Charity registration number 1070674 IEngland and Walès)
Charity registration number SC038991 Iscotlandl
Company registratlon number 3482943
NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
S Ascot
S Leatham
S Cooper
S Goldsmith- (Treasurer)
T Paine, MBE
O Thomas- (Chairman)
G V Haynes- (Vice ChairmanllRe5igned on 29 October 20241
C Wills-cole
E Watkinson
(Appointed on 29 October 20241
(Resigned on 29 October 20241
Secretary
Ms Hilary Woodhead
Charity number IEnglznd and Wale51
1070674
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
CONTENTS
Pa8e
Chairman's report
Trustees, report
2-10
Independent examiner's report
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Statement of financial activities
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Balance sheet
13-14
Note5 to the financial 5tatement5
15-23

NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
CHAIRMAN'S REpoKr
FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH2025
Let me StsrL fdtherthan end. this yezrfs Chalrmanswords by thanklnB NAPAtsèm. both my fellowTrurtees and those
whowork so hard during 2024125 toathieve ihe Impart we knt)w NAPA rnernbetship rdn have on the way in whith
people are look*d after. on how fulfilled ihe5r Iw ore arrfl ihe supportthatthose who pro¥lde thai care recefve.
Our helpline provldes dlrect advice and. if necessary. cornfort tr* anyone may need IL Iret of tharEE: we
prgwde Ideas for every day of the week ihmugh our A¢iiviEles Calendar to help those on the front Ilne and we provlde
de rarge (developed stlll further In 2D2412SII rf ￿nIng mu￿e5 to exlend knowledge. skllls 2nd confidente. We
fursdratse. develop new relat¥onships across the sector and have on and aPwa￿ (e￿MOnieS to recognise thE
efforts and achlevemerts of those pro¥idkng ¢¥e auoss tt* ￿￿nI
The ll5t Is longand reljetsthe hardwDrkof e¥ery*n8leone oltheteam.
The TruMee5 provtde iremendous gJPPQrtto the NAPAtearn that l knryts8rethvalued. TheYEi¥t freelyofihelrtlme and
ad￿e and thelr constantsupport and conv1b￿lan Is muth appreclated. espe¢lally b¥ myseWI
Forthe ￿5t fewyeJr51 have be8un these worfswith referenceto the pandemic one of those ilwefu1￿I On￿ in a century
events th3t impacts the wknle WDrl& l sU5pett that future hlstorlans VAII look back on this PPriDd as one that geneRted
sl8nlflcant charbge. Theworfd of work tsvèrydhfferentthan livJas a fewyear53go: people have and coratlnue tDsufferfrDIII
the consequences of Covid 19; who knows what the kn8 term efferts will be on the edu¢*ion of severdl yeats of¢hlhlren
and yeunE adults Iming a Very drfferent Unlver51ty experiencd or the IDnB terrn irnpact on the mental health ot
IndNSduaLs: whole economles have been affected and I￿ In need of ￿￿r. Add io that ¢ohflittin Vknine and the Middle
E35t and Itls no wonderthat the wrld currendyfeels kn tUrnK+II.
If all that sounds full of dtjofft and Aloom we shtyjldrft foryet that we. rnosty. came throuRh the pandemle perlod.
S¢leffllsts found solutlon5, qulckly. whlch were shared arourld ihe wwld. It wasn't perfect or aw equirable. the s￿[al
restslctlonsweren'i always welcome and Indivtduals and faffllles wertdeeplyaffectedbutwehve ￿me th￿ljgh It.
And why dt)es that matter to NAPA? Simpfv pirt we do not operate In isolatlon. Inflatyon and the state of ihe e¢onomy
affects u5 and our budgets and what we can do Just as It does evewne efse: our members feel that Impart as well: our
staff team and those we recrutt five ID the world ofwork where fr¢kn hom¥ b far more ￿ensI￿ than Itvms; wr
member5 need different services pmvided In drfferent ways. We have done a great deal to adapt over the last lew ￿arS
and In 2024125 will contlnuetD do SD. Thank￿￿ to everyDnefUr￿1r 5UPPDrL commllrnent and contribution to NAP
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ChalmThn. NAPA

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements ftsr the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial
statements and comply with the charitable company's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Stand2rd 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 IFRS 1021"
Objectives and activitie5
This report highlights NAPA'S key achievements against our strategic aims in 2023.
