## Annual Review 2024/25 **Supporting people with disabilities towards independence** ## Acknowledgements **We would like to thank the following for their help and support, without which we would not be able to provide such a high quality service.** ## OUR FUNDERS/SUPPORTERS Kent County Council GCHA Medway Council Dartford Borough Council Gravesham Borough Council Graham Webb (MBE) Hattie Webb HABINTEG Valero Benefit Day (for PCF) EM Forster Theatre Tonbridge School St John’s Church, Hildenborough London Road Press (Sponsor of KASBAH stationery) Cameron McKenna Foundation ## Contents Chair’s Foreword **Page 4** Chief Executive Officer’s Report **Page 5** Financial Report **Page 6-7** Significant Dates **Page 6-7** What we do and Why we do it **Page 8** Outreach **Page 9** Advice Service **Page 10-11** Hattie Webb House **Page 12** Gingerbread House **Page 13** Maddison House **Page 14** Rochester Road **Page 15** Seabrooke House **Page 16** Shortbread House **Page 17** Princess Christian’s Farm **Page 18-19** Acknowledgements **Page 20** Northfleet & Ebbsfleet Lions ## **THANK YOU TO ALL THE GENEROUS DONOR ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE GIVEN US FUNDS IN 2024/25** ## VOLUNTEERS Thank you to everyone who has contributed his, her and their time, support and resource to KASBAH over the last year. ## FINANCIAL SERVICES ## **BANKING** Caf Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ ## **ACCOUNTANTS (Payroll)** Henry Reeves & Co 11 Albion Place Maidstone Kent ME14 5DY ## **AUDITORS** Alliance & Leicester Plc Lindeyer Francis Ferguson Bootle North House Merseyside 198 High Street G1R 0AA Tonbridge Kent TN9 1BE 2 3 ## Chair’s Foreword ## Chief Executive Officer’s Report **2024-2025 has been a productive yet challenging year; we have seen steady growth in the farm provisions and within the skillset of each team. Two recent moves have changed the dynamics in two of our supported living sites and one young man has needed a lot of additional time and support to manage his growing anxieties, therefore positive behaviour support remains a high priority to gain a deeper understanding of the cause.** This year the staff team has continued to grow and respond to emerging needs: - We have maintained two very challenging placements this year in very different ways; one has been supported to move on to greater independence, and the other, we have been able to move off of a controlled medication to manage behaviours of concern predominantly with the skills and positive mindset of the team in place. - There is a new management model in place at Shortbread/Gingerbread House which is working well and supporting the Registered Manager’s role effectively. - We have seen a positive increase in high calibre recruitment and have made great additions to the established teams in place. - The staff team has grown by 5%. - We have conducted a thorough pay review based on value and retention and are making a 17% increase to support worker salaries from 01 April 2025. - Daily capacity at the farm has increased by 10% this year. - The farm’s relationship with local schools has strengthened with an extra education day and opportunities being increased. - Farm events are now streamlined and well-attended. - Shortbread and Gingerbread finally had their sensory garden come to fruition this year, it is a great addition and in use on a regular basis. garden flat on 24 December 2024, just in time to be able to offer much needed respite to one of our Outreach service users. - Seabrooke House has experienced extensive maintenance issues, and the house has risen to the challenge, working around the daily works with a smile and positive can-do attitude all round. - We have finally received a full cost recovery funding model from Medway Council in February 2025 and the last Outreach person will be moving over to a fair rate at his next review. - KASBAH has maintained a strong focus on PBS and are consistently adopting a low arousal approach; all PBS plans were reviewed this year and new plans put in place for two additional service users. - We have an-going focus on mental well-being throughout the staff team. - This years’ Investors in People report was very complementary and considered what KASBAH uniquely has to offer its team; it was a real pleasure to read. As an organisation we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt, we identify a problem and work cohesively as a team to find viable and long-term solutions; the support and understanding of our fantastic workforce gives the organisation the ability to adapt and manage change effectively. - Environmental impact has remained high on the agenda with 75% of all fruit and vegetables needed for animal feed being produced on-site and 25% of the kitchen ingredients also. - 100% of the animal manure was re-used and as a farm we remain 100% free from pesticides and chemicals. - Shortbread gained its HMO licence this year and we were able to gain full planning permission for the **Emma Carver** Chief Executive Officer 4 5 ## Financial Report — **KASBAH continues to develop its robust financial** KASBAH is actively working towards its evolving Five-Year **management systems and is please to confirm that the** Vision, the organisation’s focus remains true to its ethos; **charitable organisation has maintained its strong** promoting independence, developing everyday skills, and **financial position. The farm is now self-sufficient. As an** supporting transitions, alongside its core provision of free **organisation we have worked hard to be in a strong** information, advice, and guidance to any person with a **financial position at year end.** disability in Kent (aged 0+). **management systems and is please to confirm that the charitable organisation has maintained its strong financial position. The farm is now self-sufficient. As an organisation we have worked hard to be in a strong financial position at year end.** 2024/25 has been a great year for KASBAH, effective historical debt recovery has positively impacted core reserves, this can be seen in the increase in ‘cash in bank’. There has been a strong focus on how we continue to improve and further develop our financial systems particularly our petty cash systems. We have conducted a thorough pay review and on April 1st 2025, a 17% salary increase will be awarded to all support workers. Capacity at the farm has increased by 10% this year, with farm events continuing to be well attended. The farm day service has struggled to reach a full recovery model, but after extensive discussions, on April 1st 2025, day service will see a 24% uplift. Overall, this has been a successful financial year for the charity. Our budgeting assumptions have continued to be on the conservative side (as is appropriate in the general economic situation) and we have been able to generate a surplus. The audited accounts show **£354,471** generated on a turnover of **£2,929,472** ass a result of continuing attention to the management of expenditure and maintenance of KASBAH’s income streams. **If you would like to see our full Trustee Report and Accounts for this year, please call the KASBAH office on 01474 536501 or alternatively they can be viewed on the KASBAH website (www.kasbah.org.uk) or the Charity Commission website** **(www.charitycommission.gov.uk).** **Income** Charitable Activities **Comparison 2024/2025** Other Trading Activities Investment Income 2024 2025 Bank Interest Donations & Legacies Total Income * ~~Wa~~ 0 200K 400K 600K 800K 1M 2M 3M 3M **Expenditure** 2M **Comparison 2024/2025** 1M **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**The following timeline sets out the key events** Significant Dates **and/or achievements of KASBAH’s history:** KASBAH begin the KASBAH opens its fourth supported living scheme – KASBAH office extension begins Short Breaks Maddison House in Northfleet and 2013 KASBAH extends KASBAH buys Shortbread House **On the 9th September 1966,** Two Development Workers First two service users of KASBAH begin Out Reach Scheme in its support services to include specialist Carers services join KASBAH (funded by Seabrooke House move out service in North West Kent **KASBAH is founded** Medway and become partners with Carers First National Lottery) into community and Medway (Independent Living sessions for KASBAH buys its KASBAH develops a partnership Ann’s Retreat KASBAH assumes control 73.6% of the KASBAH A needs analysis survey is conducted young members first house: with MAGIC and together we was built at of Princess Christian’s Farm members were not Seabrooke House which results in a significant staff 16 – 19th birthday) 236 Rochester Road provide specialist disabled Rochester Road known to Social Services opens, 15th May 2001 re-structure and change of vision children services ~~oe~~ **1984 1996 2000 2002 2006 2008 2011 2013 2016 2018 2021 1966 1994 1998 2001 2003 2007 2009 2010 2012 2015 2017 2019 2024** ~~a ee~~ Ann Everett joins the The ‘Furniture Warehouse Project’ Hattie Webb House KASBAH Board (Chair) begins. This is still our well loved opened primarily for KASBAH achieved the KASBAH buys its second Gained CQC Registration The garden Investors in People status property, Gingerbread House for ‘Personal Care’ and flat was charity shop at 6 The Hive, Northfleet physical disabilities DIAL combined services approved for with the Advisor Service overnight use The KASBAH Board The KASBAH office at 7 The Hive, Emma Carver joins the KASBAH formulates KASBAH amalgamate with KASBAH opened The Cafe closed and identifies a need for an Northfleet opens (prior to this, staff KASBAH Team as its ‘Five Year Vision’ DIAL NWK (Disablement Meeting Place café in charity shop was ‘Independent Living Project’ worked from home) Service Manager see website Information and Advice line) Gravesend refurbished **KASBAH continues to grow & develop... 6** 7 ~~Pe re~~ ## What We Do and Why We Do It To support people with disabilities towards greater independence, choice and equality. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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KASBAH will respect the rights and circumstances of each person and actively encourage empowerment and inclusion into all aspects of life and living. This will be achieved with a flexible and diverse range of support services to its members. THE MISSION Together we will create innovative solutions to meet new identified needs and expand the organisation. ## THE ORGANISATION’S CORE VALUES ## **KASBAH will promote:** - Empowerment and a greater level of independence to the members - Specialist training in all aspects of daily living skills - Informed choices and decisions - Inclusion and community participation - A flexible range of support services to meet the member’s individual needs ## Outreach **KASBAH provides specialist support to service users who have been through the KASBAH supported living schemes within North-West Kent and Medway. Support is provided in key areas of daily living with a strong focus on social skills and group activities to reduce isolation and promote meaningful relationships.** Supporting everyone to live as independently as possible is one of KASBAH’s main goals. All individuals accessing our outreach service have reached their goals of living on their own in the community however, we recognise that living on your own can be daunting and at times isolating and so the need for additional support is required to ensure personal goals are met. outreach provision, the shift from independent skills development to social needs was implemented, and suitable alternative providers were sourced and are now in place ensuring the individuals needs and wishes are being met. To ensure the transition for the community outreach service users was positive, every service user received extensive support and time whilst transitioning to new providers. As we enter 2025/26 we are still supporting three service users who are awaiting moves to more supported environments and will continue to do so. Although the community outreach service was closed, informal support will always remain in place from the wider organisation and the members are still very much part of KASBAH. The Outreach in the community service provision was officially closed on the 31st of December 2024; this was a difficult decision for the charity but it was also the right choice. There was a dependency on the team to fulfil these service users’ social needs and a clear shift away from developing and maintaining independent living skills. Prior to the closure of the community - Self reliance and self confidence - Personal achievement in own goals - Continuous improvement of the standing and reputation of KASBAH ## DEVELOPMENT KASBAH continues to focus on development, regularly asking the key stakeholders for feedback in the form of a care survey and within the advice and guidance service in the form of a customer satisfaction survey. This information is collated and reviewed each quarter and fed into the Management Review process to agree actions and outcomes when needed. The focus has continued to be partnership - working with statutory and voluntary agencies, raising the organisation’s profile and ensuring the service is meeting the membership’s changing needs, as well as ensuring all services are accessible to the different needs of KASBAH members. The KASBAH newsletter (KASBAH News) has continued to improve, with increased member involvement. ## QUALITY MANAGEMENT Internal control measures are in place and are working effectively for the organisation. Steps have been taken throughout the last financial year and actioned in order to minimise risk to the organisation. 99 ## **KASBAH Board** ## ACHIEVEMENTS - The Community Outreach service users had a party to celebrate their achievements and the next steps in their lives. They celebrated with their families and with the wider KASBAH staff team & service users. - The Community Outreach service users visited many amazing places as part of their social skills development including: beaches, areas of natural beauty, museums, Christmas Markets, Chatham Dockyard and bowling. - The Community Outreach service users lead the way with their transition to a new provider, their needs and wishes were voiced and extensive person centred transition plans for all were put in place. The service users adapted to these changes well with the support of the Outreach staff and KASBAH continues to check in and support all members when the need arises. Every Outreach service user has developed and been supported to meet their personal goals. Friendship and contact will still be supported, this is not the end but a new beginning. - 8 **9** ## Advice Service St ## ee **“Thank you for your support and knowledge when completing my PIP claim”** So = —_ 10 mm **“Would recommend this service to others. Thank you for your support” “Thank you to Julie and Carly for everything that they help me with as I do not have anyone else supporting me and I have had a lot of issues that I need help with” “Thank you for your support filling out my Work Capability form, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you”** ## ACHIEVEMENTS - 138 Face-face appointments completed in the Office. - Over £205,000 of benefits have been received by clients assisted by the Advice Service (including back dated awards). There has been a noticeable delay in the processing of claims, resulting in a delay in payments to clients and we have not been able to update the financial results for the last quarter pending these results. - Increased presence in local community and returning clients account for the majority of our appointments, referrals to our service are generally from clients we have assisted previously advising friends and family to contact us. - Continued telephone support to long standing KASBAH members. END OF YEAR STATISTICS 01 APRIL 2024 – 31 MARCH 2025 |**Month**|**No. of contacts**|**No. of contacts**|**No. of contacts**|**No. of contacts**|| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**2023-2024**||**2024-2025**||| |April
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246|| ||||||| |June||135||362|| |July||81||263|| |August||139||225|| |September
