REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
FOR |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND |
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
FOR |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
Page |
Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
Report of the Trustees | 2 | to | 4 |
Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
Statement of Financial Position | 6 | to | 7 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 | to | 13 |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
TRUSTEES |
REGISTERED OFFICE |
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER |
BANKERS |
Glasgow |
G2 5NT |
SOLICITORS | Edwards Geldard |
Dumfries House |
Dumfries Place |
Cardiff |
CF10 3ZF |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02699716) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 ACTIVITIES |
Objectives and aims |
The objectives of the trust are to relieve young people with severe learning and physical disabilities by the provision of a stable home environment, community care and education in life skills to enable them so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacity that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their condition of life maybe improved by: |
the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for such persons, the facilities to be provided in the interests of social welfare, etc. |
Significant activities |
In furtherance of the objectives and aims, the charity provides donations to St Davids (Care in the Community) Limited to acquire, hold and improve real estate, purchase minibuses and equipment to improve the lives of the residents. |
Public benefit |
The 2006 Charity Act defines a charity as a "body or trust, which is for a charitable purpose that provides benefit to the public". St Davids Care in the Community Trust delivers public benefit through the provision of relief of young people with severe learning and physical disabilities. The main areas of charitable activities are the provision of holidays, social activities and refurbishment of living accommodation for the residents of a related party, St Davids Care in the Community Limited. St Davids Care in the Community Limited welcomes residents with severe learning and physical disabilities from all backgrounds and geographical locations. |
Volunteers |
We are grateful for the assistance provided by local volunteers from Steps to Health Walking Programme, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, National Trust and students on work experience. |
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
Charitable activities |
Most residents pay for their own holidays, but the charity was unfortunately unable to help fund holidays for those residents unable to cover the full cost themselves this year. The charity was able to provide a Christmas lunch as in previous years and every effort will be made to continue this each year. The charity helped with various outings over the past year including attending plays, pantomimes, car shows, going to farm and animal parks etc. Activities were organised for residents not able to go to family for holidays. |
Fundraising activities |
We rely mainly on the generous donations of the residents' families and friends of the organisation, to whom we are eternally grateful. The 100 club organised by one of the trustees has continued to grow. There are now 160 numbers sold and the charity has benefitted. The vast majority also return their winnings amounts so the residents can enjoy a meal out or a treat. |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02699716) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE |
Internal and external factors |
Each year we organise an Open Day for the parents, friends and the local community. This is a good opportunity for the residents to thank St Davids for their support. The residents also help in local businesses and are well-known in the surrounding area. New projects to ensure stronger community links and to raise the Charity's profile within the local environment are always being explored. Part of this has been raising money for other organisations within the vicinity by our residents and their supporters. This is very much part of raising St Davids profile and has led to more interaction between locals and our residents. |
Although not successful in obtaining grants for the horticulture project, we are still continuing with this and hope to be more successful in the future. |
Ongoing meetings with fundraisers are still held in London from time to time and it is hoped that these will bear fruit in the not too distant future. |
FINANCIAL REVIEW |
Principal funding sources |
In the current financial climate, we have seen our charitable income being severely affected. The new website is now in existence and not only serves as an ongoing site, but our work is easily available to a larger audience. This will help direct donors in a more 'user-friendly' way. |
Reserves policy |
The funds decreased by £11,462 (2023 £5,728 decrease) in the year to 31 March 2024 resulting in total funds of £206,747 (2023 £218,209). |
FUTURE PLANS |
Over the next year the Trust will continue its activities to enhance the lives of the residents who have learning difficulties. |
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Governing document |
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. |
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees |
The power to appoint or elect trustees of the charity rests with the trustees under the terms of the Articles of Association. |
Organisational structure |
There is a minimum of three trustees who meet on an annual basis and via conference link at regular periods throughout the year. Lyn Hall is responsible for the day to day running of the organisation. |
Induction and training of new trustees |
New trustees are invited to visit the organisation to see how it is run on a day to day basis and are introduced to key employees and other trustees. At the 2016 trustee's meeting three new trustees were invited to become trustees and have accepted thus increasing the board to six. |
Wider network |
A small group of "Friends of St Davids Care in the Community Trust" meet in London periodically to co-ordinate fund raising projects. Unfortunately donations and grants applied for have been unsuccessful, however several interested family members have offered to use other income streams through social media. |
Related parties |
Three trustees of the charity are directors of St Davids (Care in the Community) Limited. The charity makes donations to St Davids (Care in the Community) Limited and has a loan due from St Davids (Care in the Community) Limited. St Davids (Care in the Community) Limited also holds a property on trust for the charitable purposes of St Davids Care in the Community Trust. |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02699716) |
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
Approved by order of the board of trustees on |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
Unrestricted | Total |
fund | funds |
Notes | £ | £ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
