Company registration number- 06521773 Charrty registration number= 1127328 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILITY GROUP (A Company Llmlted by Guarantee) UNAUDITED TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantee) CONTENTS Page Reference and Administrative Detsi15 of the Charity, its Trustees and Adviser5 Trustees. Report 3-10 Truste•$' Ro$ponslbllltlos Stat•mont Independent Exarninerf5 Report 12 StateM8nt of Flnanelal Aetlvltles Balan¢• Sheet 14 Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Flnan¢lal Slatem?nt$ 16-32
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, Ths TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Tru$t¢•s Tim Cooper. Chair I$1ned 30 April 20241 Anna Galliford. Treasurer IresNJned 22 Novembèr 20231 Azra Kirkby, Treasurer Lorraine Robinson {resigned 31 December 20231 Melanie Shad AyBon Stapleton (reSned 5 May 20231 James Walson-O'Neill Ufuoma Irene SobDwale Christopher Hampson Joanne Land John Henlage lappoinle(124 NovemL*r 2023) Anna McEwen (appointed 21 June 2023) Company r?glster•d numb•r 06521773 Charity r•glst•r numb8r 1127328 Reglstered offSc 6th Floor 2 London Wall Place London EC2Y SAU Chl•f ex•cutSv• offlcer Dr. Rhlan Hugh8$ IndoPond•nt Exarnln•rn MHA Chartere(l AcccMJnlants MHA House Charter Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9HS Page 1
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, Ths TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Bank•rs Metro Bank Ltd One Southampton Row London WC1B SHA Charity Bank Ltd Fosse House 182 High Street Tonbridge TN9 1BE 8ardayB 8ank UK PLC 326-328 High Holbom Holbom WC1V 7PE Shawbrook Bank Ltd Lulea House Warley Hill Business Part( The Dnve Gal Warfey 8renfvKxxl Essex CM13 38E Page 2
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 5B254A4A-B3A64DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILtTY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IMRCH 2024 How wo work We deliv8r our rni5sioiI through the fL4kyAwwJ bu51n8S5 funcbon5.' Mernbership - Sustsinin9 8 vibrant arbj inclusive mernbgrship ¢CMUnity that enrage$ cdlaborion and innovation alongside the latest inf0nnatlc and intelligence in deliveriry hwjh qualily disability Services. Pollcy and Influenclng ProvKling opw)rtunili85 for members to share their 8xperlis8 and influ8nc8 policy, 8clor guidance and syst8rn chaTrJe by hame5sing the rKJwer ol our ¢{A¢ti¥e v(xce and providing solutions that positively ¢ontribute towards our sharod vision and rnission. D010PM•tal projtcts and programmt8- Making a posiliv• drflar•nc• to th• •nvironm8nt wtthin which our mefflbers work Ihro¢Jgh 5pecHI projecls and seclor improvemenl adivities. Organl•atlon•l d•v•lopm•nt. owrallon• and govom•nc•- Ensuring VODG Is fil for purpose today and In the future Ihrough the effecbve running ol our furhcbons. STRATEGIC APPROACH VODG has an amt)Ilious growth agenda to SUPFQrt our m8mb8rs. The &nvironm8ni wilhin which our members operate Is challenging and is sei wrthin. for example. Ihe conlexl of stringenl funding conditions. workforce pr8S5ure5 and short8ges, rising d8rn8nd and increasingly comp18x needs for the p8op18 Ih8y support. Alongside, we hold shared priorities lo ensure disabled people are enabled to live independent and fulfilling Ie$, lo m8xirnise approaches lo innovative delivery and 18ckling inequality and unmet need. VODG'S core purpose is to 5UPPOrt our [rMberS lo be thg b8sI ihay can . and fflarnbarship 5ub5criptions therefore forms the ntral componeni ol our income. We alsts seek to (xjrnplemenl thi5 Wrth addilion81 incoffle ¥lrearns, induding grants, consullancy projects and through our r81alionship5 Wth indu51ry experts and upporters at our confenceS and events, and through a dedicated programme for Ihelr involvement. Trusteès ctsntinua to inv8St from unrèstricied rssarves to furthèr davalop VODG and to 8nable the organisalion to d81iver on k8y initialiv8s and proj8cls. Th85e resource5 have enabled us lo devekjp special prra[DeS of 5UPPOrt for our rnembers. A key area of inv851m8nt frorn unrestricted r8s8rv8s wa5 the commissioning of Conlenl Management System ICMSI and a Cuslomer Relationship Management ICRMI clatabase. We are now 22 months on since first launching these new systems which are yieIng improvemenis to member services. 5y51ems and processes. We are usir¥J rnernber iThtdligence to better plan our offer and ways of working acros5 a wide mefflL*rship of organi5alions afid iThJividual5. A¢tlvttles and Achl•Y•m•nts Membershlp- lo ernpower our members with aurate inforrnation and effectiv8 communicalK)n. and lo build an inspiring community that allows members lo connect and work i(¥Jether through events and networks. Page 3
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 5B254A4A-B3A64DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILtTY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantee) As part of our strategi¢ diwtson- and fleCtIng cwr pan-disabilty purrx)se- we are dedicated lo retaining our Current members and altrading new members who share our values and beliets to join our vibrant community. Our mernbership 15 growing. and we are ¢tinUoUSlY enhancin9 our servi5 lo tneet our rnerDber5' evolving needs. This efftjrt 15 backed by our integrated Content Managemenl System ICMSI Custoffler Relationship Managem8nt ICRhAI database. We ar& actively engaged in conducknng strategic membership recruitment campaigns by employing a diverse range ol metlx)ds and approaches. A central elenI of Ihese eThJeavours involves placing a strong emphasis on the Memrship journey. particularfy regarding chief executives and s8nior director5. as well a5 catering to the needs of both new and 8xisting members. This comprehensive apprOh allows us to effe¢tively address the specif c requirements and 8xpectaliMs of our diverse membership. L851 year, we made & concerled effort loenharK8 our events by 1craIlng valuable