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Alternatives Activity Centre

ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2025

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Charity Registration Number: 1086981 Registered Company Number: 4075948

www.alternativesderby.com

Alternatives Activity Centre ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2025

Contents

Section 1

Mission Statement Introduction & Background

Section 2 Who We Are Section 3 Chair’s Report for 2025 Section 4 Activities & Services Section 5 Section 6 Our Thanks

Chair’s Report for 2025

Service Manager’s Review of 2025

Section 7

Annual Accounts for 2025

Alternatives Activity Centre ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2025

Centre Hubs Address:

Telephone: Email Address:

Alternatives Activity Centre

The Watson Rooms @ St. Augustine’s Church Upper Dale Road Derby, DE23 8BP Derby (01332) 774300 alternatives123@yahoo.com

Training Shop Address:

Telephone: Email Address:

21-23 Chapel Side, Chapel Street Spondon Derby, DE21 7JQ Derby (01332) 660536 alternativescharityshop@yahoo.co.uk

House Six Address:

Telephone: Email Address:

6 Chapel Side, Chapel Street Spondon Derby, DE21 7JQ Derby (01332) 664034 alternatives123@yahoo.com

Website: Charity Registration Number: 1086981 Registered Company Number: 4075948

www.alternativesderby.com

Section 1

Introduction & Background

Alternatives Activity Centre is a registered charity providing support for adults with learning disabilities through activity-based hubs, a Training Shop, an independent living skills house, and wider community support.

2025 marked our 35th year of delivering services in Derby. This milestone year offered an important opportunity to reflect on our achievements, the resilience of our team, and the continued relevance of our mission. We are extremely proud of the positive impact our services have had, and continue to have, on the lives of the people we support.

This Annual Report outlines our work during the year, the challenges we have faced, and the progress we continue to make in supporting adults with learning disabilities to live confident, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

Our Services

Our Hubs, Training Shop, and House Six are staffed by a highly skilled team of paid employees, volunteers, and students. Together, we work with each individual to enable them to develop, grow, and achieve their full potential. All interventions are person-centred and focused on ensuring that each learner achieves something meaningful from every session.

We aim to develop and increase:

Through group and individual craft activities, discussion groups, music and singing groups, volunteering duties, learning new skills, experimenting with “taster” sessions, problem-solving activities, and developing self-advocacy skills.

Including participation in cookery groups, shopping projects, using the telephone, using computers/iPads and the internet, and travelling independently on public transport.

By learning about work, volunteering within the Hubs and the weekly Church Café ( The Gathering Place ), or as a learner in the Training Shop. This includes problem-solving, communication skills, and self-advocacy.

Through participation in art and craft workshops, music groups, and contributing artwork for displays and projects.

By learning a wide range of practical home skills within our dedicated independent living skills setting.

Promoting Health and Wellbeing

We actively promote healthier lifestyles by encouraging participation in:

Governance and History

Alternatives Activity Centre was first registered as a charity in 1990 following the work of a steering group set up by professionals in the field of learning disabilities. In 2001, the organisation became a charitable company.

The Board of Trustees is clearly defined, with a full induction provided for all new Trustees, including an introduction to decision-making processes. Ongoing training and development opportunities are available and encouraged. A regular training needs analysis and skills audit is undertaken.

One member of the original steering group remains on the Board of Trustees. The Committee includes representatives from our user base, parents/carers, former staff members, and social work professionals. Several current staff members regularly attend and contribute to Trustee meetings.

Our Impact Today

The aims and objectives of Alternatives continue to reflect the original Mission Statement, developed following extensive research into the needs of people with learning disabilities. Our services help to reduce the risk of social isolation and support individuals to build confidence, self-esteem, and the essential skills needed to improve, maintain, and retain independence in day-to-day life.

Recent Developments

Both 2024 and 2025 have been particularly challenging years financially, due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and inflation.

