FRIENDS FOR LEISURE Annual Report April 2024 - March 2025 Friends for Leisure - Registered Office Unit R3, The Bromley Centre Bromley Road, Congleton. Cheshire CW12 1PT 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 disabi5ities 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 offi Volunteers Reglstered Children, Young People and Families
The Trustees and Staff at Friends for Leisure April 2024 to March 2025 Trustees P Walker- resigned 19 June 2024 P Drew- appointed 17 July 2024 C Booth P Carey M Heywood H Pearce Staff & Office Su ort Gillian Jones Manager prr Project Worker Ptr Project Worker Project Worker Activity Coordinator FIT Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Gill Amanda Hunt Chloe Wilson {Jones) Hannah Guthrie Sean Worth Sarah Hampton Jo Stokes Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator- from 1110712024 Activity Leader Activity Leader Activity Leader Activity Leader Activity Leader Volunteer Office Assistant Maria Potter Lesley Ingham Tess Hulme 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-lo-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 Ihem lo gain the necessary skills to perform the task effectively. Trustees must be nominated and voted into post at the AGM lor EGMI and a third of trustees musl 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 lo cover the financial and legal roles Although not subject lo 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 lo an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service IDBS) check. UnsupeNised contact with children and young people is not permitted until the report is received. We also require submission of o references and all Iruslees, paid staff and volunteers are required lo 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 201818 guide to inter-agency working lo 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 hamed 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 safeguarding policies and procedures are designed to promote children's safely and welfare in relation to their contact with the charity, We assess and manage risks, including th8 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 lo Safeguard Children. This statutory guidance sets out how organisations and individuals should work logelher 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 resetves 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 minimum position and is consistent with similar organisalions. The trustees formally declare that there are no serious incidents lor 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 2024-2025 was a settled year with no changes in staff. The Chair of Trustees, Paul Walker, stood down and was replaced by Paul Drew. On 1 sl July 2024 we moved to new premises at The 8romley Centre in Congleton as the previous premises were sold by the landlord, Grant criteria has been changing resulting in more charities applying for funding from smaller funders which has made the fundraising environment more challenging. Project workers undertook 52 initial assessments and 34 reassessments with young people. l am pleased to report on the year's achievements. SERVICE PROVISION Funding from Cheshire East Council remained 250/0 lower and the contract was extended until December 2025. Despite this reduction in funding we have still managed lo continue all of our services however securing funding from other sources is becoming very competitive. OPPORTUNITIES Friends for Leisure has continued lo deliver a range of opportunities for disabled children and young people lo make friends at everyday leisure activities from which they are often excluded. A total of 2163 hour8 of actlvltle8 were provlded In the year, wlth 1,520 attendances. Unfortunately, we also had 287 non-attendances. Of these, around half cancelled after receiving the reminder and 71 did not attend or let us know. BEFRIENDING & BUDDYING - 7 friendshi link8 We have made two additional friendship links beeen young people and volunteers this year, The benefits to our young people is apparent. "This has been a very powerful experience where I have form8d a unlque bond with a family I have worked with for many years. This will have a lifelong impact on me and has allowed me to understand the type ol service users I work with best and how I would like to apply my skills in a pmfessional setting. I feel as though the impact has been significant on both [young person's] family and me. This is a relationship I hope to continue, despite the end of my volunteering 8xperience." olunteer) Volunteer8 provlded 73 hours of frSend8hlp. YOUTH GROUPS- 636 attendancas 954 hours of rovision Our Activity leaders supported these groups and, as always, did an amazing job. Young people were consulted about the activities they wanted to do. "ljust think its an excellent provision for young people with disabilities. It gives them the opportunity to socialise, to learn new things and without it a lot of the young people would struggle social and mentally. IF they don't have that stimulation. School is one thing but they need extra stimulation. I'd just like an adult gmup because I feel like a lot of things drop off once they're 21. Butyeah it does a lot for theirmental help because I noticed a massive dip in his mental health during the pandemic and l imagined a lot of other young people were the same." (Parent)
