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dl$•blllty centr• BIRMINGHAM DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees and Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER". 2897250 {England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARrtY NUMBER: 1034581

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Contents for the Year Ended JI March 2024 Page Reference and Administratlve Detsils Chairperson's Report Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Auditors 18 Statement of Financlal Activities 22 Balance Sheet 23 Statement of Cash Flows 24 Notes to the Financlal Statements 25

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Reference and Administratlve Detslls for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Chalrperson Mr Timothy Philips Trustees Mr And￿W Beaton Mr Tony Kennedy (from 25July 2023) Ms Brigid Lawlor Mr David Lloyd Mr Jack Roughan Ms Kath Scott {Birmingham City Council representative from 25 July 20231 Company secretary Ms Loulse Mckiernan ACIS, PG Dip {Prof Admin) Key management personnel Chief Executive Ms Louise Mckiernan Head of Finance Mr Desmond Thoma5 Head of Fundraising Mr Steven Moralee {Interim) Heads of Operations MrTerry Wilson and Mrs Aesha Ali Reglstered offi Unit 18 ACE 8usiness Park Mackadown Lane Kitts Green Birmingham 833 OLD Reglstered Company number 02897250 Reglstered charity number 1034581 Auditors Feltons 8 Sovereign Court 8 Graham Street 81rmlngham BI 3JR Bankers Lloyds Bank PLC 3&38 New Street Birmingham B2 4LP Sollcitors Anthony Collins Solicitors 134 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2ES Page I

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Chairperson's Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 I would Ilke to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Blmiingham Disabllity Resource Centre {DRC} Annual Report and Accounts and to outline some of the highlights from the 202312024 financial year. The past year has once again presented many challenges particularly due to rising energy costs and the undue pressure placed on many disabled people needing to keep warm and run assistive equipment. DRC and its Staff and volunteerteam have continued to provide support to many disabled households including income maximisation through its Information and Advice Services and a Safe and Warni Space at its Infomiation Health and Wellbeing Centre for local people to meeL keep warm and have access to breakfast and hot drtnks. In March 2024, DRC wa5 extremely pleased to receive two-year grant funding from Energy Redress which has enabled the organisation to establish its Energy Advice Team providing much-needed Information and advice support to disabled households experiencing fuel poverty. Other economic factors tmpacting on all of us but disproportionately on disabled people has been the increasing pressure of c05t of livlng, hi8h inflationary factor5 and interest rates. Thls has impacted disabled people's ability to afford basic requirements, particularly food and utilities. DRC has continued to provide support and help people in need navigate these difficulties as far as is possible. This has included supportin8 those in most need to apply for Household Support Fund grant funding and, through grant funding secured, the organisation was a150 able to open a Cost of Living Hub during the year providin8 local disabled household families with access to much needed dry goods, clothing and hygiene products. The cost of living crisls has also contlnued to impact on DRC as an or8anlsation with high inflation, increasing energy, accommodation and salary costs impacting on budgets during the year. DRC continues to deliver a number of multi-year grants and contracts which have not kept vp with inflation resulting in the organisation designating unrestricted funds whilst plan5 and strategies to address this are Implemented. On a MO￿ positive note, DRC has continued to secure new and continuation fundin8 during the year to ensure it can continue to deliver its much-needed Charitable actrvities, This included securing further 3-year contracts with Birmingham City Council to deliver much needed information, advice and guidance and income maximisation support. It 15 With sadness that I must report the untimely passing of Andy Beaton reported to me on the 3rd of September 2024. Andy had been a trustee on the board since 23rd of September 2003. His involvement with the Birmingham disability rights group, goes back to 1992 when a Birmingham City Council officer in the then Economic Development Department. Indeed, that is when me and Andy first met. and we had known each other ever since. In closing I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the DRC staff, volunteers including the board of directors in their steadfast work and endeavours during 202312024 in the best interests of meeting the needs of the local communities we serwe. Mr fimothy Phillips Chairperson Page 2

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Trustees of the charlty The trustees, who are also direttors of the charity forthe purposes of the Companies Act 2(K16, present thelr report with the financial ststements of the charttyfor the Year Ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accountin8 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 2019). The trustees who served throughout the year and up to the date of thls report are named on page l. OUR PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES The charit￿$ objects and principal activlties are defined by Its constitutlon as follows: o promote for the public benefit the relief of people whose Impairment or the nature of their condition subjects them to physical, mental, learning or sensory disabllity by the provision of facillties and servtces known as Birmingham Disability Resource Centre through whlch disabled people may realise their full potential as indivldua15 and as members of society, irrespettive of the nature of their impairment or condition, disability• gender. sexual orientation, nationality, race, religiou5 belief, status as a married person or civil partnership* pregnancy, spent convictlons or other conditions not justified in law.. This is achieved through its mlssion: To empower disabled people and those with health condltlons to take control of their own Ilves and to activety seek out opportunities to achleve their full potentlal as individuals in mainstream soclety. And through its vision- By 2030, the charity will be: a leading pan-disability dlsabled people's organisation in the UK providing insight and effecting change" designing and delivering services and programmes which meet the needs and expectations of disabled people, those with health conditions and their sUPPOrt networks: providing innovative solutionsto individual, community and 50cietal issue5 for central. regional and local governmenti public and private sectors and local communitie5; bringing the lived experience of disabled people and those with health conditions to everything we do. In shaping the objectives for the year and planning its activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity IP82)'. Page 3

BIRMINGHAM OISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Putting these strategies into action, the organisation operates the following key areas of charitable activity: Raisin8 awareness and providing insight to effect change Delivering services and programmes to improve outcomes for disabled people, those wlth health conditions and their support network5. This includes: Information, advice and advocacy services to enable disabled people and those with health conditions to make informed cholces and decisions, exercise their rights, acces5 services and maximise their income. Personal skills development to enable them to build confidence and learn the skills requlred to do things for themselves and to live independently and safely. Health and wellbeing services to promote healthy Ilvlng and lifestyle choice5 and to enable them to build resilience and better manage their own health condltion or impairrnent. Social and leisure activities to help Improve soclal skills and combat social isolation. Employment and Skills services to support them towards economic participation and sustsinable employment. Acting as a tommunlty anchor organisation In East Birmingham. providing community development support for older adults, younger adults, disabled people and farnilies in the Yardley Constituency of Birmingham working with Birmingham City Council and partner agencies on the development and delivery of the Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNSI Social Work Model. The charity also dellvers trainlng and consultancy services for businesses and employer5 including disability equality training, aC￿SS audit work and menopause and hormonal health support in the workplace for employers and businesses. Page 4

BIRMINGHAM DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Our approach to fundraising In order to cary out its activities, the trustees have consldered The Charltles {Protection and Social Investmentl Act 2016. The charity complies with the Code of Fundralsing Practice. Most of the charl￿$ fundraising activity 15 denved from Erant funding and contract opportunities via grant making trusts, public agencies and prime contractors. It does not carry out either directly or through other professional agencie5. direct marketing or face-to-face approaches to individuals, vulnerable or othenvise. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE VOICE AND REPRESENTATION During 202312024, DRC has continued to be involved in national work throu8h the Disabled Peoples Organisation {DPOI movement. DRC has continued to represent the East and West Midlands on the England-wide DPO Forum to ensure a national response to policies and decistons that impact the lives of disabled people is provided to decision makers from organisations led by disabled people. DRC'5 Chief Executive has continued her Ministerial Appointment as Chair of the West Midlands Regional Stakeholder Network to work wlth Govemment to provide insight into the key issues impacting on disabled people in the Region. This has included workin8 With Government to shape a new National Disabillty Action Plan. Page 5

