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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06338726 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER: 1121239 LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES {A COMPANY LIMifED BY GUARAKfEE) TRusfEES' REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr ocroBER 2024 Rlchardson Jones I￿artered Accountants & Register￿ Auditors Mercury House 19-21 Chapel Street Marfow Buckinghamshire SL7 3HN

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr OCTOBER 2024 Page Reference and Admlnistrative Details Trustees, Report 2 to 6 Report of the Independent Audltors 7 to 8 Statement of Financial Activities BalarKe Sheet 10 to 11 Cash Flow Statement 12 Notes to the Cash Flow Ststsment 13 Notes to the Finanaal Statements 14 to 23 Detsiled statement of Financlal Artlvltles 24 to 25

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES REFERENCE AND ADMINIsfRATIVE DEfAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 TRusfEES J G H Fulbrook JRLee R J Kellaway D Tomklnson M Hermon J E Skipper S Soko (resigned 14.6.24) Gmcla C Houghton (appointed 20.2.24) COMPANY SECREfARY A Foister REGisfERED OFFICE Longrldge Quary Wood Road Marlow Buckinghamshlre SL7 IRE REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 06338726 (England and Wales) REGIsfERED CHARrrY NUMBER 1121239 AUDrroRS Rlchardson Jones Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors Mercury House 19-21 Chapel Street Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 3HN CHIEF EXEciwfivE OFFICER A Foister BANKERS National Westsnlnster Bank PIC 33 High Street High Wycombe HPII 2AG The trustees ddegate the day-to4ay managemenl of the charity to Amanda Foister, the Chief Ex￿UtiVe offl￿r. Page I

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES TRusfEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Att 2006, present their report with the finanaal statements of the charity for the year ended 31st octob￿ 2024. The trustees have adopt￿ the provisions of Accounting and RekX>rting by Charlties: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wsth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019). OBJEcfivES AND ACTIvrrIES Objectives and airns Policies and objectives Longridge provldes a range of adventurous actwtties and training opwrtunitlesi particularty for young people, those from dlsadvantaged background5, and those with disabilities. Longridge on the Thames owns a 12-acre riverside site in Bisham, on the BucWBerks bjrders, where the charty provides a large range of water and land actfvities as well as training spa￿. Activities for achieving objertlves Our objective for the business is to provide vibrant communty facilities that are able to financially support their own operation and the development of further opportunities. These communty facilities will encourage young people from all walks of life, and of all abilities, to develop leadershlp, self41sclpllne, resilience, confidence, and respect for themselves and others in a beautiful riverside setting. Publlc benefit In setting our objectlves and planning our artivities the Trustees have given careful consideratK)n to the Charty Commission's generdl guidance on public tenefit. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities 2024 brought significant challenges. Extenslve flooding Ilmited our water season to just 4 months instead of our usual 7, and Thames Water's publicity issues affected rlver actlvlty booklngs, despite our stretch remaining clean. While our land activities are excellent, we lacked sufficient capacity to fully accommodate groups when water artwities weren't Possible, leading to some Can￿lIationS and refunds. These set backs only mlnorfy affetted our ability to deliver attivities to young people as when we were able to use the centre, ￿￿kIngS instead of water flooded in. We had a throughput of 78,500 young people and ran 274 courses plus holiday activty days for young people In receipt of free sch¢X)I meals andlor refuges in conjunction with Buckinghamshire County Council. We secured vital funding from The Communlty Ownership Fund, Mobbs Memorial Christopher Laing Foundation and Thames Water for the Gibbs & Dandy Rooms repla￿menL However, prolonged flooding delayed construction from March to Aprll, when contractor availability changed and costs increased. This left us operating without key facilities during peak months. By September, we comple￿￿ the kitchen and tented dlnlng space, though the three accommtsjation modules for young people who are unable to stsy in our tented accommodation remaln unflnlshed pendlng additional funding. Our 2025126 development plans Include: - New attivities: bouldering wall and archery compound - Adult facilities: toilets, showers, and mult￿)UrPose tsBining space - Infrastructure improvements.. fenclng, pathways, member storage, drying room - Expanded amenities,. Thames swimming area, shopi self-catering kntchen - Sts enhancements: island camping ￿Stor4t1on, Imp￿Ved Pa￿Ing with barriers - Sustainability: transition to alternative energy These improvements will make Longridge more resilient to flooding and accessible to diverse groups. Whik fundraising may still 5UPPOrt expansion, we aim to self-sustaln our operntional costs and invest in programs that emp)wer young people to overcome barrlers and posfcivety Impatt their communities. Page 2

