Charity Registration No. 1106837
Company Registration No. 05273395 (England and Wales)
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
A Rice (Chair)
I S J Dobbin
R Bevers
J Rowden (Vice Chair)
(Appointed 20 April 2024)
Secretary
J Ackroyd
Charity number (England and Wales)
1106837
Company number
05273395
Registered office
12 Ponsford Road
Minehead
Somerset
United Kingdom
TA24 5DQ
Independent examiner
D A  Thatcher FCCA
Ash House
Cook Way
Bindon Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6BJ
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PLC
Minehead Branch
9 The Parade
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5ZD
TSB Bank PLC
Minehead Branch
19 The Parade
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5LU
Solicitors
Messrs Risdon Hosegood
18 Fore Street
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4QD
Investment advisors
Rathbones Group Plc
30 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7QN
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
1 - 6
Independent examiner's report
7
Statement of financial activities
8 - 9
Summary income and expenditure account
10
Balance sheet
11 - 12
Statement of cash flows
13
Notes to the financial statements
14 - 26
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

 

Background information

 

Broadlands was established in 1945 to 'provide a home or homes for aged persons within the Minehead, Watchet and Williton area...' and although now the language has changed, 'to provide supported living to the elderly retired...' the objective remains unchanged.

 

Broadlands Homes Limited was incorporated as a charitable company on 29 October 2004 and took over the activities of Minehead, Watchet and Williton Homes for Aged Persons (charity number 230187) on 1 April 2006.

 

The Charity Commissioners for England and Wales issued an Order, dated 22 January 2007, under which Broadlands Homes Limited was appointed trustee of the charitable trust Minehead, Watchet and Williton Homes for Aged Persons. Under the Order, title of the land and property known as Broadlands was also transferred to the charitable company to be held in trust for the charitable trust. The land and property remains the permanent endowment of the charitable trust Minehead, Watchet and Williton Homes for Aged Persons.

 

Under the Uniting Direction dated 22 January 2007 the charitable trust Minehead, Watchet & Williton Homes for Aged Persons is to be treated as forming part of the charitable company Broadlands Homes Limited for the purpose of accounting as described by Part VI of the Charities Act 1993 (Part 8 of the Charities Act 2011) and these accounts incorporate the financial activities, liabilities and funds of both Broadlands Homes Limited and Minehead, Watchet and Williton Homes for Aged Persons.

 

The objectives of the charitable trust Minehead, Watchet and Williton Homes for Aged Persons, being provision of a home or homes for aged persons within the Minehead, Watchet and WIlliton area, fall within the objectives of Broadlands Homes Limited as detailed below.

 

 

 

 

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Objectives and activities

The charity's objectives are to establish, operate and maintain accommodation with full board for elderly people within the district of West Somerset.

 

Broadlands provides full board, entertainment, outings, laundry and cleaning in a homely and friendly atmosphere, whilst at the same time keeping all income and costs under constant review.

 

Residents need to be capable of looking after themselves, but if not, an outside registered care provider attends the home to provide care, in the form of personal care and medication, which is paid for by the resident. When personal care reaches beyond a basic limit residents move on to other separate care homes or hospital.

 

Achievement of the charity's aims is measured in terms of the level of occupancy and length of stay of our residents, together with feedback from staff and residents at regular meetings with the senior management team. One of the trustees aims to attend a meal at Broadlands on a monthly basis with a view to observing the running of the home, the welfare of residents and the interaction of staff with the residents.

 

The charity does not use social investment or provide grants. All the trustees are volunteers.

 

Public Benefit

 

The long established legal principle is, that to enjoy charitable status Broadlands must exist for a purpose which is beneficial to the community and it achieves this by '... advancing health and assisting the aged/disabled.'

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission of England and Wales in deciding what activities the charity should undertake and comply with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011.

Achievements and performance

The Trustees have adopted a policy to continue with the improvement of facilities in residents' accommodation by replacing baths with showers ensuite to all rooms.

Regular resident and staff meetings were held during the year to provide information and receive comments. Residents were able to express their views and see their suggestions acted upon. Suggestions from staff to help improve the object of providing a friendly, happy and homely residence were welcomed and where appropriate were implemented.

 

Broadlands is held in high regard in the local community. Staff are all local people with a good knowledge of the area and are therefore able to share fully with residents memories of the places and people that they knew or know.

