Company number: 03175855 Charity Number: 1058340 

## Ordinary Lifestyles 

Report and financial statements For the year ended 31[st] March 2025 



## Ordinary Lifestyles 

## Reference and administrative information 

## for the year ended 31 March 2025 

**Company number** 03175855 

**Charity number** 1058340 

## **Registered office and operational address** 

Ivy Mill Business Centre, Crown Street, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9BG 

## **Trustees** 

Trustees, who are also directors under company law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: 

Joyce Beard 

Maggie Dickinson Elayne Rushton Sukhbir Singh Om Aggarwal Robert Sprott Ella Blackwell Jill Robinson Amelia Sprott resigned 22nd May 2025 Stephen Hanlon appointed 22nd May 2025 

**Secretary** Vikki Morgan 

## **Key management** 

## **personnel** 

Clodagh McGurrin CEO/Registered Manager Jemma Cowburn Training Manager Kathy McIver Services Manager Vikki Morgan Finance and Administration Manager Nic Murphy Services Manager Stacey Royle Services Manager Iyabode Okunola-Adeleke Registered Manager Hayley Robinson Quality and Compliance Manager (appointed 9th June 2025) 

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## Ordinary Lifestyles 

## Reference and administrative information 

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**Bankers** 

Barclays Bank plc (2 accounts) 

Manchester City Office Branch, PO Box 357, 51 Mosely Street, Manchester, M60 2AU Santander (Manchester) 130 Market Street, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M60 1AY Co-operative Business Direct, PO Box 250, Skelmersdale, WN8 6WT 

**Auditors** Jennifer Daniel, Slade & Cooper Limited Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Manchester, M4 6JG 

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## Ordinary Lifestyles 

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The Board of Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. Included within the Trustees report is the directors’ report as required by company law. 

Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

Ordinary Lifestyle’s broad objective is to provide supported living services for adults with learning difficulties, acquired brain/head injuries and/or physical disabilities (including young people in transition from children’s services), to enable them to lead valued and independent lives in their own homes and to be part of a local community of their choice, irrespective of their disability. People who receive a support service from Ordinary Lifestyles may also have physical and sensory impairment; they may also have behavioural support needs and/or mental ill health. 

The organisation is established for exclusively charitable purposes and for public benefit. The communities Ordinary Lifestyles presently provides services for are within Manchester and Trafford. Ordinary Lifestyles is a ‘family-led’ organisation in that families are involved by inviting them to serve on the Board of Trustees and by participating in the development of the individual services which are set up for the adults with disabilities. It is not a ‘self-help’ group, and services are not specific to members of certain families. The facilities of the charity are available to all adults with a learning/physical disability based upon need and the organisation’s ability to meet those needs. The charity operates a Selection Policy with the object that those who will derive most benefit from the charity are all potential beneficiaries. A Trustee may receive a benefit from the charity in the capacity of a beneficiary. 

In this report the Trustees have reviewed the aims, objectives and activities of the charity. In examining the achievements and outcomes during the period under review, the Trustees confirm the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those people it is set up to help. The review also helps the Trustees to ensure the charity’s work remains focused on its stated purposes. 

Our aim is to continue to provide services to adults with learning difficulties which are reflective of relevant quality standards. 

The organisation will assist adults with disabilities to seek and organise their funding to meet their assessed needs, to find appropriate housing in their local area and provide paid staff who will support individuals according to their personal needs and wishes. We will aim to ensure that the people we support: 

- Lead lives which are as full and active as they wish 

- Exercise as much choice and control as possible over how they lead their lives 

- Live in keeping with their own cultural, religious or family background 

- Have sufficient staff support to ensure both quality of life and safety 

- Are not excluded from services due to lack of finance 

As a family-involved organisation we respect the step towards independence taken by each individual who wishes to move into their own home and we also respect their continuing relationship with their family. Our role is to support the person with disabilities and their parents as all concerned take on an altered set of responsibilities. We work with each individual and those who know them best, in order to identify where they wish to live, who they wish to live with and what sort of support they require from 

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their staff. We aim to build services around the individual which are flexible and capable of changing over time as people’s lives change. 

As well as the continued provision of our traditional 24 hour services Ordinary Lifestyles will provide sessional support to individuals. Services are funded by the local authority, NHS or private funding streams. We also facilitate community social activity groups which are universally open to everyone interested in taking part. 

Although the majority of our services are provided in Manchester we also provide services in Trafford, all of which are available equally to all people with learning disabilities (and sometimes more complex needs) and their families across the two authorities. In future we hope to open our perimeters to offer services incorporating people in the whole of the Greater Manchester area as well. We operate an Equal Opportunities policy and a Selection Policy, which means that our services are available on the basis of need and our ability to meet those needs. No one is excluded because of background, race, faith, gender, sexuality or ability to pay. 

We deliver these services by maintaining each person’s own chosen team of support workers so that there can be strong relationships and a high level of understanding of the person’s support needs. We try to build up a network of bank workers who know the individuals’ so that there will be continuity of support without relying on agency support. The services are developed around the individuals rather than having to fit into the structure of the organisation. 

