2024-03-31-accounts - Slough & District Deaf Centre

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Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05985626 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1117544 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FOR SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE Seymour Taylor Limited First Floor North 40 Oxford Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP112EE

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 14

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement 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 102) (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The charitws aim is to develop and deliver services to all sensory impaired people and to provide amenities at the Slough and District Deaf Centre, Windmill Road, Slough. The trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidan on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. The trustees consider that the activities undertaken at the Slough and District Deaf Centre, as set out under signrficant activities below, are in accordance with this guidance. Significant activities The state of the art building originally costing £497,366 was opened in November 2008. This was partially funded by a £190,000 loan from Futurebuilders England, which has now been fully repaid, but mainly by the deaf community following 5 years fundraising by the Slough Deaf Centre Management Committee. including a substantial donation from a fomier member, Margaret Burley. There is still ovenmhelming support for the development of our sensory needs resource centre, where the following services are made available in partnership with Health, Council, Voluntary Sector, Users and Carer group partners.. infomiation officer to assist with correspondence, benefit applications and reviews, accessing information and other services., young carers group - including children of deaf parents. family support worker for deaf parents., interpreter support for hospital and education meetings and appointments,. support for deaf people to find and get into work- including work preparation. - Asian deaf women's grouplother deaf minority groups., sign language classes for hearing parents, siblings, relatives., parenting classes for deaf parents and hearing parents of deaf children,. static display of environmental equipment and manufacturerfs leaflets. with equipment officer attending a drop in session, fortnightly or once a month- health professionals to offer, through health promotion programmes, information on various medical conditions such as diabetes, pregnancy, sexual health, women's health, healthy eating I diet., support for deaf people with addilional needs to either attend college l access college or to offer individually tailored sessions to learn numeracy, literacy and basic skills., social dub for the deaf I blind and hard of hearing. The building replaced the long-established Slough Deaf Social Club on the same site. The former 'Timber' building, built by the deaf community and opened in 1960, was demolished in December 2007 after falling into disrepair. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy It is the policy of the charity to maintain the unrestricted fund at a level that is deemed to be sufficient to cover the wnning costs of the charity and make payment as they fall due. This is after taking into account the donations and contributions towards such costs recognised each year. The charity is aiming to increase its unrestricted resetves in the current year. Page 1

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FUTURE PLANS The ntre is committed to continuing its effort to provide seNices and support to the deaf and sensory impaired community and is continually looking for new ways to provide services to the community. The trustees are continuing to provide and support the new service under the name of Deaf Aims. They specialise in seNices for deaf people, namely to offer nationally accredited courses in English & Mathematics and to assist deaf people looking for work by supporting them in finding and keeping jobs. In addition, Deaf Aims offers an individual and person81ised Sewi to deaf people in translating documents from English to BSL (British Sign Language} and vice versa. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The Slough and District Deaf Centre is a company limited by guarantee (No 05985626} and registered with the Charity Commissioners (No 1117544}. The charity is governed by its memorandum and articles of association, copies of which are available for inspection at the company's office or may be obtained by writing to the secretary. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The directors of the company are also trustees for the purposes of charity law. The trustees are elected by members of the charity. The charity aim to have a board of trustees that bring a diverse range of skills to the charity. The board meet on a quarterly basis and have done since the centre opened in November 2008. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 05985626 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1117544 Registered office Windmill Road Slough Berkshire SL13SU Trustees Mr P Hayes- Chairperson Miss R Bansal (resigned 3011012024) Mr D J Portsmouth Mrs A J Hayes Mr T Davies Mrs S Portsmouth Independent Examiner Seymour Taylor Limited First Floor North 40 Oxford Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP112EE Page 2

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Slough and District Deaf Centre ('the Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan 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 charitVs accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acl'}. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{51 (bl of Ihe 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe- 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 independent examination. 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)}. 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 8 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Joanne Kingsnorth FCA Seymour Taylor Limited First Floor North 40 Oxford Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP112EE 20 December 2024 Page 4

