2024-10-31-accounts - WECAN - We Enable Children with Additional Needs

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Charity re8lStration number 1125037 Company reglstration number 06384156 (England and Wales) WECAN - WE ENABLE CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS ANNUAL REPOIIT AND UNAUDrrED FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 crroBER 2024

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS LEGAI AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Tru5tee5 Mr A Nelson Mr R Parker Ms D Flynn Ms M J Steward Mr S Holmes (Appointed IS April 20241 (Appointed 15 April 20241 Mr J M Whitfleld Charlty number 112saa7 Company number 06384156 Re%i5tèred office Moot Hall Gallery Market Place Hexham Northumberland NE46 IXF Independent examiner A K Dunn BA (Honsl ACA Sr Matthews House Haugh Lane Northumberland NE46 3PU

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS CONTENTS Page Tru5tees' report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities io Balance sheer li Notes to the financial staternents 12-19

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECtOR'S REPORTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statement5 for the year ended 31 October 2024. The linanciol stoternent. have been prepared in occordance with the uccountinE policies Jet out in note I to the financial staternent5 and cotnply with the Iharity'5 governin8 document. the Companie5 Act 2006 and"Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appli£able irb the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" leffEclive l January 20191. Objectives and activit12S Our charity'5 purpo5e5 as Set out in the object5 rontained in the company's Memoiandum of A550ciation ale.. "to prornote the relief tsf children, youths and adults wilh learnin8 disabilities aged between 6 and 30 and living in Tynedale and South West Northumberland, In part5cular by providlng short break facility by the provislon of but not excluslvely, leisLJre actlwltles. We review our aim5, objectives and activitie5 each year. Thi5 annual report looks at what we have achieved and the outcornes of our work in the previous twelve month5. The doGufflent reports Dn the 5ucce55 01 each key activity and the benefits they have brought to farnilies ancl the children, young people and adults we airn to help. The report also help5 us ensure our aim, objectives and activities remaln Iocu5sed on our stated purposes. We have referred to phe guidance contained in ihe CtrK4rity Commi$5ion's General Guidance on Public Benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in plannin8 our lulure aclivilie5. In partlcular, Ihe trustees and mana8ement staff consider how planned activities will Contribute to the aims and objecrives they have set. The Focus of our Work Our main objective for the year 2022123 continued to be in line with the objects contained in our Memorandum of Association as quoted above. The strategles we used to meet our oblectlves Sn£luded.. Providing a range ol 8ctivity 5ession5 durin8 both term time5 and school holiday5 Working in partnership with other agencies to ensure provision which best meet5 the needs ol our children and young people These oblecrlves were delivered rhroughout the local community and wider areas of Tynedale and Cumbrla durlng our term tlme Saturday Clubs and school hollday sessSons.