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~~|~~| ## Hattie Webb House **Hattie Webb House is located in Rochester, just a short distance from the historic High Street, castle, cathedral, and other local amenities. The area is well-served by public transport, offering convenient access for service users and visitors alike.** The house is currently at full capacity, accommodating four service users. Among the service users, two have physical disabilities, including one full-time wheelchair user. The other two service users are neurodivergent, with diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, and ODD. All service users present with varying levels of learning disabilities, and the home is equipped to meet their diverse needs. This year, Hattie Webb House has undergone and continues to make improvements to enhance the comfort and quality of the living environment. Upgrades included new flooring, fresh painting, and kitchen renovations. In addition, service users have been encouraged and supported to personalise their living spaces, allowing them to put their own unique stamp on their home and fostering a greater sense of ownership and belonging. Hattie Webb House is staffed by a House Coordinator and a small, dedicated staff team. Hattie Webb House is staffed Monday to Saturday with a sleepover provision Monday to Thursday to meet the needs of one service user. Support can be arranged outside of usual working hours and all service users at HWH have access to 24hrs emergency on-call. At Hattie Webb House, we are committed to promoting independence and delivering a person-centred approach for all our service users. Our aim is to empower individuals by building on their existing strengths and skills, helping them to achieve positive and meaningful outcomes. Hattie Webb House offers a one-to-one day respite provision for young adults with learning and/or physical disabilities. The service focuses on promoting independence by providing tailored support in developing independent living skills, alongside a variety of engaging activities. Sessions run from 10am until 2pm and are currently accessed by two service users— one attending every other Monday, and the other attending each Thursday. We always enjoy welcoming both new and returning visitors into our home. You can count on a warm atmosphere, a friendly chat, and of course, a good cuppa—and if you're lucky, there might even be a biscuit or a slice of cake waiting for you! **“HWH is in a nice peaceful area, I get the space I need as well as the support.”** ## Gingerbread House **Gingerbread house is a large five-bedroom chalet bungalow in Northfleet. It has been extended over two floors. The entrance is spacious and welcoming, full of both light and personality and is the hub of the house. This is where our service users dine and take part in all sorts of in-house activities.** This property offers shared living accommodation for up to four people with sleep-in support each night. Over the last year our service users have accessed a variety of activities within the community, for example dance exercise classes, sports, football sessions, New Yorker’s club, disability discos and pub nights. This house likes to be active. Gingerbread service users all access Princess Christian’s Farm once or twice a week, thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to work in a working farm setting with a menagerie of different animals and tasks to take part in. ## ACHIEVEMENTS - We have welcomed new staff members into Gingerbread who have brought fun and creative approaches to the house. - Gingerbread have enjoyed a range of fun activities and events this last year such as Chessington, trips to the seaside, attending the Summertime Ball and the holiday to Allhallows and Center Parcs in the summer. - The guys chose to redecorate the downstairs bathroom and enjoyed being involved in the design down to the sparkle in the shower wall! Theepan, Thomas, Sam and Sophie are great friends and thoroughly enjoy living at Gingerbread House. Our personcentred approach enables each person to flourish within this setting. Everyone’s confidence and independence continues to grow, we continue to focus on promoting effective two-way communication and increased life skills development, there is noticeable improvement year on year for each service users living at Gingerbread House. - Gingerbread House as a whole has been on a health kick and promoting healthy living in a fun and active way, such as trying new sports and recipes to help improve overall health and wellbeing. This has also included meditating and finding fun new ways to support and help to enhance overall wellbeing. **HWH been “I like living at here for 2 years now, get on with everyone and have a good laugh.”** **12** 13 ## Maddison House **Maddison House is a supported housing provision project situated in Northfleet, Kent. The building itself boasts** **seven spacious bedrooms that are all en-suite, each bedroom includes fridges and work tops that could be used to prepare small snacks. Our lounge-diner area is utilised by service users for socialising, group training/ ‘refresher sessions’, house meetings and group meals. Service users also share a kitchen, laundry room and garden.** Maddison House is not staffed 24/7 and we do not have sleep over staff in order to increase independence. Maddison House staff provide support with all aspects of daily living for example budgeting, cooking, cleaning and emotional support whilst encouraging further independence. Additionally, we like to keep things fun! Service users are supported to access social skills sessions during the day and in the evenings including visits to the comedy club, theatre trips and their regular visit to a nightclub in Gillingham once a month where the service users have an opportunity to link up with individuals from other sites and have an enjoyable time together. We have also enjoyed day trips to the seaside, TV show recordings, panic rooms and laser tag. Maddison House is tailored for individuals who strive to live independently but wish to maintain a high level of social activity and group involvement. Past, present and future service users have the option to treat Maddison House as a stepping stone before moving on to live independently or as a longer term option. From a staff perspective, at Maddison House our promise to each service user is to support them to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling life. This includes goal planning, providing choice, pushing boundaries, self-advocating and positive risktaking. We love Maddison House and our service users are proud to call it their home. ## ACHIEVEMENTS - Maddison have been on some amazing trips this year including a Woburn Safari Park, Chessington, shows including Romesh Ranganathan, Nish Kumar and a Taylor Swift Tribute along with the recording of TV shows. Some of our service users also went on a trip to York where they visited the Jorvik Viking Centre and watched the UK snooker championship at the Barbican. - now have another two service users with volunteer positions and a service user who had a Christmas temp job at Card Factory. - • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to us at Maddison, this year we have embraced the outdoors and been on many long walks averaging 9 miles per trip! - Maddison joined Sasbah for their Breakaway vacation, this was a lovely weekend catching up with old friends, trying new sports such as archery and having a blast at the disco. - - We have spent lots of time looking for jobs as we all feel this is vital to independence, we ## Rochester Road **Rochester Road is a longer-term provision with staff support 24/7, Rochester Road supports a broad range of adults with different support needs. We adapt our support to everyone’s need and abilities. All service users attend day service provisions on some of the days and all have varied day activities which they enjoy. Some attend Princess Christian’s Farm, Spadework, Haig Gardens and Pathways. At Rochester Road we promote independence, we praise and celebrate individual achievements and empower individuals to lead a fulfilling life whilst maintaining a community presence.** Rochester Road has a lovely family feel; this is a large house providing both great comfort and lots of space. We i have five bedrooms with two large bathrooms and a downstairs’ toilet and a staff sleepover room. We currently have four service users living here with room for a fifth person. We also have spacious gardens to enjoy, and a resident cat called Alice. ## ACHIEVEMENTS Rochester Road benefits from the bus stop being situated outside of our property and we have local shops within walking distance including a pharmacy, takeaways, convenience stores and a cash machine. We are only a ten-minute bus ride to the town centre, promenade and the - All our service users have enjoyed a variety of social activities which include cooking and baking, arts and crafts, going to the 02 to Toca social, bowling, Cyclopark, Putt Shack at Lakeside and the cinema. We have also visited country parks, zoos, and beach days when the weather allows. Christmas activities included the Polar Express, Pantomime and a lovely Christmas dinner. supermarkets. We also have an annexe in our rear garden, this is self-contained and provides living accommodation for one service user. The support needs provided are of a lower level of need to the main house and offer a more independent accommodation to our current service users. - We are also very proud that we have supported a service user to achieve his goal to move on to another provider, this young man wanted to live in the same provision as his brother. We also had a new referral move in during September, she attends college currently five days a week. Rochester Road loves to celebrate everyone’s birthdays, success and achievements. We promote group activities and have a social skills day on a Wednesday as everyone is home on Wednesday’s. We enjoy being out in the local community as much as possible. Rochester Road is committed to promoting independence, choice, and personcentred approaches in everything we do. - Our service users are always busy leading active and fulfilled lives they all have a very caring and strong bond with each other. Rochester Road are hoping to have a holiday this year and staff are busy planning with the service users. **14** 15 ## Seabrooke House **Seabrooke House is a six bedded supported housing provision home in Swanscombe. It was set up as KASBAH’s first Independent Living Project back in 2002, we now provide supported living tailored for capable individuals who strive to live independently but wish to maintain a high level of social activity and group involvement.** We continue to encourage individuals to strive for further independence by promoting independent living skills, this includes (but is not limited to) development in cookery, cleaning, shopping, healthy eating, finances, travel, providing skills to go out independently. Seabrooke’s staff team are passionate about empowerment and development. Seabrooke is often the start of many young adult’s own unique journey towards greater independence and will continue to do so. Seabrooke is a place where we support positive risk taking. We educate disabled people on how to effectively risk assess each situation and make informed decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act, we minimise risks but do not remove them. Everyone has the capacity to make and learn from their own decisions. Seabrooke is a place where we promote and encourage all aspects of independence. Seabrooke is a place where we empower every individual to lead a full, active, safe and happy life and to strive to meet their full potential. In addition to the main house, we have 2 independent living flats next door at Janus Court for those who would like a taste of independent living with the safety net of Seabrooke close at hand. We also have a small day service provision “Life Skills Access” specialising in independent living skills. Seabrooke currently provides 24hr support. Service users will have the option to treat Seabrooke House as a stepping stone before moving on to live independently or to treat Seabrooke House as a longer-term option. Seabrooke House is a special place, there’s nowhere quite like it. ## ACHIEVEMENTS - Luke and Dan were supported to attend the UK snooker championships in York - Seabrooke has had two successful move on’s this year. One has gone into a new placement with another provider, the other has furthered their independence and moved into their own home in the community. - We hosted a successful charity race night! - We also participated in this years SASBAH weekend to represent KASBAH - Jake has moved over from Maddison House and is enjoying having staff around for support at the weekends - Seabrooke continues to provide our service users with the opportunity to work at the Farm shop in partnership with Maddison House - Seabrooke has made the transition into more supported living style placements ## Shortbread House **Shortbread House is an impressive house set over three floors plus a garden room enabling the house to accommodate five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two lounges and a conservatory which is the service users’ communal area for dining and doing in-house activities.** Shortbread and Gingerbread House are situated side by side and often work together in joint up activities, support, and learning. This has enabled us to create a large garden area with outside lounges and a space to eat. This service meets a host of complex needs well on a large site with an experienced and committed team. Our service users are supported by experienced PBS coaches all Studio 3 and low arousal approach trained. We are a very person-centred led organisation and set realistic goals to achieve successful outcomes with a partnership model of support. Shortbread House has continued to incorporate fun learning and partnership work to support the service users to learn new skills. As a team within Shortbread House, we manage any signs of stress and anxiety calmly and effectively by understanding the need of the behaviour and using alternative safe methods to meet this need. Our service users live alongside each other having their own individual living space as well as accessing our communal conservatory area where life skills training and other wae dn AAR ee indoor social activities take place weekly. ## OVERVIEW ## ACHIEVEMENTS - We have this year been accepted for HMO status. - We worked in partnership with Gravesham Borough Council to create an amazing sensory garden, what a wonderful place to relax. - The council have approved a change of use, so that the offices are a living space for Abi, and offer her that sense of independence. - Our holiday this year was Centre Parcs and Allhallows. Service users across both sites mixed and enjoyed the best environment for them. Katy spent one night away from Shortbread in a caravan, a great achievement! - The conservatory roof was replaced and tiled, so that it is cooler in the summer, as we all know heat can be a trigger and it was like a greenhouse. - We continue to practise our social skills and two-way conversations. We are seeing genuine friendships blooming. - All service users now have their own lounge whether in the house or over in the spaces in the rear buildings, this use of space has given everyone a dedicated area to be able to spend time alone in (or with staff support) without going to their bedroom. - There were a lot of special birthdays with staff in the summer, so we held a BBQ and African food spectacular, for all and families, it was a huge success. **16** **17** ## Princess Christian’s Farm ## **Princess Christian’s Farm is based in** **Hildenborough, Kent with over 116 acres of pasture and woodlands. It is a life skills training facility supporting people with a learning and /or physical disability. The aim is for individuals to learn new life skills both on the farm and in all aspects of daily living.** Princess Christian’s Farm is a unique environment for service users to come and make friends, build confidence, and develop employability skills in a variety of vocational areas. Service users build skills within Animal Care, Agriculture, Horticulture, Catering, Retail, DIY/ Woodwork/Crafts and Sport. We currently have 92 service users attending the farm and continue to offer new activities and opportunities. The service users have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas throughout the week to help support their skills development and interest and make firm, long-lasting friendships. The farm supports three school/college groups to build on their farm-based and life skills each week and continue to offer off site experiences where appropriate. We have continued to offer regular events throughout the year and have increased the variety of animal experiences to include Emus and creepy crawlies. Princess Christian’s Farm has had another busy year of development: - The exotic animal portfolio continues to grow with new animals including a Shield Mantis, Tailless Whip Scorpion, Katydid and Red footed Tortoises. - The farm has developed links with local businesses to sell our fresh free range eggs. - Horticulture now has an outside classroom space thanks to Tonbridge Calling who donated their large events marquee. - Volunteer days at the farm have developed this year with Axa and Morrisons water. - There have had many new births including emus, lambs, kids and naked neck chicks. - The site has been made more accessible with the laying of mud matting around the site thanks to a generous charity donation. - The animal unit feedroom has had a long overdue revamp with new work surfaces and flooring. - The reptile area has a new aquatic themed mural. - Dolly the PCF therapy dog joined the team in August and has already helped 2 attendees overcome their fear of dogs. - PCF now attend a “pop up” shop in the village hall once a week to continue to develop retail skills and engage with the local community. - The farm held its first open evening to provide information on the provision at PCF for new applicants. ## ACHIEVEMENTS - First Prize at the annual Jim Green competition for the best dried flowers display, digging a border and Food to Fork identification task. - Showcased on Kent online as one of six farms to visit in Kent. - Maintained our five-star food hygiene rating. - Continue to work collaboratively with Tonbridge School. - - Success at the Kent County Show showing our sheep – 2nd prize for Ram Lamb, 2nd prize for Aged Ewe, 2nd Prize for Ewe lamb, 2nd prize for best group of 3, 1stprize for Sweepstakes and 1st in the Champion class. • A successful Edenbridge and Oxted show showing sheep and pigs. In the sheep classes PCF won- 1st in the ram lamb class, 3rd in the shearing ewe class, 6th in the ewe lamb class, 4th in the group of 3 class. Within the pig classes, PCF won 2nd in the pedigree class and breed championship, 1st in the cutter class and overall champion in the commercial classes, 2nd in the bacon class and 3rd in the heavy hog class. Charity of the year for B&Q Tunbridge Wells receiving a £1,000 donation and a volunteer day from the staff team. - - The farm introduced a new event this year bringing local farmers together to showcase new and old machinery, the Tractor Day at PCF was a very successful event. - - The attendees attended their first Easter service at St Johns Church in Hildenborough. - The attendees at PCF are now confident to lead animal experiences with the support from staff. - The animal show team had another successful Heathfield show bringing home breed championship. 18 19 **SBH = Seabrooke House MH = Maddison House OR = Outreach HWH = Hattie Webb House GBH = Gingerbread House PCF = Princess Christian’s Farm RR = Rochester Road SHBH = Shortbread House** **Registered Office: KASBAH, 7 The Hive, Northfleet, Kent DA11 9DE** 20 Company number. 06465666 Charity number. 1123362 KENT ASSOCIATION FOR SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS (Under the worklng nama of KASBAH) TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS CONTENTS Paga(8) Legal and administrative inforniation Trustees, report 2-10 Ind8pend8nt audltor8' report 11-14 Statement of financial activibes {Ir￿ludinG incom8 and expenditure actx)unt) 15 8alanGe sheet 16 Statement of Cash tlows 17 Notss to the fin8ncial statements 18-28 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AIARCH 2025 Dlrnctoys and Trustees: Jam8s Math. Chair Stephen Field, Treasurer Sara CfOS8 Charlssa Baldock (reslgned 30 Septwnber 2024) Karen Richardson Abbi Caliandro Charlty Numb•r. 1123362 Company Numhr. 