REGISTERED COMPANY NtIMBER: 02744192 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY IWMBER: 1014270
Report of Ihe Trn8ttes and
Fillandal Statements for tbe Ye8r Ended 31 March 2025
for
SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
(A COMPANY LIMTfED BY GUARANTEE)
Plus Ac￿untIng
Chartered Accountants
Preston Park House
South Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BNI 6SB

SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
Conlents of the Flnancial Statements
for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025
Page
Chalrnwi and CEO Reports
Trea￿rer'S Report
2 to 3
Reptsrt of the Trustees
4 to 11
Independent EianthIe￿S Report
12
Statement of Flnvdnclal Aedvjtles
13
Statement of FIMancial Po8ltloa
14
Statenwit of Cash Flow8
15
Notss to the St4tement of Cash Flow8
16
Nots$ to the Fioanclal Statements
17 to 24
Detalled Stgtemtnt of FiDanelal Aedvldej
25 to 26

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Chalrn)&n and CEO Reports
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Chglr's Report
The challenges facing childrw young people and their families show no sign of easi-ng with ever-rising costs continuing
to in]pact household budgets, chiIthen's services are stretched to their limits, and global uncertainty CTeates added
woThies for the next generation. In the midst of tbi5, the need for safe, supportive spaces for children and youttg people
has never been greater and morc crucial.
SpringlK>ard Temains at the heart of our Co￿￿￿nity. providing vitsl support to children and young people facing anxiety.
ment21 health struggles, and the pressures of family fiJJances. With more than three decadeg of experieno slip￿tIng
children and young people with disabilities, we bave built a Teputation as a trnsted and reliable service that families can
Looking aherf we are detern￿ed to secure Springboard's future so we can continue to be there for families for many
years to come. A key step in this journey will be the refillbishment of Springboard House, eDsuring it is fit for purpose
forthe next 8eneT&tion of children who will rely on u8.
On behalf of the Bort I want to expres8 our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible staff, volunteers, donors. supporters
and partners. Your comrnitment makes everytbing we do possible. and together we are creating brighter, more inclusive
tures foz childw young people and their famili¢s.
Amy Blkk
Chair of Tru8tee8
CEO'S Report
Refle£ting on the past year, the strength 8Dd resi]ience of the Child￿ young people and their farnilies has been
renurkable. Every person supported highligbts the power of corn￿1ty. Their individuality is the foundation of our
mi&8ioTh De8Pite econonllc prcssures and increased demand for service4 SpriDgboard's pU￿Ose has remained aitical.
The organisation has emerged stronger after facing tests throughout the year with record numbers of families Seeking
8SSiStance. The unwavwing commitment of staff, vohmteers. and SUPEK)rters allowed more tsilored sUPIX)rt than ever
l>efore. The sUccesSfj￿ lallllch of the Big Refurbishment ¢8mpaign will transforni our centre on Hurst Road in Horsba
which WAll significantIy improve our ability to SL4)POrt the fwniltes we serve.
Thi8 annual report celebrdtes collective effort. Th¢ following pages show the accomplishments achieved together. While
successes are celebratel iv8 also understood that more work is needed. The new year will bring bold plans to expand
our Stepping Stones programrne ensure every child and young person with a disability has the support they need to
Thank you for being a vitsl part of this corn￿ty. Your generosity and trust n]ake eveT>thing possible.
Beth Coley
Chief Executive
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Treasurer's Report
for the year ended 31 Mareb 2025
The folEowiDg secti¢)n provides a conwrehensive and trar￿r￿ of key financial nM)vements. d&ailing
Springboard Projeces financial maDagement strategies thTouglK)Ut the preceding year.
2025
2024
Donations
58.630
45,810
12,820
331,253
310,509
20.744
meMbershi￿ActiV1tieS
63,951
56.087
7,864
15.266
18,533
(3267)
Total
469.100
430.939
38,161
Totsl income for the year was £469.100, an increase of £38.'161 (8.85 %) from 2024. This year Incon￿ from donation4
LX>DtractslgraDts and member3hipslactivities h&s increased by a total of £41.428 Compar￿ to 2024. Other incom4 such
a5 room hire Teduced by £3.267.
Contracts end grants continue to k the largest income category at £331253, n)8king up 70.61 % of the annual income
(an incre88e of £20,744 on 2024). Donatio￿ havc increased by £12.820 (280/0) this year which is mostty attrlbuted to
new corporate donors.
Developing the diversity of Springboard's income streams continues to k a focus for the Organisatio￿ to reduce
contracvgrant dependence and protection from market fluctuations.
Sprmgboard's healthy N)SItio￿ regarding reserves al￿ cash balallc￿, will help the organisation meet the evolving
clwity sector e￿nomiC ¢balknges in the short ternL In order to i* Support children. young people and families
living a disability who face challenges due to the cost of living.
Expendiiu
2025
2024
Am)ual
Raising donations aDd le8a¢ies
1.669
3,968
(2299)
Charitsble activities
484.160
341.547
141613
6,087
6.879
(79)
491,196
352.394
139,522
Totsl expendikn for the year wes £491,196 an increase of £139.522 (39.611/0) frorn 2024. This wa8 attnl)uted
predominantly to energy efficiency measur¢s at the Hurst Road co)tr4 salary increases to maintait) real living wage
principles and, an incr¢ase in service delivcry.
The orgatiisation endryj the 2025 financial year with a cash balawe of £436.712 (a reduction of £15.995 or 3.7%) on the
final balance of £A52.707 in 2024.
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Tr&8surer's Report
for the year ended 31 March 2025
It has been a challenging year across the non-profit sector. However. through efftctive financial controls. particularly
around the variable costs associat￿ with ￿tivIties, eombined with substantial incoftK generdtion for the yearg
Sprlngboard remains in a stable fll)ancial position, despite ending the year witb a deficit of £22,816 (surylus of £78.545
in 2024).
