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CONTENTS PAGE 01 A Mossage from our Chi•f Ex•cutlv• Insights ond rèllèetlons from our Chief Executive. 02 Vision, Misslon & Purpo Defining who we are and what we oim for. 03 Dld you kno Key lacts and powerful benefits of outdoor leorning. o¥ 2024-25 Highlights Key ochievements ond memorable moments thls year. 06 The Chalrs Statement Perspectives ond priorities from our Chalrperson. 07 Our Yoar In Numbers A snapshot ol our impoct in figures. 08 Bursary Sch•me Creotlng occess to outdoor oducatlon for all. 09 In thelrwords Personal stories and experiences from children and young people. -* Strat•gl¢ Planning 2025-35 Our roadmap lor future growth ond succesg. 13 A thunks to ourDonors Gratitude tor the generosity moking impact possible. A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE 11 is with great pride that l introduce this year's Impact Report, our most ombitious and reflective to date. At Bornstonda16. we believe childhood should be Irg9. teorless, ond tull ol epportunbty. Our purpose is lo creole experiences where di5advantoge 15 removed, ond children can simply be children. playing, learning, and growing in the great outdoors. Through our nclusive residentiol siays ond accessible activitles, we help young people dlscover conlldence, bulld rasilience. ond unlock potenliol Ihot lost$ loi beyond thgir time with us. 4. Our mission Is simple.. to chonge lives through the $of¢ provision of fun. chollengin9, and odventurous outdoor axpgriencgs. Our vlslon is u world where no child li held back by ¢ircumstan¢¢. And this year, we've brought new clarity and enor9y to our work throu9h a fresh set ol core values.. INSPIRE.. Inclusive, Nurturing. Solè, Passionate. Inspiralionol, Respectful and Edueoiional. These values now underpln everythlng we do,. from the woy we plan activltSes to how we welcome every ehlld who comes through our 90tes. Much ol ovr team Is locol to Merseyslde and brlngs wlth th9m livgd gxperiencg ol poverty, disability, or dlsadvanta90. Many ol tham olso ottended Bornstondale themselves as children, through thgir school, youth gTOUP. or locol community 9roup. That connèetlon makes our purpose personal. We're not ust delivèring a servit8, we understand, Irom the InsSde out, why 8ornstondale mottèrs. In June 2025, 0 parllamèntory debato led by Tim Farron MP brought national attention to the tronslormotlonal volue ol outdoor education. Scotland ond Northein Ireland olready iecognise this through curriculum policy ond government lunding, yet Englond logG behlnd. At Barnstondale, we step into thot gap. Through our bursary schemg, lunded by surplus income and the generosity ol supporters who truly understand thè value ol what we do, we 8nSUfe that cost is never o borriei. This linanclol assistance ollows thousands ol children, many ol whom lace poverty, disabllity* Of dlsodvantogg, to occess the Ille-chonging experlences outdoor leornlng con provide. The evldonc8 Is clear.. outdoor learnlng bullds wellb91ng, chafacter. and acodemic success. Over the past yeur, ogoinst o backdTOP ol rising costs and strgtch8d school budgets. dgmand for our bursary $upport hos continued lo grow. Thanks to the gènorosity of our donors and lunders. weve been able to open Bornstondalo's doors to more disadvontoged and disobled chlldren than ever belore. Together, wo've mode significant strides in br8oking down linanciol borrigrs, but the need is rising, ond the challenge is lar from over. Ensuring that no child is lelt out is a moving torget. and one we remain Ilrmly committed lo. To èveryone who has supported us, wheth8r through tlme, funding. or Slmply spreading the word - thonk you. You'vè helped preserve preclou5 childhood experiences and opened up new futures lor thousands of chlldren. We look ahead wlth deteTmination and hope, knowing that every adventure starts with someone believin9 It's possible. Jon Musptatt, Chief Executive VISION, MISSION & PURPOSE Core Values: INSPIRE *• Inclu8lve.' Ensuring accessibility for all and creating a welcoming environment. Nurturln9.' Supportlng wellbeing and personal growth. Saf•: Prioritising physical and emotional safety for all. Po$ltlv•: Encouraging confidence, resilience, ond a can-do attitude. Innovatlve: Inspirlng new ways to learn, grow, ond overcome challenges. R••p•ctlul'. Valulng diversity, teamwork, and colloboration. Educotlonal: Providing meanlngful learning experiences that make o lasting impoct. Vl8lon To inspire and unlock the potential of everyone ot Bornstondale. Mlsslon Our mission is simple, through tha safe provision of accessible, fun, challenging and adventurous experiences, we aim to change lives by developing life skills, confidence and self- esteem in all. Purpose To create on experience where disadvantage is removed and children can be children, giving them the opportunity to explore, learn, grow, and feel inspired by the outdoors. We will achieve this by., Providing opportunities to promote inclusion, create accessibility and build resilience and confidence through the provision of outdoor education. Removing financial disadvontage by part funding children's places on activity days and residential stays, to ensure every child can benefit from learning outdoors and no child is left behind. Removing accessibility barriers to outdoor activities and facilities for children with additional needs. DIDYOU KNOW? F(x wy tl In Ixrt(kn mry sJJxty get's £4.32 -1 1in3 18% At Barnstondale, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrlve through outdoor education. Being outdoors not only Improves physical health but also supports mental wellbeing, builds confidence, resilience, and self-worth, and nurtures social ond emotional skills. Our octivity days and residential experiences foster engagement perseveronce, teamwoik, leodership, and problem-solving, while strengthening connections with nature and boosting attendance, achievement and lifelong learning. By creating access and inclusive expèriences for all children, we help develop motivation, self- r81iance, ond o sense of societal responsibility empowering young people to grow,18arn, and succeed both in school and in life. 13% 01 ￿thr16 ￿Ver ViFJt naturalwMrorrnL in rr￿1 deryN&I areas th rtses 1018% 45% Nèarty W14S%I ol patents Fk3ve ￿ unatle lo afford Irps aThJ ckrtros (xJtSKk ol scthcd for their Wrth IFNS fvJwe rwwJ to 5Th wfxk Research shows that outdoor learning helps build and develop.. Perseverance SOCIETAL E S l L I E N C E BENEFTh weiibeing Engagement Teamwork Attendance Connection with Nature 25% Confidence Self-reliance Problem-solving Attainment Achievement Improved Behaviour MENTAL Communication Leader8hip HEALTH 25% 01 dEaL￿ed chkken regAaty part¢¥)ate in E*)ysul educatKTh cr￿t￿NTd gel ￿s5 than 30 minutes ol actmty day. SLLt WUklH Motivation 2024-25 HIGHLIGHTS T• •J'i 1,709 1.500 387 part lunded places lor di$advontO9ed children. hildrgn had on odditionol ne8d or disobllity. locol children reached with oui barnstondolg In o box programme. Barnstondale Bursary Schome At Barnslondal•. w• b•ll•v• •v•ry chlld Should havo the opportunlty lo •nJoy outdoor qdvontur••, r•9ardl•ss of baekground or ablllty. Barnstondale In a Box (BIAB) In partnershlp wlth Famlly Toolbox ond Koola Northwest, w• •xl•nd•d our r•aeh b•yond our ¢•ntr• through Bornitondal• In q Box (BIAB). Thls 51x-week outreach programme ollowed u5 to take outdoor lèarning directly into schools. who hod o hlgh percentoge ol pupils with additional ngeds or low ottendonce. Across nir)e schools on the Wifral, we worked with 387 childien, ol whom 260 had odditionol loorning n8eds or dlsobililies. Sesgions combin8d hands-on octivities with teamwoik and problem- solving, directly supporting the curriculum while bullding cor)lidence. Early outcomes showed clear improvements in engogement and $¢hool ottainmenL particularly lor chlldren with SEND. Thot's why oui Bursary Scheme continuès to play such a vital rolg. Across Cheshire and Meiseyside, around ono in live children live Sn low-income households, and the number ol children with special educotional needs is steodily rising. Withoul support, many would simply mlss out on experiences thot con shapg conlidence, iesllience, ond lifelong triendships. Thonks to the generoslty ot our donors, in 2024-25 wg wore oble to support 1,709 disodvantaged children