also a Volunteer Mentor and Skipper on our Swingbridge Community Boats.
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Staff
Our staff and volunteers are the driving force behind Surrey Care Trusys work. Their
collective energy, expertise, and commitment ensure that every individual receives high-
quality, person-centred support.
We operate with a dedicated team of fewer than 60 paid staff, most of whom work part-
time, remotely, or embedded within the community. This lean structure allows us to:
Maximise the impact of every donation.
Attract and retain exceptional talent.
Ensure our people are present where they are needed most.
We are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing professional development,
enabling them to deliver complex, high-quality care and respond effectively to the evolving
needs of Surreys communities.
The most rewarding part of myjob is seeing
the moment someone realises their own
potential. Working at Surrey Care Trust isn't
just a job,. it s a mission. There s a shared
belief that we are truly breaking the cycle of
disadvantage, one person at a time.
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QUALITY AND ASSURANCE
Fundraising
The 2024-2025 year was another busy and rewarding period for the Trusts fundraising.
We continued to develop and deliver key programmes, including Steps2Work Wellbeing
and Outside & Active, while also updating our logo and brand to better reflect the Trus¥s
mission and values.
Thanks to the generosity of charitable trusts, companies, community groups,
philanthropic individuals, and our proactive approach to new funding opportunities, the
Trust raised £475.000 to support delivery of its core aims. The slight reduction from the
previous year was due in part to recruitment and staffing challenges.
Supporter-led events also made a significant impact. We celebrated our most successful
London Marathon fundraising to date and marked a milestone with the launch of the
Maggie G as part of the Swingbridge fleec enhancing our community and educational
work on the waterways.
We remain deeply grateful to our Trustees, Patrons, volunteers, and community members,
whose dedication and contributions make it possible for the Trust to nurture, flourish, and
thrive, helping children, young people, and families across Surrey to succeed.
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Research
Understanding and quantifying the difference we make is central to the 5urrey Care
Trust's mission. This year. our research has provided vital evidence of impact and efficacy
across key programmes. informing our strategic direction and ensuring the highest
quality of support.
Key research highlights for the year include:
Flourishing Families: Family Mentoring Impact Study
We completed a comprehensive review of our intensive family mentoring programme.
which measured sustained improvements in family resilience, parental confidence, and
children's well-being. The findings were presented to key decision makers, funders, and
influencers at the Surrey Care Trust Symposium in March 2025. We are now using the
results to leverage sustainable funding, refine our referral pathways. and enhance
mentor training to maximise long-term outcomes for families facing complex challenges.
Steps2Work 5th Anniversary Revlew
Marking five years of dedicated support, a special review of our Steps2Work programme
provided a deep dive into its long-term impact on employment prospects. The analysis
confirmed the programme's success in moving young people furthest from the job
market into Stable employment, education, or training. The findings highlight the critical
role of bespoke, wraparound support in overcoming systemic barriers and achieving
social mobility.
Both reports are available on our website,,
This commitment to evidence-based practice ensures we are strategically adapting our
services to meet the evolving needs of the Surrey community and demonstrating the
value of our work to our funders and partners.
Quality Accreditation
We invest in nationally-recognised external accreditation to demonstrate the quality of
our work and ensure we seek to continually improve the way we run our services.
Our accreditations are:
National Community Boats Association (NCBAI Accredited Training Centre Statu5
Queen's Award for Voluntary Services (Swingbridge Community Boats)
City & Guilds Accredited Centre
ISO 9001 . 2015

