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Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05985626 {England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1117544 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE Seymour Taylor Limited First Floor North 40 Oxford Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP112EE

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities ststement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 14

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees who are also directors of the charty for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charrties.. 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 charity's aim is to develop and deliver sep4ices 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 guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular the trustees consider how planned activities wll 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 significant activities below, are in accordance W￿th this guidance. Significant activities The state of the art building originally costing £497,366 v￿S 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 oVe￿helmIng support for the development of our sensory needs resource centre, ￿ere the following services are made available in partnership with Health, Council, Voluntary Sector, Users and Carer group partners.. infomiation officer to assist wth 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 educab'on meetings and appointsnents.. support for deaf people to find and get into work- including V￿rk 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 manufacturer's leaflets, wth equipment officer attending a drop in session, fortnightly or once a month., health professionals to offer, through health promotion programmes, information on various medical onditions such as diabetes, pregnancy, sexual health, women's health, healthy eating I diet- support for deaf people with additional needs to either attend college l access college or to offer individually tailored sessions to learn numeracy, literacy and basic skills- social club for the deaf I blind and hard of hearing. The building replaced the long*stablished 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 running 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 reserves in the current year. Page 1

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FUTURE PLANS The centre is committed to continuing its effort to provide services and support to the deaf and sensory impaired community and is continualty looking for newways 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 services 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 personalised service 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 goveming 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 wth the Charty Commissioners (No 1117544). The charity is governed by rts memorandum and articles of association, copies of which are available for inspection at the compan￿$ office or may be obtained by writing to the secretsry. 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 ￿lce a year but are in regular contact during the year to discuss matters relating to the centre. Four of the trustees meet regulady at the centre on a monthly basis to discuss the day to day running of the centre. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 05985626 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number 1117544 Registered office Windmill Road Slough Berkshire SL1 3SU 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 Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Approved by order of the board of trustees on 18 De￿mber 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Mr P Hayes - Trustee Page 3

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 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 (Ihe Company. report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. 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 accordance ￿ryth 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 charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 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 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 wtlh 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 concems 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. Joanne Kingsnorth FCA Seymour Taylor Limited First Floor North 40 Oxford Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP112EE 18 December 2025 Page 4

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 21,585 8,350 29,935 27,849 Other trading activrties 106.567 106,567 108,363 Total 128,152 8,350 136,502 136,212 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 72.634 72,634 67,257 Charitable activities Centre management 45.997 18.822 64.819 64,326 Other 5,587 5,587 5,021 Total 124.218 18,822 143,040 136,604 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 3.934 (10.472) {6,538) 1392) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 40,724 341,225 381,949 382,341 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 44.658 330.753 375,411 381,949 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 14,377 330,753 345,130 362,961 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10.244 53,877 10.244 53,877 9,486 45,620 64.121 64,121 55,106 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (33.840) {33,840) {36,118) NET CURRENT ASSETS 30.281 30,281 18,988 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 44.658 330.753 375,411 381,949 NET ASSETS 44.658 330.753 375.411 381,949 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 11 44,658 330,753 40.724 341,225 TOTAL FUNDS 375,411 381,949 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance wth Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable 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 charilable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance wth the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwse comply with the 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 Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE (REGISTERED NUMBER: 05985626) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued 31 MARCH 2025 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 18 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by= Mr P Hayes - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 7

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 GENERAL INFORMATION Slough and District Deaf Centre is a charitable company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the company's registered office is Windmill Road, Slough. Berkshire, SL1 3SU. The registered company number is 05985626 and the registered charity number is 1117544. The principal activities of the charity are as disclosed wthin the Report of the Trustees on pages 1 to 3. The presentation currency of these financial statements is Sterfing (£). 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 signrficant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistendy applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charrtable company, vthich is a public benefrt entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charrties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 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 statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. The trustees believe it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on this basis. Income All incoming resources except grants are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitied to the income and the amount can be quantified wth 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 included in incoming resources of restricted funds receivable. Grants are recognised in the financial ststements vthen the expendtture 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 allocated to actiNllties 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 attributsble to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Depreciation is provided at the follwng annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Short leasehold Fixtures and fittings Sensory garden straight line - 2% straight line - 25 % straight line - 100 Page 8