2025 also marked the 15th anniversary of the Training Shop, which offers training placements for adults with learning disabilities within our own charity shop. The project complements the preparation for work skills delivered at the Hubs and now operates as an established six-day-per-week service.

Our Centre Hubs provide development opportunities in a unique, supportive, community-based environment on three weekdays between 9.00am and 3.00pm. Around 20+ people use the Hubs each day, drawn from a wider group of approximately 55 individuals. In 2025, we celebrated the fourth anniversary of our purchase of Number 6 Chapel Side, a three-bedroom house used for training in independent living skills. This service is known as House Six.

Section 2

TRUSTEES, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS & STUDENTS IN 2025

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Chair: Hilary Marshall Vice Chair: Gez Grimes Treasurer Hannah Gotheridge Secretary: Alex Marshall Trustees : Azeem Ghaffar Laura James Richard Moylan Amanda O’Rourke STAFF Chief Executive Officer Belinda Hadfield Hubs & All Sites Manager Natalie Graham Assistant All Sites Manager Sam Elliott Hubs & Community Support Workers Sarah Brookes Satia Chohan Liane Clay Rebecca Elyard Gemma Garland Sandra Michael Rose Meehan Amy Palmer Victoria Pavlou Sam Saccone Victoria Turner Louise Wardle Maureen White

Contractor – Art/Craft

Mel Allen

Charity Shop & Training Centre & All Sites Manager Assistant All Sites Manager Assistant All Sites Manager

Jo Evans

John Graham Kai Greenwell

Shop & House 6 Training Staff & Community Support Workers

Sarah Brookes Satia Chohan Liane Clay Rebecca Elyard Gemma Garland Britt Hadfield

Rose Meehan Sandra Michael Ellie-May Millett Jane Morrison Amy Palmer Victoria Pavlou Liz Piggott Sam Saccone Victoria Turner Louise Wardle

VOLUNTEERS

STUDENTS

Satia Chohan Emma Evans (Gathering Place) Gez Grimes Dave Hadfield Janine Riminton Nick Thompson Georgia Cleary Sandra Michael Kayla Miller

Support Staff not employed by Alternatives but whom work on site and whose contributions we appreciate:

Amanda West

PRESIDENT

Jane Jones

Section 3

Chair’s Report for 2025

This year has seen another varied programme of events and activities taking place at all three sites, with many old favourites surrounding new ideas. Sadly, Sports week had to be cancelled in June as it coincided with a spell of extremely hot weather. The instalment of a small air conditioning unit in one room at House 6 was ‘a life saver’ (Jo). In July I was challenged by Cora to a Victoria sponge ‘bake-off’ (only her and me!) which was judged by the Trustees during the monthly meeting. Cora was delighted to win! Festival Day in July was great fun as always, with fabulous decorations. Just a shame I had to leave as the ice-cream van arrived! Making a reappearance towards the end of the year was the Bush Tucker Trial, with many of us enjoying ‘fish eyes’ and ‘blood worms’.

The Zen Den at House 6 has proved a great success, so much so that it was decided to try and replicate it in some form at the Centre Hub, with permission from the church. This has been a long time in the planning and fund-raising, the latter boosted by one of the learners running a small shop at the centre throughout the year, and a donation from a local company, following a visit by one of their assessors. As I write, the project is nearer to completion, with much of the clearing out of the space, and decorating being undertaken by some of the learners.

Our association with the Patient Experiences Team at the Hospital was re-established in March, and led to an introduction to the LD Voice and Health Inequalities Partnership within Derby City Council, and an invitation for me to represent Alternatives on one of the Workstreams currently being set up to ‘Improve implementation of reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities and ’ autistic people to access health and social care . This is something we discuss in various forms on a regular basis in our Trustees meetings, and fits with the ’15 steps’ proposal we were told about by the Patient Experiences Team last year. Sadly this seems to have temporarily come to a halt, but the hope is that it will eventually make entering the hospital environment easier and less threatening for people with learning disabilities. Alternatives may be involved again in reviewing drafts of ‘Easy Read’ documents, but progress, as previously, has been slow.

