Règistered number.. 02211941
Charity number: 700272
THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRU8TEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Bishop Flcming

THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
{A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnlstraiivg d&talls of Ihe Gharitabie Gompany, its Trusiees and
advisers
Trustoes, rèport
Independent auditors, report on the financial statements
Statement of financial activities
9-12
13
Balance sheet
14
statement of Cash flows
15
Notes to the financial statements
16-34

THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY 6UARANTEEI
EFeRENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND
ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Trustees
J Alderson
J Baldwin
L Chapman
B Cooper
M Duncan
R Laighl
M Leech
D Locke
M Mushen
C Roberson
M Webb
P Whilehouse lappoinled 4 April 20221
Company reoistered
number
02211941
Charity registered
numb8r
700272
Reglstèr&d offic8
Primiose Hospice
t. Godwalds Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 3BW
Company secretary
A Dalton
Chiet executive officer
D Burrell
Independent auditors
Bishop Fleming LLP
Chartérad Accountants
1-3 College Yard
Worcester
WR1 2LB
Bankers
Lloyds Bank plc
112 High Street
Bruiribyluve
Worcestershire
B61 8ES
Sollcitors
Thomas Guise Solicitors
5 Foregale Street
Worcester
WR1 1D8
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE}
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The Trustees present their annual report together wilh the audited financial slalemenls of the Charitable
Company for the 1 April 2021 10 31 March 2022. The Annual report serves the purposes ol both a Trustees,
repart and a tlirpe.tnrs' rppr>rt ijndpr r.nmr)2ny 12w Thè. TriJ*l*>.g.t p.nnfirrn IhAt thp Anniial report anrj financi31
slalements ol the ¢harilable Company Comply wlh the current slalulory requirements, the requirements of the
charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Slalemenl ol Recommencled Practice
ISORPI applicable to ¢harilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicaL)le In the UK 2nd Republic ol Ireland IFRS1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191.
Since the Charitable Company qualifies as small under section 382 of tho Companios Act 2006, the Strategic
report requlred of mecjlum and large Companies under Ine Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Repon and Direciors.
Report) Regulations 2013 has been omilled.
Iniroduction
Based in Bromsgrove, Primrose Hospice is an established and highly respected charity. 11 has served the
population ol North East Worcestershire lor over 35 years.
In 2021122 Primrose Hospice raised £1.73 million 1£1.986 million in 20201211 which includes an annual grant
from the NHS and a start-up retail grant from the government given in response lo the COVID 19 pandemic.
Aroun(5 £1.42 million ol the monies raised was achieved thanks lo the geneTOUS SUPPOrt of local people and
bLJsinesses. The money raised is spent on supporting people with life lirniling illnesses and their families during
difficult and challenging limes.
Whilst the period lo March 2022 has slill been impacted lo some exlenl by the Covid-19 panclemic, we have
begun lo relurn our services safely lo face-lo lace. In fact we were one of the first hospices lo return lo this way
of working, recognising the importance of direct human contact in supportinq our community.
We 8re juslili8bly proud of our contribution during Covid and emerge as a viable organisation èquipped Its build
on the lessons that we learnt during this ¢hallenging lime and determined lo further improve our services.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
Primrose Hospi￿ aims lo work lo support adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families lo offer a high
quality, efficient and responsive setvi¢e appropriate lo the needs of an individual whatever the slaoe of their
The objectives of Primrose Hospice are..
To provide specialised palliative care for patients with progressive, advanced cancer and olh&r dis8ases
from which they will not iecover, across the recognised domains ol physical, psy¢hologi¢al, social and
spiritual Gare, thereby assisting patients to achi¢vE quality in their daily liviiig.
To act as a poinl of liaison in issues of Communication, ensuring patients and their famili8s are involved n
decisions concerning their ¢8re and Irealmenl, allowing them to make informed ¢hoi¢es.
To providc information lo patient- and familico, cnk)uring thoy hovo full knowledge of all the support 3eNices,
fin8n¢ial benefits and aids Ih&y may require lo achieve comfortable living.
To provide emotional support lo individual members of a patient's family ladull or child between the ages of
6 and 181 by the provision of tr•ingd volunt88r support workers or counsalling.
To provide the opportunity for the patient and family lo discijss their chosen place of care and eventual place
of death, whether at home, in hospital or a nursing home.
Tn prnvirl•. *iippnrtivp. tr.￿r￿. fnr r.anrer pglip.nts. and pationts with other life limiting illnÈgsÈg. at sny gt#ge of
Iheir disease by the provision ol counselling, information and complementary therapies.
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY tsUAt4ANTEE}
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEOI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Oblectives and activities ICONTINUEDI
In providinq the above services. we are benefitino the individuals who avail themselves of these services,
together with their carers and families. 11 should also be noled that Primrose Hospice makes no charge foi
any of ils services.
The Iruslees confirrn that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's airms and objectives and in planning fulure aclivilies.
In selling objectives and planning for aclivilies, the Trustees have given due consideration lo general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating lo public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benelil.. running a
charity {PB2}'_
b. Stratagies lor achieving objactivès
Whilst the Charity developed a clear S-year strategy in 2018, this has been revisited in 2020 to ensure we
responcl to the Ghallenges and opportunltl8s that the COVID-19 pandetnlG ha5 presented.
During 2022, Primrose Hospice has invested in additional nursing. support and family support posts.
. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
Some ol our ￿e￿I¢¢-
havc bcen maintained remotcly or utili￿Ing online method- Our
-laff have continued to
support people lace lo face and in their homes on an exception basis after a full risk assessment.
Our core services include..
Clinical and well.bein
Services
Our Gllnlcal & Wellbelng Servlces provlde a range of support for people Ilvlng wlth a Ilfe-llmltlng Illness.
Day Hospice
Our Day Hospice is aimed al helping patients not only manage their illness and syrnploms bul also achieve
goals.
Patients. and where appropriate their carei, will have the opportunity lo learn techniques to help manage
feelings of extreme tiredness, relax, madilala, pravenl falls and undertak8 gènt18 8xer¢ise.
A light lunch is also provided free ol charge. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Physiotherapy and O¢¢upational Therapy
Primro4JC'"
-t and Occupational Thcrapi-
PhyolOthcmpi-
-t aim to help pcoplc rcmain a- indtspcndcnt a-
-iblc by
helping them lo adapt to any changes that may occur. They offeT the opportunity lo take part in various
workshops which may include fatigue, anxiety and breathlessness.
They Can help people live more comfortably at home by providing education and advice along with movement
and exercise. relaxation and mobility work.
Wellbelng
Our Wellbeing Support is designed for people with a life-limiling illness lo help them manage and maintain their
quality ol life.