inputfrom our fflefflbers. As part ofthi5 initiative. wè inlrcduced a e01n•wèv8ntsIIjred 10 meet the specffie nted5 and preferèncès of ¢xJr members. Onè good axample was Il conls$60n1ng hub. whith sar¥ed as a platfc¥m lor dlS(yJssS on toplcs such as lèa n8goliatKJn and other subjects aim8d al providing wacts.cal assistancè. We h8ve ¢ultiv8ted strong partnerships with respected sector support professi815 who 8CtiVgly gngag? with VODG and our members to Sha their insights and expervse. These partnerships are founded on long.lerm r•lalv)nships and Invol Cl colkboration wilh VOOG and its mgmbots. In addition. wtr off•r others th8 opportunity lo join u5 frorn liffle lo lim8, including al our highly anlicipaled annual conference. Poll¢y ond Influ¢n¢lng - to twild on the collective experience and eKperts$e of our members to Influence governmenl policy, sethor guidance and system change Ihal promoles our vision for an ambibous. trusted and vibrant thlrd s8Ctcw that onabl•s disabl811 0p1& lo Iiv•1th8 liv•s thèy choos•. RUlar member engagement, ¢oupled wilh our presence 8nd participation in key wlicy m8king 8ren8$. has enabled VODG lo represent members. experiences and perspectives 81 Ihe highest levels of 9overnment and s agerncles. Our external aff8ir5 activity seek5 lo Fxjsitively Inllu8e governm8nl p(Aicy and gUanCe. good pr8cIIc8 8cros5 the sector and the very best iMemen181 ol policy for mernbers 8rnd Ihe pecple they support. We do this by Participating in government discussions and working groups, rninislenal meeting5, $e¢tor stskeholder forums, consulialion responses. posibon papers. open ktters and invofvemenl with sector- wide campavjns. We work in partnership with many organi5ation5. For example. the Heallh and Wellbeiry Alliance, Cavendish Co81ition, Care Provider Allianr. Ciwl Society Group and Disab Children's Partnership all fvrther strengthens our abbIY to influence broadly on Ihe lopics thal matter most to our members. We continue io bnef our members wrth infomation that fiows frc)) gov•mm•nt and its ag8ncs, as wall a5 wider policy making andlor inlluencing organisalions. Our pdlcy act&tY Is relnforced by 08¢0¥e and reath exlemal communlcatk)ns actlvty. securing coverage through relevant media oullets ar¥J maximlsing 0urcdltive Vol across ourcommunS¢aiions and soclal medla plattomis. The integration ofour rdicy and influencing activity aloroshleour memtrÉfship work is delivering strong visibility for the voice of our membership and positioning VODG as an infiuentsl and ambilk)us organisation In the sectors wrthin whlch we operate. Page 4
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 5B254A4A-B3A64DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILtTY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantee) Dv¢lopmentsl projects and programmes- making a >s1"ve drflerence to the enVIrment wrthin which our members work. To support our member5 8fKI wder 5ector5 1h1n vthich they operate, VODG delNers funded projects and programmes of Work aligned wilh charilable puTses. Th8S8 projects inVVe mulli-professional cdlaboralion across organisations and our membership. VODG may lead projects or eoually may bè a cdlaboraling partner. Examples of in 2023124 are- Leading a Jos8ph Rowntre8 Charttab18 Twu5t fvnded proj8Ct 8xarnining th8 dual harrns of ab18isrn and syslemic racism in rdaOn to th8 COVID-19 pandgmi¢1lh8 Ccnmis8ion on COVID-19, Ableism and Racism). Coniributin9 to a National Ins"tU1& lor Health and Cara Research study aimed to improve end ol Ilfe care lor Peop wilh leaming disabilitia5 (th8'V10fIa arbj Stuart ProJ8Ct'I. Organ15atlonal development. operatSons and governance- to Qnsyrg VODG 1$ fit for purpose today and in the future. VODG conlinuss to devel4) rts bobrd of Irustèès in linè wilh our g0man¢S eommitsNnts and our ongoing work in aqully. divarsity and inclusion. Followng inj$tr$. mièw of good wac1& in rèlation to financa. aud and risk this y8arw8 implemented a n9w finance, audit an(J risk Mrn8e with rn8mbers drawn from the board of trustees. FUTURE PLANS VODG has a big agenda, and we conlinue lo be 8rnbiliou$ lo delNer for our members. and lo maximise our purpose and impacl In the se¢iors wilhin which our members operale. We want lo further gri)w our mernbership." slrenglhèn our position a5 the mèrnbership bts3y for organisaiK)ns working with disabled pp1•., 8nd furthèr develop our position as Ihe'gg lo. organisation fgrour m¢Mr$. WeT partners and $takehold¢rs on third $9Ctor disability servi¢8 provish)n and leadershp. M•mb•r8hlp Further inwrp0r0 ¢ten1-riCh ¢rgative rrthr>Js ol bringing members togethgr. particularty in ar8as of special intere51 and polKy. Ccmnmission a review lo further Improve our 8ppro8¢h to workirrtj wilh experLs and org8nis8tions willing to invest In the success OIVODG and our mernbe. Cofflmi5sion a review of our offer lo ensur8 Ihal our comrnunity continu8S to sgrvg its pan4isability purpose and stays relevant to the neeijs 01811 of our rnembers. Poll¢y and Inlluonclng clinUe to maintain a foDJ5 on engaging wrth governrnent and its agene5 on policy area5 that relate to disabled peoplè and thè [1$10 ol disability servicès. Continue lo slrenglheTh visibility ol VODG. and of lh8 issues facing our membership, among 8Xt8mal audiences.. offering solutions to kncal and system-wide ChaIrje$. Support an emp)wered memtership. able to w)ffidenty infiuence the environment within whlch they operate. Developmental projects and programmes Continue lo support our members and the sector Ihrough c•)mmissN)ned projects and programrnes that aid Improvement. leaming and developmenl. Dlversty an4J Inciease VODG'S n-meMbehiP Incometocontnbute to tyjr ambrtions when in Ilne wlth our Vi5K)n, miSSK)n and value5. Continue to ensure a strong EDI Icus in all aSc1S ol our operdlions, induding any special projects. Page 5