IVlJilst Springboard has been able to rnaintain a healthy cash balance, it should be notsd all elenmt of the 2026 fimding
is not secura and fimds need to be nwde available if this Incon￿ is not forthcomin& It to)witis crucial 88 we enter
2025126, that finances are n￿ed wlth the same degree of pnden¢e. Rising costs remain an ongoing risk for the
charity ard whilst Springboard cao mitigate some costs to a small degree through effective progranm)ing and resource
allocation, it is impeJatNe to ensure a Strong fiMKial basis to deal WAth ongoing challenges. The approach to this
inchmles strong financial control, a proactive and 5uccessfill approach to income raisin8 alld healthy reservc5.
The organisation will need io continue to source funding fiDm varied and diverse revenue 5treanJs and reduce fina￿18]
The Intstees who are 8180 directors of the clwity for the purpose8 of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with
the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees bave adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Ststement of Recornmended Practice applicable to clwities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective l January 2019}.
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Report of the Tru¥tees
for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025
Objectlves and Aedvkies
Sprtngboard kn been providing services for children. young peopje and their families for over 30 year4 and we pride
OUT8elves on delivering a hi8h quality. f[￿ and inchtsive provision. The following section provides an overvlew of our
key services.
SEND Service5
We offer supportive youth c￿b services for young people age &30 years 0]￿ that are equaj to that of their non-di5abled
and neirotyical peers, across West Su&sex in Horsbw Crawley 8XMI Worthing.
Age &18 Gronps: For children and young people with SEND ag￿ 6-18 yeats IAviDg in Horshall4 Crawley and
Worthing we nm ￿SsIoN njn ID Horsbary Crnwley. Worth]￿ and in both the local coininurity and trips further afield.
RUnn1t￿ on Salunlays in terni tirne and during school holiday. sessions offtr op￿rI￿nitieS to socialise. learn life skills,
gain independence aDd m8ke friends. Se&sion8 are orgaDised by age and 5UPPOrt required.
Age I?￿0 Groups: For young adults with SEND living in West Sussex. the group meets on & weekday evening during
term tim¢ and various fiill days thToUg1￿t the school holidays in Horsham or Crawley. Sessions foc￿$ on building life
skill4 indet*ndenc4 ￿1&]15]ng End frelittg connected to the conmn￿lty.
Volwiteering and Employablllty: This pathway provide5 one-t04)ne swort for young peopl¢ with SEND to dcv¢lop
the Skills and a)nfidence to gain and njaintain a job or volunteering OPPOTtunity. Se5SiOllS take place OUT inclusive centre
in Holsham as well as out in the local connnunity and covers tOPiCS Such as bow lo ￿tte a CV, interview technique
health and safety at work, professionalism as well as the Opporn￿ty to practise skills in a PTadicaJ way.
Llfe Skllls: This pathway provides the opportiinity for SEND young people and adults to further develop their
independence. confidence and abilities with everyday life skills, to increase their aspirntion of tiviDg more
independently. We offer an eight-week small group programme from our inch￿1ve centre in Horshw delivfftd by our
friendly and sw)portive team. Topics covered include money handling skills, health aThl safety in the kitche￿ planning
and preparitig a meal and home skills such as washin& making the bed and keeping your space tidy.
Traniitlons and F8nthy Sllpport: Thi5 pathway offers one-tfrone Sllp￿t for children and young people with SEND
when entering a period of transition or family crisis, wch as moving school4 out of education or onty attending for a
reduced timetable, nwitsl sephrnti0￿ moving from cbildrcll to adults, services or in Deed of tsiloml sbort.tern] wport.
We offer a six-week progr8n)tDe at our inclusive centre in Horslm Alongside the child or young person and their
famity we will work on short tern) goals in a fun, supportive and sbithd way.
Famity Fun st￿10￿$. S￿ingboard enjoys bringiffig the farnity together for a variety of fun. sensory aod inchL8ive
8divitie8 during key holidays in thc year, such as our Christr[￿S party and inclusive Sants's grotto.
Cooking ses7iDns: There are several different courses and sessions to Supp￿ the preparing and c(Kiking of affordable
and nutritious mea]5. Sessions designed to provide a fi]n and supportive 4)ace to develop healthy relationships with
fo￿1. build self￿onfIdenc4 ty new flavour4 mea] pla￿ grow indepetMknc4 enhance tearnwork and strengthen problem
solving.
Stay and Play centre
Our centre in Ilorskn is an inclusive play centre designed for fatiiilies with clllldren aged 0-10. where all families are
welcome. There are a raDge of play spaces to exploTe and ￿0y. including soft play. scnsory Too￿ rok pJayldre&8ing
up, books. arts and spacioTJs g￿en with inclusivc. adapted play equipn￿DE kitchen and accc&8ible chan￿E
facilitie& The centre enables parents to talk and learn from one another as well as encourage children to play with othe￿.
The centre airns to provide families with an inclusive. uttde￿￿g 8nd supw>rt?ve environ￿( also providing
infornwtioo guidance and sigDP05ting to other organisations.
Sprin8boaTd continues to be a Wami welc0D￿ space, wbere families are able to acce&s a frffj warn4 safe and
welcom1￿ pl￿¢ during a weekty Stay and Play sessioJ4 wAth a free hot drink
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Report of the Trustees
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Cart Packages
Following on from oveTrthe]ming po8itiv¢ feedback from familie8 we have ¢ont]Ell￿d to provide ChristtDa6 Care
packages and a donation station, all year round at our HorslTram centre, in response to the cost-of-living Crisis. Sworted
by donation￿ especially those frorn the Hygiene Bank and Pircolo Foods we are able to Provide toiletries. healthy baby
al￿ children's toys and books for free.
