REGISTERED COAIPANY NUMBER: 04362851 {England and Walesl REGISTERED CHARifY NUMBER: 1094146 Report of the Trustees and Unaudlted Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024 Walk Tall
Walk Tall Contents of the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 Ortober 2024 CoENTs PAGE Report of the Truestees Ito4 Independent examiner's report to the trustees ststement of flnancial activities Balance Sheet Note5 to the accounts 8t012 The followlng pages do not fomi part of the accounls Detailed staternent of financial activitie5 13to14
Walk Tall Report of the Truestees For the year ended 31 October 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the Flnanclal Statements of t for the year ended 31 October 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Staternent of Recommende Prattice applicable to charit1è5 preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Flnancial Reportlng Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Irel.- IFRS 1021 leffect(ve l January 20151. OBJEcfivES AND AcrivrriE5 Objectives and aims The Charity'5 aim is to advance the education of young people under the oge of 25, by raising awareness and by irnparting knowledge, skills and strate which dce and managÈ conflict and promote concord, respert and positive behaviour between individuals, within society and the community. The charity also seeks to advance the educatlon of the general publlc as well as promoting awarenes5 of the Charity's values and ideals and condurts into the best delivery of thèse objectives. Sumrnary of the year This year has demonstrated how stretched our already srnall staff team has been. One of our key aims this year has been to rebuild stsffing capaclty, in core administration. During the year to 31 October 2024, two new part time members admin staff joined the team providing 5UPPQrt for the toun counselllng tultion services and a general administrator wrth a focus on buildIng our volunteer base, although we still have further to go to restore o prevlous adminlstration capacity. There has been steady growth In counselling provislon and tultion as well as dernand for post-16 education. Our challenge, ogain, is one of Careful caF bullding, both In terms of staffing and resourtes, in order to cater for the demand going forwards. Due to changes in government and government pollcy, capital fundin8 has been radically cut both for revenue and Capital expenditure. This has impai projects. However, desplte this we have been fortunate to receive support for our work from 8rant funders for which we are extremely grateful. Supporting Young People in Education.. The academic year ending 31 August 2024 resulted in 96% examination success and a progression to further learnlng and apprentl¢eship5 or into emp 79% of students. Key Stage 4 referral ntjmbers continue to provide for only those with the most severe needs a5 school budgets have experienced cuts. Again. applica our post-16 allocation which resulted in the need to implement a waiting list. The number of students CDming through the education Service overth 47 % engaglng in I'.1 therapy. Counselling Service and Tultion: We delivered 3532 coun5elling 5e55ions acros5 288 cllents through Dur coun5elling service. In addition, we have delivered l.'I counselling to 3 Kent scl I post-16 provider and a young persons sheltered residence, and we are now providing young people's 5pecizlist counselling to 3 GP partnerships. Coun5ellortrainingwas dellvered to 26 students acT055 L2ve15 2 to spec¢alist post-graduate dlploma at Level 6. Contlnues to be the most challenging of our services to grow. In line with the national trend, interest in the arts has declined. However our communi. continues to attratt members and15 In demand to sing at various community events. During the year ending 31 Ottober 2024 the ¢hoir performed 7 Includin8 2 performances at elderly care homes and at a celebration of the 80th annlversary of the D-Day landing5
Walk Tall Report of the Truestees Forthe year ended 31 October 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Grants and Communlty Support.. We were fortunate to be in receipt of 8rants which have helped us to continue our work and enable us to provlde special projects to support our communlty as we respond to changing needs. Our thanks to.. Our funders: ASDA Foundation Involve Kent Kent County Council 7 Stars Foundatlon Mrs Smith & Mount Our supporters; Aspirations Accountancy, Sealeys Estate Agency, Gullands Sollcitors, Student Chambers. My most grateful thanks to Walk Tall's trustees for their dedlcation and patient support to me personally. My thanks also to Walk Tall staff and volunteers who have glven 50 much and worked tirelessly to support our vulnerable service users. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves pollcy The trustee5 have examined the charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main rlsks to the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 9 and 12 months of the expenditure. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity, at the balance sheet date the available reserves were £269,96512023: £224,3351 which represents seventeen months of expenditure, five months more than our target range. This gives the charity a base from which to grow and expand its reach in the community and to meet increasing costs and demands. The CEO has put forward plans for the coming financial year to maintaln the unrestricted reseNe position whilst delivering more services to our new and existing users. The charity is working closely with local funders and delivery partners to provide a 8ood quality education within strict bud lines, It is anticipated that thls will maintain the Charity's reselves withln its target range and improve our reach. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limlted by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Recwltment and appointment of new trustees New trustees are Introduced to the charity by either their work in the local community or by the Chief Executive as part of her work to promote the activities of the charlty. Trustees are Invited and encouraged to attend performances that the charity produces and to meet the a¢tors and volunteers in the rehe sessions so that they understand the context of the charitable work undertaken. The charity also produces a guide to the legal responsibilities of being a trustee plus sign postlngs from the varlous Charity Commisslon publlcations through the Commission's guide the Essential Trustee"