Governance, Structure and Management
Company number
01658859
Charity Number
285543
Registered office and
operational address
Astolat, FF12, Coniers Way, New Inn Lane, Guildford
Surrey, GU4 7HL
CAF Bank Ltd
24 Kings Hill Avenue
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Barclays Bank PLC
6 Clarence Street
Kingston Upon Thames
KT1 1NY
Banker5
Flagstone
1 st Floor, Clareville House
26-27 Oxendon Street
London
SW1Y 4EL
CCLA
l Angel Lane
London
EC4R 3AB
Investment
Managers
Barlow Robbins LLP
The Oriel, Sydenham Road
Guildford
GU13SR
Solicitors
Warner Wilde Limited, Chartered Certified Accountsnts
4 Marigold Drive. Bisley
Surrey GU24 9SF
Auditors
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President
Sir Adrian White
HM, Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey Michael More-molyneux
Mr David Hypher OBE DL
Drjulie Llewelyn DL
Sir Richard Stilgoe DL
Mr Andrew Wates DL
Patrons
Trustees, who are also directors under company law, who served during the year and
up to the date of this report were as follows:
Mr Martin Barnes (appointed 11.08.2025)
Ms Tracey Cater {appointed 21.10.2024)
Mr Phil Osborne
Ms Natalie Payne
Mrs Kari Pridden
Mr Ron Searle
Dr Naomi Winstone {resigned 01.10.2025)
Mrs Vivienne Winter Stuart
Chairman
Mrjohn Chaplin
Vice Chairman
Mr Richard Whittington DL
Treasurer
Mr Paul Downes FCAATII
Chief Executive
Mrjohn Downing
Secretary
Mr Richard Whittington DL
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Financial Review
Total income for the year to 31 July 2025 increased by 10% to £2.184,919 compared to
£1,977,550 in 23124. Expenditure also rose by 10% to £1,982,023 compared with £1,797,264
in 23124. The Trust produced a surplus of 9.2961£202,8961 similar to 231241£180,2861.
Reserves
The Board have assessed potential risks and from this drawn a Reserves Policy that will
enable us to both invest as much as possible to support our beneficiaries and ensure the
Trust's long-term sustainability, stability, and resilience. Reserves are maintained to be used in
the event of unexpected demands on resources and the risk of income becoming unavailable.
These include..
a) Income funds ceasing e.g., contracts or grants not being renewed - funds would be needed
to buy time for alternative income streams to be sought or to ensure redundancy costs could
be met.
b) Covering the risks of unforeseen emergency or other unexpected need for funds, e.g., an
unexpected large repair bill or covering long-term sickness.
c) Unexpected calls for funding e.g.to develop new opportunities or begin new projects which
may require up front expenditure or match funding.
d) Short term deficits in cash flow.
e) Local Government reorganisation and changes in unitary councils.
The Board considers an unrestricted reserve of £650,000 to £700,000 is sufficient to mitigate
against these risks. Accordingly, £342,000 has been specifically designated to further our
strategic ai ms and activities.
At the close of this year our total reserves were £1.032,388. After accounting for revaluation
reserves and designated funds our unrestricted general fund is £660,388. Full details of the
results for the year are given in the audited financial statements included in this report.
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Risk Management
We maintain and develop our risk management process and procedure throughout the year
to address significant risks.
Mitigating factors are identified for each risk and reflected in the scoring of both probability
and impact. An in-depth review of risk throughout Surrey Care Trust is undertaken on a
regular basis by operational managers, other senior staff and is ultimately overseen by the
Board of Trustees who have oversight of the key risks and new risks at Board meetings, and
all risks annually.
The quantified assessment of risk, rhe risk management policy, and artion plans are agreed
at regular meetings throughout the year.
The Risk assessment and management process, aligned with recommended practice of The
Charity Commission, ensures that..
The identification, assessment and management of risk is linked to the achievement of
the charitys operational objectives
The process covers all areas of risk but is focused primarily on major risks
The risk exposure profile reflects the Trustees, views as to the levels of acceptable risk
Risk management is ongoing and embedded in management and operational
procedures
The most significant risks identified during the year included:
Further significant overall reduction in Public Sector funding alongside increased costs
Failure to secure sufficient new funding opportunities to maintain, at a minimum,
current turnover
Significant shortfall on voluntary fundraising target
Serious Health and Safety or Safeguarding failure
The loss of staff to deliver programme outcomes
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The Future
As we look ahead, Surrey Care Trust stands at a pivotal moment in its journey. The past
year has been one of renewal and reflection - strengthening our foundations, expanding
our reach. and deepening our understanding of the communities we serve. We are also
proud to be in a strong financial position that allows us to remain steadfast in our
mission: to break the cycle of disadvantage in Surrey and ensure that every person has
the opportunity, skills, and confidence to achieve their potential.
However, the challenges we face are ever evolving. Economic pressures, rising mental
health needs, and the increasing complexity of family life mean our support must remain
flexible, joined-up, and rooted in lived experience.
In response, we have developed plans to invest strategically to grow key parts of our
services, particularly our alternative provision and mentoring programmes, and we will
focus on five strategic priorities to ensure we can meet emerging needs and deliver long-
term value:
Early and Preventative Support.. We will continue to extend our family resilience
and mentoring services, ensuring help reaches people before they reach crisis point.
Skills for Life and Work: We will strengthen learning, employability. and wellbeing
pathways that create real, lasting change.
Nature. Health. and Communlty: Building on the success of our STEPS to 16
programme and leveraging the Gateway Garden as a central hub, we will expand our
alternative learning provision across our Nurture through Nature sites to create
inclusive, outdoor learning environments that promote wellbeing, resilience, and
personal growth for children, young people, and families.
People and Partnerships.. We will continue investing in our volunteers and staff, and
forging strong collaborations with local partners, businesses, and communities.
Sustainability and Growth.. We will invest to secure the financial resilience and
innovation needed to deliver impact for decades to come.
The resilience. compassion. and dedication shown by our volunteers, staff, and trustees
continue to inspire us, and we are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us by our
supporters and partners. Together, we enter this next chapter with optimism and
purpose and we will ensure Surrey Care Trust remains a catalyst for hope, opportunity,
and lasting social change - helping people not just to cope, but to thrive.
In
John Chaplin
Chair of Trustees
Surrey Care Trust
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## FINANCIAL REPORT 

