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Charity Registration No. 1123336

Company Registration No. 05493554 (England and Wales)

Activate Community and Education Services

Company Limited by Guarantee

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For The Year Ended 31 July 2025

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ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees’ annual report 2
Statement of Trustees’ responsibilies 13
Independent auditor’s report 14
Statement of financial activities 18
Balance sheet 19
Statement of cash flows 20
Notes to the accounts 21

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ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

COMPANY INFORMATION

Trustees Mr D Barlow (Chair)
Mrs K Thompson
Mr K Siviter (Resigned on 10/7/25)
Mr D Gregg
Mrs J Kirby
Ms S McGovern (appointed 21/10/24, Resigned 10/7/25)
Company secretary Mrs N Corke
Chief Executive Miss J Young
Charity number 1123336
Company number 05493554
Registered office The Bracknell Centre
Bracknell Avenue
Southdene
Kirkby
L32 9PW
Auditor MHA
Richard House
9 Winckley Square
Preston
PR1 3HP
Bankers Unity Trust Bank Plc
9 Brindley Place
Birmingham
B1 2HB

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ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

The Trustees present their report and the audited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019.

Trustees of the charity

The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purposes of charity law. The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Mr D Barlow Mrs K Thompson Mr K Siviter Mr D Gregg Mrs J Kirby Ms S McGovern

Aims and Objectives

Activate was established as a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Our aim is to develop the skills and experiences of young people and adults with learning disabilities in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.

In order to do this Activate’s objectives are:

During the financial year the primary target area of benefit was Knowsley borough and the surrounding areas. Activate works with 8 local authorities.

The board of trustees refer to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

Vision Statement

An inclusive society for all.

Mission Statement

To inspire individuals and communities through innovative and engaging services.

Projects

Further Education

Activate primarily operates as a Further Education college specialising in the education of young people with additional needs and disabilities. We are a member of the Natspec (an association for organisations which offer specialist provision for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities).

From our own premises in Kirkby we are delivering further education provision to 62 learners aged 19-25 with learning difficulties and disabilities. Significant time has been invested in systems, resources, and premises to ensure that we are delivering the highest quality provision in line with Ofsted requirements.

As an education provider, Activate focuses on individual timetables underpinned by personal aspirations and built on a support package for each learner's needs and interests. Learners also work towards meaningful qualifications that are specific to their abilities, needs, interests and next step of destination. This year Activate has worked in partnership with 7 Local Authorities to ensure the best possible education and support for our young people.

In the 2024/25 academic year Activate had 24 leavers, all of which progressed into their destination of choice

PaidEmployment
1		 PaidEmployment
1
Social Care
11
Vocational/Work Experience
8
Voluntary
2
FE
2
Neet 2

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

As a specialist education provider Activate supports learners 19-25 with an Education Health and Care Plan to access person centered learning through a variety of sessions and experiences. Learners work towards individualised targets underpinned by personal aspirations, parental wishes, destination goals, and EHCP outcomes.

Activates aims to prepare learners for adulthood through increased self-advocacy and choice making, independence skills, social literacy and employability skills. Activate support learners to recognise their destinations goals, for example accessing supported employment, volunteering, independent living or community engagement.

Activate Workskills

The Work Skills Pathway focuses on developing skills to enable learners to pursue an active life in the community. Through the Work Skills Pathway learners explore options for the future including supported employment and volunteering through work experience and a bespoke careers programme.

The Work Skills Pathway Curriculum includes:

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

Activate Communication

The Communication Pathway focuses on developing choice making and self-advocacy through a sensory learning approach.

The Communication Pathway Curriculum includes:

Some learners benefit from accessing a ‘Combined’ programme comprising access to both Work Skills and Communication pathway sessions.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

Vocational Options

As part of their personalised programme at Activate Learners have access to vocational sessions in line with their interests and destination goals.

These sessions include:

Career, Advice and Transition Team

The Careers, Advice and Transition (CAT) team plays a vital role in supporting learners’ personal and professional development by identifying and securing meaningful and purposeful work skills and experience placements. These placements are carefully matched to individual needs, ensuring that each opportunity promotes confidence, independence, and overall well-being. In addition to enhancing transferable life skills, the placements also contribute positively to learners’ mental health and readiness for adult life. Opportunities are offered both internally (on-site) and externally within the wider community, enabling learners to gain valuable insight into real-world environments and build essential life and work skills.

