SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
COMPANY NUMBER: 04990720
CHARITY NUMBER: 1103691

SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
FINANCIAL STATEMEII'TS
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
Contents
Pages
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
13
Balance Sheet
14-15
Notes to the Financial Statements
16-28
THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES ONLY:
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account
29-31

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEIIIBER 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their annual trustees, Teport together with the unaudited Financial
Statements of the charitable company for the year ending 31 December 2024, which are also prepared
to meet the requirements for a directors. report and Financial Statements for Companies Act purposes.
The Financial Statements COEnply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the
Memormdum and Articles of Association and Accounting and Reprting by Charities: Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities prep￿Ing their Financial Staternctjts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity Name:
Southampton Mencap
Registered Charity Number
1103691
Registered Company Iyumber:
04990720
Registered Office and Operational Address:
187A Portswood Road
Southampton
S017 2NF
TRUSTEE DIRECTORS
The trustees are the dir¢ctors of the chaTitable company for the pU￿oSe of company law and are its
trustees for the purpose of charity law.
The trustees who served the charitable company during the year and sinee the year end as follows:
Hilary Linssen
Brian Strevens
Diane Bernstein
Clare Mar-molinero
Daniel Mar-molinero
Heidi Oldrey
Kathryn Rankin
Lisa Stead
J¢nnif¢r Strevens
Chair
Treasurer
Appointed
14.10.24
Appointed
13.08.24
KEY IIND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Alexandra Iles

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SOUTHAMvfoN MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMtTED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
OUR ADVISORS
Independent Examiner:
Abraham & Dobell
230 Shirley Road
Southampton
S015 3HR
Bankers:
HSBC plc
55 Above Bar Street
Southampton
S014 7DZ
Investment Managers:
M & G Investments
PO Box 9038
Chelmsford
CM99 2XF
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
A srnall, local charity With big ambitions. specialising in truly relevant support and with clear
objectives that focus on the needs of our users and their family carers.
Misslon Statement
We believe that everyone wilh a learning disability should hove the ritrht to choice. opporlunity and
respeGt- whatever their age or disability. We aL¥o believe thai supportfor ihefamilies ofpeople with
a learning disability is vital to achieving our vision.
The strategies employed to achieve the charity's objectives for the benefit of people with a learning
disability alld their family carers are to:
Respond to needs of our client group in a flexible and appropriate manner and support them to
have short breaks from each other.
Deliver inforn]ation which is timely, appropriate and up-to-date.
Raise awareness to their rights by jointly working with others who share our goals in making a
difference.
Encourage participation of more people to get involved and have a say in the futlre planning
of the charitable company.
Repiesent views so that learning disability issues are taken into consideration at all levels.
Support family caTers by helping with the development of groups with similar goals to the
charitable company.
Provide more services by developing new activities which fill the gaps in provision.
Raise fimds to support OUT existing services and develop new initiatives.

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEIMBER 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
Public Benefit Statement
All of our activities are undertaken to further OUT charitable purposes for the public benefit. In shaping
our objectives and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission, s
guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'Public Benefit: Running a Charity (PB2)'.
ACHIEVEMEIYTS AI¥D PERFORMANCE
Southampton Mencap exists to provide advice and practical support for our members, their farnilies
and carers and to campaign to ensure that their views are represented. We participate in strategic
panels and partnerships within healt￿ education and social care and are represented on the Learning
Disability Partnership Board. where appropriate advice and inforniation or support in the fonn of
advocacy is available to parents and carers.
Social Activities
Southampton M¢Dcap Club3 hav¢ fonn¢d part of our core offer since the beginning. The organisation
recognises the importance for children. young people and adults with learning disabilities to havc
opportunities to engage in fun and affordable activities alongside their peer group and which give
them and their parentslcarers regular short breaks from each other. To make these as accessible as
possible to those on limited incomes subscription fecs have been kept to a minimum.
Social Activities for Adults 18+
Activities Rn the form of social clubs are available for adults offering a shorter session in a relaxed
environment. There are 3 clubs based at the Centre running on a fortnightly basis grouped by age.
Each offers a variety of social programmes, with activities chosen by members where they can meet,
make new friends or sustain longstanding relationships often developed from childhood.
Livewire 18 (6.30pm-9pm on alternate Wednesdays) 23 sessions, 57.5 hours were delivered. The
number of club members stayed constant at 14 during the year.
Livewire 25 (6.30pm-9pm on alternate Wednesdays) 23 sessions, 57.5 hours were delivered. The
number of club members rose from 17 to 19 during the year.
Adult Gateway (1.30ptn4pm on alternate Saturdays) 22 sessions, 55 hours were delivered. The
number of club members fell slightly from 15 to 13 during the year.