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Fundraising activitieslincome generation We are also gftteful to the following organisations for their financial support - without whlch, Longridge would be unable to support young people: National Lottery Community Fund Gerrards Cross Aower aub Sporfc England Heathrow Community Trust James CowkEr Kreston Aces Places Playing Cards As well as the many vi9tors who donated to our CrowdFunding Campalgn, which achieved our tsrget of £40,000 and enabl￿ u5 to match the funding for our COF Funding - we are also grateful to the various local businesses who donated rewards for our campaign. Finallyi the TnJstee5 would like to thank the hardworklng Longridge Team who always do an ex￿ptiOnal Job but thls year managed with Longridge's customary good humour, to find innovative solutions to all the unexpected challenges thrown at them to ensure that every young person who visited the centre had an amazing experience. FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position At the end of the reporting period, the charity had a small surplus of £10,916 {2023'. deficit £8,943). This surplus is added to the reserves brought fO￿ard of £1,954,015 to give totsl resenfes carried forward of £1,964,931. Further detail abjut the charivs reserves is explained ir¢ the Reserves Pollcy settlon of this report, The main liability is the mortgage on the property and the balan￿ at the year*nd was £206,602 (2023: £254,819). The charity decreased It's overall debt by £73,296 in the year to 31 October 2024, with no new loans tsken out. Principal fundlng sources The principal funding sources of the charty in the report4ng perlod came from it's charitable activities totalling £746,210 (2023.. £919,703). The charitsble aclivities are outdoor activlties (land and water based) for young people, families, schools and other groups. This income represents 670/D of the charity's total income in the period. Investment pollcy and objectives The management of any surplus funds are made by guidan￿ of the Board. All Investments are to be made in the name of the charty, and with regard to environmentsl and other ethical concems. Durlng the year, cash is moved dally from the current, non-interest bearing bank account, Into a low risk Interest bearing bank accounL This is to benefit the charity with any interest that may tE able to be eamed on the cash balan￿ albeit the interest rates are tow at the moment. Page 3

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES TRusfEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy Total reserves The total reseNes heEd at the end of the reportlng period were £1,964,931 (2023,. £1,954,015). £905,394 are unrestritted resetves and £1,059,537 are restritt&J reserves. Unrestrlcted reserves Within the General re5eNe is the carrying amount of the charitys funttional flxed assets £1,163,959. These fixed assets are used operationally and their disposal would adversew impact on Longridge's ability to deliver it's aims. The freehold land and buildings were acquired from the Scouts Association In 2008 and was funded by a mortgage that LongrÉdge aims to have fully repaid by the summer of 2028. Designated reserves The charity aims to deslgnate a reserve of £170,000 for unforeseen activities and to ensure Longridge has sufflclent funds available to cover expendi￿re in off-peak periods. The off-peak period rwns from l November to 31 March when the weather and rfver conditions restrict the actiwties that can be provided on the site. The designated reserve was created in 2008 and has been reviewed in 2024 and increased by £20,000 to reflect the increa in runnlng costs Sin￿ It was lag( reviewed In 2010. As at 31 Ckt 2024 the charity had a cash balance of £125,815 which was £44,815 short of the tsrget set. Restricted reserve The balan￿ on the Development reSe￿e was £882,174 (2023: £976,336). This represents funds that were received for specific fixed asset redevelopment projects from Sport England whith are depreclated each year and held at net t(sok value. The balance on the Department of Levelllng Up, Houslng & Communities fund was £177,363 {2023: Nil}, Thls represents funds that were received for specific r￿ed asset redevelopment projects from the Department of Levelllng Up which are depreclated each year and held at net b)ok value. Going concern After making appropriate enquiries, the trugtees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational exystentr for the foreseeable future. FUTURE PLANS Our main alm for the charlty is to: Develop a buslness model that allows the charity to create an income that covers costs throughout the year desplte tHng income generating for only part of the year due to being locAted on flt)od plain5 next to the rfver Thames. Pay off all remaining debt In order to achieve these I￿0 ambttions we need to invest in the facilities and devetop new programmes. We alm to Colla￿rate with other organisations to widen our offering and provide more breadth to the scope of what we offer. are aiming to have our new facilities in place by the time we celebrate Longridge's Iooth blrthday In 2027. srRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its govemlng document, a deed of trus¢ and constitutes a limited company, Ilmlted ty guarantee, as defined by the Companles Att 2006. Charlty constitution Longrldge on the Thames is registered with the Charity Commission (Number 1121239) and is constituted by a Deed of Trust. The company is ￿gIstered in England and Wales with registered number 06338726. Recrultment and appointment of new trustees The management of the company Is the resp)nsiblllty of the Trustees who are eletted and co-opted under the temis of the TnJ deed. Page 4

