5438575 Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Report and Financial Statements th For the Year Ended 30 April 2024 Charity Number: 1111636 Company Number: 5438575
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 April 2024 Contents Page Legal and Admlnistrative Information Report of the Trustees/Dlrertors Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles Balance Sheet 10 Note5 formlng part of the flnanclal statements 11
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Report of the Management Committee for the year ended 30 April 2024 The Management Committee presents its report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024. Reference and Administrative Information Charlty Name: Stepping On Out Charlty reglstration number: 1111636 Company registration number: 5438575 Reglstered Offlce and Operatlonal address: 7 The Causeway Teddlngton TWII OHA Management Commlttee Susan Crofts Sylvia Wallis Jenny Roman Trustee and Dlrector Trustee and Dlrector Trustee and Dlrector Senlor Management Team John Bosher Anlta Croft Carollne Ellls John Harrlson Susle Cole Chrls Wallls Marketlng Manager Flnance Manager Admlnistration Manager Health and Safety Manager Productlon Manager Personnel Manager Bankers Lloyds TSB, 17 Heath Road Twlckenham Charity Website: www.steppingonout.org.uk
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document The organisation is a charltable company limlted by guarantee, incorporated on 28 Aprll 2005 and registered as a charlty on 11 October 2005. The company was established under a Memorandum of A550clation as amended by Special Resolution dated 2 September 2005 which establlshed the objects and powers of the charltable company and is governed under its Artlcles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are requlred to contrlbute an amount not exceeding £1. in New Trustees are appolnted at the AGM and are subject to the endorsement of the membership. When a vacancy occurs In the perlod between AGM'S or a partlcular sklll Is required to strengthen the Maln Board, a sub-commlttee of the trustees Is established to propose and sound out potentlal candidates. Thls sub-committee then makes Its proposals back to the Management Committee and a vote Is taken at the next meetlng of the Board on whether or not to appolnt the potentlal candidate on a co-opted basls. The endorsement of the membershlp Is then sought at the next AGM. New trustees are glven a copy of the constltutlon and governance documents and are also Invlted to visit our premlses and meet the management team. Rlchmond CVS arranges workshops on the roles and responsibllltles of Trustees, as well as other toplcs of relevance, whlch our board members are encouraged to attend. Meetlngs of Trustees are held approxlmately slx tlmes a year, mostly to dlscuss forthcomlng events or other matters of speclflc Importance. Trustees place a hlgh prforlty on rlsk management. Rlsks Identlfled are categorised as follows: Governance and management rlsks Operatlonal risks Financial rlsks External and compllance rlsks It Is the pollcy of the Trustees to revlew all rfsks on an annual basis. The annual revlew seeks to establlsh that all risks are documented and that steps to mltlgate such rlsks are establlshed and executed. As a result of thls process, the Trustees are satlsfled that resldual rlsks are mlnlmal.
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Objectives and Actlvltles The company's objectlves and prlncipal actlvitles are to benefit adults wlth learnlng difficulties within the general community of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas as the directors shall determine from time to time in particular but not excluslvely by: (a) advanclng their education by provlding access to high quallty education and tralnlngi (b) creating and developing a safe work and tralnlng environment for thelr beneflt; and (c) developing their capaclty and skills In such a way that they are better able to identlfy and help meet thelr needs and to partlclpate rnore fully In soclety. In planning our artivities for the year we kept In mind the Charlty Commlssion's guldance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. At a local level It Is envlsaged that as the group are Integrated more into the local communlty, so the aforementloned communlty may observe the skllls and capabilltles of those with a learnlng disabillty. Thls wlll hopefully help to remove any outdated prejudlces whlch may stlll be present amongst those who are consldered to be more able. The manager Glll Buck together wlth our Trustees ensures that we follow the Charlty Commlsslon Guldelines and combine our objectlves and alms. Our hope Is to contlnue to run the organlsatlon successfully through the next flnanclal year. We contlnue to offer our facllltles to adults wlth learnlng dlfflcultles and thls year have encouraged members to Joln us that need the support of thelr personal asslstants. Thls has allowed us to offer a place to a seNlce user that has profound communlcatlon dlfflcultles and a serrflce user wlth anxlety. We know from feedback that thls has beneflted them and improved thelr self-esteem. We cannot stress how Important our volunteers contlnue to be and how vltal they are to the organlsatlon and what an Integral part they play. This year has been a challenge financially, and we understand that the flnanclal sltuatlon wlll contlnue to be dlfflcult, but we hope that wlth continued support and effort we wlll overcome them. Achlevements and Performance The group contlnue to support each other and are very loyal to each other. The frlendshlps that they have formed over the years are very deep. However, they have welcomed the new members of the group and enjoy the dlverslty that they brlng. We contlnue to offer education, community Integratlon and support to the group. We seek to relnforce thelr self-esteem and ensure they have a sense of self purpose. Flnanclal Review This year, the overall funding shows a small increase of 3.7% from last yearfs £41,945 to £43,493. Direct PaymentslAttendance Fees income this year went up 12% to £40,849 from £36,480 last year.
