Charlty registration number 518394 Company registration number 02080756 (England and Wales) DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees MrA Macconachie OBE DL Hon DBA Hon. Presidenl - Not a Director Mrs C S Charlton - Chair Mr S J Metcalfe Mr C J Clinkard Mr M W Brown Mrs D Murphy Mrs J L Probert (Appointed 5 December 2024) (Appointed 5 December 2024) {Appointed 5 December 2024) Mr G M Kirkpatrick Mr C Barron Secretary Mrs N J Myers Charity number 518394 Company number 02080756 Registered office The Woodlands 91 Woodland Road Darlington Co Durham DL3 7UA Auditor Azets Audit Services Bulman House Regent Centre Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3LS Bankers Barclays Bank pl Darlinglon 27131 High Row Darlington Co Durham DL3 7QS Key Management Personnel N J Myers. Chief Executive Offi¢er D Robinson, Director of Care L Daynes, HR Manager K Woods, Finance Manager
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE CONTENTS Page Statement from the Chief Executive Trustees, report Independent auditor's report 10-13 Statement of financial activities 14 Balance sheet 15 Statement of cash fiows 16 Notes to the financial statements 17-35
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE STATEMENT FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Welcome lo the Annual Report of St. Teresa's Hospice Llmlted for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. At Sl. Teresa's Hospice. we remain committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with life-limiling illnesses and those close to them. Over the past year. we have built on our commitment to excellence by refining our practices, embracing innovation and strengthening our infrastructure to better support those in our care. Key achievements include the successful implementation of a new quality management system, which is already driving improved oversight and continuous improvement. We have strengthened partnerships with colleagues in primary care to ensure patients receive more timely and coordinated support. Recognising the vital role of our dedicated staff and volunteers, we have invested in initiatives to support their wellbeing, enabling Ihem to continue delivering the highest standards of care. Additionally, we have enhanced our holistic, person-centred approach by renewing our focus on the spiritual aspects of palliative and end-of-life care. This year, we supported a lotal of 1.247 individuals, with 940/¢ of patients able to achieve their preferred place of care and 94 /0 of service users expressing they would recommend us to friends and family- outcomes we are immensely proud of. Collaboration remains central to our approach. We have continued to expand our partnerships across health, social care and the voluntary sector. benefiting greauy from ongoing support from the County Durham and Darfington Foundation Trust palliative care team throughout the year. A major milestone this year was the launch of our new three-year Stralegic Plan - an ambitious and clear roadmap defining our vision, values and prÈorities. Developed with input from patients, families. staff. volunteers and partners, the strategy reflecis a collective ambition to shape services that meet local needs while aligning with broader health and care system priorities. Building on our existing strenglhs. the plan outlines focused goals to ensure our services remain sustainable, responsive. inclusive and accessible across our community. Central to this strategy is a steadfast commitment= to ensure everyone facing the end of life receives compassionate, high-quality care and support when they need it most. Every staff member and volunteer plays a vital role in realising these objectives and bringing our shared vision lo life. From a financial perspective, 2024125 has been another challenging year. Although our performance exceeded budgel expectations - largely due to the receipt of legacies, prudent cost management and the work of our income generation team - we ultimately reported a deficit and needed to draw on our reserves to maintain ¢tinlty of care and service delivery. We are currently meeting our reserves policy- however, as these reserves gradLHlly diminish year on year. their use continues to be carefully managed. Additionally, our free cash is actively invested to generate retums. This balanced and strategic approach enables us to maintain operational continuity while steadily progressing toward the delivery of our Strategic Plan and achieving long-term financial sustainabilty- I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to our work this year - donors, funders, partners. supporters. staff and volunteers. Hospice care is a team effort and without your support we would not be able to improve the lives of so many local families. l am especially grateful to our dedicated staff and volunleers whose commitment has made this year's achievements possible. Their compassion and professionalism are the foundation of the exceptional care that St. Teresa's Hospice is kriown for. Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our vision.. to ensure that all members of our communily facing the end of their lives are supported lo live life lully and die with dignity, in a place that is right for Iherry knowing their loved ones are supported. Thank you for taking the time to read our Annual Report for 2024125. 1 look forward to another year of growth, challenge and collective progress. Thank you for your continued support. ers hief Exècutlve Offlcer Date: .SL. - 11.-2J.