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Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 March 2025
STrATEGIC REPORT
Achlevements and pvfornunce
Springbo*rd's Viyion
A World of e4W81ity where all disabled cbildre4 yow people and tbeir families are able to reach their full potential.
Springboard'$ M155iOD
- Facilitate and offtt advice and sUPPOrt to disabled children, yowig pwplc and their familie
- Create environments and deliver service8 that develop id&ttity and build self*st¢enL
- Advocate and raise awareness on disability and the batTiers associate(L
- Enbance the physical and emolional wellbeitig of di57bled children, young pwle and their familie&
SpriDgbo&rd's Valu
Springboard has five core values thich guide our actions and behaviours. We are:
Fun: We believe that you Are able to achieve greater outcomes when people feel go￿ about and enjoy themselv&8.
P8sslooate: We believe by sUPPOrting indivilthwls we are able to create inde￿denCe and enable people to reach their
potenlial.
Inejuslve". We believe that evttyone regardless of their disability. need and background should be able to access high
quality services and facilities.
Caring: We believe in listening* SUPPOrting and responding to each person'8 individual ne&Js aDd circur￿.
Adaptsble: We believe personalisel flexible services and approaches help develop choice, voice and opportimity.
Aeblevenmt and Performance
Thzoughout the year S￿insi%)ard continued to provide vitsl services to childrw yoww people and their familie& As
well as working to driv¢ the long-terni su8tainabilty of Springboard for fijtlwe generations.
We ￿hieVed 13,136 chtldw young people and parenvcarer VISI￿ Thts inchules:
- 10,227 visits to inclusive stay and play sessions
- J,679 attcndees at our Short Breaks for cbildren atKI young pcople wAth additional needs
- 1,121 attendees to our Stepping Stones services for children and young people with additional Deed5
- 109 attendees to our family events
As the turbulence and uncertainty that stemmed frorn the covid-19 pandemic 18 distance4 it is becoming more apparent
just how many of customers are exwiencing material deprivation challenges amplified by the coSt￿f-1jV1tig crisi&
The demand for our services 18 becoming more and more proti)itient as we strive to continue to support families. The
following section demonthtes Springboarfs perfonr￿￿ and higmights bow we have firthered the organisation's
mi5SiO
Sbort Breaks
As part of the West County Council IWSCC) Short Breaks CODtracL Springboard delivered 7,237 s￿l0n hours
for 276 children. This is an illcrease of 1.087 hours since the previous year (2023124). 1)¢spite the increase, we
re(x)gnise the number of S￿810￿8. and their frequew rernain insufficient for fami￿. We continue to pursue fi
fimding to these sessions more frequent for families in respoDSC to their feedback.
Our famili￿ have sai(L
"Wetre so grateful for the com[￿CatiOn and transprncy throughout the pr￿￿. We always know where we st&D
and the tearn keeps us informed every step of the way. Itttally hdps us feel at ￿e.,
- Th supp)rt I￿S been I￿edIble, and We￿ seen positive changes in our child¥ development thanks to thc services
provideit w¢￿e so tlwlkful for all the resources and assistance we*e received-it's made a big difference in our liveL'
"The team is compassionate. profession81. and ahvays willing to work with us to fiTrl the best 801utions. Tt's clear they
genuinely care al￿1 the familles they swor( and we feel very fortunate to have their help."
"We have alwa￿ felt like we were in good handq. The services bave been vcry respoThsive to our need4 and we
Seen real progress. TbADk you for always king there for our farnilyvthen we neded it most."
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St4y and Play
Our incbjsive centre continues to welcome familie4 with well attended se&8ions from not only local families but across
E&8t and West Sussex. tn 24125 there were IOJ36 visits to our inclusive stay and play sessions and farnly events.
We bave developeil our free, themed Crnft and play activitses througbout the year to provide fillther greater oppcftuth
within the GEDtre and utilise the garden space better. This has bcen driven by staff with support from our VolunteeTiDg
and Employdbility students, researching activities that are fun and devek)p fine aDd gross mott)r skills. It akn inchth8
themed Halloweefy Christsnas and Easter acttvities which add to our stay and play offer. removing the financial barrier
to acccssing such events, gtving all families the Cha￿ to mcet Father Cbristmas and create special menMwie5. For
World Book Day and Halloweeffj we proallrted the lending of our adapted and ]￿lUSive fancy-dress costumes to
fauiilie4 reducing the financial pressures that day5 like this can bring. We were joined by a Senior d¢ntsl Nutse forni the
Sussex con)m￿ty NHS Tnlst vtho 8h8red tips on oral hygiene. provided free Tesources to families and ￿￿ve great tips
for supporting children with SEND on how to bnlsh their teth.
Last year we introduced the Wann Welcome, ses8ion8> giving those that c(JJld benefit from a free Stay and Play session
chance every Friday during tem time. These se&8iong WthE well attended, so we have continued to offer this 48
pennanent session every Friday.
We have seen a rise in lower inconLe families accessing our Stay and Play service4 so we mdeavour lo continue to
5UPPOrt thern the best w¢ can.
Stepplng Stoney
Building on the first 18 month8 of this prOgrarnn￿, sign up of these services o)ntinu¢s to grow.
From September 2023-24 the COn)mu￿ty pathway delivered 2,211 hour4 WAth 523 attendawes by children and yOUDg
people across 138 sessions.
ID the Volunteering and EmployabiIity pathway all 35 young people recorded an increase in their self-estee
knowledge and understanding of the Workplace. 78 percent gained fillther work OT volunteering experience, ft
education or gained eMplo￿￿ent.
Twenty-three young people attended the LifeloDg Learning pathway across five separate programmes lotalling 520 hours
delivery timtr. 96 per cent of yoww people noted an increase in their confidence to cany out tssks at home.
