THURROCK OPEN DOOR DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charity number: 1125477 Company number: 5670567
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guaranlee) CONTENTS Page Directors, and Trustees, Report 3-16 Auditor's Report 17-20 Statement of Flnanclal Actlvitles 21 Balance Sheet 22 Notes lo the Accounts 23- 34 Page 2 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Chariiy number: 1125477 Company number.. 5670567 Direclors l Trustees M Fall - Chair J Hayes-_ Vice Chair T Fish J Jeflers-Daloy A Porter Company Secretary.. M Fall Senlor Management.. M J Kelly- Chief Execulive Officer R8gislered and Princlpal Ollice: 16B Orselt Road. Grays, Essex, RM17 5DL Audltors.. Clemence Hoar Cummings. Riverside House, 1-5 Como Street, Romford, RM7 7DN Bankers The Co-operative Bank Plc, PO Box 250. Skolmersdale, WN8 6WT CAF Bank Ltd. 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, Wesl Malling, Kenl, ME19 4JQ CCLA Investment Managemenl Ltd. 80 Cheapside. London. EC2V 6DZ Page 3 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company Ilmited by guaranlee) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The Iruslees are pleased to presenl their annual directors. report together with Ihe financial statemenls of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. which are also prepared to meet the requir8menls for a directors. rewrt and for Compani8s Act purposes. The financial slatemenls comply with Ihe Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Arlicles ol ASs(lation. and Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statomenl of Aecommonded Praclice applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FHS 1021 eflective 1 January 2015. OUR PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES The objects of Ihe charity as set out in the company memorandum of association are.. CHARITABLE OBJECTS The Charty's objects {'Ihe objects") are to promote the advancement of educalion by promoting the monlal, physical. social and economic wellbeing ol young people and vulnerable adulls. Providing inlormaliDn, advice, advocacy, counselling an(J support services. MIs51on Statement Open Door works wilh young people ai?d vulnerable adulls to help them realise their aspirations and address any barriers that may stop Ihem Irom achleving their full potential. This is achieved by., Providing a range ol free help and support services thal help people to live healthy, sale and happy lives. To make lully accessible the informalion and support thal enable people to make informed decisions. To help tackle injustice and inequalily by addressing issues which may prevent peoplp from gaining access to opportunities. Opgn Door Is Committed to providing high qualily, aprKopriate and valued services. As an organisation, we recognise the need to con5tanlly develop and be open lo learn, Irom the people we work with, each other and the environments we operate within. We welcome the views Of all, both positive and negalive. to help develop and improve the organisalion and Ihe services we provide. Page 4 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES continued The values whlch underpln Open Door are: To pul our customers, needs lirst and ensure our delivery is always based on them and not on what is convenient for us. • Justice, fairness and equality for all. • Challenge projudice. Valuing and recognising diversity both within the organisation as well as outside. Professionalism - how we work with each other as well as outside agencies and clienls. • Respect for seNice users as well as each olher. Reliable and responsible - to manage our time eflectively. • Being honest, open and clear wilh each other and our setvice users. Flexibility lo ensure our service users receive the besl possible service and the organisalion continues to succeed. • Belng able to challenge each other appropriately. • To value each othar and th8 contribulions we can make. Fairness and consisl8ncy- tollowing wlicies and proc8dures equally across all parts of the organisalion. Encouraging and supportive - helping each olher in order thal individuals and services are able lo succeed. • To lead by exarnple. • To empower our service users and help develop their ind8pendence. Strat8glc Framework: Promoting Independence At Open Door. our mission is to supporl children, young people, vulnerable adults, and families to overcome barriers and realise their full polenlial. We oller a range of high-impacl services designed not only to meet imrnediale needs bul also lo empower long-term change. Central lo our approach is a commilmenl to promoling independence among thosè we serve. We understand that while short-term inlervenlions may offer imtnediate relief. over time Ihey can lead to dependency-especially in under-resourced systems. Bolh charities and the statutory sectors have. al limes, unintentionally fostered long-term rgliance by focusing on 'doing for, rather than 'working with, individuals. This risks reducing autonomy, confidence, and resilience. and ultimately placas additional slrain on already limited resources. Open Door lakes a drff8renl approach. Wg provide tailored. lime-limited, and tapering support that empowers individuals to build their own capacity to lace future challenges. Page 5 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limlted by guarantee) Our model is rooted in the belief that genuine support equips people with skills, confidence. and social capilal-reducing repeal demand and crealing sustainable oulGomes. By embedding independence into our setvice design, we ensure: Beller long-term oulGomes for individuals and families. Resource efliciency, allowing more people lo access support as needs ar8 met and individuals transition out ol services. Reduced pressure on public services, as individuals become more resilient and less reliant on ongoing inteNention. This does not mean stepping back premalurely or leaving people unsupport&d. Instead, il involves delivering planned, person-cenlred. and staged support Ihal gradually reduces over time-allowing individuals lo lake increasing control over their own journey, with our guidance and encouragement. Our independence-focused framework delivers measurable impact, ensurès value fof money, and aligns with the prioritie5 Of lunders who seek both accounlability and Iranslormalional change. We are proud lo offer a model of support Ihal is not only compassionale and person-cenlred bul also financially and socially responsible. The Role of Volunteers at Open Door Al Open Door, we deeply value the vital contribution Ihal volunteers make to our work. Volunteers are al the heart of our organisalior-oIferlng ihelr time, skills, and compassion across a range ol roles. From delivering face-to-face supporl lo serwce users, assisting with day-to-day op@ralions, lo shaping our slralegic direction as Trustees. their impact is felt across every level ol our cliarily. Over Ihe past year, 22 dedicated individuals generously gave their tim8 to support Open Door's mission. We are immensely gralelul for their commitment and the difference they make in Ihe lives of those we supporl. To ensure the highesl standards of care and safeguarding, all volunleers undergo a rtgorous recruilmenl process. This includes an enhanced DBS check and the provision ol references prior lo starting their rol8. Every volunleer receives a comprehensive induction, wilh mandalory training in Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Conlidenliality, and Equalily and Diveisity. Additional training is provided based on tho specific needs and responsibililies ol their role. Volunteers are not jusl parl ol our leaTr-they are a cornerstone of our success. Their contribution enables us to reach more people. olfcr more tailored support. and conlinue building stronger. more resilient communities. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Over the past year, Open Door has faced significant challenges, responding to increasing levels of need, there has been Ilmiled new or ongoillg funding available to address these demands. The Board of Trustees took the informed decision lo operate a deflcil budget and ulilise somo of Open Door's reserves to support running Costs. Page 6 ot 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) Despite these ditficullies. Open Door has remained aligned with ils mission, delivering services and inilialives tailored to local needs. This year alono, the organisation has supported 3,817 individuals. As a Gharitable organisalion, Open Door is dedicated to ensuring value lor money while acknowledging ils broader social impact. For every £1 received, the charity generates savifjgs exceeding £4.90 lor society-reflecting a social return ratio of 4.1. Although Open Door decided previously to discontsnue ils ISO 9001 accreditation due to escalating costs. it continues lo uphold the standards and principles of Ihe certtfication. The organisalion is also planning to consider alternative quality accreditations Ihat could further slrenglhen our systems arKI processes. The charity's key activities and a(oMplIshmentS over the past year include.. YPLA Overvlew Young people in care are among Ihe most vulnerable in society, often having experienced abuse, rejeclion, and neglecl. Studies show Ihal their life outcomes are considerably poorer compared to their peers who have not been in the care system. The YPLA (Young People's Looked Alter) project is designed for childr&n and young people currently or previously under the care of Thurfo¢k Social Gare.11 ollers free and conlidenlial support lo Ihosg living in loslei care, r8sidenlial sellings, or under a care order. The service also exlends assistance to care leavers. Importantly, YPLA operates independ8nlly from Social Services. Expected Outcomes Young people feel supported, respected, and heard. Irllprovem8nl in their personal circumstances. Greater invotvernent in decision-making processes. wilh a beller understanding of Ihose decisions. Increased Gonlidence and emFM)werment to voice concerns. Improved awareness of Iheir rights and realislic expectations. Key Outputs Number ol young people receiving supwrt from the project. Number of individual advocacy cases addressed. Number of complaints assisted. Servlce Components 1. Advocacy helps ensure young people who are looked after are listened lo and heard. They are encouraged and supported to activoly engage in decisions concerning their lulure and wellbeing. It supports Ihem al meelings such as reviews, school meetings, court appearances. solicitor's appointments etc. The service also assists young people making complaints or passing on suggeslions lo Social Services. Pagè 7 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) 2. Mentoring Trained staff and local community volunteers offer one-to-one support during transitional periods. Mentors assist young people in selling personal goals. developing skills, boosling self-esteem, and celebraling achievements. 3. Independent Visitors These are trained volunteers who provide impartial support to children in care, especially thosè with limited or no family conla¢l. They conlribute to als aspects of the child's development. 4. Advocacy for Chlldren on Child Prolection Plans Commissioned by Thurrock Council, this aspecl of the s81vice supports chlldren fecently placed under child protection plans. Performance Summary The YPLA project has remained aligned with ils objeclives, handling 1,071 relerrals over the past year and delivering 527 advocacy cases. Tho number of young people connected wilh Independenl Visilors is rising, wilh ongoing recrLFilmenl and training of now volunteers. Gurrenlly, the service is slaffed by three employ8es and supported by Ihree volunteers. It is commissioned by Thurrock Gcuncil. Iiiterventions." Therapeulic Support Services Overview Interventions is a comprehensive support service o118ring a diverse range ol Iherapeulic approaches for children. young peoplg, and families. Th8 servicc draws upon several metliodologies, including: CounseS1ing Life Coaching Anger Management Solulion-Focused Therapy Cognilive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Arl Therapy Play Therapy ReGognising the uniqueness ol each individual, the service conlifjuously evofves its interventions, ad(nowledging ihat no single method suits everyone. Staffing and Training All professionals and volunleers employed are fLJlly qualified. Additionally, the service provides linal-year placement opportunities for trainee counselk)rs compleling their required praclice hours. Key Issues Presented The most frequenlly oncounlered concerns this year included: Pagè 8 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) Anxiety Loneliness and isolalion Family-related stress Academic challenges Ealing disordefs and self-harm Trauma Anger Sexualily Low self-esleem Stress Relationship difficulties Bereavemenl Feelings of rejection Bullying Body image concerns lfflpaGI of social media Ollen. inllial concerns uncovered deeper, inlerconnected challonges that the individuals were also experiencing. Servlce Dellvery This year, Interventions faGilitaled approxirnately 3,144 counselling sessions. In arjdilion. weekly counselling services were delivered lo six local schools. Remote support was also offered In Soulhend, lunded by NHS ICB. Remole Servlces Originally implomenled during Ihe pandefflic, remote counselling conlinues to be a core offering, particularly in SoutherKI. It remains a weferred oplion lor young individuals who face diff iculties attending in-person sessions. Team and Supervision The service employed lour paid stall memb8rs and was supported by five volunle8rs and several sessional workers. In resFX)nse lo rising d8mand, sessional staff and hours were expanded throughout the year. All personnel-whelher permanent, volunteer, or placement-receive consislenl support Ihrough individual and group supervision. Fundlng The project is commissioned by Mid Essex ICB, Private Donations and School contracts. Mentorlng Mentoring promotes reflection, confidonee-building, and self-esteem, equipping young people to assess their options and make langible PTogress in their lives. Service Delivery and Impact A lolal of 216 young people re1ve(l menloiing support, with overwhelmingly positive leedback reported by both participants and their refetrers. The demand lor the service continues to surpass available iosources. resulting in a wailing list for new reforrals. Initially, sessions were delivered remotely. However. due lo commissioner requiremenls, the service transitioned back lo socially dislanced. face-to-face mentoring as soon as it was acc@ptable to the young person and their lafflily. In response lo challenges posed by isolation and limited social activity, the mentoring ofler was further enhanced with additional weekly conl8Ct throughoul the year. Staffing Page 9 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) The service was delivered by a team comprising.. 