'ategi Annual Report & Financial Statements 2024/25
Ategi’s Let’s Get Together event, funded LL by the National Lottery Awards for All, let the y people we support try fun activities like silent disco, boccia, and music workshops—and share what they enjoyed.
Using creative feedback tools like sticker boards and a wheel of fortune, everyone had a say in shaping future activities.
It was all about choice, connection, and coproduction. Thank you to everyone who joined in—your voices matter!
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Charity management
Registered/Principal Office
Flynn House Cardiff Road Rhydyfelin Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf Wales CF37 5HP
Auditors
Menzies 5th Floor Hodge House 114 - 116 St Mary Street Cardiff CF10 1DY
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PLC Canton Cardiff (A) Branch 277 Cowbridge Road East Cardiff, CF5 1WX
01443 484400 info@ategi.co.uk www.ategi.org.uk Charity Number: 1077595 Company Number: 02894715
Key Management:
Kate Allen, Chief Executive Michael John, Head of Finance Laurence Taylor, Finance Business Partner Karen Thomas, Head of Administration & Company Secretary Lynn Longland, Head of HR Richard Cox, Head of Services
Trustees
Jill Davies - Chair of Trustees Christopher Dowell-Bennett (Deputy Chair) Susan Ali-Shah (Chair of Finance and Risk Committee) Connor James Erika James (Chair of Quality, Poeple and Safeguarding committee) Beverly Mills (Resigned 17/07/2024) Helen Whitfield (Resigned 04/11/2024) Gareth Edwards (Appointed 04/11/2024) David Latham (Appointed 04/11/2024 Resigned 13/01/2025)
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Table of contents
2 Charity management
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Welcome: Chief Executive & Chair
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Shared Lives story
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Who we are
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What we do
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Ategi Celebrates 30 years
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Quality Support: Strategic Priority 1
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Supported Living Story
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A Great Place: Priority 2
Future Fit: Strategic Priority 3
19 Financially Robust: Strategic Priority 4
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Management, Structure & Operations
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Community Support Story
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Co-production & Influence: Strategic Priority 5
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To the Future: Looking ahead
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Governance & Management
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Governance: Managing risk
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Support Circles Story
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Financial Review
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Statement of Trustees
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Thank you to our supporters
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Independent Auditors Report & Financial Statements
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2 “This isn’t just a place to live. It’s where I belong.” -Anthony, person we support
— L4 _ 7 Anthony, Geoff & Aaron Shared Lives
When Anthony chose to live with Claire and Bon in Cardiff through Shared Lives , he found more than a home—he found family. Now, he shares life with Geoff and Aaron, two other adults with additional needs, in a warm, structured household built on care and connection.
Anthony, energetic and chatty, works three days a week at a local charity shop. After struggling with fatigue post-Covid, he found the right balance—enough work to stay active and proud, with time to rest and enjoy home life.
Geoff moved in during a crisis in 2019 when his father was hospitalised. What began as temporary quickly became permanent. He bonded instantly with Anthony, and when a move was suggested, Anthony’s distress showed how deep their connection ran.
Claire and Bon provide support, but it’s the men’s friendship that makes the house a home. “If you’ve got a spare room and a caring nature, go for it,” Claire says. “It’s one of the most rewarding things you can do.”
As Anthony says: “This isn’t just a place to live. It’s where I belong.”
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Welcome: Chief Executive & Chair
Welcome to Ategi’s Annual Report for 2024/25 where we share highlights of the work and achievements of the charity during the last financial year.
This year has marked a special milestone for Ategi—our 30th anniversary. For three decades, we’ve stood alongside people with additional needs, helping them live their best lives. Our report this year provides a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, and to look ahead with renewed purpose.
Since our beginnings, in 1994, Ategi has grown from a local Cardiff based social enterprise, into a respected charity supporting many people across Wales and England. Founded on the closure of a long stay hospital and the drive towards community-based support, we are still motivated by the that same desire to create a better quality of life for people reliant on social care.
Over the past 30 years, we’ve...
Supported thousands of individuals to live more independently.
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Built a network of dedicated Shared Lives carers and staff who embody compassion and professionalism.
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Adapted through changing landscapes in social care, always staying true to our values.
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Advocated for equity and voice, ensuring those we support are at the heart of everything we do.
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Shared in the celebrations, successes, and failures, of people we support in their journey through life.
We have continued that legacy and we are incredibly proud of our Excellent rating awarded this year by the Care Inspectorate Wales. The rating is a clear, independent endorsement of the quality of care and support we provide.
Miriam making a Valentine’s Ty Cornel residents on a day day card at Ategi’s Craft Club. trip to Barry Island.
However, it wasn’t all good this year. We were very sad at the unexpected passing of Danny and Richie. Our deepest sympathy was with their families.
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Welcome: Chief Executive & Chair
Building on the foundations we laid in 2023– 24, we’ve continued to evolve as an organisation that listens, learns, and leads with purpose.
Our commitment to co-production has grown stronger, with more people shaping the services that support them. We’ve seen the impact of this in our Shared Lives and Supported Living services, where personalised approaches have led to greater independence and wellbeing.
There is no doubt that austerity in public services continues to be significant challenge however we can see the differences we are making to the lives of people we support, and that is enough to give us the continued strength, optimism and determination to keep finding solutions.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of Ategi’s journey—past and present. Your dedication, belief, and care have shaped who we are today.
Kate Allen
Chief Executive Officer
Jill Davies
Chair of Trustees
Receiving an ‘Excellent’ rating this year from CIW is a powerful recognition of the care, commitment, and professionalism that runs through every part of Ategi. It is a reflection of our culture, our standards, and our unwavering belief that everyone deserves to live with dignity, choice, and respect. We will keep doing more of the same!
As Ategi celebrates 30 years of supporting people to live their lives, their way, I’m proud to reflect on the values that have guided us from the very beginning— dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care. As Chair, I’m honoured to be part of an organisation that continues to evolve while staying true to its founding purpose.
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Who we are
In 2024, Ategi marks a significant milestone – 30 years of dedicated service empowering individuals and driving positive change across Wales and England. As a trusted and compassionate charity, we are proud of our enduring commitment to delivering highquality, person-centred support. Over three decades, we have built strong foundations through the dedication of our staff, trustees, volunteers, and our network of exceptional independent Shared Lives carers, all working together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.
With established offices in the South East of England, South West of England, and Wales, our regional presence allows
us to provide responsive, communitybased services that reflect the diverse needs of the communities we serve. This local insight, combined with our national experience, strengthens our ability to deliver consistent, values-driven support wherever we operate.
Our commitment to nurturing and developing our team – including our Shared Lives carers – remains central to our success. Through careful recruitment, ongoing training, and a shared dedication to our core values, we ensure that every interaction reflects the compassion, integrity, and professionalism that have defined Ategi for 30 years.
Our values
Ambitious We enable people we support, employees & carers to be successful
Inclusive Authentic We recognise, welcome & We are fair, honest & act value differences with integrity
Kind We are considerate of others in everything we do; personalising our approach to be the best it can be
Collaborative
We are curious; we work, listen & learn with others in our journey for continuous improvement
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What we do — Ategi is dedicated to supporting and inspiring individuals through services that help them make meaningful improvements in their lives.