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 21,429 6,420 27,849 15,351 Other trading activities 108,363 108,363 97.476 Total 129,792 6,420 136,212 112,827 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 21,360 21.360 11,366 Charitable activities Centre management 47,434 16,892 64,326 63,729 Other 50,918 50,918 37,656 Total 119,712 16,892 136,604 112,751 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 10,080 (10,4721 (392) 76 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fomard 30,644 351,697 382,341 382,265 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 40,724 341,225 381,949 382,341 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 21,736 341,225 362,961 375,570 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 9,486 45,620 9,486 45,620 4,852 34,900 55,106 55.106 39,752 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (36,118) (36,118) (32,981) NET CURRENT ASSETS 18,988 18,988 6,771 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 40,724 341,225 381,949 382,341 NET ASSETS 40,724 341,225 381,949 382,341 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 40,724 341,225 30,644 351,697 TOTAL FUNDS 381,949 382,341 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charrtable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othemise comply wilh Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. (b) The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued 31 MARCH 2024 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by: PAVL É¥yLs Mr P Hayes- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 GENERAL INFORMATION Slough and District Deaf Centre is a chariL9ble company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the compantys registered office is Windmill Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3SU. The regislered company number is 05985626 and the regislered charity number is1117544. The principal activities of the charity are as disclosed within the Report of the Trustees on pages 1 to 3. The presentation currency of these financial statements is Sterling (£). being the currency of the primary economic market in which the entity operates. All amounts in these financial statements have been rounded to the nearest pound unless stated otherwise. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otheiSe stated. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordan with the Charities SORP (FRS 102} 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement 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 102) (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial slatements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared on the going concem basis. The trustees believe it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on this basis. Income All incoming resources except grants are induded on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. When the donors specify that donations and grants, including capital grants, are for particular restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is induded in incoming resources of restricled funds receivable. Grants are recognised in the financial statements when the expenditure occurs to which the grant relates. Expenditure Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocaled to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Short leasehold Fixtures and fittings Sensory garden straight line - 20/0 straight line - 25 % straight line - 10 /0 Page 8

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Taxation The Gharity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Where expenditure on a project for which restricted funds are available eXedS the balance on that fund, a transfer is made from unrestricted funds, to remove any overdrawn fund balances. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Hire purchase and leasing commitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. Financial instruments The charitable company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Significant judgements and estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of income, expenditure, assets and liabilities. If in the future such estimates and assumplions, which are based on management's besl judgment at the date of the financial statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions will be modified as appropriate in the year in which the circumstances change. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Hall Hire Deaf Aims services 4,500 103,863 23,275 74,201 108,363 97,476 Page 9

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting)'. 2024 2023 INdependent examinerfs fees Independent examinerfs fees- other SeiceS Depreciation - owned assets Other operating leases 4,272 749 21,218 20,000 3,888 432 20,241 20,000 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS 2024 2023 Trustees, salaries Trustees, social security 46,938 222 37.656 47,160 37,656 The trustee's remuneration is in respect of one (2023.. one) trustee, being Mrs A J Hayes, for seNices as a support worker for the local deaf community. Trustees, expenses One trustee was reimbursed £9,141 in respect of costs used in the ServIS as a support worker (2023 - two trustees £7,544). STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows.. 2024 2023 Management No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. Page 10

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Short leasehold Sensory garden Totals COST At 1 April 2023 Additions 499,793 59,011 8,609 21,092 579,896 8,609 At 31 March 2024 499,793 67,620 21,092 588,505 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2023 Charge for year 147,405 9,996 35,829 11,222 21,092 204,326 21,218 At 31 March 2024 157,401 47,051 21,092 225,544 NET BOOKVALUE At 31 March 2024 342,392 20,569 362,961 At 31 March 2023 352,388 23,182 375,570 DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 4,514 4,972 3,724 1,128 9,486 4,852 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 1,069 26,667 8,382 832 26,667 5,482 36,118 32,981 10. LEASING AGREEMENTS Minimum lease payments under nOn-CanlIable operating leases fall due as follows: 2024 2023 Within one year Beleen one and five years In more than five years 20,000 80.000 583,333 20,000 80.000 603,000 683,333 703,000 The annual operating lease cost is due to Slough Borough Council but is fully covered by a grant receivable each year, also from Slough Borough Council. Page11