"Friends for Leisure has helped to provide a stable anvironment for [my son] to come to which has helped him with his social skills and making new connections outside of school and college over the years. Friends for Leisure put the thoughts and ideas of the young people first when deciding what activities to plan and always make them very inclusive to all ages and abilities. IParentJ DRAMA GROUP - 321 attondances 481 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 481 hours of fun and games, as well as termly showcases. Our Activity Assistant, Liz Houlihan, provides vital support at these sessions. "The drama club has been instrumental in [my son'sj development. It's improved his communication, listening, social skills and confidenc8. He used Drama as his skill for both Bronze (completed 2024) and Silver (completed 2025) Duke of Edinburgh Awards. It's on8 of the most inclusive clubs I've seen - encouraging children with and without language to contribute towards small productions. Their recent production of Peter Pan was wonderfull FFL are lucky to have the support, skills, and insplratlon fmm lan Mac. He really cares about each child's abilities and Is excellent at utllising their strengths and ideas. He, and hls support team, are truly brilliant. In a time where so many charities, or clubs within them, are closing, it's important to continue supporting as many as possible. This one really can't closel It would be detrimental to the development of those most in need." (Poront) "Ovarall I love the sessions, l in not a "drama" person however I find the sessions to be rewarding. It's nice to be a role model for the kids and it's never the same twicel It's nice to work alongside someone to get them involved and see them slowly become more confident In themselves and start to put themselves out more. One thing that was really a pleasant surprise was just how kind the klds are to each other," they are all extremely patient and work their best to get those less confident than them involved. A comes to mlnd, she Is always happy to volunteer to go first, O as well, he always tries his best even if it s not particularly easy for him." IVolunto•r) PALS - 57 attendances 86 hours of rovision PALS (Personal and Life Skills) sessions are held throughout the year, These activities included staying safe in the community. first aid workshops, eating out and relationships. Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund enabled us lo continue to provide activities throughout the year. TEN-PIN 80WLING - 260 attendances 325 hours of rovision Saturday bowling al SUPERBOVVL Macclesfield has always been popular and funding from The Robert Clutlerbuck Charitable Trust has enabled us to offer similar sessions at the TENPI N bowling alley in Crewe throughout the year. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES - 158 attendances 186 hours of rovision Sessions were provided over the Easter, Summer, October and February school holidays. We provided a range of opportunities including sports, taster sessions, junk art, animal therapy including birds of prey and meals out. "The range of activities a absolutely fabulous, and they give the opportunity for my son to take part in things that he may not get to do. The staff and volunteers are amazing and very understanding of every child's needs, and interact with them accordingly. l also find that the staff are extremely supportive to parents too. [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." (Parentj
"Its just nice knowing that the kids are looked after and safe and giving us a break for an hour and a half, getting them independent and trying new things that they pmbably wouldn't try at home" (P8renty COMMUNTIY ACTIVITIES- 88 attendances 132 hours of rovision This year we provided 60 free tickets to the circus, thanks to Circus Starr and we had a Christmas disco. VOLUNTEERING Over this year we recruited 67 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. 46 volunteers completed online safeguarding and training. 27 completed First Aid courses and 12 completed Signalong sessions. 68 volunteers attended at least one activity. "Durfng my time volunteering at FFL, I had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of young people, learning about them and seeing the joy they found in activities they might not othetwise had access to. I hope I have helped to contribute to this amazing charity. This experience also helped me develop my confidence and communication skills, both of which will be invaluable for my future career." (Volunteerl "I have enjoyed volunteering so much and has been such a valuable experlence that I wlll remember forever. Again, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to volunteer with all of the amazing children and for all of the fun I've had at sessions." (Volunteer} Volunteers gave $40 hours of help at group actlvltles. We also had volunteers supporting our work in other ways, and we would like to thank.. Barry Wilson who helps with a range ofjobs 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 Whilst the year has been financially challenging, the children and young people are always al the centre of what we do. We will continue to seek new funders for our existing activities as well as extending our drama offer into Congleton and Crewe. We would like to thank all our wonderful volunteers who take time to understand and befriend our children and young people. The charity would not survive without your continued support.