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 5B254A4A-B3A64DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILtTY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantee) Organl$a¢lon and goveman¢ Embe¢ the introductson of our refreshed approathes lo finance. audrt and risk through the govemance ol VODG. Ensure our board of trustees is further dgvdop&l and suprthed to dIhara9 th8ir dutses. FINANCIAL REVIEW In 2021122 Irust8e5 rn3d8 an inrfi31 inve51m8nt frorn unreslric18d re5eN8s lo irnplem8nt a cu5totner relationship m8nagem8nt 8nd corntent rnanagernenl system ICRMICMSI. rtri continue lo b8 inv85t8d 8$ the $ys¢em embeds inlo our operations. Tha J05tph Rawntréè Chaiitsbk Trust grant was hèld as a ré5tnetéd fvnd the purpose5 of running and d81w8ring the Ccfflrnission on COVID-19. Ab18ism and Racisrn. The grant will ccficlude in 2023124. RESERVES POLICY Each ye8r Iruslee5 reviawVODG's r8spcffjsetob)Idiro r8serve$ststhatth8S8 are sufficient to absorb the irnpa¢t of significant financk81 shock and ils financial operating requirements. Our position was to mirror expected membership subscnplions to our reserves largel for each financkgl year and in 2023124 the tsrgel level of unreslricled reserves was alwjned to a subscriptions twjdget of £3C.C0. In 2024, as part of our strale9y to secure Ihe kJntenn suslainability of th8 or9anisation, the board h88 agreed to rnaintsin a minimum of six nKJnlhs' opgraling (x)sts as erVeS. Consgquentty, for the 2024125 period, the tsrget level of unrestricted reserves has been set at £280.OC#). with the airn of providing 8 financial buffer to address unl0$6en challenges ond malnlaSn operatknnal conb"nuSty. At th8 year-8nd, the Charity held unrestricted r8serves of£472,573, ofwhich £82,495, has b88n designated for Slr8legic expenditure. further details of whith can be lound in Note 16 in the 8ccounls. Trustees do not currenity 6nvisa9e holding •iv6sknnents in othef Icms other than cash reserves. To reduc its èxposure lo risk. VODG ¢ClIn#S to dwsrfy cash hddings across four Stpardtè banks. including through fixèd tgrrn bonds. PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES Trustegs regularfy review the risks faced by the Chanty in 81 arg8s of its work and actNety plan to Ctrol and manage those risks. We identify risks by means of discus$K)rn and review at each trustees. ft*eting alongside ourfinanee. audit and risk cornTnittee alld linked to rTK>nthty tnanagement and moniloNng by the leadership learn. Thi5 proce5S encompasses risk cAtegories suth as finance, human resources, exiemal reputation, bu$ines$ performance and organisalional ¢apabilrty and capaoty. The process links to our operational and strategrc objedives athj sees targets set for risk levels based on differ8nt risk app8tit8s. agr88d by trust88s. across th8 key areas of our op8rations. The major risks we have identified lale financial and other pressures on the care and support sector for disabled peo and impact Ihiscould have on the ability fororganisalions lo invest in membership activities. the importance of r[bershiP intelligence and the need 10 5UStain arKI grow our rnetnber5hip cornmunity. Page 6
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID." 5B2YA4A-B3A64DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILITY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guaranteel We vIeW and assess nsks In full at each trustees meeb"r¥J. This wisler examines the natu ol the risk as well a5 the likdihwd and irnpact an¢J Iruslee5' I0ranCe. We continue lo fvrther etnbed nsk managetnent within govemance. rnanagernenl and operational prLKesses by PL9ned actiOll5, monitoring proces58S 8nd fdl(M up for 8V81u81K)n arml d8S)n. REMUNERATION OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Each year stsff remuneration is reviewed by a sep8rate committee of the board. The revie 8re based on the market. and the context ofVODGdeliveryand alfordabilty. Anychanges to remunerath)n are made at the start of each finan(aal year. Th8 Trusi8es' R8Wrt has b88n pr8p8red in rdance with th8 pn)vk8ion5 8pplK8ble to 8ntiti8S subje¢l to the 5rnall companies regime. stst•m•nt olfunds Re51ricled funds ar8 h81d by Ihe Charity to Supp dedicaled activity lo addr855 Sector issu85. Delivery Task Force and Transforming Care.. Funds brought and carried forward for intended expenditure on work lo ernae peoplèwilh lèammg ¢Jisat¥liti"as andl orauts'sm to live morè Indepondoni lives in the comrnunity, with 5UPPOrt. and c105er to homg. Such work now links to NHS England's nakn'onal plan Bu11n9 the RwJhl SuppL¥t. JRCT fundlng.. VODG applled lo the Joseph ROltree Charitable Trust IJRCTI lor a grant to estsbllsh the Commission on COVID-19. Ableism and Rsm. Kingston University applied lo a joint researth Fffojecl wilh Ihe universty relaling to end-of-life care. Equlty, diversbty and Inclusion is hekl for $traie9lc *x)rk on equlty, diverslty and Incluslon. VODG Profile and collective voice is held for future investsnonts by VODG. Hoalth Improvoment Is hald lo imprtsvè and support thè wsllbèing ol maNi)ws. Page 7
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID." 5B2YA4A-B3A64DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILITY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guaranteel Members Ability Housing Association Action Deafness ction for Kids IAFKI Active Prospects Advance Affinity Trust Aldingboume Trust Alternatsve Futures Group Ambient Support Aspens Charities Aspire Communily Benefit Society Aurora Nexus ulism At KingW( Autism East Midlands Autism Education Trust Autism Plus Autism Together ulism West Midlands Avalon Group Avenues Group BATIAS Independent Advocacy Service Beyond Words BeyondAutism Brainkind Brandon Breakthrough UK Camphill Village Trust Canterbury Oast Trust Care Housing Association Centre for ADHD & Autism Support Certitude London Chailey Heritage Foundation Changing Our Lives Chiltern Centre ewish Blind & Disabled Joumey Keyrin Kids Kisharon Langdon L'Arche Leaming Disability Network London Linkage LivesthroughFriends Look Ahead Maclntyre Making Space Martha Trusl Mencap Mencap in Kirklees Milestones Trust Money Carer Music24 National Aulislic Society National Slar Natural Breaks New Directions Norwood Nottingham Community Housing Nottinghamshire Deaf Society Nugent One Fylde Options for Supported Living Ouiward Papworth Trust Parity for Disabilty Partners in Support PDA Society Perthyn Page 8