Ordinary Lifestyles has clear strategies and direction. We keep abreast of current trends and opportunities. We regularly review our effectiveness through internal and external monitoring meetings and inspections. We set clear priorities relevant to our purpose and mission. There is a very strong sense of values underpinning all our work, led by families and very committed management personnel. All of the services and activities fit together well into the strategy. We regularly review our written plans, updating our Business Plan, to ensure that our objectives are realistic, achievable and are specific to what the organisation and the individuals we support want to achieve. Our financial planning is set in line with these priorities. 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

## **Governing document** 

The charity is a company limited by guarantee (number 03175855) and was first registered on 20th March 1996. It was registered as a charity on 30th September 1996 (number 1058340). Its governing document is by way of Memorandum and Articles of Association which was last updated in July 2012. 

None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All Trustees are members of the company which entitles them to voting rights only. The Trustees guarantee to contribute £1 to the charity’s assets in the event of wind up. 

Ordinary Lifestyles currently discharges its objectives through the regulated provision of Supported Living Services within the provisions of The Social Care Act 2014. The independent regulatory body responsible for inspection of our services is The Care Quality Commission. 

There are regular Board meetings to review and govern the business. We have a Governance checklist and a number of guidance documents including a Trustee’s Handbook, which are used to ensure that the Board discharges their responsibilities well. The Management Team report and account to the Board concerning the agreed Business Plan and strategic direction of the organisation. The reports typically illustrate what is working well, what Ordinary Lifestyles needs to do to improve and alerts the Trustees 

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to any potential risk, advising how such risks can be managed. Overall, the reporting structure monitors progress of the Business Plan and ensures that we remain true to our values and beliefs. 

## **Recruitment and appointment of Trustees** 

New Trustees are appointed or reappointed by the existing Trustees. Trustees of the charity are also Company Directors for the purposes of company law and are also ‘members’ of the company. All Trustees are unpaid and offer their time on a voluntary basis. Expenses are paid and are set out in note 9 to the accounts. 

It is the organisation’s view that parents and people with learning disabilities have valuable and pertinent knowledge about the proposed activities of the charity and as such, their contribution as Trustees is important. It is not proposed that the entire Board of Trustees is made up of parents or people with disabilities, but it is felt important that there is at least some representation. Any conflicts of interest are clearly prohibited by the Companies Act and further enhanced by Article 11.1.3 of our Articles of Association. A Trustee must withdraw from decision-making where a conflict of interest may arise. 

There is a process of application that includes taking references, undertaking background checks such as Disclosure Barring Service (DBS), attending/observing relevant information seeking/giving and Board meetings. The applicant receives all relevant information about the organisation, Trustee Role Description, Guidance on Trustee responsibilities and Trustee National Occupational Standards and Code of Conduct. This is further supported with verbal information from the Chair of Trustees and experienced Trustees, as well as from the Management Team. 

The Board, who will all meet the prospective Trustee prior to their appointment, then discuss the applicant’s suitability. The Trustees will then vote to appoint or not, at the next Board meeting. 

Trustees are chosen for their variety of skills, capability and depth of experience needed for effective governance combined with their values, philosophy and passion for the charity’s objects. 

## **Induction and training of Trustees:** 

We have reviewed our recruitment process and procedures, induction and training and Handbook for Trustees. 

All new Trustees receive basic induction into their roles and responsibilities. We have an induction pack and check list. The main documents used for induction purposes are Ordinary Lifestyles Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees and Officers, our Trustees Role Descriptions, publications about good governance and information from the Charities Commission and other networks. The checklist takes the new Trustee through a familiarisation process with all the areas of the companies’ operations. We are aware that expansion, along with changes and proliferation of new legislation and funder’s requirements, has all made the job of the Trustee more complex and demanding. We are continually seeking more indepth training incorporating all areas of our operations including such topics as new developments, legislation and employment issues. 

## **Organisational structure** 

The Trustees are responsible for the overall management and control of the company. At the regular Board meetings the Trustees agree broad strategies and areas of activity for the charity including finance 

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and risk management, policy and performance. The day-to-day operation and administration is managed by the paid management personnel, who regularly report their work to the Trustees. 

The charity operates within a framework of policies for strategic development and quality assurance. These policies cover areas of our activities such as Financial Control, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Personnel. During the year, a number of these policies have been reviewed and updated to ensure that they meet the requirements of new legislation, the ‘outcomes’ set out in the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety and also the requirements of our funders. Quality assurance is a major area of work and is ongoing. 

As well as the Management Team, the charity currently employs 16 teams of Support Workers to give 24-hour support to 26 people and 206.5 hours support to other people with disabilities living in their own homes across Manchester and Trafford to enable them to continue to maintain their homes, their health and a range of activities in their communities. The company employs approximately 86 permanent staff and 30 casual bank workers. 