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SOUT11A￿lPT0N MENCAP
(A COMPAIYY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR EfrfDED
31 DECEMBER2024
ACHIEVEMENfs AND PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)
Social Activities (Continued)
Fairplay Saturday Clubs and Holiday Sehemes
These are care and play based activities for 5-18-year-olds and filnded through Southampton City
Council's short breaks framework. Eligibility is based on childrenlyoung people's status as mernber
of the Buzz Network. These activities are also open to Jigsaw Members.
Tbe Fairplay Saturday Clubs rneet every other Saturday - Fairplay Juniors meet 9.30am -1pm and
Fairplay Teens meet (2pm-5.30pm). Both clubs delivered 18 s¢ssions or 63 hours of support. At the
end of the year, there were 8 members attending the Junior Club and 7 members attending the Teen
Club.
The Holiday Scheme operates during tbe sehool holiday& In half ternis we rLm two mixed age
days and over Easter and the Summer we run four mixed age days each week. Members tend to
access both Saturday clubs and holiday schemes, though there are a small nurtLber who only access
one of th¢s¢ options.
Activiti¢s include sensory based play, music, arts and CTafts, physical play and imaginative play.
Volunteers are an important part of staffing levels, where I". I support is needed as this can leave other
children with lower support needs wanting more engagement with aduLt staff. volunteers are
invaluable in helping these childr￿.
During the year, the Fairplay holiday schemes delivered 34 sessions or 255 hours. 25 children
attended the schemes with an average attendance per day of 10.
DAY Service Enteryrises and Opportunities
The Mencap Centre offers weekday opportunities from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for individuals aged 18
and above with learning disabilities offering a unique ¢xperience b&ged on individual preferences and
interests. Led by an experienced staff team, the prograrnme facilitates continued learning, acquisition
of practical work skills, and a deeper und¢rstsnding of the world for participants, empowering them
to contribute to their communities. Additional benefits include improved cornmunication, stayino
active, understanding health arAd safety. reducing isolation. and all¢viates the pressure on carers.
Currently, the programme offers 15 places per day spread across six sessions, including two groups
on Tuesdays.
At the end of December. the service provided 68 out of an available 87 places per week, spread across
the different services.

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SOUTHAMvfoN MENCAP
(A COMI PANY LIMrfED BY GUARknNTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (COIYTINUED)
Day Scrvice EnterprAses and Opportunities (Continued)
Monday Handycrafts Activities are craftlart based and include upcycling various products which
are used around the Centre. (14120 places filled)
Tuesday 02F and Thursday 02F offer a programme of continued learning which develop and
improve IT, numeracy and literacy skills. In addition, members engage in campaigns on issues of
significant relevance to them and through this participate in several related community projects.
(23132 places filled)
Bakery down the Lan¢ is open to the public on Thursday afternoons and enables participants from
the 02F group to learn a range of hospitality skills, including customer service and health and hygiene
skills.
Tuesday IVIG & M TUDS 21on8side the 02F group offering its memher.% a chance to participate in a
range of r¢pair, garden and maintenance work. Their work has evolved from small scale repair work
around the centr4 to maintaining several private gardens. (8112 plac¢s filled)
Wednesday Makers & Bakers ￿0Up is dedicated to creating home baked goods. Participants
develop skills in producing quality products at realistic and affordable prices which can be promoted
to the public. The leader ensures each receive training and support in food handling, hygiene and
presentation. This group provide the goods needed for Bakery down the Lane. {8112 places filled)
Friday Home Kitchen promotes a practical and holistic approach in enabling participants to live and
eat he￿thilY. The group is taught to adopt healthier lifestyles, including exercise and making healthy
food choices. In addition, th¢ group supports the Bakers Group in making sure that there are sufficient
supplies available to meet customer orders. (15115 places filled)
Transport The Mencap offers 5 places each day to members accessing the day service
programme, to and from the Centre. The car is at full capacity for 3 days each weeL with a total of 6
members benefitting across the week from this reliable service. The majority are funded through adult
social care. (42150 available journeys filled)
Carers Meetings take place usually where there is a need to address specific cE￿lengeS faced by
carers and their loved ones. Taking place at the Centre, the last 2 meetings have focussed on the topic
of dementia and the pathways available to people with learning disabilities. On average 12 carers,
supported by 6 prof¢ssionals, attended. In addition, we have supported carers with a respite campaign
in the city.