In relation to the portfolio of investments managed by Investec, the trustees have selected a balanced investment objective with moderate risk, the investments have shown a 0.4% increase over the year with minimal changes being made within the portfolio.

 

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Financial review

Total income for the year was £714,591 compared with £650,516 in the previous year and total expenditure was £723,876 compared with £606,449 in the previous year.

 

Realised and unrealised gains on investments assets in the year were £233 compared to £2,743 in the previous year, with an unrealised loss on investment assets in the year of £nil compared to £nil in 2024.

 

Overall net loss for the year was £9,052 including a net loss of £6,176 relating to unrestricted funds with net income of £10,000 relating to restricted funds and net expenditure of £12,876 relating to permanent endowment funds,

 

Principal funding sources and expenses

 

Broadlands' main source of income is from rent paid by residents, which has historically been kept low. The main expenses are wages (the Trustees have always tried to pay the much valued staff a rate higher than support workers receive locally) also food provision and repairs and renewals on a building over 100 years old as well as general operating expenses.

 

A Government backed 'Bounce Back' loan of £50,000 was introduced in December 2020 to assist the charity's cash flow as it was identified that there would be a shortfall from March 2021. Repayments have continued, leaving a balance of £18,139 at the year end.

Reserves policy

 

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least two months gross expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event unexpected revenue requirements, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

 

Net current assets at the year end amounted to £101,567 and there are investments held, which could be sold if needed, with a market value of £54,633 at 31 March 2025. The amount of reserves held at the end of the year is considered to be consistent with the level of reserves identified by the trustees as appropriate given their plans for the future activities of the charity.

Significant events during the year

 

Due to the after effects of Covid we have had to adapt our approach to day-to-day procedures, admissions and staffing to ensure the continued safety of our clients, visitors and staff. With the ease of Government guidelines, visitation to supported living setting had changed, allowing more family and friends into the Home, however, the dedication of all staff remained exemplary, maintaining high levels of IPA and the implementation of relevant PPE.

 

Occupancy rates are budgeted for at 88%.

 

Within the community, older people are now encouraged to stay in their own home with support from the community services and by the time that they are ready to give up their home, their health issues require moving into a care home rather than supported living at Broadlands. Advertising and promotion at community events are ongoing, although this has been difficult due to the current culture following the pandemic.

 

Broadlands rents are very competitive and will increase each year in line with costs.

 

The local mental health services regularly want to place clients with mental issues in Broadlands but the manager interviews all potential clients with a view to ensuring that behaviours do not adversely affect other residents.

 

 

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Investment policy and objectives

 

The trustees' investment policy is to maintain and enhance the real value of their investments by investing in a portfolio comprising equities, fixed income stocks and cash. The portfolio has been placed in the name of the stockbrokers Investec nominees and is managed by them in an advisory role. The trustees have selected a balanced investment objective with moderate risk which will be reviewed on a regular basis.

 

The trustees operate an ethical investment policy in relation to the charity's portfolio of investments managed by Rathbones.

 

Principal risks and uncertainties

 

The trustees has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

 

The trustees and senior members of the staff take great care to ensure the operation of the home conforms to health and safety legislation and there is regular monitoring in this connection. The trustees are satisfied that there are adequate systems to minimise financial risks. There is an annual budgeting process and meetings are held bi-annually to review income and expenditure and if appropriate take remedial action.

 

Plans for future periods

 

Aims and key objectives for future periods

Broadlands has provided supported living for over 75 years and will continue to do so.

 

The charity will continue to provide affordable accommodation, excellent meals and facilities whilst at the same time keeping all income and costs under constant review to ensure the long term future of Broadlands.

 

The charity aims to fill the unoccupied rooms and then look to enhance the Broadlands experience with the decor and maintenance.

L. O'Grady and J. Ackroyd will focus their efforts on advertising and widening the social media platform for Broadlands. Furthermore, they will endeavor to secure Broadlands' place in the current market following the sectors ongoing changes, thus aiding to boost occupancy. The main drive moving forward will be to ensure the local area is aware of what Broadlands has to offer and in the safe manner in which it works to promote independence, dignity and diversity.

