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Charity registration number 1062884 (England and Wales) Company registration number 3380601

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Patron Chloe Teacher
Vice patrons Tony Adams MBE
Greg Clark MP
Pam Munro MBE
Professor Michael Oddy
President Judy Horwood
Board of trustees J Clark-Wilson
J Barker
E Fardell
J Kennedy
S Pearce
P Lester (Appointed 7 March 2024)
Secretary E Fardell
Charity number 1062884
Company number 3380601
Centre & Registered office Milestones
3 Culverden Park
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9QT
01892 619001
info@brainsmatter.org.uk
www.brainsmatter.org.uk
Independent examiner Foot Davson Ltd
Lonsdale Gate, Lonsdale Gardens
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1NU
Bankers CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4TA
Investment advisors Evelyn Partners
25 Moorgate
London
EC2R 6AY

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 5
Statement of responsibilities 6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9 - 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 22

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "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)".

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives

The Charity’s objectives are set out in the Memorandum of Association are to:

The Charity also has the general aim to support preventative measures to reduce the incidence and severity of brain injury.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charitable company should undertake.

Activities

To achieve these objectives the Charity carries out the following activities:

The Centre based service is provided in Tunbridge Wells, currently three days a week. The Charity receives payments from KCC, who pay a portion of the daily costs for individual users. Fees are also received from private users.

The Charity has a Drop-In Centre based at the Munro House in Tunbridge Wells.

The Charity has a Community Wellbeing Service, which has provided valuable support to those requiring the additional help of a support worker on a one to one basis.

Public Benefit

The specialist requirements for assisting children preclude the Charity from providing services to children with brain injury under the age of eighteen. Otherwise, the Charity’s services are available to all people with a brain injury, subject to an assessment of need, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity or social grouping.

The trustees confirm that they have considered the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims, objectives and operations. They are satisfied that the provision of services ensures that the public benefit requirements are fully met.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The charity has continued to work within the same challenging landscapes that many other small charities and groups are facing at the present time. With Government and Local Authority cutbacks, and reductions in grant provisions and financial resources, funding is increasingly difficult. Uncertainties in all sectors have created significant complexities for strategic planning for small charities, such as Brains Matter. In addition to this, key staff, such as Kevin Bottrell and Lisa-Rae Brough, could not be maintained in their working roles for the charity, for different reasons.

In April 2025, Brains Matter changed its Articles of Association with the Charity Commission after consultation with all concerned last year.

The Board of Trustees worked closely with Kevin Bottrell, the charity’s Business Manager, in the last year to monitor and review the financial status of the charity, the services provided, and the needs of the Brains Matter client group, Action was taken, as required, to ensure Brains Matter to manage within limited budgets. Brains Matter is grateful for the support that has been provided by local businesses, especially Cripps, Wells Associates, and others.

Munro House, in Tunbridge Wells, continues to be the main base for Brains Matter for clients and families, and all administrative aspects of the charity.

Clients regularly attend the Centre and are involved in creating and participating in a varied range of activities, including Neuropilates, music, gardening, quizzes, arts and crafts, and visiting places of interest. These activities are arranged by the Centre Supervisors, Julie Hemsley and Katie Hughes, and supported by a small team of dedicated volunteers. The aim is to support everyone in their personal development after brain injury, and in providing an environment where clients can socialize and thrive.

The Wellbeing service is based in community so clients can live as independently as possible in the community, and create goals and fulfil their aspirations, Tyne Chambers, the Wellbeing Coordinator has recently been joined by Sue Todd.

The staff provide a ‘whole team’ approach in the service; in the centre and community activities, in client and family liaison and support, development of social networks and the website, preparation of the magazine, fundraising, marketing, and networking in addition to maintaining Munro House,

Unfortunately, the drop-in sessions at Maidstone and Sevenoaks could not be continued but, instead, there is now a drop-in Centre on Thursday mornings, at Munro House. It is hoped the other drop-in centres can be re-opened when the financial situation improves.

The Community Navigator Role has also been put on hold until the financial situation improves.

The staff at Brains Matter have developed excellent links and relationships with healthcare professionals, key personnel with Kent County Council, charities, community groups, local businesses and sports clubs. Brains Matter’s online presence has improved greatly this year across the upgraded website and social media platforms, and the Brains Matter newsletter is delivered every few months. These have highlighted fundraising, like the ‘Step Challenge’ in July 2025; the weekly quotes; special social events, and stories and photographs highlighting clients’ participation in activities focusing on their achievements.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Staff

Changes have occurred in the staffing of Brains Matter. Last year, Lisa-Rae, Deputy Manager, left the charity in 2024 and Kevin Bottrell’s employment ceased with Brains Matter in August 2025. Jo Clark-Wilson has stepped into this management role on an interim basis.

