**Trustees Annual Report for the period 1[st] January 2020 to 31[st] December 2020** 


## **Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (DADLG) Charity Registration Number: 1049610** 

## **Objectives and Activities:** 

The Charity’s objects are: 

The relief of persons with disabilities and in particular those who are children, resident in Durham and surrounding areas by the provision of facilities, for recreation or other leisure time occupations with the objects of improving their conditions of life and social welfare. 

With respect to the children, no age barriers are drawn, except for that which is specified in any funding streams secured in order to fulfil the Charity’s objects. In relation to the purposes carried out for the public benefit; activities, projects and services are provided to family units including parents and carers, siblings, and other family members as appropriate at the discretion of the Charity’s trustees. 

Relief is determined as those activities, events and projects which bring relief to the disabled person(s) and improve the general health and wellbeing and resilience of the family unit as a whole. 

In fulfilling the Charity’s objects through its services, Durham Area Disability Leisure Group’s trustees have regard for the Charity Commission’s advice and guidance, particularly in respect of the management of its funds. 

## **Optional additional information (only relevant sections selected)** 

Volunteers, including trustees and activity volunteers make a huge contribution to fulfilling its objects, by supporting activities and events in person and by providing additional skills and expertise such as the redesign of DADLG’s website. 

## **Achievements and Performance** 



1 

Despite the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic which necessitated a complete closure of all face-to-face activities, DADLG was very successful in providing a replacement ‘virtual’ service. This service ‘Staying Safe – Keeping Connected’, provided a series 

of newsletters emailed to families which included quizzes, puzzles, colouring in activities, recipes, and a photo gallery page where achievements were celebrated. 

A layered approach to provision was developed whereby activities were presented in a series of formats with families choosing which level they were most comfortable with. From accessing craft activities provided for them to do at home to watching video demonstrations, to taking part in live activities on platforms such as Zoom. Themed activity bags delivered in person provided opportunities for families to have a socially distanced conversation with the same familiar faces. Issues raised in general or specific to personal circumstances where for example, a parent/carer was shielding or a child was refusing to leave their bedroom, could be shared, with the family’s permission, with appropriate agencies. While some families were significant in that they did not engage with the new service, there were many new families accessing the offer. A Short Breaks Solutions Task Group, managed referrals for families within County Durham and directed many of these to DADLG. The database of families rose to over 600 during the year. A significant benefit of the new service with equipment and materials being delivered to family homes, was that families who could not access activities prior to the pandemic due to a lack of transport or the isolated locality in which they live, could now take part. We anticipate that much of 2021 will continue with the ‘Staying SafeKeeping Connected’ project in operation and that there will be a gradual transition back to face-to-face activities based on risk assessment. The challenge will be to develop a programme whereby families without transport can continue to take part. 

## **Financial Review** 

Full end of year audited accounts are available in conjunction with this report. At the end of 2020, the Charity was in a financially stable position with no concerns regarding its ability to operate throughout 2021. 

## **Additional Optional Information** 

The Charity’s principal sources of funds are from successful contract tendering processes and bids made to organisations providing grant 



funds. Funding is not secured through any type of loan system. Grant makers are listed each year in the end of year accounts. 

The principal risks facing the organisation are the potential for funding streams to cease and the levels of capacity within the staff team. Staffing has been increased towards the end of 2020 with the appointment of an Activity Co-ordinator. In addition, sessional workers and external bodies are employed to provide and enhance the offer. 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

Type of governing document: Group Constitution 

At the Annual General Meeting each year, the individual members elect from amongst themselves a Chair, an Honorary Secretary and an Honorary Treasurer, who hold office from the conclusion of the meeting. 

The management committee shall have no less than 6 and no more than 13 members. All members retire from office at the AGM after they came into office but may be re-elected or re-appointed. Members of the management committee may not act as a member of the committee until minutes declaring their election or willingness to act in the trusts of the charity have been signed. The powers held by the management committee and specified in the Group Constitution, may only be exercised in the furtherance of the group’s objects. 

## **Additional Optional Information** 

Policies and procedures adopted include those required for safeguarding purposes, financial management, health and safety and trustees’ codes of conduct. A full list of policy and procedure documents is available on request. 

## **The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works.** 

The Charity has a close working relationship with Durham County Council for whom it provides a funded Countywide Family Short Breaks Service for families with disabled children up to the age of 25 and living within County Durham postcode areas. All other families over the age of 25, regardless of where they live and those of all ages in areas surrounding County Durham are funded separately. 

## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity.** 



Steven Gascoigne Chairman Kaye Murray Deputy Chair Pamela Norman Treasurer Ann Young Linda Davison Linda Garbutt **Names of the staff who carry out the functions of the charity.** 

Lesley Clelland Project Manager Colleen Kirton Activity Co-ordinator/ Meeting Minute Taker 

## **Reference and Administrative details** 

**Charity Name:** Durham Area Disability Leisure Group 

**Other name the charity uses:** DADLG 

**Charity’s principal address:** Unit 15, Vane Tempest Hall, Maynard’s Row, 

Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QF 

## **Declarations** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee’s report above.** 

## **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:** 

**Signature: ___________ _________** 

**Full Name: ____Steven Gascoigne_______________________** 

**Position: _________Chairman___________________________** 



**Date:** _________ **23/03/2021** ______________________________ 



19
Durham Area Disability Leisure Group
Annual Report and Finallcial Statements
Year ended: 31 December 2020
Charity no= 1049610

DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP
Reports and Financial Statements
Year ended: 31 December 2020
Contents
Legal and administrative information
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements
Legal and adminlstratlve informatlon
Charity number..
1049610
Trustees:
L Horsley
L Davison
L Garbutt
A Young
Chair:
S Gascoigne
Treasurer..
P Norman
Secretary:
C Kirton
Deputy Chair-
K Murray
Address:
Vane Tempest Hall
Maynards Row
Gilesgate
Durham
DHI IQF
Independent Examiner:
Neil Mullen FCA FCCA
Mullen Stoker Ltd
Mullen Stoker House
Mandale Business Park
Belmont Industrial Estate
Durham
DHI ITH

DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP
Year ended: 31 December 2020
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Durham Area Disability Leisure Group
I report to the Charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity (number
10496101 for the year ended 31 December 2020 whith are set out on pages 3 to 7.
Responslbilitles and basi5 of report
As the Charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 20111.the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145
of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Oirections given
by the Charity Commission under section 145{51{bl 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..
l accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section
130 of the Charities Act- or
2 the accounts do not accord with those records: or
3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements toncerning 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 oiher matters in connection with the examination
to which attention should be drawn in this r
port in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Neil Mullen FCA FCCA
Mullen Stoker Ltd Chartered Accountants
Mullen Stoker House
Mandale Busines Park
Belmont Industrial Estate
Durham
DHIITH
Date 12 August 2021

DURHAM AREA DISABILrrY LEISURE GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL Acriv￿lES
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST DECEM8ER 2020
Unre51ricted
Funds
Restr5cted Total Funds
Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Notes
INCOME
Donations, legacies and other similar receipts-
Other Donations
Durham County Council
Gregg5 Foundation
COVID
1.230
10.961
12.191
44.999
22,000
16,655
38.305
42,081
8,000
22,(KKI
io,c
6,655
Operatin8 activities to generate fund5
Project Incomelmember Contributions
Ticket Sales and Subscriptions
Interest Reterved
2,580
1.372
22
22,690
7.952
1.372
22
Total
82.203
17.616
99.819
119,033
EXPENDITURE
Charitable Activities
Support Costs
Management and Administratbon
14.101
21.991
11,249
ii.iio
168
1,066
25,211
22.159
12,315
10,996
19.126
50,011
Total
47.341
12.345
59.686
80.133
Net incorning re50uTces/lresour￿s expende(11
before transfer
Transfers between funds
34.862
3,653
5.271
13,6531
40.133
38.900
Net Incomlng resourcesllresources expended)
38.515
1.618
40.133
38.900
Realised 8ain5 on investments assets
Unrealised gains on investments assets
Net movement in funds
38.515
1,618
40,133
38,900
Fund balances brought froward at l January 2020
63.647
1.250
64,897
25,997
Fund balances carried froward at 31 December 2020
102.162
2.868
105.030
64.897
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year are
included above.

DURHAM AREA DISABIUTY LEISURE GROUP
ATEMENT OF ASSET5 AND LIA8ILmES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr DECEMBER 2020
Current
Communtty
Savln
Accouni
T￿al Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Cash
Bank and Cash
7.462
S7.S13
40,(KJi
105.030
64,897
Total Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
102.163
63.647
Re5trlcted funds
Youth Club
Durham Sport
979
1,250
105.030
64.897
The financial statement5 on pa8es 3 to 7 were approved by the Commiltee and authorised for issue by the truslees
on 12 August 2021 and signed on their behalf by=
S Gascoigne
Chair

DURHAM AREA DISABIUTY LEISURE GROUP
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the yèar ended 31 December 2020
Accounting policies
lal
Basls of preparation and going toncern
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
These financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the funrtional currency
of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the
nearest £1.
The Charity constitutes a Public Benefit Entity as definded by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's
ability to continue a5 a going concern.
Ibl
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion
of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have
not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted fund5 are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific
restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for
particular purpose. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged
against the specific fund.
Icl
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when
the Charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with
reasonable accuracy.
No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
{dl
Grant incorne
Grant and contributions received for current year expenditure are recognised in
full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they are
received.