Stepping On OLrt (A company limited by guarantee) Donations dropped a considerably 87.8% to £302 this year, from £2.479 last year. Income from cards and other merchandise this year was down 21.5% to £2,342 from £2,985 last year. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees wish to hold In reserve £10,000. (or 200/0 of expenses) Responsibilities of the Management Commlttee Company law requlres the Management Commlttee to prepare financlal statements for each financlal year which glve a true and falr vlew of the state of affalrs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of Its Income and expenditure, for the financlal year. In preparing those financlal statements, the management committee should follow best practice and: Select sultable accountlng pollcles and then apply them conslstentlyi Make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Prepare the financlal statements on the going concern basls unless It Is Inappropriate to assume that the company wlll contlnue on that basls. The Management Commlttee Is responslble for malntalnlng proper accountlng records whlch dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any tlme the financlal posltlon of the charltable company and to enable them to ensure that the flnanclal statements comply wlth the Companles Att 2006. The Management Commlttee Is also responslble for safeguardlng the assets of the charltable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detettion of fraud and other irregularities. Members of the Management Commlttee Members of the Management Commlttee, who are the dirertors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 3. Small company exemptlons Thls report, which has been prepared In accordance with the speclal provlslons appllcable to companies subject to the small company's regime was approved by the board on 25 January 2024 and signed on Its behalf by: Jenny Roman Dlrertor
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Independent examiner's Report I report to the charity trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 14. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes 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 for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under settion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or the accounts do not accord with such records; or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). 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. Signed Date 25 January 2025 /16 John Tindale 2 Amyand Park Gardens Twickenham TWI 3HS
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Independent examinerfs statement Dlsclosure Glve h•re brlof detalls of any Items that the •xamlner wlshos to dlsclose. Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts. directions and guidance for examiner8). No di8closure required.
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Year Endin 30A ri12024 •trlrt•d l R••trkt•d Fund• Funds D•t•ll Notu I Tot•1 2024 Total 2023 In¢omlng R••ourc•• lfyant$ Recelved & Furtough Payffent$ |c4¢t Payrrents / Attendance Fees 40,84 40.849 36,480 Cardlcalender Sale5 - Shops Pnc and Other Sales j Falrs Incorre frDm pntseS Fundra151ng Events I rxtynatlons j 1,63 45 24 1,637 457 1,592 873 521 30 302 4479 Total Incomlng R•¥ourc•• 43,4931_. 43,4931 41,94s1 P¥ourc•s Exp•nd•d Payroll Costs Equlpnnt Purchase | Productbn Cost of rKKI$ SO | 17.81 17,818 3.27 3,279 4161 Fundrnlslng Events Art ruP Costs AdnlnLstrntlon and Offke Costs Prerrtses 67 10,82 19.950 10,828 19,9501 9,303 19,514 Tot•1 R••our¢•• e¥p•nd•d 51,876 50,441 | N•t Incomlng /(outgolng r••ourc••) I (8.383) (8.383) (8,496) Fund• Op•nlng B•l•n¢• i . "" 37,7321 46,5701 38,074 i Vund• CLOSING B•lan¢• 29,349 342 29,691 R•pr•••nt•d by.: Lloyds Bank arclays Bank Icash |N•t cunent Assets/(UabllltJes) 342 20,642 9,049 14,115 Trtal Funds io 29,349 342 29,691 38,074 The Staterrnnt of Flnanclal ACtltS Includes all gakns and losses In the year. All Incorrlng sourceS and resources expended defve from contlnulng operntk)ns Th• ntyt•• on 9•8 11 to IS fomi part ol th••• fln•nclal •t•t•m•nts
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Balance Sheet Year Endin 30A ri12024 Detall i Total 2024 | Total 2023 Current Assets lcash at bank |Cash In hand .'Taxatlon & Soclal Securlty | Debtors 23,958 10,202 30,844 16,106 Current Assets Current Llabllytles Creditors ,Taxation & Soclal Securfty Current Uabllytle• 1,1531 1,991 I,1531,991 Net As•ets 29,691 38,074 Fundln9 C*neral fundsi P£stricted Funds 29.349., 37,732 342 Total Fund• 10 29,691 38.0741 The Management Committee conslders that for the year endlng 30 Aprll 2024 the company was entitled to exemptlon from audlt under sectlon 477 of the Companles Art 2006 relatlng to small companles. Dlrectors, responslbllltles: the Members have not required the company to obtaln an audlt of Its accounts for the year in questlon In accordance wlth section 476, the dlrectors acknowledge thelr responslbllltles for complylng wlth the requlrements of the Act wlth respect to accountlng records and the preparation of accounts these accounts have been prepared In accordance wlth the provlslons applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. Signed on behalf of Stepping On Out by: Signed Date: 25 January 2025 Jenny Roman Director 10
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2024 Accounting Policies 1.1 Basis of preparation of financlal statements The financlal statements have been prepared under the historlcal cost convention and include the results of the company's operations which are described In the Management Committee's Report. 1.2 VAT The turnover of the charitable company is below the VAT threshold. The charltable company Is not reglstered for VAT. Grants Grants or the Year to 30 A ri12024 D•tall Unrestrfct•d Ro•trlct•d 2024 2023 LB PICHMOND LBRUT HMRC JPS GPAr 120PD00226148 Total | Direct Payments These are payments made by Social Services to those assessed as needing support but allowlng the Indivldual to choose how they wish to use It and all members of Stepping on Out have been assessed as being eliglble for direct payments. Some of the newer members of the group fund themselves or use self-directed support payments to access the facilities at Stepping on Out.