Donations and legacies |
Investment income | 2 |
Total |
EXPENDITURE ON |
Charitable activities | 3 |
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) | ( |
) |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
Total funds brought forward |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 218,209 |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02699716) |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
31 MARCH 2024 |
2024 | 2023 |
Unrestricted | Total |
fund | funds |
Notes | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS |
Tangible assets | 8 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
Debtors | 9 |
Cash at bank and in hand |
CREDITORS |
Amounts falling due within one year | 10 | ( |
) | ( |
) |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
NET ASSETS |
FUNDS | 11 |
Unrestricted funds: |
General fund | 206,747 | 218,209 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 218,209 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. |
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. |
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for |
(a) | ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and |
(b) | preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02699716) |
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued |
31 MARCH 2024 |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Basis of preparing the financial statements |
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. |
Income |
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. |
Expenditure |
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. |
Allocation and apportionment of costs |
There is no allocation or apportionment of costs within the trust. |
Tangible fixed assets |
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. |
Fixtures and fittings | - |
Motor vehicles | - |
Computer equipment | - |
Items below £150 are not capitalised. |
Taxation |
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. |
Fund accounting |
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. |
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. |
Expenditure |
Expenditure which is charged on an accrual basis is allocated between: |
- expenditure incurred directly to fulfil the charity's objectives (direct charitable); |
- expenditure incurred in the management and administration of the charity. |
The expenditure is allocated by the trustees as appropriate. |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
2. | INVESTMENT INCOME |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Deposit account interest |
3. | CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
Direct |
Costs (see | Support |
note 4) | costs | Totals |
£ | £ | £ |
Community Care | 19,543 | 1,791 | 21,334 |
4. | DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Postage and stationery | 700 | - |
Donations and grants | 238 | 616 |
Social activities | 14,825 | 14,239 |
Repairs and renewals | 1,227 | - |
Depreciation | 2,553 | 2,965 |
19,543 | 17,820 |
5. | NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) |
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Depreciation - owned assets |
6. | TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS |
During the year, no trustee, or person with a family or business connection with a trustee, received any remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2024. L D M Hall MBE received remuneration totalling £101,592 (2023 £101,592) and dividends amounting to £2,000 (2023 £2,000) from St Davids Care in the Community Limited. Two other trustees are remunerated by St Davids Care in the Community Limited but their remuneration was under £60,000. |
Trustees' expenses |
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
7. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES |
Unrestricted |
fund |
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
Donations and legacies |
Investment income |
Total |
EXPENDITURE ON |
Charitable activities |
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ( |
) |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
Total funds brought forward |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 218,209 |
8. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS |
Fixtures |
and | Motor | Computer |
fittings | vehicles | equipment | Totals |
£ | £ | £ | £ |
COST |
At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 |
DEPRECIATION |
At 1 April 2023 |
Charge for year |
At 31 March 2024 |
NET BOOK VALUE |
At 31 March 2024 |
At 31 March 2023 |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
9. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
St Davids (Care in the Community) Limited |
Loan to St Davids CITC Ltd | 52,000 | 52,000 |
10. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Accrued expenses |
11. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1.4.23 | in funds | 31.3.24 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 218,209 | (11,462 | ) | 206,747 |
TOTAL FUNDS | (11,462 | ) | 206,747 |
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 9,872 | (21,334 | ) | (11,462 | ) |
TOTAL FUNDS | ( |
) | (11,462 | ) |
Comparatives for movement in funds |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1.4.22 | in funds | 31.3.23 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 223,937 | (5,728 | ) | 218,209 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 223,937 | (5,728 | ) | 218,209 |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
11. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 13,482 | (19,210 | ) | (5,728 | ) |
TOTAL FUNDS | 13,482 | (19,210 | ) | (5,728 | ) |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: |
Net |
movement | At |
At 1.4.22 | in funds | 31.3.24 |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 223,937 | (17,190 | ) | 206,747 |
TOTAL FUNDS | 223,937 | (17,190 | ) | 206,747 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
Incoming | Resources | Movement |
resources | expended | in funds |
£ | £ | £ |
Unrestricted funds |
General fund | 23,354 | (40,544 | ) | (17,190 | ) |
TOTAL FUNDS | 23,354 | (40,544 | ) | (17,190 | ) |
12. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES |
The following transactions have been made with St Davids (Care in the Community) Limited, a company of which L D M Hall MBE is a director and controlling shareholder. |
2024 | 2023 |
£ | £ |
Loan to St Davids (CITC) Limited | 52,000 | 52,000 |
Repayable grant for property held by St Davids (CITC) Ltd | 62,450 | 62,450 |
Donations made to St Davids (CITC) Ltd | - | - |
Donations from St Davids (CITC) Ltd | - | - |
Details of related party activities at the year end are as follows: |
St Davids (Care in the Community) Ltd |
£ |
Donations into the Trust from the Company | - |
ST DAVIDS CARE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 |
12. | RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES - continued |
Donations to the Company from the Trust | - |
Debtors | 114,450 |
Creditors | - |
13. | CHARITY STATUS |
The charity is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. The liability of the members in the event of liquidation is limited to £1 per member. |