Reglstsred number: 06688735
Charlty number: 1125848
DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and Admlnlstratlve Details of the Charlty. Its Trustees and Advisers
Chalmian's Statement
Trustees. Report
Independent Auditors. Report on the Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Activities
3-12
13-16
17
Balance Sheet
18-19
Statement of Cash Flows
20
Notes to the Flnanclal Stalements
21-37

DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
Gordon Pybus, ChaiTperson
Colin Light, Vice Chair
Joseph Hutchinson. Treasurer
Paul Edwards
Samantha Taylor
Theresa Moss-carbert
Company ￿gIStered
number
06688735
Charity registered
number
1125848
Registered office
Unit 1P
Enterprise House
Valley Street North
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 1GY
Company secretary
Lauren Tinkler
Chief executive officer
Lauren Tinkler
Independent auditors
Clive Owen LLP
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
140 Coniscliffe Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7RT
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank PIC
Bimiingham
B12HB
HSBC Bank PIC
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7LQ
Solicitors
Latimer Hinks
5-8 Priestgate
Darlington
County Durham
DL11NL
Senior Management
Team
Lauren Tinkler
Tracy Roberts
Stacey Allan
David Thomas
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The chairman presents his statement for the year.
Unfortunately. there is still a lot of ignorance among decision makers, employers and service providers regarding
their duties under the Equality Act. towards disabled people. Where disability access improvements occur, that
are most beneficial, they are usually in areas where decision makers have finally understood disabled people's
needs, not when legislation or regulations have required them to do Something. Darlington Association on
Disability (DAD} continue5 to educate as well as challenge negative attitudes that prevent disabled people living
as true equa15 in Society.
DAD also supports many disabled people, regardless of age, through our many services. Providing those
services is often a challenge both financially and operationally. l am extremely proud of all DAD'S staff and
volunteers who continued to deliver these services to a high standard and within the ethos of our organisation. I
thank them all for their hard work and commitment to DAD.
Securing core funding is an ever-present slruggle and I cannot overstate how appreciative l am to all our
financial supporters, especially in these times of uncertainty and l offer them my sincere thanks.
l am indebted to Chief Executive, Lauren Robinson-, Deputy Chief Executive, Tracy Roberts-, and Senior
Managers. Stacey Allan and David Thomas, who have all done an oulstanding job by Continuing to make DAD
an organisation that is envied by other towns and I thank them for their loyalty and dedication.
l acknowledge the roles played by my fellow trustees and thank them for their support and their continued hard
work and commitment to DAD. l also thank them for their many hours of hands-on work within the organisation
that often goes unseen by others.
Gordon Pybus
Chairperson
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Charity for the 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a directors. report under cotnpany law.
The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the
current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the
provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial ReFioriing Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102)
{effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
a) to relieve the needs of disabled people and carers, for the public benefit, resident but not limited to. Darlington
and the surrounding areas. In particular. bul not exclusively by the promotion of equality, diversity and
independence through the provision of services. support, information and training. and
b) to direct, promote and support the efficient working of Charitable organisations. voluntary bodies, and stalutory
bodies in their work to relieve disability ("the Objects.).
Slgnlflcant activities
Darlinglon Association on Disability (DAD) was established in 1986 as a voluntary and charitable organisation led
by disabled people. It exists to promote independence and choice of disabled people and supports disabled
people and carers through the provision of services. support and information and by tackling issues affecting
disabled people locally and nationally. DAD promotes the Social Model of Disability and as part of that ethos is
actively involved in promoting disability equality and awareness raising. As an organisation. DAD endeavours to
ensure that its services are responsive and not prescriptive.
DAD has five strategic aims that it works to achieve-
Promote the Social Model of Disability.
Ensure disabled people and carers are involved in all its work.
Provide high quality services to promote independence and choice.
Improve access to services, consultation and involvement for sensory impaired people, younger people and
people from minority ethnic group.
Ensure that DAD has a secure, sustainable and independent future.
These aims are met in two ways..
Firstly, DAD acts with disability groups, individual disabled people and carers to jointly tackle issues affecting
them in Darlington and the surrounding area and to enable involvement and consultation with service providers,
voluntary. public and private sector. Secondly, DAD develops and delivers services with direct involvement of
disabled people and carers.
All of the organisation's work relies on volunteers who receive ongoing support. Many disabled people act as role
models and mentors for other disabled people to volunteer. Many young people volunteer to support the children
and young people's service enabling them to demonstrate skills and experience to future employers.
Members play a vital role in the organisation ensuring that DAD remains user led and anyone who is new to the
organisation is encouraged to become a member in order to be able to influence the organisation, 178 people
are registered and 620/0 are disabled people.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTivrriES (continued)
Publ1¢ beneflt
The CharitYs aims and achievements are set out within this report. The activities set out in this report have been
undertaken to further the Chariws charitable purposes for the public benefit. The Trustees have complied with
the duty under Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the
Charity Commission and the Trustees have paid due regard to this guidance in deciding what activities the
Charity should undertake.