who would otharwise hove missed this oppo¥tunity. For many, their visit to Barnstondole wos thelr tirsl chonee lo &xpeTience the outdoors in a safe, Incluslve enviTonment helping to improve w&llboin9. bioaden horizons, ond roise aspirations. Extendlng Disablllty Provlslon The nuM￿r01 chlldrgn wlth complex n•ods vlsltlng Barnstondqle eg¢hy¢arl$ Iner•a$lng. Many lamilies face borriers to occ$ssing inclusive opportunities. but our facilities and bursary support mean more children with disabilities con now toke port in enriching experiences. In 2024-25. we welcomed hundreds ol childrgn with odditional needs through both funded and non-tunded visils - a number thot continuas to 9row each year. 2024-25 HIGHLIGHTS Il HtJF- Chlldr9n'$ Chollty of Ihe Yeai 2024. Moglcal Chrlstmas Fundrai58r Looking ahead lo sustain oui luture. A moment of recognition: Children's Charity of the Year In Nov?mbor 2024, Barn•tondal• wai honour•d to b• named Chlldren'• Chorlty of the Y•ar al th• Wlrral Llle Award$. a moM•nt that mark•d not lust a wln, but a ¢ol•bratlon ol everythlng w¢ stand lor. For over o ceniury, 8arnstondale has opened its doors to children ol oll obilities and backgrounds, creating a place whera ¢hlldren con play solely ond Ireely amon9St nature. o ploce where chlldren con be children. This oward recognisgd the heort ol our Work, helpSng thousands ol young people every yeor lo grow in confidence, connect with nature, ond feel a true sense of belonging. The evenin9 was a provd moment lor our dedicated teom ond o strong reminder ol the Smpacl we've made, ond the dillerence we're still workin9 to make foreverychild who comes lo Bornstondale. Barnstondale's Magical Christmas Fundraiser In D•c•mber 2024, 8orn•tondal•'8 Maglcal ¢hrl•tma• •vent r•turn•d lor Iti thlrd y•ar, ral$lng £18.000 acro•• Ilv• •v•nti and w•lcomlng ovgr 1,000 vl8ltors. The festive expèri8nce Included sensory actlvltlgs, crofts, gomes, and a visit to Sonto, oll designed to Taisa funds for the Bursary Schgmg. Thg fvnds raised will help Poft-fund places lor up to 200 disodvonloged children in 2025-26, ensuring they can access outdoor 8ducation and lrfe-changing experlencgs alongsSde their peers. New Opportunities, New Heights: Takin9 Fundraising Further We're excited to onnounco thol Bornstondole has secured a Silvei Eond chority ballot ploce in the London Morathon Irom 2026 to 20291 This gives us two runner spots eoch year. helping roise vitol lunds through passionate supporters golng the distonce lor our cause. We're olso proud to hove been recognisad by MP Motthew Palriek lor our impact in th8 lègion, receiving 0 Share ol o generous donation Irom Omoze how Omazingl Both milestones highlight our growing mission to support Llisodvontoged ond disabled children with lile-chonging outdoor experiences. THE CHAIR'S STATEMENT It Is o privilege to look back on a remarkable year lor Barnstondal8. More than 5,000 children jolned us In 2024-25, over holf from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 1,709 supported through our bursary scheme. Thanks to the generosity of donors, every £90 raised opened the door for a child to take part in o residentiol stay, experiences that build resilience, confidence, and friendships that last far beyond their visit. This year we were proud to be nomed Children's Chorlty ol the Yeor 2024, a recognition of our team's dedicotion ond the incredible support ol our community. Our Magical Christmos fundraisèr raised £18,000, new London Morothon charity ballot plac8s promise exciting opportunities ohead, ond growing recognitlon from portners and supporters shows Barnstondale's role has never been more valuèd. Yet demand continues to rlsè, and oround 1,500 children Could not be supported last year. Thot unmet neèd drives our determination to reoch our ambitious fundraising targets and extend bursary support to ensure we tund 50Yp ol the costs to those most in need. The challenges of the cost-ol-living crisis and reduced school budgets make our mission more vital than ever, but we look to the future with optimism. Our 10-year strategy sets out bold plans.. to secure Bornstondale's long-term home, expond SEND provision, and 9row our impact so that no child is left behind. Every pound w8 rolse is reinvested back into the mission, ensuring moxlmum Impact lor the chlldren we serve. With your continued support, Bainstondale will remaln a place where children con exploie, play, and discover their own"1 can. moments, and where every £90 truly changes a life. Mork Woodger Charlty Chair of Trustees OUR YEAR IN NUMBERS H•lplng mor• p•opl•.. On average 6000 aln ual acc•ss children and young people vlsit Barnstondole every y80r. Morè than ftftftftft HALF of visitors had on additional need or disobllity In 2024-25. of the children and young people who visited Barnstondale in 2024-25 were disadvantaged. 25Yo of vlsltor8 were supported by our Bursary Scheme In 2024-25. 34Yo ..to Outdoor Educatlon. A vltol experlence lof chlldren's development Sn thelr early years. IJIIICM F££D•Ac# FOVI) R£svLT£P Irtl 8hllX. loo/ 97/. 100/. I￿r¥I•ll￿￿9￿•* ¢IIILPA£AI'S 9KIIAviovrtS £A£ PQSITiwE&¥ JATFLv£#c£ olouryl*ltor¥ b•cum• rtESILIE4c£ AID CO#FID£A7C£ PHYSICALLY ACTiv£ 91/ 80/. olourvl•ltov•l•ft Iwlln olourvlilt+)M•XP•rt•nc•d Ih•l IAI5PIftED g¥ TN£ QVTDOOAS FIRST T AIP ALJAY LJITH FAI£4ps OUR BURSARY SCHEME Thlnk back to your chlldhood. Th• Chulleng• Slncè 2021, our Bursary Scheme has helped 4,790 childrgn oveTeome linancial and social barriers to tokè part in lilg- changing r•sid•ntial experioncos. In 2024-25 alone, wg supported 1,709 chlldren. Which ore your londesl memorles? Wos it a school residentiol trSp? Perhap$ running around with friends, Completing tasks in unpredlctoble weothor, or ploySng oulslde until the streetlSghls came on? Thasg Simple, joylul moments ol hildhood Ireedom ond odventure are the foundation lor creativity, confidence, and lilelong memorles. Unlortunot&ly, lor mony childrpn todoy, these experiencgs are out ol reach due to soclol linoncial hordship. Bul d•mand li rfilng lalt: 69% Of Oui vl8ltor• com• Irom M•r••y•ld•, wh•r• I In 3 ¢hlldr•n1Sv• Sn pov•rty. S¢hool8 ond famlll•s lac• •tr•teh•d budg•t• and th• cg8t-of-Ilvlng ¢rl8l8. Chlldr•n wlth SEND hav• l•w•i opportunhl•8 du• l• th• la•tlng •ff•ct8 of COVID-Ig. Locol oc¢••• to •af• gr••n ipa¢•i li #hrlnklng du• to ¢rlm• and antl-8oclal b•havlour. Mony chlldron OCTO$S Merseyside grow up In pov8rty, with little or no o¢¢ess to slruclured sport oi outdoor challenges. Physical inoclivity. low conlSdence. and pooT mentol wellbeing are ommon, particularly since COVID. Children with spgclol gdu¢otlonal needs and disobilities {SEND) lac& additional borrie¥s, os mainstream sports lacilltl8s often lack adoplatlons or trolned staff. For many chlldren. a trip to Born$tondole Ssn't just a holiday. Its a rare chonc8 lo build eonlldonc8, independence, and soclal skills thal can chonge ihèlr lutures. Outdoor Education ofters an occesslble, incluslve ond Iranslormative o¢tSvity thot develops resill&nce, pioblem-$olving, and p9rsgveronce. Yet lor disodvonlogtsd children, cost ond occess r&moin prohibitive. Without targeted support, Iho$e who would ben61it mosi Irom its conlidence-bLsll¢Jing ond wellbelng Impoetts risk being excluded. The Solutlon. We lund up to 50% of a child's ploce {£90 foi a 3-doy residential with octivities, occommodotlon ond meols). In 2024-25, 36°A ol visiting children were supported by our bursoiy scheme. Sodlyi 1,500 chlldr8n who hod bookèd dld not attend. Closing the funding gop so no child is left behind. We need to raise £90 per chlld lo cover bursary costs. Our gool is to support evory child who applies, and with donor support, we believe we can make this hoppen. Bornstondale's bursary scheme can oddress thls gap by providing sole, lully in¢luslve, subsidised sessions Iof young people who would otherwlse miss out. Wlth speciallst instructors. adapted equipment, ond bursary suppor( we can ensure no child i$1gft bghlnd. GG "If you're the only one not going on a trip. it really hurts. Everyone else is making memories while you're left behind." Child Porticipont "For the first time ever. we were oble to toke the whole closs oway. Many of these students hod never been on a school trip before. This experience changed their confidence and creoted a sense of belonging." Teacher "Barnstondale