Registered number: 02161953 Charity number: 298074
THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charitable Company, its Trustees and | 1 - 2 |
| Advisers | |
| Trustees' Report | 3 - 12 |
| Independent Auditors' Report on the Financial Statements | 13 - 16 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 17 |
| Balance Sheet | 18 - 19 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 20 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 21 - 36 |
THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Key Management | Steve Stokes, Chair |
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| Personnel: Directors and | James Yianni, Treasurer (resigned 8 August 2022) |
| Trustees | Anjan Banerjee, Company Secretary / Treasurer |
| Elizabeth Irvine (appointed 26 January 2023) | |
| Philip Kelsey | |
| Ade Onagoruwa | |
| David Salisbury | |
| Brett Hussey (appointed 29 April 2022) | |
| James Johnson (appointed 29 April 2022) | |
| Antaneyrajah Mariyadas (appointed 24 June 2022) | |
| Gillian Forward (appointed 29 July 2022) | |
| Key Management | Jon Pratten, Chief Executive Officer |
| Personnel: Managers | Jane Johnstone, Head of Finance |
| Helen Hargreaves, Head of HR | |
| Jai Bryant, Registered Manager Jonquil Close | |
| Sam Perry, Head of Children’s Services | |
| Helen Timmons, Registered Manager Supported Living & Lincoln Close (resigned 8 September 2022) |
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| Alaina Coates, Registered Manager Supported Living & Lincoln Close (appointed 15 August 2022) |
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| Julie O'Connor, Registered Manager Pines | |
| Company registered number 02161953 Charity registered number 298074 Registered office Suite 2 6 Silver Court Watchmead Welwyn Garden City United Kingdom AL7 1LT Independent auditors Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Radius House 51 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1HP |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Bankers
Barclays Bank 51 High Street Hoddesden Hertfordshire EN11 8TG
HSBC Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6BH
CCLA Investment Management Ltd 85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4ET
The Charity Bank Ltd Fosse House 182 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1BE
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Charitable Company for the year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the Charitable Company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the Charitable Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Our key business approaches in 2022/23 to 2023/24 have been:
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To work with the most current government guidance in relation to the Health and Social care sector
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To recover financially from the impact of loss funding from Central and Local Government for Covid staffing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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To continue to expand our services and increase the number of people we can support
We have continued to safely protect the Service Users we support and care for.
As an organisation we were particularly impacted by the Covid pandemic, and this continued into 2023. We continue to work in line with all government guidance in place for the Health and Social care sector. It is the responsibility of the senior leadership team to direct and deliver the response required in line with recommended guidance and to ensure that the risks for each service are managed effectively to mitigate any ongoing impact from Covid. Each service has a Risk Assessment in place giving details of the responses required in the event of Covid being contracted.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Objectives and activities
a. Objectives and activities
Jubilee House Care Trust provides quality care and support to those with disabilities (including learning disabilities), to enhance their quality of life and to empower them to live as independently as possible. Our ambition is that adults and children with learning disabilities should lead happy and fulfilled lives, whilst our strategy for achieving this is to provide quality support and care by understanding the needs of the individuals and their families.
We are based across Hertfordshire, but our Service Users come from within Hertfordshire as well as the surrounding counties and several London boroughs.
We offer a range of services for children and adults with learning disabilities ranging from residential care and supported living to short breaks and outreach services (the provision of activities in the community).
In everything that we do we aim to demonstrate our key values: a culture that is open and honest; a supportive and caring environment for both Service Users and staff; and an expectation of continual improvement.
Residential Services
We have two residential services, Jonquil Close and Lincoln Close, which each provide support for six adults who live with Jubilee House on a permanent basis. Since April 2020 Lincoln Close has only supported five residents. The void in Lincoln Close is still vacant whilst the service is under review with HCC. These two residential services cater for differing levels of need, which frequently involve physical, as well as learning, disabilities.
Jonquil Close caters for six individuals who have profound learning disabilities, Service Users are supported to participate in activities daily. The Service Users are supported to access the community in a group or individual basis. Service Users are supported and encouraged to maximise their full potential in all aspects of their daily living. On 2nd July 2022 one Service User sadly passed away. This void was filled in February 2023.
In Lincoln Close, Service Users are more independent. We provide support with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning, but the Service Users are encouraged to do as much as possible for themselves. There is currently one void at this property, and we have chosen not to fill the void given the close proximity and heightened nature of some of the current Service Users.
Supported Living
For the majority of the year, we operated two small, supported living schemes. One in Lincoln Close supported two more independent individuals living in a shared house. Support here is tailored around each person’s specific requirements and can range from help with daily tasks such as paying bills and managing money, to meeting people and making new friends.
A Section 21 notice was given to the Service Users to vacate this property by 30th November 2022 due to the considerable underlying financial loss the service was making. A decision was made by the Board of Trustees, following a recommendation from the Senior Management team, to repurpose this property as a potential Emergency Placement Service.
The second service provides accommodation for a single Service User with a higher level of need. We commenced providing support in December 2019 on an outreach basis and the Service User moved into the property in January 2020.
We also purchased a two-bedroom bungalow in Stevenage to increase our volume of services. A number of
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Objectives and activities (continued)
minor alterations were undertaken to make the property fit for purpose in the beginning of 2023.
Short Breaks Services
As of 1st April 2022, we acquired a third short break centre, The Pines in Hertford. We now have three purpose built short breaks centres. Peartree Short Breaks Centre is a five-bedded centre catering for children between the ages of 5 and 18, while Meadows Short Breaks Centre is a four-bedded centre catering for adults between the ages of 18 and 65. The Pines Short Breaks Centre is a six-bedded centre catering for children between the ages of 5 and 18 for Hertfordshire residents only.
All three services can provide a variety of short breaks ranging from tea visits of a few hours to longer stays of several days or more. While our contract with Hertfordshire County Council utilises the bulk of the placements, we are always able to also provide services to individuals from other areas or to those with personal budgets in Peartree and Meadows. All our centres are well-equipped to deal with physical and learning disabilities, with hoists and specialist bathroom equipment available if required. Activities at all three services are predominantly centre based, with a wide range of activities tailored to the individual interests, ability and ages of the participants, but all services also utilise our wheelchair-friendly transport services to get out and about in the community as much as possible.
In October 2022 Peartree was granted a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted. The Pines also received a ‘Good’ rating in January 2023.
The short breaks services (Peartree and Meadows) have seen an increase in hours purchased via a direct payment route and have continued to provide an offer under HCC's Short Breaks Local Offer (SBLO).
Outreach Services
The organisation has not offered an outreach service since early 2020, the provision of outreach has not been reinstated due to the challenge of recruiting suitable staff, post the pandemic. The organisation has prioritised its residential services including short breaks to ensure that as our primary revenue source they are staffed appropriately and that we are meeting our contractual obligations.
Volunteers and Grant Income
This year the higher Cost-of-Living issue has impacted on volunteering, fundraising and Grants locally and nationally. Recruitment and retention of volunteers has been extremely challenging as the need to seek paid employment to cover rising living costs has reduced the spare time people have for volunteering. Community fundraising has been significantly affected for all charities as income is squeezed which has led to charities relying on Grants and Trusts to help them plug the income gaps. Grant making bodies have reported a very significant rise in funding request applications which has meant that competition for grant awards is high.
However, despite these challenges we have had some successes and pleased to report:
a. Volunteers
This financial year the volunteers helped with fundraising, PR, supporting Service Users and carrying out projects to improve our service provisions. A significant input was from local businesses including Morgan Sindall and B&Q. Local businesses not only provided the volunteer helpers, but also donated significant materials and equipment for the projects saving Jubilee House £12,000. This year we had 30 volunteers supporting Jubilee House contributing 823 hours.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Objectives and activities (continued)
b. Grant and Donations
This year the ‘Volunteer and Grant Coordinator’ post was established, and twelve successful grant applications were submitted to the value of £70,953. Also, we received £7,933 worth of charitable activity and various donations, totalling £78,886, which compares to £32,695 in 2021/22.
Breakdown of grants:
| Hospital Saturday Fund | £2,000 |
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| National Lottery Fund | £1,750 |
| B&Q (goods bought didn’t get grant direct) | £1,000 |
| Private Donation | £3,000 |
| Will CT (unrestricted grant) | £10,000 |
| Screwfix | £4,500 |
| Morrisons | £4,603 |
| Edwards Gosling Foundation | £13,000 |
| B&Q Foundation | £5,000 |
| Baily Thomas Trust | £2,000 |
| Clothworkers Foundation | £6,100 |
| Wooden Spoon Charity | £18,000 |
| Misc donations and donations from charitable activity | £7,933 |
| Total grants | £78,886 |
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission General Guidance on Public Benefit, when reviewing their aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Achievements and performance
a. Achievements and performance
Throughout 2022/23 we have worked towards the following objectives:
- Keeping our Service Users and Team safe
Our primary focus has been to continue protecting our Service Users and staff from Covid. Since the official end of the pandemic we have had several cases, but with no hospital admissions or severe medical consequences.
New Children’s short break service
Following on from the successful tender process for an additional Children’s short break service, we opened The Pines on 1st April 2022.
The Pines service is a six-bedded centre catering for children between the ages of 5 and 18 for Hertfordshire residents only, providing a variety of short breaks ranging from a tea visit of a few hours to longer stays of several days or more. The Pines is well-equipped to support young people with physical and learning disabilities, with hoists and specialist bathroom equipment available if required. Activities at The Pines are predominantly centre based, with a wide range of activities tailored to the individual interests, ability and ages of the participants. The Pines also has use of a wheelchair-friendly transport to get out and about in the community as much as possible.
Hazelmere - New Service in Stevenage
Since the beginning of 2022 Jubilee House has been looking to expand its property portfolio. Having been unsuccessful with a new property in Hatfield we eventually secured a two-bedroom bungalow in south Stevenage. This property was purchased for £365,000 in November 2022 and has needed work completing to make it suitable for people with Learning Disabilities.
Grow and diversify our revenue
Our revenues increased from £2,763,720 to £3,414,178, an increase of 23.5% on last year’s income. 17.7% was due to the additional income from The Pines, leaving a net increase of only 5.8% for 2022/23 compared to 8.8% increase in 2021/22. This decrease is due to the Covid grant income ending from 1st May 2022.
Technology Improvements
In 2020/21 and 2021/22 we needed to improve our technology to offer a more flexible working environment for the Management and Central teams. The move to cloud-based systems, enabling administrative staff to work from home happened and over the following year (2022/23) we have moved all the administration functions to cloud based solutions. This included moving the finance package from Sage to Xero in August 2022.
New Main Office
We successful moved the central office from Blenheim Court to Silver Court in Watchmead. This has allowed us to update some of our central ways of working and provided more hot desks and training facilities
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Achievements and performance (continued)
for the wider Operations Team. The new tenancy agreement was agreed at the same rate as our previous one, mitigating any increases in rent for the short term.
Financial review
a. Results for the year
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Jubilee House’s income for 2022/23 was £3,414,178 (2021/22: £2,763,720), an increase of £650,458.
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Resources expended for the same period were £3,554,123 (2021/22: £2,720,168), an increase of £833,955.
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Net gains on investment were £nil (2021/22 £13,007) and other net gains were £nil (2021/22: £52,065) which gave a deficit for the year of £139,945 (2021/22: £108,624 surplus).
In April 2022 we received the last instalment of the Covid funding. This had been provided, so Service Users and staff could be safe whist isolating and because the local government could not complete any service reviews during this period. Jubilee House claimed all appropriate funding it was entitled to ensure the safety of Service Users and the team. Due the extent of costs and the ongoing need to protect all involved it was difficult to return to pre-Covid profitability. The charity has had to absorb many changes made by Social Services without the corresponding adjustments at the end of Covid funding, with the addition of still needing to pay for PPE to protect staff.