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE Inlorniatlon and Advlce - Physlcal and Assoclated Dlsabilities DRC continued to dellver against Its contract with Blrmingham City Council to provide Information, advice and 8uldance to disabled people Ilvin8 in Birmingham. Between l April and 30 september 2023, DRC supported 1.155 people with newly acquired physical disabilitie5 and/or deteriorating conditions to access benefit related advice and guidance and were on hand to a55i5t with form completions. This contract came to an end on 30 September2023 with the Council commissioning new an Information, Advice and Guidance service from which DRC was awarded further grant Investment (detailed below). This shows that the service that DRC is providing is recognised as valuable for disabled people durlng the cost of living crisis. Information, Advice and Guidance- Physical Dlsabilities and Neurologlcal Conditions Following the decommissioning of the above contract, DRC was awarded a new 3-year grant from Birmingham City Council commencln8 on l October 2023. DRC is workin8 in partnership with Headway Birniingham & Solihull with DRC as the lead partner. As a response to the cost of Ilving crlsis, thls new servlce focuses on income maximlsation which includes Information and guidance with regards to benefit entitlements, debt reduction/write off and 8rants that people with physlcal disabilities and neurologlcal conditlon5 may be eli8ible to access. Where a client has a neurological condition or braln injury these Citlzens are referred to Headway Birmingham & Solihull. Maximising Income advlce can be light-touch or form case work and alongslde this the service alms to support independence by givin8 Health & Wellbeing advice: which includes examples such as signposting to community organisations to broaden support networks and also advice about equipment/adaptations in the home. Since the start date of the 8rant the selv1￿ has supported 905 citizens. Inf0M￿tIOft. Advice and Guldance Servi¢es for People with Learnlng Difficulties and/or Autism From l October 2023, DRC also started worklng in partnership with Autism West Midlands, with Autism West Mldlands being the lead, to provide citywide information, advi￿, and guidance to people with learning difflculties and/or Autism. This new seNice offers adults Wtth learning difficulties and/or Autism easy acce5S to help around benefits, debt and how to access other services in the community. DRC provides expertise around benefSt entitlements, debt relief and how to make applications for small grants to help furniture or purchase white goods. Autism West Midlands offer expertise for callers with autism who requlre support to access services like DRC $0 this has provided a referral route into DRC'S services. Since thts service launched, DRC has facilttated 1187 light-touch brief inteNentions and 319 in-depth advice cases for adults wlth learning difficulties and/or Auttsm. Sollhull Speclallst Disabllity Advlce Servlce During 2023/2024, DRC continued their work as per thelr partnership with Age UK Solihull as part of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commissioned Community Hub servlce. DRC has continued to offer a Specialist Disabillty Advlce service to disabled and vulnerable people living in SolihuS1 dellvered primarily through Age UK'S North and Soirth Solihull Hubs. This demand-led service saw the service grow during the year with DRC supportlng 721 citlzens with in4epth and bespoke benefit and debt advice. P89e 6

BIRMINGHAM DISABILrrY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 BASS Birniingham Advke and Support Service IfomTerly km)wn as Speciallst Enablement Servlce) DRC continued its partnership arrangement with BID services, who are the lead contract hoSder on the prevlou51y named Specialist Enablement {Supportlng People) service (Now called BASS Blrmingham Advice and Support Service) commissioned by Birmingham City Council. This se￿iCe provides support to disabled and vulnerable people living in Birmingham through early intervention. Over the past year, DRC have hit their target of providing over 1800 hours of specialtst advice to 144 vulnerable people. These citizens were not only given advice on how to maximise their income. but also advice to help them live independently, improve their health and wellbeing which seNes to enhance their quality of life and be better linked to their local communities. Energy Redress In March 2024, DRC was awarded funding from the National Energy Trust through the Energy Redress Programme to deliver a new 2-year'Warmer Birmingham, project. The project aim5 to support disabled clients who are experiencing issues with their energy bllls or debts. The project stsff will be collaborating with DRC'S IAG staff team with referrals being channelled through them, ensuring that clients benefit from a comprehensive 360-de8ree support approach. During the first month of the Programme, project staff have been appointed, inducted and have attended tralning courses to support them in thetr work in readlne$5 for ser¥ice delivery commencing in 202412025 and beyond. Informatlon, Advke and Guldance Cost of Llvlng Support Between l November 2023 and 31 March 2024, DRC was awarded additional grant funding from Birmingham City Council to provlde infomiation and advice to disabled people livlng in Birmlngham, with a particular focus on maximising income. The grant funding supported 266 indlviduals. and the total amount of income maximised was £368,702.86. PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Safe and Sound Safe and Sound provides participants wlth the skills, tools and confidence to manage their health conditions. live safely and independently in their tommunity, Increase peer support connections and build confidence and resilience, thus reducing the need for turther specialist interventions. DRC continued to deliver Safe and Sound course5 between l April and 30 September through grant funding from Birmingham City Council and through match fundin8 from Harborne Parish Lands Charity to support delivery in the Ancient Parish of Harborne, allowtng DRC to increase its reach into the wider Birmingham area. Birmingham City Council decommissioned the programme as of 3 September 2023. Within the remaining 6 months, ORC ran 3 courses supportin8 74 people. DRC is seeking to secure replacement funding to enable it to continue this crucial project that delivers vital tnfonnation to vulnerable populations. Thi5 project addresses a critical need by providing Imperative resources to those who a￿ most at risk, ensuring they have the necessary tools to navigate their challen8es. Page 7

BIRMINGHAM DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE Rèport of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Plugged-ln This was the 2. year of the 3-year Plugged-ln Project funded by National Lottery Community Fund Reaching Communitie5 Programme. The project aims to reduce the dEgital exclusion of vulnerable people in Birmingham & Solihull by providtng l.T. support which provides participants the opportunity to learn skllls so that they can operate a computer or devices which then enables them to connect with theirfriends, famity and online digital services. Plugged-ln executes this by offerinB participants an 8-week course on topics that promote digital inclusion, and a drop-in l.T. Café for citizens to independently use the facilities and have support on hand if they need. Through this projecL DRC provide a single point of access triage service for those seeking more generalist advice. and specialist benefits advice. To date, 359 clients have benefitted from l.T advice and guidance which has improved their independence as well as enabling them to stay connected digitally within their communitle* HEALTH AND WELLBEING Fit for Llfe Durtng 2023-2024, DRC continued to receive grant funding from Black Country and West Bimiingham Integrated ca￿ Board and various Trusts and Foundatlons to provide Fit for Llfe activities across Birmln8ham and Wofverhampton. Durlng the year, DRC'S Fit for Llfe programme has developed and changed to meet the needs of service users. We have contlnued to provlde the spinning class online which has enabled participants to complete regular exercise classes as part of our weekly Fit for Life sesslons. DRC continued to provide walking sesslons and to run 8-week programmes as well. During these programmes, individuals worked on small achievable goals to help Improve their health and wellbeing, re￿iVed peer support, and improved their physical health. We provide a weekly exercise/walking group In Wolverhampton, and we will be starting another group at West Park Rehabilitatlon Centre, and we hope this wlll also be well attended. In Birmingham, 469 disabled and older people were supported and in Wolverhampton, 134 disabled and older people benefited from the programmes and activities on offer Including courses, walking groups, virtual seated exercise and spinning sesstons. Talking Theraples (Formerly known as Improvlng A¢¢ess to Psychological Therapie5 (IAPT)) Through a sub-contract with the Living Well Consortium. DRC continued to deliver both high and low intensity counselling sessions during 202312024. DRC provided talking therapies and support for disabled people with mild, moderate. and moderate to severe, symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Through Its counselling services the DRC has placed a crucial role in addressing the mental health needs of clients. Counselling provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explo￿ thelr emotlon5, cope with challenges and develop strategies to improve their wellbeing. DRC has empowered clients to better manage their mental health and lead more fulfilling live5, and we are proud to be part of the journey. DRC now has additional counsellor practitioner capacity to further Increase our ￿a¢h to clients and to envisage how this work can be extended further. Page 8

