FRIENDS FOR LEISURE Annual Report April 2023 - March 2024 Friends for Leisure - Registered Office Unit R3, The Bromley Centre Bromley Road, Congleton. Cheshire CW12 1 PT Tel: 01260 275333 Registered Charity No. 1068991 Registered Company No. 3508369 An Independent Charity Website: www.friendsforleisure.or E-mail: info@friendsforleisure.org.uk
Friends for Leisure Aims and Objectives Disabled children and young people have the same rights to get involved in everyday friendship and leisure activities as other children and young people. Our Aims To establish, promote and develop mainstream leisure and friendship opportunities for children and young people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities aged between five and twenty-one years within Cheshire East. To raise awareness about disability issues and the importance of equality and inclusion. Our Objectives To enable disabled children and young people to have access to and participate in everyday leisure activities. To create opportunities for disabled children and young people to develop friendships. To support young volunteers to develop and maintain positive, supporting friendships with disabled children and young people. To provide a flexible and individual service responding to the needs and aspirations of disabled children and young people. To consult with disabled children, young people, parents and carers and promote their needs to providers of leisure activities. To ensure that our focus is always the leisure needs of the disabled young person.
Friends for Leisure Organisation Chart Board of Trustees Manager Project Worker North Volunteer Coordinator Project Worker Central Activity Coordinator Project Worker South Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator Activity Leaders Business and other partners Volunteers Office Volunteers Registered Children, Young People and Families
The Trustees and Staff at Friends for Leisure April 2023 to March 2024 Trustees M Stockdale - resigned 29 November 2023 P Walker- resigned 19 June 2024 P Drew- appointed 17 July 2024 C Booth T Slater - resigned 29 November 2023 P Carey M Heywood H Pearce - appointed 29 November 2023 Staff & Office Su ort Gillian Jones Manager FIT to 3010912023 PIT from 0111012023 PIT Project Worker - to 3110512023 prr Project Worker PIT Project Worker - to 1111012024 PIT Project Worker - from 0610612023 PIT Activity Coordinator FIT Volunteer Coordinator- from 1510812022 Maggie Readman Sarah Gill Amanda Hunt Chloe Wilson (Jones) Hannah Guthrie Sean Worth Claire Addis prr Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator- to 0910112024 Activity Leader Activity Leader Activity Leader Activity Leader Activity Leader - to 1010112024 Activity Assistant Volunteer Office Assistant Jo Stokes Maria Potter Lesley Ingham Tess Hulme Cathy Florentine Liz Houlihan Barry Wilson Chris Jones Volunteer Office Assistant Martyn Connolly Annette Kinsella Volunteer Database Administrator Volunteer Database Administrator Inde endent Examiner Kime O'Brien, Accountants. Macclesfield.
Strategic Information The trustees are its directors and carry an executive responsibility for the prudent, legal, and ethical running of the charity. Because of these responsibilities, an understanding of the structure and ethos of Friends for Leisure is required. This may be gained by involvement in the day-to-day operations of FFL, attending and observing trustee meetings, understanding the legal requirements and demands placed upon trustees and fully comprehending the underlying ethos of the charity. Initial and refresher training in charity management is available to new and existing trustees to enable them to gain the necessary skills to perform the task effectively. Trustees must be nominated and voted into post at the AGM (or EGM) and a third of trustees must step down each year in rotation and offer themselves for re-election should they wish to do so. The aim is to strive for a balanced and broad spectrum of skills and experience with representation from all sectors of the charity. Professionally qualified trustees are preferred to cover the financial and legal roles. Although not subject to full audit, annual accounts and reports are professionally reviewed to ensure compliance with Charity Commission guidelines. Friends for Leisure has a robust recruitment procedure in place whereby all staff and volunteers are subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Unsupervised contact with children and young people is not permitted until the report is received. We also require submission of two references and all trustees, paid staff and volunteers are required to sign the FFL Confidentiality Statement upon joining the organisation. FFL continues to operate under the Every Child Matters framework and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 (a guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children). The trustees of Friends for Leisure are responsible for ensuring that those who benefit from or working with the charity are not harmed in any way through contact with it. Disabled children and young adults may be more vulnerable to abuse and neglect than their non-disabled peers. Friends for Leisure's safegLJarding policies and procedures are designed to promote children's safety and welfare in relation to their contact with the charity. We assess and manage risks, including the following areas: Protection of children & vulnerable adults Assessment of children and young people Planning and assessment of activities Photography Medication Bullying Social media Physical and emotional abuse Neglect Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation Domestic abuse Extremism Modern slavery Information sharing The charity is committed to the inter-agency approach set out in Working Together to Safeguard Children. This statutory guidance sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and how practitioners should conduct the assessment of children.