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID." 5B2YA4A-B3A64DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee) Choice Support Chrysalis Supported Association CIov8rleaf Advocacy Community Integrated Care Coquet Trust Cre81ive Support Croydon Mencap Dancesyndrome David Lewis Deaf Empowenng Nehvork Deafblind UK Dimensions Disability Direct Elfn'da Society Encompass Enham Trust FitzRoy Foundation for People with Leaming Freedom Powerchairs Freeways Golden Lane Housing Grace Eyre Guideposts Trusl Guild Care halow project Hamelin Trust Hammersley Homes Harpenden Mencap Headway East London Henshaws Hft Hightown Housing Association Hollybank Trust Imagine, Act and Succeed Imagine Independence Include Me TOO PIP (Pursuing Independent Palhsl PossAbilities pss Purley Park Trust Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled Reading Mencap Real Life Opts'ons Reside with Progress Respond RNIB Rossendale Tnjst Rushton Futures Seashell SeeAbili Sense Shaw Trust Shropshire Peer Counselling and Advocacy SignHealth St Anne's Community Services St Elizabeth's Cent Stay Up Late Stockdales SWAD (Sex With A Difference) he Edmund Trust he Meath Epilepsy Charity he Northam Care Trust he Wilf Ward Family Trust hera hree Cs ogether Together Trust ree of Hope urning Point United Response Vibrance olAbIlity Page 9
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID." 5B2YA4A-B3A64DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Llmlted by Guarantee) Inclusion Bamel Inclusion Gloucestershire InFocus Integrate Involve alsingham Support arrington Disability Partnership oung Epilepsy our SuppK)rt Matters Approved by order ol the members of Ihe trM)3rd of trustees on and s•Jned their behalf by.. Melanle Shad Chair of board of Trustees Dale.. October 25. 2024 Page10
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPoNSIBILlEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purKK)ses of company lawl 8re responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United kn'ngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Iruslees lo prepare financial statements for each financial Undtsr company law. tha trustees musl nol approve the linan¢ial ststernenls unless they are satisfied that U)ey give a true and fair view of the state of affairs ol the Charity and of its incoming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure. for thal penod. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them ¢onsistenUy, observe the metS and princieS of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021- make judgements and accounting esb"m31tss Ihal are reasonable and prutlent.. stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any material departure5 disclosed and explained in the financial slatemenls.. prepare the financial stslemenls on the goiNJ concem basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. The Iruslees are respY)nsible for keeping adèqua¢e accountsng records that a sufficient lo show and explain the Charity's Ir8nsactions and ¢Jis¢k)se wth reasonable accuracy at any lime the fin8nci81 position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial stslements comply wth the Companies Act 2006, They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets ol the Charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularth'es. Approved by or(ler of the members of the tK)ar(l ol trustees and signed on its behalf by. M•lanlè Shad Chair ol the Board of Trustees Date.. October 25, 2024 Page11
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Independent Exarnln¢rfs R•port to tho Trusttss of Voluntsry Organl$4tlons Dlsablllty Group I'tho Charity'l I report lo the charity trustees cffl my examination of Ihe aCcjnts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. R8sponslbilit5gs and Basls ot Report As Ihtr Irusiees ol the Charity land its directors lor the purposes of company lawl you 8re responsible lor the preparation of the a¢¢ounts in a¢¢ordan¢e with the requiremenis of the Companies A¢1 20061'the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied mysew that the accounts of the Charrty are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible lor independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the Charills accounlg carried out under se¢b'on 145 01 the charib.es Act 2011 I'the 2011 Acl'l. In carn9 out my examination I have followed Ihg Directions given by the Charity CommissK)n under section 145(511bl of the 2011 Act. IndoPond•nt Ex*rnln•rf¥ Statoment Since the Charitys gros$ income exceeded £250,(W your examingr must be a member of a body listed in section 145 ol the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualffied to undertake the examination because l am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confimi thal no matters have come lo my attention in connection wrth the examination giving me cause to believe in any material respect.. accounting recor(19 were not kept in resm of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the accounts do not accord with Ihoso rocords; or the accounis do not comply wrth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounls give a In and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the a¢¢ounls have not been tKepare(l in accordance wlh the methods and principles of the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice for accounting and rgporting by charitios lapplicabl8 lo chariligs preparing their accounts in accordance wrth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)]. I have no concgms and havo come across no othor matters in connection wilh tho examination lo which attenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandir¥J of the accounts to be reached. Dated: 25th October 2024 Rachel D0Oe ACA FCCA DChA MHA Chartered A¢¢ountsnts MHA House Charter Court Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9HS Page 12
