Company Registration Number . Nl 636051 Derry Samaritsns Financial Statements and Trustees. Report for the year ended 31 Mah 2024
Dery Samarltans Company limited by guarantee Contents Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustees, Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 9-10 Notes to the Accounts
Derry Samaritans Company limited by guardntO0 Legal and Admlnlstratfve Infomiatlon Status . The organisation is a charitable company limrted by guarantee. incorporated in Northem Ireland on 27 January 2016 and is recognised as a chanty by Revenue & Customs. The governing document is a Memorandum and Articles Of Associats'on. Directorn: Rosemary O'Doherty Brian Logue Noella O'Neill Giovanni Doran Eamon Fisher Jacqueline Ferris Accountants . Dohety & Co Accountants Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants The Amp 11 Ebrington Square Derry BT47 6FA Main Bankern . Bank Of Ireland 27 Culmore Road Dery BT48 8JB Sollcitors . Hasson & Co 3941 Clarendon Street Derry BT48 7ER Reglstsred Office: 16 Clarendon Street Derry BT48 7ET Company Number: NI 636051 Charlty Commlsslon of Northern Ireland Number: NIC 106360 Page 1
Derry Samaritans Trustees, Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 The Directors are pleased to present their annual report together wth the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a Directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements compty with the Charib'es Act (Nl) 2022, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum 8nd Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitEs preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Rep)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effectNe 1 January 2019.) Structure, Govemance and Management Derry Samaritans was incorporated on 27 January 2016 and is a Private Company, Limited by Guarantee.The company is govemed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company number is Nl 636051 and the registered office is 16 Clarendon Street. Derry BT48 7ET. The company is a registered Northern Ireland charity - reference NIC 106360. Management, Internal Control and Risk Management The day-to-day management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees of the Charity, who are responsible for the implementats'on of Samaritans strategy and to support the work of Samaritan volunteers in the Charity. The trustees meet every 6-8 weeks and a minimum of 4 times per year. The Trustees have the overall responsibilty for the system of intemal control for the Charty, including the safety of Charity assets and the integnty of the accounb'ng procedures. Dlrectors and Trustees The directors of the charrtable company {the Charity} are the trustees for the purposes of Charity Law. The trustees during the year end and at 31 March 2024 were as folk)ws: Rosernary O'Dohety Brian Logue Noella O'Neill GK)vanni Doran Eamon Fisher Jacqueline Fems Public Benefrt ststement Dery Samaritsns offers support to those at risk of suiade by being the to listen and encourage the recognits'on and explorab'on of their options. By doing so we aim to help people find ways of coping with their distress without choosing to die by suicide. We also seek to support those whose distress is less acute. in the hope that they will not reach the point of feeling that they wish to end their lives. We make our support available in many ways, including by telephone, email. letter. and f3ce-ttrfa. Samantans, service is open to people who a suicidal, despainng or are in distress. The branch provides a service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Derry and the surrounding area. However, it also works with all Samaritan branches to ensure 24-hour availability of the service across the UK. The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidan on public benefit when reviewing the Branch's aims and objectives in planning future actNities. Page 2
Derry Samaritans Trustees, Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Objectlves and Actlvltles The objects of the Charity are.. {a> to enable persons in Derry and the surrounding area (but without specific limitsts'ons as to area) who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to re1ve confidential emots'onal support at any tsme of the day or night to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. (b) to promote a better understanding in society of SUiCKle, suicidal behaviour. and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health. and (c) to collaborate with and support the Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches in fulfilling these objectives. Vlslon, Mission and Values Samaritans, Vision is that fewer people die by SUiCKle. We work to achieve this by making it our Mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suKidal feelings and suicidal behaviour. We do this by being available round the clock to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide Reaching out to high-risk groups and communiti'es to reduce the nsk of suicide. Working in partnership wth other organisations, agencies and experts to athieve our Vision. Influencing public policy and raising awareness of the challenges of reducing SUIde. - We are committed to the following Values: Listening Confidentialrty People making their own decisions Being non judgemental Human Contsct Achlevements and Performance Calls and Emails responded to :. In the 12 months from April 2023 to March 2024 our volunteers responded to 18,236 calls by Telephone and Email, and 2,198 contacts outside the Branch at 23 events. Face-to-Face, Outreach and Awareness Raising :_ We have continued supporting people through our telephone and email helplines. which remained open 2417. However. we understand that some people prefer to talk to a Samarrtans volunteer in person We are working towards reintroducing the face-to-face service, but first we need to do some work to review and improve the way it is delivered. It's an important service and we need to make sure that it's as effective as possible for both the people who use the service and our volunteers. We are delMJhted that we have been able to begin the Outreach events to local Gommunity organisations such as sports clubs, health awareness events and studenl events. These opportunities offer awareness of our service and how people can contact us for support or to volunteer. Page 3
