Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDVVELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Galton Valley Children's Centre Great Arthur Street Smethwick West Midlands, B66 1 DH COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT AND TRUSTEES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the ear ended 31 st March 2025 Hallbrookes (Accountancy) Ltd Charity Independent Examiners Accountancy & Business Advisers 14 Elstow Road BEDFORD MK42 9LA Email.. seNices@hallbrookes.com
Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the ear ended 31st March 2025 Contents Pa Annual Report of Management Committee Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes forming part of the financial statement 9t014 Independent Examiners Report 15
Registered Chasity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ort of the Mana ement Committee for the ear ended 31st Mar¢h 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025. Reference and Administrative Information Charity Name: Charity Registration number: Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children 1125576 Current Registered office address is.. SPDC Galton Valley Children's Centre Great Arthur Street Smethwick Wesl Midlands B66 1DH Chairperson: Jo-Ann Rogers Sarah Mann (appointed January 2025) Vice Chairperson.. Treasurer.. Parpinder Dhatt Suzanne Hill Stella Bassford {lefl November 2024) Val Heaton Katy Donaldson Sarah Mann Polly Somervell Sam Love Lindsey Danks Gemma Williams Vicky Mclean (appointed November 2024) Trustees. Chief Officer-. Linda Lloyd Messrs. Hallbrookes (Accountancy) Limited 14 Elstow Road Bedford MK42 9LA Accountantsllndependent Examiners Bankers: National Westminister Bank PLC 34 High Street Smethwick West Midlands B661DU
Registered Charity No.. 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ort of the Mana ement Committee for the continued.................. Structure Governance and Mana ear ended 31st March 2025 ement Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children (SPDC) is an unincorporated association. It is governed by the regulations set out in the constitution and is run by a Voluntary Management Committee. New committee members are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for an indefinite period subject to one third retiring by rotation each year. Members so retiring are eligible for re-election. Existing Committee Members may co-opt new members beeen AGMS but co- opted members must stand for re-appointmenl at the next AGM. If so re-appointed, they then fall within the retirement by rotation provisions referred to above. Committee Members are inducted to familiarise them with SPDC as well as their wider responsibilities as charity trustees. The Management Committee met 6 times during the year to review the activities, consider the financial position and decide policy and procedure. The day-to-day work of the charity is overseen by the Chief Offir who is responsible to report to the Management Committee. There are further five staff positions within the organisation (three full time and part time) and sessional stsff are employed on an ad hoc basis as required by the level of the activities. The Management Committee is aware of the potential risks to the charity, both financial and othetwise, and implements strategies to control or minimise these risks. Assessments have been undertaken of the major risks which face the charity, including funding, health, and safety. The Management Committee is planning further assessments on other areas such as operational risks, governance and compliance with law and regulations. Ob"ectives and Activitles The charity was established to promote the welfare of children and young people with disabilities through the provision of leisure time activities. As such. the focus of these activities is to improve the quality and experience of life for children and young people with disabilities and that of their families and carers. This is achieved by providing a range of social. play, leisure and sporting opportunities for disabled children and their families as well as working closely with other service providers to ensure that disabled children and their families are included. In addition. the Charity seeks to further knowledge about childhood disability and its impact on children, sibling5. parents, and other carer5 Wlthin the Borough of Sandwell and to support those parent carers in carrying out their role via the provision of a range of serVIS specifically designed by parent carers for parent carers. During the year, the charity ran the following activities.. Short Breaks Pro ramme During the year 202412025 SPDC continued its work under the short breaks programme. The aim of this programme is O-fOld, firstly, to provide opportunities for disabled children and young people to access a range of experiences. whilst affording parent carers a short break from their caring responsibilities and second, to offer opportunities for whole families