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the accounting pollcies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's Deed of Trust, the Companies Act 2006 and '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). Objectives and activlties Our aim is to provide specialist and palliative care to adults living in Darlington, South Durham and North Yorkshire and to provide support for their carer5 and other family members up lo and beyond bereavement. Our Mission St Teresa's Hospice aims to provide appropriate care to any person in the temiinal phase of their illness and to support the whole family during this time and in bereavement. Our Vision St Teresa's Hospice is here for all in our community who are facing the end of their life, supporting them lo live life lo the full and to enable them to die with dignity in a place that is righl for them, knowing their loved ones are supported. We believe we will achieve this through good management, through partnerships. through fun&raising and through the recruttment and management of quality personnel in all fields. Our values The Hospice values are our core beliefs. They explain who we are, how we work, what we believe in and stand for.. A welcoming space respected. creating a safe, shared and inclusive space where everyone feels valued and Dedicated to care- al our very heart is holislic care, comfort and dignity for all. Compassion in all that we do - everything is centred on empathy. kindness, understanding and respect. Support at every stage- we offer assistan, encouragement and guidance to everyone throughoul their personal journey. Excellence in everything - delivering professionalism and the highest of standards in everything we do. How do we respond to their needs? We are a need-led service, respondirig to the needs of patients and their carers. Our services have developed entirely as a result of listening to carers, needs for support and patients. needs for comfort and thoice in when and where they receive their care. We also have close working relationships with local GP'S and Community Nurses, who have considerable input into the options we provide for patient care. The Charity's dèvelopment is as a direct result of input from patients, carers and health care professionals. In brief, summary, our services are: Eight bedded Inpatient Unit Day hospice services known as our Wellbeing Hub Hospice at Home service Rapid Response Services (contract ended 1st December 2024) Lymphoedema SeNicÈ Family Support (including counselling, specialist social work and bereavement care) - Complementary Therapies
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Publlc benefll The charity's aims and achievements are set out within this report. The activities set out in the report have been undertaken to furthèr the charity's charilable purposes for the public benefit. The Tru5tee5 confirm that they have complied wilh the duty in section 17 of the Charities Commission. The Trustees have considered this guidance in shaping the charitable company's objectives for the year and planning current and future aclivilies. The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding whal activities the Charity should undertake and when planning future activities. The charitsble objectives are also set out in order to provide a clear and demonstratable public benefit. which the trustees believe are continually achieved. Volunteers Volunteers offer their skills, experTren, expertise and time to every department in the hospice and form an important part of St Teresa's workforce. We recognise their commitment and their value. The Board of Trustees who have uppermost authority for controlling the activib'es of the hospice are volunteers. Strategic report The description under the headings 'Achievements and performance" and "Financial review" meet the company law requirements for the Trustees to present a strategic report. Achievements and perfomiance In the Quality Improvement Priorities 2024125 report, we set out four priorities for improvement. We are pleased to report that considerable progress has been made, as detailed below. ualit Mana ement S stem In 2024 we introduced Mycompliance to help us work more efficiently and slay accountable al every level. This is a flexible quality management system utilised to simplify how we manage audits, review policies and co-ordinate ontributions to reports. Mycompliance now hosts our hospice audit schedule. This system keeps track of outstanding audit adions and notifies staff when policies are due for review or ratification. Many teams and working groups have also moved their action logs into the system. creating a more consistent and transparent approach. Staff have shared positive feedback, particularly around easier task tracking. helpful reminders and having everything in one place. Many have found it reduces the need for manual lists and helps clarify responsibilities. saving time and reducing administrative workload. For the Senior Management Team, il offers a clear overview of progress across the organisation. That said, we are still leaming and adapting. Some staff have found it challenging to Co-ordinate shared actions on this platform, whilst others suggested that the number of email reminders should be reduced. To help with this we are offering further training, reviewing how the system delegates tasks and exploring ways to tailor notifications. We will continue listening lo staff and refining how we use Mycompliance, making sure il is user friendly and genuinely supports our goal of providing excellent care. Enh iritua Care as art of Holistic Person-centred S ort In line wilh the Ambitions for Palliative and End•of-Life Care 12021-20261 documenl. which highlights the importance of addressing spiritual dislress, we recognised a need to build more confidence and consistency around spiritual care within our team. This aligns with current research, where spirituality is seen as a vital, but often misunderstood. part of palliative care. Stsff, seNice users and visitors alike also shared the need for a quiet, dedicated space for reflection and remembrance. The Bereavement Care Team in particular, recognised the need for a place that could r6spectfully house our Book of Remembrance.
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accordingly, over the pasl year. one of our kèy priorities has been to strengthen the spiritual aspect of care. We. therefore, brought together a "Task and Finish Group. made up of staff and community representatives to shape a framework for how we assess and respond to spiritual needs. This included consideration of how we might create a refleclive space for everyone who comes through our doors. The group successfully delivered on all of its aims, resulting in a fresh approach to spiritual care which flows through our culture, our conversations and our care. Looking ahead we are excited to implement our mobilisation plan for this irnportant piece of work. Next steps include recruiting volunteers, providing training and sharing our new resources with staff and patients to help embed this approach into everyday practice and deepen the holistic care we are proud to offer. Stakeho der En ement- Buildin Slron er Links with GP Practices As part of our continued commitment to improving timely access to hospice care, we focused on strengihening our relationships with local GP practices across Darfinglon and South Durham. We know that early involvemenl with hospice services can make a real difference to patients- enhancing quality of life. supporting people to remain in their preferred place of care and improving equitable access to support. To help achieve this we sent our service infomiation packs, complete with leaflels and posters, to all 20 GP practices in the area. We then reached out to praclice managers to Introdu a named hospice link w(ker for each practice. Where requested, these link workers have offered updates on our services and attended Gold Standards Framework {GSF) meetings to support referral pathways into hospice services. Over the past year our team has participated in 14 GSF meetings. Looking ahead. we aim to continue Oltr engagement in a more targeted and sustainable way. We plan to offer annual visits to all practices to provide a seNice update, while focusing more intensive support in communities with higher levels of sociooconomic deprivation, where we know thal people face addilional barriers to accessing hospice care. We also intend to refresh our infomiation packs and distribute them across the locality, and we will continue to offer professional engagement opportunities such as open days. Staff Wellbein Supporting and retaining our team is essential to delivering higFkquality care and this year we have focused on strengthening stsff wellbeing across the hospice. Concentrating on the lower-scoring areas from our staff survey, namely °feeling secure at work having headspace to reflect. and "working free from worry" we have introduced a number of initiatives aimed at creating a more supportive and resilient workplace. Over the past year we have collected feedback from staff around their awareness of our existing weilbeing offering and suggestions for future inilialives via team meetings and our anonymous stsff survey. Encouragingly our year-end survey showed improvements across all focus areas.. a 3 /0 rise in overall engagemenl, and specific increases in feelings of security1+4y.), headspace (+7 /0) and freedom from worry (+4 /0}. Looking ahead, we will continue to build on this work by reviewing staff feedback, embedding our values in everyday practice, refining our support programmes and using our new HR system to better undérstand wellbeing- related trends. We will also fully roll out our new resilience-based clinical supeFvision programme and Gonduct a wid&r review of our supervision and framework across both clinical and non<linical roles. Our commitment remains clear, a h6althy, supported workforce is at Ihe heart of evèrything we do. Our work is made possible through an effective eclectic mix of staff and volunteers. The Board and Senior Managers thank all the pèople in ourteam and our supporters in the wider community.