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr OCTOBER 2024 srRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENr Organisational structure and decision making The Trustees govern Longridge on the Thames under the terms of the Trust Deed, registered on 9 August 2D07 as amended by Special Resolution on 15 October 2007, and are appointed at the Annual General Meeting or by the existing Trustees during the year. New Trustees are given an opportunity to examine the Trust documents, which are available from the Chairman, and are encouraged to revlew the guldance offered by the Charity Commission if they are unfamiliar with the generdl duties of Trustees. The Trustees meet 4 times a year to review the financial and organisational aspects of the Charlty and their impact on any per￿1Ved risks. Day to day management of the Longridge site is carried out by the management team and their team of pald employees. The Trustees provide their ser￿￿5 on an entirety honorary basis. Inductlon and training of new trustees New Trustees are provided with a copy of the charity's governing documents and information on the charty's operations and their duties and role as a Trustee. Trustees are a150 encouraged towards the guidance offered by the Charity Commission if they are unfamiliar with the general dutles of Trustees. Key management remuneration Our approach to pay and reward enables us to recrult and retsin the skilled staff we need. We have a ￿rfOrManCe management culture that enables all team members to understand and deliver our charitsble objettives while being accountable for their rofe in doing g). We are proud of the diversty of our team and our ability to provlde trdlning and employment opportunlttes for young people. Our pay policy is struttured to reflett thi5 and is guided by the ft)Ilowing principles: - We aim to pay staff a salary that is at the market m￿lan position of the relevant sector - We benchmark 5alaiie5 against charf(ies of comparable size and role5 to ours - We aim to offer a good training package We telieve those who consistenty contribute at a level above expectatlon should have opportunty to te fvrther rewanded for doing so. The pay and condltlons of our Senlor Management Team are *t in accordan￿ with our pay policy and then agreed by the Board of TrUSt￿s. This practlce Is in line with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, executive pay guidan￿, that 'the overall goal of a charity's pay policy should be to offer fair pay to attract and keep appropriately-qualified stsff to l&id, manage, support andlor deliver the charitys aims., Risk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charty Is exposejj and to ensure approprlate controls are in platt to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charitable company Is ex￿S￿, In partlcular those related to the operatK)ns and finances of the charitable company and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in pla￿ to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. Fair, honest and open fundralslng. We rely on the generosity of our supporters to suppjrt the development and improvement of our actiV￿e5 and facilities. That generosity means that we can help more vulnerable young people to access our acbvities tr) develop their confiden￿, self-reliance and Independence, as well as leaming vital life skills such as team work and leadership. Becau we're committ￿1 to fair fundraising, we follow the Insbtute of Fundraising's Cod&s of Fundraising practice and will continue trj operate within the best practices as set out by any new regulatory tx)dy. We will.. use all donations carefully and responsib respect our supporters wishe5 in how to assign a gft to a parkncular actwity or facility thank you for your support, and let you know what your donations do - fund work with a demonstrablei Positive impart on the Ilves of young people, while keeping support costs to a minimum follow the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundralsing Practlce, ensurtng our actiwties are open, fair, honest and legal use our sUPPOrters preferred communication channels - if these change, we'll adapt them swiftty to suit your needs acknowledge any queries and complaints within three working days, and respond fully withln ten womng days via your preferred method of contatt. Page 5

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES TRusfEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 TRusfEES' RESPONSIBILrrY srATEMENT The trustees (who are also the directors of Longrldge On The Thames for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Genernlly A(￿pted Accounting Prattice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charitsble company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, induding the Income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to selert suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentty. observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial ststements on the going COn￿M basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitsble 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 ststements comply with the Companies Att 2006. They are a150 reswnsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for ta￿ng reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion of frnud and other I￿egular1tie5. In so far as the tNstees are aware: there is no relevant audit infomation of whlch the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit Info￿atIOn and to estsblish that the audftors are aware of that information. AUDrroRS The audltors, Rlchardson lones, will be proposed for re-appointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Approved by order of the board of trustees on . . and Signed on its behalf by: Page 6

