Leeds Weekend Care Association
Registered Charity Number - 1077162
Company Limited by Guarantee Number – 3827833
Suite 4, Gledhow Mount Mansion, 32 Roxholme Grove, Leeds LS7 4JJ
📱 07506 722 495 / 07508 240 555 Office@lwca.co.uk
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| Contents | Page |
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| Our Mission Statement | 3 |
| Chair’s Review | 4 |
| Meet The Team | 5 |
| Manager’s Report | 6 |
| Donation’s Report | 9 |
| Memorable Moments - Weekenders Club | 10 |
| Testimonials | 11 |
| Weekenders Club Client Statistics & information | 12 |
| Out & About Project Client Statistics & information | 16 |
| Memorable Moments - Out & About Project | 17 |
| Financial Information | 18 |
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Our Mission
To make a positive difference to the lives of disabled children and
teenagers in Leeds
Our Purpose is:
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To deliver safe, fun, exciting, inclusive activities, and environments
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To encourage friendship, independence, exploration and understanding
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To provide a much-needed break for parents and caregivers
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To recruit, retain and train enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced staff
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To advocate for those whose voice is often ignored or not heard.
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To build a community that welcomes and celebrates difference.
Our Guiding Principles are:
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To improve the lives of families with disabled children and young people.
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• To recognise and understand the needs of parents and carers and to work closely with them in shaping and delivering our services.
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To encourage a positive approach to children and young people with disabilities on our projects and in the wider community.
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To promote the recognition of young people with disabilities as important and integral members of society.
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To provide equality of provision and access to service users regardless of disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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To provide a positive, developmental environment for all our staff.
Our Values are:
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Fun - We believe that having fun and making friends is fundamental to a person’s happiness. Fun is a release. It provides freedom, enjoyment, fulfilment and connection.
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High Quality - We provide safe, creative, exciting, collaborative spaces/experiences for our children, staff and volunteers. We always strive to be, and do, better.
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Inclusive - We support, value and respect each other. Shared values and goals help everyone reach their full potential.
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A Can-Do Attitude - We focus on what our children, staff and volunteers can do. By recognising and celebrating achievements, big and small, we empower individuals and our community.
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Honesty - We take responsibility for our successes and failures. We are open to what is possible, not afraid to fail, and we learn quickly.
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Chair’s Report to AGM
I have to start my 24/25 report with highlighting the success of our relocation to The Vinery Centre which took place during this reporting period. The buildings facilities, and the welcome we received from Leeds Mencap, have meant our service users and staff are now truly settled here. I wish to place on record my personal thanks to Liz Sunderland for all her hard work and perseverance in securing the location, and for managing the move seamlessly.
With an increase in the number of children and young people requiring 1:1 supervision using our services, we continue to strengthen our hardworking and dedicated team of staff and volunteers, and on behalf of my fellow trustees I would like to thank them for all that they do.
I would particularly like to say Well Done and Congratulations to Chantelle Pearce on her upcoming 20 years of service this May.
We do currently have space on our volunteering programme, so if you or anyone you know are interested in more information on this rewarding role, please get in touch.
Our Management Committee has continued to meet once every two months either in person or online, and this year we have welcomed Izzy Nijjar as a new trustee though sadly we had to say goodbye to Marianne Hewitt and Hafsa Sharif. My thanks as Chair go to both Marianne and Hafsa for their input while as a Trustee and to my fellow trustees for the time they give to the role, all done on a voluntary basis.
As with all charities, we have seen the effects of increased costs and reduced income this year, however being mindful of the financial pressures on families, the Management Committee agreed to keep the costs of using our services the same for the financial year. We continue to be supported financially through our existing contract with Leeds City Council and are awaiting the tender documentation for the new contract expected shortly.
Our role is to ensure that LWCA can create and deliver good, social, safe experiences for the children, young adults and families who use our schemes.
My final thanks go to all the children, young people and their families who currently use our services. Whether it is as part of our Weekenders Club, Out and About, or Teen Scene, here’s to another year of play, fun and interactive sessions that we all enjoy!
Richard Hewson Chair of Trustees
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MEET THE TEAM
Executive Management Committee
Management Committee Members during the year 1st April 2024 - 31 March 2025. We have a minimum of six meetings per year plus our AGM in July. These are held via virtual meetings or at our office of the Leeds Weekend Care Association.
Richard Hewson Chair David Bossingham Treasurer Georgina Nijjar Secretary Caroline Bond Trustee Ellie Brown Trustee Adam Barclay Trustee Isabelle Nijjar Trustee JOINED AS A NEW TRUSTEE 18/11/2024 Marianne Hewitt Trustee RESIGNED 15/07/2024 Hafsa Sharif Trustee RESIGNED 22/07/2024
Office Staff
Liz Sunderland Service Manager Lisa Sheader Office Manager Liz Colbeck Office Assistant Scheme Staff Chantelle Pearce Senior Play Leader Lorraine Dempsey Deputy Play Leader Caroline Grayson Deputy Play Leader Caragh McHugh Deputy Play Leader
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SERVICE MANAGER’S REPORT TO AGM
Our Projects
Weekenders Club is a Saturday play scheme for children and young people aged between 5 and 17 years old, living in Leeds, who have inclusive needs. Our eligibility criteria includes children from a broad spectrum of additional needs including those with complex care needs for which our experienced staff team undergo specific medical training. Social workers or lead professionals make referrals to our service on a young person’s behalf, although
we also accept referrals directly from families.