DAD continued lo monitor, evaluate and develop all of DAD'S projects to ensure that each is providing the best
possible service and is supporting disabled people and carers to increase opportunities, choice and control.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Key Achlevements 2023-2024
Most significantly, demand for our seNices, in line with the picture across the voluntary and community sector,
has continued to increase. This is all made possible by an excellent team of staff and volunteers who are
committed to supporting people to have independence, choice and control and are committed lo supporting the
organisation to achieve its aims.
Existing DAD services responded in a range of ways.,
Access Interest Group
Continued to work with the Local Authority and businesses across Darlington and extended its worl( across Tees
Valley as part of the developmenl of infrastructure for electric vehicle charging points. advising Local Authorities
and suppliers on accessibility requirements for disabled people.
Work continued with Darlington Council, working on the Towns Fund Project developments, reviewing all
planning applications in relation to disability access and the Equality Act, reviewing applications for licenses for
scaffolding and pav8ment cafes and monitoring compliance.
Involvement with Durham & Darlington Police has led to the re-establishment of the Independent Advisory
Group, now Chaired by DAD, to review Police support for disabled people and others from minority groups.
Inv&stment in the provision of a Hate Crime Advocacy Service by the Police, Crime & Victims, Commissioner to
support people, across all the equality strands, facing Hate Crime has also continued.
Règular meetings have been held with the local Member of Parliament to update them on disability issues
leading to DAD being mentioned in House of Commons debates on several occasions lo influence national
issues.
Access Audits and advice for local groups and businesses are also ongoing.
Advocacy
Demand for all areas of Advocacy has increased signifi'cantly and has been a major growth area for the
organisation. The service deall with 2,305 new referrals and supporled 2,875 people overall.
Delivering advocacy support is a key pillar of our work as a Centre for Independent Living. In June we were
delighted to be successful as a sub-contractor for People First to deliver a long term contract for Advocacy in
Tees Valley including.. general statutory Advocacy, Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy IIMCA). Independent
Mental Health Advocacy {IMHA), Relevant Persons Representatives IRPR) and Care Act advocacy alongside
contracts for Darlington Council and other agencies.
All advocates hold, or are working towards. the National Advocacy Qualification to ensure that the team has the
Ljp-to-date knowledge and skills necessary to support people to access the services they need and to ensure
that their rights are upheld. A trainee Advocate role has also been introduced to ensure a high quality team is
developed based on the Social Model of Disability. This has been supported by developments in training.
systems and structures to maintain a high quality service.
Funding has continued from The Henry Smith Trust Fund as part of a national pilot to demonstrate the value of
general, non-statutory advocacy for people with a learning impaimient. The groups to develop self advocacy
skills have had regular attendances totalling 456 over the year and 121 people have received one to one support.
People have been supported with a range of issues including housing, health and employment.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)
Carers Support
Support for carers is delivered across the organisation through Information and Advice, Direct Payment Support
and Advocacy. Carers breaks have continued to be available at both The Hub and DASH thanks to Better Care
funding. Carers and parent carers have been a focus for the support we have provided for Cost of Living.
Children and Young Peoples Service (ChYPS)
Over 135 children and young people were registered to attend activities during holidays and after school. DAD
caters for four different age groups be￿een 3 and 25 years of age. A group of trained and qualified staff.
alongside volunteers, delivered a wide range of accessible activities and outings including going to the beach.
farm and local parks to enjoy the same opportunities that are open to other children through the holidays.
Alongside Youth Group and Young Leaders, the Mentoring for Independence scheme was re-established this
year supporting young disabled people with money management. cooking, travel and a range of other activities
focused on developing independence.
The Independent Living Hub
A review of the service. including a Disabilty Equality Impact Assessment involving all who att8nd, was
undertaken to ensure the sustainability of the service. The Hub was able to continue to support 42 disabled
people lo develop new skills, have access lo education, leisure and social activilies through reorganising staffing
and reducing costs. Health and wellbeing has been a focus of individual plans with people taking up swimming,
participating in a diabetes awareness course and learning about healthy cooking. The DAD accessible vehicle
continued to provide essential transport to enable people to access the service. Support from Awards for All
enabled people to access activities and outings.
Young people's services were relocated to the Hub as part of the reorganisation. along with support for Cost of
Living projects.
Dlrect Payments Support Servlce
Supported over 300 people to use a Direct Payment or a Personal Health Budget to manage their own social and
health care support. This is mainly supporting people to employ their own staff lo meet their needs through the
provision of Recruitment and HR support, payroll support. accounts lo manage Ihe funding and ongoing
information and advice. Additional funding from Skills for Care. for User Led organisations. also enabled
accessible training to be delivered to Employers and Personal Assistants.
