HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Company No: 03788049
Charlty No: 1085311
Charity Commission
0 8 JUL 2025
Recei.ved

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
PAGES
Trustees, annual report
2to6
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the fmancial statements
IOto17

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR EIYDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements of the Charity for the
year ended 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing
document, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities published in 2008.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the pU￿oSe of charity law.
The trustees serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Dr K Jenkins
Mr W Paterson
Mr T Samples
Mrs M Lees (Retired 0210912024)
Mrs B Woodbridge (Retired 1911212024)
Mrs L Couzens
Mrs E Topliss
Mr N Hobbs (Appointed 0510912024)
Ms S Burgess (Appointed 2911112024)
Chair
Registered Office
61 High Street
IRTHLINGBOROUGH
Northamptonshire
NN9 SPU
Company number
03788049
Charlty number
1085311
HMRC charity reference
XR51804
Independent Examiner
Berry Kearsley Stockwell Limited
31/32 High Street
WELLINGBOROUGH
Northamptonshire. NN8 4HL
Bankers
Lloyds bank PLC
64 Harbornugh Road
NORTHAMPTON, NN2 7SM

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND mANAGE1￿￿T
GovernAng document
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of
Association incorporated I l June 1999. It is registered &$ a charity with the Charity Commission.
Thc Charity is affiliated to Headway- the brain injury association. The relationship is governed by
Rules of Affiliation which have been adopted by the board of trustees.
Appointment of Trustees
As set out in the Articles of Association the number of trustees shall be not less than three but (unless
othenvise determined by ordinary resolution) shall not be subject to any maximum. The board of
trustees has the power to appoint additional trustees according to the rules set out in the Articles of
Association. The chair of the trustees is nominated by the Board of Trustees.
Trustee induction and training
New trustees undergo an orientation day to brief them on the obligations under charity and company
law, the Charity Conunission guidance on public benefit, content of the Memorandum and Articles of
Association, the committee and decision-making processes, the building plan and recent fmanckal
perfonnance of the charity. During the induction day they meet key employees and other trustees.
Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the
undertaking of the role.
Organisation structure
The charity is governed by the board of trustees, which set the overall framework. The trustees and
their staff team are then delegated full responsibility for implementation with this framework. The
Board of Trustees meets monthly or as required to set the strategic direction of the charity and monitor
the budgets.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the charity during the year was providing support and guidance to people
who suffered either traumatic brain injury or acquired brain injury. In order to achieve the objectives
of support to people who have suffered brain injuries, the charity nll￿ a day centre.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
ChairmAn)s Report 2024
2024 was an eventful year for Headway in the County of Northamptonshire, as it sadly saw the demise
of Headway Northampton and their Day Service, whilst bere in East Northants we were consolidating
on the return to financial stability that occurred in 2023 and continued to thrive.
For HEN, 2024 began with a significant boost, as our application for a £1 0,500 National Lottery grant
was approved in February. Indeed, the overall fmancial foundation for HEN was significantly

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TRUSTEES* ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
strengthened over the course of the year with a tremendous fundraising perforniance by Team HEN
in the London Marathon, as well as many other kind donations and HEN-run fundraisers. Attendance
at the Day Service has gradually grown over time as newly ref¢￿ed clients have taken up their places.
The community SUPPOrt service, although small and requiring cross subsidy from our other sources of
income, has continued to meet the specific needs of a small group of community-based clients,
Feedback about our services from official visitors, clients and their families. continues to be
consistently positive and powethlly emphasises the key role that HEN plays in the lives of many
people.
With the loss of the Headway Service in Northarnpton, HEN has worked with colleagues from
Headway UK to see how we might be able to meet any needs for specialist ABI support that are not
now covered. We have taken on some clients at our Day Service who previously attended Headway
Northampton, and work to look at testing some kind of HEN supported service in Northampton is
undenvay and currently awaiting finances. Headway Northampton had PTovided services for many
years, and we were immensely saddened when we saw that they weTe not able to keep going.
Our staff team has been stable and able during 2024, and all have made their unique and particular
contributions to HEN'S success, whether through provision of person-centred care and support in the
Day Service. managing and representing our services. overseeing finances, administration and
fvndraising. rnaintaining the cleanliness of our base. or travelling in the community to support people
living with brain injury in their own homes.
I would like to give a special mention for the contribution of our volunteers to the work of HEN. as
without then I am sure that we would not be in such a healthy position in all respects. I would also
like to pause to remember a vcry special volunteer, Joan Simpson, who sadly passed away in 2024 as
our longest serving volunteer of 25 years. Joan raised fimds and contributed to activities with and for
clients across her years at HEN, providing a fme example of loyalty and commitment to us all.
Another volunteer of longstanding, Barbara Woodbridg¢, began the process of stepping down from
her rol¢ as Board M¢mber and Treasurer after many years of service. We have been very fortunate,
that Board Member Wilson Patcrson has taken up the role of Treasurer, and we have recruited Sharine
Burgess, a Pariner at Shoosmiths Solicitors, to also join the Board and bring her legal skills and
knowledge.
Finally, so many individuals, organisations and groups have donated to HEN in 2024 and, although I
cannot mention them all here, we value every contribution of any size and will always send thanks
and share details of how a donation has helped our service and clients. HEN has also continued to be
active and played its part in a range of events through 2024, such as the Northamptonshire Acquired
Brain Injury Fonun sNdy days and conference. and through attendance at vaTiOUS groups that are part
of the integrated care system. Irthlingborough itself continues to be a tremendous asset in ternis of
community support and I offer a heartfelt thanks to our Irthlingborough neighbours and friends.
HEN is all about people working together to make a difference. and I would like to close by once
more offering thanks to all who support HEN and make it what it is. Our clients, their families, our
staff, our volunteers and our Trustees. Go Team HEN!
Dr Keith G Jenkin5 BSc(Hons), Dip Clin Psychol, PhD. Csci, CPsychol, AFBPSS, Consultant
Clinical Neuropsychologist & Cbairman, Headway East Northants