Each child/young person attends one session each month. Morning sessions run from 9.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m.; afternoon sessions run from 1.30 p.m. until 4.30 p.m. We operate from The Vinery Centre, Vinery Terrace, Leeds 6. This is an ideal venue where we can accommodate children and young people with physical difficulties as the centre has an inclusive environment including ramps, hoists, a personal care suite and wheelchairaccessible spaces, both indoors and outdoors. This idyllic community space offers our youngsters a state-of-the-art sensory room, soft play area (with cargo nets, slide and ball pool), a safe outside play area and 3 activity rooms.
It is important that our children spend energy indoors and outdoors during the time they are with us, as well as have the opportunity to play on equipment they may not have access to at home such as bikes and go carts. We like them to go back to their families - tired and happy! Our creative team manage to make each session different; based loosely on weekly themes, we encourage all the children to get involved whether that’s crafting, baking or playing games; but it’s the spirit which makes Weekenders Club fun.
Teen Scene Teen Scene runs under the umbrella of Weekenders Club but has a group all of its own for teenagers under 18 years old. It’s a great way to meet up with friends and embark on group activities with a little more independence. Often, we have young people who move on from Teen Scene and ‘graduate’ to the Out and About Project when they feel they have grown out of a play scheme environment and are ready for more age-appropriate activities in the community with their peers.
Each session runs with 15 young people, most of whom are allocated their own ‘key worker’ to facilitate them to access all the equipment and resources. Weekend breaks are in high demand and there is a waiting list for Weekenders Club.
The Out and About Project is for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17, to go out together with our staff. Youngsters are facilitated to take part in activities which teenagers typically enjoy. We aim for about 64 outings in the year.
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Reflection
My role as Manager since 2006—and before that, as a parent who relied on this service for my autistic son when he was just eight—has given me both lived and professional insight into how essential support services are for families of children with additional needs. I am proud to lead a team who meet new challenges each year with compassion, creativity, and dedication, and who find real reward in the difference they make.
The challenges we face tend to fall into three key areas: staffing , venue , and finance . Each brings its own pressures, but also opportunities for us to adapt, advocate, and improve the support we offer.
Venue
Since moving to The Vinery Centre in June 2024, we’ve come to feel truly at home. Our new hosts, Leeds Mencap, have been incredibly welcoming and supportive, and the partnership has quickly become more than just a shared space. We’re already seeing the benefits of pooling resources, sharing training opportunities, and working together in ways that enhance both efficiency and quality. Perhaps most valuable is the sense of collaboration— exchanging ideas, seeking each other’s perspectives, and building a stronger network around the families we support.
Staffing
We are continually working to strengthen and support our staff team, who are at the very heart of what we do. Our volunteer programme (up to eight places) offers individuals handson experience and provides us with a valuable pathway for future recruitment. Many of our current staff began as volunteers, and we’re proud to see them grow into confident, capable practitioners. This creates a core of experienced team members who guide and mentor newer staff, bringing stability, consistency, and a strong sense of shared purpose to the service.
Finance
Finance has been our greatest concern this year. As a small charity operating under significant financial pressure—and with underfunding from the Council—sustainability remains an ongoing challenge.
We continue to deliver our services within the specification and targets of a 2019 Council contract, which, after several extensions, is due to end in July 2025. However, during this time, the needs of our children and young people have changed significantly. At the beginning of the contract, around a third of our children required 1:1 supervision. That figure has now risen to 92%. To maintain the same number of places, we’ve had to increase staffing accordingly. Combined with annual wage increases and the rising cost of living, this model is no longer financially tenable without additional support.
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We are currently awaiting an invitation to tender for a new contract from Leeds City Council, due to begin in August 2025.
Set against a backdrop of tightened Council budgets and increasing financial strain on families, this has not been an easy year. We made the decision to freeze fees for families and instead have relied on the skill and determination of our freelance fundraiser, Sam Lambert, to help us bridge the gap.
We are mindful that the quality of our service must not be compromised, even during times of financial difficulty. Every three years, we commission an external audit to ensure that our provision is being delivered effectively and efficiently. The Improving Quality audit assesses our organisation under four key headings: Accountable , Welcoming , Effective , and Sustainable .
Our most recent audit was completed in Autumn 2024, and we are pleased to report that we passed. This is a rigorous process involving interviews with staff, trustees, volunteers, and families, as well as gathering feedback from the young people who attend. It also requires us to provide evidence-based proof of how we operate and deliver our service. While timeconsuming, the audit offers valuable reassurance to families, commissioners, prospective donors, and everyone involved in our organisation. Most importantly, it reinforces our ongoing commitment to learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.