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUAIL4NTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(coNriNUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (CONfINUED)
Day Service Enterprises and Opportunities (Continued)
Carers Meetings (Continued)
We continue to participate in meetings across the city to ensure that the voice of carers of pcople with
learning disabilities and their carers is conveyed. We also actively seek people who are willing to
directly get involved in local forums and steering groups. Staff have attended 40 meetings relating
to carers and people with learning disabilities. as well as some debating local community issues and
their potential impact on this client ￿0up.
Advice and Support
A vital element of our work is in providing inforniation, advice and guidance to our members, their
families, carers and interested organisations OT individuals, either face to face, by phone or via email.
During the last year we published 3 copies of our I£arning Disability News newsletter distributed to
over 200 people within our organisation and emailed to a fvrther 200. The newsletter raises awareness
of our work, local and national topical issues 2nd practical day-to-day infnrniatinn about our services.
Website and Social Media
We continue to develop our online presence recognising that this is a good tool for reaching those
who can benefit from our services, with this area steadily growing. We provide regular social media
updates (1.2k followers) which spotlight groups and individuals. We also take steps to ensure that
our website is relevant and up to date.
Volunteer Support
Volunteers are important to our work and are greatly appreciated. Through ongoing support, they are
encouraged to share any special skills they have. Currently we benefit from 23 active volunteers who
support across our range of services or act as trustees. Between them they provided over 1,300 hours
of support during year.
FINANCIAL REVtEW
In the year to 31 December 2024, the charitable company incurred a deficit of £(17,528) (2023
£(29,999}). This was reduced by an unrealised gain on the charitable company's investments of
£28,349 (2023 - £9,386). Overall. therefore. the charitable company incurred a net movement in
funds surplus of £10.821 in the year to 31 December 2024 compared to g20,613) in the year to
31 December 2023.

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(COIYTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEIWIBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW (CONTINUED)
Principal Funding Sources
All income received by the organisation is used solely for the benefit of local children. young people
and adults with a learning disability and their families or carers.
Our principal source of funding is Southampton City Council.
The FairPlay Servlce is fimded through a grant from SCC.
The Day Services are funded through Personal Budgets to the clients and paid either by Direct
Payments to the clients or via SCC. Hampshire or NHS.
Donations and fimdraising frorn local organisations and Èndividuals help with funding the other
activities.
Investment Powers and Policy
The trustees have considered the most appropriate policy for inv¢sting funds and have found that
depo8lt. 2ce.oiintq 2nd C.harifund lJnit Trust units meet their requirements.
Reserves Policy alld Going Concern
The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds, not comtnitted or invested in
tangible fixed assets held by the charitable company, should cover six months, of resources expended.
At this level, the trustees feel they would be able to continue the current activities of the charitable
company in the event of a significant drop in fimding. The trustees are of the view that the charitable
company is a going concern.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
A five-year Business Strategy (2024-2028) has been approved and is being implemented. Alongside
this exists an action plan with a breakdown of how we will achieve these. This is monttored and
reviewed regularly by trustees and the CEO. The following are amongst the key priorities for
202512026.
Continually improve our services to both retain cutrent users and achieve full capacity within
our day servic¢s and social activities.
Improve our on-line presence.
Increase income-generation tl]rough fi￿￿-raISing activities, applying for grants to develop
services which fill identified uJ]met needs. as well as tendering for those which align with the
organisation's mission and ethos.