DURHAM AREA DISABILITY IEISURE GROUP
Notes to thè Financi31 Statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
lel
Resouces expended
All expenditure is accounted for on a cash basis and has been classified under headings
that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Definded contribution pension 5cherne
Existing employees of the Charity were entitled to join Smart Pension which is funded
by contributions from the employee and employer. New and existing employees
were automatically enrolled into the master trust with the option to opt out should
they choose to do so.
Related party transactlons and trustees. expenses and rernuneration.
The trustees give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or
other benefit in cash or kind12019= £nill. Expenses. in respect of travel paid to a trustee
in the year totalled £681.
Other donations
UnrÈstrictÈd
Restricted Total Fund5 Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
Shakespear Temperance Trust
Ballinger Trust
Houghton Sports
Sainsbury Fundraising
DC-N Alderson Funeral
DC-SAFC- Supporters Club
CDCF
Ben Stokes
L Garbutt Syd Memory
JM Mason Syd Memory
Engel UK Ltd
Believe Housing
Durham Sport
Rothley Trust
Sir Julie5 Thorn
2,000
1,000
300
1,254
597
1,432
1,722
30,000
3,760
3,760
200
30
200
30
1,000
461
4,990
750
1,000
461
4.990
750
1.000
1,230
10,961
12,191
38,305

DURHAM AREA DISABIUTY LEISURE GROUP
Note5 to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 D¢cembÈr 2020
Resources expended
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
Charltable activities:
Event expenses
Transport expenses
Equipment
COVID activities
1,148
814
1,574
10,565
370
1,518
814
4,814
18,065
894
7,889
2,213
3,240
7.5(X)
14.101
ii.iio
25,211
10,996
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Fund5
2020
2019
Support costs:
Wages
Staff and volunteer expenses
COVID travel expenses
20,597
256
1,138
20.597
256
1,306
17,599
1.527
21,991
168
22,159
19,126
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds
Management and administration:
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
Rent and room hire
Accountancy
Coathing fees
Telephone, stationary, postage etc
Insurance
Sundry
6.803
1.215
152
I,ooi
1,767
311
70
6.873
1,215
206
1,944
1,767
311
44,201
1,080
1,124
720
54
943
1,764
1,122
11.249
1.067
12.316
50,011

19
Durham Area Disability Leisure Group
Annual Report and Finallcial Statements
Year ended: 31 December 2020
Charity no= 1049610

DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP
Reports and Financial Statements
Year ended: 31 December 2020
Contents
Legal and administrative information
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements
Legal and adminlstratlve informatlon
Charity number..
1049610
Trustees:
L Horsley
L Davison
L Garbutt
A Young
Chair:
S Gascoigne
Treasurer..
P Norman
Secretary:
C Kirton
Deputy Chair-
K Murray
Address:
Vane Tempest Hall
Maynards Row
Gilesgate
Durham
DHI IQF
Independent Examiner:
Neil Mullen FCA FCCA
Mullen Stoker Ltd
Mullen Stoker House
Mandale Business Park
Belmont Industrial Estate
Durham
DHI ITH

DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP
Year ended: 31 December 2020
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Durham Area Disability Leisure Group
I report to the Charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity (number
10496101 for the year ended 31 December 2020 whith are set out on pages 3 to 7.
Responslbilitles and basi5 of report
As the Charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 20111.the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145
of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Oirections given
by the Charity Commission under section 145{51{bl 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..
l accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section
130 of the Charities Act- or
2 the accounts do not accord with those records: or
3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements toncerning 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 oiher matters in connection with the examination
to which attention should be drawn in this r
port in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached.
Neil Mullen FCA FCCA
Mullen Stoker Ltd Chartered Accountants
Mullen Stoker House
Mandale Busines Park
Belmont Industrial Estate
Durham
DHIITH
Date 12 August 2021

