Our Way Self Advocacy (A Company Limited By Guarantee) Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Powell & Associates Chartered Accountants 28-29 New Road Kiddemiinster Worcestershire DY10 1AF R¢S￿d c￿ Nwthr. 4358553 (En¥land & W8les) R¢8iSteted Charity Numb￿. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Page Report of the Trustees 2to6 Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Flnanclal Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnanclal Statements 10t016 Detslled Statement of Financial Activltles 17 lie8L%￿￿e0mphfty Number. 4358553 (&¥lllnd & Walcs) Re8i$w¢d Chatiry Nwnb¢r. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Admlnlstratlve & Legal Informatlon Charlty Nam8: Our Way Self Advocacy Charlty Reglstratlon Number: 1091939 Company Reglstered Number: 04358553 Reg18tered Offlce: clo Youth House Bromsgrove Street Kldd8m)Inster DY10 1PF Company Secretary: Linda Bullock Tru8tae8: Ray Gallier (Chalrperson) Linda Bullock (Secretary) John Lawley Sue Houghton Carolyn Ayres Vlkkl Vincent Murray Roy Janet Jones Natalle Dlxon Tracey James Marsha White (Treasurer) Manager: Catherlne Bennett Examlner of Accounts: Powell & Assoclates 28-29 New Road Klddermlnster Worcestershire DY10 1AF Banker CAF Bank Llmlted 25 Kings Hlll West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ COJDpaDy Nullthr. 4358553 (Eogland & w￿¢$) Charity Numbcr 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy (A Registered Charity arKI Company Limited by Guarantee) Trustees Report for year ended 31st March 2024 Introduction The Trustees are pleased to present our report for 202>2024 together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 st March 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the ststement of Recornrnended Praclice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities. (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. The financlal statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charitys goveming documen( the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recomrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). Aims and Objectives Purpose and Alms The objective of the charfty is to support the legal, civil and human rights of excluded and marginalised people who are at risk of being isolated through disability. The charity supports inclusion through empowemient, advocacy and representation. The charity also challenges traditional and Judgmentsl thinking in favour of supportirwJ the social model of disabilty. Ensuring we meet our Alms During the past year we have run a number of projects to help us to meet our aims. These projects have been requested by our members and we involve people with leaming disabilities andlor Autism in running Ihese projects. We aim to be a truty user4ed organisation. Our projects Self.Advocacy Groups We have two evening groups, one for adults. which meets on a Wednesday evening and the other is for Young People aged 10 years upwards. which meets on a Monday evening. The aim of the groups is to allow a safe space for people with Leaming Disabilities andlor Autism to meet and socialise with other people, encouraging and improving their skills in speaking up, whilst enjoying each otherfs company, making crafts, cooking, karaoke and games. We use this time to do focus group work, planning trips, carrying out sUrVey￿questionnaIreS and chatting about relevant matters to our members. Our Way Houslng Project Our Way continues to provide support to our members around housing for people with leaming disabilities andlor Autism. This indudes help to find somewhere to live and assistan￿ finding a support provider. ensuring all appropriats benefits are accessed and utilities set up. Safe Place Scheme Our Way cx)ntinues to be the lead organisation maintaining the Safe Place Scheme across the county of Worcestershire. This scheme recnjits shops. pubs, cafes and libraries to be safe places for vulnerable people to go to rf they feel threatened. when out and about in their town. The places display a Safe Place slicker and vulnerable people can carry a Safe Place card which has emergency contact details displayed. The scheme now indudes over 165 businesses across the county, in Kiddenninsler, Stourport, Bewdley, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Pershore, Worcester, Droitwich and Malvem. Our Way keeps an online list of Safe Places on their website. The Our Way member volunteers have been visiting many places. making sure that already registered venues are happy to continue to be a safe-place. as well as signing new venues up to the scheme. Reg*ardComp4ny Nun4xr. 4358553 (Englattd & Waks) ReS￿leTed Clwity Nuthr 1091939 Stars in the Sky Project Funded by the National Lottery Communty FurKI. Stars in the Sky is our friendshlp and ralationship project for people with leaming disabilitses andlor aulism. Over the past year we have continued to provide regular weekty walks, giving mernbers the opportunty to get out, exercise and meet their friends. We have been able to continue to provide a full limetable of other in-person social events, including our weekly coffee rnoming, ladies. and men's groups, DY10 nightclub, Zumba sessions, art project, sports sessions. vlsits to places of interest and fun actsvities that have come from members suggestions. Our