Charlty Reglstration No. 1067584
Company Reglstration No. 03482562 (England and Wales)
VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
CONTENTS
Page
Chairman's statement
Trustees report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Statement of financial position
Notes to the financial statements
7-11
Detailed trading and profit and loss account
12&13

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
D Roache (Treasurer)
I Prosser (Company Secretary}
KAukstolis
C W Goody
M Wells (Chairman)
Secretary
I Prosser (Company Secretary)
Charity number
1067584
Company number
03482562
Prlnclpal address
3Arden Court
Arden Street
stratford-Upon-Avon
Wamickshire
CV37 6NT
Reglstered offlce
3 Arden Court
Arden Street
stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6NT
Independent examlner
Grineaux Accountants Limited
20 Market Hill
Southam
Warwickshire
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VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The slow but steady recovery from Ihe impacts of the pandemic have continued thanks to the continued
commitment of all our volunteers and staff, supported by our partners and funders.
Our volunteers are at the core of everything we do, with the malority of VASA'S effort being volunteer led. In the
year they have donated over 40,000 hours of their time to the full range of our activities. If those hours were paid at
the Living Wage rate, that would be £416,800.
Community transport has in excess of 3,500 passengers across south Wa￿¢Cksh1re and Rugby with volunteer
drivers completing 21,422 journeys, including 1,465 dialysis journeys, 618 vaccination journeys and several special
journeys such as taking some residents of a care home to their friend's funeral, a number of refugees lo their ESOL
classes, a child with additional needs to a social support group, and two GCSE students to their eX￿InatIOnS as
their bus would not get them there on time.
Community services continued to recover. Dementia Day Services offered 1,959 days of respite delvered in 262
sessions. Each of the groups take 8 - 12 people living with dementia, allowing them to participate while their
carers are able to take a welcome five-hour break. We also offer Carer's Cafés where experiences and challenges
can be shared in a supportive peer to peer environment. We also continued with our Baby Brunch sessions and
community coffee mornings. Across these three groups 211 sessions were delivered.
Funding continues to shift with services, generated income increasing by more than 35 %. Fortunately, our funding
and development manager has continued to work wonders and our grants income and donations reached an
amazing £185,000.
A major development during the year was the awarding of a Community Lottery grant of £230,644. That funded a
Volunteer Co-ordinator and a Community Connector, with Gill joining us in November in the former role and Linda
from January. Both are incredibly important roles as we look lo extend awareness of services on offer and move to
being a truly volunteer led organisation. To assist with that move we have launched a Volunteer Advisory Panel to
provide a forum and process for our volunteers to help us shape the volunteering role, training and procedures as
well as being involved in helping us shape our future.
During the year we made Ihe move back to Arden Court, a change that has improved our offering to our staff and
volunteers and has provided us with our own space in which to hold events. We are hugely indebted to the NFU for
the donation of all the office furniture which, even at second hand values, was worth over £8000.
Traditionally VASA achieves a lot through partnership working and this has continued through active and important
roles with Slour Health and Wellbeing Partnership, WaNickshire Community Transport and Stratford Social
Inclusion Partnership as well as our long-standing partnership with WRCC.
Our partners and funders have continued to support our important work.. Stratford Town Trust, stratford District
Council, and the NHS Integrated Care Board. Thanks also go to Orbit and Stratford Town Football Club who
continue to host many of our community activities.
The coming year will no doubt continue to challenge us, especially financially, but the Trustees are confident that,
with the continued support of the volunteers and staff, we will continue to develop and deliver our mission to
change lives by connecting people.
M Wells
Chairman
14 November 2024