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unr•slrl¢t•d funds 2024 R•$trl¢t•d fund$ 2024 Totsl fund$ 2024 Total funds 2023 Note Incorne frorn: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments 13,500 467,281 15,669 3,603 455.971 15.099 8.076 33,342 489,313 15,099 8,076 Totsl Incomo 479,146 33,342 512,488 494,053 Expondltur• on: Charitable activities 501.157 33,342 534,499 511,334 Total expendltur• 501,157 33,342 534,499 511,334 Nat expendltur• Transfers beeen fvnds 122,0111 14,642 122,0111 (17,281) 16 114,6421 N•t movoment In fund* 17.3691 114,6421 122,0111 (17,261) R•conclllatlon ot funds: Total funds brought forward Nel movement in funds 479,942 17,3691 14,642 114,6421 494,584 122,0111 511,865 {17,281) Total funds carrfed forward 472,573 472,573 494.584 All income and expenditure derive from continuing v•eS. The Statement of Financial Aclivibes includes all gains and losses re¢anISed in the year. In the prior year, of the total income of £494,053, £78,326 was allocated to restricted funds. Of thè total expenditure of £511,334. £78,326 was alkncated to restricted funds. The notes on pages 16 10 32 form part of these financial statements. Page 13
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER= 06S21773 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 Nots Fixod assets Intangible 8ssels Tangible as$els 12 13 32,201 2,1 $7 41,187 2,845 34.358 44,032 Current assots Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 59.391 440,038 72,604 545,545 499,429 618, 149 Crediiors= amounts falliThJ due within one year 15 (61,2141 (167,597) Nat currnnt a8S¥t8 438,21 S 450,552 Totsl net 4$wl$ 472.573 494,584 CharSty funds Reslricled funds Unreslricled funds 16 16 14,642 479,942 472,$73 Totsl funds 472.573 494,584 The Charity was entided to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 20th%. The members have not required the company lo obtsin an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibiliti'es lor ¢omplying wth the reqviremenls of Ihg Act with respect lo accounting records and preparation of linancial stalements. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo entities subject lo the small companies regime. The financial stslements were approved and auitK>rised for issue by the trustees and signed on their behalf by.. Melanle Shad Chair of the Board of Trustees Dale.. October 25, 2024 Page 14
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Note Cash flows from ¢ptratlng a¢tlvltl•s Net cash used in operating aCtiti.es 18 {112,8611 18,536 Cash flows from Inv•stlng •ctlvlti Dividends, interests and rents from investmenls Purchase of intangible assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets 8,076 3,603 (24,228) (344) 17221 N•t cash pravldod byllusèd Inl Invèsting actlvltlos 7,354 120,9691 Ching• In Caih and c*8h oqulv•l•nts In tho y•ar C8sh and cash equivalents al the beginning of I1 year {105,5071 545,545 12,4331 547,978 Cash and cash •quSvalents at the ond of the year 19 440,038 545,545 The not8s on pages 16 to 32 form part of thes8 financial slat8m8nts Page 15
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 General infomiation Voluntary Organis81ions Disabilty Group is a private Company Ilmile(I by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Registeied Numtw 11273281 an¢J Regisliar of Companies Icompany Registration Number 065217731 in England and Wales. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limrted lo £1 per member of the Charity. The address of the registered office is given in the Charity infomiation on pages 1 and 2 01 these Financi81 Stslefftents. The significant accounting [18$ aprAie(l in the preparalion ol these Financial Statements are sel out below. These policies have been consistenlly applied lo all years presented unless olhetwse stsled. Accountlng poll¢los 2.1 8a818 of preparntlon of financSal slat8m•nts The Financial Slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalem8nl of RemMended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their 8ccounts in accordance with the Financial RetK)rting Stsndard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021. the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice. Voluntary Organisations Disability Group meeis ihe definits'on ol a public benefit enlily under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are inibally recognised al histor1¢31 cost Or transaction value unl8$8 olherwse slated In the relev8nt &counling Wicy. Th8 Financial Stat8m8nts ar8 pr8par8d on a going concam basis under the historical $1 vents)n, modrfied to include certain items at fair value. The Financial Statements are presenl&Y in sleding vthich 15 the functional currency of the Charity and rounded to the nearest ptsund. Income of £11.513 was allOcated from unrestricted income to restri¢ted income in the prewous year. Corrosponding eXnd1 of £11.513 was also reallocated from unrestricted expènditure to restricted expendiiure. These changes have been reflected in the notes of the accounts. Page 16
