Folk•stono Hythfr & Dl•trlct Mencap Llmfthd
{ A company Ilmltsd ty guarants•}
Statsm•rt of Flnanclal A￿1¥515￿ for th• Y•ar Endod 301h Sept•mbw 2024
Total
2023
Funds
2024
Incoming Re￿￿rCeS
Bank Interesl
Donation8
Membershlp
4102
1116
4102
1116
2594
1957
331
Drop In Centre
Adviti•$ for generntty fvnd8
12286
10287
Holiday Income
28276
10269
Totsl In¢omlng rn¥our¢
57130
57130
37724
Le88 cost of gener8tkwJ fiJnd8
Net Incomlng mourcgB avallablg
fof ¢harltsbl• appllcat5on
57130
57130
37724
Charftabl• Exp•rMlIturn
Op8ration of Drop in Cen
-19781
-19781
-19193
-19761
-19781
-19193
Oth•r Exwidltur•
Holhyay Expendture
Adminrstration of Charity
-29529
-2857
-29529
-2857
-7175
-2858
Total EXp•nd1￿r?
-52148
-52148
-29226
PAovement In Fund• for tho Y••r
Net incthnel (eXpend￿re) forth? year
4982
Fund BalarKe$ IXOLW foThYard
171614
171614
163116
Fund bahnc•• c•nl•d foThva
1765
176596
1614
The statement ol ffianoal KbMlies indLKlgs al garyis w¥J lossas recognised in the yew.

Folkestone Hythe & Dlstriet Mèncap Limited
{ A company limited by guarantse)
Balanc• Sh••t a8 at 30 Sepl•mber 2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Flxad Amets
Current A88ets
Cash at Bank and in Hand
1765
171614
176598
171614
Crodltorn
Creditor
Accru￿ ExF*nses
1765
171614
Accumulated fund brought fopward
Nel incomelexpendrture for the year
A¢¢umulat•d fund balance Carr1￿ fovw•
171614
4982
176596
163116
8498
171614
For the financial yeaT endin9 30 September 2024 Ihe Company was entiued to exempb'on from audrt under
seclon 477(21 of the Componies kt 2rth.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance wth sectKX)
476 of the Companies Act 20(￿.
The dirKlors a¢knthvkdge their responsikm'lrty tr.
il ensuring the company keeps accounbng recc*ds wA)ich comply section 386,. and
11) preparing ac¢ounts which give a tnje and fair vivw of the state of affairs of the company as
al the end of the financ¢al year, and, of rts profil or lovJ for the financial year, in attordan
with the requirements of $￿tion 393, and which otherw¢se comply wth the requirements of
thè Companies relating to a¢￿unts, so tsr as applicable to the company.
A4>provod by th• Board of Dlr•ctorn on 25 Octob•r 2024
And slgn•d on thelr behalf by:
Mr¥ S Gratton
Chalrman

Forlh•Y•ar End•d aoa•owb•r2024
i. AcG¢)untlnB Polic1••
Gon•rnl
D4pMcl•tlo
D8preaalon kn ¢tsg•d Ix¢¢ a8iei• alts r* of25% ofcrnl pw)w.
years dtyrecH1￿ kn clorged in tr*
ofdwosal.
2. Accumulthl Fund•
171014
163116
ICWY&Jrplw fiy tsy
171

Folkestone Hythe & District
Mencap Limited
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Annual Report &
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended
30 September 2024
Registered Number .4615518
Charity Registered Number . 1097687

Folkestone Hythe & District Mencap Limited
(A company limited by guarantee)
Company Inforniation
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024
Incorporated in England & Wales on 12th Deeember 21)02
Board of Direetorsl
Trustees
Mrs S Gratton (Chaimian)
Miss L Hugh¢s
Mrs C Godden (Company Secretary)
Ms L Kavanagh
Mrs C Thresher
Mrs E Hatficld
Mr D Wilkie
R¢gi8tered O(fJee
5 Bonsor Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 SET
Compgoy no.
4615518
Charity 110.
1097687