And finally, as ever, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who plays a part in keeping our service running. To our colleagues at Leeds City Council—thank you for your continued support as we navigate complex needs and changing demands. To our board of trustees, especially our Chair, Richard Hewson—whose calm leadership, wise judgment, and staying power are invaluable. Our volunteers bring energy, openness, and heart to every session, and we’re grateful for the future they represent. Behind the scenes, Lisa Sheader and Liz Colbeck provide a steady hand and sharp minds, ensuring things run smoothly—often in ways no one ever sees. And Chantelle Pearce, who has dedicated 19 years to this work, continues to bring consistency, insight, and care to every part of our service. To our staff team—you inspire me weekly. Watching you work with the children remains the highlight of my week. “Not least, I want to thank the families and children who use our provision: your trust in us is the foundation of everything we do.”
Liz Sunderland Short Breaks Services Manager
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DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING 2024-2025
We are grateful for the support of the following who have given generously.
| Donor ~~Ge~~ |
Description ~~Ge~~ |
Amount ~~Ge~~ |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Giving ~~Ge~~ ~~Ce~~ |
~~Ge~~ ~~Ce~~ |
£674.00 ~~Ge~~ ~~Ce~~ |
| Friends & Families ~~Ge~~ ~~ee~~ |
~~Ge~~ ~~Ge~~ |
£216.00 ~~Ge~~ ~~Ge~~ |
| PayPal Giving Fund ~~ee~~ |
~~Ge~~ | £36.84 ~~Ge~~ |
| Supported Giving ~~ee~~ ~~Ge~~ |
Donations Platform (linked to website) ~~Ge~~ ~~Ge~~ |
£106.06 ~~Ge~~ ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ge~~ |
Castania Trust ~~Ge~~ |
£2,000.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
The Stubbs Family Charitable Trust ~~Ce~~ |
£250.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
Happy Days Charity - purchased trip for OAP - Christmas Pantomime 23/12/24 ~~Ce~~ |
£250.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ge~~ |
The A M Fenton Trust ~~Ge~~ |
£3,000.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ ~~es~~ |
The Chandris Foundation ~~Ce~~ |
£500.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ ~~es~~ |
The Metis Trust ~~Ce~~ |
£1,000.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~es~~ ~~Ge~~ |
The Rehabilitation Trust ~~Ge~~ |
£50.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~es~~ |
Happy Days Charity purchased trip for OAP - Stockeld Park Christmas Adventure 06/12/2024 |
£205.00 |
| Trusts ~~es~~ |
The N Smith Charitable Settlement | £500.00 |
| Trusts ~~es~~ |
The Fence Club Trust Fund • all materials to provide a day of craft and baking at the play scheme (£30) • a year-long place on the play scheme for one child whose family are in financial difficulty (£144) • dance and music therapy session (£250) • an event for the Out & About Project teenagers (£400) |
£824.00 |
| Trusts ~~Ge~~ |
The Sweet Pea Charity ~~Ge~~ |
£1,000.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
The Cotton Industry War Memorial Trust ~~Ce~~ |
£3,000.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ ~~Ce~~ |
The Buckland Charitable Trust ~~Ce~~ ~~Ce~~ |
£1,000.00 ~~Ce~~ ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ ~~Ge~~ |
The Barbara Shuttleworth Memorial Trust ~~Ce~~ ~~Ge~~ |
£1,000.00 ~~Ce~~ ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ge~~ |
George A Moore Foundation ~~Ge~~ |
£1,500.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
The White Top Foundation ~~Ce~~ |
£1,000.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
Sir George Martin Trust ~~Ce~~ |
£3,000.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ge~~ |
W. L. Pratt Charitable Trust ~~Ge~~ |
£2,000.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts | True Colours Trust – for music therapy and dance sessions |
£3,000.00 |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
The Serendipity Foundation Ltd ~~Ce~~ |
£100.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ge~~ |
The Gordon Family Charitable Trust ~~Ge~~ |
£250.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ge~~ |
Chadwick Charitable Trust ~~Ge~~ |
£500.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
The Earl & Countess of Harewood Charitable Trust ~~Ce~~ |
£500.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
The Street Foundation ~~Ce~~ |
£1,000.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ |
The Manson Family Trust ~~Ce~~ |
£250.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~Ce~~ ~~ee~~ |
The Ward Family Charitable Trust ~~Ce~~ |
£1,000.00 ~~Ce~~ |
| Trusts ~~ee~~ |
The Kenneth Hargreaves Trust | £1,000.00 |
| Trusts ~~ee~~ ~~Ge~~ |
The C Paul Thackray General Trust ~~Ge~~ |
£1,000.00 ~~Ge~~ |
| Virgin Money ~~Ge~~ |
Virgin Money Cashback ~~Ge~~ |
£68.01 ~~Ge~~ |
| TOTAL ~~a~~ |
£31,779.91 ~~a~~ |
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‘’Here we have captured some of our memorable moments from Weekender’s Club/Teen Scene throughout 2024-2025”
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TESTIMONIALS
Some amazing feedback from families!
Weekenders Club / Teen Scene
“Brilliant centre and really nice staff. J always looks forward to coming.”
“What you guys do is great. We really appreciate it. Thank you.”
“Having Weekenders to look forward to every month is an absolute godsend. It allows my very overworked PA to have a weekend off and gives me some much-needed respite. Obviously twice monthly would be even more valuable and give the kids and the staff chance to get to know each other even more. I can't commend the staff and their child centred approach enough. Thank you.”
