Lollipop (York & District)
(Charity number: 1105538)
Trustees annual report & financial statements for the year ended
31st March 2025
Charity accounts preparation & independent examination service
Lollipop (York & District)
(Charity number: 1105538)
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| Index | Page |
| Report of the Trustees | 1 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Receipts & Payments Accounts | 5 |
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | 6 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 7 |
Trustees' Annual Report
From: 1st April 2024 To: 31st March 2025
Charity's full name Lollipop (York and District)
Registered Charity number 1105538
Objectives and activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity set out in its governing document
Support for children, young people and young adults with any level of deafness, and their families, by the provision of social and emotional support. To provide social activities with the object of supporting development of independence, confidence and wellbeing of deaf children, children of deaf adults and deaf young adults. Support from Lollipop is for deaf children and young people aged 0 to 25 and their families, including siblings and the extended family. We also support hearing children of deaf adults. Members come mainly from York and North Yorkshire with additional members from surrounding areas. We welcome members regardless of personal background, faith, gender or personal circumstances. The charity also works hard to raise awareness of deafness and its implications amongst the wider community.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the
Many deaf children and their families have feelings of exclusion and isolation. Lollipop offers the opportunity to meet and build friendships with others and share experience of deafness. We achieve this by offering a diverse range of social, information and support activities which aim to provide something of interest for everyone. ln a relaxed and informal setting members are encouraged to try something new, express themselves freely and realise their true potential. ln doing this they build confidence, increase self-esteem and develop self-identity.
Lollipop is open to children and young people, aged 0-25, with any degree of hearing loss living in York and North Yorkshire, as well as their parents and siblings and children of deaf adults (CODA). We welcome members regardless of personal background, faith, gender or personal circumstances. The charity also works hard to raise awareness of hearing loss and its implications amongst the wider community.
The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties to have due regard to the public benefit guidance
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Chair’s report on behalf of the Trustees 2024-2025
I, Laura Walker have been a trustee of Lollipop since March 2021 and continue in my role as Chair which I have done since July 2021. There has been a significant change in the staff structure this year with Heidi leaving. But the team continues to be dedicated and stronger than before.
Thanks
So, a big thank you to all the staff, Deb, Anna, Cheryl and Becky who all work so well together. Heidi left to pursue a new career in a school, we would like to thank her for all her hard work being the Service Manager of Lollipop during some challenging times particularly during Covid. We wish her all the best in her new job.
I would like to thank the Board of Trustees; Nathan (Vice Chair), and Amanda who due to personal reasons had to step down as trustees. We are, however, fortunate to still have dedicated trustees Claire, Shelly, Jason and Rebecca and now Stacey all for attending meetings and we value their support throughout the year. We will all continue with supporting fundraising activities and events to keep Lollipop going.
Once again, a big thank you also to all our volunteers – old and new. Plus, all family members who come to fundraising events and help to support us it is much appreciated.
Activities and events
Staff are attending activities and fundraising events to ensure families are well supported at all of these. The possibility of getting an Activity leader for some events still hasn’t been possible due to staff changes. But with the help of the Lottery grant we are still preparing to look at developing new HQ’s or youth/social groups and working with outside groups and teachers of the deaf to develop these in the future. We held another Deaf Services Fair in May that was very well attended and encourages agencies to all work together for all our members.
Lollipop continues to maintain a presence across social media platforms to keep members informed via Facebook, Instagram, the Lollipop website and e-newsletters with BSL videos.
Funding
Our main funding grant from The Lottery has meant that we have had more financial security to be able to do cover most core costs and we have also had some success with smaller bids getting money for activities.
The aim is to now look to the future. Our current funding from the Lottery is due to end in March 2026 and we are in the process of applying to them again. Following the advice of our current Lottery Manager this application is just for support with funding Lollipop’s staff expenses. Over the past three years the staff have benefited from training in making applications for grants and have been successful on several occasions. Although it will not be easy we feel that other funding will be able to be gained for activities and social events.
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We have also had support from local supermarkets, schools, communities, and businesses.
Partners
We have continued partnerships with Music and the Deaf (I Can Play project), and York St John’s University, York and District Deaf Society.
We also work with Deaf services such as Teachers of the Deaf at the City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council. We still have a drop-in session at the Deaf Café once a month.
Membership
We are currently supporting nearly 200 families who receive input from us. We hope to re-engage with more families living in North Yorkshire after levels dropped during Covid.
Future Goals and Aspirations
As we approach the end of the third year of the Raising Aspirations project we have achieved many of our goals but need to still look at what is really wanted from members such as being able to learn BSL and get more support in this. Our activities will be held throughout York and North Yorkshire postcode areas.
| YEAR | PLANS | PLANS |
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| Year 1 | • | Work with Teachers of the Deaf – ongoing. |
| Year 2 | • | Research possibility of reintroduction of outreach projects outside of the York district. Possibly working with North Yorkshire TOD – ongoing. |
| • | Arrange and deliver monthly trips or workshops for each age |
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| • | Arrange and deliver 4 peer support groups per month |
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| • | Arrange one aspirational speaker per term |
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| Year 3 | • | Devise and deliver annual campaign to local businesses to hold fundraising event(s) on our behalf |
| • | Arrange and deliver monthly trips or workshops for each age group in term time |
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| • | Arrange and deliver 4 peer support groups per month |
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| • | Arrange one aspirational speaker per term |
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| • | Run at least one outreach project outside York. |
We are developing a new 3 – 5 year plan and somethings are still to be introduced and developed for our members to get the best possible service that we can provide.