Team Leaders, in consultation with the individuals, their families and other interested parties oversee the day-to-day organisation of these services. The CEO, Registered Manager, Training Manager, Finance and Administration Manager, Service Managers and Quality and Compliance Manager are office based and they monitor and lead the work of the teams. A full-time Administration and Finance Officer supports them. The voluntary Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for the organisation as a whole. Of the nine Trustees, three are family members of three individuals we support, another previously received support and now lives more independently and two were former employees. 

## **Remuneration Policy** 

Ordinary Lifestyles has a written Remuneration Policy for key management personnel which states that benchmarking is carried out to establish parity of Ordinary Lifestyles senior staff with the salaries of similar organisations within the sector, of similar size and which are similarly run. Salaries will normally increase with average earnings. Adjustments to salaries can be made for carrying out additional responsibilities. 

In addition to the internal decision-making, monitoring and review described above, the organisation is subject to external monitoring from various sources: 

- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) 

- Dorset County Council 

- Manchester City Council 

- Trafford Council 

- Manchester Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) 

Wider networks include attending Independent Provider consultation meetings facilitated by MCC and Trafford Adult Social Care Services and attendance at Registered Manager/Deputy Manager meetings facilitated by Skills for Care. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

In reviewing our activities and planning for the future, the Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance and confirm that we have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the requirement to further our charities 

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purposes for public benefit. We have reviewed the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) to measure progress and also the major organisational risks. 

Work continued throughout the year towards achieving the actions identified in our 2022-2025 Strategic Action Plan. This was updated on a quarterly basis with a red, amber, green (RAG) rating system being used to show how well we were performing in relation to the targets set. The period covered by this SAP has now ended and plans are underway to establish content for a new plan. Preparations are underway to consult and engage stakeholders to acquire feedback/input in order to direct the future of the organisation which will then be encompassed into a working document. 

The Sub Committee established last year, made up of the CEO and Trustees, has continued to meet to focus on the restructure of the Management Team. A succession plan has been developed and changes to roles and responsibilities have been identified with a new Quality and Compliance Manager post being created and successfully appointed to in June 2025, a Deputy Manager promoted to Services Manager and the transition of a Registered Manager to Training Manager. The Management Team continue to meet regularly to plan and develop their work and to provide the Trustees with robust quarterly management reports. 

We have continued our rolling programme of staff training throughout the year. This comprises the mandatory requirements for care sector workers, as well as topics relevant to particular individuals we support, and other training we feel will be of benefit to our staff. This year we welcomed external training on Autism (from Trafford Autism Coordinator and experts with lived experience from United Response), Visual Awareness Training (from RNIB) and Supporting Distressed Behaviour, Dysphagia, Nutrition and Dementia training (all from Abuka). We have also had the opportunity to access training provided by the NHS on Oral Health and End of Life. We continued to use the services of Gill Arnett for all our Moving and Handling training and consultancy needs. First Aid sessions have been delivered by Raquel RileyMcKenzie. Mel Ibbitson provided another Top Teams session. Pathways have delivered 4 sessions of Oliver McGowan mandatory tier 2 training. Alison Matthews (SALT) has been working intensively with a team around a specific individuals communication needs. Additionally a team attended a three day programme of Physical Intervention training which was delivered by Positive Response. We have also been focusing on Nourish training to try to make the best use of the system and ensure that we have a reliable method of capturing and recording information. 

We reviewed our contract with Flourish (formerly Grey Matter) and are currently using this for new starters and those who struggle to attend face to face training due to other commitments. Flourish are also providing Lead to Succeed training to three employees in order to potentially develop them into Team Leader roles. 

A number of staff enrolled onto the level 3 diploma for Lead Adult Care Worker provided by Partnership Training Ltd. Rada Kemp from Workplace Legal delivered some HR training to the Management team around managing disciplinary and grievance investigations. 

We have continued to reward our employees for particular achievements and successes in line with our Reward and Recognition Policy. We also acknowledged the long service of two employees who reached their 10 year milestone. 

Other achievements during the period under review have included: 

- Maintaining our Investors in People GOLD accreditation, followed by a positive annual review 

- Reviewed and revised salary scales resulting in increased salaries for support staff 

- Continued to roll out recruitment rewards, to both incoming and existing staff members, to ensure we remain an attractive employer 

- Secured Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) with 18 employees on a Skilled Worker Visa 

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- Held a successful 30th anniversary celebration, which included the KEITH awards recognising achievements across the organisation 

- Continued to work on improving the Nourish Care Management software, including identifying Champions within teams to improve usage and the quality of information we record 

- Continued to provide/promote/develop further activities to benefit employee’s health and wellbeing 

- Continued the roll out of monitoring staff performance by way of performance related pay as well as undertaking a review of this process/associated measurable criteria 

- Continued delivery of our social groups including GOLD Saturdays, our cooking/activity group and our community allotment 

- Continued to work on succession planning which has included an internal restructure, to include the promotion of a Deputy Manager to Services Manager and transition of Registered Manager to Training Manager, as well as the appointment of a Registered Manager and a Quality and Compliance Manager from outside of the organisation 