“Wish there were more respite sessions available in Leeds. Children get so much out of social time.”
“I think it’s great that we are sometimes offered an extra session when there is one available. The sessions give us much-needed time to recharge our batteries. We love our child unconditionally, but a break helps us to cope with all the difficulties that come with looking after a child with additional needs. We are so grateful for the service Weekenders provides”
Out & About Project
“The staff are great, it's lovely that something like this is available for the children that they can spend nights out without parents, yet still in a safe environment.”
“I think the Out & About Project is fantastic, it's a shame we found it a bit too late. My son has had some amazing days/nights out and has done things we wouldn't normally do, he has come out of his shell.”
“Cannot speak any more highly of the group. B loves all the trips and has built good relationships with both the staff and the other young people.”
“I honestly think the club is amazing. It's run so well, the staff are brilliant, and E loves them all. Chantelle is a star!”
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INFORMATION
Client Statistics – Weekenders & Teen Scene
1[st] April 2024– 31[st] March 2025
Total number of clients at Weekenders Club as at 31[st] March 2025: 107
134 clients accessed the service during 2024-2025.
Number of new clients who joined the scheme during this year: 23
Number of clients who left the scheme during this year: 27 - 2 of whom joined and left during the same financial period
The following chart shows a comparison for number of clients with the previous 4 years:
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NUMBER OF CLIENTS AS OF 31ST MARCH OVER THE
LAST 5 YEARS
120 111 114
107
96 94
100
80
60
40
20
0
2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
Year
Number of clients
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Between 1[st] April 2024 – 31[st] March 2025 Weekenders Club provided 4,395 hours of short breaks in total.
Waiting List
As of the 31[st of] March 2025, there were 41 clients on our waiting list and the demand has increased significantly. We aim to get back to maximum capacity of clients in 2025-2026 to reduce our waiting list.
Client Stats
Main diagnosis of our clients at the end of March 2025
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Main diagnosis of clients - 31 March 2025
27%
2%
60%
9%
2%
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Autistic Spectrum Disorder Cerebral Palsy Downs Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis Other Difficulty / Disability
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Gender of our clients at the end of March 2025
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Gender of Clients 2024-2025
0%
31%
69%
Female Male Non-Binary Transgender Other Preferred not to say
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Our client age range at the end of March 2025
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Reasons for Leaving 2024-2025
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Reasons for Leaving
Non Attendance
7% 18yrs
15%
Location - change in
Transition to Out &
venue
About
30%
18%
No longer wants to Behaviours
attend 19%
11%
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“Weekenders Showcase of Activities”
Here are some of the wonderful pieces of artwork made at the scheme!
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We usually organise around four events per month for the teens who attend the Out and About Project. This is anything from bowling, climbing, cinema, eating out, snooker, theatre, full days out in the school holidays, trampolining; basically, anything teens would like to do!
Client Statistics
1[st] April 2024– 31[st] March 2025
Number of clients attending Out & About as at 31st March 2025: 26 clients
40 clients accessed the service during 2024-2025.
Number of new clients who joined the scheme during this year: 9
Number of clients who left the scheme during this year: 12
Service delivery hours - 1,605 hours.
Here are all 66 trips which the Out & About Project’s enjoyed during April-March 20242025!
| EVENT | No. OF EVENTS IN THE YEAR |
|---|---|
| Bowling & Food | 12 |
| Mencap Night In | 24 |
| Puttstars Golf | 3 |
| Cinema & McDonalds | 0 |
| Pantomime | 2 |
| Theatre | 3 |
| Forbidden Corner | 1 |
| Gravity* | 4 |
| Snooker | 4 |
| LaserZone | 4 |
| Yorkshire Wildlife | 1 |
| Stockeld Xmas Adventure | 1 |
| Clip'n'Climb | 3 |
| Park & Picnic | 1 |
| Circus Zyair | 1 |
| Ninja Warriors | 2 |
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‘ ’Here we have captured some of our memorable moments at the Out & About Project during 2024-2025.’’