Information Provision
Support for the Cost of Living crisis has been the key focus to support people to access information,
CAB appointments at The Hub and food and fuel vouchers via The Household Support Fund. DAD has
continued to be a key partner in Darlington Connect. a partnership of voluntary sector organisations
working to support health and wellbeing from a shop front in the town. DAD'S role is to support people
who experience barriers accessing the Town Centre.
Funding from The Energy Saving Trust, to support disabled people and carers with energy saving
measures and accessible inforniation, is a very welcome addition to the support we can offer over the
next two years. Over 400 people have received support for Cost of Living and a further 124 enquiries
were recelved across all areas includlng houslng, beneflts, transport, educatlon and equipment.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE l¢ontinued)
Self Advocacy
People's Parliament, as the voice of people with a leaming impaim)ent in Darlington, receives support from DAD
with the facilitation of the meetings. The meeting's goals are lo work together to try to influence positive change
for people with a learning impairment and aulistic people and to try to make people's live5 better.
The group have worked on several issues including raising awareness of the Accessible Information Standard
for health and social care, reasonable adjustments under the Equalily Act and access to housing.
Quality
Across the work of the organisation. 75 % of people supported report that they receive a positive outcome and
100 /0 of people who respond to evaluations rate our support as good or excellent.
High standards of governance are maintained and improved which is demonstrated through CHAS. an
accreditation and safety scheme, and the maintenance of Ihe Investors in People award. The Advocacy Service
is working towards the national quality scheme accreditation.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
{A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Revlew of financial activities and affalrs
The financial affairs of the Association were managed by a Trustee sub-committee which mel throughout the
year and reported to the Trustees.
The last financial year continued to see a significant rise in demand, Trustees agreed to allocate reserves to be
able to respond effectively to the Cost of Living crisis. Additional support was secured from funders who rose lo
the challenge of supporting the sector with the speed that was needed.
We are immensely thankful to all our funders including- County Durham Community Foundation, Children in
Need. Community Transport Association. VONNE, The 700 Club, The Energy Saving Trust, The Integrated Care
Board. Healthwatch. Social Enlerprise Support Fund. Skills for Care, Police Crime and Victims Commissioner
and Awards for All.
Contracts were in place with Councils across Tees Valley including Darlington, Stockton and Redcar &
Cleveland. In June, DAD was successfully selected as a subconlractor for People First to deliver Advocacy
across Tees Valley. This provides the s8CUrity of a contract, potentially for eight years, and has created an initial
surplus due to proactively tackling a waiting list to ensure that people who need Advocacy are supported in a
timely way.
The review and restructure of The Independent Living Hub, bringing children's and adults services together, has
also resulted in an inilial surplus and secured the short term future of those services.
The incoming resources for the 12 month period amounted to £1.514,730 of which £228,050 was for restricted
projects and £1,286.680 was attributable to general funds before expenditure.
Reserves policy
The Trustees established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed
assets ('the free reserves'} held by the charity should be be￿een 3 and 6 months of the resources expended in
general funds. This is the level assessed by Trustees that would enable the organisation to manage risks
associated with a sudden loss of funding. Trustees agreed Ihat a Designated Fund be established to support
unmet need and essential development and this stood at £91,974 at the yeaf end. The level of free reserves at
the year end is £471,847 which falls within the target set.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Future Plans
Our strategy of operating as a Centre for Independent Living across Tees Valley is a key focus of our Business
Plan to support disabled people across the area. The Energy Saving Trust is funding work across Tees Valley to
provide Cost of Living Support, along with funding in the new financial year. to promote accessible information for
Smart Meter usage.
The provision of Advocacy across Tees Valley has undergone major changes as the sub-contracting model is
embedded. The staff team is being developed and continues to grow to meet demand.
Self advocates are preparing to deliver the national roll out of Oliver McGowan mandatory training to NHS and
social care staff. The Iraining aims to provide the workforce with the right skills and knowledge to provide safe,
compassionate and informed care to autistic people and people with a leaming impairment. The training was
named after Oliver McGowan, whose death shone a light on the need for health and social care staff to have
belter training. This will be a main area for development over the coming year as we recruit and train new staff
as co trainers, who have lived experience, deliver the training lo meet demand. The impact of DAD is already
being demonstrated as new staff include some of our previous Young Leaders.
Our Direct Payments Support is well established, and we will continue to support people across Darlinglon and
Redcar & Cleveland with a wide range of supporl including supporting employers with recruilmenl, payroll and
Manag8d Accounts. Work to support People with Personal Health Budgets who wish to be employers is also
continuing.
The Access Interest Group has been advising on the major capital improvements to Darlington Railway Station
which will be ongoing in 2024. As Darlington is amongst those towns identified by Government to benefit from
Long Term Plan for Towns investment, with key criteria to consult with disabled people, the group anticipates a
key focus of its work will be involv8d in these developments.