During the financial year of 2022/23 Jubilee House fought for the adult commissioned services to have a full review as many of the services had not been reviewed since 2012. This reflects the pressure on organisations such as Hertfordshire County Council and their availability of resourcing to complete reviews.
Some cost savings have been made but our staff costs have increased considerably with inflationary pay rises, the introduction of auto-enrolment pensions, and the requirement for increased training in the learning disability sector all having an impact on our costs.
Cash and cash equivalent have decreased by £240,351 to £611,428 at 31st March 2023. This is due to the deposit on Hazelmere (£130,000) and the net loss of the in-year Profit and Loss due to the points raised above.
b. Reserves policy
The reserves policy remains unchanged. A number of designated funds exist to more clearly distinguish between funds required for contingency purposes, funds earmarked for specific projects, and funds tied up in business assets.
A full breakdown of the reserves is shown in Note 18 Statement of Funds on page 33, and this shows that out of total reserves of £2,068,563 designated reserves now total £2,015,173. Of this £350,000 has been set aside for Business Contingency, representing around 76% of the average spending of our two largest contracts for six months, which would provide sufficient funds to ensure the continuation of the business if these contracts were lost.
Funds held in business assets comprise:
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Property Reserve - £1,521,586 (representing Jubilee House’s properties, net of outstanding mortgages)
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Fixed Assets - £143,587 (representing other fixed assets)
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Restricted Funds - £12,307
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
c. Going concern
The Trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular, the Trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressures on events.
The Trustees considered the impact of the financial loss made in the year, the growing difficulty in recruitment and changes in the UK workforce. The charity understands the impact the loss of the Covid funding has had on the charity this financial year and understands the urgency for the review all the residential and supported living contracts with HCC to bring them back to a point where they each make a financial surplus.
The charity has good cash and reserves position at the time of approval of these financial statements. Having made an assessment, the trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of the audit report of these financial statements. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. There are currently 38 members of the Company as change from 37 in the previous year.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
We source new trustees through personal recommendation, advertising or by a targeted approach. All new trustees undergo personal effectiveness interviews as part of the recruitment process in line with our safeguarding policy and must be cleared by the Data Barring Service, and we follow the Charity Commission’s guidelines on recruitment at each Annual General Meeting, one third of Board members retire by rotation, with the option to stand for re-election.
c. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
New trustees undergo an induction process which includes visits to all services and introductions to key staff: they are also mentored by an existing Board member. They receive a Trustee Handbook outlining the specific responsibilities and expectations of both them and the Company. Ongoing training is offered to all trustees and they are encouraged to regularly visit Jubilee House services and to participate in Jubilee House events.
d. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
Normally, the Board of Trustees meets monthly, and there are bi-monthly sub-committees which cover finance, operations and governance, as well as a remuneration committee which meets annually. Each sub-committee is chaired by a Trustee and also has senior management representation. Since March 2020 the Board has changed to virtual meetings. The Chief Executive (Jon Pratten) is appointed by the trustees to manage the dayto-day operations of the charity.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Structure, governance and management (continued)
e. Related party relationships
None of our Trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. A register of Trustees’ and senior managers’ interests is maintained and updated on an annual basis, and Trustees are excluded from decision making in any circumstances where they have a personal interest.
f. Pay policy for key management personnel
The Directors, who are also the Trustees, consider that the board of directors and the management team (comprising Chief Executive, Head of Children’s Services, Head of Finance, Head of HR, and the Registered Managers of the individual services), comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the Trust on a day-to-day basis.
Pay awards for all staff are reviewed by the Remuneration Committee which meets annually and the recommendations for increases or bonuses are then approved by the Board of Trustees.
g. Risk management
The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
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A formal risk management process whereby each sub-committee is responsible for identifying and reviewing the business risks falling within its own area of concern, with overall overview by the full Board of Trustees.
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The establishment of policies, systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified.
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The implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity.
Our key risk is that of a failure to adequately safeguard Service Users or to provide good quality care. To protect against this, we have a robust set of policies and procedures ensuring that Service Users are safeguarded: a rigorous recruitment process including DBS check and personal effectiveness interview; a comprehensive induction process for new staff and an ongoing training programme for existing staff; external quality monitoring audits; a clear policy on whistleblowing; comprehensive Exit Interviews and comprehensive health and safety policies.
In a financial climate where statutory funding for learning disabilities is becoming ever tighter, the key financial risks facing the charity are increasing agency costs as staff recruitment is become more and more difficult due to hourly rates, comparative jobs that pay more and the whole Social Care sector losing favour since the Pandemic. There is also a risk of failure to control our costs, not keep pace with increasing inflation and being unsuccessful in renegotiating our contracts. Staff costs make up most of our cost base (81.5%), and in an area of high employment attracting staff at a competitive salary is challenging. Currently services are predominantly provided to Hertfordshire County Council, and our aim is to diversify our revenue base to increase the proportion of our revenues that are received from grant funding, or from other contractual sources. We are investigating new partnerships with other organisations which will enable us to do this.
Loss of key management personnel has also been identified as a key risk, which we mitigate by regular benchmarking of salaries, an increased management team and overlapping skillsets.
With the Data Protection Act 2018 implementing the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulations we have continued to review our data protection environment to ensure that we comply with the new regulations. We have a comprehensive training programme for all new staff on the requirements of the regulations.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Plans for future periods
We continue to focus on expanding the size and services offered by the charity so we can continue to extend our operating efficiencies, lower our central costs and give a greater degree of financial security to our future.
In 2021/22 we won the tender to operate The Pines in Hertford, opening in April 2022, transitioning this service coming from Action for Children. This has had a mainly positive impact on the charity, although The Pines needs to start making a financial surplus. We are now operating 2 children’s short break centres as well as an adult short break centre. This makes Jubilee House the largest provider of Childrens Short Breaks service in Hertfordshire.
Due to pressures in staff recruitment and hourly pay rates being offered by competitors, the operational staff salaries will need a substantial increase in April 2023 if Jubilee House would like to remain a competitive employer in and around Hertfordshire.
We intend to develop an Emergency Placement Service for individuals with learning disabilities who are in crisis. We have identified that emergency places of this type are in very short supply (both locally and nationally), and so this development would be both socially beneficial and financially feasible for Jubilee House.
We also have the opportunity to take on more transition opportunities where people are moving from local hospitals and back into the community and family life.
We continue to be focussed on growth and diversification, both by tendering for new services in Hertfordshire or the surrounding counties and by increasing the amount of support provided under our existing services.
We are continuing to work to increase the percentage of our income which comes from grant funding. Due to the Covid Pandemic and the increase in cost of living, we anticipate that fundraising and donations may take a few years to recover. We are devoting more energy to building up relationships with local organisations to increase our visibility in the local community to facilitate this.
The volunteer co-ordinator we hired in 2019 has taken on a reviewed role this year to accessing bids and grants that are available to the charity.
We also continue to improve our cost-effectiveness by further developing our use of technology to run our business.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of 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:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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 Trustees' 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 charitable company'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.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, 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.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Trustees' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
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the Trustees' Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of Trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemptions in preparing the Trustees' Report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes 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 charitable company'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.
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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 Auditors' 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.
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. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the remuneration incentives and pressures of key management;
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the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and management. We consider the results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;
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any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the charitable company’s documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:
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identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;
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detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
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the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
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the matters discussed among the audit engagement team, regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (CONTINUED)
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the charitable company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. We focused on laws and regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006 and relevant tax legislation.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' 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 charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Gary Wong BFP FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Radius House 51 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1HP
Date: 29 November 2023
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Other income 6 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 7 Charitable activities 8 Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income before net gains on investments Net gains on investments Net movement in funds before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains on revaluation of investment property 13 Net gains/(losses) on disposal of fixed assets Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 17,933 3,315,215 6,710 - 3,339,858 11,297 3,461,128 3,472,425 (132,567) - (132,567) - - (132,567) 2,188,822 (132,567) 2,056,255 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 74,320 - - - 74,320 - 81,698 81,698 (7,378) - (7,378) - - (7,378) 19,685 (7,378) 12,307 |
Total funds 2023 £ 92,253 3,315,215 6,710 - 3,414,178 11,297 3,542,826 3,554,123 (139,945) - (139,945) - - (139,945) 2,208,507 (139,945) 2,068,562 |
Total funds 2022 £ 32,695 2,726,290 1,837 2,898 2,763,720 200 2,719,968 2,720,168 43,552 13,007 56,559 54,000 (1,935) 108,624 2,099,883 108,624 2,208,507 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 21 to 36 form part of these financial statements.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02161953
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Investment property 13 Current assets Debtors 14 Investments 15 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 17 Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 18 Unrestricted funds 18 Total funds |
103,062 46,678 564,750 714,490 (600,070) |
2023 £ 1,744,200 479,000 2,223,200 114,420 2,337,620 (269,057) 2,068,563 12,307 2,056,256 2,068,563 |
82,730 46,678 805,101 934,509 (251,161) |
2022 £ 1,347,832 479,000 1,826,832 683,348 2,510,180 (301,673) 2,208,507 19,685 2,188,822 2,208,507 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST UMITED IA Company Umlted by Guarant••l REGISTERED NUMBER: 02161953 BALANCE SHEET ICONTINUEDI AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 Thè Trustees acknowledge their responsibilitses for cOmplng vAlh the reqLAMents of Ihe Act whh respect to a¢countiThJ rec£*rds and preparation of fin8na&l st8t•mènts. Th• financial 8talemgn15 have been prepared in aCrdanc0 Mth the prowsions apFlicab to ontitios subj'ect lo Ihe small companies regime. The financial ststèmènts aPPTovid and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on Iheir hall by.. Anjan B•neii•¢ Company Secretary Date: 23 // The notgs on pag•$ 21 to 36 form part of these financial statements. Pagts 19
THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activities 20 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Cash inflows from new borrowing Repayments of borrowing Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 21 The notes on pages 21 to 36 form part of these financial statements |
2023 £ 1,647 (465,945) (465,945) 255,500 (31,553) 223,947 (240,351) 851,779 611,428 |
2022 £ 184,030 (10,179) (10,179) - (31,538) (31,538) 142,313 709,466 851,779 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1. General information
The Jubilee House Care Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office is Suite 2, 6 Silver Court, Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, AL7 1LT.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
The Trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charitable company to continue as a going concern. The Trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular, the Trustees have considered the charitable company's forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressures on income. The Trustees have also considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in the UK.
Based on this and the strong cash and reserves position at the time of approval of these financial statements, the Trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of the audit report of these financial statements. The charitable company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charitable Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charitable Company to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and noncharitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charitable Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
2.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charitable Company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.6 Taxation
The Charitable Company is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Its income is also exempt from value added tax. Expenditure disclosed in the accounts included value added tax where applicable.
2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Freehold property 50 years Motor vehicles - 3 years - Furniture & equipment 5-8 years
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.8 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by external valuers and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any differences in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset.