We recognise the unique needs of each person, offering tailored support to strengthen their abilities, build confidence, and promote greater independence. The reasons people need support are diverse – and so is our response, carefully adapted to each individual’s circumstances. We deliver a range of services across England and Wales.
Shared Lives
Shared Lives offers a supportive family home experience for adults with additional needs, similar to foster care. Ategi carefully matches adults with trained Shared Lives carers who open their homes and lives to support them. This nurturing environment fosters independence, personal growth, and life skills development. The service is flexible, meeting individual needs through day visits, short breaks, or long-term placements. We provide Shared Lives in South Wales, South Gloucestershire, Central Bedfordshire, Slough, Buckinghamshire, and Southwark.
Supported Living
Supported Living helps adults with additional needs live independently in their own homes. Our dedicated support workers empower individuals to build on their strengths, set personal goals, and take practical steps to achieve them. Support is provided both in the home and the wider community, ensuring a balanced approach to personal development. This service is available in Cardiff, including at Ty Cornel, our purpose-built supported living facility.
Community Support
Our Community Support service offers personalised assistance that promotes self-reliance and builds confidence, delivered in partnership with families or social workers. Designed for adults living independently or with family, it provides the extra support needed to make informed choices and live life on their own terms. Through one-to-one support, we help individuals reach their goals, develop new skills, try new experiences, and gain greater independence in daily life. This service is also available in Cardiff.
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Joe has lived with his Shared Lives carers, Betty and Peter, for around 35 years. Betty and Peter have a large family; they train and 6; WARY race horses which Joe is fully involved in! {JX-yy
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Ategi Celebrates 30 years
2024 marks Ategi’s 30th anniversary — three decades of empowering individuals to live their best life, their way. Founded in Cardiff with a vision for person-centred, community-based support, our Welsh name — meaning “support” — still guides everything we do across Wales and England.
In 2024, we proudly supported The National Eisteddfod in Rhondda Cynon Taf (Aug 3–10), Europe’s largest cultural festival celebrating Welsh language, music, and performance. Partnering with Councillor Cathy Lisles, our team joined a community litter pick, craft club painted welcome banners, and decorated our office with handmade pompoms — embodying our value of collaboration.
We also celebrated our milestone with a joyful event in Cardiff on September 24. Guests enjoyed stories from our Ategi team, awards for outstanding fundraisers, heartfelt creative entries from those we support — including a winning poem by Juliet, Michelle, Kelly, Chloe, and Emma — and a showstopping Elvis performance by Pip.
As we reflect on 30 years of transformative impact, we thank our staff, supporters, and community. Here’s to the next 30 — continuing to champion independence, dignity, and belonging. Croeso!
I really like feeling safe in my home. I also like going to the events Ategi put on. Person Ategi supports
Photos from our 30th celebration event that included staff, trustees, people we support, Shared Lives carers and family members.
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Ategi Celebrates 30 years Ategi Celebrates 30 years A Timeline of Ategi
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Quality Support Strategic priority 1
On 21st February 2025, Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspected our domiciliary support service, which provides Community and Supported Living care across Wales. We are proud to have achieved an excellent rating in all four inspection areas: Well-being, Care and Support, Leadership and Management, and Environment and Culture. This outstanding result reflects our unwavering commitment to high-quality, personcentred care.
The CIW regulates social and childcare services in Wales, assessing providers through rigorous inspections that evaluate safety, dignity, and quality of life. Inspectors observe care, review records, and speak with staff, service users, and families to ensure standards are met and exceeded.
The inspection highlighted our deeply person-centred approach. Clients consistently reported feeling “respected and valued,” with one stating, “I feel as if I am a part of a family and feel safe, happy, and
The care and support is person-centred and works to move people forwards in life with a network of support.
Support Circles volunteers enjoying a game of ping pong. Ty Cornel residents on a day
secure.” Our care plans are tailored to individual needs, and inspectors praised our responsiveness—adapting support swiftly when circumstances change.
Leadership and governance were
commended for clarity, transparency, and dedication to development. Kate Allen, our CEO and Responsible Individual, remains closely involved with service users, reinforcing our people-first ethos. Staff described a supportive culture, with one noting, “Training from Ategi is outstanding,” and another calling our manager “the most outstanding manager I’ve ever had.”
Healthcare professional
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Quality Support Strategic priority 1
In the Environment and Culture category, inspectors observed a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. One staff member said, “Ategi has it right,” reflecting a shared pride in our values. No regulatory breaches were found— evidence of our robust systems and continuous improvement.
Feedback from individuals and families was overwhelmingly positive. “It has changed my life around from the intensive support I receive,” shared one person we support. A relative said, “I can’t praise them enough. They’ve changed their whole life from a time of trouble to thriving.” Another added, “They helped them amazingly, making life easier for me knowing they’re in such good hands.” Longstanding carer relationships build trust —many staff have supported the same individuals for years.
My prize is having your organisation looking after my brother.
I can never thank Gail and her team enough.
Rosemary Picton, family member of a person we support
Our services promote independence through personalised activity plans, social groups, and community engagement. Care is holistic, with one family noting, “The communication is fantastic; I’ve never had that before… They’re so open.”Creative tools like health passports ensure clarity and involvement.
Kate Allen said: “This recognition is testament to the passion and dedication of our staff. We remain committed to raising standards and making a positive difference.”
This CIW endorsement strengthens confidence among service users, families, and commissioners. As we look ahead, Ategi is well-positioned to expand, supporting more people to live independently, with dignity and joy.
Claire and Dean, people we Ty Cornel residents on a day support who became paid Shared trip to Barry Island. Lives champions for Ategi.
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“You guys have changed my life big time, seriously - thank you Gail.” -Gina, person we support through Supported Living
Gina’s story Supported Living
Gina, supported by Ategi’s Supported Living team, once found daily life overwhelming. Anxiety kept her housebound, relying on others for shopping and isolating herself behind locked doors. Simple tasks like managing bills or attending appointments felt impossible.
With consistent, compassionate support, Gina began to rebuild her confidence. What started as small steps outside has grown into a transformed life. Today, she’s rarely at a loss for adventure, going out regularly with staff and friends—something she never imagined possible.
Gina’s journey is a powerful reminder of how consistent, caring support can open doors—helping people rediscover their community, their voice, and themselves.
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A Great Place Strategic priority 2
We want Ategi to be ‘A Great Place’ for people to work and for Shared Lives carers who work with us.
Given the increasing challenges in the Health and Social Care sector and to recognise the challenges our Support Staff & Shared Lives carers face on a daily basis, we are continuously striving to provide our staff with a supportive, caring and forward thinking working environment.
If our staff feel valued, part of a team and listened to, they in turn will provide excellent, empathetic and person-centred care to the people we support. This is ensures our objective to provide quality support is met consistently.
In addition to paying above the Real Living wage, Ategi is committed to encouraging career development and internal promotion. We actively encourage employees to continuously review and enhance their skills, offering staff extensive funded training opportunities, over and above the standard mandatory requirements.
Celebrating St David’s dayTy Cornel residents on a day with the people we supporttrip to Barry Island. at the Cardiff office.
To further enhance opportunities for all staff, a one day Career Development Introduction Programme was carefully designed to support learning and development, specifically tailored to enable individuals with aspirations to succeed. All members of the Senior Leadership team delivered a section of the training, providing an insight into the functions of each department, a background to the reasoning behind the process and the outcomes achieved.