DAD continues to play an active role in the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy Group in Darlington and
has been actively involved in a partnership bid, led by CAB, to the Volunteering for Heallh Fund. The bid is to
redevelop volunteering infrastructure in the town.
Following a review of premises requirements, Trustees have agreed to relocate the main office. Negotiations to
secure the lease are ongoing. A review and restructure of direct services is nearing completion which will co
locate children and adult's services. based at West Lodge in Darlington. A focus on support for young disabled
people, and particularly the development of Young Leaders as the future of the organisation, is a key focus of the
review.
DAD wish to thank all funders and supporters of the organisation. In particular we thank our amazing staff team
and the many people who give hours of their time. expertise. skills and knowledge to ensure that DAD continues
to be a successful organisalion. Volunteers work at all levels of the organisation. As a User Led Organisation,
disabled people and carers volunteer as Trustees and others work across the projects which DAD operates.
Volunteers are the backbone of the organisation and our thanks and appreciation go to all of them.
DAD will continue to ensure that the organisation has a slrong presence going forward, promoting the
organisation as a Centre for Independent Living available to support all disabled people and carers.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limitèd company, limited
by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
DAD has been a registered charity since 1986 and in June 2008 the unincorporated Charity transferred lo a
Company Limited by Guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
a user led organisation DAD consulted and involved members. people who use our services, staff and
volunteers in developing the Memorandum and Articles that now govern the organisation. The charity is
controlled by its governing document that ensures the organisation is user led, requiring a minimum of 75 /0 of
Trustees to be disabled people.
The current legal structure provides a strong basis to secure tenders for services and ensure that disabled
people and carers can govern. develop and run the services they identify are needed lo ensure independence,
choice and control.
Recrultment and appointment of new Trustees
The Trustees are appointed on a Ihree-year rotation to govem the business of the association. Members at the
Annual General Meeting approve the appointment of Trustees as Directors of the Company. The general
membership includes individual disabled people and carers, representatives from local groups and the local
organisations. The membership structure also ensures that a majority are disabled people. The Chairperson or
the Vice Chairperson and either thè Secretary or Honorary Treasurer must be a disabled person.
The Memorandum and Articles allows for up to nine Trustees.
Organisational structure
The Trustees met 7 times during the period of this report and various sub committees including policy, finance
and health and safety, met between those meetings and reported to th8 Trustees.
To ensure the Association has the capacity to develop and address the many Changes the organisation faces,
operational responsibility is delegated to a Senior Management Team led by a Chief Executive. Deputy Chief
Executive and Iwo Senior Managers. This team oversees the day to day running of the organisation including 10
full time and 70 part lime or temporary staff and 20 volunteers.
The Finance Committee has responsibility for setting and reviewing the remuneration of the charitvs key
management personnel.
Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
Trustees, as Directors of the Compariy, regularly discuss their responsibilities as Company Directors and
understand them. New Directors receive an induction to the organisation, including a copy of the Charities
Commission guide for Trustees, information on charity accounting and the organisation's policies and
procedures. All Trustees undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Trustees underlake additional
training as appropriate.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Icontlnued)
Risk management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks facing the organisation and
systems have been established to monitor and review these risks. Trustees purchase an external advisory and
insurance service to ensure Health and Safety and Personnel risks are minimised. DAD was delighted to again
receive recognition as an Investor in People's organisation for our support and development of staff and
volunteers. An Employee Assistance Programme is provided for employees and volunteers to speak to
accredited counsellors via a confidential telephone support line. This also includes financial and legal support, an
online interactive mental fitness tool and access to online GP.
Finance systems and reporting are also regularly reviewed to ensure compliance. Specialist advice is sought
from DAD'S accountants when required. Reports identifying risks are also considered by Trustees at their
meetings throughout the year.
A full review of Insurance requirements is conducted regularly, and the necessary cover purchased with support
from a specialist broker. This year has seen costs in this area increase significantly as Charilies are seen as
higher risk organisations following the pandemic. Cyber Security insurance has also been included in the cover
to minimise increasing risks.
Statement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees {who are also the directors of the Charity for the purpose5 of company lawl are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the
Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income
and expenditure, for that period. I n preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 1021,.
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whelher applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting record5 that are Sufficient to show and explain
the Charily's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity
and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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.
Disclosure of information to auditors
Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees, Report is approved has confirmed that..
so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charity's auditors are
unaware, and
that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of
any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that information.
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(A Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Auditors
The auditors, Clive Owen LLP, have indicated their willingness to continue in office. Th8 designated Trustees will
propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Trustees.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 25 October 2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Mr J Hutchinson
Trustee
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON
DISABILITY
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Darlington Associalion on Disability (the 'charilable company'l for
the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Stalemenl of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet. the
statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The
financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland, (United Kingdom Generally Accepled Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements-.
