EXETER GATEWAY CENTRE
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
REGISTRATION NUMBER:
1111396
PRINCIPAUREGISTERED
ADDRESS".
The Exchange
Mount Pleasant Road
Mount Pleasant
Exeter
EX4 7AE
LEGAL STATUS
The charity and its operations are governed by a constitution adopted on 17 March 2005.
TRUSTEES..
Mrs H Foster (Chair)
Mr A Morgan (Treasurer)
Mrs R Leveridge
Mrs E Walsh
Mr C Jones
Mrs A White
Mr J Parke
BANKERS:
Lloyds Bank PIC
16 Highridge Road
Bishopsworth
Bristol
BS13 8HA
ACCOUNTANTS:
Karen Churchward (MAAT}

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I.AIMS
The aim of the Exeter Gateway Centre (registered Charity l 111396) is to provide social
and recreational activities and support for people with learning disabilities and to
provide a safe and welcoming environment for them to meet.
2. BACKGROUND AND FINANCING
Following successful fundraising in 2018, a major refurbishment was completed in
2019, modernising the interior, putting in a cloakroom & accessible toilets, & creating
an outdoor covered space. These improvements marked a milestone in Exeter
Gateway's development as a Major day-care centre and hub for adults with a learning
disability living in Exeter & the surrounding areas.
Although our long-held ambition to open 5 days a week was held up by the Covid
pandemic, it was finally achieved in 2022. The closures of the pandemic period
together with the gradual, cautious reopening are not forgotten, but are well behind us.
The Centre has not only returned to its happy bustling self but has grown & flourished.
Member numbers have increased, 2 additional support staff have been appointed & we
have several long-temi volunteers. The Centre now offers an even greater range of
activities & more individual attention can be given to members.
This success in turn led us to wish for more space that can be used all the year round.
The decision was made to seek funding to transforni the covered area into a proper
room which will have 2 uses: a room with a sink for messy activities, which at times
could become a quiet space with dedicated sensory equipment. Over the past year or
more we have completed the stages of preparing for a build: plans drawn up, a builder
engaged, planning pern]ission granted & sufficient funds raised, even down to specific
aspects allocated to individual funders. We expect the build to start in July.
nce completed, we look forward to the extra space & versatility the room will
provide.
3. STAFFING
The staff team is led very efficiently & ably by Daryl Boatman; senior support worker
& Daryl's deputy is Carolyn Chapman who works 4 days a week. They are supported
by Debbie Woodley {4 days), Jonathan Townhill (5 days), Sharyn Parkhouse (4 days)
& Karen Miles (3 days). Karen is our newest suppoft. worker. she replaced Cody
Burgess in September 2023 when Cody left to take up a university place.
Exeter College continues to send students to do work placements at the Centre. We
now have 5 regular volunteers.
The Centre provides a five-dav service for up to 30 adults with learning diificulties
per session. Activities provided include:
Computer usage & basic tuition

Baking and cooking and preparing meals
Art and crafts
Growing plants in greenhouse and outside beds
Educational games
Walking football at a local leisure centre
Seasonal activities
An "Out and About" programme of outings
Woodwork and 'upcycling' of small items of furniture
Drama
Music
Pool & air hockey
Through a programme of consultation with members, carers, staff and trustees, we
continue to strive to enhance and expand the above range of activities.
4 TRUSTEES
Trustees are elected at the AGM held in July. The Cliarity's policy forniulation and
general management is directed by the Executive Committee of Trustees which meets
approximately every two months. We are affiliated to Royal Mencap and also accept
their articles of governance and adopt their policy statements as appropriate for our
Centre. No remuneration is paid to the officers of the Charity; expenses are claimed as
required.
S RISK ASSESSMENT
The fees rose in June 20?4 to £30 per session, which represents extremely good value
for our members.
Adopted at the AGM on I l July 2024 and signed on behalf of the Trustees by
Alan Morgan
Hon Treasurer

