REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 2692718
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1015937
Re
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Financlal Statem•nts for The Year Ended 31 March 2022
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The Gloucestershire Deaf A￿0t1# .
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Balan¢e Sheet
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Notes to the Finanual Stalements
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The Gloucestershire Deaf Associatlon
Re
ort of the Trustees
For the Year Ended 31 Ma￿h 2022
The Trustees who are also directors of Gloucestershire Deaf Association IGDAI for the purposes of the
CoMpan￿S Act 2006, present their annual report and audited accounts fof the year ended 31 March 2022.
The Trustees confirm that they comply wrth the requirements of the CharilEs Act 1993. as arnended by
the Charities Act 2006. the trust deed. and the Chariknes SORP {FRS 102) effective 1 January 2015.
REFERENCE ANO ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company Number
2692718
Registered Charity Number
101 S937
Reglstered Offlce
Centre for Oeaf PeoF4e
Colin Road
Barnwood
Gloucester
GL4 3JL
Tfustees
Mr A Bailey
Mr P Bryan - temporary C(pChair Cl￿pted on 2nd February 2022
Mrs D Greig
Mrs N Hasts"e- ternporary CTrChair cwpted on 2nd February 2022
Ms L Lea- resigned 2 February 2022
MrG Mann
Mr P Maynard- resigned 2 February 2022
Ms E Moon
Mr M Pearse- Treasurer
Mr B Willts- resigned 2 February 2022
Miss Sam SkKken - appointed 2 February 2022
Company Se¢retary
Mrs S Bryant
Audltord
Tamblyn & Co Limited
Kinnersley House
Kinnersley
Wor¢estershire
WR8 9JR
The Trustees of Glouceslershire Deaf As$(￿latIOn (GDA) throughout the year and serving to the date of
this report are as shown above. They are also the directors for the wrp)ses of the Companies Act.
We have pleasure in presenb.ng the Annual Report and Finaneial Staternenls for the Charity for the year
ended 31 March 2022. The accounts have been prepared in accordance wrth the accounting policies set
out in the notes to the accounts and compty the chari￿s memorandum and articles of association,
the CompanEs Act 2006 and "Accounb"ng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the FRS 102..

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Overvlew {Obj¢ctives and Activities)
GDA 1$ a local deaf charity serving the needs of deaf, deafened. deafolind and hard of hearing people in
and around Glou¢eslershire. Soulh Gloucestershire. Wiltshire. and S*4ndon.
Our vision is of a society that aclivety seeks to break down communi¢ats'on barriers for people with any
level of hearing loss. To meet this overall objective. our Charity provKles a range of services to enable the
people we support to be more indepen¢Jenl. to exer¢tse choice and to feel as inlegraled as possible within
the wider community. Our work also extends lo supwrting family members and carers, as well as
professionals and organisations who come across deaf people as patients. clients. custorne￿. and work
colleagues.
Public Benefit ststement
In setting the charity's objectives and future actiw'lies. GDA'S TrusteeslDirectors have given ￿nSIderatIon
to the Chaiity Comrniss*)n's general guidance on public benefrt. 'charit￿s and Publ￿ Benefit..
In particular this means-.
1.3.1
Keeping our ¢osts and Charges for any services to a minimum.
1.3.2
Ensurirfj the benefits. we offer are either reStr￿ted to those WI￿ are deaf or hard of hearing, or designed
to encourage engagement by deaf people with the wder communty.
That in providing our services and activities. GDA always shows due commitment lo safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of the people we supporL
GDA'S main activities and areas of expertise are..
1.3.3
1.4.1
eommunitath)n support
1.4.2
hearing aid maintenance and listening artl equipmenl provision
1.4.3
deaf awareness training and Briknsh Sign Language training (BSL Colle9e).
1.4.4
community centre foom hire
1.4.5
community and informal a￿tXaCY services
1.4.6
children. youn9 people. and famity support
employment support
1.4.7
1.4.8
wellbeing support
1.4.9
social activits'es
As a user-led registered chafitable company, GDA is independent of the slatutory sector and able to fully
advocate for local needs.
GDA'S significant activit￿5 and beneficiaries are descriw in the nexl secti￿. Al our activities are
undertaken with the Board being ever mindful of the Charity Commiss￿n,5 guKlan¢e on public benefit
Key facts for the financ￿ year are as folk)ws:
1.7.1
Income.. 202112022 £947.9761202012021 £909,019)
1.7.2
Expenditure.. 2021r2022 £963.465 (202012021 £820.941)
1.7.3
Oefi¢it I Surplus.. 2021r2022 -£15.489 (202012021 £88.078)

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1.7.4
Number of 8enefiaarieslAssignments.' 3.664 ￿terpleting assignments. 404 Sen50ry ServiGe5
assessments, 209 Gloucestershi￿ Hosprtals Hearing Servtces heanng aid clinics seeing a lotsl of 1,345
clients to clean and retube hearing a￿s. 1010 wellbeing interactions wrth clients and 11 GEM participants.
1.7.5
Number of Volunteers.. 76
Acllvhles {Achievement and Performance)
Communication Support
2.1.1
GOA is the only ILxal organisal#)rt in Gloucestershire provKling communication support betsveen deaf and
hearing people which n¢)w includes Willshire and Sw"ndon. During 202112022, as in the previous year. we
achieved a faultless and complaints free seThice across contracted and nOn￿OntraCted
assignments.
GDA enjoys a unique and unrIval￿ relationship of trust both with the local deaf communty. and also
ommunicab'on support professionals who work in and around Glouceslershire, Willshire, and Swindon.
This means we are well positioned to deliver a service that is cost effective, personal, and has all the
flexibility and immediate accountabilty that comes with a local Supplier.
