Charlty reclstratlon number 1136997
Company rellstratlon number 07257957 {En8land and Wales)
STICK'N, STEP
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

STICK'N, STEP
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
C Hewitt
P Richards
R Shorthou5e
A James
F Davles
A Harris
E Palmer
J Kennedv
Charlty numbef
1136997
Comyny number
07257957
Prfnclpal address
3 Croxteth Avenue
Wallasey
Merseyslde
CH44 SUL
Reglstered offke
3 Cfoxteth Avenue
Wallasey
Merseyslde
CH44 SUL
Independent examlner
Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Llmited
Glebe Buslness Park
Lunts Heath Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 5SQ

STICK'N, STEP
CONTENTS
P•8e
Tru5tees' report
Independent examiner's report
io
Statemeni of financial actlvStles
11.12
Summary Income and expendliure account
13
Balance sheet
14
Statement of cash flows
15
Notes to the financial statements
16-26

STICK'N, STEP
TRUSTEES, REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The trustees present thelr annual report and financlal statements for the year ended 31 August 2024.
The accounts have been Prepared In accordance wlth the accountin8 pollcles set out In note I to the accounts and complv
with the charity's governlng document, the Companies Act 2LN)6 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accountin8 periods commencin8 from l January 2016)
Objectlves and JctlvStl¢s
C￿r Purpose
We enable. Inspire and support chlldren with cerebral palsy and thelr famllles.
Whowe are
Stick 'n' Step provide free conductive education sessions to children with cerebral palsy. Our support improves mobility,
independence and boosts self-confidence, enabling every child to reach their personal potential.
Conductive education is about active learnin8. Stick 'n' Step sessions incorporate play and music into structured routines to
develop functional skills. Children and young people are motivated by working alongside their peers in a posttive environment
and are empowered io achieve realistic goals that are specific and relevant io them.
Strotegies for achieving aims and objertives
At Stick 'n' Step we support the whole family. Re8ular atlendance at our centre means ihat parents and extended family have
the opportunity to meet others In a slmilar sltuatlon and thev benefit from re8ulaf respite tlme whilsl thelr chlldren develop In
the classroom,

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Elsa's Story
Elsa was almost 3 years old when She was diagnosed with spastic diplegia which is a type of Cerebral Palsy (CPI causin£ muscle
stiffness mainly in the legs. wilh the arms less affected or not affected at all. People with spastic diplegia might h3¥e difficulty
walkinÉ because tight hip and leg muscles cause their legs io pull tO8eiher. turn inward, and cross at the knees. Elsa's Mum
learned about Stick 'n' Step at a local support group and a few months after Elsa's 3, birthday, we welcomed her to join in
with our weekly Conductive Education sesslons.
Each week. Elsa's Dad, Neil, takes the afternoon off work to make sure she gets to her session. Elsa's parents say, 'St's a Iu88le
wrth us both working but it's worth itl". Wlth the commitment of her family, Elsa's sheer determination and the love, care and
expertise shared with Elsa from our Conductive Educatlon team, Elsa took her flrst steps at Stick 'n' Stepl
Elsa's Mum, Jenna, says-"I'll NEVER lorgel those Ilrst wobbly stepsl It's hard to pul it Into words how il rnade rne feel -
such a mixture of emoilons, I have tears just thinkin8 about Itl Pride, excltemenL happiness, rellel, all folled In lo
one".
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Elsa's Stick 'n' Step sesslons are beneficial for her soclalfy as she gets to spend time with her friends and is surrounded by
children who have the same challenges as her. At school. she often feels Ilke she stands out as dlfferent. which can sometime
bother hef. At Silck 'n' Step, she doesn't have to V￿rry about thisl It so Important for her to be around other chlldren wlth CP
she lust doesn't get to experience thls regularly anywhere else.
Slnce attendlng Stick 'n' Step. Elsa has developed so much physically. Being able to walk up steps, run, jump, gettlng up and
down curbs independently, riding an adapted trike, riding a bike with stabilisers, learning to swim wlthout armbands, dressin8
herself, using the toilet independently. just to name a few.
Stick 'n' Step have not only supported Elsa, but have a150 provided a support network for parents, Jenna and Neil. 'It's been
lovely io have a community of support, from both ihe staff and rhe families. I've often asked quesiions of the staff who are
experts in the field, and some have even come in io speak to school with recommendations and EHCP support etc. I'm so
grateful for that and I don't know where we'd have been wlthout itl"