Guidelines produced by the Charity Commission recommend that charities maintain a level of financial reserves and advise that a reserves policy is implemented to explain and justify their agreed reserves level. The trustees have approved a reserves policy. This takes into account the need to cover fluctuations in income, current and longer-term liabilities, committed expenditure and restricted funding. For this purpose, an amount equating to six months, running costs of the charity has been considered to be an appropriate and prudent minirnum position and is consistent with similar organisations. The trustees formally declare that there are no serious incidents (or other matters relating to the charity) that should be brought to the attention of the Charities Commission, that have not been reported.
Friends for Leisure Overview and Key Projects 2023-2024 was another year of staff changes but also of consolidation for new team members, At the end of May. Maggie Readman retired. Maggie had been involved with the charity since its inception, having been on the management committee, the board of trustees, and, since September 2008, the Project Worker for the north of the borough. We wish her a long, happy and healthy retirement. Hannah Guthrie, our Activity Coordinator, returned from maternity leave on 1 sl June, on a part-time basis. Chloe Jones (now Wilson) joined us on 61h June as a Project Worker for the south. Our fundraising & marketing coordinator, Claire Addis, left on 9, January, having worked with us for over 5 years. Sadly, in January 2024, Cathy Florentine, one of our Activity Leaders, passed away. Proj8ct workers undertook 38 initial assessments and 36 reassessments with young people. l am pleased to report on the year's achievements. SERVICE PROVISION Groups continued to be combined until the summer. This gave new staff the opportunity to settle into their roles. From 1 st September, funding from Cheshire East Council was reduced by 25 % and this resulted in fewer activities being provided. Fortunately, w@ W8r8 able to secure funding from other sources to enable us to start up a monthly bowling group in Crewe. FUNDRAISING & MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES Friends for Leisure has continued to deliver a range of opportunities for disabled children and young people to make friends at everyday leisure activities from which they are often excluded. A total of 2103.5 hours of activities were provided in the year, with 1452 attendances. Unfortunately, we also had 211 non-attendances. Of these, half made contact to let us know. 36 cancelled after receiving the reminder. BEFRIENDING & BUDDYING We have struggled this year make friendship links between young people and volunteers. However, two of our virtual friendships have been active. Volunteers provided 102.5 hours of friendship. YOUTH GROUPS- 643 attendances 959 hours of rovislon Our Activity leaders supported these groups and, as always, did an amazing job. Young people were consulted about the activities they wanted to do. "[Our son] has only been going to youth club for a few months but he absolutely loves it." he cant wait to go every time. Not only has it been great for him, but it has been amazing for me too. For me to be able to go somewhere and leave him with lovely people and me not worrying about him while he is there. I love to see him getting to know new people who accept him for who he is. It