Ouring 202112022, we successfulty fviril￿ 3.664 communication suppM)rt aSS￿nments. wh￿h is higher
than 3.048 in 202012021.
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
As part of GDA'S added value. we have wrrked in partnership with Gloucestershire. Wiltshire and
Swindon health and swial care partner5 to deliver importanl health message5 to the deaf community.
Interpreting Service Income for the year increased to £658.388, compared to £52S,289 in the previous 12
months. GDA conb'nues lo delNer services under contract with Health Trusts and Local Authorities. and
on a bespoke basis to other people and organisations requiring our service.
Hearing Aid Maintenance and Listening ￿"d Equipment Services
2.1.5
2.2.1
GDA is sub-contracted by Gk)ucestershire HOS￿talS Hearing Servw Department (Audiology) to provide
an outreach service of roubne hearing aid maintenance. We hosted 209 clinics seeing a lolal of 1,345
clients which is an increase from 1.041 in 202012021 due lo Covid restricti.ons.
2.2.2
GDA is sub-conlracled by Gloucestershire County Council to provvje a service of home visits to pegple
th hearing loss in order to make assessments for and instsll listening aids and visual alert5 that will help
keep them safe and reduce S(￿la1 isdation. This year we made a total of 404 home visits (compared to
only 192 in 202012021 due to Covid restrictions).
2.2.3
Income from hearing aid maintenance and listening equipment services was £91,950. I£78.¢￿0 in
2020120211. The equipment showr¢)om continues to offer an attractive and Comfortable room where
¢lients can lry before buying from a wder range of listening abd equipment.

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Deaf Awareness Training and Talks
2.3.1
GDA offers a range of be¥x)ke trainirvj sessions. These are surtable for emthers. as well as heath,
social ¢are, and other fronline professionals. We also delTver more informal talks lo Community groups.
The workshops and talks we deliver help GDA lo achieve our charrtable airns. which indude raising
awareness of the issues faced ty our cl*nt groups amongst the general public. The aim is to reduce deaf
people's isolation and the stigma around deafness and we know that seNi¢es provided to deaf and hard
of hearing people will improve if wder society has a basic level of deaf awareness.
2.3.2
Income from Deaf Awareness training in 2021r2022 was £0 (£750 in 2020120211. We hope to generate
more income in the future including further development of our online resources. After purchasing BSL
College for £1000. we delivered our first BSL level 1 courses duriThJ this year whith were very successful
and generated income of £14.321 highlighting a pleasing relum on investmenL We are very hopeful for
the future of BSL College and planning for further courses is undemay.
Community Cenlre Room Hire and Office Rental
2.4.1
GDA'S sile at Colin Road, Barr￿￿X)d in Gloucester comprises our offices and also our Community Centre.
The Centre provides an important community space which is culturalty accessible lo the local deaf
community and welcoming to many deaf-relaled and non deaf-related voluntary and professional groups.
There were 188 bookings during the year ¢ompared to 16 the previous year.
2.4.2
Combined in¢ome from ¢omrnunity Cenlre ri)om hires and office rental in 202112022 was £21,016 which is
a significant increase on the previous year due to the ongoing pandemic12021)12021.. £5,600).
Employment Project
2.5.1
The Going the Extra Mile (GEM} Project. This was the sixth year of this major project. which is jointly
funded by the Big Lottery Fund and European Social Fund. GDA is one of a number of delivery partners
working under the consortium lead. Gkjucestershire Gateway Trust. The funding lo GDA pays the salary
of our Navigator Developer, whose resrK)nsibility il is to engage with and support individuals who are
currenuy dealing with circumstances that are FQtentially causing barriers lo work. and move these people
closer towards education. training. volunteering or work. including self*mploymenl. The project has
achieved the following..
2.5.2
We supported 11 participants during the year all of which achieved educatH)n or employment out¢omes.
Community services
The sustainability of all the services listed below is wholty dependenl on successful fundraising initialives
which take place throughout the year.
In addition. volunteers play an indispensable part in running our clubs, or helping in the offits. Many have
given years of seivice for which the organisalion is very much in their debt.
2.6.1
Information and Informal Advocacy Service
GOA provKles on information and informal advocacy serV￿e for people who need as515lance with letter
wrib"ng, phone calls. or form filling.
Lunch Club
GDA'S lunch club commenced again during this year and is retuming SI￿ty but surely to pre Cowd
attendance numbers.
2.6.2
2.6.3
Friendship Circles
We pul our tsvice-yearly Friendship Circle social events on hold due to Covid resth"ctions and we hope to
restart the events later in 2022.
Through these a¢livib"es, GDA meets one of its key ehartty obJ'ectNes. which is to help reduce social
isolation and loneliness. which so often defines deafness.

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2.6.4
Lip Reading Classes.
These have been suspended due to lThv number5 whilst we seek funding. These courses moslty benefit
people who have become deaf or hard of hearing laler in lrfe. and they serve a dual purp05e.' learner5 are
tsught lip patterns and Can practise this drffi¢ull skill in a relaxed and supportive environment." al the same
time, they get a regular opportunity to socialise among other peO￿e with hearing loss. The GOA hopes lo
re-open these classes later in 2022.
Children, Young People and Families
2.7.1
Dalmatians Iformefty CiTencesler Deaf Children's Clubl
Now into ils eleventh year. the club continued to go from strength to strength, regularty supporting up lo 20
children that we have registered under eight years of age, along wth their parenlslcarers and any
siblinglsl. However, the Play Leader has stepped down so the club is suspended whilst we recruf( a new
voSunleer.