 

 

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 11 October 2004. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commissioners.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

A Rice (Chair)
I S J Dobbin
P J Conrad
(Resigned 17 November 2024)
R Bevers
V Wilson
(Resigned 19 June 2024)
J Rowden (Vice Chair)
(Appointed 20 April 2024)
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Recruitment and appointment of trustees

 

New trustee appointments are proposed by existing trustees and appointed by vote at a general meeting. Trustees are not required to be members of the charity. The minimum number of trustees is five and the maximum number eleven. Under certain circumstances a member, who is not a trustee, may also propose a person for appointment as a trustee. Every three years the trustees retire by rotation at each annual general meeting along with any trustees appointed since the previous annual general meeting. Retiring trustees may then be re-elected by the meeting.

 

Qualifying third party indemnity provisions

The charity maintains a third party indemnity insurance policy for the benefit of the trustees. The policy was in force during the year and remains in force at the time of approval of this report.

 

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.

Organisational structure

 

The manager, L O'Grady, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, assisted by the administrator, J Ackroyd. L O'Grady, J Ackroyd and a trustee member will discuss, either in person or via telephone, any issues arising. Any other business or concerns will be addressed at the allocated board meeting bi-monthly. All major decisions regarding the home, including the appointment of senior staff are made by representatives of the trustees.

 

The Chairman and Vice Chairman are available to be contacted by the manager or administrator at any reasonable time to deal with urgent issues. Both live locally.

Trustees are asked to make two visits each year to Broadlands, as well as Board meetings, to spend time with residents and staff and to complete a questionnaire on their visit. This means one of the trustees will be visiting the home each month. With the previous years being unusual due to the global pandemic, visits have not been regular, however there is encouragement for this is increase again.

 

Bi monthly meetings of the trustees are held with the Senior Management Team to review the financial report and discuss room occupancy, building and equipment maintenance, staff and residence issues.

 

The Chair and Vice of the Board meet with the management team monthly to review the above issues.

Induction and training of trustees

 

Following appointment all trustees are referred to the information available on the Charity Commission website page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3 in order to appraise them of their duties and responsibilities as trustees. They are also encouraged to discuss the affairs of the charity with other trustees in order to obtain a full understanding of the objectives of the charity and how these are met.

Remuneration of the charity's key management personnel

 

Pay and remuneration of the charity's key management personnel is determined by the trustees as part of an annual budgeting process that includes a review of pay and conditions for all members of staff within the organisation.

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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The Trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

A Rice (Chair)
Trustee
29 July 2025
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Broadlands Homes Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ACCA, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1

accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.

2

the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

3

the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4

the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

D A  Thatcher FCCA
Ash House
Cook Way
Bindon Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6BJ
30 July 2025
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Current financial year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Total
Total
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
2,052
10,000
-
12,052
2,089
Charitable activities
5
693,007
-
-
693,007
640,036
Other trading activities
4
7,016
-
-
7,016
6,549
Investments
6
2,516
-
-
2,516
1,842
Total income
704,591
10,000
-
714,591
650,516
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
706,091
-
-
706,091
587,688
Other expenditure
11
4,909
-
12,876
17,785
18,761
Total expenditure
711,000
-
12,876
723,876
606,449
Net gains/(losses) on investments
12
233
-
-
233
2,743
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds
(6,176)
10,000
(12,876)
(9,052)
46,810
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
151,069
16,116
247,949
415,134
368,324
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
144,893
26,116
235,073
406,082
415,134

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

 

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Prior financial year
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Total
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
-
2,089
-
2,089
Charitable activities
5
640,036
-
-
640,036
Other trading activities
4
6,549
-
-
6,549
Investments
6
1,842
-
-
1,842
Total income
648,427
2,089
-
650,516
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
586,438
1,250
-
587,688
Other expenditure
11
5,502
-
13,259
18,761
Total expenditure
591,940
1,250
13,259
606,449
Net gains/(losses) on investments
12
2,743
-
-
2,743
Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds
59,230
839
(13,259)
46,810
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
91,839
15,277
261,208
368,324
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
151,069
16,116
247,949
415,134
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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All income funds
2025
2024
£
£
Gross income
714,591
650,516
Gains on investments
233
2,743
Total income in the reporting period
714,824
653,259
Total expenditure from income funds
711,000
593,190
Net income for the year
3,824
60,069
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
257,365
274,582
Investments
15
54,633
54,400
311,998
328,982
Current assets
Stocks
16
1,920
1,600
Debtors
17
6,324
7,821
Cash at bank and in hand
135,148
138,808
143,392
148,229
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
19
(41,504)
(43,938)
Net current assets
101,888
104,291
Total assets less current liabilities
413,886
433,273
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
20
(7,804)
(18,139)
Net assets
406,082
415,134
The funds of the charity
Endowment funds
22
235,073
247,949
Restricted income funds
23
26,116
16,116
Unrestricted funds
24
144,893
151,069
406,082
415,134
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2025
31 March 2025
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The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 29 July 2025
A Rice (Chair)
Trustee
Company registration number 05273395 (England and Wales)
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
28
3,904
69,733
Investing activities
Investment income received
2,516
1,842
Net cash generated from investing activities
2,516
1,842
Financing activities
Repayment of bank loans
(10,080)
(9,832)
Net cash used in financing activities
(10,080)
(9,832)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(3,660)
61,743
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
138,808
77,065
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
135,148
138,808
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1
Accounting policies
Charity information