4 paid staff membors 4 sessional workers HASS This seNice has been funded by a grant from The Big Lottery since September 2017. The service provides help and support lor people regarding housing and homelessness including help with welfare benefits, access lo accotnmodalion and settling inlo a new tenancy. The Service provides support wilh: welfare berbelils budgoting paying bills & debt poverty issues accessing other support such as food banks securing accommodation in the privale sector houslng applications selling up a new home regislering with doctors, schools etc helping lo mainlaln a lenan¢y advocacy, mediation and conflicl resolulion Rent Deposit Scheme - Deposits are funded by Thurrock Council enablirKJ Open Door lo provide a number ol un-repayable renl deposits to help secure accommodation In the Private Let seclor for local people who would olherwise be homeless. With some ol the internal changès made by Thurrock Gouncil over Ihe past year, this support has significantly dropped and we expect il to become unavailable in the very near fulure. Overlhe past year 3.516 supporl sesslons w8re hel(J in addition to this weekly check-ins which took place. The service is delivered both lac£ to face and remolely dependent on the need ol the client. Tho service has secured new accommodation for 16 people this year. With orbly on rent deposit administered. The service employs 4 members of staff. This service is funded by the National Lottery. Family Support Servlce Supporting Families lo Build Resilience and Wellbeing In the past year. Open Door has conlinued to resFX)nd lo the growing and complex needs of families in our comtnunity. Increasing fbnancial pressures. emotional strain, and challenges in family life have left many parents and carers leeling ovorwhelmed. parlicularly around mental health. managing children's behaviour. and maintaining healthy roulines al home. ReGognising these pressures, we launched a dedicated Family Support Service, inilially funded tt)rough a Combination ol unrestricted reserves and a granl from Essex Community Page 10 0134
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee} Foundation. This initiatwe aimed lo olfer early inlervenlion through rnenloring, providing practical and emolional support to families navigating signifieanl challenges. Two part-lime support workers were recruiled to delivar Ihe pik)i phase. working intensively with families over a Iwelve-week period. Their role was10 5UPPOrt parents in building coping slralegies, improving lamily dynamics. and strengthening overall wellbeing using a menlal health-inlormed approach. Impact end Outcomes The respons& from families has been extremely positive. Key outcomes observed include., Improved school attendance among children Roduclion in anger and hostilily within Ihe family environment Greater parental confidence in managing challenges Improved behaviour a£ communication among family members FeedbaGk high5ighled how valuab19 the mentoring support was in helping families feèl heard, supported, and equipped lo manage daily slfesses more @fleclivety. Many parenls reported feeling less isolated and more empowered to create positive changes in their homes. Looking Ahead The success ol this pilot has laid strong toundalions for Ihe luture. We are now aclively exploring external lunding opportunities to scale the service, increase capacity, and integrate this approach into our wider offer lo lamilies across Thurrock. Our goal is to ensure that accessiljle, early support is available lo families when Ihey need il mosl building long.lerm resilieiice and promoting mental wellbeing at the heart ol family lile. Futureverslty Although no contract to delivery programmes this year were commissioned Open Door did deliver a short summer programme in Thurrk utilisino som8 reseivos and funding recelved from donations. Future Plaiis Looking ahead, Open D¢)or remains commilled to continuing ils core activilies and delivering higli-qualily support across all services, subject to securing adequate funding lor the year ahead. Our commilmenl to Professionalism and continuous ifflprovement remains strong. We will revisit the Social Value Qualily Mark as parl of our ongoing efforts lo demonslrale transparenGy. effediveness. and return on investment lo our slakeholders. In response to glowing concerns around cyber security. Ihe Managem&nt Committee underlook a wmprehensive review ol our IT inlfastruclure. A strategic decision was made lo transition to a cloud-based IT system, resLilting in Ihe full decommissioning of our physical servers by March 2025. This transition includod upgrading and replacing the majority of our IT 8quipmenl to ensLAre compalibilily with the new systern and enhanced cyber securily standards. The project was primarily lunded Ihrough our designated IT reserves. With Ihese syslems now in place. Open Door is wsitioned to pursue Cyber Securily accredilation in th8 coming year. Page11 of34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limlted by guarantee) As part of our commitment to growth and sustainabilily. we will explore opportunities to expand new piojects beyond Thurrock, while slaying true to our charilable aims and values. W9 will also actively seek to diversify our incomo streams and consider new models of seNice delivery that align with the needs of the communities we serve. Following the successful delivery ol the Futureversity short programme, Open Door plans lo deliver a siinilar, condensed two-week version in Thurrock in 2025, offering valuable opporlunilies for local young people to engage in positive. skills-based learning experiences. Finally, th8 Board of Trustees recognises the importance of strong, diverse governance. In the coming yeai, we will continue lo proactively recruil ngw truslees lo slronglhen our leadership and ensure Ihe long-term strategic direclion of the charily is informgd by a broad range of voices and expertlse. PUBLIC BENEFIT The Truslees have considered the Charity Commission'5 requiremenl in respect ol Public Benefit,. in their view the Charily meets, in lull, the criteria to satisfy tho 18St. The Trustees, Annual Report describes the activities undertaken lo further its charitable purposes for the public benefit. together wilh plans lor the future provision of setvices. PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCES The National Lottery Community Fund Essex Community Foundation. including lan Spence Fund andAngela Marks Fund. Thurrock Council Mid Essex NHS ICB FINANCIAL REVIEW The year was again on8 of consolidation lor Ihe charily. Total reserves. whh stood al £1.197,091 on 31 March 2022, have reduced to £871,566 as at 31 March 2025 as a result ol planned expenditure exceeding budgeted incom8 over th8 3 year period. In the yoar under review, HASS (Housing Advice Support Service), Menloring. YPLA (Young People Looked Afterl and Family Support accounled for £145.692 of the £146.693 deficit on reslricted and designated expenditure. Al the year end. lolal feslricled and designated lunds stood at £184,263 and £352,105 respectively, while unrestricted I general funds stood at £335,198, down from £430.327 al tho preceding year end. As at 31 March 2025 Irustges have again made the decision to invest more in certaiii projects that will be generaled by income, in other words to fund these projecls from reserves. which will lead lo a deficit in the year lo 31 March 2026 and a lurther reduction in reserves. Without this use of reserves these projects will have had to be severely curtailed or even suspended because Ihe strain on public linances is such that il is unlikely that they would be lully lunded by statutory partners. Page 12of34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) Whilst Ihis stralegy means a reduction in Ihe headroom available to the Gharily lo cope wilh adversity and shocks to the system, it should be noted that, as al 31 March 2025 Ihè lolal value ol reserves is still equal to almosl 18 months, worth ol expenditure at 2024-2518vels of aclivily. Of Ihe total reserves at 31 March 2025. restricled resorves now stand at £184.263 or 21°/o of the total. As always. the board of trustees will monitor and review the ongoing financial situation lo ensure the longevily of Ihe organisation and ils abilily lo continue to achieve ils charilablo aims. RESERVES POLICY Thurrock Open Door Management Commimee believes that to an effective charity it musl plan lo deal with any contingencies or emergencies that may arise. The Managemenl Commillee recognises the need to ensure adequate operalional costs are held In reservo lo account tor contractual obligations to staff, conlingencies. risk managemenl and any unanticipated reduction in Income. The management committee has an ambition whereby the unreslriclod funds not commitled or invested in tangible fixed assets {"Ihe free reserve5') held by the charity should be between 3 - 6 months ol the resources expended. In lem)s ol the 2024-25 outturn this equates lo approximately £147,000 - £294,000 in general lunds. However, lor current purposes il is more accurate to base this calculation on budgeted levels ol aclivily to account for the planned ieduclion ill reserves. This creates a range ol between £139,000 to £278,000 needed lo cover cosl. The planned dolicil for the coming year will bring Ihis ambition closer bul the Charity will still have in excess of 6 months expenditure in free reserves. INVESTMENT POWERS AND POUCY In line with Thurrock Open Door's Board ol Trustees, duty to manage the risk the decision was taken lo spread tha organisalion's funds across a nuniber of ac¢ounts with dillerenl banking institutions, namely CAF, COIF and Co-op Communily Bank. Funds not immediately committed are invested in COIF and CAF accounts in order to gain the maximum amount ol inleresl wilh the least risk. This situation will be reviewed on a regular basi5. Page130134
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GOVERNING DOCumEr The organisalion is a charitable company. limited by guarantee. incorporated on 10 January 2006. This organisation was previously registered with the Charity Commission as Open Door Thurrock on 18th May 1979, charity number 277663. All assets and activilies were translerred to Thurrock Open Door on 15 April 2012 wilh the previous charity wound up on 16th February 2013. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES Thurrock Open Door is governed by a volunlary Board ol Trustees l Directors, roferred to as Board members. The Board is made up of local PBopl& who are passionate about the alms of Open Door and helping the people we work with. Board members are recruiled from Ihe local area based on their expertise, interest and commitment to the work ol Op8n Door. Those expressing an interest are first interviewed by either the Chief Executive or Chair ol Ihe organisation. This ensures they share a genuine interest and commilm8nl lo the aims of the organisalion and understand Ihe commitment they are undertaking. They will then presenl themselves to the full Board lor consideralion. Providing Ihere are no objecllons th8 Board maylhen elecl the new person to serve until the nexl AGM. Th8 entire Board stands for re-eleclion at the Annual General Meellng where opportunity exlsls for new members lo join the Board and for the election ol oflicers. All 8oard members are required lo undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Gheck and meet the HMRC 'Fil & Propcr Persons, requirement to hold a directorship. other people may be approached by the Board to join them where there is fell lo be a deficit in expertise on tho Board, for example Ihe role of Treasurer or HR expertise. A ropresentalive position exists on the Board for Thurro¢k Council. This position is nominated by the represented organisation. There are a further two wsilions available on the Board for existing service users. All Board Members must be committed lo Open Door's aims and objects as well as agree to policies and procedures, regarding equal opportunities, confidentiality, child protection and safeguarding. A copy of these are given lo each new member at the stage they express an interest in joining the Board. Page 14 0134
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) Open Door governance is provided by the voluntary Board of Directors l Trustees. The Board meels on a bi-monthly basis and works wilhin Ihe six principles ol good governance devdoped by the Charity Commission. It employs a Chief Executive who is responsible for th& dayto day operation, management of stafl and resources of the organisation and developing and implemenling the strategic direction in partnership with the Board. Board members are invited lo attend the organisation's annual planning day. They are also ollered and encouraged to attend a number ol other relevanl training events. No formal training was accessed by Board members this year through Open Door, allhough a number of informal training sessions have been attended through the local CVS and within othar roles thay occupy. All members ot the Board give their time volunlarily and receive no benefits from the Gharity. RISK MANAGEMENT The Board ol Trustees are aware ol th8 risks Ihat the charity faces, particularly those relatod lo Ihe operations and linances ol the charity, and try to miligate Ihese where possible. A comprehensive risk rogister is In place for the organisalion which is reviewed and