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Furthermo￿. the DRC'S Involvement in the consortium has helped redu￿ the stigma assoclated with mental health issues. In many Societies, mental health issues are often misunderstood or vlewed as taboo. However. by actively participating in the consortium and promoting its counselling service5, DRC has played a significant role in raising awareness of mental health and challenging

cietal stigmas. This has encouraged more individuals to seek help and support when facing mental health challenges, contrlbuting to the overall wellbeing of the population. During the year, the Talking Therapies selv1￿ provided 79 interventions to disabled people. Six-monthly counselling sessions were provided to the pilot project. Mtndfulness Walking Group. The sessions were well re￿iVed and participants feedback a noticeable improvement withln their overall physical and mental wellbeing. SOCIAL AND LEISURE Arts & Crafts and Other Soclal Artivitles During 202312024, DRC continued to receFve fundlng from a number of local grants making trusts and foundations to run its arts and craft sessions and breakfast club. Throughout the year. DRC provided many sessions where people came together, received peer sUPPOrt, and took part in creative crafting actNIty. Both activities have delivered session5 once a week with individuals taking part In art activitles from crafting, drawingi paintin8 through to clay work, basket maklng and weavln8. Both activities brin8 disabled people from different backgrounds together and reduce social isolation and lonellness, for some ctients this f5 the only interactlon they have with other people. Durlng the year, DRC has supported 1,275 dlsabled people through its art sessions and breakfast club sessions. The Mindfulness Walking Group Pllot Thls was a 6-month pilot project funded by Living Well UK which ran from 25th October 2023 to 30th March 2024 to support Individuals with acqulred or deteriorating mobility issues who were at risk of or experiencing poor mental health. DRC'S mlndfulness walking group operated weekly sessions where people came to the centre and took part in an accessible wellbeing activity such as seated yoga, seated dan￿, healthy eating workshop or group talking therapy followed by going for a walk or wheel In Tile Cross Park practicing mindful techniques. The 5es5ion concluded with walking back to the Centre for some snacks and a game. This served to build peer support networks. This pilot was a proven suttess with l(X)% of participarrts reported an improvement In their mental health and wellbein& their physical health and mobility- and a reductTon in thelr feelings of lonellness and tsolation. Despite a late start, DRC also hit the outputs over the 6 months which were to facilitate 24 acce55ible v￿lIbeIng sessions. 48 mindfulness walks/wheels and 24 informal social sessions to a total of 12-15 partlcipants. Page 9

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS Employment Programmes- Opportunltles Hub, Posltive Pathwaysi Disabifity Incluslon Projert and PURE Over the year. European Social Fund (ESF) income match funded DRC'S Henry Smith Charity grant to fund DRCS Positive Pathways project and the wider Dlsability Inclusion Project. The project alk)wed disabled people to 3ctrss pre*mployment support such as information advi￿ and guidance, IT skills. financial literacy and basic ski115 funded through the funding partners. Indivlduals also accessed DRC'5 Positive Pathways courses which are an engaging and interactive programme to Support and enable disabled people in the West Midlands to move towards employment goa15 and aspirations. This slx-week course gave disabled people the skills, knowledge, and confidence to move towards employment. The courses are very interactive and fun and were developed in partnership with disabled people to give them practical ski115 and covered the following topics: understanding disability, confidence buildin8, condition self-man38ement. CV writin& intervlew skills and understanding employment, reasonable adjustments and acce55 to work. As part of this programme, indtvlduals also accessed DRC'S Opportunitie5 Hubs whlch are weekly sessions where people can access drop-in support to carry out job search, recelve peer support and get specialist support to help them gain their employment tralning or volunteering asplrations. The team have also connected with existing and new job centres within our area to promote DRCS employment projects which has been reflected in the people signin8 onto programme5. Durin8 the year, DRC continued to work wlth other charitles and companies to providejob placements so d15abled people can build their confidence and experlence. The ESF project finlshed on 31 December 2023 and over the last 9 months, DRC supported 122 indlvlduals on this programme and had positive results helping clients into training & employment opportunlties. In addition. DRC'S ESF-funded PURE sub-contract working with BID Services as lead provlder has allowed DRC to develop their Positive Pathways project and further work with individuals over the age of 25. In thi5 year, DRC worked with 282 people across all their employment and skills pro8ramme. The Pure project was due to end In De￿Mber, but DRC received additional funding until 31 March 2024 at wh￿h point, DRCS sub-contract with BID Servlces on the PURE programme came to an end. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Yardley Nel8hbourhood Network 5cherne {YNNS} During the year, DRC ha5 continued to act as the Lead Delivery Partner. working in partnership with Oasis Hobmoor and BID services, as Lead Facilitator for the Yardley Neighbourhood Network Scheme IYNNS) through a contract with Birmingham City Councll. tpRC and its partners have contlnued to work closely with the Yardley Social Work Team to develop and support local groups and or8an4sations to provide activities to older adults and younger people including those with disabilities. This is achieved through the provision of both capacity bullding support and through the provision of mlcro and small grants and in YNNS, through the additional support of a qualified fundraiser. YNNS has tts own independent steerin8 group comprised of local resldents and stakeholders and its own independent grants panel consisting of the sarne where DRC is a member of both without votin8 rights to ensu￿ YNNS remalns community led. Pag& 10

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 YNN5 have contlnued to support local a55ets by making grants to 34 local communlty groups and organlsations to support a wlde range of activlties including Tal chi, social artivlties, Arts & Crafts. Martial Arts, Sports, Befriendlng, Walkin8 group, Carers Groupi Health & Wellbelng activities, Bereavement Support, Housing Support, Yoga, Womens Coffee mornin& Sewing project, Friendship group, Diabetes support group, Autism / ADHD Support group, Stroke Club. Walklng Tennls, Breakfast clubs, Performing Arts soclal sessions, Afternoon Tea parties and varlous trips. During 202312024, a total of £252,373 was awarded In small grants with an additional £8,995 in micro grants totalling £261,368. The capaclty building fund has been utilised well to support the community organisations wlth various trainlng to help deliver the work they do confidently and equipped with the required, relevant knowledge. Of the allocated £20,1)J) capacity building for both older adults and younger adults, £14,638 w4s invested into training and other support sessions for the communlty. YNNS Yardley Houslng Support Pllot Project Following re￿ipt of a small grant from the Yardley Neighbourhood Network Scheme (YNNS}, DRC was able to pilot a project StartlnE in September 2023 to provide extensive support to clients living In the Yardley area facing housinglssues and assistance with completing housing applications. The pilot project has been in high demand with clients facing complex and multifaceted problems, which requlre a considerable amount of staff time, attention, and expertise. As of 31 March 2024, 39 clients have been supported to access the Birmingham Housing Choice application process and addresslng various housln8-related issues. Household Support Fund Durlng 202312024, as lead facilitator for YNNS and working in partnershlp with Barnardo's, DRC continued to distribute the National Government Household Support Fund programme on behalf of Birmingham City Council. This allowed DRC to reach out to some of the most vulnerable people in Yardley with DRC assistlng individuals to apply to the fund for grants of up to £200 per household. During the year, 1,608 individuals were supported to apply for the household support fund which resulted in 8rantfunding of £321,600 being allocated to those in most need. COMMERCIAL SERVICES Disabllity Awareness Trainlng DRC has continued its contractual arrangement wlth Birmingham City Council's Licensing Department to traln Private Hire Drivers in Disability Awareness and Safeguardin8 as part of their licensin6 requirements. DRC trained 1,105 Private Hlre Drlvers during the year. During the year, DRC also continued provlding Access Audits to private companies and other statutory and voluntary sector agencies. Page 11

