2025-07-31-accounts

The Activity Den

(Registered Charity Number: 1122076 )

Financial Statements for the year ended 31st July 2025

The Activity Den

Chairs Review of the Year

Year ended 31 July 2025

This year has been a busy and rewarding one for The Activity Den, filled with new experiences and significant achievements. We recorded 1,330 youth group attendances and 833 attendances at community events.

We began the financial year with a full summer programme, including dance, craft, water play, art, cookery, and general fun sessions, alongside visits to the Centre for Life and South Shields. Our young volunteers organised a successful fundraising event in support of Moving on Durham and the Brain Tumour Society. In September, we were proud to have two shortlisted finalists at the North East Charity Awards, and a further young volunteer recognised at the Durham Association of Boys and Girls Clubs Awards.

Our Young Volunteers Task Force continues to be a driving force within The Activity Den and the wider community. Members participate in social action projects, residentials, training, and youth panels, and this year served as award presenters at the North East Youth Impact Awards, demonstrating outstanding leadership and confidence. We are immensely proud of their contribution and could not deliver our programmes without them.

We partnered with Headliners to deliver the ‘Know Your Roots’ 12-week programme, enabling participants to gain a bespoke OCN London–accredited capturing audio qualification. Young people contributed to local consultations, and we hosted a successful Junior Buskers event with 23 performances. Fifteen families received annual passes to Beamish Museum, providing year-round access to a safe and enriching local attraction.

We also secured funding to support the local community through an open day, distributing food vouchers, care packages, and activity packs, alongside wellbeing treatments. Further activities included graffiti and DJ workshops, holiday programmes, sports coaching, and professional dance sessions to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated staff team, whose professionalism underpins our high-quality services and long-term sustainability. Despite ongoing recruitment challenges across the sector, we continue to work with partner organisations to maintain workforce capacity and service quality.

We are deeply grateful to our new and existing funders for their continued confidence in our mission. Their support enables us to deliver safe, inclusive, and responsive services for children, young people, and families.

Finally, we thank the children, young people, and families who engage with The Activity Den. Their participation shapes our work and inspires our commitment to continuous improvement and lasting positive outcomes in the lives of children and young people.

P.Marshall

P.Marshall (May 13, 2026 11:11:43 GMT+1)

Phillip Marshall Chair of The Activity Den

The Activity Den

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of The Activity Den

Year ended 31 July 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Activity Den ('the charity') for the year ended 31st July 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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 repsect of my examination of the Charity'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.

Independent examiner's statement

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:

1. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

2. the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

3. 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 & 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.

Jane Freeman

FCCA

Independent Examiner

58 Durham Road Birtley Co Durham DH3 2QJ

The Activity Den

Income and Expenditure Account

Year ended 31 July 2025

INCOMING RESOURCES Grants and donations Other trading activities Room Hire Other income from other trading activities Total Income RESOURCES EXPENDED Expenditure: Purchases Wages Contractor costs Establishment costs Accountancy Communications and IT (including IT stationery General Project Costs Den Events Travelling Utilities Printing, postage and stationery Rates Legal fees Insurance Sundry expenses Membership fees Compliance Training costs Depreciation Transfers between funds Net income Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ 7,000.00 88,445 2,982 - 4,663 - 14,645 88,445 225 1,409 5,451 45,124 195 3,275 461 662 240 - 181 744 - 12,378 2,299 2,332 340 834 1,133 2,383 374 471 850 1,532 - - - 830 - - 146 - 312 661 12 12 1 - 12,219 72,646 17,191 (17,191) 19,617 (1,392) 7,845 43,757 27,462 42,365	Total funds £ 95,445 2,982 4,663 103,090 1,634 50,575 3,470 1,122 240 924 12,378 4,630 1,174 3,516 845 2,382 - 830 - 146 973 24 1 84,865 - 18,225 51,602 69,827	2024 Total funds £ 100,492 3,331 7,505
			111,328 9,755 55,838 5,681 4,324 240 1,720 - 289 812 4,327 937 - 4,151 813 1,157 247 3,574 2,131 -
			95,995 -
			15,333 36,269
			51,602

The Activity Den

Statement of Financial Position

Year ended 31 July 2025

Fixed Assets Tangible fixed assets Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Current Liabilities Accruals Net current assets Net Assets Capital Funds Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Total Funds	2025 £ - 70,469 70,469 (642) 69,827 69,827 42,365 27,462 69,827	2024 £ 1 52,243
		52,243 (642) 51,601
		51,602
		43,757 7,845
		51,602

These financial statements were approved by the board and authorised for issued on …..................., and are signed on behalf of the board by:10/04/2026

P.Marshall

P.Marshall (May 13, 2026 11:11:43 GMT+1)

Phillip Marshall Chair

The Activity Den 31.7.25 Accounts Final

Final Audit Report

2026-05-13

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