Charity Registration No. 1088344
Company Registration No. 2229357 {England and Wales)
GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
(FORMERLY THE STOKE-ON-TRENT AND DISTRICT GINGERBREAD CENTREI
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Miss Fiona Miller
Mr Jack Brereton
Mr Malcolm Jolliffe
Mr Caine Black
Mr Henry Davies
Mr Anthony McGovern
Ms Salima Shariff
Mr Paul Shenton
{Appointed 18 June 2024)
(Appointed 22 August 2024)
(Appointed 18 June 2024)
Charlty number
1088344
Company number
2229357
Registered offlce
Rothesay Court, Furnace Road, Stoke on Trent, ST3 4LY
Senlor Management Team
Mr Trevor Cottam
Mrs Nikki Evans
Ms Helen McNicol Buckl&y
Ms Kathryn Hibberts
Chief Executive Officer
Finance Manager
Service Manager
Unit Manager
Audltor
Geens Limited, Graphic House, 124 City Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2PH
Bankers
Barclays Bank, Leicester, LE87 28B

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Statement of trustees. responsibililies
Independent audilor's report
9-11
Statement of financial activities
12
Balance sheet
Statement of cash flows
14
Notes to the financial slatements
15-28

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
In our capacity as Trustees of The Gingerbread. we are honoured to present the Trustees Report and audiled
financial statements for the fiscal year concluding on 31 March 2025. These fi'nancial statements adhere to the
statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 20191 and fully meet the
statutory requirements outlined in the charity's governing document.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounling policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objecllves and actlvlties
Our core objectives and primary activities encompass the following:
1. Accommodation for Vulnerable Families. Young Parents and Single Pregnant Women
We extend short-lerm, supported accommodation lo vulnerable families, young parents. and single pregnant
women, with the emphasis on support and providing a safe haven during their time of need.
2. Providing Support in Time of Need
Our foremosl goal is lo offer intensive, tailored support through individual support plans including advice, activities
and as51Stance within Stoke on Trent, Staffordshir8. and Ihe surrounding areas to indlviduals facing hardshlp,
distress, or challenging circumstances.
Our decision-making process aligns meticulously with guidance provided by the Charity Commission, ensuring the
charity's activities remain in harmony with our mission.
Public benefit
We confirm that we have paid due regard to guidance Issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what aclivilies
the charity should undertake.

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achlevements and performance
Significanf activities and achievements againsl objectwes
Gingerbread Family Support has been a steadfast pillar of support for vulnerable individuals in the Sloke-on-Trent
region since its establishment in 1977, accumulaling 48 years of dedicated service.
Our beneficiaries receive not only shelter but also personalised guidance tailored to their unique circumstances.
This support transforms their outlook on life. enabling them to perceive new opportunities. We facilitate activities
and situations that enhance their self-confidence and fumish them with the skills necessary lo envisage a brighter
future.
Our charitable op8rations span two dedicated centres in Stoke-on-Trent.'
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Rothesay Court constitutes a sanctuary for homeless families, including single parents, expectant mothers, fathers,
and couples. Comprising 22 units of supported accommodation. it offers seven resettlement support areas. This
support encompasses vital life skills such as budgeting, building support networks. accessing training, securing
stable housing, and transilioning to independent living.
Resettlement support is Ihoughlfully provided to families as they embark on the journey to establishing a new,
secure home. Our dedicated staff collaborates closely with social care services, health professionals, midwives,
local housing providers, and mental health services, while also forging partnerships with local charities and
organisations. This multi-pronged approach seeks lo empower residents to harness their own skills. knowledge, and
resourcefulness to live independenlly. Personalised support plans, grounded in evidence-based tools, are
individually cr8fted for each resident.
OurActivily Club, based at Rothesay Court, operates within a children and young people's activity centre, equipped
wilh a purpose-built outdoor play area. The Activity Team extends its services lo Catherine Court as well, ensuring
families can access these enriching opportunities. In addition to a regular roster of internal activities, we organise
numerous outings to local altractions. events. and leisure facilities, enriching the lives of those we serve.
Catherine Court Ha
Catherine Court offers accommodation-based support exclusively for expectant teenage mothers, teenage parents
seeking to develop the skills necessary for effective parenting, and the pursuil of independent living in their own
homes. The facility encompasses seven self-contained flats and four two-bedroom properties, providing 24-hour
5UPPOrted accommodation for pregnanl or parenting teenagers aged 16-19, alongside their children. Floating
support is available for up to three months following the transition to independent living.
