od19 Durham Area Disability Leisure Group Report and Financial Statements Period ended: 31 March 2025 Charity no: 1049610
DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP Reports and Financial Statements Period ended: 31 March 2025 Contents Legal and administrative information Independent examiner's report Statement of fina ncia l activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements Legal and administrative information Charity number.. 1049610 Trustees: A Young IResigned July 20241 L Davidson (Resigned May 2024) CToner L Garbutt K Murray N Gargett (Appointed February 20251 H Smith (Appointed February 20251 E Lowery (Appointed March 2024) Chair.. K Murray (Resigned September 20241 C Toner (Appointed September 2024) Deputy Chair: C Toner (Resigned September 20241 L Garbutt (Appointed September 2024) Treasurer- P Norman Secretary: L Burton 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 Period ended: 31 March 2025 Independent Examiner'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 period ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 3 to 7. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llbl 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 concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Report51 Regulations 2ChJ8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a "true and fair view" which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be dra in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reache Neil Mullen FCA FCCA Mullen Stoker Ltd Chartered Accountants Mullen Stoker House Mandale Busines Park Belmont Industrial Estate Durham DHI ITH Date 11 June 2025
DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restrirted Total Funds Funds 2025 Total Funds 2023 Funds Notes INCOME Donations, legacies and other similar receipts- Other Donations Durham County Council Garfield Weston 1,649 50.000 5,000 59,659 61,308 50,000 5,000 29,144 40,000 2,000 Operating activities to generate funds Project Income/Mernber Contribution5 Ticket Sales and Subscriptions Interest Received 38,418 3.323 614 38,418 3,323 614 24,582 1,563 381 Total 99,004 59,659 158,663 97,670 EXPENDITURE Charitable Activities Support Costs Management and Administration 8.664 20,418 54,111 2,312 34,568 28,116 10,976 54.986 82.227 12,537 41,227 63,260 Total 83,193 64,996 148,189 117,024 Net incoming resourcesllresources expended) before transfer Transfers between funds 15,811 15,3371 10.475 119,3541 Net incoming resourcesllresources expended) 15,812 15.3371 10,475 119,3541 Realised gains on investments assets Unrealised gains on investments asset5 Net movement in funds 15,812 15,3371 10,475 119,3541 Fund balances brought forward at l January 2024 74,564 6,787 81,351 100,705 Fund balances carried forward at 31 March 2025 90,376 1,450 91,826 81,351 All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the vear are included above.
DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND LIABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 Marth 2025 Current Acwunt Community Account Savin8S Account Total Funds 2025 Totsl Funds 2023 Cash Bank and Cash 58 17,139 23,592 51.038 91,826 100,705 Total Funds 2015 Total Funds 2023 Funds Unrestricted funds General fund 90,376 74,564 Restricted funds Awards for All Over 185 Fund & Food Fun & Food Actlvrty Sustainabilty 1.450 1.450 1.850 SOS 693 2,289 91,826 81,351 The financial statements on pages 3 to 7 were approved by the Committee and authorised for issue by the trustees on 11 June 2025 and signed on their behalf by- C Toner Chair
DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies (a) Basis of preparation and going concern 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 {FRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. These financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional 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 as a going concern. {b) Fund accountlng 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 donor5 or which have been raised by the Charity for a particular purpose. The c05t of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. {cl 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 income Grant and contributions received for current year expenditure are recognised in full in the Statement of Financia l Activitie5 in the period in which they are received.
DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2025 {el Resouces expended All expenditure 15 accounted for on a cash basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. (fl Definded contribution pension scheme 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 transactions and trustees, expenses and remuneration. The trustees give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind12023: £nil). Expenses, in respect of travel paid to a trustee in the period totalled £nil {2023.. £nill. Other donations Unrestricted Restrlcted Total Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Funds 2025 Sweet Things Fundraiser Public Donation Four Acre5 Trust K Thompson Fundraising Raffle Mr Toner Fundraising Bike Sponsor DCC Over 185 Fun & Food Fun & Food Activity Sustainability Empower Inclusive Community The National Lottery Community Fund loo 100 10,771 100 200 1249 100 200 1,249 1,271 1,271 3,622 5, 164 4,972 4,613 4,886 53,502 59,659 4,886 53,502 61,308 1,649 29,144
DURHAM AREA DISABILITY LEISURE GROUP Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ended 31 March 2025 Resources expended Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds Total Funds 2025 2023 Charitable artivities: Event expenses Transport expenses Equipment 2,230 5,498 936 2,312 4,542 5,498 936 6,036 4,809 1,692 8,664 2,312 10,976 12,537 Unrestricted Funds Restrlrted Total Funds Funds Total Funds 2025 2023 Support costs: Wages Staff and volunteer expenses 20,071 347 32,627 1,941 52,698 2,288 38,443 2,784 20,418 34,568 54,986 41,227 Unrestrlcted Funds Restrltted Total Funds Total Funds Management and administration: Funds 2025 2023 Rent and room hire Accountancy Coaching fees Telephone, stationary, postage etc Insurance Sundry 49,736 481 996 1,150 404 1,344 22,809 1,762 250 948 1,050 1,297 72,545 2,243 1,246 2,098 1,454 2,641 54,632 1,533 810 2,292 1,297 2,696 54,111 28,116 82,227 63,260
Trustees Annual Report for the period 1. January 2024 to 31. March 2025 ¢Jl9; Durham Area Disability Leisur8 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 servIs, 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. Achievements and Performance As a family orientated organisation catering for children and young people with disabilities, their siblings and parents and carers, we aim to make a difference by offering families the opportunity to choose activities that they would like to try during evenings, weekends and in holiday periods covering as many interests as possible. We give young people a voice by creating opportunities for them to say what they would like to do, what they have enjoyed and what we could do to improve. Children and young people tell us they enjoy being part of the group and that they look
forward to seeing familiar faces at activities. We are helping them to develop resilience and experience emotional well-being through a sense of belonging. During 2024, we were awarded significant grant funding from the National Lottery Community Fund which allowed us to expand our provision and reach more young people with disabilities and their families. This was boosted by a volunteer drive in Summer 2024, resulting in a number of new dedicated volunteers to help us provide that increased provision. Our core purpose of providing leisure and sporting activities in an inclusive environment was further enhanced by the provision of additional programmes such as our Mindful Crafts sessions. These took place around County Durham both centrally and in more economically disadvantaged and isolated communities in local community venues, ensuring access to families that find it more difficult to travel further afield. We will continue to work towards increasing participation in these areas in 202516. We also continued to focus on providing a rich programme of activities and weekly clubs for farnilies based on feedback from regular surveys and informal feedback sessions. The programme was developed with both interests and needs in mind, as well as the different age groups of children in the membership. During 202415 this included an overnight trip to Drayton Manor, rides on the Santa Express at Weardale, regular trampoline and youth club sessions and a wide variety of day trips and activity sessions throughout the school holiday periods. We also tentatively introduced a trial boxing session at the beginning of the year which proved so popular it is now a weekly term time club with regular attendees. The Over 18s club continued to grow in membership throughout the period and is now a regular monthly group funded by contributions, donations and a small amount of grant funding. The wider membership numbers continue to be small with steady participation. Financial Review A full end of year independent examination of the accounts was undertaken and those are available in conjunction with this report. At the end of March 2025, the Charity was in a financially stable position with no COnrnS regarding its ability to operate throughout 2025. Additional Optional Information The Charity's principal SoUrS 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 some funding streams to cease or reduce, rising costs and economic uncertainty and the levels of capacity within the staff team. Throughout 2025, trustees will continue to focus on building staff capacity, building the volunteer team and securing grant funding.
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 A full policy and produre review took place throughout 2024 and is still in progress. A full list of updated 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 chari e Murra Christina Toner Pamela Norman Louise Burdon Linda Garbutt Elizabeth Lowe Ann Youn Linda Davison trustees who mana ed the chari Chairrnan Reverted to trustee in Se Chair Chair from Se t24 Treasurer Secreta in 2024 t24 Chair from Se t 2024 ointed at AGM, March 24 Resi ned Jul 24 Resi ned Ma 24 Names of the staff who car out the functions of the chari Colleen Kirton Pro ect Coordinator Bethen Pro ect Worker Pro ect Facilitator Andrea Davidson
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, DH11QF Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee's report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Signature: Full Name: Kaye Murray Position: Chair of Trustees l Trustee Date: 11th June 2025