Finally, during the Transitions 8nd Family Support pathway twenty cbildren and young people were supported in
reducing feejiags of isolation and strengthen their overall mentsl 2nd wellbeing.
Feedback from families.
"Sprtngboard is a lifeline for ow family" it gives my SEND Child tirne with bis peers and opportunities to ty activities
that are not alway5 open to him as they are other childTen. It also gives our family to do things we cant￿t do when he is
with us and give our other Child time with her paYeDts without us being distracted by looking after our s(In."
"We were so happy that OUT 50n felt happy eTr)ugb to attend the sessions, the staff mad¢ bim feel so welcome. This is
the first time h? has attended services without Us for 2 fewyeays now."
"Our ￿lId ha5 been struggling in school Jrccntly. He is having en￿tional outbursts and is unable to explain why.
After working with the tew he has t]ourished. He is much happier and confident in hiniself. which school have also
commented on. It has been a S￿at service foT our child to be a part 0£.
Care p2ckaEes and donyltlon statlon
Due to the generosity of the local comnllmity, for a third year nlmiing we were able to offer Wellbeing WisbD]a8
pack4ges for local fan)Élies containing a selection of cleaDi-Dg product& tojletiies. blLnkets, hot water bottles. cold
weather clothing. toys and age specific ￿fftS for the childraL We continue to work closely with the Hygiene baDK Nestl¢
and Piccolo Foods vtho provide es$entials item8 for our doDation station, available to everyone who attends th¢ centre.
Publlc Benefit Reporting
The tn￿¢¢8 coDfirni that they have cojllplied with the thity in section 17 (5) of thc Clwities Act 2011 to have regard to
the Clwities Commission general guidaace on public health, 'Charities and Publi¢ Benefit '. The tr￿eS bave tsken due
rcgard of the Cknty Con]mission's guidance on publi¢ Ixnefit wbilc setting th¢ objectives and reviewing the activities
of the clwity, as detailed above.

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Report of the Trn8tees
for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025
Research and Developmettt
There has be¢n a great erobasis on inwroviDg our c0mll￿tion and accessibility acmss all servitts. This has
invoIved reviewing our saftguarding PTacti¢es to be more incI￿S1V< wecially for Childr￿ and young people. Around
the C￿tre there are posters Showing you can talk to if youk feeling woffied an4 for those F¥tho do not feel they can
express this directly, the poster has a QR code that takes them to a v¢ry simple online fornL We have also designed a
Makaton-friendlyversion. 88 well as itiforttlation Teference car&8 for oll staff and volunteus to kw alongside their name
The core team have completed both Makaton Level l and 2 and are embedding this into every servlce in the charity.
Springb08rd bave joined the ￿￿tOn Aware, scheme and improved signage around the ¢entre. This is supported with
bespoke conmll)rri¢*ion aids for 8tsff lanyards and ￿ullt down boards with lights.
We had 3 Succe￿fi￿ SEND coffee moming8 for parentlcarers which were started in earty 2025. The 8¢SSiOL8 have been
well attended and are with staff members alongside volunteers with a different theme each session.
Blg Rehrbhbment
In March 2025 we launched the Big Refurbishment campai811, to renovate our Hurst Road building. Despite the charitie8
ethos of inclusivity this is not refiected in the buildi￿ with narrow doonvay4 tight tiirDing circles and a higb-level
reception counter. ]n additio￿ rooms on the f￿st and Se￿nd floor are not well utilised. We are looking for a better way
to use the space so that everyone can emioy the services on offer and increase ow service delivery c8pa¢ity. We will also
turn our attention to incre&8ing the garden play value. Over the years different sections of the garden have received
investment. This has resulfyj in a disjointed play area with poor flow. We ate workitig to redesigo the outside space.
providing an enricbing space in natur
In the ye&r, we were able to carry out several eft)ergy efficiencies totalling fA6.676 which included, solar pancls, air
souwe heat pump, double and secondary glazi￿ trickle vents, cavity waIl Insultatio￿ loft in8ultstioJ4 thennostati¢
radiator vaIves and floor insulation.
FiJJAnctsl review
Reserves poll¢y
There are a variety of dIff￿ellt income streams including* contracts. and donations. Although they are not new
approaches for the organisatiots, fi]ndiDg is not guarantsed beyond the medium terni and are therefore ¢ollsidered a risk
by the board of trustees. Therefo￿ sufficient re8erv¢s mitigak against potential fluctuations and ensure SpringboaTrTs
charitable objectives can b¢ ￿E￿IntaIned should the charity be required to close. Durtng this time, SpringFwd wish to
ewure the obligation to disabled children, young people and their familie4 as well as the wider ￿n￿￿lty, 18 met if
existing sources of income are not secured.
Should there be an unexpected income shortfall the board hos considered the reserves to fimd fjjtwe operational
projects and nJaDage operational risks. Tlwefore, cal¢ulated Teserrfes stattd at £245,124 (6 monts of 2025 exwditu
on clwitable xctiwtses). This duration is to cover st8ffiD& redundaw and transitioning usm to new services.
The tDJ8tee board also Teco8nises Springboard's services can be capitsl intensive, with or our charitable activities
requiring the use of venues and in particular Springboard's Horsharn pr&nise$. Whilst the building works for the
refirbishmcnt are tsking pl￿, funds are Deeded to cover external room bire to n)aintain serYi¢es.
The r&ser￿S will and can only be built up from the UDrestri¢tsd iDcome. The level of reserves vrill be calculated and
D)ODitored every 3 months by the treasurtr, with financial assistance if require￿ and be ptesented and discussed by
the truste¢ board.