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. Mr lan Bradley Rebecca Carey Congleton Tangent Gladman Developments Holmes Chapel High School JMW Solicitors LLP Mr Richard Mellor PETT Ltd
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAEL4NTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST fviARCH 2025 COMPANY REGISTERED NUMBER 3508369 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1068991
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY INFORMATION COMPANY NUMBER 3508369 CHARIry NUMBER 1068991 DIRECTOR8 C Booth P Carey M Heywood P Drew H P8arc& P Walker appointed 17 July 2024 resigned 19 June 2024 REGISTERED OFFICE Unit R3 The Bromley C8nlre Conglelon Cheshire CW12 1PT
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 The dlrectors pr8s8nt their report and the financial stslement for the year ended 31 sl March 2025 After three years developing under the umbrella of Macclesfield District CVS, Friends for Lelsure became a company Ilmited by guarantee on 11th February 1998 and a registered charity on 1st April 1998. PRINCIPAL ACTIVI Th8 main focus of Frlends for Lelsure Is to promote opportunltles for chlldren and young people wllh dlsabilities lo enjoy friendships and participate in the mainstream leisure activities of their choice by providing inclusive group aclivi118s and building links with lelsurts group5 and Glubs, so that children and young people are able to become fully involved in these integral8d activi118S Wlth Friends for L&isure support. DIRECTORS Tha directors, who are also the tfUSt88s, who served during the year w8r8 as follows.. P Drew lappolnled 17 July 20241 P Walker (resigned 19 June 20241 C Booth P Car8y M Heywood Pearce SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS Thls raport has been prepar8d In aceordance with the spèelal provlsions wllhin Part 15 of tha Companles Act 2006 appllcable lo companl6s subject lo the small companles r8gim8. Thls report was approved by the board on 4 December 2025 and signed on ils behall. Paul Drew Chalr of Trusteos Pag• 1
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAIiANTEE CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 l am pleased lo report another successful year for the charity, al a Ilme when charities generally are struggling lo survivo in dirri¢ult &conomic ¢ircumstsn¢e$. Recmilment within the sector still remains difficult, parti'cularly for smaller charities like outs. The team once again showed great r8si118nce, flexlbillty and loyalty in going the extra mllo to en$ur9 that the charity continued trj supply a first class $9rvice lo the children of East Chèshlre. Funding was again rgceived from vartous sources. with substanllal sum3 from Cheshlre East Councll through their Short Breaks for Disablad Children wnlracl. The Garfield Weston Foundation. and the National Lottery Reaching Cornmunilies Fund. We were also very grateful lo receive Tnonies from Bally Thomas Chaiilablg Trust. Conglelon Town Trust, Georgia Lelgh Ogden Foundation, Felicity Wildg Charitable Trust . Masonic Charitabl& Foundatson and Julia and Hans Rausing Charitable Trust. Wo very much appreciate the continued IT support received from Prlsm. Thi8 ar h88 onca again hlghlightsd th8 in¢r8a8ingly chall8ngSng fundlng envlronmenl lacad by charilles. particularfy in relalion to support from local aulhoritlas and traditional funding partners. Reductions in local aulhorlty ¢onlrlbullons, coupled w4th chang88 In fundlng prtorllles among laryer funding organisallons. héva placed significant pres$uro on income Streams. As a r8suII, Dur Incom8 for tha y8ar stood al £133.112, agalnsl an 8xp&ndllur8 of £158,860, leadlng lo a deficll ol £2S,748. Whlle thls shortfall r8necls th8 wlder flnanclal pressuws across tho sector, the ¢harlty remalns In stable position. Our unreslricled reserves