THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY NG FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1075129
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY WING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Contents Page Trustee's Report Independent Examine¢s Report ststement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements 64 Charlty Number 1075129 Principal Address Meadows Community Centre 299 Arbury Road Cambridge CB4 2JL Independent Examinern Teresa Reynolds FMA4T ATT TJR Accounting Ltd 16a Loffield Street Orwell Royston SG8 5QT BANKERS National Westrninster Bank plc
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY WING TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES Trustees seniing throughout the year unless othep4vise stated were as follows.. S Livermore (Chair) P Beranova (Treasurer) J Grant-Hotsuki (Secretary) C Thompson Ivice Chair) P Serrano Smay A Muller Z Jawad N Wallis A Hanley (resigned 26r2r25) C Gee (appcHnted 2612125) S Kariolis (£ppointed 261J25) The Trustees are reélected annualty at the AGM which was held on 26 February 2025 ADDRESS The Meadows Communty Centre 299 Arbury Road Cambridge CB4 2JL Legal Status The charity is registered the Charity Commission, registration number 1075129. It was forned as an unincorporated association under a constitution adopted on 19th March 1997 (later amended in 1999 and 2004). Objocts The objects of the charity are.. 1. To educate families and the public in better stsndards of childcare, and in the importance of sound relations beeen parents and children for the maintenance and enrichment of family life. 2. The relief of poverty and the provision of recreational facilities or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of lrfe of persons having need of these facilities by reason of their youth, povety, or social and economic circumstances. In planning our programme of actiVFties each year: we have kept in mind the Charity Commission's general guidan on public benefit and prevention and the relief of povety for public benefit. The trustees ayS ensure that the programme of activities we undertake is in line with our charitable objectives and aims. Financial Review The financial accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 are set out on pages 4 tt) 8. The charity has received support from Cambridge Cty Council. Cambridgeshire County Council, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, together with a number of other charitable trusts and grant making organisations. A full list of all grants received and details of expenditure are set out in notes 2 and S of the accounts. The Trustees are very grateful to all of these benefactors wtthout whose help the project could not continue.
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY WING TRUSTEE'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achlovements and Perfonnance We are delighted to have been able to offer the full range of support sep11S to toth Iot21 families and female suNtvors of domestic abuse throughout this year. We have ntinued to respond to needs in partnership with our benefictaries. and we are very proud of the Comprehensive package of person cèntered, informed trauma support that VIE offer to women and families vthich consists ot. Famlty Support Tv*ice weekPy famity support dropins Llfe After Abuse Freedom Programme Courses Freedom Forever Course5 All About Me Courses A weekw speaalist domestic abuse drop in A weekty therapeutic Yogetheff group We also continue to provide phone support, outreach and advocacy for all our beneficiaries. Please see our Annual General Report for full details on all our activrbes. achievements and perfomance. We are extremety grateful to all our funders. V•rythoLrt vthom could not provide such an amazing servi, our passionats stsff team and remain proud of all our rnen and families. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees aim to hold reseryes sufficienl to pay at least one month's operating costs so that an ordety dosure of the project cUld be achteved should this be nsSary. As at 31 March 2025 ve held a balance of £18,073 in unrestricted reserves, equNalent to around 6 weeks of general running costs. Looklng to the Future Funding for the year to 31 March 2026 has been substantialty secured funding from Cambridge Cty Council, the Police & Crime Commissioner. Cambridgeshire Communty Foundalion, Ann Dob%tra and many others helping to ensure the continuance of the rk. On behalf of the Board of Trustees: 8. Chairperson ' aslts Izc;,
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY WING INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report on the accounts of the Meadows Chiklren and Famity Wing for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 4 to 8. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Ac( - to follow the procedures taid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5){b) of the Charities Act. and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual ttems or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as the trustees contsrning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that VKJuld be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair viev/' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the ststement below: INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material spect. - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounts'ng records I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attentton should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Teresa Reynolds FMA4T A TJR Accounting Ltd 16a Lotfield Street 0ell Royston SG8 5QT Date.. 2K of2oir