Care Leavers
A change in legislation lor care leavers aged between 16 and 18 in late 2023 diclated that we must become
OFSTED registered in order to offer accommodation and support to young parents who are care leavers. We are in
Ihe process of registering wilh OFSTED and currently wailing fof the registration lo be accepted.
At The Gingerbread Cenlre, we are proud to maintain consistently high occupancy rates across both units
throughout the year, attesting lo the substantial demand for our services.
Void Management
It is worth noting that the teams at both siles worked incredibly hard lo keep voids lo an absolute minimum
throughout the year and successfully achieved Ihat aim. This was helped in part by the reduced availability of move-
on properties which saw families ¥Naiting, on average, an extra 2 months lo fi'nd their next home.
New Services
We were awarded the contract to deliver Tier 2 Family Support across Staffordshire Moorland5 and Newcaslle-
under-Lyme for SlaffLJrdshire County Council. The service went live on 01 April 2025 with a formidable team of
experienced Family Support Worker who are being transferred over to The Gingerbread Centre under a TUPE
process as the service has been operaling for a number of years.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We were also awarded the contract lo deliver floating housing support to vulnerable families across Sloke-on-Trent
as part of Stoke's Family Matters initiative. This initiative is Stoke's response to increasing numbers of children in
care with several work steams now working together. We are working with the family support workstream in
conjunction with four Locally Trusted Family Support organisations and Family Support Coordinator teams.
Prevention. Early Intervention and Longer-temi Support
We are also laying the foundations to extend our reach of support and increased access to our family and housing
support lo more families and young parents in the communily with the development of an Outreach service and
inviting children and young people to sessions at our Activity Club. Our aim is to develop in-roads towards
prevention, early intervention and longer-lerm support.
Flnanclal review
The core charitable activities are primarily supported by iwo Gommissioned service contracts disclosed as reslricled
funds. During the financial year, these Supporting People contracts raised income of £216,827 (2024. £209,680)
and an additional £27,000 (2024: £32,500) was generated by fundraising. Total costs of Supporting People activities
were £261,586 (2024: £235,297) which left a deficit 01 £17,759 (2024.. £6,883 surplus). In this financial year we also
showed a deficit in the Activity Club, which is mostly funded by a reslricled Children in Need grant. Including the
addition of a restricted capital donation of £367.000 the total reslricled funds for the year show a surplus of
£354,116.
In total we received unrestricted income of £1,075.997 (2024-. £914,978) with unrestricted expenditure of £895,127
(2024.. £823,971). After investment losses of £nil 12024.. £5,116) the unrestricted fvnd surplus in the year was
£180,870 {2024.' £85,891).
Reserves are held to ensure that the Charity has the ability to withstand any unforeseen drops in income and to
provide capital for future strategic growth.
At the balance sheet date, the Charily had tolal reserves of £913,850 (2024: £378,864> of which £533,711 (2024..
£355,742} are unrestricted reserves. The Management Committee considers the current reserves are an adequate
bL*ffer against risks that cannot be negated by other means, whilst underpinning the strategic plan for the future of
the Charity.
Al the balance sheet date, the Charity held cash at bank and investments totalling £631,177 {2024.' £499,726). As
with reserves, these liquid funds provide 8 buffer against unforeseen drops in income or working capital providing
security that the Charily will be able to meet its fi'nancial obligations as Ihey fall due.

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reserves policy
Aim of Reserves Pollcy
To ensure Trustees comply with current legislation and recommendations from the Charity Commission
regarding reserves and their use.
To maintain a sufficient level of reserves to allow the charily to continue to operate for a period of up to 2
months. should a shortfall in income occur.
To maintain a sufficient level of reserves to allow the charity to wind down. should it be necessary.
To lake account of potential finan¢ial risks lo the charity.
To prepare for contingencies that may arise from time to bme.
To ensure the level of reserves is reviewed on an annual basis.
To ensure reserves are used to generate income.
To ensure the management of reserves is exercised in the best interest of the charily.
Reserves Pollcy
It is our policy to assess the level of res@rves require by using the Risk Idenlification approach, which is used by
most charities.
When deciding Ihe level of reserves held by the charity, consideration will be given lo cash flow, existing funds,
future income streams, commilted expenditure. changes in legislation, risk identification and the future needs of the
charity. This approach ensures that the reserves held are not too high or too low, and that we hold sufficient
reserves for any contingencies that may occur.
All financial calculations and risk assessments will be reviewed and updated annually.
