REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1121089 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05983587
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 FOR SAM’S PLACE NW LTD
SAM’S PLACE NW LTD
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 3 to 17 |
| Report of the Independent Auditors | 18 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities | 19 |
| Balance Sheets | 20 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 21 to 22 |
SAM’S PLACE NW LTD
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025
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 31st October 2025 The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’ issued in March 2015.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name Sam’s Place NW Ltd
Registered Charity number
1121089
Registered Company number 05983587
Registered office
Highfurlong School Blackpool Old Road Blackpool Lancashire FY3 7LR
Trustees
M Crowther – chair (appointed 22.03.24) M Smith (resigned 10.03.25) S Lancaster (appointed 13.06.22) N Oldham (appointed 03.04.23) M Riches (appointed 03.04.23) S Hudson (appointed 24.05.22) J Martin – secretary (appointed 24.05.22) D Henderson (appointed 24.05.22) C Ronson (appointed 22.01.24) G Whiteley (resigned 14.07.25)
Independent Examiner
Louise Owen 3 Ryldon Place Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4JD
Bank
The Co-operative Bank 147 Church Street Preston Lancashire PR1 3BU
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Sam's Place NW LTD Financial Statements and Report of Activities For The Year Ended 31°, October 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The Charitable Cornpany Ihere8fter referred to as "the Charty°l is ¢onlrolled by its goveming document, tho Memorandum and Articles ofAssocialion, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees As set OLJt in the Articles olAssociation, the board of trustees comprises not less than three trustees but not more than 12 tnjstees. The Board is responsible for the recruitment and appointment of new Trustees. Each year a skills audit 15 undertaken and if gaps are idenlified, a recruitment process takes place. The recruitment process has been developed in order to attr8¢t a divtrrse group of trusltres with appropriate skills, knowltrdge and trxperience. Occasionally polents'al trustees register an interest in the organisation. Following this, a meeting is arranged with the Chair and a Director and the trustee is held on a waiting list until an appropriate vacancy arises. Organlsatlonal structur• The activities of the organisalion are governed by the board of Iruslees, all of whom are directors. Board meetings are held a minimum of once per quarter and a board assurance framework has been established in order to guide the board. The Treasurer provides assurance lo the board around organisalional finance. The board of trustees appoints the Directors who report to the Board on the operational running of the organisalion. The chair of Iruslees resigned due lo a move out of the area and a new chair was appointed. Obl•ets and Aetlvltlès Sam's Place sUPPOrts children and young adults who have physical. leaming disabilities, life limiting conditions or complex needs. The charity promotes inclusion, peer nefvrks, aims lo reduce social isolation. provides support and advice for the whole f8Tnily. Sam's Place also delivers life skills, enlerprise and wellbeing projects, providin9 a safe space to develop confidence, encourage leaming and develop employability skills. Public Benefit Our purpose is to give young people with disabilities in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre the same Opportunities as everyone else and lo improve the quality of their lives. We are delighted to report grovAh within the charity and the number of young people we are now supporting continues to rise. Participants There have been a total of 2090 attendancgs Contact Hours We have delivered 496 hours 5UPPOrting young people and parentslcarer5 with Di5abililies. Learning Disabilities and Autism Stsfflng 1 Full Time and 1 Part Time staff member and 5 sessional staff Volunteer5 Currently the charity has 9 volunteers. This includes young members who have Iransilioned and qualrfied lo become volunteern.
Overview of Acllvltles During this reporting period. Sam'• Placo has contlnu•d to provid• a wido range of Inclusiv•. personwcentr•d actlvltles for young 0P1@ wlth di#abilities and addltlonal needs. Our programrn• hgs focused on bulldlng ¢onfldence, Indeyndence, wellbeing, and soclal connectlon, whll? also supportlng famlll¢s and Increaslng ¢ommunlty lTr¢lu$lon. Key A¢hlevements and Stati$tl¢$ Durlng the reportlng perlod11 Nov&mb•r 2024- 31 O¢¢ober 2025}. Sam's Plac• has dell¥•r•d: 64 Young poople supported 105 Famlllèslcar•rs and slbllngs SUPPOrt•d 78 Soclal and confidence se$slons dellvered. 39 Targeted Life skill¥, Ent•rprlse and wellbelng ••*slons d•llv•r•d. 22 Hollday sesslons Includlng a varhty of aetlvltles These figures demonstrate the contlnued growth of Sam's Place and the Increaslng demand lor Incluslvo, communlty4Jased support for young Pp10 wlth disabllltlo. Regular Sg$sion$ ond Corg oglivery Our weekly s•s8lons remaln at tha heart of Sam's Placo, off•rSng a ¥afe and welcomlng envlronment where young people can bulld frlendshlps and develop koy Ilfe sklll•. Activlties hav8 included: Soclal $8sslon$ featurlng $haf•d m•al$. blngo, kar•oko, mu8lc qvluos. gamos. and group di$¢u$$ion¥ Y¢ung person-l•d planning. wlth partlclpants Chooslng actlvltles each week Opportunrtles to develop communlcatlon, confidence, and soclal Interactlon skllls COnfid¥n. movom•nt and w9111n9 •¢llvltl•¥ l¢d by • tr4lned profgs$lon•l$ Th•$0 s•sslons contlnuo to bo vltal In roduclng lsolatlon and ¢r•atlng a Strong s•nM of belonglng.