Learner Destinations

During the 2024/25 academic year, the leaver cohort consisted of 24 learners who were successfully supported by the Transition Team in securing appropriate post-education destinations. These pathways reflected a diverse range of outcomes tailored to individual needs and aspirations, including employment, volunteering, and social care provisions. A significant proportion of learners progressed into volunteering roles, while others transitioned to adult social care settings that promote independence and continued skill development. The Transition Team worked closely with external agencies, employers, and families to ensure that each learner’s next step was purposeful, sustainable, and aligned with their long-term goals.

Work Experience placements

During this academic year 92% of learners accessed relevant work experience or work skills placement. These include the following:

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) External Work Experience placements

Internal placements

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

National Careers Week

Our Annual Careers Week was a huge success! Learners got hands-on experience through sessions like “What’s in the Work Skills Box?”, QVC, ADSA, a visit to a supported accommodation provision, “Supermarket Sweep,” and an exciting introduction to Virtual Reality careers.

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Partnership working

Throughout this year, the Careers Strategic Lead has maintained strong partnership links with Knowsley Local Authority and local SEN schools, contributing to the design and implementation of a proposed revised Supported Internship Programme for Knowsley learners, with Activate taking the lead of a Pre-Pre Supported Internship.

Transition

Activates Induction Day Coffee Morning for parents was a great success this academic year and continues to grow with more input from parents along with increased resources for support.

Transitional Annual Review meetings were hosted on site at Activate for all the leaver cohort. Input from all involved, including learners, guardians, professionals and education representatives was gathered and collated into a detailed Annual Review Document for the relevant Local Authority.

The leaver cohort was monitored, and RAG rated as part of the transition procedure to ensure all actions were completed, and a smooth transition was established through Transition visits and Taster sessions.

The Next Steps transitional event was held in February. The event was attended by several providers, guardians, and learners resulting in applications being made and positive destinations being established.

The Careers Advice and Transition Team continue to carry out their follow-up destination calls with leavers after 3 months of completing their course. The follow-up calls continue biannually for 3 years and enable Activate to provide signposting and support to individuals who may have struggled to maintain a placement or have become NEET.

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

Activates Alumni met for a successful catch-up evening in June this academic year. The Alumni meet-up enabled positive feedback from former learners and parents, enabling the Cat team to further collate information regarding those learners accessing sustained employment and volunteering.

Learner Voice

As part of learner voice, the learner representatives met regularly and discussed things that were going well in college along with areas for potential development. Learner representatives joined the Natspec Learner Voice Parliament event online in May.

Learners also met with a local disability Activist currently working on a campaign to improve SNED transport.

The Activates Parent Experience group continues to grow, enabling networking and information sharing to improve Activates offer.

New Initiatives introduced 2024/2025

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

Achievements and Performance

Activate are delighted to have been graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following their inspection in June 2024. The Ofsted Report summarised that ‘Leaders, managers, teachers and staff are ambitious for learners and have high expectations of them. Leaders ensure that learners receive an exceptional quality of education and personal development to enable them to make meaningful and purposeful progress, achieve their potential and successfully move on to their next steps.’

Activate are proud to continue being part of the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub, enabling effective joint working and networking across the Merseyside region.

The accredited qualification achievement was 100%.

Overall Activates retention was 100%.

92% of all learners accessed work experience or work skills placement either internally or externally.

100% of the leaver cohort completed an Open Award unit related to their personal destination.

Learner Feedback

100% of Activate learners said that they enjoy their course.

100% of Activate learners said they feel safe at Activate.

Annual Overview

Activate recruited 23 new learners for the year and retention was 100%.

Future Plans

The Company's business strategy for the new financial year will be developed by the Senior Team led by the CEO. Activate will continue to develop the further education offer and quality of provision in line with the new Ofsted framework which comes in to force November 2025. Community engagement projects such as the coffee shop and vinted enterprise are to continue to enable our learners to host local community groups.

Still a priority for us is to build on the skills of our existing trustees and utilise the skills of the new trustees – the college is still hoping to recruit an SEN education specialist, another Finance specialist and possibly a business development specialist.

Further development opportunities will involve the development of 2 new programmes of learning in the newly erected modular building - which will also house a fully assistive technology integrated living skills flat. The building is due to be completed no later than April 2026.