Jane Stanley, Finance Officer provides invaluable work for the charity and has a fount of knowledge from working with Brains Matter for so many years.

Julie Hemsley and Katie Hughes have the roles of Activities Coordinators/Centre Supervisors. Apart from the activity coordination with clients and families, they have also demonstrated their skills in events management, technology (computers/websites management/Sharepoint/Charity Log), social media, fundraising, social networking, and working with volunteers. Tyne Chambers and Sue Todd are working in the centre and with clients on a one-to-one basis in their homes and in community settings. Tyne has also demonstrated her practical skills in the maintenance of Munro House.

Trustees

The Board of Trustees have remained consistent over the past year.

The Trustees have regular meetings and additional communication, as required, to support any decisions that have needed to be made for governance, and the future development of the charity. This has been a challenging year because of the financial restraints and human resources issues that have arisen.

As Jo Clark-Wilson is acting as Interim Manager for Brains Matter, John Kennedy, has taken over as acting Chair of Trustees, and Sue Pearce, his Vice Chair. The other Trustees, Jackie Barker, Treasurer, Paul Lester and Eddie Fardell, and our President, Judy Horwood have provided invaluable support and advice.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Balance Sheet

At 31 December 2024 the Charity had total reserves of £419,470 as detailed in note 21 to the accounts. The premises at 3 Culverden Park have a net book value of £484,193 and are owned outright.

S.O.F.A.

For the year ended 31 December 2024 the Charity had a net deficit of £105,366.

The Charity’s existing core activities providing the day services (including the Drop-In services and an information/ support service) generated £62,561 in fee income and incurred £204,312 in associated unrestricted expenditure. This resulted in a deficit of £141,751 which was primarily funded from reserves.

The Wellbeing Support activity generated £21,175 income during the year and incurred £18,739 in association unrestricted expenditure. This resulted in a surplus of £2,436.

Donations and legacies of £25,745 were received.

Reserves policy

Note 21 to the accounts show the assets and liabilities attributable to the various funds. Unrestricted funds have been used during the year to fund the deficit arising.

The trustees’ reserves policy is reviewed on an annual basis and aims to maintain unrestricted funds as a level to allow sufficient liquidity for normal operations, to support the development of services and activities provided by the Charity and provide for a reasonable sum for contingencies. The reserve position is considered alongside the Charity’s annual budget and forecast cash flow requirements.

It has been a challenging year and reserves have not increased as had been hoped so this remains a key priority for the trustees going forward to bring our reserves back up in line with the Charity’s policy.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Following the staffing changes, there is an opportunity to revisit our strategic plans and consider how best the Charity can fulfil its objectives moving forward. The financial position remains unstable however the trustees are actively reviewing all options to ensure that they can continue to support the clients and wider community. Further financial support has been offered and provided by the Charity’s bank and this provides reassurance that the Charity can continue to operate.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

Brains Matter Charity is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 3 June 1997 as amended by special resolutions dated 2 July 2012, 15 May 2017 and 30 October 2024. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission, number 1062884.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

J Clark-Wilson J Barker E Fardell E Johnson (Resigned 16 October 2024) J Kennedy S Pearce P Lester (Appointed 7 March 2024) A Miles (Resigned 17 March 2024)

Appointment of Trustees

The President, Chairman, Treasurer, Company Secretary and other trustees are elected by members at the Annual General Meeting and serve until the conclusion of the following Annual General Meeting. As part of the selection process, due consideration is given to the individual’s personal knowledge and the experience they would bring to the governing body.

The Charity complies with the requirements of the Charity Commission for governance. This includes the induction and training of trustees, staff and volunteers.

Organisation

The board of trustees, which can have up to 12 members, administers the Charity. The trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. The day-to-day administration of the Charity is delegated to the Business Manager.

Risk management

The trustees have examined the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have developed systems to mitigate any impact they may have on the charity’s future. It is recognized that no system can give an absolute assurance against major risks.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to independent examiner

In so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving the trustees’ annual report;

The report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

J Kennedy Chairman

18 September 2025

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

The trustees, who are also the directors of Brains Matter Charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the 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 trustees 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 year.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate 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.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity 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.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Brains Matter Charity (the charitable company) for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charitable company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

JP van der Merwe ACA

For and on behalf of Foot Davson Ltd Chartered accountants and registered auditor Lonsdale Gate, Lonsdale Gardens Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1NU