We are constantly looking for options to enhance the wellbeing of our teams by offering a range of affordable and meaningful benefits.
We are constantly looking for options to enhance the wellbeing of our teams by offering a range of affordable and meaningful benefits. From health and wellness support to financial perks, salary sacrifice and flexible working options, our goal is to ensure every employee feels valued and supported both inside and outside the workplace. By investing in accessible benefits, we create a culture where wellbeing is prioritised.
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A Great Place Strategic priority 2
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Southwark
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21.7%
Slough
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To further promote our stance, we are always looking for ways in addressing diversity deficits in the Health & Social Care/ Charitable sector. We wanted to help our employees understand gender identity, to help reduce misgendering and unintentional comments or actions that express bias or prejudice. Training was provided to all staff which offered an insight into the challenges transgender individuals face. It was very well received and this was a reflection from a member of staff -
We promote diversity in our workforce, meaning we are able to benefit from broader perspectives, options and outcomes. This means we can learn from the experiences of others, improve cultural awareness and reflect the communities we live in, building trust and reducing inequality. To further build on our commitment in fostering an inclusive workplace we are pleased to share that we have officially sponsored a member of staff from abroad. This will in turn enrich our culture with fresh perspectives and new ideas.
It was a very insightful session that provided some very important considerations regarding the correct and appropriate manner to promote a healthy inclusion of Trans people in the workplace.
All offices took part in volunteering for ‘The Big Help Out 2024’. This is Kate and Laurence at the Wales office.
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Future Fit Strategic priority 3
This year we continue our journey to ensure that we are fit for the future and are ready to embrace change.
Our commitment to becoming “Future Fit” is centred on preparing for strategic investment in digital innovation and environmental responsibility.
While several objectives were completed, much of the work during this period focused on planning, discussion, and laying the groundwork for future delivery.
Strategic digital reviews focussed on the challenges around embracing digital tools in particular the financial challenges and the digital skills of the teams.
Similarly, environmental initiatives were scoped, with carbon footprint analysis and sustainability measures planned for implementation in the coming year. Environmental sustainability was actively pursued. Ategi conducted a carbon footprint comparison for 2023/24, with results to be published in the annual report. Measures to reduce environmental impact included office closures on Fridays, improved equipment efficiency, and planting initiatives at the offices to create diverse spaces for bees and other insects.
Shared Lives carer recruitment was supported through student placements and university partnerships, including projects with Cardiff University and Bath University. These initiatives aimed to enhance recruitment and stakeholder engagement, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the Shared Lives model.
Liz, a Shared Lives carer, with the people she supports through short breaks with her husband and son.
Our strategic commitment to sustainability, digital transformation and inclusion and investment in Shared Lives and community partnerships position us well for continued evolution and impact.
We really enjoy being Shared Lives carers as it work well with the family life's at the same time having the ability to provide a home and family life for an adult to live independently.
Shared Lives carer
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Future Fit
Our Carbon Reduction Roadmap
This year, we have been busy planning our first full Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, working with SG Carbon.
The actual project kicked off in April 2025, but 2024/25 has been all about getting prepared and mapping our progress since our first carbon footprint measurement in 2022/23.
Why are we doing this?
We want to understand our carbon footprint, spot where we can make the biggest difference, and set a clear path for reducing our impact.
126 tonnes CO e ₂
(equivalent to 2.47 tonnes per FTE employee)
Total carbon footprint for the reporting period
What have we done so far? We’ve teamed up with SG Carbon, mapped out how we’ll collect and analyse our data, and started getting everyone on board. 25.6 tonnes We’ve also planned surveys and reviewed how we use energy, travel, and buy goods. CO ₂ e That’s equivalent to... Annual emissions reduction Driving 121,794 kilometres in an average relative to baseline petrol car (that’slike driving from Cardiff fx to Edinburgh and back 101 times!). ~~]~~ What’s next? The carbon absorption of 1,356 oak trees & over one year. The real work starts next year. This groundwork means we’ll be ready to Powering about 22 average 4-bedroom measure, report, and act on our emissions 4 homes in the UK for a year. —making Ategi greener and more sustainable for the future.
The CO₂e emissions of nearly 8 return flights from London to New York.
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Financially robust Strategic priority 4
Overall, the financial year concluded with a deficit of £21,310. On the surface this is a disappointing result but when taking into consideration the difficulties faced throughout the year this is a respectable outcome.
The Organisation’s Balance Sheet remains strong reporting Total Funds of over £1million and cash assets of £453,052.
The Organisation successfully retained its Shared Lives contract with South Gloucestershire Local Authority. This has secured income for three years from January 2025, with a potential additional two-year extension.
The peer-group project Support Circles funded by WCVA & the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation continues in Cardiff. Although grant, fundraising and donation applications are still in their infancy in the organisation they contributed a total of £81,011 for the 2024/25 year.
A programme of local authority discussions generated annual uplifts for the majority of contracts with a very small number out of area arrangements not increasing as the financial year concluded. This coupled with efficiencies in expenditure saw core services moving into a positive, surplus operating position over the year.
Shirley, a person we support at Ty Cornel, taking part in Mulitsport’s acitivies at an Ategi event.
The Organisation’s Balance Sheet remains strong reporting Total Funds of over £1million and cash assets of £453,052.
A summary of income & expenditure follows this page with full details within the financial statements towards the end of this report.
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Financial overview Total income for the year Income & expenditure
Total income for the year
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Grants & donations
Interest & invesments
Local authority income
2.6% 0.2%
97.2%
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Total for the year £4,763,854
Income England £1,965,242
Income Wales £2,798,612
Total expenditure for the year
Staff costs Shared Lives carers
Other support costs Audit & accountancy Training, travel & staff checks
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1.5%
0.3%
23.5% 20.9%
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Total expenditiure £4,771,339
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Co-production & influence Strategic priority 5
In the past year, Ategi has made significant strides embracing the voices and views of people we support in our work. Engagement activities have been a cornerstone of our approach.
One of the key outcomes was the successful embedding of the co-production approach and practice across the organisation. We successfully led two people we support forums in October and February, which influenced the activities and events of the year. Chaired by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the forum participants were encouraged and supported to provide feedback and share ideas within the group.
We were delighted with the engagement of Shared Lives carers and people we support with Trustees during the Board strategy day. It provided a real opportunity for trustees to directly hear lived experiences, generating valuable insights that will inform decision making and governance oversight.
career with young adults and have visited many schools and careers events in the period since.
In terms of influencing and external profile, Ategi has actively contributed to numerous consultations, publications, and thought leadership opportunities throughout the year. We participated in the 'Tech for Better Health' Programme organised by Shared Lives Plus (SLP); our CEO presented to an exec team cohort of JT Global in Jersey; our Head of Administration took part in the Circular Economy Innovation Communities, (CEIC) project; and our Head of Services participated in the back to employment SCW/Serco restart programme in Wales – to name just a few.
These achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to co-production and influence, ensuring that our services are not only effective but also inclusive and empowering for all stakeholders.
Alongside celebrating our 30th-year anniversary in Cardiff, we also hosted multiple events in each Shared Lives area, exceeding our targets and fostering a sense of community and involvement.