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued Taxation The charity 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 V￿thin 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 exceeds 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 assumptions, which are based on management's best judgment at the date of the financial ststements, deviate from the actual circUmstan￿s, the original estimates and assumptions 11 be modified as appropriate in the year in which the circumstances change. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Hall Hire Deaf Aims services 400 106,167 4,500 103,863 106,567 108,363 Page 9

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl{credibng)'. 2025 2024 Independent examiners fees Independent examinerfs fees - other services Depreciation - owned assets Other operating leases 4.470 1,117 22,343 20,000 4,272 749 21,218 20,000 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS 2025 2024 Trustees, salaries Trustees, social security 49,004 681 46,938 222 49,685 47,160 The trustee's remuneration is in respect of one (2024= one) trustee, being Mrs A J Hayes, for services as a teacher of the deaf I centre manager for the local deaf community. Trustees. expenses One trustee was reimbursed £9,301 in respect of costs used in the services as a teacher of the deaf {2024- £9.141). STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2025 2024 Management No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000. Page 10

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Short leasehold Sensory garden Totals COST At 1 April 2024 Additions 499,793 67,620 4,512 21,092 588,505 4,512 At 31 March 2025 499,793 72,132 21,092 593,017 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 Charge for year 157,401 9.996 47,051 12.347 21,092 225,544 22,343 At 31 March 2025 167,397 59,398 21,092 247,887 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 332,396 12,734 345,130 At 31 March 2024 342,392 20,569 362,961 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 9,131 1,113 4,514 4,972 10,244 9,486 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 1,334 26,667 5.839 1,069 26,667 8,382 33,840 36,118 10. LEASING AGREEMENTS Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows.. 2025 2024 Within one year Be￿een one and five years In more than five years 20,000 80,000 563,333 20,000 80,000 583,333 663,333 683,333 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 Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 40,724 3,934 44,658 Restricted funds Building fund Equipment fund 340,700 525 (9,947) (5251 330,753 341,225 (10,472) 330,753 TOTAL FUNDS 381,949 (6,5381 375,411 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follovts= Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 128,152 (124,218) 3,934 Restricted funds Building fund Running costs fund Equipment fund (9,947) (8,350) (5251 (9,947) 8,350 (525) 8,350 (18,822) (10,472) TOTAL FUNDS 136,502 (143.0401 (6,538) Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 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) (5251 340,700 525 351,697 (10,472) 341,225 TOTAL FUNDS 382,341 (3921 381,949 Page 12

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds, induded in the al)ove 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) (5251 (9,947) 6,420 (525) 6,420 (16,892) (10,472) TOTAL FUNDS 136,212 (136,6041 (392) Description of funds held.. Building fund This relates to funds received towards the construction and development of the Deaf Centre. Funds are primarily included wthin tangible fixed assets, wih a corresponding deduction for the loan included wthin other creditors. Running costs fund - This relates to funds received which are to be used as contributions towards the running costs of the centre. Equipment fund This relates to funds received vthich 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 £663,333 (2024- £683,333) as shown in note 10. 13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Included wthin Deaf Aims costs are amounts paid to T J Davies (trustee) in respect of support and transport costs totalling £6.229 (2024= £7,166). Additionally an amount of £1,400 {2024'. £1,390) was paid to the spouse of a Trustee of the Charity in respect of cleaning seNices provided to the charity. Page 13

Docusign Envelope ID." F3F48442-0321488￿ASAQ4F247o1cF8C0 SLOUGH AND DISTRICT DEAF CENTRE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY The charity was under control of the trustees throughout the current and previous year. 15. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The liability of each member is limtted to an amount not exceeding £10. Page 14