Folkestone Hythe & DRStrict Mencap Limited
(A coJDpany limit￿1 by guarantre)
Report of the Board of Directors
For the Year Ended 30 September 2024
The Board of Directors pr&sent their rqx)rt together with the financial statements for the year ended 30
September 2024
Principal Activity
The company w&s incorporated on 12 December 2(K)2 with Charitable Status whose principal activity
is that of supporting and promoting the interests of the learnin8-disabled population of the Folkestone
& Hythe & Romney Marsh are
The Company took on all th¢ a&s¢ts and activiti￿ of Folk¢ston¢ Hythe & District Mencap, an
unincorporated charity.
Members of the Board of Dir￿10￿￿￿*t¢
Mrs S Gratton - Chairperson
Miss L Hughes
Mrs C Godden - Company Secretary
Ms L K84vanagh
Mrs C Thresher
Mrs E Hatfield
Mr D Wilkie
The Board meets approximately every 3 months.

Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for ￿ch financial year which give a
Irue and fair view of the situation of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that
year. In preparing these financial ststements, the Board of Directors are required lo:
make suitable accounting w)licies and then apply them consistently.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
tollow applicable accounting standard& subject to any material departures disclosed and
¢xplained the financial statements.
prepare financial stslements on the going concern basi& unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the Company will continue in business;
The Board of Directors are responsibl¢ for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preven¢ion of
fraud and other irregularities.
Review of the Year
Our regular programme of activities includes five weekly club sessions at four separate locations across
the district and a fortnighÉly New Age Kurling session in a local sports hall. In addition to these we
r¢peated a summer tennis pro8ramme with Hythe Tennis Club.
Our members enjoyed two short breaks in the Isle of Wi8ht and Hayling Island. Other activities during
the year included festive parties, trips to shows, and an annual summer ball. We also tLK)k part in the
World New Age Kurling Championshtp& which iwk place in Bedford.
We have welcomed a significant number of new members during the year. O/•
As alway& we are indebted to our volunteers and staff, without whom, we would not be able to run any
of nur seryices.
Reserves
We are alway5 seeking alternative ways of funding in order for us to deliver and diversify our services
to meet the assessed needs of our members. Overall, our clubs continue to it self-financing.
Grant Making Poliey
We never make grants to individuals. Rarely the trustees may agree to make a small grant to another
organisation workin8 With the learning disabled in the Folkestone, Hythe and surrounding area.
Risks
Health & safety issues are continually rnonitored and are discussed at ev¢ry trustee meeting. A
portfolio of policies has been draHry) up to ensure the health & safety of OUT members, staff 8nd
volunteers. All our policies have bl￿ ￿vieWed and updated this year.

The finance policy lays out financial controls and financial forecasts are regularly pr￿UCed to ensure
the financial health of the organisation. We have identified that our current reserves will cover the net
costs of running our clubs for at least the next ten years. We plan to continue fund-raising to maintain
our reserves for the future.
We also continuing with our risk &wssment for the charity.
Auditors
These financial statements have been independently examined &$ required by law.
Small Company EiemptioDs
The above report h&$ been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to srnall
companies within Part 15 of the Compfinies Act 2006.
This report approved by the ￿ard on Jjl November 2024.
By Order of the Board
Mrs C S Godden
Company Secretary
5 Bonsor Road
Folkestone, Kent CTI 9 SET