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARAIYTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
PLANS FOR FUTURE PEIUODS (CONTINUED)
Be clear about everything w¢ do to support people of all ages with learning disabilities and their
familieslcarers, e.g. provide direct services. campaign. advocate. offer relevant advice and
information and disscminate relevant infornMtion from others.
Produce at least 3 editions of Learning Disability News and share widely with interested
individuals.
Maintatn the Mencap Centre to ensure that it is fit for purtK)se.
Regularly consult with our client group to identify gaps in services.
Remain infornied on both national and local policy by representing the needs of our client group
at relevant boards, forums and steering groups.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AJND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
Southampton Mcncap is a Charitable company limited by guarantee. incorporated on
l O December 2003 and registered &$ a charity on I l May 2004. The charitable company, previously
registered as Southampton Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults. was established
under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable
company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the charitable company
winding up. each member is required to contribute £1.
Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees
The directors of the charitable company are also trustees for the purpose of C]￿ltY law.
Owing to the specialised work of the charlty a broad range of skills is required amongst trustees.
Those currently on the board bring a MIx￿re of skills, including educatio￿ social care, personnel as
well as sotne with lived experiences. A recent audit has highlighted the need to fi￿her recruit trustees
with legal and fmancial backgrounds. Interested people are usually nominated at the AGM and elected
at the first meeting following this
Trustee Induetion and Training
A programme of visits to Southampton Mencap activities and discussions with key staff and honorary
officers is arranged for new recruits. They are introduced to policies and procedures of the charitable
company and current guidance leallets foi trustees issued by the Charity Commission.
Risk Management
The trustees have conducted their own review of the major risks to which the charitable company is
exposed and have estsblished systems accordingly. These pmcedures are periodically reviewed to
ensure they still meet the needs of the charitsble company.

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SOUTHAMvfoN MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMtTED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MAIYAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Orgallisational Structure
The board of trustees meets at least quarterly to monitor the PTogress of the charitable company
against its plans and budgets. Its perfomiance against key perfonnance indicators is measured
particularly in relation to contract specifications. To tnaintain feedback and participation from users,
volunteers and staff groups, feedback and involvement is sought
Related Parties and Co-operation with Other Orgallisations
Southatnpton Mencap is affiliated as an independent organisation to Royal Mencap Society and is
one of 400 gioups across the UK responding to local needs within their communities.
Key Management and Personnel Remuneration
The directors consider the trustees of the charitable company and the senioT management team
comprise the key management persomiel of the charitable company in charge of directing and
controlling, running and operating the charitable company on a day to day basis. All directors give
of their time freely and no director received Temuneration in the year.
The pay of the senior staff is reviewed regularly by the trustees and any increments are dependent
upon perforniance of the individual staff member concerne.d 2nd the charitable company as a whole.
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The charitable company's trustees (who are also the directors of Southampton Mencap for the
purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the annual Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the charitable company trustees to prepare Financial Statements for each
financial y¢ar. Under company law the trustees must not approve the Financial Statement 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 application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the
charitable company for that period. In preparing these Financial Statements, the tNstees are required
to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently"
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent"
state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed. subject to any rnaterial
departures disclosed and explained in the Financial Statements. and
prepare the Financial Staternents on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presum¢
that the charitable company will continue in business.

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SOUTHAMPTON IktENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANfEE)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
(COIYTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILrrIES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEI¥TS
(CONTINUED)
The trustees are responsible for keeping Proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any tim¢ the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure
that the Financial Statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the &ssets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are resEx)nsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial
inf0m￿tion included on the cbaritable company's web5Rte. Legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the preparation and dissemination of Financial Statements may differ from legislation in
other jurisdictions.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
Following a review of the charitable company's ongoing statutory and accounting requirements, the
charity h&8 decided to appoint new Independent bxaminers for the Y￿ ended 31 December 2025.
SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to
the small companies, exemption under the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 3 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
H LINSSEIY
CHAIR
STREVEINS
TREASURER

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INDEPENDENT EXA￿ttNER's REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SOUTHAMPTOIY MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANfEE)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
I report to the charitable company's trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable
company for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 14 to 31.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the charity trustees of the company (and also to ditectors for the puryoses 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).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16
of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination
of your company's accounts carricd out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 201 l Act).
In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by The Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,000, your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confwm tl]at l am qualified to undertake the examination
because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confllm that no material matters have come to my attention, in
Connection with the exajnination. giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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 records. or
the accounts do not Comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act,
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is not a matter
considered as part of an ind¢pendent examinatio￿ or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERIS REPORT
(COITrTIINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SOUTHIIMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANfEE)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
DAVID J MANT FCA
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTAIYTS IN ENGLAND & WALES
21n 8hirley Rnad
Southampton
S015 3HR
3 June 2025

