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2020-09-30-accounts

CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER : 1123563

UPS AND DOWNS

ANNUAL REPORT AND

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020

Tove Accountancy Ltd Office 6, Town Hall 86 Watling Street East Towcester Northants NN12 6BS

UPS AND DOWNS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Registered Charity No. 1123563
Trustees Ms. K. Sammon
Mrs G.Hunkin
Ms K.Smith
Mr P.Bennett
Ms T.Smith
Ms N.Jones
Mr M.Cockburn
Mr T.Kirby
Mrs L Farden
Mrs A Rees
Mr Simon Lee
Ms Lindsey Hipkiss
Mrs P.Tate
Ms M Stevens
Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting
held in October.
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provision laid
out in the charity's governing instrument
Correspondence Address PO Box 7947
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 6RY
Governing Instrument Associations Constitution adopted 4th March 2008
Charity Registration 10th April 2008
Objects To offer information and support to families affected by Down’s Syndrome in
East Northamptonshire.
Statement of Financial The attached receipts and payments account with accompanying notes
Activities set out a true and fair view of the finances of the charity for the period.
Independent Examiner Tove Accountancy Ltd
Office 6, Town Hall
86 Watling Street East
Towcester
Northants
NN12 6BS

UPS AND DOWNS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020

Description of the Charity

Objects

The preservation and protection of the good health of children, adults and families affected by Down's Syndrome by the provision of support, advice, information and recreational opportunities to improve their quality of life. To advance the education of the public in all areas relating to Down's Syndrome.

Areas of benefit East Northamptonshire Address P.O. BOX 7947 Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 6RY

Structure, Governance and Management Structure, Governance and Management
Chairman Mrs K Sammon
Vice Chair Mrs G Hunkin
Secretary Ms K.Smith
Treasurer Mr P.Bennett
Trustee Ms T.Smith
Trustee Ms N.Jones
Trustee Mr M.Cockburn
Trustee Mr T.Kirby
Trustee Mrs L Farden
Trustee Mrs A Rees
Trustee (NPT) Mr Simon Lee
Trustee (NPT) Ms Lindsey Hipkiss
Trustee (NPT) Ms M Stephens
Trustee (NPT) Mrs P Tate

Ups N Downs is affiliated to the Down Syndrome Association

Risk Management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. They are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks associated to the charities activities.

Objectives and activities

In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings. The main focus of our activities remains to provide support, aid and advice for children, adults and families affected by Down's Syndrome. We aim to increase awareness of Down's Syndrome and to promote positive attitudes and approaches within the local community. A focus on providing activities and experiences for children and adults with Down's Syndrome to aid development.

UPS AND DOWNS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020 (continued)

We provide regular sing and sign sessions, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. We offer our members regular swimming lessons, as well as an established weekly group meeting where children and parents can come together to play and learn. We offer support to children's teachers and assistance in the form of early years training at seminars run by the Down Syndrome Association as well as ongoing training for teachers throughout school years. Ups N Downs offer support access to speech and language therapy as well as occupational therapy for all members.

A great contribution is made by our trustees. We are grateful for the many hours that trustees and volunteers have spent in assisting setting up fundraising events, booking venues etc. Without this valuable contribution of time and energy we would not be able to achieve so much.

Achievements and Performance

Weekly swimming lessons are supported by Ups N Downs, with the confidence of each child attending continuing to grow with every session attended. We offer regular speech and language therapy sessions with Ms. Caroline Hattee, altough we are currently transitioning to an alternate provider. In addition, we offer and support Occupational Therapy to a number of our members. These sessions are held by Ms. S. Steele but similar to SALT, this provider is changing. Similar to all charities, Covid 19 had a big impact on us as a Charity. A large number of our families had to shield during the initial outbreak. To support these families, the charity provided weekly grocery boxes. These were essential and very well received by all the families. Total expenditure was £22,000.

Fundraising

Due to the difficulties with fundraising in 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic, our fundraising efforts were a little limited, however, we were still able to raise money through a number of efforts. Our annual bike ride continued to be a huge success, raising an amazing £12,000. This year was a virtual ride. We had originally planned our annual black tie dinner for March 2020, however, due to covid restrictions, this event was postponed. Up until that point we had sold tickets to the value of £19,500. Most of those who purchased tickets have agreed to leave the tickets open until the next event. We have also commenced fundraising via bid writing which is proving to be successful and brings benefits to the charity £8,940.