With some interesting findings we concluded the IMPACT project exploring the Well-being of Social Care Staff in Wales with a presentation at the All-Wales Event in Llandrindod Wells. Amongst the discussion was the portrayal of social care in media with ‘the burden’ & challenges often being the focus rather than the rewards. We took an action to raise the profile of social care as a
We successfully led two people we support forums in October and February, which influenced the activities and events of the year.
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Management, structure & operations
Whilst the Board maintain strategic responsibility for the charity, operational responsibility is delegated to the Chief Executive who is accountable for developing a business plan that delivers the strategy and meets its objectives. Assisting the Chief Executive is a senior leadership team with a range of skills and expertise.*
The Board and Chief Executive are supported by a Business Secretary for governance and administrative matters.
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To the Future Looking ahead
As we celebrate our history and our heritage, we take with us our core values, the lessons we’ve learnt along the way and our commitment to continuous improvement as we explore new models of support, expand our reach and keep making a difference.
The last 30 years have, thankfully, seen significant positive changes in adult social care options and provision, and how society supports people with additional needs.
Ategi (known originally as the Cardiff Independent Living Company) was instrumental in the closure of Ely Hospital and ensuring people had better opportunities, that led to better outcomes and therefore better lives. We continue in that vein this year as we proactively explore different approaches to social care with projects such as Support Circles, empowering people to support each other.
As we sit on steering groups and advisory forums, the coming year will see us give our time and expertise to contribute to local and national projects. Including UK research that could improve practice through design and developing new tools or training that enables a deeper understanding of how individuals experience and respond to their environment; and to assisting the Centre for Adult Social Care Research (CARE) at Cardiff University in their planning and decisions making around research priorities for Wales; and we are delighted to work with Improving Adult Social Care Together (IMPACT) in the much needed study around the retention of social care workforce.
We continue in that vein this year as we proactively explore different approaches to social care with projects such as Support Circles, empowering people to support each other.
We have sustainability and carbon footprint aspirations and commitments that will see Ategi take proactive steps to protect our planet for future generations. We will work hard to secure funding that will support us in that journey.
Kate with team members at an Ategi event.
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To the Future Looking ahead
And not least of all, we will continue to listen and learn from those we support, their families and our commissioners. Through honest conversations, we are working hard to ensure Ategi is a place where everyone feels valued and empowered—whether they are supported by us, work with us, or collaborate with us.
We want more people to have the opportunity of our ‘excellent’ support, not because we have ambitions of grandeur, but because we genuinely believe that we can make a significant positive difference to people’s lives - that many have never experienced.
The conclusion of this year saw the third and final year of our strategy. Our 3-year strategic plan and objectives have been hugely successful and supported the charity in the right direction, therefore the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team are in agreement that we will evolve that plan (rather than starting anew) to form the
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roadmap for our next 3 to 5 years. Taking fully on board our learning and our commitment to co-production the People We Support Forum have decided our next strategic plan will be called ‘My life, My way’
...we are working hard to ensure Ategi is a place where everyone feels valued and empowered —whether they are supported by us, work with us, or collaborate with us.
Kate Allen Chief Executive Officer
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Thomas’s story Community Support
When 19-year-old Thomas joined Ategi, he was anxious and isolated after months without support during his transition to adult care. Struggling with unpredictability and safety risks, he needed two staff members for supervision and found it hard to trust.
With a person-centred approach, Ategi built a consistent routine around Thomas’s needs—weekly McDonald’s trips, beach visits, and cycling became anchors of stability. These small, meaningful activities helped him feel safe and supported.
Gradually, breakthroughs emerged: Thomas, who is mostly nonverbal, said “Mum” for the first time in years—a moment that moved everyone. His confidence grew, and challenging behaviours reduced.
The team adapted to his needs, working closely with his family and learning from every experience. Now calmer and happier, Thomas is exploring new interests like art and music, with swimming on the horizon.
Thomas’s journey shows how patience, creativity, and dedicated support can transform lives. At Ategi, we believe in celebrating every step forward—no matter how small.
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Governance & management
Ategi was incorporated on 4 February 1994 as a company limited by guarantee and became a registered charity on 29 September 1999. Our governing documents are our Articles of Association.
The Articles of Association state our objectives
as:-
1) For the public benefit, the relief of people in need, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of:
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i) Shared Lives / adult placement; ii) Domiciliary Care and/or support; iii) Community Support
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iv) any other care and/or support as may be be appropriate.
2) The relief or possible prevention of sickness through the provision of respite for carers of people in need whether by reason of learning or physical disability, mental ill health, age related need or other disadvantage.
We continue to build on the investment and development in the governance of Ategi.
Our Board of Trustees, who are also our Directors, have responsibility for the overall strategy of Ategi. As of 31st March 2024 the number of Trustees serving on the board was 7.
We said goodbye to Bev Mills and Helen Whitfield during the period of this report and we take this opportunity to say thank you for their support and commitment to our charity.
Our Trustees serve for an initial period of 3 years and can be reappointed to serve for a maximum of 9 years. Our Articles allow for up to 10 Trustees.
To ensure that the board has the required skills we conduct an annual audit of skills and diversity and checks for conflict of interest. Our induction is based on our values and our Trustees have training to help and support them to perform well and develop as a trustee.
We were hosted by Bryngarw Country Park for our Trustees and Senior Leadership Team annual strategic away day. It was important to us to have this event at a venue that holds the same social values as Ategi and it did not disappoint. We were joined by some of the people we support and our Shared Lives carers who had the opportunity to ask Trustees questions and tell our Trustees about the support that they receive from Ategi.
We reviewed our strategy and agreed our vison and mission for the next 3 years. As we look forward we will continue to build the on the strengths of our board with targeted recruitment based on the gaps identified in the skills audit. Our Trustees and leadership team will be working hard together to deliver the agreed strategy focussing on direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability.
We welcomed Gareth Edwards to the board in November 2024.
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Governance Managing risk
Ategi is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of the people we support and the communities that we work in. The board recognise the importance of transparent reporting on potential risks that may affect our operations.
The board is responsible for the risk management strategy and delegates risk scrutiny to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARCOM) and to the Senior leadership Team (SLT). The comprehensive risk register identifies the principle strategic and operational risks that Ategi faces and the RAG rating approach allows governance oversight of the mitigation of the risks. While the board generally takes a prudent approach to risk management, it recognises that things do go wrong from time to time, and accepts that we need to take some risks to be able to grow. The risk management framework is designed to give a clear view of our risks and make sure we’re not exposed to them unnecessarily.
Ategi has prioritised the key risks and has in place policies, systems and procedures to mitigate the risks identified. The risks identified are recorded in the risk register and each risk is owned by a member of the SLT and reviewed at the monthly SLT meetings.
The two key risks to highlight this year remain the same as reported the previous year. 1 - the recruitment and retention of Shared Lives carers. Recruitment remains a challenge
Gail, Ategi’s Supported Living & Community Support Manager celebrates 25 years with Ategi.
across social care and in particular in Shared Lives. And 2 - the financial pressures on local authorities driving ever increasing cost efficiencies. This impacts Ategi because of our reliance on local authority contracts.