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable companvs affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then
ended..
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice-, and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirement5 of the Charities Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing {UK) IISAS (UK}l and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standard5 are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit
of the financial stataments section of our report. We are independent of the charitab18 company in accordance
with the ethical requirements that are relevant lo our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom,
including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees, use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to
continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statemenls are
authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of Ihe Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON
DISABILITY (CONTINUED>
Othar information
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial
statemenls and our Auditors, Report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other infarmalion contained
within Ihe Annual Report. Our opinion on the fir7ancial slatements does not cover the other information and,
except to the extent othemise explicitly stated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance conclusion
thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so, consider whether the other
information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the
audit, or otherwise appears lo be materially misstaled. If we identify such material inconsislencies or apparent
material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the
financial stalements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material
misstatement of this other information, we are required to report thal fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matlers on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities {Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion..
the information given in the Trustees, Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial
statements, or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept: or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns.. or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responslbilities of Trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees, Responsibilities Statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of
the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial
slatements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the
Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable companls ability
to continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable. matters related to going concern and using the going
concem basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease
operations. or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILrrY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON
DISABILITY (CONTINUED)
Audltors. responsibilities for the audit of the financial statemènts
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with
the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect Ihereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors. Repori that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance wilh ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures
in line with our responsibilities. outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularilies.
including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud is
detailed below:
We undertake the following procedure to identify and respond to these risk of non-compliance:
Understanding the key legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable lo the Trust. We
communicated identified laws and regulations throughout the audit team and remained alert to any
indication5 on non-compliance throughout the audit. We determined the most significant of these to be
around safeguarding, disability law, employment law, charity law, company law, health and safety law,
regulations, taxation law and GDPR.
Enquiry of directors and management as to policies and procedures to ensure compliance and any known
instances of non-compliance.
Review of Board minutes and correspondence with regulators.
Enquiry of dir8Ctors and management as to areas of the financial statements susceptible to fraud and how
those risks are managed.
Challenging management on key estimates, assumptions and judgements made in the preparation of the
financial statements. These key areas of uncertainty are disclosed in the accounting policies.
Idenlifying and testing unusual journal entries. with a particular focus on manual journal entries.
Through these procedures. we did not become aware of actual or suspected non-compliance.
We planned and perfomied our audit in accordance with auditing standards but owing to the inherent limitations
of procedures required in these areas. there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected a material
misstatement in the financial statements. The furiher removed non-compliance with law and regulations is from
the events and transactions reflected in the financial statement, the less likely we would become aware of it. The
risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting
from error, as fraud may involve concealment, collusion. forgery, misrepresentation, or override of inter controls.
We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all
laws and regulations.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.or
-uklauditorsres
onsibilities. This descriplion forms part of our
Auditors, Report.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company LIMIt￿ by Gu•rant••)
INDEPENDENT AUDrroRS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON
DISABILITY (CONTINUED)
Us• of our report
This report is made solely lo the charitable ccmnpanls trustees. as a body, in accordance wilh Part 4 of the
Charities (Accourrt5 and Reporisl Regulations 2008. Our auL1it work has been undertaken so that we might state
to Ihe charitable companls trustees Ih06e mattets we are required io stale to thern in an Auditor5, Report and
for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pern)itted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibltrty to anyone
other Ihan Ihe charitable company and ils members, as a body. for our audit work, for this report. or for the
opinions we have fonned.
pa
Chrfstophor Beaumonl BA(Hons) BFP FCA DChA {Sanlor Staluiory Audltor)
for and on b•half
Clive Owen LLP
Chartered Accountsnts & Statutory Auditors
140 Coniscliffe Road
Darfington
County Durham
DL3 7RT
2) October 2024
Clive Owen LLP are eligible to act as audltors in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILrrY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
3,104
1.281.143
2,433
3,104
1.509.193
2.433
6,032
1,264,002
514
228,050
Total income
1,286,680
228,050
1,514,730
1.270.548
Expenditure on:
Charitable aclivities
1,244.060
205,551
1,449,611
1,246,549
Total expenditure
1,244.060
205,551
1,449,611
1.246,549
Net movement in funds
42,620
22,499
65,119
23, 999
Reconciliatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
429,227
42,620
2,501
22,499
431,728
65,119
407, 729
23, 999
Total funds carried forward
471,847
25,000
496,847
431, 728
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 21 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limlted by Guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06688735
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Note
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
13
2,069
2,069
Current assets
Debtors
14
280.745
405,363
227,074
447,047
Cash at bank and in hand
686.108
674, 121
Credilors.. amounts falling due within one
year
15
1189,261)
(244,462)
Net current assets
496,847
429,659
Totsl assets less current liabilitles
496,847
431,728
Net assets excludlng penslon asset
496,847
431,728
Total net assets
496,847
431, 728
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
16
25,000
471,847
2,501
429, 227
16
Total funds
496,847
431,728
The entily was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the entity to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section
476 of the Companies Act 2006.