Our Hlstory- NAPA was originally founded in 1997 to raise the profile of activity provision and Activity Providers. It started
at a time when the role of Activity Provider was new to the sector and 3ctivity and engagement were not prioritised. NAPA
airned to establish a membership network of care provider5 committed to improving the experience of older people livirig
in care homes. Since 1997 NAPA has supported the sector to prioritise wellbeing,. focussing on improving the experience of
people who use care and support services by providing professional and practice development opportunities for Activitv
Provider5 and care teams and promoting the importance of activity and engagement.
Our Vision- A UK where activity and engagement is an integr31 part of care provision, where people with care and support
needs live rneaningful lives.
Our Mi5sion- NAPA
Set5 Standard5 and provide5 guidance that supports positive activity and engagement.
Advances the role of the Activity Provider by offering professional and practice development services that
enh3nce knowledge and skills.
Support5 P051tive practice by celebrating and Sharing examples of outstanding practice.
Seeks and represents the views of Actlvity Providers and care services to influence change.
Influences the sector to recognise the importance of activity and engagement.
We Champlon - Activity Provision, which prioritises connection, is respectful. creative, innovative, and meaningful and
enabled by skilled Activity Providers.
Our Approach The aspirations and experiences of the people we support drive everything we do at NAPA and have
underpinned and informed all the developments we have made. We have consulted extensively with our staff, trustees,
volunteers. member5, and supporter5 to help u5 decide which areas to focu5 on. And we will continue the conversations to
keep us on track and accountable.

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NAPA'S Values- Everything we do 15 underpinned by our value5 which capture the essence of who we are. The behaviours
we each demonstrate every day are how we brin8 our values to life.
Inclusion. We are determined to provide an inclusive experience, where difference is valued, and no one is left
out.
Collaboratlon. We bring people together and make connections. We believe that by sharing, learning, and
working together, we can achieve much more.
Expertise. We are profe5sion31, organi5ed. and competent. We adapt to changes in policy and the law, keeping our
advice and 5UPPOrt a5 helpful and accessible a5 Possible. We value and support our experienced and skilled teatn.
the majority of whom have been Activity Providers themselves. We champion the expertise of Activity Providers.
Creativity. We think creatively, Seeing potential and possibility, finding a way forward.
Celebration. Achievements are worth celebrating. Supporting people to live content. creative and connected lives
bring meaning and purpose. We notice and celebrate positive practice, inspiring us all to keep going.
Dignity and respert. We believe that everyone ha5 the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are
determined to create an inclusive culture that supptsrts every NAPA team member and every Activity Provider. to
flourish and reach their potential.
Our services are co-created with our members. affiliate rnernbers, advisory pane15 and are directed by our Executive
Director and governed by the NAPA board of Trustees. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach and appreciate the
contributions and ideas of all who work alongside u5 to prioritise wellbeing.
This report highlizhts NAPA'S key achievements against our strategic aims in 2023.
NAPA continued to support the care sector following the covid 19 pandemic. Our digltal transformation plan enabled new
ways of working that created access to the practice development tools needed to prioritise the wellbeing of those thev
support.
NAPA development and growth
Having merged with The Grow Old 01sgracefully Charitable Trust in 2022 we stablished our P051tive Ageing Campaign arid
Living The Dream fund in 2023. This strategic move expanded our impact, enabling NAPA to invest in our fundraising
activity and develop our focu5 on positive 3geing.
We established ourselves as the Professional 8ody for Activity Providers in the UK and activity association for the care and
support sector. on the trusts great work, to defy ageist stereotypes and en3ble older people to take part in 3Ctivities that
others may view as in appropriate or'di5graceful'. NAPA will launch the campaign in June 2023.
We established ourselves as the Professional Body for Activity Providers in the UK and activity association for the care and
support Sector.
NAPA Membership
Our strong rnembership numbers allow u5 to impact on and influence the care sector. Despite identifying ri5k5 to the
membership due to the financial pressures facing the care sector we maintained our membership numbers.
Our cornmunication5 plan for 2023 was successful, enabling a 5ub5tantial increase in our reach acr055 the sector. NAPA has
significant presence in the care home sector with care homes comprising 90% of membership in 2023.
Thi5 year we have continued to build our mernber5hip numbers by further extending our reach and presence in the care
home sector but also ensuring our offers are attractive to the broader Health, Housing and Social Care sector, we continue
to build relationships with care providers and key stskeholders across the country and have gained new members providing
supporting housing services. dorniciliary care. and 5UPPOrt to adult5 Wlth learning disabilitie5. We have seen p3rticular
growth in membership registration from Home Care Providers.

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In 2023 we Secured the rnembership of Several new care groups. We have significantly Improved our mernber5hip benefits
and continue to consult with our members to ensure our offer meets their needs and our services remain responsive.