Jurt a few pirtures tsken of some of ovr yovn9 people during social sessions. Lots of singin9. friendships, n. coTrfidenee building and laughter.
Life Skills, Enterprise and Wellbeing Pro9ramme Our structured day 8•¥8lon¥ have ¥upport•d young pPIe to dovolop prnctlcal and n81•rab skllls, Sncludlng- Llf• Skllls.. h•afthy •atlng, cooklng s•sslons. and d•veloplng posltlv• hmllhy habbts Enttrrprtm: dosignlng 8nd pr¢du¢ing products to ull at 1>OPp shop. d•voloplng ¢u•tom•r $•rvlc8. mon•y handllng, and cr•atiV• 8klll8 Wellb•lng: ¢onflden¢e-bulldlng a¢VItIes. along$ld• m0Mn[ yoga. Pllats8. and r•laxatlon *•$$lon$ d•liv•rnd by * gualifi•d in$twctor Pracllcal Skllls- sowlng, tearnwork, and Indop8ndent task ¢ompletSon Thls programme ha$ helped partl¢ipant$ galn a $•ns• of prlde, purpose. and Inu?a8•d Ind•penden¢•. Irl
A few more examples of artivities within the Life skilts. Erterprise and Wellbeing Projert
Health. Wellbeing and Physical Actlvity We hav• 0Xpand our w•llb•lng Offer through: Regu5ar yoga, Pllates, and rolaxatlon sessSons wlth a qualffled InstrUor Mov•mont and physi¢al •ctiYity $$$lons. In¢ludlng ad8Pt•d $port$ Sos$lon• l•d by a prof•s$lonal dan¢0 tea¢h•r wlth Ily •xpert•n¢• ot l•amlng dlsabl1tt1, provldSng a pow•rful p••r rol• mod•l W• also ostabllshod.. Regular trip3 to lo¢•1 t•nln bowling venu•• A valu•d partmrship with Anchorsholm• Bowling Gro•n. d•liveriThg monthly adapt•d bowling $e$slons Th•¥• a¢tlvftlo8 h•v• 8upport•d l>oth phy¥lul h••lth and •motlon•l w•llbolng.
Communlty Engagèm•ftt and In¢lu8lon W• hav• actlv•ly support•d young p•opl• to •ngag• wlth th•lr loc•1 ¢ommunlty through: Visits to comrnunity group, craft J?ssion3. and community cfé• Attendance at outr•ach and awaronS event5. in¢luding: Ono Fylde "N•xt Steps to Ind•p•nd8nc•" Slr Tom Flnn¢y C•ro•rJ E¥•nt Park Academy and Highfurlong School c•r•ers •¥•nt ygrs¢ough Collèg• car••rs •v•nt Vartous SEND and networklng •¥ents Th•se opportunitioa have help•d rais• •warenl and Sncre•sed vi•iblllty of young 0P1• with disabilitiOS Wlthin thg wid•r community. Trlps, Events and EnTSchment ActlvltSes W• hv• provlded a rang• of •nrichlng •Xp•r1•nc. Includlng: Theatre trlp to stt Aladdln al Blackpool Globv Theatr¢ Attèndancè at a Ilvt l¢• Show Summer hollday act111•$ Includlng: ¥it to Wild Di$¢ov•ry Hands4>n gardoning session at a local garden contr• Sports day, crafts. games, and musSc acllvltles Flr$t 8ld tr&lnlng . adapt•d to thè young yopl•'$ l••rnlng •bllltlo8 Annual "Sam'8 Place Has Tahnt" •vent We also hostod a Christmas party at Highfurlong School's n•w communlty hub. io
Fundrnl8lng and Ent•rprlso Actlvlll•• Our young p8opl8 ha¥8 played an adlvo rolo In fvndTalsSng and ontsrprl¥e. dovaloplng confSden¢g •nd ro¥l¥orld ¥klll8. K•y •v•nt$ Includ•d.. Fundralsor at Poulton Methodlst Church wlth Park Acad•my Band- £553 fals•d Frlend$ and tsmlly talènt lundralser- £323 ral$¥d Christmas POP4UP shop at a local garden centre- £438 ral•ed Partlclpants contiibut•d by runnlng stalls. p•rformlng, and •ngaglng wlth cutorn•rs. Partnershlp Work5n9 and Wisltors We have welcomed a range of organlsatlons and prol•8olonals Into our sesslons, Includlng: Healthy Heads Educatlon NHS communSty t•am8 Hoalthwatch Blackpool Pollce Communlty Support Officers {onllne safety awareness) Local Mayor and MPS Poulton M•thodlst Chur¢h Anchorsholme ¢Tn Gre•n 8owllng Club These partnershlps have enhanced leamlng and broadened experlènces for our young p•opl•.