We signed the agreement with Derby City Council in April to continue supplying day services – a huge piece of work for Belinda to co-ordinate. We were thanked as a ‘Day Service (Opportunities) Provider’ via an open email sent to Belinda, and all other organisations who took part in the ‘procurement exercise and tender for Derby’s new day services framework’.

Our involvement with students from Derby University has been a rather mixed experience this year. We are still waiting for payments for Nursing Associate placements from almost a year ago, despite contact from us to the Finance Team.

After a delayed start, in April we welcomed a Derby University MA social work student on an 80 day placement, which she successfully completed, and stayed on to work some contracted hours for us over the summer. Two Derby BA social work students started placements with us in October.

Following some difficulties with practice support for our social work students, at the start of the new academic year in September, I arranged a meeting with the Programme Leader and Placement Lead at the university. I wanted to try and reestablish some personal links and discuss how we all currently view social work placements, including payments, supervision and assessment. Like everything else, covid completely disrupted university courses and much has changed since as a result, for example, much less now seems to be undertaken face to face. As an organisation, I think at Alternatives we maybe need to think about increasing our technical skills and equipment to be more in line with what the students and university now require. Expectations, on both sides have changed.

At the end of the year we were very sorry to receive Amanda’s resignation from the Trustees. Current work pressures have made it very difficult for her to give the commitment to Alternatives that she would wish, but as always, she will keep in touch and support us in any way she can.

As usual, grateful thanks to local businesses, families and individuals for financial and practical support this year, and as always, huge thanks to all our enthusiastic learners, their families and carers, our staff, volunteers, visitors, our friends in the church, and particularly Belinda and the Management Team and my fellow Trustees.

Hilary Marshall

Chair of the Trustees

Section 4

Summary of Activities in 2025

As with 2024, 2025 continued to present significant challenges. Ongoing cost-of-living pressures and inflation affected our organisation in a number of ways. Despite this, we successfully delivered safe, high-quality services throughout the year. Careful budgeting and effective resource management enabled us to remain resilient and responsive to the needs of the people we support.

During the year, we launched a new website, developed free of charge by ‘Pretty Decent’ – web designers. The website provides clear information about our services and showcases our achievements through photographs and updates.

It has already proven valuable in attracting enquiries and generating potential referrals. The website can be accessed at: www.alternativesderby.com.

ACTIVITY HUB SERVICES

Throughout 2025, we continued to operate two activity services from our base at St Augustine’s Church, using both the Watson Rooms and the Parish Rooms. The Parish Rooms service is referred to as ‘Upstairs’.

Typically, 6–8 people attend the Upstairs sessions, with others based in the Watson Rooms. Everyone has the opportunity each week to access both areas. Activities Upstairs are structured as follows:

The Watson Rooms Hub continues to offer a wide range of opportunities across all three days, supported by the full staff team at various times throughout the week .

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIES

Independence Skills include cookery and food preparation, shopping and money handling, communication skills, group discussion skills, and risk awareness when accessing the community.

Life Skills include literacy and numeracy practice, money skills, computer use, self-advocacy, problem-solving, conflict management, gardening, recycling, and seeking help using the phone and internet.

Creative activities include music, jewellery making, collage, mural design, knitting, rug making, card making, painting, fabric printing, and seasonal crafts.

Exercise and health-focused activities include basketball, boxing, chair exercises, dance sessions, yoga, walking groups, relaxation sessions, and inclusive sports.

We continued to access the wider community through as much as we could.

This was our programme of the special events during the year at the hubs site.