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECtOR'S REPORTI ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Achlevements and performance WECAN offer5 three levels of eice.. WECAN Explorè, Working with Family Hubs, we facilitatÈ focus groups for parents with children under 6 with additional needs and provlde adwce and guidance to make sure they are not alone. fhis provides continuity and the opportunity to enter our Chlldren's Servlce. WECAN Chlldren and Young Adult Servlce Age 6yrs to 18yrs. We give valuablp re5Plte on Saturdays and school holidays to parent5 and carer5 who need time to focus on other aspects of their life. Each service user no matter what their need5, IS prepared for the rigours of life as they grow. All activities are done in the Cornmunity, which develops their confidence and independence. We also focu5 on late leena8er5 5moothin8 Out the Iran51tion lo the Adult service should they wish to progress. WECAN Adult Servlce Age 19 and èbove. We provide care in the community which stimulètes further independence, some in rhis servile do live independenily with help, we provide a level of service driven by what they wanr to do. The children and young people and adults we work with have a range learning and physKal disabilities such a5 autistic spectrum dlsorders, Downs Syndrome, challenging behavSours, are non.verbal, neurodlverse and have othef complex needs. We a150 support chlldren and young people wlth health care needs such as 5peclallst feedlng requlrementS, epilepsy, medication needs and personal care. Summary WECAN has had another successful year, we continue to providè a valuable service for families, children, young pèople and adults wlth addltlonal needs In knth West Northumberland. The numbers comlng io our events anc* uslng our Services are increasing and we are linking more closely with other organisation5 working in ihe secior. In addition management structure changes have led to a growing confidence in the quality of the services we provide and our internal proce55es. Fundlng remains challenging, our current level ol reserves provldes us with a 51able platform for our current operations, bLJt following 2 ye3r5 01 rÈduttions following the cost ol living crisis, are t3rgetin8 an incrÈasÈ in reserves in the year ahead through an increased focus on grant applications a5 well as through fundraising activity. An increase in reserves in the year ahead is a strategic priority for our organisation and the rnew management structure has been built with thls In rnind. Health and Safety Our $18ff work wlth vulnerable children, young people and adults ind are acutely aware of the ass(Kiated responsibilities. This is reflected in our policles, procedures, recruitment practices and staff trainlng. A named trustee is appointed to focus on Safeguarding and there are a number of Staff qtjalified as Safeguarding Leads, everyone involved with WÉCAN must undergo safeguarding training. In addition there is a comprehensive training programme that all Support Workers must complete and thls year a Team Lèader has bèén give a specific role to coach our Support Workers. All associated with WECAN are DBS certified. In the twelve months to November 2024 there have been no issues that required reporting.

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECtOR'S REPORTI ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Staffing Our service Manager Wayley Armstrong left in December 2023 after 12 years trf valued service and as well 35 IEplaLèrNeiit, we decidtd to ieLruit a Busiiiess Maiiager tu bu¢h in)pruve uur olli¢g yrditli¥5 iiiLrease tlie rate L)f fundraisln8 and grant applicatlons. Kirsty jackson ha5 Stepped up to the role of Service Manager and Jennifer Paiitti has been employed as Business Manager. In addition we have promoted three Staff to Tea Leaders both giving the specific responsibilities during our se55ion5 and personal objective5 With regard to the Day Service, teenager yogression to the Adult Service and staff development. The majority of our care providers are young adults during their final year at school or college. This 15 either preparation lor a career in the care industry or their life experience. Many continue to return during university or College holidays and are a 8reat a55et to WECAN. Actlvltles Uniquely all of our actiwities take place in the community. Our aim is to stimulate every¢Me who attends our sessions whilst providing a valuable resplte for their familles particularty durlng holirjay periods. Typlcal acriwitles on a Saturday include swlmMln8, ten pin bowllna alon8slde cinema visits, art and games. During the holiday5 the longer sessions allow us to travel further afield, some of the hlghlights ol this year's holldav activities were visits to Raby Castle, Holrnside Park, Chester le Street, Beamish Open Air Museum and Diggeiland all situaled in adjacent Co, Durham, swimming at both Haltwhistle outdoor pool and Prudhoe Walerworld. We visiLeé Whitehouse Farm, Morpeth and South ryne Railway, Alston, also the yearly pantomime and many more. Photographs can be found on our webslie www,weconenoblE.CO.uk. This year we have tearned up with other local charities such as Stage Fright, Hexham Cinema and the Torch Centre This is not only enjoyable but has supplemented our fundraising actlvltles.