I’m proud of the resilience and dedication shown by our team, carers, and supporters—each playing a vital role in helping us deliver meaningful change for the people we serve. Susan Ali-Shah, Ategi Trustee
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“It helped me feel more confident in myself and gets me out more — before, I wasn’t getting out much.” Shahid, Support Circles volunteer
Support Circles Funded project
Support Circles is a peer-led, co-produced project by Ategi that brings together adults with mild learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments, or mental health needs to build confidence, friendships, and life skills — on their own terms. Designed for those who often fall between the gaps in formal support, it offers a safe, inclusive space where members lead the way.
Participants form small local groups — like “The Dreamers” and “The Happy Wanderers” — choosing their own activities, from planning trips to Tenby to mastering public transport. Facilitated by Matthew Jones and powered by peer volunteers, many with lived experience, the project fosters mutual support and empowerment.
Recognised as a finalist in both the 2025 Accolades Awards and the WCVA Health and Wellbeing Award, Support Circles has transformed lives. Emma now proudly shares her ideas in meetings; Mark thrives on planning journeys. Volunteers like Lee and Stephen have found renewed purpose.
More than a project, it’s a movement — proving that when people are trusted as equals, connection and growth follow.
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Financial Review
Public Benefit
Trustees have referred to the guidance by the Charity Commission when reviewing our objectives and activities against both our business plan and in planning for the future.
All our charitable activities are centred round meeting the needs of people with additional needs, and we meet our public benefit through the provision of care and support across Shared Lives, Supported Living and Community Support; and respite care. Through these services we equip Ategi people, employees and carers, to deliver the best possible care that enables people we support to live their best life.
Going Concern
The Board of Trustees monitors and assesses the financial viability of the charity, primarily through the Finance, Audit & Risk
subcommittee with oversight from the wider Board. With 98% of the charity’s income continuing to come from local authority contracts, there is a good level of security around the contract management process.
Ategi maintains a stable financial position, with positive net assets and liquidity ratios. The company has no long-term debt and consistently maintains a strong cash balance, never needing to use overdraft facilities. As of July 2025, management accounts report a small surplus and net current assets of £590,000, with total assets exceeding £1 million. Cash flow projections for the next 15 months indicate no need for external borrowing, and the business is expected to meet all financial commitments in line with its reserves policy.
The breadth of income streams, aged debt management and the liquidity of its assets are such that the charity can withstand the loss of a contract and seek to generate new income through alternative contracts. Furthermore, any conclusion of a contract includes TUPE provision therefore at least 80% of associated contract expenditure (usually more) would accompany loss of income.
Ategi operates in a sector with stable demand and has solid relationships with a diversified commissioner base, reducing reliance on any single contract. Long-term contracts secure a significant portion of future revenues. The company has robust contingency plans for business interruptions and workforce challenges.
There are currently no investment portfolios in place, with current surplus cash funds being invested in higher interest accounts generating more favourable rates of interest than its current account.
Cash Deposit Interest at the end of the year returned £9,163 (2024: £400).
In reviewing our business and financial plans, and financial forecasts alongside actual results (as presented in the statutory accounts of this report) the Trustees have taken into account the end-of-year position; projected income and growth opportunities; existing financial controls; the level of reserves; and risk management approach to reach a reasonable expectation that the charity has sufficient resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future.
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Financial review cont.
On that basis, the Board of Trustees believe the charity has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities and continues to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the accounts and financial statements.
Pension commitments
An entry level auto-enrolment master trust with The People’s Pension is in place to comply with regulations and enable employees to start saving for their futures and receive a boost from Ategi in the form of employer contributions from the outset.
The assets of the money purchase Group Personal Pension Plan are held separately from those of the company in funds administered by Scottish Widows.
Contributions made by the company (up to 6%) to the schemes during the year amounted to £54,213 (2024: £60,715). Pension contributions of £nil (2023: £nil) were outstanding at the balance sheet 31 March 2025.
Financial controls
Ategi has a solid Financial Responsibility Policy to ensure a controlled environment across central services and operations. Furthermore, the Charity adopted the Charity Commission Financial Controls Internal Audit, a useful tool to monitor compliance and strengthen practice.
Reserves Policy
The charity reviews its risk policy annually and maintains adequate cash reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. With this in mind, the charity has updated its reserve's policy.
We really enjoy being Shared Lives carers as it work well with the family life's at the same time having the ability to provide a home and family life for an adult to live independently
Shared Lives carer
For the 2024/25 year the charity held total reserves of £1,038,087 (2024: £1,045,571). The policy requires reserves to cover 3 months of direct overheads costs and 6 months of central staff costs. The reserves policy target was met at the end of the financial. Total reserves are considered sufficient to cover known liabilities. Frances, at one of Ategi’s events. Frances is supported by our Community Support team. 1S; 31
Statement of Trustees
The Trustees, who are also directors of Ategi for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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Make judgments 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 statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable
Mohiz is a person we support in Shared Lives Slough.
company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Charity’s Statement of Recommended Practice: SORP (FRS102) and in accordance with the special provisions of part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small entities A list of professional advisors are at the front of this annual report.
Auditors
Following a comprehensive & fair tender process, Haines Watts (now Menzies) were appointed as auditors and approved by trustees on 4th November 2024.
Trustee Awareness Statement In so far as the Trustees are aware:
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Statement of Trustees Cont.
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There is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company’s auditors are unaware, and
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The Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Charitable company’s website.
Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the Board of Trustees of Ategi on 3rd November 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Jill Davies, Ategi Trustee Chair
Here’s Juliet, Michelle, Chloe, Kelly & Emma. They’re all supported by Shared Lives. They co-wrote a poem with their Shared Lives carer about Ategi! We gave them an award at our 30th celebration event.
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Thank you to our supporters
This year has been full of incredible fundraising moments that have brought our community together in the most inspiring ways. From a daring parachute jump and a bracing icy dip in December, to taking on Pen y Fan in June, every effort has made a real difference to the people we support.
We were truly grateful to the wonderful Taffs Well Community Choir for choosing Ategi as their charity of the year. Your generous donation of £450 from your Christmas concert means so much to us— and to the people we support.
The fundraising has been especially meaningful to the Ategi Craft Club, helping us keep this creative and welcoming space thriving.
Sheleagh, our Fundraising manager, after her icy dip.
The Craft Club is more than just crafts—it’s a place where people connect, express themselves, and feel part of something special. Thanks to the support of our staff and community fundraisers, we can continue to provide materials, sessions, and smiles.
From all of us at Ategi, thank you for your kindness, your music, and your generosity
I was thrilled to be joined by Kyle, a person we support, on our Pen y Fan climb. Raising money to support the craft group was great motivation!
Karen Thomas, Head of Administration
Gaynor and Gill, her Ategi support worker, at Craft Club.
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Thank you to our supporters
Support Circles gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
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Mark, Support Circles Volunteer
Ategi staff, Gail, Matthew and Maria, doing a fundraising skydive.
FUND
Thank You to the National Lottery Awards for All
activities, tackling isolation, or simply enjoying each other’s company, the Support Circles have become a vital part of our community.
Your support has helped us grow this project and reach more people—making a real difference in their lives. Diolch yn fawr for believing in our work and helping us make it happen
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the National Lottery Awards for All for their generous grant supporting Ategi’s Support Circle project.
Thanks to this funding, we’ve been able to create safe, welcoming spaces where adults with additional support needs can come together, build friendships, and work towards shared goals. Whether it’s planning activities, tackling isolation, or simply
Support Circles volunteers out and about playing ping pong.