Dated: 19 September 2025

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
25,241
504
25,745
72,588
860
Charitable activities
4
93,736
-
93,736
115,862
-
Other trading activities
5
25,329
-
25,329
26,535
-
Investments
6
152
-
152
111
-
Total income
144,458
504
144,962
215,096
860
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
3,514
-
3,514
1,624
-
Charitable activities
8
239,309
7,505
246,814
232,086
8,319
Total expenditure
242,823
7,505
250,328
233,710
8,319
Net expenditure and
movement in funds
(98,365)
(7,001)
(105,366)
(18,614)
(7,459)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 January
2024
255,344
269,492
524,836
273,958
276,951
Fund balances at 31
December 2024
156,979
262,491
419,470
255,344
269,492		 Total
2023
£
73,448
115,862
26,535
111
215,956
1,624
240,405
242,029
(26,073)
550,909
524,836

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
Current assets
Debtors
14
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
16
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
17
Net assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
19
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
20
General unrestricted funds		 2024
£
10,925
21,639
32,564
(27,844)
226,992
(70,013)		 £
485,137
4,720
489,857
(70,387)
419,470
262,491
156,979
419,470		 2023
£
19,079
121,287
140,366
(24,535)
233,424
21,920		 £
498,781
115,831
614,612
(89,776)
524,836
269,492
255,344
524,836

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 18 September 2025

J Barker J Kennedy Treasurer Chairman

Company registration number 3380601

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Brains Matter Charity is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales and is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. The company and charity registration numbers, registered office and principal place of business are given on the charity information page and the governing document details are set out in the trustees' report.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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)" (effective 1 January 2019).

The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charitable company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charitable company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds include a designated investment fund representing the market value of investments and a designated new property fund representing the value of the charity's principal operating premises, which was funded by the general fund.

Freehold depreciation is charged directly to the designated fund and an annual transfer is made between unrestricted funds and designated funds to account for investment purchases and sales.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions imposed by donors or through the terms of an appeal, as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charitable company is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charitable company has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earliest of the date on which either: the charitable company is aware that probate has been granted; the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executors to the charitable company that a distribution will be made; or when a distribution is received from the state. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charitable company has been notified of the executors intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charitable company, or the charitable company is aware of the granting of probate and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.

Donated assets are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charitable company which is the amount the charitable company would have been willing to pay to acquire the asset on the open market.

Grant or fee income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

Raising funds comprises the costs of organising fundraising events, investment management fees, salary costs and expenditure on marketing and publicity.

Charitable activities comprises the costs of the day centre and the buddying & drop in centres undertaken to further the purposes of the charitable company, including their associated support costs.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include accountancy fees and governance costs. The basis on which support costs are allocated is set out in the charitable activities note in these financial statements.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings 2% slb Equipment 25% rbm Studio, grounds and gardens 25% rbm Freehold land is not depreciated.

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charitable company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charitable company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charitable company's balance sheet when the charitable company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charitable company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charitable company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.11 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.12 Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged as an expense on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charitable company’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Donations and gifts
20,701
504
Legacies
3,000
-
Grants
1,540
-
25,241
504		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
21,205
27,588
860
3,000
-
-
1,540
45,000
-
25,745
72,588
860		 Total
2023
£
28,448
-
45,000
73,448

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Day services
Fees and other generated income 62,561 54,533
Wellbeing support
Fees and other generated income 21,175 21,329
ABI Navigator
Fees and other generated income 10,000 40,000
93,736 115,862

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

5 Income from other trading activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Fundraising events 8,833 19,634
Letting and licensing arrangements 16,010 5,178
Other income 486 1,723
Other trading activities 25,329 26,535

6 Income from investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Other income 152 111

7 Raising funds

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Direct costs of fundraising events 1,556 1,306
Publicity and marketing 760 -
Website maintenance 1,198 318
Fundraising and publicity 3,514 1,624
3,514 1,624

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

8 Expenditure on charitable activities

Day
services
Wellbeing
support
ABI
Navigator
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
147,546
17,121
14,101
Depreciation and impairment
13,644
-
-
Other personnel costs
1,972
1,492
1,300
Premises
12,536
-
-
Insurance
4,458
-
-
Office
22,981
126
857
Direct expenditure on beneficiaries
3,615
-
-
Legal and professional
1,285
-
-
Independent examination
3,780
-
-
211,817
18,739
16,258
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
204,312
18,739
16,258
Restricted funds
7,505
-
-
211,817
18,739
16,258		 Total
Day
services
Wellbeing
support
ABI
Navigator
2024
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
178,768
127,288
18,751
25,823
13,644
13,986
-
-
4,764
2,020
2,146
1,395
12,536
13,195
-
-
4,458
4,794
-
-
23,964
15,335
-
447
3,615
8,526
-
-
1,285
3,099
-
-
3,780
3,600
-
-
246,814
191,843
20,897
27,665
239,309
183,524
20,897
27,665
7,505
8,319
-
-
246,814
191,843
20,897
27,665		 Total
2023
£
171,862
13,986
5,561
13,195
4,794
15,782
8,526
3,099
3,600
240,405
232,086
8,319
240,405

