2025-12-31-accounts - Stroke Care For Newbury And West Berkshire

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1027003

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025

FOR

STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY AND WEST BERKSHIRE

Banks[&] Co Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 1 Carnegie Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 5D]

STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY[AND] WEST BERKSHIRE

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

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Report of the Trustees	1	to	3
Independent Examiner's Report		4
Statementof Financial Activities		5
Balance Sheet		6
Notes to the Financial Statements	7	to	12

STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY[AND] WEST BERKSHIRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

The trustees present their report[with][the] financial statements of the charity for the year ended

31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts[in] accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic[of] Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives[and][aims]

Suffering a stroke, or seeing the changes[it] brings to someone, can dramatically transform lives. The trauma can leave people feeling isolated,[confused][and] even angry[with][a] sense[of] uncertainty[about][the] future. The effects[of] a stroke may[be] temporary or last for several years. The road to recovery may be different for everyone but[will] require determination and support.

Stroke Care for Newbury and West Berkshire was[formed] to provide[this] support[to] stroke their families and carers.

survivors,

Significant activities

Our Stroke Support[is] focused an maximising recovery of stroke survivors.

We offer a one day per week safe environment in which we provide:
- An initial review of need in which goals for recovery are set.
- A physiotherapy programme according to those needs and goals.
- Cognitive exercises.
KH Friendship and support.
- Confidence building
- Social interaction.
eX Recreation.
¥ Refreshment

Stroke Support meet at Woolhampton Village[Hall] where the venue operates on[a] once weekly[basis] with a few exceptions[in] the year, a two[week] break[is] taken at[Christmas.]

Periodically, we[have] special events[and][outdoor] visits[such] as garden[centre][lunches.]

Public benefit

The Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and have taken it into account when making decisions to[which] the guidanceis relevant.

Volunteers

The support provided by our charity comes primarily from our volunteers. At present we have 3 permanent, part-time employees[and][a][total][of][10][volunteers][who][assist][with][the][day][to][day] operations

of the charity, organising and running support groups.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Our charity operates to assist the rehabilitation of stroke survivors within Newbury and West Berkshire. The services provided to the public are funded through grants, membership fees and donations received from the local community and local government.The need for our charity is reflected by the numbers of new members referred. being

Fundraising activities

This year we have had two very successful fundraising /[donation] activities. The first being the Welford Snowdrops, the second being[a] Charity[Golf] Day[of][which] we were[the] beneficiaries,[both][of][which] made

a significant difference to our income.[We][have] also successfully[continued] recruiting new volunteers. Our reserves are[sufficient] at present[however] this[is][continually][reviewed][and] any opportunities[arising] will continue to be taken.

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY AND WEST BERKSHIRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Since the Charity was registered in 1993 it has continued to increase its available reserves until 2021 however, since then, primarily due to the withdrawing of funding from the NHS, we operate on an annual loss. This loss is well within our current savings level, but we are acutely aware it[is] not a desirable position. During the year ended 31 December 2025, the charity reported net income of £(12,115), (2024: £7,269).[The][annual] net[loss] was less[in] 2024 primarily due to the two fundraising activities. The

annual expenses of the charity again increased in 2025 with the general cost of living rises seen everywherein addition, we anticipate a wage increase early[in] 2026.

In order to address the ongoing shortfall, we actively seek out appropriate new members for Woolhampton and continually search for other, smaller grants and fund-raising opportunities to boost our income. :

Principal funding sources

The principal source of our funding comes from grants from our service agreement with the local council. In December 2023 we successfully tendered for the Grant from West Berkshire Council to provide a ‘Stroke Care Reablement and Prevention Service' and a further 3-year agreement is now in place. This income is supplemented by members' fees, donations and fundraising which wereall gratefully received.

Reserves policy

All reserves retained by the charity are considered to be unrestricted or restricted.

The Board of Trustees hold two designated funds:

The Board of Tru	stees hold two designated funds:
Transportation	created following the receipt of a substantial donation	in 2015. This fund is used to
fund	fund all transport costs.
Contingency	created to ensure the charity can continue regardless	of the level of income
fund	received.
There are tworestricted funds:
Equipment	Funds received for the specific purpose of acquiring equipment for use by members.
Transportation	Fundsreceived for the specific purpose of subsidising	members transport costs.

Going concern

The Trustees aim to ensure sufficient reserves are retained to cover 12 months of the Charity's expenditure.[To] ensure this[is][achieved] the amount[is][in] a separate fund and[is] reviewed on an ongoing basis.

FUTURE PLANS

The Trustees are determined that the charity will continue to assist the rehabilitation of stroke survivors, their families and carers for many years[to] come. The high levels of continued support[from] our volunteers, members and the local community will assist us to achieve our objectives.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The charity is always seeking to appoint new trustees as may be appropriate to ensure good governance.