Month Event Details
January Fundraiser for
Alzheimer’s Society
Friday 24th		 We will make cakes for you to buy!
February Valentine’s Day
Friday 14th		 Valentine’s activities and Disco
Everyone invited to wear red.
March Pancake Day
Monday 3rd		 Cooking and Flipping pancakes a
day early.
April Easter
Monday 14th& Wednesday
16th		 Celebrating Easter, a little early
with a treasure hunt.
May Sam Elliott’s 50th
birthday
Friday 2nd		 Celebrating in style! Please wear
your party clothes.
June Alternatives sports week
16th-20th		 A week-long sporting tournament.
July Annual festival
July 21st		 Combining the best of
‘Glasternatives’ and Beach Day.
BBQ, Beach or Festival Fancy
Dress.
August Summer Party 22nd Breaking Up Party and Picnic
Please wear summer colours!
September Pyjama Day
Monday 22ndto raise money
for a Dementia Charity		 Cake and Party Games
If you wish, wear your pyjamas and
slippers.
October Halloween Disco
Friday 31st		 Hubs ‘Spooktacular’
Spooky tunes and Fancy dress.
November Monday 24th
Bush Tucker Trial		 Gruesome foods to sample
Jungle themed crafts and activities
December Monday 15th
Wednesday 17th
Friday 19th		 Christmas cooking
Carols, Mince pies and mulled ‘wine’
Christmas Party
Christmas Jumper competition each
day!
December Various dates
throughout the month		 Carol Concert & Christmas
Experience in St Augustine’s
Church.

EMPLOYABILITY AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS

Learners developed employability skills through volunteering in the Coffee Bar, The Gathering Place, and our Training Shop. Skills included customer service, health and safety awareness, computer use, self-advocacy, and problem-solving.

THE TRAINING SHOP

Our Training Shop, opened in November 2010, is located in Spondon. It offers supported training placements for adults with learning disabilities. It continues to receive strong community support through donations and customer engagement .

HOUSE SIX

House Six provides opportunities to develop independent living skills in a supportive environment. The Zen Den sensory room, funded largely by the Screwfix Foundation, remains a valuable resource.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND PRESENCE

We supported gym attendance, swimming, and sports activities. We also remained active in the local community through events, environmental work, and fundraising for other charities including The Stroke Association and The Royal British Legion.

Our outline hubs plan for 2026.

In addition, many events occur at the Spondon Services sites.

Month Event Details
February Tiffany’s 21st Birthday celebrations
February Valentine’s Day
Friday 13th		 Valentine’s activities and Disco
Everyone invited to wear red.
February Pancake Day
Wednesday 18th		 Cooking and Flipping pancakes a day
late.
March Kev’s 50th,
Louise’s 50thand Ian’s 60th		 Birthday celebrations
March/April Easter
30th& 1st		 Celebrating Easter a little early with a
treasure hunt.
June Alternatives sports week
15th-19th		 A week long sporting tournament.
July Annual festival
July 17th		 Combining the best of ‘Glasternatives’
and Beach Day.
BBQ, Beach or Festival Fancy Dress.
August 21st
Last Day before summer
break		 Breaking Up Party
Fancy Dress and Picnic
September Pyjama Day
Monday 28th		 Party Games
Those that wish to wear pyjamas and
slippers.
October Halloween Disco
Friday 30th		 Hubs ‘Spooktacular’
Spooky tunes and Fancy dress.
November Fat Jo’s 50thExtravaganza
Friday 11thor 18th TBC		 Suits and Gowns (provided by us)
+Cake
November Monday 23rd
Bush Tucker Trial		 Gruesome foods to sample
Jungle themed crafts and activities
December Monday 14th
Wednesday 16th
Friday 18th
TBC		 Christmas cooking
Carols, Mince pies and mulled ‘wine’
Christmas Party
Christmas Jumper competition each
day!
December TBD Carol concert & Christmas experience
in St Augustine’s.

Section 5

Service Manager’s Review of 2025 and plans for 2025

The Annual Report and Annual General Meeting are the opportunities we have to look back at the last calendar year and examine our achievements. It is also the time to recognise and record the individuals and organisations that have helped us to achieve our aims. The photographs section of the report shows what we achieved in 2025. Section 6 of this document contains a list of thanks to all those who have supported us during 2025. My apologies go to anyone I have forgotten to include.