An acceptable reserves level will be sel based on covering idenlified risks. The Board may release reserves for new
projects and services, to assist the aims of the Charity, as long as the level of reserves remains above the minimum
requirement, taking into consideration a deficit budget.
Unrestricted reserves will reduce in the event of an annual deficit.
Restricted funds are excluded from the Resetves Policy and are accounted for separately.
Trustees are empowered to invest unrestricted reserves in accordance with the Investment Policy.

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Navlgatlng Rlsks and Uncertalntles
At the heart of The Gingerbread Centre's governance lies a robust risk management process. This process hinges
on the meticulous upkeep and scrutiny of a comprehensive risk register. Within this register, we idenlify and
evaluate major risks meticulously. These risks undergo regular review under the careful supeNision of our Chief
Officer and Management Committee during scheduled meetings. To effectively navigate these risks. we have
established a sel of systems and procedures.
Prlmary Rlsks It) Focus
a) Loss of Supporting People contracts
The situation regarding the Supporting People contracls is still very much up in the air as we enter the last year of
our current contract. Our reliance on voluntary contributions to bridge the funding gap required to maintain our
existing core support service level is as much needed now as ever before. To mitigate the risk of further cuts
throughout the contract's remaining temi, the unknown situation of any continuation or renewed contract after March
2026, we have devised a mulli-pronged approach, which includes:
Sustaining exceptional performance outcomes
Achieving favourable and positive service review reports.
Forging close collaborations with Commissioners. positioning us favourably for successful contract
relenders
Repositioning ourselves as a Family Support Service to compliment the accommodation we offer to
homeless families and young parents
Become OFSTED registered
Develop an outreach service
Further invest and develop our fundraising strategy with the aim of increasing our voluntary and
unrestricted income as well as our Trusts and Grants programme to develop services and projects thr(LJgh
restricted income
b) Ensuring Financial SLJslainabilily
Maintaining financial sustainability presents an ongoing challenge, given the slringenl budgets associated wilh our
primary contracts and the limited diversity in our income slreams. In response, we are proactively crafting a robust
fundraising stralegy that now encompasses a dedicated focus on securing Trusts and Grants funding
Simultaneously, we are actively exploring partnerships and collaborative venlure5 Wlth other service providers and
organisalions. Additionally, we are proactively pursuing service lenders for complementary offerings. The looming
presence of rising living costs, surging energy prices, e5calaling inflation, and further calls for efficiencies and cost
savings from our commissioned services portend an increased reliance on volunlary income in the near future.
c) A Purpose Built SupportedAccommodation Propety
Our initi81 tentative steps towards developing a third supported accommodation have gathered pace. In July 2024
we received a donation lo buy an acre and a half site in Fegg Hayes, Sloke-on-Trent (North) a donation beyond
our wildest dreams.
We also received a tremendous offer of pro-bono support lo develop plans for a 54 bed supported accommodation
purpose designed for Gingerbread wilh Ihe aim of securing full planning permission to build. Those plans were
submitted as a part of our application for full planning permission lo Sloke Council just before Christmas 2024. We
await the outcome of Stoke's Planning Committee process.
Safeguardlng Reputatlon
Gingerbread enjoys a sterling reputation among local residents and stakeholder partners. To protect this invaluable
asset, we are commilled lo a series of mitigating actions. foremost among them..
Unwavering Commitment to delivering exceptional seNice.
strict adherence to agreed-upon policies and procedures.
A concerted focus on the recruitment, retention. and professional development of our dedicated staff.
Roadmap for the Future
Our steadfast commitment to providing supported accommodation and related services at Rothesay Court and
Catherine Court remains unwavering. contingent upon securing satisfactory funding arrangements.

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARGH 2025
Our strategic ambition cenlres on establishing the capacity to deliver our Supported Accommodation model to
homeless families by acquiring our own property(ies). Such a 'neW' building would primarily supplant the
accommodation at Rothesay Court and, ideally, replace Catherine Court's facilities. In addition to these benefits, it
would usher in economies of scale, particularly in teims of staffing costs during evening, weekend, and nighl hours,
aligning with our objective to eliminate lone working periods.
Our Trustees convene to chart the Charity's strategic course. They concur that diversifying our funding sources
forms an integral component of our risk management strategy. ensuring the charity'5 financial sustainabilily while
expanding our reach lo se￿e more individuals in need.
Structure, governance and management
Gingerbread Family Support is a registered charity and is a company limited by guarantee and is constituted under
a Memorandum ofAssocialion dated 18th April 2016.