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDrroRS TO THE TRUSTEES OF LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES Opinion We have audited the financial ststsments of Longridge On The Thames (the 'charitable company,) for the year ended 31st October 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financlal Actfvities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Ststement and notes tr) the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and Unyted Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United Klngdom Generally AC￿pted Accounting prattl￿). In our oplnlon the financlal statements.. glve a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31st October 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income ond expenditure, for the year then ended, have b￿￿ properly prepared in accordance wlth United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting PraCts￿. and have been prepared in accordan￿ with the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We condutted our audit in accordance with International Stsndards on Audittng (UK) {ISA5 (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further describ￿1 in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the financlal statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, Includlng the FRC'S Ethlcal Stsndard, and we have fulfilled our other ethlcal responsibilities in accordan￿ with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relatlng to golng concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial ststements Is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating tr) events or conditions that, individualty or collertivelyi may cast signlficant doubt on the charitsble companys abllity to continue a5 a going concern for a period of ot kast twelve months from when the flnanclal statements are authorised for issue, Our responslblltties and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to golng concern are descrlbed In the relevant sections of this report other information The trustees are responsible for the other Informatlon. The other infomiation comprises the infomiation included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. Our oplnion on the financial ststements does not cover the other Informatlon and, except to the extent otherwlse expllcltty Stat￿ in our reFOrt, we do not express any form of assurance condusion thereon. In connectlon with our audit of the finanaal statements, our responsibillty Is to read the other Informadon and, In dolng so, consider whether the other Informatlon Is matertally inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or othemise appEars to be materially misststed. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to deteThine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial ststements themselves, If, based on the work we have Ferfomied, we conclude that there is a material misststement of this other information, we are required to report that fatt. We have nothing to report in this regard. Matters on which we are required to report by exception We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require5 US to report to you if, in our opinion.. the information given in the trustees Report is inconsistent In any materlal respect with the financlal statements. or the charitable company has not kept adequate accounting records. or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audlt. Responsibilittes of trustees As explained more fully in the Trustees, Responsibilities Statement, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purpjses of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being sausfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such intemal control as the trustees determlne Is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from matertal misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financlal statements, the trustees are respon51ble for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going COn￿rn, dlscloslng, as applicable, matters related trj going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to Ilquidate the charitsble company or to cease operations, or hove no realistic alternative but to do so, Page 7

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDrroRS TO THE TRusfEES OF LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial ststements We have been app)int￿l as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effett thereunder. Oijr obj'ectives are to obtsin reasonable assuran￿ a￿ut whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misststement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high Eevel of assurance, but Is not a guarantee that an audlt Conduct￿ in CCOrdan￿ with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when It exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influen the economic decisions of users taken on the basts of these financial ststements. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregulartiies, including fraud is detsiled bdow: We galned an understanding of the legal and regulatory frnmework applicable tr) Longridge on the Thames and the sector In which tt operates, and consijered the risk of acts by the charity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, induding fraud. We designed audr( prO￿dureS to respond to the risk, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due tr) fraud is higher than the risk of not detetting one resulting from emr, as fraud may involve deliberats con￿lMent by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentstlons, or through collusion. We focu55ed on laws and regulations which could give rise to a material misstatement In the finanaal statements, including, but not limited to, the tharities Act 2011, Ofsted and UK tsx leglslation. Our procedures included: - agreelng the flnanclal statement dlsclosures to undertying supp)￿ng documentation enquiries with management understanding of management's Internal controls designed to prevent and detect irTegularittes - ensurlng DBS checks were carfed OLrt In accordan￿ to the stsndards. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures descrlbed al)ove and, the further remov￿1 non-compllance wlth laws and regulations is from the events and transactions refflected In the flnanclal statements, the less likely we would become aware of it, As in all our audits, we a150 addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the dlrectors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. A further descrfption of our responsibllltles for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporttng Council's website at www.frc.org,uklauditorsresponsiblllt6es. This description ftirms part of our Rep)rt of the Independent Auditors. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, In accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitsble company's trustees those matters we are required to state tr) them in an auditors, re￿rt and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume resw)nsibility to anyone other than the charitabk company and the charitsble companvs trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the Oplnions we have formed. Richardson Jones artered Accountants & Registered Auditors Eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006 Mercury House 19-21 Chapel Street Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 3HN Dote.. l?:..o.6.,..19.2f Page 8

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrIvrrIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr ocroBER 2024 31.10.24 Total funds 31.10.23 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restrtcted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donatlons and legacies 72,497 218,778 291,275 122,585 Charitsble activities Charitable actmties 746,210 746,210 919,703 Other trading activities Investment incorne Other income 71,882 2,414 71,882 2,414 22,770 2,349 12,624 Total 893,003 218,778 1,111,781 1,080,031 EXPENDrruRE ON Charltable activities Charitsble acbvities 904,203 136,190 1,040,393 1,088,314 ljther 3,112 57,360 60,472 660 Total 907,315 193,550 1,100,865 1,088,974 NEf INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds (14,312) (57,973) 25,228 57,973 10,916 (8,943) 19 Net movement in funds (72,285) 83,201 10,916 (8,943) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total Fund5 brought forward 977,679 976,336 1,954,015 1,962,958 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 905,394 1,059,537 1,964,931 1,954,015 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 9