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENf OF FINANCIAL ACTIvrrIES
NCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR TIIE YEIIR EINDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Unrestricted Total
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Note
INCOME
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activilies
Investment income
29.170
308.516
8.157
29,170
5,511
308,516 359,750
8.157
3,917
4,644
3,331
TOTAL INCOME
350,487
350,487 372.509
EXPENDITURE
Raising fl￿dS
Charitable activities
710
367,305
710
292
367,305 402216
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
368,015
368,015 402,508
NET INCOME BEFOBE NET GAINS
ON INVESTMENTS
(17,528)
(17.528) (29,999)
Net gains on investments
13
28.349
28,349
9,386
NET INCOME FOR THE YEARIryET
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR
10,821
10,821
(20,613)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fonvard
955.418
955.418 976,031
Total funds carried forward
£966,239
£966,239 £955,418
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses Tecognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 18 to 30 fonn part of these Financial Statements

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SOUTHAMIryON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
12
13
290.335
343,035
300,404
314,686
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS
633.370
615,090
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at baDk and in hand
14
22.962
338.823
20,849
341,633
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
361,785
362,482
LIABILITIES
Creditors: AEnounts falling due
within one year
15
28,916
22.154
NET CURRENT ASSETS
332.869
340,328
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIESINET ASSETS
17
£966,239
£955.418
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARrtABLE
COMPAINY
Unrestricted income fimds
18
966,239
955,418
TOTAL CHARITABLE COMPANY FUNDS
£966.239
£955,418
In approving these Financial Statements as directors of the company, we hereby confirm the
folkowtng:
For the year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, Responsibilities
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for its accounts for the
y¢ar in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the r¢quirements of
the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPknNY LIMtTED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET
(CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees have prepared these Financial Statements in accordance with the special provisions of
Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies and constitste the 8mual Financial
Statements required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the charitable
company.
Approved by the trnste¢s on 3 June 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
H LINSSEN
CHAIR
NS
TREA.STTRF.R
Registered Company Number. 04990720
The notes on pages 18 to 30 forni part of these Financial Statements

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cbarity Information
Southampton Mencap is a charitable company established under its Memorandum and Articles
of Association and registered with the Charity Conunission and Companies House in England
and Wales. The principal address is 187A Portswood Road, Southampton, S017 2NF. The
charitable cornpany is a public benefit entity.
The principal accounting policies adopte￿ judgements and key sources of estimation
uncertainty in the preparation of the Financial Statements are as follows:
(a) Basis of Preparation
The Financial Ststements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their Financial Statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)),
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
and the Companies Act 2006.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notels).
The Financial Statetnents are prepared in sterling, wbicb is the fiu]ctional CULTency of the
charitable company. Monetary amounts are rounded to the nearest £.
(b) Preparation of the Accounts on a Going Concern Basis
The trustees have prep￿ed the Financial Statements on a going concern basis.
(c) Income
All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charitable
company is ¢ntitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable
accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of incorne:
Donations and legacies are received by way of grants, donations, legacies and gifts
and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable.
Grants. where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific
perforn]ance by the charitsble company, are recogllised when the charitable
cornpany becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated services and facilities arc included at the value to the charitable company
where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not
been included in the Financial Statements.
Investment income is included when r￿e1vable.
Income from chatitable trading activity is accounted for when earned.
Income from grants, where related to perforniance and specific deliverables, is
accounted for as the charitable company earns the right to consideration by its
perfornw]ce.