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECtOR'S REPORTI ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Feedback This is just a sample of the comments made by parents at the end tyf Summer Scheme which ran from july to the end of August 2024 WECAN is an outstanding facility for children over the surnmer holidays. It means our daughter still has a routine and regular activities and the choice is varied and interesting. She loves going to WECAN and the staff are amazingl I I feel that WECAN alway5 do an amazing job I lack loves his days out with WECAN he also loves goin8 on the big bus. Management and staft are amazing and alway5 listen to what your child needs. I would like lo thank you all for this summer scheme you have smashed it once again and it really helps break the holidays up, As always. we are indebted to WECAN for offering such a range of activities throughout the summer holidays that glves my child some well-deserved fun, and gives us a well-deserved breakl l Thank you as always. l am 50 please(J rhat we have been introduced to WECAN. It's an amazing charity thar provides wonderful opportunities for children of all abilities. They are very welcomlng, supportive and understanding. WECAN has made such a PDSltive impact to our lives. I do not know how we would cope with the school summer holidays wthout the WECAN Surnmer Schemel There are no other options that would enable me to keep working during this period, which is giving something for my SDn that not only keep5 him occupied, but he also looks fOnard to and keep5 asking what the next activity is for him. The varl@ty of activitl@g m@ans that th@r@ is som@thin8 for att@nd@@g wSth dlff@r@nt l@v@Is of pr@f@r@ncés as w•ll as abilities. The team can be trusted to keep our children safe whilst in their care and this is greatly appreciated. I wa5 dreadin8 the sutnrner holidays by rny5ell with two children with additional need5. Then WECAN carne to our rescue and saved my sanity. The children enjoyed day trips out with staff trained to cater to their dittering medical and emotional needs. They got to experience place5 1 wouldn't have managed taking them to by myself and created lovely bonds with th• st¥fl. My nurodivrs9 chSld ngv•r usually wants to 80 inywh¢r• without m• but now asks daily when they tan go bètk to WECAN. More feedbatk can be found on our website www.wèLanènéble.Lo.uk.

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECtOR'S REPORTI ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Day Servlce The move to the Moot Hall located in the ¢entre of Hexham has been a great 5u¢cess, both as 8 meeting placefor Hexliani-bésed aLtivities arid d5 dll dLtivity Space fui 5mdll giuups. fiiis l)dS dllriwed us tu iriciease oui Adult Day 5eiviLt and typically on a Thursday and Frlday small groups can be found doing craft actlvlties interspersed with outside activitie5 depending on the wearher. As a Grade I listed building, however, it does present some £hallen8e5 both to further develop our ortivities and from a rnaintenance perspertive. Recognition WECAN has been reco8ni5ed with the followng Jwards.. North England Pr•stiBe Program Youth Support NPO of the Year- Northumberland, 2024125 wlnner SME News, Northern Enterprlse Awards 2024. Most Ir)clusive Additional Needs Support Serwite 2024- Northumberland & Best Parent & Child Comrnunity Support service 2024 (North Ea511.' WECAN Explore 2024 UK Enterprfse Awards hosied proudly by SME News. Most Empowerln8 PWD Llfe Enrlchment Or8anlsatlon 2024- Northumberland Sport Tynedale Club of the Year 2024, Award of Merlt WECAN SeNlc•s Sn Nwmbers Over the ye3r 63 dlflerènt people attended our sesslon, 19 of whom were adults at the year end, Of these S adults and 11 children benefitted from National Lottery Funding. In 20234 there were 34 Saturday clubs. holiday clubs Include 2 days at Easter, 12.5 days during the surnmer, plus 3 unfunded, by Coiunty, holf-term activities. In total thi5 represen15 over 4,500 hours of service provi5i0n of which 65% 15 lor th05e under the a8e of 18. (Y the hours provided around 50% were at a staffing ratio of one to one, thirty percent in Small groups and the balance where two staff membÈrs wÈre required for each person. At the year-end we had 37 èmployees of whom three ar on staff tontracts, the balant belng paid hourly of whom 7 work during their vacatlon.