The trustees, who are also Ihe directors for Ihe purpose of company law. and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Miss Fiona Miller
Mr Jack Brerelon
Mr Malcolm Jolliffe
Mr Richard Adams
Mr Caine Black
Mr Henry Davies
Mr Anthony McGovern
Ms Salima Shariff
Mr Paul Shenton
(Resigned 20 August 2024)
(Appointed 18 June 2024)
(Appointed 22 August 2024)
(Appointed 18 June 2024)
R8cniitm9nt and appointment of tmslees
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company
and guarantee lo contribute an amount not exceeding £10 in the event of a winding up.
Recrultment and Appolntment of the Management Committee
Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the Members of the Management
Committee shall retire from office in rotation every ihree years at the Annual General Meeting, after which they can
be re-elected, if willing to sland and if the vacancy remains.
The Management Committee seeks to ensure that the needs of the organisation and its client group are
appropriately reflected in the diversity of the Trustee body. To maintain this broad mix of skills, members of the
Management Committee are requested to complete a skills audit which is updated each year. If skills are lost or
numbers of members decrease due to retirement, then recruitmenl will take place.
Introductlon of new Trustees is done via word of mouth and personal recommendation, or via a specialist
recruitment activity.

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Organisalional stmcture
The Gingerbread Centre has a Management Committee who meet at least foul times pei yeai and who are
responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. At present the Management Committee has eleven
members from a variety of professional backgrounds relevanl to the work of the charity.
In July 2022 we saw the appointment of Trevor Cottam as CEO. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day
responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Chief Officer. along wlh the Senior Management team. The
Chief Officer has responsibility for all 3specls of the day to day operations of the Charity to ensure Ihat it delivers
the services specified. remains strategically relevant and that key performance indicators are met. The Chief Officer
currently also has responsibility for funding and health and safety. The Head of Services is responsible for the day
to day operational management of the supported accommodation at both Rothesay Court and Catherine Court. The
Finance Manager has responsibility for all day-to-day financial matters of Ihe organisation.
Induction and training of truslees
Most Trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the Charity. New Trustees are given relevant
information about their roles and responsibilities and about the Charity in accordance wilh our poSicy for
appointment of Truslees. Truslees are encouraged to visit the Charity, to altend viewings of the premises, and
informal meetings are held with the Chief Officer and staff. Training opportunities are circulated lo Trustees, and
they participate in planning meetings with senior management.
During the Trustee inductlon new Trustees are provided with a comprehenslve handbook covering all relevant
policies, procedures, and other relevant information. such as a copy of the E55ential Trustee.
Remuneration policy
Arrangements for setting the pay of the Charity's key personnel is currently the same as for all other employees. As
part of the budget setting process for the new budget year, a salary increase option appraisal is taken for Ihe
Trustees for discussion and decision, included is a simple benchmark of local salary rates for similar roles and this
information feeds into the discussion. The Management Committee then consider staff remuneration and salary
increases in relation lo their finances.
Auditor
In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that be reappointed as auditor of the company wlll
be put at a General Meeting.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Miss Fi
Trustee
Date..

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees who are also directors of The Stoke-on-Trent and District Gingerbread Centre for the purposes of
company law, are responsible for preparing the Truslees, Annual Report (including the Strategic Report) and the
financial slalemenls in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {Uniled Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the
truslees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and applicalion of resources, including the
income and expenditure, of the charitable company for thal period. In preparing these financial statements. the
trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charilies SORP 2019 IFRS 102);
• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume Ihat the
charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial slalemenls
comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assels of the charitable
company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
there is no relevant audit information of which the charitaNe company's auditor is unaware: and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought lo have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant
audit information and lo establish that the auditor is aware of that information.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on
the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of
financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and falr
view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming reSoUr￿S and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure, ofthe charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently:
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any materi81 departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The trustees afe responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charily and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
Oplnlon
We have audited the Iinancial statements of Gingeibread Family Support Limiled (the 'charity') for the yeai ended
31 March 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, Ihe balance sheet, the statement of cash flows
and the notes to the linancial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparalion is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Slandany applicgble in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial 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 resource5 and application of resources, for Ihe year then ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting practi￿.,
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the CompaniesAct 2006.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Audiloffs responsibilities for the audit ol
Ihe financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtain8d is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relatlng to golng concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have Goncluded that the trustees. use of the going concem basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainlies relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability lo continue as a going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our re5ponsibiliti8s and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concem are described in th8
relevant sections of this report.