As always, I would like to thank the Management Committee for their support, encouragement and commitment throughout 2025.

Sadly, Jane passed away on the 18[th] May following her stroke. We all miss her lovely and unique ways and her kindness. Jane began with us in 2002 as a volunteer and then as an employee from October. She was made redundant due a funding source stopping at the end of 2008 but then re-joined us at the shop when it opened with her role in later years being 12-430 on a Friday.

We also said goodbye to several members of staff during the year. Maureen retired in late summer after more than 28 years of dedicated support to our learners, and we are pleased that she intends to stay in touch. Sarah also left during 2025 but continues to visit the shop when dropping off and collecting Oliver. Rose left to continue her BA in Social Work, and we wish her every success in her studies.

At the same time, we were pleased to welcome Gemma, Louise, and Sandra as new employees. Sandra had previously completed her MA Social Work placement with us, and we are delighted that she has joined the team.

2025 was, like 2024, both challenging and exciting, but we achieved a great deal and are very proud of all that has been accomplished.

I can honestly say that all of our Hubs, Shop, and House Six learners have had a fantastic year. I see this first-hand through my work across the sites and through the feedback we regularly receive from staff, Trustees, parents, carers, the community, and the learners themselves.

Our new website now showcases many photographs of our activities and achievements, helping to demonstrate the breadth of what we do.

The displays of art and craft work at the Hubs continue to be outstanding. Mel and other staff have introduced a wide range of creative activities, many of which were new to our learners, and the results have been impressive.

As detailed in the previous section of this report, there has been an exceptional variety of activities delivered across all services. We also held a number of fundraising events during the year, raising funds for charities supporting important causes.

Our main summer event, Glasternatives, was once again a highlight of the year, and it was wonderful to see the return of the ice cream van. We also enjoyed our Halloween celebrations, with fancy dress and themed activities, and our ever-popular event inspired by ‘I’m a Celebrity’. Christmas, as always, was a joyful time across all sites, with activities and celebrations.

We continued to support catering for St Augustine’s Church Gathering Place café on Wednesdays. This partnership continues to be a valuable opportunity to collaborate with the Church and the wider community at a popular weekly event. Emma Evans joined this project as a volunteer, and her contribution has been greatly appreciated.

We also opened the shop during the Spondon Christmas Lights switch-on, which was, as always, a fantastic evening attended by hundreds of people.

During the year, Jo and Satia both completed 25 years of service with the organisation. At the beginning of next year, both Natalie and I will reach milestones of 25 and 30 years respectively, which feels quite remarkable to reflect upon.

In late 2025, we moved to a new funding model with the Council, whereby they now pay us directly for individuals they fund who do not wish to use the Direct Payment system. In the longer term, this will reduce administrative work and allow more time to focus on securing funding for new projects.

From the summer onwards, we began raising funds to develop a sensory area at the Hubs, similar to the Zen Den at House Six. By the end of the year, we had successfully raised the required funds and began preparing the area, with generous support from parents and supporters including John Lynch, Trevor Nash and Francis Nash.

All in all, 2025 has been a fantastic year, full of meaningful and enjoyable activities, supported by an exceptional staff team. We record compliments received throughout the year in our Committee Meeting minutes, and in 2025 we received a great deal of positive feedback from learners, parents, shop customers, volunteers, and members of the public, all praising the work of our staff and the organisation as a whole.

It is an absolute pleasure to work alongside such a dedicated and caring team. Thank you all for your contributions. You are very much appreciated and highly respected.