2.7.2
The role of our Children and Families Officer is to work with our young people more on a one•tOwone
basis, whether that be lo access mainstream activities and sports more easily, lo help seek out other deaf
young people for potential friendships. and also lo gain confidence in gethng about more independently on
a day-ttrday basis. Unfortunatety, our worker the organisab.on in D￿ernber 2019, and we are stil
unable lo recruit due lo a lack of funding. However. we WIN continue to ty and secure this as the post
critical for families.
Emolional Wellbeing
2.8.1
Our Wellbeing Officer started wotking with us from January 2021 and successfully achieved this year's
target of 20 clients lo support.The Wellbeing Officer delivers support to people lo access both mainstream
and specialtsl social activitses. lo reduce feelings of loneliness and promote posilNe wellbeing. including
referrals to specialist support. such as local seNces and national deaf seivices.
Underpinning Activiti
Marketing and Communications
Having a ded￿ated member of staff working on digital community interacbons and communications has
meant GDA has been able to perform well in relakn.on lo our film making and sooal media. This is an
important area of Wofk for our charity. as society evolves in the digital age, and we will ￿nts'n￿e to invest
in this.
Human Resources and Health and Safety
GDA cuffently outsources its Human Resources and Health and Safety issues lo specialist agencies, in
order to slay compliant with the latest regulations in those important areas. The Charl￿5 policies and
procedures are reviewed annualty by these agenues.
Fundraising
3.3.1
Fundraising has been a ChaI￿nge during the vthole of 2021r2022 due to the ongoin9 impact of the
pandemic. Restrictions have severely impacted our fundraising strategy whth in tum has affected our
income from fundrai￿n9 quite dr3sticalty with a fvjure of £1.266 in 202112022 (we also only achieved
£5,192 in 20201211
Partne￿hIp Worklng
GDA wel¢omes opportunities to work in partnership vthh other like4ninded or9anisalions and in addition to
prioritise ne￿￿Tking as a means lo Ident￿ and cdlaborate wrth 5trategi¢ partners in order lo raise the
profile of deafness aeross a variety of sectors. During this year. we have collaborated wrth:
The Cranfield Trust
South Gloucestershire Council
Barnwood Trust
Local statutory organisations, including Gloucestershire County coun￿1. Social Services Sensory Team
and ATS {Advisory Teaching Service)

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Tnjst and Great Westem Hospitals
Gloucestershire Health & Care Foundats'on Trust
Gloucesler5hire Clinical Commissioning Group
Specsavers in Gloucestershire
GEM Project partners
4.10
South Gloueestershire Citizens Advice Bureau
4.11
Gloucestershire Community FOundat￿n
4.12
Bristd Deaf Health Promotion Project
4.13
Deaf Studies Trust
4.14
Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing PeO￿e
Quality
GDA is seeking to ensure that a diverse and hi9hty skilled Board and staff team are in pl&e to deliver
good governance and service5. This includes deaf and hard of hearing members at all levels, so we
remain user led. All GDA personnel Istsff and Trustees) are aware of the importance of meeting client
needs and requirements and of their individual responsibilitses in this area_ GOA is committed to making
the most effective use of talents and skills of its employees and helping to maximise the contribution they
can make. Staff development and training is an integral part of GDA'S ethos as is total communication, so
we reflect an inclusive approach.
Summary of Key Achievements
GDA a¢h￿Ved the followng key o14'ectives set oul in the business plan for 2021r2022'.
Su¢¢e$sfulty se¢ured funding to help offset the losses incurred due to COVID-19
Successfully secured funding to continue our Equipment Sales Officer role
Suceessfully secured funding to continue our Wellbeing seNice
Successfumy secured funding to recrurt a Vdunteer
Flnance
Reserves
7.1.1
GDA believes that in order to provide security and stsbility to our organisalion and staff. sufficient funds
need to be held in reserves for unexpected $rtuat￿ns, cash flcm difftculties or to use as working capital to
develop new areas of work.
7.1.2
GDA also needs to have enough money lo cary out its legal obligatsons in the event of the organisalion
having lo wind up. In pa￿'Cular, the organisation must ensure that it woukl be able lo pay salaries,
redundancy costs, arbd any oblvJabons under any leases or other contracts.
7.1.3
GOA'S funds may be restricted or unresth.cted and these are set out separatety in the accounts.
7.1.4
GDA has a reserves policy with the folbwing main objectives..
7.1.4.1 All staff salarie5 for one month (in order for there to te tr.me to carry out a fedundancy consultation), plus
the notice period for each post.
7.1.4.2 The notice period required on all contracts e.g., IT suppo¢ equipment leases etc.

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7.1.5 GDA believes it Is not appropriate to hold more re5eNes than it needs, and so rt wll not seek further funds
if there are sufficient funds in reseThes lo cover both the amount needed to keep in reserves and the
project cos15 required at the lime.
7.1.6
Al 31 March 2022. the numtef of free reserves was £481.974. The Trustees are committed lo monitoring
the cash flow posf(ion of the organisalion at regular board meets'ngs and finance sU￿0MMittee meetings.
These include attendance of the Charity's CEO. Finance Manager. Freelance Management Accountsnt
and Treasurer.
Complaints
GDA has a robust Complaints Procedure. We receNed no complaints during this year bul if complaints
are received, we expect lo respond with sensitNity and in accordance wrth our pr(￿ed￿re.
The Culture wthin the organiSat￿ is one that welcomes all kinds of feedback. including complaints. 11 is
an indicabon of the approachability of our organisabon and the ￿nfidence that our clients have in our
ability to listen to their concems. C(Knplaints enable us to rev￿ OUT services and adapt where necessary,
which fesulls in improved seNices for our clients.