The Wellbeing Service is aimed at meeting your individual needs and is therefore tailored to an individual's
specific needs and goals.
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Objectives and activities ICONTINUEDI
We offp.r vAr*niJ8.%iJppr>rt grniirJ% And *g.q*inn.# Aime.d gt improving wellb&ing
Counselling
Our counselling service is available lo patients and families who are experiencing a life-limiling illness or who are
bereaved.
We al4¥0 offcr o b¢roavcmont service for anyone experiencing tn unexp¥Gted death in last three years.
Clients will receive one lo one support with one ol our volunleer counsellors, weekly, initially for 6 weeks bul this
Can be increased lo 12 weeks.
We are BACP (British Association ol Counselling and Psycholherapyl accredited since 2011.
Famlly Support
Our Family Support is available where counselling is not appropriate Ifor example, if people feel they can't
commit to wo$kly gÉ&gsions or ¢ounselling level of support 1$ not roquirgdl.
We have a team of adult family support volunteers who support people al Primrose Hospice and in Iheir own
homes.
Children and Young People
Thi5 3erviGe is available to ¢hildrrn dnd young people who liave soiiivoiie iIi¥y lu willi Itle-lirTiiIiiiy
illness or who are bereaved.
We can 5UPPOrt children under live through Iheir paient8.
Our 18am will assess the person's needs and they will be offered one lo one support or groups support or both.
Our one io on& sessions will otten be activity based depending on age of the child.
Complementary Therapy
Our team of fully qualified therapists Can provide palienls and families with a range ol therapies and a Irealmenl
plan.
A treatment plan will be agreed following a lull assessment by the Complementary Therapies Co-ordinalor.
Complementary Therapies do not offer a cure, bul Can bring relief for some specific symptoms, and side effects
Groups
Group support can be very helpful and within Family Support we have a variety of regular groups. The main
purpose of a group 15 to provide a sale environment lor discussioii and mutual support with olhe15 who have
similar experiences.
Our group support includes both before and after bereavement for both adults and children.
We also offer $tsveral Cornplementary therapy groups in¢luding yoga.
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMIIED BY GUARANIEÈ)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Objectives and activitles ICONTINUEDI
Benefits
Patiènts and families can bè support8d through bènèfits, housing, 8mploymÈnt, dèbt and bereavement issues
either face lo face or by phone.
We can help ensure that they are receiving all the benelils they are entitled lo.
Thg Bp.npfit8 Advisp.r iq nn hand tn with appliratinn8.
Our Family Support Team work closely with our Clinical & Wellbeing Team lo ensure we are offering a holistic
approach lo support.
Achlev•mènts and performanc8
a. Key performance Indicators
Primrose Hospice's priority has continued lo be lo provide care for those with life limiting illness and support for
their lamilies.
Piimrose Hospice's challenge continues lo be lo raise the funds lo sustain our cutrenl services and respond lo
tha incr¢g$e in domand.
b. Rèview of activitigs
Primrose Hospice provides support lo patients with life limiting illnesses and their families, providing them with
the care and support they require during difficult limes.
c. Investment policy and performance
Thore are no regtrictions the powers ol the TrLisleos to invepl tho fiinrjs of Primrose Hn.spice The ciirrg.nl
policy ol the Trustees is lo have regard lo income requirements and any risks which have been identified and lo
retain any such funds as are required in short term bank deposit accounts. Primrose Hospice seeks lo produce
the best financial return within an a¢ceplable level of risk. The investment objective for (he short term cash
reserves is lo preserve the capital value with a minimutn level of risk. Assets should be readily available, within
35 days, lo meet unanliGipaled cash flow requirements.
The Trustees have reviewed the reserves of the Gharityb inGluding the nature of the inGome and expgnditurg
streams, the need lo mal¢h variable income and fixed commitments and the nature of the reserves.
An investment policy was reviewed and updaled al the Finance and Income G&neralion Commillee and Board in
202C>.
Flnancial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable e%peGtation that the Charitable Company
has adequate resources to continue in operational exislence for the foreseeable future. This has been reviewed
and the Trustees are conlidenl there are sufficient reserves lo ensure the Hospice remains a going concern
beyond March 2023. For this reason. they continue lo adopl Ihe ooing concern basis in preparing the financial
slalemenls. Further éelails re9arding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting
policies INole 2.21.
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES, REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
b. Reserves policy
Thc Trustees octively review the major ri8k3 which the Charity face3 and believe that maintainin9 reserves at a
level lo cover 6 months operating Costs, combined with an annual review of the ¢onlrols over key financial
systems, will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The organisalion aspiies to have 6
months, reserves at any limo lcurienlly 12.3 rllonlhsl. The Trustees have also examined other operational and
business risks faced by the Charity, have produced a Risk Register and confirm that they have established
systems lo mitigat8 thg signifi¢anl risks.
Vvhllsi reserves are greater ihan the Charity aspires to in 'normal' times, Ihe Trusiees are aware ihai this has
been achieved during the pandemic and is largely due lo additional lemporary financial support and temporarily
decreased cost base le.g. lurloughl. As there are risks around lulure incorne levels, Trustees have accepted
maintaining additional reserves as a prudent buffer in a time of graal uneortainty around future income for th
Charity.
Financial review
The Slalemenl of Financial Activities ISOFAI shows reslri¢led and unreslricled reserves al £1,438,735 and
£2,140,162, respectively. In 2020121 they were £1,482.680 and £2,036.932 respecliv81y.
Total in¢oming resources amounted lo £1,729,730 12021.. £1,986,498). £305,271 of this was from slalulory
sources (£813,813 in 20211. For the other 82.350/. 140.9¢/0 in 20211, Primrose Hospice remains heavily
dEpendent on the geneioslty ol our local communlty io support our rela11 shops, joint ioitery an¢J fun¢Jraising
activities.
There was a siirplus of £59.285 in 2022 lin 2021 the figure was £481,673).
d. Principal funding
National Health Service Grants
Grant income from the NHS was £267,560, which equates to 15.5 /0 of the Hospice's lolal funding. Primrose
Hospice ensures that the limited resources are used responsibly lo provide the best care and support lo our
community.
Worceslershir& Hospices Lollery
WviLebleisliii¥ HubpiLVb Lultery. ¢1 juint venture wlth Acorns Chll(5ren's Hosplce and Sl. Rlchard's Hospl¢e,
generated income of £105,93512021.. £117,391) for the Hospice.
nr)n8tinn£ Ifharitgblo. Triists. FLindraisin9 & olhÈr donationgl
Donations in 2022 were £447.966 compared lo £502.054 in 2021, i.e. 25.9Yo of inwme.