was the best! I didn't want to go home." Young Visitor IN THEIR WORDS GG "What started as a nervous first trip turned into a day filled with personal accomplishments and new friendships." Ov•rcomlng Chall•ng•• at Barn8tondal•l D Tecently had his first visit to 8ornstondale Activity Contre. his Ilrst offsite activSty wlth the groupl Nervous but excited, D wos especiolly onxlous about Irylng the cllmblng wall, os he'd never cllmbed before. From the moment he arrived. the Barnstondale team mode sure he 1911 comlortoble and supported. With gentle gncourogemenl from stott ond peers, D loced his leaTS ond successtully ellmbed rhe woll, eventuolly reachin9 the topl Whot bogon os a neryous adventure ended In personal triumph ond new Irlendshlps. Thonks to YOUT suppor¢ Bornstondalè tontinues lo otler lile-chan9ing opportunities lor people like D. The entlre 9roup had a blast and can't woit to ieturn! Dlsablllty Posltlve Dlsablllty and Reglonal Health Gaps Aeross the UK, childrgn and youn9 people with disabilitles are growing up under Increoslng pressure from int9rsecting inoqualities rlsing poverty, deprlvotlon ond health challenges all compounding their everyday struggles. In the Llverpool City Reglon, where chlld peverty rare5 sSt well above the notional aveiage ond disability prevolonce is among the highest in the country, families often loce fragmented support. long waits lor services, ond signS1i¢ont linoncial stroin. These barrieTS too often translote into developmentol delays, poorer health outcomes, and educational 5etbocks, Bspe¢iolly in our most deprlvgd communities. locol chcrllles step in 0$ vitul lilellnes. yet demand consistently outstrlps supply, leovlng mony famllies wlthout Ihe support they urgeniiy need. That is why our role as on inclusive, accessible facility lor young people up to the oge of 25 with complex disabilitie5 and needs is so Importont and why we are proud to providg a spac6 thot lackles thesa in8qualities head-on, offerin9 opportunlty, support ond belonging where it is needed mosl. Reglonal Statlstlcs for Inslght Chlldren Sn the North suffer from worse heolth outcomes ovoroll Includlng I0￿r Ilfe expectancy, h￿her infant mortality, and more economic Inactlvity Ilnked to111 haalth. Lfverpool locol authorlties. whlch includ• Wlrrol, are among the worst-performlng when It comes to disabllity-linked deprivat50n. Liverp¢)ol Cty Reglon Comblned Authorlty reglsters 23.8% of pooplo Ilvlng wlth a dlsablllty among the highest rotes notionolty. 32.3% of ¢hlldrgn Ilve In relotlve lo income lomllies Ivs. 20.1% Englond oveTa9e). and 20.8% In absolut poverty (vs. 15.9%). SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS THROUGH RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES GG"Their goal is to return to school knowing ten new names of new friends in their year group and all pupils confirmed that they achieved this and more!•. For the post four years, our Yeor 7 cohort has visit8d Bornstondale as the final milestone in their Year 6 to Year 7 Tronsition Programme. This residential plays o vital role in building independence, resilience, social aworeness, ond friendships ot a CTltical stoge in our pupils. educationol journey. Every year, pupils return with o sense of ochievement, each tasked with leaining the names of at least ten new peers, o goal all pupils achieved ogain this year! 8arnstondale provid•s a sate, weleomlng •nvlronm•nt whore our 8tudent¥ f•el at •os•. For many of theso pupll$. It was th•lrflr$t opportunity to att•nd a r••ld•ntiol trip. The staff are conslstantly kind, accommodoting, ond responsive to our chonglng needs. Thelr flexibility and excellent communication make planning seamless and the visit highly effective. It's now a much-anticipoted tradltion, with growing particlpotion driven by positive word-ot- mouth from older students. his year, a third of our Year 7 pupils were eligible lor Pupil Premium, and many laced linancial borriers to ott6nding. Thonks to Bornstondale's bursary scheme, we were able to offer subsidlsed places and flexible poyment plans tailored to ndlvldual circumstances. As o result we witnessed shy, uncertain pupils grow in confidence and develop new skills outside the classroom. For those from finonciolly challenged backgrounds, th8 experience wos not just enjoyable, it was transformative. We are deeply groteful to Barnstondale and all those who support the bursory scheme. Your generosity ensures thot no child Ss left behind from this life- enriching experience. We've already booked next year's visit and hope to continue working together to provide this opportunity for all of our pupils. Confidence, Resilience and Now Friendships Feedboek in 2024-25 iiidicoted tliol. IOO/, ol pupils said Il was Qatier to Inokci iio¥w Iricnds. 91V. leli hc7pI)ior oboul moviiig c.loss 01 scI)ool, und slall said residenti01￿ imi)iokfed reloiioiishii)s and iaised aSPilOlions,. 79 ol stoll fcll tlicy oupporlod transition. io0% 91% 97/. CTK Southport. STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-35 Unlocking Potentlal • Expandlng Horlzons . Leadlng wlth Purpose Following o recent strotegic review ol the charity, we hove token the opportunity to lormalisè oui lon9-tgrm direction ol travel. This strotogy is grounded in o deep underslonding of community need. 8ducationol priorities, and the evolving londscope ol outdoor leofnSng. ond il reflects our commitment to meeting those needs while continuing to deliver lilè-chon9ing experiences lor generotlons to come. Havin9 come through Ihe COVID-19 pondemlc In a strong position. BoTnstondale now stonds on firm foundations. We hove emerged not only resllienl, but more relevont than ever. With rising demond. increosing inclusion chollenges. ond o notional convorsatlon obout wellbeing, equity, ond acc6ss lo nature, we are conlidantly looking oh8od, shaping a luture where every child, regaidless ol bockground or ability, ha5 the chance to grow through adventure. 00() Why thls plan matters. Our Vlsion for 2035. We bèlleve that every chlld should a¢ces5 noture, adventure, and growth, iegaidless ol bo¢k9round, ablllty, or postcode. y 2035. Parnstondole wS11'. Socurg our future home. through ownershlp, long- term Igasg. oi relocollon to a su$tuinable, Ineluslvo bose. Th1$ 10-yeor 8trot6gy sets out how 8ornslondol6 will.. • Secuie a permanent, incluslve home. Support 6,000 children onnually, ￿th atloast 30% on bursoTie$ and o Strong commitment to SEND Incluslon. Grow copa¢Sty to meet rlslng need. Shope reglonal and national dialogug on outdoor educolion. Open a second Site, deliverlng outdoor activities and tgnled accommodation lor 50 young people, foeu$8d on secondary pupi15 and complex need$. Embed resllieneè o¢ro$s our people, POTtn•rships, and place Be recognised os a leoder In currlculum Ilnkad outdoor learning, and o trustad portner lo schools, heolth, Care, and communities. Strongthen Ilnancial r&sillence, growlng unr8strict8d income and re58rves to raduce r&liancè on short- term gronts. [£ "It felt like I was flying, like a Superhero!" Oli Oli uses o ivheelchair due lo a rare lorm ol cercLiial po15>'. bul thcjt didn't Slop him from iok'ing on the holl&nge. Wlith 0 supportive hornesv deiermined si)iril, ond plenty ol en¢ourogement. he climbed oll the woy to the top, his smile groiiring ¥yilh every Siep. Aflerw'ords, Oli told us, 'It felt like l Mias flying. Like a 5uperliero.