**1[st] August 2024 - 31[st ] July 2025** 


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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **STATEMENT OF  RESPONSIBILITIES** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

The trustees, who are also the directors of The Surrey Care Trust for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the  Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. 

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;  and 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of The Surrey Care Trust (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 July 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 _The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland_ (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

In our opinion, the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 July 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the _Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements_ section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

## **Conclusions relating to going concern** 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

## **Other information** 

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. 

We have nothing to report in this regard. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the report; or 

- sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **Responsibilities of trustees** 

As explained more fully in the statement of responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below. 

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. 

These matters were discussed amongst the engagement team at the planning stage and the team remained alert to non-compliance throughout the audit. 

We assessed the susceptibility of the companys financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by: 

- Making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud; 

- Considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations; and 

- Testing controls with walk through procedures and substantive transaction testing; 

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we: 

- Performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships; 

- Tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions; 

- Assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining any accounting estimates were indicative of potential bias; 

- Investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions 

No instances of material non-compliance were identified. However, the likelihood of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is limited by the inherent difficulty in detecting irregularities, the effectiveness of the entity’s controls, and the nature, timing and extent of the audit procedures performed. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error. As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAS (UK). 

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https:// www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 


## **FJ Wilde FCCA DChA MBA (Senior Statutory Auditor)** 

For and on behalf of Warner Wilde Limited, Statutory Auditor Chartered Certified Accountants 4 Marigold Drive Bisley Surrey GU24 9SF United Kingdom 28/01/2026 

Warner Wilde Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**general**<br>**designated**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**Notes**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Income and endowments from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**3**<br>161,476<br>-<br>289,034<br>Charitable activities<br>**4**<br>599,364<br>-<br>1,034,429<br>Other trading activities<br>**5**<br>50,875<br>-<br>-<br>Investments<br>**6**<br>49,178<br>-<br>-<br>Other income<br>**7**<br>563<br>-<br>-<br>**Total income**<br>861,456<br>-<br>1,323,463<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Raising funds<br>**8**<br>207,650<br>-<br>-<br>Charitable activities<br>**9**<br>450,910<br>-<br>1,323,463<br>**Total expenditure**<br>658,560<br>-<br>1,323,463<br>**Net income**<br>202,896<br>-<br>-<br>Transfers between funds<br>(227,000)<br>227,000<br>-<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**11**<br>(24,104)<br>227,000<br>-<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Fund balances at 1 August 2024<br>714,492<br>115,000<br>-<br>**Fund balances at 31 July 2025**<br>690,388<br>342,000<br>-|**Total**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>450,510<br>1,633,793<br>50,875<br>49,178<br>563<br>2,184,919<br>207,650<br>1,774,373<br>1,982,023<br>202,896<br>-<br>202,896<br>829,492<br>1,032,388|**Total**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>489,059<br>1,389,484<br>44,194<br>51,692<br>3,121|
|---|---|---|
|||1,977,550|
|||209,038<br>1,588,226|
|||1,797,264|
|||180,286<br>-|
|||180,286<br>649,206|
|||829,492|



The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**PRIOR FINANCIAL YEAR**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**general**<br>**designated**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**Notes**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Income and endowments from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**3**<br>90,264<br>-<br>398,795<br>Charitable activities<br>**4**<br>1,019,312<br>-<br>370,172<br>Other trading activities<br>**5**<br>44,194<br>-<br>-<br>Investments<br>**6**<br>51,692<br>-<br>-<br>Other income<br>**7**<br>3,121<br>-<br>-<br>**Total income**<br>1,208,583<br>-<br>768,967<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Raising funds<br>**8**<br>209,038<br>-<br>-<br>Charitable activities<br>**9**<br>819,259<br>-<br>768,967<br>**Total expenditure**<br>1,028,297<br>-<br>768,967<br>**Net income**<br>180,286<br>-<br>-<br>Transfers between funds<br>(85,000)<br>85,000<br>-<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**11**<br>95,286<br>85,000<br>-<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Fund balances at 1 August 2023<br>619,206<br>30,000<br>-<br>**Fund balances at 31 July 2024**<br>714,492<br>115,000<br>-|**Total**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>489,059<br>1,389,484<br>44,194<br>51,692<br>3,121|
|---|---|
||1,977,550|
||209,038<br>1,588,226|
||1,797,264|
||180,286<br>-|
||180,286<br>649,206|
||829,492|