Derry Samaritans Trustees. Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Volunteers Derry Samaritans could not operate without the dedication and skill of our volunteers who lead the branch in every aspect of its work, and we thank every one of them for their conbnuing commitment to the needs of our callers. Our service conb'nues to be delivered over the dayb'me and ovemight hours. At the 31st of Marth 2024 we had 65 Listening Volunteers vtho respond to our callers by phone and email and we had 8 volunteers on leave We have 3 support volunteers who include our Treasurer and Martin wtto supports the Treasurer and other fomier listening volunteers who wish to conts'nue supporting our work and take part in talks to extemal organisabons and fundraising efforts. We regulady recwit listening volunteers throughout the year, this year we Offe three in-branch Core Development training courses. This year the training team also supported various roles in the Branch by delivering training to.'- Leaders who support volunteers during their duts'es with any issues that may arise or when safeguarding procedures are followed. Interviewers - for applicants to train as listening volunteers Outreach - for volunteers wishing to support outreach events or delNer emotional support outside the Branch. Mentors - mentors for new Samaritans are trained several ts'mes a year Volunteers are our largest asset wthin the Branch and the organisaknon. Our volunteers play an acts've role in the UK and Ireland WKle organisation. We have one serving on the Strategic Advisory Board to Samantans Ireland as the N Ireland representative. we have several volunteers working with some of the hubs delivering the email responses to caller5 and the listening-in Servi of the Quality Hub. And one volunteer who is active as a Regional Qualty Development Offir supporting branches in the UK and Iland. Related Partles Derry Samaritan5 is a recognised branch of Samaritans, a company limited by guarantee (No 757372), having its registered office at The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 2AF. The Charsty works wth the Samaritans Central Charity to promote a better understanding in society of suicide and suicidal behaviour. This indudes support for and participation in organisation wide initiatives and activities at a local level. Financial revlew During the year income of £52,197 was recEived and total costs We £47,506. This left a surplus for the year of £4,691 which when added to opening reseNes of £196,357 left the Charity with reserves at the year end of £201,048 at the year end. The Directors were pleased with the results for the year. The unrestncted reserves at the year*nd vRre £201,048. Our volunteers were fortunate to have been given the opportunity to collect donations at the Millenniurn Forum and The Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny after the Sarah Millican Tour events in December. Page 4
Derry Samaritan8 Trustees. Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Prlnclpal Risk$ The principal risks facing the branch are insufficient volunteers to keep the branch open, insufficient funds to run the branch and the possibility of breach of confidentiality. New volunteer recruitment is essential to ensure that we always have adequate cover. Through information sessions, a careful interview process followed by a comprehensive training programme, we have over the past year Increased the number of volunteers by 8 at the year end Fundraising is also essential to meet running costs as well as to pay a contribution to the central charity towards the costs of the services and systems, without which branches could not operate. A comerstone of Samarrtans. seniice is that all those who contsct us are guaranteed a confidential and non-judgemental conversation wth a trained volunteer. Policies and procedures. including DBS checks. continuous development training for all volunteers, are in pLace to ensure we deliver a safe service. Reserves Policy and Going Concem As branch income is heavily dependent on donats'ons it cannot be guaranteed. The Trustees consider that around 18 months of annual expenditure is an appropnate level of reserves to maintain, to meet working capital needs. In addition, the Trustees set up a fund of £50,000 in designated reseNes to cover the cost of future renovations to the premises to make them more accessible and suitable for growing our number of active listening volunteers. Appointment of Trustees Trustees are elected by the members of the Branch at the Annual General Meeting. Appointment of the Chair (Branch Director) is subject to approval by the Samaritans Central Charity. There have been no changes to the Trustees in this year. 16 Clarendon Street In the last few years, we've considered the work that could be carried out to improve access to our building for all volunteers but have realised that completing that tssk is not possible and have been looking at another option which is moving the Branch to another property and location. We are very fortunate that a group of volunteers had the vision to ensure our Branch had their own premises and went about purchasing and renovating 16 Clarendon Street over 30 years ago which means we have an asset to sell and help us fund the purchase of our next home. And the Trustees have been diligent in building a fund for moving and renovation works over the last few years which will allow us to caryaout the work to our new Branch premises without accumulating debt for the Chanty. Page S