New Comfflunlty Hub at Hlghfurlong School A 6ignrficant d•velopm•nt during this p•rlod has be•n our mov• to th• now community hub and prlmary bulldSng at Hlghfvrfong SCI01. Thls has provlded: A dedlcatèd offke spac• A¢¢è¥#lbl•, adaptèd fa¢llltl•s for u$$lon$ Outdoor spa¢e for new acllvltlts As a result. we have Introduced gardenlng and outdoor movement s•sslons. whlch have been •xtr•m•ly wo11 r•¢•lv•d. Rtcognltl¢n and Achl•v•monts Partlclpallon Sn a Masonlc charltable ov&nt and Encor• Ladles Cholr Awarded a Communlty DTrmond Award from Asda Flnallst In Coa$tal Lo¢al BUSIn5 Awards. 2- Pla Theso re¢ognltlon$ hSghllght the Impact •nd value ol our work wlthln the ¢¢)mmunlty. Fundlng and Support- W• would lik• to thank th• 1011owlng funders and support•r We hav• b••n do11ght•d to r•¢o1¥• donatlons from a rangè of p•opl• and organlsatlons, In¢ludlng: . The Plant Placo . Encore Ladle5 Cholr D.J. Sldebottom Foundatlon IGlasdon UK) ' The Masons Lodge Trtumph 1061 . Poulton Methodist Church Over Wyre Church ' Miiifiold Academy Booths Poulton Cu8tomors ' The Walker Family . Chlldren, Young P•rson's & Adult L•arnlng DlsabllSty and ADHO T•am ' Wyro Mayor We havè als¢ gratefully rt1¥•d grants from the followSng ltsnders: ' Th• Ajda Found•On ' Bl•ckpool Council H¢)uMhold Support Fund . The Vera Wolstencroft Foundation O.J. Sld•bottorn Foundation (Glasdon UK) . The Masonlc Foundatlon Blackpool Councll ' Sport England ' Th• W4rburton'$ Found•tlon ' Th• Ouchy ol Lancast•r Foundatlon ' P•ars. Str••t Gam•s Fll & F•d ProJ•¢t ' Arnold Clark Foundatlon IFundlng amounts to Included separately.} The addition of th• Highlurlong community hub and eXPaThBion of our programmos h•s slgnlfl¢antly str•ngth•n¢d our dellv•ry and ra¢h. poslllonlng us 11 for wntlnu•d gro1h. 12
Impact and Outcomes Throughout thls rèportlng p•rlod. Sam's Place has d•llv•rèd m•anlnglul and m•a8urabl• Imp•¢t for young poople with dlsabllltl•$ and addltlonal need5. as well a8 tholr famllles. Over 141 88¥slon8. we havo supported 64 young people to Improve Confiden and reduce l$olatlon. Incr•4s¢d Confidence and S•lf4¥t?em Young p•opl• hav• shown s1gnlflrtl groth In ¢¢nfldonu through: Partlclpatlng In group actlvlite8 and soclal sesslons P•rfom)Ing In •v•nts Such 8$ "SJm'8 Pl¥¢¢ Has T¥l•nt" and fvndrnlslng •¢tlvltl•8 Engaging with members of the publlc through •nterprl¥• and poPP sho Att•ndlng other community evonts and ¥•nu•$ Many partlclpants who Inltlally la¢kgd nfIdenc? aw• n¢)w a¢tlvoly contrlbutSng Sdga$. leadlng a¢tlvlties, and engaglng more independently. Improved Social Skllls and Reduced Isolation Regular s•sslons hav• provld¢d ¢¢nsl$t•nl opportunltlos 10: Bulld frS•ndshlps and d•10P peer rolatSonshS lrnprove communlcation and tsarnwortt skllls F•01 part of a sat•. supportlv• ¢ommunily Thls has boon part4¢ulaTly Important for thos• who pr•vlously 0XrIon¢ socSal lsolatlon. Development of Lile and Independence Skllls Through our Lil• Skill¥ •nd Entwpriso progr•mm•i young p•oph h•¥•: Learned to pr•par¢ $lmpl•, heallhy moals Developed an understandlng of budgetlng and monty ndlIng Gain•d pretlcal $klll* such a$ $•wlng. cookln9 and g&rd•nlng Built awargnei¥ of hoalthy lifestyle8 •nd daily routine Tho$9 $klll$ arg $upportlng th•ir transilion towards greater Ind8pend8nco. /4 Enhanced Phy$l¢al and Emotlonal Wellbelng Our worl1n9 actlvltlès havè Supported: ITnproved physlcal health through movement adapted sports, and bowllng Sam's Place slngers group porformanc. Reduced anxlety through yoga, PSlates, and relaxatli)n $•81Sons In¢r•asad èmotional r•8ilione• and $•lf-r•gulatlon Partl¢lpants report •nJoylng th$ vssions and f¢•llng ¢alm¢r and mor• posltlv•. 13