Belinda Hadfield Service Manager

Service Manager’s Review – Statistics

Below I have detailed how long each of the staffing team has been with Alternatives (including time as a volunteer if applicable):

Name Length of Service at end of 2025
Belinda Hadfield 30 years
Maureen White 28½ years
Satia Chohan 26 years
Natalie Graham 25 years
Jo Evans 26 years
SamanthaElliott 15¼ years
BrittHadfield 15¼years
Jane Morrison 20 years
Kai Greenwell 14½ years
John Graham 12¼ years
Mel Allen 9 years 3 months
Sam Saccone 8 years and 9 months
Rebecca Elyard 8 years and 3 months
Amy Palmer 8 years
Liane Clay 3 years and 11 months
Victoria Pavlou 3 years and 4 months
Liz Piggott 3 years and 2 months
Victoria Turner 2 year and 2 months
Vicky Thomas 2 year and 9 months
Ellie-May Millett 1 year and 2 months
Sandra Michael 6 months
Gemma Garland 4 months
Louise Wardle 3 months

I think this table further demonstrates that working at Alternatives is rewarding in many ways.

Here is a list of everyone who has been a paid employee of Alternatives during the last 30+ years (not in order) (apologies if I have missed anyone).

Myself Kate Grailey Sandy Sanders Jo Evans
Natalie Graham Jane Morrison Maureen White Satia Chohan
Richard Moylan Sam Elliott Britt Hadfield Kai Greenwell
John Graham Stef Hahn Sara Owen Jane Penny
Hannah Lloyd George Whittingham Charlotte Wroe Carla Bazeley
Julie Shortland Anne Haxell David Yale Abu Nsubuga
Marion Slater Leila Renshaw Amanda O’Rourke Schani Caves
Alex Smith Karen Gibbons Debbie Hirst Sam Cook
Chantelle Bardouille Val Travers Muir Gurpreet Johal Adele Taylor
Chris Buttery Emma Goldsney Eileen Egan Louise Partlow
Lisa Waugh Suzanne Ashman Pam Woodman Mel Allen
Amy Smith Sam Saccone Rebecca Elyard Amy Palmer
Caroline Wheway Sarah Brookes Liane Clay Rose Meehan
Victoria Pavlou Liz Piggott Vicky Thomas Victoria Turner
Ellie-May Millett Sandra Michael Gemma Garland Louis Wardle

and all of our Centre Users who worked for us on Stage 1 of our Employment Scheme.

Section 6

0ur Thanks

FUNDERS, DONORS & SUPPORTERS in 2025.

We would like to extend our thanks to all of the following organisations and individuals for their contributions that were all very appreciated during 2025 (some received in 2024 or previous years). Included on this list are some of the individuals who have offered help, advice and support in a variety of ways during the year.

Thanks to:

Awards for All – The National Lottery THANK The Arnold Clark Foundation

Leigh and Simon Attwood YOU The Baily Thomas Charitable Fund

The B & Q Foundation “ees The Charities Aid Foundation CAF Bank Jill & Richard Comer Derby City Council – Adults, Health & Housing Dianne and John Clarke Dave Evans East Midlands Airport Community Fund Frances & Trevor Nash Foundation Derbyshire Gez Grimes – money raised in memory of Julie Janine Riminton John Lynch Jewellery Lady Kim Mark Harrison – Midlands Accountancy Services (pensions support) Mencap The James family Leeds Building Society The Masons - Derbyshire Margaret Mowles-Derby Community Accountancy Service Mark Newey-Derby Community Accountancy Service Jenny & Gill Orme Pretty Decent – Web Designers The Screwfix Foundation The Severn Trent Water Community Fund St. Augustine’s Church Various members of the Piggott family The community in Spondon Everyone who has given goods for our charity shop Donations made in memory of loved ones including the Sims family, the Clancy family and the friends of Michael Gibson.

and finally, thanks again to the current staff and volunteer team who work so hard to ensure that our excellent service levels are maintained.

Section 7

Annual Accounts for 2025

On the following pages are extracts from Alternatives Activity Centre’s accounts for the period 1[st] January 2025 to 31[st] December 2025.

The accounts were produced by Derby Community Accountancy Service.

The accounts were signed on behalf of the Treasurer prior to the Annual General Meeting.