BIRMINGHAM DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Menopause in the Workplace Project During 2023/2024, DRC has continued to work In partnership wlth Salus Fatigue Foundatlon (Salusl, led by Birmingham Voluntary Servlces Council (8VSCI with funding from the Department of Health and Social Care IDHSCI VCSE Health and Wellbeing Fund to pilot a project to support people experienclng the perl/menopause to ￿Main in or return to the workforce. This project sees DRC piloting a programme of support for Small to Medlum Enterprise ISMES) employers and employees. During the year DRC have produced a live interactive employer's toolkit and rolled this out to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises {SMEsl, policy stjpport to employers to implement policies and practices that support women's hormonal health and Tetain them and support them enterin8 the workforce. DRC has provided guidance, bltesize lunch and learn awareness sessions and tralning menopause advocateslchampions in SMES. DRC has also provided in work support to employees experiencing perilmenopause to retaln them in the workforce. The project has progressed well, with the project Lead proactively engagin8 Wlth over 70 SMES within the year. DRC has attended our partner events as well as hosting a successful Menopause Support in and out of the Workplace event in September 2023 at the Birmin8ham Business Park. DRC have also planned, prepared and promoted the rollout of our Menopause Wellbeing Champions training within the workforce. The champions will leave a sustainable legacy and resource in the local workforce beyond the projett end. DRC would like to be able to extend this valuable trainin8 Post the project end in March 2025. INANaAL REVIEW The financial results of DRC are detailed in the following pages. It is considered that the finan￿$ are sound and well established. The principal funding sources have included.. Birmlngham City Council Yardley NNS Lead Facilitator contract 81rmingham City Council Information, Advice and Guidance physlcal and assoclated disabilitles contract Birmlngham Clty Council Preventlon and Communitie5 grant for Safe and Sound project The National Lottery Communities Fund for the Plugged-ln project Energy Redress grant to deliver fuel poverty work The Henry Smith Charity to deliver P051tive Pathways project CareTech Foundation to deliver Positive Pathways project Black Country and West Blrmingharn CCG grant for Fit for Life Sub-contracts with BID Services and Better Pathways to deliver employment and training support under PURE and other European Social Fund Programmes and Living Well Consortium to deliver talking therapies. All expenditure of this income is planned to fulfil the objectives and strategies of the charity, During the year ended 31 March 2024 total resources expended were £1,325.314 (2023: £1,208,424} and the deficit expenditure bein8 greater than the income was -£76,85512023: surplus of £5,075). The total fund5 carried forward at 31 March 2024 were £602,680 of which £502,966 related to unrestricted funds and £99,714 to restricted funds. From these, the trustees have designated £76,CKIO unrestricted reseNes to meet rising accommodation costs, cost of INing increases and salary uplifts. Page 12

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 During the 202312024 financial year, DRC On￿ again. secured grant fundlng to support the delivery of some of its charitable activities in the latter part of the year. The application of rules around income recognition {as governed by the Charities Statement of Recommended practi￿ 2019 have resulted in a position whereby income has been recognised in-year but some or all the associated cost fall into the subsequent year. This has had the effect of Increasing the reported net increase in funds and will have the opposlte effect in the following year when the grants are expected. The principal risks and untrrtainties include: financial stability resulting from the markets DRC has traditionally operated wlthin being impacted by BREXIT and the 3550ciated loss of European Funded Programmes staff recruitment caused by current market trends bought about by BREXIT and the Covid-19 pandemic increased costs In running its Infomjation, Health and Wellbein8 Centre as a result of the cost of living crlsis multi-year contacts and 8rants bein8'OUt of step, with current costs as a result of the cost of livÉng crisis DRC has well developed plans and strategies in place to rnanage these risks and has allocated an appropriate level of resource to business development; HR and recruitment; and income generation and fundraisln8 activities. DRC has also designated unrestricted funds to support rlsing cost of living costs. Investment polity and powers Aside from retainln8 a prudent amount in reserves each year most of the CharIt￿S funds are to be spent in the short term so there are few funds for long-term investment. Having considered the options available, the trustees have decided to continue to invest the small amount that it has available in a high interest deposit account. Reserves policy and golng concem The trustees have examtned the charivs ￿quIrernents for reserves in light of the main risks to the Organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested In tangible flxed assets held by the charity should be between three and six month5 running costs. Reserves have been built up over recent years through planned operating surpluses. As of 31 March 2024, the level of Un￿strICted reserves was £502,966 {2023: £586,007). After makSn8 allowan￿$ for those unrestricted funds of £19,621 represented by fixed assets. and those represented by designated funds, the remaining free reserves of the charity at 31 March 2024 were £407,345 {2023: £441,853) which equates to 6 months of operatin8 expenditure at current levels. The trustees have deslgnated £122,750 unrestricted reserves to meet rising accounting costs costs of living increases and salary uplifts of living costs. Within the year, £46,750 was used from deslgnated reserves, leaving a carried forward balance of £76,OCKI. Page 13

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Plans for future periods DRC'5 immedlate plans are to address how the or8anlsation can continue to meet the rising costs associated In running its Information, Health and Wellbeing Centre and continue to deliver its much- needed charitable attivities against the backdrop of rising inflation, cost of living Increases and multi- year grants and contratts no longer meeting rising costs. The orBanisation will: Look at how existing contracts and grants can be delivered within the available budgets Secure additional income to support existing charitable activities Continue to research and develop its commercial seNice offering where profits can be relnvested Into the charity and its activitles. Volunteer Involvemènt DRC would like to reflect the contributions made to the charity by its volunteers, members. friends, advisors and of course Charlty Trustees, the help of whom contributes greatly to enhance the work of the organisation and to whom we are most grateful. Durin8 the year, DRC benefited from the support provided by 5 volunteers 8Fving their time to support seNice delivery. STRucfuRE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document DRC is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 11 February 1992 and registered as a charlty on 7 March 1994, The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of A550clatlon and the pollcies made from time to time by the trustees. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. Membership is open to disabled people and non-dlsabled people. Appolntment of Trustees The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are known as members of the Management Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the members of the Management Committee are elected to serve for a period of three years after which they must be reelected at the next Annual General Meeting. David Lloyd will retire by rotation at the next Annual General Meeting and. being eligible, offer himself for re-election. The nature of the charitvs work 15 to provlde information, advice and support servi￿$ to disabled people, their families and carers living primarily in Blrmlngham, Solihull and the 8lack Country. The Management Committee seeks to ensure that the needs of this group are appropriatety reflected through the diversity of the trustee body. The more traditional business skllls are also represented on the Board of Trustees. Page 14

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 All members of the Management Commlttee are requested to undertake a skills auditto Identify their skills and relevant experlence (and update it each year). In the event of particular skills being lost due to retirements. individuals with similar skills a￿ identified to offer themselves forelection to the Board of Trustees. Trustee induction and tralning All trustees are familiar wÉth the practical work of the charity having been encouraged to take up induction and on*oing training including presentations on projects and services, governan￿ trainin& disabillty equality trainingi a tour of DRCS premlse5 and various Business Planning and Away Days. Additionally, new twstees are invited and encouraged to attend a series of short trainin8 se$5ions to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates. These are jointly led by the Chairperson of the Management Committee and the Chief Executive of the charity and cover: Governance Tralnlng including the obligations of Management Committee members and the main documents which set out the operational framework for the charity including the Memorandum and Arttcles ofA550clation. Financial planning including resourcing and the current financlal position as set out in the latest published accounts Future plans and objectives, including the DRCS Strategic Buslne55 Plan and Service Delivery Plans, A Trustee Handbook is also avallable drawing information from the various Charity Commission publications signposted through the Commlssion's guide Yhe Essential Trustee" as a follow up to these session5. This Is distributed to all new trustees along with the Memorandum and Articles of Association, Scheme of Delegatlon, all key policy documents and the latest financial statements. Organisatlon DRC has a Management Committee of up to 11 members who meet bi-monthly and who are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. At present, the Committee has seven members (including a representative appointed by Birmingham City Council) - five of whom class themselves as disabled or having a limiting long-term health condition - from various professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. The Company Secretary also sits on the Committee but has no voting rights. A stheme of delegation is in place and day-to-day responsibility for the provision of the services rests with the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified and that key performance indicators are met. The Chief Executiye also has responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the organisation. individual supervtsion of the staff team and also ensurtng that the team continue to develop their skills and working practices in line wlth good practice. Related parties and co•peratlon with other organlsatlons None of the trustee5 recelve remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a trustee or senior manager of the charity with a client or supplier must be disclosed to the full Board of Trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. Related party transactions In the current year are described in note 23 to the accounts. Page 15