Legacies and In Memoriam
Legacies and In Memoriam were £336,843 compared lo £336,889 in 2021., 19.470/0 of income.
Trading Activities
The income generated by Primro8*'ts 6 retail 3hop5 was £533,399 compared to £21￿,733 in thts previou5 year
Iwhen shops were closed for periods during the pandemic). This represents 30.840/0 of income.
Structure, govemance and management
a. Constitution
The Primrose Hospice is registered as a charitable company limiled by guarantee and was sel up by a Trust
deed.
The Primrose Hospice is constitut¢d und&r a Tru51 deed and t3 a registered charity numb¢r 700272.
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITEO BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUEOI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Structure, governance and management {CONTINUEDI
The Primrose Hospi¢e is a ¢hari18ble company limiled by guarantee, incorporated on 20th January 1988, and
registered as a Gharily on the same dale.
The Primrose Hospice was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and
iiiJw¥ib ol tli¥ cliarilable compaiTry aiid is govei.lied undei" ils Ailiil¥s of Association. In the event of tlie compaiiy
being wound up. members are required to contribute an amount of £1 per rllember.
b. Methods of eppointmenl or election of Tru¥tee¥
The directois ol the company are also charity Iruslees lor the purposes of charity law and, under the companys
Articles, are known as members of the Board of Trustees. The Trustees when complete consist of at least seven
and not more than Iwenly individuals over the age of 18, all of whom musl suppori the Objects.
- Oroanisational structurè and dècislon-maklng pollclès
The Boarcl of Trustees administers the Charity. The Board meets al least 4 times a year and is responsible for
the slral¢qic direction and policy of the Charilv.
Tho Chi81 Executive Officer is appointed by the Trustees lo manage the day lo day operations of the Charity and
allends the Board Meetings, alongside members of the Senior Leadership Team. To facililale effective
operations, the Chlel Execuiive orricer has delegatecj auihorfty lor operatlonal matters.
d. Policies adopted for tha induction and training of Trustaas
The Trustees have a formal induction process which covers all Primrose Hospice policies and procedures and
covers the Trustee Code of Conduct, the Trustee declaration, Conlidenlialily agreement, Nolan 7 Principles, Th&
Chgrity ComTni
publieotion 'Tho E-
tsntial Tru-
-tce' Tho Ho-
-pictt UK 20 minute 9uidc and Mandatory
Training as undertaken by all volunteers.
•. Pay policy for key management personnel
Salaries are reviewed lo ensur8 resourc8s are used as efficiently as possible. This, along with benchmarking
against gimilar local charities and assessing the complexity of Ihe role. will provide a robust remuneration
process.
f. Financial risk manaqement
The Truslees have assessed the major risks lo which the Charitable Company is exposed, in partiGular those
related lo the operations and finances of the Charitable Company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures
are in place lo miligale exposure lo the major risks.
Plans for future periods
The Trustees and Senior Management Team plan lo continue lo deliver setvices for the Charity's clients, whilst
managing the impacts of Covid 19 and other economic uncertainties on the Charity.
We Mrill continue lo enhance our services and increase ulilisalion.
The Board 2re mindful that we are in a period of great uncertainty with esc¥lgting ¢os¢s, uncertain income.
rapidly rising inflation and the country predicted to enter recession. The Board will lake a cautious approach lo
any additioiial recurrent expenditure al presenl until the situation, particularfy around income is clearer. Reserves
are al higher than normal levels al present which will provide a buffer against pending cost pressLJres.
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Tru-
-Icc- Iwho arc aluo th¢ diTCCtor3 of thc Charitable Company for Ihe PLJrposes of Gompany lavwl are
responsible foi preparing the Trustees. report and the financial slalemenls in accordance with applicable law and
United Kingdom Accounling Standards IUni18d Kingdom Generally Acceplecl Accounting Praclicel.
Company law requires the Trusteos lo prepare financial slalemenls for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees must ntsl approve th8 financial slalemenls unless they artr satisfied that they give a true and fair view of
the slate of affairs of the Charilable Company and of ils incoming resources and application of resources,
including its income and expenditure, lor that period. In preparing these financial slaletnenls. the Trustees are
required lo..
splpr.t 8iJitxhlp. 2rr.niinlinJ pnlir.ip.s thpn apply them consistently..
observe the methods and principles ol the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.,
make judgments and accounting eslimates that are reasonablè ancs prudent.,
slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any matprial
epartures disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concein basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the
Charitable Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are iesponsible for keeping adequate accounting re¢oids that are suffiGienl lo show and explain
the Charitable Companys transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position
of the Charitable Company and enable them lo ensure that the financial slalemenls cornply with the Companies
Act 2006. They are also responsible for gafeguarding the assets of the Charitable Company and hen¢e for taking
reasonable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud and olhef irregularities.
Disclosure of Information to auditors
Etich of the persons who are Trustees ai ihe ilme when thls Trusiees. repofl is approve¢J has confirmed Ihai..
so lar as that Trustee is aware. there is no relevanl audll Information ol which the charitls auditors are
unaware, and
that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought lo have been taken as a Trustee in order lo be aware of
any relevant audit information and lo establish thal the ¢hariVs auditors are aware of that informalion.
Audltors
The auditors, Bishop Fleming LLP. have indicated their willinqness lo continue inoffice. The desionaled Trustees
will propose a molion reappointing the auditor5 al a meeting of the Trustees.
Approved by order of the member
ollh
rd of I rusiees and signed on their behall by..
R Lalght
Truslee
Dale..
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
OPINION
We have audited the financial slalemenls of The Primrose Hospice Limited Ilhe 'charilable company) for Ihe
year ended 31 March 2022 which comprise the Statement of financial activities. the Balance sheet, the
Slalemtsnl of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The
financial reporting framework that ha5 been applied in their preparation is applicable la¥v and United Kin9dom
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 slalemenls..
give a true and fair view of the slate of the charitable companls affairs as al 31 March 2022 and of ils
incoming resources ana appli¢alion ol resources, in¢luding ils Income and expenditure for the year then
ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Pracii¢e,' ana
have been prepafed in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
BASIS FOR OPINION
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable
law. Our respoiisibilities under those standard& are furthfyr de5Grib¢d in thfr Auditor5, re5ponsibilitifys 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 relevanl lo our audit ol 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 believè that the audit evidence we have obiained is
suffi¢ient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN
In auditing the financial slalemenls, we have ¢on¢luded that the Trustees. use ol the going con¢ern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial slalemenls Is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating lo events or
conditions Ihal, ind1vidually or collectively, may cast signiticant doubt on the chariiat)le companys at>ility lo
continue as a going con￿rn for a period of al least twelve monlhs from when the financial statements are
aulhorised lor issue.