However, an audit is required in accordance with section 144 of the Charities Act 2011.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of Ihe Act with respect lo
accounting records and preparation of financial ststemenls.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
Th8 financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 25 October 2024 and
signed on their behalf by..
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06688735
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
MrJ Hutchinson
Trustee
The notes on pages 21 to 37 form part of these financial statements.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
(44,117)
15.468
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received
2,433
514
Net cash provided by investing activities
2A33
514
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash provided by financing actlvltles
Change In cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
(41,684
447,047
15,982
431,065
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
405,363
447,047
The notes on pages 21 to 37 fomi part of these financial statements
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
General inforniatlon
Darlington Association on Disability is a charitable cotnpany limited by guarantee, registered in England
and Wales. The charitable companys numbers and registered office can be found in the Report of the
Trustees.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102)
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Darlington Association on Disability meels the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaclion value unless otherwise
stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to
the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from charitable activities includes income recognised as earned where the related services
are provided under contract or where entitlement to grant funding is subject to specific performance
conditions. Grant income included in funding is subject lo specific performance conditions. Grant
income included in this category provides funding to charitable activities and is recognised where
there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants, where entillement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity.
are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Where income is
received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included within creditors
as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of
Financial Activities when received.
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to 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 is classified by activity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the lotal of direct costs and shared c051s, including support costs
involved in underlaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single 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 beiween those activities on a basis consistent with
the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent. and depreciation
Gharges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activilies which further the
Charily's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies (contlnued)
2.4 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the Charity., this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.5 Taxation
The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act
2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Accordingly, the Charity is polentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains
received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are
applied exclusively to charitable purposes.
2.6 Tanglble fixed assets and depreclatlon
Tan9ible fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised and re¢ognised when future economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost mod&l. tangible
fi'xed assets are measured at Gost less accumulated depre¢ialion and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred lo bring a tangible fixed asset into ils intended working condition should be
included in tho measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of langible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Deprecialion is provided on the following bases..
Accessable transport vehicle
25 % (charged to the General Fund and
included in management and administration
costs)
Resource equipment and
250/0 and 500/. (charged to the ILH Equipment
furnishings for Independent
Fund and included in expenditure on charitable
Living Hub
objects)
Office equipment and computer - 25 % and 50°/0 (charged to the General Fund
equipment
and included in management and
administration costs)
25 /. {charged to the DASH Equipment Fursd
and
included in expenditure on charitable objects}
Play equipment for DASH
2.7 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently
measured al amortised Cost using the effective interest method.
2.8 Operating leases
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged lo the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight
line basis over the lease term.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting pollcles (continued)
2.9 Penslons
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the
amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.
2.10 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
Irustees.
Designated funds comprise unreslricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial
statements.
Restricted funds Can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objecls of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular rastricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
2.11 Irrecoverable VAT
The charity is partially exempt for VAT and input VAT not recoverable is charged to managemenl and
administration costs.
Critical accountlng estlmates and areas of judgment
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other
factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions-
The resulting accounting estimates and assumplions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual
results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjuslment to the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Bad debt provision..
The Trust have included provision for bad and doubtful debts. Debtors considered to be bad are provided
in full, the total bad debt provision at 31 March 2024 is £10.676 {2023-. £3,742).
Deferred income..
The Charity recogriises income in the period to which it relates by determining the stage in which contract
terms and spend have been acheived, deferring Gontracts within the corr8Ct periods, Ihe deferred income
al 31 March 2024 is £66,04412023'. £46,427).