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Fundralslng The Charity is required to report how it deals with fundraising from the public. The charity does not use a professional fundraiser or commercial participator to raise funds. Any monies raised direct from the public follows all guidelines set out by the Charities Commission and UK law in every respect. We respect Ihe privacy and contact preferences of all public donors. Financial review We provide all our core services free of charge to patients, families and carers. Our funding continue5 to be provided via a core grant received from the NHS and through the generous support of the local community in the fomi of donations, legacies, fundraising events and our Hospice Lottery and shops. We commenced Ihe financial year with a deficit budget of £593.362. While the year ended more positively than forecast, a deficit of £126,914 was still recorded, compared to a deficit of £195,817 in the previous year. Income from events and trusts has increased on the previous year from £495.061 to £560.287 along with trading income which also saw an increase, rising from £740.820 to £748,785. Expenditure has increased on the previous year from £3,570,977 to £3.677,721. as expected. Staff costs remain our largest expense equating to 75.360/0 of total expenditure. however without the dedication from all OLtr professional staff and volunteers the Hospi could not continue to provide its services. In summary the Hospice relies on the support of the Integrated Care Board (ICB}, our committed staff and volunteers, the community and businesses and its own commercial aclivities to continue operating. This supporl is more crucial than ever as the cost of living continues to increase for everyone. We enter the 2025126 financial year with an approved deficit budget of £583.258. We are, therefore, reliant on our cash position and our resetves to sustain operations. The staff, Trustees and volunteers remain fully committed to maximising income and controlling eXndItUre carefully, while ensuring that service quality is never comprotnised. Our goal remains to ensure thal the hospice can conlinue to offer the high-quality care and support that has made it an essenlial part of the c(Ynmunity for so many years. Going concern Forecasts have been prepared covering 12 monlhs from the date of signing these financial statements. Trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties in respect of going COnrn. Further detail is given in the notes sectton. Policy on reserves The Hospice maintains reserves to sustain operations during periods when there is an unanticipated shortfall in main income sources or to cover unanticipaled significant expenditure. The Trustees regularly review the level of rtsk to the hospice, supported by a panel of experts on the Finance and Facilities Sub Committee. Reserves al 31 March 2025 are £5,534,792 {2024: £5,661,706) of which £979,510 {2024'. £904,020) are restricted and £4.555.282 (2024.. £4,757,686) are un-restricted. Restricted resernes are to be Ltsed for expenditure as specified by the donor, un-restricled reseNes are available to further the hospice's purpose. In previous years the Trustees have agreed that a minimum reserve equivalent to six months. operational costs should be maintained. This would equate to a reserve in the range of £1.8m to £2m as al 31 March 2025. The actual free reserves currently held al 31 March 2025 amounted to £2,814,92012024.' £2,953,504). While this figure is above the minimum level outlined in the hospice's reserves policy - equivalent to six months of operational expenditure - the Trustees are satisfied Ihat this level of resetves is both appropriate and necessary in the current financial context. The Hospice is operating within a planned deficit of £583,258 for 2025126 and a portion of these reseNes will be utilised to support service delivery during this period. The use of reserves is carefully considered and subject to formal approval by the Finance and Facilities Sub-committee and the Board of Trustees as part of the annual budget-setting process. This ensures a responsible and strategic approach to financial management. It should also be notéd that, in line wilh our investment policy. any free cash is activety invesÈd to ensure it works effectively for Ihe benefit of the hospice.
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Risk management Keeping patients. families, staff and visitors safe is a fundamental principle at St Teresa's and as such, risk management is firmly embedded in the culture and structure of the organisation. The Trustees review risk lo the charity on a regular basis, as part of th6 administration of the charity,. this process is undertaken through Management meetings and through the sub-committees of the Board of Trustees and it covers all aspects of the Hospice's work and its premises. The Board has reviewed the major strategic. business and operational risks lo which the Hospice is exposed and has produced a corporate risk register. Across the Hospice we have a culture of monitoring adverse events, complaints and feedback as a way lo monitor risk. Plans for future periods After the North Easl Hospices Lottery ended in March 2024, we launched the St Teresa's Hospice Lollery with the first draw on the 18th October 2024. Since its launch. the lottery has continued to grow, raising valuable funds for the hospi while awarding weekly cash prizes to several lucky winners. Prizes range from £5 all the way up to an incredible £1 0,000. In 2024 we developed and launched the new strategic plan for the next three years, using four strategic pillars that represent our key areas of focus to achieve and maintain our overarching vision.. Our future {sustainability) - we will secure the financial, operational and environmental sustainability of Ihe hospice so that services for patients and families are secure for the fLfture. Our people - we will strengthen our people by using our core values and best practice to recruit and relain the right people in the right roles, promoting a healthy and supportive Working environment, and aiming lo be an employer of choice. Our sel¢eS - building upon our strong foundation and reputation as a palliative and end of lile provider we will continue to develop, adapt and enhance our person-centred care to meet Ihe needs of our patients. Our impact we will work with our partners to enhance and improve the experience of patients with palliative and end of lrfe care needs. as well as the experience of those closest to them. Underpinning this framewoth are our core values, which reflect our organisational culture and will be visible in all that we do. These values guide how we work together to provide care for our community, as well as how we support one anotherwithin the hospi. In total, we have identified thirty-one priorities for the next three years, setting a clear direction for the hospi. We believe our slralegy for the next three years will enable us to make significant improvements k) our services and help us extend our reach. yet we cannol do this alone. As always, we will rely on the support our local communities to fundraise, volunteer and advocate on our behalf. We will need lo work in partnership with the NHS and olher charity organisations. We are deeply gtlY for this support and are excited to move forward together with a renewed commitment and shared vision for the future. Structure, governance and management The charity is controlled by ils governing document. a Deed of trust, and constilutes a limited company, limited by guaranlee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Dadington & District Hospice Movement, also known as St Teresa's Hospice. is a charitable company limited by guarantee. incorporated 4 December 1986 with company registration number 2080756 and registered as a charity on 23 January 1987 wilh charity number 518394. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objecls and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Associalion. Under those Articles, the members of the Management Committee shall retire al èach AGM and can offer themselves for re*leclion.