Professional Development Services and pathway
Over the last year we have built on the digital approaches introduced in 2021122 and have delivered several commissioned
programme5 of work as well an open course online programrne of professional development opportunitie5.
The NAPA Professional Development Pathway enables Activity Providers to gain a leadership qualification and be registered
as NAPA Recogni5ed Activity Professionals. This professional development option continued to grow in 2023.
Our training qualification offer currently comprises.. Distance Learnin8 Qualifications in Activity Provision at level 2 and 3,
bespoke training courses on commission. Our accrediting body and our skills for care Endorsed provider status was
renewed for another year.
Our QCF qualifications continue to att￿ct interest from members and non-member5 Wlth 95 new students enrolling in
2023. To date 964 5tudent5 have cornpleted the Level 2 Award in Supporting Activities. We now have 131 qualified in the
level 3 Certificate in Activity provision in Social Care. Over the course of the year 655 students have attended bespoke
training days. Between April 2023 and March 2024, we trained a total of 909 artivity and care workers
NAPA is now a green employer and provider of leaning and development. All our qualifications are now available digitallv.
This development in 2023 enabled us to close the head office. NAPA now has a virtual HQ with all team members working
remotely.
Artivity Support Service
We extended our Support line service and significantly developed The Activity Support Service between 2021 and in 2022
and in 2023 the service continued to Erow. The NAPA Activity Support Service is a service for Activity Providers and includes
a phone line for information and advice, a network of Activity Advisors, SUPPOrt groups online and in person and free
resources.
In 2023 the Activity Support Service supported hundreds of activity, care and support workers 3nd f3mily c3rers to
prioritise wellbeing. We a150 e5tabli5hed the Resource, Advice an Information Network IRAINI a rnonthly community of
practice, set up to provide free professional development and peer support for Activity Providers employed by NAPA
members. This has been hugely successful with hundreds of attendees. Experts provide education for the first part of the
5e5sion enabling opportunitie5 to learn and Share from related positive practice example5.
The Artivity Providers Advisory Group continues to grow and develop with over 60 members now involved in the
coproduction of toolkit5, resources, research programrnes and product-ba5ed projects.
Communications
We continue to receive p051tive feedback on the rebrand and have expanded our comms and marketing campaigns. The
website promotes the range of services that NAPA provides.
The Activity Shed is a practice development platforrn for NAPA Member5, It h05t5 too15 to 5UPPOrt P051tive practice. It is
continually evolving based on consultation with our members and specifically with Actlvity Providers. In 2023 2,300
members accesses the Activity Shed. We are in the process of enabling users to access the Activity Shed via an app, we look
forward to launching the app in the late spring 012024.

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We have been delighted with the Increase in Social media attention and interest. We now have established Facebook.
twitter, linked in and Instagram accounts. Our weekly NAPA News has been rebranded in line with all our digital
cornmunication5 and subscription rates have soared. Subscribers receive weekly updates, resources, and news. We have
a150 introduced a rnember only new51etter, this goe5 Out weekly and 5hare5 our weekly offer for rnembers, bundles of
resources to support practice as well as opportunities to attend learning events.
In 2023 we published over 100 new toolkits and re50urce5. Our publicatlOn5 reached over 100,000 downloads. Everything
we publish is developed in consultation and provided at no or low cost.
Highlights from 2023
l.Arts in Care Homes National Campaign and The Year of Connected Community Campaign.. NAPA launched our annu31
national campaign called "The Year of Connected Communitie5.' Year of Connected Communities Campaign- Thi5 initiative
encouraged comrnunity engagement and facilitated meaningful connections and collaborations.
Arts in Care Hornes - a five-year progrdmme, managed by NAPA and funded by The Baring Foundation and The Rayne
Foundation came to an end. There is a wealth of arts and cultural activities taking place in care homes across England.
These range from everyday cre3tive activities run by staff teams to large scale arts projects, artist-led sessions and
partner5hip5 Wlth mu5eum5 and gallerie5. We promote and celebrate exi5tirig art5 activities and encourage more. Duririg
Covid-19 we saw and experienced the importance of art and creativity in care settings, and the beneficial outcomes for all
the participants. We have continued to shine a light on the importance of this work, which has been increasingly vit31
during the pandemic. The prograrnme culminated in a fantastic event at Somer5et House, bringing together care and arts
organisations to celebrate the programme and consider next steps. Our funde￿ have committed to an additional year's
funding enabling us to m3nage the national day in 2024. The Arts in Care Homes report can be found here
NationalDa
OIArtslnCareHorne5-Ev31uation.
