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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
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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 servI￿s, 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 COn￿rnS regarding its ability to
operate throughout 2025.
Additional Optional Information
The Charity's principal SoUr￿S 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 pro￿dure 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