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES BALANCE SHEEr 31sr OCTOBER 2024 31.10.24 Totsl funds 31.10.23 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSErs Tangible assets 13 1,163,959 1,059,537 2,223,496 2,212,395 CURRENT ASSErs Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 15 4,686 16,268 125,185 4,686 16,268 125,185 6,187 14,366 248,805 146,139 146,139 269,358 CREDITORS Amounts falling due wsthin one year 16 (228,746) (228,746) (290,175) NET CURRENT ASSErs (82,607) {82,607) (20,817) TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT LIABILrrIES 1,081,352 1,059,537 2,140,889 2,191,578 CREDrroRS Amounts falllng due after more than one year 17 (175,958) (175,958) (237,563) NEf ASSErs 905,394 1,059,537 1,964,931 1,954,015 FUNDS Unrestricted funds: General fund Designated funds 19 735,394 170,000 827,679 150,000 905,394 977,679 Restrirted funds: Development fund Department of Levelllng Up, Houslng & Communities 882,174 177,363 976,336 1,059,537 976,336 TOTAL FUNDS 1,964,931 1,954,015 The charitable company is entbtled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companles Act 2006 for the year ended 31st October 2024. The members have not deposited notice, pursuant to Sectlon 476 of the Companles Act 2006 requiring an audit of these financial ststements. The trustees acknowledge their restx)nsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitsble company keeps accountlng records that comply wlth Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial ststements which give a true and falr vlew of the state of affairs of the charitsble company as at the end of each financial year and of Its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance wlth the rquirements of Settions 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply wlth the requirements of the Companies Att 2006 relatlng to flnanclal ststements, so far as applicable to the charitsble company. (b) These financlal statements have been audlted under the requlrements of Section 145 of the Charities Att 2011. The notes form part of these financial statements Page 10 continued...

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES BALANCE SHEEf- continued 31ST ocfoBER 2024 These financial ststements have b￿n prepared in accordan￿ with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companles reglme. The financial ststeme were approved by the Board of Trustees and authori￿1 for issue Z4...rfa,..2o.l ......... and were signed on Its behalf by: on . Trustee C Houghton - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 11

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES CASH FLOW sfATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 31.10.24 31.10.23 Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generatd from OkErations Intsrest paid 160,828 (17,028) 162,628 (19,996) Net cash providgj by operBting activities 143,800 142,632 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Sale of tanglble fixed assets (194,122) (2) (57,722) 3,000 Net cash used in investing activities (194,124) (54,722) Gish flows from financing activities Loan ￿payMents in year (73,296) (61,535) Net cash used in financlng attivibes (73,296) (61,535) Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting periiKI (123,620) 26,375 248,805 222,430 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 125,185 248,805 The notes form part of these financlal statements Page 12

LONGRIDGE ON THE ThAMES NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr ocroBER 2024 RECONCILIATION OF NEf INCOMEI(EXPENDrruRE) TO NEf CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACtIvtrIES 31.10.24 31.10.23 Net Incomel(expenditure) for the reporting perlod (as per the statement of Financlal Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Loss on disposal of r￿ed assets Interest paid Decreasel(increase) in stocks (Increase)Idecrea5e in debtors Decrease in creditors 10,916 (8,943) 122,551 60,472 17,028 1,501 (1,902) (49,738) 118,159 660 19,996 (2,957) 72,227 (36,514) Net cash provided by operations 160,828 162,628 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NEf DEBT At 1.11.23 Cash flow At 31.10.24 Net cash Cash at bank and in hand 248,805 (123,620) 125,185 248,805 (123,620) 125,185 Debt Debts falling due within l year Debts falling due after l year (90,145) (233,219) 16,035 57,261 (74,110) {175,958) (323,364) 73,296 {250,068) Total (74,559) {50,324) (124,883) The notes form part of these flnancial statements Page 13

LONGIUDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr ocroBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charitable companyi which is a public beneffc entty under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'AccounUng and Repordng by Charfties: Statement of Recommend8J Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ wlth the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicat￿e in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Stsndard 102 The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Att 2006. The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. As noted in the Trustees Annual Report, the Trustees have considered the charttable company's status as a golng con￿rn. They confim they are satisfied that the charitsble company is a going con￿rn and has ad￿uate working capital to continue for this period. Income l income is recognised in the Ststement of Financial ActSvltles once the charlty has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income tsx recoverable in relation to donations re￿iVed under Gift Ald or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Income tax recoverdble in relation to investment income is recognis8J at the time the investment Income Is receivaLIe. Other income Is recognised in the perlod in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been prowded or on completron of the servlce. Intsrest receivable Intere# on funds held on deposit is included when r￿1Vable and the amount can be measured reliably by the companyi this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there Is a legal or constructfve obllgatlon committsng the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefts will be required in setdement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliabty. Expenditure is account&J for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be direcdy attributed to parbcular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resour￿. The costs of each attivity ate made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, induding support costs involv8J in undertaklng each activity. Dirett costs attributable to a single attivity are alkjcated dir￿llY to that attivty. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single attivity are apportioned between those attivities on a basi5 consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time 4Ent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the assevs use. Fundraising costs are those incurred In seeking voluntary contributlons. Support costs are those costs incurTed directly in support of expenditure on the obJ￿ts of the company and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governan￿ costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constttutional and statutory requirements. Chaiitsble activities and Governan￿ costs are incurred on the companvs educational operations, including pport Costs and c05ts relating to the governance of the company apportioned to charitable acbvities. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation É5 provlded at the following annual rate5 in order to wrrfce off each asset over its e5knmated useful life. Freehold propety Improvements to propety Plant and machlnery Fixtures and fitknngs Computer equipment Stftight line over 50 yea at varying rates on cost at varylng rates on cost at varying rates on cost Straight line over 3 years Page 14 continued...