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

9 Net movement in funds 2024 2023
£ £
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements - -
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 13,644 13,986

10 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charitable company during the year.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Day services
Wellbeing support
Management, admin and fundraising
ABI Navigator funded
Total
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2024
Number
2
1
3
1
7
2024
£
161,488
8,465
8,815
178,768		 2023
Number
2
1
3
1
7
2023
£
156,421
7,379
8,061
171,862

Pension costs are allocated between activities and between restricted and unrestricted funds in proportion to the related staff costs incurred. Retirement benefits are accruing under money purchase schemes for six members of staff (2023: six).

The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees, business manager and deputy manager. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel were £81,842 (2023: £81,860).

The average monthly head count was seven staff, comprising three full time and four part time employees (2023: two full time and six part time employees). The number of full time equivalent employees was as above.

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

12 Taxation

The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

13 Tangible fixed assets

Freehold land
and buildings
Equipment
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
768,813
37,291
At 31 December 2024
768,813
37,291
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
271,287
36,036
Depreciation charged in the year
13,333
311
At 31 December 2024
284,620
36,347
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
484,193
944
At 31 December 2023
497,526
1,255		 Total
£
806,104
806,104
307,323
13,644
320,967
485,137
498,781

The Trustee's have estimated the original cost of the freehold land in 2008 as £42,000 which represented 10% of the purchase price.

14 Debtors

Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
15
Loans and overdrafts
Bank loans
Payable within one year
Payable after one year		 2024
£
10,880
45
-
10,925
2024
£
89,776
19,389
70,387		 2023
£
17,573
45
1,461
19,079
2023
£
105,000
15,224
89,776

During the prior year (2023), an unsecured loan of £105,000 was received from CAF Bank. This is repayable over five years, at an interest rate of 6.50% per annum.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Bank loans
15
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2024
£
19,389
2,481
1,456
738
3,780
27,844		 2023
£
15,224
3,088
772
1,851
3,600
24,535

Other creditors include pension contributions of £738 (2023: £1,851).

17 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

2024 2023
Notes £ £
Bank loans 15 70,387 89,776

18 Retirement benefit schemes

Defined contribution schemes

Pension costs are allocated between activities and between restricted and unrestricted funds in proportion to the related staff costs incurred. Retirement benefits are accruing under money purchase schemes for six members of staff. (2023: six).

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

19 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

Balance at
1 January 2023
r
£
New premises fund
271,241
Equipment funds
425
Cash funds
5,285
276,951		 Movement in funds
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Investment
gains/losses
and transfers
Balance at
1 January 2024
r
£
£
£
£
-
(7,139)
-
264,102
-
(105)
-
320
860
(1,075)
-
5,070
860
(8,319)
-
269,492		 Movement in funds
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Investment
gains/losses
and transfers
Balance at
31 December
2024
£
£
£
£
-
(6,901)
-
257,201
-
(81)
-
239
504
(523)
-
5,051
504
(7,505)
-
262,491		 Movement in funds
Incoming
esources
Resources
expended
Investment
gains/losses
and transfers
Balance at
31 December
2024
£
£
£
£
-
(6,901)
-
257,201
-
(81)
-
239
504
(523)
-
5,051
504
(7,505)
-
262,491
262,491

The New Premises Fund was created in 2004 to finance the new premises at 3 Culverden Park.

The Equipment Fund comprises items of equipment donated for various purposes.

The Cash Fund consists of many gifts or grants which have been donated for various specific purposes.

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

20 Designated funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1
Designated new property fund
Previous year:
At 1
Designated investment fund
Designated new property fund		 January
2024
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31
December
2024
£
£
£
£
233,424
(6,432)
-
226,992
January
2023
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31
December
2023
£
£
£
£
9
-
(9)
-
239,856
(6,432)
-
233,424
239,865
6,432
(9)
233,424

21 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
At 31 December 2024:
Tangible assets
227,697
257,440
Current assets/(liabilities)
(331)
5,051
Long term liabilities
(70,387)
-
156,979
262,491
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
At 31 December 2023:
Tangible assets
234,359
264,422
Current assets/(liabilities)
110,761
5,070
Long term liabilities
(89,776)
-
255,344
269,492		 Total
2024
£
485,137
4,720
(70,387)
419,470
Total
2023
£
498,781
115,831
(89,776)
524,836

BRAINS MATTER CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

22 Operating lease commitments

Lessee

At the reporting end date the charitable company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between two and five years		 2024
£
3,840
6,720
10,560		 2023
£
4,281
-
4,281

23 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).