- Promoted three Support Workers to Team Leaders 

- Successfully recruited and inducted 17 new Support Workers 

- Supported 4 individuals to the National Self Advocacy Conference in Birmingham and supported and funded places for 6 individuals to attend the North West Conference in Blackpool. In addition we have identified staff with an interest in self-advocacy to develop this work further 

- Hosted our annual Christmas Party, with a brass band and disco 

- Held another annual sports day 

- Terminated the delivery of support to an individual receiving sessional support. Although this was a difficult decision it was reached because we did not think that we were suitably meeting the needs of the individual and was therefore in their best interests 

- Enabled an individual who was living independently, but with unsafe home circumstances, to move into 24 hour supported living. This move was actively supported by the family of the other individual and involved merging both individual’s staff teams 

- Continued to work closely with Children’s Services around the needs of a supported individual and their daughter 

- Gained accreditation with a housing association and are actively seeking a suitable property for two individuals 

- Finalised the implementation of cloud based systems to allow access to up to date/’live’ documentation including policies 

- Continued to review/update all policies and procedures in accordance with schedules to reflect any legislative, or necessary, changes 

- Continued production of our revamped newsletter 

- Completed iTool audit management tool for one local authority and hosted a one day audit 

- Provided mandatory Oliver McGowan training sessions in line with national recommendations 

- Enrolled 4 staff on Level 3 Apprenticeship 

- Used an online training platform to efficiently achieve high compliance with Local Authority recommended training requirements 

- Continued compliance with recommendations/targets as set out in Performance Quality Inspections with Local Authority 

- Reviewed our lone working risk assessments 

- Continued representation at/contribution to Trafford and Manchester Provider Forums, with one of our Manager’s being the Co-Chair of the latter 

- Increased participation by staff in the credit union scheme we are partnered with therefore assisting in improving financial health 

- Successfully navigated and implemented a more efficient platform for petty cash distribution 

- Responded positively to staff request around investing in more ethical financial institutions which resulted in the opening/closure of bank accounts 

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- Secured Continuing Health Care funding for an individual with increasing changes in need 

- Began work on identifying how our values relate specifically to staff 

- Continued to encourage team building sessions across the organisation both within the workplace and at team social events 

- Individuals have enjoyed group trips to Knowsley Safari Park and Chester Zoo promoting our values – particularly inclusion and enjoyment and fun! 

- Explored time and attendance management software to increase efficiencies throughout the central functions of the organisation, i.e., HR, payroll, training, rotas 

## **Plans for the future** 

The Trustees intend to continue the current strategy of maintaining and developing our presence and good reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality services and support for families at a competitive price with the needs of the individuals’ remaining paramount. We will do this by maintaining an environment where everybody’s energy and creativity is focused on getting better lives for people where they are part of a wider network of friends, neighbours and family. 

We will continue to plan our funding requirements for long term security. We view it as a priority to identify advocacy and any other support for people in danger of losing or encountering funding cuts whilst remaining aware of our duty to the taxpayers. 

We do not envisage expansion on a grand scale, as we believe remaining relatively small sits well with our values, we have however seen an increase in referrals and expressions of interest from families on account of our positive reputation. We will review our policy of not tendering for services, although we believe that individuals and their families should have a choice of provider, due to the local authority policies we recognise this may be necessary. 

Other ideas which we have agreed to work on in future are listed below: 

- To continue to review our structure to ensure both succession planning and ensuring we have capacity to take on additional services without impacting quality 

- To develop and use the skills of our existing employees to progress the organisation 

- To implement our investment policy and invest our reserves wisely 

- To continue to improve our administrative functions to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in order to aid high standards of service delivery 

- To continue exploration of suitable time and attendance management software, implementing as appropriate 

- To continue to strive to improve communication throughout all levels of the organisation 

- To explore the use of technology and how it can be used to improve support delivered within Ordinary Lifestyles 

- To continue to incorporate/strengthen our values in all that we do 

- To arrange more training for the Board of Trustees on the roles and responsibilities of Trustees and matters of governance enabling them to fulfil their roles effectively 

- To recruit a Treasurer to the Board of Trustees 

- To review accounts/contracts held with external suppliers to ensure that products purchased/utilised are obtained in an ethical way 

- To commence a trial of a device with a view to improving the safety of lone workers 

- To hold an inclusive organisational PATH which will form the basis of our Strategic Action Plan for the next three years 

- To transition an individual receiving sessional support into an existing vacancy within the organisation 

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- To have a period of consolidation and reflection in order to ensure that our values are embedded enabling us to deliver consistent, high quality services 

- Continued regular attendance at local authority provider forums to share/be aware of good practice in the sector 

- To explore further and evidence ‘I and We’ statements in line with Care Quality Commission’s single assessment framework 

- To review and streamline current existing policy and procedures process and ownership 

- To explore Nourish reporting functions to establish if/how they can be advanced/tailored to meet need 

- To review fire safety/associated Fire Risk Assessments to ensure compliance 

- To explore a new office base 

## **Financial review** 

With the exception of investment income **all** other income received in 2024/25 was applied to supporting the organisation’s main activity, being the provision of support living services for adults with learning disabilities, acquired head injuries and/or physical disabilities. Income was received from the following sources in the period reported on: 

- Dorset County Council 

- Manchester City Council 

- Manchester Clinical Commissioning Group 

- Trafford Council 

- Contributions from individuals’ benefits to include Individual Service Funds, Direct Payments and a small amount of private funding 

- Sundry income 

The Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 shows that the total reserves of the charity at the end of the year was £1,034,728 of which £2,577 is restricted. Trustees have designated reserves of £188,000 which includes provisions for the continuation of social inclusion activities, a contingency for potential voids and continued investment in our community allotment initiative. It is anticipated that the funds designated for the majority of the above purposes will be realised on a monthly basis throughout the financial year. 