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## _**AS AT 31 JULY 2025**_ 

|**Notes**<br>**Fixed assets**<br>Tangible assets<br>**15**<br>Investments<br>**16**<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors<br>**17**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within**<br>**one year**<br>**18**<br>**Net current assets**<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>Provision for other liabilities<br>**19**<br>**Net assets**<br>**The funds of the charity**<br>Unrestricted funds - general<br>**24**<br>Unrestricted funds - designated<br>**23**|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>33,962<br>281,891<br>315,853<br>105,260<br>1,390,213<br>1,495,473<br>(763,938)<br>731,535<br>1,047,388<br>(15,000)<br>1,032,388<br>690,388<br>342,000<br>1,032,388|**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>31,048<br>279,469<br>310,517<br>212,763<br>743,597<br>956,360<br>(437,385)<br>518,975<br>829,492<br>-<br>829,492<br>714,492<br>115,000<br>829,492|**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>31,048<br>279,469<br>310,517<br>212,763<br>743,597<br>956,360<br>(437,385)<br>518,975<br>829,492<br>-<br>829,492<br>714,492<br>115,000<br>829,492|
|---|---|---|---|
||||310,517<br>518,975|
||||829,492<br>-|
||||829,492|
||||714,492<br>115,000|
||||829,492|



The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 July 2025. 

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. 

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, for the year in question in accordance with section 476. 

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 

## 28/01/2026 

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on ......................... 

john chaplin Paul Downes john chaplin (Jan 21, 2026 09:43:03 GMT+11) Paul Downes (Jan 28, 2026 08:48:10 GMT) .............................. .............................. Mr John Chaplin (Chairman) Mr Paul Downes FCA ATII (Treasurer) **Trustee Trustee** 

Company registration number 01658859 (England and Wales) 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

|**Notes**<br>**Cash flows from operating activities**<br>Cash generated from operations<br>**27**<br>**Investing activities**<br>Purchase of tangible fixed assets<br>Investment income received<br>**Net cash generated from investing activities**<br>**Net cash generated from financing activities**<br>**Net increase in cash and cash equivalents**<br>Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at end of year**|**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>601,157<br>(3,719)<br>49,178<br>45,459<br>-<br>646,616<br>743,597<br>1,390,213|**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>165,371<br>-<br>51,692<br>51,692<br>-<br>217,063<br>526,534<br>743,597|**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>165,371<br>-<br>51,692<br>51,692<br>-<br>217,063<br>526,534<br>743,597|
|---|---|---|---|
||||217,063<br>526,534|
||||743,597|



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **Charity information** 

The Surrey Care Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Astolat FF12, Coniers Way, Guildford, GU4 7HL. 

## **1.1 Accounting convention** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 

## **1.2 Going concern** 

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 

## **1.3 Charitable funds** 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. 

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. 

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity. 

## **1.4 Income** 

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. 

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. 

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

**(Continued)** 

## **1.5 Expenditure** 

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. 

## **1.6 Tangible fixed assets** 

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. 

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: 

|Computers|3 years|
|---|---|
|Motor vehicles|5 years|
|Other equipment|Impairment review|



The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 

## **1.7 Fixed asset investments** 

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date.  Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. 

## **1.8 Impairment of fixed assets** 

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). 

## **1.9 Cash and cash equivalents** 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 

## **1.10 Financial instruments** 

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. 

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **(Continued)** 

## _**Basic financial assets**_ 

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. 

## _**Basic financial liabilities**_ 

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

## _**Derecognition of financial liabilities**_ 

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 

## **1.11 Provisions** 

Provisions are recognised when the charity has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the charity will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in net income/(expenditure) in the period in which it arises. 

## **1.12 Employee benefits** 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received. 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 

## **1.13 Retirement benefits** 

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements** 

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. 