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2. NAPA conferen￿.. NAPA organised a conference in lune in central London, welcoming over a hundred Activity Providers
and enthu5ia5t5. The event 5howca5ed positive practices and facilitated learning. with expert5 in Comrnunity Engagement
from across the sector participating.
3. Projects and Partnerships and Research: NAPA formed new partnerships with Several organi58tions. such a5. Relish and
My Life TV These partnerships provided NAPA members with access to free and discounted resources and training.
enhancing their ability to promote wellbeing. We developed our corporate partnerships enabling us to provide free
resources to the entire sector, such 3s The Jubilee Re50urce5 (Unilever Food Solutions) and the NAPA Calendar arid
Afterrioon Tea Week Resources (Lakeland Dairies.)
4. Research.. Research - In 2023 NAPA launched our first research 5tr3tegy. NAPA 15 cornmitted to supporting research and
evaluation, our activity in this area falls into two areas. Co-delivery of research programmes, in partnership with academic
institutions, and the delivery of service and project evaluations. In 2023 our research partners include the University of
Surrey. the univer51ty of East Anglia and University college London.
Further information about our research activity can be found here Research and Evaluation
activitie5.co.uk
NAPA Activities
na
S. NAPA Awards: The NAPA Awards ceremony was a huge success, taking place in person at The Museum of Brands with
the participation of hundred5 of activity and care teams. along with the individua15 they support. The photobook can be
found here The National Activi
Awards- NAPA Activitie5
a-activities.co.uk

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NAPA Finantes
Ambitious tsrgets for the commissioning of qu3lification5 were not realised in 2023. Several funding applications and
spon50r5hip arrangement5 were not succe551ul. The fundraising strategy built on the work undertaken in 2022 and we
exceeded our target. We were delighted to receive substantial corporate sponsorship from Unilever Food Solutions and
Lakeland Dairies as well as Relish and Kyn. NAPA reserves as of 31st March 2023 were £2S8,062.00 (cash in bank plus
5hares.I
Our cash position is healthy for a charity of our size, our reserves policy shows that we currently have reserves equal to
approx. 8 months running c05t51. We aim to maintain the equivalent in reserve5 over the next 2 years.
Risk management:
The Chief Executive Officer and NAPA 8oard of trustee5 have continued to review the main ri5k5 facing the charity. These
risks have been classified under headings with the actions set out below to rnitigate these risks-
Financial risk: to ensure good forward planning and to continue to maintain a suitable reserves policy.
Operational risk: to ensure th3t policies for Health 2nd Safety, Equal Opportunities 3nd Safeguarding are up-to-date and
irnplemented,. to ensure that training and supervision for staff and volunteer5 15 con515tent and regular.
Regulatory risk: to ensure good practice is followed regarding employment issues and the issues noted under operational
risk,. to ensure compliance with relevant legislation reg3rding charities and companie5.
Reputational risk.. to build on the charity's reputation for good practice and to continue to develop good working
relationships with others.
The NAPA Team
We have expanded the core team. NAPA Associate tearn and engaged several Advisors and Ambassadors to guide us in our
work.
1 want to thank the NAPA tearn for their openness. honesty 3nd ambition and the Activity Provider5 who keep u5 on track
and remind us why we exist. I would also like to thank the NAPA Board of Trustees for their support and encouragement.
the on£oinE commitment of our Board of Trustees, the NAPA statr team, the dedication and loyalty of our mernbers and
the support of our key stakeholders and inve5trnent of our funders, enables us to do what we do.
As we conclude the fiscal year 2023-2024, we express gratitude for the opportunity to serve individuals and their
cornmunitie5. The achieved milestone5 and forged partnerships re3ffirrn our commitment. With renewed energy, we look
forward to the year ahead, dedicated to advancing our mission and promoting wellbeing.
Plans for 2024-25
We have great plans for 2024 as we embark on implementation of year 2 of our 3-year strategic plan.
Our new Strategic framework bring5 clarity and focu5 to our effort5 and allow u5 to making strategy actionable and more
imptsrtantly achievèble on a dèy-to-day basis. It is an exciting ènd ambitious plan that builds on all we do well, it is takirig
the charity in innovative and important new directions. The strategy describes what we must do to fulfil our vision and
demonstrates how we will continue to support the Sector to prioritise wellbeing.. at it5 heart there is a desire to expand our
reach and measure our impact. It is designed to help coordinate our work and make our efforts more effective. It also helps
us to be more accountsble and transparent.