Our responsibilities and th& r&sponsibililies of the Trustees with respect lo going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
OTHER INFORMATION
Thc othcr information Compr1￿c￿ thc information includcd in thc Annual rcport othcr than thc financial -tgtements
and our Audilors. report Ihereon. The Truslees are responsible for the olher informalion Contained within the
Annual report. Our opinion on the financial slalements does not cover the other information and, except lo the
exlenl otherwise explicitly slated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our
responsibility is lo read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is
materially inconsislenl with the financial statémÈnts or our knowlèdgè obtainèd in thè couisè of the audit, or
otherwise appears lo be materially misstated. If we identify such material in¢onsislencies or apparent material
mlsstaiements, we are requlred to deteTm1ne whether thls glves r5se to a materlal mlsstatement In the flnancial
statements themselves. If, based on th& work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material
misslalemenl of this other informaliori. we are required lo report that lacl.
We have nothing lo report in this regard.
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
(CONTINUED}
OPINION ON OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the inlormalion given in the Trustees. report for the financial year for which the financial slalemenls are
prepared is consistent with the financial slalemenls.
the Tru$t¢¢s' r¢port hats been prepared in aGcordance with applicabl¢ legal r¢quir¢menls.
MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and ils environment obtained in the
course ol the audit, we have not identified material misstalemenls in the Trustees, report.
We have nothing lo report in respect of the following mallers in relation lo which Companies Act 20D6 requires
us lo report lo you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounling records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit hav& not been
received from branches not visited by us.. or
the financial slalemenls are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns", or
certain uisciosures Of Trustees. remuneraiion specified Oy law are not maue.. or
we have not received all the inlormalion and explanations we require lor our audit,. or
the Trustees were not enlilled lo prepare the financial slalemenls in a¢cordan¢e wilh the small companies
i¥yiiii¥ dilu IdK¥ dLIvdiiliiye uf Ilie biricill ¢ottiP¢ifiivs' exemptlons In pr8parlng the Trusiees. report and
from the requirement lo prepare a Strategic report.
RE8PONSIBILITIE8 OF TRUSTEES
As explained more fully in the Trustees, responsibilities statement, the Trustees Iwho are also the directors of the
charitable company for the purposes of company lawl ar¢ responsible for the preparation of the financial
slalements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and lor such internal control as the
Trustees determine is necessary lo enable the preparation ol financial slalemenls (hal are free from material
missialemenl. whelher due Its fraud or error.
In preparing the linan¢ial staternenls, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's abllily
lo Continue as a going concern, disclosing, as appli¢able, mallers related lo going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend lo liquidate the chariiable Company or lo cease
operations, or have no realistic allernalive bul to do $0.
AUDITORS. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial slalemenls as a whole are free
from materlal mlsstatemeni. whether Uue its IrauO or error, and lo issue an Audiiors. report Ihat In¢iud&s our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level ol assurance, bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always delecl a material misslalemenl when il exists. Misslalemenls Can arise
from fraud or error anol are considered materi21 if. individuslly or in thg aggr8gatg, thgy could raasonably ba
expected lo influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial slalements.
Irregularities. includinu fraud. are in8tanrg8 nf nnn-rnmt)li2nr.p wilh Ixw% And ro.oiJlAtir)n.* Wg. Ap.8ign prnr.gdiirps
in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, lo delecl material misslalemenls in respect of irregularities,
including frau(J. The Qxlenl lo which our procedures are capable ol detecting irregularities, including fraud is
detailed below..
The procedures undertaken in order lo identify and assess risks of material misstalemenl in respect of
irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, are as follows..
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
ICONTINUEOI
We have considered the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance.,
We have considered the results of our enquiries of management and the Chair of th9 Board about thair own
idenlificalion and assessment of the risk of irregularities
For any mallers identified we have obtained and reviewed the Chariliy's documentation of their policies and
procedures relating lo..
Idenlifwng. evaluating and complying with laws and regulations whether they were aware of ariy
instances ol non-complian¢e',
Detecting and responding to the risk of fraud and whether they have knowledge of actual. suspected or
alleged fraud,. and
Tne Internal conirols esiabllshed io mltlgate Ihe rlsks of fraud or non-compllance wlth laws and
regulations.
We have considered the mallers discussed among the audit engagernenl team, including internal lax
btJ¥Lldlibtb i¥ydidiiiy Ilvw ¢iiid wli¥i¥ fr¢iud ITiiglil uccui li I Ili¥ fiiiaii¢ial staleiiiei)ts arid poteiilial iiidiGator5 of
fraud.
AS a r0suIt of Ihese procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist wthin th•
organisalion for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas..
Revenue recognition., and
Accounting eslimates.
In common with all audits under ISA$ IUKI, we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond lo
the risk of management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Charity operates in. focusing
on provisions ol those laws and regulations that had a dire¢t effe¢l on the delerminalion ol material amounts and
djc¢l(>suros in tho financial stat&manl8. The kay laws and regulations wo considgrod in this context includ8d thg
Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Aceounling and Reporting by Charities and the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
In addition, we have Considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the
financial statements bul compliance with which may be lundamenlal lo the Charity's ability to operate or lo avoid
a material penalty. These include data protection regulations, health and safely regulations and employment
legi51alion.
Audit response lo risks identified..
As a result ol performing the above procedures, we have identified revenue recognition and accounting
estimèles as key audit mallers related lo the potential risk of fraud. Our pToGedures to respond to risks identified
included the following..
Oocumenting and validating the control environment for income and debtors gnd carrying out walklhrough
lesling.,
Undertaking suL>stantive sample-base¢J tesiing or proof In iotal calculations on all maierial revenue sireams
lo ensure revenue has been recognised appropriately and accurately.,
Considering manual income journals as part of our work on fraud risks documented above..
Revlewlng ihe flnanclal statement dlsclosures and testlng to 5UPPOrting documenlation",
Enquiring of management concerning a¢lual and potential liligalion claims.,
Performing analytical procedures lo identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks
Readirig minutes of meelin9s ol those charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with HMRC..
and
In addre33ing the ri3k of fraud through managemenl override of controls, te3tin9 the 8ppropri8lene3s of
journal entries and other adjuslmenls,. assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting
eslimales are indicative of a potential bias and evaluating the business rationale of any significant
tran￿￿CtIOn-
that arc un￿￿Val or out-.de the normal eour8è of buginèÈs.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
ICONTINUEDI
We also comrnunicaled relevant laws and regulations and potential fraud risks lo all engagement tearll members
an(J remained alert 10 any Indications ol traucS or non-compliance with laws and regulations Ihroughoul the audit.