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
TRUSTEES) ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
Headway East Northants provides for the needs of people living with the effects of mild to severe
brain injury through provlsion of therapeutic based activity services and support delivered at our Day
Service and out in the community. This takes tbe forni of both fees based and non-fee-based services.
Statistics based on UK hospital admissions during 2019-20 indicate that 356,699 individuals were
hospitalised because of an acquired brain injury (ABI). This indicates the prevalence of ABI to be
534 admissions per l 00.000 of the population. ABI admissions in the UK have increased by 12 %
since 2005-6. Men are 1.5 times more likely than women to be admitted for head injury. however,
female head injury admissions have risen 28 % since 2005-6.
Headway East Northants recognizes the need in the community to provide a supportive service that
can help to rebuild cOn￿nunIty ties for individuals living with brain injury and their familieslcarers,
by providing supportive rehabilitation and encouraging participation in activities, as well as providing
inforniation and raising wider awareness of brain injury.
The rehabilitation services provided by Headway East Northants are funded through funded service
users, own funds and from North Northamptonshire Council contracts, negotiated to tailor the Ievel
of service for the individual. Assessments are conducted by Social Workers using established criteria
to define the need for our rehabilitation services. Headway East Northants in turn works with
individuals to establish personal goals and objectives to support return to community participation
independently of the statutory authorities wherever feasible.
The role of the 'day center. is continually evolving. With this in mind, Headway East Northants must
continually change and improve in order to meet the developing needs of service users and the
community in which they reside. By evaluating the services we deliver, and the way in which service
users and others engage with them, the day and community services can be flexible to changtng needs.
Headway East Northants can also maintain cultural and ethnic sensitivity through an inclusion
program, and the upholding of the rights and responsibilities of service users, staff and volunteers. By
doing this, an environment of inclusion is generated and a welcoming community for people new to
our services.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity's principal source of income is from attendance fees received from North
Northamptonshire Council. The total incomes for the year were £300,822 (2023 - £253,860) and the
total resources expended were £264.737 (2023 - £247,952).
Incomes on unrestricted fLmds were £295,272 (2023 £250,818) and resources expended were
£259,600 (2023 - £245,570). The net incoming resources on the general unrestricted funds, which
are the operational reserves of the charity, were £35,672 (2023 - £5,248).

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TRUSTEES, ANlgUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FtNANCIAL REVIEW (continued)
The total incomes on unrestricted funds increased by 17.7 % compared to last year, total resources
expended increase by 5.7 % and net incoming resources increase by 579.7 %.
Income on restricted funds was £5,550 which included grants from The National Lottery community
fund (£5,250) and the ESC lottery fund (£300).
RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related
to th¢ operations and finances of the Charity and are satisfied the systems are in place to mitigate the
exposure of the major risks.
INVESTMENT POLICY
The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the care and support day centre
and to the reserves policy have operated a policy of keeping available funds in interest-bearing deposit
accounts and seek to achieve the best interest rate offered by the market.
RESERVES POLICY
The General fund represents tbe free reserves of the charity aTising from past opcrating results. The
free reserves, representing unrestricted funds less the designated funds, stood at £240.425.
representing approximately twelve rnonths. expenditure. The board of trustees have examined the
requirements to maintain free reserves and concluded that they are holding an appropriate level of
reserves. The charity has consistently managed to maintain a bank balance in excess of this amount,
although this can cbange as future income Eevels cannot be guaranteed. However, continued fund
raising from both new and old sources will enable reserves to be maintained at an adequate level. The
Trustees meet regularly to monitor and review the policy.
.and signed on their behalf by:
Approved by the Board of Trustees on .
K Jenkins
Trustee
HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 December 2024 set out on pages 8 to 17.
Res
onslbfillties and basis of re
ort
As the charity's trnstees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes
of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('Ihe 2006 Act").
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for the year
under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011
("the 2011 Act"). tn carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Inde
endent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirn] that no material matters have come to my attention
which gives me cause to believe that:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006,
or
the accounts do not accord with such records. or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the
Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view
which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination: or
the accounts have not been pIepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conJ]ection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
S Kakka(L FCCA
Beny Kearsley Stockwell Limited
31132 High Street
WELLINGBOROUGH
Northamptonshire
NN8 4HL
April 2025