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I came into Post In Septernber 2019, it ha5 certainly been an Interesting and rewarding 3 4 year5. We have worked hard
over this time to listen to the needs of our rnembers. We have improved our membership offer, implemented new services,
and 8dopted new ways of working. Undoubtedly the last four years ha5 presented us with huge challenges, but it has also
given us OPPOrtunitie5 to innovate, and we have come out of it better and Stronger and in a p051tion to support even more
members, Activity Providers and care and support services.
Since the publication of our last Strategic plan. we have rnade a great deal of irnprovernent5.' we identified gap5 in our
programmes of work and worked hard to bring in further resources to fund new services and improve existing ones. We
introduced a new website, a practice development platform. 3 professional pathway, and the Activity Support Service.
Behind the 5cene5 we have strengthened the way that we operate. We have modernised the way we manage our services.
integrated a new finance system, and introduce home working. We are excited to continue our valuable work.
We know that recent and current challenge5 place real pressure on all form5 of income and expenditure, collectively we are
experiencing an unknown financial climate. We anticipate that there will be pressure on our income streams, whether that
is through membership or training commissions. or through fundraising. The applic3tion proc&ss for grant funding has
become rnore competitive. Increasing Salaries and investing in our team will increase cost pres5ure5. We will continue to
monitor funding closely.
Over the next 2 year5 we will seek to strengthen our financial resilience. We will continue to operate with the heart of
charity and the head of a business, build a well led sustsinably funded charity that invests in our team and is held in high
regard.
Ourvalues wlll shape the way we wlll work as we pursue our strateglc oblectlves.
NAPA'5 vision for the next 2 years: By 2026 NAPA will be known and respected for providing excellent support to Individual
Activity Providers and 3Ctivity/wellbeing team5. Care and support team5, Care service5, the wider health, housing arid
social care sector, and the friends and family of people with care and support needs.
Six Strategic objectives will determine our programmes of work over the next three years.
Objertive l.. To champion wellbeing, (activity, arts, cultural participation, and engagement)
We will 3rticu13te our vision through our cornmunication5, website, practice development platforrn. resources.
information, guidance. qualification, and training course content.
Demonstrate our commitment, through our dedicated national programme Arts in Care Homes,, and our range of
partnership project5 and research programmes.
Objertive 2.. To professionalise the role of the Artivity Provider
Investigate registration potential as 'nation31 profe55ional body, for Activity Providers.
Gather interest in developing a professional registration of Activity Providers and professionals.
Launch competence framework, professional standards, and rules of conduct.
Raise the profile of Activity Providers by gathering, sharing, and celebr3ting examples of positive activity practice.
Establish professional development pathway as the preferred'learning provider.,
Objective 3.. To extend our reach
Grow our membership, services. programmes. and campaigns.
Improve our infrastructure and 8row our team.
Provide services. programmes and campaigns that are intentionally inclusive.
Become a greener organisation.

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Objective 4.. To work better together
Develop partnership projects with value aligned organisations to maximise impact.
Develop our research programme and evaluation capacity.
Translate and disseminate best practice approache5. informing NAPA'S core programrnes of work.
Objective 5.. To improve perception5
Contribute to national debate and influence change.
Demonstrate our commitment through our Positive Ageing campaign IGrow Old Disgracefully.)
Objective 6.. To be financially stable and 5UStainable
Develop audit processes to enable sustainable financial management.
Formulate financial plans to ensure all str&ams of work deliver return on investment.
Increase income generation with clear targets acr055 all programme5 of work.
Decrease relative expenditure.
Hllèry Woodhead
Chlef Exe¢utlve Offlcer

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Structurei governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The ch3ritV'5 objects are to set st3ndards of appropri3te pr3Ctices reg3Tding
the provision of activities for older per50n5 and adults with learning disabilitie5. The Trustee5 confirm that they have
referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and
guaTrntee to contribute £1 in the event of winding up and for a year after they cease to be a member.
The trustees set the policies of the charity and exercise overall control. while day-to-day matters are dealt with bv
employees.
Trustees are appointed by invitation and drawn from our network of Contacts across the care sector. We aim to have a
cross-section of skills and geoEraphic representation. Potential Trustees are invited to attend and observe a Meeting prior
to being formally appointed. All new Trustees are sent an information pack based on materials generated by the Charitv
Ctsmmission.
NAPA does not work directly with care setting residents or tenant5 but by supporting care tearns to enable meaningful
engagement. Our aim Is to ensure that skilled, well informed staff generate life. love and laughter to ensure older people
have more fulfilled lives.