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECtOR'S REPORTI ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Hnanclal revlew Summary Compared to the previous year we were able to halve the deficit from E17.9k to £8.7k. Day-to-day operations saw an increase in revenue and a reduction in activity costs. However continued pressure on wages due to increase5 In the living wage has largely offset this, Grants, donations and fundraising were similar to the previous year and we are targeting a rise in these areas in 2025. Grant5, Donations and Fundraising Once again we are grateful to everyane who Supported us this year. no matter how much they were able to contribute. A lot of effort went into applying for new grants and approaehlng new potential donors, some were able to help and hopefully others will be able to in the future. The unrestricted donations were particularly valuable Fundraising was a third up on last year. Great North Run revenues were up bs, 20% and there were rnany small fLJndraising activitles, many organi5ed by the adult section of WECAN. The monthly draw income was double the prevlovs year. We hope to see even greater fundralsSng in 2025. ctivity Income Invoiced incorne from Northvmberland County Council increased by 7.7% over the previous year, this was as a result of increasing number5 usin8 rhe service and we received a rate increase between 3% and 7% in September 2024. We will be applying lor a further te increase in Februory to help olf5et the irnpact ol minimum w3ge and National Insurance increases. Activity C05t5 Activity costs were reduced by 46% compared ro the previous year, a great result from the service ieam. This was partiallv due to a reduction in the hire of venue5 following relocation to the Moot Hall but rnainly due to planning activities c105er to Hexham and in line with our reduced budget. This did not in any way impact the quality or enjoyment of our offering. Central Costs Central costs were up by a third. This was In part due to the more expènslve Moot Hall facility but mainly due to thè costg of accounting, payroll and year end. This enabled us to be more professional in the way we manage central processe5, central cost5 are under constant review. Payroll Our payroll costs Increased by 6% over the prèvlou5 yeÈr much of which relatAS to the increased vdumes. Significantly our base c05t increased as Monthly paid staff increased from two to three. The increases in both numbers of staff and levels of pay were required to ensure we have ihe team in place to deliver a high-qualitv Service, we consider thi5 to be a strong managemènt team.

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECtOR'S REPORTI ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Reserves policy It is the policy of the charity that unresrricted funds which have not been desi8nated for a specific use should be rnaintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they vlill be able to continLJe the charity's turrent activities while consideration is given to way5 in which additional fji nds may be raised. This level of reserves has been rnaintained throughout the year. Majorri5ks The Management has conducted a review ol the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and is updated annually. Where 3ppropriate, Systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Internal controls risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures lor authorisation ol all tran5action5 and projects. Procedure5 are in place to ensure compliance with health and Safety of 51aff, volunteers, client5 and vlsitors to the Charltv, Structure governance and management The charitv 15 a company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 27 September 2007. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which Set out the objects and power5 of the charitable cornpany and 15 8overned under its Articles of Association. Thè trustèes, who are also the dirèctors for the purposè of company law and undér the company's Artlcles are known as rnemtr)ers ol the Management Commlttee. and who served during the year and up to the date of slgnaiure of Ihe flnanclal statements were.. Mr A Ne150n Mr R Parker Ms R A Qulgley Dr D F Slowie Ms D Flynn M5 HI Steward (Resigned 15 Aprll 20241 IRe518ned 15 April 20241 Mr S Holme5 Mr J M Whitfleld (Appointed IS April 20241 (Appolnted 15 April 20241 Recruitment ond oppointment of Èrustees Under the requirements of the Mprnorandum and Articles of Association the member5 of the Managenient Committee are elected to serve for a period of three year5. olter which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting. All mèmbers ol the Management Committet glvè their tlm voluntarlly and recèlv#d no benefits from th charity. Non of the trusteès has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the tru5tee5 are membèrs of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECtOR'S REPORTI ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Orgt7nis(Jtionol structure WECAN has a Management Committee of 8 members who meet quarterly and are responsible for the srrategic direction 2nd policy of the charity. At present the Cornmittee are from a variety of professional back8rounds relevant to the work of the charitv. A scheme of delegatlon is in place and day to day responslbillty for the provlsion of the Services re5t5 Wlth the Service Manager who is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services specified and that key performance indicators are met. The Service Mana8er also has the responsibility for the day to day operational rnan38ement ol the Project, individual supervision of the staff team and also ensuring that the tearn continue to develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice. The trustees, report was approved by the Board ol Trustees. Mr A Nelson Mr R Parker Trustee Trustee 10 January 2025