This policywill be reviewed yearly (review dats within the policy) and ￿en there aTe signifiC￿tt change
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Report of the Trll8tteJ
for the year ettded 31 Mareh 2025
Governing doellment
Thc organisation is a cbaritsble company limited by guarantee, incorporated on I September 1992 and Trgistered as a
charity on the Same date. The company was established under a Memorandwn of Association which estsbjished the
objects and PO￿￿TS of the cI￿ltable company and is governed undtt its Arti¢le5 of Association. hL the evenl of the
COU￿AnY being wound up members are required to conthl>ute an amount not exceeding £1.
Recruitment ind appointrnent of new trnstees
The directOTS of the company are also chaTity tn]stee8 for the purposes of charity law and under the compa￿8 Arlicles
are known as mernbers of the BoaTd of TnL8tees. Under the requir&nents of the Memorandum and Articles of
Association the members of the Board of TnL8tees are elected to swve for a period of three years afier which they must
be re-elected. All trustees gave their time voluntarily and received no benefits from thc chaTity. TnL8tses meet every two
months to review Strategy and set irnplementation plans and budgets. Sub-groups may be called prior to meetings rf
need￿ and make recommendation5 to the Trnstre Board.
Organl8atfionAI strutture
Our trustees come from a variety of professional and perwnal backgrounds relevant to the work of our charity. The
Tn￿teeS delegate the day-to-day responsibilities for the provislon of all operational activities, finances aDd fundraising
to the CEO. The CEO in turn is responsible fot eLsuring that the clwity delivers its front-line services and ensures that
our aIll￿, objectives and Outcon￿S are n￿t as key perfornts￿e indicators. Thc Heads of Service bavc responsibllty for
the day-toJay operational management of their localities, engagement with their local communitie4 individual
supervision of their staff team. Ensuring st&ff and volunteers develop their skills and worlang practices to provide tbe
possible experiences and opportunities for all customers.
IDduetl(m And trllning of llew trultees
New trustees are recruited based on the skills and expertis¢ needed by the cP￿rity. All tnthes are given training on
governance and the responsibilities of being a ttitstee.
An induction pack is given to all new trustees Mthich includes:
- Obligations a5 a ttustee and company director
- Attendance and participation in board meetings
- Constitittion TnL8tee Codc of Conduct
- Trustee Guide]itLes
- Busine&s plan
. tAtest accounts of the clwity
- Charity Conmission publication- The Essential Trustee: What you need to know
In addition. tr￿tee$ are encouraged to uplate their knowledge with newsletters from Charity Commission and to att¢nd
coutses designed to keep them abreast of tbeir dulles and responsibilities.
Rtsk Dunagement
The Board of Trustee8 is responsible for the manag¢ll￿nt of the risks faced by the Charity. A risk register is in p
which is reviewed by the Board. All areas of potential risk are fully dis¢ussed at trustee, meeting5, Vrith sy8tems and
proc&1￿ establisbed to mitigats and manage those risks.
Systetrts. controls and procedures include stratsgic planDin& budgeting, g0venW￿ stnLCtuff attd lin¢s of re￿rtI
fon1￿1 written policies (regularly reviewed and added to). authorisation and 84pproval levels. Forn)al agendas and
m[Du￿ 8r¢ tsk¢D to accompany SLwiorling documents for Injstee meetings and the Th]stee Safeguarding ￿ad ¢arrie5
out a Safe8uarding audit vAJi¢h forn￿ part of an annual review.
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SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
Report of the Trnstees
for the year ended 31 March 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCT A￿lD MANAGEMENT
PAY policy
The pay of all stsff is reviewed arnually and any pay increase OT rise in increment is made where the organisation can
afford to. Independent review of salaries and I(￿al salary levels are soWit wheye apprnpriate.
A transprnt salary banding document diotstes Nvhich balld staff are ir4 and the increments that can be attained. Stsff
may be paid additional increments or bonuses for skill4 qualifi¢atior4 ¢hanges in legislation or service achievement
with a￿rnent from the Chair aDd Tre&8urer.
The salaries of the CBO, and any post W}￿e there nmy be a Confiict of interest are set by the Chair aThl Treasurer with
input frorn others 88 needed.
Enwloyee5 And Volunteerg
An enthusiastic staff team and fantastic voluntem underpin the ¢haTity. At the end of Marob 2025, the chrity employed
five fidl time staff, and five part time staff. The charity a180 employs 18 sc5sional staff who ￿$1St with the peaks and
demands of charitsble activitie8 and service delivery. As of March 2025, there were 45 regular volunteers. vA)o foTm a
vital and much valued part of the charity, helping to ensure the effective delivery of services, maintsin Springboard
ho￿¢ and support at events.
After a full year of the VoluDteer Coordinator in pos¢ not only bave volunteer number grown sl￿fiCantlY. but the
variety of volunteering roles bas increased. This has becn especially noticed througb developing our litiks with local
colleges and businesses. Our Work experiewe programnK has been reviewed to provide rnore regular opportunitie5, and
we have introdu¢ed a supported work experience service for young people with SEND through our Stepping Ston
PTo£ramme.
These developn￿Its were celebratsd alongside One young person Winni￿ the Pemtsnent Smile Award at Horsham
District Cthmcil's Volunteer Awards.
Registered Company number
02744192 (England and Wales)
Rewtered Charlty number
1014270
Reglstered offlee
Sprlngboard House
52 Hurst Road
Horsham
West SwAex
RH12 2EP
Trll5tees
A Vallon
R J Church
D Lethbridge
J CaTnie
A Blick
S Pritchard
J S Wi180n (appoint￿ l6.7.24)
Independent Examiller
C Morey FCA ICAEW
Pl￿8 A¢¢ounting
Preston Park House
South Road
Brighton
East SusKx
BNJ 6SB
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SPRINGBOARD PROJE
Report of the Tn￿tee8
for the year ended 31 Mfirch 2025
ort of the tr￿￿tees, incorporating a slrdtcgic rq￿ approv￿ by onler of th¢ board of trustecs, as the comp
directors, on 24 Septsmber 2025 and signed on the board's b¢half by:
A Blick- Tn￿tee
Pagc 11

Independent Examiner'o Report to the Trusteey or
Sprlngboard Projeet
Independent examlner's report to the olsprlngboard Projeet Cthe Company.)