S Ascot
S Cooper
S Goldsmith- ITreasurerl
TPaine, MBE
O Thomas- Ichairmanl
G V Haynes- (Vice Chairman)
C Wills-cole
E Watkinson
S Leatham
IResigned on 29 October 20241
IResigned on 29 October 20241
IAppointed on 29 October 20241

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ststement of Trustees, Responsibilities
The trustees, who are also the directors of National Activity Providers Association for the purpose of company law, are
re5pon5ible for preparing the Trustee5' Report and the financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Cornpany Law requires the trustee5 to prepare financial 5tatement5 for each financial year which give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs ol the charitsble cornpany and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure, of the charitable company for th8t year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con515tently,'
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. Subject to any material departures disclosed and
explained in the financial statements,. and
prepare the financial 5tatement5 on the going concern basi5 unless It is inappropriate to pre5urne that the charitable
company will continue in operation.
The tru5tee5 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, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 2nd the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl
Regulations 2006 la5 3mendedl. They are a150 responsible for Safeguarding the 855et5 of the charitable company and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Disclosure of inforrnation to Independent examiner each of the tru5tee5 has confirmed that there is no inforrnation of
which they are aware which is relevant to the Independent examination. but of which the Independent examiner is
unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to
establish that the Independent examiner is aware of Such Information.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
O Thomas
Trustee
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TO THE TRUSTEES OF NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statement5 of National Activity Providers Association Ithe
charitable company) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
A5 the trustees of the charitable cornpany land a150 It5 directors for the purposes of company lawl you are re5pon5ible
for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities and Trustee
Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005 (the 2005 Act), the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2￿)6 las amended) and the
Cornpanie5 Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having sat15fied myself that the financial 5tatement5 of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable
company's financi81 st3ternents carried out under section 44111 Icl of the 2005 Act and s&ction 145 of the Charities Act
2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed the requirernent5 of Regulation 11 of the Charities
Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 las amendedl and all the applicable Oirections given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner'5 Statement
Since the charitable company is required by company law to prepare its accounts on an accruals basis and is registered as
a charity in Scot12nd your examiner must be a member of a body listed in Regulation 11121 of the Charities Accounts
(Scotlandl Regulations 2006 la5 arnendedl. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am
member of the ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
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 charitable company as required by section 386 of the
Cornpanies Act 2006.
the financial staternents do not accord with those records,. or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter
consid&r&d as part of an independent &xamination.' or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement
of Recommended Practice for accounting 3nd reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial
Statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021.
I have no concerns and have corne 3cr05s 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.
Use gf my report
Thi5 report 15 rnade 501ely to the Board, in accordance with Section 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011. My independent
examination has been undertaken so that I might state to the Board those matters l am required to state to them in an
Independent Examin&r's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not 3ccept or
assume responsibility to anyone other than the Board, for my independent examiriation or for thi5 report.
Caroline Brazier ACA DChA
Cansdales Buslness Advisers Llmited
Chartered Accountants
The groadway
Old Amer5ham
Bucks
HP70UT
Dated: 20 June 2025
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
lunds
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
As restated
Notes
IncoTne and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
7,982
447,576
5,534
35,(X)O
42,982
447,576
5,534
46,355
369.836
5,054
105,405
Other incorne
Totsl income
461,092
35,000
496,092
526,650
enditure on:
Charitable activities
441,365
16,657
458,022
471,376
Totsl resources ÈxpendÈd
441,365
16,657
458,022
471.376
Net Incomellexpendlturel and net movement In
funds before gains and losses on investments
19,727
18,343
38,070
55,274
Net gain5 on investments
11,937
11,937
6.131
Net lexpendlturell Income before transfers
31,664
18,343
50,(K17
61.405
Gross transfers between funds
19,131
119,1311
Net incomellexpenditurel forthe yearl
Net movement in fund5
50,795
17881
50,007
61.405
Fund balances at l April 2024
200,521
22,958
223,479
162,074
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
251,316
22,170
273,486
223,479
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losse5 recognised in the year. All incorne and expenditure derive
from continuing activitie5.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the
Cornpanie5 Act 2006.
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
As restated
Notes
Fixed asset5
Investments
io
123,473
111,536
Current asset5
Stocks
Debto
Cash at bank and in hand
12
882
53,445
149,109
li
34,374
207,190
241,564
203,436
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
13
181.2021
169,1811
Net current a5set5
160.362
134,255
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
283,835
245,791
Creditors.. amounts falling due after more
than one year
14
110.3491
122,3121
Net a55ets
273.486
223.479
Incoffle funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
16
22,170
251.316
22,958
200,521
273,486
223,479

NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET ICONTINUEDI
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
The cornpany 15 entitled to the exernption from the audit requirement contained In section 477 of the Companies Act 2006,
for the year ended 31 March 2025. No member of the company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an
audit of these financi31 statements.