R•al-Llf¢ Exp•rl•nce and Sens• of Purpos• Ent¢rprise a¢ti¥itie$ and fundraising ¢v¥nts hav• enabl¢d young p•ople to.. Experience real-world interactions with customers Takè prld8 In crèatlng and salllng products Sam's Place Singers have performed at cofflmunity events and fundraising events. Contrlbutè to thèlr communlty In a meanlngful way Thls has helpgd foster a strong sense of achievement and purpose. Greater Community Inclusion and Awarene55 Through outreach and community engagement: Young people have a¢¢e$$ed opportunities they may not othenvise experien¢¢ Awareness of disability and inclusion has been raised within the community Stronger links have been built with local organisations and services Support for Famlllès and Carers Sam'5 Place has also provided vital indirect support by- Offering respitè opportunities for parents and carers Creating a trusted and consistent support n•twork Reducing stress and isolation for families In conclusion the combination of consistent support, meaningful activities, and strong community conn¢¢tlon$ ha$ •nabl•d young p¥¢pl• at Sam's Pla¢• to thrlv¢, grow In Ind¢p¢nd¥n¢e, and f•¢1 valued within their community." Feedback from our Parentslcarers and Young People 'Par•ntslCarèrs '1 am so happy I found Sam's Place and wlsh I'd known about It soonèr. H8 lovès all thè aetlvltlès, friends he ha5 made and is happy to tell me about what he has done and where he has been. He is happy and that makes mo happy. I love the fact he has somewhere he can be himself.. ' Without Sam's Pla¢e he'd most probably just with me or in his room $wiping through 'You Tu, on his own, like that has somewhere to go to be himself and make friends and do different activities. 'Th• Structure of thè $a$slon$ ha$ bèèn pèrfèct- glvlng the Chance to èxplore nèw thlng$ whilst feeling supported. It's so rewarding to see her step outside her comfort zone and embrace new opportunltl8s. Sh• has also mad8 some naw soclal connoctlons and enjoyèd sndIng tlme with peers., '1 can't thank you enough for all you do at Sam's Place. coming to you.. Without Sam's Pla¢e he would ju$t be at home wat¢hing TV or playing ele¢troni¢ games.. 'H does not go out independently so clubs like yours are his social world. 'He loves it., 'Thank you for provldlng such a supportlve •nvlranmènt whère sh• Is not only havlng fun but also d¢veloplng Important Ind¢pendene• and $a¢lal $klll$.' Young Peoplelmembers l absolutely love it, it's good to work in a group and share things. ' It was good. Good to learn about how to b¥ ¢onfld¢nt.' '1 loved It- It wa$ fun, 'Sam's Place is awsome, '1 lovè s8•lng my frl8nds and golng placos I wouldn't nomially bg ablo to go to., 'It's my happy place.. '1 feel morè confident and Ilkg working In tsams with my friends.. 'Sam's Pla¢e is amazing., 'It's where I can be myseir is happy and more confident since 14
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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 - continued
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial review and reserves
The results of the Charity are summarised on the Statement of Financial Activities.
The change in trustees and staff during this financial year resulted in more funding applications being submitted and a resulting surplus of £482. Strong reserves mean that we have been able to use these effectively and still increase the activities offered to our young people.