will be brilliant for his independence when he goes to the upcoming meal out with his friends without US. '(ParenlJ "Just wanted to email to say a big thank you for the meal out last night. [My son] really enjoyed himself and has already asked when the next one isl It's so lovely to see him socialising with other kids in that setting with no parent, phone or tablet to play on. He's really struggled with this in the past so it's a credit to the group that he feels so relaxed. Thanks again." [P8renl) DRAMA GROUP- 245 attendances 367.5 hours of rovision The "Friends of Falli" drama group is the highlight of the week for the young people who attend. lan Mac and Kathryn Howard have delivered 367.5 hours of fun and games, as well as termly showcases. Our Activity Assistant, Liz Houlihan, provides vital support at these sessions. "For [my son and grandsonj, drama has increased their confidence. It helps them speak out. work as a team and follow instructions. And they love the group they are with. They talk about the people there." (Parent) PALS - 43 attendances 64.5 hours of rovision PALS (Personal and Life Skills) sessions have not ben as popular this year. The activities included cookery, drama, eating out and relationships. Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund will enable us to continue to provide activities. We know that the young people who attend get so much from them. "[My son] gets such a lot out of each session - amazing experiences and activities and chances to meet other young disabled people. He is always included as a wheelchair user. Thanks for all that you do for the young people." (Parent) TEN-PIN BOWLING - 247 attendances 310.75 hours of rovislon Saturday bowling at SUPERBOWL Macclesfield has always been popular. Funding from The Robert Clutterbuck Charitable Trust enabled us to offer similar sessions at the TENPIN bowling alley in Crewe from November 2023. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES - 208 attendances 302.75 hours of rovision Sessions were provided over the Easter, Summer, October and February school holidays. We provided a range of opportunities including spots taster sessions, pottery painting, animal therapy, museum visit and meals out. Funding from Cheshire Community Foundation Best Days also enabled us to provide some family activities, such as a climbing wall, bushcraft and archery. "[My daughter] attended the fitness session at the leisure centre in the summer. She really enjoyed it and was able to do some exerclse whilst having fun. She always loves going to Andy's sessions and the length of the session was just right for what they were doing. She enjoyed being with her friends and it was lovely to see her come out at the end of the session on her own, happy and confidently." (Par8nt) COMMUNTIY ACTIVITIES - 66 attendances 99 hours of rovision This year we provided 49 free tickets to the circus, thanks to Circus Starr and we had a Christmas disco. VOLUNTEERING Over this year we recruited 55 new volunteers. 96 % of these were aged 25 and under. Our volunteer coordinator, Sean, has developed great relationships with schools and colleges across the borough. 49 volunteers attended at least one activity. Volunteers gave 501.5 hours of help at group activities. We also had volunteers supporting our work in other ways, and we would like to thank.. Barry Wilson who helps with a range of jobs around the office.
Martin Connolly and Annette Kinsella who maintain our database. Chris Jones, who carries out maintenance in the office and attends activities and fundraising events. CONCLUSION Bringing in new staff and losing long-standing team members was testing, but l am delighted to report that by the end of the year everyone was working together to deliver the great service that Friends for Leisure is known for. The sudden loss of Cathy Florentine was a huge shock to us all and she has been sadly missed, but often and fondly remembered. I would like to thank all staff members, volunteers and trustees for their commitment to the charity. The year ahead will be difficult and we will prioritise recruitment of a fundraiser. Having been at Albert Chambers for fifteen years, we have decided to move to new premises when the current lease expires at the end of July.