2.9 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.10 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.11 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charitable Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
2.12 Financial instruments
The Charitable Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.13 Pensions
The Charitable Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charitable Company to the fund in respect of the year.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.14 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charitable Company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charitable Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Donations 17,933 Grants - 17,933 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Donations 14,492 Grants - 14,492 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 29,997 44,323 74,320 Restricted funds 2022 £ 7,573 10,630 18,203 |
Total funds 2023 £ 47,930 44,323 |
|---|---|---|
| 92,253 | ||
| Total funds 2022 £ 22,065 10,630 |
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| 32,695 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
4. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Residential services 914,638 Supported living 477,549 Short break services 1,917,567 Outreach - Other 5,461 3,315,215 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Residential services 912,621 Supported living 524,792 Short break services 1,227,596 Outreach 8,130 Other 53,151 2,726,290 5. Investment income Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Bank interest 6,710 |
Total funds 2023 £ 914,638 477,549 1,917,567 - 5,461 |
|---|---|
| 3,315,215 | |
| Total funds 2022 £ 912,621 524,792 1,227,596 8,130 53,151 |
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| 2,726,290 | |
| Total funds 2023 £ 6,710 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
5. Investment income (continued)
| Bank interest Rent receivable 6. Other incoming resources |
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 171 1,666 1,837 |
Total funds 2022 £ 171 1,666 |
|---|---|---|
| 1,837 | ||
| Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Furlough income 2,898 7. Expenditure on raising funds Costs of raising voluntary income Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Fundraising other costs 663 Fundraising wages and salaries 10,634 11,297 |
Total funds 2023 £ Total funds 2022 £ 2,898 |
|---|---|
| Total funds 2023 £ 663 10,634 |
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| 11,297 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
7. Expenditure on raising funds (continued)
Costs of raising voluntary income (continued)
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising other costs | 200 | 200 |
8. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Charitable activities 3,461,128 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Charitable activities 2,705,880 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 81,698 Restricted funds 2022 £ 14,088 |
Total 2023 £ 3,542,826 |
|---|---|---|
| Total 2022 £ 2,719,968 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
9. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Charitable activities Charitable activities Analysis of support costs Staff costs Rent Mortage interest IT Office infrastructure, equipment & consumables Insurance & utilities Transport Audit fees Professional fees Depreciation Other |
Activities undertaken directly 2023 £ 2,917,363 Activities undertaken directly 2022 £ 2,198,136 |
Support costs 2023 £ 625,463 Support costs 2022 £ 521,832 Total funds 2023 £ 385,192 30,525 20,871 35,620 42,365 20,530 2,083 10,500 1,871 19,514 56,392 625,463 |
Total funds 2023 £ 3,542,826 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total funds 2022 £ 2,719,968 |
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| Total funds 2022 £ 322,059 33,000 13,378 28,969 21,079 14,312 321 9,250 6,244 23,855 49,365 |
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| 521,832 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
10. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes Agency costs |
2023 £ 2,314,907 208,299 67,564 307,690 2,898,460 |
2022 £ 1,813,063 150,535 50,032 181,091 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,194,721 |
The average number of persons employed by the Charitable Company during the year was as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | |
| Avg staff no. | 114 | 91 |
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | ||
| In the band £60,001 | - £70,000 | - | 1 |
| In the band £80,001 | - £90,000 | ||
| 1 | - |
Key management personnel comprised of the Chief Executive, Head of Finance, Head of HR, Head of Children Services and three (2022: three) Registered Managers. Total employee benefits of the Charity's key management personnel were £405,882 (2022: £292,017).
11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 March 2023, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2022 - £NIL) .
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2022 Additions At 31 March 2023 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for the year At 31 March 2023 Net book value At 31 March 2023 At 31 March 2022 |
Freehold property £ 1,622,748 378,163 2,000,911 374,081 26,217 400,298 1,600,613 1,248,667 |
Motor vehicles £ 94,016 46,870 140,886 94,016 12,913 106,929 33,957 - |
Furniture & equipment £ 439,777 40,912 480,689 340,612 30,447 371,059 109,630 99,165 |
Total £ 2,156,541 465,945 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,622,486 | ||||
| 808,709 69,577 |
||||
| 878,286 | ||||
| 1,744,200 | ||||
| 1,347,832 |
13. Investment property
| Valuation At 1 April 2022 At 31 March 2023 |
Freehold investment property £ 479,000 |
|---|---|
| 479,000 |
The most recent professional market valuation of £425,000 was provided by Cassidy & Tate, St Albans in March 2022. The Trustees believed the valuation as at 31 March 2022 had increased to £479,000 based on an open market value for existing use basis. The Trustees believe this valuation continues to be appropriate based on the market conditions that existed as at 31 March 2023. This valuation does not represent a RICS valuation. The historic cost of the investment property is £51,709.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14. Debtors
| Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2023 £ 63,918 2,218 36,926 103,062 |
2022 £ 51,003 178 31,549 |
|---|---|---|
| 82,730 |
15. Current asset investments
| Investments Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Mortgage loan Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income Deferred income at 1 April 2022 Resources deferred during the year Amounts released from previous periods |
2023 £ 46,678 2023 £ 288,970 111,164 45,514 - 154,422 600,070 2023 £ 26,600 50,824 (26,600) 50,824 |
2022 £ 46,678 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 £ 32,428 78,354 - 3,488 136,891 |
||
| 251,161 | ||
| 2022 £ 296,476 26,341 (296,217) |
||
| 26,600 |
16. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
17. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Mortgage loan | 269,057 | 301,673 |
The aggregate amount of liabilities payable or repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the reporting date is:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Payable or repayable by instalments | 126,706 | 159,613 |
At the year end, the charitable company had the following secured debts:
The loan from Welwyn Hatfield Council totalling £81,430, secured against the freehold property, the Peartree Short Breaks Centre.
The loan from the Charity bank totalling £221,097, secured against the freehold property, the Meadows Short Breaks Centre.
The loan from Charity Bank totalling £255,500, secured against the freehold property at 12 Hazlemere Road. The loan agreement includes a negative pledge. During the year, the Charity breached a financial covenant within this agreement therefore the full loan amount has been classified as due within one year. A breach waiver has been issued since the year end which confirms no further actions will be taken by the bank.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
18. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Business contingency Property reserve Fixed assets General funds General funds Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Jubilee House - general Peartree - general 22/43 Lincoln Jonquil - general Meadows - general Hazelmere - general Pines - general Linkfields - general Total of funds |
Balance at 1 April 2022 £ 350,000 1,393,566 99,165 1,842,731 346,091 2,188,822 3,202 2,682 3,300 6,503 3,998 - - - 19,685 2,208,507 |
Income £ - - - - 3,339,859 3,339,859 1,750 24,000 9,998 15,972 - 1,500 20,000 1,100 74,320 3,414,179 |
Expenditure £ - - - - (3,472,425) (3,472,425) (2,822) (26,682) (12,498) (16,460) (636) (1,500) (20,000) (1,100) (81,698) (3,554,123) |
Transfers in/out £ - 128,020 44,422 172,442 (172,442) - - - - - - - - - - - |
Balance at 31 March 2023 £ 350,000 1,521,586 143,587 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,015,173 | |||||
| 41,083 | |||||
| 2,056,256 | |||||
| 2,130 - 800 6,015 3,362 - - - |
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| 12,307 | |||||
| 2,068,563 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
18. Statement of funds (continued)
Designated funds: Business contingency Designated for retention in respect of an unexpected emergency. Property reserve Represents freehold land & buildings and investment property (net of outstanding mortgages). Fixed assets Represents fixed assets used in business (excluding land & buildings). Restricted funds: Jubilee House - general Restricted for use at Jubilee House. Peartree - general Restricted for use at Peartree Short Breaks Centre. Outreach - After School Restricted for use in providing After School Clubs. 22/43 Lincoln Restricted for use at 21/22 and 43 Lincoln. Jonquil - general Restricted for use at Jonquil Adults' residential. Meadows - general Restricted for use at Meadows Short Breaks Centre. Hazelmere - general Restricted for use at Hazelmere. Pines - general Restricted for use at Pines. Linkfields - general Restricted for use at Linkfields.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
19. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Tangible fixed assets 1,744,200 Investment property 479,000 Current assets 702,183 Creditors due within one year (600,070) Creditors due in more than one year (269,057) Total 2,056,256 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ - - 12,307 - - 12,307 |
Total funds 2023 £ 1,744,200 479,000 714,490 (600,071) (269,057) 2,068,563 |
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20. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
| Net income/expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by operating activities Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash in hand Charities investment fund Total cash and cash equivalents |
2023 £ (139,945) 69,577 (20,332) 92,347 1,647 2023 £ 564,750 46,678 611,428 |
2022 £ 56,559 65,409 338,969 (276,907) 184,030 2022 £ 805,101 46,678 851,779 |
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21. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
22. Analysis of changes in net debt
| At 1 April | At 31 March | ||
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| 2022 | Cash flows | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 805,101 | (240,351) | 564,750 |
| Debt due within 1 year | (32,428) | (256,542) | (288,970) |
| Debt due after 1 year | (301,673) | 32,616 | (269,057) |
| Liquid investments | 46,678 | - | 46,678 |
23. Operating lease commitments
At 31 March 2023 the Charitable Company had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
| Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years |
2023 £ 1,440 5,760 7,200 |
2022 £ 30,250 - |
|---|---|---|
| 30,250 |
24. Related party transactions
At the balance sheet date, the charitable company owed The Jubilee House Property Services Limited, a company in which 4 Trustees hold Directorships, an amount of £2,085 (2022: £3,488).
During the year, the charitable company made purchases of £10,452 (2022: £273) with Corsolv Limited, a company controlled by the charitable company's CEO.
25. Controlling party
There is no controlling or ultimate controlling party.
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Registered number: 02161953 Charity number: 298074
THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charitable Company, its Trustees and | 1 - 2 |
| Advisers | |
| Trustees' Report | 3 - 12 |
| Independent Auditors' Report on the Financial Statements | 13 - 16 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 17 |
| Balance Sheet | 18 - 19 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 20 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 21 - 36 |
THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Key Management | Steve Stokes, Chair |
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| Personnel: Directors and | James Yianni, Treasurer (resigned 8 August 2022) |
| Trustees | Anjan Banerjee, Company Secretary / Treasurer |
| Elizabeth Irvine (appointed 26 January 2023) | |
| Philip Kelsey | |
| Ade Onagoruwa | |
| David Salisbury | |
| Brett Hussey (appointed 29 April 2022) | |
| James Johnson (appointed 29 April 2022) | |
| Antaneyrajah Mariyadas (appointed 24 June 2022) | |
| Gillian Forward (appointed 29 July 2022) | |
| Key Management | Jon Pratten, Chief Executive Officer |
| Personnel: Managers | Jane Johnstone, Head of Finance |
| Helen Hargreaves, Head of HR | |
| Jai Bryant, Registered Manager Jonquil Close | |
| Sam Perry, Head of Children’s Services | |
| Helen Timmons, Registered Manager Supported Living & Lincoln Close (resigned 8 September 2022) |
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| Alaina Coates, Registered Manager Supported Living & Lincoln Close (appointed 15 August 2022) |
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| Julie O'Connor, Registered Manager Pines | |
| Company registered number 02161953 Charity registered number 298074 Registered office Suite 2 6 Silver Court Watchmead Welwyn Garden City United Kingdom AL7 1LT Independent auditors Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Radius House 51 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1HP |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Bankers
Barclays Bank 51 High Street Hoddesden Hertfordshire EN11 8TG
HSBC Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6BH
CCLA Investment Management Ltd 85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4ET
The Charity Bank Ltd Fosse House 182 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1BE
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Charitable Company for the year 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the Charitable Company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the Charitable Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Our key business approaches in 2022/23 to 2023/24 have been:
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To work with the most current government guidance in relation to the Health and Social care sector
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To recover financially from the impact of loss funding from Central and Local Government for Covid staffing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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To continue to expand our services and increase the number of people we can support
We have continued to safely protect the Service Users we support and care for.
As an organisation we were particularly impacted by the Covid pandemic, and this continued into 2023. We continue to work in line with all government guidance in place for the Health and Social care sector. It is the responsibility of the senior leadership team to direct and deliver the response required in line with recommended guidance and to ensure that the risks for each service are managed effectively to mitigate any ongoing impact from Covid. Each service has a Risk Assessment in place giving details of the responses required in the event of Covid being contracted.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Objectives and activities
a. Objectives and activities
Jubilee House Care Trust provides quality care and support to those with disabilities (including learning disabilities), to enhance their quality of life and to empower them to live as independently as possible. Our ambition is that adults and children with learning disabilities should lead happy and fulfilled lives, whilst our strategy for achieving this is to provide quality support and care by understanding the needs of the individuals and their families.
