Charity registration number 1108268 (England and Wales) OUR KIDS EYES ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
OUR KIDS EYES LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees S Glover J Brooks M Housley J Healey E Glover Charity number (England and Wales} 1108268 Princlpal address Jubilee Garden5 Resource Centre Garderifold Way Droylsden Manchester M43 7XU Independent examlner Chadwicks Chartered Accountants Capital House 272 Manchester Road Droylsden Manchester M43 6PW Bankers HSBC Bank plc 219 Stamford Street Ashlon-under-Lyne Lancashire OL6 7QH
OUR KIDS EYES CONTENTS Page TTuslees' report Statement of Iruslees, responsibilities Independent examinerfs report Statement of financial 8clivilies Balance sheet 10 Notes lo the financial statements
OUR KIDS EYES TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present Ihelr annual report and financial slalemenls for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025. The finanGial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wilh Ihe accounting policies set out in note 1 to the fsnanGial slalements and comply with the charity's trust deed. the Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo Gharilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)" (effective 1 January 20191. Objectives and activlties To promote for the benefit of the inhabilanls of Tameside and the surrounding area, the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure lime occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, infirmity or financial hardship or social and economlc circumstances or for the public al large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants, to preseNe and protect health of those caring for people with physical, mental or sensory impairment within the family or home by offering a respite seNice through the provision of cornmunily based activities for Ihe entire family. To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to children with disabilities. To develop the capacily and skills of the establishment who have contact with children with disabilities (school, youth organisalion and professionals) in such a way they are better able lo identify and and help meet their needs. How our activltles deliver publlc benefit Our charity continues lo provide practical help, advice, and a wide range of activities for families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SENDI. In 2024-2025, we recelved over 38,000 enquirles from parent Carers and professionals seeking support. We actively raise awareness of the challenges faced by SEND families through engagement wlth Local Authorilles, Inlegraled Care Board IICBI, and Government bodies vla local and national meetings, forums, ar)d consullalions. Tameside Parent Carer Forum has continued to represent parent carers and has played an active role In our area. Ils been a very challenglng 12 months for everyone Involved bul w8 have continued lo speak up for the Parents 2nd families that we represent, bringing challenge and scrutiny lo Ihe Local Aulhorily where its needed most. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission In declding what activities the ¢harily should undertake.
OUR KIDS EYES TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achlèvement5 and Perfomiance 428 Parenl Carers accessed workshops 608 Parent Carers aGcessed support group sessions 528 Families accessed Sky High Family sessions 502 Families accessed day trips 805 new families registered with our charlly this year 403 families accessed the Max Card Significant growth in registrations highllghls the increasing demand for our seNices and the need for additional funding lo meet the demand for support. Subsidised Activities and Events We heavily subsidise day trip5 and events, making them accessible to families who might otherwise be unable to afford Dulings. Popular destinations this year included.. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Cockfield Farm Reddish Vale Farm Chester Zoo Feedback "We actually went lo Bla¢kpool. Our first day out In a YEAR (since out son was flrst diagnosed wlth his disabililyl Il's been a rough year, but seeing him and our other children enjoy themselves AND enjoying the day out ourselves was wonderful. Cathartic. The pleasure Beach was fantastic for them. The seafront was peaceful and pleasant for all of us. Just lo be on the beach (we all love the beach) after so long was heartening for the soull Thank you from the bottoms of OLJr hearts OKE" parenucarer "Although It may seem like just a day out il is a day that famllles may now always be able lo afford especlally when they have to adjusl thelr day to day lived and expense lo how their additional needs child may be from week to week. Also il is often with a few other families with similar experiences so you feel will be les5 judged whlch makes life a little e8sier. We fully appreciate whal OKE do for families., parenvcarer "As my husband works full lime bul i can't as I'm the carer for our son and daughter who both have additional needs Ihese days that OKE do really help us have farnily lime il also helps Ihal some of the evenls are with olher family like my own so we don,'I feel anxious about anything that may happen these day s really help my family 8nd we are so thankful lo OKE for all they do., parenucarer "Thank you so much for making our family day our possible. he summer holidays can be really hard and expensive with our boy who needs a lot of slimulalion and has a lol of energy. Thais was a wonderful help, thank you x" parenu carer