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from donatlons and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations
3,104
3.104
6.032
Total 2023
6,032
6.032
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Tees Aulhorities
Acc8SS to Work
Children in Need
ILH
Skills for Care
Other
853,870
92,177
853,870
92,177
2,510
239,483
18,661
302,492
776, 189
83.333
6, 080
190,485
13,375
194,540
2,510
239,483
18,661
181,879
120,613
Total 2024
1.281,143
228,050
1,509.193
1.264.002
Total 2023
1.117.718
146, 284
1,264,002
Included within "Othert is £60,687 {2023.. £32.308) for Chyps & Dash, £54,408 (2023= £Nil) for Henry
Smith. and £187,397 {2023= £162,232) other income from charitable activities.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Llmlted by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Inveslment Income
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Bank interest
2.433
2.433
514
Total 2023
514
514
Analysis of expenditure on Charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Unrestrfcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Charitable Activities
1,244,060
205,551
1,449,611
1,246,549
Total 2023
1. 101.408
145.141
1,246, 549
Analysis of expendlture by adivities
Support
costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Direct Costs
2024
Charitable Activities
1,297.085
152,526
1,449,611
1,246,549
Total 2023
1.086.860
159.689
1,246,549
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysls of expenditure by actlvltles (contlnued)
Analysis of direct costs
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
staff costs
Depreciation
Activits'es and events
Advertising
Equipment purchased
DBS checks
Heat and light
Insurance
Travel expenses
Postsge, printing and stationery
Rent and rates
947.366
2,069
10.094
2,346
69,739
99
16,080
9,671
39,552
19,811
53,286
19,056
6,792
,157
43,450
7,950
19,371
s.000
5.645
11,551
837, 784
2.071
9.123
1,601
37.558
2,876
18,017
2.852
42,011
4.629
44,072
19,121
6,710
7,812
25,677
8, 122
7,707
Repairs and renewals
Room hire costs
Telephone
Training
Project expenses
Irrecoverable VAT
Relocation costs
Agency costs
other sundry costs
2,839
6,278
1.297,085
1.086,860
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILtrY
(A Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysls of expendlture by actlvlties {contlnued)
Analysls of support Costs
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Staff costs
Governance costs
126,964
25.562
132,116
27,573
152.526
159, 689
Governance costs
2024
2023
Audilors, remuneration
Accountancy and legal fees
10,000
15,562
10,969
16.604
25,562
27,573
10. Net Incomellexpenditure)
2024
2023
Auditors. remuneration
Depreciation - owned assets
Operating lease payments
10.000
2,069
889
10,969
2,071
1,408
11.
Staff costs
2024
2023
Wages and salari8S
Social security costs
Pension costs
982.035
66,908
25.387
887,905
59,594
22,401
1,074,330
969, 900
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DARUNGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Llmited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11. Staff costs (contlnued)
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:
2024
No.
2023
Senior management
Project Co-ordinators
Support workers
Finance and admin
63
60
72
70
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
Remuneration of key management personnel In the year was £163,197 (2023: £123.188) whlch induded
employers, pension contributions of £4.741 (2023: £3.542).
12. Trustees. remuneratlon and expenses
Durlng the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023 - £NIL).
During the year ended 31 March 2024. expenses totalllng £Nil were reimbursed or paid dlrectly to
Trustees (2023 - £135 to 2 Tmstees).
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13. Tangible flxed assets
Motor Fixtures and
vehicles
fittings
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
28.282
2.968
12,685
43,935
At 31 March 2024
28,282
2.968
12,685
43,935
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
28.282
2,968
10.616
2.069
41.866
2.069
At 31 March 2024
28,282
2,968
12,685
43,935
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
Al 31 March 2023
2,069
2,069
14.
Debtors
2024
2023
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
260.609
199,947
27
20,136
27,100
280,745
22T,074
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Llmlted by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15. Creditors: Amounts falling due withln one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
VAT
16,172
9,828
16.207
59.077
87.977
29.659
6.328
13.824
65.615
129.036
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
189.261
244.462
2024
2023
Deferred income at 1 April 2023
Resources deferred during tho year
Amounts released from previous periods
46.427
111.204
66,044
46,427
(46,427) (111,204)
66,044
46,427
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
16. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
New Development Investment & Efficiencies
Keep People Connected
69,354
26,831
(1,739)
(2,472)
67,615
24.359
96,185
(4,211)
91,974
General funds
General Fund
333,042
1,286,680
(1,239,849)
379,873
Total Unrestricted funds
429,227
1,286,680 (1.244,060)
471,847
Restricted funds
Children in Need
Skills for Care 23124
Accessible Energy
Darlington Connect- Cost of Living
D'Ton Connect Social Prescribing
Getting Connected-Keeping Connected
CDCF Short Breaks
TEWV
2,501
2,510
14,110
6,110
25,000
3,000
2,922
5.000
1809)
29,030
2.521
12,935
8,022
3.027
4,551
22,859
54,408
10,266
20,431
2,157
{5,011)
114,110)
16,110)
25,000
(3,OQOI
(2,9221
(5.0001
809
Household Support
Act Green
Social Enterprise Support
Tackling Loneliness Comm Trans
Learning Impairment Network
Skills for care 22123
Advocacy Awareness
Henry Smith
COCF Poverty Hurts
Oliver McGowan
Healthwatch Oiabetes
{29,030}
<2,521)
112,935)
{8,022)
13,027)
14,5511
122.8591
154,4081
110,2661
(20.431 >
(2,157)
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Limlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
16. Statement of funds {¢ontlnued)
Statement of funds - current year (continued)
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Income Expendilure
2,501
228,050
(205,551)
25,000
Total of funds
431.728
1,514,730
(1,449,611)
496,847
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Llmfted by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
16. Statement of funds (contlnued)
Statement of funds - prlor year
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at
1 Apnl 2022
Incom8 Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
New Development Investment & Efficiencies
Keep People Connect8d
72. 193
30.000
(2, 839)
(3.169)
69,354
26.831
102, 193
(6,008)
96.185
General funds
General Fund
304,178
1, 124,264 (1,095,400)
333,042
Total Unrestricted funds
406.371
1.124,264 (t, iot,408)
429, 227
Restrlcted funds
Children in Need
Skills for Care 23124
D'Ton Connect Social Prescribing
Getting Connected-Keeping Connected
CDCF Short Breaks
TEWV
920
383
6, 080
3, 828
2.213
(4,499)
(4,211)
(2,213)
(55)
(683)
(2,110)
(71,000)
(2.479)
(22, 465)
(5,945)
(25,583)
(824)
(8,404)
(6, 190)
(48,480)
2,501
55
683
2.110
11,000
2,479
22,465
5.945
25, 583
824
8.404
6, 190
48,480
Household Support
Act Green
Social Enterprise Support
Learning Disability England
Tackling Loneliness Comm Trans
Learning Impairment Network
Skills for care 22123
Advocacy Awareness
Henry Smith
1,358
146.284
(145, 141)
2,501
Total of funds
407, 729
1,270,548 (1,246,549)
431,728
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
16.