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL Acrivrry
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Notes
Incomiug resources
Incoming resources from
Generated funds
Voluntary income
Investment income
bank interest received
Incoming resources from
Charitable activities
84,877
84,877 61,393
12,522
12.522
5.134
197.873
5.550 203,423 187,333
Total incon]ing resources
295,272
5.550 300,822 253,860
Resources expended
Fundraising costs
Charitable activities
Governance costs
34,411
221,788
3.401
34,411 33,149
5,137 226,925 212,738
3,401
2,065
Total resources expended
259,600
5,137 264,737 247,952
Net (Outgoing)/incoming resources
before transfers
Gross transfer between funds
35,672
413
36,085
5,908
Net movement in funds
Total fLmds at l January 2024
35,672
384,754
413
36.085
5.908
866 385,620 379,712
Total funds at 31 December 2024
15
420,426
1,279 421.705 385,620

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEI￿ER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12
1,511
3,026
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
29,142
424,230
32,610
383,744
453.372
416,354
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one year
14
(33,178)
(33,760)
Net current Oiabilitles)lassets
420,194
382,594
Net assets
16
421,705
385,620
FUM)S
Unrestricted funds
Restricted fi￿d8
15
420,426
1,279
384,754
866
Total fimds
15
421,705
385,620
The trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the provAsions of the Companies Act
2006 (the Act) relating to the audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of Section 477, and that no
member or members have requested an audit to pursuant to Section 476 of the Act.
The Trnstees acknowledge their responsibilities for.
(i)
ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting Tccords which comply with section 386 of the Act,
and
(li) preparing fmanctal statements which give a tru¢ and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at
the end of the financial year and of its income and expenditure for the fllwicial year in accordance with
the requirements of Section 393, and which oth¢rwise comply wlth the requirements of the Act relating
to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on .
. and signed on their behalf by:
K Jenkins (Trustee)

HEADWAY EAST IYORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accountlng
The financial statements have been prq)ared under the historical cost convention and are in accordance
with the Statement of Recon]mended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP FRS
l 02 1 A). The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the
Company Act 2006.
Incoming resource5
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) in the year in
which they are receivable, which is when the charity becomes entitled to the resource.
Donations under 'gift aid, are included in full in the fmancial statements when recoverable, provided
there are no donor-imposed restrictions as to the timing of the related expenditure, in which case
recognition is def¢￿ed under the pre-condition has been meL
Legacies to which the charitable company is entitled are included in the statement of financial
activities unless they are incapable of measurement.
Revenue grants recoverable are credited as income resources when they are receivable provided
conditions for receipts have been complied with unless they relate to a sp¢cifIed future period in which
case they are deferred.
Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accrna15 basis and is recognised in the period in which it is
incll￿ed. All costs have been directly attributed to one functional category of resources of expenditure
in the SOFA.
Charitable activities expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its
activities and services for its beneficiaries.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the charity.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially included at cost. The charity has the policy not to capitalise items
under £200. Assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives at the following rates:
Property improvements
Fittings and fIxtures
Motor vehicle
Equipment
200/0 on cost
20% on cost
20 % on cost
200/0 on cost
io

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LEIIIITED
NOTES TO THE FINAIYCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (eontinued)
Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against category of resources expended for which it was incurred.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are donations and other income resources receivable or generated for the objects
of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
Designated funds represent income contributions which are allocated to a particular purpose in
accordance with the Trustees, directors. Designated funds fonn part of the charity's unrestricted
funds.
Restricted fLmds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific restricted
PUTposes.
DEFERRED INCOME
2024
Total
2023
Total
Balance as at l January
Amount released to income this year
Amount deferred in the year
16,433
(16.433)
21,496
12,244
(12,244)
16,433
Balance as at 31 December
21,496
16,433
The deferred income carried forward represents:
£15,746 received from Marathon income in 2024 in relates to 2025.
£500 received from North Northamptonshire Council in respect of client funding for 2025 sessions.
£5,250 received from Lottery Community Fund Grant for 2025.
DONATED SERVICES AND FACILITIES
The charity rented the day centre from Northamptonshire County Council for one peppercorn per
annum. The lease has been extended to l July 2025.