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 9
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an
independent examination is needed
It is my responsibility to=
Examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act)
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charty
Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act). and
To stste whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examine￿, report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit and,
consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiners, statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
(1) Which gives me ￿aSonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with s41 of the 1993 Act,. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting
requirements of the 1993 Act have been met., or
(21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
IfvLJ
Karen Churchward (MAAT)
69 Farm Hill
Exeter
EX4 2LW
Date: 27 July 2023

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Notes Year Ended
3110312024
Year Ended
3110312023
No. 1 Account
RECEIPTS
Donations, legacies and other similar receipts
Charitable Donations
GrantslFundraising
Operating activities to further to Charities Objectives
7.073
116,364
126,622
TOTAL RECEIPTS
126.622
123,437
PAYMENTS
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Salaries and Expenses
72,509
119,953
100,536
Other Expenditure
Management and Administration - Prop R&R 3
New Equipment Purchased
Professional Fees
Depreciation
14,801
11,399
1,061
1,535
2,150
16,951
13,995
114 531
Net (Payments)IReceiptsl for the year
NEW BUILD ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
No. 2 Account
Year Ended Year Ended
3110312024 3110312023
Fund-raising to 31 March 2023
Fund-raising 12m 31 March 2024
Build costs 12m 31 March 2024
36,650
33,650
7,500
13092)
Balance at 31 March 2024
28,058
33,650
Professional fees relating to the New Build were expensed through No.2 Account

BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Year Ended
Year Ended
3110312024
3110312023
FIXED ASSETS - Building - at cost
35,000
35.000
New Build - at cost
137474
131 882
172,474
166,882
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash in Bank
40 680
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors
NET WORTH AT BALANCE SHEET DATE
213 154
223 435
COMPRISING.
No 1 Bank Account Balan￿ Bought Forward 01 April 2023 22,904
No. 1 Bank Account Net (Payments) /Re￿ipts for the year
13,998
No 1 Bank Account Balance Carried Forward 31 March 2024 12,622
22,904
Add:
Restricted Fund Balance
Building
35,000
35, 000
New Build - Net to date - incl Professional Fees
137,474
131,882
No 2 Bank Account Balance Carried Forward 31 March 2024 28 058
Balance Carried Forward 31 March 2024
213 154
223 436

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
As at 3110312024
As at 3110312023
NET MONETARY ASSETS
Bank Current Accounts
No 1 Account - Mainstream
12.622
22.903
No 2 Account- New Build
40,680
56,553
Adopted on 11 July 2024 and signed on behalf of the Trustees by
Alan Morgan
Hon Treasurer

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have b￿n used consistently in dealing with items which
are considered material in relation to the Charity's accounts.
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared on a re￿iptS and payments basis except
for the statement of Assets and Liabilities which has been prepared on an accruals basis
and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. They have been prepared
under the historical cost convention.
Voluntary income
The value of voluntary income is recognised in the accounts when it is received
Funds
The funds of the charity are mostly unrestricted. One donation was for the purpose of
the centre new fitted kitchen but had no restrictions and so there is one Designated
Fund as indicated. One donation was Restricted to the purpose of purchasing the
Building. The Donator wishes to remain anonymous.
I. DONATIONS RECEIVED
The following donations were re￿iVed during the year:_
2024
No l Account
Buildin
Account
Garfield Weston
7,500
Total

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202
2. EMPLOYEES
No employee re￿iVed emoluments in excess of £60,000 during 202312024.
The Charity employed an average of six people during the year.
3. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
2024
2023
Insurance
1,266
1,577
Miscellaneous - incl Propety repairs and renewals
13,535
9,822
14,801
11.399
4. PROFESSIONAL FEES
2024
2023
HR Support
1,650
2,346
Accountancy
500
2,150
2,346
16,951
13.745
5. FIXED ASSET REGISTER- Incl DEPRECIATION
Balan￿ brought forward
New Build
Additions 2018-19
Additions 2019-20
Additions 2023-2024
Depreciation 2022-23
OBalance Carried forward
35.000
15,000
116,882
5,592
172,474
166,882