## **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 Created: 2026-05-07 By: Kay Walker (kay@jfstorbitt.co.uk) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAN6YQhpuISEG3RLTDUESjWNTEj_V_PgoK ## "The Activity Den 31.7.25 Accounts Final" History Document created by Kay Walker (kay@jfstorbitt.co.uk) 2026-05-07 - 11:15:37 GMT Document emailed to phillipmarshall@theactivityden.org.uk for signature 2026-05-07 - 11:16:07 GMT Email viewed by phillipmarshall@theactivityden.org.uk 2026-05-13 - 10:11:15 GMT Signer phillipmarshall@theactivityden.org.uk entered name at signing as P.Marshall 2026-05-13 - 10:11:41 GMT Document e-signed by P.Marshall (phillipmarshall@theactivityden.org.uk) Signature Date: 2026-05-13 - 10:11:43 GMT - Time Source: server - Signature appearance selected: TYPE Document emailed to sign@jfstorbitt.co.uk for signature 2026-05-13 - 10:11:45 GMT Email viewed by sign@jfstorbitt.co.uk 2026-05-13 - 10:31:34 GMT Signer sign@jfstorbitt.co.uk entered name at signing as Jane Freeman 2026-05-13 - 10:31:50 GMT Document e-signed by Jane Freeman (sign@jfstorbitt.co.uk) Signature Date: 2026-05-13 - 10:31:52 GMT - Time Source: server - Signature appearance selected: IMAGE Agreement completed. 2026-05-13 - 10:31:52 GMT