updated on a regular basis. The charity aims lo adopt a responsive approach ensurlng thal Ihe services provided remain the most approprlate to people's needs. The charity Is keen to avold over reliance on any single source ot funding and Iherelore tries to diversify its funding income where possible. Open Door holds a comprehensiv8 HR support contract with Cilalion PIC which provides professional legal advice regarding personnel issues including any legal costs that may be incurred due to ernployment tribunals. Open Door also r8c&ives professional guidance and support regarding Health & Safely compliance through Cilation Plc. Op&n Door has in place Publlc Liability, Employer Liabilily and Professional Liability Insurances which are reviewed annually. STATEMENT OF DIRECTOR AND TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees (who are also directors of ThuOck Open Door for Ihe purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial slalemenls in accordance wilh applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Slandards (United Kingdom Generally AcGepled Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Directors lo prepare financlal statements for each linanclal year, which give a true and fair view ol the state of affairs ol the charitable comparly and of the incoming resources and application ol resources, including the income and expenditure ol the charitable compally for the y8ar. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required to: Page 150134
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subjeGI lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial slatemenls. and prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concern basls unlass il is inappropriate lo presume that the charitable company will continue on that basis. The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial posilion of the chafitaEJe company and enable them to ensure that the linancial statements comply with the Companies-Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the ass8ls ol the charilable company and hence lor taking reasonable steps for the prevention and delection ol fraud and other irregularitias. STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE TO AUDITOR So far as the Trustees ar8 awar8, Ih8r8 is no relevant audil information of which the charitable company's auditor is unaware. Additionally. Ihe Truslees hav8 taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order lo make ourselves aware of any relevant audit informalion and to establish Ihal Ihe charity's auditors are aware of that information. AUDITORS Clemence Hoare Cummings were appointed as the charity's audltors forlhe financial year commancing 1st April 2024 and a resolulion lo re-appoint Ihem as altditors will be proposed at the forthcoming annual general meeting. This report has been prepared in accordance wilh the Slalemenl of Recommended Praclice. Accounting and Reporting by Charitles {issued in March 2005} and lakiiig advantage of the small companies. exemption ol Section 415A of the Companies Act 2006. This I'eport was approved by the Board of Trustees on 17111 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by: M Fall (Chairperson) Page 16 of34
THUFIROCK OPEN DOOR {A company limited by guarantee) INDEPENDENT AuD0,s REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THURROCK OPEN DOOR OPINION We have audiled the financial slatement5 of Thurrock Open D(K)r (the 'charitable company'l for the year ended 31sl March 2025 which comprise the Stateent ol Financial Activities (including income & expendilure accounti, the Balan Sheet and notes to the financial statements. including significant accounting policies. The linancial reporting Iramework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Staridards, including Financial Reporting Slandard 102 The FinanGiaJ Reporling Sland8rd applicable in the UK and Republic of Irejand (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclice). In our opinion the financial slalemenls.. give a true and fair view of Ihe stale ol the charitable company's aflair5 as at 31 st March 2025, and of its incoming resources and application ol Tesources, including its income and expendilure, for the year then ended- have been properly prepared in a(xordance with Uniled Kingdom GeneraNy Accepied A¢counling Practice. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirem8nts ol the Companies Act 2006. BASIS OF OPINION We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlernational Standards on Audiling (UK) IISAS (UKI) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those slandards ar8 further described in the audiloi responsibilities loi the audit ol the financial slalements section ol our report. We are independent ol the charitable company in accordance wilh Ihe elhical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial slalemenls in the UK. including the FRG'S Ethlcal Standard, and we have fulfillod our other elhical responsibilities in accordance with these roquirem?nts. We believe that Ihe audit evidence we hava obtained is sutticient and appropriale lo provide a basis for our opinion. CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN In auditing the financial slalemenls, we have conGluded that the truslees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the linancial slalements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not idenlified any material unceitainties relating to events or condilions thal. individually or collectively, may casl significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at18ast1welve months from when the financial slatemenls are aulhorisod for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibililies of the Irustees wilh respect lo going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Pago 17 of34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guaranlee) OTHER INFORMATION The olhgr informalion comprises the information included in the trustees, annual report, other than the linancial statements and our auditorfs reporl Ihereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on Ihe linancial statements does not cover the other information and. except to Ihe oxlenl olherwise explicilly stated in our report, we do nol expr8ss any form of assuranco conclusion th8r&on. Our responsibilily is lo read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowlpdge obtained ir) the Gourse of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstatod.11 we identify such material inconsislencies or apparenl malerial misstatemenls, we are required lo determine whelher Ihis gives rise lo a material misstatement in the financial slalements themselves. 