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY WING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrnstricted Restricted Total funds funds Total Note 2025 2025 2025 2024 INCOME FROM: Donations 4.990 4.990 3,959 Charitable activities 141,671 141,671 120,570 Investment Income 555 555 Total Income 5,545 141,671 147,216 124,529 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 13,769 13,769 13,156 Charitable activities 12,773 145,987 158,760 164,787 Total Exp•nditure 12.773 159,756 172,529 177,943 Net income/{expenditure) (7.228) (18,085) (25,313) (53,414) Transfer betsveen funds Net movement in funds (7,228) (18,085) {25,313> (53,414) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 25,301 21,672 46,973 100,387 Totsl funds carried forward 18.073 3,587 21.660 46,973
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY WING BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds Total Note 2025 2025 2025 2024 Current as80ts Cash at bank and in hand 18,073 3,588 21.661 46.973 Net Assèts 18,073 3,588 21,661 46,973 The funds of the charity Restricted income funds 3,588 3,588 21,672 Unrestricted income funds 18,073 18,073 25,301 18.073 3,588 21,661 46,973 Z¥..10& These financial statements were approved by the trustees on .............................. on their behatf by.. . and signed Twstee name Trustee swJnature
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY WING NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Principal A¢¢ountlng Policies The finanrial statements comply wilh applicable accounting standards and the Statemenl of Reo)mmended Practi "Accounting and Reporting by charIts. publk%hed in March 2005. A summary of the material accounting policiès and estimation techniques adopted follows. Ba81s of prepardtlon The Board prepares its annual financial stateFrnts on the basis of historical cost Fund ac¢ountlng The charity maintains general unrestricted fund representing unreslri¢ted incx>me that is expendable. at the discretion of the trustees, in the furtheran of the objects ofthe charity. Grant inconk for speufied proje¢ts is acwunted for within restricted fvnds. Incomln9 resources All inco is reccgnised in the statement of financial acAlviS when the conditions for reipl have been met and there is reasonable a$sUrnn of re*ipL Expenditurn Expenditure is char9ed to the ststeryent of finanoal activi$ on a cash basis and is allocated as follows.. Direct charitable expend[tU relates to expenditure incurred in the fvlfilment of the objects of the ¢hafity. Management and administration costs late to expenditurn incurred in Complian smtrt constitutional and statutory requirements. 2. Income from Charltable Activltle8 Unrestrlctsd Restricted Total funds funds 2025 2025 Total 2025 2024 Cambridge Cty Counul Police & Crime Commissioner for cambridgeshi & PeteOrough CCF- Cambridge in Need CCF- Leaming and Skills Fund Masonic Charitable Foundation Allen Lane CGF - Warwck & Dominey Fund Other Small grants £1,000 or le&8 CCF - La Doria Fund Comic Relief Rotary Club Cambridge Aid A Community Remembers Histon Road The National Lottery Community Fund Cambridgeshire County Couneil 75,932 25,470 8.313 5,114 5.000 5.000 4.626 3.911 2.960 2.488 1,500 1,057 300 75,932 25,470 8.313 5,114 5,000 5,000 4,626 3,911 2,960 2,488 1,500 1,057 300 63,957 25,470 2,000 990 2,526 soo 22,243 2,884 120,570 141,671 141,671
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILYWING NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Fundraising actlvitles Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Totsl Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 Salaries and NIC Pension Contributions Printing and Postage 13,454 300 15 13,769 13,454 300 15 13.769 12,779 290 87 13,156 4. Charftable activitles Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Totsl Total 2025 2025 2025 2024 Salaries and NIC Pension contributs'ons Staff training Travelling and volunteer expenses Rent Groceries Resources and equipment Special Projects Emergency grants and payments to families Office and IT expendtture Stationery, printing and postsge Insurance Phone costs Accountsncy fees Professional fees and DBS Bank charges 12,479 122,679 2.569 100 135,158 2,569 100 133,613 2,614 85 38 17,594 966 1,287 850 2,623 1,560 956 1,332 450 360 382 77 164,787 14,809 1,682 177 14,809 1,682 177 294 1,057 491 266 1.226 75 360 415 78 158,760 294 1,057 491 1.226 75 360 415 78 145,987 12,773 S. Inforniation r•gardlng employees and trustees Total 2025 Total 2024 Gross vrdges Employels National Insurance Pension Contributions 141,638 6,974 2,869 151,481 139,317 7,075 2,904 149,296 The average number of employees d$ 7 (2024.'7)
THE MEADOWS CHILDREN AND FAMILY WING NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 6. Restrtctsd Funds Balance Income ExndIture Balance asat asat 1 April 2024 31 March 2025 Cambridge Cty Council Police & Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire & PetelorOugh Cambridgeshire County Council CCF- Cambridge in Need Other small fvnds £1,000 or less CCF - Leaming and Skills Fund Masonic Charitable Foundation Allen Lane CCF - Warwick & Dominey Fund ARM Comic Relief Rotary Club Cambridge Aid A Communty Remembers Histon Road One Stop CCF- La Doria Fund 75,932 25,470 75,932 25,470 12,799 8.313 8,141 5.114 5,000 5,000 4,626 3,033 2,442 1,500 1,057 694 634 12,799 8,313 2,911 5,114 5,000 5,000 4,626 5.230 3,249 216 46 1,057 394 366 2,960 3,588 2,960 21,672 141,671 159,755 Grdnts to support famity drop Ins and Core actlvltles: Cambridge City Council, CCF Leaming and Skills Fund. Comic RelEf. One Stop A Community Remember5 Hi8ton Road, Rotary Club. Other small funds Grnnts to support Ilfe after abuse s•r¥lces: Cambridge City Counal, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire & Petetborough, Cambridgeshire County Counal, CCF Carnbridge in Need. Masonic charitab Foundation. Allen Lane CCF WarwÈck & Dominey Fund, ARM. I)ther small funds. Cambridge Aid awards We receNed for SpefiC individuals in need and paid out in the fomi of emergency grants. Whilst the ClPt and payment is prSsed through our bank attount the fijnds are for families to spend Nmthin the terms of their individual award and do not fomi part of our nompl charitsble activities. 7. Unre8tl¢tsd Funds Balan at 1 April 2024 Unrestricted income Expenditure Balance at 31 March 2025 25,301 5,545 12,773 18,073