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Truslees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.. MrA Macconachie OBE DL Hon DBA Hon. President - Not a Director Mrs C S Charlton- Chair Mr S J Metcalfe Col N C T Millen OBE Mr C J Clinkard Councillor C B Hughes Mr M W Brown Mrs D Murphy Mrs J L Probert Mr G M Kirkpatrick Mr C Barron (Resigned 5 December 2024) (Resigned 5 December 2024) (Appointed 5 December 2024} (Appointed 5 December 2024) (Appointed 5 December 20241 Recrultment and appointment of Trustees Recruitment to Trusteeship is achieved by identifying and approaching potential mernbers. The aim is to create a Board that offers St Teresa's diversity of skills and expertise and a balance of viewpoinls. Oryanisational StctUre The Board consists of seven Tfustees who meet regularfy throughout the year to oversee the general and strategic direction and policy of the charity and to review its overall management and control for which they are legally responsible. The Trustees review risks to the charitable company on a regular basis. as part of the administration of the Charity. Various sub-committees including Clinical Governance, Finance and Facilities, Remuneration, Income Generation and HR meet as appropriate to discuss relevant issues. All suk>committees report back to the Board and have Trustee representation. The group of senior staff, known as the Senior Management Team. hold delegated day to day management responsibilities and line manage the individual department headslteam leaders. They ensure compliance with the regulations of the Care Qualty Commission, the Charities Ad, Companies House, health & safety and employment law. Induction and Iraining of Trustees All new Trustees of the charity meet with the Chair of the Board and Chief Executive, where new Trustees are briefed on their legal obligalions. New Trustees are taken through an induction training session. The Board of Trustees has an annual refresher training programme when members review their responsibilities, review progress against the strategic plan. and are updated on any new seNices, legislation or other developments. Ail Trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charitable company.
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Pay pollcy for key management personnel The Remuneration committee has delegated authority to review the hospice staff remuneration. taking contextual factors and comparisons with similar jobs into account, in order lo give assurance to Ihe Board of proper processes. The hospice uses a single paysrAle for all management and non-management roles. In April 2024, a cost of living rise of 4 /D was awarded across the payscale. with higher increases in lower bands to meet NLW rises and maintain a differential beeen lower pay points where needed. A further 2% was also awarded across the payscale in JanLJary 2025. staff St Teresa's is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inGlusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each errployee to feel respected and able to give their best. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to employing and retaining disabled people. and we encourage applications from all seclors of the community. Stsff experience is measured in three ways.. -Accurate monitoring, reporting and review of sickness levels,. Conffidential annual staff experience survey,. and Line management support including 1.1 contact meetings and the annual appraisal process. Relationship wlth related parties The hospice has a £1 ordinary share investment in North East Hospices Lottery Limited., this represents a 25)/. share in the allotted share capital. In retum for this investment, the Hospice receives a 25 /0 share of the payments to associated undertakings; this is usually the net profil after tax of the Lottery, available for dstribution. North East Hospice Lottery Limited decided to cease trading as of 31sl March 2024 with the hospice due lo receive its 2501. share of the distribution due to this date. An interim payment of funds was received in June 2025. Staternent of Trustees. responsibilities The Trustees, who are also the directors of Darlington & District Hospice Movement Ua St Teresa's Hospice for the purpose of company law. are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial stalements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial slatements for each financial year which gNe a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to= select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- make judgements and estimates that are reasonabl8 and prudent,. and prepare the financial stat6ments on Ihe going concern basis unless it is inappropriatè to presume that the Charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statemerrts Comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and herKe for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT AND STRATEGIC REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Audltor In accordance with the wmpany's articles, a resolution proposing that Azets Audit SeNices be reappointed as auditor of the Company will be put at a General Meeting. Disclosure of information to auditor Each of the Trustees has confirmed thal there is no infomiation of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to estsblish that the auditor is aware of such information. The Trustees. report, including the strategic report. was approved by the Board of Trustees. ftI/lA/ J Myers Mr M W Brown Date..
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE Qpinion We have audited the financial statements of Darlington & Dislrict Hospi Movement Ua St Teresa's Hospice (the 'Charity'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and Unit&J Kingdom Accounting Stsndards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {Uniled Kingdom Generally ACpted Accounting Practice). In our opinion. the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure. for Ihe year then ended", have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practits". and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) IISAS {UK)J and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors responsibilities for the audit ol the financial statements section of our report. We are independenl of the Charity in accordance with Ihe elhical requirements Ihat are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that Ihe audit eviden 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 concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have perfomied, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating lo events or conditions that, individually or colleclively, may cast significant doubl on the Charity's ability to continue as a going conGern for a period of at least e1ve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustses with respecl lo going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Information The other information comprises the information included in Ihe annual report olher than the finala1 staternents and our auditorfs report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other infomiation contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other informalion and, excepl to the extent otherwise expli¢illy stated in our report. we do nol express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing 50, Consider whether the other infomiation is materially inconsistent with the financial statement5 or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or othewise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to detemine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, wè conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We hav6 nothing to report in this regard. 10-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT {CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the Course of our audit.. the information given in the Trustees, report for the financial year for which the financial ststements are prepared, which includes the directors. report and the strategic report prepared for the purposes of company law, is consistent with the financial statements., and the slrategic report and the directors, report included within the Truslees. report have been prepared in accordance with applirAble legal requirements. Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Charity and its environment obtained in the course of Ihe audit. we have not identified malerial misstatements in the strategic report or the directors, report included within the Trustees. report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion- adequate accounling records have not been kept, or retums adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us., or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and retums., or certain disclosures of trustees. remuneration specified by law are not made. or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Responsibilities of Trustees As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees, responsibilities, the Trustees, who are also the directors of the Charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control a5 the Trustees detertnine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial stalemer7ts that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity's ability to continue as a going concem, 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. Auditorfs 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 audito¢s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance 15 a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee Ihal an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always delect a material misstalement when Ft exists. Misstatemenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in Ihe aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. A further description of our responsibilities is available on thè Financial Reporting Council's website at: https'.11 .frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditorfs report. 11
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE Extent to which the audit was consldered capable of detecting irregularltles, including fraud Irregularities. including fraud, are instsnces of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line wtlh our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council's website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities. including fraud. We obtain and update our undetstsnding of the entity. its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments. including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. design and perform audit procedures responsive lo those risks, and obtain audtl evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations. including fraud. In response to the risk of irregularÈties and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included.. Enquiry of management and Ihose charged with govemance around actual and potential litigation and claims as well as actual. suspected and alleged fraud- Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance., Assessing the extent of compliance wilh the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the entity through enquiry and inspection,. Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation lo assess complian¢e with applicable laws and regulations., Performing audit work over the risk of management bias and override of conlrols. including testing of joumal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transacl¢ons outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for indicators of potential bias. Because of the field in which the chariiy operates, we identified the following areas as the most likely to have a material impact on the financial statements: Care Quality Commission (CQC) and compliance with the UK Companies Act and Charities Act. 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 Ihat 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 norFcompliance. The risk of nol detecting a material misststement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error. as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations. or the override of internal control. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable CoMpanS members, 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 slate to the charitatrje company's members those matters we are required to slate to them in an auditorfs pOrt 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 the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 12-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED) TO THE MEMBERS OF DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE Simon Brown BA ACA DChA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Azets Audit Services Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Bulman House Regent Centre Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3LS 13-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrostricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Notes Income and endowmen from: Donations and legacies Other trading aclivities Investments Other income 2,438.275 224.022 2.662.297 2,364,379 165,886 2,530,265 748,785 91.722 40,003 748.785 91,722 48,003 740.820 73,169 30,906 740,820 73,169 30,906 8,000 Total income 3.318,785 232,022 3,550,807 3.209.274 165.886 3,375.160 Raising funds 848,408 848,408 908,531 200 908,731 Charitable activities 2.672,781 156,532 2,829,313 2,512,100 150,146 2,662,246 Total expenditure 3,521.189 156,532 3,677,721 3,420,631 150,346 3,570,977 Net (expenditure)lincome for the yearl Net movement in funds {202,404) 75,490 {126,914) (211.357) 15.540 (195.817) Fund balances al 1 April 2024 4.757,686 904,020 5.661.706 4,969,043 888,480 5,857,523 Fund balances at 31 Mar¢h 2025 4,555.282 979,510 5,534,792 4.757,686 904,020 5.661,706 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from ¢ontinuing activities. The stalement of financial aclivtlies also complies with the reqLtirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. 14-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Flxed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets 15 16 3,760 2.716,112 2.708,202 2,719,872 2,708.202 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 17 652,025 2,425,215 515,775 2.628.488 3,077,240 3.144,263 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 (262,320) (190,759) Net current assets 2.814,920 2.953.504 Total assets less current liabilities 5.534,792 5,661.706 Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds - general 21 979,510 4,555,282 904.020 4,757,686 5,534,792 5.661,706 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on . Mr M W Brown Trustee Company reglstration number 02080756 15-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 NotOS Cash flows from operating activities Cash absorbed by operations 25 (164.682) (380,589) Investing activities Purchase of intangible assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets Investment income received (4,250) (126,063) 91.722 (38,847} 73.169 Net cash (used in)Igenerated from invesling aclivities {38.591) 34,322 Financing activities Repayment of bank loans (191.667) Nel cash used in financing activities {191,667) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents {203.273} (537.934) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2.628.488 3.166,422 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 2.425,215 2,628,488 16-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Charity informatlon St Teresa's Hospice is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered offiGe is The Woodlands, Woodlands Road. Darlirigton, DL3 7UA, Durham. The liability of individual member5 is limited to a maximum of £1 if the charity is wound up whilst helshe is a member or within one year of ceasing to be a member. 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the CharitS Deed of Trust, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" ('FRS 102.