## **3 Income from donations and legacies** 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>Donations and gifts<br>79,059<br>200<br>Legacies<br>50,000<br>-<br>Grants<br>32,417<br>275,334<br>Donated goods and<br>services<br>-<br>13,500<br>161,476<br>289,034<br>**Grants**<br>Children In Need<br>-<br>3,222<br>The Community<br>Foundation<br>-<br>38,926<br>The National Lottery<br>-<br>51,628<br>Other<br>32,417<br>181,558<br>32,417<br>275,334|**Total**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>79,259<br>47,564<br>550<br>50,000<br>10,000<br>-<br>307,751<br>32,700<br>385,245<br>13,500<br>-<br>13,000<br>450,510<br>90,264<br>398,795<br>3,222<br>-<br>9,053<br>38,926<br>-<br>69,906<br>51,628<br>-<br>19,035<br>213,975<br>32,700<br>287,251<br>307,751<br>32,700<br>385,245|**Total**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>48,114<br>10,000<br>417,945<br>13,000|
|---|---|---|
|||489,059|
|||9,053<br>69,906<br>19,035<br>319,951|
|||417,945|



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **4 Income from charitable activities** 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Skills to Thrive**<br>Performance related<br>grants<br>553,740<br>290,573<br>**Flourishing Families**<br>Performance related<br>grants<br>38,324<br>743,856<br>**Nurture through Nature**<br>Performance related<br>grants<br>7,300<br>-<br>599,364<br>1,034,429|**Total**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>844,313<br>530,466<br>70,173<br>782,180<br>479,306<br>298,884<br>7,300<br>9,540<br>1,115<br>1,633,793<br>1,019,312<br>370,172|**Total**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>600,639<br>778,190<br>10,655|
|---|---|---|
|||1,389,484|



**5 Income from other trading activities** 

|||**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**funds**|**funds**|
|||**2025**|**2024**|
|||**£**|**£**|
||Fundraising events|50,875|44,194|
|**6**|**Income from investments**|||
|||**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|
|||**funds**|**funds**|
|||**2025**|**2024**|
|||**£**|**£**|
||Interest receivable|49,178|51,692|
|**7**|**Other income**|||
|||**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|
|||**funds**|**funds**|
|||**2025**|**2024**|
|||**£**|**£**|
||Other income raised by programmes|563|3,121|



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **8 Expenditure on raising funds** 

||**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|
|---|---|---|
||**funds**|**funds**|
||**2025**|**2024**|
||**£**|**£**|
|**Fundraising and publicity**|||
|Staging fundraising events|11,929|11,623|
|Other fundraising costs|15,694|12,361|
|Staff costs|155,673|161,308|
|Depreciation and impairment|-|201|
|Support costs|24,354|23,545|
||207,650|209,038|



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **9 Expenditure on charitable activities** 

|**Direct costs**<br>Staff costs<br>Depreciation and impairment<br>Staff expenses<br>Programme costs<br>Professional fees<br>Premises costs<br>Partnership costs<br>IT costs<br>Administration<br>Volunteer & beneficiary costs<br>**Share of support and governance costs (see note 10)**<br>Support<br>Governance<br>**Analysis by fund**<br>Unrestricted funds - general<br>Restricted funds|**Skills to**<br>**Thrive**<br>**Flourishing**<br>**Families**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>570,381<br>550,477<br>103<br>103<br>17,131<br>36,411<br>55,522<br>41,415<br>-<br>4,166<br>19,452<br>25,573<br>-<br>-<br>24,079<br>19,150<br>17,181<br>15,978<br>18,230<br>5,204<br>722,079<br>698,477<br>85,525<br>82,541<br>3,708<br>3,578<br>811,312<br>784,596<br>390,377<br>19,346<br>420,935<br>765,250<br>811,312<br>784,596|**Nurture**<br>**through**<br>**Nature**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>111,453<br>-<br>4,345<br>21,760<br>-<br>927<br>-<br>3,779<br>8,446<br>10,319<br>161,029<br>16,712<br>724<br>178,465<br>41,187<br>137,278<br>178,465|**Total**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>1,232,311<br>206<br>57,887<br>118,697<br>4,166<br>45,952<br>-<br>47,008<br>41,605<br>33,753<br>1,581,585<br>184,778<br>8,010<br>1,774,373<br>450,910<br>1,323,463<br>1,774,373|**Skills to**<br>**Thrive**<br>**Flourishing**<br>**Families**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>462,620<br>470,332<br>918<br>1,054<br>24,700<br>14,545<br>37,716<br>12,199<br>-<br>-<br>21,539<br>11,208<br>-<br>133,928<br>12,981<br>20,647<br>12,916<br>13,261<br>15,297<br>18,706<br>588,687<br>695,880<br>73,954<br>87,650<br>3,803<br>3,863<br>666,444<br>787,393<br>361,765<br>433,888<br>304,679<br>353,505<br>666,444<br>787,393|**Nurture**<br>**through**<br>**Nature**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>78,759<br>602<br>2,610<br>24,438<br>-<br>85<br>-<br>3,762<br>5,101<br>3,577<br>118,934<br>14,821<br>634<br>134,389<br>23,606<br>110,783<br>134,389|**Total**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>1,011,711<br>2,574<br>41,855<br>74,353<br>-<br>32,832<br>133,928<br>37,390<br>31,278<br>37,580|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||1,403,501<br>176,425<br>8,300|
|||||||1,588,226|
|||||||819,259<br>768,967|
|||||||1,588,226|



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **9 Expenditure on charitable activities** 

## **(Continued)** 

The re-allocation of support costs is based on the funding agreement or the proportion of staff costs incurred in each activity to the total. 