- Oli hod never jolned hi- friends in climbing before, bul he felt immensoly proud ol his couroge, his ￿lI111n￿nes- io try omethin9 noiir and hi" trust thot lire could suppori him. We're so giolelul Oli let us be parl ol li15 superliero oiory Go Olil You inspire us all. STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-35 Our 6 Priorities for 2035. A. Secur• & Expand Our F¢>otprlnt Secure long-teim site, explore new land (15-20 acres). Develop second site for secondarylsEND. . Bulld Capaclty Gfow Stofl ond volunteers. Invest in troining, wellbein9, ond apprenticeships. C. D••p•n Edu¢atlonal R•l•vanc• D. Champlon Inclu8l¢M & W•llb•lng Co-dosign facilities for SEND ond troumo-informed use. Partner with health and care for resllience-locused breaks. Deliver curriculum-linked progromm8S Wlth MATS. Expond Bornstondale in a Box and CPD for educators. L Grow Influ•nc• & Volc• F. Strengthen lor Futur• G•n•ratlons Share impact notionally. Advocate for funded outdoor education. Increase unrestricted income ond reserves. Evolve govarnonce for scale and sustoinability. Making It Happen. Our Promise. This vision Is bold, but St's grounded in Barnstondale's legocy and built on.. A proven, inclusive delivery model Loyal supporters ond community relationships strong leodership ond a values-led team For the next 10 years, Bofnstondale will be O SPOC8 where growth is possible, not just for children, but for the systems around them. We won't just respond to change. W•'ll h•lp l•ad It. Well need.. Vlslon-oligned funders ond land partners A strotegic boord and stakeholder group Ongoing listening to those we serve "I think I like it, it is special. very good" - Owen Oiven has corobrol i)olsy ond uses a communiculion pod lo shore his Ihougl)Is bul his lace said Il oll before Iho wordJ evon ccjme. As he lell (he sensotion ol being horne5￿0d up Ihe climbin9 ttrall with the support ol a trusted leom, hiof exi)ressions lit up wilh joy. tellJn9 ho¥v much he was enjoying ih¢ momenl long 1)elore he could communicote it. It was on e.moliDnal experience ltrr oversiorie ivolching Oiven hod never put a harnevp on before or felt the sensolion ol climbing Alterivards, using his comniunicalion pad, Ovien told speciol. Very good." Oiw@n, Ihoiik you lor letting u5 be pc¢rt o150mething so speciol. You inspiro us with your l)rovery and spli it. A THANKS TO OUR DONORS ithout donor support. inclusive outdoor learning experiences simply wouldn't be accessible for everyone." Thank you to Our Donor•. In 2024-25, more thon 5.000 childr8n and young people enjoyed tronsformative residential experiences at Barnstondale. 55°A were disadvantag8d, and thanks to our bursory scheme, 341¢ received financial support to make their visit possible. Bahind thesè numbers ore real childran many focing tho weight of famlly flnonciol struggles, the impact of the cost- of-living crisis, and fewer opportunitles for free outdoor play than ever before. For them, your support hos meont the dlflergnce between misslng out and dlscoverlng their own"1 Conl" moments. Th• Impact of Your G•n•roslty. With your help, we provided port-funded residential places tor 1,709 dlsadvantaged children. These children explored woodlands, conquered outdoor chollenges, and built confidence thot will stay with them for life. Many had never trov8lled beyond their own neighbourhoods b61ore, otheis hod never built a tent or a lire. Every £90 rais&d supports another child. In 2024-25, almost 1,500 children opplied, setting o fundraising target of £135.000. While we didn't quite reoch that, your generosity brought us closer, helping us moke residentials oflordoble for os many chlldren as possibl8. The closer we get to 50°A supported, the more doors we open for young people who need It most. Looklng Ah•ad. As a charity that reinvests every pound bock into delivering opportunities for children, we rely on donors like you to remove financial barriers ond creote opportunities lor children to grow in confidence, independence, and resilience. The need is as urg8nt as ever, but with your continued support, together wè can ensure no child is lelt behind. From everyone at Barnstondale, thank you for changing lives, Trust and Foundatlons SKfi.T()N Baih8ale Ch￿tIble Tvusl CHARITY JOHNSON P.H.HOLT FOUNDATION Elèanor Ralhbona Charfiable Tru8t THE ELIZAB£Th L IIATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST PQ*LMIPI14X camtj co Wlrr*lTo8ether Fund )J •• jfi TRVSTEES REPORT 2024-20 ,•} www.barnston CONTENTS PAGE Introductlon Reserves Pollcy Explonotion ol the charitys reserves position and policy. Overvitw ol thg chorws purpos•, octlvltles, ond ochlevements. Govèman¢•, Stiiictum and Management Details of the choritys legal fromeworK organlsationol structure, and management processes. Key Managemont Porsonnel Inform(rtion on k8y Staff roles and romunar(rtlon. statemont of Trustee Responslbllltlos Outline of trustees, duties in preparing and opproving the financial statements. Rlsk Summary of key risks and monogemènt strategies. Flnoncoal Summary Summory of income, expenditure, and financlal performance for the yeor. Flnanclal Statemant Detailed financial statements ond accompanying notes. INTRODUCTION Thè Trustegs prgsonl thelr annuol raport ond firK7n¢lal statom•nt8 lor Th$ Barnstondalg Cgntrg for the y•or •nd•d 31° March 2025 which are olso prepored to meet the reguSrements for a directors. report ond occounts lor Componles A¢t purposès. The ¢inanciol statem•nts compty with the Charities Act 2011. thè Componl•$ A¢t 200e, the Memorondum and Articles of Associotlon, and Accounting and Reporting by Choritles. The Trustees have adoptod thè provlsions of the Statement of R6commende¢J Proctice {SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Choritl8$" (FRS 102) (effecttve l January 2019) opplicoble in the UK ond R8publlc of Irglond in preparing the annuol report ond linonclol Statements. Th8 directors ol th6 choritable company {the chorty) ore its trustees for the Purpose of charity law. The trustees ond efflc8rs servin9 durlng thè year ond slnce the yfror end woro Dr. Mark Woodg8r Icholi), Vlcki Show, P8tor Davlson, John Elliott Jonathan Brennan. Dr. Micha81 Fallon. Carolin• Hol•woo4 Mark Edgar, Danlol Griffiths (r•$ign•d 30" Aprll 2024), ond Jac Jenkins (resi9ned 31" March 2025). GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT The Bornstondole Centre Is o choritablg compony limlted by guorantoo (company r￿. 4201418), reglst8r8d os o chorlty on 12 July 2001 (charity no. 1087502). Th* ¢hority was set up to acquirè and toke over the undertoking ol the Charity known os the Bornstondole Centre (Established by o Trust Deed, doted 3rd October 1989, mode be￿een Margaret Shirley Thurmon11) and the sold Morgaret Shlrley Thurmon, Grohom Barrie Marsh. Uoyd Chortes PIp8r and Nigel Wlllls Konwright (2)) (Formér raglstered chority no. 702523). The company was estobllshed under a Memorondum ol Association which contolns the oblects ond powers of the charitable company and is govèrned in accordance wlth Its Articles ol Association. The Directors are referred to os Members. In the event ol the company boing wound up. the Members ora roquir?d to contribute on amount not exceeding £10. Th8 principal obje¢tive of the charity is to offer on expanding ran9a of fun, Challenging ond memorable experiences to OIL dgveloping confldence. selt-estegm. and lrfe skills. It aim5 to do this through the use of on in¢lusive Tesidentlol expeTien¢e and the safe provlsion of odventurous octivlties deliveied by dodicated. quolified staff. All directors of the company ore olso trustees of the chority, ond there ole no other trustees. All the Trustees named on the Legol ond Adminlstrotivg Information pago s8Nèd throughout the Y￿r. 8xc8pt as declared. Th9 boord has the power to appoint odditionol trust•es as r( considers frt to do so. The Trustees have complied with tho duty in $gction 17(5) of the 2011 Chariti&$ Act to hove due regard to 9uidon¢e published by the Charity Commission, including public beneftt guidance. TRUSTEES. RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION The Trustees ore trom o voriety ol relevant prof95sional. business ond choritoble boekgrounds, with o number hovlng gxperi¢n¢e in the educotion and youth $ervl¢•s lields. The composition of tha fruste8s' Boord, and thelf experionce anil skllls, arg rggulorty reviewed to ensuro the number ond bolonce of trustees remoins oppropriato. Th• Board hos not r•crult•d any n•w m•mb•rs thls last y•ar. New Trustees are invited to provlde a CV ond meet the CEO and the Choir of Twstees. Thosé without background knowledg8 ol Bornstondal• C?ntr¢ aro givon a tour and invitad to ottgnd a board meeting b8loro they commlt themselves. 11 tsppropriote, the Boord lormolty vote in new members following thls process. The oim 1$ to have a vafled ond diverse Trustee Board with o mlx of skills thot motch Boinstondale's needs. Aftèr being ele¢t8d, a new trust88 is provided with th6 main documents which set out the operotional framework ol the charity, Includlng thè Memorondum ond Articles. Previous Board Meeting Minutes, Buslnoss Plan and Finon¢iol Statemènt$. Many trustees make Irequent vlsits to BarnstorKlale Centre gfvlng rlse to an easy ond Informal relatlonshlp with the CEO, the rest of the stoff ond other trustees. