THE FREEDOM CENTRE
(Working with adults with physical
and moderate learning disabilities)
CHARITY NO. 1007683
ANNUAL REPORT
AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE FREEDOM CENTRE
workin
with adults With h Ical and moderate learnin
di5abilitie5
CHARITY INFORMATION
CHARITY STATUS
The Freedom Centre is registered with The Charity Cofflmis5ioners under Charity No. 1007683 and is governed by a constitution
adopted on 8, January 1992.
OBJEcrs
The Freedom Centre is established to support adults with physical and moderate learning disabilities, primarily in the Isle of
Sheppey, Sittingbourne and throughout Kent, in particular offering day care. structured educational Services and social activities.
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
The Freedom Centre
St. Georges Avenue
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 IQT
TRUSTEES AND EXECUTIVE COMMirrEE DURING THE YEAR
President
ChairTrian
Secretary
Tfeasurer
Trustees
Vacant
Petor Laiig
Peter Laing
Peter Taylor
Christine Brew Iresigned 2210V251
Ross Eldettheld
Georgina Jemmett
Brenda Hammond
Peter White
Ross Elderlield
Nathan Arnold
Ron Marsh (resigned 271111241
REPORTING ACCOUNTANT
Lee Seal F.C.C.A., F.A.l.A.
Pritchard Pritchard
Bluetown, Sheerness
Kent, ME12 IRN
BANKERS
Barclays Bank plc and Nat West Bank plc

THE FREEDOM CENTRE
workin
with adults with h
sical and moderate learnin
disabilities
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report together with the Financial Statement for the year ended 31,
March 2025. The results for the year are presented in the form of a Statement of Financial Activities which incorporate the
traditional Income and Expenditure account, in order to comply with the revised Statement of Recommended Practise for
charities as issued by the Charity Commission in 2015 and as identified in the Chariries Act 2011.
INTRODUCTION
The Freedorn Centre was started as a project of the Delta Group. which was the local branch of Scope. The objective of the projett
was to estab5ish a member led support centre for people with physical disabilities, in particular offering day care, structured
educational services and social activities centred in Sheerne55 to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities aged between
16 and 64 lat the time of joining) in the Swale area. The Freedom Centre became an independent charity in January 1992 and
assumed full responsibility for the running of the Centre on I" April 1993.The Freedom Centre riow offers support to adults Wlth
physical and moderate learning disabilities and is open to adults aged 18+.
RISK REVIEW
The Trustees conduct periodic reviews of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and systems and procedures to manage
those risks identilied are implemented 50 as to minimise any potential irnpact on the charity should any of those risks materialise.
REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
A review of Developments. Activities and Achievements is contained within the Chairman'5 Report.
No Trustees received any remuneration for services, as members of the Committee, neither were any expenses paid in the financial
year. No Executive Committee member had any beneficial interest in any contract with the charity during the year.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity acknowledges its requirements to demonstrate clearly it must have charitable purposes or objective5 that are for the
public benefit. Details of how the Charity has achieved this are provided in this Trustees, Report. The Trustees confirm th3t they
have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what acDvities the Charity should
undertake.
RESPONSIBILITIE5 OF THE TRUSTEES IN RESPECT OFTHE ACCOUNTS
The Trustees are required under the constitution of the charity to prepare financial statements for each linancial year which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its re5uIt5 for the period. In preparing those financial statements the
Trustees are required to..
SeSect 5Ultable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject
to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
Prepare the linancial statements on the going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will
continue in operation.
The Trustees are re5pon5ible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply wrth the Charities Act 2011.
They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable Steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irre8ularities.
APPROVAL
This report was approved by the Executive Committee on ity September 2025 and signed on their behalf
Peter Laing Ichairmanl