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 A¢¢ountlng pollclos l¢ontInu) 2.2 Funds General fund5 are Unrestricted funds which are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and whlch have not been designated for other purposes. Designated fijnds comwse unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Reslricleil funds are funds which are io be use(1 In accordan¢e with sp&¢ific restrictions imwsed by donors or whit* have been raised by the Charity for pa'Cular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is sel out in the notes ihe financial statements. Invèstment income. gains and losses are allocated lo thè appropriatè fund. 2.3 Income All incoming resource$ are ilUded in Ihe Ststement of Financial Artiwties ISOFAI when the Charity is gallY entitled lo the income after any performance conditsons have been mel, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that (he irKome will be received. For oon81ions lo be recognised the Charity wll h8ve been notified of the amovnls 8nd the settlement dale in writsng. If therg a conditions atta¢h8d to the donation and this roquirgs a level of perfomianco before enlidement can bg obtained then income is deforrod until those conditions aro fully mel or (he fUlIment of those conditions is wilhin the conlrol ol ihe Charity and il is probable that they wll be fulfilled. Membership income is recognised in the Financial Statements evenly over the period lo which the fee relates. Any subscription consultancy income that has been received in advance is deferred lo the following year. Irblerest on funds held on deposil is induded when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity., this is normally UFM)n notificatic of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. Conference income is recogni5ed in Ihe FinarKi81 Statements in the period to which the conference 1$ held. Any Conference in¢omg that has been received in advance is defgrrgd to the following year. Grants are included in the Statemenl of Financial Aclivibes on a re1vable basis. The balance of income received for specffic purwses bul nol expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is recVed in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferre(1 and inclu¢Jed in creditors as deferred income. whe entTUement occurs before income is recewed. the income is acwed. Page 17
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 A¢¢ountlng pollclos l¢ontInu) 2.4 Expenditure Expenditure is recogni5ed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit 10 8 third party, it is probable th81 a transfer of ecMomic benefits will be required in setuement and the amount of the obligation be measured relialyly. Expenditure is classified by a¢livity. The ¢osts of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, inclLJding support costs involved in undertaking each actiwty. Direct cosis attribuiable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable lo a single activty are apportsoned between those activitles on a basis con515lent with the use ol resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of ts'me spent. and depreci81ion charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. All expendiwre is accounled for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs felated to the category. All expenditure is inclusive ol irrecoverable VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is charged 88 an expèns against the activity for which expenditure arose. Support costs ar8 those that assist ihe work of the Charity but do not directly represent charllablo activilies and include office costs, govemance costs, administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the obj'ects of the Charity. Where SUPPDri costs cannot be directly attributed to parts'cular headings they have been allocated to expenditure on raising funds and expenditure on charitable aclivib'es on a basis consislenl wth use of the rèsources. Governance costs are those incurred In ¢onnecb"on wth the running of the Charity and compliance with slilulional and slalulory requirements. 2.5 Tanglbl• flx•d ass•ts and d•pr•clatlon Tangible fixed assets are inib'ally recc*Jnised al $t. After rectsjnition. under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured al eosl less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs in¢urre(I lo bring 8 tarKJit)le re0 asset into its intended working condition are in¢luded in thè mgasur8mgnt of cost. Oepreciation is charged so as to alICLe ihe cost of iangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives. using the straight-line method. Depreciation is provided on the following b8SiS= Computer equirmonl 4 years straight line 2.6 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the setuemenl aoUnt 8fter any trade dis¢ounl offered. PrepayTnenls a valued at Ihe amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Page 18
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 A¢¢ountlng pollclos l¢ontInu) 2.7 Liabilities Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligatv)n al the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, il is prob8ble that a Iransler of economic benefft wll be required In se¢U&menl, and the amount of the settlement Can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amounl that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount il has received as advanced payinents for the goods or services it must provide. 2.8 Employ•• bon1$ Wh8n gmployees have rendere(I service to the Charity, short-term employge benefits lo which the employees are entiUed are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected lo be paid in exchange for that service. The Charity operates a defined contribution 0ft for the benefit of its employeès. Contributions ar expensed as they become payable. Tho costs and liabilitlgs associated employee benefits are allocated to activit18s and rostricted and unreslricted funds based on day3 and perceniage of time worked on specific projects. 2.9 Tax The Ch8rity is Consi(le to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therelorg Il meets the definib.on of a charilable company for UK cortx)ralion tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potgntialty exempt from tsxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Acl 2010 or Section 256 01 the Taxation ol Chargeable Gains Act 1992. to the extent that such income or gains are applied exdusively to charitable purposes. 