Registered Charity No.. 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ort of the Mana Continued.............. ement Committee for the ear ended 31st March 2025 to take part in activities together. During the year SPDC offered the following: Family Project This project seeks to provide activities aimed at all members of the family including disabled children and young people, siblings, and parent carers. 62 varied opportunities were offered during the year attracting 271 children and young people with disabilities and 436 of their parent carers. Activities consisted of: Family Club Sessions There were 34 Family Clubs through which SPDC offered a vast range of sporting, active and creative opportunities. Each week families had he chance to take part in sports such as cricket, basketball, rugby, hockey, badminton, table tennis and football as well as active pursuits such as martial arts, Zumba, and an evening of inflatables. Creative opportunities included weekly sensory activities, crafting, gardening, and baking challenges. In addition to the indoor sessions, Family Club has also taken place at different outdoor venues such as RSPB at Sandwell Valley, Sycamore Adventure Centre, Forge Mill Farm and Dartmouth Park. each of which have enabled families to have different experiences including pond dipping, bird watching and using an outdoor gym. Holiday and Weekend Family Activities In addition to the Family Club, SPDC also offered a range of opportunities including a performance by Sleeping Seeds at the Oak House in West Bromwich, an afternoon of golfing, a sporting evenl at Tipton Sprots Academy, a morning of bowling , and after dark Vi51t to Forge Mill Farm, hydrotherapy sessions a fun swim at Crystal Leisure Centre, a visit to the cinema, a visit to the pantomime, and our ever-popular Christmas party. Family Days Out Working in conjunction with Variety, SPDC offered free access to a local Safari Park enabling 93 disabled children and young people to enjoy a much-needed day out with their families. In addition to this SPDC also offered 52 disabled children and young people the chance to spend a day at the seaside through a coach trip to Weston
Registered Charity No.. 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ort of the Mana Continued. ement Committee for the ear ended 31st March 2025 Achievements and Performance 202412025 also saw the continuation of the age specific short breaks programme, the purpose of which was to afford parent carers a short break whilst their children engaged in an interesting, challenging activity. The programme was offered in age ranges, 4- 11 years and 11- 18 years, and as separate projects, one of which took place during the school half term holidays and the second throughout the long summer holidays. During the school half temis disabled children and young people aged beeen 4- 11 years were able to choose from four activities which were made up of a balance of physical challenges, unique experiences and creative opportunities. The activities on offerwere a "Farmer of the Day" experience, an animal encounter, a cookery workshop and a visit to Boulder Central . 68 disabled children and young people aged beeen 4 and 11 years chose to access these opportunities. SPDC also offered the same four half term opportunities to disabled young people aged beeen 11- 18 years, albeit with significantly reduced numbers of staff thereby enabling us to promote a great level of independence amongst this age group. 60 disabled young people aged between 11 and 18 years chose to take part in these opportunities. SPDC'S age specific summer holiday programmes offered disabled children and young people aged 4 to 11 years and those aged 11-18 years the opportunity to take part in a take part in a craft morning, canoeing sessions. horse-riding and horse care sessions and sailing sessions. 73 disabled children aged between 4 and 11 years and 49 disabled young people aged between 11 and 18 years old took part in our summer programme.
Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ort of the Mana Continued.............. ement Committee for the ear ended 31st March 2025 Parent Carer Activities During the year SPDC has supported 436 parent carers of children and young people with a disability. We have done so in a huge variety of ways including providing one to one support, information sessions, peer support and volunteering opportunities, training and by ensuring that there were opportunities for parent carers to talk to members of staff privately at family activities. In addition to this parent carers were able to take part in a range of physical activities including yoga, sound baths, a bike ride . Zumba and hydrotherapy sessions, many varied crafting opportunities and social opportunities such as coffee mornings at a huge variety of venues. Parent carers are beginning to take the lead for organising such activities so as to ensure their sustainability. Financial Review During the year the charity received £255,142 by way of donations, grants and fees from general public and council bodies {2024: £244.996). The net movements of funds show a surplus of £5,100 that has been added to the reserves brought foward from previous years. The Trustees believe that the charity should hold financial reserves. The trustees have decided to set a level of reseNes, which equate in value to between 3 and 6 months expenditure. Trustees have estimated that 6 months cost will be approximately £148,593. This will be reviewed again at the end of the next financial year. This expenditure will be used for ongoing current activities such as staffing costs of the organisation, day trip and leisure activities cost as well as the general running on a day-to-day basis of the charity. Plans for the future oriods and ublic benefit SPDC will continue with its current activities and aim to offer further opportunities through funding secured from Sandwell Children's Trust Short Breaks contracts which are in place until March 2028. In planning activities SPDC has borne in mind the Charity Commission's guidan on public benefit. The focus of our work remains the provision of regular clubs and holiday and weekend experiences which benefit disabled children and their families by reducing isolation and providing them with opportunities to have quality experiences together and meet new people and make friends. We have also continued to develop our work with parent carers this year. We welcome all families regardless of personal background, faith, gender or personal circumstances and believe that this philosophy of openness to all enriches everyone through the sharing of experiences, aspirations. aptitudes and skills.