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMtTED BY GUARAI¥TEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
AccouNfiNG POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(d) Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure
includes VAT as the charitable company is not VAT registered and is reported as part of
the expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of raising fi￿dS comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary incorne and
the costs of trading for fundraising purposes.
Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those costs incutted by the chatitable
company in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both
costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature
necessary to support them.
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charitable company but do
not directly undertake the chatitable activities. These costs have been allocated between
the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to
reflect the use of the resource and are apportioned on an appropriate basis, eg floor areas,
per capita OT estimatcd usagc.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and
statutory requirements of the charitable company and includes the audit fees and costs
linked to the strategic management of the charitable company.
(e) Operating Leases
The charitable company classifies the lease of propety as an opernting lease. The rental
payments are charged to the Income and Ex[￿ndItUre Account when due,
(f) Fixed Assets
Tangible f￿ed assets (excluding investments) are stated at cost less accurnulated
depreciation. The costs of minor additions or those costing below £500 are not
capitalised. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write-off the cost of each asset
over its expected useful life as follows:
Asset Life
50110 years
5 years
Reducing balance
Rate
Freehold land and buildings
Cornputer equipment
Motor vehicles
Investments held as fixed assets are revalued at mid-market value at the Balance Sheet
date and the gain or loss taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
{CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR E￿￿ED
31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(g) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are
valued at the amount prepaid.
(h) Cash at Bank and ill Hand
Cash at bank and casb in hand includes cash and short terni highly liquid investments
with a short maturity of three months or less from thc date of acquisition or opening of
the deposit or similar account.
(i) Creditors and Provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charitable company has a present
obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to
a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated
reliably. Creditors and provisions are nonnally recognised at their settlement amount.
(i) Pensions
Tlie cliaiitablc company does not opcratc its own pension scheme. Pension payments are
contributed on behalf of members of staff who are enrolled in the NEST pension auto
enrolment scheme.
(k) Taxation
The charitable company is exempt from Corporation Tax on its clwitable activities.
(l) Donated Services
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charitable company where
this can be quantified.
(m) Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are general fimds available for use at the discretion of the trustees in
fL￿herance of the general objectives of the charitsble company.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds eannarked by the trustees from time to time for
particular projects or PULyoses. They are not in any way restricted and any surplus or
deficit will be transferred to/from the general funds when the designated fund is closed.
Restricted funds are subject to specific ￿strictIonS on their expenditure imposed by the
donor or through the terms of an appeal.
The purpos¢ use of designated and restricted funds are set out in the notes to the
Financial Statements.

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soirrHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT￿TED)
(n) Financial Instruments
The charitable company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that
qualify as basic fmancial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised
at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the
exception of bank loans which are subs¢quently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method.
(o) Significant Judgements and Estimates
Preparation of the FÈnancial Statements may require trustees to make significant
judgernents and estimates. There are no items in the Financial Statements where
judgements and estimates would have a Si￿lficallt effect on amounts recognised in the
Financial Statements.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
Unrestricted Total
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Donations
Gift Aid
Legacies
9.170
9,170
4,777
734
20.000
20,000
£29,170 £29. I70
£5,511
In 2023 the donations and legacies received of£5,51 I were unrestricted. There were no donated
services and facilities receivable which could be quantified in the year (2023 - £nil).

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANtEE)
NOTES TO THE FIIYANCIAL STATEMENTS
{CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
CHARITABLE AcfIviTIES
2024
Unrestricted Total
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Servicc provision
Parental contributions
Day services
Sundry income
39,210
39,210 125,030
15,083
15.083
17,657
253,836 253.836 216,506
387
387
557
£308.516 £308,516 £359,750
Tlic clwitablc company I￿5 cntered into scrvicc agr¢ement Contracts with government bodies
and local authorities to provide the various services and specific deliverables that the charitable
company provides.
In 2023 the income from cbaritable activities of £359.750 was unrestricted.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
Unrestricted Total
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Fundraising activities
£8.157
£8.157
£3,917
In 2023 the incorne received from other trading activities of £3,917 w&8 unrestricted.

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SOUTHAMvfoN MENI CAP
(A COMPAIS'Y LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FllYANCIAL STATEMEwrs
{COIYTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
Unrestricted Total
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Interest on deposit accounts
£4,644
£4,644
£3,331
In 2023 the investment income of £3331 was unrestricted.
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Service
Provision Total
& Support Funds
2024
2023
Total
Funds
Staff costs
Service provision
Publicity
Recruitment and training
Travel, transport and motor
Volunteers, expenses
Activities
Ingredients
Bad debts
Support costs
Governance costs
251.046 251,046 296,073
22,307
334
294
140
1,768
3,340
2,849
194
259
1,268
1,258
5,270
3.081
182
5,462
93,548 46,921
11,983 21.944
334
140
3,340
194
1,268
5,270
182
93.548
11,983
Total
£367,305 £367,305 £402.216
Th¢ ¢xpenditure on charitable activities in 2024 of £367,305 (2023 £402216) were
unrestricted funds.