2.10 Going ¢oncern The Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concem basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainlies exist. The Trustees have considered Ihe level of funds held and the expecled level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these Financial Ststemenls. The budgeted income and expendibjre is sufficiet with the level of reserves lor the Charity to be able lo conlinue a5 3 going concern. 2.11 Intanglblo assets and amortlsatlon Iniangible assels are capiialised and recognised when fjJlure erA)nomic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably. Intangible assets are inth.alty re¢ogniseil al ¢J)st. After re¢(xJnib"on. under the Cost model, intangible assets arè measured at cost less any accumulated amorbsation and any accumLJlatad impairment losses. Amortisation is provided on intangible assets at rales calculated to write off the cost of each asset on a straighl-line basis over its expected useful lrfe. Amortisation is provide(J on th$ folhm.ng basis: Page 19
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 A¢¢ountlng pollclos l¢ontInu) 2.11 Intangible assets and amortisation {continuedl Computer software 20 % 15 years slraighl linè) 2.12 Flnan¢lal Instrumonts The Charity only holds basic Financial Instruments. The finarKial assets and financial liabilits'es of the Charity are as follows.. Debtors trade debtors are bask financial instnjments and are debt instruments measured al amorts'sed cost as detsiled in Nole 14. PrepaTrents are not financial instruments. Cash at bank- is classffied a$ a basic financial instrument and is measured al face valufr. Liabilities- Irade c¥edrtors and accruals wll be classrhed as financial instruments. and are measured al amortlsed cost as detailed In Note 15. Oelerred incomè is not d88m8d to b8 a financial liability. as in the cash settlement has already tsken place an¢J the Is simply an obligali¢)n to deliver ¢haritabl8 seryices rather th8n cash or another financial inslrumenl. Judgements and k8y sources of tImatIOn uncortalnty The following judgements lapart Irom those involving eslimaleg) have been made in the process of applying the above 8ccounts.ng poliues that have had the mosl significant effect on amounts re¢ognistrd in thg Financial Slalemenls". Allocation of support costs Depreciation and amorb'saticffl rates lor [angie and intangible fixed assets crib.cal accountin9 eslimales and assumptions- The Charity makes gstimatgs and assumptions concemlng the fvturo. Thg resulting ac¢r)untlng eslimales and assumptions wll, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a signilicant risk of causing a malerial adjustmenl lo the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities wthin the next financial year are discussed below. In¢¢m• from d¢nati¢ns and l¢ga¢i•s Restricted funds 2024 Total fund5 2024 Total funds 2023 Donations 13,500 Page 20
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income from charitable activities Unrntstrlct Re$trl¢ted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Membershlp subscription Projèct in¢ome Investor income 315,38S 102,628 37,958 315,385 135,970 37,958 33,342 Totsl 2024 455,971 33,342 489,313 Unrestricled funds 2023 Restricted funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Membership subscription Project income Investor income 297, 734 91,609 18,625 297, 734 144,922 18,625 53,313 Total 2023 407.968 53,313 461,281 Page 21
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income from other trading activities Unrnstri¢t8d funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Tot81 funds 2023 Confar8ncg tickets and SnsorShIp 15,099 15.099 15,669 Investment Income Unretstri¢t¢d funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Total fvnds 2023 Bank interest receivable 8.076 8,076 3,603 Total 2023 3,603 3,603 Analysls of exp•ndrture by actfvitles Actlvltl8S undertaken directly 2024 Support cost5 Total funds 2024 2024 Charitable activities 490,626 43,873 534,499 Activities undertaken dtrèctly 2023 Support Costs 2023 Total funds 2023 Charitable activities 460,227 51,713 517,334 Page 22
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Analysis of expenditure by activities {continuedl Analysls ol dlr¢¢t ¢o$ts Charitable Activities Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 2024 Staff costs Information materials Meetings an(J events Projects 340,471 1,031 52.270 96,854 340,471 1,031 52,270 96,854 322, 732 969 53, 105 83,415 Total 2024 490.626 490,626 460,221 Analy81s of support CO8t4 Charftabl• A¢tlvltl¢s 2024 Total funds 2024 Total fvnds 2023 Depreciation and 3morlisalion Office and adminsislr8tion Governance costs Communications 10,396 21,703 2,048 9,726 10,396 21,703 2,048 9,726 5, 793 29,364 5.688 10,268 Totsl 2024 43,873 43,B73 51,113 Gov•man¢e costs 2024 2023 Legal and professional fees Independent examinerfs remuneration- current year examinaiion fee Independent examinerfs remuneration- prior year underlloverl accrual 3,088 2,200 400 2.200 1200) Total 2,048 5,688 Page 23
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10. Trustees. and key management personnel femuneration and expenses During the year, no Iwstees received any remuner81ion or other benefits (2023- £NIL). The total amount of ernOyee benefrts recieved by key management personnel was £257.898 12023.. £116.6731 The Charity consider5 its key rnanagemenl personnel lo comprise.. - Trustees - Senior Management During the year ended 31 March 2024. trustee expenses have been incurred (2023- £NIL). 11. Staff costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Defined contribution pensKJn costs 295,154 23.486 21,831 276, T78 24,934 27,020 340,471 322. 732 The average number of persons employed by ihe Charity during the year was as follows.. 2024 No. 2023 No. Direct staff The number of employees whose employee beneffts (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was.. 2024 No. 2023 No. In the band £60,001 - £70,c(l In the band £W,001 -£100,(NXI In the band £100.001 - £110.( Page 24