Way Foolball Teams Our footballers have continued their weekly training and continue to take part in the Worcestershire mixed ability Football league. They continue to be an affiliated team with the FIA and work in partnership with Cookley Football Club. competlng In toumaments throughout tha county. Gardenlng Project We have used a plol at the rear of Youth House to run our gardenlng project. Members hav8 enjoyed preparlng the land, sowlng, plantlng and harvesting fruit and vegetables. Some have also used th8lr carpentry skills to CA)nstruct raised beds and planters. picnic tables, potting table and trellis. Following the success of thls project, we have started to work in partnership with Berrington Court, a local Extra Care residential community where we visit weekly to work on their garden. Members also support each other lo help maintain their private gardens. Hate & Mate Crlme We were successful In a grant from Worcestsrshlre Communlty Foundation In partnershlp wlth the Police and Crime Commlssioner to create a booklet to go out lo supported accommodatlons, day provisions, doctors surgeries and places where vulnerable people may see them. This booklet contslns storles from our members that have participated in the focus group sessions and One￿ne sessions explaining thelr experlences wfth hate and mate ¢Jlme, Indudlng what they would do In future to keep themselves safe arKI where people can go for help arKI supporL How our actlvltles meetpubllc beneflt Our actlvltles meet the public benefit by enabling people who are often exduded or marginalised through disability to lead active and fulfilling lives. Our seNic8s provide these benefits to young people and adults Wlth leaming disabililies and or Autism across Worcestershlre. The trustees have glven due conslderatlon to the Charity Commission's published guidance on the Public Benefit requirement under the Charitles Act 2011. Flnancial Review We have now been at Youth House for nearfy 10 years, and we are stlll en￿yIng the beneffts of Inexpensive office rentsl space as well as the opportunty to book other rooms within the building when required. The financial results for the charity are as detailed in the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet. The￿ was a small deficit in the year ended 31 March 2024 {£4.297). although total funds for the charfty still remain strong at £106.301 (£110,598 2023). Fundlng sources This year we received fundlng fr￿n the Nallonal Lottery Communlty Fund - year five of five years completed. We were also successful in a new grant from the Natlonal Lottery Communty Fund for the next fve years and so have started thls funding which is restri￿ed to our Stars in Ihe Sky Project. We received restricted funding North Worcestershlre Hate Crlme Pathershlp Board towards the runnlng and upkeep of the Safe Places Sch￿ne, along wlth a restricted fvnd frcxn the Worcestershlre Community Foundation in Pathership with the Police and Crime Commissioner. One of the main aims of the fijnd is to create safer and more confident communities through funding Inltlatlves run by and for the communities they aim to serve, to encourage diverse groups to woth together. We have also received a number of smaller unrestricted donalions. RewtdCMygTry Number. 4358553 IEnglaThl & Wales) Re8ist¢ral Charity Number 1091939 Reserves Policy Our reseNes have continued to remain stable aThd we have kept wlthin our budget for the year. Investmentpollcy Trustees have reviewed our reserves and considered using interest bearing accounts. In light of the low rates of interest on offer we have decided it isn't woth the trouble of openlng a savings account at the mom8nl. We will continue to keep this under review. Governing Document Our Govemance arrangements are lald down in our Artides of Association. We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered tharity. Trustaes Trustees are appointed by our members at the Annual General Meetlng and trustees can co-opt additlonal members rf needed. We have Members and carers represented on our Board of Trustees. Trustee Inductlon and tralnlng We need to keep trustee trainlng under review and ensure new trustees understand their duties and responsibllltles. ThSs continues to be done and all trustees are DBS checked and have undergone relevant safeguarding tralning. Rlsk Management Trustees have continued to closely rnonltor the financlal risks to the organlsallon. We are stlll wlthln the fundlng period of our cuffent grants. Structure Our new projects come from Ideas and ¢oncems raised by our self-advocacy groups and 811 our members are regularfy canvassed to find out what they want. Responslbllltles of Trnstees Trustees are responsible for ensuring that Our Way Self Advocacy meets its obiectlves and that we have proper stewardshlp of funds. The trustees are responsible for preparfng the Trustees. Annual Report and the financlal statements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountlng Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charlties In England & Wales require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the charlty and of the Incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparlng these finandal statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102); make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether appllcable accounting standards have been followed. SUb￿ct to any materlal departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements," prepare the finandal statements on the golng concem basls unless It is Inappropriate to presume that the tharity will continue In operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disck)se with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charlty and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and Integrlty of the charity and financlal information included on the charity's website. Legislation in Ihe United Kingdom goveming Ihe preparatlon and dissemination of financlal statements may differ from legislation in other Jurisdictions. Apprnval On Behalf of Ihe Board: Llnda Bullock- Secretsry Datsd: 23 October 2024 Rel￿a¢d Nunthr. 4358553 (England & Wales) Re8TS*Tcd Charity Number 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Financlal Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Our Way Self Advocacy I report to the charlty trustees on my examlnation of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. Respecllve Responslbllltles of Trusteos and Examlner As the charity's trustees (and also Its dlrectors for the purpose of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of Ihe 2006 Act and are eligible for irKlependent examination, I replxt in respect of my examlnatlon of your charfty's accounts as carrled out under sectlon 145 of the Charitles Act 2011 ('th8 2011 Act,). In carrylng out my examination I have followed the Directions glven by Charity Commlssion undar section 145{5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Indépendént Examlnerfs Statemont I have completed my examination. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attentlon In connection with the examination whlch gives me cause to believe that in. any material respecL' [] the accounting records were not kept In accordance wlth sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act and sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act; or o the accounts did not accord wlth those records; or E] the accounts did not comply wlth the applicable a¢xountlng requlrements concemlng the fomi and content of accounts set out In the Charlties (Accounts and Reports) Regulatlons 2008 and under section 396 of the 2006 Acl other than any requlrement that the accounts give a 'true and falr vlevl whlch Is r￿t a matter considered as part of an Independent examlnatlon: or O the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Chariti88 SORP {FRS 102). I have no concems and have come across no other mattws In connectlon wlth the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. George Powell FCCA Powell & Associates Chartered Certified Accountants 28-29 New Road Kidddenninster Worcestershire DY10 1AF L3 Rwter¢dCompany Number.. 4358553 (Eft￿ & Wales) Re8i5tered Charity N￿￿ber. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustses Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 statement of Financial Activities (including income and èxpendlture account) Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcted Funds Total 311312024 Total 311312023 Notes ncome from: Donallons and legactes Investment Ino)me 42.746 303 49,030 91,776 303 131,113 110 Total Income 92,079 Exp•ndltur• on: Charitable activities 51.530 96,376 105.881 Net (expendhur•ylnwne for Ihe yearl Ngt movement In funds <1.797) (2,5001 (4,297) 25,542 Total funds brought forward 110.598 Totsl fvnds ￿rrfed forward 70.134 36.167 106.301 110.598 Tha stsknl offfinanthl aottvtJgs thdudgs all galns and I¢*sos recognlsed In tho year. l intsjmè and th(￿n￿re dèiTrie from actlvitles. The noles ¢Jn pges 10 to 16 fomi part oflhe a￿)unts. ReBist¢ral Cornpany Number. 4358553 {Eng1W￿ & Walu) R¢8is*rd Charity Numbcr 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Flnancial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Balance Sheet Unrestrfct Fund• Ro8trletsd Funds 3110312024 Totsl Funds £ 3110312023 Total Funds £ Nole8 Curronl A$80ts Dobtor8 Cash al bank and In hand Total current a•Mts 579 579 3.401 109.252 112.653 107676 Crodltorn: amounts falllng duo wlthln ono y•ar Not curront a••¢ts 110 698 Total u•ats1o8• curr•nt Ilabllhle• 106 301 Fund• Unre8trtcted funds Restrlcted fund8 Total lund8 70,134 71,931 106 301 110598 These accounts have been prepared In accordanc8 wlth the spedal provlslons of Part 15 of the Companles Act 2006 relatlng to small companles. For the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entltled to exemptlon under sectlon 477 of Ihe Companles Act 2006 relatlng to small companles. The members have not required the charltable company to obtsln an audlt of its flnanclal staternents for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The dlrectors acknowledge thelr responslblllues for complylng wlth the requirements of the Companles Act 2006 wlth respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts, The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on slgned on tts behalf by: October 2024 and were Ray Galller- Trustee arsha Whi - Trustee The r￿ts$ on pog98 10 to 16 form part ol these ac¢ounts. Company Numbcr. 