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Thank you to our supporters
We’d like to thank The National Lottery Awards for All again, for their generous grant funding for making our “Let’s Get Together” event. The day brought people we support, Shared Lives carers, their families, and the wider community together in a fun day filled with music, games, sports, and meaningful connections.
Beyond the fun, the event offered us valuable insights into what activities people most enjoy and want to see more of in the future. From silent discos to inclusive sports and creative feedback tools like our Wheel of Fortune, we learned that opportunities to connect, try new things, and share experiences are at the heart of building community.
Your support made this day of smiles, belonging, and learning possible, and it will help us shape even more inclusive, engaging events ahead.
Thank you to all the great facilitators who came and provided such brilliant activities
People we support at our Let’s Get Together event.
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Thank you to our supporters
Thank You to the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation
We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation for their generous grant towards Ategi’s Support Circles project.
This funding has enabled us to create and grow peer-led Support Circles for adults with complex needs across Cardiff. These circles—like the inspiring group who call themselves “The Dreamers”—offer a safe and empowering space for people to connect, build confidence, and plan meaningful activities together.
Thanks to your support, volunteers have completed First Aid training, taken part in community visits, and begun planning further development and training.
Your flexibility and encouragement have been invaluable, especially as we adapted the project to meet local needs. We’re proud of what’s been achieved so far and excited about what’s to come.
Diolch yn fawr for helping us make a real difference.
Support Circles recieveing a certificate for being finalists at the Accolades awards.
Thank You to the 29th May 1961 Trust
We’re very grateful to the 29th May 1961 Trust for their generous core funding grant. Your support helps us continue delivering high-quality, person-centred services at Ategi, and strengthens our ability to respond to the needs of the people we support. Thank you for standing with us.
These circles—like the inspiring group who call themselves “The Dreamers”—offer a safe and empowering space for people to connect, build confidence, and plan meaningful activities together.
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Ategi Limited
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Ategi Limited (the 'charitable company') for the period ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the period then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and - have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or - we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
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Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Ategi Limited
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Our planning procedures identify the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the operations and financial statements of the company. These are reviewed internally with the audit team including relevant industry experience and expectations as well as externally with client management. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context were the UK Companies Act 2006, UK GAAP (FRS 102) and relevant tax legislation.
Once identified, we assess the risks of material misstatements in relation to the laws and regulations, irregularities, including fraud and adjust our testing accordingly. Our audit procedures include:
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Discussing with Trustees and Management which areas of the business they believe to be more susceptible to fraud, and whether they have any knowledge or suspicion of fraudulent activities
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Discussing with Trustees and Management the legal and regulatory obligations of the business and whether they have any knowledge or suspicion of non-compliance
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Obtaining an understanding of the key controls put in place by the company to address risks identified, assessing the effectiveness of those and discussing how these are maintained and monitored internally
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Assessing the risk of management override and review and testing of journal entries made into the accounting system
Despite the audit being planned and conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK), there remains an unavoidable risk that material misstatements in the financial statements may not be detected owing to inherent limitations of the audit, and that by their very nature, any such instances of fraud or irregularities likely involve collusion, forgery, intentional misrepresentation, or the override of internal controls.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Victoria Carter (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Menzies LLP, Statutory Auditors 5th Floor Hodge House 114-116 St Mary Street Cardiff CF10 1DY
Date: .............................................
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ATEGI LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities Domiciliary care and support 6 Other trading activities 4 Investment income 5 Other income 7 Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Domiciliary care and support 8 Net gains on investments NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted funds £ 2,891 4,597,767 1,537 9,163 71,485 4,682,844 4,712,243 - (29,399) 1,026,143 996,744 |
Restricted funds £ - 81,011 - - - 81,011 59,096 - 21,915 19,428 41,343 |
2025 Total funds £ 2,891 4,678,778 1,537 9,163 71,485 4,763,854 4,771,339 - (7,484) 1,045,571 1,038,087 |
2024 Total funds £ 2,374 5,041,601 2833 400 17,097 5,064,305 4,981,277 1,544 84,572 960,999 1,045,571 |
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These notes form part of these financial statements
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ATEGI LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2025
| ATEGI LIMITED BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2025 |
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| Unrestricted funds |
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Total funds | Total funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 15 | 443,204 | - | 443,204 | 464,703 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 443,204 | - | 443,204 | 464,703 | |
| Debtors | 16 | 338,985 | - | 338,985 | 405,598 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 411,709 | 41,343 | 453,052 | 446,637 | |
| CREDITORS | 750,694 | 41,343 | 792,038 | 852,235 | |
| Amounts falling due within one year | 17 | (197,155) | - | (197,155) | (271,367) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 553,540 | 41,343 | 594,883 | 580,868 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | |||||
| LIABILITIES | 996,743 | 41,343 | 1,038,087 | 1,045,571 | |
| NET ASSETS | 996,743 | 41,343 | 1,038,087 | 1,045,571 | |
| FUNDS | 19 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 996,743 | 1,026,143 | |||
| Restricted funds | 41,343 | 19,428 | |||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,038,087 | 1,045,571 |
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
03/11/2025
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on ................................... and were signed on its behalf by:
........................................................................ J Davies - Trustee
These notes form part of these financial statements
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ATEGI LIMITED
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Purchase of fixed asset investments Sale of fixed asset investments Interest received Dividends received Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
2025 £ (1,115) (1,115) (1,631) - - 9,161 - 7,530 6,415.46 446,637 453,052 |
2024 £ 80,370 80,370 (20,692) - 114,072 400 - 93,780 174,150 272,487 446,637 |
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ATEGI LIMITED
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
| Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Gain on investments Interest received Dividends received Decrease in debtors Decrease in creditors Net cash provided by/(used in) operations |
2025 2024 £ £ (7,484) 84,572 23,129 32,708 - (1,544) (9,163) (400) - - 66,613 23,877 (74,210) (58,843) (1,115) 80,370 |
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2 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
| Net cash Cash at bank and in hand Total |
At 01/04/24 Cash flow At 31/03/25 £ £ £ 446,637 6,415 453,052 446,637 6,415 453,052 |
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These notes form part of these financial statements
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Ategi Limited ATEGI LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR Ended 31 March 2025 THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. Statutory information
Ategi Limited is a registered charity and private company limited by guarantee having no share capital. Members have agreed to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. The company is incorporated in Wales in the United Kingdom. The registered office is Flynn House, Cardiff Road, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, CF37 5HP. The nature of the company's operations and principal activities is disclosed within the Report of the Trustees.
2. Accounting policies
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
There have been no material departures from the standard.
Going Concern
No material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt upon the entity's ability to continue as a going concern exist.
Significant Accounting Judgements and Estimates
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other relevant factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, be likely to differ from the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have significant risk of causing material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:-
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The charity makes an estimate of the fair value of accrued and deferred income held at each balance sheet date. The balance presented in the accounts is recognised in accordance with the contracts with customers.
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The freehold property is included at fair value, and whilst a professional valuation has been obtained, there is still some degree of estimation.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. This includes capital grants.
Income from charitable activities includes income received from local authority contract services which is recognised by reference to the point of completion of delivery of each service. Where the amount of income is contingent on future events, this is only recognised where the amount of income can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the economic benefits will be received. Services provided to clients which at the balance sheet date have not been billed, have been recognised as income and are included in debtors as accrued income.