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE The Board maats gUart¢rly and is responsibla for the Strat￿1¢ direction ond policy of th• eharlty. If r•qulr•4 Su committees ond workin9 groups ore formed to oversee specific projects for 0 Set period. staff The darto-day runnin9 of the Bornstondale Centre lios with tho CEO und, through him, tho mano9•ment t•om. The Trv8tees are groteful to oll membtTs ot staff for thelr ¢ontlnuetJ support during another ¢hollenglng but successful yèar. BtsrnstC*ndala sè&k$ to bo an •mpk)y•r of choice ond r•vigws on on onnual basis th• level ol Temun•ration and other benefits awarded to stoff. Ptsy Policylor $•nlor Staff The Barnstondole Centre's approoch to poylng senior staff is to appropriotely reward stott lor the work they ¢Jo. It recognised the need to ensure value for money lor the chorty. bolonced with the need to recruit and retoin stoff. The 8oord ol Trustees is responsible for defining the policy and decidin9 on the salarios of the CEO and Senior Managgrs and oll solorles ore revièwed on an onnuol bosis. Volunt•• The Trustees recognise the extremdy voluablg contribution mode by volunteers ond wish to ploce on Tecord their thonks tor their commitment. Volunteering at Bornstondale covers mony oreos of wofk includin9 Q¢tivity d¢livery, event suppo¢ domestic duties, grounds ond building maintenonce and much mofe. K is hord to quantity the monetary value of this voluntary supporL but the volue is recognised and apprecioted by staff ond visitors alike. STATEMENT FOR TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITY The Trustees (who are also Directors of Bornstondale Centre for the purposes of Company Low) are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Anntjal Roport und the financial statements in accordonce ￿￿th applicable low and Tggulotions. Company Law requires the Tnjstees to prepare fir)oncid st(rtements for eoch financial yèor. Under that low the Trust&&s hovè elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generolly Accopled Accounting Proctice (United Kingdom Accounts Stondord5 and Appllcable Law). Under company law the Trustees must not opprove the linoncial st(rtements unless they ore sotsslied thot they give o true and loir view of the situotion ol the charitoblg company and the income and of th8 charttable company low that period. In preparin9 tha$9 fIr￿n¢101 Statements, the Trustees are requ5red to.. -select suitable o¢eountlng policies ond oppty tt)em conslstently- .Observe the methods and principlos in tho Chorltles Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). .Moke judgements and accounting estimates that are reosonoble ond prudent -stale whether applicoble UK Accounting Standards hava beon followed, subjg¢t to any material deportures disclosed and explained in the financial stat6ment#. .PYeparè th8 flnanciol stotements, on th8 90ing concern bosis. unless it is inopproprioie to pr6sumé thot tha choritable compony will continue in operation. The Trustees are responslble lor kgeping odequoie occounting iecords thot are Sufficient to show and exploin the charltobl8 company's transactions and disclose. wfch roasonable ac¢urocy at ony timo, the Ilnancial position ot the eharltoble company and f noble them to ensure that the financial staternents comply wlth tho Componlos Act 2006. They ore also responsible lor sofeguording the assets of the charltoble compony and hence for toking reosonoble st9PS tor the preventlon and d8tection of froud ond othgr irregvlaritfje& Auditor Alexonder Myerson & Co. Ltd. ore deemed to bg oppointgd under section 487(2} ol tho Componl95 Act 2006. Eoch of the persons who Ss o Trustea at the dote of opprovol of this report confirms that. .So lar as they arg oworo, there is no rglfjvunt audlt informatior) of which th• charitabl• companls audltor 1$ unawar•,' and .Eoch Trustee hos token all stèps that they ought to hove token os a TTUStee to make tMems8lves owor8 of ony relevant audit Inlormailon and to gStabli$h thol the charitabl• companys oudltor Is awar• ol that Information. Approval y approvlng the Tiustee$ Annuol Report Ihe Trustees are al80 approving the strategic report In th¢lr cgpacity as company dir8Ctors. This repo was opprov d by the Trust083 on ?- 2025 on signed on their behalf by. Dr. Mark Wood9er Choir ol Trustegs Jon Muspro CEO FINANCIAL SUMMARY Th8 Stotement of Finonciol Activities reports on overoll surplus of £53.697 for the yeor ended 31 Morch 2025 (2024: £62,0281. This is made 12p of a surplus Irom unrestricted funds 01 £56.966 (2024= £35,557) ond o rastrictsd fund deficit of £3,269 {2024: surplus £26,4Tr). Added to funds brought forward of £1.035.262. this gives totol funds carried forword of £1,088,959. ol which £503.525 is represented by tixed ossets. We art pleosed to report this surplus in o year where rising costs ond o Competitive fundraisin9 environm•nt have continued to present Challenges. Our income trom unrestricted funds incr8osèd by lox to £818,239 {2024-. £741,279}, reflèetSng strong demand for our services ond the commitment of ovr supportgrs. Restricted Income, which totaled £58,54212024'. £87.197), remained on importont port ol our delivery. ènabling US to continue offering bursailès ond frèe ploces worth £60,275 {2024'. £56,830) to children ond young people in need. Bonk and cash balances in unrgstTiCted fund5 Ot yeaT*end stood ot £727.031 12024: £579,813). These ieserves are h91d strotegieolly to secure o permonent hom8 for Bornstondole whlle olso supporting our ospiration to acguire a second Slte. Within this total, £50,000 is allo¢uted to a Building Mointènoncè Fund and £120.000 to Draw Down Costs. f ree reserves of £294,242 (2024.. £190,085) equote to 3-6 months ol op?rating expenditufe, in line with our policy. Together, these reserves provide both resilience and ombitiory ensufing stability lor today's operations while loyin9 the loundations lor growth in line with our 10-year strotegy. GOING CONCERN The Trustees have assessed the charitys finonciol health ond conlirm that it remains a going concern. Over the past 12 months. the charity hos d6liver6cl a nel surplus, continuing the year-on-ygar growth trènd èstobllshad $ln¢e the COVID-19 pandemie. Thlg relleets careful tinonciol monogemenL consistent demond lor Services, ond the continued gengrosity ol supporters. Whilg widgr gconomic pressures in the UK remai￿ impacting schools, lomilles, ond the chority sector, 8arn$tondale is W911 posltlonèd lo rèspond. Thè orgonlgaiion eontlnu•s to operotè o successful bursary schgmg, ensurlng children trom aisadvantoged backgrounds can access residential and outdoor learning experiences, ond the Trustees remain committed to reinvesting every pound bock into the mission. Looking ahead. the choriws 10-year strategy sets out clegr ambitions: to se¢ur? o $ustainable long-teTm homa, expand provision for children ond yovng peopl¢ with SEND, and explore opportunities lor growth includin9 Potèntial lond ocquisition and tho development of o second site. Strengthoning reserves and building unrestricied funds are thfjrglor8 priorit19S to ensure Bamstondale hos both stobility ond the capocity to oct on future opportunities. Based on currént loreeo$t$ and risk assessments, th• Trustee¥ ore confident that Barn8tondale will continue to meet its obligolions, deliver lite-¢honglng experiences toi ¢hlldren and young people, and achieve it$ $trategi¢ ambitlons over tho lorosoeubla future. RESERVES POLICY As a Mattèr ol policy. thè Truste8s foview thg18vel and purposo of 1o$0rvos eoch year. considering unr&strict•d fund# held in the form ol investments. cosh, and ¢o$h •quivolènts thtst orè not rèstrict6d or desi9not8d. In doing so, the Boijrd considers the Chgrrty'5 exposure lo Major Tisks and uncertalntie$. including their Potential impaGt on income streams. expenditurg cornmitrnents, onrj the long-term sustoinability of the orgonlsation. Th• prSnclpal short-t•rm financiol risk romgins g dgrline in $ite usèr 100$. which could bg affected by brooder economSc pressures on schools ond families, as well as changes in funding prlorltles oi unforeseen events. In response, the Trustees have agreed that unrestricted re5eryes Should be maintolned at a mlnlmum ol three month5. corg expendlture (currendy assessed at £180.000). This levèl ol rèsèrvè provldgs o safoguard that would ollow the charlry to continve operating it$ e$$entiol services in thè event of o significant ond sudden reduction in income, while Tru$te&s and rnonogèment work to secure new funding sources. Barnotondale's Strat￿lC prioiitiog remain clear. ThÈ oroonigotion ig prepoiing for futurg CDPltal development and potontlol lond oequigition opportuniti•s in lin• with its lo-ygor strategy, whieh aimg to Socuro a sustainablg home, expond SEND provision, ond grow capacity to meet rising demarKI. Strengthening reservè$ is therètorè not only prudent but es5entigl to ensure 8ornstondolt is reody to oct when opportunities for investment and growth orise. The Trustees believe that maintoining Teserves ot this level ond building them further where possible. will proteet th• chority ogoinst risk, 5UPPOrt future umbitions, ond Ènsure Bornstondola continues to deliver life-changing opportunities for children ond young people. In doing so, the chority remoins true to its mission.. giving every visitor the opportunity to explorè, learn, grow, ond feel inspired by the outdoors. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Staff Strurture Lloard Tiii&tp*s p¥Thl IKWI {, bt4ry RISK The Choritys trustees have considered the mojor risks to which the Chority is gxp0s9d and review those risks, and the establishgd system$ and procedures to manoge those risks, through the ovgrsight of a risk re9lSter at each board meetin9. This register is directty linked to the operotionol progrom to ensure that risks, which cannot be removed, are mitigotod throu9h the oparation ol the ChoritY$ stoff. There ole three stoges of this 'delence ond assuranc8 system.: staff checks, trustee oversight and the annual interro9ation ol appointed audrtors ond extemol assessors. AISK PIITIGATIOA OPEAATIOIAL SAF£T¥ FAILVA£ OA ACCIDErtT KIS Man•gd by the Op•rntions Manager thrt)ugh detail SCTUtiny. review and reportin9 •nd audited through third-party accreditor •1 Leamiry Outside of The Classroom (Lotc) - an accreditation, endorsed by the DoP•rtment for Education. CMIL) PAOTECTIOA OR SAF£6VAAP1rf6 FAILVrt£ C¢ntr•-wid• staff indu¢tion and on*oing tmining Ind br•￿Ing3 by qualified memb•rs of $tsff. All staff Enhanced DBS ¢h•ck$ and restri¢t¢d and controlled $it• a¢c•8*. Safe9u•rdin9 •fKI Whi•tle-81trwing policiu. Ann￿￿lY revl6w prlcel agalnrt local and nitional Comytitors to rnm•in ¢ompetitl¥¢ and •ftordftbl•. Includ• fflon•y In th• bvdg•l lor th• 8urn•ry Sch•m• lo financially 5UPPOrt and p•rt-fund visits to Bamstondal• lor thos¢ mo4t in fi00d. SCHOOL'S FV4P1I6 ft£1I6 CVTISTA£TCM£D SO elVCH TNAT AFFOftDA8ILIT¥ OF EXT£A4AL SCMOOL TAIPS IS IOT POSSIftL£ LOSS OF $1611FICAAT 14coei£ We •re div¢rsifying our In¢ome 9eneration opportuniti •$ much •¥ pw¥ibl¢, fo¢using p•rti¢ulady on n¢w lundrnising •v•nti, stw•n9ih•ning the Support from individual and cowpornte donord as wdl ai building a rong•r narrnti¥• lof tA￿ts WKI it•tutory grnnti. E•tsblisW • stsff w•lf•rn •rKI b•n•fits pack•9• to support st•ll •rtd promots po$ltI￿ m•nt•l h•alth •nd work-llfe b•l•n¢•. Conduct •nnu41 Tr•inin9 N••d• ATh•1￿1$ whi¢h h•d• to whole staff lrninirwj and individual learning plans. Establilh and revi•w stsff #ucceuion plan. M•ntyed In partnmhip with k•y ihird prty p•rtnern nd *uppli•r*. IAA•ILITY TO A£CrtVlT ArtD ft£TAI PEOPLE UITN THE R£QUIA£D SKILLS A4) £XP£ATIS£ IT 5¥ST£PI FAILVU OA CYP£A S£CVRIT¥ RIS# LOSS OF CRITICAL l*fRASTftVCTVR£ R£SV&T116 11 kQS5 OF sir£ £API£IT¥ 14COM£ Robust slte and l•¢illti¢s m•n•gem?nt. BARNSTONDALE CENTRE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BARNSTONDALE CENTRE Oplnlon We have audited the financial statements of Bamstondale Centre (the 'ChartW) for the year ended 31 March 2025 whi¢h Comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the stslement of cash Ilows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Finan￿al Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accept￿ Accounting Practicè). In our opinion, the financi81 statements.. 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 8ppli¢ation of resourc6s. induding its income and expenditure. for the year thon ended., have been propedy p￿pared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally A¢￿pIed Accounting Praclic6,' and - have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2CQ6. Basls for oplnlon We conducted our audit in 8ccordan¢e with Intemational Standards on Auditing {UK) {ISAs (UKI) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Audilors responsibilities for tlie audit olthe financial statements section of our report. We are independenl of the Charity in accordance with thg ethical requirements that are relevanl to our audit of the financial slatemenls in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfill&d our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe thal the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Concluslons relatlng io golng concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Truste8s' uso of th8 going concèrn basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on Ihe work we have performed, we have nol idenlified any material uncertalnties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the Charity's abilty to continue as a going concem for a period of at least twelve months from when Ihe financial statemenls are authorised for issue. Our responsibilrties and the responsibilities of Ihe Trustees with respect to going con¢em are described in the relevant sections of this ￿port. BARNSTONDALE CENTRE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BARNSTONDALE CENTRE Other Informatlon The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial stataments and our auditorfs report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. 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 fonn of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other infomiation and. in doing so, consider whether the other infomalion is materially inconsistent with the financial stalements or our knowledge obtsined in the course of the audit, or othèrwise appears to be materially misststed. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required lo delemine whether Ihis gives rise to a material misstalement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude thal there is a material rnisststemenl of Ihis other information, we are required to report Ihat fact. We have nothlng to rèport in this regard. Oplnlons on other matters prescrlbed by the Companl•s Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the ¢ourse of our audit.. the information given in the Trustèes, report for the financial year for which the financial ststemenls are prepared, which includes the directors, report prepared for the purposes of company law, is consistent with the financial statements., and - the directors, report included wrthin the Trustees. report has been prepared in accordance with applicablè legal requirements. Matters on whlch we are requlréd to report by ¢x¢eptl¢n In the lighl of the knowledge and understanding of the Charity and its environmenl obtained In the course of the audit, we have not identFfied material misstalements in the direrAors' report inGluded wilhin the Tru5tees' report. We have nothing to report In ￿Spect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us lo report to you if. in our opinion.. - arjequate accounting records have nol been kept. or returns adequats for our audil have not been received from branches not visited by us,. or - the financial stslements are not in agreement wilh the accounting records and retums: or 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 audil., or the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and lake advantage of Ihe small companies, exempbons in preparing the Trustees, report and from the requirement to prapare a slr8tègic report. BARNSTONDALE CENTRE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BARNSTONDALE CENTRE Responslbllltles of Trustses As explained more fully in the ststement of Trustees. responsibilitses, the Trustee5, who are also the directors of the Charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial 51alements and for being satisfied that they give a true fair view. and for such intemal tt)ntrol 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 p￿paring the financial statemènts, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity's ability to continue as a going