We are based across Hertfordshire, but our Service Users come from within Hertfordshire as well as the surrounding counties and several London boroughs.
We offer a range of services for children and adults with learning disabilities ranging from residential care and supported living to short breaks and outreach services (the provision of activities in the community).
In everything that we do we aim to demonstrate our key values: a culture that is open and honest; a supportive and caring environment for both Service Users and staff; and an expectation of continual improvement.
Residential Services
We have two residential services, Jonquil Close and Lincoln Close, which each provide support for six adults who live with Jubilee House on a permanent basis. Since April 2020 Lincoln Close has only supported five residents. The void in Lincoln Close is still vacant whilst the service is under review with HCC. These two residential services cater for differing levels of need, which frequently involve physical, as well as learning, disabilities.
Jonquil Close caters for six individuals who have profound learning disabilities, Service Users are supported to participate in activities daily. The Service Users are supported to access the community in a group or individual basis. Service Users are supported and encouraged to maximise their full potential in all aspects of their daily living. On 2nd July 2022 one Service User sadly passed away. This void was filled in February 2023.
In Lincoln Close, Service Users are more independent. We provide support with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning, but the Service Users are encouraged to do as much as possible for themselves. There is currently one void at this property, and we have chosen not to fill the void given the close proximity and heightened nature of some of the current Service Users.
Supported Living
For the majority of the year, we operated two small, supported living schemes. One in Lincoln Close supported two more independent individuals living in a shared house. Support here is tailored around each person’s specific requirements and can range from help with daily tasks such as paying bills and managing money, to meeting people and making new friends.
A Section 21 notice was given to the Service Users to vacate this property by 30th November 2022 due to the considerable underlying financial loss the service was making. A decision was made by the Board of Trustees, following a recommendation from the Senior Management team, to repurpose this property as a potential Emergency Placement Service.
The second service provides accommodation for a single Service User with a higher level of need. We commenced providing support in December 2019 on an outreach basis and the Service User moved into the property in January 2020.
We also purchased a two-bedroom bungalow in Stevenage to increase our volume of services. A number of
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Objectives and activities (continued)
minor alterations were undertaken to make the property fit for purpose in the beginning of 2023.
Short Breaks Services
As of 1st April 2022, we acquired a third short break centre, The Pines in Hertford. We now have three purpose built short breaks centres. Peartree Short Breaks Centre is a five-bedded centre catering for children between the ages of 5 and 18, while Meadows Short Breaks Centre is a four-bedded centre catering for adults between the ages of 18 and 65. The Pines Short Breaks Centre is a six-bedded centre catering for children between the ages of 5 and 18 for Hertfordshire residents only.
All three services can provide a variety of short breaks ranging from tea visits of a few hours to longer stays of several days or more. While our contract with Hertfordshire County Council utilises the bulk of the placements, we are always able to also provide services to individuals from other areas or to those with personal budgets in Peartree and Meadows. All our centres are well-equipped to deal with physical and learning disabilities, with hoists and specialist bathroom equipment available if required. Activities at all three services are predominantly centre based, with a wide range of activities tailored to the individual interests, ability and ages of the participants, but all services also utilise our wheelchair-friendly transport services to get out and about in the community as much as possible.
In October 2022 Peartree was granted a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted. The Pines also received a ‘Good’ rating in January 2023.
The short breaks services (Peartree and Meadows) have seen an increase in hours purchased via a direct payment route and have continued to provide an offer under HCC's Short Breaks Local Offer (SBLO).
Outreach Services
The organisation has not offered an outreach service since early 2020, the provision of outreach has not been reinstated due to the challenge of recruiting suitable staff, post the pandemic. The organisation has prioritised its residential services including short breaks to ensure that as our primary revenue source they are staffed appropriately and that we are meeting our contractual obligations.
Volunteers and Grant Income
This year the higher Cost-of-Living issue has impacted on volunteering, fundraising and Grants locally and nationally. Recruitment and retention of volunteers has been extremely challenging as the need to seek paid employment to cover rising living costs has reduced the spare time people have for volunteering. Community fundraising has been significantly affected for all charities as income is squeezed which has led to charities relying on Grants and Trusts to help them plug the income gaps. Grant making bodies have reported a very significant rise in funding request applications which has meant that competition for grant awards is high.
However, despite these challenges we have had some successes and pleased to report:
a. Volunteers
This financial year the volunteers helped with fundraising, PR, supporting Service Users and carrying out projects to improve our service provisions. A significant input was from local businesses including Morgan Sindall and B&Q. Local businesses not only provided the volunteer helpers, but also donated significant materials and equipment for the projects saving Jubilee House £12,000. This year we had 30 volunteers supporting Jubilee House contributing 823 hours.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Objectives and activities (continued)
b. Grant and Donations
This year the ‘Volunteer and Grant Coordinator’ post was established, and twelve successful grant applications were submitted to the value of £70,953. Also, we received £7,933 worth of charitable activity and various donations, totalling £78,886, which compares to £32,695 in 2021/22.
Breakdown of grants:
| Hospital Saturday Fund | £2,000 |
|---|---|
| National Lottery Fund | £1,750 |
| B&Q (goods bought didn’t get grant direct) | £1,000 |
| Private Donation | £3,000 |
| Will CT (unrestricted grant) | £10,000 |
| Screwfix | £4,500 |
| Morrisons | £4,603 |
| Edwards Gosling Foundation | £13,000 |
| B&Q Foundation | £5,000 |
| Baily Thomas Trust | £2,000 |
| Clothworkers Foundation | £6,100 |
| Wooden Spoon Charity | £18,000 |
| Misc donations and donations from charitable activity | £7,933 |
| Total grants | £78,886 |
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission General Guidance on Public Benefit, when reviewing their aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Achievements and performance
a. Achievements and performance
Throughout 2022/23 we have worked towards the following objectives:
- Keeping our Service Users and Team safe
Our primary focus has been to continue protecting our Service Users and staff from Covid. Since the official end of the pandemic we have had several cases, but with no hospital admissions or severe medical consequences.
New Children’s short break service
Following on from the successful tender process for an additional Children’s short break service, we opened The Pines on 1st April 2022.
The Pines service is a six-bedded centre catering for children between the ages of 5 and 18 for Hertfordshire residents only, providing a variety of short breaks ranging from a tea visit of a few hours to longer stays of several days or more. The Pines is well-equipped to support young people with physical and learning disabilities, with hoists and specialist bathroom equipment available if required. Activities at The Pines are predominantly centre based, with a wide range of activities tailored to the individual interests, ability and ages of the participants. The Pines also has use of a wheelchair-friendly transport to get out and about in the community as much as possible.
Hazelmere - New Service in Stevenage
Since the beginning of 2022 Jubilee House has been looking to expand its property portfolio. Having been unsuccessful with a new property in Hatfield we eventually secured a two-bedroom bungalow in south Stevenage. This property was purchased for £365,000 in November 2022 and has needed work completing to make it suitable for people with Learning Disabilities.
Grow and diversify our revenue
Our revenues increased from £2,763,720 to £3,414,178, an increase of 23.5% on last year’s income. 17.7% was due to the additional income from The Pines, leaving a net increase of only 5.8% for 2022/23 compared to 8.8% increase in 2021/22. This decrease is due to the Covid grant income ending from 1st May 2022.
Technology Improvements
In 2020/21 and 2021/22 we needed to improve our technology to offer a more flexible working environment for the Management and Central teams. The move to cloud-based systems, enabling administrative staff to work from home happened and over the following year (2022/23) we have moved all the administration functions to cloud based solutions. This included moving the finance package from Sage to Xero in August 2022.
New Main Office
We successful moved the central office from Blenheim Court to Silver Court in Watchmead. This has allowed us to update some of our central ways of working and provided more hot desks and training facilities
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Achievements and performance (continued)
for the wider Operations Team. The new tenancy agreement was agreed at the same rate as our previous one, mitigating any increases in rent for the short term.
Financial review
a. Results for the year
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Jubilee House’s income for 2022/23 was £3,414,178 (2021/22: £2,763,720), an increase of £650,458.
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Resources expended for the same period were £3,554,123 (2021/22: £2,720,168), an increase of £833,955.
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Net gains on investment were £nil (2021/22 £13,007) and other net gains were £nil (2021/22: £52,065) which gave a deficit for the year of £139,945 (2021/22: £108,624 surplus).
In April 2022 we received the last instalment of the Covid funding. This had been provided, so Service Users and staff could be safe whist isolating and because the local government could not complete any service reviews during this period. Jubilee House claimed all appropriate funding it was entitled to ensure the safety of Service Users and the team. Due the extent of costs and the ongoing need to protect all involved it was difficult to return to pre-Covid profitability. The charity has had to absorb many changes made by Social Services without the corresponding adjustments at the end of Covid funding, with the addition of still needing to pay for PPE to protect staff.
During the financial year of 2022/23 Jubilee House fought for the adult commissioned services to have a full review as many of the services had not been reviewed since 2012. This reflects the pressure on organisations such as Hertfordshire County Council and their availability of resourcing to complete reviews.
Some cost savings have been made but our staff costs have increased considerably with inflationary pay rises, the introduction of auto-enrolment pensions, and the requirement for increased training in the learning disability sector all having an impact on our costs.
Cash and cash equivalent have decreased by £240,351 to £611,428 at 31st March 2023. This is due to the deposit on Hazelmere (£130,000) and the net loss of the in-year Profit and Loss due to the points raised above.
b. Reserves policy
The reserves policy remains unchanged. A number of designated funds exist to more clearly distinguish between funds required for contingency purposes, funds earmarked for specific projects, and funds tied up in business assets.
A full breakdown of the reserves is shown in Note 18 Statement of Funds on page 33, and this shows that out of total reserves of £2,068,563 designated reserves now total £2,015,173. Of this £350,000 has been set aside for Business Contingency, representing around 76% of the average spending of our two largest contracts for six months, which would provide sufficient funds to ensure the continuation of the business if these contracts were lost.
Funds held in business assets comprise:
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Property Reserve - £1,521,586 (representing Jubilee House’s properties, net of outstanding mortgages)
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Fixed Assets - £143,587 (representing other fixed assets)
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Restricted Funds - £12,307
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
c. Going concern
The Trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular, the Trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressures on events.
The Trustees considered the impact of the financial loss made in the year, the growing difficulty in recruitment and changes in the UK workforce. The charity understands the impact the loss of the Covid funding has had on the charity this financial year and understands the urgency for the review all the residential and supported living contracts with HCC to bring them back to a point where they each make a financial surplus.