Government Grants
Government grants are recognised on an accruals basis. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the periods in which the company recognises the related costs for which the grant is intended to compensate. A grant that becomes receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred, or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support with no future related costs, is recognised in income in the period in which it becomes receivable.
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ATEGI Ategi Limited LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE Ended 31 March 2025 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies - continued Government grants
Grants relating to assets are recognised in income on a systematic basis over the useful life of,the asset. mere part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income and not deducted from the carrying amount of the asset.
Expenditure and basis of recognition of liabilities
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that cars allocated directly. to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Support costs include all expenditure not directly related to the charitable activity.
Governance costs are the costs associated with the governance arrangements of the charity which relate to the general running of the charity as opposed to those costs associated with charitable activity. Included within this category are the cost of audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Certain expenditure, including governance costs, are, where possible, directly allocated to appropriate cost centres. Other costs are apportioned on the basis of time or office space used for those activities. Governance costs are those incurred in the management of the charity's assets, administration, planning, organisation and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their.expected useful lives on the following bases:
| Freehold buildings | 2% straight line |
|---|---|
| Leasehold property | over the term of the lease |
| Office furniture and equipment 10-25% straight line | Office furniture and equipment 10-25% straight line |
| Computer equipment 33.33% straight line |
33.33% straight line |
Freehold properties are measured at market value which is considered to be their fair value, determined annually by independent professional valuers or the directors who are qualified in this respect. Revaluation surpluses and deficits are recognised in the revaluation reserve, with losses recognised only to the extent that they relate to a previous revaluation gain, otherwise they are recognised in the profit and loss account.
Freehold land is not depreciated.
The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
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Ategi Limited
NOTES Notes to the Financial Statements for TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE the Year Ended 31 March 2025 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies - continued
Pension costs and post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a money purchase Group Personal Pension Plan providing benefits for employees additional to those .from the State. Certain employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a defined benefit .scheme. The company makes contributions to the scheme in respect of these employees, but responsibility for any pension .scheme deficits remains with their previous employer. The pension charge to the statement of financial activities represents .contributions payable by the company to pension schemes in respect of the year.
Operating leases
Rentals applicable to operating leases where substantially all of the benefits and risks of the ownership remain with the lessor are charged against profits on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
The benefits of lease incentives are recognised the statement of financial activities over the lease period.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
Creditors
Financial liabilities and equity are classified according to the substance of the financial instrument's contractual obligations, rather than its legal form.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice if not more than 24 hours.
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due and prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
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THE YEAR ENDED ATEGI LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 31 MARCH 2025
| 3 | 3 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES |
2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Donations | 2,891 | 2,374 | |
| 4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | 2025 2024 | 2025 2024 | |
| £ £ Fundraising events 1,537 2,833 |
£ £ Fundraising events 1,537 2,833 |
£ £ Fundraising events 1,537 2,833 |
£ £ Fundraising events 1,537 2,833 |
| 5 INVESTMENT INCOME | 5 INVESTMENT INCOME2025 2024 | 2025 2024 | 2025 2024 |
| £ £ Deposit account interest 9,163 400 |
£ £ Deposit account interest 9,163 400 |
£ £ Deposit account interest 9,163 400 |
|
| 6 | 6 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
2025 | 2024 |
| Contract fees | £ 4,038,433 |
£ 4,447,356 |
|
| Housing Benefit | 415,541 | 407,905 | |
| Supporting People | 143,793 | 143,098 | |
| Grants | 81,011 | 43,242 | |
| 4,678,778 | 5,041,601 | ||
| Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: | |||
| A Gubay Grant | 2025 £ 15,010 |
2024 £ 12,508 |
|
| VWG Small Grant | - | 24,818 | |
| Baily Thomas Grant | - | 5,833 | |
| The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust | 5,000 | - | |
| Central Bedfordshire Local Authority | 41,501 | - | |
| National Lottery | 19,500 | - | |
| WCVA Energy Efficiency Grant | - | 83 | |
| 81,011 | 43,242 | ||
| 7 | 7OTHER INCOME | 2025 | 2024 |
| Government grants | £ 56,914 |
£ - |
|
| Sundry income 14,572 | Sundry income 14,572 | Sundry income 14,572 | 17,097 |
| 71,485 | 71,485 | 17,097 |
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Domiciliary care and support 9 DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Staff costs Temporary Agency costs Staff and carer training Carer payments, insurance and membership Health screening and DBS checks Travel, car hire and expenses 10 SUPPORT COSTS Domiciliary care and support |
Direct Costs Support Costs (see note 9) (see note 10) Totals £ £ £ 3,755,471 1,015,868 4,771,339 2025 2024 £ £ 1,188,912 1,242,585 19,092 78,154 23,956 13,967 2,470,147 2,450,473 6,463 14,279 46,901 63,463 3,755,471 3,862,921 Staff Other Governance Totals costs costs costs £ £ £ £ 677,939 325,727 12,202 1,015,868 |
|---|---|
Included within governance costs is £11,520 (2024 - £9,670) in relation to auditors' remuneration.
11 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| Depreciation - owned assets | 2025 2024 £ £ 23,129 32,708 |
|---|---|
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 or for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses for the year ended 31 March 2025 or for the year ended 31 March 2024.
13 STAFF COSTS
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Administration Support |
2025 2024 £ £ 1,663,205 1,727,265 149,216 155,989 54,431 60,715 1,866,851 1,943,969 2025 2024 23 17 44 56 67 73 |
|---|---|
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:
| £60,001 - £70,000 | 2025 2024 2 - |
|---|---|
| £110,001 - £120,000 | 1 1 |
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees, the Chief Executive Office, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner, Head of Admin, Head of HR and Head of Services. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity was £411,638 (2024: £364,165).
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable activities Domiciliary care and support Other Trading Activities Investment income Other income Total EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Domiciliary care and support Net gains on investments NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds £ £ £ 2,374 - 2,374 4,998,442 43,159 5,041,601 2,833 - 2,833 400 - 400 17,097 - 17,097 5,021,146 43,159 5,064,305 4,957,546 23,731 4,981,277 1,544 - 1,544 65,144 19,428 84,572 960,999 - 960,999 1,026,143 19,428 1,045,571 |
|---|---|
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Freehold | Office Furniture and | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Property | Equipment | Totals | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| COST OR VALUATION | |||
| At 1 April 2024 | 445,978 | 139,636 | 585,614 |
| Additions | - | 1,631 | 1,631 |
| Disposals | - | - | - |
| At 31 March 2025 | 445,978 | 141,266 | 587,244 |
| DEPRECIATION | |||
| At 1 April 2024 | 14,165 | 106,746 | 120,911 |
| Charge for year | 7,125 | 16,004 | 23,129 |
| Eliminated on disposal At 31 March 2025 | - | - | - |
| 21,290 | 122,750 | 144,040 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||
| At 31 March 2025 | 424,688 | 18,516 | 443,204 |
| At 31 March 2024 | 431,813 | 32,890 | 464,703 |
Included in Freehold Property is the valuation of the freehold property and land being £440,000 less depreciation. All such assets were revalued on 11 May 2022 by an independent professional valuer, on the basis of fair value which is in accordance with RICS Valuation Professional Standards - The Red Book, (2017 Edition).