Our audit procedures were designed lo iespond lo risks of material misslatemenl in Ihe financial slalemenls,
r@cognising that thg risk of not d&t&ctin9 3 malarial mikgtatemenl due lo Iraud i- hi9hcr Ihttn th¢ riok of not
delecling one resulting from an error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery,
mi5represenlalions or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed an¢J the
further removèd non-¢ompliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflecled in the
financial slalernenls. the less likely we would be￿me aware of it.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of lh8 financial slalemenls is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at.. www.frc.or
.uklaudilorsres
onsibililies. This description forms part of our
Auditors, report.
USE OF OUR REPORT
This report is made solely lo the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part
1 ts ol tli¥ Coiiiiiaiiies Ail 2006. Oui (iudil wviK Iidb ljeeii UllLlei Idkeii su Iliiil we rnighl slate to the charltatile
company's members those mallers we are required lo stale lo them in an Auditors, report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permilled by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than
the charitable company And it8 mgmhprs. hndy. frbr nijr Aiidil wf)rk for this report. or for the opiniong wo
have formed.
Andrew Wood FCCA (Sonior statutory audltorl
for 2nd on behalf ol
Bishop Fleming LLP
Chartered AccoLJntants
Statutory Auditors
1-3 College Yard
Worcester
WR1 2LB
Dale.. 14th October 2022
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMtTED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Total
funds
022
Total
funds
2021
Note
Income from..
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
720,194
274,110
639.334
316
95,776
815,970
274.110
639.334
316
1,245,847
406,909
333,124
618
Toial Income
1,633,9J4
9J,776
1,729.T30
1,980,498
Expenditurè on..
R2iqing fi&ndq
Charitable activities
62S,711
905,013
625,711
1,044,734
499.557
1.005,268
139,721
Total expenditure
1,530,724
139,721
1,670,445
1,504,825
Net movement in funds
103,230
(43,9451
59,285
481,673
Re¢¢nc1113tlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
2,036,932
103.230
1.482,680
143,9451
3,519,612
59,285
3,037,939
481,673
Tgtal funds carried forward
2,140,162
1.438,735
3,578,897
3,519,612
The Slalemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recoonised in the year.
The notes on pages 16 10 34 form part of these financial slalemenls.
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
REGISTERED NUMBER:02211941
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Notè
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Inveslm&nts
13
14
1,945,483
100
1,997,828
loo
1,945,583
1,997,928
Curreiit asset¥
Debtors
15
222,342
1.615.904
133,483
1,-fj7q R1A
Cash al bank and in hand
1,838,246
1.713,101
GreUltors.' amounis falllng due wllhin one
year
16
1204,932
1191,4171
NEI burrenl a55Et5
1,633.314
1,521,084
Total asset$ les$ ¢urr&nt liabllltles
3,578.897
3.519.612
Total net assets
3,578,897
3,519.612
Charity funds
Reslricled funds
Unreslficled funds
18
18
1,438,735
2.140,162
1.482.680
2,036,932
Total funds
3.578,897
3,519,612
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complwng with the requirements of the Act with respect lo
accounting records and preparation ol financial slalèmenls.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo enlilies subject lo
Ihe small ¢ompanies regime.
The financial slalemenls were approved and aulhorised lor issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
R Laight
J Baldwin
Trustee
Trii*tg.9.
Oale..
10
The not
s on pages 16 10 34 form part of these financial slalemenls.
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Nel cash used in operating activities
21
60,561
700,330
Cash flows from investin9 activitie8
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Purchase of lanqible fixed assets
316
124.5911
10,702
Nèt ¢a$h (used inllpTovidèd by invè$ting aGtivities
124.275)
10.702
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and Gash equivalents at the beginning of the year
36,286
711,032
1,579,618
868.586
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
22
1.615,904
1,579,618
The notes on pages 16 to 34 form part ol these financial statements
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Piimrose Hospice is a private Charitable Company limited by guarantee, incorporaled in the UK and
r¢glStcr6d in England and Wales. The regisler¢d offiGE 15 PrimF05e H05pice, st. L4odwalds Road,
Bromsgrove, Wor¢eslershire, B60 3BW.
The principal activity ol the Charitable Company is as disclosed in the Trustees. report. st8rting on page 2.
The accounts are presented in GBP and are rounded lo the nearest GBP.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements havè been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charilies SORP IFRS 1021
Accounlinq and Reportinq by Charities.. Statement ol Recommended Practi￿ applicable lo charilies
preparing their ac¢ounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {èff&ctivo 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
The Primrose Hospice Limited meets the definition ol a public benefit enlily under FRS 102. Assets
and liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless olhenvise staled in
the rÉsl@vant accounting policy.
2.2 GOING CONCERN
The Trustees have reviewed financial projection forecasts lor a period of al least 18 months following
the date of approval of the finAnci81 slalemenls. Reserves and bank balances are both strong. The
Charitable Company has a net assel value as al 31 March 2022 of £3,578,89712021.' £3,519,612)
with 59.oyo of the rfyserves held being unreslriGted. Tlie fieeliuld piuy¥ily Iidb <1 Ii¥l DUUK V¢ilue
lolalling £1,915,86712021'. £1,971,062} and the cash al bank is £1,615,90412021.' £1,579.6181.
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trust8es have a rg2sanatilp pxpprtAtitJn Ihxl thp. p.hArily hA*
adequate resources lo continue in operational existence IDr the foreseeable future and for this
reason, the financial slalemenls have been prepared on a going concern basis.
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontlnuedl
2.3 INCOME
All income is recognised once the Charitable Company has enlillemenl lo the income, Il is probable
that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing enlillemenl, the probability of
receipt and the ability lo estimate with sufficient accuracy the arllouril receivable. EvidenGe of
entillemenl lo a legacy exists when the Charitable Company has SLJffi¢ient evidence Ihat a gift has
been left lo them Ilhrough knowledge of the existence ol a valid will and the death of the benefa¢lorl
and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required lo satisfy claims in the
eslale. Receipt of a lega¢y musl be recognised when il is probable that il will be received and the fair
Vcilue vl tlie (IIIIL)uiil l¥tselVi*tJle, wliiuli will y¥liVl¢illy tJ¥ Ili¥ ¥xp¥bleiJ Gasli aiiiounl lo be distributed to
Ihe Charitable Company, can be reliably measured.