Safeguarding Statement
GDA uses the multi-agency Gloucestershire Adu￿ Safeguarding Policy & Pro￿ureS as guidance, and we
work Closely wth the bcal safeguarding teams. We liaise wth the Adult Protectson Manager to ensure the
nature of the incidents we report is appropriale to enabk a propothnat8 re5FK>nse.
Durin9 Ihis year 2 safeguarding alerts were rewrted lo the local aulhorits'es. safeguarding team.
GDA works hard lo be pro-active in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
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Business Plan
10.1
The Strategic Plan 2021-2022 has teen translated into a Business Pkn for the fi'nancial year.
Progress of the Business Plan is monitored at every Council of Management meeb"ng.
10.2
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Risk Ass•s$m•nt
11.1
A comprehensive risk register is in ￿ace and the Board has identsfied the major risks facing the charity. It
describes and evaluates the steps to be taken to manage those risks and provides an action plan to
address the improvements required. This is reviewed annualty-
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Trustee Indemnity Insurance
12.1
The Charity has taken out indemnity insurance on behall of its Tntstees.
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Future plans
13.1
The Charity has resolved to fdlow the Business Plan for 2021r2022.
13.2
Key objectives include:
13.2.1 A Finan￿ Strategy focusing on the creation of cost centre accountability and individual KPIS for staff
13.2.2 Funding Strategy focusing on the continuation of a rolling pr&aramme of grant applications to secure
funding for exists.ng a¢tivib"es in add￿"On to new programmes of work
13.2.3 A marketr.ng Strategy focuyng on increasing fundraising and corporate engagemenl
13.2.4 A People Strategy which focuses on spearheading growth in South Gloucestershire. Wiltshire, Swndon
and across the Soulhwesl.

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Structure, Govornance and Mana9emgDt
Governing Prin¢iples IThe Objects)
14.1
14.1.1 The Objects of the Charity are to relieve the disatmlity of deaf people primarly in and around the county of
Gloucestershire by the provision of malefial. spiritual, edU￿b"onal, and social support, to assist them to
become more inlegraled in the wider communty. and lo promote this object by all appropriate mean$.
14.1.2 In furtherance of the Objects in 14.1.1 the Charty shall be able lo:
14.1.2.1 Study problems relating lo deaf people lo develop a programme of training and educalion for those people
and the wder communty. lo inelude the collecknn, preparation and distn'bulion of infomiation, stalislics,
and publicity
14.1.2.2 Raise funds by any means consHJered necessary, and to indude trading activities", sponsorship. grants
and other financ￿1 assistance from any peokle or organisations. and trad￿"Onal Chanty fvndrai$ing in its
widest sense
14.1.2.3 Recruit volunteers, and employ such paid staff as are deemed necessary to enab￿ the Charity to fvlfil its.
aims
14.1.2.4 Make $u¢h fin8n¢ial grant or award, and enter into ary contract to provide ad¥￿e or ser¥￿eS to any
person or Organisat￿n as may be deemed appropriate by the Trustees from time to time
14.1.2.5 Organise. provide facilth'es for arKI to hold conferences. meebngs, training Courses, demonstrations.
lectures. exhibitsons. dispL3ys and any similar events
14.1.2.6 Do such other things as assist in the attainment of the Objects of the Charity.
14.2
Mission Ststement
To provide practical and social support so as to enable deaf peop￿ in Gloucestershire and the
surrounding areas lo be independen( lo exercise ch￿ce and lo feel as integrated as wssible within the
wider community.
14.3
Vision
Of a 50ciety that actwely supports ways to break down communicatKJn barriers for deaf and hard of
hearing people.
14.4
Values
14.4.1 Getting the basics right
14.4.2 Meeting and whenever possible exceeding eXpectati￿S
14.4.3 Striving to promote greater Inde￿￿enCe and choice
14.4.4 Investing in the training, develop￿nt and pastoral care of staff and volunteers
14.4.5 Being well govemed by our Board of Trustees
13.4.6 Promoting equality of aeeess
14.4.7 Recognising the economic. social. and environmental impact of our acti￿$ and striving to embed
sustainability in everything we do.
Governing Document
14.5
14.5.1 GDA is a ￿rnPany limited by guarantee and therefore does nol have a share capilal. The Ikgbility of each
member is limited to their guaranteed amount of £1.
14.5.2 The Charity is registered with the Charrty Commission.
14.5.3 GDA is governed by its new Artdes of As50¢iation dated 26th October 2017. These Artides are a revised
version of the original Memorandum and Artides of AsScciat￿)n dated 2nd March 1992. The new Articles
have been submitted lo the Charty Commission. although weie not subject to approval. given that the
revisions do not include any regulated alteratsons.
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14.6
Organisalional Structure
The Governance of GDA Comprises a Board of Trustees headed by a chairperson. Trustees attend
meetings structured as follows..
14.6.1 The Council of Management {CoM) is chaired by a chaTrrperson and comprises the fvll Board of Trustees.
It meets four b"me$ a year and has overall responsibility for the Charity's strategi¢ direction and policy.
14.6.2 Board Sub-Groups for..
14.6.2.1 Buikling and Caprtal Projects
14.6.2.2 Business Strategy
14.6.2.3 Finance
14.6.2.4 Communtylstakeholder Involvement
14.6.2.5 Fundraising
14.6.2.6 Health and Safety
14.6.2.7 BSL College
Each Su￿Group has its own Temis of Reference and is ehaired by a lead trustee appointed by the full
Board. Sub-Groups usually meet quarterty or ¢)n an 'as needed. basis, and report to the full Board at the
nexl Council of Management meeting.
14.6.3 Day to day management of the Chanty is delegated by Trustees to the Chief Executive Officer ICEOI. Mrs
Sharon Bryant. The CEO work5 dosely with the Senior Management team. The finance team this year
was made up of a Finance Manager. a Finance Assislanl, and a freelance management a¢¢ountanl. The
Finance team is responsible for the handling of all funds receNed and expended.