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Al 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 30,644 10,080 40,724 Restricted funds Building fund Equipment fund 350,647 1,050 (9,947) (525) 340,700 525 351,697 110.472) 341,225 TOTAL FUNDS 382,341 (392) 381,949 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 129,792 (119,712) 10,080 Restricted funds Building fund Running costs fund Equipment fund (9,947) (6,420) (525) {9,947) 6,420 (525) 6,420 116,892) (10,472) TOTAL FUNDS 136,212 (136,604) (392) Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds Al 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 19,771 10,873 30,644 Restricted funds Building fund Equipment fund 360,594 1,900 (9,947) (850) 350,647 1,050 362,494 110,797) 351,697 TOTAL FUNDS 382,265 76 382,341 Page 12

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows- Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 112,519 (101,646) 10,873 Restricted funds Building fund Equipment fund (9,947) (1,158) {9,947) (850) 308 308 111,105) (10,797) TOTAL FUNDS 112,827 (112,751) 76 Description of funds held: Building fund This relates to funds received towards the construction and development of the Deaf Centre. Funds are primarily included within tangible fixed assets, with a corresponding deduction for the loan included within other creditors. Running costs fund - This relates to funds received which are to be used as contributions towards the njnning costs of the centre. Equipment fund This relates to funds received which are to be used for the purposes of purchasing equipment for the centre. 12. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS Total financial commitments. guarantees and contingencies not included in the statement of financial position amount to £683,333 (2023- £703,333) as shown in note 10. 13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Included within Deaf Aims costs are amounts paid to T J Davies (tnjstee) in respect of support and transport costs lotalling £7,166 (2023- £4,500). Additionally an amount of £1,390 (2023- £605) was paid to the spouse of a Trustee of the Charity in respect of cleaning ServIS provided to the charity. 14. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY The charity was under control of the trustees throughout the current and previous year. Page 13

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 15. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The liability of each member is limited to an amount not exceeding £10. Page 14

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement 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 102) (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The charitws aim is to develop and deliver services to all sensory impaired people and to provide amenities at the Slough and District Deaf Centre, Windmill Road, Slough. The trustees have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidan on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. The trustees consider that the activities undertaken at the Slough and District Deaf Centre, as set out under signrficant activities below, are in accordance with this guidance. Significant activities The state of the art building originally costing £497,366 was opened in November 2008. This was partially funded by a £190,000 loan from Futurebuilders England, which has now been fully repaid, but mainly by the deaf community following 5 years fundraising by the Slough Deaf Centre Management Committee. including a substantial donation from a fomier member, Margaret Burley. There is still ovenmhelming support for the development of our sensory needs resource centre, where the following services are made available in partnership with Health, Council, Voluntary Sector, Users and Carer group partners.. infomiation officer to assist with correspondence, benefit applications and reviews, accessing information and other services., young carers group - including children of deaf parents. family support worker for deaf parents., interpreter support for hospital and education meetings and appointments,. support for deaf people to find and get into work- including work preparation. - Asian deaf women's grouplother deaf minority groups., sign language classes for hearing parents, siblings, relatives., parenting classes for deaf parents and hearing parents of deaf children,. static display of environmental equipment and manufacturerfs leaflets. with equipment officer attending a drop in session, fortnightly or once a month- health professionals to offer, through health promotion programmes, information on various medical conditions such as diabetes, pregnancy, sexual health, women's health, healthy eating I diet., support for deaf people with addilional needs to either attend college l access college or to offer individually tailored sessions to learn numeracy, literacy and basic skills., social dub for the deaf I blind and hard of hearing. The building replaced the long-established Slough Deaf Social Club on the same site. The former 'Timber' building, built by the deaf community and opened in 1960, was demolished in December 2007 after falling into disrepair. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy It is the policy of the charity to maintain the unrestricted fund at a level that is deemed to be sufficient to cover the wnning costs of the charity and make payment as they fall due. This is after taking into account the donations and contributions towards such costs recognised each year. The charity is aiming to increase its unrestricted resetves in the current year. Page 1