THE FREEDOM CENTRE
workin
with adults with h
sical and moderate leamin
disabilities
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT- 2025
l am pleased to report that despite ongoing difficulties, The Freedom Centre has continued
its mission to support adults with physical and moderate learning disabilities, primarily on
the Isle of Sheppey and Sittingbourne but also throughout Kent. in particular offering day
care, structured educational services and social activities. We have managed to maintain
our instructional courses, entertainment and, most importantly, companionship. This is
entirely due to the untiring loyalty of the staff, management and volunteers who have all
worked so hard to meet our members diverse needs. For this I must express my gratitude
and that of my fellow Trustees. They too deserve my gratitude for their guidance and
support, not only at our meetings but also for the fvndraising activities which many of them,
along with members of staff. have organised or participated in.
Attracting new members has not been easy, but we have had some success, and I hope
that this will continue. I must, sadly, advise that we have lost some treasured friends. Our
thoughts are with their loved ones.
In April we welcomed our new centre Manager, Gemma Friday. She has taken to the job
like a duck to water and has been responsible for a number of new initiatives Gf serious
benefit to the centre. We wish her all the best for the next year.
l am pleased to be able to tell you that, thanks to our Treasure's efforts and those of our
staff, members and trustees, our financial position remains strong and should enable us to
weather any storms that the economic situation may bring.
Once again, my sincere thanks to my fellow trustees. to the management team, the staff.
the volunteers and the members for all their hard work.
Peter Laing,
Peter Laing
Chairman of Trustees

THE FREEDOM CENTRE
{working with adults with physical and moderate learning disabililiesl
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
For the Year ended 31st March 2025
TOTAL
Generd DasvJnated
fund¥
rund8
R￿tricted
funds
futsds
funds
2025
2024
£s
r5
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income- direct giving
36.4TI
36.477
33.833
Other voluntary income
550
Income from event5 and activities
2358
2.358
a.347
Other ordinary income
193.757
193.757
174,179
Income from investments
7.611
7,611
6.423
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
240.293
240,293
218.332
RESOURCES USED
Directly relating to the work of the centre
106.303
106,303
113.830
Centre management and administration
93.662
93,662
77.078
Depreciatlon
16.365
16.365
14,561
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
216.330
216.330
205.469
Net movement in resources before other gainsllosses
Other gains and losses
Surplus on sale of assets
Net movement on resources after other gainsllosses
Transfer between funds-
- fixed asset equity
13.9G3
13,963
12,863
23.96a
23.963
12.863
redundancy reserve fund
asset replacement fund
NET MOVEMENT ON RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
23.963
23,963
l2.863
Balance5 brought forward
284.644
145.319
429.953
417.0
8ALANCES AT 31ST MARCH
2025
3D8.597
145,319
453.916
429.953
STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
The Charity made no recognised gains or losses in e¢ther the cufrenl or prior year other Ihan as shown
in the Statement of Financial Activities
The notes on pages 6-9 form part of these accounts

THE FREEDOM CENTRE
Iworking with adults with physical and moderate learning disabilities)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note5
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assets
143.636
138,942
CURRENT AsS￿s
Debtor5 and prepayments
Redundancy reserve Account
Cash in hand and at bank
io
82￿￿
IG,IB4
30.901
29.443
256.918
254,833
320,7
300,46
Less., amounts falllng due within l year
NET CURRENT Ass¥rs
li
10.487
9,449
310,280
291.oll
NEf ASSETS
453.916
4Z9.953
FUNDS
Unrestricted General Funds
308.597
284.63q
Unrestricted designated funds
Fixed Asset Equity
Redundancy costs reserve
Asset replacement fund
109.721
109.721
35,598
35,59B
145.319
145,319
453.916
rs
429.953
The notes on pages 6-9 form part of these accounts
These Accounts were approved by the Trustees on 17th. 17th September 2025
and signed on its behalf by:_
Petep Zing
Chairman
Peter T
Treasurer
or