Statement of funds (continued)
Movements on individual funds are shown above. The purpose of each fund is as follows:
General fund - This fund meets all the general operating costs of the charity. Transfer are made from the
general fund to restricted funds to cover subsidies to particular projects as agreed by Trustees.
Designated funds
New Development Investment & Efficiencies
cyber and potential office move.
Keep People Connected - Support people through the Cost-of-Living Crisis.
Software development including accounting systems.
Children in Need - support for after school activities.
Skills for Care
training.
support individual 8mployers who use a personal budget and their PA'S to access
Darlington Connect Cost of Living - support with the cost of living crisis.
D'ton Connect Social Prescribing - Facilitating connections between the voluntary sector and social
perscribers.
CDCF- Supporting disabled people with the cost of living crisis.
TEWV- Small grant to support young disabled peoples activities.
Household support- Individual support to people who need as a result of the cost of living crisis.
Act Green - small grant to support young peoples activities around climate change.
Learning Disability England - support to voluntary sector organisations in relation to advocacy.
Tackling Loneliness Community Transport- Provision of transport for people experiencing loneliness.
Learning Impairment Network - Facilitating of Darlington Network.
Advocacy Awareness- Grant to support organisation to help organisation to work towards the quality
marks.
Henry Smith - Grant to support self advocacy for general issues.
Oliver McGowen - funding to provide Oliver McGowen training.
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Llmited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
17.
Summary offunds
Summary of funds- current year
Balanco at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Income Expenditure
Designated funds
General funds
96,185
333.042
2,501
(4,211)
(1,239,849)
(205.551)
91,974
379,873
25.000
1,286,680
228,050
Restricted funds
431,728
1,514,730 (1.449.611)
496,847
Summary of funds - prior year
Balance at
31 March
2023
Balance at
l April 2022
Income Expenditure
Designated funds
General funds
Restricted funds
102, 193
304, 178
1.358
(6.008)
(1.095,400)
(145, 141)
96. 185
333,042
2.501
1, 124,264
146,284
407, 729
1.270,548 (1,246,549)
431,728
18. Analysis of not assets between funds
Analysls of net assets between funds - current perlod
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
661.108
(189.261)
25.000
686,108
(189,261)
Total
471,847
25.000
496,847
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
18.
Analysis of net assets between funds (continued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
2, 069
671,620
(244,462J
2.069
674, 121
(244,462)
2,501
Total
429,227
2,501
431,728
19.
Reconclllation of net movement In funds to net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles
2024
2023
Net income for the period (as per Stat&ment of Financial Activities)
65,119
23,999
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
Increase in debtors
Increasel(decreasel in credilors
2,069
(2,4331
(53,6711
(55,201)
2,071
(514)
(74,907)
64,819
Net cash provided byl(used in) operatlng actlvltles
(44,117)
15,468
20. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
Cash in hand
405,363
447,047
Total cash and cash equivalents
405,363
447.047
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DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21. Analysis of changes In net debt
At 1 April
2023 Cash flows
At 31 March
2024
Cash al bank and in hand
447.047
(41,684)
405,363
447,047
(41,684)
405,363
22. Operating lease commitments
At 31 March 2024 the Charity had commitments to make future minimum leas8 payments under non-
cancellable operating leases as follows-
2024
2023
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not laler than 5 years
1,312
780
1,312
2.092
2,092
3.404
23. Related party transactlons
The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any
outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 31 March 2024.
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