The trustees. responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act
and for preparing financi31 statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of
the financial year and of its incoming re50urce5 and application of resources. including its incorne and expenditure. for the
financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the
small companies. regirne.
The financial statetnents were approved by the Trustees on 20 June 2025
Tro4 P
O Thomas
Trustee
T Paine, MBE
Trustee
Company Rezi5tration No. 3482943
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charity information
National Activity Providers Association is 3 private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England & Wale5. The
registered office can be found on the legal and administrative page.
1.1 A¢¢ountin8 convention
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared
in accordanc& with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. St3tement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191., Financial Reporting standard 102 'The Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006.
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 prep3red under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation
of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value. The principal
accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of 3pproving the financial statements, the trustee5 have a reason3ble expectation that the charitable
cornpany ha5 adequate re50urce5 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 are unrestricted funds of the charity, which the trustee5 have decided at their discretion to set aside
to use for a specific purptsse.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the
restricted funds are set out in the note5 to the financial st3ternent5.
1.4 Income
Incorne 15 recognised when the charitable company is legally entitled to it after any perforrnance conditions have been
met, the arnounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that incorne will be received.
Cash donations are recoEnised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charitable company has been
notified of the donation, unless p&rformance 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.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charitsble company has been notified of an impending
distribution, the amount 15 known, and receipt is expected. If the amount 15 not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recogni5ed on accruals ba515 a5 a liability 15 incurred. Expenditure include5 any VAT which cannot be fully
recovered and is reported as part of the expenditu￿ to which it relates.

NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Ac¢ounting polltles
Icontlnuedl
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured 3t cost or v31uation, net of depreciation
and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recogni5ed so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets le5S their residual values over their useful
lives on the following bases..
Fixtures. fittings & equipment
25% straight line
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 th& asset, and is r&cognised in the st3tement of financial 3Ctivities.
1.7 Flxed asset investments
Fixed a55et inve5trnent5 are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs. and are subsequently
measured at fair value at each reportinE date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net incomellexpenditurel for the
year. Transaction costs are expensed a5 incurred.
1.8 Stocks
Stocks is valued at the lower of cost and net ￿aliSable value.
Net realisable value 15 the estimated Selling price less all estimated c05t5 of completion and costs to be incurred in
marketing, selling and distribution.
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalent5 include cash in hand. dep051t5 held at call with bank5, Other short-term liquid investments
with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shtswn within borrowings in
1.10 Taxation
The charitable company 15 a registered charity within the definitions of section 50611) Incorne and Corporation Taxes
Act 1988 and therefore it is not assessable to corporation tax on any surplus charitable funds.
1.11 Le35e5
Rentals pay3ble under operating leases, including any lease incentives received. are charged to income on a straight line
basis over the terrn of the relevant lease.
1.12 Pension
The charity operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they
become payable.
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total Unrestritied
fund5
Restricted
fund5
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Donations and gifts
7,982
35,000
42,982
23,888
22,467
46,355
Charitsble a¢tivities
2025
2024
meMbe￿hIP subscriptions
Shop incorne
Research projects
NAPA activity show
Fee incorne
218,046
5,100
20,136
3,348
137,501
166,489
4.950
99.750
19,995
14,773
Baring Consultation
NAPA Challenge
NAPA award5
TTrining days income
Advertising and commission
26.234
21,050
16.161
22,212
2.672
447,576
369,836
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
447,576
349,841
19,995
447,576
369.836

NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Inve5trnent5
Unrestritted Unrestricted
fund5
funds
2025
2024
Bank interest
Interest receivable
5.054
5,534
5,534
5.054
Other income
Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
2024
As restated
Donation from The Grow Old Disgracefully Charitsble Trust
105,405
105.405
The above value contain5 a prior year restatement in the form of inve5trnents a5 furid and share account held with
Hargraves Lansdown.