In comparison to the previous financial year there was an increase in both income, of approximately 17.48%, and expenditure of approximately 20.44%. The increase in income is a combination of inflationary increases in funding received for services provided as well as the acquisition of new services. A review of salaries paid to support staff took place during the year and a decision was taken to increase salaries in order to both be competitive with other industries as well as to recognise the continued hard work and commitment demonstrated; this was a contributing factor to the increase in expenditure when compared with previous years – again as well as being reflective of the acquisition of new services and the associated expenditure. 

The organisation reported a minor deficit of £1,624 in the year reported on. This was contributed to by the review of salaries and two amounts of performance related payments to staff and is minimal when taking into account the level of reserves held by the organisation. This reduces the reserves from £1,036,532 to £1,034,728 – a reduction of 0.16%. Trustees remain satisfied that the level of reserves maintained meets the requirements of our Reserves Policy in relation to four months’ operating costs. 

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The financial performance of the organisation continues to be monitored closely by the Finance and Administration Manager who then reports quarterly to the Board of Trustees. 

## **Risk Management** 

The Trustees regularly review the risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finance of the charity and ensure that, as far as possible, systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to those risks. The Trustees agreed the Organisational Risk Management Plan and Business Continuity Policy and Procedures in November 2024. 

The Management Team, who report directly to the board of Trustees, review major risks on a day-to-day basis. The key controls used by the charity include formal agendas and minutes for all Board meetings, clear authorisation/approval limits/levels for management, comprehensive strategic planning, budgeting, management reporting and accounting and written policies and procedures. 

Ordinary Lifestyles manages risks by employing suitably qualified and experienced staff at each level in the charity. This is enhanced by providing appropriate training and supporting continual professional development. In addition, the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures, regular risk assessment, monitoring of key areas and having a contingency/continuity plan to cope with the possible impact of the main organisational risks. 

Risks to recruitment and retention of staff within the sector are ever present. Although at Ordinary Lifestyles, for now, we do have a ‘low turnover.’ The main reasons for this are that we have a culture which encourages staff to build close supportive relationships with both the person they support and management personnel and therefore they report a high degree of commitment to their role and to the organisation. 

Ordinary Lifestyles invests in a consultant to provide advice and guidance about systems, procedures and insurance protection for any employment and health and safety concerns. The Charity has comprehensive insurance to cover a range of potential risks such as Trustee and Officers Professional Indemnity. 

The Board of Trustees is satisfied that the major risks have been identified and are adequately mitigated where necessary. It is recognised that systems and internal controls can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that major risks have been adequately managed. 

During the year reported on we uncovered a financial safeguarding incident which was investigated and reported to all relevant parties (including local authority, police and Charity Commission). This led us to further review and strengthen existing measures and implement others in order to prevent a repeat occurrence. 

## **Reporting Serious Incidents – declaration to Annual Report (Statement)** 

Ordinary Lifestyles Trustees believe they have taken all reasonable steps to assess and manage risks associated with the activities of the Charity, beneficiaries, work and reputation. In this regard the Trustees declare that there are no serious incidents or other matters relating to the Charity concerning the previous financial year which have not already been brought to the attention of The Charity’s Commission. 

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## **Reserves policy** 

The Trustees have reviewed the charity’s requirements for reserves with regard to the main risks to the organisation and have concluded that the present level of £1,034,728 is sufficient in relation to the present size of its operations should there be any drop in funding until contingency plans could be made. Of the £1,034,728 available Trustees have designated reserves of £188,000 which includes provisions for the continuation of social inclusion activities, a contingency for potential voids and continued investment in our community allotment initiative. It is anticipated that the funds designated for the majority of above purposes will be realised on a monthly basis throughout the financial year. The balance represents in excess of 4 months running costs and a level of reserves that the Trustees consider necessary to provide for: 

## _General operating costs:_ 

- Voids which can result in long term loss of fees 

- Fluctuations in cash flow and to be able to meet budgeted expenditure for 1 year 

- Office equipment, lease contract agreements 

- Possible redundancies 

- Employment issues 

- Governance 

- Marketing 

_Asset purchase and improvement e.g.:_ 

- Expenditure on capital improvements 

- Renewals and maintenance 

- Development provision – investment in new technologies 

- Training fund 

## **Statement of responsibilities of the trustees** 

The Management Committee (who are also directors of Ordinary Lifestyles for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the management committee’s annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

Company law requires the management committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the management committee are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently 

- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 

- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent 

- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements 

- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation 

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The Management Committee are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and 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 taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

In so far as the management committee are aware: 

- There is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company’s auditors are unaware 

- The management committee have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information 

The management committee are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. 