I report to the ¢lwity trustee8 on my examination of the ac¢ounts of the Compsny for the year ended 31 March 2025.
RespO￿81b111deB and basls of report
AS the Charitys ttustee5 of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance WAth the rquirenlents of the Companies Act 2006 (*be 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the ￿Oullts of the Company are not required to bc audited under Part J6 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examil￿tio￿ I report in respect of my eXattil￿tion of your charitys a￿O￿nIS as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 ACV). In carrying out my examination I hAvc followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent ￿An￿ler'S itatement
Since your charitys gross tncome exceeded £250,CW your examiner must be a member of a listsd body. I can confirni
that l am qualified to undertake the exaMi￿tion because l am a member of the Instifute of charter￿ Accountants in
England and Wales, which is one of the listed bcxlies.
I have completed my exarnitiation. I confJrn] that no have corne to my attention in comiection with the
examination giving cau8e to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Acl" or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the aC￿￿llts do not cornply with the accounting reqUirejn￿ of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other tball any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view whi¢h is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination. or
the accounts have not been prepared in aCc￿danCe with the methodB and principles of the Ststement of
Recormnended Praotioe for accounting and re￿rtIng by c]Jarities (applicable to eh&rities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting StaI￿ard applicable in the UK and Republic of treknd (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and bave come acmss no otber n•tters in ¢onllection with the exami￿tion to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to ellable a proper understanding of th¢ accounts to be Teached.
C Mory FCA ICAEW
The Institute of Chartered AcwuDtants in England and Wale8
Plus Accounting
Preston Park Elouse
South Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BNI 6SB
Dats: ...1.7....o.&&r-..2carf
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SPRINGBOAIID PROJECT
ststemeDt of Flnanelal Attlvldes
(Incorporathg An Illcon￿ and Expendlture Account)
for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025
2025
Total
2024
Totsl
Unrestticted
Restricted
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacie8
137J27
252,556
389,883
356,319
Charltab]e activitles
Income on Cl￿ritable activities
63,951
63,951
56,087
Other trading activities
Investment income
679
8.587
6.679
8J87
12,820
5,713
21&544
254556
469,100
430,939
Raising funds
1,306
363
3.968
Charffitable actlvj
Income on thtable actsvities
175AII
314,836
490?47
348.426
Total
176,717
315.199
491916
352,394
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
39027
(62,643)
(22016)
78.545
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totsl limds brought forward
489094
143,501
633,395
554,850
TOTAL FI]NDS CARRIED FORWARD
529,721
80,858
610,579
633,395
The notes forn) part of theBe financial statements
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SPRTNGBOARD PROJECT
St*ten*nt of Flnanelal Poyltion
31 Mgrcb 2025
2025
Totsl
funds
2024
Totsl
fjjnds
Unrestricted Restricted
fLmd
fimds
Notss
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
14A130
37,716
183,846
164,720
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
14
8110
436,712
23,725
452,707
393J68
43,144
394J68
43,144
437,512
476.432
CRED￿oRs
Anwunts falling due within one ye&r
15
(10,777)
(2)
(10.779)
(7,757)
NET CURRE1￿ ASSETS
381591
43,142
42fj733
468.675
TOTAL ASSETS LESS Ci]RRENT
529,721
80.858
610,579
633J95
NET ASSETS
529,721
80,858
61ffj579
633,395
Ft]NDS
u￿¢strICted funds
16
529,721
80,858
489.894
143.501
TOTAL FUNDS
610,579
633 J95
The charitsble ¢ompany 18 entitled to exen]ption from audit UTMkr Section 477 of the Compani¢s Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The n*mbers have not required the ¢ornpaoy to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Se¢tioD 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their resN)Dsibilities for
(a)
ells￿1￿ that the ¢h8ritable compaDy keeps accountin8 records that compty vrith Sections 386 and 387 of the
C(￿panieS Act 21K16 and
0>) prqjaring financial Statem￿ thich give a true and kn view of the $tst¢ of affairs of the charitable company as
at the end of each financi￿ ye&r and of its surplus or deficit for each finan¢ial year in ￿cOrdanCe with the
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requira￿ts of the Compani&8 Act
2006 relating to fmancial statement& so far as applicable to the charitsble CoMp￿y.
The tsncial statements were approvcd by the Board of Trustees and autbotiscd for issuc OD 24 September 2025 and
were signed on its behalf by;
A Blick. Tn
The notes forni part of these financial statem
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Statement of Cash Flo
for the year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash nows from operating gctfvitles
Cash ￿erated from operations
13J69
102211
Net Lxsb provided by operating 8ciivtties
102211
Cash llows from Inve¥thig a¢dvltles
P￿ of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
{38051)
8,S87
(3,554)
5,713
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
(29.464)
2.159
Change in cash and cash equlvalents In
the re￿)rtIng period
Cash gnd cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
(15995)
104J70
452,707
348,337
Cash gnd cub equlyalents at the end of
the reportiDg perffiod
436,712
452,707
The notes forn part of these financial statements
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SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
Ntstss to the Statell￿t of Cash Flow8
for the year ended 31 MArch 2025
RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPEFIDITUREy]NCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM
2025
2024
Net (expenditureylnconx for the reporting perlod (as per the
Statement of Flnantlal ActAvltles)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation chargeB
Interest received
(22,816)
78,545
18925
10,520
(5.713)
17,611
Incrcase in creditors
22,925
022
Net cash provided by operations
13,469
102211
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At1.4.24
Cash flow
At 31J25
Net eayh
Cash at baDk
452.707
(1SJ95)
436,712
454707
(15.995)
436,712
Total
451707
(1S995)
436,712
The notss forni part of these fmancial statements
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SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
Noteg to tbe Finandal Stattments
for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025
Acco[]￿rING POLICIES
Basis of preparlDE the finall￿1 stgtements
The financial Statell￿nts of the charitable cornpany. thich is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prcpared in accordaace with the Charittes SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounting and Rep)rtiDg by Cbarilies: Slatenmt
of Reconrnded Practice appjicable to clL8tities preparlng th¢ir accounts in acc4)rthe with the Financial
Rel￿tIng Stsndard applicabk in the UK atKI Republic of lTeland IFRS 102) (eff￿t1ve l January 2019).,
Financial Reporting Stsnd8rd 102 The Financial Rep(￿ltig Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the coMpw￿eS Act 2006. The financial ststeD)ents have been ptepared under the historical cost
conventio
The presentstion curr¢w is tbc Pound (£) Sterling.