6465666 RogiSt•red Offlc•: 7 The Hive Northfleet Kent, DA119DE Chief Executl￿ Offlcor and Company Secretary: Emma Carver Audltors: Llndeyer Francis Ferguson Limited North House 198 Hlgh Street Tonbridge Kent, TN9 1BE Bankors: CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenu8 lfjngs Hill, West Malling Kent, ME19 4TA Santsnder UK PIC Customer Service Centr8 BoDtle Merseyside L30 4GB KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustses (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) present their report and the audited ffnanclal ststements of Kent Assoclation for Splna Blfida and Hydrocephalus ('K4SBAH°) for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees confflmi that the report and flnanclal ststements of the diadty comply vAth the current statutory requirements. the requirements of the governing document. and the provisions of "Accounting and Reporb'ng by CharltSes: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charfties preparing thelr accounts in acc(Ydance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP IFRS 102)). Company status KASBAH is a charitable rnmpany limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member In the event of winding up15 limried to £10. The company was incorporated on 7 January 2008 and is gov8rn8d by a memorandum and articles of a880L¥ation. Dlrectors The following directors hav8 held offtce since 1 April 2024: James Maviby steph￿ Fl8ld Sara CrDSS Chari5sa Baldock (r8sign&J 30 September 2024) Karen Rithardson Abbi Caliandro The dlrectors are the company'5 members and also trustees for the purpos8 of charity law and throughout this report ar8 collectively referred to as the Twstses. Structura. Governance and Manag•ment a) Memorandum and Artlcles KASBAH is a reglstered charity (numbor1123362) and is governed in accordance with Its Memorandum d ArtEcle$ of Assoclatlon adopted 7 January 2008. There has been no significant change Sn the objectives Since the last annual rewJrL The prfncipal object of thB Charity is to support people of all ages with a physical andlor learning disabilty to become empowered, hav8 choices and lead full and Indepèndent lives. b) M•thod of Appolntment or Election of Directors In accordance ￿4th the Charfty's Artides ofAssoclatlon, the Charfty may by Ordinary Resolution appoint a person who is Milling to act as director as well as determine the rotation by which any Director retires by rotstion. At the Annual G8n8fdl M8ellng (AGMI the members of th8 Association shall elecvrtrelect th8 Trustees of the Board. The officers of the Board will be decided by the norninated Trustees at the first Board meeting following the AGM. Other Trustees may be CO￿pted at any time to hold office untll the next AGM and may be re-elected by the mernbers. New Trusteex are required to participate In an Inductlon programme together wlth furthertralning where approprlate. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 c) Organlsational Structure and Decision Making The Trustees heve overall responsibllty for appmval of stratsgy. policies, plans, rfsk managementand f￿anCe. Implernentation is delegated ID an executive managèment taam, led by the Chief Executiva Officer. Regular reports and meetings monitor activitie5 and performar￿ wlth the Trustees. d) R•latlonshlp wlth Partners KASBAH work5 closety with many voluntary and ststutory ag￿CleS. They and KASBAH require all stsff. volunt6ers, trustees, and those in any way acting on behalf of th8 oryanlsation to act in accordance wth all legal requlrements, pollcies, procedures. and accepted practices of the organisation in force at the time. Additionalty, all volunt88rs and staff are required to underoo a crtminal records disdosure at th8 enhanced level and undertake a comprehensive induclion. The KASBAH support services are either part or fully funded by Kent County Councll. Medway Unitary Authorty, Gravesham Borough Council, Dartford Borough Coundl and NHS Kent & Methway. KASBAH Is an affiliated member of SHINE (Spina Biffida. Hydrocephalus. Infomiatlon. N8tsYorklng. Equality). We also have a Working partnership wlth both Gravesend Chur¢h Housing Assoctadon (GCHA) and HABINTEG Housing Association. both of r8C8ive Annual Reports and Audited Accounts on request •) Risk Managoment The pollcy Is that Trustees aThl Senlor Management revlew and identrfy potential risks to the organisation and its sustained operation on an orwoing basis, They than také the appropriate action to negate or reduce th8 risk to an acc8plable level induding r8talnlng financial resepdes to proMd8 for contingencies. Objectlvos and Actlvltle• a) polici￿ and Objectiv KASBAH'S Mission Statement.. "KASBAH wlll respect the rfghts and drcumstances of each person and activety encourdge empowennent and inGlusion inlo all aspects of life and livlng. Thi$ will be achieved ￿'th a flexible and diverse range of support seNices to its members pmvlded by a well supported and developed staff Togeth8rw8 ￿11 cr8ate innovative solutions to meet new1d8ntrf￿dn8ed6 and expand the organisation." KAS8AH's Supported Living PTojeG15 'KASBAH provides specialist SUPPtyt and empowerngnt in all 8sp8cts of independent Imng skllls to anyyoung vulnerable adult with the potontial to live Ind8P8nd8nUy. to as&st them to reach thw uftimate goal." KASBAH'S Farm The￿ Is a role and a place ftjr 8veryong at Pnncess Chiistian s Farm. The leamlng opportunities are vast with 8 focus on inGre8sing each person s Independence. daity living sknlls, and employ8ts1ity." b) Public Benefft The Trustses have had due regard to the guldance Issued by the Charity Commlsslon on publlc benefit when reviewing the charity's objectives and planning forthe future. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 c) Strntegles for Achlevlng Objectlveg The Advlee Sgrvlce This serbryce provides informaiion, advlce. and guldancÈ on a variety of topics such as g8n8ral dlsabillty a(Jvlce. entitlements and benefits advl¢e. health, educatlon. asplratlons. and transitlon. The Advrce Servicels now a smaller bespoke provision offering face to face meetings for benefits advice and home Visits are avallable when thern Is a Justified need. This service Is volunteer led with on8 very experienced volunteer taking the lead and making a slgnffi￿nt Impact and contribution to the people and famllies she supported. KASBAH are able to offer iTrdepth knowledge of the welfare System and support all Bspects of support and ad￿Ce that enables and emp¢JweTs our member'5 lives. Charfty Shop The charlty shop offers s8vernl facililies to other projects within KASBAH. It is used to pr￿Ide volunteers, service users and members with the opportunty to leam retail and %)cialisation skllls. It also enables the volunteers and servlce users to ￿teract with the local community. thls serylce has develop8d, the charity shop has also become a communlty drop-ln polnt that has promoted friendship and inclusion for the service users of the local area. Th8 charity shop provid8S 8 work experience opportunty for service users reslding in KASBAH supported Ilvlng Projects, and a m¢xe formal tralnlng structure put In place with volunteers from Ihe general public managing the weekend shrfts. This Se￿iCe ￿ntInueS to be a great community resource end Is sUPPOrted day3 8 week by lfield School durfng tenn time. Outreach KASBAH provides specialk8t support lo service users who have been thmugh the KASBAH supported living sthemes wlthln North-west Kent and Medway. Support is p￿Vided in key areas of daity Ilvlng vth a strong focus on social skllls and group acti)rities to reduce i501ation and promot8 m8anlngful relationships. Prlncess Christlan's Farni KAS8AH has its own farm whith provides a unlque day Serv1￿ slte at PrSncess Chrfstlan's Farm In Hlldenbor￿gh. This ￿ a large provision set over 116 acres with the capacty to SUPPLYt up to 40 placements each day with a wide range of opportunities skill development on offer. We are very proud of the site and its abllty to break-even by Year 2. The farm PK)Ids regular Open Days and events and thls year we gained our Exhibitton Licence so now offer a wide range of up-close animal encounters. The respite unit was completed in September 2022 and has had regular bookmigs each month. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Independenl Llvlng Skllls Tralnlng Tlmeune In 2000 the need for independent.living was identifted. In 2002 Seabrooka House was opened- KASBAH'S first Independent Living ProjecL The property is owned by Gravesend Churches Houslng As8oclatlon. In 2007 the lack of suilablo adapted move-on accommodation was identified. In 2008 Hattle Webb House was opened. deslgned predominantly to be a physical disabillties site. This property is owned by Habinteg Housing A550ciation. 2011 KASBAH idantified the need for greater freedom and control within a supported living site. In 2011 Rochester Road was KASBAH'S first house to be purchased and ther8fore didate th8 eligibility criteria and admisslons. In 2013 an opportunity a￿se to open a further supported Ilvlng S￿0. Maddlson House. Thls slte was dev8loped to offer low lev81 suppori and ftKus on peer group support to pool skHls and abilities. This site is owned by Gravesand Churcha8 Housing Associatlon. In 2015 KASBAH was able to psy off the mortgage at RoCi￿Ster Road and Invest in Its second house purchase; Glngerbread House. This house was developed for complex needs with much needed re8Pite availabilty. In 2018 KAS8AH built a on8-bedn)om flat in the garden area of Rochester Road and completed its thlrd house purchase. This allowed Gingerbread House to trfal an 'Outreach' model whilst Shortbread House was r8-design8d to meat the growing needs of our most comptex service users. In 2020 the current S8rwce users were ready to move on to greater 1rbsep￿dence from Gingert)read House and a complex model which complements Shortbread House was put back in place. Thls rnodel works and the group complement each other v￿11. In 2021 th8 Shortbread House Lqyout was r8conf￿Ur8d to give each floor a dedicated living ro¢)rn space to promote greatsr freedom. 8xpr8ssion and respite was moved to its floor to minimise impact on the rest of the house. In 2021 Princess Chrislian's Fami became KASBAH'S first working farm and stand-alone day ser¥lce provision. In 2025 we increased Shortbread's capacity to ffive and have acces5 to garden rooms to facilitat8 additional communal space. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 dl Grant Maklng Pollclos KASBAH may make small grants to th088 aff8Ct8d by tha conditions. in line with written grants uiteria vlthin the £2,000 budget. The Advisor administers this with a budget agreed annually by the 808rd of Trustees. e) Volunteern KASBAH greatly b8nofits from volunt8er8. assisting In the offiGe, at the KASBAH sites, in the charity shop and In fund raising events. Their contribution and support is oreatly appreciated. Achlevoments and Perfomianco Revlw of ArAMtles Tho Advlce Servlc• KASBAH has the autonomy to help and as815t ary dlsabled person vlthln the KASBAH rnember5hlp and In North West Kent In a flexlb18 and Innovat￿ way. It feels good to b8 bock In c￿1 of who w8 (an help and hcw. KASBAH has always mnilored th8 effectiveness of thls provlslon by recordlng th8 number of contacts rather than by person. The Advlce SeNlce supported 2.793 requests support over the last ￿1ve months. thSs Is a 53% in￿ease. This is all thanks to one very able and dedicated volunteer 8UPPOrted by the offi￿ Manager. The Impact we have had thi5 year is a fantastic achievement and credlt to thls It Is dear from the ststlstlcal breaktJ¢>wn below that demand is on the increase and from the start of the year demand has remalned hlgh. In part we feel thls Is due to the dosure of the Outreach provlslon which has led a numbeT of KASBAH members to access the Advic8 Line for informal supp¢Nt. in porficularfrom November onwanls. The KASBAH membership contlnu8S to grth¥ (wlth 2 new r8ferrals this y￿r). We do not r8qu8St P8ople who access the Advke ServlGe lo Joln our membershlp, therefore thls flgure Is representatlve of the der organisati(￿. Advice Servlce Annual Statlstlcs Support Glven - 2023-24 (Per tnqulry) 114 Aprfl May June Juty August Septemb October November D8cernber January February March TOTAL 173 197 210 186 219 242 285 223 245 249 316 2.793 135 81 139 229 183 129 138 187 215 IM22 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charfty Shop The charlty shop Is supported by the supported Ilvlng schemes and by lfield School. Independent Living 8kill$ Trninlng Seabrooke contlnueG to devetop and prorrthe increased independence In all areas of daity living skills. Each year this sit8 trains and enables up to 8 residential peopl8 and up to 10 people accessing day $er4lce at any one time to leam the skills they wlll need to live independent lives. We have a 94° success rate in rnoving people on to a greater level of independence. The provlslon conlnues to enable 58rvice users to make infotmed d￿lSIonS and a￿58 equal oppi)rtunities in all of th81r lif8 choic8S. Seabrooke House has achieved full occupancy for the MaI￿lty of the year, major w8ter damage dld lead to a temporary sit8 move in April 2025. Hattie Webb House has contlnued to m8lntsln its high stsndards of sen41￿ delivery arKI has worked hard to promote a happy and posltlve seNlc8 user dynamic. We made a strategic decislon to move th18 sits to a full time supported living plac8m8rrt Monday to Friday in 2023 and this model h8s strengthened the house In terms of frlendshlp, outcomes and general well-belng. Rothester Road has consist8ntly achl8ved posltive outcomes for the service users. Thls slte took on challènging p18cement last year. the team have worked tlrelessty to settle thls young lady Into thls house and great progress has been evident. We do have 8 void and have plans to move in a young gentFernan in the summer. The annexe continues to be an effectprfe addition to the house. Maddison Hous8 readied full occupancy on the day the ser¥lc& opened. The mod81 of like-minded people shating a home and sklll$ has been demonstraled very effeclively at this site. In addition to contlnual progresslon. 8 of the seprfice users have now moved on ID Indep8ndenl Imng (own self- contsined flats). We have one void which have kept open for one of our Outreach service users. Maddison also has a growlNJ outreach provision Wbthin London Road ￿[ch is a model that has flourlshed brlnging the In-house support and training into th8 communlty. Glngerbread House accommodates four more complex 5ervlce users ￿0 complement each other wel in the way they interaci and support each other. Having a sister site on-site continues to make this sit8 feel like a family environmenL We regu￿rIY share activities. support and stsff and have strong, positive frlendshlps on-slte. Shortt*ead introduced its 5th service user last year into the house. There has been a change in dynamics within Gingerbread House that we are V￿rkIng on. Tha 8dditional communal $p8ee in the garden Is worklng really well and the sensory garden Is a fantasllc addition to both houses. Outreach The Outreach in the cornmunty senAce provision was officially dosed on 31 December 2024; this VIQS a dtfficult decislon for the charity but it was also the right choicg. There was a d8pend8ncy on the team to fulfil these service users, social needs and a clear shift away from developing and maintaining independent living skills. Every service user received almost four months. notlce and extenslve support and time whilst transilloning to new provlders. As we enter 2025126 we are still supporting the la¥t three service users awaiting moves to more supported environments. Princess Christian's Fami The fam has exceèded KASBAH'S expectations and we have increased daily capacity slI￿llY (by 10%), with growing a waiting list into 2025126. Th8 farm offers educational days to local specialist schools three days a week durfng temi tlme and open events continLte to incr8as8 and wtth each event we grow in knowledge and skills to make the most out of every opportunty whilst provKling an excellent family-based activity to enjoy. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The big achievement this ye8r has been agreelng a falr rate for the day trainlng provlsion: this has been an on-going balle but In March 2025: PCF received a 24% uplfft. which will enable this slte to achieve a full cost recovery model and contlnue to Invest in this site. We had the biggest fooifall on Open Farm Sunday and we will build on thls in future events; with unique selling points and we have a goal to expand catering optlons next year. The Exhibilon Llcence is In place and a wlde range of updose experiences are now on offer,. the school hollday tours are an on-golng success. Flnanclal Revlaw KASBAH continues to develop its robust ffinancial management systems and is pleased to confrm that Ihe charilable organisation has maintained Its strong financial position. There is an On￿oing need for effective cash tlow. We have worked hard as an organisation lo be in 8 stronger fin8nrial position at year end, the fami Is now sef-suffident In Its own rlght. 2024125 has been a positive year fLY KASBAH wilh effective teamwork across al KASBAH sites and a strong focus on how we can continue to improve and develop our great provisions. This year the staff team has ¢(M)tinued to grow, and a number of key actions and achievernents have taken place: We have malntalned trNO very challenglng placements thls year In very dlfferent ways: one has been supported to move on to greater independence as thls was hls ultlmate goal and the other we have been able to move away from a controlled PRN medication to manage behaviour8 of con¢em predominantly wlth the skills and positiv8 mindset of the team in place. There is a new managernent model in p￿9￿ at Shortbread and Gingwbread HcxJs8 which is working well and supporting the Registered Manager's role effectivety. We hav8 se8n a positive incr8as8 in high calibrE recruitment and have made great addltlons to the established leams in place. Tha staff t8am has grown by 5%. We have conducted a thorough pay reviéw based on valu8 and r8tsntion and will be making 8 17% Sncrease to support worker salaries from 1 April 2025. t)81￿ capacty at the farm has increased by 10% this year frt was 27% In the prevlous year). regular promotion is a key target for next year. Fami 8vents ar8 now streamlined and well-attanded, we have used B varlety of platft)rms but still find FaceBook to be the biggest draw Into thè fami. Shortbread and GInge￿read finally had their sensory garden com8 to fNition thss year. it is a great addilon and in use on a regular basls. Environmental impact has remained high on the agenda wilh 75% of all fruit and veg8tsbles needed for animal feed being produced cm-site and 25% of the kitthen ingredients. In(xeasing the use of home grown kffichen ingredients will be a priority in 2025-26. Th8 charlty's goal towards total cost recovery continues with only one person 18ft in Ihe Maddison Outreach provision not yet achieving a fair rate of support COsL Our budgeting assumptions have contlnued to be on the conservative side (as is appropriate in the general economic situation) and we have been able to gen8rata a significant surplus whith will b8 re• Ivested back into the core reserves. This will continue to be our focus until cash reserves exceed 12 months of running costs {in terms of cash In bank) to provide r8-assurance to the l14SBAH tearn and membership Ihat Ihe organisation Gan facilitale a significant dlsruption in services should the need arise. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 •. R•sorv•g Pollcy The rese￿eS pollcy of th8 charity is based on the organis8tiDn's calculations within the Reserves Risk Assessment lo ensure sufflclent fundlng Is allocated to cover the followirwd risks: Contlnuity of servlceloperations. Potential closure costs, Disaster rocovery, Routine replacernent of equipmenvfumiture, and. Ensure cash flow provisions meèt th8 ne8ds of the chaiity. Total funds are£2.746,520 as at 31 March 2025 (2024: £2.392.049). With restricted reserves amounting 10 £1.193 (2024: £9,964} a￿1 £1.857.488 held in tangible fixed assets. the charity is left wlth free reserves as at 31 March 2025 of £887.839 (2024: £508.643). £525,000 of these free reserves are designated, as detailed in Note 18 of Ihe financlal statements. b. Prtnclpal Fundlng Tho financial statem8nts show a total Income for the year of £2.929.472 <2024: £2,611,003) and a surplus of £354.471 (2024: £210.821). Thls has Increased reserve levels to £2.746.520 (2024: £2,392,049) of which £1.857.488 is held in tangible fixed assets. including 236 Rochester Road. Gingerbread and Shortbread House, wlth the remaining Teserves held in liquid assets amounting to £889,032. or these liquid assats, £1.193 is held in restricted funds. A5 a resuft of th8 ch8rlty's surplus of £354.471 thls year. the charity's cash reserve5 have risen to £947,64412024: £637,297). Likewise, with increase in in(¥)me. debtors hav8 risen to £416.210 (2024: £319,430). The growth In this debtor balance Is largely due to invoiced income that has not been received at the year-end and the charity is working hard to ensure debtors are recovered efficiently. KASBAH has a robust fmancial r@portlng And monhoring systemwith a focus on setting realistic budgets for each area of expenditure. this has enabled th8 organisation to perform on target end rr*et the organisation's vislon and tsrgets. Plans for the Futur• KASBAH is actively Thorking towards its evolving Fiv8-Y8ar Vision and the focus remains on ensuring the long-tsrm ￿na￿la1 stablllty of the organlsatlon. meeting 8voFving and emerging service user needs and being able to be creative arKI dynamic in our SolUt￿n5. An element of unrestricted funds have been designated ft)r the following plans in 2025126.. £10,000 for a full overhaul of one of the Rochester Road bathrooms, £12.50D for a full overhaul of the Maddlson House kltch8n, £2,500 for an electrlc blk8ls¢ooter staff iniliallv8, and, £500.000 ringf8nced to enable a purchase of either S8abrooké or Hattie Webb House or both if the neecls arises, shce our partner Housing Associatlons are rethinking OLW long-temi Management agreements and are potetrtlally going to opt to dispose of both properties in the near future. Fulure Devèlopnlents For the year 202&26 KASBAH anllcipates higher inr£Jme levels and higheT expenditure levels due to the ongoing expanslon al Prlncess Chrlstlan's Farm, We conservativety continue to plan for a reductlon in KCC fUr￿Ing 2025126 and as such are invesling tnore in our marketing. networking and the publicity ot farm events with the aim to increase tske-up. revenue and net in(xJme. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We are anticlpailng the purchase of one of exlstlng leased bulldlngs as our Houslng Assoclatlon re- evaluate their prforllies and disposal protowls. This may not happen in 2025126 and therefore we wlll flngfence substsnlial deposits for up to Iwo properties until we receive definilive confirmations. KASBAH will contlnue to invest in its staff; we now have our first iTrhouse Occupatlonal Therapist aclively supporting both the houses and thé wider m8mbership and our two Social Work students are due to complete thelr 5tudie5 in 2026. We have a new go81 to leam and develop in-house tralnlrvJ In Psychotogically Informed Environments (PIE) as identifEd by the Supported Housing Improvement Programme in 2024. Audltors The auditors. Lindeyer Francis Ferguson. are deemed to have been re-appointed in acc(ydarth wlth sectlon 487{2) of the Companies Act 2006. Trustees. RegponBlbllltles The Tiustses are respon81ble for preparlng the Annual Repjrt and the financlal statements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Gen8ralFy Accept8d Ac￿UntIng Practice appllcable to smaller ch8rtlles. Law applicable to charities in Englandlwoles requires the Trust8es to prepare fin8nc581 statements for each financial year Ihat glve a true and faw view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the surplus or deficit of Ihe Charlty for thal period. In preparlr& those financial 5tatementS the Trustses have.. Selected suitable accountlng pollcles and applied Ihèm conslslenty. M8de judgments ar¥J estimates that are re8sonabl8 and prudent. and. Pr8pared the financial statemonts on the going conc8m basis {unl8ss it is inappropriate to presume that Ihe charlty will continue in operation). Tha TTUStees aye responslble for keeping proper accountlng records that disclose with reasonable accuracy al any ilme the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the fmancial statements ￿mplY wtth the Charltles Ad 2011. They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the 88sets ofthe Charty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the detection and prevention of fraud and ¢Jthei irregularities. So far as each af the Trustees is aware at th8 tlm8 the report is approved: There is rK> relevant audit infoTrnation of whir* the Charty's auditors are unaware, and, The Twstses have taken all steps thal they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any rdevant audit infi)rn7ation and to establlsh that the auditors are aware of that inforrnalion. This report was approved by the Tru5tse5 on ......... . .... . . and sIgr￿d on Its behalf. by: d (Trea urer 10 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS INDEPENDENT AUDrroRS' REPORT TO MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Opinion We have audited the financial staternents of Kent Association for Spina Bifida and Hydroc8phalus (°K4SBAH°) for the year ended 31 March 2025 whlch comprlse the Slatement of Flnanclal Actlvftles, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash FI￿S and notes lo the financial staternents, including significant accounting policies. Th8 financial r8porting framawork that has b88n applied in th8lr preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, iicluding Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard appficable in the UK and Republic of Irgknd (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our cpinion. the finandal statements.. give a true and fair ￿llew of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of ts incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended: heve been properfy preparad in armrdance with Unit8d Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accountlng Practl(%: arKI have been prepared In accordance with the requirem8nts of th8 Companies Act 2006. Ba818 for oplnlon We conducted our audil in accordance wlth Intematlonal Stsndards on Audlung (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and appllGable law. Our responsibilities under those stsndards are fijrther described in the Audltorfs rosponsibililies for the audii of the financial statements section of our report. We ar8 independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethlcal requirements that are relevant to our audlt of the financial ststements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and V￿ have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilit18s in accordance wlth these requlrements. We believe that the audit evidence we have oblalned is sufficlent and appropriate to provide a basis for our oplnion. Conclu8lons rdatlng to golng concorn In auditing Ihe financial statements, we have eoncluded thatthe trustees, use ofthe going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the finanaal statements is approprlate. Based on the work we have perfom)8d, w& have not kl8ntFfi8d any m8terlal uncertalnties relating to events or conditions that, indfvldually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concem for a perlod of at least Iwefve rnonths from when the financial stat8ments ar8 authorised for issu8. Our reSpC￿SibIlitieS and the responsibilities of the trustees, with respect to going concern are described in the relevanl sections of this reporL Other Snftvrrnatlon The other Inforrnation comprises the informatlon included in the annual report, other than the financlal statements and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are reSp￿tS1b1e for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent othepmise explicity stated In our report, wo do not express any forni of assurance condusion thereon. In connedion with ouraudit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other infonnatlon and. In doing so, consider wheiher the other informatlon Is materially Inconslstenl with the flnancial stalements or our know18dge obtained in the audil or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identfy such materfal inconsistenues or apparent material misstatements, we are required to detemiine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial ststements or a material misstatement ofthe other infonnation. If, based on the work we have perfornied, we conclude that there Es a rnaterial misstatement of this other Informatlon. we ara required to report that fact. KENT ASSOCIATION tor SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We have nothlng to repDrt In this regard. Oplnlons on other rnatters proscrlbed by the Companles Act 2006 In our opinion, based on th8 wark undertaken in the cours8 of th8 audiL" the infonnatlon glven In the INstees' report, which includes the dire(*ors' report prepared for t￿ purposes of company18w, for the financ5al year for which the finandal statements are prepared is consistent with the financtal ststements; and the directors, report Included wlthln the trustees, report has l)een prepared In accordance wlth applicable legal requirements. Matters on whlch w• ar• rnqulrnd to report by exceptlon In the light of the knowtedge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained In the course of the audlL we have not Identified materfal mlsstatements In the directors, report Included within the trustees, report. We have nothing to r8POrt in respect of the following matters in relation to vthith th8 Cornpanips Act 2006 requires us to report to you if. In our opinion: adequate and proper accounting records have not béen kept. or retums adequate for our audit have not been recerved from branches not visited by us; or the fnancial sLitements are not In agreement wtth the accountlng records and retums: or certain disclosures of trustees. remuneration sperAfied by law are not made: or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our eudit; or the trustees, weTe not entitled to prepare the financlal statements In aCCc￿d8nca wllh the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies, examptions in preparing the trustees. report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic repotL Responsllilities of trustees As explained mLY8 fuly in the tnJste8s' reswnsibilities statement set out on pag8 10. the trustees (who ar8 also the directors of the charitable CDmpany for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparatlon of the flnanclal statements and for belng satlsfied that they give a true and falr vlew. and for such intemal control as the trustees detewnine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or errw. In preparing the financial statements. t￿ trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's abllty to continue as a going concern. Llisclosing, 8s applicable. matters related to going concern and using the going Goncem basis of accounting unle55 the trustees etlher intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations. or have no realistic aliernabve but to do so. Audltorfs responslbllltles for the audlt of the Ilnanclal statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assuran￿ about thether the finanual statements as a whole ar8 free from materlal mlsstat8menL wh8th8r due to fraud or error, and to Issu8 an auditcrfs report that Indudes our opinion. Rea5Dnable assuran￿ Is a hlgh level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an 8udlt conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will afviays detsct a material misststement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and 8re considered material rf, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected lo influence tre economic decisions of users tsken on basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS (UK), we exerase profes51onal judgement and maintsln professional scep￿cl5M throughout the audit. 12 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 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 extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below. We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the preparation of the financial stat8ments of the company. and the procedures that management adopt to ensure compliance. We have considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements, and in particular we identified.. the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 and the Charities SORP. We have also identified other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the amounts or disclosures within the financial statements, but for which compliance is fundamental to the charity's operations and to avoid materi81 penalties, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Care Quality Commission regulation. employment law and health and safety. Having reviewed the laws and regulations applicable to the charity. we designed and performed audit procedures to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence. Specifically, we.. Selected an engagement team with particular familiarity in dealing with charity and not for profit organisations. Obtsined and reviewed internal policies and procedures and external guidance. including the Care Quality Commission inspection reports. Held discussions with management involved in the compliance functions. including consideration of thown or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud., Reviewed the completeness and accuracy of associated disclosures made in the financial statements. Obtained and reviewed meeting minutes. and. Reviewed legal expense accounts for indication of any possible non-compliance. We evaluated managem&nYs incentives and opporbjnities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls) and determined that the key risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to overstate income. and management bias in accounting estimates, particularly the fairvalue ofrevalued propety, and areas ofthe financial ststements requiring judgement, such as the impaimient of debtor balances. Audit procedures perfomied by us included: Assessing the systems and controls in place, and whether any weaknesses were identified which could suggest or allow fraud- Designing and perfomiing audit procedures to obtsin sufficient appropriate audit evidence in relation to the completeness of income. Challenging assumptions made by management in arriving at accounting estimates and judgements. and Identifying and testing journal entries, to ensure there was a clear business rationale for transactions outsid8 the nonnal course of business. The audit has been planned and performed in such a way as to best identify risks of material misstatement, however, because of the inherent limitations of audit procedures there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities. including those that may lead to material misstatements in the financial statements. For example. whilst we have properly planned and perfomied our audit in acLordance with auditing standards, the further removed non-compliance wilh laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely audit procedures are to identify it. Also, the risk of not detecting an irregularity due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, due to probable deliberate concealment, override of controls, collusion or misrepresentations. 