stand al £76.517', equ5valenl to around six month8 of running costs, in lina with our r888N88 policy. The Trustees and I remaln committed lo careful financi81 managgmenl whilg conllnulng io yaak out new funding opportunitie5 10 secur¢ the charity's long.lerm 8uslainabillty. Thg lolal numb&r of naw young paople ragis18red th the eh8dty amountad to 43, th 18S young poople ragislared 81 y8ar end. There wer8 7 frlendshiplbuddy Ilnks during the year. Some of whSch were virtual, We look on 67 new volunteers dudng th8 yeBr who are vltal lo the 58rvlc8 we provlde. Acllvlfje$ Included youttt groups Sn Congleton. Crewg and Mac¢lesffèld,. bowllng In Crew8 and Macclesfleld., Friends of Falll drama in M8cclasfield,. PALS group8 in Crew8 and Macclgsfleld., and parent and caror information sesslons. Hollday ocUvllle¥ Included clrcus skllls. mo01$ out. bushcraft, archery and tenni8. All the tru8lee8 are very grateful for the hard work and ftexlblllty of Gilllan and the staff in providing the a¢llvllle8 for tho children we support. Paul Drèw Chair of Truste88 Pag• 2
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF FRIENDS FOR LEISURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 SET OUT ON PAGES 4 TO 11 CHARITY NUMBER 1068991 COMPANY NUMBER 3508369 We report lo the chadty trustees on our examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the chariws Iruslees of the company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for th& preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirem8nl$ of the Compani8s Act 20061.lhe 2006 A¢t"l. Having satisfied ourselves that Ihg accounts of the Company are not required lo b8 audi18d for this y88r under Part 16 of the 2006 A¢1 and are eligible for indep8nd8nl examination, w8 report in respect of our examination of your charity's accouftls as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 1.the 2011 A¢l'). In ¢arrwng out our examination, we have followed the dir8Ction8 given by the Charity Commis$Son (under section 14S(5llbl of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS. STATEMENT We have completed our examination, Wa conflrm that no mal&rlal mattérs hav8 comé lo our attention which gives us cause to believe that.. accounting records were not kept In accordance wllh secllon 386 of the Companies Act 2006. or tha ac¢ounl$ do not accord with such records., or tho accounts do not comply with levant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requlrement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view whlch18 not a matter considered as part of an Indep8ndgnt axamlnatlon; or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS102). We have no concerns and have come across no other mallers In connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this r8POrt in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reachod. 1 Church M8WS Churchill Way Macclesfield Cheshire SK116AY Klme O'Brfen Llmltsd Chartered Accountsnts 26 November 2025 Page 3
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Rostrlcted Unrostrlcted Fund8 Funds Total Funds R•$trl¢ted Unr•s¢rl¢tod Funds Funds Total Funds Not•* Incoming rn8ourc•s Donatlons Fundralsing Provlsion of Servlce Commissioned In¢orne Other grants and incom8 Actlwty-related income (Subs. 91¢) Inlergst Eamed inrorng Gift aid 8,438 2,066 8.438 2,066 72.347 31,488 11,531 2,913 4,170 7.586 2,710 7,586 2.710 125.256 35.881 1,300 1,855 3,493 120 1,454 72,347 31,488 125,256 35,861 11,531 2,913 4,170 1,300 1.855 3,493 120 1.454 159 159 Total Incomlng ra8ourca8 t03,835 29,277 133,112 181.117 18.518 179,635 R••ource8 expanded Salarie6 Employer Natlonal Insurance Employer p8n8lon ¢ontrfbullon8 Travel and Sub8l¥tan¢e l¥taffl Vol expendlturè Tralnlng Racruitm8nt Aetl¥AIi•s Statlon8ry Postage Telecomrnunicallon Rent & utiliues Insurance Admin. ank ¢harg•s Publleity and Promotlon R91ocallon C0819 Equipment Parenvcarer infomiation 8889lon8 97,422 1,048 41 1.485 1.764 16,420 2,289 2.214 113,842 3,327 2,255 1,485 1,764 103.495 437 77 1.426 1,590 114 171 12,708 89 513 2.195 8,335 1,752 2,599 15,1SS 2,923 2,095 118,8SO 3,360 2,172 1,428 1,S90 114 171 12,783 10,710 45 1,078 11,788 45 75 513 2,19S 8,335 1.752 2.599 224 657 1,813 8,993 1,573 1,725 1,813 8,993 1,573 1,725 218 S97 2,328 218 224 S97 2,328 857 220 220 Total r•sourc•8 Oxpendad 129,544 22,222 151,766 136,378 20,472 158.850 Fundralsing costs Capltal 8xpendltur8 4,743 2,351 7,3Q5 3,564 10.869 10 Totsl Costs 134,287 24.573 158,860 143,683 24,036 167,719 Net movgmgnt In funds 130.4521 4,704 125,7461 17,434 15,5181 11,916 Total funds brought forward 88.172 71,813 139,985 50,738 77,331 128.069 Total funds c•rrlgd forward 37,720 76.517 114,237 68,172 71,813 139,985 Th8 notes on pago 6 10 11 fonn part of these financial stalemenls. Page 4
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE COMPANY NUMBER 3508369 (England & Wal•s} 8ALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notss CURRENT ASSETS Bank accounts.. Daposit account Curr8nl account Potty C85h 87,791 21,854 572 83,647 57,181 1,021 Dgbtors 6,765 1,300 116,962 143,149 CREDITORS: amounts rolling due 1th1n ong ar 12 2,745 3,164 114,237 139.985 REPRESENTED BY: R•slrlct•d funds Albert Hunt Tru51 Cheshire Community F¢Jundatlon 8•8t 08y8 Cheshire Freemasons Cornmi5slon8d Ch88hire Ep8t Cong1eton Inclo8urg Trust Congleton Town Tw8t Conglaton Young Paopl&'& TnJ•t COOP Community Fund Crewe Town Councll Edward Go$lllng Foundation FellcSly Wllde Chartlable Trust Garfeld W851on Jull8 and Han8 Rauslng Ch8rll8ble Tru8t Margarel Williamson memOal Fund asonlc Charllablo Foundgllon National Lottery Communlty Fund National Lottery fieachlng Communltl89 Fund NGED Community Matters Fund Robert Clutterbuck Foundallon Redrow Homos North W8St Sir Jules Thom Charilabl¢ TTUJt Sob911 Foundallon T98co Community Fund The Russell Trust True Colours Trust Wllllarn 08an Educalonal Trust Willlam8 Famlly Foundatlon 168 851 8,786 2,28e 2,000 128 2,853 1,331 18.001 23,903 4,497 1,505 1,290 1,338 16,215 1,377 290 35 3,033 2,976 4,074 989 1.371 830 800 140 87 920 1.711 9S 1,080 35 481 987 13 37,720 88,172 G•noral Fumds 14 76,517 71,813 139,985 114237 Th8 dlrectery are 58llsfEed Ihal th8 company18 8nllllad to exempuon from the requlremenl to ot)taln an aud under th8 prov151on of Sectlon 477 of the ¢omp8nles A¢1 2008. The members have not requlred the compmny, under Se¢llon 478 of the Comp8nl8s Act 2006, to obtsln an audlt for th6 y&ar 6nded 31$t March 2025. Tho dir8Ctor$ acknoodg8 thalr re$pon8ibllllie$ for Complylng wlth tho r8quirarn8nt8 of th8 Companies Acr 2006 th r88pe¢l lo accgunting r8cord8 and th8 pr¶lk)n of accounts. The eccounts have been pr•pgrèd and d81ivgr8d In a¢cordance %44th the sped81 provl8long appllcHble to c¥)mp8nle8 sublact to the small cofflpanies r8girne. P Carey Director Approved by the Board on 4 December 2025. The notes on pagè 6 to 11 form part of th8s8 finan¢ial statgmgnt. Page S
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31ST MARCH 2025 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Ba81$ of Proparatlon of Flnan¢lal Stat•mont# The finan¢ial $tsl&monls of th8 charitable company, which is a publlc benefit onllty undor FRS102, have bèan prepar8d in accordancg wlh the Chariti88 SORP IFRS1021'Accounling and Rèporting by Charities.. sktement of Recornmended Practlc8 appllcablo lo ¢har41i8s prepadng their accounts in accordance wlh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffecliva 1 January 20191., Financlal R8POrting Stsndard 102, The Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland las applied to srnall enlilies by section 1A ol the Standard). and the Compani08 Act 