Ar>. inr.Iiiflg.d in th* .qtxtp.mpnt nf fin%nr.i21 ar.livilipq nn a rp.r.givable Eiasis. The balance of
income received lor specific purposes bul nol expended during the period is shown in the relevant
funds on the Balance sheet. Where inGome is re¢eive(J in advance ol enlillemenl of receipt, ils
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where enlillemenl occurs
before income is received, the income is a¢¢rued.
Income tax recoverable in relation lo investment income is recognised al the time the investment
in¢omts is receiv8ble.
2.4 EXPENDITURE
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit
lo a third party, it is probable that a Iransler ol economic benefits will be requirecl in sottlament and
the amount ol the obli9alion can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by aclivily. The costs
of ea¢h aciiviiy are ma(Je up of the roial ol direct costs and shared costs, Including support costs
involved in undertaking each aclivily. Direct costs allribulable lo a single activity are allocated directly
lo that a¢livily. Shared ¢osls which contribute lo more than one activity and support costs which are
nol altributablo to a ginglo activity arg apportiongd b91wggn thoge activities on 2 basis consistent wilh
the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis ol lime spent, and dtsprecialion
charges allocated on the portion of the asset'5 use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Charitable Company lo raise
funds for ils ¢haiitable purposes and includes costs ol a11 fundraising activities events and ntsn-
charitabl¢ trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the a¢livilies which further the
Charitable Companls objectives, as well as any asso¢ialed support costs.
All expenditure is indusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Government grants relating lo tangible fixed assets are Irealed as deferred in¢ome and released to
the Slalemenl of financial activities over Ihe expected useful lives ol the assets concerned. Other
grants are credited to the ￿￿tatement of financial 8clivities a3 the relatcd oxponditurtt io incurred.
2.6 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 ol the inlerest paid or payable
by the instilulion with whom the funds are deposited.
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl
2.7 TAXATION
The Charitable Company is considered lo pass the tests sel out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the
Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK ¢orporalion lax
purposes, AGGordingly, the Ch&ritable Conipaiiy is yoteiilially ¥KviTiyl IIviTi Icixdlivii iii I￿5v￿CL ur
income or capital gains received within ¢alegories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation
Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the exlenl that such
income or gains are applied exclusively to chxrilable purposgs.
2.8 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
i angible tixed assets costing L5,()UU or mole ar6 capilalised and recognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixad a$È&ts are initiglly recOgNi￿C￿ al co-
-t. Aftcr rccognilion, undcr thc Co￿t model, tangible
fixed assets are measured al ¢osl less accumulated depreciation and any a¢cumulaled impairment
losses. All costs incurred lo brin9 a tangible fixed asset into ils intended working condition should be
included in the measuremenl of cost.
Depreaation is charged so as t() 8lloc8le the cost of tangible fixed assets less thèir residual value
over their eslimaled useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases..
Frpehold property
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Office equipment
2_10Q/* Straight line
250A reducing balance
25°A straight line
25.lo slraighl line
2.9 INVESTMENTS
Fixed a3$¢t inve5trn¢nts are a form of financial instrum¢nt and are iiiitially recogni5ed at tlivir
transaction cost and subsequently measured al lair value al the Balance sheet dale. unless the value
cannot be measured reliably in which case il is measured al ¢osl less impairment. Investment gains
and losses. whether realised or unrealised. are combined and presented as 'GainsllLossp81 c)n
inveslmenls, in the Slalement of financial aclivilies.
Investments in joint ventures are slated al the amount of the Charitable Company's share of n&1
asseis. The siaiement of financial activities Includes Ihe Lharitable Lompany's share ol the joint
ventures, nel income or expenditure using the equity accounting basis. As the joint venture is a
charity, the inveslmenl is presenled within reslricled funds.
2.10 STOCKS
Slocks are valued 81 the lower ol cost and nel realisable value after makinq due allowance lor
obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed
and variab16 ovérheads.
2.11 DEBTORS
Trade and other debtors are recognised al the selllemenl amount after any trade discount offered.
Prp.p2ymAnl% arg. vxlii*.d 91 thp amoiint prepgid net of any tradè dig¢ounts due.
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IA COMPANY LIMITEQ BY GUAI<ANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl
2.12 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash al bank and in hand includes cash and short-lem highly liquid investments with a short rnaluiily
of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.13 LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
Liabilities are recoqnised when there is an obligation al the Balance sheet dale as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer ol economic benefit will be required in selllemenl, and the amount
of the selllemenl c8n ba 8Stimalèd reliably.
Llabllities are rerogiiised cil ltrie tiiriuuril Iliiil Ilie Cli(Iiil(Ibl¥ Cviiipdiiy <iiiliiiydl¥b il will Vcsy to selt1¥
the debt or the amount il has received as advanced payments for the 9oods or services il musl
provide.
Provisions are measured al the best estimate of the amounls required lo sellle the obligation. Where
the effect ol the lime value of money is material, the provi5i0n is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted al the pre-lax dis¢oLJnl rale Ihal rellecls the risks specific lo the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Slalemenl of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.14 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Charitable Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as
basic financial inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are inilially recognised al transaction valua
and subsequently measured al their selllemenl value with the exception of bank loans which are
subsequently measured al amortised cost using th6 effective inleresl method.
2.15 PENSIONS
The Charitable Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge
represents the amounts payable by Ihe Charitable Company lo the fund in respect of the year.
2.16 FUND ACCOUNTING
General funds are unreslficled funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtheran¢e ol Ihe general objectives of the Charitable Company and which have not been
dèsignal8d for other purposes.
Restricted fvridb iiie fuiidb wliibli lu LIE UbeLI iii cibLuTd¢151ts¥ willi sp¥iific iesti ictlolls illlposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charitable Company for particular purposes. The costs of
raising and administering such fund5 are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use ol each
restricted fLind is spt oiit in thp. nntg.g Ir> thg. fin%nr.iAI *tAtpmpnls
Investment income. gains and10sses are allocated lo the appropriate fund.