} and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019}. The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statemenls are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounling policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern Al the lime of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue lo adopt the going conGern basis of accounting in preparing the financial ststements. The Charity meets its day to day working capital requirements through cash generated from operations. At the year end the charity had nel current assets of £2,814,920 including cash of £2,425,215 and made a deficit of £126.914. The charily's forecasts and projections for the next twelve months show that the charity should be able to continue in operational existence for that period, taking into account reasonable possible changes in trading performance. The charity has strong cash and nel current assets balances. Based on the faclors set out above, the trustees believe thal there is no material uncertainty in relation to going concern and that the charity has adequate financial resources to continue in operational exi51ence for at least e1ve months from the date of signing the financial statements and therefore, the trustees betieve it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Designated fvnds cornprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the Trustees for spe¢ifi¢ purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donor5 as to how they may be Ltsed. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the noles to the financial statements. 17-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A¢countFng pollcies (Contlnued) 1.4 Income All income is included in Ihe slatemenl of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the amount can be measured reliably. Donations and legacles Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless perfomiance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Legacies are reGognised on receipt or othetwise if the Charity has been nolified prror to the year end of an impending dislribution, the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known. the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. Donated seryices and fa¢ilities Income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case Ihe value is derived from the costs to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. Income from ¢ontracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requiremenl for it to be spent on a parlicular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted. Grants receivable Income from grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the grant. receipt is pbabIe and the amount can be measured reliably. Grants are recognised in income over the period in which the c(6ts are recognised where there are perfomance conditions attached to the grant, otherwise the income is recognised in full. Other trading activities Shop income is recognised at point of sale. Lottery sales Income from lottery ticket sales is deferred unlil the draw has taken place. Income is only recognised in the SOFA when the draw has occured and the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be measured reliably. 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third paty. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expendilure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dir&t costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributsble lo 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 actlvlty are apportionèd between those activities on a basis consistent with th& use of resources. Ralsing funds Expenditure on raising funds includes the cost of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. 18
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles {Contlnued) Charitable Activtties Expendilure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities thal lurther its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries. including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. Other Expenditure Other expenditure includes all expendilure thal is neither relaled to raising funds nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. 1.6 Development expenditure Website development expenditure is capitalised when it is considered to be technically feasible- there is an intenlion and ability to use the website., it is financially feasible to Gomplele the development and the expenditure can be reliably measured. 1.7 Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases= Development cost - St Teresa Hospice Lottery 20.fi Slraight line 1.8 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are inilially measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Deprecialion is recognised so as to write off the ¢ost or valuation of asset5 less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases.. Land and buildings Furniture and equipmenl Motor vehicles 2 /0 Straight line Straight line 4 years and straight line 15 years 25 /L¥ Straight line The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is detemiined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.9 Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting end date. the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets lo determine whether there is any indicalion that Ihose assels have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order lo determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior irnpairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reportigng date. 1.10 Cash and cash equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, d6POSits held at call wilh banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Trade debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any rale trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of trade discounts due. 19-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Actountlng policles (Contlnued) Trade creditors Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligalion can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounls due. 1.11 Retirement beneflts Penslons and other post retirement obligations Contributions lo defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which tke related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the Charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements. estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associaled assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects lY that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. Key sources of estimation uncertainty Legacies The charity includes (in ils debtors) amounts due from legacies. where these have been notified prior to the year end. These are based on best informalion received prior to completion of the amounts and are only estimates made by solicitors which are subject to change. -20-
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DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Other trading a¢tivities Unrestricted Unrestrlctod funds funds general general 2025 2024 Shop income 748.785 740,820 Shop income is from the sale ofdonated goods. Investments Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general general 2025 2024 Interest receivable 91,722 73,169 Other income Unrestricted Restricted funds funds general 2025 Total Unrestricted funds general 2024 2025 2025 Other income 40.003 8.000 48,003 30.906 Raising funds Unrestricled funds general 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds general 2024 Total 2024 2024 ndraisin Lottery costs Cost of Events Advertising Other fundraising costs Staff costs 6,009 28,941 69 8.165 199,171 46.596 5,199 598 169,168 200 46,796 5,199 598 169,168 Fundraising and publicity 242,355 221,561 200 221,761 -22-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Raising funds (Continued} Tradin costs Operating charily shops Stsff costs 252,583 353,470 248,653 438,317 248,653 438,317 Trading costs 606,053 686,970 686,970 848,408 908,531 200 908.731 Charitable activities Management In Patlent Home Care Out Patient and admin Unit and Operational Costs 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 2025 2025 2025 Staff cosls Charitable activities 960.898 62,831 387,060 13,126 234.026 60,672 1.581,984 136.629 1,595,164 89,712 1,023.729 400.186 294.698 1,718,613 1,684.876 Share of support costs (see nole 9) Share of governance costs (see nole 9) 247,648 525,226 772,874 651.960 229,050 108,776 337.826 325,410 476,698 1,023,729 400.186 928,700 2,829,313 2.662.246 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds - general Restricted funds 476,698 1,000,476 23,253 343,647 56,539 851,960 2,672,781 76.740 156,532 2,512,100 150.146 476,698 1.023,729 