Dery Samaritan8 Trustees, Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Statement of Tru8teas' ResponslbllEtle8 The Charty Trustees (who are also the directors of the Dery Samarrtans for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing a Twstees, Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unrted 'ngdoM Accounb'ng Standards (Unrted KJ'ngdom.Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to Ppare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the chafitable company and of the profit or loss of the company for that year. In preparing these the Trustees are required to.. - select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; bserve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP" - make judgements that a reasonable and pruden( state whether applicable accounbng standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial ststements; prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the organisation will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the organisation. They are also resFonsible for safeguarding the assets of the organisation and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the preventK•n and deteth'on of fraud and other irregulants'es. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. This report was approved by the Board on 27 January 2025 and signed on rts behalf by Ms Rosemary O'Doherty Director Page 6
Derry Samaritsns Company limited by guarantee Independent Examine¢s report to the Charity Trustees of Derry Samarilans Year ended 31 March 2024 We report solely to the Charity Trustees on our examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Derry Samaritsns and its Trustees as a body for our vnrk or for this report. As a practising member fimi of the Chartered Association of Cerb'fied Accountants we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at vMw.accaglobal.com. Respective responslbllltles of charlty trustees and examlner As the Chanty Trustees land also Ihe direclors of the company for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act {Northem Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law, and is eligible ft)r independent examination. it is our responsibility to.. xamine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act. -follow the procedures laid down in general direcb'ons given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65{9}{b) of the Charities Act. -state whether particular matters have come to our attents"on. Basis of independent examinerfs report We have examined your Charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directj'ons given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under Section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wth those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Charity Trustees conceming any such matters Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attenb'on gNing us concem to beIVe. 1. that accounting records were not kept as required by with SectK)n 386 of the CompanEs Act 2006 and Section 63 of the Charities Act- 2. that the accounts do not accord wrth those accounts'ng records: 3. that the accounts do not comply with the accountsng requirements of Sects'on 396 of the Companies Act 2006. the Charities Act and with methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practise applicable to charits'es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportbng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. 4. that there is further infomation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examinerfs statement We have completed our examination and have no concems in respect of the matters (11 to (4) above and, in connection with following the directions of the Chanty Commission for Northem Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention. o Accountants Ltd Tho Amp 11 Ebrington Square Derry BT47 6FA 27 January 2025 Page 7
Dery Samaritans Company limited by guarantee Statement of Financial Activities for the year Ended 31 March 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Totals T*)tals 2023 Notes Incomin Resources Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources 20,653 20,653 17.074 Income from activities of furtherance of charitable objects 25,656 25,656 24,779 1 Income from ath'vib'es for generating funds 5.888 5.888 2,046 Total Incoming resources 52,197 52,197 43,899 Resources Ex nded Charitable expenditure.. Furtherance of charitable activitEs 22,958 22,958 14,059 Management and administration 23,103 23,103 24,988 Depreciation 1,445 1.445 1,197 Total resources expended 47,506 47,5( 40,244 Net movement in funds In year 4,691 4.691 3,655 Total funds brought forward at 31 March 2023 196,357 196,357 192,702 Total funds carried forward at 31 March 2024 201,048 201,048 196,357 There are no recognised gains or losses other than the profit or loss for the ave financial year. Page 8
Dery Samaritans Company limited by guarantee Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Totsls 2024 Totals 2023 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 83,639 83,639 84,094 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 2,171 125.919 128,090 2.171 125,919 128,090 129,624 129,624 Credltors: amounts falling due within one year (10.681) (10.681) (17.361) Net current assets 117.409 117,409 112,263 Total assets le88 current liabilities 201.048 201,048 196,357 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Net assets 201.048 201,048 196,357 The Funds of the Charlty Funds 201,048 201,048 196,357 For the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entsded to exempts'on from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relats.ng to small companies. Directors spOnsIbl11t1es." The member5 have not required the company to obtain an audrt of its financial ststements ft)r the year in question in accordance with sectbon 476; The d1CtOrS acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wrth the requirements of the Act with respe to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland,. Page 9