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unr¢¥triGted
fund$
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Tgtal
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Dollalions
Lega¢i&s
Children in Need grant
Government grants
In memoriam
365,486
300,636
17.865
64.615
430,101
300.636
17,865
31,161
36,207
473,913
284.278
28,141
406,904
52,611
31,161
36,207
720.194
95,776
815,970
1,245,847
TOTAL 2021
835,893
409,954
1,245,847
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestri¢ted
fullds
2022
Total
lunds
2022
Total
tunds
2021
CCG funding - Hospice services
Student placement income
267,560
6,550
267,560
6.550
400,729
6,180
274,110
274,110
406,909
TOTAL 2021
406,909
4C>6,909
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITEO BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
INCOME FROM OTHER TI(ADING AGTIVITIES
Income from fundralslng events
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Shop and eBay sales
Ragging income
Gift Aid income
Other income
Reiail, Hospitality and Leisure
475,563
11,993
28.474
35
475,563
11,993
28.474
35
123,269
141,883
4,932
6,526
123,269
179,783
639,334
639,334
333,124
TOTAL 2021
333,124
333,124
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Inve8tment income
316
316
618
TOTAL 2021
818
618
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES
Urirestrlcted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Toial
funds
2021
Fundraising non-slaff costs
Fundraiaing 8laff co8ts
46,634
149,997
46,634
149,997
27,563
141,705
196,631
196,631
169,348
TOTAL 2021
169,348
169,348
CHARITY SHOP EXPENSES
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Total
fund5
2022
Total
funds
202.1
Charity shop iion-staff costs
Charity staff costs
199,417
229.663
199.417
229,663
136.340
193,869
429,080
429,080
330,209
TOTAL 2021
330,209
330,209
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITEO
IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE AGTIVITIES
Summary by fund type
Unrestricted
funds
2022
Restricted
funds
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Operation of Hospice
905.013
139,721
1,044,734
1,Ut)5,2ti
TOTAL 2021
543,166
462,102
1.UV5,2bil
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES
Activities
undertaken
directly
2022
Support
costs
2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Operiiliuii ul MubpiL¥
732,853
311,881
1,044,734
1.OOJ,208
TUTAL 2U21
690, 149
309,119
1,005,268
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THE PRIMROSE HOSPICE LIMITED
{A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEEI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES ICONTINUEDI
ANALYSIS OF DIRECT COSTS
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Activities
2022
Staff costs
527,109
76,936
3.204
2,341
527,109
76,936
3,204
2.341
471,012
74,249
3,639
712
DepreGialion
Pir)jpr.I r.n8t*
Care equipment
k iii
24,131
7,025
24,118
21.033
25,526
6,118
3,845
11,467
24,131
7,025
24,118
21.033
25,526
6,118
3,845
11.467
32,988
4,400
22,351
51.896
25.114
4,083
161
Education and training
Laundry and cleaning
Patient inleraclion
Repairs and maintenan
Printing, slalionery and postage
Coiisuiiiables
Travel
5.544
732.853
732,853
696,149
TOTAL 2021
696, 149
696,149
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAI£ANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ANALYS15 OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED
ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Activities
2022
Staff costs
Recruitmenl expenses
Insurance
235,204
3,019
12,105
16,651
1,325
5,986
8.818
13,500
10,355
3,738
180
236,204
3,019
12,105
16,651
1,325
5,986
8,818
13,500
10,355
3.738
180
21b,5t15
1,082
13,799
25,481
214
7,823
6,348
22,954
11,520
3,137
176
IT consumables
Education and training
Telephone
Miscellaneous éxpenses
Consullanw fees
Audit and accountancy lees
Prinling, stationery and postage
B8nk ch8rges
311,881
311,881
309,119
TOTAL 2021
3U9,119
309,119
10. AUDITORS, REMUNERATION
2022
2021
Fees payable lo the Charitable Company's auditor for the audit ol the
Charitable Companls annual accounts
F$ès pÈy2ble to the Charitable Company's auditor in rogpétt of..
Preparation of the annual accounts
8,150
8,000
2,1S5
2,150
11. STAFF COSTS
2022
2021
Wa9c- and valaric-
Social security costs
Contribution lo defined contribution pension schemes
997,990
78,365
66,618
906,880
67,920
48,451
1,142,973
1.023.251
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IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
11. STAFF COSTS ICONTINUEDI
The average number of p&rsons employed by the Charitable Company during the ￿aT was as follows..
2022
No.
2021
No.
Hospice seNices
Fundraising
M2nagp.mp.nt 8 administral*on
Merchandising
21
24
13
12
49
49
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded
£60,000 wa5-.
2022
No.
2021
No.
IT) the band £60,001- £70,000
The key management personnel of the Charitable Company is represenled by the roles of Chief
Executive Officer, Head of Clinical Sèrvicès. Head of Family Support and Chief Operating Ofli¢er. The
lolal employee benelils of the key management personnel were £242,561 12021.. £198,670>, including
employers pen51ori and Naiional Insuran￿ ¢oniributions.
12. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
During the year. no Trustees received any remuneration or olhei benefils12021 - £NILI.
During the year ended 31 March 2022. no Trustee expenses have been incurred12021 £NILI.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13. TANG16LE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
Motor Flxtures and
vehicles
fitting5
Office
equlpment
Total
COST OR VALUATION
Al 1 April 2021
Additions
2.684.955
15,730
74,956
36,506
24,591
2.812,147
24,591
Al 31 March 2022
2,684,955
1 5.730
74,956
61,097
2,836,738
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 April 2021
Charge for the year
713,893
55,195
9,783
1,487
64,385
8,804
26,258
11,450
814,319
76,936
Al 31 March 2022
769.088
11.270
73.189
37,708
891,255
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 hAarch 2022
1,915,867
4,460
1,767
23,389
1,945,483
Al 31 March 2021
1,971,062
5,947
10,571
10,248
1,997,828
14. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Investment
in joint
ventures
COST OR VALUATION
Al 1 April 2021
100
AT 31 MARCH 2022
100
NET BOOK VALUE
AT 31 MARCH 2022
100
AT 31 MARCH 2021
100
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
14. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS ICONTINUEOI
PRINCIPAL JOINT VENTURES
The following was a joinl venture of the Charitable Ctsmpany..
Namg
Falr value of
investment
Profit for
the year
Worcestershire Hospices Lollery Limited
100
105,935
The Charit2ble Company has s onè IhiTd shsr9d holdin9 in a joint vanlurè, WorctsÈtèr HoÈpicts# Lottery
Limited, which enlilles the Charitable Company to a third of ils dislribulable reserves.
15. DEBTORS
2022
2021
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade dcbto
S,127
34.404
1.431
173,418
7,962
475
Amounts owed byjoinl venture
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Tax recoverable
7.782
2,179
107,931
15,115
222,342
133,483
16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022
2021
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred in¢ome
127.223
11.907
65,802
104.058
13,023
74,336
204,932
191,417
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
17.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
2022
2021
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Financial assets measured al fair value through income and expenditure
1,61 5,904
1,579,618
Fin<inGi<il ¢lSts¥tb tnvdbuigd dl f<lll V£ilue Iliiuuyli iriLUlnV dnd ￿xve[l￿Ilu1tt buiiipjibe &1 lJdiiK iii
hand.
18.