BIRMINGHAM DISABIUTY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 Pay policy for senlor staff The Board of Trustees. together with the senior leadership team, comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and operating the organisation on a day-to-day ba515. No director ￿ceiVed remuneration in the year, and details of dirertors, expense5 and related party transactions are disclosed in note 23 to the accounts. The pay of senior staff is usually reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. Risk management The trustees have a risk management policy framework which comprises.. An annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the charity faces; The establishment of policies, systems, and procedures to mitigate those rlsks identified In the annual review," and The implementation of procedures designed to mitigate or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. This work has identified that financial sustalnability is the major financlal risk for the charity. Key elements in the management of financial risk are a regular review of available liquid funds to settle debts as they fall due, regular liaison wlth the banl and active management of operational debtorand creditor balance5 to ensure sufficient workinE capital by the charity. Attention has also been focussed on non-financial rlsk5 arisin8 from operational resilience. DRC adapted well to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure it was able to continue with service delivery. Future focus will apply to ensuring that operational resilience remains a top risk that is reviewed and controls tested to ensure that preparedness Is at an acceptsble level. ststement of trustee￿ responslbilltles The trustees Iwho are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kln8dom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reportlng Standard 102 °The Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". Page 18

BIRMINGHAM DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2024 statement of trustees, responslbilities - continued Company law requi￿5 the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year whlch give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charitsble company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period, In preparing those financial statements. the trustees are required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; Make judgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent: and Prepare the financial statements on the 80ing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue In business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountin8 records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and other Irregularities. In so faras the trustees are aware: There Is no relevant audit information of whlch the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish thatthe auditors are av￿rE of that inforniation. Audltors Feltons were appointed to fill the vacancy in the capacity of the Auditors. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companles Act 2006 relatlng to small companies. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 September 2024 and signed on it5 behalf by. Mr fimothy Philips Chairperson Mr David Lloyd Treasurer Page 17

Independent Auditor's Report to the Trustees of Blrmingham Dlsabillty Resource Centre (A Company Limlted by Guarantee) Oplnlon We have audited the financial statements of Bimingham Disabilty Resource Centre {the 'charitable companv) for the year ended 31 March 2024 which Cornprise the Statement of Financial Activitps. the Balan¢e Sheet. the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including signifi¢aTrt accounting policie5. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in thèir preparation is applicable law and Uniled Kingdom Accounting Stsndards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reportin9 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements '. give a true and fair view of ihe state of the charitable compary's affairs as at 31 March 2024, and of its incoming resources and applicalton of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended: have been properly prepared in accordance wlth United Kingdom Generally A￿epted AcG¢)unting Practice.. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Compante$ Act 2006. Basls for oplnlon We conducled our audit In accordance wlh International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those Standards are further described in the Auditor's rasponsibilities for the audit of the financial ststemenls section of our ￿POrt. We a￿ independent of the charitable company in accordano with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audtt of the financial statements In the UK, including the FRC'S Ethi¢al Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audlt evldence wa have obtained is sufficlent and appropriate to pr<)vide a basis for our opinion. Con¢lu$ions relatlng to golng concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trusteas, use of the going concern basis of accounting In the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based ￿ the work we have pefftimied, we have not 1dertif￿d any material Un￿rtaIntieS relating to events or condrtlons tha( individualty or collectively. may cast signrficant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a golng concern for a peFiod of at least twelve months from when the financtal statements are authorfsed for issue. Our responslbllitie$ and the responslbililies of th8 trustees with respect to golng concern ar8 described in the relevant fjections of this report. Other information The othw infomaiion comprises the informatF(yn included in the trustees annual report, olher than the financial statements and our audilor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the olher infonnstion conteined within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not Cover the other infomiation and, except to the exient otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any fomi of assurance conclusion thereon. Page 18

Independent Audltor's Report to the Trustees of Blrnilngham Dlsablllty Resource Centre (A Company Umlted by Guarantee) (Gontlnued) Our responsibility is to read the other infomation and. in doing so. Gonsider whether the othef information is materially tnconsistent with the financial statements or our knowtedge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwtse appears to be materially misststed. If we identify such material inconsistencles or apparent material misstatements. we are required to detemiine whether this gives rise to a materlal misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If. based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other informalion, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Oplnlon on othèr matters prescTlbÈd by the CompanSes Act 2006 In our opinlon, based on the work undertaken In the course of the audit.. the infomation given in the Trustees, Report for the financial year for which the financtal slatements are prepared Is Consistent with the financtal statements; and the Trustees. Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on whlch we are rquifed to rèport by èxcepllon In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obta5ned in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees, Report. W8 have nothing to report In respect of the foll¢wing matlers in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you rf. in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have not been kept, or the financi81 Slatements are not in agreement with the accountlng records and relums. or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneratton specified by law are not made,. or we have not re￿iVed all the infomiatton and explanations require for our audlt; or the Irustees were not entitled to prapare the financial statements in accordance wth the small companles regime and take advantsge of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees, Report and from the raquirement to Prepare a Strategic Report. Respon8lbllitle5 of trustees As expEained more fully in the trustees. responsibilitss statement (set out on pag6 16 and 17), the twstees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for s￿h intemal control as the trustees detennine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that a￿ free from material misststement. whether due to fraud or error. In weparing the financial statements. the trustees are responslble for assessin9 the charitable company's ability to continue as a going con¢em, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to going Concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees eliher intend to liquidate the chariiable company or to cease operations. or have no re￿iStiC altemative but to do so. Page 19

Independent Auditorfs Report to the Trustees of Blrmlngham Dlsabrlity Resource Centre (A Company Llmfted by Guarantee) (continued) Audltorfs responsibllltles for the audlt of the financlal statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole ar8 free from material misstatement. whelher due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditorfs r6POrt Ihat includes our opini￿. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will atways detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can ari58 from fraud or emr and are considered material rf, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economlc decisions of users laken on the basis of these financial ststements. Irregularities. including fraud. are instances of non<0mplian￿ with laws and regulations. We design pro¢etJures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above. to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, induding fraud. The Specific procedures for this enga9emenl anrj the 6Xt8nt to which these are capable of detecting irregularilie5, including fraud is detailed below.. We reviewed the compan￿$ control and risk management procedures and planned our work based on our assessment of those controls and procedures,. This revlew included an assessment of the risk of material misstatement due to error8, fraud and management override of controls for all malerial areas in the financial statements., We made enquiries of management and the company's lavryers regarding any actual or potential liligation andlor claim$', Flnancial statements disclosures were reviewed and checked for compliance wÈlh applicable laws; Detailed tes￿ng was conducted on balances and transactions including unusual items and those of individual Significance to the financial slalements: Daia analytics were used in order to tdentify unusual or 5ignifi.cant trends; Communications with management and those Charg￿ wilh governan￿ regarding relevant matters was undertaken throughout Ihe audit and on completion. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularitiès. Incr￿￿￿n9 those leading to a material misstatem6nt in the financlal statements or non-compliance w¢th regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions ref￿¢ted in the financial statements, as we will be less likely lo become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error. as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, ¢ollusion. omission or misrepresentation. A further description of our responsibiliYBs for the audit of the financial stslements is l¢xaled on the Financlal Reporting Councll's website at v￿.frC.org.￿klaudlt0rsrespOnSib[1ltes. This description forms part of our auditors Page 20

Independent AudltoVs Report to the Trustees of Blmilngham Dlsabillty Resourcè Centre (A Company Llmlted by Guarantee) (continued) Use of our report This report 1$ made solely to the charitsble companys members, as a bcKly. in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might stste to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to slate to them In an audltorfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, wa do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other th8n the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit worK for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Davld W Farnsworth FCA (Senlor Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Feltons, Statutory Auditor 8 S¢Jvereign Court 8 Graham Street Bimiingham 813JR 25 September 2024 Page 21