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 12. Intangible assets Computer $oflwaro Cost At 1 April 2023 44,931 At 31 March 2024 44,931 AmortS$atlon At 1 April 2023 Charge fof the year 3,744 8,986 Al 31 March 2024 12,730 Nèt book valu• At 31 March 2024 32,201 Al 31 March 2023 41,187 Page 25
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 13. Tangible fixed assets Computsr oquipmont Cost or valuatlon At 1 April 2023 Additions 14,818 722 Al 31 March 2024 15,S40 Depreciation Al 1 April 2023 Ch8rge the year 11,973 1,410 Al 31 March 2024 13,383 Net book value Al 31 March 2024 2.157 Al 31 March 2023 2,845 14. Dèbtors 2024 2023 Due within one year Trade debtors VAT recoverable 49,630 5.128 4,633 55,422 12,843 4,339 PrepayTnenis 59,391 72,604 Page 26
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 15. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and (Jeferre(l income 44,923 3,593 12,698 24,612 2,472 140,513 61,214 167,597 2024 2023 Deferred income 811 April 2023 Resources deferred during the year Amounts released from prevh)us penods 138,314 10,498 {138,3141 104,565 138,314 (704.565) 10,498 138,314 Income deferred al the year-end relates lo Project and (ference income recelved In advance of the 2024125 financial peric%1. Page 27
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. Statement of funds Stat•m•nt of funds- current y•ar 8alanca at 31 March 2024 Balanco al 1 April 2023 Transf8rs inlout Income Expenditure Unr•strl¢t•d funds Dosignated funds Designated Funds all funds 20.394 20,394 G•n•ral lunds General Fund$- all fvnds 479,146 {501.1 sn 14,642 452,179 Totsl Unr•8trlct•d funds 479,942 479,146 1501,1 sn 14,642 472,573 Rgstrlct•d funds Delivery Task Force and Translomiing Care JRCT funding Kingston Universty 14.642 {14,6421 23.084 10,258 (23.0841 {10,2581 14.642 33.342 {33,3421 {14,6421 Totsl of funds 512,488 {534,499) 472,573 Page 28
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. Statement of funds {continued) Restn"¢ted funds are held by the Charity to support dedicated aclivrty lo atydress sector issues. Delivery Task For and Transfom)ing Care". Funds brought and carried forward for intended expenditure on work to enable people Mlh leaming disabilities andl or autssm to live more independent lives in the community, with support. and closer to home. Such work now links to NHS England's national plan 8uikJing the Right Support. JRCT funding.. VOOG applied lo thtr Joseph Rownlree Ch8rit8ble Trust IJRCTI for 8 grant lo establish Ihe Commission on COVID-19, Ableism and Racism. Kingston University applied to a joint research project wilh the universty relating lo end of life care. Equity, diversity and inclusion is held for strategic yrk on equity, diversity and inclusion. VODG Profile and collective voice is hel(1 lor future investrnents by VODG. Health Improvement is held lo im[0Ve and supp)rt the wellbeiThJ of membgrs. Page 29
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. Statement of funds {continued) Stat•m•nt of funds- prlor year Balance at 31 March 2023 Balan at l April 2022 Transfers inlout Income Expenditure Unr•strl¢t•d funds Dosignated funds Equity, diverslty and inclusion Slate of the sector Shfft the dial 20,394 10.000 20,394 (10,000) (5.000) 35,394 (75,000) 20,394 Unrestrlcted fund# General Funds 461.829 415, 727 f433,008) 15,000 459,548 Total Unr•strICt funds 497,223 415, 727 (433,008) 479,942 Rgstrlctgd funds Delivery Task For and Transforming Care Ukraine Relief JRCT funding Kingston University 14,642 14,642 13,500 53,313 11,513 (13,500) (53,313) (11,573) 14,642 78,326 (78,326) 14,642 Total of funds 511,865 494,053 (511,334) 494,584 Page 30
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 17. Analysis of net assets between funds Analys1$ of net asstts b•tween funds- ¢urr•nt yèar Unmstrictad funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets IntangiNe fixed ass8ts Current assets Creditors due within ono year 2,157 32,201 499,429 161,2141 2,157 32,201 499,429 161,2141 Total 472,573 472,573 Analysls of net assets betw•en funds- prSor year Unrestricted funds 2023 Restrid&d fvnds 2023 Tol81 funds 2023 Tangible fixed assets Intangle fixed assets Current assets Creditors due within one year 2,845 41,78T 603,507 (167,597) 2,845 47,187 618, 149 (167,597) 14,642 Totsl 479,942 14,642 494,584 Page 31
Do¢Jsign Envdope ID". 58254A4A-B3A54DD4.BBDE.3FB9DEB99C52 VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILrrY GROUP IA Company Limited by Guarantse) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 18. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow Irom operating activities 2024 2023 Nel expenditure for Ihe period las per Statement of Financial Actiwtiesl {22,0111 (77,281) Adlu$tmonts for: DepreatIon charges Amortisation charges Dlvldends. interests and rents from investments Decrease in debtors Increaselldecreasel in creditors 1.410 8,986 (8,0761 5,498 {98,6681 2,049 3, 744 (3,603) 29,248 4,379 Ntt cash provld•d byl{u••d In) op•rntlng actlvbth• {112,8611 18,536 Analysls of ¢ash and cash •qulvalents 2024 2023 Cash in hand 440,038 545,545 Total eash and cash •qulval•nts 440,038 545,545 20. Analysls of changes In not debt At 1 Aprll 2023 Cash flows At 31 March 2024 Cash al bank and in hand 545,54S {105,$071 440,038 21. Ralat•d party transactlons Other than irustee and key management personnel transactions detailed in Note 10, there were no related party transactKJns during the year (2023.. £NILJ. Some of the direct(bf5 of this Ch8rrty are 81so directors of entits"e5 that are members of thi5 Charty. All transactions wth thésè various entitiès arè at ams lèngth and on thè samé tem)s for all mèmbèr charitiés. None of the dirertors of this Charty or the entibes that they represent derive any benefit from the arrangements. Page 32