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY AND WEST BERKSHIRE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1027003

Principal address 19 Alexander Road Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4QU

Trustees Ms A Rawlings Mrs V[K] Davis Mrs R[M] Short (resigned 31.1.26) Mrs J[M] C Teece N Cave Ms L Hollingshead (appointed 26.11.25)

Independent[Examiner] Banks & Co Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 1 Carnegie Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 SDJ

Approved by order of the board[of] trustees on 3 Fe[x][ eA] »[Ro2L] and signed on its behalf Oey by: |

Ms LHollingshéad-Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT[TO][THE][TRUSTEES][OF] STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY[AND] WEST BERKSHIRE

Independent examiner's report to[the] trustees[of][Stroke][Care][for][Newbury][and][West][Berkshire] I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Stroke Care for Newbury and West Berkshire (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities[and] basis[of] report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts[in] accordance

with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity

Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

accounting records were not kept[in] respect[of] the Trust as required by[Section][130][of] the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give[a] true[and][fair][view][which][is][not][a][matter][considered] as part of an independent examination.

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

[Le] i[fey]

Richard Mark Lodge Taylor[FCCA] The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Banks[&] Co Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 1 Carnegie Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 5Dj AD dor & Date: Meug

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY AND WEST BERKSHIRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

For The Year Ended 31 December 20	25
				2025	2024
		Unrestricted	Restricted	Total	Total
		funds	funds	funds	funds
	Notes	E	£	£	£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies		46,304	-	46,304	45,043
Otherfundraising activities Investment income	2 3	3,630 6,548	- <	3,630 6,548	13,549 6,924
Other income			3,400	3,400	-
Total		56,482	3,400	59,882	65,516
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Club		44,475	3,420	47,895	50,313
Family support		21,270	-	21,270	20,876
Other		2,832	-	2,832	1,596
Total		68,577	3,420	71,997	72,785
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)		(12,095)	(20)	(12,115)	(7,269)
Transfers between funds	10	(20)	20	-	-
Net movementin funds		(12,115)	-	(12,115)	(7,269)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward		164,764	-	164,764	172,033
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		152,649	-	152,649	164,764

The notes form part of these financial statements

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY AND WEST BERKSHIRE

BALANCE SHEET

31 December 2025

BALANCE SHEET 31 December 2025
				2025	2024
		Unrestricted	Restricted	Total	Total
		funds	funds	funds	funds
	Notes	£	£	£	£
CURRENT ASSETS
Prepayments and accrued income Cash at bank and in hand		9,178 144,358	- -	9,178 144,358	8,294 157,398
		153,536	-	153,536	165,692
CREDITORS
Amountsfalling due within one year	9	(887)	-	(887)	(928)
NET CURRENT ASSETS		152,649	:	152,649	164,764
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES		152,649	=	152,649	164,764
NET ASSETS		152,649	2	152,649	164,764
FUNDS	10
Unrestricted funds				152,649	164,764
TOTAL FUNDS				152,649	164,764

The financial statements. were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on and were signed onits behalf by: 2

L Hollingshead - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY[AND] WEST BERKSHIRE

NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

1, ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which[is] a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared[in] accordance[with] the[Charities][SORP][(FRS] 102) 'Accounting[and] Reporting[by] Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts[in] accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic[of] Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Overall risk to operations

Following the year end, there have been no substantial developments that[would][affect] the charity's ability to operate effectively.[The] Charity[has][therefore][determined][that][there] are[no] post balance sheet events and accordingly, the[financial] position as at,[and] results[of] the operations for, the year ended[31] December[2025][have][not][been] adjusted[to][reflect][their] impact.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure,[it][is] probable that[a][transfer][of][economic][benefits] will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has[been] classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used[in] accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Designated funds can be set aside by trustees for an essential spend or future purpose. The charity currently operates[two] designated funds, one for the transport of its beneficiaries and anotheras a contingency to cover the charity's key costs.

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY[AND] WEST BERKSHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

For	The Year Ended 31 Dece	mber 2025
2.	OTHER FUNDRAISING	ACTIVITIES
			2025
	Club activities and other	fundraising events	2,648
	Donations		982
			3,630
3.	INVESTMENT INCOME
	Deposit account interest
4.	SUPPORT COSTS
				Management
				£
	Other resources expended			2,832
	Support costs, included	in the above, are as follows:
	Management		2025	2024
			Other
			resources	Total
			expended	activities
			£
	Insurance		786
	Postage and stationery		4
	Sundries		558
	Managementcosts		1,484
			2,832

5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the ended 31 December 2024. year

Trustees’ expenses

There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024.