Registered Charity No.. l125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ort of the Mana ement Committee for the Continued................ ear ended 31st March 2025 Accountin and Re ortin Res onsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees report and the financial statemenls in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102. The trustees are required by law to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity and its financial position at the end of that year. In preparing these financial statements the trustee5 are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. make ju¢Jgments and accounting estimates Ihat are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charty and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity {A¢counls and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deedlconstitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report was approved by the trustees on . behalf. and signed on their Jo-Ann Rogers Chairperson
Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN ort of the Mana ement Committee for the Continued................ ear ended 31st March 2025 Accountin and Re ortin Res onsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102. The trustees are required by law to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity and its financial position at the end of that year. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis ursless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of Ihe charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deedlconstitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report was approved by the trustees on behalf. and signed on their Jo-Ann Rogers Chairperson
Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Statement of Financial Activities For the ear ended 31st March 2025 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Restricted Unrestricted Fund Fund 31st March 2025 Total Fund 31st March 2025 Total Fund 31st March 2024 Notes 31st March 2025 Income Resource5 Donatlons and legacies Income from donations and legacy Income from other trading activities Investment Income Income from charitable activities 47655 97170 2521 720 144825 2521 720 107076 135701 2357 678 106260 107076 Total Incoming resources 154731 100411 255142 244996 Resources Expended Expenditure on raising funds 1098 1098 753 Charitable a¢tlvltles'. (includes governance costs} 144389 104555 248944 249893 Total Resources Expended 145487 104555 250042 250646 Net movements in funds 9244 4144 5100 -5650 Funds at 31st March 2024 37473 64936 102409 108059 Total Funds at 31st Mar¢h 2025 13 46717 60792 107509 102409
Registered Charity No.. 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2025 Balance Sheet Notes 3110312025 3110312024 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 6005 6317 Current Assets Debtors and Prepayments Cash in Bank and in Hand 10 16864 99385 22977 75660 Creditors: arnounts due wlthin one Accruals Deferred Income ear 11 2245 12500 2545 Net Current Assets 101504 96092 Net Assets 12 107509 102409 Financed b General Funds Restricted Funds 60792 46717 64936 37473 Total Funds 13 107509 102409 These Financial Statements were approved by the trustees on were signed by.. .and Jw. JAnn Rogers Chairperson
Registered Charity No.. 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Notes to the Accounts Forthe ear ended 31st March 2025 1) ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Accounts The financial statements have been prepared under the historical costs convention. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practi. Accounting and Reporting by Charities {FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fair, view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view,. Incomin Resources Incoming resources are recognised in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity and the amounts are certain and, measurable. Any incoming resources received that relate exclusively to future periods are deferred on the Balance Sheet. Resources Ex ended Expenditure is recognised in the statement of financial activities when a liability is incurred or increased without a commensurate increase in recognised assets or a reduction in liabilities. Allocation of Costs Direct Activity Costs comprise those costs that contribute directly to an activity and are allocated to the relevant activity. Support Costs comprise those costs that are necessary to deliver an activity but in themselves do not produce or deliver an activity. Governance Costs are those costs incurred to meet statutory and constitutional requirements. Funds (a) Unrestricted funds, which are credited to the Income and Expenditure accounts are normally expendable at the discretion of the management. (b} Restricted funds, which are for specific purpose declared by the donors and are credited to the Income and Expenditure account when received and debited to the same account when paid. {c) Designated funds represent funds set aside by the Management Committee for specific purposes. De reciation Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a reducing-line basis over their useful lives. The rates applied are as follows: Office Equipment Fixtures & Fittings 200/¢ Taxation The charitable organisation is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Notes to the Accounts For the ear ended 31st March 2025 2025 2024 2) Donations and le acies Grants from Local and National Governments Sandwell MBC Carer Support Programme Sandwell MBC Parents & Carer Support Programme Big Lottery Parent Carers Together Projecl BBC Children in Need Postcode Lottery 20000 24000 22500 15000 15000 20000 24000 22500 15000 Grants from Trusts Foundations and Similar SCVO Vision 2030 Community Grant Barnardos Esmee Fairburn Foundation Trust Grant Wates Family Enterprise Trust Grant Masoni¢ Charitable Central C-op Grant The Cole Trust 5000 10000 20000 5000 5000 1500 1000 10155 The Roger & Douglas Turner True Colours Trust Eveson Trust Heart of England Brandhall Golf Club Donations 2000 7500 10000 15000 2440 3230 144825 4701 135701 3) Other Tradin activities Fundraising Event Income Café Income 835 1686 2521 1584 773 2357 4) Income from Investments Bank Interest Received 720 720 678 678 5) Income from charitable activities Short Breaks Family Activities Short Breaks Holiday & Weekend Activities 77816 29260 107076 77000 29260 106260 TOTAL 2S5142 244996 10