## **10 Support costs allocated to activities** 

|Staff costs<br>Staff expenses<br>Programme costs<br>Premises costs<br>IT<br>Professional fees<br>Depreciation<br>Administration<br>Volunteer and beneficiary<br>Governance costs<br>**Analysed between:**<br>Fundraising<br>Skills to Thrive<br>Flourishing Families<br>Nurture through Nature<br>**11**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):<br>Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements<br>Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets|**2025**<br>**£**<br>194,669<br>2,334<br>946<br>3,133<br>1,052<br>34<br>600<br>6,364<br>-<br>8,010<br>217,142<br>24,354<br>89,233<br>86,119<br>17,436<br>217,142<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>8,010<br>806|**2024**<br>**£**<br>173,208<br>2,553<br>634<br>4,409<br>-<br>8,413<br>1,262<br>9,341<br>150<br>8,300|
|---|---|---|
|||208,270|
|||23,545<br>77,757<br>91,513<br>15,455|
|||208,270|
|||**2024**<br>**£**<br>8,300<br>4,037|



## **12 Trustees** 

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. Two trustees were reimbursed a total of £1,052 for travel, subsistence and communications costs. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **13 Employees** 

The number of average monthly employees during the year was: 

|**Employment costs**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs|**2025**<br>**Number**<br>60<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>1,381,567<br>121,931<br>79,155<br>1,582,653|**2024**<br>**Number**<br>58|
|---|---|---|
|||**2024**<br>**£**<br>1,208,188<br>91,344<br>46,695|
|||1,346,227|



Redundancy and termination payments totalling £24,329 were made to 3 employees in the reporting period. 

The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows: 

|||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**Number**|**Number**|
|£70,001|- £80,000|1|1|



Contributions to the defined contribution pension scheme on behalf of this individual were £2,100 (2024: £2,005). 

## **Remuneration of key management personnel** 

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Trustees, the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Development Manager, Finance Manager, programme managers, and Fundraising and Marketing manager. 

The charity Trustees do not receive remuneration. 

The total remuneration of the non-trustee key management personnel was: 

||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|Aggregate compensation|351,108|315,516|



## **14 Taxation** 

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **15 Tangible fixed assets** 

|**Computers**<br>**£**<br>**Cost**<br>At 1 August 2024<br>45,507<br>Additions<br>3,720<br>Disposals<br>(15,532)<br>At 31 July 2025<br>33,695<br>**Depreciation and impairment**<br>At 1 August 2024<br>44,459<br>Depreciation charged in the year<br>806<br>Eliminated in respect of disposals<br>(15,532)<br>At 31 July 2025<br>29,733<br>**Carrying amount**<br>At 31 July 2025<br>3,962<br>At 31 July 2024<br>1,048|**Motor**<br>**vehicles**<br>**Other**<br>**equipment**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>10,500<br>30,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>10,500<br>30,000<br>10,500<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>10,500<br>-<br>-<br>30,000<br>-<br>30,000|**Total**<br>**£**<br>86,007<br>3,720<br>(15,532)<br>74,195<br>54,959<br>806<br>(15,532)<br>40,233<br>33,962<br>31,048|
|---|---|---|



The two Swingbridge Community Boats were revalued in 21-22 by the Trustees. If the historic cost model had been adopted the carrying value would have been £nil. 

## **16 Fixed asset investments** 

||**Listed**|
|---|---|
||**investments**|
||**£**|
|**Cost or valuation**||
|At 1 August 2024|279,469|
|Valuation changes|2,422|
|At 31 July 2025|281,891|
|**Carrying amount**||
|At 31 July 2025|281,891|
|At 31 July 2024|279,469|