Dery Samaritsns Company limited by guarantee These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 27 January 2025, and are signed on behalf of the Board by.. Ms Rosemary O'Dohe Director Company Registration Number . Nl 636051 Page 10
Dery Samaritans Company limited by guarantse Notss to the financial ststements Year ended 31 March 2024 G•nernl infommtlon The Charity is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northem Ireland. The address of the registered ofFice is 16 Clarendon Street. Derry. 8T48 7ET. Accountlng pollcles Basis of preparation Charities.. Statement of Recommended practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effectwe 1 January 2019> - (Charities SORP {FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of I18nd {FRS 102} and the Companies Act 2006. Dery Samaritans m&ts the definition of a public benefit ents'ty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or tranSaCtn value unless othenwise ststed in the relevant accounting policy note{s). Turnovor Turnover represents the totsl value of donations, grants r1Ved and re1Vable during the year and other income reived. Grants are recognised in the Profit and Loss account when the conditions for their receipt have been complied with and there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received. Taxatlon Dunng the current year the company has onty been involved in charitable activities in furtherance of its charitsble objects and is not liable to Corporation Tax. Tangible assets Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and are subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impainnent losses. Deprnclation Depreciation is c21culated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value. over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Building Plant and machinery 25% reducing balan Flnanclal Instruments A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised onty when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction wice. unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Page 11
Derry Samaritans Company limited by guarant Notes to the financlal statements (continued Year ended 31 March 2024 Llmlted by guarantee Dery Samaritans is a registered charity limited by guarantee wthout a share caprtal. Company Number. Nl 636051 Charity Commission of Nl Number. NIC 106360 Funds Unrestricted Revenue Funds - comprise those revenue funds which the management committee are free to use in accordance wth the company objectsves. Restricted Revenue Funds - comprise those venue funds which have been given for particular purposes and projects. S. In¢ome Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Donatlons I acles and simllar Incomin resources Donations 20,653 20,653 20,653 20,653 17,074 Income from charitable activities WHSCT 25,656 25,656 24,779 25.656 25,656 24,779 Income from o her activlties Bank interest Fundraising 1,700 4,188 5,888 1,700 4,188 5,888 2,046 2,046 Total 52,197 52,197 43,899 Page 12
Derry Samaritans Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 Resources expended Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Furtherance of Charitable aclAvltie8 Volunteer expenses Publicty Telephone & intemet Computer costs Total 10,970 8,807 1.505 1,676 22,958 10,970 8,807 1,505 1,676 22,958 7,739 3,649 1,446 1.225 14,059 Mana ement and admlnlstratlon costs Branch Contribution (NBC) Light and heat Insurance House keeping expenses Repairs and maintenance Pnnting, postage and stab'onery Training Accountancy fees Bank charges Profit on exchange General expenses Total 9,464 2,787 2,154 3,451 1,140 598 390 924 157 520 1,518 23.103 9,464 2,787 2,154 3.451 1.140 598 390 924 157 520 1,518 23,103 15,110 1,010 5,657 436 167 394 181 (913) 24,988 De reciation Depreciation 1,445 1,445 1,445 1,445 1,197 Total resources expended 47,5 47,506 40,244 Staff costs The average number of persons employed by the company during the year, including the directors was 012023. 0}. No remunerab'on was paid to the directors during the year. Page 13
Dery Samaritsns Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial statements (continued Year ended 31 March 2024 Tangiblo assets Freehold Fixtures, propety fittings and equipment Totsl Cost At 1 April 2023 AddOnS 80,879 49,410 990 130,289 990 At 31 March 2024 80.879 50,400 131,279 Depreeiation At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year 46,195 1,445 46,195 1,445 At 31 March 2024 47,640 47,640 Carrying amount At 31 March 2024 80,879 2,760 83,639 At 31 March 2023 80,879 3,215 84,094 Creditorn: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2024 2023 Accruals 10,681 17,361 10,681 17,361 Page 14
Derry Samaritans Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financial ststements (continued) Year ended 31 March 2024 10. Analysis of charftable funds Analysls of movements in unrestricted funds Balance at IncomingResources 1 April 2023 Resources Expended Transfern Funds at 31 March 2024 General Fund 196.357 52.197 (47,506) 201,048 196,357 52.197 {47,506) 201,048 Name of unrestricted fund Description of the Fund General Funds Funds which the Charity is able to apply freety in pursuit of its own charitable objectives and lated purposes. Anatysls of movements in rnstricted funds Balanco at IncomingResources 1 Aprll 2023 Resources Expended Transfer8 Funds at 31 March 2024 Restricted Fund Name of restricted fund Restricted Fund Description of tho Fund Funds which the Charity applies for particular purposes and projects in pursuit of its charitsble obJectNes. Analysis of net assets between funds Genernl Restricted Fund Fund 83.639 2.171 125,919 {10,681) Total 83,639 2.171 125.919 (10,681) Fixed Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Creditors Total 201,048 201,048 Page 15