other informatlon
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other Ihan the fina￿131 slstements
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 olher information and we do not express any form
of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider
whether the other information is materially inconsislenl wilh the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in
the Course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be malerially misstated. If we identify such material inconsislencies
or apparent material misstaternents, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement
in the financial statements Ihemselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a
malerlal misstatement of this other informalion, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exceptlon
We have nothing to report in respect of Ihe following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion..
the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the Iruslee8'
report., or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept: or
the financial statements are not in agreement with Ihe accounting records., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
Responsibilltles of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees, responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the
charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being
salisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees delermine is necessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due lo fraud or
error. In preparing Ihe financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing ihe charity's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relaled to going concern and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Audltor's responsibllities for the audit of the flnanclal statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the
Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial slatements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance bul is not a guarantee that an audlt conducted in accordance
with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exisls. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influen
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in
line with our responsibilities, outlined above, lo detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including
fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
As part of our planning process-.
we enquired of management the systems and controls the charity has in place, the areas of the financial
statements that are most susceptible to the risk of irregularities and fraud, wh6ther there was any known,
suspected or alleged fraud. the charity did not infomi us of any known, suspected or alleged fraud.
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the charity. We
determined that the following were most relevant.. the Charity SORP. FRS 102, Charilies Act 2011.
Companies Act 2006.
We considered the incentives and opportunities Ihat exist in the charity, including the exlenl of
management bias, which present a potential for irregularities and fraud to be peipelualed, and tailored our
risk assessment accordingly.
Using our knowledge of the chaiity, together with the discussions held with the Gharity al the planning
stage, we formed a conclusion the risk of misstatement due to irregularities including fraud and tailored our
procedures according to this risk assessment.
The key procedures we undertook to detect irregularities including fraud during the course of the audit included:
Identifying and testing journal entries and the overall accounb'ng records. in particular those that were
significant and unusual.
Reviewing Ihe financial statement disclosures and delermining whether accounting policies have been
appropriately applied.
Reviewing and challenging the assumptions and judgements used by management in their significant
accounting estimates.
Assessing the extent of compliance, or lack of, with relevant laws and regulations.
Assessing the validity of the classification of income. expendilure, assets and liabilities between
unrestricted and restricted funds.
Obtaining third party confirmation of material bank balances.
Documenting and verifying all significant related paty balances and transactions.
Reviewing documentation such as charity board minutes for discussions of irregularities including fraud.
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not deted all irregu18rities, including those
leading to a material misstalemenl in the financial statements or non-compliance wilh regulation. The risk increases
the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the
financial stalemenls, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also
greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment,
forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website al: https'.11
w.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Use of our report
This report 16 made solely to the charily's trustees, as a body, in accordance with part 4 of the Charities {A¢counts
and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so Ihat we might state to the charity's trustee5
those matters we are required to stale to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone olher than the charity and the charily's
trustees as a body, for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Geens Llmlted
statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
Graphic House
124 City Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2PH
2 December 2025
BK Plus Audit Limited (Formerly Geens Limiled) is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charily by virtue of its
eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under of seclion 1212 of the Companies Acl 2006.
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITUREACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
121.745
899.943
233
7.597
46.479
385,434
507,179
290,347 1,190,290
233
7,597
46,479
32,667
824,769
14,677
6,003
36,862
34,174
268,701
66,841
1,093,470
14,677
6,003
36,862
Total Income
1,075,997
675,781 1,751,778
914.978
302,875 1,217,853
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitatsle aclivities
5,367
889,760
5,367
321,665 1.211,425
11,948
812,023
11,948
291,634 1,103,657
Total expendlture
895,127
321,685 1,216.792
823,971
291,634 1,115,605
Net galnsl(losses) on
investments
{5,1161
{5,116)
Net Income
180,870
354,116
534.986
85,891
11,241
97,132
Transfers between
funds
12.901)
2,901
Net movement In
funds
177.969
357,017
534,986
85.891
11,241
97,132
Reconclllatlon of funds..
Fund balances at l April 2024
355,742
23,122
378.864
269,851
11.881
281,732
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
533.711
380,139
913.850
355,742
23.122
378,864
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from conlinuing activities.
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
14
15
374.379
8,758
72,108
374,379
80,866
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
16
84,102
631.177
53,940
427,618
715,279
481,558
Creditors.. amounts falling due within
one year
17
{175,808)
(183,560)
Net current assets
539,471
297,998
Total assets less current Ilabilities
913,850
378,864
The funds of the charlty
R8slricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
20
21
380,139
533,711
23,122
355,742
913,850
378,864
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025, although an audit has been carried out under section 144 of Ihe Charities
Act 2011.