14.7
Recruiting and Appointrmenl of the Counul of Management
14.7.1 The Directors of the Company are also the Charity Trnstees for the purposes of charity law. and under the
Company'$ Artieles are known as members of the Counerl of Management.
14.7.2 Under Ihe requirements of the Articles of Association. on&third of the Council of Management are
required to retire from office each year. ￿th those that have Se￿ed the longest retiring first. after which
they may be reelected at the next Annual General Meetsng IAGMI.
14.7.3 All members must retire after consecutive years on the Council of Man4ement, although they may
seek re-election after a minimum one-year gap.
14.7.4 In order to uphold the principle of being a user-led organisatr"on. GDA seeks to ensure at least 50% of
members on the Council of Management have some level of hearing loss. or a close association le.g.
famity member} wth deafness.
14.7.5 A regular skills audil is carried out to identify areas where the Council of Managemenl is lackin9. and this
information is used to target and encourage indMdua15 to appty or be co￿pIed. Those co-opted during the
year then stand for election at the next AGM. to be ratified by Ihe full Council of Management.
14.7.6 Trustees are encouraged to attend training courses to broaden their knO￿edge and skills, and a training
budget is althated for this purpose. Hearing Trustees and those an acquired hearing loss are
specificalty required to undertake Deaf Awarenes5 training provided by an appropriate GDA staff rnembei.
At a Council of Management, all Trustees and guests are expected to reflect their understanding of how to
communicate effectivety and suppothety in a mixed hearing and deaf environment.
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2022
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILrriES
The Iruslees Ivkn) are also the directors of The G￿U￿sters￿mre Deaf Association for the puryx)ses of company
law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Tnjslees arKI the finanual statements in accordance with
applicable 18w arKI United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted A￿oUntIng
Practi￿1.
Company law requires the Trustees to prepa￿ financial stslements each financial year which give a true and
fair view of Ihe statg of affairs of the charitable company arKI of the incoming resources and application of
resources. incIL￿l￿g the income and expendilure. of the thariiable company for Ihal period. In preparing those
financial statements. the Twslees are required to=
select suitable acctyjnling policies and then apptythem consL%tenlJy.
observe the methods and prinaple5 n the Charity SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenL
prepare the financial statements on the wng concem basi5 unle55 il is inaw)rcpriate to pr8sume that the
Charitab￿ company wll continue in business.
The trustees are responsib16 fLY k6eping proper acctyjnting records wtwch disclose WTlh reasonable a￿￿racY at
any time th8 financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply wth the Companies Act 2006. They are also respx)nsib* for safeguarding the assets of the charitable
ompany and her￿e for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detecb.on of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the Twslees are aware..
there is no relevant audit informab'on of vlhich the charitable (t•rnpan¥5 auditors are unaware.. and
the Trustees have taken all steps that they ought lo have taken to make themsefves aware of any relevant
infomiation and to establish that the auditors are aware of that informat￿.
AUDITORS
The auditors, Tamblyn & Co Limiled wll be proposed for appcxntment at the forthcoming Annual General Meetin9.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on I t - Il . It
and svJned on its behalf by.
e*ty
Mr5. N. Haslie- Trustee
Mr. P. Br￿￿-TrUstee
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The Gloucestershire Deaf Association
Re
ort of the Inde
ndent Audltor
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
Opinlon
We have audited the financial statements of Gloucestershire Deaf Assc¢iation for the year ended 31 March 2022
which comprise the Statement of Financial Acliwtses, Balance Sheel. and Notes to the Financial Statements.
including a summary of significant accounbng policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in
their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accountsng Standards, including Financial Reporting
standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. (United Kingdom
Genefally Accepted Accounting Pfacticel.
This report is made solely lo the charitable companVs members. as a trrt)dy. in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part
16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audil work has been undertaken so that we might stale lo the charitable
company's members those matters we are required lo stale to them in a Report of the Auditors and for no other
purpose. To the fullest exlenl permitted by law. we do not accepl or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the
charitable company and the chanlable companls members as a bedy. for our audit work, for this report, or for the
opinions we have formed.
In our opinion the financial slalemenls.
give a twe and fair vieN of the state of the charitable compan¥s affairs as at 31 March 2022 and of its
incoming resources and aptAication of resources. inthding its income and expendtture for the year.
have been properly prepared in accordance with Unrted ￿'ngdoM Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice.. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20c￿.
8•sis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards ￿ Audibng {UK} (ISAS IUKII and applicable
law." Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors. reswnsibilities for the audit of
the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Char[tab￿ company in accordance with
the ethical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial ststements in the UK, including the FRC'S
Eth￿1 Standard, and we have fu￿111ed our other ethi￿1 responsibilitses in a￿ordanCe vth these requirements. We
believe that the audrt evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropnate lo provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
We have nothing to rewt in respect of the following matters in relab'on to which the ISAS IUKI require us to report
to you where..
the trustee5' use of the going concern basis of accounts.ng in the Preparat￿)n of the financial statements is
not appTopriale'. or
the tnjslees have not disdosed in the finanoal statements any ￿entified material un¢ertaintie$ that may
¢ast significant doubl about the charib"es' ability to contsnue to adopt the going concern basis of accounb.ng
for a period of al least ￿e1Ve months from the dale when the financial slalements are authorised for
issue.
Olher Infomiation
The trustees are responsible for the other informatM￿. The ¢)ther inf￿rnatiOn compri5e5 the informab'on in the
Report of the Trustee5 but does not indude the finanual statements and our Report of the Auditors thereon. Our
opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do noi express any form of
assurance conclLtsion thereon.