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SOUTHAMwfoNi Mi Ell'CAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
F40TES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
{CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR EINDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
ANALYSIS OF GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT COSTS
The charitable company identifies tbe costs of its support functions. It then identifies those
costs which relat¢ to the governance function. Having identified its governance costs, the
remaining support costs together with the governance costs are apportioned between the two.
Refer to the table below for the basis for apportionment and the analysis of support and
govemance costs.
General Governance
Support
Function
Basis of
Apporttonment
Total
Premises
General Office
Batfft charges
Depreciation
Independent Examiner's fee
Staff costs
12.702
24.968
218
10,069
668
1,314
13,370
26,282
218
10,069
4.936
50,656
Usage
Usage
Transactions
Usage
Governance
Governance
4,936
5,065
45,591
£93.548
£11,983
£105,531
NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR
This is stated after charging:
2024
2023
Depreciation
£10,069 £10,590

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SOUTHAMPTON LMENCAP
(A COMPANY LITrttTED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS. STAFF NUMBERS, TRUSTEE REMUNERATION
AND EXPENSES AND THE COST OF KEY I￿AGEMENT PERSONNEL
Staff Costs
Staff costs were as follows:
2024
2023
Salaries and wages
Social Security Costs
Pension costs (Auto Enrolment)
279.683 290.646
17,464
16,197
4.555
4,813
£301,702 £311,656
No employee received emoluments of £60.000 or more in this year or the previous year.
Staff Numbers
The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
2024
2023
Service provision
Day services
Governance
10.0

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sourHAMPTo￿, MEN'CAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
ANALYSIS OF STAFF cosrs, STAFF NUMBERS, TRUSTEE REMUNERATION
AND EXPENSES AND THE COST OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
(CONTILMJED)
Volunteers
23 volunteers contributing hours of unpaid support has greatly enhanced the work of the
company.
Trustees? Remuneration and Expenses
No remuneration was payable to any truste¢ in their role as trustee or to any persons known to
be connected with any of them during the year (2023 - £nil).
During the year ended 31 December 2024. there were no payments for services provided in
relation to other activities carried out on behalf of Southampton Mencap (2023 - £nil).
No reimbursement of expenses has been made to any of the trustees in respect of the year
(2023 - £nil).
Employee Benefits
The employee benefits of the key management personnel total £360 (2023 - £1,312).
10. RELATED PARTIES
Southampton Mencap is affiliated as an independent organisation to Royal Mencap Society and
is one of 400 groups across the UK responding to local needs within their con]munities.
I I. TAXATION
As a registered ch￿lty, Southampton Mencap is exempt from tax on Income and gains under
S¢ction 478 of the Corporation Taxes Aci 2010 by reason of its charitable objects and activities.

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SOUTHAMPTON IWIENCAP
(A CO.IVIPANY LtWTED BY GUAIUThTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEiYrs
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fr¢ehold
Land & Computer Motor
Buildings Equiprnent Vehicles
Total
At Cost or Valuation
At l January 2024
373.428
19,341
16.245 409,014
At 31 December 2024
373.428
19,341
16245 409,014
Depreciation
At l January 2024
Charge for the year
84,805
6,806
17,957
1,184
5.848 108,610
2.079
10,069
At 31 December 2024
91,611
19,141
7,927 118,679
Net Book Values
At 31 D¢¢¢mber 2024
£281,817
£200
£8,318 £290,335
At 31 DecembeT 2023
£288.623
£1,384 £10,397 £300,404
13. INVESTMENTS
2024
2023
At Market Value
Charifund Unit Trusts
£343,035 £314,686
Movements in the Year
At l January 2024
Additions
Net unrealised investment gainsloosses)
314.686 155.300
150,000
9,386
28,349
At 31 December 2024
£343.035 £314,686

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINAIYCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
13. INVESTMENTS (COIYTINUED)
The historical cost to the charitable company of the Charifund
Unit Trust investment held at 31 December is
£208.481 £208,481
Investments are held in accordance with tr￿tees, wwers.
14. DEBTORS
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments
18,011
4,951
15,585
5,264
£22,962 £20,849
15. CREDrroRS: Amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
PAYE
Accruals
18,905
5.578
4,433
558
21,596
£28,916 £22,154
16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial instruments measured at amortised cost comprise the following:
2024
2023
Financial assets that are debt instruments
Financial liabilities that are debt instnMn¢nts
18,011
18.905
15,585
558