Freehold land and buildings are the only category of tangible asset assets included at valuation.
| Freehold land and buildings would have been included on a historical cost basis as follows: | Freehold land and buildings would have been included on a historical cost basis as follows: | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Aggregate Cost | 322,418 | 322,418 |
| Aggregate accumulated depreciation | 66,750 | 61,882 |
| 255,668 | 260,536 |
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Trade debtors | 254,058 | 344,225 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 84,927 | 61,373 |
| 338,985 | 405,598 | |
| 17 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors Social security and other taxes Other creditors |
2025 £ 22,973 32,954 43,222 98,006 |
2024 £ 46,485 30,209 95,631 99,042 |
| Accruals and deferred income | 197,155 | 271,367 |
Included within accruals and deferred income above is deferred contract fee income of £35,612 (2024 - £36,289). Movement in the year is as follows:
| Included within accruals and deferred income above is deferred contract fee income of £35,612 (2024 - £36,289). Movement in the year is as follows: |
Included within accruals and deferred income above is deferred contract fee income of £35,612 (2024 - £36,289). | Included within accruals and deferred income above is deferred contract fee income of £35,612 (2024 - £36,289). |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Deferred income at 1 April | 36,289 | 32,314 |
| Resources deferred during the year | 22,511 | 36,289 |
| Amounts released from previous years | (36,289) | (32,314) |
| Deferred income at 31 March | 22,511 | 36,289 |
At the balance sheet date, the charity was holding funds received in advance for services to be provided in 2024- 25.
18 LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
| leases fall due as follows: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Within one year | 11,911 | 14,840 |
| Between one and five years | 24,186 | 15,303 |
Total operating lease payments charged to the statement of financial activities in the year amounted to £7,138 (2024 - £32,633).
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 19 | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | Net | Transfers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| movement | between | At | |||
| At 01/04/24 | in funds | funds | 31/03/2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 852,029 | (29,400) | - | 822,629 | |
| Revaluation reserve | 174,114 | - | - | 174,114 | |
| Restricted funds A Gubay Grant VWG Small Grant Baily Thomas Grant 29th May 1961 Trust Grant National Lottery Funding Central Bedfordshire - ARF |
1,026,143 12,508 1,087 5,833 - - - |
(29,400) 1,047 (1,087) (5,833) - 13,788 14,000 |
- - - - - - - |
996,743 13,555 - - - 13,788 14,000 |
|
| 19,428 | 21,915 | - | 41,343 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 1,045,571 | (7,484) | - | 1,038,087 | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the | above are as | follows: | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | Incoming resources £ |
Resources expended £ |
Gains and losses £ |
Movement in funds £ |
|
| General fund | 4,682,844 | (4,712,243) | - | (29,400) | |
| Restricted Funds | |||||
| A Gubay Grant | 15,010 | (13,963) | 1047.09 | ||
| VWG Small Grant | - | (1,087) | - | -1087 | |
| Baily Thomas Grant | - | (5,833) | - | -5833 | |
| 29th May 1961 Trust Grant | 5,000 | (5,000) | - | - | |
| National Lottery Funding | 19,500 | (5,712) | - | 13788 | |
| Central Bedfordshire - ARF | 41,501 | (27,501) | - | 14000.22 | |
| 81,011 | (59,096) | - | 21,915 | ||
| 4,763,854 | (4,771,339) | - | (7,484) | ||
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | Transfers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| movement | between | At | |||
| At 01/04/23 | in funds | funds | 31/03/2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||||
| General fund | 785,208 | 65,144 | 1,677 | 852,029 | |
| Revaluation reserve | 175,791 | - | (1,677) | 174,114 | |
| Restricted funds | 960,999 | 65,144 | - | 1,026,143 | |
| A Gubay Grant | - | 12,508 | - | 12,508 | |
| VWG Small Grant | - | 1,087 | - | 1,087 | |
| Baily Thomas Grant | - | 5,833 | - | - | 5,833 |
| - | 19,428 | - | 19,428 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 960,999 | 84,572 | - | 1,045,571 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted Funds | Incoming Resources Gains and Movement resources expended losses in funds £ £ £ £ |
|---|---|
| General fund | 5,021,146 -4,957,546 1,544 65,144 (4,957,546) |
| Restricted Funds | |
| A Gubay Grant | 12,508 12,508 |
| VWG Small Grant | 24,818 -23,731 1,087 (23,731) |
| Baily Thomas Grant | 5,833 5,833 |
| 43,159 -23,731 - 19,428 (23,731) |
|
| 5,064,305 -4,981,277 1,544 84,572 (4,981,277) |
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
WCVA - VSRF small grant
Funding has been received from WCVA in respect of the Third Sector Resilience Fund - Phase 3. The funding will enable the company to employ a Fundraising manager to develop a fundraising strategy and diversify income primarily through Trusts and Foundations. The funding will also enable the company to establish a Shared Lives Carer recruitment team.
A Gubay Grant
Funding received to provide Peer Support Circles for adults with complex needs across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Baily Thomas Grant
Funding to be used towards salary costs of the Shared Lives Carer Recruitment programme.
VWG Small Grant
The grant will pay for a volunteer co-ordinator to establish support circles for adults with complex needs, Cardiff and Rhondda Cynon Taff. Each support circle would have 5-6 volunteer peer mentors. Meet weekly (in a local warm space/ café/ community organisation near their home). Each support circle will:
-Establish their own group agreements, priorities and group goals, how they wish to communicate with each other between meetings (e.g. WhatsApp group, closed Facebook).
-Develop a group strengths based plan. This will enable the group to establish the strengths of each individual within the group and the group as a whole, identify collective goals, prioritise and agree a plan for action, identify the resources needed to achieve their goals (e.g. community assets) and take steps to deliver the goals.
-Goals will be specific to each group but examples could be to go out shopping/to a café together, to exercise/walk regularly, to volunteer in a local project/organisation, to develop confidence using public transport together, to make new friends, go out to socialise - pub; clubs.
Prior year only Designated fund
During the prior year the board of trustees, working closely with the executive team, identified and developed a phased approach to strengthening the company's governance and structure, and in order to achieve this set aside designated funds during the year, for the strategic use of surplus reserves to invest in refining service delivery and the furtherance of the organisation's charitable aims. This has enabled the charity to better serve all stakeholders and, in particular, the individuals Ategi came into being to support.
These notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
The assets of the money purchase Group Personal Pension Plan are held separately from those of the company in funds administered by Scottish Widows.
Certain employees are also members of the national Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a funded defined benefit scheme with assets held in separate trustee-administered funds. The company makes contributions to the scheme in respect of these employees, but responsibility for any pension scheme deficits remains with their previous employer.
Contributions made by the company to the schemes during the year amounted to £54,231 (2024 - £60,715). There were no outstanding pension contributions at the the balance sheet date (2024 - £nil).
21. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no other related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025 or for the year ended 31 March 2024 that require disclosure.
These notes form part of these financial statements
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Ategi Ltd Flynn House Cardiff Road Rhydyfelin Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf Wales CF37 5HP
01443 484400 info@ategi.co.uk www.ategi.org.uk Charity Number: 1077595 Company Number: 02894715
September 2025