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
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Notes to the financial staternents
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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.

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Achlevements and performance
WECAN offer5 three levels of ￿e￿ice..
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.

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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.

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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 fOn￿ard 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 n*urodiv*rs9 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPOIIT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF WECAN - WE ENABLE CHIiDREN WITH ADD￿lONAL 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 a￿ount5 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

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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.
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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 Sta￿MentS.
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Trustees
None of the tiustees lor any persons connected with theml received any remuneratlon or benefits from the charitv
during the year.
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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
NuM￿r
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
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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.
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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.
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the Companies Act 2006.

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
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Balance sheer
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Notes to the financial staternents
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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.

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Achlevements and performance
WECAN offer5 three levels of ￿e￿ice..
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.

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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.

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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 fOn￿ard 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 n*urodiv*rs9 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ADD￿lONAL 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 a￿ount5 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.
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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 Sta￿MentS.
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
NuM￿r
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
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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.
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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.
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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