Walk Tall Report of the Truestees For the year ended 31 October 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Registered Company number 04362851 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1094146 Registered offi¢e Heritage Hall Craylands Lane Swanscombe Kent DAIO OLP Trustees Mr. K Chauhan. Ms. J Crocker - Solicitor Mr. A B Kensington Accountant Reverend D Scott - Retired Parish Prlest Mr. M Sears - Commerclal Agent Independent Examlner Blue Rocket Accounting 8 Twi51eton Court Dartford Kent DAI 2EN A WORD FROM OUR CHAIRMAN Trustees: We have a small, but gifted band of trustees who have contributed to Walk Tall's welfare through their diverse gifts and specialities. We met several times either by zoom or face to face. We are blessed in having a first-class accountant keeping a watchful eye ( our cash flow. in having an expert in the property market guiding us in finding and assessing new locations- an ongoing challenge and in having a fully qualified lawyer keeping an eye on legal issues. Add to that, we have a newish trustee who is involved in education. ThE trustees work well together, each contributing their skills to Walk Tall's life. Thank you, all you wonderful people. CEO: Walk Tall depend5 very heavily on the skills of our extremely busy CEO. Dr Ann Duke. This past year she has had a much heavier burc work as she was Mayor of Swanscombe and Greenhithe as well as being our CEO. As I write this she ha5 recently finished her term as Mayc will contiftue as a councillor- a much lighter load. The trustees are hoping that She can now concentrate on advancing the Walk Tall vision appointirsg help for Ann as she is definitely overworked. The trustees have been concerned with her health. FINANCE5: Thanks to Ann'5 expert15e as a fLtnd raiser and the artions of some of our trustees who are excellent buslnesspeople and who ai expert in putting pressure on organisatlon5 which are in debt to Walk Tall. We have a first-cla$5 treasurer who keeps an eye on our financia situation. She is supported by a small staff which Is being watched by the trustees with the hope that Ann will receive more support releasi to concentrate on the CEO essentials.
WalkTall Report of theTruestees For the year ended 31 October 2024 A WORD FROM OUR CHAIRMAN Icontinuedl Artivltles: Counselling: Thls department is provlng to be Walk Tall's rnajor success story, With several tralning courses and counselling sesslons going on,. the Income has been climbing steadlly with Emma Farrell at the head. Walk Tall depends very heavlly on part tlme employees and we are grateful for them. So much of the training and even the counselling now operates by zoom. The coun5elling department used all of our rented premises in DartFord, Swanscombe, Maidstone and Gravesend. This expansion emphasizes the need for Increased help for our CEO. School: The school has continued successfully to prepare students, who have challenges attending larger schools, to wrlte their GCSES. Thls ha5 continued for Some years. The school is regularly checked by educational authorities and the reports are consistently positive. Drama and Cholr: The drama program- airning at both children and adults- Is struggllng to resurrect itself, Finding the right person to take charge of drama is provin8 rather challenglnB. There have been some events involving young people through the year. The Catzout cholr underTamara Gumrner Is maklng steady progress and has performed in many venues over the year. Volunteer5: Walk Tall has always depended heavlly on its volunteers. Unfortunately most of them don't seem to last long. Of course we are very grateful to the ones who are actlve with u5 and glve of their time generouslv The future." The future of Walk Tall Is secure not least because of our healthy finances and also because it is constantly reviewlng and renewlnE its vlslon. There Is a hlgh standard of efflclency on the part of the CEO, the trustees, employees and volunteers, Approved b order of the board of trustee5 on 2nd July 2025 and slgned on it5 behalf by: Reverend D Scott-Trustee
Report of the Trustees and INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF Walk Tall Independent examiner's report to the tru5tee5 of Walk Tall I'the Company'l I report to the charity trijstees Dn my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 October 2024. Responsibllities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company land also its director5 forthe purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the account5 of the Company are not required to be audlted under Part 16 of the 2006 Att and are eliglble for independent examination, I report In respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under sectlon 145 of the Chartie5 Act 20111'the 2011 Art'l. In carrying out my examinatlon, I have followed the Dlrections given by the Charity Commi55ion under Section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner'5 Statement I have completed my exarnination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connettion with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the accounts do not accord with those record5,' or the accounts do not comply with the accounting reqU1MentS of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than anv requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered a5 part of an independent examination,. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordan with the method5 and principles of the Statement of Recommended Prattice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other matters in connertion with the examination to whi¢h attention should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the actounts to be reached. Miguel Calabrese FCCA Blue Rocket Atrounting 8 Twisleton Court Dartford Kent DAI IEN 2025