OUR KIDS EYES TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Parent Carer Support We increased short break activities for parent C8rers, Including: Mums Lunche5 Mums Curry Nights These events are incredibly popular and have continued to Improve parental wellbelng, as evidenced by parent feedback Feedback 'NeOrkIng with other parents, the advice and support from e8ch other is incredible! It's a safe space lo lake some much needed lime off, nojudgement, just amazing support from other Mums" Mum "Il gave me the opportunity to speak to other mums and meet people who understand Ihe challenges of ralsing neurodivergent chlldren, 11 also provSdgd some much needed downtime away from home lo socialise" Mum 'It was an absolute pleasure meeting the team and other mums. 5 really appreciate Ihe work that OKE does in the community for families like mine" Mum Workshops and Edueatlon We increased the number and variety of workshops tailored lo parent carers, needs, covering topics Such as.. ADHD, PDA, DLA, EBSNA. EHCPS Sleep, autism, incontinence Sensory processing and challenging behavlour Workshops were offered in variovs formals-virtual, evening, and daytime sessions-to accommodalo diverse schedules. Feedback "The workshop made me feel less alone and it validated how i was feeling.11 g8ve me an insight into what my child was feeling, and why does certain thlngs., Parentlcarer 'The information was great and i learned a lol from this workshop. 11 was dolivered really well. I would definitely go to another one" P8renUc8rer 'Il was the most fantastic bit of training Ive ever done" ParenUc8rer' 'Very informative, so much incredible and valuable information shared with us all, just bri11aintl" Parenllcarer Max Card Dlstrlbution We continued as the official distributor of the Max Card for Tameside, enabling families to access discounts at theme parks, farms, bowlSng alleys, zoos, and more.
OUR KIDS EYES TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IIqARCH 2025 Responding to Economic Challenges Oue to ongoing 2uslerity and the cosl-Df-living crisis, allendance al our subsidised events has increased. Our visibility on Granada Reports led lo support from the LHR Charitable Foundation, allowing us lo assist vulnerable families in crisis. Collaboratlon and Commissloned Services We maintain strong partnershlps wlth the Local Authority. ICBINHS, and the voluntary sector. Our co-production work with NHSIICB resulted in commissioned support for famllies in Tameside and Glossop awaiting health theTapies or autlsmlADHD assessments via CAMHS. This funding has been extended to December 2025. Outrea¢h Initiatives We conllnue outreach efforts through school coffee mornings and initiatives like AIS and PINS. Volunteer Contributions Our achievements are made possible by our dedicated volunteers, including trustees, parentslcarers, and their fami5y members. We deeply appreciate their tireless efforts and commitment. Plans for the Future We aim to.. Continue evolving our seNices to meet family needs Secure su818inable funding Explore cost-effeclive setvlce delivery methods We are grateful for the ongoing support from Tameside Melropollt2n Borough Council and NHSIICB. The 8bove achlevements hav8 only been made possible due to the commitment of our wonderful volunteers. Our volunteers are made up of so many different people, some are trustees, parentslcarers, and some are daughters, sons, and friends of the above. The charity is extremely lucky lo have these people and we would like to thank each and every one of them for all their hard work and Ilreless dedicallon to make 8 positive difference to the children and families we work with. Flnanclal revlew Increased income this year has enabled the charity to provide more support 8nd aclivlties to meet the needs of families in Tameside & GIDSSOP. Going Coneern At the lime of approving the financial slalemenls, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going collcern basis of accounting in preparing the financial slalements. Reserves policy The truslees agreed lo maintain a general reserve of £50,000, equivalent lo six month8 of unrestricted expenditure. This reserve is reviewed annually.