## **Auditors** 

Slade & Cooper Ltd were re-appointed as the charitable company's auditors during the year and have expressed their willingness to continue in that capacity. 

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime of the Companies Act 2006. 

The management committee’ annual report has been approved by the management committee on date and signed on their behalf by 

The annual report has been approved by the management committee on 20[th] November 2025 and signed on their behalf by 

Name: Maggie Dickinson 

Title: Chairperson 

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## Independent auditors’ report 

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## **Opinion** 

We have audited the financial statements of Ordinary Lifestyles (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 March 2024, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities (including the income and expenditure account), the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting 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 the state of the charitable company’s affairs as at 31 March 2024, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended; 

- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 

- have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Basis for opinion** 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.  We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

## **Conclusions relating to going concern** 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 

## **Other information** 

The trustees are responsible for the other information.  The other information comprises the information included in the trustees’ annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.  Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. 

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## Independent auditors’ report 

## to the members of Ordinary Lifestyles 

We have nothing to report in this regard. 

## **Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006** 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: 

- the information given in the trustees’ report (incorporating the directors’ report) for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and 

- the trustees’ report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the trustees’ report. 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- certain disclosures of trustees’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or 

- the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies’ regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemptions in preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. 

## **Responsibilities of trustees** 

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 12, the trustees (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 such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: 

- enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims. 

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## Independent auditors’ report 

## to the members of Ordinary Lifestyles 

- enquiry of the charity's staff, management and those charged with governance to identify any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. 

- reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance. 

- reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

- auditing the risk of management override of controls, including through testing journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, and evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business. 

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation.  This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to 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, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. 

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 

## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose.  To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than 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. 

Chinwe Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA Senior Statutory Auditor _for and on behalf of_ Slade & Cooper Limited Statutory Auditors Beehive Mill Jersey Street Manchester M4 6JG Date: 21[st] November 2025 

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Ordinary Lifestyles
Statement of Financial Activities
(including Income and Expenditure account)
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2025
Total funds
2024
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
200
200
278
Cha ritable activities:
3,078,604
250,162
3,328,766
2,832,439
Investments
2,992
2,992
3,362
Total income
3,081,796
250,162
3,331,958
2,836,079
Expenditure on:
Cha ritable activities:
3,085,997
247,585
3,333,582
2,767,811
Total expenditure
3,085,997
247,585
3,333,582
2,767,811
Net income/{expenditure) before
net gains/ (losses) on
investments
(4,201)
2,577
(1,624)
68,268
Net income/{expenditure) for the
year
(4,201)
2,577
(1,624)
68,268
Transfer between funds
Net movement in funds for the year
(4,201)
2,577
(1,624)
68,268
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
1,036,352
1,036,352
968,084
Total funds carried forward
1,032,151
2,577
1,034,728
1,036,352
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Prior year SOFA is shown on the last page.
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## Ordinary Lifestyles Company number 3175855 

## Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 

|Note<br>£<br>£<br>**Fixed assets**<br>Tangible assets<br>13<br>1,303<br>**Total fixed assets**<br>**1,303**<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors<br>14<br>318,152<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>15<br>972,035<br>**Total current assets**<br>**1,290,187**<br>**Liabilities**<br>Creditors: amounts falling<br>due in less than one year<br>16<br>(256,762)<br>**Net current assets**<br>**1,033,425**<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>1,034,728<br>**Net assets**<br>**1,034,728**<br>**The funds of the charity:**<br>Restricted income funds<br>17<br>2,577<br>Unrestricted income funds<br>18<br>1,032,151<br>**Total charity funds**<br>**1,034,728**<br>2025|_£_<br>_£_<br>_1,533_<br>**_1,533_**<br>_211,441_<br>_1,050,882_<br>**_1,262,323_**<br>_(227,504)_<br>**_1,034,819_**<br>_1,036,352_<br>**_1,036,352_**<br>_-_<br>_1,036,352_<br>**_1,036,352_**<br>_2024_|
|---|---|



These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company. 

The notes on pages 20 to 38 form part of these accounts. 