Registered Charity No". 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Notes to the Accounts For the ear ended 31st March 2025 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Incomin Resources Total 2025 Total 2024 Costs directl allocated to activities Staff Costs Direct 32656 32656 19517 Consultancy and Sessional staff Direct 4837 13546 165 Travel Direct 248 818 185 Repair Direct Day TripslActivities Direct 8684 20840 4829 Rent and Room Hire Direct 5667 Advertisinglmarketing Direct Telephone Direct Traininglsubscription Direct Printing. Postage & Stationary Direct Voluntary Expenses Direct Equipment Hire Direct Professional fees Direct Computer Mainlenance Direct CateringlRefreshment Direct Sundries Direct Depreciation Direct 84829 81773 18548 13866 1251 1189 80 34353 31266 5667 6535 150 120 360 418 432 116 106 222 35 338 141 1085 98 278 ort Costs allocated to activities Premises Management AdministrationlEvenls Legal and Professional Fees Equipment Total Resources Ex 7008 1096 8104 10242 0 83865 3054 86919 94231 4306 43C 3412 877 2455 3332 3886 1894 1894 1855 ended 46515 73899 25073 97950 6605 250042 250646 li
Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Notes to the Accounts For the ear ended 31 st Mar¢h 2025 Year ended 3110312025 Year ended 3110312024 STAFF COSTS Stsff Costs Wages and Salaries 149807 144141 8) STAFF NUMBER The average number of employees during the period was as follows.. Year ended 3110312025 Year ended 3110312024 Average number of employees TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 91 Fixtures & Fittin Office ui COST Total 1st April 2024 Additions Cost Disposal 13207 1581 {1196) 13207 1581 (11961 As at 3110312025 13592 13592 DEPRECIATION 1st April 2024 Charge for the year Depreciats-on on disposal 6890 1356 1659) 6890 1356 16591 As at 31st March 2025 7587 7587 Net Book Value 31 st March 2025 31 st March 2024 6005 6317 6005 6317 12
Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Notes to the Accounts For the ear ended 31st March 2025 101 DEBTORSIPREPAYMENTS Year ended 3110312025 Year ended 3110312024 Debtors & Prepayments 16864 22977 16864 22977 11) CREDITORS AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Year ended 3110312025 Year ended 3110312024 Creditors & Accruals Pensions Deferred Income 1616 629 12500 2023 522 14745 2545 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN 121 FUNDS Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Tangible Fixed Assets DebtorslPrepayments Cash at Bank in Hand Current Liabililies 6005 16864 38593 14745 6005 16864 99385 14745 60792 Net assets at 31st March 2025 60792 46717 107509 13
Registered Charity No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Notes to the Accounts For the ear end¢d 31st March 2 25 131 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS Authorised bul not contracled. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Bal blfd Incom Out oin Tota Restrlcted Funds 0110412024 Resources Resources 3110312025 Short Breaks Holiday & Weekend Activities -24272 44260 46515 -26527 Short Breaks Famity Adivilies Parents Carer Support Programme 32251 77816 73899 36168 29494 32655 25073 37076 Total Restricted Funds 37473 154731 145487 46717 Unrestricted Fund$ General Fund¥ 64936 100411 104555 60792 Totsl Unrestrlcted Funds 64936 100411 104555 60792 Total Funds 102409 255142 250042 107509 oses of Funds Short Breaks Holida and Famil Activities This fund represents monies ieceived from main contracts so as to finance a weekly Family Club and regular events and activities during school holidays towards healthy lifestyles and a reduction in social isolation. Parents Carer Su ort Pro ramme Thi5 fund represents monies received from grants lo support the woth that we do wilh parent carers of disabled children. This work foeLt5es on providing opportunities for social neorkIng and peer support. 14
Registered Charii!. No: 1125576 SANDWELL PARENTS FOR D BLED CHILDREN INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT I report on the accounts of the Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children for the year ended 31st March 2025.. Respectlv¢ re$ponslbllltleJ of Trustees and Examlner• The charlty's trustees are responsible for th8 preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees conslderthat an audlt Is not required for thls year (under seciion 144 of the Charltles Aci 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination Is needed, It Is my responsibility to: examSne the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act). to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and io state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent oxamlnern, report My examination was carried out In accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presenied wtth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and the seeking of axplanatlon from you as trustees concemlng any such mattèrs. The procedures undertaken do not PffJMde all the evldence that would be requlred In an audit and, Consequently, I do not provlde an audit opinlon on the view glven by the accounts. Independent examlnern, statement n connecilon wlth my examinatlon, no materlal matters have come to my attentn whlch glves me cause to b81ieve that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in a¢¢ordance with sedion 130 of the Charltles AGt the accounts did not accord wtth the accounting r8cords,' or the accounts dld not comply with the applicable requlrements conceming the form and content of accounts set out In the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 2008 other than any requlrements that the accounts glve a °Irue and falr view. whlch Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other mattars In connection with th8 examlnaiion to whlch attentlon should be drawn In thls report In orderto enable a proper und nding of the accounts to be reached. Harvlnder Kaur Josan BA (Hons) FCCA Hallbrookes {Accountancy} Ltd 14 Elstow Road Bedford MK42 9LA Date . 15