Friends for Leisure is extremely grateful to the following individuals and organisations for their generous support during the year. Thank you also to those people who have undertaken sponsored events, made regular donations by standing order. and those who have Friends for Leisure collection boxes at home. Mrs I Jeffers J MW Solicilirs LLP Macclesfield College students Wilmslow & District Rotary Mr l Bradley In memory of Delyth Crean Mr M Dwire MrJ Hunt
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 COMPANY REGISTERED NUMBER 3508369 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1068991
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY INFORMATION COMPANY NUMBER 3508369 CHARITY NUMBER 1088991 DIRECTORS C Booth P Carey M Heywood P Drew appointed 17 July 2024 H Pearce appointed 29 November 2023 T Slater resigned 29 November 2023 M Stockdale resigned 29 November 2023 P Walker resigned 19 June 2024 REGISTERED OFFICE Unit R3 The Bromley Centre Congleton Cheshire CW12 1PT
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 The directors present their report and the financial statement for the year ended 31st March 2024 After three years developing under the umbrella of Macclesfield District CVS, Friends for Leisure became a company limited by guarantee on 11th February 1998 and a registered charity on 1st April 1998. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY The main focus of Friends for Leisure is to promote opportunities for children and young people with disabilities to enjoy friendships and participate in the mainstream leisure activities of their choice by providing inclusive group activities and building links with leisure groups and clubs, so that children and young people are able to become fully involved in these integrated activities with Friends for Leisure support. DIRECTORS The directors, who are also the trustees, who served during the year were as follows.. M Stockdale (resigned 29 November 2023) P Walker (resigned 19 June 2024) C Booth T Slater (resigned 29 November 20231 P Carey M Heywood H Pearce (appointed 29 November 2023) SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. This report was approved by the board on 10 December 2024 and signed on its behalf. Paul Drew Chair of Trustees Page 1
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 l am pleased to report another successful year for the charity, at a time when charities generally are struggling to survive in difficult economic circumstances. Recruitment within the sector still remains difficult, particularly for smaller charities like ours. The team once again showed great resilience, flexibility and loyalty in going the extra mile to ensure that the charity continued to supply a first class service to the children of East Cheshire. Funding was again received from various sources, with substantial sums from Cheshire East Council through their Short Breaks for Disabled Children contract, BBC Children In Need, Congleton Inclosure Trust, and the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund. We were also very grateful to receive monies from Active Cheshire, Albert Hunt Charitable Trust, Cheshire Community Foundation Best Days Fund, Crewe Town Council, C4C, Macclesfield Town Council, the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the Russell Trust, the Sobell Foundation, True Colours Trust, and the William Dean Educational Trust. Other support has been received from Prism with IT and Thrive with marketing. The general financial status of the charity remains the same with income slightly exceeding expenditure. Income was £179,635 against expenditure of £167,719. The unrestricted reserves now stand at £71,813 being around 6 months, running costs, which is in keeping with the policy of the charily. The total number of new young people registered with the charity amounted to 40, with 197 young people registered at year end. By year end we had 32 young people on our waiting list for 1-1 friendships. There were 7 friendshiplbuddy links during the year, some of which were virtual. We took on 55 new volunteers during the year who are vital to the service we provide. Activities included youth groups in Congleton, Crewe and Macclesfield,. bowling in Crewe and Macclesfield,. Friends of Falli drama in Macclesfield; PALS groups in Crewe and Macclesfield,. and parent and carer information sessions. Holiday activities included circus skills, meals out, bushcraft, archery, tennis and a visit to the museum. All the trustees are very grateful for the hard work and flexibility of Gillian and the staff in providing the activities for the children we support. Paul Drew Chair of Trustees Pago 2