Financial review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
The charity's financial position is good. The income is more than expenditure again this year thanks to the Lottery grant of which we are in our 3rd year. The final instalment was due to be October 2025 with the grant finishing in January 2026, however this has now been extended to March 2026. The underspend continued into 2025 for the same reasons - staff restructure, illness and maternity also played a part. We are still planning to review the funding strategy as per last year and look at how we can diversify our income streams to strenghthen the charity's position.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held
The Lollipop reserves policy is reviewed annually. The current policy, agreed by the Trustees in 2022, is to maintain sufficient level of reserves to enable payment of redundancies should the charity wind up due to insufficient continuation funding.
Amount of reserves held
£55,692 of unrestricted reserve
Reasons for holding zero reserves n/a
Funds materially in deficit
none
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern None
Structure, governance and management
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Description of the charity's trusts Type of governing document Constitution How the charity is constituted Association Trustee selection methods Appointed by co-option, elected by members during AGM
Reference and administration details
Charity's full name Lollipop (York and District) Other names the charity is known Lollipop
Charity’s principal address The Hawthorns Bush Gardens, Amotherby Mallton YO17 6TH
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Name ofperson(or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Rebecca Bowes | Treasurer | ||||||
| Vacant | Secretary | ||||||
| Jason Drobig | |||||||
| Claire Elsdon | |||||||
| Stacey Corr | |||||||
| Names and addresses of advisers | |||||||
| Name Address Type of adviser ~~Ca~~ |
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| Independent | |||||||
| Examiner | Karen Wood ACMA | Outsource Accountancy Services & Independent Examinations | |||||
| 2 Galligap Lane, Osbaldwick | |||||||
| York | |||||||
| YO10 3NR |
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Annual Report and Accounts
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature Full Name Rebecca Bowes Position Treasurer Date 22/11/2025
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~~LT~~ Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Lollipop (York & District)
I report on the accounts of: Lollipop (York & District) for the year ended: 31st March 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 9.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records
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.
24/11/2025 ~~|~~
Karen Wood (ACMA)
Date:
Outsource independent examination service 2 Galligap Lane York YO1 7PR York YO10 3NR
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Lollipop (York & District)
(Charity number: 1105538)
| 31st March 2025 Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ending: |
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| Total receipts Receipts Grants Business donations Individual donations Fundraising activities & events Community donations Trust & Foundation donations Payments Activities including BSL support Salary costs & Session workers General running expenses Payroll costs Volunteer & Staff expenses Transfers between funds Balance brought forward Balance carried forward Net of receipts/(payments) Fundraising costs Equipment Independent examiner's fees Total payments Bank & paypal charges HR consultancy service |
Unrestricted funds £ 500 4,837 4,423 2,073 3,743 1,893 17,469 - - - - 481 283 420 - 25 - 1,209 16,260 - 39,432 55,692 |
Restricted funds £ 99,806 4,000 - - - - 103,806 13,234 66,880 - 11,876 40 - - 350 - 2,276 94,656 9,150 - 24,380 33,530 |
2025 Total funds £ 100,306 8,837 4,423 2,073 3,743 1,893 121,275 13,234 66,880 - 11,876 521 283 420 350 25 2,276 95,865 25,410 - 63,812 89,222 |
2024 Total funds £ 96,991 9,632 2,303 590 5,871 4,383 |
| 119,770 | ||||
| 7,427 65,080 753 3,774 354 57 1,311 350 - 4,473 |
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| 83,579 | ||||
| 36,191 - 27,621 |
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| 63,812 |
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Lollipop (York & District)
(Charity number: 1105538)
| Statement of assets and liabilities at: | 31st March 2025 | 31st March 2025 | 31st March 2025 | |
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| Current bank account Paypal Liabilities Independent examination fee Assets Cash at bank and in hand |
Unrestricted funds £ 55,692 - 55,692 Unrestricted funds £ 350 350 |
Restricted funds £ 33,530 - 33,530 Restricted funds £ - - |
2025 Total funds £ 89,222 - 89,222 2025 Total funds £ 350 350 |
2024 Total funds £ 63,812 - |
| 63,812 | ||||
| 2024 Total funds £ 350 |
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| 350 |
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Lollipop (York & District)
(Charity number: 1105538)
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended:
31st March 2025
1. Basis of accounts
The Trustees have taken advantage of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 and prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
2. Analysis of funds
2.1 Details of restricted funds
Purpose
Sylvia & Colin Shepherd Hearing impaired activities for ages 5 plus Liz & Terry Brammall Towards toddler activities Two Ridings Running costs Ovingdean Hall Foundation Activities for ages 5 plus Lottery grant Towards running costs and activities as set out in budgets
2.2 Movement of major funds
| Total Total Funds Liz & Terry Brammall Lottery grant Sylvia & Colin Shepherd Ovingdean Hall Foundation Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Two Ridings |
Balance b/fwd £ 39,432 2,000 442 - - 21,938 24,380 63,812 |
Incoming resources £ 17,469 - - 5,000 4,000 94,806 103,806 121,275 |
Resources expended £ 1,209 2,000 442 5,000 2,330 84,884 94,656 95,865 |
Transfers £ - - - - - - |
Balance c/fwd £ |
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| 55,692 | |||||
| - - - 1,670 31,860 |
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| 33,530 | |||||
| 89,222 |
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~~P~~ Approval of Accounts for the year ended: ~~T~~ 31st March 2025 The report and accounts were approved at a 22/11/2025 meeting of the Trustees held on: Date ~~—~~
Signed for and on behalf of the Trustees:
Signature
Signature
Rebecca Bowes Name ee Name
TREASURER ~~ee~~ Position (e.g. Chair etc) Position (e.g. Chair etc) 22/11/2025 ~~ee~~
Date Date
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