Structure, Governance and Management

Activate is managed by a board that sets strategic direction which is reviewed on a termly basis by a team consisting of Trustees, the CEO and Company Secretary. The Senior Management Team implements these strategies whilst maintaining control of the day-to-day business and responding positively to market conditions and funding availability. In line with our review of changes required to improve performance, the strategic goals and objectives are now linked to the organisation’s quality improvement plan and the business risk register.

The Trustees wish to thank all the staff, and particularly our management team, for all their hard work and commitment during the year.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

The CEO remuneration is agreed by the Board of trustees whilst pay for the other key management personnel is agreed by the trustees' following recommendations from the CEO. Regular benchmarking ensures that pay is comparable to similar roles in similar organisations.

Governing Document

Activate is governed by its Memorandum and Articles which are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure compliance whilst also allowing any potential amendments that may need to be made to reflect the objectives of Activate.

Company Status

The company is limited by guarantee, and all members have agreed to contribute a sum not exceeding £1 in the event of a winding-up.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

Applicants for the role of trustee are reviewed by the board, and selection for interview is made. One trustee interviews the proposed trustee along with the CEO. Recommendations are then made to the Board. Proposed new trustees are invited to the next trustee meeting, and a decision is made by the current trustees.

Induction and Training of Trustees

Induction takes place through planned sessions / meetings initially with the Chair of the board of trustees who will outline the procedures and processes of the board along with specific roles and responsibilities of trustees. The CEO will conduct the general induction regarding an introduction to the activities and programmes delivered by Activate. All new trustees are provided with an induction pack.

Fundraising standards information

Activities occasionally carry out events such as Christmas Fairs which raise funds for charity. The trustees have considered the requirements of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 regarding disclosures concerning fundraising and fundraising standards and consider that no further disclosures are required in relation to our fundraising activities due to the level and type of fundraising undertaken by the charity.

Financial Review

The level of income for education in the financial year ending 31 July 2025 has remained stable. It is anticipated that this will continue for the next financial year as learner numbers remain consistent. Any increase is because there is an increase in more complex needs for learners who require more support while at college.

Social Care income for 2024/25 was approximately 20% of total income. The expectation is that this income will increase during 2025/26 as we increase our client numbers.

Reserves Policy

At 31 July 2025 the charity had reserves of £1,691,625(2024: £1,561,237) of which £152,571 (2024: £164,181) was restricted, £229,000 (2024: £229,000) was designated in relation to various projects as detailed below and £1,310,054 (2024: £1,168,056) was unrestricted. Unrestricted reserves include £273,339 (2024: £235,664) held as fixed assets.

It is the policy of Activate that unrestricted reserves should be maintained at a level equivalent to six months expenditure on service delivery and fixed office overheads. It is Activate’s intention to ensure reserves are built up each year to enable the organisation to get to this position. At £1,310,054 Activate is currently holding around 6 months of reserves.

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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT)

Designated Reserves

The amount held in designated reserves is for the following expenditure:

Risk Management

Risk management is a standard agenda item at termly board meetings. Activate trustees consider risk management an integral part of governance and to ensure the organisation’s survival in a time of change and development it is imperative that an accurate risk register is in place.

Key Risks

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Trustees' responsibilities statement

The trustees (who are also directors of Activate Community and Education Services for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report 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 situation 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 these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and 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 taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the trustees are aware:

A resolution to re-appoint MHA as auditors for the ensuing year will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting.

Small company rules

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act.

This report has been approved by the Board of Trustees and is signed on its behalf.

Mr D Barlow Trustee March 25, 2026

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Activate Community and Education Services (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 July 2025 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the cash flow statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) including FRS102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland”.

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial 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, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going 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 statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the trustees’ annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors’ report.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Respective responsibilities of the trustees

As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 10, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance 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 influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The specific procedures for this engagement and the extent to which these are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with the Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

.............................................................................

Nicola Mason MA(Cantab) FCA DChA (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of MHA Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor

Richard House 9 Winckley Square Preston PR1 3HP March 25, 2026 ………………………

MHA is the trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC455542).