THE FREEDOM CEKTrE
(working with adults wlth physlcal and moderate learning d￿•bIlitIeS)
NOTES TO ThE FINANCSAL5TATEMENTS
For the year ended 315t March 2025
l. Principal A(counting Policie5
1.1 Ba$is of the Preparation tsf the A￿OUnts
The accounts are prepared underthe historical cost convention except lor assets acquired from the Delta Group on
commencement of The Freedom Centre's artNities. which are included in the accounts at valuatlon. The Accounts have been
prepared In 3ccordance with applicable accountsn8 Standards and the Charities SORP 20151Statement ol Recommended
Practlcel'Accounting by Charities,. They ivclude the results of the Charitvs operdtion5 which are described in the Trustees
Report and èll of which are continuing. The charity has tsken adwdntage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No. I
fTom the requirements to produce a cash Aow siatement on the grounds that it qualifies as a small charity-
1.2 TangiblE Fixed Assets held for own use and deprwativn
Taneible fixed assets for use by the charity are stated in the account5 at their historital cost e¥cept in the case of assers
acquired from the Delta Group and other donated assets. which are included at their fair value at the date of acqui51tion.
Property Is malntalned in a state ol ￿pair such as its esrimated residual value at rhe balance sheets date Is slgnificantly
gTeater than its book Wdlue. In the opinion of theTTvstees any charge for depreciation would not, therefore, be materia5.
Depreciation is provided on other fixed assets at rates calculated to write ottthe cost of the assets over their expected
useful Ilves on the following basis:_
Freehold Property
OtherTangible a55ets
4 year5 straight line basis
1.3 Fixed Asset Equity
Tbe Executlve Committee take the view that to me￿lY provide depreciation on fixed assers in the Statement of Financial
Acti¥itie5 would misrepresent the funds awailable to the charity for current Spending. since the fixed assets could not ae
realised without disrupting the Charity's oper3tion& Consequently an amovnt is transfe￿ed to or from a reserve each year
to represent the cost of fixed assets acquired in the year less depreciation provided on all the assets held.
1.4 Income recognition
Grant5 and payrnent5 from local authoritie5 in respect of Servi￿ delNery contracts a￿ credsted to the Statement of
Financi81 Activities on an acciual b3515. All othei incorne is credited to the Statement of Finanoal Activlties at the13ter of
the receipt of mtsnies or the peiiod over which the incomes relates.
1.5 Value Added Tax
The Charity opted to register for VATfrorn the 1st August 2OJ6 and since then has been able to retover its input VAT.
1.6 Allocation of ExpenditUTe
For accounting purposes. expenditure is allocated as follows:.
Directly relating to the work of the Centre comprises the cost ol prowding servi￿S to those attending the C2ntre incluLling
the cost of classes and sessional tutors. They also include an apportionment of staff costs relating to the delivery of
those services, together with the costs of transport and catering.
Fund raising and publicity cornprtses the costs incurred in Induong people and organisation5 to contribute financially
and in kind to the Centre's work. it includes the cost of our fundraiser and the cost of mounting appeals.
Centre M3nagement and Administ￿tOr of the Charity Indudes all expenditure not directly related to the charitable
aciivlties. This Includes the cost of runnlng the office an. apportionment of staff salaries for admlnlstratlon duties and
other office 5UPPDrt Costs.

THE FREEDOM CENTRE
(working with adults with physical and moderate learning disabilities)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
2025
2024
2. Voluntary Income - Direct Giving - General
Sundry Donations
Gift Aid Tax recovery
36,138
339
36,477
33,551
282
33,833
3. Other Voluntary Income - General
90
550
4. Income from events & activities - General
Collections & Raffles
Sundry Fund Raising
2.312
1,035
3,347
2,358
2,358
5. Other Ordinary Income- General
Service fees from members and Socia5 Services
Gift Aid, Grants and Compensation
186,257
7,500
193.757
174,179
174,179
6. Income from Investments
Interest
7,611
6,423
7. Expenditure directly relating to the work of the Centre - General
Activity Costs
Personr)el Cost5
Premises Running Costs
Vehicle Costs and Transport for members
12,783
70.266
20,797
2.457
106,303
16,993
88,615
4,642
3,580
113,830
8. Centre Management & Administration - General
Bank Charges
Computer Expenses
Independent Examiners Fee
Insurance
Legal & Professional Charges
Personnel C05t5
Postage Printing and Stationery
Repairs to Equipment
Subscriptions
Sundry Expenses
Telephone
112
107
787
4.327
419
84,094
869
454
736
1.306
451
153
348
813
6,123
456
64,773
1,003
818
763
1,062
766
77,078
93,662

THE FREEDOM CENTRE
Iworklng wSth adults with physlcal and moderate leaming disabllitiesl
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Freehold
Vehicles
Equipment
Total
Land &
Buildings
9. Tangible Fixed Assets held for own use
Cost/Valuation at 31st March 2024
Added during year
Sale during year
Cost/Valuation at 31st March 2025
109,721
54.643
20.500
12,532
559
176,896
21.059
109,721
75,143
13,091
197,955
Depreciation at 1st April 2024
Charge for the year
Depreciation at 31st March 2025
27.322
15.360
42,682
10.632
1,005
11,637
37,954
16,365
54,319
NET BOOK VALUES
31st March 2024
109,721
27.321
1,300
138,942
31st March 2025
109,721
32.461
1,454
143,636
2025
2024
10. Debtors & prepayments
Fees due
32,036
912
14,771
1,413
16,184
Other debtors & Prepayments
32,948
11. Llabllltles= Amounts falling due within one year
Sundry creditors and accrua15
10,487
9,449
12. Movement of Funds
Balance
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Balance
blforward
1.4.2024
between
c/forward
31.3.2025
funds
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
284,634
240.293
216,330
308,597
Designated Funds
Fixed Asset Equity
Redundancy costs reserves
Fixed a55et replacement fund
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
109.721
35.598
109,721
35,598
429.953
240,293
216,330
453,916