The trustees scknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirement5 of the Companies Act 2006 with
respect to accounting records and preparation of the financial statements
The trustees have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements under the requirements ol
the Companies Act 2006, for the year in question in accordance wth section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Ihe provisions applicable to companies subject
to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on
Miss Fiona
Trusteè
Company registration number 2229357 (England and Wales)
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles
Cash generated from operations
25
491,833
112,327
Investlng actlvltles
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Proceeds from disposal of investments
Investment income received
(367.979)
72.108
7.597
(3,005)
6,003
Net cash (used In)Igenerated from Investlng
activities
(288,274)
2,998
Net cash generated from flnanclng actlvltles
Net Increase in cash and cash equivalents
203,559
115,325
Cash and cash equivalenls at beginning of year
427,618
312,293
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
631,177
427,618
The notes on pages 15 to 28 form part of these financial statemenls.
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollcles
Charity informatlon
The Stoke on Trent and District Gingerbread Centre Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee
incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Rolhesay Court, Fumace Road, Stoke on Trent,
ST3 4LY.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of
Association,
the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slatement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) {effe¢tive 1 January 20191" The
charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in slerling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otheNise slated in
the relevant accounting policy.
1,2 Golng concern
A the time of approving the financial statements, the twstees have a reasonable expectalion that Ihe charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific
purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial slatemenls.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how Ihey may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally enlilled to it after any pèrfoTmance conditions have been met.
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Rental income is recognised on an accruals basis.
Cash donalions are recognised on receipt other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
Donated professional services are recognised in income al their fair value when their economic benefit is
probable, it can be measured reliably and the Charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on
the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example the amount the charity would be willing to pay in
the open market for such facililies and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.
No amount is included in the financial 5tatemenls for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102>.
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng po15cies
(Contlnued)
Income from government grants, are recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the funds, any
performance conditions attached lo the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received
and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
1.5 Expendlture
Liabilities are recognised a5 resources expended where there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified
under appropriate headings. Where costs cannot be direclly attributed to parlicular headings (support costs)
they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.
The cost of Raising Funds include costs of generating voluntary income and fund raising trading plus a share
of support costs.
Charitable Activities comprise those activities set out in detail in the report of the trustees
Governance costs are those associated with the governance arrangements of the Charity which relate to the
general running of the charity. This includes internal and external audit, insurance costs. legal advice for
truslees and costs associaled with conslilutional and statutory requirements such as the cost of trustee
meetings and preparing the statutory accounts, plus a share of support costs.
Support costs are those costs incurred in the support of the fund raising, governance and charitable activities
which cannot be directly attributed. They have been attributed to activitie5 as described in the notes lo the
financial statements.
1.6 Tanglble flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairmenl losses
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Straight line 20/y to 40/9 per annum
Straighl line- 12.5% to 33.330kn per annum
Freehold land is not depreciated.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an assel is delermined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset. and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are
subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in not
incomel{expenditure) for the year. Transaclion costs are expensed as incLFrred.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charily reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets lo determine
whether thero is any indication thal those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is eslimated in order to determine the exlent of the impairment
loss (if any).
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Contlnuedl
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.1 O Flnancial instruments
The charitable company only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
inslrumenls. Basic financial instruments are inilially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured al their settlement value with Ihe exception of any bank loans which are measured at amortised
cost using the effective inleresl method.
1.11 Taxatlon
The company is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and
therefore il meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes, Accordingly, the
company is potentially exempl from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories
covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Acl 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxalion of Chargeable
Gains Act 1992, lo the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively lo charitable purposes.
1.12 Employee benefSts
The c05t of any unused holiday enlillement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to lermlnate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.13 Retirement beneflts
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefil schemes are charged as an expense as Ihey fall due.
Critical accountlng estlmates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements. estimates
and assumptions about the cairying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are conSide￿d to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underfying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounling
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects (￿rY that
period, or in the period of Ihe revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
There are no areas of critical eslimates or judgements in the financial Statements.