DURHAM AREA DISABILrrY LEISURE GROUP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL Acriv￿lES
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST DECEM8ER 2020
Unre51ricted
Funds
Restr5cted Total Funds
Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Notes
INCOME
Donations, legacies and other similar receipts-
Other Donations
Durham County Council
Gregg5 Foundation
COVID
1.230
10.961
12.191
44.999
22,000
16,655
38.305
42,081
8,000
22,(KKI
io,c
6,655
Operatin8 activities to generate fund5
Project Incomelmember Contributions
Ticket Sales and Subscriptions
Interest Reterved
2,580
1.372
22
22,690
7.952
1.372
22
Total
82.203
17.616
99.819
119,033
EXPENDITURE
Charitable Activities
Support Costs
Management and Administratbon
14.101
21.991
11,249
ii.iio
168
1,066
25,211
22.159
12,315
10,996
19.126
50,011
Total
47.341
12.345
59.686
80.133
Net incorning re50uTces/lresour￿s expende(11
before transfer
Transfers between funds
34.862
3,653
5.271
13,6531
40.133
38.900
Net Incomlng resourcesllresources expended)
38.515
1.618
40.133
38.900
Realised 8ain5 on investments assets
Unrealised gains on investments assets
Net movement in funds
38.515
1,618
40,133
38,900
Fund balances brought froward at l January 2020
63.647
1.250
64,897
25,997
Fund balances carried froward at 31 December 2020
102.162
2.868
105.030
64.897
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year are
included above.

DURHAM AREA DISABIUTY LEISURE GROUP
ATEMENT OF ASSET5 AND LIA8ILmES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr DECEMBER 2020
Current
Communtty
Savln
Accouni
T￿al Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Cash
Bank and Cash
7.462
S7.S13
40,(KJi
105.030
64,897
Total Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
102.163
63.647
Re5trlcted funds
Youth Club
Durham Sport
979
1,250
105.030
64.897
The financial statement5 on pa8es 3 to 7 were approved by the Commiltee and authorised for issue by the truslees
on 12 August 2021 and signed on their behalf by=
S Gascoigne
Chair

DURHAM AREA DISABIUTY LEISURE GROUP
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the yèar ended 31 December 2020
Accounting policies
lal
Basls of preparation and going toncern
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
These financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the funrtional currency
of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the
nearest £1.
The Charity constitutes a Public Benefit Entity as definded by FRS 102.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's
ability to continue a5 a going concern.
Ibl
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion
of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have
not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted fund5 are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific
restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for
particular purpose. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged
against the specific fund.
Icl
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when
the Charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with
reasonable accuracy.
No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
{dl
Grant incorne
Grant and contributions received for current year expenditure are recognised in
full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they are
received.

DURHAM AREA DISABILITY IEISURE GROUP
Notes to thè Financi31 Statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
lel
Resouces expended
All expenditure is accounted for on a cash basis and has been classified under headings
that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Definded contribution pension 5cherne
Existing employees of the Charity were entitled to join Smart Pension which is funded
by contributions from the employee and employer. New and existing employees
were automatically enrolled into the master trust with the option to opt out should
they choose to do so.
Related party transactlons and trustees. expenses and rernuneration.
The trustees give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or
other benefit in cash or kind12019= £nill. Expenses. in respect of travel paid to a trustee
in the year totalled £681.
Other donations
UnrÈstrictÈd
Restricted Total Fund5 Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
Shakespear Temperance Trust
Ballinger Trust
Houghton Sports
Sainsbury Fundraising
DC-N Alderson Funeral
DC-SAFC- Supporters Club
CDCF
Ben Stokes
L Garbutt Syd Memory
JM Mason Syd Memory
Engel UK Ltd
Believe Housing
Durham Sport
Rothley Trust
Sir Julie5 Thorn
2,000
1,000
300
1,254
597
1,432
1,722
30,000
3,760
3,760
200
30
200
30
1,000
461
4,990
750
1,000
461
4.990
750
1.000
1,230
10,961
12,191
38,305

DURHAM AREA DISABIUTY LEISURE GROUP
Note5 to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 D¢cembÈr 2020
Resources expended
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
Charltable activities:
Event expenses
Transport expenses
Equipment
COVID activities
1,148
814
1,574
10,565
370
1,518
814
4,814
18,065
894
7,889
2,213
3,240
7.5(X)
14.101
ii.iio
25,211
10,996
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds
Fund5
2020
2019
Support costs:
Wages
Staff and volunteer expenses
COVID travel expenses
20,597
256
1,138
20.597
256
1,306
17,599
1.527
21,991
168
22,159
19,126
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted Total Funds Total Funds
Management and administration:
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
Rent and room hire
Accountancy
Coathing fees
Telephone, stationary, postage etc
Insurance
Sundry
6.803
1.215
152
I,ooi
1,767
311
70
6.873
1,215
206
1,944
1,767
311
44,201
1,080
1,124
720
54
943
1,764
1,122
11.249
1.067
12.316
50,011