11. based on the work we have performed, we concludc that there is a material misstalemenl of this other inlormalion, we aro required to report thal lacl. We have nothing to report in this regard. OPINIONS ON OTHER MATTERS PERSCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course ol the audil.. the inlormalion given in Ilie trustees. report {incorporaling th& directors, report) for the financial year lor which Ihe financial stalefftents are prepared is consislenl with the financial slalemenls. and the directors, report included within the trustees. report has been prepared in accordance wilh applicabl8 legal requirements. MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION In the light of the knowledge and undeislanding ol the charitable company and ils environment oblained in the course of the audit, we have not idenlilied material misstatements in the directors, reporl included within the trustees. reporl. Wo have nothing lo roport in respect of Ihe lollowing matters in reSalion to which the Companies Acl 2006 requires us lo report to you if. in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have nol been kepl, or relurns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or Ihe linancial stalemenls are nol in agreement wilh the accounting records and returns. or certain disclosures of Iruslees, remuneralion specilied by law are not mad&; or we have not roceived all the informalion and explanalions we require for our audit- or the trustees were nol enlilled to prepare the financial slatemerils in accordance wilh the small companies. regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions In preparing the directors. report and from Ihe requirement to prepare a slralegic report. Page 18 of34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limlted by guarantee) RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES As explained more fully in the trustees. responsibilities statement set out on page 13, the trustees Iwho are also the diroclors of the charitable company for Ihe purposes of company law) are responsible lor the preparation of Ihe linancial statements and for being satislied that they giva a true and fair view. and lor such internal control as Ihe trustees determine is r)ecessary to enable the preparation of financial slalements that are Irge from material rnisslatement. whelher due lo Iraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the truslees are responsible tor assessing the Gharilable company's ability lo conlinue as a going concern, disdosing. as applicable. matters related lo going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Irustees either intend to liquidate Ihe charitable company or lo cease operations, or have no realistic allernative but to do so. AUDITORS RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whothew the finaiioial slalemenls as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's reporl thal includes our opinion. Fleasonable assurance is a high level ol assurancè, but is not a guaranlee that an audit conducted in accordanc& wilh ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misslalemenl when il exisls. Misslat&menls can arise from fraud or error and are Gonsidered material il, individually or in the aggregate. Ihey could reasonably b8 expected lo influence tho economic decisions ol users taken on Iho basis ol tliese rinancial stalemenls. Irregularlties, including fraud, ar6 Instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibililies, outlined above, lo detect fflateiial misslalemenls in r@SP8Ct ol iriegularilies, including Iraud. The exlent to which our procedures are capable of delecling irregularilies, including Iraud is d8tailed below: In idenlilying and assessing risks of material misstalemenl in resp8ct of irregularili&s, including fraud. Ihe audil engagement team: enquired with management about any known or suspected instance of non- compliance with laws and regulations, accidents in the workplace and fraud-, reviewed financial stalement disclosures and agrèed through lo supporting documenlalion lo assess compliance wilh applicable laws and rBgulations,' audited the risk ol override of conlrols, includiiig Ihrough tesllng journals entries and olhei adjuslmenls lor appropriateness and evaluating Ihe ixjsiness ralionale ol signilicant transactions outside the rrrna1 course ol business- and reviewed and challenged key accounling policies and eslimates made by management. Because of the inhergnt limitations of an audit. there is a risk thal we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a malerial misstatement in the financial stat8menls or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that complianoe with a law or regulation is removed from the events and Iransactions retlecled in the financial stalemenls, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-(x)mpliance. The risk is also greater regarding iiregularilies occurring due lo fraud ralhor Ihan error, as fraud involves intentional conGealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresenlalion. Page 19of34
THURROCK OPEN DOOFI (A company limiled by guarantee) A further description of our responsibililies is available on Ihe FRC'S website at.. https.'Ilwww.Irc.org.uk/aLfdilorslaudil-assurancelaudilor-s-responsibililies-foi-the-audit-of-the- tildescripiion-of-the-audilor /oE2°/080Yo99s-responsibilities-*oi. This description forms part ol our auditor's reporl. USE OF REPORT This report is mado solely to lh8 chaiilable Company's members, as a body, in awordanco with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate to Ihe charitable company's members those matters we are required to stale to Ihem in an auditor's report and lor no other purpose. To Ihe lullesl exlenl permitted by law, we do not accept or assutne responsibility lo anyone othgrlhan the charitable cornpany and the charilablo company's members as a LKJdy, for our audit work, lor this report, or lor the opinions we have lormed. ZSa- Lee Blunden FCCA CTA (Senior Stalulory Auditor) For and on b9hall ol Clemence Hoar Cummings Chartered Accountants and Slalulory Auditor Riverside House 1-5 Como Street Romford Essex RM7 7DN Dale.. Page 20 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limiled by guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Unreslricted Restrlcled Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Notes Income Donations and Beguesls 1,194 1,194 1,591 InGom& from Charitable Activities Grants and Contract Income 190,064 231,953 422,017 538,174 Investment Income 18,446 18,446 17,274 Olh@r Income 1,000 Total Income 209 704 231,953 441,657 558 039 Expendlture Expenditure on Charttable Activities 193.107 395,828 588,935 633,286 Total Expendilure 193 107 395 828 588 935 633 286 Nel Income / {Expendlture) & Net Movement In Funds 16,597 (163,875) (147.2781 {75,247) Translers botween Funds (120.654) 120,654 Tolal Funds brought forward 791.360 227,484 1,018,844 1,094,091 Total Funds carried forward 687 303 184 263 871566 1018 844 All incoming resources and resources expended derive from conlinuing aclivilies. There were no recognised gains or losses other Ihan those included in the Stalomenl ol Financial Activities during the curronl or previous year. Page 21 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Company Number 5670567 Noles 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed Assets 97,510 91,001 Currenl Assets Debtors Cash al Bank and in Hand 10 4,110 818.183 822,293 8,010 943.752 951.762 Llabllltles Ciedilors: due within one year 48,237 23.919 Net