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) 4. Staff Costs and Numbers staff costs were as follows: Sta Costs and Number8 or the Year to 30 A rll 2024 2024 2023 Detall Stsff staff lsalarles ,,Social Securlty Costs l Ex-Gratla Pay Ipenslon Contributlon (Erfs) 15,778 1,467 16,811 1,757 574 Total,, 17,818 574 19,142 No employee recelved emoluments of more than £60,000. The average number of employees durlng the year was one and thlrd, calculated on the basls of full-tlme equlvalents. The charlty operates a penslon scheme for Its employees. 5. Trustee remuneratlon No members of the Trustees recelved any remuneratlon durlng the year. No trustee or other person related to the charlty had any personal Interest In any contract or transartlon entered Into by the charlty durlng the year. 6. Admlnlstratlon and Offlce Costs AdmlnlstrAtlon and O 08 l>etall 2024 9S3 2023 765 Telephone & BB Advertlslng Consurrebles & Sundrles Travel Postage & Statlonery rr Costs Offlce & Surgerfes Package InsurBnce Fees & Subscrlptlons Equlp. Maintnce. & Repalrs Health & Safty Group Treats & Outlng5 Canteen Suplies 310 3,500 96 3,200 80 139 166 422 326 169 1,121 61 4,535 4,071 77 37 10,828 .1 9,303 Total 12
Stepplng On Out (A company limited by guarantee) 7. Premlses Premises Costsfor the Year to 30 April 2024 Detall 2024 2023 7 The Causeway |R£nt &SC | &Jslness Rates i Water Supply |Insurance | Eneryy Utlllty | PAJlld. Mntnce. & Reprs. 16,989 816 248 399 1,145 353 Total,, 19,950 17,041 1,270 163 385 545 110 19,514 8. Movement In Funds Funds Movementfvr the Year to 30 April 2024 Openlng Incomlng Outgolng Balanc• R••our¢•# l R••ourc•• ££ Clo•lng Balanc• D¢t•ll R••trlct•d Fund• | Pdnter and toners lconyuter 342 342 Total: 342 342 Unre•trl¢t•d Fund• |General Funds 37,732 43,493 51,876 29,349 | 29,349 37,732 43,493 Sl,876 Total Funds 38,074 43,493 51,876 29,691 13
Stepping On Out (A company limited by guarantee) Current Assets CurrentAssetsfor the Year to 30 April 2024 2024 2023 | Detall Cash at Bank 20,642 1 23.958 Debtor• Rent Deposlt PP Net Salary Accrued Incorye May, Telephone & BB May/Jun PEnt pp 3,25 2,1231 3,2501 4,3391 12,724 Current Debtors I 10,2021 16,106, CurrnntAs•ets | 30,844 1 40,065 | Credltorn Amounts Falllng Due Wlthln One Year |Taxatlon & Soclal Securfty Penslon Sche Accruals 285 868 5 1,922 69 1,991 Current Llabllltles l 1,153 Net Currnnt As•ets/(Llabllltle•) 29,691 1 38,074 10. Analysls of Net Assets between Funds Analysts ofNetA88ets for theyear to 30Aprfl 2024 General Restrlcted Funds Funds Total Funds Detall Current Assets Current Llabllltles 29,349 342 29,691 Net As•et• 29,349 342 29,691 14