Walk Tall STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 October 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restrlrted Funds TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS Note 2024 2024 2024 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Donations and legacies Charitsble artlvities Grants Other tradlng activitles Investment income 147,333 147,333 142,492 7,718 47,986 2,351 28,752 36.470 47,986 2.351 29,614 44.421 1,547 TOTAL INCOMING RECOURCES 205,388 28,752 234,140 218,074 RESOURCES EXPENDED Cost of generating funds: Project delivery 79,943 10,122 90.065 92,631 Charitable activities Resour5 Bought in professional SeiCe5 Rent of facilitie5 and equlpment Other expense5 Advertising and promotion expenses 7,219 5.411 41,471 22,650 3.064 4.326 9.360 5,070 3,882 11.545 14,771 46.541 26,532 3,064 20,861 2,089 26,132 18,822 6,989 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 159,758 32,760 192,518 167.524 NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 45,630 14.0081 41,622 50,550 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Transfer between funds Total fund5 brought forward 224,335 24,056 248,391 197.841 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 269,965 20,048 290,013 248 391
WalkTall Balance Sheet 31 October 2024 Unrestrlcted Fund 2024 Restricted Fund 2024 TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 728 2,814 3,542 4,173 CURRENT ASSET5 Debtors & Prepayments Cash at Bank & in hand TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 39,525 234.660 274,185 39,525 268,522 308,047 46.296 237,943 284,239 33,862 33,862 CREDITORS: Amounts due within one year 4,948 16,628 21,576 40,021 NET CURRENT ASS5 269.965 20,048 290,013 248.391 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year NET ASSETS 269,965 20.048 290,013 248,391 FUNDED BY Accumulated Unrestricted Income funds 269,965 20,048 290,013 248,391 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 269,965 20,048 290.013 248.391 The charitable cornpany Is entitled to exemptlon from audit under Sectlon 477 of the Companles Att 2006 for the year ended 31 October 2024. The rnembers have not requlfed the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for lal ensuring that the charttable cornpany keeps accounting records that cornply with Sectlons 586 and 387 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 and preparing financlal ststements which glve a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charltable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordan with the requirements ot Sectlons 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply wlth the requirements of the Cornpanles Act 2006 relating to financial Statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the pmvi510n5 applicable to charitable companie5 subjert to the small companie5 regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustee5 and authorised for Issue on 2nd July 2025 and were slgned on its beh If by.. Name ofTrustee M Sears- Trustee Name of Trustee J Crocker- Trustee
Walk Tall Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statement5 of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021 '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 1021 (effective l January 20151,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companie5 Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the histori[ cost convention. Income All income is recagnised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the company has entitlement to the funds, It is probable that the Income will be recelved and the amount can be measured rellably. Expendlture Liabilitles are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructivo obligation committing the ompany to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resource5. Tanglble flxed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each a55et over its estimated Plantand machinery 25°A on reducing balance Computer Equipment - 25% on reducing balance Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its chartitable 3Ctivities. FUMI a£counting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restrirted fund5 can only be used for particular restrlcted purposes withln the objects of the company. Restriction5 arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanations of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the Financial Statement5
Walk Tall Notes to the Flnancial Ststements for the year ended 31 October 2024 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Fundraising events Coun5elling Courses 3,250 44,736 47,986 loo 44,321 44,421 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Rent received Deposit amount interest 2,351 2,351 1,547 PROJECT DEUVERY Investment management costs 2024 2023 Property repairs 5,452 4,136 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Net income / lexpenditurel is stated after charging / (credltingl: 2024 2023 Depreciation - owned assets Other operating leases 1,180 1.391 25,769 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits forthe year ended 31 Ortober 2024 nor forthe year ended 31 October 2023. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits forthe yearended 31 October 2023 nor forthe year ended 31 Ortober 2024. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employee5 during the year was as follows 2024 2023 Charltable artivities Support team No employee received emoluments in excess of £60.000
Walk Tall Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restrirted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 142,492 29,614 172,106 Charitable actlvlties Resources Other trading activities Investment income loo 44,321 1,547 loo 44,321 1.547 Total 188,460 29,614 218,074 EXPENDITURE ON Project delivery 80,336 12,295 92,631 Charltable activitles Resources Bought in professional services Rent of facilities and equipment Other expenses Advertislng and promotion expenses 17.820 3,041 2,089 10,052 3,926 20.861 2,089 26,132 18,822 6.989 16.080 14,896 6,989 Total 136,121 31,403 167,524 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITUREI 52.339 11,789) 50.550 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Transfer between funds Totsl funds brought forward 171,996 25,845 197,841 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 224,335 24,056 248,391 -10.