The charity has good cash and reserves position at the time of approval of these financial statements. Having made an assessment, the trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of the audit report of these financial statements. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. There are currently 38 members of the Company as change from 37 in the previous year.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
We source new trustees through personal recommendation, advertising or by a targeted approach. All new trustees undergo personal effectiveness interviews as part of the recruitment process in line with our safeguarding policy and must be cleared by the Data Barring Service, and we follow the Charity Commission’s guidelines on recruitment at each Annual General Meeting, one third of Board members retire by rotation, with the option to stand for re-election.
c. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
New trustees undergo an induction process which includes visits to all services and introductions to key staff: they are also mentored by an existing Board member. They receive a Trustee Handbook outlining the specific responsibilities and expectations of both them and the Company. Ongoing training is offered to all trustees and they are encouraged to regularly visit Jubilee House services and to participate in Jubilee House events.
d. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
Normally, the Board of Trustees meets monthly, and there are bi-monthly sub-committees which cover finance, operations and governance, as well as a remuneration committee which meets annually. Each sub-committee is chaired by a Trustee and also has senior management representation. Since March 2020 the Board has changed to virtual meetings. The Chief Executive (Jon Pratten) is appointed by the trustees to manage the dayto-day operations of the charity.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Structure, governance and management (continued)
e. Related party relationships
None of our Trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. A register of Trustees’ and senior managers’ interests is maintained and updated on an annual basis, and Trustees are excluded from decision making in any circumstances where they have a personal interest.
f. Pay policy for key management personnel
The Directors, who are also the Trustees, consider that the board of directors and the management team (comprising Chief Executive, Head of Children’s Services, Head of Finance, Head of HR, and the Registered Managers of the individual services), comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the Trust on a day-to-day basis.
Pay awards for all staff are reviewed by the Remuneration Committee which meets annually and the recommendations for increases or bonuses are then approved by the Board of Trustees.
g. Risk management
The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:
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A formal risk management process whereby each sub-committee is responsible for identifying and reviewing the business risks falling within its own area of concern, with overall overview by the full Board of Trustees.
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The establishment of policies, systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified.
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The implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity.
Our key risk is that of a failure to adequately safeguard Service Users or to provide good quality care. To protect against this, we have a robust set of policies and procedures ensuring that Service Users are safeguarded: a rigorous recruitment process including DBS check and personal effectiveness interview; a comprehensive induction process for new staff and an ongoing training programme for existing staff; external quality monitoring audits; a clear policy on whistleblowing; comprehensive Exit Interviews and comprehensive health and safety policies.
In a financial climate where statutory funding for learning disabilities is becoming ever tighter, the key financial risks facing the charity are increasing agency costs as staff recruitment is become more and more difficult due to hourly rates, comparative jobs that pay more and the whole Social Care sector losing favour since the Pandemic. There is also a risk of failure to control our costs, not keep pace with increasing inflation and being unsuccessful in renegotiating our contracts. Staff costs make up most of our cost base (81.5%), and in an area of high employment attracting staff at a competitive salary is challenging. Currently services are predominantly provided to Hertfordshire County Council, and our aim is to diversify our revenue base to increase the proportion of our revenues that are received from grant funding, or from other contractual sources. We are investigating new partnerships with other organisations which will enable us to do this.
Loss of key management personnel has also been identified as a key risk, which we mitigate by regular benchmarking of salaries, an increased management team and overlapping skillsets.
With the Data Protection Act 2018 implementing the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulations we have continued to review our data protection environment to ensure that we comply with the new regulations. We have a comprehensive training programme for all new staff on the requirements of the regulations.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Plans for future periods
We continue to focus on expanding the size and services offered by the charity so we can continue to extend our operating efficiencies, lower our central costs and give a greater degree of financial security to our future.
In 2021/22 we won the tender to operate The Pines in Hertford, opening in April 2022, transitioning this service coming from Action for Children. This has had a mainly positive impact on the charity, although The Pines needs to start making a financial surplus. We are now operating 2 children’s short break centres as well as an adult short break centre. This makes Jubilee House the largest provider of Childrens Short Breaks service in Hertfordshire.
Due to pressures in staff recruitment and hourly pay rates being offered by competitors, the operational staff salaries will need a substantial increase in April 2023 if Jubilee House would like to remain a competitive employer in and around Hertfordshire.
We intend to develop an Emergency Placement Service for individuals with learning disabilities who are in crisis. We have identified that emergency places of this type are in very short supply (both locally and nationally), and so this development would be both socially beneficial and financially feasible for Jubilee House.
We also have the opportunity to take on more transition opportunities where people are moving from local hospitals and back into the community and family life.
We continue to be focussed on growth and diversification, both by tendering for new services in Hertfordshire or the surrounding counties and by increasing the amount of support provided under our existing services.
We are continuing to work to increase the percentage of our income which comes from grant funding. Due to the Covid Pandemic and the increase in cost of living, we anticipate that fundraising and donations may take a few years to recover. We are devoting more energy to building up relationships with local organisations to increase our visibility in the local community to facilitate this.
The volunteer co-ordinator we hired in 2019 has taken on a reviewed role this year to accessing bids and grants that are available to the charity.
We also continue to improve our cost-effectiveness by further developing our use of technology to run our business.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST UMITED IA Company Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 20Z3 Slat•m•nt of Trust••s' r•$pon$lbllltl•$ Tho TrUstS Ivtho are also Ihe diw¢tors of th$ Charitsblo Company for th& purposes of eonwany lawl a responsIb for preparing thè Trustees. Report and the finanal stalernents in accordance with 8PF4icable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accgpted Accounting PrJcth'cel. Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial ststements for each finanrAal . Under c4)mpany law, th Trustoes must not approvo thg financial $tat&mgnts unl&ss Ihgy are satisfied that Ihoy give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of Charil•ble Company ¥nd of 11$ incoming resources 8nd appltatlon of resources, includin9 its income and expendrture, for that perood. In preparlng these financial Statements, the Twslegs ar rgquired to.. sdect suitable aco)unting poIleS aThJ then apply thom cons1st9ny'. observe the methods and prtlPleS ofthe Charities SORP IFRS 102),. make judgments and accounting estsmates that ar6 reasonabla and prudent.. slate whether appliCae UK Accounllng Standards IFRS 1021 hav6 been followed. subpd lo any material depariures disclosed and explained in the financial statem&nts- Prepare the fInarla1 statements on the gcng concem basis unless h 1$ Inappropriate lo presume that th Charitable Company 11 continue in business. The Trustees are responslble for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and expla the Charitabl8 CompanVs transa¢tions and (li10$8 with rgasonable acGurary al any lim8 th8 finandal positic of the Ch8ritable Company and enabl8 them lo #nsurtt that the finanry81 stslernent$ ¢omply whh the Companies A¢t 2006. Thgy are also responsible for safeguarding the asse15 of the Charitable Company and h¥n¢o for toking re850nable steps for the prevention and detecb'on of fraud and other irregulartbes. Dioclosur• of Infomiatlon to audltorg Each of the persons vtho are Trustees al the time this Trustees, Report Is approved has confirmed that: so far as that Trust88 is awar8. thor• is no r8levant audit infomiation of ¥thich the charitys audmors are unaware, and that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have begn iaken as a TrLStee in order to be awa of any relevant audit information and to eslabli8h that the charills auditors are aware of that infom8tv)n. Audltors The auditors. Hillier HOpkIr LLP. hove indtsted their VAllingn$ to eontinue in office. The designated Trustees will propose 8 mot)n rwpokntlrKJ Ihe audthrs al 8 meellng ofthe Tnjslees. Approv8d by ordor of the mambers of tha board of Trust88s and signed on th8Sr behaw by. st Chair Dats: Isl,,JeotS Page 12
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited (the 'charitable company') for the year ended 31 March 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of 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:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2023 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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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 Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council'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 Trustees' 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 charitable company'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.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, 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.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Trustees' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
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the Trustees' Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of Trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies' exemptions in preparing the Trustees' Report and from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (CONTINUED)
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes 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 charitable company'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.
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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 Auditors' 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.
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. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
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the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the remuneration incentives and pressures of key management;
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the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the entity and management. We consider the results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;
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any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the charitable company’s documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:
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identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;
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detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
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the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations;
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the matters discussed among the audit engagement team, regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (CONTINUED)
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the charitable company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. We focused on laws and regulations that could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006 and relevant tax legislation.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' 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 charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Gary Wong BFP FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Hillier Hopkins LLP Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Radius House 51 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1HP
Date: 29 November 2023
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Other income 6 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds 7 Charitable activities 8 Total expenditure Net (expenditure)/income before net gains on investments Net gains on investments Net movement in funds before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains on revaluation of investment property 13 Net gains/(losses) on disposal of fixed assets Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2023 £ 17,933 3,315,215 6,710 - 3,339,858 11,297 3,461,128 3,472,425 (132,567) - (132,567) - - (132,567) 2,188,822 (132,567) 2,056,255 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 74,320 - - - 74,320 - 81,698 81,698 (7,378) - (7,378) - - (7,378) 19,685 (7,378) 12,307 |
Total funds 2023 £ 92,253 3,315,215 6,710 - 3,414,178 11,297 3,542,826 3,554,123 (139,945) - (139,945) - - (139,945) 2,208,507 (139,945) 2,068,562 |
Total funds 2022 £ 32,695 2,726,290 1,837 2,898 2,763,720 200 2,719,968 2,720,168 43,552 13,007 56,559 54,000 (1,935) 108,624 2,099,883 108,624 2,208,507 |
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 21 to 36 form part of these financial statements.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02161953
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Investment property 13 Current assets Debtors 14 Investments 15 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 17 Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 18 Unrestricted funds 18 Total funds |
103,062 46,678 564,750 714,490 (600,070) |
2023 £ 1,744,200 479,000 2,223,200 114,420 2,337,620 (269,057) 2,068,563 12,307 2,056,256 2,068,563 |
82,730 46,678 805,101 934,509 (251,161) |
2022 £ 1,347,832 479,000 1,826,832 683,348 2,510,180 (301,673) 2,208,507 19,685 2,188,822 2,208,507 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST UMITED IA Company Umlted by Guarant••l REGISTERED NUMBER: 02161953 BALANCE SHEET ICONTINUEDI AS AT 31 MARCH 2023 Thè Trustees acknowledge their responsibilitses for cOmplng vAlh the reqLAMents of Ihe Act whh respect to a¢countiThJ rec£*rds and preparation of fin8na&l st8t•mènts. Th• financial 8talemgn15 have been prepared in aCrdanc0 Mth the prowsions apFlicab to ontitios subj'ect lo Ihe small companies regime. The financial ststèmènts aPPTovid and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on Iheir hall by.. Anjan B•neii•¢ Company Secretary Date: 23 // The notgs on pag•$ 21 to 36 form part of these financial statements. Pagts 19
THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activities 20 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Cash inflows from new borrowing Repayments of borrowing Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 21 The notes on pages 21 to 36 form part of these financial statements |
2023 £ 1,647 (465,945) (465,945) 255,500 (31,553) 223,947 (240,351) 851,779 611,428 |
2022 £ 184,030 (10,179) (10,179) - (31,538) (31,538) 142,313 709,466 851,779 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1. General information
The Jubilee House Care Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office is Suite 2, 6 Silver Court, Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, AL7 1LT.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
The Trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charitable company to continue as a going concern. The Trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular, the Trustees have considered the charitable company's forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressures on income. The Trustees have also considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in the UK.
Based on this and the strong cash and reserves position at the time of approval of these financial statements, the Trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of the audit report of these financial statements. The charitable company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charitable Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and grants are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 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 allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charitable Company to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and noncharitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charitable Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
2.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charitable Company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.6 Taxation
The Charitable Company is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Its income is also exempt from value added tax. Expenditure disclosed in the accounts included value added tax where applicable.
2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
- Freehold property 50 years Motor vehicles - 3 years - Furniture & equipment 5-8 years
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.8 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance Sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Investment property is carried at fair value determined annually by external valuers and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any differences in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset.