At the end of the financial year, reserves were £33,876. With increased income in the year ahead, trustees have assessed the risks and are confident that the charity is moving towards a sustainable future. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. The Charity’s reserves policy is to hold a level of 3-6 months free reserves equating to the unrestricted direct charitable costs for the year. In the year ended 31[st] October 2025 these costs amounted to 4 months reserves.
The Trustees will endeavour to retain this level in the future.
GOING CONCERN
The accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, which the Trustees consider to be appropriate having considered the foreseeable future. The Charitable Company holds reserves which are sufficiently in line with its reserves policy.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
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Changes in the board have resulted in some real optimism for the future. A new strategy is in development following a development day attended by trustees and staff. The charity is working towards sustainability and growth within a robust framework. Work has begun to involve our young people in the decision-making, planning and development of projects.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Sam’s Place was incorporated on 31st October 2006 and the Memorandum and Articles of Association were amended by special resolution on 14th September 2007 and amended on 27th January 2020.
Our governing document provides the framework by which we achieve our principal objectives. Our principal activities continue to relate to meeting these objectives. These are constantly reviewed to ensure they remain relevant to the young people and families that we support.
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees, who are appointed under the terms of the constitution. The board of trustees comprises a minimum of three and a maximum of twelve trustees. No member of the board benefits financially for their time or services.
During the year we have recruited new trustees as identified by a review of skills. We will continue with this work to ensure that the charity has the optimum mix of expertise required. Upon appointment, each trustee has an induction in order to understand how the charity operates and their role and responsibilities. Trustees are regularly updated on the charity’s activities through board meetings, via email and through informal conversations.
The board of trustees meet at least quarterly, and a new board annual plan is in development. During trustee meetings, discussions about key governance issues take place and decisions are made. The trustees also make time to consider questions about the charity’s future plans.
The trustees are fully aware of, and adhere to, the guidance issued by The Charity Commission on public benefits and their responsibilities as trustees.
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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 - continued
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Sam’s Place NW Ltd for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025 - continued
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES - continued
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant independent examination information of which the charitable company's examiners are unaware; and
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the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
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The trustees wish to acknowledge the financial support of the following organisations:
Funders 2024/2025
We would like to extend our thanks to the following funders and supporters, who have enabled the charity to carry on with our work supporting these amazing young people.
Blackpool Council Household Support Grant Sport England Vera Wolstencroft Foundation D.J Sidebottom (Glasdon) Asda Foundation Awards for All Masonic Charitable Foundation The Plant Place (Nominated Charity) Blackpool Council Young Peoples Summer Sessions Warburtons Foundation Street Games Fit & Fed Duchy of Lancaster Arnold Clark Foundation Millfield Academy Masons Lodge Triumph 1061 Over Wyre United Reform Church Poulton Methodist Church The Walker Family The Estate of Nigel Barrie Moorhouse. Children and Young Person’s Learning Disability and ADHD Team Booths Customers - Donation Mayor of Wyre Julie Robinson Charity Encore Singers
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD :
Mike Crowther MBE - Chair of Trustees
22.06.2026
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
SAM’S PLACE NW LTD
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“Sam’s Place NW Ltd for the year ended 31[st ] October 2025.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Louise Owen MAAT 3 Ryldon Place Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4JD
Date: 5[th] June 2026
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025
(INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Direct charitable activities Total EXPENDITURE ON Direct charitable activities NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted funds £ 8,317 14,220 22,537 22,055 482 33,394 33,876 |
Restricted fund £ - 58,975 58,975 58,975 - - - |
2025 Total funds £ 8,317 73,195 81,512 81,030 482 33,394 33,876 |
2024 Total funds £ 9,459 47,814 57,273 57,079 194 33,200 33,394 |
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
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BALANCE SHEETS AT 31ST OCTOBER 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 3 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 4 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 5 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITES TOTAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS |
2025 £ 816 78,655 304 78,959 45,899 33,060 33,876 33,876 |
2024 £ - 1,088 75,405 13 75,418 43,112 32,306 |
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| 33,394 33,394 |
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 8[th] June 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Mike Crowther MBE - Chair of Trustees
22.06.2026
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has legal entitlement to the funds, it is possible that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 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 activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
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 within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Key management
The key management personnel of the Charity are noted in the Trustees Report. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the Charity were £28K (2024: £0).
No member of staff was paid more than £60,000 during the year (being the reportable limit specified by the Charity Commission).
2. COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
Company is limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2025
1. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
4. DEBTORS
5. CREDITORS
6. EMPLOYEES
Average number of employee for the period 2025: 4 (2024: 2)
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