In connection wilh our audrt of the financial statements. our responsibilty to read the other information and. in
doing so. consider whether the other infomialion is materially inconsistent with the financtal statements. or our
knowledge obtaine¢J in the audrt or otherwise appears to be materialty misststed. If, based on the work we have
perforrned, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of thLs other information. we are required lo report
that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
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The Gloucestershlre Deaf Association
Re ort of the Inde
ndent Auditor
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
Oplnlon on other mattern prescrlbed by the Companles Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the ¢ourse of the aud
the inforrnation given in the Report of the Trustees for the financtal year for which the financial stslements
are prepared is consistent with the financial statements.. and
the Rewrt of the Trustees has been prepared in aCcOrdar￿ with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we ar• required to report by exceplion
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company ar￿ its environment obtained in the
ourse of the audrt, we have not identifi8d materi* misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respe¢t of the folbwing matters where the Companie5 Act 2006 require5 US to report
to you if, in our opinion..
adequate aceounling records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been
received from branches not visited by us.. or
the financial statements are not in agreement wrth the accounting records and retums", or
certain diglosures of tru5tee5' remuneratson speofied by law are not made.. or
we have not rerrived all the Informal￿n aThJ explanations we require for our audit.. or
Responslbllltles of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees. Responsibilitses set out on page 12. the trustees are
responsible for the preparatson ol the financial statements and for being sab"sfied that they give a true and fair view,
and for such internal control as the trustees determine necessary lo enable the preparation of financial statements
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the charrtable company's abilty to
conb'nue as a going concem, disclosing, as appltsble. matters related to going eon¢ern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the trustees erther intend to liquidate the charilable company or to cease
operats'ons, OT have no reali$ts'c altemalive but to do so.
Our re$ponsibilities for the audit of the financial stalements
Our objectives are to obtsin reaSona￿e assurance atrf)ut ￿ether the financBI stalefflenls as a whole are free from
material rnisslatemenl, whether due lo fraud or error. and to issue a Rew of the Auditors that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will ahvays deleel a material misstatement when il exists. Misstatements ean arise from
fraud or eiror and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected lo
influence the economic de¢i$ions of users taken on the basis of these financial Stateff￿nts.
The extent lo which our pr(Kedures are capable of detecting irreguuirtbes. tncuding fraud is detailed bebw.
We idenlfy and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements whether due lo fraud or error.
and then design and perform audit pro￿ureS responsive to those risks. including obtsining audit evidence that is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
In identifying and addressing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities including fraud and non-
complianee with laws and regulab"ons, procedures included the folbving..
We obtained an understanding of laws and regulath?ns that affect the charity f(Kusing on those that had a direct
effe¢t on the financial statements or that had a fundamental effect on irs operation. Key laws and regulations that
we identified included the UK Companies Act. licensing regulations and c￿cUpS￿.0nal heath 2nd employment
legislation.
We enquired of trustees, reviewed meeting minutes for ewdence of non-compliance with relevant laws and
regulations. We also reviewed the controls that the trustees have in place to ensure compliance.
We gained an understanding of the controls that the trustees have in place to detect fraud.
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hlve
of
Inde
ndent Audltor
1 March 2022
For th Y•ar Ended
The risk of fraud and nOn<0m￿lanCe with laws and regulations was considered during the audit with regard to the
misappropriation ol cash, onerous lease provision and nOn<0m￿lanCe wih debt covenants.
We consrdered finanual slalement disdosures conside￿1 rf they compliant with relevant laws and
regulab'ons.
We enquired of the trustees and third-party advisors whether there were any actual or potential litygation or claims
against the charty.
A further descripkn'on ol our ￿SponSI￿11¢1es for the audrt of Ihe financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at wvw.frc.ory.ukJaudiiorsresponsits'libes. This description fomi$ part of our Report of
the Audiiors.
Susan E. Tambtyn (Senior Slatulory Auditor}
for and on behalf of Tamblyn & Co Limf(ed
Kinnersley House
Kinnerthy
Nr Sevem Stoke
Worcestershire
WR8 9JR
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The Gloucesttrshlre Deaf Assoclation
istered TrUM￿r: 2692718
Statement of Financial Activities
Foi The Year Ended 31 March 2022
Notes
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
3110312022 3110312021
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incomlng resourc•$ from g•n•rat•d
fund$
Voluntary income
Activitie5 for generating funds
Investment income
19.225
21.016
19.225
21.016
137,253
5,600
Incomlng resouwces from charit•bl•
activities
General
780,619
48,693
780,619
127,116
608,683
157.481
Grant income- detail in accounting
poI￿leS
78,423
869,553
78,423
947,976
909,019
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charttable aclivitie$
General
6.7.11
877,652
78.423
956,075
805,155
Governance costs
Other resources expended
Trustee Expen$es
2.200
5.190
2,200
5.190
2.200
13,S86
10
885.042
78,423
963.465
820,941
NET INCOMING {OUTGOINGI RESOURCES
BEFORE TRANSFERS
Gross transfers between funds
115889)
115h89)
88,078
28,200
28,200
46.126
Net ineomingl{outgoingl resou￿0$ before other
recognised gains and losses
{15.4891
28,200
12.711
134,204
Other recognlsed gainsllosses
Freehold land & buikjings revaluakn.on
Gains on fixed asset investrnents
70,000
70,000
Net movorn•nt in funds
54.511
28,200
82.711
134.204
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forw•rd
427,463
55.178
482.641
348,437
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
481.974
83.378
565.352
482,641
The noles form part of these financial ststements
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The Glouceslershire Deaf Association
istorad number: 269271
Balance Sheet
At 31 March 2022
Notss Vnre$trlded R•stri¢t•d
Funds
Funds
3110312022
3110312021
FIXED ASSETS
Tangib18 assats
Intangible asset$
12
13
404.952
404.952
867
337.959
405.819
405,819
337,959.