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY[AND] WEST BERKSHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

6. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

	The average monthly numbe	r of employees during the ye	ar wasasfollows	:
				2025	2024
	Permanentpart-time employees
	No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
7	COMPARATIVES FOR THE	STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL	ACTIVITIES
			Unrestricted	Restricted	Total
			funds	funds	funds
			£	£	E
	INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
	Donations and legacies		45,043		45,043
	Otherfundraising activities		13,549		13,549
	Investment income		6,924		6,924
	Total		65,516		65,516
	EXPENDITURE ON
	Charitable activities
	Club		50,313		50,313
	Family support		20,876		20,876
	Other		1,596		1,596
	Total		72,785		72,785
	NET INCOME/ (EXPENDITURE)		(7,269)		(7,269)
	RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
	Total funds brought forward		172,033		172,033
	TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		164,764		164,764

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY AND WEST BERKSHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

8. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REMUNERATION

8.	INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REMUNE	RATION
						2025	2024
						£	£
	Independent examiners’ remuneration					238	225
	Independent examiners’ remuneration - Non Independent			examination		238	225
						476	450
	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE	WITHIN	ONE YEAR
						2025	2024
						E	£
	Othercreditors					417	478
	Accruals and deferred income					470	450
						887	928
10.	MOVEMENTIN FUNDS
				Net		Transfers
				movement		between	At
		At 1.1.25		in funds		funds	31:12:25
		£		£		E	£
	Unrestricted funds
	General fund	55,958		(9,380)		(20)	46,558
	Designated transport	67,306		(2,715)		-	64,591
	Contingency reserve	41,500			-	-	41,500
	Restricted funds	164,764		(12,095)		(20)	152,649
	Restricted Equipment		-		(20)	20	-
	TOTAL FUNDS	164,764		(12,115)		=	152,649

Net movementin funds, included[in] the above areas follows:

Net movementin funds, included in the	above areas follows:
	Incoming	Resources	Movement
	resources	expended	in funds
	£	E	£
Unrestricted funds
General fund	56,482	(65,862)	(9,380)
Designated transport	-	(2,715)	(2,715)
Restricted funds	56,482	(68,577)	(12,095)
Restricted Equipment	1,500	(1,520)	(20)
Restricted Transport	1,900	(1,900)	-
	3,400	(3,420)	(20)
TOTAL FUNDS	59,882	(71,997)	(12,115)

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STROKE CARE FOR NEWBURY AND WEST BERKSHIRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued

Comparatives for movementin funds

Comparatives for movementi	n funds
		Net	Transfers
		movement	between	At
	At 1.1.24	in funds	funds	31.12.24
	£	£	E	£
Unrestricted funds
General fund	68,140	(2,407)	(9,775)	55,958
Designated transport	62,393	(4,862)	9,775:	67,306
Contingency reserve	41,500	-	-	41,500
	172,033	(7,269)	.	164,764
TOTAL FUNDS	172,033	(7,269)	-	164,764

Comparative net movementin funds,[included][in] the[above] areas follows:

Comparative net movementin funds, in	cluded in the aboveareas follo	ws:
	Incoming	Resources	Movement
	resources	expended	in funds
	£	E	£
Unrestricted funds
General fund	65,516	(67,923)	(2,407)
Designated transport	-	(4,862)	(4,862)
	65,516	(72,785)	(7,269)
TOTAL FUNDS	65,516	(72,785)	(7,269)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

A current y	ear 12 monthsand pr	ior year 12 months com	bined position i	s as follows:
			Net	Transfers
			movement	between	At
		At 1.1.24	in funds	funds	31.12.25
		£	£	£	£
Unrestricted funds
General fund		68,140	(11,787)	(9,795)	46,558
Designated	transport	62,393	(7,577)	9,775	64,591
Contingency reserve		41,500	-	-	41,500
Restricted	funds	172,033	(19,364)	(20)	152,649
Restricted	Equipment	-	(20)	20	-
TOTAL FUNDS		172,033	(19,384)	=	152,649

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL[STATEMENTS] - continued For The Year Ended 31 December 2025

10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movementin funds,[included] in the above are as follows:

A current year 12 months and prior yea the above are as follows:	r 12 months combined net mo	vementin fund	s, included
	Incoming	Resources	Movement
	resources	expended	in funds
	E	£	E
Unrestricted funds
General fund	121,998	(133,785)	(11,787)
Designated transport	-	(7,577)	(7,577)
	121,998	(141,362)	(19,364)
Restricted funds
Restricted Equipment	1,500	(1,520)	(20)
Restricted Transport	1,900	(1,900)	-
	3,400	(3,420)	(20)
TOTAL FUNDS	125,398	(144,782)	(19,384)

11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended[31][December][2025.]

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