Currenl Assels 774,056 927,843 Net Assets 871 566 1018844 The Funds of the Charity Unreslricled funds: General Deslgnated 12 335.198 352,105 430,327 361 033 12 687,203 791,360 Restrlcted 12 184.263 227,484 Total Charlty Funds 871,566 1018,844 These accounts are prepare(l in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 01 the Companies Act relating lo small companies and conslilute the annual aOuntS required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation lo the company. These tinancial stalemenls were approved by Ihe Board of Directors and authorised for issue on oCtOber 2025 and signed in their behalf by: 1.7 M Fall (Chalr) The notes on pages 23 to 34 form part of these financial statements. Page 22 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guayanlee) NOTES TO THE AccouTrrrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Accounllng policles a) Basis of preparatlon ol accounts The financial slatefflents have been prepared under the historical cosl convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applioable lo charilies preparing their accounls in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland {FRS1021 lellective January 2015) - (Charilies SORP (FRS102)}, Ihe Financial Reporling Standard applioabl6 in the UK and Republic ol Ireland {FRSI 02} and the Companies Act 2016. The Charity constitutes a public benefil entity as defined by FRS 102. The linancial statemenls are pr8pared in sterling. which is the functional curr8ncy ol the charily. Monetary amounts in these financial slatements ar& rounded to Ihe nearest £. The truslees consider Ihal there aro no material uncertainties about the Chaiity's ability lo conlinue as a going concern. b) Incoming resources Donations and similar incoming resources are included in the year in which Ihey are receivable, which is when th8 charity becomes entitled to the resource. Grants receivable are crediled to th8 Slatemenl of Financial Activities (SOFA) in Ihe year to which they relat8. Deferred income reFxesenls amounls received Iof lulure periods and is released to incoming resources in the period lor which il has been received. Inleresl receivable and other income is included in the SOFA in the year in which it is r8ceivable. c) Expenditure and allocation of costs All expendtture is included when il is incurred on an accruals basis. Resources expended include allributable VAT which cannol be recovored. Costs are allDcaled belween charitable and olher expenditure in accordance with the nature of the cost. Where ilems involve more than one category, they are apporlKJned between Ihe oalegories in accordanco with the nalure of the cost, dl Fund accounllng Funds held by Ihe charily are either- Restrlcted funds - Restricted funds retxesent granls and donations reGeived which are allocated by Ihe donor for specific purposes. Designaled funds- Designaled funds represenl lunds sel aside bythe Trustees out of unreslricted funds for specific lulure purposes or projects. Unrestricted Income funds Unrestricted funds represenl income. which is expendable at the discretion of Ihe Trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the chaiily. Page 23 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. Accounting pollcies (continued) e) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assels are slated at Gost. Depreciation is calculated to write off Ihe cost, less their estimated residual value, over their expected uselul lives on Ihe following basis. Fieehold Buildinos Computer equipmenl orfice equipment Fixtures and lillings 2% Slraighl line 330/. Slraighl line 25% Straighl line or over the period of Ihe lease 25% Stiaighl line The Trustees have sel an amount of £1.000. being the value below which fixed assets purchased are not capilalised. f) Debtors Trade and olher debtors are recognised at th8 settleent amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepaymenls are valued al the amount prepaid ngt ol any trado discounls due. g) Credltors Creditors are recognised wliere Ihe charily has a present obligation Tesulling frorn a past event that will probably result in the Iransler ol funds lo a third party and the amount due lo sellle the obligalion can be measured or eslimaled reliably, Creditors are normally recognised at their settlemont amount alter allowing for any trade discounts due. h) Operating leases Rentals applicable lo operating leases where substanhally all the benefits and risks ol ownership remain with the lessor are charged againsl profits on a slraight-line basis over the period of the lease. l) Contributlons lo penslon funds Delined Contrlbutlon Scheme The pension Costs charged in the year reprosent the amount ol the contributions payable lo the scheme in respect of the accounting perlod. l) Transllion to FRS 102 Reslalemenl ol opening lund balances or reported net income al the date of transition was nol required. The tiansition dale was 01 April 2014. Unrestricted Funds Tolal Unrestrlcted 2025 Funds Total 2024 2. Donatlons & Legacies Individual Donations 1,194 1.194 1,591 1,591 1.194 1.194 Page 24 of 34
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THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlcted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 4. Other Income Miscellaneous Income 1,000 AII 2024 Olher Income is Unrestricled Income. 5. Support Costs The charity identifies and classrfies support costs into general support (back office etcl and governance. These costs are then apportioned separately belwoen the koy activities undertaken in the year {see Note 6). The basis of apportionment is estimated usage ol support function by each activity. General Support Goveriiance Total 2025 Total 2024 Stall Costs Premises Expenses CommunScations & IT Costs Legal & Professional Fees Other Costs Audit Fees 24.772 24,772 24,288 714 7,437 24,528 6,831 7,412 13.217 25.424 4,220 13,217 25,424 6,026 9,624 1,806 9.624 67,633 11,430 71,210 Page 26 of 34
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THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 7. Nel Income for the Year This is staled after Charging: Deprgcialion Operaling Lease Auditors Rcmuneration 3,198 9,894 3,897 9,422 8. Stall Costs Total 2025 Total 2024 Salaries and Wages Social Security Gosls Pension Gosts 410,400 440,533 31,138 31,177 13,048 13,480 454,586 485,190 Average Numbers of Employees 18 20 1 employee had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: 1). No trustee received any ieffluneralion or Teimbunsemenl of expenses during Ihg year (2024.. Nil) The key management personnel of the charity comprises tha Chief Exeeulive Officer, the Director of Therapeutic Interventions and the Senior Business Supporl Manager. The lotal employee benefits ol Ihe key managemenl personnel ot the charity were £182,553.12024.' £178,176). The charity operates a defined conlribulion pension scheme. Contrlbutions are charged as they are paid. Page 28 0134