4358553 (England & Wal¢s) Rc8L5tcred Ch￿Lty Nurnbcr 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Flnancial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financlal Statements 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: Basls of preparatlon The financial statemenls have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)- (Charities SORP {FRS 102)), and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. The charity meets the definition of a public benefft entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant accounting policy note(s). Chango In basls of accountlng or to prevlous accounts There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuatlon nJle8 and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years. Exemptlon from preparlng a cash flow statement Exemption has been taken from preparfng a cash flow statement on the grounds that the charitable company qualifies as a small charitable company In accordance with FRS 102 Bulletin 1. Incoming Resources All incoming resour￿ are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity is legalty entiued to the income, It Is probabla that the income will be received and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Income from govemment and other grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognized when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any perfomance conditions attached to the grants have been met, It Is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be MeaSu￿d reliably and is not deferred. Resources Expended Expenditure is recognized once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. ExP￿dItUre is classlfied under the ft)Ilowing activity headlngs: Expenditure on charitable activities Expenditure is accounted for on an ac￿y NuTnber. 4358553 IE411th1 & Walcs) Re81#e￿Ichuity Number. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trusteos Report and Flnancial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Support Costs Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activitles. Support costs Ir￿Ude govemance costs whith support the charity's activities. Debtorn Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amcyjnt prepald. Cash at bank and In hand Cash al bank and in hand indudes cash and short term highty liquid investrn6nts th a short maturlty of three months or less from the date of a(4uisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Credftoys and Provlslons Creditors and pro￿S1onS are recognised where the tharlty has a wesent obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result In a transfer of furKls to a third party and the 8mount due to settle the obllgatlon c8n be measured or e￿IMated reliably. Flnanclal Instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabllilies of a klnd that qualify as baslc financial instruments. Baslc financial Instruments are inlllalty recognlsed at transactton value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Taxatlon The Charity is exempl from corporation tax on Ils (tharttable activities in accordance wlth section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 and section 252 of the Taxalfon of Chargeable Galns Act 1992 to the extenl that these are applied to Its tharitable actlvltles. Preparatlon of the a¢counts on a golng concern basls The trustees consider that the￿ we no material Ur￿rtalntse8 about the charltys abillty to conllnue as a golng concern. Fund Accountlng Unre8lricted funds can be used In accordance with the ¢*aritable obJectlve8 at the discrelion of the Trustees. Restricted funds can onty be used for particular restrkted purposes wlthin the objects of the charlty. Restrictions arfse when speclfied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanatlon of the nature and purpose of each fund Is Included In the notes to the financial statements. Legal Status of the Charlty The charity Is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. 11 iiegistered CompAny Numb¢r. 4358553 {En8land & W•ks} Rc8iStcrcd Charity Numb¢r. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Flnanclal Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 2. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Grants Natlonal Lottery National Lottery {WMRF) Lottery Communty Fund WMPCC Safe Places WCF & PCC Lloyds Bank Foundatlon Awards For All Children in Need Core 11,000 9,900 19,330 3,800 5,000 11,000 9.900 19,330 3,800 5,000 22,000 6,742 25,800 8,000 29,233 5,000 49,030 54,030 91,775 Donation5 75 200 549 75 200 549 355 Gardening Stars in the sky Healthy Living 75 1,600 2,030 824 824 Events & Fees Christmas Paty Coffee Momings 944 3,432 154 828 2,103 2,833 7,343 300 657 1,990 1,806 10,287 300 657 1,990 1,806 10,287 DY10 Football Groups Advocacy Stsrs in the sky Summer Ball sUpp￿t Zumba 17,834 17,834 1.410 36,922 19.578 36,922 37,308 Totsl 91.776 131.113 12 Reg￿¢[¢dcLK￿￿￿Y 4358553 {En8tsnd & Wales) Re81rter￿ Clwity Nunthcr. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Flnanclal Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 3. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVMES Unrèstricted Funds Restrictod Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Support Costs Wages Rent Insurance Bank Charges Telephone Postage & Stationary Sundries Equipment purchase and hire Events and room hlre Computer running costs Training Expenses Travelling Expenses Sesslonal Fees Repalrs & Malntenance 16,226 3,795 681 141 2.117 36,704 2.670 52,930 6,465 681 141 3,102 25 1,922 1,777 12,215 1,031 337 2,350 11,423 243 67,753 8,040 742 127 3,151 1.249 667 985 618 366 3,244 300 302 930 5,389 1,411 8,971 731 35 1,420 6,034 243 43.112 19.514 277 2,588 51,530 Governance Costs Accountancy Legal fees 1,600 134 1,600 134 13 Total Costs 4. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs There were no Trustees, rernu￿ra￿n or other benefits f¢X the year ended 31 March 2024, nor for the year erKled 31 March 2023. Trustees. expen808 There were no Trustees, expenses pakl for the year ended 31 March 2024, nor for the year ended 31 March 2023. 5. STAFF COSTS 31.03.24 31.03.23 Wages and Salaries The aggregate salaries paid to key management personnel durfng the year amounted to £17.549 (2023 - £14.973). 13 R¢8ist¢r¢d Company Nurnber. 4358SS3 (England & Wal¢$l Regi5tercd Charity Number. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Flnanclal Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2024 2023 Charitsble Activities - part time employees No employees recelved emoluments Sn excéss of £60,000. 6. DEBTORS 31.03.24 31.03.23 Other debtors 7. CREDITORS AMOUNTS FALLING DUE MTHIN ONE YEAR 31.03.24 31.03.23 Soclal Securlty and other tsxes Accruals 375 627 14 RC¥￿tered Cgrnpany Nwnb¢r. 4358553 (Engl8nd & Waks) Register¢d Chty Number. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Flnancial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Analy818 of movements In restrlcted lund8 Balance at 01.04.23 Income Expenses Balance at 31.0324 Transfer Comlc Rellef Awards For All (Eat Well) wcc Chlldren In Need Awards For All Natlonal Lottery Natlonal Lottery (WMRF) Lottery Communfty Fund Tenbury WMPCC Safe Places Lloyds Bank Foundation Lloyds TSB WCF & PCC 413 9,003 2,000 16,363 495 (413} 9,003 (2,000) (16,363) (495) (11,000) (11.063) (4,994) (847) (1,282) (1,121) (233) 1,719 51,530 11.000 9,900 19,330 7,813 6.650 14,336 379 1,121 233 3,800 2,897 5,000 49,030 3,281 36,167 38,667 Namo of rnstrlcted fund Dos¢rlptlon, naturo and purposes of the fund Worcestershlre County Counc51 Funds provlded for the Covld19 impact focus group. Chlldren In Need Funds provided for young peoples, self-advocacy groups and our Young Consulters project which supports young people to canvas the views of others. Nallonal Lottery Funds provlded for our Stsrs In the Sky Worcestershlre project whlch provldes supported social events to help people wllh leaming disabilities make and malntaln frlendshlps and relatlonships. Lloyds Bank Foundation Funds provlded for our Housing Project which helps people find somewhere to live and someone to share with. Awards for All {Eat Well) Funds provided for our healthy eatlng project whlch Includes helplng our members to cook healthy meals, provide them with easy to follow recipes and methods. The funding covers Ihe cost of food, hire of venue and the facilitatorltutorfs hours. Tenbury Funds provided for our Shoot for the Stars advocacy group whlch meats in Tenbury. The fundlng covers venue hlre, facilitator hours and travel expenses. 15 RcBi#ered Cornpany NUmi￿r.. 4358553 (En8land & W•l¢s) R¢8iSt¢r￿ Ch￿ty Numbcr. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Flnancial Statements For the Year Ended 31" March 2024 Cornic Relief Funds receNed for our Sense of Wellbeing projecl. The project provides funding for anxl8ty focus groups. Awards For All Funds receNed towards our Jubilee celebratlons. WMPCC Safe Places Funds received to enable us to contlnue to monltor and support businesses to be Safe Places across the south of the county. Lottery Communlty Fund Stars In the Sky project to 8nable and equip beneflciaries to become fully participating members of the community, through soclal activitles, helplng members to galn confidence and become more independent. Worcestershlre Communlty Foundatlon In partnershlp wlth Pollce Crime Commlssloner Inclusive communlty grant fund to produce a booklet around Hate Crime. 9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The company Is Ilmlted by guarantee and has no share capital; thus, no single party controls the company. There have been no related paty transactlons durfng the year (2023- none). 10. STATUTORY INFORMATION The charfty Is a company Ilmlted by guarantea. England Is the county of Incorporatlon. Reglstered offlce address Is: clo Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kiddermlnster DY10 1 PF. 16 Regtstued Cornpw Number. 4358553 (En8lthd & Wales) Re8iS*red Cb&ity Number. 1091939 Our Way Self Advocacy Trustees Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivrriES 31.03.24 31.03.23 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Donations Grants Events & Fees 824 54,030 36.922 2,030 91,775 131.113 Investrnent Income 303 110 Total Incomlng Resources 92,079 131.223 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Actlvltlés Wages Rent Insurance Bank Charges Telephone Postsge & Stationary Sundries Equipment purchase and hire Events and room hire Computer running costs Training Expenses Travelling Expenses Sessional Fees Repairs & Maintenance 52,930 6.465 681 141 3,102 25 1,922 1,777 12.215 1,031 337 2,350 11,423 243 67.753 8,040 742 127 3,151 1,249 667 19,514 277 2,588 104 108 Governance Costs Accountancy Legal fees 1,600 134 1,560 13 1,573 Total Resources Expended 96,376 105,681 Net Income 4.297 17