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FUTURE PLANS The ntre is committed to continuing its effort to provide seNices and support to the deaf and sensory impaired community and is continually looking for new ways to provide services to the community. The trustees are continuing to provide and support the new service under the name of Deaf Aims. They specialise in seNices for deaf people, namely to offer nationally accredited courses in English & Mathematics and to assist deaf people looking for work by supporting them in finding and keeping jobs. In addition, Deaf Aims offers an individual and person81ised Sewi to deaf people in translating documents from English to BSL (British Sign Language} and vice versa. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The Slough and District Deaf Centre is a company limited by guarantee (No 05985626} and registered with the Charity Commissioners (No 1117544}. The charity is governed by its memorandum and articles of association, copies of which are available for inspection at the company's office or may be obtained by writing to the secretary. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The directors of the company are also trustees for the purposes of charity law. The trustees are elected by members of the charity. The charity aim to have a board of trustees that bring a diverse range of skills to the charity. The board meet on a quarterly basis and have done since the centre opened in November 2008. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 05985626 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1117544 Registered office Windmill Road Slough Berkshire SL13SU Trustees Mr P Hayes- Chairperson Miss R Bansal (resigned 3011012024) Mr D J Portsmouth Mrs A J Hayes Mr T Davies Mrs S Portsmouth Independent Examiner Seymour Taylor Limited First Floor North 40 Oxford Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP112EE Page 2

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20 Dember 2024 and signed on its behalf by.. PAVL É¥yLs Mr P Hayes- Trustee Page 3

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 21,736 341,225 362,961 375,570 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 9,486 45,620 9,486 45,620 4,852 34,900 55,106 55.106 39,752 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (36,118) (36,118) (32,981) NET CURRENT ASSETS 18,988 18,988 6,771 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 40,724 341,225 381,949 382,341 NET ASSETS 40,724 341,225 381,949 382,341 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 40,724 341,225 30,644 351,697 TOTAL FUNDS 381,949 382,341 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charrtable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which othemise comply wilh Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. (b) The notes form part of these financial statements Page 6

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued 31 MARCH 2024 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 December 2024 and were signed on its behalf by: PAVL É¥yLs Mr P Hayes- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Al 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund 30,644 10,080 40,724 Restricted funds Building fund Equipment fund 350,647 1,050 (9,947) (525) 340,700 525 351,697 110.472) 341,225 TOTAL FUNDS 382,341 (392) 381,949 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 129,792 (119,712) 10,080 Restricted funds Building fund Running costs fund Equipment fund (9,947) (6,420) (525) {9,947) 6,420 (525) 6,420 116,892) (10,472) TOTAL FUNDS 136,212 (136,604) (392) Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds Al 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 Unrestricted funds General fund 19,771 10,873 30,644 Restricted funds Building fund Equipment fund 360,594 1,900 (9,947) (850) 350,647 1,050 362,494 110,797) 351,697 TOTAL FUNDS 382,265 76 382,341 Page 12

Docusign Env8lope ID: 81695CB4-BE1C415C-B1 E5-8D1A016005AB SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows- Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 112,519 (101,646) 10,873 Restricted funds Building fund Equipment fund (9,947) (1,158) {9,947) (850) 308 308 111,105) (10,797) TOTAL FUNDS 112,827 (112,751) 76 Description of funds held: Building fund This relates to funds received towards the construction and development of the Deaf Centre. Funds are primarily included within tangible fixed assets, with a corresponding deduction for the loan included within other creditors. Running costs fund - This relates to funds received which are to be used as contributions towards the njnning costs of the centre. Equipment fund This relates to funds received which are to be used for the purposes of purchasing equipment for the centre. 12. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS Total financial commitments. guarantees and contingencies not included in the statement of financial position amount to £683,333 (2023- £703,333) as shown in note 10. 13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Included within Deaf Aims costs are amounts paid to T J Davies (tnjstee) in respect of support and transport costs lotalling £7,166 (2023- £4,500). Additionally an amount of £1,390 (2023- £605) was paid to the spouse of a Trustee of the Charity in respect of cleaning ServIS provided to the charity. 14. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY The charity was under control of the trustees throughout the current and previous year. Page 13