## **UPS AND DOWNS**
## **ANNUAL REPORT AND**
## **STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022**
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**|Mrs K Sammon|
||Mrs G Hunkin|
||Ms K.Smith|
||Mr P.Bennett|
||Ms T.Smith|
||Ms N.Jones|
||Mr M.Cockburn|
||Mr T Kirby|
||Ms Lindsey Hipkiss|
||Mrs M Stevens|
||Mrs P Tate|
||Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meet|
||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 2022**
## **Description of the Charity**
## **Objects**
The preservation and protection of the good health of children, adults and families affected by Down 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 Syndrome.
|**Areas of benefit**|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 (NPT)|Ms Lindsey Hipkiss|
|Trustee (NPT)|Mrs M Stevens|
|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 Syndrome. We aim to increase awareness of Down 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 Syndrome to aid development.
## **UPS AND DOWNS REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022 (continued)**
We provide regular sing and sign sessions, Speech and Language 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**
We continued to work with Powerful Voices and Talk Autism, a SALT specialist, who would offer support to the members of the charity. Far more face to face visits in schools and home settings were able following the lift on pandemic restrictions.
## **Fundraising**
We were able to re-establish our annual charity dinner in March 2022 and welcomed a return from former England football captain, Alan Shearer.
With over 400 guests we were again able to raise over £20,000 however much of this amount was taken
in 2019 when the original event was postponed due to the pandemic.
Our annual bike ride raised over £10,000, bringing the financial situation back in line with pre-pandemic levels.
## **Financial Review**
Our main source of funding was from the events above with limited opportunity for individuals to raise funds following the pandemic.
Practically all of the income derived this year has again been applied to the group's related activities. Future forecasting and budgeting will allow for the charity to identify areas of weakness and opportunity moving forward, allowing us to plan more effectively.
## **Reserves Policy**
We hold savings in the Charity's NatWest Account, which at the year-end totalled £ 95,814.13 These funds are held to meet the needs of the charity's activities.
In future however, some of these funds will be idientified as reserves to be utilised for specific projects to protect the long-term future of the charity.
We also have a charity paypal account, which is proving very useful for fundraising events and making online payments. The year end balance was £ 15.26
## **UPS AND DOWNS**
## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022 (continued)**
## **Plans for the Future**
With member numbers now exceeding 60, the coming year will see pressure on the finances as we continue to support children, raise awareness and support families affected by Downs Syndrome.
We will be undertking a full review of our work with Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy specialists as they carry out assessments on children within the group and ascertain the value for money that these services provide.
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 have employed the services of a marketing specialist to ensure that our work is well documented to members and beyond.
As we enter a new chapter for the charity, the trustees need to decide on an appropriate future strategy. Initial discussions have taken place in regard to the appointment of paid staff to ensure that fundraising and support services for members can be maintained, especially in light of the fact that a number of our members will begin to turn 18 in the coming year.
Further work is needed to establish the feasibility of taking the charity to that level but it is clear that continuing on the path we have for the past 15 years will soon be unsustainable.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
SIGNED
Trustee
Date:
7th July 2023
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 2022.
## **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: 1) accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or 2) the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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.
Donna Rowan Gold 07/07/2023 …………………………………………. Donna Rowan Gold 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 2022**
|**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**|**2022**
**2022**
**2022**
**2021**
**Unrestricte**
**d funds**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**Total funds Total funds**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
19,476
0
19,476
44,274
0
0
0
0
18,994
0
18,994
700
0
0
0
46
0
0
0|
|---|---|
||**38,470**
**0**
**38,470**
**45,020**|
||31,808
0
31,808
11,390
23,850
0
23,850
25,249
2,342
0
2,342
5,234
499
0
499
1|
||**58,500**
**0**
**58,500**
**41,874**|
|||
||(20,031)
0
(20,031)
3,146|
||0
0
0
0
116,039
0
116,039
112,893|
||**96,008**
**0**
**96,008**
**116,039**|
## **UPS AND DOWNS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022**
|**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
Christian Smith
Signature
Name
Signed on behalf of all the trustees|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
0
0
0
0
95,814
113,137
15
2,723
179
179
**96,009**
**116,039**
96,008
116,039
0
0
**96,008**
**116,039**
0
0
0
0
0
0
444
444
0
0
0
0
444
444
07/07/2023
Date of approval|**2021**
**£**
0
0
113,137
2,723
179|
|---|---|---|
|||**116,039**|
|||116,039
0|
|||**116,039**|
|||0
0|
|||0|
|||444
0
0|
|||444|
## **UPS AND DOWNS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022**
## **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**||
|---|---|
|**Raising funds**
Printing of brochure and fliers
Event Costs
Vegetable boxes
Advertising and Promotion
Refunds
Charges
**Charitable activities**
Venue Hire
Costs
Materials
Travel expenses
Training and Seminars
**Managing and administering the Charity**
Office Telephone, postage and stationery
Legal and Professional fees
Accountancy fees
Bank Charges
Subscriptions
**Other**
Equipment
Sundry expenses
**Total payments**
**3. Fixed assets**
Cost as at
01/10/21
Additions
Disposals
**Cost as at**
**30/09/22**
Current Value|**2022**
**2022**
**2021**
**Unrestricted Restricted**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
**£**
1,264
0
252
26,893
0
2,058
0
0
640
1,950
0
1,510
1,702
0
6,930
0
0
0
**31,808**
**0**
**11,390**
1,133
0
477
20,598
0
24,658
509
0
114
660
0
0
950
0
0
**23,850**
**0**
**25,249**
940
0
1,727
0
0
1,620
444
0
888
815
0
691
144
0
308
**2,342**
**0**
**5,234**
499
0
0
0
0
1
**499**
**0**
**1**
**58,500**
**0**
**41,874**
**Computer**
**Musical**
**Fixtures &**
**Total**
**Equipment Equipment**
**Fittings**
**Assets**
0
0
800
800
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0|
||**0**
**0**
**800**
**800**|
|||
||0
0
0
0|