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ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Notes
Income from:
Charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfer between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Fund balances at 1 August
2024
Fund balances at 31 July
2025		 Unrestricted
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
General
Designated
£
£
£
£
£
2,605,506
-
51,125
2,656,631
2,228,830
18,853
-
-
18,853
19,540
2,624,359
-
51,125
2,675,484
2,248,370
2,482,361
-
62,735
2,545,096
2,354,936
2,482,361
-
62,735
2,545,096
2,354,936
141,998
-
(11,610)
130,388
(106,566)
-
-
-
-
-
141,998
-
(11,610)
130,388
(106,566)
1,168,056
229,000
164,181
1,561,237
1,667,803
1,310,054
229,000
152,571
1,691,625
1,561,237

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

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COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 JULY 2025

2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 10 425,910 399,845
Current assets
Debtors 11 431,113 253,313
Cash at bank and in hand 1,177,910 1,273,281
1,609,023 1,526,594
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one (343,308) (365,202)
year 12
Net current assets 1,265,715 1,161,392
Total assets less current liabilities 1,691,625 1,561,237
being net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds 16 152,571 164,181
Unrestricted funds – designated
General fund 17 229,000 229,000
Unrestricted funds – general
General unrestricted funds 1,310,054 1,168,056
Total unrestricted funds 1,539,054 1,397,056
Total charity funds 18 1,691,625 1,561,237

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

March 25, 2026

These accounts were approved and authorised for issue by the trustees on ………………………. and are signed on their behalf by:

............................................................................. Mr D Barlow Trustee

Company Registration No. 05493554

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

Cashflows from operating activities
Net movement in funds
Depreciation
(Profit)/Loss on disposal of fixed assets
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cashflows from investing activities:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Increase/(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 August
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 July
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Cash in hand
Cash at bank		 2025
£
130,387
33,435
15,864
(177,800)
(21,894)
(20,008)
(75,363)
(75,363)
(95,371)
1,273,281
1,177,910
587
1,177,323
1,177,910		 2024
£
(106,566)
37,886
-
18,381
91,640
41,341
(3,994)
(3,994)
37,347
1,235,934
1,273,281
942
1,272,339
1,273,281

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Activate Community and Education Services is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Bracknell Centre, Bracknell Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby L32 9PW.

1.1 Accounting Convention

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity’s Memorandum & Articles, The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

The charity’s income from the Department for Education has remained broadly consistent with the previous year. Learner numbers have increased to 69 for 2025/26, and this figure is expected to remain stable in future years. Fees charged to Local Authorities (LAs) have been significantly increased in 2025/26 to bring them more in line with inflation. Activate continues to deliver an excellent and high-quality service while remaining affordable for LAs; however, this position will need to be reviewed closely on an annual basis.

JJ’s Social Care has continued to expand during the year, accompanied by an increase in fees. As a result, income from this area has risen by approximately £160,000.

Due to both a strategic plan for recruitment and the outstanding Ofsted grade, the college is now full for 2026/27 intake, and we have had to introduce a waiting list. The college also has applications for 2027/28, and we are looking at ways to expand to meet the surge in applications.

The trustees have reviewed the charity’s cash flow forecasts and expected income levels, taking into account any potential uncertainties. Based on this review, the trustees consider that the charity has adequate resources to continue its operations for the foreseeable future and, at a minimum, for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. The trustees have therefore adopted the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

1 Accounting policies (continued)

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid is recognised at the time of the donation.

Grants and contracts, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable. Income is deferred only when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period. Fixed assets donated to the charity are included as donation income at market value at the time of receipt. Assistance in the form of voluntary help is not quantifiable, and accordingly not dealt with in the accounts.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure reflects all amounts paid and accrued during the year. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resources.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs represent costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Items of less than £500 are not capitalised. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Leasehold improvements over the remaining period of the lease Fixtures, fittings and equipment 25% p.a. on a straight line basis Computer equipment 33% p.a. on a straight line basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

1 Accounting policies (continued)

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.

1.9 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” and Section 12 “Other Financial Instruments Issues” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity’s balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

1 Accounting policies continued

1.10 Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the charity has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the charity will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.

Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a financial cost in net income/(expenditure) in the period it arises.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlements is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity. The contributions are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.13 Taxation

The charity benefits from various exemptions from taxation afforded by tax legislation and is not liable to corporation tax on income or gains falling within those exemptions. Recovery is made of tax deducted from qualifying income and from receipts under Gift Aid.

The charity is not able to recover Valued Added Tax. Expenditure is recorded in the accounts inclusive of VAT.