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
fund3
fund5
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donalions and gifts
Grants
121,745
385,434
507,179
32,667
21.535
12,639
54,202
12.639
121,745
385,434
507,179
32,667
34,174
66,841
Donations and gifts
Gift aid
Land reserve
Other
95,250
95,250
367,000
44,929
367.000
18,434
26,495
32,667
21,535
54,202
121,745
385.434
507.179
32,667
21,535
54,202
Granls
Together Active funding
for families
Stoke on Trent moving on
fund
7,639
7,639
5,000
5,000
12,639
12,639
Income from other tradlng actlvltles
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2026
2024
Fundraising events
233
14,677
Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
fund5
2025
2024
Income from unlisted investments
Other income
1.083
6,514
3,962
2.041
7.597
6,003
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Charitable actlvlties
Accomodation and
support
Activity club
Other income
898.203
256,289 1,154,492
34.058
34,058
1.740
823.072
209,679 1,032,751
59,022
59,022
1,697
1.740
1.697
899,943
290,347 1.190,290
824,769
268,701
1,093,470
Expendlture on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestrlcted
fund5
funds
2026
2024
Fundralslng and publlclty
Other fundraising costs
5,367
11,948
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expèndlture on charitable activities
AccomodatiActivity club
on and
support
2025
Total AccomodattActivlty club
on and
support
2024
Total
2025
2025
2024
2024
Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and
impairment
Recruitment and training
Travel
Premises
743,814
40,187
784.001
665.067
37,136
702,203
2,200
6,574
1,188
285,736
2,200
7,038
1.188
293,717
5.684
8.036
1,578
262,470
5,684
8,469
1,578
268,163
464
433
7,981
5,693
1,039,512
48,632
1,088,144
942,835
43,262
986,097
Share of support and governance costs (see note 10)
Support
108,215
Governance
15.066
108,215
15,066
105,553
12,007
105,553
12,007
1,162,793
48.632 1,211,425
1,060,395
43,262 1,103,657
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
889,760
273,033
889,760
321,665
812,023
248,372
812,023
291,634
48,632
43,262
1,162,793
48,632 1.211,425
1,060,395
43,262 1,103,657
Description of charltable activltles
and SLI
ort
Offers supported accommodation for homeless families and expectant teenage mothers.
Activil clu
The activity club encourages interaction through play between children an(f their parenls to build on family
relationships.
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Support Gosts allocated to actlvities
2025
2024
Staff costs
Depreciation
Recuritment and training
Travel
Office premise5
Other core costs
Governance costs
42.779
159
2,017
335
11,200
51.725
15,066
29,839
6,336
3,370
54
10,284
55.670
12,007
123,281
117,560
Analysed between..
Accomodalion and support
123,281
117,560
2025
2024
Governance costs comprlse:
Staff costs
Accountancy
other governance costs
7,549
5,700
1,817
5,265
5,765
977
15,066
12,007
11 Trustees
No trustees recelved any remuneration in the year. No trustees received reimbursement of expenses in the
current year.
12 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was".
2025
Number
2024
Number
Charitable activities
Management and admimistration of the charily
37
37
Total
40
40
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Employees
(Contlnued}
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
756,158
54,613
23,558
671,593
43,659
22,055
834.329
737,307
During the year, the charity made £nil (2024.. £nil) redundancy and lermination payments.
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneratlon of key management personnel
The remuneralion of key management personnel was as follows..
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
149,733
117,662
13 Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from laxation on its activities because all ils income is applied for charitable purposes.
14 Tanglble flxed assets
Frèehold land
and bulldlngs
Flxtures,
fltllngs and
equlpment
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
60,789
999
60,789
367,979
366,980
Al 31 March 2025
366,980
61.788
428,768
Depreclation and Impalrment
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
52,030
2,359
52,030
2,359
At 31 March 2025
54.389
54,389
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2025
366,980
7,399
374,379
At 31 March 2024
8,758
8,758

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Fixed asset investments
Unlisted
Investments
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 April 2024
Disposals
72,108
(72,1081
At 31 March 2025
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
72,108
16 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falllng due wlthln one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
81,032
3,070
40,896
13,044
84,102
53,940
17 Credltors: amounts falllng due within one year
2025
2024
Notes
Other taxation and so￿al security
Deferred income
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
26,440
52,025
18,385
65,697
13,261
21,852
41,986
52,230
58,144
9,348
18
175,808
183,560
18 Deferred income
2025
2024
Other deferred income
52,025
41,986
2025
2024
Deferred income is included within..
Current liabilities
52,025
41,986
Movements in the year"
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Deferred Income
{Continued)
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
Released from previous periods
Resources deferred in the year
41,986
(41,9861
52.025
44,210
(2,224)
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
52,025
41,986
This income has been deferred to the following year due to the timing of the company's entitlement to it.