OUR KIDS EYES TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Principle funding sources In the last 12 months we have been supported by amazing fundraisers and generous donations and we would like lo say a special thankyou lo the following people, companies and organisations for their invaluable support. Fundraisers and Donators.. Tanya Ladley CAF SWD Premier Clothing TK Maxx & Home-sense Foundation Masonic Charity Rotary Club of T8meside LHR Charitable Foundation Just Giving Steve al Denton Golf Club Charities frust Cenlrica Management ServSces Droylsden Ward Councillors TMBC Investment policy Aside from retaining a PTudent amount Sn reserves each year, most of the charity's funds are lo be spent in the shorl term so there are few funds for any longer term investment. Risk Management The management committee has conducted a review of the malor rSsks to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been eslabllshed to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, young people, other service users and vlsitors. Plans for future period5 We aim to: Continue evolving our services to meet family needs Secure sustainable funding Explore cosl-effeclive service delivery methods We are grateful for the ongoing support from Tameside Metropolitan Borough Councll and NHSIICB. Structure, governance and management The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 23rd Febrvary 2005. The charity is Bclive in the Tameside are2 and registered with the charily commission. Membership of the charity is open lo individuals over the age of 18 years who are interested in furthering the work of the charity and have paid the appropriate annual subscription. The members elect the Trustees from amongst themselves, being Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and between 2 and 6 members form an Executive Committee. The Executive Commltlee meet 2-5 times per year depending on the buslness lo be considered. S Glover J Brooks M Housley J Healey E Glover The trustees seNe a maximum period of one year and shall thell be eligible for re-election or re-appoinlmenl.
OUR KIDS EYES TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Organisational structure The management committee meet bi-annually and are responsible for Ihe strategic direction and policy of Ihe charity. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibilily for the provision of seNices rests with the senior management team. Related Parties In so far as it is complimentary to the charity's objectives, Ihe charity Is guided by both local and national policy. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. ealey Trustee 19 December 2025
OUR KIDS EYES STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial slatemenls in accordance wilh applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales require8 the trustees lo prepare financial slalemenls for each financi31 year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Gharity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial slatemenls, the trustees are required to- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., obsetve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.. make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalemenls; and prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate lo presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responslble for keeplng sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charily and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
OUR KIDS EYES INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF OUR KIDS EYES I report to the trustees on my examination ol Ihe financial slalements ol Our Kids Eyes (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responslblllties and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial st8lemenls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act). I report in respect of my examination of the charily's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrylng out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no mallers have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the ch8rily as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act., or the financial slalements do not accord with those records., or the financial slalemenls do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the ChaTilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts glve a true and fair view whlch is not a maller considered as part of an independent examinatlon. S have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination to whlch attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial slalemenls to be reached. Richard Curran ACCA Chartered Accountants Capital House 272 Manchester R08d Droylsden Manchester M43 6PW 22 December 2025
OUR KIDS EYES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Note5 Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities 50,802 41,000 902 50,802 81,997 902 39,464 33,916 389 39,464 33,916 389 40,997 Total Income 92.704 40,997 133,701 73,769 73,769 Expenditure on: Charitable activities Olher expenditure 82,240 82,240 54,147 93,016 93,016 52.155 54,147 52,155 Total expenditure 82,240 54,147 136,387 93,016 52,155 145,171 Net incomellexpenditurel 10,464 {13,1501 12.6861 {19,2471 (52,1551 (71.402) Transfers between funds (13,150) 13,150 (2,575) 2,575 Net movement In funds (2,686) 12,6861 (21,8221 (49,580) {71,4021 Recon¢iliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2024 112,258 112,258 134,080 49,580 183,660 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 109,572 109,572 112,258 112,258 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognlsed In the year. All income and expenditure derive from conllnuing activities.
OUR KIDS EYES BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 11 341 125,551 324 113,194 125,892 113,518 Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year 12 116,3201 11,2601 Net current asset$ 109,572 112,258 The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 13 109,572 112,258 109,572 112,258 The financi81 statements were approved by the trustees on 19 December 2025 S Glover Trustee 10-
OUR KIDS EYES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policie$ Charity inforrnation Our Kids Eyes is an unincorporated charlty governed by it's constitution adopted on 17 Augusl 2004. 1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity'5 governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 The charity is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a statement of cash flows. The financlal statements are prepared in Sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts In these financial slalemenl8 are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statemen15 have been prepared under the hlslorlcal cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are sel out below. 1.2 Golng concern Al the lime of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation Ihat the charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue lo adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the discrellon of the trustees In furtherance of thelr charllable objectives. Restrirted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to il after any perfomiance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliabSy, and it is probable that income wlll be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipl. Other donations are recognised once the oharity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otheTwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contlngenl asset.