Approved by the trustees on 20/11/2025 and signed on their behalf by: 

Maggie Dickinson (Chair) 

Elayne Rushton (Trustee) 

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Ordinary Lifestyles
Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ending 31 March 2025
Note
2025
2024
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
21
(81,839)
216,446
Cash flows from investing activities..
Dividends, interest, and rents from investments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
2,992
3, 362
(I,ioo)
Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
2,992
2,262
Increase/{decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents in the year
(78,847)
218, 708
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
1,050,882
832, 174
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
972,035
1,050,882
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in
the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
a Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102), second edition
October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies
Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Ordinary Lifestyles meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated
in the relevant accounting policy note.
b Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's
ability to continue as a going concern.
The trustees have made no key judgments which have a significant effect on the accounts.
The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the
reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying
amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
c Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance
conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will
be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is
recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached
to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can
be measured reliably and is not deferred.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware
that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by
the executor(s) to the charity that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received
from the estate. Receipt of a legacyi in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the
amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the executor's intention
to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware
of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the
legacy is a treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for
income recognition are met.
d Donated services and facilities
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity
has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the
receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that
economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102),
general volunteer time is not recognised.
refer to the trustees, annual report for more
information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of
the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to
pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market. a
corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
e Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
Bank.
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
f Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of
charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their
discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular
areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.
g Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to
a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation
can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs undertaken to further the
purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was
incurred.
h Allocation of support costs
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly
undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel,
payroll and governance costs which support the charity's programmes and activities.
Operating leases
Operating leases are leases in which the title to the assets, and the risks and rewards of
ownership, remain with the lessor. Rental charges are charged on a straight line basis over the
term of the lease.
j Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated
over their estimated useful economic lives on a reducing balance of 150/0 per annum in all
cases.
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
k Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount
offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
I Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a
short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or
similar account.
m Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting
from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the
amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and
provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade
discounts due.
n Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value
nd subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which
are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
o Pensions
Employees of the charity are entitled to join a defined contribution scheme. The charity's
contribution is restricted to the contributions disclosed in note 8. There were no outstanding
contributions at the year end.
Legal status of the charity
The charity is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales and has no share
capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is
limited to £1 per member of the charity. The registered office address is disclosed on page l.
Income from donations and legacies
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2025
Donations
200
200
Total
200
200
Previous reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Donations
278
278
Total
278
278
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Income from charitable activities
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2025
Funding
Home Support Services
Individual Service Fund
3,066,030
3,066,030
250,162
250,162
Total Funding
3,066,030
250,162
3,316,192
Miscellaneous Income
Other income
12,574
12,574
Total
3,078,604
250,162
3,328,766
Previous reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Funding
Home Support Services
Individual Service Fund
2,598,408
2,598,408
227,899
227,899
Total Funding
2,598,408
227,899
2,826,307
Miscellaneous Income
Other income
6,132
6,132
Total
2,604,540
227,899
2,832,439
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Investment income
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
Income from bank deposits
2,992
2,992
2,992
2,992
Previous reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
2024
Income from bank deposits
3,362
3,362
3,362
3,362
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Current reporting period
Total 2025
Total 2024
staff costs
Client expenses
Governance costs
(see note 7)
Support costs (see
note 7)
3,116,230
34,979
2,581,846
33,352
30,875
29,956
151,498
122,657
3,333,582
2,767,811
2025
2024
Restricted expenditure
Unrestricted expenditure
247,585
3,085,997
233,731
2,534,080
3,333,582
2,767,811
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Analysis of governance and support costs
Current reporting period
Support
Governance
Total 2025
Running costs
Other staff costs
Recruitment
Training
Premises
Depreciation
Audit and accountancy fees
Trustee Expenses
Legal and professional
71,779
13,801
10,956
33,406
21,326
230
71,779
13,801
10,956
33,406
21,326
230
7,272
484
23,119
7,272
484
23,119
151,498
30,875
182,373
Previous reporting period
Support
Governance
Total 2024
Running costs
Other staff costs
Recruitment
Training
Premises
Depreciation
Audit and accountancy fees
Trustee Expenses
Legal and professional
68, 996
10,791
9, 738
12,147
20, 733
252
68, 996
10,791
9, 738
12,147
20,733
252
7,866
528
21,562
7,866
528
21,562
122,657
29,956
152,613
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025
2024
Depreciation