Birnilngham DFsabllity Resource Centre (A company Llmltsd by Guarantee) Statemènt of flnanGlal actlvitles for the year ended 31 March 2024 UnrvJtrf¢led Dtrslgnat•d Rèstrlct•d funds lund fun Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes Income from: DOna￿on$ and bgaries Income from chaiitsble actlvities Ir¢come from tradlng activibes Invegtment income 44,316 214,810 91.479 2,860 44,316 894,994 1,109.804 91,479 2,860 36,710 1.087.966 88,314 509 Total Income 353.465 894,994 1,248,459 1.213,499 Expendltu Costs of raising funds Charitable a¢tivitiets'. Dlsability seNices 80,690 80,690 77.315 355,816 888,808 1.244.624 1.131,109 Total expendliure 438,506 888,808 1,325,314 1,208.424 Not Incomel(expendlture) bèfor transfers (83.041> 6,188 (78.855) 5.075 Gross transfers between funds 18 46.750 (46.750) Net movomont in funds (36.291) 146,750) 6,186 (76.855) 5.075 RKonclllallon of funds Total lunds brought forntard 18 463.257 122,750 93,528 e79.535 674.460 Total funds carrled forward 428,966 76,000 99,714 602,880 679.535 All income and expenditure derEve from continuing acttvEtie$. The statement of financial activities includes all galns and108ses recognised during tho year Page 22

Blrniingham Dlsablllty Resource Centro (A Company Llmitad by Guarantoo) Company Number . 2897250 Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 I Charity number . 1034581 2024 2023 Note8 Flxed assets Tanglble assets Intsnglble assets 13 14 13.869 5.752 19,821 13.882 7,522 21,404 Current K$¢ts DebtOT5 C8$h al bank and in hand 15 188.084 767.990 956.074 218,767 761,121 979.888 Credltors: amounts lalllng due wlthln one year 16 373,015 321.757 Not Current assets 583,059 658.131 Not assets 602,680 679,535 Fund$ of th¢ charfty . Restri¢tod funds Gener81 fund 18 99,714 93.528 Unrestrlcted fut)d$ General lund Designated fund 18 18 426,966 76,000 463.257 122,750 502.966 586.¢Y)7 Total fund8 602.680 679,535 These aco)unts h8va been prepared In accordan￿ wlih the 8p8dal Prov￿¥0￿1 of Part 15 of the Companles Ad 2(*)6 f•lalirtg to srna￿ companlgs. Th? notes on pages 25 to 36 form part ol these The ftnanclal $th￿Ments were approved tythe l)owd of tru¥¢¢¢s on 23 Septemb•r 2024 and were algn•A on th8 behalf by. Mr fimothy Phll4)$ {Chatr) Page 23

Blmilngham Disablllty Resour¢e Cen (A Company Llmited by Guarantee) statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 Pjjarch 2024 Note5 2024 2023 Cash flow from operatlng activlfj¢g 22 11,349 195,327 Intsrest paid Nat cash Ilow from operatlng aellvltles 11,349 195,827 Cash flow from Investing aclÈvlties Payments to acquire tsn9lble fixed assets Payments to acquire Intangible fixed assets Interest ￿CeIved (7.340) (9,997) (8,850) 509 2.860 Not ¢a8h fl¢)w from Investing a¢tivltl88 4,480 18,338 Net Increase Sn cash and cash equlvalents 6.869 177,489 Cash and rAsh equlvalents at 1 April 2023 761,121 583.632 Cash and ￿$h equivalents at 31 March 2024 767,990 761,121 Page 24

Birmlngham Dl$ability Resource Centre (A Company Llmitad by Guarantee) Notes to the financial statsments for the year ended 31 March 2024 1. Accountlng pollcle9 a) General informatlon and basis of preparallon Birmingham Disability Resource Centre is a charllable company limited by guarantee . In event of thè charity being wound up. the Ilabillty in re$peot of the guarantee is limSted to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office 1$ given in the Charity information on page 1 01 these financial statements. The nature of the charity's operalions and principal activities are stated in the Report of the Trustees on pages 3 to 5 of these accounts. The charlty constitutes a publlc benefit enlity as defined by FRS 102. The financial slatements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice aP￿ICable to charities prepartng their accounts In accordance with the Finanaal Repornn9 Standard applicable in the UK and Repubfic of IreFand issued in October 2019, the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe United Klngdom and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011. the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounts'ng Practice. The significant accounting policies applied In the preparal¢on of these financial statements are set tyjt bebw. These poliaes have been consistenlly applled to all years presented unless othfrrwtse stated b) Golng concèrn The financial statements have béèn prepared on a 906ng con¢em basls as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considèred the level of funds held and the expected level of Income and expendllure for a period of 12 months from the date of authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern. c) Fund$ Un￿striCted fvnds are available for use at the discretlon of the trustees In fvrtherance of the general obiectives of the charity and whith have not been designated ts other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aslde by the trustees for particular purposes. Thè aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the finanrial statements. Rest￿￿ funds are lunds which are to be used in accordance wlth specific restricttons imposed by donors or which have been raised by Ihe charity for particular purposes. The cost ol raising and administering suth funds are charged against the speciftc fund. The aim and use of each restrlcted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. d) In¢¢Jme recognltlon All incoming resource8 are included in the Statement ot Flnancial Adivities (SOFA) when the charity is legally enlltled to the income after any performance Conditions have been met, the amount Can be measured relia and it is wobable that Ihe income will be received. Page 25

Blmiingham Disabllity Resource Centre (A Company Llmlted by Guarantse) Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 {con￿nUed) 1. Accounting pollcles (contlnued) d) Income re¢ognltion (eontinu•dl Grants recelvable Govemment and other grants are Included In the Statement of Financial Activities on a receivable basis. The balan￿ of Income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the balance sheet. Wjhere incixne is re￿IVed in advance crf entitlement of receipl its recognition is deferred and included In creditots as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is re¢eived. the income is accrued. Donations Donations are recognised on a re￿1vable basi3 where there is certalnty of r￿lpt arKI the amount can be reliabty MeaSu￿d. If there are conditions attached to the donation and thls requires a level ot perfomanc8 before entitlement can be obtained then rncome is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fijffiiment of those conditions is within the Control of th8 charity and It Is probable that they will be fulfilknl. Donated services Donated fa¢ilitEes and donated professional senfices are recognised in income at thelr fair value when their e￿nOMIC benefrt 1$ probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the itèm. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of Ihe glft to the charlty. For example the amount the charity would be willing to pay in Ihe open market for such facilities and services. A correspondlng amount 13 recognised wi expenditure. Glfts In kind Fixed asset gifts in krnd are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value. They are r￿t deferTed over the Ilfe of Ihe asset. Interest re¢•ivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charlty., this is normally upon n()tification of the interest pald or payable by the ban Other In¢omo other income, induding the hire of facilities. 15 recognised In the peiiod it is receivab￿ and to the extent the goods have been provided or on cOM￿ets0n of the service. Voluntoor time No amount is included In the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102). Further detail Is given in the Trustees, Annual Report. e) Expendlture rocognitlon All expenditure ts accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expendlture is recognised where there Is a legal or constructive obligatlon to make payments to third parties, It Is probable thal the settlement WFII be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured rellably. It is categorised under the follow¢ng headings: Page 28

Birmingham Disability Resource Centre {A Company Llmited by Guarantee) Notes to the financlal Ststements for the year ended 31 March 2024 (conttnued) 1. kcountlng pollcles l¢ontlnued) e) Expendlture recognltlon (continued) Costs of generating funds These are costs incurred In attractin9 voluntary income. and those Incurred in trading activitles that raisè funds. Charltable activttieg These are Costs incurred in activities undertaken to further the purposes of the Charity and thetr assoeiated support costs. Governance Costs These include the Costs attflbutable to the tnJsl's compliance with constiiutlonal and statutory requlrements, ineludin9 Strategic management and tru$tee$' meetings and reimbursed expenses. Irre¢ov¢rable VAT is ¢harged as an expense agalnst the activfty for which expenditure arose. fj Allocallon of support Costs Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do rbot dlrectly represent charitable activities and Include office ￿$ts, go¥eman¢e ¢osts and administrative payr￿1 costs. whe￿ support costs cannol be dlrectly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to Cost of raising fvnds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been altocated are set out in note 9. g) Tanyible Ilxed assets Tangible fixed assets are stated al cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreckation arKI accumulated impaimient losses. C¢)st includes costs dlrectly attributable to making the asset Capable of operating as intended. Tangible flxed assets wilh a cost greater than £1,000 and with an expected useful e¢onomr¢ life of more than one year are capitalised. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to vthte off the ¢osl, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basls over its expected useful life as foltows: Leasehold improvements Plant and fijmlture CcAnputer equipment - between 15% and 50% per annurn on a straight line basis - 20% per annum on a straight line basis - 2IYA and 33% per annum on a Straight line basls h) Intanglble assets IntanglbFe assets are initlally measured at cost. After initial recognltion. intsn9ible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisatlon and ary accumulated impairrnent losses over the useful life of S years. l) Flxod asset Investmonts FÈxed asset investments are stated at cost less provI￿on for any pemianent dimlnution in value. Page 27