OUR KIDS EYES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies (Continued) 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is rÈcognised once Ihere is a legal or conslruclive obligation to transfer economlc benefit lo third party, 51 is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be Tequired in selllemenl, and the amount ol the obligation can be measured rellably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each aclivSly are made up of the total of direct costs and shaTed costs, including sUPPOrt cosls involved in undertaklng each activity. Direct Costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs whlch contribute lo more than one activity and support costs which are not attrlbutable to 8 single activity are apportioned between those acllvilies on a basis conslstent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent. and depreciation charges are allocated on th8 Portion of the asset's use. All expenditure other than that capilalised has been reflected in the Statement of Financial Activites on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Charitable expenditure includes those costs incurred by Ihe charity in the delivery of Its aclivlties and those osts of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the conslilulional and statutory requirements of Ihe charity and include the audit fees and costs linked lo the strategic management of the charity. 1.6 Tanglble fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are inilialSy measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, nel of depreciation and any impairment losses. Tanglble fixed assets are stated al cost less depreciation. The cost of minor addillons below £500 are not capilalised. Depreciation is provided al rates calculated to write off the cost les5 estimated residual value of each asset over ils expected useful life, as follows.. Portacabln Office equipment & website Fixtures, fillings & equiprnenl 20 10 Straight line 25 ID Slraight line 20°/o Straight Ilne The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the assel, and is recognised in the statement of financial aclivilies. 1.7 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid inveslments with Original malurilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. Baslc flnancial assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initl8lly measured 8t transaction price Including transaction cosls and are subsèqvently ¢arried at amortised cost using the effective Interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing transactlon, where the transaction is measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivabSe within one year are not amortised. 1.8 Taxatlon The charity is exempt from tax81ion on its chaTilable activities, 12
OUR KIDS EYES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2024 Donations and gifts 50,802 39,464 Income from charitable activltles Unrestrlcted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unrestricted Restrlcted fund5 fund5 2024 2024 Total 2025 2024 Navigator Funding Grant Income Neurodiversity in Schools Funding PSns Project Funding 2g,997 2g,997 41,000 41,000 33,916 33,916 10,000 1,000 10,000 1,000 41,000 40,997 81,997 33,916 33,916 Income from other trading actlvities Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted funds funds 2025 2024 Fundraising events g02 389 13
OUR KIDS EYES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Dlrect costs Fundraising Support groups Sky high Family support and drop in Day trips Social and family events Christmas party 299 216 347 9,662 33,204 24,190 6,585 9,613 9,343 14,559 42,624 5,034 1,960 73,819 83,817 Share of support and governance costs (see note 61 Support Governance 7,101 1,320 7,939 1.260 82,240 93,016 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 82,240 93,016 Support costs allocated to activlties 2025 2024 Depreciation InstJr8nce Print,poslage,stalionery and advertisSng General expenses Governance costs 314 767 6,601 257 1,260 799 5,867 435 1,320 8,421 9,199 Analysed between: Unrestricted funds 8,421 9,199 Governance costs Include payments to the independent examlners of £1,32012023 £1,260} for examination fees. 14
OUR KIDS EYES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARGH 2025 Net movement in funds 2025 2024 The net movement in funds is slated after chargingllcrediling)-. Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial slalemenls Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 314 Truste¢s None of the trustees received any remuneration during the year, and none were reimbursed for travel expenses.12024- 4 were reiTnbursed £23 for travel expenses). Employees 2025 Number 2024 Number There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. 10 Taxatlon As a charity, Our Kids Eyes is exempl from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or $256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied lo ils charitable objects. No lax charges have arisen in Ihe charity. 11 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year.. Prepayments and accrued income 341 324 12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Other Creditors Accruals and deferred income 15,000 1,320 1,260 16,320 1,260 15-
OUR KIDS EYES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 Unrestrlcted funds The unreslricled funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject lo specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At l April 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2025 General funds 112,258 92,704 182,240) (13,1501 109,572 Previous year: At 1 Aprll 2023 Incoming resources Resource5 expended Transfers At 31 March 2024 General fLSnds 134,080 73,769 (93,0161 12,575) 112.258 14 Related party transactlons E Healey, who Is the mother of one of the Trustees, is in receipt of a salary from the charity for her services as Health Navigator. The salary received for the year under review was £26,210. Neither J Healey or E Healey are involved in the decision making process regarding E Healey's employTnent. 16-