Broadlands Homes Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 12 Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5DQ, United Kingdom.

 

Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

1.1
Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3
Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
1.4
Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.5
Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs can not be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the proportion of the asset's use. Other supports costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Raising funds

These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Support costs

Supports costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements including independent examination, strategic management, trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.

1.6
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Individual fixed assets costing £200 or more are capitalised.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings
Straight line 25 to 50 years
Fixtures and fittings
Straight line 10 to 20 years
Furniture and equipment
No depreciation
Computers
Straight line 4 years

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

No depreciation is charged on general furniture and equipment as replacements of those items are treated as revenue expenditure and written off in the year they are incurred.

1.7
Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.8
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.10
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.11
Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 17 -
Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.12
Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.13
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.14

Fund structure

General funds are unrestricted income funds which are available for use at the discretion of Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity which have not been designated for other purposes.

 

 

2
Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
2,052
10,000
12,052
-
2,089
2,089
4
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Non-charitable trading activities
7,016
6,549
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 18 -
5
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£

Accommodation and welfare

670,677
614,009

Outsourced services for residents

22,330
26,027
693,007
640,036
6
Income from investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
Income from listed investments
1,584
1,093
Interest receivable
932
749
2,516
1,842
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 19 -
7
Expenditure on charitable activities
2025
2024
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
445,958
386,689

Provisions

44,002
40,169

Outsourced services for residents

17,221
15,331

Rent. water and rates

12,992
11,446

Heat and light

53,659
41,202

Insurance

3,776
4,476

Property repairs and maintenance

23,289
16,561

Telephone

2,644
1,654

Equipment repairs and renewals

73,311
44,060

Hire of equipment

6,099
4,486

Gardening, laundry and cleaning

10,121
9,069

Advertising

2,181
974

Bank charges

655
602

Residents welfare and sundry

3,296
4,567

Printing, postage and stationery

571
541

Legal and professional fees

2,011
1,768
701,786
583,595
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Governance
4,305
4,093
706,091
587,688
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
706,091
586,438
Restricted funds
-
1,250
706,091
587,688
8
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
£
£
Governance costs
4,305
4,093
Analysed between:
Charitable activities
4,305
4,093
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8
Support costs allocated to activities
(Continued)
- 20 -
2025
2024
Governance costs comprise:
£
£
Audit fees
839
816
Accountancy
3,453
3,264
Companies House filing fee
13
13
4,305
4,093
9
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
10
Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
24
22
Employment costs
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
401,670
353,898
Social security costs
24,204
18,405
Other pension costs
18,152
13,631
445,958
386,689

Wages and salaries includes £1,932 (2024: £755) in respect of staff training and DBS checks.

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Aggregate compensation
48,472
69,502
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 21 -
11
Other expenditure
Unrestricted
Endowment
Total
Unrestricted
Endowment
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
£
£
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
4,341
12,876
17,217
4,685
13,259
17,944
Financing costs
568
-
568
817
-
817
4,909
12,876
17,785
5,502
13,259
18,761
12
Gains and losses on investments
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Gains/(losses) arising on:
£
£
Revaluation of investments
233
2,743
13
Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

14
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Furniture and equipment
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
605,916
4,974
195,695
1,620
808,205
At 31 March 2025
605,916
4,974
195,695
1,620
808,205
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
365,959
-
166,078
1,586
533,623
Depreciation charged in the year
12,876
-
4,307
34
17,217
At 31 March 2025
378,835
-
170,385
1,620
550,840
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
227,081
4,974
25,310
-
257,365
At 31 March 2024
239,957
4,974
29,617
34
274,582

 

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 22 -
15
Fixed asset investments
Listed investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024
54,400
Valuation changes
233
At 31 March 2025
54,633
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
54,633
At 31 March 2024
54,400
2025
2024
£
£
Listed investments carrying amount
54,633
54,400
Fixed asset investments revalued

The listed investment as included at the market value per the valuation report from Investec Wealth and Investment Ltd at the balance sheet date.