Blmilngham Disablllty Resource Centre (A Company Limlted by Guarants8) Notes to the financlal statements for the year endod 31 March 2024 (continued) 1. A¢counllng policies (contlnuod) j) Debtors Operat¢onal and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade dlscount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. k) Cash at bank and In hand Gash at bank and in hand includes cash and short temi highly Ilquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 11 Liabillties Llabilities are recognised when there Is an obfigation at the balar￿￿ sheet date as a result of a past event. it is probable that a transfer of economic berteffit will be requirèd in settlement, and the amount of the Gettlement can be estimated reliabty. Llabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity antlcipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount It has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. m) Opgratlng leases Rentals payable under operating lease5 a￿ charged to the SOFA on a strdight line basis over the perioj of the lease. n) Taxatlon The charlty Is an exempt charty ￿￿thIn the meaning of schedule 3 01 the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass Ihe tests set out In Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Flnance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition ol a charltable company for UK corporation tax purposes. o) Pension benefits The charity operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its empioyees. Conlrfbutlons are expensed as they become payable. p) Voluntsers We woukt like to retlecl within the notes to these financlal accounts the immense contributions made to the a¥sociation by our volunteers, helplul members, friends. advSsors, patrons and of course our commlttee members. the help of whom contributes greatty to enhance the work of the association and to whom we are most gratefvl. We benefrtled for example from over 1.699 hours (2023.. 580) which if valued at the ASHE medran wa9e rate for Birmingham would equate to £23.660 {2023'. £7,499>. ql Crltleal accountlng ostimate8 and areas of Judgement There are no key assumpiions concwning the future and other key sour¢es of estimatton urttrtalnty al the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrylng amount of assets and liabillts'es wlthin the next financial year. Page 28

Blmiingham Dlsability Resource Centre IA Company Llmited by Guaranteo) Notes to the flnanclal statements for the year onded 31 March 2024 (continued I Prfor year Ststem•nt of Financlal Acllvlties (year end 31 March 20231 Unrestrkt•d De51gTrat•d fund Re8trlctsd funds Total 2023 Income Donalions and legacies Income from charstable actNities Inwme from trading activilies Investment Fncome Total Income 36.710 235.892 88.314 509 361.425 36.710 1.087,966 88.314 852.074 852.074 1,213.499 Expendlture Costs of raislng funds Charitable actlvities Totsl expenditure 77,315 268,543 345,858 77,315 1.131,109 1.208.424 862,566 862,566 Net Incom￿(eXpendIture) beforè transfers 15.567 (10,492) 5.075 Gross transfers belween funds (122.750) 122.750 Net movement in fund8 (107,183) 122.750 (10.492) 5.075 Re¢oncilialion of funds Total fvnds brought foThYard 570,440 104,020 674,460 Tolal funds carrled forward 463,257 122,750 93,528 679.535 3. Donatlons and legacleg Unrestrlctod Restrl¢ted fiJnd$ nds Total 2024 Total 2023 Gifts and donations 44,316 44.316 44,316 44.318 36.710 36.710 Page 29

Blrmlngham Disablllty Resource Centre (A Company Llmlted by Guarantee) Notes to tho flnanclal stalements for the year ended 31 March 20241contlnued) 4. Income from charltablo acllvltles Unrnstrf¢ted funds Deslgnatsd lund Re$tric¢•d fund• Total Total 2023 2024 Dlsabllity serylces Grant i￿ome 214.810 214.810 894,994 894.994 1.109.804 1,109.804 1.087.966 FÉI for life Positive Pathways HeaEth & Wellbeing Energy Efficiency IAG Genefal Contract Information & Advice {HDP) BCC- Nalional Netghbourhood Stheme ESF emptoyabllity and training Safe & Sound Coun$elllng Projects Voice of dlsabled Womens Health Reproduction Autism West Midlands 51.488 67.364 18,537 5.210 173.083 288.365 51.488 67.3e4 18,537 5,210 173.083 288.365 55.233 13,411 85,258 143,183 218.542 203,360 136.361 46,123 22,625 339.721 46.123 Y2,625 11,450 6.458 58,864 20.516 1,109.804 325.005 75.592 13,130 325 19,342 11.450 6,458 58,864 20.516 894.994 214,810 1.087.966 5. Income from trading actlvilJes Unr•strict•d Restricted fund¥ Totsl 2023 2024 Commeroal activilwJ 91,479 91,479 91.479 91.479 88,314 88,314 6. Invesknent Income Unrnstrlcted Restrl¢ted funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 l)aposit a(*ounl interest 2.860 2,860 509 Page 30

Blmilngham Disablllty Resource Centre (A Company Llmlted by Guaranteo) Noteg to the financlal statements for the year ended 34 March 2024 (¢ontlnued> 7. Cost of rnlslng fvnd8 UnrestrlGted Restrl¢ted funds funds Total 2024 Tolal 2023 Staff Costs 80,690 80.690 80,690 8. Expendlturn on charltable aetivlties Unrestrlcted Restrl¢t•d funds funds Totsl 2024 Total 2023 Op•rational and 8UPPOrt costs Stsff costs Proiecl costs Motor and travel Premises costs Promotlon and marketing Depreciatlon Amortisation Support costs (see note 9} Govwnance costs (see note 9) 89,537 394.421 186,443 5.424 80,366 2,433 7.353 1.770 197.409 13.189 888.808 483,958 186.443 5,424 113,191 2,433 7,353 1,770 430,863 13,189 1,244,624 465,320 145.586 4,124 109,336 1,318 4,785 1,328 382.047 17,265 1,131,109 32.825 233.454 355,816 9. Analysls of support and govemance costs 8a818 of allocatlon Goneral support Governanco functlon Total 2024 Total 2023 Adminislrative staff Training and recrultment Infomialion technology In$uran¢e General offic8 costs Audit fees Accountaiw setvices Legal and other professional Bank charges Staff lime Stsff lime Usag8 Usaga Usage Govemance 187.771 32.761 40.497 9.287 65.618 187,771 32,761 40,497 9.287 65,618 9,300 3,889 94,190 739 214007 30.539 11.878 9.300 3.889 10,250 7,015 58,045 Usage Usage 94,190 739 430,863 13,189 399,312 Page 31

Blmilngham Disabllity Resource Centre (A Company Limlted by Guaranteg) Notes to the financlal $tstements for the ygar ended 31 March 2024 {contlnued} 10. Net Incomellaxpenditurel forth• year Net income l (expenditurg> Is stated after charging.. Totsl 2024 Total 2023 OperatFng lease charges - premls8s Operating 1th￿e charges- other Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Amortisation of intangible fixed assets Audit fees - audit Audil fees - other services 82,467 12.812 14.103 7.353 1,770 4.785 1.328 10.250 7.015 11. Truste¢8 and kay managemont ￿rsOnnel remunerallon and expen Thè trustees nelther received nor walved any remuneration during the year ended 31 March 2024 {2023 - £Nil). One trustee was reimbursed expenses during the year ended 31 March 2024 totslling £19 (2023- £NiD. The charlty considers Its key management personnel comprise the Chief Exe￿tIVe Officer. the Head of Operations, the Head of Fundralslng, and Ihe Head of Flnance. The lotsi amount of employe8 benefils rec*ved by key management personnel was £146,854 (2023- £124,F22). 12. Analysh of staff costs and numbèrs Stsff costs . Total 2024 Total 2023 Gmss salartes National Insurance Pension costs 681.849 55,634 14,936 752419 886.043 56.213 757.442 staff numbors . The average monthly number of employees and full time equivalents during the year was as follows.. 2024 Numb8r 2024 FTE 2023 Number 2023 FTE ExecArttve managernenl General inforrnatton seNice Efflployment and tralnin9 service Business servlces, adminlstration and support 11 27 16 22 Page 32