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charitable activities
2025
2024
Staff costs
Nation31 lottery isolated but not lonely project
Training and travel
Travel
QCF courses
Arts In Care Home Project
System5 SUPPOrt
Premises costs
Printing. postage & stationery
Telephone
Conference cost5
Other costs
Baring Consultation
Support costs
Managernent Fee
Advertising and promotion
Marketing- NAI
New member5 Costs
279,212
268.370
3,227
5,040
600
4,696
39,728
9.537
12,811
537
1.271
3.916
26,162
17,998
10.847
17,349
3,040
2.724
360
37.580
ioi
52.150
19,995
14,806
600
29,139
4.250
20.501
2,769
11.974
10,789
3,269
17.277
458,022
471,376
Anzly5is by lund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
441,365
16.657
428,914
42,462
458,022
471,376
Restrirted fund includes
National Day of Art5 in Care Homes project cost of £16,65712024.. £22,467) out of which £9,537 relates to other
project expenses which are included within "Arts In Care Horne Project £101 relates to project officer's travel &
5ub5iStence @xp&nse5 which are includ&d within "Travel" £4,250 relates to support cost expenses which are included
within 'Management Fee" arid £2.769 relates to advert15ing and promotion expenses which are included within
'Marketing- NAI"
And Baring cost of £nil 12024.. 19,9951 related to rnarketing and project cost which is included within 'Baring
Consultation"
Included within 5UPPOrt C05t5 15 the independent exarniner'5 fee of £4.62012024.. £4,636) and £nil12024.. £1,849) for
other services.
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Tru5tee5
None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charitable
company during the year12024.. None).
No trustees were reimbursed for any expense during the year12024.. None).
Employee5
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Direct activitie5
Administration
Employrnent costs
2025
2024
Wages and Salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
251.037
21,650
6,525
242.566
19,687
6.117
279,212
268,370
During the year key man3gement received remuneration totalling £72,46512024.. £70,OISI and expenses totalling
£Nil12024.. £Nill. Expen5e5 con51Sted of travel. mobile phone c05t5 and stationery 5upplie5. There were Nil rnembers of
key management in the year12024.. Nill.
There was one employees whose annual remuneration wa5 £60.000 or more12024.. 11.
Galns and losses on Snvestments
Unreslrirted
funds
Unrestrirted
funils
2025
2024
As restated
Unrealised gain on investment
11,937
6,131
11,937
6.131
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
io
Fixed asset investments
Investments
Cost or valuation
At l April 2024
Unrealised 83in
111.536
11,937
At 31 March 2025
123.473
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2025
123.473
At 31 March 2024
111,536
Investments are held with Hargraves Lansdown and the amount rep￿SentS market value as at the balance sheet date.
li
Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayrnents and 3ccrued income
33,478
896
50.639
2,806
34,374
53.445
12
Stotks
2025
2024
Goods held for resale
882
13
Creditors.. amount5 falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditor5
Accruals and deferred income
7,166
2,998
71.038
6,066
4.299
58.816
81,202
69.181
Included in accruals and deferred income is £Nil relating to deferred income which is for membership fees received in
advance that relate to 202512024.. £nil relating to deferred income which is for membership fees received in advance
that relate to 20241.
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14
Creditors.. amount5 falling due zfter more than one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
10,349
22,312
The whole amount in accruals and deferred income relates to deferred income which is for membership fees received
in advance that relate to 2025, 2026, 2027 and 202812024.. whole arnount relates to deferred incorne which 15 for
membership fees received in advance for 2025 to 20281.
15
Prior period adjustment
Changes to the balance sheet
At 31 March 2024
As previouslv
Adjustment
reported
A5 restated
Flxed assets
Investments
111.536
111.536
Capital funds
Incorne fund5
Restricted funds
un￿strICted funds
22,958
88,985
22,958
200.521
111.536
Totsl funds
111,943
111,536
223,479
Changes to the profft and loss account
Period ended 31 Marth 2024
As previously
Adjustment
reported
As restated
Other incorne
Unrealised gain5 on investments
105,405
6.131
105,405
6.131
Incomelexpenditure for the year
150.1311
111,536
61.405
Net movement in funds
150,1311
111,536
61,405
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NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16
Restrirted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations
and grant5 held on trust for specific purpose5'.
Movement In fvnds
Income Expenditure
Balance at I
April 2024
Transfers
Balance at 31
March 2025
National Day of Arts in Care Homes
22,958
35.000
116,6571
119.1311
22,170
22,958
35,000
116,6571
119,1311
22,170
NatlOn31 Day of the Arts in C3re Homes - To dedicate a day to the arts in care home5 in order to focu5 attention on
existing re50urce5 and empha515e the benefit5 of arts in care 5etting5.
17
Anaty5is of net assets between funds
Unrestrlrted Restrlrted fvnds
fund5
Total
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented bv..
Investments
123,473
138,192
110.3491
123.473
160,362
110.3491
22,170
Long term liabilities
251,316
22,170
273,486
18
Related party trzn5aclions
There are no related party transactions during the year12024.. £Nonel.
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