13 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: htt :Ilwww.frc.or .uklauditorsres onsibilities. This description foms part of our auditorfs report. Use of our rèport This report is mad8 solely to the charitable company's members, as a body. in accordance with 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 and trustees 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, the charitable company's members as a body and the charitable company's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Jonathan Healey FCA Senlor Stalutory Auditor For and on behalf of: Llndeyer Francis Ferguson Limited ststutory Auditors North House 198 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1 BE 14 KENT ASSOCIATION forSPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE AccouKn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21r25 Restrl¢ted ftinds 2025 Total fvnds 2D24 Totsl fund* unT￿trIC￿d funds Ineomè from: Donations & grants Charitable athloes Other tradlng a(thitle8 knvestrnentS Bank interest 25,312 2.765,025 114.127 13,500 38,812 1765.025 114.127 37.543 2,486.941 80.602 11,508 11.608 6.917 Totsl In¢t 2.915.972 13.500 2,929.472 2.611.003 Ewdl(uT• on: Rai8iThJ furKIs CharIlab￿ advllles 52.067 2.500,663 52.067 2.522.934 49.000 2,351.382 22,271 Total expendllur8 2.552.730 22.271 2.575,001 2.400,382 Net Incomel{eypen¢JibJre) 363,242 18.771) 354.471 210.621 Transfer5 b•t4yeen fimds Nat movemert in fur¥Js 363.242 (8,771) 354,471 210.621 Reconclllatlon of fvnd•: Totsl fund8 broughtlorward 2.382,085 2.392,049 2.181,428 T(tsl fijnds cafrled f(*WaTd 2.745.327 1,193 2.746.520 2,392,049 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS BALANCE SHEET ASA T31 MARCH 2025 2D25 Flx•d a•$etJ Tang￿le assets 12 1,857,488 1,873.442 11 13 4,721 416.210 947,644 5,134 319,430 637,297 DebtlM5 Cath at bank and kn hand 1,368,575 961,861 Currnnt Ilabllti Credit(Ys: arnO￿ts f811rYJ du• wfthln one ypar 14 (189,793) (136,462) Net curr•nt •8••ts 1,178,782 825.399 C￿￿{￿5. amow*ts falllng due after rnore than e year 15 (289.750) <306,792) 2.746.520 2.392.049 The lund¥ of th? Gharlty Unrestricted fvnds Revaluati¢)n rese other funds 225,929 2,519.398 1.193 225.929 2.156.156 RestrlGted fynds 9.964 2.746.520 2.392,049 oftru8tee8 on........... . .... ...............2025 and *ned on Its behaf by: Treasu c￿npary r￿Mber. 06465666 16 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Cash fl¢Jws fram operallng actlvlti Net cash provided by operating actiwties 344.282 181,888 Cash flows from Investlng adlvlti Inlerest reGelved Purchase of tanglble fixed assets 11,508 {29.098) 5.917 (32.331) Net eash from investffig activities (17.690) (26,414> Cash tl(Avs from Ilnanclng aelMtS•8 Repayment of borrowlngs {16.3451 { 130.386) Net cash flows from fln8nclThJ aCtI￿tieS (16.345) (130,386) Change in ¢ash and cash equlvahnts 310.347 25.088 Ca¥h and cash equivalents brOL￿ht forward 637297 612,209 Cash and cash equfval•ntA earrl•d forw•rd 947.644 637.297 Reconclllatlon of n•t kncome to n•t cash flow from opernung actmu Net Income forthe rewiing perfod A8 p8rlh8 818temont of ffnanclal acbvibe¥ 354,471 210,621 Adjustments for. Depreciation and loss on dlsposal of flxed assets Interest Teceived (Incrpase) in debtors Increase in creditors Decreas8 In stock 45,052 {11,508) {96,780) 52,634 413 50,662 (5,917) (113.522) 39.019 1,025 {10.189) (28.733) Net ￿sh provided by operating aGtbvi1585 344,282 181,888 17 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDAand HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STATUS Kent Association fDT Spna Bifida BThl HyYlrocoph81us is 8 chorr18bl8 conwany Hrnlted by gu8r8nl88 Incorporated in Enywd and Wa18s. In the event of Ihe ￿MpanY being wound up, the liability in respeth of the guarantee is Ilnthd to £10 por IT￿lber of the ch*. The address ofthe registered office 18 7 The Hive. Northffle&t, Kent. DA119DE. ACCOUNTING POLICES The principal acctyJntlng poudes adopted, ludg8m8nts and k8y sources of astimation uncertainty in lh• preparnuon of the flnanclal ststements we as follows.. 2.1 Bagls ol prep•ratlon The financlal 5tatsments hove been prepared In accordance with 'AccounUrvJ and ReF*ffilng by Chartlies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicalle to tharltles preparing their accounts in accordance w'rth the Finandal Rep)rUTrJ Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102r (effedlve 1 January 20191- (Chathies SORP IFRS 10211, the Fknancl81 Reportlng Standard appThGable In the UK and Rfjpubllc of Irthnd (FRS 102) and the Ctsmpanle5 Act 2006. Kent A880dalon for Splna Binda and Hydroc8ph81us ma8ls tho d8ffnltton of a publlc benefft entlty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilitses are Initially recogni8ed at hlstorlcd eostor tran8adon value unless othenwi8e slotgd in the relevant accaunfing poUtynotg(8). The financial statem8nts are pr8sant8d in pounds sterting and rounded to the nearest pound. 2.2 Golng concom The Trustaes have 855g$sed that there are no signmcant doul)ts t)ver the chari￿s abilty to contrtue as golng c￿C@m. As a result. the financlal slatements havB bBen prepared on B going concem basls. 2.3 In¢om• Income from dona￿nS and grants is ￿cOgnISe¢l vthen the char*y Is entlU8d to the fund& tha receipt15 prtsbable and tha anN)unt can b• meaguwpd rellably. F(K donations, this is usually on receipt. For grants. thi5 1$ usually when a fomial offer ts made In wdtlng. unless the grant contains teThs and ccndthons outsid8 of the charitys control which must be met before the charity is enlilled lo the funds. Where grants a￿ received In reS￿nSe to a proposal indudirvj a budgetad timgsc81g. such that the time8c8￿ for the eyppndltsJre Is Imp￿e1t in Ihe grant aoreem8nt. th8 Incom Is r8cogn1s8d In accordancewth that tIn￿SCale. Inconwj from ¢harflable act￿(tIeS Is recognlsad over Ihe period to whlch the ncome relate¥. Charges for serv￿08 are recognlsed when th8 $8rvlces ar8 prowd8d. Incom8 rnc8iv8d in advaneA is accounted for as defeffed i1￿Me. Z4 E¥wnditure ExpBnditure is rBcognised when a P￿sEnt legal or conytsuclive obligatiun extsts at the bafance sheet date as a resutt of a pest event, it 18 probable that a tran5ter of e￿n0m￿ beneffts will be reqUI￿d to settle the ¢*￿gatIOn. and the a￿U￿t be wtimated reliably. Expondlbjre has been classified under h•adlng$ that 899r•gate all costs rn18t•d to the catsgcry. Staff costs ar8 811(￿ated on the basls of st8ff Umo. Support costs, tpthich are those costs rtslatlng to funclk)n8 whlch asslst the WO￿ of the chaty bul do not diredy relats lo its activitias, havg bggn allocated to the activitles undwtsken by the charity on the basis of the usage oft￿e costs by the actsvilk8S. 18 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDAand HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIES c¢)ntlnued 2.5 Toxatlon The charfty Is 8x8mpt frorn co￿oIatIon tsx on Its InoJm8 and galns to thg extent1hat these 819 8ppled tolls charllable ab￿C1s. 2.6 Fund a¢countlng Unrnsttstad funds Gan be usgd In accordan￿ wlth the charitstda objectives at th• dtJCTeUon ofthe trustoos. Designated funds are unrestrtcted frJnds designated bythe trustees ft)r particular wrposeg. Restricted bJnds can only be used for Ihe paT￿lar reslricted purp¢x883 w6thin the object3 of the thartty. R85tr1dons arfse spodfied bythe d¢Jnor or thèn funds are ralsed for partkular restrlct•d PUTPOS•S. 2.7 Tanglbl• flxed as8•ts and d•pr•cl•tlon Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost le88 depre￿￿on. Depreclation 13 provlded at rates cakuloted to wrlle off the ￿$t les5 e5timatsd re81isabk value ofeath asset over its ewted useful lrfe. as foltows.. Flxlur88, fittlng5 and equipment 25% reduclng balance Motor vehlcles 25% stralght Ilne Lèasehold trnpmvernents 20% straight line. or overthe lrfe of the lea8e Farm ffla¢hlnery 25% redudng balance Lfvestock (sheep and goals) 7￿4 Freehold prDpertie8 can bo maasured relalAy based on market value. These propertles are therefo measured at fair Val￿ at each reporting dale with th4ng8s in fair value racogni88d in the statemonl of flnancial acfjvlties. Oepreciati¢)n is not ch8rge(l on the properties a5 the resldual value of Ihe propertles 1$ Tr)t deemed io be mater1811y different frim the Marf(atva￿ts. Llvestock held malnly for producUl￿ p￿lOse¥ rather Ihan sale, for in excesG of iwo Y8￿5. 18 Included In fixed a8sel8 and capitsknsed ot cost of acqui8ltton, of producllon. as apprgwiete and depre(iated on slraighl line basis. 2.8 Stock Stock con51sts of shop st￿k and 1Svestock. Sto¢k16 stste¢J * the lower of cost and e5timsted 6glllng pr les5 ¢95ts to sell. Shop stocks are valued in the accounts on an average Gost basis. Lpiesto¢* is a biologlcal osset but not deprèciatad. on the basis anlmals are hgld ftjr less than 8 ￿ar before they are sdd. Livesiock 18 Va￿￿1 on a déémed cost b86iS. 2.9 DEblo Trade and other doblor8 8f8 recognlsad at the 8è1V8ment amount due. Prepayments am recognlsed at tho Involced c¢st prepald. 110 Credltor& Credltors 8re recognised ￿eTh a pr66ent legal or conslructlve obllgadon oxlBts at the balancg sheet date as 8 result of a past even( it 15 probable that a transfer of ec(mmic benefits will be required to setue the oblig8tion, and the anwnt can be esomated re￿ably. thd￿r8 are recognised at ihe 5etUement amDunt. 2.11 FlnanGlal Instruments The charity only has financial Instrnments d a kind that quallfy 88 ba*G ffnanc4al instruments. 8a81c financial instruments arè Inlllalty ref￿gniSed at transactlon valug and sthsequenty maa$urÈd at their 88ttlgrnent 2.12 Pensions The charity Dperates a def1ned contribution scheme for the benefit of Its employees. The 45sets of the $Gheme are held separately from those of the charrty in an Independenity admlnlstered fund. The penslon cost In the finanry81 statements Mpregents the contrlbuttorns payat4e by th8 chority during the year. 113 Operallng l•as•s Renta15 payable under operating leases arB chargod to the stalement of fmancial acbmues on 8 straigm line basis ovar the lease term. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3 INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND GRANTS Prfnc•ss Chrljtlan Independ•nt Skllls Tr•lnlng 2025 Total 202S Totsl 2024 2025 Donations Granls: Rural Pay￿rtts Agèncy othar grants 6.589 19.340 25,929 30,839 12,535 10 12,535 338 814 6,927 31.885 38.812 37,543 Th8 eomparallva figures Indude £20.355 of restricte(I Incomg. 4 INCOME FROM CHARrrA8LE ACTMTIES Prtn¢e¥g Chrfstlan. knthpondont Ski115 Trarnln9 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 2025 K8nt County Council: kndÈ￿ndent Ski115 Trainwvj Indeptsnderrt Skllls Trnlnlng {F8mil NHS Medway Unttary Authorlty Dariford Borough CouncÉl Gravesham Borough Councll Other sponsTh5 and donors 1,488.373 1.466,373 488.291 227,611 183.391 91,113 255,373 50,873 1.566.( 456,741 488.291 227.611 163.391 91,113 255.373 50.873 121.547 95.9)7 195,392 51.287 2.27fj,734 488.291 2.765,02S 2A86.941 The comparativo figurps do not indude any Teslricied Incom 5 EXPENDtniRE ON CH*RITABLE ACTMTIES Prlnc Chrf¥tl•n Fann 2025 thice & Inforniatlon 2Q25 Independent Skllls Tralnlng 2025 Totsl 2025 Totsl 330.487 224,074 554.561 6,298 KCC healih and Safety cD818 Direct 51aff costs Supwt costs allocated {note 8) 1.141.718 377.977 360,721 83,203 1.502,439 465,934 1.396,3B2 448,308 4.754 4,754 1.850.182 667.998 2.S22,934 2.351,382 SurFkn I Ideficill ftjr the year (4,754) 426,552 1179,707) 242,091 135,559 The cornparadve figures Indude £1,857 of re8tslcted expenditure. 20 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AIARCH 2025 INCOME FROM OTHER TRNIIING ACTivmES Farn) Shop •nd rolatad Fundr•lslng Income 21125 Charlty shop 2025 Café Incom 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 2025 Charity shop inc(xnè Café in(x)m8 Farm shop income Sak of anirnals & f8mlng rmduce Hay 5al8s Fami ¢Jp8n days fundralslng events 6.733 3.899 20,280 14.267 25,818 25,618 13.943 13.943 31365 5.951 32.385 5,951 14,359 9,817 29.51T 29.517 18,000 6.733 25.618 52,259 29,S17 114,127 80,602 EXPENDITURE ON R￿sING FUNDS Farni shop and T•lal•d FuThdrnlslpg Income 2025 Charlty •hop 202S IncomE 2025 Total 2025 Tolal 2024 2025 Charity shop costs Café costs Farm shcy and related costs Sale ol 8nlma15 & lamilry produce Hay sales Fundraising everts Support costs alkJ¢ated (note 8) 3.874 3.874 9.699 3.445 10,857 9.699 7.8F2 10,041 18.OWJ 653 18.090 653 2.380 16,458 2.439 2.187 532 9.509 1.124 4,740 11.866 32.549 2,912 52,067 49.1))) Surplus for the year 1.993 13.752 19.710 26.605 62,060 31.602 21 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SUPPORT cosrs 2025 2024 Stsff costs Premises costs staff tralning and travel Prkntlng. poslage and 6tallonery Telephone IT Support and maintenance RapaiFS arKI rnaint8n8nce Equlpmgnt hlra Subscriplons Pro19sslon81 feos Websile design ond public relati￿5 Small grenls sGhe Mlsc8laneou3 expenses Motor Nnnlng c¢ffjts Bank charg88 Bad debt expense Depreclatlon of )1xgd assats Loss on di£posal of fixed assets Govem8nce c08ts: Audlt and accourrtancy Leg81 and consultancyfees Trustee and 8oard expenses Trustee Indemnlty In8urnncè 239.447 37,919 32,424 6,308 8.319 14,123 3,513 3.416 1,080 14,036 4,696 650 2.172 13.035 807 15,820 18,239 188.410 44,968 27,417 7,053 6.056 15,364 2,762 5,689 641 19,973 1,478 500 1,844 12,003 663 23,939 42 14,880 38.885 1.759 5,915 10200 944 5.377 475.443 449.432 202$ 2025 Abocakn b88ed on thted u¥ago." Ra15ing ￿ndS loo% Charflable adhltle8'. Athsor Independent Skllls Tralnlng PTwKe33 Chrf8118n'B F8mi 1.00% 79.50% 17.50% 4,754 377,977 83203 100.00% 475.443 NEf INCOME I FXPENDrruRE 2025 2024 Net incom Ss stated after charglng.. Operatmg16as• paym8nts Auditors, remunerallon for audft xeNlces Audito￿. Temunerallon for audlt s9￿ces- reFatlng to the prknr year Auditors. ￿l￿neratiOn foraccDuntancy services Dèpreuatson 151.738 5.730 3.30D 5.850 45.052 114257 521)0 5.000 50.620 22 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10 STAFF COSTS 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Employrfs national kwurance Emplo￿ pen8lon rnntrlbulkJnJ 1.581,951 120,456 39,479 1.445.086 110,015 29.691 1.741,886 1.584,792 Th8 average n￿ber of 8mploy88s during the yearls as foMow5: 2025 No 2024 Indepgndent Sknlls Trainln9 Prfnc488 Cthrf5tian's FaTin 59 16 17 75 The nthnber of employaes who% enyloyment benefits {gxduding empw p8n8lon corfributlons) eX￿ded £60,(M)O 2025 X124 In the band £80.001- £90.OOD In the band £60.001- £70.000 Pension In wpect of hlghor PAld stsff tdallad £4.26412024.' £2.090). 11 STOCK 2025 2024 Fann shop Stock B10￿Cal assets 1,068 3,653 1,849 3,285 4.721 5.134 Biologlcal sssets inciud8 on• das8 of a388t hekl for re-￿Ie. being plg 4tod(. The wrying amount of blologlc81 as8ets held In th8 pellod is as ftAIows: Totsl Openlng u)st Inue8ses from purchases Decre8B8S atJithtsbl8 to sal88 3,285 995 (627) 3,653 Ck)sing ¢ost 23 11 1£ I Ill KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 DEBTORS 2025 1024 Support ¢osts recelvable PrepayThrents and accNod income Olh&r debto 327,138 88,W6 1,066 240.791 48,406 30,233 416,210 319,430 14 CREDrroRS: AMoup¥fs FALLWG DVE wrrHIN ONE YE*R 2fdS 2024 Bankloons Accounts pS￿ble Accrnals and deferred Income Socigl socurity And other lax 17,042 61,767 53.035 26,357 31.592 16.345 54.221 42.580 23,316 189,783 136,462 2025 Defgrrgd Incom8 Included above: Ino)ming res(wrc8s defwed in the previous peiM)d Released to the Statement of Finanual Actlvlbes Inwmlng resources deferred in the tJJnwt pwlod- grant and contratl Inc4yne 407 14071 Canied lorward 15 CREDrroRS: AAIOUNTS F￿uNG DUE *FfER MORE THW4 ONE YE*R 2025 2024 Bank b8n8 289,750 3fh3,792 Amourfs repayablé after more than five ￿￿r8. By in6talments 213,993 234,135 The bank loan is secured by way of a legal M￿tyage Gharge. dated 28 November 2018. over tha Shortbread House property in Northfleet. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS At 31 March 2025 tre tharity was comrnitted to future minvnum lea￿ payrnents undw nonwcancelable operBting leases Ss fO￿(Y￿s.. 2025 2024 Land and buildings Due wlthin one ￿ar In iwo to five yea More ttb3n five year5 69.fA3 65.367 23,750 62.818 65.563 38,750 158.760 167,131 25 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 RELATED PARTY TRANSP£TIOM8 The Board of TFuste88. tha Chief ExecLthm Officer and DerAIty Chlof ExgQJtiVg Officer are ¢on8ldered lo bB the (*8rWB key managerr￿1 personnel. None of tho trustees have b88n paid any rer￿n￿ration (2024: nona). Flve member of t￿ board (2024: 1) raceived glft for thetrefftlrts during tho >par. as authorfs6d by thè CEO, wilh the bBlow rnonetsry v8lue&'. 2025 2024 Nam• CAlandro J. PAawby K. Richardson S. Fleld S. Cros8 100 100 100 130 100 16 530 16 Durfng the year, no trustees were felmbur5wJ lor eypgnse8 (2tr24: r￿ne). The totsl arnount of amployeo ben8fft3 Oncludlng Bmplo>*¥ wsFon contr￿U￿(ms) re(xlved by key rnanagenwnt pewBonn81 durww the yearwas £153.373 (2024: £145.837). Durfng Iho ￿ar, three members ofthe CEO'S famitywere re￿￿nerated for seThl¢es proNryded lo the thaiity in relation to Supportod thing and Prlnce5s Chtslan5 Farni. Thls amounted to £71,011 in totol (2024.. £62.539). 26 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 MOVEMENT ON FUNDS At1 April 2024 At31 TrnnBferg MarGh 2025 CURRENT YEAR Income EXp•nd￿r• Unr•strfctsd funds RevaluatK)n rese Rochester Road Gin9erbr8ad House 137,936 87.993 137,936 87993 Revaluallon rese 225.929 225.929 GBnaral fun(15 Deslgnated funds Small lunds Property lunds Totsl D88ignatad fijnds 2,135,156 2,915.972 12.531.730) {525,000) 1.994,398 21.000 (21,000) 25.000 500.000 25.0(NJ 500,000 21,000 121.(KJO) 525.orJ) 525,000 Total unre5trrcted funds 2.382.085 2,915.972 (2.552,730) 2,745.327 Restrlcted funds Valero EM Fo￿Th￿atr Ben￿eY Famlty 2,393 7.571 12.500 (14.700) (7,571) 193 1.000 Total restrcted funds 9.964 13,SOO (22.271) 1,193 Ti)tal ffijnds 2.392,049 2,929.472 (2.575.001) 2,746.520 A131 Tran¥feYs March 21)24 PRIOR YEAR Ayil 2023 Income Exp•ndlture Umestrlcted funds Revaluation reserve Rrthester Road Glngerbread 137,936 87.993 137,936 87.993 Revaluation resgrye 225.929 225.929 G•n•ral fuThI6 Designated funds 1.875.499 80.000 2,590.648 (2.3Y8.525) 67.534 159.000) 2.135.156 21.OlY) Total unrestricted funds 2,181,428 2,590,648 (2,398.525) 8.534 2.382.085 RestrÉ¢ted funds Valero EM FoTStEr Theatre 12,500 { 1,5731 (2841 (1,857) (8.534) 2,393 7.855 20.355 7,571 Total restricted funds 18,534) Total funds 2.181.428 2,611.003 12,400.3821 2,392.049 27 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 MOVEMEKf ON FUNDS contlnued Deslgnat8d lunds Transfers to designated funds represent funds set aside to be used aj follows". £10,000 ihg fijll overhaul ¢1 a bBthroom at Rothester Road. £12,500 for a full overhaul of the kltchen at Maddi60n Howe, £2.500 lor a slaff mobility inltlatlve and £500,000 for a potenlial propety purthosè. In the Fffior year, £21,000 was set aside for the ovethaul of a bathrr¥)m at Glngerbread House. a sensory garden 8t GingertKead Hou$e and a markellng budget for PrinGoss Chrlstian's Fami. The restrfded lund5 adse from grants and donauons lo fijnd partlcular projects or Item8 of expendIlu￿ and unused Inoyne Is carried fornprd to cover ftrture expeThJiture on those areas. Det8ils of restrlcted fundB adive durlng the current and p￿Or year are a8 follaws.. V•lero Thls dOna1k￿ was received for Improvements at Prfn¢es$ Chrfslan's Fam. A transfor of £8.534 was made to 98n•ral funds duriryJ the year In let￿oft to a86éts purchased uslng this fundlng. EMFornler Theatre KASBAH was made EM Forster Th88tr9'8 ch8dty of the yoar and the donation is to help ongoing projects at Princess Chrlstlw% Farm. B•nll•yF•mlly Thls donatit￿ was to help ongolng pro1￿ts at Princes5 CTrwidan's Fami. 19 ANALYSIS OF NEf ASSETS BEfwEEN FUMDS 2025 Unrnstrfct•d fvnds 2025 R•strlct•d funds Totsl funds Tan9iblg fixed 888ets Net current a88ets Long term liatilities 1.857,488 1,177.589 1289,750) 1,857.488 1.178.782 (289,7501 1.193 2,745.327 1,193 2.746.520 2024 UnTe6lrfctsd lunds 2024 Restrlcted funds 2024 Totsl fitnd Tangible fixed assets Net current assets Long term liabilibes 1.873,442 815,435 (306,792) 1.873,442 825,399 (306,792) 2.382.085 2,392,049 28 Company number. 06465666 Charity number. 1123362 KENT ASSOCIATION FOR SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS (Under the worklng nama of KASBAH) TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS CONTENTS Paga(8) Legal and administrative inforniation Trustees, report 2-10 Ind8pend8nt audltor8' report 11-14 Statement of financial activibes {Ir￿ludinG incom8 and expenditure actx)unt) 15 8alanGe sheet 16 Statement of Cash tlows 17 Notss to the fin8ncial statements 18-28 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AIARCH 2025 Dlrnctoys and Trustees: Jam8s Math. Chair Stephen Field, Treasurer Sara CfOS8 Charlssa Baldock (reslgned 30 Septwnber 2024) Karen Richardson Abbi Caliandro Charlty Numb•r. 1123362 Company Numhr. 