THE FREEDOM CENTRE
(working Wlth adults with physlcal and moderate learning disabilities)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year ended 31st March 2025
2025
2024
13. Staff c05t5 and numbers
Staff costs were as follows:
Salaries & wages
Social Security costs
Pension contributior15
148,321
2,022
142,407
7,019
3.522
3,829
Volunteer costs
188
440
154,360
153.388
No employee5 received emoluments of rnore than £50,000
The average weekly number of employees during the year. calculated on the basis of full time
equivalents Wa5 a5 follows
2025
2024
No.
No.
Centre Manager
Senior Support Workers
Other Staff
13
12
14. Donated facilities and funding in kind
Certain facilitie5 are provided by the centre free of charge but they are neither quantifiable nor material.
The Centre is. Ilke most charities. dependent to a considerable extent on voluntsry help, as explained
in the Annu31 Report attached to these accounts.
15. Pensions C05t5
The Centre pald £3,8291£3.522 in 20231241 during the year as employer's contributions into a defined
contribution scheme for senior employees. The payments are charged to the Statement of Financial
Activities as they accrue.
16. Trustees Remuneratlon & Expenses
No remuneration or expenses were paid to any member of the executive commwttee
17. Capital Commitment5
None

io
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
The Freedom Centre
I report on the ac£ounts ofthe Trustfoi the year ended 31st Marth 2025 which are set Lxrt on pages4 to 9.
RespectNa respLitsrbilitle8 of trustees and examiner
The Charivs truslees are TeSpOnsib￿ for the prearation of Ihe accounts. The d￿r￿S Injstees consider that an audit vs not requlred for tht8
year under Section 144 of the Ch2ritses AGt 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.
It Is rny re8ponsibiltyto.'
examine the accounts undersection 14S of th 2011 ACL
to follow the pr￿dureS laid down in the Gene]xl Dir*1￿ given by the raHrity Commission tyKler seolion 14515llbl of the 2011
AcL'and
to state vthetlm p8rticular matters have come tD my attentic￿.
Basis of Independent examiner¥' report
My examination was ctrThed out in accordan￿ the Gen￿￿ Oitections gwen by the Ch8rity ¢ommi%sion. An examination includes a reviv
of the accounting words kept by Ihe charity and a ¢ompaiison of Ihe accounts ￿th those Tecords. It also indudes ttjnsidering any unuwal
iterns or disclosures In the aC￿unts and seeking explanations frrm you as trjstees ￿nCernIng any such matters. The procedure$ undertaken
do not pro￿de 811 the evl(tence that would be required in an audi( and consequ8nty. rn opinion is gwen as to whether the acwunts present a
'true 8nd fair and the report is lirnited to those matters set out in the ststement below.
Independent examinerf$ statem&nt
In conn8ctiDn witr> rny examlnalfon. no n￿terial matter5 have come to my attention h¥hich me ￿ to Lelteve that in. any
material ￿SpeCti
the acwJnJng records ere not kept in ￿)rdance *ilh Sedion 130 ofts Charilk5 Ac¢
Ihe account dld not accord wfth the accounting recorTts.' or
the accDunts d¢d not cornP￿ wilh the applrcatrAe wequt￿rnents wnceming the fom7 and content of ac￿unt5 set out In th8
Charittes IAccounts and Reports) Regulth"ons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Inje and fairf view
i8 not a m8tter considerEd as part ofan hMlyndentexamin4ti0n.
l Have no concerns and have come acrDSS no other matter5 in wnnection wrlh the exarninalion to whlch attention should be drawn in this
report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to te rea¢hed.
L. C. Seal FCCA FAIA
Blain Pritchard Limited
Chartered Certified Ac¢ounts
29 High Street
Blue Town. Sheerness
Kent ME12 1RN