2006. Th8 flnanclal slalemenls hava baen prèpared under th8 hislorfcal co81 convandon. Company Statu• The charity is a Ctsmpany limited by guarantee. If th8 charity 13 di5801ved the Iru5teeslmemb818 mu81 contribute such sum Inol 8xc8edlng £10 &aehl a3 may be demanded of thom towards payment of the debts an¢J liabilities ol th& charity. Fund Accountlng Unr&slricled Funds are funds which are av8ilabl8 for use al the di8crelion of the Iru8lee8 In lurth8ran¢o of Ihg ggneral oblectlvo$ of the charlly and whlch h8vo not been deslgnated for other purposos. Designated Funds are fund8 sel aside by the Irusl888 out ol unreslrfcted fund8 lor 8Poclflc futuro purpos85 or prolacts. Any amounts not ullllsed ore c8rrled loard Whfj the Speclflc purpo$& or proloct rarnalns part of tha charity's obj8ctiv8s. Reslrfcted Fund8 ar8 funds which are to be u88d in accord8nc& wllh 8peciflc re8lrfcllons imposed by the donors or whlch have been ral8&d by th8 charlty for particular purposes. The cost of raising and adminislgrlng $uGh funds aro charged against the sp8clfic fund. In¢omlng R•$our¢•$ All incoming rosourcgs arg TecognSsed once the charfty has gnlSllemenl lo the resourc8s, il 1$ ¢&rtain that the resourc85 will b8 received, and th8 monfjtary valu8 01 incoming rosourc8s can be measured witl) sufficient reliability. R•sourc•s Exp•nd•d Resources expended are allocated lo the partlcular acllvilles lo whlch Ih8y relate. Governance costs are those incurrèd in connection with the adminislralion of the charity and compliance with conslilulional and Slatulory requlremenls. Tanglblo Flx•d A$8•ti and D•preclatlon Thg truslges have rgviewed the companys fixed a88et capitalisalion and depiecialion policie$. Ass&ts such as offico gquipmenl are not considered to have any reall$abl8 value and tho ¢apitalisatson thereof only serve3 lo overslale the funds available for th8 bgn8flciaries of Friends For Leisure. Accordingly. the$8 assets have be9n written off in the year of a¢quisilion. Taxatlon The company 1$ gxompl from any corporallon lax liablllty due lo Ils charflable 918lus. 2 EMPLOYEES 2025 Number 2024 Numb•r Averag8 number of p8rsons omployad by tho company 12 12 Page 6
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 3 DONATIONS Donations and lega¢le$ received during the year include thos8 from the following.. Mr lan Bradley Rebecca Carey Conglelon Tangent Gladman Developments Holm93 Chapel High School JMW Sollcllors LLP MT Richard Mellor PETT Ltd 4 FUNDRAISING 2025 2024 Includ&8 tho followlng avont8'. Carol Singing Conglgton Rotary Swmalhon Reubens Qulz Night Sandbach Ladies Cricla S818s of donated items Wllmslow and Dlslrlcl Rotary Knulsford 10K Money Btsx8$ Sponsored cy¢l• IC Car80n8 & M Skelleyl Conglelon Santa Float Oth¢r8 382 128 274 178 27 250 250 86 250 55 1,790 343 58 400 305 2,066 2,710 Less fundraising ¢o$l$ 7,094 10.869 5,028 8,159 Fundraislng ¢o$l$ Include the Costs assoaated with applying for income beyond the fundraiBing incomè noted 8bovg. such as grant appllcaUons. Page 7
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 S PROVISION OF SERVICE 2025 2024 Includes the followin9.'" Active Ch8shir8 Albert Hunt Trust Bally Thornas BBC Children in Nead C4C Ch88hire Comrnunity Foundallon 8esl Days Congleton Inclosura Tru81 Congleton Town Council Congleton Town Tru31 Congleton Young Peopl8'8 Tru8t Co•OP Community Fund Crewe Town Coun¢ll Edward Gosuing Ftsundalion Felicity Wilde Chari18bl8 Trust Garfield W88ltsn Georgi8 Laigh Ogden Foundation C Jon88 Julla and Hans Rauslng Charllablg Trust Maccl88fl8ld Town Councll Margaret Wllllamson Mgmori81 Fund Masonlc Charl¢ablo Foundatlon N8tlonal Lott&ry Communtly Fund Natlonal Lott&ry Reachlng Communilles Fund NGEO Cornmunlty Matters Fund Rob&rt.Cluttarbuck Foundatlon Slr Jules Thorn Chorltable Tru81 Sobell Foundatlon T•sco