1.14 Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria is satisfied is recognised as a liability.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and labilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revision to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision both current and future periods.

.

3 Charitable activities

Educational programmes
Adult Social Care programmes
Total
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds- general
Unrestricted income- designated
Restricted funds		 2025
£
2,117,696
538,935
2,656,631
2,605,506
-
51,125
2,656,631		 2024
£
1,854,201
374,629
2,228,830
2,177,850
-
50,980
2,228,830

4 Investment income

Interest income 2025
£
18,853
18,853		 2024
£
19,540
19,540

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

5 Charitable activities

Current year
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Premises costs
Office costs
Project expenses and course fees
Other costs
Share of support costs (see note 7)
Share of governance costs (see note 7)
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds – general
Unrestricted funds – designated
Restricted funds
Prior year
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Premises costs
Office costs
Project expenses and course fees
Other costs
Share of support costs (see note 7)
Share of governance costs (see note 7)
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds – general
Unrestricted funds – designated
Restricted funds		 Educational
Programmes
£
1,722,747
8,524
86,676
9,931
110,265
19,790
1,957,933
407,442
16,794
2,382,170
2,319,435
-
62,735
2,382,170
Educational
Programmes
£
1,464,265
24,748
153,529
7,841
94,926
18,709
1,764,018
436,254
14,122
2,214,394
2,189,646
-
24,748
2,214,394		 Adult Social Care
Programmes
£
-
-
-
54,962
-
-
54,962
103,691
4,274
162,926
162,926
-
-
162,926
Adult Social Care
Programmes
£
-
-
-
49,547
-
-
49,547
88,142
2,853
140,542
140,542
-
-
140,542		 2025
£
1,722,747
8,524
86,676
64,893
110,265
19,790
2,012,895
511,133
21,068
2,545,096
2,482,361
-
62,735
2,545,096
2024
£
1,464,265
24,748
153,529
57,388
94,926
18,709
1,813,565
524,396
16,975
2,354,936
2,330,188
-
24,748
2,354,936

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

6 Support costs

Support costs
Staff costs
Depreciation
Premises costs
Office costs
Other costs
Total support costs
Governance costs
Audit fees
Accountancy
Legal and professional
Total governance costs
Total support and governance costs
Analysed between:
Educational programmes
Adult Social Care programmes
Charitable activities		 2025
£
291,380
24,911
29,023
74,300
91,519
511,133
9,600
8,043
3,425
21,068
532,201
424,237
107,964
532,201		 2024
£
329,900
13,138
51,176
76,209
53,973
524,396
9,240
6,906
829
16,975
541,371
450,376
90,995
541,371

The support and governance costs have been allocated between Educational programmes and Adult Social Care programmes on the basis of their respective income levels.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

7 Auditor’s remuneration

The analysis of auditor’s remuneration is as follows:

Fees payable to charity’s auditors
Audit of the annual accounts
Non-audit services
All other non-audit services		 2025
2024
£
£
9,600
9,240
8,043
6,906

8 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. No reimbursements for expenses were made during this year or the prior year.

9 Employees

Number of employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Direct charitable
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2025
£
105		 2024
£
90
1,736,473 1,617,241
141,016 108,652
112,360 68,273
1,989,849 1,794,166

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more in either year.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows:

Aggregate remuneration
10
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 August 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 July 2025
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 August 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
Disposals
At 31 July 2025
Carrying amount
At 31 July 2025
At 31 July 2024		 Leasehold
improvements
Fixtures,
fittings &
equipment
£
£
519,206
156,177
58,230
17,133
(27,500)
(94,652)		 2025
2024
£
£
298,492
268,628
Computer
equipment
Total
£
£
42,016
717,399
-
75,363
(33,111)
(155,263)
549,936
78,658		 8,905
637,499
129,688
147,202
24,245
7,839
(11,638)
(94,652)		 40,664
317,554
1,352
33,436
(33,111)
(139,401)
142,295
60,389		 8,905
211,589
407,641
18,269		 -
425,910
389,518
8,975		 1,352
399,845

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

11
Debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Taxation and social security
Deferred income
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
13
Deferred income included in the financial statements
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:
Total deferred income at 1 August
Amounts released to the statement of financial activities
Amounts deferred in the year
Total deferred income at 31 July		 2025
£
387,953
43,160
431,113
2025
£
29,418
112,748
49,191
16,381
135,570
343,308
2025
£
90,456		 2024
£
228,445
24,868
253,313
2024
£
20,188
90,456
87,016
17,197
150,345
365,202
2024
£
54,481
(90,456) (54,481)

112,748
90,456
112,748 90,456

Income has been deferred where charitable activities funding has been received in relation to the following financial period.