Folk•stono Hythfr & Dl•trlct Mencap Llmfthd
{ A company Ilmltsd ty guarants•}
Statsm•rt of Flnanclal A￿1¥515￿ for th• Y•ar Endod 301h Sept•mbw 2024
Total
2023
Funds
2024
Incoming Re￿￿rCeS
Bank Interesl
Donation8
Membershlp
4102
1116
4102
1116
2594
1957
331
Drop In Centre
Adviti•$ for generntty fvnd8
12286
10287
Holiday Income
28276
10269
Totsl In¢omlng rn¥our¢
57130
57130
37724
Le88 cost of gener8tkwJ fiJnd8
Net Incomlng mourcgB avallablg
fof ¢harltsbl• appllcat5on
57130
57130
37724
Charftabl• Exp•rMlIturn
Op8ration of Drop in Cen
-19781
-19781
-19193
-19761
-19781
-19193
Oth•r Exwidltur•
Holhyay Expendture
Adminrstration of Charity
-29529
-2857
-29529
-2857
-7175
-2858
Total EXp•nd1￿r?
-52148
-52148
-29226
PAovement In Fund• for tho Y••r
Net incthnel (eXpend￿re) forth? year
4982
Fund BalarKe$ IXOLW foThYard
171614
171614
163116
Fund bahnc•• c•nl•d foThva
1765
176596
1614
The statement ol ffianoal KbMlies indLKlgs al garyis w¥J lossas recognised in the yew.

Folkestone Hythe & Dlstriet Mèncap Limited
{ A company limited by guarantse)
Balanc• Sh••t a8 at 30 Sepl•mber 2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Flxad Amets
Current A88ets
Cash at Bank and in Hand
1765
171614
176598
171614
Crodltorn
Creditor
Accru￿ ExF*nses
1765
171614
Accumulated fund brought fopward
Nel incomelexpendrture for the year
A¢¢umulat•d fund balance Carr1￿ fovw•
171614
4982
176596
163116
8498
171614
For the financial yeaT endin9 30 September 2024 Ihe Company was entiued to exempb'on from audrt under
seclon 477(21 of the Componies kt 2rth.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance wth sectKX)
476 of the Companies Act 20(￿.
The dirKlors a¢knthvkdge their responsikm'lrty tr.
il ensuring the company keeps accounbng recc*ds wA)ich comply section 386,. and
11) preparing ac¢ounts which give a tnje and fair vivw of the state of affairs of the company as
al the end of the financ¢al year, and, of rts profil or lovJ for the financial year, in attordan
with the requirements of $￿tion 393, and which otherw¢se comply wth the requirements of
thè Companies relating to a¢￿unts, so tsr as applicable to the company.
A4>provod by th• Board of Dlr•ctorn on 25 Octob•r 2024
And slgn•d on thelr behalf by:
Mr¥ S Gratton
Chalrman

Forlh•Y•ar End•d aoa•owb•r2024
i. AcG¢)untlnB Polic1••
Gon•rnl
D4pMcl•tlo
D8preaalon kn ¢tsg•d Ix¢¢ a8iei• alts r* of25% ofcrnl pw)w.
years dtyrecH1￿ kn clorged in tr*
ofdwosal.
2. Accumulthl Fund•
171014
163116
ICWY&Jrplw fiy tsy
171

Independent Examinerfs Report
Report to the trusteeknbers of Folkestone. Hythe & District Mencap Ltd
On accounts for the yoar ended: 30 September 2024
Charity no: 1097687
Re8PeCtlve responslblllllés of trustets and •xamlner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in ac¢ordan¢e with the
Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr).
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year urKJer section 144 of the
Act and that on indeperKlent examination is needed.
It is my responsibilty to..
examine the accounts under sectton 145 of the Chartlies A¢t
follow the applicable Directions given by the Chanty Commission (urKler section
145(5)(b) of the Act
state whether parts'cular matters have come to my attents'on
Basls of Indepondent oxarninorfs •tatement
My examirAtion was carried out in accordance with general Direth'ons given by the Charlty
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting record8 kept by th8 charity and
a companson of the accounts presented with those reC￿dS. It also includ88 consideration of any
unusual items or disdosures in the accounts. aTrJ seeking explanations from the trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures urKlertaken do not provide all evidence that
would be required in an audit, and Consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a Irue and fairf view and the report is limrted to those matters set out in the ststement
below.
Independent oxaminofs statemont
In Connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
sIgr￿1. e) o &(snJAKAI
D•ts: 25 November 2024
Namo:
Barbara Gardner
Address:
16 Windmill Close
Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN23 OAU