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited
Statement of Financial Activities - For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
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2025 2024
Note £ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 3 500 500
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments 487 493
Short term bank deposits 242,221 185,685
Cash at bank and in hand 84,648 327,356 149,472 335,650
327,856 336,150
Creditors: Amounts falling due
within one year 2,568 2,551
Net assets 325,288 333,599
Unrestricted funds 325,288 333,599
Restricted funds - -
Total funds 325,288 333,599
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Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited (A company limited by guarantee) Registered Charity Number 1077162 Company Number 3827833 Annual Report and Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Registered Charity Number 1077162 Index to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Page 1 2 to 7 8 9 10 11 to 14 Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Management Committee Report of the Independent Examiner Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Legal and Administrative Information For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Status The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Executive Management Committee Richard Hewson Chairperson David Bossingham Treasurer Georgina Nijjai Secretary Caroline Bonc Trustee Ellie Brown Trustee Marianne Hewitt Trustee (Resigned 15/07/2024) Adam Barclay Trustee Hafsa Sharif Trustee (Resigned 15/07/2024) Izzy Nijjar Trustee (Joined 18/11/2024) Registered Office Suite 4, Gledhow Mount Mansion Roxholme Grove Leeds LS7 4JJ Reporting Accountants Farrar Smith Chartered Accountants Unit 11, Fusion Court Aberford Road Garforth Leeds LS25 2GH Page 1
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Report of the Management Committee For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The management committee presents its annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Our Mission Leeds Weekend Care Association (Weekenders Club) is a local independent charity with one aim: - To make a positive difference to the lives of disabled children and teenagers in Leeds. Our Purpose To deliver safe, fun, exciting, inclusive activities, and environments. To encourage friendship, independence, exploration and understanding. • To provide a much-needed break for parents and caregivers. • To recruit, retain and train enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced staff. • To advocate for those whose voice is often ignored or not heard. • To build a community that welcomes and celebrates difference. Our Guiding Principles • To improve the lives of families with disabled children and young people. • To recognise and understand the needs of parents and carers and to work closely with them in shaping and delivering our services. • To encourage a positive approach to children and young people with disabilities on our projects and in the wider community. • To promote the recognition of young people with disabilities as important and integral members of society. • To provide equality of provision and access to service users regardless of disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. • To provide a positive, developmental environment for all our staff and volunteers. Governing Document The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 August 1999, and registered as a charity on 25 August 1999. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. Recruitment and Appointment of Management Committee The members of the Executive Management Committee are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles. Existing members are required to be re-elected at the Annual General Meeting. Throughout the year, any prospective members are nominated through the monthly management committee meetings. Some trustees are parents of children with disabilities and therefore have experience of the difficulties families face in finding suitable respite care. Trustees are encouraged to incorporate their accumulated skills and young people, respite for families and the issues surrounding disability. Associate members do not have voting rights; however, the knowledge and expertise they bring is invaluable; making contributions to discussions as well as aiding us to forge links with outside agencies who are involved in similar work. The management committee welcomes associate members who may not be able to attend management committee meetings on Members of the management committee who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 1. Page 2
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Report of the Management Committee (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Trustee Induction and Training Some trustees are active in aspects of the day-to-day organisation of LWCA. Trustees also have a role to play in disciplinary matters and complaints. One of our trustees has been (as of June 2023) appointed as the designated Safeguarding Officer on the board and provides support to the Senior Play Leader who is our operational Safeguarding Officer. Those in safeguarding roles have undergone the necessary and appropriate training. Committee members are invited to attend training courses to assist in the smooth running and efficiency of the management committee, ensuring that the skills and experience of individual members is shared to the benefit of the organisation. Risk Management The management committee has conducted its own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and systems have been developed to mitigate those risks. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of material transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients, and visitors to the projects. Organisational Structure Leeds Weekend Care Association has a management committee which meets every two months with additional meetings for the AGM in July and budget setting in February. The committee is responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. At present the Trustees are from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. From time to time, it is necessary to invite guests to management committee meetings to inform the committee on Government policy changes, new initiatives, or new funding. The Short Breaks Services Manager takes responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the organisation. This role is part-time (25 hours per week). The role includes the supervision of the Office Manager, Office Assistant and Senior Play Leader. The part-time Office Manager (30 hours per week) supports the afore-mentioned team in the provision of quality short breaks services for children with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 18 years. The main project is the Weekenders Club Play Scheme for children between the ages of 5 and 13 years. The play scheme operates 47 Saturdays per year. Teen Scene operates within the Weekenders Club Play Scheme for young people between the ages of 14 and 18 years. One Saturday a month is dedicated to them. The Senior Play Leader is in charge on site on Saturdays and is supported by two Deputy Play Leaders as well as a Senior Care Worker, Care Workers, and volunteers. There is a group leader for the smaller LWCA project; the "Out and About Project" for teenagers with inclusive needs, supported by the Short Breaks Services Manager. The age range in this project is 13-18 years. Those young people who fall into the 13-18-year-old category will, according to their individual needs, either be placed on site in the Teen Scene group or, subject to being able to meet their needs, may join the Out and About Project which accesses social and leisure facilities (off-site) in the local community. Our Weekenders Club play scheme venue is at The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace, East End Park, Leeds LS9 9LU. Objectives and Activities Leeds Weekend Care Association is a local, independent charity with these aims: - Our Mission Statement To make a positive difference to the lives of disabled children and teenagers in Leeds area by providing innovative leisure activities and top-quality care. Page 3