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPOIIT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WECAN - WE ENABLE CHIiDREN WITH ADDlONAL NEEDS I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of WECAN We Enable Children with Additional Needs Ithe charity) for the year ended 31 October 2024. Responslbllitles and basls of report As the trustees of the charity land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial Statements in acrordance with the requirernents of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2W6 Actl. Having 5at15fied my5ell that the financial 5talement5 of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible lor independent examination, I report in respecl of my examination of the chaiity's financial statements ¢Jrried out under se¢tion 145 olthe Charities A¢t 2011 Ithe 2011 A¢tl, In ¢arrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directitrns given by the Charlty Commission under section 1451511bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my exarnination, I conf5rm that no matters have come to my attentSon in connection with the examination glvlng me cause to bèlieve that in any materlal respect.. accounting record5 were not kept in respect of the charity a5 required by sertion 386 of the 2006 Act,, or the financial statements do not accord with those records,, or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requlrements of sectlon 396 01 the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accouNtS Bive a true and fair view which is not a matter considered a5 part of an independent examination; or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principle5 of the Statement of Recommended Piactice for accountin8 and reportin8 by charitie5 applicable lo charities preparin8 their aount5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come across no other mairers in connection with the examiiiation to which attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. A K Dunn BA (Honsl ACA St Matthews House Haugh Lane Hexham Northumberland NE46 3PU Dated.. 10 lènuary 2025

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS StATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 UnrestrScted Restrlrted Total Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Total funds fund5 funds fund5 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 Notes Income and endowments Irom: Donation5 3nd legacie5 Charitable 8Ctivities 10,562 67,794 8,580 433 18,563 29,125 67,794 8,580 433 7,429 60.342 6,529 224 29,937 37,366 60,342 6.529 224 Other trading acrivities Inve5tment5 Other income 19 19 Totsl Sncome 87,373 18,563 105.936 74,543 29.937 104,480 Expenditure on: Ralsing funds Charitable activities 1,595 84,024 1,595 113,055 1,279 91,746 1,279 121.143 29,031 29,397 Total expenditure 85,619 29.031 114,650 93,025 29.397 122.422 Net Incomellexp•ndltur•l 1,754 110,4681 18,7141 118,4821 540 117,9421 Transfers between funds 948 19481 N•t mov•m*nt In funds 1,754 110.4681 18,7141 117,5341 14081 117.9421 Re¢on¢iliatitrn of funds: Fund balances at l November 2023 33,574 15,497 49,071 51,108 15,905 67.013 Jnd balances at 310(tober 2024 35,328 5,029 40,357 33.574 15,497 49,Q71 The statement of finawial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All in¢ome and expenditure derive from continuin8 activities. 10-

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS BALANCE SHEE[ A5 A T31 ocfoBER 2024 2024 2023 Noles Current asset$ Debtors 13 3.983 37,347 2,718 47,959 Cash ar bank and In hand 41,330 50,677 Crèditors: amounts fallin8 due within one year 14 19731 11,6061 Net current ass•ts 40,357 49,071 Net assets ex¢ludSn8 penslon Ilablllty 40,357 49,071 The funds of the charlty Restricted income funds 15 5,029 35,329 15,497 33.574 Unrestricted funds 40,357 49,071 The company Is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 October 2014. The director a¢knowled8es hls responsibllltles for complylng wlth the requlrements of the Companles Act 2006 wlth respect to accountlng records and the preparailon of flnanclal StaMentS. The members have not required the cornpany to obtaln an audit ol its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the provision5 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 1012nuary 2025 Mr A Ne150n Mr R Parker Trustee Trustee Company registration number 06384156 (England and Wale51 11