19 Retlrement beneflt schemes
2025
2024
Deflned contrlbutlon schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
23,558
22,055
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are held separalely from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
20 Restrl¢ted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject lo specifi'c conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
Children in Need
Big Lottery CCTV
RC Supporting People
CC Supporting People
Working With Families
Granl to facilitate move ons
Activity Club Development
Fund
Land Resetve
GB Business Collective
{941)
3,583
(14,399)
29,257
3,039
2,583
47,454
(48.6331
{1,2291
(148,220)
(113,366)
(3,039)
(2,361)
(2,120)
2,354
142,980
100,847
19,639
(16,738)
222
10,000
367.000
7.500
(3,617)
6,383
367,000
6,300
(1.200)
23,122
675.781
(321,665)
2,901
380,139
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Restricted funds
{Continuedl
Prevlous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
Children in Need
Big Lottery CCTV
RC Supporting People
CC Supporting People
RC Children's PlayArea
Working With Families
Grant to facilitate move ons
(5,737)
4,813
(18,897)
26,872
1.390
3,440
48,056
{43,2601
(1.2301
(134,046)
(101,251)
(1,3901
(8,0401
(2,4171
(941)
3,583
{14,399)
29,257
138,544
103,636
7,639
5,000
3,039
2,583
11.881
302,875
(291,634)
23,122
Chlldren in Need
This project provides an activity club lo parents and children of vulnerable families facing homelessness. 11
also supports children and young people to increase their level of social integration, improve their well-being
and develop pride.
Big Lottery CCTV
Funding for the provlsion of CCTV at Catherine Court.
Supportlng People- Rothesay Court
Funding for the provision of Accommodation and Support at Rothesay Court.
Supportlng People- Catherlne Court
Funding for the provision ofAccommodation and Support al Catherine Court.
Working with Families
Funding to support family wellbeing through activities, days out and workshops.
Actlvlty club development fund
Funding from Gladmans Properties lo develop the activity club out into the communily, still on going.
Land reserve
Funding from Gladmans lo acquire land at Oxford Road. Planning permission now granted for new build
Containing 54 units, Capital Appeal being drafted.
GB Buslness Colle¢tlve
Funding to set up a Business Collective, unfortunately Fundraising Manager left part way through the project
therefore the balance of £6.3k has been carried forward. The new Fundraising Manager will be picking this up
in this coming year and spending that balance.
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
21
Unrestrlcted funds
The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of
unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes..
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Gain5 and At 31 March
losses
2025
Emergency fund
Furniture
renewals
Oxlord Road
General funds
1,527
5,511
(4,877)
2,161
74.731
(27.518)
(3.209)
(859.523)
47,213
88,541
395,796
91.750
978.736
279,484
(2,901 >
355,742
1.075.997
(895.127)
(2,901)
533.711
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2023
IncomSng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
Galns and At 31 March
losses
2024
Emergency fund
Furniture
renewals
General funds
1,077
5,587
(5,137}
1,527
61,964
206,810
12,767
896,624
74,731
279,484
(818,834)
(5,116)
269,851
914.978
(823,971)
(5.116)
355,742
Emergency Fund
A hardship fund for residenls.
Furnlture renewals
A fund for the cyclical renewal of furniture in resident accommodation.
Oxford Road
A fund for the security and developmenl of the landlsite at Oxford Road.
General funds
These are unreslricled funds thal are not designated.

GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
22 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025,,
Tangible assets
Currenl assetsl{liabililies)
4,884
528,827
369,495
10,644
374,379
539,471
533,711
380,139
913,850
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assetsl{liabilities)
4,932
72,108
278,702
3,826
8,758
72,108
297,998
19,296
355,742
23,122
378,864
23 Operatlng lease commitments
Lessee
Al the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitmenls for future minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating leases. which fall due as follows=
2025
2024
Within one year
Be￿een two and five years
4,165
2,429
3,861
4,153
6,594
8,014
24 Related party transactlons
Other than remuneration to key management personnel there were no disclosable related party transactions
during the year (2024 - none).
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GINGERBREAD FAMILY SUPPORT LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
25 Cash generated from operattons
2025
2024
Surplus for the year
534,986
97,132
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Fair value gains and losses on investments
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
(7,597)
(6,0031
5,116
5,147
2,358
Movements In worklng capltal:
(Increase) in debtors
{Decreasellincrease in creditors
Increasel{decrease) in deferred income
{30,162)
(17,7911
10,039
(11,250)
24,409
(2,2241
Cash generated from operatlons
491,833
112,327
26 Analysls of changes In nel funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
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