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Report of the Management Committee (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Our Objectives Leeds Weekend Care Association purpose is: - To deliver safe, fun, exciting, inclusive activities, and environments To encourage friendship, independence, exploration and understanding To provide a much-needed break for parents and caregivers. To recruit, retain and train enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced staff. To advocate for those whose voice is often ignored or not heard. To build a community that welcomes and celebrates difference. Our Guiding Principles To improve the lives of families with disabled children and young people. To recognise and understand the needs of parents and carers and to work closely with them in shaping and delivering our services. To encourage a positive approach to children and young people with disabilities on our projects and in the wider community. To promote the recognition of young people with disabilities as important and integral members of society. To provide equality of provision and access to service users regardless of disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. To provide a positive, developmental environment for all our Our Values Our values underpin how we work as an organisation, and as individuals within it. Fun - We believe that having fun and making friends is fundamental to a person's happiness. Fun is a release. It provides freedom, enjoyment, fulfilment, and connection. High Quality - We provide safe, creative, exciting, collaborative spaces/experiences for our children, staff, and volunteers. We always strive to be and do better. Inclusive - We support, value, and respect each other. Shared values and goals help everyone reach their full potential. A Can-Do Attitude - We focus on what our children, staff and volunteers can do. By recognising and celebrating achievements, big and small, we empower individuals and our community. Honesty - We take responsibility for our successes and failures. We are open to what is possible, not afraid to fail, and we learn quickly. Achievements and Performance of Short Breaks The main areas of charitable activity are in the provision of short breaks for children with disabilities, including those with complex care needs. During 2024-25 Weekenders Club operated each Saturday, splitting the day into a morning session and an afternoon session, with 15 clients attending each session for 3 hours. We delivered a total of 4,395 service delivery hours for Weekenders Club. The target number of service delivery hours in our Leeds City Council contract was 4,230 (our activity represented 104% of the contracted hours) Weekenders Club was awarded a contract of £140,000 to the end of March 2025. The Out and About Club was awarded a grant of €19,734.12 from Leeds City Council covering to the end of March 2025. Page 4
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Report of the Management Committee (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Out and About Project: At the end of 2024/25, we had 27 young people attending; the target is 30. 12 clients left during 2024/25, and 9 new clients started during the year. There was no waiting list. Service delivery hours for the Out and About Project was 1,605 and this was achieved from 66 events. The target number of service delivery hours was 1,518 and the number of events we were contracted to deliver was 48. Exceeding the target was engineered to meet the growing demand for the provision. Weekenders Club: At the end of the year 2024/25, we had 107 children attending Weekenders Club (the target was 120). A total of 27 clients left during 2024/25 (2 of whom joined and left during the same financial period). A total of 23 new children started during the year. The Weekenders Club operates a waiting list system. At the end of the year there were 41 families on the waiting list. Our intention is to keep the waiting list low. A panel meeting is held approximately once every four weeks via Teams or email. TADAR is to present applications and ensure each child/young person's needs are considered, with an outcome that they are either allocated to the waiting list or referred on to a different placement to ensure equity, within a structured procedure. WEEKENDERS CLUB ACTIVITY TABLE FROM 2010-11 TO DATE Year Hours Delivered Target Hours Over/Under Delivery 2010-11 11,637.5 11,000.0 637.5 2011-12 11,949.0 11,000.0 949.0 2012-13 10,695.0 11,000.0 -305.0 2013-14 11,765.0 11,000.0 765.0 2014-15 11,427.0 11,000.0 427.0 2015-16 10,601.5 11,000.0 -398.5 2016-17 10,212.0 11,000.0 - 788.0 2017-18 10,017.0 11,960.0 -1,943.0 2018-19 10,400.0 10,387.0 13.0 2019-20 8,152.0 9,776.0 - 1,624.0 2020-21 2,722.5 9,165.0 2021-22 4,425.0 -6,422.5 9,165.0 -4,730.0 2022-23 3,912.0 2023-24 4,452.0 7,866.0 -3954 7,866.0 -3,414.0 2024-25 4,395.0 4,230.0 165 Total after 15 years 126,762.50 The table demonstrates the impact of the changing supervision needs of our clients over recent years as well as the reduction from full-day service to 3-hour sessions. At the beginning of the above record (2010-11) 29% of our clients were assessed as needing 1:1 supervision. Currently, 92% of our cohort of registered children at Weekenders Club are assessed as needing 1:1 supervision. Although operating a 'group model' the reality is the majority of our children have a diagnosis of autism and individual care is a necessity. Leeds City Council acknowledge the shortfall in target service delivery hours, and the restriction on numbers, and as such, provided a more realistic target for the service. The Weekenders Club play scheme and the Out and About Project are funded by the Leeds City Council Children's Services in two parts in advance: April and October. Page 5