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 37 MARCH 2024
The truslees who are also the directors of the charily for the purpose of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 st March 2024. The trustees have adopted
the provisions of 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 1021 (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectlves and actlvltles
The Charily's objectives are..
The provision, sponsorship and assistance of activities of a public social care and support nature either directly or
in partnership based from, but not restricted lo. the geographical area of Stralford on Avon District and ils environs.
To promote, organise and facilitate co-operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other
relevant bodies in the achievement of Ihe above purposes within the area of benefit.
Strateg1¢ report
Treasurer's Report
The year to 31si March 2024 continued the Irend towards full recovery from the difficulties of Covid lock-down
although the costs associated with the move to more suitable premises suppressed the overall results.
Income from our charitable activities saw a 36 /0 increase lo £141,578 {£104,364). Total income increased by 7.50/0
to £327,117 (£304,020). Because of the liming of certain receipts, grant income reduced by 12 % to £125,405
{£142,396). However, we received the first tranche of a 5 year National Lottery grant during the year. This has been
awarded in order lo fund volunteer activities and support costs.
Our total costs increased by 10.80/0 10 £337,2841£304,299). These costs included over £8,000 of costs associated
either direclly1£4,1971 or indirectly with the move to new premises. Our staff, utility and insurance costs are all
exposed to the impact of inflation and, whilsl we endeavour to keep a tight control on them the increases suffered in
the year were inevitable.
Our overall deficit for the year was £10,168 {£2791, including the one-off costs of relocation.
The charity continues to be soundly financed with total funds of £110,432 al 31 st March 2024 {£120,600).
We continue to enjoy the support of our funders, without whom we would be unable to carry out our charttable
activities.
Achlevements and performance
Financlal revlew
The results for the year and the financial position of the company are shown in the annexed financial statements.
The Charity's activities have been partially financed by grants and donalions while the retained reseNes have been
depleted by the deficit of £10,168 (previous year £279).
The income for the year was £327,116 (£304,020) and total expenditure was £337,284 {£304,299).
Structure, governance and management
In accordance with Section 60(1){al of the Companies Act 2016, Ihe company is exempi from the requirements of
that Act lo include 'limited' as part of ils name. As the company is limited by guarantee, no Iruslee has any interest
in the share capital of the company.
The charity is registered with the Charity Commission. The charlly regislratlon number is 1067584.

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
Trustees are appointed at the Annual General Meeting to ensure that the Board represents a cross section of the
community and individuals with relevant professional backgrounds.
Trustees are recruited as individual members. An assessment of individual member skills is undertaken annually to
determine any gaps in skills which would assist the Board to function more effectively.
New Board members are provided with a Trustee Induction pack which includes the role description, responsibilities
of a trustee, a copy of the Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation and copies of the most recent annual report and
accounts.
New Truslees have an induction session with the Chairman and the charity manager.
Trustees are asked to consider any potential conflict of interest and these are recorded.
The trustees are responsible for financial controls and accounts,. for overseeing the reserve5 policy,. for ensuring
that all procedures and policies adhere to their legal requirements as employers. for reviewing risk management of
the organisation,. to ensure all aspects of charity and company law are fully and properly adhered to and to protect
the charity's property. The trustees have complied with their duty in Section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have
due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
The trustees are responsible for agreeing the annual report and accounts as well as reviewing the aclivity during
the year. The Charity Manager and the Finance Manager have delegated authority, under terms approved by the
Board, for all day to day activity including financial. employment and staff supervision. The charity manager has to
present a report at each meeting of the Board.
The Trustees , including the strategic report, was approved by the board of trustees, as the company directors, on
14 November 2024 and signed on the board's behalf by..
M Wells
Chairman
D Roache
Treasurer

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
I report lo the charily trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Voluntary Action Stratford On Avon
District for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibllltles and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the 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 (the 2006Act).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2008
Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity accounts as
carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have
followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner'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:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or
the financial statements do not accord with those records., or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement thal the accounts give a Irue and fair view which is not a mattef considered as part of an
independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance wilh the methods and principles of the
Slatement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which attention
should be drawn in Ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Richard Peet F
Grineaux Accounta
20 Market Hill
Southam
Warwickshire
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mlted
14 November 2024