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company litnited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Fixtures Freehold Fittings & Property Equlpment Tanglble Fixed Assets Tolal Cost Al 1 April 2024 Additions 119,474 27,682 9,707 147,156 9.707 Al 31 March 2025 119,474 156,863 Depreclatlon At l April 2024 Charge for Ihe Year 28,473 2.389 27,682 809 56,155 3,198 At 31 March 2025 Net Book Value Al 31 March 2025 88,612 At 31 March 2024 Tolal 2025 Total 2024 10. Debtors Trade Doblors Other Debtors & Prepaymeiits 4.110 4,545 3,465 Page 29 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total 2025 Tolal 2024 11. Creditors Trade Creditors Sundry Credilors & Accruals Deferred Income Taxation & Social Security 1 ,425 8,434 32,454 5,924 4,706 9,784 9,429 Deferred Income comprlses: Al 01 Apr 2024 Released At 31 Mar 2025 Deferred Housing Advice Support SeNice 32,454 32,454 32,454 Balance al 31 March 2024 Transfers Balance between at 31 Mar Funds 2025 J2. Movements in Funds Income Expendlture Restricted Funds HASS. Mentoring Social Inclusion Project Young People Looked After Fulureversity Youth Hub Mental Health Advocacy SDulhend CCG 52,875 32,454 83,675 2.000 83.734 (138.289) (130,395) 13,071) (122,457) {1,616) 52,960 4S,720 1,071 19,903 18,820 1,641 25 4,500 4,500 5.848 148,300 25,590 173,890 227.484 231953 395 828 120 654 'Housing Advice Supporl Service Page 30 0134
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. Continued.... Balance a131 March 2024 Balance at21 March 2025 Transfers between Funds Income Expenditure Deslgnated Funds Counselling Interventions Family Support Redundancy Reserv8 Fixed Asset Reserve IT Replacement Reserve Thurrock Summer Programme Repairs & Maintenanc8 116.977 158,570 (167,498) 125.609) 108,049 25,609 99,176 94,880 20,000 99,176 94,880 20,000 10.000 20,000 10,000 20,000 361,033 158,570 {193,1071 25,609 352,105 General Funds General Reserve 430.327 51.134 (146.2631 335,198 1 018 844 588 935 871566 Fund transfers have been made in order to dear residual balances on expired projects, or lo ensure ongoing reslricled funds are not negalive, and in order to establish a designated fund for the replacement ol IT equipment and software. Open Door works wilh young pcople and vulnerable adulls lo help them realise Iheir aspiralions and address any barTieis that may slop them Irorn achieving their full polenlial. Open Door operales a nuniber ol seNices and projects which are as follows.. Housln Advlce Su ort Service HASS Providing inlorrnation advice, advocacy and support for people regarding housing and welfare benefits in Thurrock. There are three other elomer)ts to the setvice: Mediation - Providing family mediation where there is a relalionship breakdown. The aim 0% Ihe medialion is lo address issues an(J reach an agreed compromise that will enable the young porson to remain in Ihe family home. Rent Deposil Scheme- DetKTrSits are funded by Thurrock Council enabling Open Door lo provide a number ol un-repayable renl deposits to help secure aGcommodation in the Page 31 0134
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limiled by guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Private Lel sector lor local people who would otherwise be homeless. The HASS service is funded by a grant from The Big Lotlery. Youn Peo le Looked Alter Advocac YPLA This service provides advocacy and support for young people who are looked alter by Thurrock Council. It includes advocacy, support. mentoring, social activities. assistance with complaints. allendance al reviews and consultation with young people. This service is commissioned by Thurrock Council. Mentorin Open Door is commissioned by Thurrock Council to deliver a mentoring and coaching programme lor young people in Thurrock. Young people are idenlilied who are experiencing difficulties with behaviour. motivation andlor isolation. All mentoring is goal focused and concerned with building youiig people's resilionce, conlidance and sell-esteem whilst reduclng Ihelr isolation. This is achieved by matching and supporting trained mentors who work one to one with the young person. to help them develop a plan and work towards aGhieving Iheir own personal goals.. Interventlons This sarvice provides a range of one-lo-one client focused therapeutic inlervenlions lor children, young people and their families. Thg help provided includes Ih8rapeulic Coulls81ing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Lile Coar.hing, Play Therapy and Mediation, The service is provided both from our base in Orsett Fload Grays and al several schools across Thurrock. This Project is primarily Funded by Thurrock NHS ICB and schools contracts. During the year. the Soulhend CCG project was integraled inlo Ihe Interventions service lollowing a restructure within the NHS. This change rellects the consolidation of service delivery and lunding streams, with operational rosponsibilily and associated activities now managed under the Inlervenlions deparlmenl. The inlegralion ensures continuity of therdpeulic support lor beneficiaries previously served under the Southend CCG project. with no disruption lo Servi provision. Futureverslt Provides motivational activily programmes for young people based on the Fulureversity Superpowers model. Page 32 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Redundanc Reserve In accordance with the reservos policy on page 14 a reserve has been set up by the charity to meet the potential redunclancy costs for existing slalf in the event of a Glose down of the charity. Thurrock Summer Pro ramme Open Door Board of Trustees have designated funds lo establish and run Summer Programme ol Activities lor young people based on the Futureversity model. Flxed Asset Pro ert Reserve The Fixed Asset Reserve represents funds spent on a properly for the Intgrventions Service and is equal lo the neltrth(vth ol that aston the balance sht. ITRe lacemenl Reserve This reserve is lor the ongoing replament of aging IT equipment and softwar8. Re alrs & Malntenance Reserve The Repairs & Mainlenar)ce Reserve has been set up lo lund significant repairs on Open Door's registered oflice and Inlervenlions Service base al 16B Orselt Road, Grays should they become necessary. Unrestrlcted Restricled Funds Funds Tolal 2025 Total 2024 13. Analysls ol Nel Assets between Funds Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabllities 97,510 741,087 (15,783) 97,510 91,001 81,206 822,293 724,278 {32,454> (48,2371 {23,939) 822,814 871,566 791360 14. Share Capital The charily does not have a share captlal and is limited by guarantee. In the event of the charily being wound up the maximum amount which each member is liable to conlribute is £1. Page 33 of 34
THURROCK OPEN DOOR (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE AccourS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15. Related Partles There hav@ been no transactions with relaled parties in the year (2024.. £Nil). 16. Operaling Lease Commitments Future minimum lease payments due under operating leases-_ 2025 2024 Within one year 833 801 833 801 Operating lease payments represonl amounls payable by the charily lor addilional premises. The lease term is on a rolling contract basis with a minimum 14-ddy notice period. Page 34 of 34