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF FRIENDS FOR LEISURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST MARCH 2024 SET OUT ON PAGES 4T0 11 CHARITY NUMBER 1068991 COMPANY NUMBER 3508369 We report to the charity trustees on OLJr examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2024. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the charity's trustees of the company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for the the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061 the 2006 Act"). Having satisfied ourselves that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, we report in respect of our examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act"). In carrying out our examination, we have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission {under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, STATEMENT We have completed our examination. We confirm that no material matters have come to our attention which gives us cause to believe that.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., or the accounts do not accord with such records., or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS102}. We 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 accounts to be reached. I Church Mews Churchill Way Macclesfield Cheshire SK116AY Chartered Accountants 10 December 2024 Page 3
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Restricted Unrestrlcted Funds Funds Totsl Funds Restrlcted Unrnstricted Funds Funds Totsl Funds Note8 Incomlng resources Donations Fundraising Provision of service Commissionèd Income Other grants and income Aclivily-relat8d income (Subs. èlc) Interest Earned income Gift aid 7,586 2,710 7,586 2,710 125.256 3S,861 1,300 1,855 3,493 120 1,454 5,582 3,611 5,582 3,611 80,621 41,984 1,100 1,618 668 125,258 35,861 80,621 41,984 1,300 1,855 3,493 120 1.454 1,100 1,618 668 886 866 Total Incoming r8source8 161,117 18,518 179,635 122,605 13,445 136,050 Resources expended Salaries Employer National Insurance Employer pension contributions Travel and SubsIstan {staffj Vol expenditure Training Recruitm8nl Activities Stslionery Postage Telecommunication Rent & utilities Insurancè Admin, Bank charges Publicity and Promotion Equipment Parenucarer information sessions 103,495 437 77 1.426 1,590 114 171 12,708 89 513 2,195 8,335 1,752 2,599 15.155 2,923 2,095 118,650 3,360 2,172 1,426 1,590 114 171 12,783 89 513 2,195 8.335 1.752 2,599 224 657 220 79,191 1,253 414 824 1,068 50 444 10,265 71 832 2,058 8,188 1,752 2.103 10,282 1,198 575 40 491 89,473 2.451 989 884 1,559 50 1.203 10,350 71 850 2,058 8,188 1,752 2.206 208 3,105 983 160 759 85 75 18 103 208 272 795 224 657 220 2,833 188 160 Total resources expended 136,378 20,472 156.850 111,694 14,826 126,520 Fundraising costs Capital expenditure 7,305 3,564 10,869 6,505 3,898 80 10,403 80 10 Total Costs 143,883 24,036 167,719 118.199 18,804 137,003 Net movement in funds 17,434 15.5181 11,916 4,406 15,359) 1953) Total funds brought forward 50,738 77,331 128,069 46,332 82.690 129,022 Total funds carrled forward 68,172 71,813 139,985 50,738 77,331 128,069 The notes on page 6 to 11 form part of these financial statements. Page 4
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY NUMBER 3508369 (England & Wales) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes CURRENT ASSETS Bank accounts.. Deposit account Current account Petty Cash 83,647 57,181 1,021 1,300 29,674 130,252 358 Debtors 319 143.149 160,603 CREDITORS: amounts falllng due within one year 12 3.164 32,5341 128.069 139,985 REPRESENTED BY: Restrlcted funds Albert Hunt Trust 8BC Children in Need C4C Cheshire Community Foundation Main Grant Cheshire Community Foundation Best Days Cheshire East Council COVID-19 Re$ponse & Recovery Grant Cheshire Freemasons Commissioned Cheshire East Conglelon Inclosure Trust Conglolon Town Council Cong181on Town Trust COOP Community Fund Crewe Town Council Edward Goslling Foundation Julia and Hans Rausing Charitable Trust Macclesfield Town Council Margaret Williamson Memorial Fund National Lollery Community Fund National Lottery Reaching Communilles Fund NGED Community Matters Fund Poslc¢de Community Trust Magi¢ Little Grant Robert Clutterbuck Foundation Redrow Homes North Wesl Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust Sobell Foundation Tesco Community Fund The Russell Trust