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SOUTHANiYfoN MEIN'CAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANfEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEIYTS
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
17. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
General
Unrestricted Designated
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
InvestTnents
Current assets
Current liabilities
290.335
343,035
306,785
(28,916)
290,335 300,404
343.035 314,686
361,785 362,482
(28,916) (22,154)
55.000
Net Assets at 31 December 2024
£911239 £55,000
£966,239 £955,418
18. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
At
Incoming Outgoing Gain on
At
01.01.24 Resources Resources IDvestment 31.12.24
Analysis of Movements in
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
Designated Fund:
- Building Fund
- Employment Fund
900.418
350.487 368,015
28,349 911.239
30,000
25,000
30,000
25.000
Total Unrestricted
Funds
955,418
350,487 368,015
28,349 966,239
Total Funds
£955,418
350,487 368,015
28,349 966,239

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SOUTHANtPTOIN MEINCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANfEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
18. ANALYSIS OF CHAIUTABLE FUNDS {coNfINUED)
Unrestricted Funds
General Funds
These are funds which the charitable company is free to use in accordance with the charitable
objects.
Desi
nated Funds
The trustees can designate unrestricted funds for a particular pu￿oSe.
The Building Fund is a fund which the charitable company has set aside for the maintenance
and refurbishment of its property 187A Portswood Road. Southampton.
The Employment Fund is a fund which the charitable company has set aside to fund future staff
restructuring.
Restricted Funds
These arc funds whiLEi ¥haritablc company can only 5pcnd on a purpos¢ determined by the
terms on which the fund is received.
19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related party transactions arising in the year to 3 1 December 2024 (2023 - £nil).
20. AFFILIATION
The charitable company is affiliated to the national organksation. Royal Mencap Society.
21. LEGAL STATUS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY
The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee and bas no share capital. The
liability of each member in the event of wtnding-up is limited to £1.

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SOUTHAMPTofs' I￿￿NcAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
INCOME
Donations and Legacies
Donations
Gift Aid
Legacies
9.170
4,777
734
20.000
29,170
5,511
Charitable Activities
Service provision
Parental contributions
Day services
Sundry income
39,210 125,030
15,083
17,657
253,836 216,506
387
557
308,516 359.750
Other Trading Activities
Fundraising
8,157
3,917
Investment Income
Interest on deposit accounts
4,644
3,331
TOTAL INCOME
£350,487 £372,509

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SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
DETAILED INCOME A￿ll) EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ETrDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
EXPENDITURE
Fundraising
Publicity
Activities and outings
Service provision
Volunteers, expenses
Ingredients
710
334
1.268
292
346
1,258
22,307
259
3,081
194
5,270
£7,776 £27,543
Staff Costs
Salaries and staff costs
Employees National Insurancc
Pension costs
Recruitment and training
Disclosure and Barring S¢rviL
Transport and motor expenses
Travel
279,683 290,646
17,464
16,197
4.555
4,813
140
2,080
224
114
3,061
2,885
279
114
305,406 316,849
Premises Costs
Rates and water
Refuse
Repairs and renewals
Light and heat
Rent
1,046
460
2,185
8,853
826
492
416
3.281
7,222
3,535
13,370
14,946
Total Expenditure Carried Fonvard
£326,552 £359,338

Paoe 31
SOUTHAMPTON MENCAP
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
DETAILED Th'COME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
(CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
EXPENDITURE (COIYTINUED)
Total Expenditure Brought Forward
326,552 359,338
Administration Costs
Affiliation and licence
Equipment and consumables
Bank charges
Independent Examiner
Bad debts written-off
Depreciation of buildings
Depreciation of computer equipment
Depreciation of motor vehicles
Postage and carriage
Telephone
Stationery and printing
Office equipment maintenance
Cleaning
Insurance
Website
Sundries
714
4,240
218
4,936
182
6,806
1,184
2,079
136
2,029
1,274
2236
8,603
6.776
794
5,046
176
3,700
5,462
6,806
1,185
2,599
526
3,403
1,331
1.216
3,521
6,617
707
81
50
41,463
43,170
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
£368,015 £402.508