Blmilngham Disablllty Resource Centr8 IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee) Notes to the flnanclal statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 IcontSnued) 12. Anatysls of stsff costs and number8 (¢ontlnuedl Hlgher pay staff: The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension cosls) exceeded £60.IX)O was: 2024 Numbor 2023 Number £60.001- £70,000 13. Tanglble flxed assets Leasehold Plant and improvements furnlture Computer equipment Totsl Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions At 31 Marth 2024 69.997 23,828 37.012 130,837 69,997 23.828 44,352 138.177 Depreclallon At 1 April 2023 Charge for Ihe year At 31 March 2024 89,997 23.392 113 23,S)5 23,566 7,240 30.806 116,955 7.353 69,997 Net b¢)ok values At 31 March 2024 323 13,546 13.869 At 31 March 2023 436 13.446 13.882 1& Intangible fixed assets Computer software Totsl Co•t At l April 2023 At 31 March 2024 8.850 8,850 8,850 8,850 Amortlsatlon At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year Al 31 March 2024 1,328 1,770 3.098 1.328 1.770 N•t book value$ At 31 March 2024 5,752 5,752 At 31 March 2023 7.522 7,522 Page 33

Blftningham Dlsability Resource Contre (A Company Limited by Guarantee) Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 (¢ontlnued) IS. Debtors Total 2024 Totsl 2023 D8btors from operations Prepaymenls and accrued income 99,302 88.782 188.084 98,322 120.445 218,767 16. Croditors - amounts falllng due wlthln one year Total 2024 Totsl 2023 Credilots from operatlons Taxation and 80¢ial security Ae£ruals and deferred Ir￿ome 58,298 19.121 295.596 3n,015 58,245 11.891 251,621 321.757 Delerrgd Income Deferred Income al 1 April 2023 Resource$ deferred in the year Amounts released from prevtws years Oeferred income 8t 31 Mar¢h 2024 168,752 2￿,761 168,7521 236.781 54.788 168,752 54,788 168,752 At the balance sheet dale Ihé charity was holding funds received in advance for servi¢e$ du8 to b8 dellvered after the year end and forwhi¢h entitlement to the income Is not received urrtil the Servi￿ is dellvered. 17. Commltmènts under operating leases At 31 March 2024 the charity wa5 committed to making the followrng payments under FK*n ¢an¢ellabl8 0￿rating leases '. Land and bulldlngs 2024 2023 Other 2024 2023 wrthin one year Within Iwo to five years in¢lu$lve 70,128 148,831 216.959 54.788 8,736 17,472 26.208 8.736 Page 34

Blrmingham Disablllty Resource Centre (A Company Llmlted by Guarante6) Notes to the flnanclal statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued 18. Anatysls of funds Balance at 1 April 2023 Balance at 31 March 2024 In¢omin9 resource9 Resources •XPgnded Transfers Restricted fund$ Ftt for life Positive Palhways Health & Wellbeing Energy Efliciency IAG General Contract Information & Advtco (HDPY BCC- National Nelghbourt)ood Scheme ESF employability and trainlng Safe & Sound Volce of disabled Womens Health Reproduction Autism West Mldlands 4.707 16,732 11,877 51,488 67.364 18.537 5.210 173,083 288,365 {56.111) (80,261) (17.9381 (5.150) (156,472) (287.851) 3.835 12.476 60 49,133 26,193 32,522 25.679 136.361 46.123 22,625 6.458 {132,311) (46.1231 (22,6251 (5,464 {58,685) 19,836 888,808 1.087 2.116 680 99.714 1.917 20,516 894,994 93,528 Unrestrlct¢d funds General fvnd Designated fvnd 463,257 122.750 586.(107 353,465 (438.506) 48.750 46.750 426, 76,IKIO 353.465 436,506) Totsl funds 1,248.459 1,325.314) Name of fund Descrlplion, nature and purpose of fund Restri¢ted general fund Money 9iv6n to the charity where the donor requlres that a grant or donation be spent for a speclfic project. Unro$trl¢t•d gon•ral fund The free reserves of the cbarEty which are not dosignated for particular purposes. Deslgnated fund UnrostriGted income forvthk* the twstees have dèsignated a particular purpose. See trustées ￿pOrt for detail. Page 35

Blrmlngham Dlsabllity Resource Centre (A Company Llmited by Guarantee) Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 (contlnued) 19. Anatysls of Mt assets beiw¢en fund• Fund balances at 31 March 2024 are represented by". Unrestricted Deglgnatsd Restrietsd funds fund funds Total funds Tangible fixed assets Intangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabililies 13.869 5,752 780.360 (373,015) 13,869 5.752 956.074 (373,015) 76,iYJO 99,714 Total net ag8•ts 426.966 76.0 99,714 602.680 20. Capllal commitments There V￿re no capltal commitments at either 31 March 2024 or 31 March 2023. 21. Contlngent Ilabillties There were no contingent Ilablllties at either 31 March 2024 or 31 March 2023. 21 Rttoncillation of net incomellexpondlturel to not cash flow from operatlng activttles Total 2024 Total 2023 Net Incomel(8xpendltu￿) for the year Depre(xation Amortisalion Interèst receivable Decrease in debtOF5 Increase In creditors {76.855) 7,353 1.770 {2.860) 30,683 51,258 5,075 4,785 1,328 (509) 50,416 134.732 Nrt Ugh flow from operntlng actlviti 11.349 195,827 23. Relatsd party tra￿actIonS There were no related paty transactions during the airrent and previous pertod. 2￿ Company limited by guarantee The ￿rnpanY is a charitabl8 company Ilmited by guarantee and not h￿ng a share capital. The guarantee of ihe members Ls limited lo a contribution of £1 each in the event of Ihe company being wound up whilst that person 18 a member or wlthin one year of ceasing to be a member. Page 36

Blrmlngham Dlsablllty Resource Centre DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 March 2024 2024 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Grants Fft for life Positive Pathways Health & Wellbeln8 Energy Effsciency IAG General Contract Infofmation & Advlce IHDPI 8CC- Natipnal Nel8hbourhood Scheme ESF employability and trainlng Safe & Sound CounsellinB Projects Voice of dlsabled Womens Health Reproductlon Autlsm West Midlands 51.488 67,364 18.537 5.210 173,083 288,365 339,721 46,123 22,625 11,450 6,458 58,864 20,516 1.109,804 44.316 91.479 2,860 55,233 90.902 13.411 85.258 143.183 216.542 325,005 50.043 75.592 13.130 325 19.342 L087.966 36.710 88.314 509 Gifts and donations Commercial acti¥itie5 Deposit account Interest 1,248,459 1.213.499 STAFF COST5 Wages and salaries 752.419 757.442 SUPPORTCOSTS Project Costs Premises costs Insurènte Promotion and marketin8 General office costs Motor and travel Tralnlng and recruitment Computers and IT Legal and professional 8at)k charges and Interest Deprecladon Amortlsatlon 186,443 113,191 9,287 2,433 65,618 5,424 32.761 40,497 145.S86 109.336 11.878 1.318 43.648 4.124 22,228 30,539 i i 94.190 739 7.353 1.770 58,045 902 4,785 1,328 1.312,12S 1,191.159 GOVERNANCE cosrs Audltor's remuneratlon Other accountsn¢y 9.300 3.889 10,250 7.015 13,189 17,265 NETIDEFICITIISURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 176,8551 5.075 Thispuge doesnotform portof the stotutoryflnandolstutements. Page 37