2.9 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.10 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.11 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charitable Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
2.12 Financial instruments
The Charitable Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.13 Pensions
The Charitable Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charitable Company to the fund in respect of the year.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.14 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charitable Company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charitable Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
3. Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Donations 17,933 Grants - 17,933 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Donations 14,492 Grants - 14,492 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 29,997 44,323 74,320 Restricted funds 2022 £ 7,573 10,630 18,203 |
Total funds 2023 £ 47,930 44,323 |
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| 92,253 | ||
| Total funds 2022 £ 22,065 10,630 |
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| 32,695 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
4. Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Residential services 914,638 Supported living 477,549 Short break services 1,917,567 Outreach - Other 5,461 3,315,215 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Residential services 912,621 Supported living 524,792 Short break services 1,227,596 Outreach 8,130 Other 53,151 2,726,290 5. Investment income Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Bank interest 6,710 |
Total funds 2023 £ 914,638 477,549 1,917,567 - 5,461 |
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| 3,315,215 | |
| Total funds 2022 £ 912,621 524,792 1,227,596 8,130 53,151 |
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| 2,726,290 | |
| Total funds 2023 £ 6,710 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
5. Investment income (continued)
| Bank interest Rent receivable 6. Other incoming resources |
Unrestricted funds 2022 £ 171 1,666 1,837 |
Total funds 2022 £ 171 1,666 |
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| 1,837 | ||
| Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Furlough income 2,898 7. Expenditure on raising funds Costs of raising voluntary income Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Fundraising other costs 663 Fundraising wages and salaries 10,634 11,297 |
Total funds 2023 £ Total funds 2022 £ 2,898 |
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| Total funds 2023 £ 663 10,634 |
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| 11,297 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
7. Expenditure on raising funds (continued)
Costs of raising voluntary income (continued)
| Unrestricted | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2022 | 2022 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising other costs | 200 | 200 |
8. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Charitable activities 3,461,128 Unrestricted funds 2022 £ Charitable activities 2,705,880 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ 81,698 Restricted funds 2022 £ 14,088 |
Total 2023 £ 3,542,826 |
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| Total 2022 £ 2,719,968 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
9. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Charitable activities Charitable activities Analysis of support costs Staff costs Rent Mortage interest IT Office infrastructure, equipment & consumables Insurance & utilities Transport Audit fees Professional fees Depreciation Other |
Activities undertaken directly 2023 £ 2,917,363 Activities undertaken directly 2022 £ 2,198,136 |
Support costs 2023 £ 625,463 Support costs 2022 £ 521,832 Total funds 2023 £ 385,192 30,525 20,871 35,620 42,365 20,530 2,083 10,500 1,871 19,514 56,392 625,463 |
Total funds 2023 £ 3,542,826 |
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| Total funds 2022 £ 2,719,968 |
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| Total funds 2022 £ 322,059 33,000 13,378 28,969 21,079 14,312 321 9,250 6,244 23,855 49,365 |
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| 521,832 |
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
10. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes Agency costs |
2023 £ 2,314,907 208,299 67,564 307,690 2,898,460 |
2022 £ 1,813,063 150,535 50,032 181,091 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,194,721 |
The average number of persons employed by the Charitable Company during the year was as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| No. | No. | |
| Avg staff no. | 114 | 91 |
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | No. | ||
| In the band £60,001 | - £70,000 | - | 1 |
| In the band £80,001 | - £90,000 | ||
| 1 | - |
Key management personnel comprised of the Chief Executive, Head of Finance, Head of HR, Head of Children Services and three (2022: three) Registered Managers. Total employee benefits of the Charity's key management personnel were £405,882 (2022: £292,017).
11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2022 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 March 2023, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2022 - £NIL) .
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2022 Additions At 31 March 2023 Depreciation At 1 April 2022 Charge for the year At 31 March 2023 Net book value At 31 March 2023 At 31 March 2022 |
Freehold property £ 1,622,748 378,163 2,000,911 374,081 26,217 400,298 1,600,613 1,248,667 |
Motor vehicles £ 94,016 46,870 140,886 94,016 12,913 106,929 33,957 - |
Furniture & equipment £ 439,777 40,912 480,689 340,612 30,447 371,059 109,630 99,165 |
Total £ 2,156,541 465,945 |
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| 2,622,486 | ||||
| 808,709 69,577 |
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| 878,286 | ||||
| 1,744,200 | ||||
| 1,347,832 |
13. Investment property
| Valuation At 1 April 2022 At 31 March 2023 |
Freehold investment property £ 479,000 |
|---|---|
| 479,000 |
The most recent professional market valuation of £425,000 was provided by Cassidy & Tate, St Albans in March 2022. The Trustees believed the valuation as at 31 March 2022 had increased to £479,000 based on an open market value for existing use basis. The Trustees believe this valuation continues to be appropriate based on the market conditions that existed as at 31 March 2023. This valuation does not represent a RICS valuation. The historic cost of the investment property is £51,709.
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14. Debtors
| Due within one year Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2023 £ 63,918 2,218 36,926 103,062 |
2022 £ 51,003 178 31,549 |
|---|---|---|
| 82,730 |
15. Current asset investments
| Investments Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Mortgage loan Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income Deferred income at 1 April 2022 Resources deferred during the year Amounts released from previous periods |
2023 £ 46,678 2023 £ 288,970 111,164 45,514 - 154,422 600,070 2023 £ 26,600 50,824 (26,600) 50,824 |
2022 £ 46,678 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 £ 32,428 78,354 - 3,488 136,891 |
||
| 251,161 | ||
| 2022 £ 296,476 26,341 (296,217) |
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| 26,600 |
16. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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THE JUBILEE HOUSE CARE TRUST LIMITED
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
17. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Mortgage loan | 269,057 | 301,673 |
The aggregate amount of liabilities payable or repayable wholly or in part more than five years after the reporting date is:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Payable or repayable by instalments | 126,706 | 159,613 |
At the year end, the charitable company had the following secured debts:
The loan from Welwyn Hatfield Council totalling £81,430, secured against the freehold property, the Peartree Short Breaks Centre.
The loan from the Charity bank totalling £221,097, secured against the freehold property, the Meadows Short Breaks Centre.
The loan from Charity Bank totalling £255,500, secured against the freehold property at 12 Hazlemere Road. The loan agreement includes a negative pledge. During the year, the Charity breached a financial covenant within this agreement therefore the full loan amount has been classified as due within one year. A breach waiver has been issued since the year end which confirms no further actions will be taken by the bank.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
18. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Business contingency Property reserve Fixed assets General funds General funds Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Jubilee House - general Peartree - general 22/43 Lincoln Jonquil - general Meadows - general Hazelmere - general Pines - general Linkfields - general Total of funds |
Balance at 1 April 2022 £ 350,000 1,393,566 99,165 1,842,731 346,091 2,188,822 3,202 2,682 3,300 6,503 3,998 - - - 19,685 2,208,507 |
Income £ - - - - 3,339,859 3,339,859 1,750 24,000 9,998 15,972 - 1,500 20,000 1,100 74,320 3,414,179 |
Expenditure £ - - - - (3,472,425) (3,472,425) (2,822) (26,682) (12,498) (16,460) (636) (1,500) (20,000) (1,100) (81,698) (3,554,123) |
Transfers in/out £ - 128,020 44,422 172,442 (172,442) - - - - - - - - - - - |
Balance at 31 March 2023 £ 350,000 1,521,586 143,587 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
18. Statement of funds (continued)
Designated funds: Business contingency Designated for retention in respect of an unexpected emergency. Property reserve Represents freehold land & buildings and investment property (net of outstanding mortgages). Fixed assets Represents fixed assets used in business (excluding land & buildings). Restricted funds: Jubilee House - general Restricted for use at Jubilee House. Peartree - general Restricted for use at Peartree Short Breaks Centre. Outreach - After School Restricted for use in providing After School Clubs. 22/43 Lincoln Restricted for use at 21/22 and 43 Lincoln. Jonquil - general Restricted for use at Jonquil Adults' residential. Meadows - general Restricted for use at Meadows Short Breaks Centre. Hazelmere - general Restricted for use at Hazelmere. Pines - general Restricted for use at Pines. Linkfields - general Restricted for use at Linkfields.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
19. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds 2023 £ Tangible fixed assets 1,744,200 Investment property 479,000 Current assets 702,183 Creditors due within one year (600,070) Creditors due in more than one year (269,057) Total 2,056,256 |
Restricted funds 2023 £ - - 12,307 - - 12,307 |
Total funds 2023 £ 1,744,200 479,000 714,490 (600,071) (269,057) 2,068,563 |
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| Net income/expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash provided by operating activities Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash in hand Charities investment fund Total cash and cash equivalents |
2023 £ (139,945) 69,577 (20,332) 92,347 1,647 2023 £ 564,750 46,678 611,428 |
2022 £ 56,559 65,409 338,969 (276,907) 184,030 2022 £ 805,101 46,678 851,779 |
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21. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
22. Analysis of changes in net debt
| At 1 April | At 31 March | ||
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| 2022 | Cash flows | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 805,101 | (240,351) | 564,750 |
| Debt due within 1 year | (32,428) | (256,542) | (288,970) |
| Debt due after 1 year | (301,673) | 32,616 | (269,057) |
| Liquid investments | 46,678 | - | 46,678 |
23. Operating lease commitments
At 31 March 2023 the Charitable Company had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:
| Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years |
2023 £ 1,440 5,760 7,200 |
2022 £ 30,250 - |
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| 30,250 |
24. Related party transactions
At the balance sheet date, the charitable company owed The Jubilee House Property Services Limited, a company in which 4 Trustees hold Directorships, an amount of £2,085 (2022: £3,488).
During the year, the charitable company made purchases of £10,452 (2022: £273) with Corsolv Limited, a company controlled by the charitable company's CEO.
25. Controlling party
There is no controlling or ultimate controlling party.
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Audit Findings Document For The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited Year ended 31[st] March 2023
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The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited 6 Silver Court Watchmead Welwyn Garden City AL7 1LT
www.hillierhopkins.co.uk
Dear Trustees
Audit Findings Document for The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited for the year ended 31[st] March 2023
This Audit Findings Document presents the observations and matters which came to our attention during the conduct of our normal audit procedures which are considered to be significant, as required by International Standard on Auditing (UK) 260.
The audit of the financial statements does not relieve management or those charged with governance of their responsibilities for the preparation of the financial statements. We would be grateful if you could provide comments against each point where appropriate within the report and return it to us in due course.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the finance team and other staff for their assistance provided during the course of our audit.
Yours faithfully
Gary Wong
Responsible Individual For and on behalf of Hillier Hopkins LLP
This report has been prepared solely for your benefit and should not be quoted or copied in whole or in part without our prior written consent. We do not accept any responsibility for any loss occasioned to any third party acting, or refraining from acting, on the basis of the content of this report. The content of this report is not a comprehensive record of all the relevant matters, and may be subject to change.
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Contents
Section
Appendices
1. Audit approach and status
2. Key audit matters
3. Other audit matters
- A. Adjusted audit differences B. Unadjusted audit differences C. Charity Governance Code
4. Internal control deficiencies
4. Internal control deficiencies D. Technical developments 5. Update on prior year findings E. Tax rates and allowances 6. Other communication requirements F. Hillier Hopkins at a glance 7. Independence and non-audit services G. Our Core Values and accreditation 8. Communication with those charged with governance H. Other Services
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Audit approach and status
The audit approach, as detailed in our Audit Planning Document, was determined by our assessment of the audit risk, both in terms of the potential misstatement in the financial statements and of the control environment in which the charity operates.
In summary, our approach has been to:
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update our understanding of the organisation and its environment;
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review the design and implementation of key internal financial control systems; and
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plan and perform an audit with professional scepticism recognising that circumstances may exist that cause the financial statements to be materially misstated. This includes the risk of material misstatements due to non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud.