Operating lease rentals:
Property
Auditor's remuneration audit fees
Auditor's remuneration - accountancy fees
230
249
19,387
3,600
2,740
19,387
3,450
2,610
Staff costs
staff costs during the year were as follows..
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
2,750,504
249,481
116,245
2,288,888
200,658
92,300
3,116,230
2,581,846
No employee has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: Nil).
The average number of staff employed during the period was 113.16 (2024.. 96.75).
The average full time equivalent number of staff employed during the period was 72.34 (2024:
69.14).
The key management personnel of the charity comprise Chief Executive Officer, Registered
Managers, Training Manager, Finance and Administration Manager, Service Managers and Quality
and Compliance Manager.
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £321,199
(2024.. £232,633).
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
10 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions
Neither the management committee nor any persons connected with them received any
remuneration or reimbursed expenses during the year (2024: Nil).
One (2024: two) trustees received travel and subsistence expenses during the year of £156
(2024.. £265).
Four members of the Management Committee are closely related to a beneficiary of the charity
(2024.. four).
There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and
no restricted donations from related parties.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contratt or
transaction entered into by the charityi including guarantees, during the year (2024: nil).
11 Government grants
The government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows:
2025
2024
Dorset County Council
Manchester City Council
Manchester CCG
Trafford M BC
105,870
1,519,273
574,747
561,824
55,790
1,345,162
477,895
192,710
2,761,714
2,071,557
There were no unfulfilled conditions and contingencies attaching to the grants.
12 Corporation tax
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the
Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the
extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
13 Fixed assets: tangible assets
Total
Cost
At l April 2024
Additions
Disposals
4,775
At 31 March 2025
4,775
Depreciation
At l April 2024
Charge for the year
Disposals
3,242
230
At 31 March 2025
3,472
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
1,303
At 31 Marc17 2024
1,533
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
287,324
5,350
25,478
186,619
6,234
18,588
318,152
211,441
15 Cash at bank and in hand
2025
2024
Cash at bank and on hand
972,035
1,050,882
972,035
1, 050, 882
16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors and accruals
10,673
246,089
7,835
219,669
256,762
227,504
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
17 Analysis of movements in restricted funds
Current reporting
period
tsaiance ai
l April
2024
tjaiance ai
31 March
2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Individual Service
Fund
250,162
(247,585)
2,577
Total
250,162
(247,585)
2,577
Previous reporting
period
saiance ai
l April
2023
raiance ar
31 March
2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Individual Service
Fund
227,899
(233,731)
5,832
Total
227,899
(233, 731)
5,832
Name of
restricted fund
Description, nature and purposes of the fund
I ndividual Service Fund - this allows an individua I to choose a provider manage thei r personal budget rather
tha n the local authority. This provides the individual with choice and control of thei r support without having to
manage their monies themselves.
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
18 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds
Current reporting
period
tjaiance ai
l April
2024
Asat31
March 2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
843,352
3,075,481
(3,060,652)
(14,030)
844,151
Gap funding
20,000
20,000
Continuation of
social inclusion
activities and
volunteers support
Investment in
Community
Allotment
Provision for
potential/ongoing
voids
3,000
6,315
(10,016)
3,701
3,000
20,000
(15,329)
10,329
15,000
150,000
150,000
1,036,352
3,081,796
(3,085,997)
1,032,151
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
18 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds (continued)
Previous reporting Balance at
period
l April
2023
Asat31
March 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
General fund
Gap funding
Continuation of
social inclusion
activities and
volunteers support
Investment in
Community
Allotment
Provision for
potential/ongoing
voids
773,429
20,000
2,602,477
(2, 508, 604)
(23, 950)
843,352
20,000
2,000
5, 703
(8, 979)
4,276
3,000
20,000
(13, 923)
13,923
20,000
150,000
150,000
Investment in the
development /
upgrade of Ir and
telephone systems
2,655
(2, 574)
(81)
968, 084
2,608, 180
(2, 534, 080)
(5,832)
1, 036, 352
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
18 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds (continued)
Name of
unrestricted fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund
General fund
For all other contingencies
A buffer for late payments of invoices and a contingency for shortfalls in
funding.
To continue the delivery of the organisation's workshops throughout the
year.
Gap funding
Continuation of
social inclusion
activities and
volunteers support
Investment in
Community
Allotment
To continue to provide and maintain an allotment space for individuals to
attend and be involved in the planting/growing and ongoing maintenance of
the plot.
Provision for
potential/ongoing
voids
Provision for potential/ongoing voids.
Investment in the
development /
upgrade of IT and
telephone systems
To improve outdated office systems.
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
19 Analysis of net assets between funds
Current reporting period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets/(liabilities)
1,303
842,848
1,303
1,033,425
188,000
2,577
Total
844,151
188,000
2,577
1,034,728
Previous reporting period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets/(liabilities)
1,533
841,819
1,533
1,034,819
193,000
Total
843,352
193,000
1, 036, 352
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
20 Operating lease commitments
The charity's total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases is as
Property
2025
2024
Less than one year
One to five years
16,156
2,693
2,693
18,849
2,693
21 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow f rom operating activities
2025
2024
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charge
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease/{increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
(1,624)
68,268
230
(2,992)
(106,711)
29,258
249
(3,362)
102, 858
48,433
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating
(81,839)
216,446
22 Other information
Ordinary Lifestyles is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England.
Its registered office is..
Ivy Mill Business Centre, Crown Street,
Manchester
M35 9BG
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Ordinary Lifestyles
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued)
23 Prior year Statement of Financial Activities
(including Income and Expenditure account)
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Income from:
Donations and legacies
278
278
151
Cha ritable activities:
2,604,540
227,899
2,832,439
2,284,816
Investments
3,362
3,362
490
Total income
2,608,180
227,899
2,836,079
2,285,457
Expenditure on:
Cha ritable activities:
2,534,080
233,731
2,767,811
2,331,502
Total expenditure
2,534,080
233,731
2,767,811
2,331,502
Net
income/(expenditure)
for the year
74,100
(5,832)
68,268
(46,045)
Transfer between funds
(5,832)
5,832
Net movement in funds
for the year
68,268
68,268
(46,045)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought
forward
968,084
968,084
1,014,129
Total funds carried
forward
1,036,352
1,036,352
968,084
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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