Financial Review

Our main source of funds this year was from the annual bike ride, annual dinner ticket money and grants. The majority of the income is applied to the group related activities. We have also started to add more emphasis to a financial forecast, allowing the charity to set annual budgets on expenditure.

Reserves Policy

We hold savings in the Charity's Nationwide Account, which at the year-end totalled £58,220. These funds are held to meet the needs of the charities activities. We also hold monies in a Nat West account, which are monies for the day to day running of the Charity. At financial yar end this figure was £44,387. We also have a charity Paypal account, which is proving very useful for fundraisining events, and making online payments. Year end £3,497.

UPS AND DOWNS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020 (continued)

Plans for the Future

With the group expanding as new families become members, the coming year will see a continued emphasis on children, on raising awareness within the local community, continuing to offer support to adults and families affected by Down's Syndrome. We will continue to work with speech and language and occupational therapy specialists who will carry out assessments on children within the group and tailor a programme for those children. We will continue to plan and run a number of training sessions for teachers to attend to assist them in supporting our children in schools. We also plan to have a push on our online presence, with considerable work being undertaken on our website, as well as social media platforms. During 2020, discussions between the Trustees resulted in an agreement to investigate how we can support the older members of the charity. A number of the children are now teenagers and provisions are to be investigated as to how we can better support them and their families.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees:

SIGNED

06/07/2021 Trustee Date:

Mrs K Sammon

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF UPS AND DOWNS

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ups and Downs (the Trust) for the year ended 30th September 2020.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Nadine Pickworth 07/07/2021 …………………………………………. Nadine Pickworth (ACMA) (CGMA) Dated For and on behalf of: Tove Accountancy Ltd

Office 6, Town Hall, 86 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6BS

UPS AND DOWNS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020

Receipts
Donations
Grants
Events
Bank interest
Other
Total
Payments (note 2)
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Managing and administering the Charity
Other
Total
Net receipts
Transfers between funds
Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end		 2020
2020
2020
2019
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds Total funds
£
£
£
£
21,319
0
21,319
23,810
9,280
0
9,280
0
24,556
0
24,556
41,876
75
0
75
89
2
0
2
0
55,232
0
55,232
65,775
33,364
0
33,364
16,986
12,950
0
12,950
38,841
4,423
0
4,423
2,919
926
0
926
0
51,663
0
51,663
58,746
3,569
0
3,569
7,029
0
0
0
0
109,324
0
109,324
102,295
112,893
0
112,893
109,324

UPS AND DOWNS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020

Cash funds
Prepayments
Debtors
Bank
Paypal
Cash
Total
Represented by:
Unrestricted funds
Restricted Funds
Total funds
Assets retained for the Charity's use
Equipment
Other
Total
Liabilities
Accountant's fees
Loan
Other
Total
Paul Bennett
Signature
Name		 2020
2019
£
£
0
0
0
24
109,217
107,174
3,497
907
179
1,219
112,893
109,324
112,893
109,324
0
0
112,893
109,324
0
0
0
0
0
0
888
444
0
0
0
0
888
444
06/07/2021
Date of approval		 2019
£
0
24
107,174
907
1,219
109,324
109,324
0
109,324
0
0
0
444
0
0
444

Signed on behalf of all the trustees

UPS AND DOWNS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2020

1. Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the "Receipts and Payments" basis in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines and legal requirements. These accounts have been prepared under the going concern concept.

2. Payments

2. Payments
2020 2020 2019
**Unrestricted ** Restricted Total
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £
Raising funds
Printing of brochure and fliers 0 0 0
Event Costs 5,888 0 12,035
Vegetable boxes 22,236 0 0
Advertising and Promotion 2,008 0 4,731
Refunds 3,232 0 0
Charges 0 0 220
33,364 0 16,986
Charitable activities
Venue Hire 4,316 0 17,196
Costs 8,574 0 21,490
Materials 60 0 154
Travel expenses 0 0 0
Training and Seminars 0 0 0
12,950 0 38,840
Managing and administering the Charity
Office Telephone, postage and stationery 352 0 0
Legal and Professional fees 3,000 0 2,080
Accountancy fees 0 0 438
Bank Charges 927 0 152
Subscriptions 144 0 250
4,423 0 2,920
Other
Equipment 401 0 0
Sundry expenses 525 0 0
926 0 0
Total payments 51,663 0 58,746
3. Fixed assets Computer Musical Fixtures & Total
**Equipment ** Equipment Fittings Assets
Cost as at 01/10/19 0 0 800 800
Additions 0 0
Disposals 0
Cost as at 30/09/20 0 0 800 800
Current Value 0 0 0 0