STATEMENT OF FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR
Balance at
31 March
2022
Balance at 1
April 2021
Income Expendlture
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
G&noral funds
2,036,932
1,633.954
{1.530,724}
2,140,162
RESTRICTED FUNDS
2004 Capital Appeal
2008 Squaring the Circle
Bromsgrove District Council
Department of Health - 2010 grant
rif8nd l odgg. nf Mxrk hnx<t*.r Mx*r)n*
Sensory Garden
Department of Health - Garden Room
Inlerserve
316,611
104,505
5,715
572,800
{9,7421
{2.8251
{1,4861
114.3201
18231
12,0001
110,0641
144UI
13,5291
156,7311
14,6291
126,532}
16,592)
306,869
101,680
4,229
558,480
32,072
5,000
425.204
61U
7.000
435,268
1,058
5,292
Bumblehole Foods
1.763
Hospice and Family Support Services
JRS Scheme
NHSE Funding
56.731
4.629
26.532
7,884
1,330
2,828
1,482,680
95.776
1139,7211
1,438,735
TOTAL OF FUNDS
3,$19,612
1,729,730
11,670,445)
3,578,897
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
18. STATEMENT OF FUNDS {CONTINUEOI
The spe¢ifi¢ purposes for which thè funds are to be applied are as lollows..
2004 Capital Appeal - Funding raised by the charity lor an extension lo the original building 8nd are
reduced annually by an amount equivalent lo the depre¢ialion charge in respect of Ihal building cost.
2008 Squaring the Circle Funding received from the Department of Health supporting Oignily in Care
for older people. The grant funded tho construction of a covered walkway and a hexagonal spiritual room,
the cost of which is depreciated annually.
Bromsgrove District Council - The funds were receiv¢d lo fund our new Wellbeing project. designed lo
support people with a life limiting illness in managing and maintaining their quality of life.
Department of Health Garden Room - Funding received from the Department of Heallh lo provide
new accommodation space for day patients.
Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons
equipment in the family support cenlre.
Funds raised by the charity for Ihe fixtures, fillin9s and
Buiiibltrlioltr Fuud¥
Fuiidb lu Ilibl￿11 Ii¥w LED liylilb iiilu Ilie ITldill HospiGe building and the
Coppice Cenlre, thus reducing ongoing costs and environmental impact.
JRS Scheme . Fijnds rp.r?ivpd frjr Ihp DiJrr)n.q&s ()f fiirlniiohing C￿.rIgin members of staff throughoiit the
COVID-19 ¢risis.
NHSE Fundlng The funds were received by Hospice UK for the purposes of support al various points
Ihroughoul the COVID-19 crisis.
other small funds - A number ol additional donations were received throughout the year, supporting the
purGhasc of Esoential items and 8ervice8, such as chairs, Garp¢t3, Gomplemenlary therapy supplies.
medical ¢onsumables and new carpeting for our Hospice reception area.
Hospicè and Famlly Support Services
maintain oui core services.
Funds received from various sources lo help support and
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2022
18.
STATEMENT OF FUNDS ICONTINUEDI
STATEMENT OF FUNDS . PRIOR YEAR
Balance al
31 March
2021
Balance al
1 April 2020
Income Expenditure
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General tun(Js
I,>UJ,111
1,Jlb,544
11,042,723)
2,035.932
RESTRICTEO FUNDS
2004 Capital Appeal
2008 Squaring the Circl&
Bromsgrove District Council
Department of I lealth- 2010 grant
Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons
Sensory Garden
Department of Health- Garden Room
Inlerserve
Bumblehole Foods
326,353
107.330
7,697
587.120
33.718
9,000
445,332
1,506
8,821
19,7421
12,8251
11,9821
114,3201
18231
12,0001
110,0641
14481
13.5291
1150.8811
1256,0231
19,4651
316,611
104,505
5,715
572,800
32,895
7,000
435,268
1,058
5.292
JRS Scheme
150,881
256,023
3,050
NHSE Funding
Other small funds
7,951
1,536
1.534,828
409.954
1462.1021
1.482.680
TOTAL OF FUNDS
3,037,939
1,986,498 11,504,825) 3,519,612
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
19. SUMMARY OF FUNDS
SUMMARY OF FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR
Balance at
31 March
2022
Balance at 1
April 2021
Income Expenditure
General funds
Reslricled funds
2,036.932
1,482,680
1.633,954 11.530.724} 2.140,162
95,776
1139,721} 1,438,735
3.519.612
1.729,730
11.670.445} 3.578,897
SUMMARY OF FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR
Balance at
31 March
2021
Balan￿ at
1 April 2020
Income Expenditure
General funds
Reslricled funds
1,503,111
1,534,828
1,576,544
409,954
11,042,723)
1462,1021
2,036,932
1,482,680
3,037,939
1,986,498
11,504,825)
3,519,612
20. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR
Unrgstricted Restricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
funds
2022
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
517,012
100
1,428,471
1.945,483
100
Current assets
1,827,982
1204,9321
10,264
1,838,246
{204,9321
Creditors due within one year
TOTAL
2,140,162
1,438,735
3.578,897
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
20. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS ICONTINUEDI
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR
Unrestricted
funds
2021
Reslricled
funds
2021
Total
funds
2021
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
527,691
100
1,470,137
1,997,828
100
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
1,700,558
1191,4171
12,543
1,713,101
1191,4171
TOTAL
2,036,932
1,482,680
3,519,612
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
21.
2022
2021
Nel income for the year las per Stslemenl of Financial Acliviliesl
59.285
481,673
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
Depreciation charges
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
76,936
{316}
{88.859}
13,515
74,249
110,7021
114,270
40,840
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
60,561
700,330
22. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2022
2021
Cash in hand
1,615,904
1,579,618
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
1,615,904
1,579,618
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
23. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At 1 April
2021 Cash flows
At 31 March
2022
Cash at bank and in hand
1,579,618
36,286
1,615,904
24. PENSION COMMITMENTS
The Charitable Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are
held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge
represents contributions payable by the Charitable Company to the fund and amounted to £66,61812021.'
£50,630). Contributions tolalling £6,019 12021.. £6,340) were payable lo the fund al the balance sheet
dale.
25. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 31 March 2022 the Charitable Company had commitments lo make future minimum lease payments
under non-cancellable operating leases as follows..
2022
2021
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
Later than 5 years
75,773
84.441
43.083
67,284
132,738
54,083
203,297
254,105
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year the Charity generated income of £105,935 12021.. £116,499) via a joint venture
enterprise, Worcestershire Hospices Lottery Limited, which has a Trustee in common, M Leech. The
amount due lo the Charity at the year end amounted to £34,466 12021.. £7,782). At the year end,
balance of £62 was owed to this entity12021'. £621.
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