Opinion
Our work is substantially complete and our anticipated audit report opinion (in accordance with ISAs (UK) 700/705/706) will be: Unmodified
Status
Likely to result in material adjustment or significant change to disclosures Potential to result in material adjustment or significant change to disclosures
- Not considered likely to result in material adjustment or change to disclosures
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Key audit matters
This section provides commentary on the risks identified in our Audit Planning Document along with a summary of the testing performed and any key issues identified:
| Risks identified at planning | Commentary | |
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| 1 | Misstatement of income Under ISA (UK) 240 there is a rebuttable presumed risk that revenue recognition may be materially misstated due to fraud. |
To address this risk, we have performed the following key audit procedures: • Review and testing of revenue recognition policies • Detailed substantive testing of revenue on a sample basis • Analytical review to identify and corroborate unusual movements • Reviewed sales journals at the period end for unusual transactions We have not identified any material audit issues in relation to our audit work. |
| 2 | Management override and bias Under ISA (UK) 240 there is a non- rebuttable presumed risk that the risk of management override of controls is present in all entities. |
To address this risk, we have performed the following key audit procedures: • Review of accounting estimate, judgments and decisions including those noted in the critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement section of the financial statements • Testing of journal entries • Review of unusual significant transactions We have not identified any material audit issues in relation to our audit work. |
| 3 | Regulatory risk with CQC and Ofsted Each service you run is regulated by either CQC or Ofsted depending on whether the service is an adult or children service. There is a both a reputation and an operational risk if any service is graded as inadequate. |
To address this risk, we have performed the following key audit procedures: • Discuss with Trustees and management to understand if there any issues in the year with CQC and Ofsted • Review the reports of visits undertaken by the Regulators in the year • Review of Trustee minutes • Review of CQC and Ofsted website to check latest filings for each service We have not identified any material audit issues in relation to our audit work. We note that post year end, all services have received a rating of “good”. |
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Other audit matters
This section provides commentary on the matters identified during the audit along with a summary of the testing performed and any key issues identified:
Matters identified during the audit
1 Charity Bank Financial Covenants It was noted that the Charity had breached the Debt Service Cover covenant in the new Charity Bank mortgage agreement for Hazelmere Road during the year as a result of EBITDA being negative/ less than debt service costs.
Commentary Since the year end, the Charity Bank have confirmed they will waiver this breach and noted the following:
‘’We understand that as a registered charity you will not make an excess every year and generally if the covenant is breached, we will issue a Debt Service Covenant breach waiver letter. This acknowledges that the covenant has been breached but confirms that we will take no further action .‘’
We note that mortgage for Meadows with the Charity Bank did not have any financial covenants attached.
However, as this waiver was issued after the financial year end, the breach still technically existed at the year end.
Consequently, the entire mortgage balance of £255,500 has been classified as due within one year in line with the applicable accounting standards. Appropriate disclosures have been included as a result.
Assuming no additional breaches occur in the 2023/24 financial year, the bank loan will be appropriately categorised between short-term and long-term obligations going forward.
We recommend the Trust is in contact with the bank pre year end to communicate if there are any subsequent/ expected breaches of the covenants each year and a waiver is obtained so that the loan can be presented between short-term and long-term obligations (the accounting standards require this to be done).
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Internal control deficiencies
This section provides commentary on any weaknesses identified during our testing of the design and implementation of the internal control environment appropriate in accordance with ISA 265. An audit is not designed to test all internal controls or identify all areas of control weakness, it is directed towards forming and expressing an opinion on the financial statements. In consequence, our work cannot be relied upon to disclose any or all issues, or to include all possible improvements in internal control that may exist.
| Significance | Weakness and potential consequences | Recommendation | Management’s response / timescale for implementation |
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| 1 | | Bank Covenant Breaches As noted in the Other Audit Matters section of this report, it was noted during our testing that the Debt Service Cover bank covenant on the new Charity Bank mortgage agreement had been breached during the year. Breaching bank covenants could lead to the banks demanding full repayment of the loan leading to significant cashflow issues or loss of the assets secured on the loan. |
The bank have since confirmed they will waiver this covenant for the first 3 year years and will not take any further action. However, we recommend reviewing all the covenants on a regular basis to help mitigate the risk of future breaches. |
JJo spoke to Charity Bank and its unlikely they would take any action as they understand that we are “not for profit”. If it became a reoccurring problem with no recovery plan the bank may have to take some action. |
| 2 | | Employment Contracts It was noted during our testing that an employee switched to an hourly rate pay basis during the year but no formal documentation was produced to document this. The lack of a signed contract or letter of change could lead to issues in the event of any disputes in the future. |
We recommend ensuring a formal signed contract or letter of change is issued in a timely manor whenever there is a change in an employees terms and conditions of their employment. |
Communication between HR & payroll re contract changes has been tightened up with a new HR report “Change History” of all current employees to identify changes in contracts. |
Assessment
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Significant – risk of significant misstatement
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Deficiency – risk of minor misstatement
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Update on audit findings of prior years
This section provides an update on the audit findings raised in prior years, and the progress made by Management in remediating the issues identified:
| Significance | Issue previously reported | Current status | Management’s response / timescale for implementation |
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| 1 | | Purchases approvals It was previously noted that there is no formal written approval prior to placing an order and quotation requirements were not always met. It may lead to unauthorised purchases or non-bona fide purchases. We recommended the formal purchasing policy in place is reviewed and that it is adhered to by all staff members. |
We found this to still be a deficiency in the current year and therefore continue to make this recommendation. |
The Expenditure Policy is to be reviewed with the possibility of adding a new Purchase Policy or have it as an extension to the Expenditure Policy. The aim is to put a formal process in place for RM’s to authorise purchases prior to actual purchase. |
| 2 | | Pecuniary interests It previously was noted that the declarations of interests were not obtained to disclose connected businesses, other interests and close family members. We recommended that all Trustees are asked to fill in pecuniary interest forms to declare any potential related parties they may have. |
We found this to still be a deficiency in the current year and therefore continue to make this recommendation. |
This was sent out in August 2022 with a few responses. It is on the agenda for the next Board meeting (23rd November 2023). The pecuniary interests document has been sent out prior to the meeting to make trustees aware of the expectation. |
Significant – risk of significant misstatement Deficiency – risk of minor misstatement
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| Significance | Issue previously reported | Current status | Management’s response / timescale for implementation |
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| 3 | | Investments It was previously noted that the COIF investment movement in the year was not recognised. It could lead to a misstatement of the assets and therefore potential material misstatements in the financial statements. We recommended that investments movements are recognised to ensure that the financial statements are true and fair. |
The movement had been considered by management this year and it was agreed not to adjust for given it was trivial therefore we have no further recommendations to make. |
N/A |
Assessment Significant – risk of significant misstatement Deficiency – risk of minor misstatement
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Update on audit findings of prior years (continued)
Significance Issue previously reported
Fixed assets register
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It was previously noted that a separate fixed assets register is not being maintained and fixed assets are not reconciled to the financial statements. Also, the capitalised items are not being reviewed for old items that should be disposed of.
We recommended that a fixed assets register is maintained and that the items are regularly reviewed for any impairment/disposals.
Current status
This year we were able to obtain an asset register named ‘depreciation schedule’ but a number of issues were noted. In particular:
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items which had a nil NBV at the end of the last financial year do not appear to be included so the cost brought forward does not reconcile
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land is currently being shown as having a nil NBV when no depreciation has ever been charged
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some additions in the NL don’t appear to be included in the schedule.
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Therefore continue to make this recommendation.
Management’s response / timescale for implementation
The NBV items did not come over onto the XERO accounting package. The land and buildings b/forward balances onto the new system have now ben adjusted as XERO picked up the incorrect balance. Looking into new additions and the system. JJo is working with Leanne at Hillier Hopkins to get a full reconciliation.
Assessment
Significant – risk of significant misstatement Deficiency – risk of minor misstatement
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Other communication requirements:
This section documents a number of other communication requirements, prescribed by the ISAs which are summarised below:
| ISA | Matter | Auditor findings |
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| 240 | Fraud | We have not been made aware of any incidents by yourselves or identified during the course of our audit any instances of fraud. |
| 250 | Laws and regulations | We are not aware of any significant incidences of non-compliance. |
| 260 | Significant qualitative matters: • Accounting policies • Estimates • Judgements |
We have reviewed the presentation and accounting of all material qualitative matters in the financial statements and have nothing to report beyond any other matter detailed in this report. |
| 260 | Significant difficulties encountered during the audit |
We are pleased to report that we did not encounter any significant difficulties during the course of our audit. |
| 260 | Written representations | Representations will be requested from management with regard to specific matters concerning judgement, estimation and other matters. |
| 550 | Related parties | We are not aware of any related party transactions which have not been disclosed in the financial statements. |
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Independence and non-audit services
The primary objective of an audit is for us to provide independent assurance to members that the trustees have prepared the financial statements properly. The credibility of this depends on beliefs concerning the integrity, objectivity and independence of the firm or covered persons and the work that they perform. Therefore all our audits are conducted with integrity, objectivity and independence, as these are the overarching ethical principles. The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) Ethical Standard and ISA (UK) 260 require us to give you timely disclosure of matters relating to our independence. We disclose the following to you:
- We confirm that there are no significant facts or matters that impact on our independence as auditors that we are required or wish to draw to your attention.
| Non-audit service | Fees | Threat? | Safeguard(s) in place |
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| Accounts preparation | £800 | Self-review / management | Informed management – Jane Johnstone Non-audit recurring fees not significant Other non-audit services performed by non-audit staff |
| Total non-audit services | £800 |
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Communication with those charged with governance
International Standard on Auditing (UK) 260 establishes specific reporting obligations on us, as your auditor, to communicate certain matters along with other ISA(UK’s) to those charged with governance. Our Audit Planning and Findings Report form part of this communication.