True Colours Trust William Dean Educational Trust Williams Famlly Foundation 166 4,452 31 1,051 851 339 4.040 28.143 3S6 944 18,001 23,903 283 3,865 4,497 1.505 1.290 3.033 116 247 2,976 4,074 989 4.823 500 1,371 504 140 87 920 1,711 95 1,080 35 1,000 233 416 843 13 68,172 71,813 50,738 General Funds 14 77,331 139,985 128,069 The diTeclors ai8 sallsfied that the company is entitled to ex8mplion from the requirement lo obtsin an audit under the provision ol Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company, under Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006, to obtain an audit for the year ended 31st March 2024. The directors acknowledge thèir responsibilities for complying with the qU1mentS of the Companies Acr 2006 with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of aceounl5. The accounts have been preparad and delivereLI in accordance with the special provisions applicable lo companies subject lo the small companies regime. P Carey Director Approved by the Board on 10 December 2024. The notes on page 6 to 11 form part ofthese financial statement. Page 5
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of pParation of Financial Statements The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS1021 'A¢counting 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 IFRS102) (effective 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by sÈ¢tion 1A of the standard), and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under Ihe historical cost convention. Company Statu8 The Charity is a company limited by guarantee. If the charity is dissolved the trusteeslmembers must contribule such sum (not exceeding £10 each) as may be demanded of them towards payment of the debts and liabilities of the charity. Fund Accounting Unrestricted Funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated Funds are fund8 set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects. Any amounts not utilised are carried forward where the specific purpose or project remains part of the charity's objectives. Restricted Funds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. Incomlng Resourcos All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement lo the resources, it is certain thal the resources will be received, and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability. Resource8 Expended Resources expended are allocated to the particular activities to which they relate. Governance costs are those incurred in connection with the administralion of the charity and compliance with Constitutional and statulory requirements. Tanglble Flxod Assets and Depreclatlon The trustees have reviewed the company's fixed asset capitalisation and depreciation policies. Assels such as office equipment are not considered to have any realisable value and the capitalisation thereof only serves to overslate the funds available for the beneficiaries of Friends For Leisure. Accordingly, these assets have been wrilten off in the year of acquisition. Taxation The company is exempt from any corporation tax liability due to its charitable status. 2 EMPLOYEES 2024 Numbor 2023 Number Average number of persons employed by the company 12 Page 6
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 3 DONATIONS Donations and legacies received during the year include those from the following.. Mr l Bradley In memory of Delyth Crean Mr M Dwire MrJ Hunt Mrs l Jeffers JMW Solicitirs LLP Macclesfield College students Wilmslow & Disliict Rotary 4 FUNDRAISING 2024 2023 Includes the following events.. Carol Singing Congleton Rotary Swimathon Debbie Douglas Sky Dive London Marathon sponsorship Sales of donated items Waitrose Knulsford 10K Money Boxes Sponsored cycle ride C Carsons & M Skelleyl Conglelon Santa Float Others 312 128 370 1,688 113 400 250 86 250 55 1,790 343 58 394 86 2,710 3,811 Less fundraising costs 10,869 10,403 18,159 6,792 Fundraising costs include the costs 8ss0cialed with applying for income beyond the fundraising income noted above, such as grant applications. Page 7