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Accountlng pollcies Charlty Infowmatlon WECAN We Enable Children with Additional Needs is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The reElStered olfice Is Moot Hall Gallery, Market Place, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 IXF. 1,1 Accountln8 con¥entlor• The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the ¢harity's Igoverning doajmentl, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepublSc of Ireland" I'FRS 102,1 and the Charltie5 SORP "AccountSng and Reportin8 by Charitie5.' Statement of Recommended Pra¢rSce appllc3ble to charities preparing their accounts in accordance ivith the Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republit of Irelartd IFRS 1021" (effective l January 20191. The ¢harlty is a Publi¢ Benelit Entity as defined by FAS 102. The charlty has tsken advantage of the provisbons the SQfiP for charlties not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flow5, The financial 5tarements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary arnounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £, The financial 5tatement5 have been prepared under the historical cost convention, lrnodilied to include the revaluation of freehold propertles and to Include investment properties and certaln linanclal Snstrument5 at lair valuel. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 fjoin8 concern At the time of approving the financial staternents, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity ha5 adequate re5ource5 t¢J continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charltable fund5 Unrestricted funds are avallable fDr use at the discretlon of the trustees in furtherance of their charltable objectives. Re5trict*d fund5 are subject to speclflc conditlon5 by donors or grantors a5 to how they may be used. Thè purposes and use5 of the restricted funds are set out in the note5 to the financial statement5. 1.4 Income Income Is recognlsed when the charlty Is legally entltled to It after any performance condltlons have been met. the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified ol the dona1ion, unless performance condition5 require deferral of the amount, Income tax recoverable in relation to donalion5 received under Gift Aid or deed5 of covenant 15 recogni5ed at the time of the donation. 12-

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Accountlng pollcles Icontlnuedl Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwlse If the charity has beèn notified ol an Impending distribution, the amount Is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contlngent asser. 1.5 Expendlture Expenditure is recoanised once there is a legal or constructive obligation ta transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure 15 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, inclvding 5UPPOrt costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct Costs attributable to a sinBle activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activitie5 on a basis con515tent with the use ol resources. Central stall costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciatlon char8e5 are allocated on the portion of the asset'5 use. 1.6 Cash and cash •qulvalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other 5hort-term liquid investments with original maiurltles of three months or lèss, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown wlthin borrowings 1.7 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's Services are received. Termlnatlon beneflts are recognised imrnedlately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefit5. Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and Judgem•nts In the application of the charity's accoiJnring policies, the trustees ore required to make judgements, estimates and a$5UrnPtions about the carryin8 amount of asset5 and liabilitie5 that are not readily apparent from other Sources. The estimates aiid associated a55UlllPtions are based on histoii£al experieiice and otlier factors that are coiisidet'ed to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumption5 are reviewed on an ongoing basi5. Revisions to accounting estimates are recogni5ed in the period in which the estimate 15 revised where the rev15ion affect5 only that period, or in the periad of the revlslon and future perlods where the revlslon affects both current and future perlods. 13-

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Income from donatlons and legacles Unrestylcted Restrlrted Total Unre5trlcted Restricted Total funds fun(Is funds fvnds 2023 2024 20Z4 2014 2013 2023 Donations and gifts 10,562 18.563 29,125 7.429 29,937 37,366 Donatlons and glfts Total Communitv Foundation 14,563 14,563 National Lottery Three GuSneas Trust Other Privdte Doniltions 9,937 10,000 9,937 10.0 1,929 io,(w 3,062 3,062 1,929 Ballinger Trust Kate Richards High Sherriff Plastic Furniture Charitable BBP io,iJoo 3.000 1,000 1,000 1,000 300 live Alive Ponteland Parochial Church 3W 200 2W Hadrian Trust 2,000 Enterprise RAC UK Barbour Foundation 1,500 2,000 4,000 1,500 The Lions Club loicey Foundation 1,000 10,S62 18,563 33,12S 7,429 29,937 37.366 Incorne from charltable actlvltles UnrestrictÈd Unrestricted lunds 2024 lunds 2023 Sdle of ¥uuds 67,794 60,342 14-

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Income from other tradlng actlvltles Unrestrlrted funds 20Z4 Unrestricted funds 2023 Fundraising events 8,580 6,529 Income from Investments Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 Interest receivable 433 224 other income Unrestrl¢ted Unrestrlrted funds fund5 2024 2023 Other income 19 15-