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Report of the Management Committee (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Financial Review Weekenders Club was awarded a contract of £140,000 for 2024/25. Leeds City Council are currently reviewing their contracts for all short breaks providers in Leeds and have taken the decision to grant 4 months funding up to 31 July 2025 for Weekenders Club based on the existing contract (£70,000.00). The options are to re-tender or to extend the existing contract to the end of the financial year 2025/26. The Out and About Project grant agreement ended on 31 March 2024 and we were given an extension for 6 months only, up to 30 September 2024 (f9,393.16). A new grant was awarded from 1 October 2024 for 18 months up to 31 March 2026 representing an annual grant of 20,679.88 paid at £10,339.94 every 6 months (three payments). A significant proportion of incoming resources pay for staffing costs. The high staff to children ratio makes this an inevitable expense, our children now being supervised on a 1:1 staffing ratio (for Weekenders Club). This is because the children referred to us have significant disabilities, both behavioural and complex health needs, which is managed with intensified supervision and appropriate training. Donations and fundraising during 2024/25 amounted to £31,779.91. The largest percentage of this additional income was from the efforts of our freelance fundraiser, through contacting trusts with an appeal letter. This represents 96.5% of donations. Other donations are from 'Friends and Family' which is directly related to those close to clients who use our services or who work, have worked or volunteered for the charity. A smaller percentage of donations came from PayPal Giving Fund, Virgin Money, Supported Giving and Direct Giving. Principal Funding Sources Weekenders Club (and the subsidiary project, Teen Scene) and the Out and About Project are the two projects operating in the year 2024/25. Fees from parents/carers for the Weekenders Club are reviewed annually. For 2024/25 our fees were kept at £12.00 per session. Fees represent a nominal contribution which becomes part of our unrestricted funding. The Out and About Project also has a family contribution system to represent a proportion of the cost of each outing. This contribution varies according to the type of event. Youth Club nights at The Vinery for 2½ hours are the least, costing £12.00 and the most expensive was a full day out at The Forbidden Corner at a cost to families of £24.00. We plan to keep these contributions stable in 2025/26 in recognition of the rising cost of living. Reserves policy The management committee maintains reserves such that there are sufficient finances available to maintain the short-term running of its current activities in the event of a sudden decline or cessation of its funding. The level of reserves held should allow sufficient time for the management committee to find alternative sources of funding. Running costs for both projects is estimated to be £237,400 in 2025/26. Broken down into the two projects: Weekenders Club €197,000 Out and About Project We estimate 6 months' running costs would be £118,700.00 and therefore this figure is representative of our Plans for Future Periods Our longevity is based on our ability to adapt to the ever-changing backdrop of social care and possible further cuts in Council budgets along with rising inflation will unavoidably affect our service. As we are anticipating a reduction in Council funding, alongside an increased need in the city for respite care, particularly at the weekends and during school holidays, and an intensity in need in individual clients referred to us, we will continue to use the services of our freelance Grants and Trusts Fundraiser who works for LWCA on a piecemeal basis, sending out appeal letters to trusts and foundations. Page 6
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Report of the Management Committee (Continued) For the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Plans for Future Periods - Cont'd Leeds City Council are keen on targeted short breaks for Weekenders Club to come under a contract framework rather than a grant. This would mean, rather than making a grant application each year, Weekenders Club would bid for a longer-term contract; with the facility to grant year on year extensions. The Out and About Project will be under grant, rather than contract conditions. The significant difference between a grant and a contract is that a contract will be prescriptive and LWCA would need to meet the criteria presented. The grant system is an opportunity for WCA to present a model of the service and Leeds City Council make the decision on whether they are willing to fund what we offer. The advantage of a contract is that we have security for multiple years with the opportunity to budget beyond one year. The advantage of the grant is that LWCA have more autonomy in the model of service. Aside from securing a contract for Weekenders Club for the remainder of the 2025/6 period, another one of our priorities for 2025/26 is to continue to reduce the client waiting list and operate at maximum capacity; 15 children and young people at each session. We will continue to increase the strength of the staff team, ensuring that we have sufficient numbers of volunteers in our volunteer program to replace experienced staff as they leave, whilst maintaining a core team to support new staff and volunteers. We are also committed to 'on the job training' and accessing relevant training for both staff and volunteers to enhance their skills in the role. This is alongside mandatory training (e.g. Safeguarding Training). Key to our operation is a suitable venue to run our Saturday service from. A purpose-built community hub - The Vinery Centre, Leeds 9, (owned by Leeds Mencap) has been our Weekenders Club play scheme venue since July 2024. This is an ideal inclusive environment for our children and young people, with a variety of place spaces, soft play area, safe outdoor space and a popular, well-equipped, large, sensory room. Responsibilities of the management committee Company law requires the management committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the management committee is required to: • Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. • Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. • State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and • Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The management committee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financia statements comply with applicable laws and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asset of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on behalf of the management committee by: RHeu Richard Hewson Chairperson Dated: 14 July 2025 Page 7
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Independent Examiner's Report to the Members of Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 We report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 14. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to: • examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; • follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and • state whether particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of independent examiner's report Our 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 charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention: (1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: • to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accountin requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of th Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Farrar Smith Chartered Accountants Unit 11, Fusion Court Aberford Road Leeds LS25 2GH Dated: Page 8
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Note Funds Funds Total 2025 INCOME Contributions & donations Client fees Grants Bank interest & sundry income 2 2 3 TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Raising funds Charitable activities Other TOTAL EXPENDITURE 4 NET INCOME/(DEFICIT) Balance brought forward at 1 April 2024 Fund transfer Balance carried forward at 31 March 2025 31,779 25,203 159,734 - 9,344 226,060 23,251 156,901 54,219 234,371 ( 8,311) 333,599 - 325.288 - - - - 31,779 25,203 159,734 9,344 226,060 23,251 156,901 54,219 234,371 8,311) 300,262 291,951 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. Page 9 Total 2024 59,037 24,662 157,581 6,295 247,575 19,127 143,362 51,749 214,238 33,337 300,262 333,599