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 S PROVISION OF SERVICE 2024 2023 Includes the following:_ Active Cheshire Albert Hunt Trust Arnold Clarke Community Fund BBC Children in Need C4C Cheshire Community Foundation Main Grants Cheshire Community Foundation Best Days Congleton Inclosure Trust Congleton Town Council Conglelon Town Trust Co-op Community Fund Crewe Town Council Edward Gostling Foundation Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation Julia and Hans Rausing Charitable Trust Macclesfield Town Council Margaret Williamson Memorial Fund Masonic Charitable Foundation National Lottery Communtiy Fund National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund NGED Community Mallers Fund Postcode Community Trust Magic Little Grant Redrow Homes North West Robert Clullerbuck Foundation Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust Sl James's Place Foundation SMFIDCMS Cornmunily Match Challenge Sobell Foundation Tesco Community Fund The Russell Trust True Colours Trust William Dean Educational Trust 2,019 2.000 851 2,000 19,788 9,844 2.000 2,500 2,100 25,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,865 1,108 1,800 3,775 300 7,500 2,000 440 5,000 5,000 7.306 30,839 4,640 29,254 500 1,000 1,700 3,000 2,500 8,623 5,000 1,625 2,000 3,000 1,200 125,256 2,000 80,621 6 COMMISSIONED INCOME 2024 2023 Cheshire East Council - Short Breaks for Disabled Children 35.861 41,984 35,861 41,984 7 OTHER GRANTS AND OTHER INCOME 2024 2023 Blakemore Foundation BBC Children in Need Conglelon Young People's Trust Martyn Bracegirdle Charitable Foundation Pennycress Trust 100 250 250 500 1,000 300 1,300 1,100 Page 8
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 8 WORKPLACE PENSION A workplace pension is provided through the SALVUS Master Trust. 9 Fundraising Cost 2024 2023 Marketing and fundraising coordinator Fundraising Expenses 9,056 1,813 10,388 15 10,869 10,403 10 Capital Expenditure 2024 2023 Website Development 80 80 11 Debtor8 2024 2023 Prepayments and accrued income 1,300 319 12 Credltor8 2024 2023 Pension Fund PAYE payable Accruals and deferred income 532 14 2,618 14 32,520 3,164 32,534 Page 9
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Incomlng resources Outgoing resources 13 Movements of Major Funds At 0110412023 At 31103124 Active Cheshire Albert Hunt Trust BBC Children in Need C4C Cheshire Communly Foundation Main Grants Cheshire Communly Foundation Best Days CEC COVID Response & Recovery Grant Cheshire Freemasons Commissioned Cheshire East Conglelon Inclosure Trust Conglelon Town Council Conglelon Town Trust COOP Community Fund Crewe Town Council Edward Goslling Foundation Julia and Hans Rausing Trust Macclesfield Town Council Margaret Williamson Charitable Trust Masonic Charitable Foundation NGED Community Mallers Fund National Lottery Reaching Communili8s National Lollery Community Fund Poslcode Community Trust Magic Little Grant Robert Clullerbuck Foundation Redrow Homes North West Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust Sobell Foundation Tesco Community Fund The Russell Trust True Colour8 Trust William Dean Educational Trust William8 Family Foundation 2.019 2,000 9,644 2,000 12,0191 11.8341 114,096} 12,0311 11,0511 11.2491 13391 13,0961 {46,0031 11.4531 11,0001 12831 14761 12951 12,4851 14,4671 12,1161 12471 15,0001 13,6511 131,5881 14.3301 {5001 13291 1496} 12,8601 14,9131 19381 17051 12,9051 11201 18081 166 4,452 31 1,051 2,100 851 339 4,040 28,143 356 944 18.001 23,903 35,861 25,000 1,000 283 3,865 1,108 1,800 3,775 7,500 2,000 4.497 1,505 1,290 3,033 116 247 5,000 4,640 30.839 7,306 989 4.074 2,976 4,823 500 1,700 1,371 504 140 87 920 1,711 95 1.080 35 1.000 3.000 5,000 1,625 2,000 3,000 1,200 233 416 843 Total restricled funds 50,738 161,117 1143.6831 88,172 Unrestricted 77.331 18.518 24,036} 71.813 Total Funds 128,069 179,635 1167,719 139,985 Page 10
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 14 GENERAL FUNDS AND RESERVES POLICY In line with Charities Commission guidelines, the Friends for Leisure Trustees feel it prudent to keep a level of resetve for the charity. 2024 2023 General funds show a surplus 71,813 77,331 2024 2023 Funding Requirement.. To cover shortfall 6 months running costs, in event of closing down the charity 85,000 85,000 15 LIMITED LIABILITY AND GUARANTORS The liability of the members is limited to a guarantee to contribute a maximum of £10 each in the event of the company becoming insolvent. 16 COMMITMENTS AND LEASES On 1 September 2019 the Charity entered into a lease agreement for office accommodation. The lease expired on 31 July 2024. The annual rent was £6,500. A new lease agreement commenced on 1 July 2024 with a new landlord and the charity Can opt out on 31 March 2025. The annual rent is £7,992 (including utilities). 17 OTHER INFORMATION Friends for Leisure is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. Its registered office is.. Unit R3, The Bromley Centre Bromley Road Congleton Cheshire CW12 1PT Page 11