Imcome
All income is rec0S￿lSed in the Ststernent of Financial Activitie8 once the clwity ha$ entitlement to the fiumts. it
is probable that the income will be received 2nd the an￿Unt can be rneasu￿ reliably.
EwJ)dlthre
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation con)mitting the
charity to that ex￿alture, it is probable that a tr8nsf¢r of eeonomic benefits will be required iti settlement and
the amount of the obligation Can be Measu￿ reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an acCn￿5 basis and has
been Classifi￿ under headings that agyegate all Gost related to the cate80ry. Where costs cannot be directly
atiributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis CODSiStent with the use of
Tangibk fixed 2ssets
Tangible fixed assets are inittally meAsured at cost atKi subsequently Measll￿d at cost of v&hlltiO￿ net of
depreciation and ary Impai￿nt losses.
Depreciation is provided at the ft)Ilowing rdtes in order to write off each &4set over its use￿1 life.
Freebold buildings
Fixture4 fittings and equipntnt
Motor V¢hicl
2Yo r¢r aoTllrn on cost
10 . 330A per atmum on cost
250A per annum on cost
T2x#tion
The charity is exernpt frorn corpordtion tax on its clwitable activities.
Fund aCCOUDthig
Unrestricted funds CID be used in &COrda￿ with the clwitable objectives at tbe (liscreti￿ of the tnthes.
Re8tri¢ted fimds can only be u8ed for partiGutsr re8tri¢ted purposes within the objects of th¢ charity. Restriction8
ari8e when specified by the donor or when 8re raised for particular restricted purp08e&
Fwther explanation of the nature and purpose ofeach fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
ire pvrcha8e and leaslng tomDthmeDts
Rentsls paid under operating leases are charged to the Profit and 1055 account on a straigbt line basis ovw thc
period of the lease.
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SPRJNGBOARD PROJECT
Notss to the FID8nclal Stattnwits- tonthiued
for the year ende4131 Mareb 2025
DONATIONS AND LEGAaES
2025
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
Donations
Grants receivable
54.1134
83?93
4J96
247960
58,630
331253
45,810
310,509
137a27
252,556
389083
356.319
2025
Total
fundB
2024
Totsj
Unrestricted Restricted
Room Hire
679
679
12.820
2025
Total
2024
Totsl
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
Interest
5,713
INCOlkiE FROM CHARITABLE ACThVIThS
2025
2024
Income on
charitable
activities
activities
Activities
Membership
6ffj222
50,794
5293
63951
5Q087
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SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
Notes to the Flnancfial Statements- eontinued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Ralslng donatioRs lind legaclts
2025
2024
Totsl
Unrestricted Restricted
nds
funds
Travel
Publicity
1,626
2,342
342
363
705
iJ06
363
1,669
3,968
CBARTfABLE ACTIvfTIES COSTS
Support
costs (see
note 8)
Direct
Costs
Totsls
Income on charitable activities
484,160
087
490,247
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
Income on charitable activities
Support costs, included in the abov4 arc as follows..
Governance costs
2025
2024
Income on
cl)aTitable
activities
Total
activities
A¢countancy fees
I£gal fees
4,483
1,604
4,719
2,160
6,￿9
NET INCOMFJ(EXPEYJ DITiiRE)
Net inwme/(expeDdiiur¢) is stated after rhaTgin81(crediting)'.
2025
2024
18,925
10,520
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SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
Notej to the Flnancfial Stattments- contlnued
for the year ended 31 Marth 2025
10. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AIW BENEFITS
No member of the board of tr￿leeS receives any remuneration or benefits or re]n￿urseMent of expenses.
There wae no tnkns, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year et)ded 31 March 21)24.
STAFF COSTS
ii.
2024
2023
Wagffj Salaries and social Security
214,008
224.113
The average nmmthly numlw of employees during the year was as follows:
2024
FTE
2023
Direct charitable activity
13
No employee received en￿lUrnents above £60,(K)O during the y￿.
12.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVTfIES
Unrestricted
Restri¢ted
Total
INCOME AND ENDOITrVIENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
105.611
250,708
356319
Chgrltable Aetlvlties
Income on charitable activities
53,893
2,194
56.087
Other trading activities
Investh)ent incorne
12,820
5.713
12.820
5.713
178,037
252.902
430.939
EXPEL￿￿uRE ON
Raising fimds
2,529
1,439
Charitable attfvitles
Income on charitable activities
126,748
221,678
348,426
Totsl
129,277
223.117
352,394
ET INCOME
48,760
29.785
78,545
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
441.133
113,717
554,850
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
489,893
143,502
633,395
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SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
Notes to the Flnandal Staten*nts- eonthiued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
Motor
vehicles
Totals
COST
At l April 2024
Additions
214158
309￿32
4051
54450
581440
3&051
At 31 March 2025
216,158
347,883
$6AS0
620,491
DEPRECIATIOIY
At l April 2024
Charge for year
69.169
1882
292JOI
IA043
56.450
417,720
1&925
At 31 March 2025
72.051
30&144
SA450
436,645
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
144.107
39,739
183.846
At 31 March 2024
146,989
17,731
164.720
Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £72.053 which is not de￿181¢
DEBTORS: AmOU￿s FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR
14.