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 2025 Fixed Assets Tangible assets Current Assets Debtors and prepayments Short term bank deposits Cash at bank and in hand Note 9 2024 500 500 10 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 11 487 242,221 84,648 327,356 327,856 2,568 493 185,685 149,472 335,650 336,150 2,551 Net assets 325,288 333,599 333,599 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 325,288 Total funds 12 325,288 333,599 The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for: (a) ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Section 386 & 387 of the Companies Act 200( (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 & 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 special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company. Signed on behalf of the management committee by: R. Hena Richard Hewson Trustee Dated: 14 July 2025 Page 10
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Note 1. Accounting Policies General Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), issued October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Resources Expended All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and has been classified under 'Natural' headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Grants Grants are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receivable. Depreciation Policy Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, which is estimated at 4 years for Office Equipment and 3 years for Toys and Resources. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds are incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support costs. Note 2. Donations and similar incoming resources Contributions & donations Client fees & private funding 2025 31,775 25.20 56,982 2024 59,037 24,662 83,692 Page 11
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Note 3. Grants Leeds Social Services Total Note 4. Expenditure Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 159,734 159,734 Staff costs & volunteer expenses Rent & rates Training Scheme costs, events & travel Audit & accountancy Office costs Raising 20,639 1,078 1,534 23,251 Charitable Activities 116,684 2,341 16,888 - 156,901 Support Costs 42,334 1,440 6,134 54,219 Note 5. Net incoming resources for the year This is stated after charging Depreciation Independent examiners remuneration Page 12 Total 2025 159,734 159,734 Total 2025 179,657 26,377 2,341 16,888 1,440 7,668 234,371 2025 1,440 1,440 Total 2024 157,581 157,581 Total 2024 160,166 21,179 24,520 1,440 6,933 214,238 2024 1,440 1,440
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Note 6. Staff costs Staff costs were as follows Salaries, wages & expenses Pension contributions ISA & CRB checking fees Social security costs 2025 € 171,944 5,892 445 1,376 179.657 Note 7. Staff Numbers The average monthly headcount was 28 staff. No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year. Note 8. Trustee Remuneration and Related Party Transactions No members of the management committee received any remuneration or travel expenses during the year. Note 9. Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions in year Disposals in year At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal At 31 March 2025 Net book value at 31 March 2025 Net book value at 31 March 2024 Office Toys & Equipment Resources 8,052 8.052 7,552 8,443 - 8,443 8,443 - 7,552 500 500 8,443 Page 13 2024 154,865 3,945 647 709 160,166 Total 16,495 16,495 15,995 : 15,995 500 500
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Note 10. Debtors and prepayments Accounts receivable Prepayments 2025 37 450 487 2024 93 400 493 Note 11. Creditors : Amounts falling due within one year Other Creditors Accrued expenses 2025 1,128 1,440 2,568 2024 1,111 1,440 2,551 Note 12. Movements in funds At 1 April 2024 333,599 Fund Transfer Income Expenditure 226,060 ( 234,371) At 31 March 2025 325,288 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 333,599 226,060 234,371) 325,288 Note 13. Taxation As a registered charity the Association is generally exempt from Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax, but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates. Page 14
Leeds Weekend Care Association (A company limited by guarantee) Registered Charity Number 1077162 Company Number 3827833 Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Leeds Weekend Care Association Registered Charity Number 1077162 Index to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Page 1 2 to 4 Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements
Leeds Weekend Care Association (Registration No. 03827833) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Note 2 Fixed Assets Tangible assets Current Assets Debtors and prepayments Short term bank deposits Cash at bank and in hand 500 500 4 487 242,221 84,648 493 185,685 149,472 327,356 327,856 335,650 336,150 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 5 2,568 2,551 Net assets 325,288 333,599 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 325,288 333,599 Total funds 6 325,288 333,599 The company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. he members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ende 1 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 200 'he directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect t counting records and the preparation of account These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. As permitted by s444(5A) of the Companies Act 2006, the directors have not delivered to the Registrar a copy of the Profit and Loss account. Signed on behalf of the management committee by: R. Hewe Richard Hewson Trustee Dated: 14 July 2025 Page 1
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Note 1. Accounting Policies General Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), issued October 2019 - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. Income All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Expenditure All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and has been classified under 'Natural' headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Grants Grants are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receivable. Depreciation Policy Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, which is estimated at 4 years for Office Equipment and 3 years for Toys and Resources. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds are incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support costs. Page 2
Note 2. Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions in year Disposals in year At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for year Eliminated on disposal At 31 March 2025 Net book value at 31 March 2025 Net book value at 31 March 2024 Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Office Equipment 8,052 1.. 8,052 7,552 7,552 500 500 Note 3. Staff Numbers The average monthly headcount was 28 staff. No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year. Note 4. Debtors and prepayments Accounts receivable Prepayments Note 5. Creditors : Amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Accrued expenses Page 3 Toys & Resources 8,443 8,443 8,443 8,443 2025 37 450 487 2025 1,128 1,440 2,568 Total 16,495 16,495 15,995 15,995 500 500 2024 93 400 493 2024 1,111 1,440 2,551
Leeds Weekend Care Association Limited Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Note 6. Movements in funds At 1 April 2024 333,599 Fund Transfer Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds - Income 226,060 Expenditure ( 234,371) At 31 March 2025 325,288 333,599 226,060 (234,371) 325,288 Page 4