cL)ncem, disclosing. as applicable, matters related lo going concem and using th8 going concem basis of accounting unlèss the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations. or have no realistic altemative but to do so. Audltor's responslbllltles for the audll of thg finan¢lal statements Our obleclives are to obtsin reasonable assurance about whether the financial ststements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assuran￿ but 16 not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when il 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 st8tement8. Irregularities, including fraud. are instances of nonised a3 incorne %then the charity has control over the Item. any condib'ons assooatelnan¢141 a$sets Flnancial assets with fixed or deleminable payTrents and fixed maturity dales that the Charity has the posllve Intsnt and ability to hold to maturity are dassified as held to maturity irivestments. Held lo rnaturity investmenls are measured at amortised cosl using the effective internsl method18$8 any Impairment, vAth revgnue recognised on an effèth.vt ￿&10 b88iS. The effecttve interest method is a method of calryJl8ting the amortisod ¢o$t of a debt Insrrument and of allocating the intgresl income over the relevant period. The effective intefesl rale is the rale that exady dl$¢ounls e5￿Maled future cash receipts through the expect&d Ilfe of the debt instrument to lh8 not earrying amount on initial re￿gnItiOn. Impalrment of Iln¥ncl&l ass•ts Financial assets. 0th8r than those h•ld al fair valu6 thrwh incomo and 8xp8ndlluTr. aro assessed for indicators of impaimtsnt al each reportj'ng dats. Flnancial assets are impaired vthere th8r8 is objectivè èvidènce that. as a rg$Urt of one or more events that occurred after thg inlllal recognltlon of Ihe financial asset, the estimal&J future cash flows hav? ￿en affe¢t¢d. If an asset 15 irnpaired. the impalrnienl Ioss 15 the difference ba￿￿9n the carylng amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows dSscounled at Ih8 as$8t's origlnal eff￿1ve Interest rate. The irnpairmenl10sS is recognisod in net inc0mel{expendltu￿} for the ￿ar. If Ihérn Is a decrease in the impaim7ent loss arislng from an event 0(￿M￿9 after the impainnenl was recognlged, the irnpairnent is reversed. The reversal is such th9t the wrrenl oarrying amount does nol ox¢eod IM)gt th? caryng amount VK•uld hav8 been. had the Impalrm•nt not prèvlously beèn recognised. The impalnnont reversal is r8cognlsed In net incomellexpenditurel for the year. 1.13 D•recognltlon of flngnclal 8ss0ts Financial assets are derecognised only 4then the contractual d9hts to the c88h flow8 from the asset expire or gre settled, or when the Ch8rfjty transfers the finanoal asset and substantially all the rfsks and rewards ol ownership to another ents"ty, or il some 51gnificant risks and rewgrds of own8rship arè rètainèd but ￿ntrol of the asset has translerred to another paty that 55 able to sell Ihe asset in its entirety to on unrelated thlrd paty. 1.14 Baslc Ilnanclal Ilabllftles Basic finanaal liabl1￿.e5, induding cre(fitors are Inttlally recoynlsed ai tran5actioll price unless Ihe atrangemenl conslilules a finanung transaction. where the debt instwmenl is mea5uied al the presenl value of the future pawnenis discounted at a market rate of interest Financial liabilities d8ssrfied a$ payable wthin one year are not amortlS8d. Debt insffumonts are subsequenty c8rried 8t am¢)rtisèd eost. Using the effective inlerest rate method. Trade u8dltors a￿ obligation5 to payfor goods or services that have been acquired in the ordlnary course of operauons from supplier5. Amounts payable a￿ dassified 85 currerit liabil￿"eS rf payrnent is due wthin one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade ¢redrlors are recognised initially at transaction pdce ar*d Subsequendy measured al amortised wst uslng the effedlve INte￿$t method. BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng pollcles Icontlnugdl Dgro¢ognltlon off Ilnanclal Ilablll￿s Flnancial liabilities are derecogrmsed vthen tho CharfVs contractU81 oblig8tions expire or are discharjed or cancelled. 1.15 Employ￿ ben¢flts Thè cost of any unus¢d holiday wtidtrmont 5$ re¢ognlsed In Ihe pwlod in whith the employee's $ervices are reGeived. Terminatyon benefits are recognised immediotely as an expense vthen the Charity is demonstrably commlttsd to teminate the employment of 8n èmployee or to provlde t8mIna￿On benefrts. 1.16 R¢tlr¢m¢n¢ b•n¢fits Payments lo defined conlrsbulon retirement benefit schemes are ctroryed as an oxponso as they fall du*. Crltlcal iecountlng •$tlm•t•• and ludg•mènts In thè appllcation of the ChartVs accounung poll¢i6s, the TnJ$lees are required lo make judg•m&nts. es￿m8t8$ and 8$sumptions about the ¢arrying amount of 8SS8ts 8nd ligbiliti•$ that ar• not r•adlly app8rent from othar sources. Th8 &sUmatès and associatod assurnplons are basad on hlstorfcal 8xp8rlence and olher factors thal are conside￿d to be reltrvant. Actual results may differ from Ih88e estimates. The e8tirnates and underly7ng assumptions ate reviewed on an ongoing basis. R￿SlOn$ to accounung esllmates a recognised in the period in which the estimate is rtvised vthef8 the revlsion affects only that perfod, or in the period of the revlslon and future periods ￿ere Ihe rewsicm aff8cts both Current and fvture pertods. Incom• from donatloro and ￿9•¢￿$ Unr¢strfct•d fund* 2025 Restrfct•d funds Unrnstrlctsd fvnd$ 2024 R¢¥trlct•d fund• 2024 T¢)tal 2025 Total 2024 2025 Donations and gifts Gronts 33,822 47.971 10.572 58.542 81.792 10.572 92.364 2,989 51.197 36,000 87.197 54,186 36,000 90.186 33.822 2,989 Grants recelvable for core actlvltles LCVS 3,000 3,000 Wlrral Borough Coun¢ll Angela Crockett Duchy of Lancashire Benevolent Fund 2.002 3.125 2.002 3,125 31,000 31,O¢JQ 1.945 3,400 100 1,945 3,4(KJ 100 10,572 Wooden Spoon Olher 2.000 36,000 2,000 36,000 10,572 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 charl￿ble actlvltleg Accommodatlon and •pprt* hlr• 2025 Outdoor Uvltl•s 2025 Total 2025 Charftable actI￿tieS Sport$ hall Outdoor pursult8 468.667 466,867 4.600 272.727 745,994 272.727 272.727 473267 An8ty￿S by fvnd Unrestiicted funds- gener 473,267 473.267 272,727 272,727 745,994 745,994 A¢¢ommod•tlon Ind •port• hlrn 2024 Outdoor i¢llvhle• 2024 2024 Choritsble acllvities Sports hall Ouldoor pursuits 448.825 5,450 448.825 5,450 248,324 702,599 248,324 248.324 454.275 Analysi8 bylund Unro3tActed funds- gen¢rnl 454.275 454,275 248,324 248,324 702,599 702,599 In¢¢m• from oth•r tr•dlng o Unr•strkt•d Unv••trlcl•d fun lund$ 2025 2024 Fundralslng events 13.787 24,318 Oth•r Incom• Unre$lrf¢ted Unr••trlct•d fvnd$ lund8 2Q25 2024 Net gain on dlsposal of tsngible fixed assets Bank Inter85t 6,499 4,874 24.636 24,636 11,373 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Exp¢Trd1￿r9 on rnlslng f•Jnds Unr•strlcted Unre5trlcted nds funds 2025 2024 Fundrnlslng and publlclty Other fvndr8ising Costs 11.857 12,926 Ch&rlt•bl• •clMtIos Accommodatlon •nd •port• hlr• 2025 Outdpor •ctlvltl•¥ 2025 Total 2025 Stsff ¢osts Depreclatlon 8nd Impaimient Rent & ratss Insuranco Light & heal Telephone Advertéslng Sundry Repalrs C8lerfng Motor expens Outdoor Advlttes CleanSng Training 437.422 64.314 12.100 16235 32.925 3,945 990 437.422 64,314 12,100 16,235 32,925 3,945 990 2,656 32,233 ).220 3.914 2,656 32.233 50,220 3,914 4.816 20,723 1,320 683,814 4,816 20,723 1,320 678.998 4,816 Sh8re of suppjrt costs (see nole 91 Share of govemance Gosts (see nots 9) 76.015 8,927 763.940 38.007 4.464 47287 114.022 13,391 811,227 An•￿￿ by fund Vnrewrfaed fvnds - ger￿TrI Restricted fijnds 702,128 61,811 763,940 47,267 749,416 61.811 811227 47287 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charltable i¢tivltl•s {Contlnued Accornrnod•tlon •nd sports hlre 2024 Outdoor actlvltl•$ 2Q24 Total 2024 Staff costs 417.235 66,530 8,971 13,925 23,528 4,452 2.367 2.321 27.493 44,819 417,235 66.530 8,971 13,925 23,528 4.452 2,367 2.321 27,493 44,819 3,663 2,416 19,812 162 637,694 Depreci*aon and Impaimient Renl & rates InSU￿nCe Llght & heat Tèlèphone Adv¢rbsing Sundry Repalrs C8t8rfng Motor 6xpense8 OLrtdoorAdNitFes Cleanlng Tfainlng 2,416 19,812 162 635,278 2,416 Share of support o)s1s (see 9} Share of ￿¥•Man￿e wsts (see note 9) 66,846 7.947 710.071 36,675 4,360 43,451 103,521 12,307 753.522 An0￿1• by fvnd Unreslrfctsd