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
4 VOLUNTARY INCOME
General donations
Marathon income
Challenges income
16.350
68,527
16,350
7,810
68,527 52,451
1,132
84,877
84.877 61,393
5 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITES
Grant income
Incorne from community service project
Attendance fees
2.250
29,228
166.395
5,550
7,800
6,616
29,228 28,754
166,395 151,963
197,873
5.550
203,423 167,542
6 FUNDRAISING COSTS
Wages and salaries
Marathon expenses
Other related expenses
16,198
17,693
520
16,198 14,685
17,693 18,118
520
346
34,411
34,411 33,149
12

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
7 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity expenses
Community service project expenses
Community service project wages
Counselling service
Peer support group
Wages and salaries
Recruitment costs
Staff training
Water rates
Heat and light
Cleaning
Repairs and maintenance
Propety expenses
Advertising and promotions
Motor and travel
Food and drink
Christmas event
Printing, postage, and stationery
Telephone
Computer costs
Insurance
Subscriptions
Sundry
Bank charges
Depreciation
Loss on disposal of Fixed Assets
1,207
3,302
27.512
1.530
2,571
3,778
1,201
3,302
4,890
27,512 29,889
1,530
1,540
187
164,894 149,368
45
1.156
889
3,996
2,013
3,167
187
164.894
553
1,004
4,004
1,745
2,666
553
1,004
4,004
1,745
3,097
1,582
168
1,160
670
1,016
1,533
1,692
581
2,185
1,708
1,306
203
1,515
431
1,582
168
815
670
1,016
1.533
1.692
581
2,185
1,708
1,285
203
1,515
265
1,188
682
1,620
1,716
1,703
402
979
1,611
1,834
176
2.252
156
345
21
221,788
5,137
226,925 212,738
8 GOVERNANCE COST
Accountancy fees
Professional fees
1.750
1,651
1,750
1,651
1,800
265
3,401
3,401
2,065
13

HEADWAY EAST NORTHAIITS LIMrrED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
9 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION
All Trustees act gratuitously.
10 STAFF COSTS
2024
Total
2023
Tota
Wages and salaries
Social security cost
197.430
13,294
175,039
10,116
210,724
185,155
The average nurnber of ￿ll-tiMe staff employed by the charity during the year was 12. (2023 - 8).
11 NET (OUTGOING)IINCOMING RESOURCES
This is stated after charging".
2024
2023
Accountancy fees
Depreciation
1,750
1.515
1,800
2,252
14

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEwrs
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
12 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Property
Improvements
Fixtures
and
Fittings
Equipment
Total
Cost or valuation
At l January 2024
Additions
Disposals
23.897
21,239
19.905 65,041
At 31 December 2024
23,897
21,239
19,905 65,041
Depreciation
At l January 2024
Charge for the year
Eliminated
Disposals
23.897
21,133
16.985 62,015
106
1,409
1,515
At 31 December 2024
23,897
21239
18,394 63,530
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
1,511 1,511
At 31 December 2023
106
2,920
3,026
13 DEBTORS
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
12,236
12,582
4,324
15,940
16,670
29,142
32,610
15

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENrs
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
14 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due wfithln one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Tax, social security and pension
1,146
25,771
6.261
758
29,320
3,682
33.178
33,760
15 FUNDS MOVEMEIYT
Balance Incoming OutgolngTransfers Balance
01-01-24
31-12-24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated - Property fLmd
204,754
180,000
295,272 (259,600)
240,425
180,000
Totsl unrestricted ftind
384,754
295,272 (259,600)
420,426
Restricted funds
Maud Elkington Trust
Screwfix Foundation Grant
Edith Murphy Fund
Virtual Peer Group
The National Lottery Community Fund
ESC Lottery Fund
500
139
21
206
(292)
(139)
(21)
(187)
(4,313)
(185)
208
19
937
l15
5,250
300
Total restricted fimds
866
5.550
(5,137)
1,279
Total funds
385,620
300,822 (264,737)
421,705
16

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
15 FUNDS MOVEMENT (CONTINUED)
The Designated propety fund has been established in anticipation of the possibility of the need to
relocate the services provided.
16 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED
TOTAL
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assetsl(liabilities}
1.511
418,915
1,511
420,194
1,279
420.426
1,279
421,705
17 SHARE CAPITAL
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. In the event of the charity
being wound-up, the liability of the members is limited to £1 O each.
18 RELATED PARTY TRANSATIONS
For the whole year, the charity was under the control of the tn]stees as shown on page 2.
There were no transactions in the year relating to trustees.
17