CURRENT ASSETS
Stwks
Debtors
Cash al bank
7.896
150.371
32.287
7.896
150.371
115.665
4.263
125.955
141.673
14
83.378
190.554
83.378
273,932
271.891
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due wilhin ¢)nè year
15
(71,125)
(71.1251
(81.3761
119.430
83.378
202.807
190,515
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIA81LITIES
525.249
83.378
608.626
528.474
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due aftsr more than
one year
16
(43376)
143.2761
(45,8331
481.974
83.378
565.352
482.641
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds-.
Fixed assets and Working Capttal
Restricted funds
17
481.974
83.378
427.463
$5.178
TOTAL FUNDS
565.352
482.641
These financial stslemenls have been prepared in accordance y￿th Ihe special provis￿5 of Part 1S of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small CharItab￿ compantes arKI wth the Financial Reporting Standard for Smallor
Entslies leffeclive January 20161.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on
and were signed on its behalf by.
i+"IZ. ZL
Mrs. N. Haslie- Trustee
Mr. P. 8ryan-Truslee
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The Glou¢es¢èrshire Deaf Association
Re
islered number. 2692718
Statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordanee Accounting and Reporting by Charib'es..
Statement of Re¢ommended Practice (applicable to charrties preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 1021) {effectNe 1 January 201 S} - (Charities
SORP IFRS10211 and the Companies Ael 2006.
Assets and liabilrties are inib.alty recognised at hiStOr￿al cost or transactson ￿ue unless otherwse slated
in the relevant accountsng poI￿Y note.
The trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting Fdicies required by FRS 102 and the
Charities SORP 102 the re5talement of comparatNe rtems was required. There were none that required
reslalemenl.
Incomlng Resource$
All income resources are induded on the Statement of Financial Activibes when the Charty is legally
entitled lo the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Donations, lega¢ies. and other forms of voluntary income of defined tenefit are included in the accounts
when received.
Resources Expended
Expendilure is accounted for on an aeenJals basis and has been dassffj￿d under headings that aggregate
all cost related to the category. Where c05ts cannot be directty attn"buted to particular headings. they have
been alloeated to aetiwties on a basis consislenl with the use of resources.
Tangible Flxed Assets
Depreciats"on of fixed assets is calculated to write off their cost or valuation less any residual value over
their estimated useful lives as folknvs..
Freehold Land
Freehokl Buildings
Fixtures and Equipment
Computer Equipment
Freehold property has not been depreciated in the year as the Tnjstees believe that the residual value is
unlikety lo be less than its res￿Ctive book amount. 11 is the policy of the Charsty lo keep the building in
good repair. All cost of repairs is charged to expenses in the period in which they are Incurred.
No Depreciation
No Depre¢rab"¢)n
10%- 25% on Cost
25% on Cost
Intangibk Fixed Assets
Goodwill is included in the balan¢e Sheet at hisloTiC Cost The asset is amortised through the Statement of
Financial A¢tivites over 5 years. An annual impaimenl revw is carried out
Stocks
Sto¢ks are valued al the lower of cosl arKI net realisable value. after making due allowance for obsolete
and slow-moving items.
Taxalion
The Charity is exempt frryn cryrab.on tax on rts charitable athities.
Fund Accounting
Unrestrscted funds can be used in accordance with the charrtable objectives al the discrets.on of the
Trustees. Restricted funds can onty be used for parb"cular restrth purposes within the objects of the
Charity. Restrict￿n$ anse when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular feslricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fvnd 1$ included in the notes to the financial
statements.
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The GlOuceste￿hIre Deaf Association
R Istered number. 2692718
Statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
Pension Costs and other Post41etirement Benefrts
The Charity operates an auto enrdment defined Contribut￿n scheme for staff.
Government grants
Government grants received as a part of support during the pandemic relaknng lo revenue are recognised
in income over the persod in the which the related costs are recognised.
VOLUNTARY INCOME
3110312022
3110312021
Oonations
Fundraising Acb"vrties & Events
17,959
1.266
132.C61
5,192
19,225
137,253
ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
3110312022
3110312021
Hiring out of facilities
21.016
5,600
INVESTMENT INCOME
3110312022
3110312021
Investment income and interest
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The Gloucestershlre Deaf Association
R istered number. 2692718
Statement of Financial Artivities
ForThe Year Ended 31 March 2022
INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
3110312022
3110312021
Activity
General
General
Grant income
Deaf Awareness Training
General
BSL College Training Courses
General
Well Being
Grant income
GCC-HOHnnStal￿liOn of Listening Aid Equiwent
General
GHNHSFT- Hearing Aid Clinics
General
BBOIGEM Consortium- disabled emF4oymenl. training. and Grant income
volunteering
Covid 19 grant funding
Business Interruption Insurancellnsurance Claims
other grant funding
Interprets'ng Services
Activity income, equipment sales and CQUT5e fees
658,388
24,311
525,289
3.880
750
14,321
13,144
45.000
32,515
35.348
45,000
32,51S
34.278
Grant income
General
Grant income
5.146
9.649
84.127
81.092
29,146
907,735
766,164
CHARITABLE ACTMTIES COSTS
3110312022
3110312021
General - note 7
956.075
805.155
DIRECT COSTS OF CHARifABLE ACnWllES
3110312022
3110312021
Staff costs
Lip reading
Inlerpreling
Well Being
Telephone and advertising
Cleaning
Deaf Awafeness Training
BSL College Training Courses
Stsff Training
Printing. poslage. and 51ationery
Travelling and expenses
Internal interpreting ¢o$ts
Subscriptions and sundries
Covid 19 office expense5
Heating and lighting
Repairs and renewa15
Rates and insurance
Bank & loan interesl charges
Professional and legal fees
Accountancy and l)ookkeepMng
Activity and project costs
Equipment for Tesale
IT supporvwebsite
Bad debt- write back
353.564
3,387
483.334
1.180
8.797
1,450
322.853
387,712
1.071
5.926
230
675
6,246
254
4.S09
4.971
4,773
1.465
26
3,877
3,959
5.071
3,911
4.934
S,464
24.011
9,533
16.717
4,594
587
3,851
3.639
2,306
264
6,989
3.953
2.988
4.641
4,574
9.089
7,219
12.952
247
22.947
442
956.075
805,1 SS
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The Gloucestershire Deaf Association
istered nvrnber: 2692718
Statement of Financial Activitie5
For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
GOVERNANCE COSTS
3110312022
3110312021
Auditors, remuneration
2.200
2,200
NET INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI RESOURCES
Nel resources are stated after charging
3110312022 3110312021
Depreciation & amortisation - owned assets
5,190
13.586
10
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND 8ENEFrrs
There were no Trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year
ended 31 March 2021.