202S
2024
TTade debtor8
Other debtors
22.925
800
23.725
IS. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALIJNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
915
4A79
S285
Social secwity and other tsxes
520
3.￿8
4,229
10,779
7.757
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SPRtNGBOARD PROJECT
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements - Continued
ror the year ended 31 MArcb 2025
16.
Net
At 1.4.24
At 31.3.25
Unrestrlcted funds
General fimd
489W4
39J27
529,721
Restrkted fund8
C41itsl works
West Sussex short breaks
Crawley House
Worthing 6-12 short break8
Siepping Stone8
13JlO
75J47
254
30,235
(69.604)
(IA54)
44,145
5943
4,800
7,063
18.907
40,727
(21,820)
143AOi
(62,643)
80058
633J9S
(22016)
610,579
Net movernent in funds. included in the above are a8 follows:
knm2D8 Resourc¢s Movement
Unrestrieted fvnd8
General fillid
216J44
(17fj717)
39027
Restrlctsd hnds
Capitsl works
West Sussex short break8
Crawley Howe
Stepping Stones
55,110
92.407
{24.875)
(162,011)
(IA54)
(126J59)
30335
(69,604)
(1.454)
(21J20)
IIIW9
252,556
(31S.199)
(62,643)
469.100
(491.916)
(4816)
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SPRINGBOARD PR(XIECT
Notes to tbe FfinanclAI Statements- eonthiued
for the y￿r ended 31 March 2025
i&
MOvEmE￿r IN FUNDS . eontinlled
ComparAtive$ for nwvenknt in fund&
Net
At 1.4.23
in funds
At31.324
Unrestricted fvnds
441.133
48,761
489,894
Capitsl works
West Swsex Short breaks
Crawley House
Worthing 6-12 short breaks
Siepping Stones
9,058
47.906
7,708
7,063
41,982
4,852
27,641
(1,454)
13,910
75.547
6254
7.063
40,727
(1,255)
113,717
29.784
143,501
554,850
78,545
633 J95
ComFarntive net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fuDds
Unrestrlcted fuDd8
G￿er21 fund
178,037
(129276)
48.761
Restricted funds
Capitsi works
West Sussex short breaks
Crawley House
Stepping Stones
7.194
141.848
(1342)
(114207)
(1,454)
(105,115)
4.852
27.641
(1,454)
(1,255)
103,860
252.902
(223,118)
29.784
430,939
(352,394)
78.545
The capital Works fiThl Tcpresents a desi￿1a1ed fimd locked up in fixed assets ￿lch are needed for operational
PU￿1&e& at theirnet book Vah￿ as at the year end.
The lift project represents amounts receivedlexpertded on the constrnction of a lift at Springboard HO￿¢.
The Sutton and West Sussex SI￿ break8 fimds rq)resents the amounts rcc¢ived to 8UPPOrt the charity to n
specific program￿ for young disabled people.
The Wortbing 6-12 short break8 ftsnd represents the amouots received for respite care for children aged &12
years oId disabilities in the Wortbing are
The Sustainability and Development fi￿d represents the amounts received for org8nisation fundraisiDg and the
development of services.
Crawl¢y Centre fimd represents the amounts receivedlexpended in order to provido a wond facility from which
to expand the availability of the projects worL whilst the CTawley Centre has c108ed the assets included within
this reserve were tJ3nsfened to the Horsham site.
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SPRINGBOARD PROJECT
Notsi to the Finandal StateD￿nts - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
16.
MOVEME￿ IN FUNDS- eontinued
General Fund.. Reserve . The 8enernl represents the Det assets of the CIMrity that are not Testricted to
specific puTpDs¢s.
17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSi]RIS
There were no relatsd paty traD8aCtion8 for tbe year end￿ 31 March 2025.
18. ULTllKATE CONTROLLJNG PARTY
For both the current period 8nd the previow year. the ch8ritsble coJJyanyw&s under the control of the tnL8tee&
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SPRINCBOARD PROJECT
Detalled Ststement of Finandal Aedvltlei
ror the yegr ended 3J March 2025
2025
2024
YCOME AND EI¥DOWMENTS
Donallons legades
Donations
Grants receivable
58ffj30
331353
45,810
310.509
389083
356.319
Other tradlng actlvfitkj
Rcrf)m Hire
679
12.820
Investll￿t income
Interest
8,587
5,713
CharAtable athtles
Acttvities
Membersbip
60222
3,729
50,794
5,293
63951
56.087
Totsl Incon￿DE r¢￿Vre¢S
469,100
430,939
R*i8iDg donath)n8 and leggele8
Trdvel
Publicity
964
705
1,626
2.342
1,669
3,968
Charlt8ble aetivitieg
Salaries & National insur
Activity schemes
Staff training atMI recruitment
354A44
12,729
10,160
26,825
28.767
24,982
7,328
18,925
255,856
9,403
6,620
5,765
25.327
23,416
4,639
10,521
Utiltties & Insurance
Office costs
Trdv¢I
Depreciation
484,160
341,547
Support tO8ts
Governance costB
Legal fe&1
4,719
2,160
1,604
6,087
6,879
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SPRINGBOARD PROJE
Detalled Statenxnt of Flnandal Aetfvld
for the yexr ended 31 Mar¢b 2025
2025
2024
Totsl resources expended
491J16
352.394
Net (expeDdlture)f￿c0mt
(22.816)
78.545
This page does not forni part of the stabttory financi￿ staten￿ts
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