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

|**17**<br>**Debtors**<br>**Amounts falling due within one year:**<br>Trade debtors<br>Other debtors<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>**18**<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**<br>**Notes**<br>Other taxation and social security<br>Deferred income<br>**20**<br>Trade creditors<br>Other creditors<br>Accruals<br>**19**<br>**Provisions for liabilities**<br>**Movements on provisions:**<br>Additional provisions in the year<br>**20**<br>**Deferred income**<br>Other deferred income<br>Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:<br>Deferred income is included within:<br>Current liabilities<br>Movements in the year:|**2025**<br>**£**<br>72,426<br>20,493<br>12,341<br>105,260<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>30,559<br>642,032<br>16,337<br>12,205<br>62,805<br>763,938<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>15,000<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>642,032<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>642,032|**2024**<br>**£**<br>4,405<br>193,585<br>14,773|
|---|---|---|
|||212,763|
|||**2024**<br>**£**<br>22,795<br>319,515<br>13,001<br>19,765<br>62,309|
|||437,385|
|||**2024**<br>**£**<br>-|
|||**£**<br>15,000|
|||**2024**<br>**£**<br>319,515|
|||**2024**<br>**£**<br>319,515|
||||



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

|**20**<br>**Deferred income**<br>Deferred income at 1 August 2024<br>Released from previous periods<br>Resources deferred in the year<br>Deferred income at 31 July 2025<br>**21**<br>**Retirement benefit schemes**<br>**Defined contribution schemes**<br>Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes|**(Continued)**<br>319,515<br>315,886<br>(319,515)<br>(315,747)<br>642,032<br>319,376<br>642,032<br>319,515<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>79,155<br>46,695|
|---|---|



The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. 

## **22 Restricted funds** 

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. 

||**At 1 August**|**Incoming**|**Resources**|**At 31 July**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**2024**|**resources**|**expended**|**2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Skills to Thrive|-|420,935|(420,935)|-|
|Flourishing Families|-|765,250|(765,250)|-|
|Nurture through Nature|-|137,278|(137,278)|-|
||-|1,323,463|(1,323,463)|-|
|**Previous year:**|**At 1 August**|**Incoming**|**Resources**|**At 31 July**|
||**2023**|**resources**|**expended**|**2024**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Skills to Thrive|-|304,679|(304,679)|-|
|Flourishing Families|-|353,505|(353,505)|-|
|Nurture through Nature|-|110,783|(110,783)|-|
||-|768,967|(768,967)|-|



Purposes of restricted funds are outlined in the Trustees' annual report. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

## **23 Unrestricted funds - designated** 

These are designated funds which are material to the charity's activities. 

||**At 1 August**|**Transfers**|**At 31 July**|
|---|---|---|---|
||**2024**||**2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Swingbridge|30,000|-|30,000|
|Families First Building Reserve|35,000|(5,000)|30,000|
|Youth & Family Mentoring|50,000|(50,000)|-|
|Alternative Learning Development & Expansion|-|55,000|55,000|
|Relocation Costs|-|40,000|40,000|
|Long term Strategic Development of charity|-|187,000|187,000|
||115,000|227,000|342,000|
|**Previous year:**|**At 1 August**|**Transfers**|**At 31 July**|
||**2023**||**2024**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Swingbridge|30,000|-|30,000|
|Families First|-|35,000|35,000|
|Mentoring|-|50,000|50,000|
||30,000|85,000|115,000|



A designated fund has been created to recognise the value of the Swingbridge boats, previously stated as unrestricted. 

Funds have also been set aside for costs related to the Families First contract, relocation costs, funds for alternative learning development and expansion, and a fund for the long-term strategic development of the charity. 

## **24 Unrestricted funds** 

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. 

||**At 1 August**|**Incoming**|**Resources**|**Transfers**|**At 31 July**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**2024**|**resources**|**expended**||**2025**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Revaluation reserve|30,000|-|-|-|30,000|
|General funds|684,492|861,456|(658,560)|(227,000)|660,388|
||714,492|861,456|(658,560)|(227,000)|690,388|



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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

|**24**|**Unrestricted funds**||||||**(Continued)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Previous year:**|**At 1 August**||**Incoming**|**Resources**|**Transfers**|**At 31 July**|
||||**2023**|**resources**|**expended**||**2024**|
||||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
||Revaluation reserve||30,000|-|-|-|30,000|
||General funds|589,206||1,208,583|(1,028,297)|(85,000)|684,492|
|||619,206||1,208,583|(1,028,297)|(85,000)|714,492|
|**25**|**Analysis of net assets between**|**funds**||||||
||||||**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|**Total**|
||||||**funds**|**funds**||
||||||**general**|**designated**||
||||||**2025**|**2025**|**2025**|
||||||**£**|**£**|**£**|
||**At 31 July 2025:**|||||||
||Tangible assets||||3,962|30,000|33,962|
||Investments||||281,891|-|281,891|
||Current assets/(liabilities)||||419,535|312,000|731,535|
||Provisions||||(15,000)|-|(15,000)|
||||||690,388|342,000|1,032,388|
||||||**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|**Total**|
||||||**funds**|**funds**||
||||||**general**|**designated**||
||||||**2024**|**2024**|**2024**|
||||||**£**|**£**|**£**|
||**At 31 July 2024:**|||||||
||Tangible assets||||1,048|30,000|31,048|
||Investments||||194,469|85,000|279,469|
||Current assets/(liabilities)||||518,975|-|518,975|
||||||714,492|115,000|829,492|



## **26 Related party transactions** 

During the year aggregate donations of £23,100 (2024: £32,950) were received from Trustees and related parties. 