TNstees' Expenses
During the year Iravelling and other expenses of £Nil (2021". £Nd) were reimbursed lo Trustees.
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STAFF COSTS
3110312022
31103r2021
Wages and salaries
Social Security costs
Pension costs
318.559
22.765
12,240
293,523
19.902
9.428
353,564
322,853
The average number of employees during Ihe year vrds..
Service delivery
15.6
14.4
Being a full lime equivalent of..
12.8
12.8
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The Gloucestershirn Deaf Association
Re
istered number: 2692718
Staternent of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 3
March 2022
12
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold Flxtures and Computer
Property
Fittings
Equipment
Totals
COST OR VALUATION
Al 1 April 2021
Additions
Revaluation
Disposals
330.OtKI
45.101
61,516
2,049
436,617
2,049
70.000
70.000
At 31 March 2022
45.101
63,565
508,666
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2021
Char9e for year
44.395
82
54.263
4,974
98,658
5,056
At 31 March 2022
44,477
59,237
103,714
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
400,000
624
4,328
404,952
At 31 March 2021
330.000
7C6
7,253
337,959
In 2020 the freehold land and t￿1￿￿1n9$ were valued at market value by Ash Chartered Surveyor5.
The trustees have agreed to reflect this increase in value in the financial statements.
The market value of £400.000 will be ¢ong¢Jered. on a yearfy basis. by the trusiees for any impairment.
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
13
GOODWILL
Total
COST
.At 1 Aprd 2021
Additions
At 31 March 2022
AMORTISATION
Al l April 2021
Charge for year
133
133
At 31 March 2022
133
133
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 Ma￿h 2022
867
At 31 March 2021
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The Gloucestershire Deaf Association
Re
istered number: 2692718
Statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
14
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE W￿H1N ONE YEAR
3110312022
3110312021
Trade debtors
131.403
18,968
123.061
2.894
Prepayments and accrued Inco￿
150,371
125.955
15
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WIThIN ONE YEAR
3110312022
3110312021
Trade Creditors
50.642
9,879
62.017
9.778
2,747
4,167
2.667
Social Security and other Taxes
Accrued expenses
HSBC Bounce Bank Loan
Loan
5,060
71,125
81.376
16
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING OUE AFfER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
3110312022 3110312021
HSBC Bounce Bad( Loan
43.276
45.833
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The Gloucegtetshire Deal Associalion
istered number: 2692718
Statement of financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
17
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 0111M12021
Transfers At 3110312022
between
funds
movement in
funds
Unre81¥i¢ted Fund$
Fixed assets and Working Captsl
Fixed assets revalualion reserve
427.463
{15.489}
70.000
411,974
70.000
Total Unrestrlcted Funds
427.463
54.511
481.974
Desi9nated Funds
Youth
400
3.997
2.070
(4¢)0)
Lun¢h Club
Media
Transport Funding Pot
Forest School Discovery
Honeyford communicab.ons Pot
Dalmatian formalty CDCC
Family Support
General
(1,489}
(1.164}
(57}
2,508
906
226
169
226
1226)
383
632
593
383
(6151
400
417
593
{155)
155
Restricted Funds
Freemasons Transport Grant
Individuals Grant FufyJ- Bamwood Trnst
Wellbeing officer
Lottery Covid Grant
Growing Ouf Communities
GCC -video$ for Cowd Upjates
Independent Age Grant
Covid Tests for interpreters
Glow GCC
Volunteer Coordinator
Dorothy Bolton Grant for children
HAF Panto Funding
Equipment Officer Funding
3,600
13,7161
15,226
5,176
(7.519)
{1.000)
113.753)
828
3,600
35
36,216
5,186
3,751
20.990
10
7.519
13.753
10
838
867
2.480
2,400
209
26,571
2.480
2,400
209
26.571
TOTAL FUNDS
482.641
82,711
565.352
RESTRICTED FUNDS
l expenditure under each project has been paid out in accordan￿ wth the restrictions placed on the
funds and there are sufficient resour¢es hekl lo enable the funds to be applied in a¢¢ordan¢e with the
re$tn"clions.
DESIGNATED FUND
The Council of Managernent have designated the funds noted above to finance future expenditure under
each of the categories shown.
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The Gloucestèrshirg Deaf Association
istered number. 2692718
Statement of Financial Activities
For The Year Ended 31 March 2022
18
ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The C¢)mpany is Control￿ by the Council of Management.
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