6465666 RogiSt•red Offlc•: 7 The Hive Northfleet Kent, DA119DE Chief Executl￿ Offlcor and Company Secretary: Emma Carver Audltors: Llndeyer Francis Ferguson Limited North House 198 Hlgh Street Tonbridge Kent, TN9 1BE Bankors: CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenu8 lfjngs Hill, West Malling Kent, ME19 4TA Santsnder UK PIC Customer Service Centr8 BoDtle Merseyside L30 4GB KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustses (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) present their report and the audited ffnanclal ststements of Kent Assoclation for Splna Blfida and Hydrocephalus ('K4SBAH°) for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees confflmi that the report and flnanclal ststements of the diadty comply vAth the current statutory requirements. the requirements of the governing document. and the provisions of "Accounting and Reporb'ng by CharltSes: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charfties preparing thelr accounts in acc(Ydance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP IFRS 102)). Company status KASBAH is a charitable rnmpany limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member In the event of winding up15 limried to £10. The company was incorporated on 7 January 2008 and is gov8rn8d by a memorandum and articles of a880L¥ation. Dlrectors The following directors hav8 held offtce since 1 April 2024: James Maviby steph￿ Fl8ld Sara CrDSS Chari5sa Baldock (r8sign&J 30 September 2024) Karen Rithardson Abbi Caliandro The dlrectors are the company'5 members and also trustees for the purpos8 of charity law and throughout this report ar8 collectively referred to as the Twstses. Structura. Governance and Manag•ment a) Memorandum and Artlcles KASBAH is a reglstered charity (numbor1123362) and is governed in accordance with Its Memorandum d ArtEcle$ of Assoclatlon adopted 7 January 2008. There has been no significant change Sn the objectives Since the last annual rewJrL The prfncipal object of thB Charity is to support people of all ages with a physical andlor learning disabilty to become empowered, hav8 choices and lead full and Indepèndent lives. b) M•thod of Appolntment or Election of Directors In accordance ￿4th the Charfty's Artides ofAssoclatlon, the Charfty may by Ordinary Resolution appoint a person who is Milling to act as director as well as determine the rotation by which any Director retires by rotstion. At the Annual G8n8fdl M8ellng (AGMI the members of th8 Association shall elecvrtrelect th8 Trustees of the Board. The officers of the Board will be decided by the norninated Trustees at the first Board meeting following the AGM. Other Trustees may be CO￿pted at any time to hold office untll the next AGM and may be re-elected by the mernbers. New Trusteex are required to participate In an Inductlon programme together wlth furthertralning where approprlate. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 c) Organlsational Structure and Decision Making The Trustees heve overall responsibllty for appmval of stratsgy. policies, plans, rfsk managementand f￿anCe. Implernentation is delegated ID an executive managèment taam, led by the Chief Executiva Officer. Regular reports and meetings monitor activitie5 and performar￿ wlth the Trustees. d) R•latlonshlp wlth Partners KASBAH work5 closety with many voluntary and ststutory ag￿CleS. They and KASBAH require all stsff. volunt6ers, trustees, and those in any way acting on behalf of th8 oryanlsation to act in accordance wth all legal requlrements, pollcies, procedures. and accepted practices of the organisation in force at the time. Additionalty, all volunt88rs and staff are required to underoo a crtminal records disdosure at th8 enhanced level and undertake a comprehensive induclion. The KASBAH support services are either part or fully funded by Kent County Councll. Medway Unitary Authorty, Gravesham Borough Council, Dartford Borough Coundl and NHS Kent & Methway. KASBAH Is an affiliated member of SHINE (Spina Biffida. Hydrocephalus. Infomiatlon. N8tsYorklng. Equality). We also have a Working partnership wlth both Gravesend Chur¢h Housing Assoctadon (GCHA) and HABINTEG Housing Association. both of r8C8ive Annual Reports and Audited Accounts on request •) Risk Managoment The pollcy Is that Trustees aThl Senlor Management revlew and identrfy potential risks to the organisation and its sustained operation on an orwoing basis, They than také the appropriate action to negate or reduce th8 risk to an acc8plable level induding r8talnlng financial resepdes to proMd8 for contingencies. Objectlvos and Actlvltle• a) polici￿ and Objectiv KASBAH'S Mission Statement.. "KASBAH wlll respect the rfghts and drcumstances of each person and activety encourdge empowennent and inGlusion inlo all aspects of life and livlng. Thi$ will be achieved ￿'th a flexible and diverse range of support seNices to its members pmvlded by a well supported and developed staff Togeth8rw8 ￿11 cr8ate innovative solutions to meet new1d8ntrf￿dn8ed6 and expand the organisation." KAS8AH's Supported Living PTojeG15 'KASBAH provides specialist SUPPtyt and empowerngnt in all 8sp8cts of independent Imng skllls to anyyoung vulnerable adult with the potontial to live Ind8P8nd8nUy. to as&st them to reach thw uftimate goal." KASBAH'S Farm The￿ Is a role and a place ftjr 8veryong at Pnncess Chiistian s Farm. The leamlng opportunities are vast with 8 focus on inGre8sing each person s Independence. daity living sknlls, and employ8ts1ity." b) Public Benefft The Trustses have had due regard to the guldance Issued by the Charity Commlsslon on publlc benefit when reviewing the charity's objectives and planning forthe future. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 c) Strntegles for Achlevlng Objectlveg The Advlee Sgrvlce This serbryce provides informaiion, advlce. and guldancÈ on a variety of topics such as g8n8ral dlsabillty a(Jvlce. entitlements and benefits advl¢e. health, educatlon. asplratlons. and transitlon. The Advrce Servicels now a smaller bespoke provision offering face to face meetings for benefits advice and home Visits are avallable when thern Is a Justified need. This service Is volunteer led with on8 very experienced volunteer taking the lead and making a slgnffi￿nt Impact and contribution to the people and famllies she supported. KASBAH are able to offer iTrdepth knowledge of the welfare System and support all Bspects of support and ad￿Ce that enables and emp¢JweTs our member'5 lives. Charfty Shop The charlty shop offers s8vernl facililies to other projects within KASBAH. It is used to pr￿Ide volunteers, service users and members with the opportunty to leam retail and %)cialisation skllls. It also enables the volunteers and servlce users to ￿teract with the local community. thls serylce has develop8d, the charity shop has also become a communlty drop-ln polnt that has promoted friendship and inclusion for the service users of the local area. Th8 charity shop provid8S 8 work experience opportunty for service users reslding in KASBAH supported Ilvlng Projects, and a m¢xe formal tralnlng structure put In place with volunteers from Ihe general public managing the weekend shrfts. This Se￿iCe ￿ntInueS to be a great community resource end Is sUPPOrted day3 8 week by lfield School durfng tenn time. Outreach KASBAH provides specialk8t support lo service users who have been thmugh the KASBAH supported living sthemes wlthln North-west Kent and Medway. Support is p￿Vided in key areas of daity Ilvlng vth a strong focus on social skllls and group acti)rities to reduce i501ation and promot8 m8anlngful relationships. Prlncess Christlan's Farni KAS8AH has its own farm whith provides a unlque day Serv1￿ slte at PrSncess Chrfstlan's Farm In Hlldenbor￿gh. This ￿ a large provision set over 116 acres with the capacty to SUPPLYt up to 40 placements each day with a wide range of opportunities skill development on offer. We are very proud of the site and its abllty to break-even by Year 2. The farm PK)Ids regular Open Days and events and thls year we gained our Exhibitton Licence so now offer a wide range of up-close animal encounters. The respite unit was completed in September 2022 and has had regular bookmigs each month. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Independenl Llvlng Skllls Tralnlng Tlmeune In 2000 the need for independent.living was identifted. In 2002 Seabrooka House was opened- KASBAH'S first Independent Living ProjecL The property is owned by Gravesend Churches Houslng As8oclatlon. In 2007 the lack of suilablo adapted move-on accommodation was identified. In 2008 Hattle Webb House was opened. deslgned predominantly to be a physical disabillties site. This property is owned by Habinteg Housing A550ciation. 2011 KASBAH idantified the need for greater freedom and control within a supported living site. In 2011 Rochester Road was KASBAH'S first house to be purchased and ther8fore didate th8 eligibility criteria and admisslons. In 2013 an opportunity a￿se to open a further supported Ilvlng S￿0. Maddlson House. Thls slte was dev8loped to offer low lev81 suppori and ftKus on peer group support to pool skHls and abilities. This site is owned by Gravesand Churcha8 Housing Associatlon. In 2015 KASBAH was able to psy off the mortgage at RoCi￿Ster Road and Invest in Its second house purchase; Glngerbread House. This house was developed for complex needs with much needed re8Pite availabilty. In 2018 KAS8AH built a on8-bedn)om flat in the garden area of Rochester Road and completed its thlrd house purchase. This allowed Gingerbread House to trfal an 'Outreach' model whilst Shortbread House was r8-design8d to meat the growing needs of our most comptex service users. In 2020 the current S8rwce users were ready to move on to greater 1rbsep￿dence from Gingert)read House and a complex model which complements Shortbread House was put back in place. Thls rnodel works and the group complement each other v￿11. In 2021 th8 Shortbread House Lqyout was r8conf￿Ur8d to give each floor a dedicated living ro¢)rn space to promote greatsr freedom. 8xpr8ssion and respite was moved to its floor to minimise impact on the rest of the house. In 2021 Princess Chrislian's Fami became KASBAH'S first working farm and stand-alone day ser¥lce provision. In 2025 we increased Shortbread's capacity to ffive and have acces5 to garden rooms to facilitat8 additional communal space. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 dl Grant Maklng Pollclos KASBAH may make small grants to th088 aff8Ct8d by tha conditions. in line with written grants uiteria vlthin the £2,000 budget. The Advisor administers this with a budget agreed annually by the 808rd of Trustees. e) Volunteern KASBAH greatly b8nofits from volunt8er8. assisting In the offiGe, at the KASBAH sites, in the charity shop and In fund raising events. Their contribution and support is oreatly appreciated. Achlevoments and Perfomianco Revlw of ArAMtles Tho Advlce Servlc• KASBAH has the autonomy to help and as815t ary dlsabled person vlthln the KASBAH rnember5hlp and In North West Kent In a flexlb18 and Innovat￿ way. It feels good to b8 bock In c￿1 of who w8 (an help and hcw. KASBAH has always mnilored th8 effectiveness of thls provlslon by recordlng th8 number of contacts rather than by person. The Advlce SeNlce supported 2.793 requests support over the last ￿1ve months. thSs Is a 53% in￿ease. This is all thanks to one very able and dedicated volunteer 8UPPOrted by the offi￿ Manager. The Impact we have had thi5 year is a fantastic achievement and credlt to thls It Is dear from the ststlstlcal breaktJ¢>wn below that demand is on the increase and from the start of the year demand has remalned hlgh. In part we feel thls Is due to the dosure of the Outreach provlslon which has led a numbeT of KASBAH members to access the Advic8 Line for informal supp¢Nt. in porficularfrom November onwanls. The KASBAH membership contlnu8S to grth¥ (wlth 2 new r8ferrals this y￿r). We do not r8qu8St P8ople who access the Advke ServlGe lo Joln our membershlp, therefore thls flgure Is representatlve of the der organisati(￿. Advice Servlce Annual Statlstlcs Support Glven - 2023-24 (Per tnqulry) 114 Aprfl May June Juty August Septemb October November D8cernber January February March TOTAL 173 197 210 186 219 242 285 223 245 249 316 2.793 135 81 139 229 183 129 138 187 215 IM22 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charfty Shop The charlty shop Is supported by the supported Ilvlng schemes and by lfield School. Independent Living 8kill$ Trninlng Seabrooke contlnueG to devetop and prorrthe increased independence In all areas of daity living skills. Each year this sit8 trains and enables up to 8 residential peopl8 and up to 10 people accessing day $er4lce at any one time to leam the skills they wlll need to live independent lives. We have a 94° success rate in rnoving people on to a greater level of independence. The provlslon conlnues to enable 58rvice users to make infotmed d￿lSIonS and a￿58 equal oppi)rtunities in all of th81r lif8 choic8S. Seabrooke House has achieved full occupancy for the MaI￿lty of the year, major w8ter damage dld lead to a temporary sit8 move in April 2025. Hattie Webb House has contlnued to m8lntsln its high stsndards of sen41￿ delivery arKI has worked hard to promote a happy and posltlve seNlc8 user dynamic. We made a strategic decislon to move th18 sits to a full time supported living plac8m8rrt Monday to Friday in 2023 and this model h8s strengthened the house In terms of frlendshlp, outcomes and general well-belng. Rothester Road has consist8ntly achl8ved posltive outcomes for the service users. Thls slte took on challènging p18cement last year. the team have worked tlrelessty to settle thls young lady Into thls house and great progress has been evident. We do have 8 void and have plans to move in a young gentFernan in the summer. The annexe continues to be an effectprfe addition to the house. Maddison Hous8 readied full occupancy on the day the ser¥lc& opened. The mod81 of like-minded people shating a home and sklll$ has been demonstraled very effeclively at this site. In addition to contlnual progresslon. 8 of the seprfice users have now moved on ID Indep8ndenl Imng (own self- contsined flats). We have one void which have kept open for one of our Outreach service users. Maddison also has a growlNJ outreach provision Wbthin London Road ￿[ch is a model that has flourlshed brlnging the In-house support and training into th8 communlty. Glngerbread House accommodates four more complex 5ervlce users ￿0 complement each other wel in the way they interaci and support each other. Having a sister site on-site continues to make this sit8 feel like a family environmenL We regu￿rIY share activities. support and stsff and have strong, positive frlendshlps on-slte. Shortt*ead introduced its 5th service user last year into the house. There has been a change in dynamics within Gingerbread House that we are V￿rkIng on. Tha 8dditional communal $p8ee in the garden Is worklng really well and the sensory garden Is a fantasllc addition to both houses. Outreach The Outreach in the cornmunty senAce provision was officially dosed on 31 December 2024; this VIQS a dtfficult decislon for the charity but it was also the right choicg. There was a d8pend8ncy on the team to fulfil these service users, social needs and a clear shift away from developing and maintaining independent living skills. Every service user received almost four months. notlce and extenslve support and time whilst transilloning to new provlders. As we enter 2025126 we are still supporting the la¥t three service users awaiting moves to more supported environments. Princess Christian's Fami The fam has exceèded KASBAH'S expectations and we have increased daily capacity slI￿llY (by 10%), with growing a waiting list into 2025126. Th8 farm offers educational days to local specialist schools three days a week durfng temi tlme and open events continLte to incr8as8 and wtth each event we grow in knowledge and skills to make the most out of every opportunty whilst provKling an excellent family-based activity to enjoy. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The big achievement this ye8r has been agreelng a falr rate for the day trainlng provlsion: this has been an on-going balle but In March 2025: PCF received a 24% uplfft. which will enable this slte to achieve a full cost recovery model and contlnue to Invest in this site. We had the biggest fooifall on Open Farm Sunday and we will build on thls in future events; with unique selling points and we have a goal to expand catering optlons next year. The Exhibilon Llcence is In place and a wlde range of updose experiences are now on offer,. the school hollday tours are an on-golng success. Flnanclal Revlaw KASBAH continues to develop its robust ffinancial management systems and is pleased to confrm that Ihe charilable organisation has maintained Its strong financial position. There is an On￿oing need for effective cash tlow. We have worked hard as an organisation lo be in 8 stronger fin8nrial position at year end, the fami Is now sef-suffident In Its own rlght. 2024125 has been a positive year fLY KASBAH wilh effective teamwork across al KASBAH sites and a strong focus on how we can continue to improve and develop our great provisions. This year the staff team has ¢(M)tinued to grow, and a number of key actions and achievernents have taken place: We have malntalned trNO very challenglng placements thls year In very dlfferent ways: one has been supported to move on to greater independence as thls was hls ultlmate goal and the other we have been able to move away from a controlled PRN medication to manage behaviour8 of con¢em predominantly wlth the skills and positiv8 mindset of the team in place. There is a new managernent model in p￿9￿ at Shortbread and Gingwbread HcxJs8 which is working well and supporting the Registered Manager's role effectivety. We hav8 se8n a positive incr8as8 in high calibrE recruitment and have made great addltlons to the established leams in place. Tha staff t8am has grown by 5%. We have conducted a thorough pay reviéw based on valu8 and r8tsntion and will be making 8 17% Sncrease to support worker salaries from 1 April 2025. t)81￿ capacty at the farm has increased by 10% this year frt was 27% In the prevlous year). regular promotion is a key target for next year. Fami 8vents ar8 now streamlined and well-attanded, we have used B varlety of platft)rms but still find FaceBook to be the biggest draw Into thè fami. Shortbread and GInge￿read finally had their sensory garden com8 to fNition thss year. it is a great addilon and in use on a regular basls. Environmental impact has remained high on the agenda wilh 75% of all fruit and veg8tsbles needed for animal feed being produced cm-site and 25% of the kitthen ingredients. In(xeasing the use of home grown kffichen ingredients will be a priority in 2025-26. Th8 charlty's goal towards total cost recovery continues with only one person 18ft in Ihe Maddison Outreach provision not yet achieving a fair rate of support COsL Our budgeting assumptions have contlnued to be on the conservative side (as is appropriate in the general economic situation) and we have been able to gen8rata a significant surplus whith will b8 re• Ivested back into the core reserves. This will continue to be our focus until cash reserves exceed 12 months of running costs {in terms of cash In bank) to provide r8-assurance to the l14SBAH tearn and membership Ihat Ihe organisation Gan facilitale a significant dlsruption in services should the need arise. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 •. R•sorv•g Pollcy The rese￿eS pollcy of th8 charity is based on the organis8tiDn's calculations within the Reserves Risk Assessment lo ensure sufflclent fundlng Is allocated to cover the followirwd risks: Contlnuity of servlceloperations. Potential closure costs, Disaster rocovery, Routine replacernent of equipmenvfumiture, and. Ensure cash flow provisions meèt th8 ne8ds of the chaiity. Total funds are£2.746,520 as at 31 March 2025 (2024: £2.392.049). With restricted reserves amounting 10 £1.193 (2024: £9,964} a￿1 £1.857.488 held in tangible fixed assets. the charity is left wlth free reserves as at 31 March 2025 of £887.839 (2024: £508.643). £525,000 of these free reserves are designated, as detailed in Note 18 of Ihe financlal statements. b. Prtnclpal Fundlng Tho financial statem8nts show a total Income for the year of £2.929.472 <2024: £2,611,003) and a surplus of £354.471 (2024: £210.821). Thls has Increased reserve levels to £2.746.520 (2024: £2,392,049) of which £1.857.488 is held in tangible fixed assets. including 236 Rochester Road. Gingerbread and Shortbread House, wlth the remaining Teserves held in liquid assets amounting to £889,032. or these liquid assats, £1.193 is held in restricted funds. A5 a resuft of th8 ch8rlty's surplus of £354.471 thls year. the charity's cash reserve5 have risen to £947,64412024: £637,297). Likewise, with increase in in(¥)me. debtors hav8 risen to £416.210 (2024: £319,430). The growth In this debtor balance Is largely due to invoiced income that has not been received at the year-end and the charity is working hard to ensure debtors are recovered efficiently. KASBAH has a robust fmancial r@portlng And monhoring systemwith a focus on setting realistic budgets for each area of expenditure. this has enabled th8 organisation to perform on target end rr*et the organisation's vislon and tsrgets. Plans for the Futur• KASBAH is actively Thorking towards its evolving Fiv8-Y8ar Vision and the focus remains on ensuring the long-tsrm ￿na￿la1 stablllty of the organlsatlon. meeting 8voFving and emerging service user needs and being able to be creative arKI dynamic in our SolUt￿n5. An element of unrestricted funds have been designated ft)r the following plans in 2025126.. £10,000 for a full overhaul of one of the Rochester Road bathrooms, £12.50D for a full overhaul of the Maddlson House kltch8n, £2,500 for an electrlc blk8ls¢ooter staff iniliallv8, and, £500.000 ringf8nced to enable a purchase of either S8abrooké or Hattie Webb House or both if the neecls arises, shce our partner Housing Associatlons are rethinking OLW long-temi Management agreements and are potetrtlally going to opt to dispose of both properties in the near future. Fulure Devèlopnlents For the year 202&26 KASBAH anllcipates higher inr£Jme levels and higheT expenditure levels due to the ongoing expanslon al Prlncess Chrlstlan's Farm, We conservativety continue to plan for a reductlon in KCC fUr￿Ing 2025126 and as such are invesling tnore in our marketing. networking and the publicity ot farm events with the aim to increase tske-up. revenue and net in(xJme. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We are anticlpailng the purchase of one of exlstlng leased bulldlngs as our Houslng Assoclatlon re- evaluate their prforllies and disposal protowls. This may not happen in 2025126 and therefore we wlll flngfence substsnlial deposits for up to Iwo properties until we receive definilive confirmations. KASBAH will contlnue to invest in its staff; we now have our first iTrhouse Occupatlonal Therapist aclively supporting both the houses and thé wider m8mbership and our two Social Work students are due to complete thelr 5tudie5 in 2026. We have a new go81 to leam and develop in-house tralnlrvJ In Psychotogically Informed Environments (PIE) as identifEd by the Supported Housing Improvement Programme in 2024. Audltors The auditors. Lindeyer Francis Ferguson. are deemed to have been re-appointed in acc(ydarth wlth sectlon 487{2) of the Companies Act 2006. Trustees. RegponBlbllltles The Tiustses are respon81ble for preparlng the Annual Repjrt and the financlal statements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Gen8ralFy Accept8d Ac￿UntIng Practice appllcable to smaller ch8rtlles. Law applicable to charities in Englandlwoles requires the Trust8es to prepare fin8nc581 statements for each financial year Ihat glve a true and faw view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the surplus or deficit of Ihe Charlty for thal period. In preparlr& those financial 5tatementS the Trustses have.. Selected suitable accountlng pollcles and applied Ihèm conslslenty. M8de judgments ar¥J estimates that are re8sonabl8 and prudent. and. Pr8pared the financial statemonts on the going conc8m basis {unl8ss it is inappropriate to presume that Ihe charlty will continue in operation). Tha TTUStees aye responslble for keeping proper accountlng records that disclose with reasonable accuracy al any ilme the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the fmancial statements ￿mplY wtth the Charltles Ad 2011. They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the 88sets ofthe Charty and hence for taking reasonable steps for the detection and prevention of fraud and ¢Jthei irregularities. So far as each af the Trustees is aware at th8 tlm8 the report is approved: There is rK> relevant audit infoTrnation of whir* the Charty's auditors are unaware, and, The Twstses have taken all steps thal they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any rdevant audit infi)rn7ation and to establlsh that the auditors are aware of that inforrnalion. This report was approved by the Tru5tse5 on ......... . .... . . and sIgr￿d on Its behalf. by: d (Trea urer 10 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS INDEPENDENT AUDrroRS' REPORT TO MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Opinion We have audited the financial staternents of Kent Association for Spina Bifida and Hydroc8phalus (°K4SBAH°) for the year ended 31 March 2025 whlch comprlse the Slatement of Flnanclal Actlvftles, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash FI￿S and notes lo the financial staternents, including significant accounting policies. Th8 financial r8porting framawork that has b88n applied in th8lr preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, iicluding Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard appficable in the UK and Republic of Irgknd (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our cpinion. the finandal statements.. give a true and fair ￿llew of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of ts incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended: heve been properfy preparad in armrdance with Unit8d Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accountlng Practl(%: arKI have been prepared In accordance with the requirem8nts of th8 Companies Act 2006. Ba818 for oplnlon We conducted our audil in accordance wlth Intematlonal Stsndards on Audlung (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and appllGable law. Our responsibilities under those stsndards are fijrther described in the Audltorfs rosponsibililies for the audii of the financial statements section of our report. We ar8 independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethlcal requirements that are relevant to our audlt of the financial ststements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and V￿ have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilit18s in accordance wlth these requlrements. We believe that the audit evidence we have oblalned is sufficlent and appropriate to provide a basis for our oplnion. Conclu8lons rdatlng to golng concorn In auditing Ihe financial statements, we have eoncluded thatthe trustees, use ofthe going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the finanaal statements is approprlate. Based on the work we have perfom)8d, w& have not kl8ntFfi8d any m8terlal uncertalnties relating to events or conditions that, indfvldually or collectively. may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concem for a perlod of at least Iwefve rnonths from when the financial stat8ments ar8 authorised for issu8. Our reSpC￿SibIlitieS and the responsibilities of the trustees, with respect to going concern are described in the relevanl sections of this reporL Other Snftvrrnatlon The other Inforrnation comprises the informatlon included in the annual report, other than the financlal statements and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are reSp￿tS1b1e for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent othepmise explicity stated In our report, wo do not express any forni of assurance condusion thereon. In connedion with ouraudit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other infonnatlon and. In doing so, consider wheiher the other informatlon Is materially Inconslstenl with the flnancial stalements or our know18dge obtained in the audil or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identfy such materfal inconsistenues or apparent material misstatements, we are required to detemiine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial ststements or a material misstatement ofthe other infonnation. If, based on the work we have perfornied, we conclude that there Es a rnaterial misstatement of this other Informatlon. we ara required to report that fact. KENT ASSOCIATION tor SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 We have nothlng to repDrt In this regard. Oplnlons on other rnatters proscrlbed by the Companles Act 2006 In our opinion, based on th8 wark undertaken in the cours8 of th8 audiL" the infonnatlon glven In the INstees' report, which includes the dire(*ors' report prepared for t￿ purposes of company18w, for the financ5al year for which the finandal statements are prepared is consistent with the financtal ststements; and the directors, report Included wlthln the trustees, report has l)een prepared In accordance wlth applicable legal requirements. Matters on whlch w• ar• rnqulrnd to report by exceptlon In the light of the knowtedge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained In the course of the audlL we have not Identified materfal mlsstatements In the directors, report Included within the trustees, report. We have nothing to r8POrt in respect of the following matters in relation to vthith th8 Cornpanips Act 2006 requires us to report to you if. In our opinion: adequate and proper accounting records have not béen kept. or retums adequate for our audit have not been recerved from branches not visited by us; or the fnancial sLitements are not In agreement wtth the accountlng records and retums: or certain disclosures of trustees. remuneration sperAfied by law are not made: or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our eudit; or the trustees, weTe not entitled to prepare the financlal statements In aCCc￿d8nca wllh the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies, examptions in preparing the trustees. report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic repotL Responsllilities of trustees As explained mLY8 fuly in the tnJste8s' reswnsibilities statement set out on pag8 10. the trustees (who ar8 also the directors of the charitable CDmpany for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparatlon of the flnanclal statements and for belng satlsfied that they give a true and falr vlew. and for such intemal control as the trustees detewnine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or errw. In preparing the financial statements. t￿ trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's abllty to continue as a going concern. Llisclosing, 8s applicable. matters related to going concern and using the going Goncem basis of accounting unle55 the trustees etlher intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations. or have no realistic aliernabve but to do so. Audltorfs responslbllltles for the audlt of the Ilnanclal statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assuran￿ about thether the finanual statements as a whole ar8 free from materlal mlsstat8menL wh8th8r due to fraud or error, and to Issu8 an auditcrfs report that Indudes our opinion. Rea5Dnable assuran￿ Is a hlgh level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an 8udlt conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will afviays detsct a material misststement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and 8re considered material rf, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected lo influence tre economic decisions of users tsken on basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS (UK), we exerase profes51onal judgement and maintsln professional scep￿cl5M throughout the audit. 12 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 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 extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below. We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the preparation of the financial stat8ments of the company. and the procedures that management adopt to ensure compliance. We have considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements, and in particular we identified.. the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 and the Charities SORP. We have also identified other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the amounts or disclosures within the financial statements, but for which compliance is fundamental to the charity's operations and to avoid materi81 penalties, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Care Quality Commission regulation. employment law and health and safety. Having reviewed the laws and regulations applicable to the charity. we designed and performed audit procedures to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence. Specifically, we.. Selected an engagement team with particular familiarity in dealing with charity and not for profit organisations. Obtsined and reviewed internal policies and procedures and external guidance. including the Care Quality Commission inspection reports. Held discussions with management involved in the compliance functions. including consideration of thown or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud., Reviewed the completeness and accuracy of associated disclosures made in the financial statements. Obtained and reviewed meeting minutes. and. Reviewed legal expense accounts for indication of any possible non-compliance. We evaluated managem&nYs incentives and opporbjnities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls) and determined that the key risks were related to posting inappropriate journal entries to overstate income. and management bias in accounting estimates, particularly the fairvalue ofrevalued propety, and areas ofthe financial ststements requiring judgement, such as the impaimient of debtor balances. Audit procedures perfomied by us included: Assessing the systems and controls in place, and whether any weaknesses were identified which could suggest or allow fraud- Designing and perfomiing audit procedures to obtsin sufficient appropriate audit evidence in relation to the completeness of income. Challenging assumptions made by management in arriving at accounting estimates and judgements. and Identifying and testing journal entries, to ensure there was a clear business rationale for transactions outsid8 the nonnal course of business. The audit has been planned and performed in such a way as to best identify risks of material misstatement, however, because of the inherent limitations of audit procedures there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities. including those that may lead to material misstatements in the financial statements. For example. whilst we have properly planned and perfomied our audit in acLordance with auditing standards, the further removed non-compliance wilh laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely audit procedures are to identify it. Also, the risk of not detecting an irregularity due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, due to probable deliberate concealment, override of controls, collusion or misrepresentations. 