funds- gener Reslrtcled Yunds 649,345 60,726 710,071 43,451 692,796 60.726 753,522 43,451 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Support costs allocated to •¢tSvEth$ 2025 2024 Stsff costs Post & staltonery CompLrter costs Hospitslty Bank charges Bwkkeeping Govemanc8 ¢OSts 88,324 1,286 5,191 59 87.201 1.216 3,914 26 2,064 9,100 12,307 115,828 1,162 18,000 13,391 127.413 Antly*•d b•tW￿n. Accommodation and $Fths hwe Outdoor advrty 84,942 42,471 127,413 74,793 41.035 115.828 io mov•m•nt In fund• 2025 2024 The net movement in funds i¥ ¥laled after ¢harglnW(uedlllngl Fees Paydble for the audll of the charttys finand81 stalements Depreciation of owned tsn9ible flxed assets Profit on disposal of tsnglbl• fix•d assets 4,000 64,314 3,300 66,530 16,499 63,331 68,314 11 Truste•¥ None of the TN¥tees (or any per¥or* conneGted vith them) r¢r*ived any ￿￿￿n9[a¥c￿ from Ihe Charfty during the year. 12 Employ• The avera￿ monthly number ol ernplO￿Os during the year was: 2025 Number 2024 Number Management Staff Admini5tr8tive Staff Catering a Housekeeplng Oepartrnent maintenan￿ Department Activibas Dep8rtment 16 14 33 28 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Employe¢s IContlnu•dl Employment ¢o$ts 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 476,952 30.667 18,127 525,746 454,293 31,755 18.388 504.436 Th8ro wore no emplo5tes whose annu* r•rnunerntlcfft w8s more than £60.000. R•mun•rntlon ol k•y managem•nt per¥oTrnel Th8 rgmuneration of key management personnel wa$ as I￿ow5". 2025 2024 Aggregato compen88llon 123,657 100,181 Key monagement persmnel are th08e person$ havlng auth(￿ and r8$p(Kis￿l11ty lor pFannlng. dlrecling, and controlling the ac￿￿tIeS ol the entity, direclly or indyedyof the ontrty. The key managemenl personnel of the ¢harity comprfse the trustees. CEO. the opèratkns manager, the fmance manager and the ￿Jr￿r8l¥Ing and ￿MMunIca10n$ manager. 13 T•x•tlan The chartty l¥ exernpl from taxaiion on ts act1￿￿65 because all Its Income Is applied for cha￿table purposes. BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14 T•nglble fixed assets L•a•8hold land •rad bulld1￿• pi Bqulpnrrt •qutpThnt Motor hl¢l•s Tot•1 Colt At 1 April 2024 Additions 1.858.325 263.901 11,597 239.416 22,591 24.490 2,408.723 15,142 At31 Marth 2025 1,858,325 275.498 239,416 26.136 24.490 2.423.865 D•preclatlon and lrnylmi•nt Al 1 April 2024 1,409.626 Depredation chafged In the year 229,089 171.198 21,625 24.488 1.856,026 31,706 16.033 15,123 64.314 At 31 Marth 2025 1,441.332 245,122 186,321 23.077 24.488 1,920,340 C•rryln9 amount Al 31 March 2025 416,993 30,376 53,095 3,059 503,525 Al 31 Maith 2024 448.699 34,812 68.218 552,697 15 Flx•d i##•t Inv•4trn•rt• Himp•hlr• Tmt 8*nk r4•dwoDd 8•Trk T•t41 Co•1 or valu*tlo Al 1 April 2024 Addhlon$ 85,000 3,580 85,000 170,000 3,580 At 31 March 2025 88,580 173,580 CanySng amount At 31 March 2025 88,580 85,000 173.580 Al 31 Marth 2024 85,IXIO 85.000 170.000 16 D•btorn 2025 2024 Amvunts falllng due wlthln one ye•r. Trade debiors Prepayrnents and acuued income 102.182 7.611 109,793 57.412 5,693 63,105 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 Loans •nd owrdrafts 2025 2024 Bank loans 33.224 39,576 Payable within one ye8r PayBble after one year 6,250 26,974 6,250 33,326 Amounts induded above *thich fall due afterffive years: Paydble by Inslalments 2,076 8,326 The loan re18tes to a govemm¢nt backed bounce back loan. vthlch is a ￿ed 10 year h)an. Thi¥ can bg pald back earllor wth no ejty repoymenl tharye. 18 Cr•dltov•: amounts hlllng du• wlthln on• y•or 2025 2024 Not•s 17 Bank loans 6,250 82,160 236,079 11,084 106,434 11,149 433,156 6,250 50,440 147,851 11,379 107,T68 5,820 329,508 Olher taxation and 50dal secuflty D•f8rr•d Income Trade cr8dilor8 Other Gredllor8 Accru815 19 Cr•dltors: am¢unt8 l•lllng du• •ft•r mor• Ih•n on• y•*r 2025 2024 Notes B•nk loang 17 28,974 33,326 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20 Def•rTed Income 2025 2024 Arising from rnoney recetved In advance 236.079 147,851 Deferre¢J income is induded in the fin8ncial st8tem8nts as follows". 2025 2024 Deferred Income is induded wthin: Current liabiltties 236,079 147,851 Movements In th¢ yeor. Dèferred income al l April 2024 Released from previous periods Resourcys defeffed In th? yoar 147,851 1147.8511 236,079 207,393 1207,3931 147.851 Defe￿ed income 8t 31 M￿h 2025 236.079 147,851 21 R¢¢lr•m•n¢ b•n•fit Jch•m•• 2025 2024 Delln•d contTlbutlon •ch•m•• Charge lo profft or loss in rey¢t ofdefined wntrlbullon schemes 18,127 18,388 The Charfty operoles a defined ¢ontribuUon ￿Tr$s0n Kheme for all qualityng employees. Tho a8Jets of the schemo aro held sep8ratetylrDTn those of the Charfty In an IndeF*ndenlly 8dmini518red lund. Anilysl$ ol net as$•ts bétwè•n funds Unr•strlct•d funth R¢¥trlthd fund• Total 2025 2025 2025 At 31 March 2025.. Tangible assets In￿Stments Current assetsllli8bilibes) Long term liabilities 488.365 173,580 407.635 (26,974) 1,022.606 35.160 503.525 173,580 438.828 {26.974) 1,088,959 31.192 66,353 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCEAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 22 Anatysls of net assets betw¢¢n funds Icontlnued) Unr¢$trlct8d funds R•strl¢ted funds Totsl 2024 2024 2024 At 31 March 2024: Tangible ass8ts Inv8Stments Current asset51{liaknlities) Long lemi liabllilles 515.557 170,000 313,410 {33.3261 965,641 37,140 552,697 170,000 34S,891 133.326) 1,035.262 32.481 69,821 23 D•$lgnat•d lund$ Th¢ unrestrldèd funds of the tharity ￿rnp￿Se the unejpended balan¢e$ ofdonatfons ènd grants thlth are not sublect to 5￿c6r1¢ ￿ndItIonts by donors and grantors as lo how thoy may be used. These indude d25ignaled fund$ %thi¢h have be¢n sel aside oul of unrestrictsd funds by the InJ81ees for $pecAfic purpo¥es. Mov•m•Trt In curr•nt yMr fvnd• R••ourt•¥ B*l•n¢• at 1Bt Apr2024 •xp•nd•d 31•t M•r 2025 Bulldirw malnten•n¢e fund Slte development fund site buildlng 8nd equipment Draw Down Costs So.￿0 90,000 515.556 120,000 775.SS6 so,¢x)o 90,000 468.365 120,000 728.365 (62,333) 15.142 {62.333) 15,142 Mov•m•nt In Mmp•Trdv• y••r fvnd• B•l•rK• •t RMourc•s Tr•rnf•r* l•tApr 2013 •xp•nd•d 31¥1 IINf 2Q24 Bulldlng rnalnlenanGe lun¢ Sitè development fvnd Site bulldino and equipment Draw Do¥w Costs So.￿0 50.000 90,000 515,556 120.000 T15.556 557.386 164,5491 22,719 120.Ot)O 142,719 697,386 164,5491 BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 24 Rtstrfcted funds The restricted funds of the cJ)arity comprise the unexp¢nded balan￿ of donatton$ and grants held on trust subject lo specifie conditions by donors 45 to how they may be used. Movement In curr•nt y•ar funds B•bnM •¢ IneowAng 7r•n•f•r• aal•n¢e at 1*tApr 2024 r••otsr¢•• 31*t M•r 2025 0th6r lund$ Aeorn bulldlng 32.481 37.140 69.621 58,542 159.8301 11.9811 161.811) 31,193 35,159 66,352 5B.542 Mov•m•nt In comp•r•tlv• y••r funds 8•l•n¢• It Ineornlng Tr•r•f•r• 8•l•n¢• It 1•1 Apr 2023 r•Mur¢•• •xp•nd•d Jl•t Il•r 2024 Other funds A¢om bulldlng 87.197 {58,745) {1.9e1} 160.7261 32,481 37,140 69.621 39.121 43,150 87,197 25 Operatlng I•￿* commltments Al the reporung ¢nd d¥lt the Charity h4d outslanding eommltm•nts for fulurn minirnum1•o$0 paynents under non- nrAllable operating leases, vthich fall due a5 follows." 2025 2024 Wbthln one year Bethgn and five years In over )Ive ypars 2.500 10,000 32.500 45.000 2.500 10.000 35,000 47,5 The operatlng lease rBpTesents o leose for rent of prnmi8e to The Netta Tw5L The lease is negouated over le￿5 of 25 years and renl815 are fixed £2.500 per annum. 26 Ral•ted party transaelions There wern no disGlosalAe related patytransactions dwfftg the yt8r12Q24- none). BARNSTONDALE CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 27 Cash gen¢rat¢d from op•r•tlon$ 2025 2024 Surplus for the year 53,697 62,028 Adjustments for. Galn on disposal ol lanL4blè r￿ed assets Depreciation and impaim)ent of tsnglUe fixed 8ssets (6,499) 66,530 64,314 Movements in worklng c8pItsI'. Ilncreaseydecrease in debtors Inttease in creditors In¢7ea5elldecrease} in deferred Income 146.6881 15.419 88,228 7,576 34.309 159.542} C•sh g•n•r•t•d Irom op•rntlons 174,970 104,402 AnatyslA of eh•ng•s In n•t fvnd• B•hnc• at Calh 11 I•iw2Q24 31Bt kl•r 202$ Cash al bank and In hand 612,294 162501 (33,3261 572,718 149.897 762,191 16,250) 126,974) 728,967 Loans fallSng due wthin yBar Loan$ lalling due after more Ihan ¢)ne Jrar 6,352 156.249