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Adjusted audit differences
In forming our opinion, we note the following adjusted misstatements identified during the course of our audit:
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| The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited Year End: 31 March 2023 Adjusting journal entries Date: 01/04/2022 To 31/03/2023 |
N3. 1 Prepared by Reviewed by Final Review LV 17/10/2023LV 30/10/2023 RI Review EQC Review GW1 30/10/2023 |
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Credit Net Income (Loss) Amount Chg Recurrence Misstatement |
| Net Income (Loss) Before Adjustments | -171,584 |
| 1 31/03/2023 Accruals 2150 N1. 3 6,741 1 31/03/2023 Mortgage (Welwyn Hatfield - Peartree2300 N1. 3 5 1 31/03/2023 Mortgage (Charity Bank - Meadows) 2310 N1. 3 1 31/03/2023 Donations - Unrestricted 4000 N1. 3 1 31/03/2023 IT support 6600 N1. 3 1 31/03/2023 Loan Interest 6800 N1. 3 29 Being late client adjustments 6,775 |
34 5,766 974 6,775 -164,872 6,712 |
| 2 31/03/2023 HSBC 6260 Deposit 1440 N1. 4 2 2 31/03/2023 Interest Received 4200 N1. 4 Being bank account discrepency 2 |
2 2 -164,870 2 |
| 10 31/03/2023 Retained surplus 3000 N1. 5 10 31/03/2023 Bad Debt Write Off 6705 N1. 5 964 being to write off historic b/fwd creditor and debtors balances not carried over to Xero 964 |
964 964 -165,834 -964 |
| 13 31/03/2023 Motability Accrual - 04 - KS 2110 J2. 3. 6 1,236 13 31/03/2023 Motability Accrual - 04 - TW 2112 J2. 3. 6 1,236 13 31/03/2023 Motability Accrual - 04 - CD 2113 J2. 3. 6 1,236 13 31/03/2023 Motability Accrual - 04 - EW 2114 J2. 3. 6 1,236 13 31/03/2023 Motability Accrual - 04 - POD 2115 J2. 3. 6 1,236 13 31/03/2023 Motability Accrual -04 - AB 2116 J2. 3. 6 13 31/03/2023 Income - Mobility Allowance 4370 J2. 3. 6 |
223 5,957 |
New mobility accrual balance per client
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| The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited Year End: 31 March 2023 Adjusting journal entries Date: 01/04/2022 To 31/03/2023 |
N3. 1-1 Prepared by Reviewed by Final Review LV 17/10/2023LV 30/10/2023 RI Review EQC Review GW1 30/10/2023 |
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Credit Net Income (Loss) Amount Chg Recurrence Misstatement |
| 6,180 | 6,180 -159,877 5,957 |
| 14 31/03/2023 Motability Accrual -04 - AB 2116 J2. 3. 6 14 31/03/2023 Income - Mobility Allowance 4370 J2. 3. 6 3,684 being to write of AB motibility allowance er discussion with client 3,684 |
3,684 3,684 -163,561 -3,684 |
| 18 31/03/2023 Income in Advance 2180 J2. 4 21,533 18 31/03/2023 Supported Living Income 4325 J2. 4 Being late journal to release HCC supported living income incorrect included in the deferred income 21,533 |
21,533 21,533 -142,028 21,533 |
| 23 31/03/2023 Other debtors < 1 year 1841 2,085 23 31/03/2023 Council Tax 6215 Being late client journal to remove transactions relating to Property Services 2,085 |
2,085 2,085 -139,943 2,085 |
| 41,223 | 41,223 -139,943 31,641 |
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Unadjusted audit differences
In forming our opinion, we note the following unadjusted misstatements (factual, judgemental, projected or arising from a prior period) identified during the course of our audit:
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| The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited | N3. 2 | ||
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| Year End: 31 March 2023 | Prepared by | Reviewed by | Final Review |
| Proposed/unrecorded journal entries | LV 17/10/2023 |
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| Date: 01/04/2022 To 31/03/2023 | RI Review | EQC Review | |
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| Number | Date | Name | Account No | Reference | Debit | Credit | Net Income (Loss) | Amount Chg | Recurrence | Misstatement |
| Net Income (Loss) | -139,943 | |||||||||
| 6 | 31/03/2023 | Accrued Income | 1310 | H2. 4 | 892 | |||||
| 6 | 31/03/2023 | Miscellaneous Income | 4410 | H2. 4 | 892 | |||||
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| 892 | 892 | -140,835 | -892 | |||||||
| 9 | 31/03/2023 | Gain on investment property revaluat HH002 | E2. 1 | 15,000 | ||||||
| 9 | 31/03/2023 | Gain in investment property valuatio | HH1200 | E2. 1 | 15,000 | |||||
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| 15,000 | 15,000 | -125,835 | 15,000 | |||||||
| 19 | 31/03/2023 | Income in Advance | 2180 | J2. 4 | 4,412 | |||||
| 19 | 31/03/2023 | Income - Mobility Allowance | 4370 | J2. 4 | 4,412 | |||||
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| 4,412 | 4,412 | -130,247 | -4,412 | |||||||
| 20,304 | 20,304 | -130,247 | 9,696 |
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Technical developments
FRS102 – 2nd triennial review
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published a Financial Reporting Exposure Draft (FRED 82) on 15 December 2022, which proposes a number of changes to FRS 102, following the second periodic review of the regulation and other financial reporting standards.
These proposals include:
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a new model of revenue recognition (for FRS 102 and FRS 105)
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a new model of lease accounting (for FRS 102 only)
Comment:
These changes may have significant effects for some businesses, so it is important to start preparing early so that you are ready for the 1 January 2025.
- various other incremental improvements and clarifications.
The aim of this second periodic review was to produce amendments to FRS 102 to better align the Standard to IFRS, incorporating the IASB’s latest proposed changes to the international financial reporting requirements. Indeed, for those who already prepare their financial statements under IFRS, the above changes will already be familiar to them.
When will this be effective from? These proposed changes are expected to come into effect for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2025. Early adoption is permitted, and certain transition reliefs will be available.
What are the key changes?
If you’re not sure how the changes affect your business, please contact one of our experts who can help you understand the implications and prepare your accounts in plenty of time.
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Revenue recognition - A new FRS 102 Section 23 Revenue is proposed, setting out a five-step model aligned to IFRS 15. 1. Identify a contract with a customer, 2. Identify promises within the contract 3. Determine the transaction price 4. Allocate the transaction price to the promises 5. Recognise revenue when or as the entity satisfies the promise.
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Leases - The FRC is also raising a new FRS 102 Section 20 Leases, which will require almost all leases to be brought on the balance sheet if you’re a lessee. Accounting for lessors will remain largely unchanged. These new requirements mean recognising a right-of-use (ROU) asset in respect of the lease contract, and a corresponding lease liability, being the present value of remaining payments under the lease.
Our detailed insight is available here: https://hillierhopkins.co.uk/insight-posts/frs102-2nd-triennial-review/
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Technical developments
Companies House Reform
The Government has published its final White Paper (February 2022) setting out its position on reforming Companies House. The paper includes a total of 58 reforms, which includes the Government’s response to three consultations issued in 2020 which looked at:
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The powers of the Registrar;
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Implementing the ban on corporate directors; and
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Improving the quality and value of financial information on the UK companies register.
The White paper includes the following:
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All new and existing company directors, (and equivalents for other registrable entities), Persons with Significant Control (PSC) and anyone else submitting filings will need a verified account at Companies House.
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All companies will be required to file accounts digitally, with full tagging.
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Small companies will no longer have the option to prepare and file abridged accounts and will be required to file both their profit and loss account and directors’ report (ie, the option to file "filleted" accounts will be removed).
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Micro-entities will also be required to file their profit and loss account but will continue to have the option to not prepare or file a directors’ report.
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Increased powers granted to the Registrar to enable more investigations and challenges of filings.
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Like others in the profession, we support the Government’s proposal to improve the quality of records held at Companies House but remain cautious regarding the challenges ahead.
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Limiting the number of times a company can shorten its accounting reference period (ARP) to align with the restrictions around extending its ARP.
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Options to enable companies to file financial information once a year with Government will be explored although there are no firm plans in this regard at this time.
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Time periods allowed for filing accounts will not be reduced at this time. However, legislation will be introduced to facilitate future changes.
For full details, see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/corporate-transparency-and-register-reform
The Government now intends to introduce legislation to action the reforms detailed in the White Paper.
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Charity Governance Code
A series of scandals involving some of our most respected charities has damaged public perceptions and trust in the sector. Developed by charities and backed by the Charity Commission, the Charity Governance Code was launched to help restore public trust. It focusses attention around 7 principles of good governance and makes some key recommendations. Since its launch, the code has gained wide support from across the sector and early adopters have praised its clarity and accessibility, one charity describing it as a “no-brainer”. So what are the principles and how do you adopt it?
The code recommends taking each of the 7 principles and “apply or explain”. The seven principles are:
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Organisation purpose
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Leadership
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Integrity
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Decision making, risk and control
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Board effectiveness
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Diversity
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Openness and accountability
The code also recommends that there should be between 5 and 12 trustees and that they should each not serve on the board longer than 9 years.
The code has its own website https://www.charitygovernancecode.org/en/front-page where you will find an explanation of the principles and resources to help you understand and adopt them. There are two versions of the code depending on whether you are a small or a large charity and the website also provides a useful diagnostic tool to help you assess your current position and identify improvements. This is a fantastic starting point and we would recommend all our charity and academy school clients download this tool if they haven’t already.
How you adopt the code is entirely up to you, but using a process that works for you and your own organisation is important. Some charities have set up working groups or a cross-sectional task force to implement the code, others have built it into the trustee meeting agenda so that it is addressed and reviewed on a regular basis. We are also encouraging clients to include the code in their annual trustee reports to help your stakeholders understand how you are continuing to make improvements. To find out more or to make a start, download the diagnostic tool from https://www.charitygovernancecode.org/en/pdf .
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Fraud
Cyber fraud is increasing in volume and scale and unfortunately organisations of all sizes are being targeted. A common fraud occurs when a fraudster contacts a member of staff with responsibility for authorising financial transfers and requests a one off, typically urgent, bank transfer. Contact is by email and from a similar email address to the one a trustee or member of the senior leadership team would use. These small differences are often hard to spot and, if the request is actioned, can result in substantial financial losses for the organisation.
There are things that can be done to protect against cyber fraud:
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Any urgent payment requests from the trustee should be confirmed verbally. Often a fraudster will target when they know the trustee is unavailable, such as on holiday, and where this is the case payment should not be made.
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Emails (and letters) from a supplier requesting a change of bank details should be confirmed verbally with your usual contact using your usual telephone number. Do not use the telephone number on the change of details request.
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Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown sources. For a link, hover your mouse pointer over the link to reveal its true destination. Beware if this is different from the email text.
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Ensure your anti-virus software is up to date. Malware can be used to remotely access accounts packages and edit existing beneficiaries. The payment file created by the accounts package will then use the fraudster’s amended accounts details, rather than the genuine supplier or staff details.
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Ransomware is becoming more common. One way to protect yourself from such an attack is to take regular backups stored remotely from your computer or network.
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We recommend that clients carry out a fraud risk assessment to determine their level of fraud exposure. Training should be given to all staff to ensure that they are aware of the risks, which will minimise the opportunity for frauds to be successful. More advice and information can be found at the National Cyber Security Centre's website: https://www.cyberessentials.ncsc.gov.uk/
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Hillier Hopkins at a glance
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Strong client service ethos and Principal-led culture, reinforced by all team members
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Successful individuals from our own training and development program supplemented by ex-Big 4 and Top-ten personnel
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High pass rate in major professional exams
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High staff retention rate
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Our core values and accreditation
Our Core Values
Our firm’s philosophy of “ friendly expertise ” is built on a commitment to our Core Values. You will find our team knowledgeable, friendly and cooperative. They will spend time with you to really understand the business, actively engaging and collaborating with you to help you meet your challenges and achieve your goals. Our Core Values were developed collaboratively by our staff and principals. They underpin our training and review process and our appraisal and personal development programme.
- Our Core Values are: Do the right thing, Expertise, Ownership, Positive collaboration and Making time.
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Quality assurance
Hillier Hopkins LLP undergoes a number of quality assurance measures including the following:
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Chartered Accountants: We are fully subscribed to the training and technical requirements as set down by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and subject to their periodic QAD quality checks.
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Internal file reviews: Performed throughout the year by managers from across the firm.
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External audit file reviews: Performed by Mercia (Professional Training and Support Services) and other ICAEW accredited bodies.
Investors in People
Hillier Hopkins LLP invests heavily in staff training and has held the "Investor in People" (IIP) accreditation since 1996. We were one of the first accountancy firms in Hertfordshire to be awarded the IIP accreditation.
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Other Services
Our experts - here to help you Hillier Hopkins has a variety of experts within the firm who are available to work with you (*).
They are on hand to provide both long term, proactive advice and practical solutions to any business challenges and opportunities that arise.
For further information, please speak to your regular contact, or visit our website:
https://hillierhopkins.co.uk/services
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Free up internal resources with our reliable and accurate outsourced services such as bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll and company secretary
Cross border VAT VAT and Business Making Tax Digital and bridging Indirect Taxes software compliance support and payroll Brexit advisory and advisory
Delivered by SATIS Wealth, part of the Hillier Hopkins family Highly experienced team with Big4 and mid-tier backgrounds Retirement Planning and investment structuring
Strategy and planning facilitation and support for non-exec directors such as: exit and Board advisory Wealth and support management succession planning, mergers & acquisitions, selling the business
- Non-audit services are subject to certain Ethical Standard safeguards, or in some cases are prohibited.
Experienced team to handle any Recommended tax efficient employee benefits Efficient and Tax investigations by, or disputes accurate P11d investigation with HMRC Take care of time consuming service and disputes Negotiating on your behalf P11d forms and annual Fee protection service available submission to HMRC to clients
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