13 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: htt :Ilwww.frc.or .uklauditorsres onsibilities. This description foms part of our auditorfs report. Use of our rèport This report is mad8 solely to the charitable company's members, as a body. in accordance with 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 and trustees 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, the charitable company's members as a body and the charitable company's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Jonathan Healey FCA Senlor Stalutory Auditor For and on behalf of: Llndeyer Francis Ferguson Limited ststutory Auditors North House 198 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1 BE 14 KENT ASSOCIATION forSPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE AccouKn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 21r25 Restrl¢ted ftinds 2025 Total fvnds 2D24 Totsl fund* unT￿trIC￿d funds Ineomè from: Donations & grants Charitable athloes Other tradlng a(thitle8 knvestrnentS Bank interest 25,312 2.765,025 114.127 13,500 38,812 1765.025 114.127 37.543 2,486.941 80.602 11,508 11.608 6.917 Totsl In¢t 2.915.972 13.500 2,929.472 2.611.003 Ewdl(uT• on: Rai8iThJ furKIs CharIlab￿ advllles 52.067 2.500,663 52.067 2.522.934 49.000 2,351.382 22,271 Total expendllur8 2.552.730 22.271 2.575,001 2.400,382 Net Incomel{eypen¢JibJre) 363,242 18.771) 354.471 210.621 Transfer5 b•t4yeen fimds Nat movemert in fur¥Js 363.242 (8,771) 354,471 210.621 Reconclllatlon of fvnd•: Totsl fund8 broughtlorward 2.382,085 2.392,049 2.181,428 T(tsl fijnds cafrled f(*WaTd 2.745.327 1,193 2.746.520 2,392,049 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS BALANCE SHEET ASA T31 MARCH 2025 2D25 Flx•d a•$etJ Tang￿le assets 12 1,857,488 1,873.442 11 13 4,721 416.210 947,644 5,134 319,430 637,297 DebtlM5 Cath at bank and kn hand 1,368,575 961,861 Currnnt Ilabllti Credit(Ys: arnO￿ts f811rYJ du• wfthln one ypar 14 (189,793) (136,462) Net curr•nt •8••ts 1,178,782 825.399 C￿￿{￿5. amow*ts falllng due after rnore than e year 15 (289.750) <306,792) 2.746.520 2.392.049 The lund¥ of th? Gharlty Unrestricted fvnds Revaluati¢)n rese other funds 225,929 2,519.398 1.193 225.929 2.156.156 RestrlGted fynds 9.964 2.746.520 2.392,049 oftru8tee8 on........... . .... ...............2025 and *ned on Its behaf by: Treasu c￿npary r￿Mber. 06465666 16 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Cash fl¢Jws fram operallng actlvlti Net cash provided by operating actiwties 344.282 181,888 Cash flows from Investlng adlvlti Inlerest reGelved Purchase of tanglble fixed assets 11,508 {29.098) 5.917 (32.331) Net eash from investffig activities (17.690) (26,414> Cash tl(Avs from Ilnanclng aelMtS•8 Repayment of borrowlngs {16.3451 { 130.386) Net cash flows from fln8nclThJ aCtI￿tieS (16.345) (130,386) Change in ¢ash and cash equlvahnts 310.347 25.088 Ca¥h and cash equivalents brOL￿ht forward 637297 612,209 Cash and cash equfval•ntA earrl•d forw•rd 947.644 637.297 Reconclllatlon of n•t kncome to n•t cash flow from opernung actmu Net Income forthe rewiing perfod A8 p8rlh8 818temont of ffnanclal acbvibe¥ 354,471 210,621 Adjustments for. Depreciation and loss on dlsposal of flxed assets Interest Teceived (Incrpase) in debtors Increase in creditors Decreas8 In stock 45,052 {11,508) {96,780) 52,634 413 50,662 (5,917) (113.522) 39.019 1,025 {10.189) (28.733) Net ￿sh provided by operating aGtbvi1585 344,282 181,888 17 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDAand HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STATUS Kent Association fDT Spna Bifida BThl HyYlrocoph81us is 8 chorr18bl8 conwany Hrnlted by gu8r8nl88 Incorporated in Enywd and Wa18s. In the event of Ihe ￿MpanY being wound up, the liability in respeth of the guarantee is Ilnthd to £10 por IT￿lber of the ch*. The address ofthe registered office 18 7 The Hive. Northffle&t, Kent. DA119DE. ACCOUNTING POLICES The principal acctyJntlng poudes adopted, ludg8m8nts and k8y sources of astimation uncertainty in lh• preparnuon of the flnanclal ststements we as follows.. 2.1 Bagls ol prep•ratlon The financlal 5tatsments hove been prepared In accordance with 'AccounUrvJ and ReF*ffilng by Chartlies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicalle to tharltles preparing their accounts in accordance w'rth the Finandal Rep)rUTrJ Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102r (effedlve 1 January 20191- (Chathies SORP IFRS 10211, the Fknancl81 Reportlng Standard appThGable In the UK and Rfjpubllc of Irthnd (FRS 102) and the Ctsmpanle5 Act 2006. Kent A880dalon for Splna Binda and Hydroc8ph81us ma8ls tho d8ffnltton of a publlc benefft entlty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilitses are Initially recogni8ed at hlstorlcd eostor tran8adon value unless othenwi8e slotgd in the relevant accaunfing poUtynotg(8). The financial statem8nts are pr8sant8d in pounds sterting and rounded to the nearest pound. 2.2 Golng concom The Trustaes have 855g$sed that there are no signmcant doul)ts t)ver the chari￿s abilty to contrtue as golng c￿C@m. As a result. the financlal slatements havB bBen prepared on B going concem basls. 2.3 In¢om• Income from dona￿nS and grants is ￿cOgnISe¢l vthen the char*y Is entlU8d to the fund& tha receipt15 prtsbable and tha anN)unt can b• meaguwpd rellably. F(K donations, this is usually on receipt. For grants. thi5 1$ usually when a fomial offer ts made In wdtlng. unless the grant contains teThs and ccndthons outsid8 of the charitys control which must be met before the charity is enlilled lo the funds. Where grants a￿ received In reS￿nSe to a proposal indudirvj a budgetad timgsc81g. such that the time8c8￿ for the eyppndltsJre Is Imp￿e1t in Ihe grant aoreem8nt. th8 Incom Is r8cogn1s8d In accordancewth that tIn￿SCale. Inconwj from ¢harflable act￿(tIeS Is recognlsad over Ihe period to whlch the ncome relate¥. Charges for serv￿08 are recognlsed when th8 $8rvlces ar8 prowd8d. Incom8 rnc8iv8d in advaneA is accounted for as defeffed i1￿Me. Z4 E¥wnditure ExpBnditure is rBcognised when a P￿sEnt legal or conytsuclive obligatiun extsts at the bafance sheet date as a resutt of a pest event, it 18 probable that a tran5ter of e￿n0m￿ beneffts will be reqUI￿d to settle the ¢*￿gatIOn. and the a￿U￿t be wtimated reliably. Expondlbjre has been classified under h•adlng$ that 899r•gate all costs rn18t•d to the catsgcry. Staff costs ar8 811(￿ated on the basls of st8ff Umo. Support costs, tpthich are those costs rtslatlng to funclk)n8 whlch asslst the WO￿ of the chaty bul do not diredy relats lo its activitias, havg bggn allocated to the activitles undwtsken by the charity on the basis of the usage oft￿e costs by the actsvilk8S. 18 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDAand HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIES c¢)ntlnued 2.5 Toxatlon The charfty Is 8x8mpt frorn co￿oIatIon tsx on Its InoJm8 and galns to thg extent1hat these 819 8ppled tolls charllable ab￿C1s. 2.6 Fund a¢countlng Unrnsttstad funds Gan be usgd In accordan￿ wlth the charitstda objectives at th• dtJCTeUon ofthe trustoos. Designated funds are unrestrtcted frJnds designated bythe trustees ft)r particular wrposeg. Restricted bJnds can only be used for Ihe paT￿lar reslricted purp¢x883 w6thin the object3 of the thartty. R85tr1dons arfse spodfied bythe d¢Jnor or thèn funds are ralsed for partkular restrlct•d PUTPOS•S. 2.7 Tanglbl• flxed as8•ts and d•pr•cl•tlon Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost le88 depre￿￿on. Depreclation 13 provlded at rates cakuloted to wrlle off the ￿$t les5 e5timatsd re81isabk value ofeath asset over its ewted useful lrfe. as foltows.. Flxlur88, fittlng5 and equipment 25% reduclng balance Motor vehlcles 25% stralght Ilne Lèasehold trnpmvernents 20% straight line. or overthe lrfe of the lea8e Farm ffla¢hlnery 25% redudng balance Lfvestock (sheep and goals) 7￿4 Freehold prDpertie8 can bo maasured relalAy based on market value. These propertles are therefo measured at fair Val￿ at each reporting dale with th4ng8s in fair value racogni88d in the statemonl of flnancial acfjvlties. Oepreciati¢)n is not ch8rge(l on the properties a5 the resldual value of Ihe propertles 1$ Tr)t deemed io be mater1811y different frim the Marf(atva￿ts. Llvestock held malnly for producUl￿ p￿lOse¥ rather Ihan sale, for in excesG of iwo Y8￿5. 18 Included In fixed a8sel8 and capitsknsed ot cost of acqui8ltton, of producllon. as apprgwiete and depre(iated on slraighl line basis. 2.8 Stock Stock con51sts of shop st￿k and 1Svestock. Sto¢k16 stste¢J * the lower of cost and e5timsted 6glllng pr les5 ¢95ts to sell. Shop stocks are valued in the accounts on an average Gost basis. Lpiesto¢* is a biologlcal osset but not deprèciatad. on the basis anlmals are hgld ftjr less than 8 ￿ar before they are sdd. Livesiock 18 Va￿￿1 on a déémed cost b86iS. 2.9 DEblo Trade and other doblor8 8f8 recognlsad at the 8è1V8ment amount due. Prepayments am recognlsed at tho Involced c¢st prepald. 110 Credltor& Credltors 8re recognised ￿eTh a pr66ent legal or conslructlve obllgadon oxlBts at the balancg sheet date as 8 result of a past even( it 15 probable that a transfer of ec(mmic benefits will be required to setue the oblig8tion, and the anwnt can be esomated re￿ably. thd￿r8 are recognised at ihe 5etUement amDunt. 2.11 FlnanGlal Instruments The charity only has financial Instrnments d a kind that quallfy 88 ba*G ffnanc4al instruments. 8a81c financial instruments arè Inlllalty ref￿gniSed at transactlon valug and sthsequenty maa$urÈd at their 88ttlgrnent 2.12 Pensions The charity Dperates a def1ned contribution scheme for the benefit of Its employees. The 45sets of the $Gheme are held separately from those of the charrty in an Independenity admlnlstered fund. The penslon cost In the finanry81 statements Mpregents the contrlbuttorns payat4e by th8 chority during the year. 113 Operallng l•as•s Renta15 payable under operating leases arB chargod to the stalement of fmancial acbmues on 8 straigm line basis ovar the lease term. KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3 INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND GRANTS Prfnc•ss Chrljtlan Independ•nt Skllls Tr•lnlng 2025 Total 202S Totsl 2024 2025 Donations Granls: Rural Pay￿rtts Agèncy othar grants 6.589 19.340 25,929 30,839 12,535 10 12,535 338 814 6,927 31.885 38.812 37,543 Th8 eomparallva figures Indude £20.355 of restricte(I Incomg. 4 INCOME FROM CHARrrA8LE ACTMTIES Prtn¢e¥g Chrfstlan. knthpondont Ski115 Trarnln9 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 2025 K8nt County Council: kndÈ￿ndent Ski115 Trainwvj Indeptsnderrt Skllls Trnlnlng {F8mil NHS Medway Unttary Authorlty Dariford Borough CouncÉl Gravesham Borough Councll Other sponsTh5 and donors 1,488.373 1.466,373 488.291 227,611 183.391 91,113 255,373 50,873 1.566.( 456,741 488.291 227.611 163.391 91,113 255.373 50.873 121.547 95.9)7 195,392 51.287 2.27fj,734 488.291 2.765,02S 2A86.941 The comparativo figurps do not indude any Teslricied Incom 5 EXPENDtniRE ON CH*RITABLE ACTMTIES Prlnc Chrf¥tl•n Fann 2025 thice & Inforniatlon 2Q25 Independent Skllls Tralnlng 2025 Totsl 2025 Totsl 330.487 224,074 554.561 6,298 KCC healih and Safety cD818 Direct 51aff costs Supwt costs allocated {note 8) 1.141.718 377.977 360,721 83,203 1.502,439 465,934 1.396,3B2 448,308 4.754 4,754 1.850.182 667.998 2.S22,934 2.351,382 SurFkn I Ideficill ftjr the year (4,754) 426,552 1179,707) 242,091 135,559 The cornparadve figures Indude £1,857 of re8tslcted expenditure. 20 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AIARCH 2025 INCOME FROM OTHER TRNIIING ACTivmES Farn) Shop •nd rolatad Fundr•lslng Income 21125 Charlty shop 2025 Café Incom 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 2025 Charity shop inc(xnè Café in(x)m8 Farm shop income Sak of anirnals & f8mlng rmduce Hay 5al8s Fami ¢Jp8n days fundralslng events 6.733 3.899 20,280 14.267 25,818 25,618 13.943 13.943 31365 5.951 32.385 5,951 14,359 9,817 29.51T 29.517 18,000 6.733 25.618 52,259 29,S17 114,127 80,602 EXPENDITURE ON R￿sING FUNDS Farni shop and T•lal•d FuThdrnlslpg Income 2025 Charlty •hop 202S IncomE 2025 Total 2025 Tolal 2024 2025 Charity shop costs Café costs Farm shcy and related costs Sale ol 8nlma15 & lamilry produce Hay sales Fundraising everts Support costs alkJ¢ated (note 8) 3.874 3.874 9.699 3.445 10,857 9.699 7.8F2 10,041 18.OWJ 653 18.090 653 2.380 16,458 2.439 2.187 532 9.509 1.124 4,740 11.866 32.549 2,912 52,067 49.1))) Surplus for the year 1.993 13.752 19.710 26.605 62,060 31.602 21 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SUPPORT cosrs 2025 2024 Stsff costs Premises costs staff tralning and travel Prkntlng. poslage and 6tallonery Telephone IT Support and maintenance RapaiFS arKI rnaint8n8nce Equlpmgnt hlra Subscriplons Pro19sslon81 feos Websile design ond public relati￿5 Small grenls sGhe Mlsc8laneou3 expenses Motor Nnnlng c¢ffjts Bank charg88 Bad debt expense Depreclatlon of )1xgd assats Loss on di£posal of fixed assets Govem8nce c08ts: Audlt and accourrtancy Leg81 and consultancyfees Trustee and 8oard expenses Trustee Indemnlty In8urnncè 239.447 37,919 32,424 6,308 8.319 14,123 3,513 3.416 1,080 14,036 4,696 650 2.172 13.035 807 15,820 18,239 188.410 44,968 27,417 7,053 6.056 15,364 2,762 5,689 641 19,973 1,478 500 1,844 12,003 663 23,939 42 14,880 38.885 1.759 5,915 10200 944 5.377 475.443 449.432 202$ 2025 Abocakn b88ed on thted u¥ago." Ra15ing ￿ndS loo% Charflable adhltle8'. Athsor Independent Skllls Tralnlng PTwKe33 Chrf8118n'B F8mi 1.00% 79.50% 17.50% 4,754 377,977 83203 100.00% 475.443 NEf INCOME I FXPENDrruRE 2025 2024 Net incom Ss stated after charglng.. Operatmg16as• paym8nts Auditors, remunerallon for audft xeNlces Audito￿. Temunerallon for audlt s9￿ces- reFatlng to the prknr year Auditors. ￿l￿neratiOn foraccDuntancy services Dèpreuatson 151.738 5.730 3.30D 5.850 45.052 114257 521)0 5.000 50.620 22 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10 STAFF COSTS 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Employrfs national kwurance Emplo￿ pen8lon rnntrlbulkJnJ 1.581,951 120,456 39,479 1.445.086 110,015 29.691 1.741,886 1.584,792 Th8 average n￿ber of 8mploy88s during the yearls as foMow5: 2025 No 2024 Indepgndent Sknlls Trainln9 Prfnc488 Cthrf5tian's FaTin 59 16 17 75 The nthnber of employaes who% enyloyment benefits {gxduding empw p8n8lon corfributlons) eX￿ded £60,(M)O 2025 X124 In the band £80.001- £90.OOD In the band £60.001- £70.000 Pension In wpect of hlghor PAld stsff tdallad £4.26412024.' £2.090). 11 STOCK 2025 2024 Fann shop Stock B10￿Cal assets 1,068 3,653 1,849 3,285 4.721 5.134 Biologlcal sssets inciud8 on• das8 of a388t hekl for re-￿Ie. being plg 4tod(. The wrying amount of blologlc81 as8ets held In th8 pellod is as ftAIows: Totsl Openlng u)st Inue8ses from purchases Decre8B8S atJithtsbl8 to sal88 3,285 995 (627) 3,653 Ck)sing ¢ost 23 11 1£ I Ill KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 DEBTORS 2025 1024 Support ¢osts recelvable PrepayThrents and accNod income Olh&r debto 327,138 88,W6 1,066 240.791 48,406 30,233 416,210 319,430 14 CREDrroRS: AMoup¥fs FALLWG DVE wrrHIN ONE YE*R 2fdS 2024 Bankloons Accounts pS￿ble Accrnals and deferred Income Socigl socurity And other lax 17,042 61,767 53.035 26,357 31.592 16.345 54.221 42.580 23,316 189,783 136,462 2025 Defgrrgd Incom8 Included above: Ino)ming res(wrc8s defwed in the previous peiM)d Released to the Statement of Finanual Actlvlbes Inwmlng resources deferred in the tJJnwt pwlod- grant and contratl Inc4yne 407 14071 Canied lorward 15 CREDrroRS: AAIOUNTS F￿uNG DUE *FfER MORE THW4 ONE YE*R 2025 2024 Bank b8n8 289,750 3fh3,792 Amourfs repayablé after more than five ￿￿r8. By in6talments 213,993 234,135 The bank loan is secured by way of a legal M￿tyage Gharge. dated 28 November 2018. over tha Shortbread House property in Northfleet. FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS At 31 March 2025 tre tharity was comrnitted to future minvnum lea￿ payrnents undw nonwcancelable operBting leases Ss fO￿(Y￿s.. 2025 2024 Land and buildings Due wlthin one ￿ar In iwo to five yea More ttb3n five year5 69.fA3 65.367 23,750 62.818 65.563 38,750 158.760 167,131 25 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17 RELATED PARTY TRANSP£TIOM8 The Board of TFuste88. tha Chief ExecLthm Officer and DerAIty Chlof ExgQJtiVg Officer are ¢on8ldered lo bB the (*8rWB key managerr￿1 personnel. None of tho trustees have b88n paid any rer￿n￿ration (2024: nona). Flve member of t￿ board (2024: 1) raceived glft for thetrefftlrts during tho >par. as authorfs6d by thè CEO, wilh the bBlow rnonetsry v8lue&'. 2025 2024 Nam• CAlandro J. PAawby K. Richardson S. Fleld S. Cros8 100 100 100 130 100 16 530 16 Durfng the year, no trustees were felmbur5wJ lor eypgnse8 (2tr24: r￿ne). The totsl arnount of amployeo ben8fft3 Oncludlng Bmplo>*¥ wsFon contr￿U￿(ms) re(xlved by key rnanagenwnt pewBonn81 durww the yearwas £153.373 (2024: £145.837). Durfng Iho ￿ar, three members ofthe CEO'S famitywere re￿￿nerated for seThl¢es proNryded lo the thaiity in relation to Supportod thing and Prlnce5s Chtslan5 Farni. Thls amounted to £71,011 in totol (2024.. £62.539). 26 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 MOVEMENT ON FUNDS At1 April 2024 At31 TrnnBferg MarGh 2025 CURRENT YEAR Income EXp•nd￿r• Unr•strfctsd funds RevaluatK)n rese Rochester Road Gin9erbr8ad House 137,936 87.993 137,936 87993 Revaluallon rese 225.929 225.929 GBnaral fun(15 Deslgnated funds Small lunds Property lunds Totsl D88ignatad fijnds 2,135,156 2,915.972 12.531.730) {525,000) 1.994,398 21.000 (21,000) 25.000 500.000 25.0(NJ 500,000 21,000 121.(KJO) 525.orJ) 525,000 Total unre5trrcted funds 2.382.085 2,915.972 (2.552,730) 2,745.327 Restrlcted funds Valero EM Fo￿Th￿atr Ben￿eY Famlty 2,393 7.571 12.500 (14.700) (7,571) 193 1.000 Total restrcted funds 9.964 13,SOO (22.271) 1,193 Ti)tal ffijnds 2.392,049 2,929.472 (2.575.001) 2,746.520 A131 Tran¥feYs March 21)24 PRIOR YEAR Ayil 2023 Income Exp•ndlture Umestrlcted funds Revaluation reserve Rrthester Road Glngerbread 137,936 87.993 137,936 87.993 Revaluation resgrye 225.929 225.929 G•n•ral fuThI6 Designated funds 1.875.499 80.000 2,590.648 (2.3Y8.525) 67.534 159.000) 2.135.156 21.OlY) Total unrestricted funds 2,181,428 2,590,648 (2,398.525) 8.534 2.382.085 RestrÉ¢ted funds Valero EM FoTStEr Theatre 12,500 { 1,5731 (2841 (1,857) (8.534) 2,393 7.855 20.355 7,571 Total restricted funds 18,534) Total funds 2.181.428 2,611.003 12,400.3821 2,392.049 27 KENT ASSOCIATION for SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 MOVEMEKf ON FUNDS contlnued Deslgnat8d lunds Transfers to designated funds represent funds set aside to be used aj follows". £10,000 ihg fijll overhaul ¢1 a bBthroom at Rothester Road. £12,500 for a full overhaul of the kltchen at Maddi60n Howe, £2.500 lor a slaff mobility inltlatlve and £500,000 for a potenlial propety purthosè. In the Fffior year, £21,000 was set aside for the ovethaul of a bathrr¥)m at Glngerbread House. a sensory garden 8t GingertKead Hou$e and a markellng budget for PrinGoss Chrlstian's Fami. The restrfded lund5 adse from grants and donauons lo fijnd partlcular projects or Item8 of expendIlu￿ and unused Inoyne Is carried fornprd to cover ftrture expeThJiture on those areas. Det8ils of restrlcted fundB adive durlng the current and p￿Or year are a8 follaws.. V•lero Thls dOna1k￿ was received for Improvements at Prfn¢es$ Chrfslan's Fam. A transfor of £8.534 was made to 98n•ral funds duriryJ the year In let￿oft to a86éts purchased uslng this fundlng. EMFornler Theatre KASBAH was made EM Forster Th88tr9'8 ch8dty of the yoar and the donation is to help ongoing projects at Princess Chrlstlw% Farm. B•nll•yF•mlly Thls donatit￿ was to help ongolng pro1￿ts at Princes5 CTrwidan's Fami. 19 ANALYSIS OF NEf ASSETS BEfwEEN FUMDS 2025 Unrnstrfct•d fvnds 2025 R•strlct•d funds Totsl funds Tan9iblg fixed 888ets Net current a88ets Long term liatilities 1.857,488 1,177.589 1289,750) 1,857.488 1.178.782 (289,7501 1.193 2,745.327 1,193 2.746.520 2024 UnTe6lrfctsd lunds 2024 Restrlcted funds 2024 Totsl fitnd Tangible fixed assets Net current assets Long term liabilibes 1.873,442 815,435 (306,792) 1.873,442 825,399 (306,792) 2.382.085 2,392,049 28