 

16
Stocks
2025
2024
£
£
Raw materials and consumables
1,920
1,600
17
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
3,693
5,457
Prepayments and accrued income
2,631
2,364
6,324
7,821
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 23 -
18
Loans and overdrafts
2025
2024
£
£
Bank loans
18,139
28,219
Payable within one year
10,335
10,080
Payable after one year
7,804
18,139

 

The loan relates to a Government backed 'Bounce Back' loan which has a total repayment period of 6 years, with no capital or interest repayments falling due in the first year. Interest is charged on the loan at 2.5%.

19
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
18
10,335
10,080
Other taxation and social security
12
12
Trade creditors
26,946
29,842
Accruals and deferred income
4,211
4,004
41,504
43,938
20
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Bank loans
18
7,804
18,139
21
Retirement benefit schemes
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
18,152
13,631

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 24 -
22
Endowment funds

Endowment funds represent assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income. Any capital gains or losses arising on the assets form part of the fund.

At 1 April 2024
Resources expended
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
Permanent endowments
Property
247,949
(12,876)
235,073
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Resources expended
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
Permanent endowments
Property
261,208
(13,259)
247,949

The permanent endowment fund represents the original property and land purchased with donations to the charity Minehead, Watchet and Williton Homes for ages persons and the subsequent additions and improvements to that property. This remains the property of Minehead, Watchet and WiIliton Homes for Aged Persons and is included in these accounts under the Uniting Direction dated 22 January 2007.

23
Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances:

At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
Residents funds
16,116
10,000
-
26,116
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
Residents funds
15,277
2,089
(1,250)
16,116

Restricted funds are funds that are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering any such funds are charged against the fund in question.

 

The 'Residents funds' fund is maintained for the purpose of holding funds donated specifically for funding activities for the residents at Broadlands.

BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 25 -
24
Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 April 2024
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Gains and losses
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
£
£
General funds
151,069
704,591
(711,000)
233
144,893
Previous year:
At 1 April 2023
Incoming resources
Resources expended
Gains and losses
At 31 March 2024
£
£
£
£
£
General funds
91,839
648,427
(591,940)
2,743
151,069
25
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Total
funds
funds
funds
2025
2025
2025
2025
£
£
£
£
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
22,292
-
235,073
257,365
Investments
27,266
27,367
-
54,633
Current assets/(liabilities)
101,888
-
-
101,888
Long term liabilities
(7,804)
-
-
(7,804)
143,642
27,367
235,073
406,082
Per balance sheet
144,893
26,116
235,073
406,082
Balance to allocate
1,251
(1,251)
-
-
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
Total
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
26,633
-
247,949
274,582
Investments
38,284
16,116
-
54,400
Current assets/(liabilities)
104,291
-
-
104,291
Long term liabilities
(18,139)
-
-
(18,139)
151,069
16,116
247,949
415,134
BROADLANDS HOMES LIMITED
INCLUDING MINEHEAD, WATCHET & WILLITON HOMES FOR AGED PERSONS
NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- 26 -
26
Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within one year
2,369
2,369
Between two and five years
4,541
6,910
6,910
9,279
27
Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

28
Cash generated from operations
2025
2024
£
£
(Deficit)/surplus for the year
(9,052)
46,810
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
(2,516)
(1,842)
Fair value gains and losses on investments
(233)
(2,743)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
17,217
17,944
Movements in working capital:
(Increase) in stocks
(320)
-
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
1,497
(1,802)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
(2,689)
11,366
Cash generated from operations
3,904
69,733
29
Analysis of changes in net funds
At 1 April 2024
Cash flows
At 31 March 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
138,808
(3,660)
135,148
Loans falling due within one year
(10,080)
(255)
(10,335)
Loans falling due after more than one year
(18,139)
10,335
(7,804)
110,589
6,420
117,009
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