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
58,244
81,697
141,578
1,890
38,708
5,000
96.952
86,697
141,578
1,890
8,050
122,058
104,364
513
48,696
20,338
56,746
142,396
104,364
513
Total income
283,409
43,708
327,117
234,985
69,034
304,019
Expendlture on..
Charitable activities
278,810
58,475
337,285
243,518
60,780
304,298
Net movement in funds
4,599
(14,767}
(10,168)
(8,533)
8,254
(279)
Fund balances at 1 April
2023
94,559
26,041
120,600
103,092
17,787
120,879
Fund balances at 31
March 2024
99,158
11,274
110,432
94,559
26,041
120,600
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The stalement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financlal activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
4,948
2.655
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
34,760
105,057
26,188
142,486
139,817
168,674
Current Ilabllltles
Amounts falling due within one year
10
34,333
50,729
Net Current assets
105,484
117,945
Total assets less current Ilabilities
110,432
120,600
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
12
11,274
99,158
26,041
94,559
110,432
120,600
The charitable company is entitled lo the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006, for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024.
The Irustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the CompaniesAct 2006 with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial stalements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audlt 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 charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 14 November 2024
A&J_
M Wells
Chalrman
Company Reglstration No. 03482562

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng pollcles
Charlty Information
Voluntary Action Stratford On Avon District is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England
and Wales. The registered office is 3 Arden Court, Arden Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Wa￿iCkShire, CV37
6NT.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charilies SORP (FRS 102) 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 financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements. Ihe Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
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 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objeclives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how Ihey 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 charity is legally entitled to il after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and il is probable that income will be received.
1.5 Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity lo that expenditure, it is probable that a Iransfer of economic benefits will be required in settlemenl and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and
has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be
directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the
use of resources.
1.6 Property, plant and equlpment
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assels less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Office Equipment
Wheelchairs
33 % on cost
1.7 Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
1.8 Employee benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to
which they relate.

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Other tradlng actlvlties
2024
2023
Meeting room hire
Transport fees
Group income
60
64,296
77,222
48,558
55,806
other trading activities
141,578
104,364
Investments
2024
2023
Deposit account interest
1,890
513
Net movement in funds
2024
2023
Net movement in funds is stated after chargingl(¢rediting)
Independent examiner's fee
Depreciation of owned property, plant and equipment
2,460
2,902
2,400
2,837
Trustee's remuneration and benefits
There were no Irustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 st March 2024 nor for the year
ended 31st March 2023.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2024 nor for the year ended 31 st March
2023.

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Employees
2024
Number
2023
Number
Direct charitable work
Administration
Session staff
Total
15
14
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
other pension costs
197,913
7,432
8,447
190,376
6,826
7,624
213,792
204,826
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
Tanglble flxed assets
Offlce Wheèlchalrs
Equlpment
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
13,627
3,697
(5,046)
8,728
1,500
{8,728)
22,355
5,197
(13,774)
At 31 March 2024
12,278
1,500
13,778
Depreclatlon and Impalrment
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
10,973
2,902
{5,045)
8,728
19,701
2,902
{13,773)
{8,7281
At 31 March 2024
8,830
8,830
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2024
3,448
1,500
4,948
At 31 March 2023
2,655
2,655

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trade and other recelvables
2024
2023
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
Trade receivables
Prepayments and accrued income
17,158
17,602
16,071
10,117
34,760
26,188
10 Other creditors falling due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Trade payables
Social security and other taxes
Other payables
Accruals and deferred income
7,559
2,941
13,006
10,827
5,062
2,428
22,379
20,860
34,333
50,729
11 Retlrement beneflt schemes
2024
2023
Deflned contrlbution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
8,447
7,624
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
12 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject lo specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
Movement In funds
Income
Resources
Balanct at
resources
9xpended l Aprll 2023
Movement In funds
Incomg
Resources
8alan¢e at
resources
expended 31 March 2024
Balance al
1 April 2022
Volunteer
services
17,787
69,034
{60,780)
26,041
43,708
(58,475)
11,274
10-

VOLUNTARY ACTION STRATFORD ON AVON DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13 Unrestrlcted funds
The unreslricled funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specifi¢ 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 Aprll
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
General funds
94,559
283,409
{278,810}
99,158
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2023
General funds
103,092
234,985
1243,518)
94,559
14 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023- none).
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