400,186 928,700 2,829,313 2.662,246 -23-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charltable activities (Contlnued) For the year ended 31 March 2024 Management In Patient Homo Care Out Patient and admin Unit and Operational Costs Totsl 2024 Staff costs Charitable activities 749.734 35,532 406.516 2,443 438,914 1.595,164 51.737 89,712 785,266 408,959 490,651 1,684,876 Share of support costs (see note 9) Share of governance costs {see note 9) 651,960 651,960 325,410 325,410 325,410 785,266 408,959 1.142.611 2,662,246 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds - general Restricted funds 325.410 785,266 331,458 77,501 1,069.966 2,512.100 72,645 150.146 325,410 785,266 408.959 1,142,611 2.662,246 -24-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Support costs Support Governance osts costs 2025 Support Governance costs Costs 2024 staff costs Depreciation, amortisation. loss on disposal Running costs Travel costs Training Redundancy costs 313,167 323,810 636,977 132.551 313,219 445.770 118,643 268,087 523 3,015 69.439 118,643 268,087 523 3.015 69,439 106,059 364,592 40.568 8.190 106,059 364,592 40,568 8,190 Audit fees Accountancy Legal and professional 11.300 2.000 716 11,300 2,000 716 12.100 12,100 91 91 772.874 337,826 1,110,700 651.960 325.410 977,370 Analysed between Charitable activities 772,874 337,826 1,110,700 651,960 325,410 977.370 10 Net movement in funds 2025 2024 Net movement in funds is stated after chargingl{crediting) Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets Amortisation of intangible assets 117.987 166 490 106.059 11 Auditor's remuneration Feos payable to tho Charlvs auditor and associates: 2025 2024 Audit of the Charity's annual accounts 11,300 12,100 Non4udit services All other non-audit services 2,000 12 Trustees None of Ihe Trustees {or any persons connected with them) receivéd any remuneralion or benefits from the Charity during the year. -25-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was.. 2025 Number 2024 Number 122 126 Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 2.457,394 201.484 112.724 2.352,288 187,894 108,237 2,771,602 2,648,419 The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follows.. 2025 Number 2024 Number £70,001 to £80,000 14 Taxation The charity is exempl from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objeds. -26-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 IntangSble fixed assets Development cost- St T¢r•$¥ Hosplce Lottery Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions - separately acquired 4.250 Al 31 March 2025 4,250 AmortFsation and impairment At 1 April 2024 Amortisation charged for the year 490 At 31 March 2025 490 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 3.760 At 31 March 2024 16 Tangible fixed assets Land and FurnitUTe and Motor vehlcles buildings equipment Total Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals 3.611,266 31.511 636.674 94,552 14201 28,181 4.276,121 126,063 (420) At 31 March 2025 3,642,777 730,806 28,181 4.401.764 Depreciation and impairment At 1 Apr¢1 2024 Depreciation charged in the year Eliminated in respect of disposals 1,002,764 70,484 546,911 43,656 (254) 18,244 3.847 1,567,919 117,987 (254) At 31 March 2025 1.073,248 590,313 22,091 1,685,652 Carrying amount At 31 March 2025 2.569,529 140,493 6,090 2,716,112 Al 31 March 2024 2,608,502 89,763 9,937 2,708,202 The charity had a £1 ordinary share in North East Hospice Lottery Limited INEHL) This represented a 250/. share in the alloted share capital of this entity which is incorporated in England. NEHL terminated activity on 31 March 2024 and is being liquidated. -27-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falling due withln one year: Trade debtors Other debtors and accrued income Prepayments 53,280 458,139 140.606 12,396 419,246 84,133 652,025 515.775 18 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Notes Other taxation and social security Deferred income Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals 48.603 2.713 133,531 24,158 53.315 44.331 19 100,326 21,107 24.995 262.320 190.759 19 Deferred income 2025 2024 Other deferred InMe 2,713 Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows.. 2025 2024 Deferred incomè is included within.. Current liabilities 2,713 Movements in the year. Deferred income at 1 April 2024 Released from previous p6ri0ds Resources deferred in the y6ar 79,804 (79,804) 2,713 Deferred income at 31 March 2025 2,713 -28-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contributlon schemes The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administer6d fund. The charge to profit or loss in respect of defined conlribution schemes was £112,724 (2024 - £108,237). Contributions totalling £24,158 (2024.. £21,107) were payable to the scheme at the end of the year and are included within Greditors. 21 Restricted funds The income funds of the charity include restricted funds wmprising the following unexpended balanS of donations and granis held on trust for specific purposes.. Movement in funds Incoming resources Movement in funds Incomlng Resources Balanet at resourees expended 31 March 2025 Balance at 1 April 2023 Re50LErce$ expended Balanee at 1 April 2024 IPU Building Grant NHS England grant Family Support Rooms refurbishment Wolfson Suite Tees Esk and Wear Valley Resilience Funding The JGW Patterson Foundation North East & North Cumbria CHC Mattress Fund The Albert Hunt Trusl February Foundation Sir James Knott Trust The Hobson Charity Darlington Borough Council Carers break 124,265 (2,890) 121.375 (2,914) 118.461 700,000 700.000 700,000 24,085 3,244 {613) (2.013) 23.472 1.231 (13.704) (1,231) 9,768 4,823 {4,823) 10,000 (10,000) 49.001 (49,001) 56,539 (56.539) 11,000 (1,943> 9,057 {4.004) 5,053 15,000 {15,000) 7,500 (7,500) 9,462 (9,462) 9,795 (1,016) 8,779 (2,483) 6,296 3,996 13,996) 3,996 13,996) -29-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21 Restricted funds (Continued) Darlington Womens Group Tees Valley Sport Hospice Aid UK Mogan & Mogan Hadrian Trust IPU Door Project Other restricted funds (see table below) 1.000 1.000 1,000 4.000 (4,000) 999 (183) 816 (400) 416 200 {200} (1,000) 1.000 1.000 (1.000) 15.054 15,054 (1,129) 13.925 25.864 34.078 136.706) 23.236 170,487 (69,132) 124,591 888,480 165,886 (150,346) 904.020 232.022 1156,532) 979,510 -30-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21 Restrlcted funds {Continued) Other restricted reserves comprise.. Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at 1 April resources expended 1 April resources expended 31 March 2023 2024 2025 North East & North Cumbria ICB Happiness Hubs Fund The William Leech Charity North East & North Cumbria ICB Personalised Care Non Recurring Fund 2023 The Muckle Fund at Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumbertand Masonic Charitable Foundation via Hospice UK Barbour Foundation IT Equipmenl Syrlnge Drivers Tesco Stronger Starts Northumberland Village Darlington Borough Council post vention Point North cushions Cummins racking OnPalh Energy recliner Point North recliner Sir James Knott Trust therapy James Foundation Hospice UK Volunteering for Health Development Phase Other misc restricted funds Total other restricled funds 5.750 (4.252) 1.498 (1.498) 5,000 (5,0001 3,588 {3,588) 1,444 1,444 (331) 1,113 8,892 18.8921 11,116 111.116) 10,000 110.000) (1,636) {645} {1,000) (5,000) 4,620 3,784 1,000 (278) 1456> 4,342 5,828 1,000 2.706 5,183 2,500 5,000 8,000 (4,000) 4,000 2.495 9,151 3,500 (9501 {842) (583) 1,545 8,309 2,917 5,365 (336} 9.462 {3,943) 5.029 5,519 Tudor 10,000 110,000) 76,912 15.833 6,420 {7,9141 70,492 7.919 23,364 (14,240) 9,124 3,653 (2,918) 9.859 25,864 34.078 {36,706} 23,236 170,487 (69.132) 124,591 31