Walk Tall Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSET5 Plant and machinery Computer equlpment Total COST At l November 2023 Addltions 3.550 5.140 549 8,690 549 At 31 October 2024 3,550 5,689 9,239 DEPRECIATION At l November 2023 Charge for the year 1,548 500 2,969 4,517 1,180 At 31 October 2024 2,048 3,649 5.697 NET BOOK VAULE At l November 2023 2,002 2,171 4.173 At 31 October 2024 3,542 io DEBTORS 2024 2024 2023 Unrestrirted 36,275 3,250 Trade debtors Other debtors Restrfrted Total 43,046 3,250 39,525 46,296 li CREDITORS: Amounts falllng due within one year 2024 2024 20Z3 Unrestricted 1,012 3,410 208 318 Restrltted Trade Creditors Accruals PensSon SocSal secutiries and other tsxes Deferred grant income Other credttors Total 7.930 206 341 29,016 2,528 16,628 4,948 16,628 40,OZI li-
Walk Tall Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 12 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At Net movement in fund At 3111012023 3yIO/2024 Unresrtrlrted funds General fund 224,335 45,630 269,965 Restrlcted funds Children in Need Other agencies 24,056 14,0081 20.048 TOTAL FUNDS 248,391 41,622 Net movement in funds, included in the above are a5 follows.. Income resources Resources expended Movement In funds Unresctricled funds General fund 205,388 1159,7581 45,630 Restrirted funds Children in Need Other agencies 28.752 132,7601 14,0081 TOTAL FUNDS 234,140 192,5181 41,622 13 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 October 2024. -12-
Walk Tall Detalled Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 October 2024 2024 2024 2023 Restrirted Unrestricted Total INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Counselling service Donation income Other income 90,867 88,156 56,466 147,333 54,336 142,492 Other trading activities Fundraising events Counselling courses 3,250 44,736 47,986 100 44,321 44,421 Investment income Deposit account interest 2,351 2,351 1,547 1,547 Charltable actlvities Government grant Grants 28,752 28,752 28,752 7,718 7,718 205,388 29,614 29,614 218,074 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES EXPENDITURE Other trading actlvities Wages Staff training Pensions Bad debts 10,122 78,352 208 1,064 319 89,653 1,907 1,071 10,122 79,943 92,631 Investment management costs Property repairs and cleaning 2,638 2,638 2,814 2,814 4,136 4,136 Charitable activitles Resources Counselling fees 4,326 9,360 13,686 7,219 5,411 12,630 20,861 2,089 22,950 Support costs Management Vehicle Running cost Rent payable Rates and water Insurance Printing, postage and stationery Advertising and promotion Sundries 5,070 39,257 2,214 2,807 3,558 3,064 345 51,245 25,769 363 2,696 1,678 6,989 297 37.792 628 5,698 13-
Walk Tall Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles for the year ended 31 October 2024 2024 2024 2023 Restrlcted Unrestrlrted Total Support costs Management- Contlnue Llght and heat Computer software and consumables Telephone 5,123 903 2.133 3,381 1,409 1.947 5.698 59,404 44,529 Finance Legal and professional costs Subscriptions and donations Sundry expenses Depreciation: Plant and machinery Depreciation: Computer equipment 1.040 632 146 364 SC 680 2,852 667 724 1,901 Other Travel and subsistence 616 1,539 801 Governan costs Accountancy and legal fees 576 576 Totsl re50urces expended 32,760 159,758 167,524 Net surplus (4,008 45,630 50,550 1a.