Alternatives Activity Centre

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2025

2024 2025
£ £
Fixed Assets
99400 Land & Buildings Note 5 99400
Current Assets
322244 Bank Balance 333846
8210 Debtors and prepayments Note 6 5250
193 Cash 10
430047 Total assets 438506
less liabilities
-8115 Creditors<1 Yr Note 7 -9859
Total assets less Current Liabilities 428647
421932 Net Assets 428647
Represented by Funds
5000 Restricted Funds Note 8 4834
166932 Unrestricted Funds 173813
250000 Designated Fund Note 4 250000
421932 428647

Alternatives Activity Centre

Statement of Financial Activity

For year ended 31st December 2025

2024
£
Charitable Income
10170
Grants
Note 1
256
Donations
84548
Fundraising Income
Note 2
343432
Sundry Income
Note 3
4918
Interest
443324
Charitable Expenditure
326722
Salaries & Associated Costs
39851
Premises, Rates & Insurance
3316
Postage, Stationery & Telephone
4942
Professional Fees & Subscriptions
3637
Travel & Activities
4766
Equipment & Maintenance
16134
Provisions
181
Sundries
9750
Sensory Room
49
Interest on Loan
409348
3330
Cost of Managing & Administering
the Charity
0
Cost of Generating Funds
412678
30646
Surplus/(Deficit) for Year
391286
Fund Balance at Start of Period
0
Transfer Between Funds
421932
Fund Balance at End of Period		 Designated
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2025
£
£
£
£
0
0
8603
8603
0
24
0
24
0
82092
1881
83973
0
343215
0
343215
0
3820
0
3820
0
429151
10484
439635
0
341995
3140
345135
0
41654
0
41654
0
5726
0
5726
0
2194
0
2194
0
11863
1860
13723
0
8778
1055
9833
0
5020
0
5020
0
381
0
381
0
0
4595
4595
0
0
0
0
0
417611
10650
428261
0
4659
0
4659
0
0
0
0
0
422270
10650
432920
0
6881
-166
6715
250000
166932
5000
421932
0
0
0
0
250000
173813
4834
428647

Alternatives Activity Centre

Notes to the Accounts

Note 1
Grants received consisted of
Bailey Thomas Foundation
Foundation Derbyshire
University of Derby
Mencap Seed Funding
Note 2
Fundraising
Coffee Bar and Centre shop
Spondon Shop and other sales
Challenge 2025 Sensory Room Fundraising
Note 3
Sundry Income
Fee income		 2025
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
0
4000
4000
0
0
1500
1500
0
0
2048
2048
0
0		 2025
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
0
4000
4000
0
0
1500
1500
0
0
2048
2048
0
0
0
7548
7548
0
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
1954
0
1954
1954
80138
0
80138
80134
0
1881
1881
1881
82092
1881
83973
83969
£
343215
343215

Note 4

£170,000 has been reserved to cover costs in the event of business closure. £80,000 has been reserved to cover the future costs for the shop project.

Note 5

Fixed Assets
Cost as at 1 January 2025
Additions
Cost as at 31 December 2025
Depreciation b/fwd
Depreciation this year
Total Depreciation
Net Value at 31 December 2025		 Land &
Buildings
Equipment
£
£
99400
35375
0
99400
35375
0
35375
0
0
0
35375
99400
0

Alternatives Activity Centre

Notes to the Accounts

Note 6

Debtors and prepayments

Rent paid in advance

£ 5250 5250

Note 7 Creditors<1 Yr

HM Revenue and Customs NEST

£ -8712 -1147 -9859

Note 8

Restricted Funds

Anton Jurgens
Foundation Derbyshire
Bailey Thomas Foundation
University of Derby
Fundraising		 Balance B/f
Income
Expenditure
Transfers Balance C/f
£
£
£
£
5000
0
-5000
0
0
0
1500
-1500
0
0
0
4000
-3095
0
905
0
2048
0
0
2048
0
1881
0
0
1881
5000
9429
-9595
0
4834