14 Agency arrangements

The School distributes 16-19 bursary funds to students as an agent for the ESFA. During the year the School received £9,387 (2024: £16,970) and disbursed £3,690 (2024: £16,970) from the fund. An amount of £9,387 (2024: £11,508) is included in deferred income relating to undistributed funds that is repayable to the ESFA if requested.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

15 Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan for its employees. The amount recognised as an expense in the period was £112,360 (2024: £68,273). The whole of this expense is allocated to unrestricted funds.

16 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Current year
Social Investment Business
Veolia
DfE School Capital Funding
LCR Cares – COVID 19
Community Support Fund
IT Ford Britain Trust
Radcliffe Trust
ESFA Mental Health Grant
Prior year
Social Investment Business
Veolia
DfE School Capital Funding
LCR Cares - COVID 19
Community Support Fund
Skelton Foundation
IT Ford Britain Trust
Radcliffe Trust
Jazz Foundation
ESFA Mental Health Grant		 Movement in funds
Balance at
1 August
2024
Income
Expenditure
£
£
£
107,309
-
(6,788)
16,920
-
(16,920)
37,448
51,125
(37,448)
625
-
-
123
-
(123)
556
1,200
-
-
(556)
(900)
164,181
51,125
(62,735)
Movement in funds
Balance at
1 August
2023
Income
Expenditure
£
£
£
114,097
-
(6,788)
17,978
-
(1,058)
-
49,580
(12,132)
3,125
-
-
-
(2,500)
-
2
-
(2)
858
-
(735)
1,889
-
-
-
200
1,200
(1,333)
(200)
-
137,949
50,980
(24,748)		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Balance at
31 July
2025
£
100,521
-
51,125
625
-
-
300
152,571
Balance at
31 July
2024
£
107,309
16,920
37,448
625
-
-
123
556
-
1200
164,181

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

17 Restricted funds (continued)

Restricted funds descriptions

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

17 Designated funds

The funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:

Current year
Roof repairs
Solar panels
Portacabin
Prior year
Roof repairs
Life skills room
Solar panels
Portacabin		 Balance at
1 August
2024
£
109,000
-
120,000
229,000
Balance at
1 August
2023
£
109,000
-
-
109,000		 Movement in funds
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Movement in funds
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
120,000
-
-
120,000		 Balance at
31 July
2025
£
109,000
-
120,000
229,000
Balance at
31 July
2024
£
109,000
-
120,000
229,000

Designated funds descriptions

Funds of £109,000 was set aside in prior years for roof repairs. To date, none of this fund has been spent. Funds of £120,000 was transferred to begin the replacement of a portacabin. To date, none of this fund has been spent.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

18 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Designated
£
£
Fund balances at 31 July 2025 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
273,339
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
1,036,715
229,000
1310,054
229,000
Unrestricted
Designated
£
£
Fund balances at 31 July 2024 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
235,664
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
932,392
229,000
1,168,056
229,000		 Restricted
£
152,571
-
152,571
Restricted
£
164,181,
-
164,181		 Total
£
425,910
1,265,715
1,691,625
Total
£
399,845
1,161,392
1,561,237

19 Operating lease commitments

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between two and five years		 2025
£
14,216
18,216
32,432		 2024
£
14,216
32,432
46,648

The charity leases premises in Kirkby at a peppercorn rent but is responsible for keeping the property in a good and substantial repair and condition. The lease terms, as amended in June 2014, also include the requirement for the charity to meet specified outcomes for the delivery of services.

20 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions apart from any disclosed in Notes 8 and 9 relating to the trustees.

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Docusign Envelope ID: ED182B55-79C5-4D6D-BF04-FB9A6E83F7D7

ACTIVATE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION SERVICES

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

21 Capital Commitments

Amounts contracted for but not provided in the financial statements:

Acquisition of tangible non-current assets 2025
£
116,153
116,153		 2024
£
5,822
5,822

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