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 Ralslng funds Unre5trlcted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 Fundraisin and ublicit Other fundraisinq cost5 1,595 1.279 1,595 1,279 Charitable activitie5 2024 2023 staff costs Actlvlty cosrs 82,963 13,028 84,491 23,816 95,991 108.307 Share ol Eovernance c05t5 17,064 12,836 113,055 121.143 Analysls by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 84,024 29,031 91,746 29,397 113,055 121,143 io Trustees None of the tiustees lor any persons connected with theml received any remuneratlon or benefits from the charitv during the year. 16-

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 li Employees The overuge monthly number of employeeu during the yeur wa5.. 2024 2023 NuMr Number 36 36 Employment C0515 ZOZ4 2023 Wage5 and 5alarie5 82,963 84,491 I here were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than LbO,UOO. 12 Taxation The ¢harlty1s exempt from laxalion on Its actlvltles because all Its income is applled for chariiable purposes. 13 D•btors Z024 Z023 Amounts lallln8 due wlthln one year: Trade debtors 3,983 2,718 14 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2024 2023 rrade creditors 973 1,606 17-

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 15 Restrfcted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and Brunt5 held on trust Subject to specific condition5 by donors as to how they may be used. At l November 2023 Incomlng resource5 Resources expended Transfers At 31 October 2024 Hadrian Trust Fund Loitery Fundln6 Saturday Fund TGT Fund 2,000 11,0001 18,4481 112.3051 15,2781 ii,¢Jooi 11,0001 10,219 1,771 2,258 14.563 Ballinger Charitable Trust Hi8h sheriff 5,278 1.000 1,000 Joices, Foundation 15,497 18,563 129,0311 5,029 Pr•vlous year: At A November 2022 Incoming re50urce5 Resources expended Transfers At 31 October 2023 Total Community Foundatlon Lottery Funding Saturday Fund TGT Fund 1,051 S,541 7,313 12,1031 15,2591 117,3131 14,7221 19481 9,937 10,000 10,000 10.219 Bo11in8er Charltable Trust 5,278 15,905 29,937 12g,3971 19481 IS.497 National Lottery Saturday club refers to intome set aside for the provision of Saturday club attendance lor those not in recelpt of dlrect payments yet have signiflcant addltional needs. B311inger Trust incorne refer5 to a grant income for £IO.000 split between the establishing of WECAN Explor¥. a new section providing support for babies and mothers Q-6 year5 and lor children lor half term activities. 18-

WECAN- WE ENAFLECHILDREN WITH ADDMONAL NEEDS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 OCTOBER 2024 16 Unrestrlcted funds The unreJtricted fundJ of the charity comprise the vnexpended balances of donation: and grant5 which are not subject to specific conditlOn5 by donor5 and grantor5 a5 to hDW they may be used. These in£lude designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purpose5. At l November 2023 In¢omlng re$our¢es Resources expended Transfers At 31 October 2024 General fund5 33,574 B7,373 185,6191 35.328 Previou5 year". At l November 2022 Incornlnl re$our¢es Re50urce5 expended Transfers At 31 October 2023 General funds 51,108 74,543 193,0251 948 32,574 17 Analys15 of net ass•t5 b•twq•n funds Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2024 2024 2024 At 31 October 2024: Current assets/llSèbS1itiesl 35,328 S.029 40.357 35,328 S,029 40,357 Unrestrl¢ted funds Restrlrted funds Toigl 2013 2023 2023 At 310rtober 2023: Current as5etsllliabilitie51 33,574 15.497 49,071 33,574 15.497 49,071 18 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party transaction5 during the year12023 nonej. 19-

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WECAN- WE ENABLE CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRusfEES OF WECAN- WE ENABLE CHILDREN wrrH ADDITIONAL NEEDS report to the tru5tee5 on my examination of the financial statement5 of WECAN We Enable Children with Additional Needs (the charity) for the year ended 31 October 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity land also Its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial Statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Cornmission under section 145lSllbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting record5 were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the financial statement5 do not accord with those records; or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the account5 give a true and fair view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or the financlal statements have not been prepared in accordance with the method5 and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the exami nation to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. rt.,, b_ A K Dunn BA (Honsl ACA St Matthews House Haugh Lane Hexham Northumberland NE46 3PU Dated= 10 January 2025