Community Fund The Russell Tnjst Trua Colours Trust Wllllgm Doan Educatlonal Trust 2,019 2,000 3.000 9,644 2,000 2,100 25,000 1,000 2.000 300 1,106 1,800 3,775 2.000 20,000 3,000 550 7,500 7,500 2,000 360 2,250 5,000 7,306 30,839 4,840 1.700 3,000 5.000 1.625 2,000 3.000 1.200 125,256 31,012 375 72,347 6 COMMISSIONED INCOME 2025 2024 Ch8shlr8 Eost Councll - Short Breaks for Disabled Childr8n 31,488 35,861 31,488 35,861 7 OTHER GRANTS AND OTHER INCOME 2025 2024 8art)ara Ward Chlldren'g Found8tlon Martyn Bracegirdle Charitable Foundation Paypal Giving Fund Pennycr85s Tru81 The Plxel Fund 6.000 500 31 1,000 300 5,000 11,531 1.300 Page 8
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED 8Y GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 8 WORKPLACE PENSION A workplace pension is provided through NATWEST CUSHON Trust Ifonnerly SALVUS Master Trust}- 9 Fundralsln8 Cost 2025 2024 Marketing and lundrai$ing coordinator Fundralslng Expenses 7.094 9.056 1.813 7.094 10.869 10 Capltal Expendlture 2025 2024 Website Development 11 D•btor$ 2025 2024 Pr8paym8nts and accrued income 6,765 1,300 12 Credltors 2025 2024 Pension Fund PAYE payable Accruals and deferred incom 461 14 2,270 532 14 2.618 2.745 3.164 Pago 9
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Incomlng At 0110412024 resources Outgolng resourc&s 13 Movèments of Major Funds At 31103125 Albert Hunt Tnjst 8alW Thom88 Ch8shlre Comrnunty Foundatlon B8sI Days Cheshlre Freemasons Comrnissioned Cheshire East Congleton Inclosure Trust Conglaton Town Trust Congleton Young Paople's Tru8t COOP Community Fund Crtwè Town Coun¢ll Edward G08111ng Foundallon F8llcity Wlld& Charitabl8 Tmst Garfièld Wèston Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation C Jon&9 Jull8 and Han8 Rauslng TN$I Margaret Williamson Charitable Tnjst Masonic Ch8Alabla Foundation NGED Cornmunily Maller8 Fund Natlonal Lottery Reachlng Communltl Nallonal Lottary Communlty Fund Robèrt Clurterbuek Foundauon Redrow Hornes North West Slr Jules Thom Chgdlabla Trust Soboll FouhdalEon T88co Cornmunlty Fund The Russell Trust Tru* Col()urs Trust Wllllam Dean Educallonal Tru81 Wllllams Famlly Foundatk)n 166 11661 13,0001 18511 19441 142,7031 121,6371 3,000 851 18,001 23.903 31,488 6,786 2,266 2.000 128 2.853 1,331 2,000 300 11721 11,8441 11741 11,2901 16641 13.7851 13,0001 15501 19.1561 1701 12.21SI 19891 134,2561 12.9761 15711 14991 11401 1871 11,2951 11.2301 1951 1931 1351 4,497 1,505 1,290 2,000 20,000 3,000 550 7,500 360 2.2SO 1,336 16,215 3,033 1,377 290 35 4,074 2,976 1.371 504 140 87 920 31,012 830 800 375 481 95 1,080 3S 987 Total reslrlclad fund8 68,172 103,83S 1134,2871 37.720 Unre51ricled 71,813 29,277 24,573 78.S17 Total Funds 139,985 133,112 158,860 114,237 Page 10
FRIENDS FOR LEISURE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAIiANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 14 GENERAL FUNDS AND RESERVES POLICY In line with Charities Commission guidelines, the Frl&nds for Leisure Trust8es feel il prudent to keep a level of reserve for the charity. 2025 2024 General funds show a surplus 78,517 71,813 2025 2024 Funding Roquirement.. To cover shortfall 6 mcnths running Costs, In evanl of closing down the charity 80.000 85,000 15 LIMITED LIABILITY AND GUARANTORS The Ilablllly of th8 m&mb8rs Is Ilmlled lo a guarantee to contrlbute a maxlmum of £10 aach In th8 8v8nt of the company becoming insolvent. 16 COMMITMENTS AND LEASES A lease agreement commenced on 1 July 2024 and the charlty can opt out on 31 March 2025. The annual rent is £7,992 lincludlng ulllitles}. This continues on a rolling monthly agreement, 17 OTHER INFORMATION Friends for Leisure is a privale company Ilmiled by guarantee and incorporated in England. Its regISted office is.. Unil R3, The Bromley Centre Bromley Road Conglelon Ch8shir8 CW12 1PT Page11