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## **THE SURREY CARE TRUST** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025**_ 

|**27**<br>**Cash generated from operations**<br>Surplus for the year<br>**Adjustments for:**<br>Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities<br>Fair value gains and losses on investments<br>Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets<br>**Movements in working capital:**<br>Decrease in debtors<br>Increase in creditors<br>Increase/(decrease) in provisions<br>Increase in deferred income<br>**Cash generated from operations**|**2025**<br>**£**<br>202,896<br>(49,178)<br>(2,422)<br>805<br>107,503<br>4,036<br>15,000<br>322,517<br>601,157|**2024**<br>**£**<br>180,286<br>(51,692)<br>(30,381)<br>4,037<br>43,736<br>15,756<br>-<br>3,629<br>165,371|
|---|---|---|



## **28 Analysis of changes in net funds** 

The charity had no material debt during the year. 

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THANKYOU
Thank you to all our volunteers. staff. and supporters: to everyone who has donated
money. given time. or helped organise. support or participated in our events.
Thank you also to the many organisations who have supported us with grant5 or
donations or with gifts in kind such as providing venues for training and other
actlvltles free-of-charge or at generously reduced rates. They Include:
A2Dominion
Betty Riseley Trust
Bloss Family Foundation
Ceox
Community Foundation for Surrey
England Cricket Board
Guildford Borough Council
Guildford County School
Guildford Poyle Charities
Heathrow Community Fund
Masonic Charitable Foundation
Mole Valley Community Lottery
National Garden Scheme
NHS Early Intervention in Psychosis
Sernice, East Surrey
Paypal Giving Fund
The Peter Harrison Foundation
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
River Wey and Godalming Navigations
and Dapdune Wharf
Soroptimist International of Woking &
District
Squires Garden Centres
Spelthorne Borough Council
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS
Foundation Trust
Surrey County Council
Surrey Governors Association
Surrey Heath Lottery
Tandridge Lottery
Tesco Stronger Start5
Thales Group UK and the Thales
Charitable Trust
The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust
The Boshier-Hinton Foundation
The Chaplin Foundation
The Church of Holy Trinity with
St Saviour's
The Coleman Charitable Trust
The CP Charitable Trust
The Dept. of Work & Pensions
The D'oyly Carte Charitable Trust
The Garfield Weston Foundation
The Henry Smith Charity
The Ingram Trust
TheJCJK Trust
Thejj Charitable Trust
Thejohn Cowan Foundation
The Manly Trust
The Police & Crime Commissioner for
Surrey
The National Lottery Community Fund
The Parish of Kingswood
The Surrey Wellbeing Partnership
The Thames Landscape Strategy
UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation
Walton Charity
Waverley Borough Council
West ByFleet Golf Club
William Wates Memorial Trust
Woking Borough Council
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Gifts in Kind
Access To Education
Adolescent Service Early Intervention & Support
Albury Vineyard
Ascendit Lifts Limited
Amber Foundation
Aqua Sport5
Ashford Cricket Club
Archway Theatre
Art Works
Artist Rifle Club
Be Me Project
The Breastfeeding Cafe
Connick Tree Care
Cranleigh Golf and Country Club
Denbies
Dorking Brewery
Escape from the Room
Grayshott Pottery
Heathrow Academy
Holistic Harmony
Inspired by Nature
Kaizen Consultancy
Kingfisherfs Farm Shop
Kingswood Shetlands
Lawsons, Redhill
Leatherhead Youth Project
Lombard Asset
London University of Arts Management
Motion Minibuses
MR M Event5
Peak15
RHS Wisley
Rose Community Centre
Royal Holloway. University of London
University of Surrey
Sanrizz Guildford
Selco
Serves Tennis
Silent Pool Distillery
Spelthorne Employment & Skills Hub
THafl
yo
Surrey Police
Talking Training
The Cosy at the Lighthouse
The Dianthus, Goldsworth Park
The RAC Club
The Surrey Copper Distillery
The Village Spi rit Collective
Tracks through Pastures
University Of Surrey
VASE {Voluntary Action
Southeast)
Voluntary Support North Surrey
Volund Timber
Wicks, East Grinstead
Waterstones Guildford
Women's Centre Woking
Woodhatch Community Centre
Worplesdon Hill Hotel
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