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21 Restrf¢ted funds (Conllnued} The spe¢rfic purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows.. The in Patient unil {IPU) Grant was a contribution towards the rnnstruction of the IPU bulkling and the grant was fully spent in 2015116 year. The NHS England grant was to fund the contlnuing use of the freehold property 'The Woodlands,. The fund is restricted until Ihe NHS release the legal charge over the prortY or until the propety is sold. The refurbishment of the 1 st floor of The Woodlands (former IPU) to house the family support suitès was funded by the Children in Need grant, Finaly C¢Joper Fund and William Webster Charitsble Trust, all of which were fully spent in 2017118 year. and the ASDA Foundation grant which was also fully spent in 2018119 year. The Wolfson Suite grant to fund the kitchen added to the Wolfson Suite in the Hospice. The grant was fully spent in 2017118 year. The following fund was provided by the Integrated Care Board {ICB) for patient seNices which has been fully spent in the year" North East & North Cumbria ICB provided £56,539 for the provision of the community continuing health care (CHC) patient service. Mattress Fund: a) The Barbour Foundation provided £1,000 for tuming mattresses in the prior year and this was fully Spent last year b) A further donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, provided £10,000 for tuming mattresses in the prior year and this was fully spent last year. The Hobson Charity provided funding of £9.795 in the prior year to switch to more energy efficient LED lighting and this was fully spent in last year. Darlington Borough Council carer breaks provided funding of £3,996 in the year to run support groups. complementary therapies and counselling for adutt and young carers, which was spent in the year. Darlington Women's Group provided funding of £1,000 for fumiture within the Family Support service during 2021122 and this remains unspent. Hospice Aid UK provided funding of £999.98 for the purchase of tsvo vacuum cleaners which was spent in the prior year. Hadrian Trust provided £1.000 in the year as a contribution towards core nursing Costs in IPU and this was fvlly spent in the year. IPU Doors Project - replace and widen the patio doors in the IPU bedrooms to allow palients access to the gardens. Funds received from thè following in the prior year were,. The Hospital Saturday Fund £2.000. The Jack Brunton Charitable Trust £5,000. The A M Fenton Trust £6.554 and The Barratt Foundation £1,500. North East & North Cumbria ICB - Happiness Hubs Fund, managed by Pioneering Care Partnership. provided funding in the prior year of £5.750 for a creative café running to June 2024. The balance of the funds brought forward have been fully spent in this year. The Muckle Fund at Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland provlded funding of £1.444 in the prior year for IPU visitor chairs. The chairs were purchased in this year. Masonlc Charitable Foundation Hospice grant programme, managed by Hospice UK, provided fvnding of £11,116 to improve accessibility to hospi servlces for people impacted by poverty or homelessness. Opening Doors project. This was fully spent In the year. The Barbour Foundation provided £10,000 in the year as a contribution towards the nursing costs in IPU. This was fvlly spent in the year. -32-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21 Restricted funds IContinued} IT Equipment.. The Rothley Trust provided funding of £1,500 for IT equipment in the prior year and this was fully spent in that year. Darlington Borough Council also provided funding of £3.120 for laptops for the communily hospiop service in the prior year and this was fully spent in that year. Syringe Drivers: Kilpatrick Fraser Charitable Trust provided funding of £1,284 in the prior year for a syringe driver and this was fully spent in that year. The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust provided funding of £2,500 in the prior year for syringe drivers which was fijlly spent in that year. The William Webster Charitable Trust provided £2,500 for syringe drivers previously which has been fully spent. Tesco Stronger Starts provided £1,000 funding for child bereavement resourGes in the prior year which was fully spent in this year. Northumberland Village Homes Trust. via Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, provided £5,000 of funding as a contribution to staff costs for bereavement support lo children and young people, this was fully spenl in the year. Darlington Borough Council provided £8,000 of funding to provide a Post Vention service from Ociober 2024 to October 2025. Point North (formerly County Durham Community Foundation) Donor Support Fund provided £2,495 of funding to purchase specialist pressure relieving cushions and air purifiers for patients, this was fully spent in the year. Global Giving with Cummins Darlinglon provided £9,150.63 of funding to purchase racking and shelving for storage al the superstore with volunteers from Cummins Darlington then building and setting it up. This was fully spent in the year. OnPath Energy {formerly Banks) Moor House Wind Fami Community Fund via County Durham Community Foundation provided £3,500 to purchase a specialist recliner chair for use in IPU. This was fLblly ¥ent in the year. Darlington Building Society 50/. Pledge Fund. via Point North (formerly County Durham Communily Foundation) provided funding of £5,365 to purchase a specialist recliner chair and syringe driver for IPU. This was fully spent in the year. Sir James Knott Trusi provided funding of £9,462 as a contribution towards the cost of proving our complementary Iherapy services. which was fully spent in the year. This was for year 2 of the 3 years funding that was agreed. The Jarne5 Tudor Foundation provided £10,000 in the year as a contribution towards the nursing costs in IPU, with this being fully spent in the year. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSCI announced that £100 million of funding was made available to Hospi$ in England. With £25 million of this distributed to hospices via Hospice UK n 2024125. £76,912 of funding was received and fully spent in the year on capital expenditure items not already funded. Purchases included 7 new beds in IPU. 4 more recliner chairs in IPU and additional computers. A Volunteering for Health Partnership ICW+} began in the year between Citizens Advice Darlington. Redcar and Cleveland, Darlington AssoGiation on Disability {DAD), St Teresa's Hospice and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity. Funding to develop the infrastructure for this 3-year plan was received of £15,833.34, with half of these funds still unspent. For capitsl expenditure. Ihe funding is being released to unrestricted funds in line with the depreciation policy. -33-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 22 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by: Intangible fixed assets Tangible assets Current assetsllliabilities) 3,760 1.736,602 2,814.920 3.760 2,716,112 2,814,920 979,510 1,804,182 2,953.504 904,020 2,708,202 2.953,504 4.555,282 979.510 5.534,792 4.757.686 904,020 5,661.706 23 Operating lease commitments At the reporting end date the Charity had outstanding commitments for ftEture minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows- 2025 2024 Within one year Between and five years 105.767 153.998 100,797 218,530 259,765 319,327 Related party transactions Remuneration of key management personnel The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows. 2025 2024 Aggregate compensation 302,285 251,155 -34-
DARLINGTON & DISTRICT HOSPICE MOVEMENT TIA ST TERESA'S HOSPICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 24 Related party transactions (Continued) Transactions with related parties During the year the Charity entered into the following tran5aolions with related parties: North East Hosplce Lottery Limited (Common directors) Income received amounting to £2,316 from the liquidator following the last draw in March 2024 (2024.. £38.584). At Ihe balance sheet date the amount due from North East Hospices Lottery Limited was £nil (2024.. £10,825). 25 Cash generated from operations 2025 2024 Deficit for the year (126.914) {195,817) Adjustments for.. Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets (91,722} 166 490 117.987 {73,169) 106.059 Movements in working capital= (Increase) in debtors Increasel{decrease) in creditors Increasel(decrease) in deferred income (136,2501 68,848 2,713 (132.4661 {5,392) (79.804) Cash absorbed by operations {164.682} (380.589) 26 Analysis of changes in net funds The Charity had no debt during the year. -35-