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES . NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Stocks stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Taxation The charity is exempt from corwration tax on its charitsble actwltles. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can ￿ used in accordance with the charitable obj'ectives at the discretion of the trust￿. General funds are unrestrltted funds whlch are availatle for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtheranTr of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes, Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aslde by the Trustees of pa1￿Cular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund Is set out In the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds can only k used for particular restrlcted purposes W￿hfjn the objects of the charity. Restrfctlons artse when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanatlon of the nabJre and purpose of each fund is included in the notss to the financial ststements. Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contrityjtions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Ststement of Financial Activities in the period to whlch they relate. Government grants Under the accrual model a grant relating to revenue shall be recognlsed as Income on a wstematic basis over the pericMJs in which the entty recognises the related costs for which the grant is intend&1 to compensate. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.10.24 31.10.23 Donations Gift aid Grants 40,260 913 250,102 68,179 54,406 291,275 122,585 Grants received, includ&J in the above, are as follows: 31.10.24 31.10.23 Wooden Spoon - Outdoor Adventures UK YOLrtH FUND - Adventures Away from Home Department for Levelllng Up, Housing & Communities The National Lottery Community Fund- 'Open to all, projett funding Bucknnghamshire Council 'Holiday Activities & Food (HAF), 18,000 14,850 218,778 17,550 7,075 Other grnnts 6,699 21,556 250,102 54,406 The grant recelved from the Department for Levelling Upi Houslng & Communities is a government grant. It Is a Community Ownership Fund (COF) grant comprising of £200,000 capital grant and £18,778 revenue granL The capltal grant Is pald at 80% of eligible COF expenditure and the remaining 20¥0 met by the match fvnding raised by Longridge via a CrowdFunder campaign. Page 15 contlnued...

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued The COF funding was received in April 2024 and May 2024 and all funding was spent within the ￿rIOd to 31 October 2024.The grant funding was used to demollsh an old building that contained asbestos and had flooded several times and then to replace It with a new floodproof and flexible strutture to create an innovative communty space. OTHER TRADING AcrivrrJES 31.10.24 31.10.23 Rental Income 71,882 22,770 INVEsfMENT INCOME 31.10.24 31.10.23 Bank interest 2,414 2,349 INCOME FROM CHARrrABLE AcfIviTIES 31.10.24 31.10.23 Activity Charltable attlvities Charltable act￿ltieS 746,210 919,703 CHARrrABLE ACTIvrrIES COSTS Direct Costs (see note 7) Suppjrt costs (see note 8) Totsls Charitsble attivities 640,671 399,722 1,040,393 DIRECT cosrs OF CHARrrABLE ACTIvrriES 31.10.24 31.10.23 Stsff costs Marketing Activity costs Hospitslity and caterfng Bad debt Dep￿latiOn 429,277 1,618 29,928 57,297 477,485 4,164 37,898 66,321 4,821 118,159 122,551 640,671 708,848 Of the stsff costs totalling £429,277, £18,778 was restritted spend. This spend was funded by the Department of Levelling Upi Hou&ng & Communities and it was for the costs of employlng a SitelProject manager for 6-n￿nths. Page 16 ontinued...

LONGIUDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr ocroBER 2024 SUPPORT cosrs Governan costs Management Finance Totals Charltable actlvlles 316,707 71,332 11,683 399,722 Support costs, Included in the atove, are as follows: Management 31.10.24 Charltsble activities 31.10.23 Total activitles Wages Soclal securfty Pensions Travel FacllltSes and Communications Legal and professional fees Unrecovered VAT Other support Staff costs Entertainment Supplier debt unrecoverable 58,500 5,996 1,321 2,063 158,985 23,322 29,313 34,625 1,600 982 59,500 6,045 1,321 1,814 93,795 40,975 37,320 27,654 1,033 1,653 16,100 316,707 287,210 Finance 31.10.24 Charitsble attlvltles 31.10.23 Totsl attlvides Insurdn Bank charges Bank loan interest Other loans interest 50,518 3,786 16,775 253 47,487 6,435 16,035 3,961 71,332 73,918 Governance costs 31.10.24 Charitable attlvltles 31.10.23 Totsl actlvltles Auditors, remuneration Audttors, remuneration for non audit work 5,050 6,633 4,950 13,388 11,663 18,338 Page 17 continued...

LONGIUDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDrruRE) Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(credltlng): 31.10.24 31.10.23 Auditors, remunerdtlon Auditors, remuneration for non audf( work Depreciation - owned assets Deficit on disposal of fixed assets 5,050 6,633 122,551 60,472 4,950 13,388 118,159 660 10. TRusfEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs There were no tNstees' remuneTrtion or other beneflts for the year ended 31 October 2024 nor for the year ended 31 October 2023. Donations from Trustees for the year totalled £2,160 (2023 - £2,570) Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31st October 2024 nor for the year ended 31st October 2023. 11. STAFF cosrs The average number of ￿r$on5 employed by the charlty durfng the year was 17 (2023 - 21) No employee received remuneration a￿￿)untIng to more than £60,000 In elther year. IZ COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrivrrIES Unrestricted funds Restrlcted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 122,585 122,585 Charitable actlvltles Charttable attNities 919,703 919,703 Other trBding actNlties Investment income Other income 22,770 2,349 12,624 22,770 2,349 12,624 Totsl 1,080,031 1,080,031 EXPENDtTURE ON Charitsble activities Charltsble activities 1,045,465 42,849 1,088,314 Other 660 660 Total 1,046,125 42,849 1,088,974 NEf INCOME/(EXPENDrruRE) 33,906 (42,849) (8,943) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Totsl funds brought forward 943,773 1,019,185 1,962,958 TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD 977,679 976,336 1,954,015 Page 18 continued...

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST ocfoBER 2024 13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Freehold Improvements propety to property Plant and machlnery cosr At 1st November 2023 Additions Disposals 1,371,903 1,271,225 23,815 (78,396) 457,654 144,250 (35,033) At 31st October 2024 1,371,903 1,216,644 566,871 DEPRECIATION At 1st November 2023 Charge for year Ellminated on disposal 270,730 22,701 367,900 31,997 (21,037) 316,826 60,291 (31,922) At 31st October 2024 293,431 378,860 345,195 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st October 2024 1,078,472 837,784 221,676 At 31st Octr)ber 2023 1,101,173 903,325 140,828 xtu and flttlngs Computer equipment Totals cosr At 1st November 2023 Addibons Disposals 108,921 12,515 26,057 3,222,218 194,122 (113,429) At 31st October 2024 108,921 38,572 3,302,911 DEPRECIATION At 1st Novemb& 2023 arge for year Eliminated on disposal 44,157 4,823 10,210 2,739 1,009,823 122,551 (52,959) At 31st October 2024 . 48,980 12,949 1,079,415 NEf BOOK VALUE At 31st l)ctober 2024 59,941 25,623 2,223,496 At 31st October 2023 64,764 2,305 2,212,395 Freehold land and buildings represents the property acqulred from the Scouts Association on 31 January 2008 and Includes the esLimated land costs of £467,630 and buildings costs of £935,260. Freehold Improvements include additlonal costs incurred since that date, Indudlng the costs of development of the Trainlng Centre, the dimbing tower, the giant swingi the floating bridge and the Fulbrook Rooms. Page 19 continued...

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2024 IQ STOCKS 31.10.24 31.10.23 Consumables 4,686 6,187 Congjmables represents the cost of cafe stores, food, cleanlng materials and gcK)ds for resale. 15. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 31.10.24 31.10.23 Trade debtors other debto Prepayments and accrued Income 8,839 8,648 7,422 5,710 16,268 14,366 I& CREDrfoRS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 31.10.24 31.10.23 Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 18) Other loans (see note 18) Trade credltors Social security and other taxes VAT Other creditors Accwals and defe￿ed income 63,990 10,120 10,354 9,915 453 4,792 129,122 75,065 15,080 22,384 9,580 1,828 9,082 157,156 228,746 290,175 DEFERRED INCOME Under l year Over l year Totsl At 1.11.2023 Additiorns durlng the year Amounts released to income 147,789 120,775 (147,789) 4,344 152,133 120,775 (4,344) (152,133) At 31.10.2024 120,775 120,775 Income has been deferred for rental Income and booking5 and events thot have been invoiced during the year but do not take pla￿ until after the year end. Page 20 continued...

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr ocroBER 2024 17. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFfER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 31.10.24 31.10.23 Bank loans (see note 18) Other loans (see note 18) Acuuals and deferred income 162,464 13,494 209,605 23,614 4,344 175,958 237,563 The bank loan of £206,602 {2023: £254,819) from Nattonal Westminster Bank PLC is secured by a fixed charye over the property, land and any equipment of the Longridge site. The Scouts Association Trust Corporation Loan Is secured by a second charge over the assets of the Charity. 18. LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: 31.10.24 31.10.23 Amounts falling due wlthln one year on demand: Bank loans Other loans 63,990 10,120 75,065 15,080 74,110 90,145 Amounts falling between one and two years.. Bank loans - 1-2 year5 66,677 76,674 Amounts falling due tetw￿n two and five years: Bank loans - 2-5 yea Other loans - 2-5 years 95,787 13,494 132,931 23,614 109,281 156,545 19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers btheen funds At 1.11.23 31.10.24 Unrestrirted funds General fund Designated funds 827,679 150,000 (14,312) (77,973) 20,000 735,394 170,000 977,679 (14,312) (57,973) 905,394 Restrfcted fund5 Development fund Department of Levelling Upi Housing & Communities 976,336 (94,162) 882,174 119,390 57,973 177,363 976,336 25,228 57,973 1,059,537 TOTAL FUNDS 1,954,015 10,916 1,964,931 Page 21 tontinued...

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr OCTOBER 2024 19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Net movement In funds, induded In the above are a5 follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in fund5 Unrestrirted funds General fund 893,003 (907,315) (14,312) Restricted funds Development fund Departsnent of Levelllng Up, Housing & Communities (94,162) (94,162) 218,778 (99,388) 119,390 218,778 (193,550) 25,228 TOTAL FUNDS 1,111,781 (1,100,865) 10,916 Comparatlves for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 1.11.22 31.10.23 Unrestricted funds Generdl fund Designated funds 793,773 150,000 33,906 827,679 150,000 943,773 33,906 977,679 Restricted funds Development fund Flood Relief Fund 1,014,052 5,133 (37,716) (5,133) 976,336 1,019,185 (42,849) 976,336 TOTAL FUNDS 1,962,958 {8,943) 1,954,015 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incomlng resour Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrirted funds General fund 1,080,031 (1,046,125) 33,906 Restricted funds Development fund Flood Relief Fund (37,716) (5,133) (37,716) (5,133) (42,849) (42,849) TOTAL FUNDS 1,080,031 (1,088,974) (8,943) Page 22 continued...

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr ocroBER 2024 19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued trlcted nds: General funds- Is for unrestritted funds not designated to the development fund. Designatsd funds - Is a contingency fund of £170,000 which has been designated for unforeseen activities and to ensure Longridge has sufflcient funds available to cover expenditure in off-peak periods. Restricted funds: Development Fund- represents funds received for speclflc redevelopment pro}￿ts from Sport England whlch are depreciated each year and held at net book value. Flood Rellef Fund- represents funds donated to repair flood damaged facilities. Department for Levelling Upi Housing & Communities- represent a Community Ownership Fund (COF) grant recelved. The grant fundlng was used to demolish an old building that contsined asbestos and had fkjoded several times and then to replace it with a new floodproof and f￿ble structure to create an innovative ommunity spa￿. Transfers between funds Longridge received £218,778 of which the totsl spend on the redevelopment was £276,751. Thls glves an overspend on this particular project of £57,973 which was almost entirely covered by the £57,000 match funding raised. This overspend is covered by a £57,973 transFer from the unrestricted fund to the restric￿￿ fund. 20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty trdnsactlons for the year ended 31st Ottober 2024. 21. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY The operabons of the chaiitable company are controlled by the Trustees. Page 23

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES DEfAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTiYrrIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sr OCTOBER 2024 31.10.24 31.10.23 INCOME AND ENDOWMENT5 Donations and legacies Donations Gift aid Grants 40,260 913 250,102 68,179 54,406 291,275 122,585 Other tradlng activities Rental Income 71,882 22,770 Investment income Bank interest . 2,414 2,349 Charitable activities Charitsble activities 746,210 919,703 Other Income Insuran￿ clalm 12,624 Total Incomlng resources 1,111,781 1,080,031 EXPENDrruRE Charitable actlvltles Wage5 Social security Penslons Marketing Activty costs Hospltalty and catering Bad debt Depreciation of tsngible fixed assets 397,380 26,047 5,850 1,618 29,928 57,297 444,710 26,228 6,547 4,164 37,898 66,321 4,821 118,159 122,551 640,671 708,848 Other Lnss on sale of tangible fixed assets 60,472 660 Support costs Management Wages Social security Pensions Travel Facilities IT and Communications Legal and professional f&s Unrecovered VAT Other 5UPPOrt stsff costs Entertainment Supplier debt unrecoverable 58,500 5,996 1,321 2,063 158,985 23,322 29,313 34,625 1,600 982 59,500 6,045 1,321 1,814 93,795 40,975 37,320 27,654 1,033 1,653 li 16,100 316,707 287,210 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial ststements Page 24

LONGRIDGE ON THE THAMES DETAILED sfATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrIvrrIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OCTOBER 2024 31.10.24 31.10.23 Management Finance Insurance Bank charges Bank loan interest Other loans interest 50,518 3,786 16,775 253 47,487 6,435 16,035 3,961 71,332 73,918 Governance costs Auditors, remuneratlon Auditors, remuneratlon for non audit wor* 5,050 6,633 4,950 13,388 11,683 18,338 Totsl resources expended 1,100,865 1,088,974 Net in¢omellexpenditure) 10,916 (8,943) Thls page doe5 not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 25