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Achlevements and performance
Significont octivities and ochievement5 against objective5
This year has been another challenging but succe55ful year for Stick 'n' Step. We have supported more familie5 than ever
before. Throughout the year, a total of 125 families were 5UPPOrted by our committed team of stafl and volunteers. The
breakdown In terms of the a8e of children attendin8 over the year was:
Pre-school1041- 24
Primary15-111- 56
Secondary112-161- 19
Youn8 adults117-251- 10
Our se55ions Improve the Children's fine and gross motor ski115 and teach them basic life 5k1115 that most people would take for
8ranted, e.8, walkin8 (with or without a walkln8 aldl talkin8. self-feedin8, dres5ing/undres5ing, usin8 the toilet independently
etc. Our se55ions, which are delivered in small 8roups, or on a l-l basis, include activity-based tasks, rhythmic routines,
exercises. son85 and educational play, all desi8ned to improve each individual chlld's mobility. confidence and independence,
and enable them to reach their full potential, CE Is based on the premise that people with motor disorders can learn to better
control iheSr movements, and research Into neural plastlcity has shown that the humon braln is capable of learnin8 and
adaptlng even after substantial injury. CE therefore combines elements of both education and rehabilitalion and employs
wide array ol strategies based on current evidence and best prartice.
Each child has their own Individual Development Plan IIDPI with new goals and objectlves set each year lin consultation wr(h
the family and depending on the a8e/ability of the child, the child themselves) designed to enable the child to learn new. or
develop exlstin8, skills that will help In everyday Ilfe. We have a chlld focused approach to everythSng we do to ensure the
children feel supported, valued and Included at all ilmes. We look at whai the chlldren CAN do, noi what they can't, and work
closely wSth them io 8Sve them more confidence and encourage them to make independent declsions. Our work also helps
Increase a child's ablllty lo express their feelin85 and ihou8hts which can have a posltive impact on theSr emotional health and
wellbeing.
The classroom team of condurtors and classroom asSiStantS, SUPPOrted by volunteer5. work closely wlth the children
improving their self-belief and self-esteem which has a positive and far-reaching impact on their Ilves. as well as the lives of
their famllles.
Our pro8ramme Is deslgned to reduce a child's dependency on others and 8lve them the best chance of leadlng a full, dlgnlfled
and Independent Ilfe,
Demand for our servlces remalns high. at the end of Au8usI 2024 we had 8 families awaitin8 a place ai 5tlck 'n' Step wlth
further 12 awaiting an Initial Consultatlon. The sUPPOrt servlce we offer is specialist, regular and free to access and there Is a
real need for it. We hope to be able to offer places to those on the waiting list next year so the chlldren can start maklng
progress towards ihelr goals.
In September 2023 we launched our pilot Early Intervention programme for cerebral pa15y and oiher neurolo8ical conditions.
Funded for three years. the pilot enabled us to improve the facilities at both centres to accommodate the delivery of the
pro8ramme. 11 allowed us to take on babies as youn8 as 6 months old in 8roups In a parent and child setting, although
designed speciflcally for children under 3 to attend on a twlce weekly basis. Increased frequency of CE se5slon5 15 e¥pected to
have a greater impact on chlldren if started at an early a8e.
25 children attended our summer camp this year. For the first time ever, we only ran the camp for our Runcorn children. The
Wallasey centre remained open during the last 2 weeks of July and ran our normal weekly sessions. This was a first and
analysis needs to take place to see if the families preferred this to the annual camp, allowing all children to continue their
regular sessions untll the end of July and only having 4 weeks off in the summer. The long summer holidays are always
dreaded as the routine ol coming to Stlck 'n' Step Is broken and takes a whlle to get re-established.
The 25 children attendln8 the Runcorn summer camp Jolned us for a variety of activitles. Several of the teenagers were Invl¢ed
to sleep over at the centre, having been out shopping during the day and then movie night and piiza during the evenin8, A
fun time was had by all whilst practlsing their cooking skills and honing their independent living Skills. For one or two it Wa5
refreshing change to stay out as the opportunities to do so. don't come around very often given their need of specialist
equipment such as hoists to get around their surroundings.

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One group of 6 children went to the Chlldren's Adventure Farm, a 17th century famihouse set In 10 acres of land in the heart of
Cheshire. They were able to enjoy the outdoor sen50ry trail. feed the duck5. goats. sheep. and alpacas.
A 8roup of 12 went to SPACE In Chester an accessible play facilily hired exclusively for our children. A8aln, a good time was
had by all.
Not only dld these trips boost the confidence of our chlldren and youn8 people. It also provSded much needed resplte lor
parenls and siblln8S.
In July we held our second famlly fun day at the beautiful Cheshire Vlew which is in the heart of the picturesque Cheshire
countryside. The Sun shone, over 200 people attended and all enjoyed amongst other thing5, the bounry castle. face paintin&
sensory play and 50ft play. The day wa5 designed around accessibility for èll abilities With a quiet sen50ry area Set up inside lor
those needin8 a little time away from the all the activitie$ 80in8 on outside.
Staff completed 5pecllic trainin8 courses to malntain knowled8e and best practice across the or8anisatlon, thls included
paedlatrlc flrsi aSd, safeguarding iraining, and fire marshal iraining. Four also completed El Smart trainlng. This Is an evldence-
bèsed framework to give high risk bèbies the besi start in life. Knowledge galned from thls, asslsts wlth our new early years
programme. One ol our cla$5room assistants completed the L6 qualification in Childhood Development. whilst another
embarked on year tv￿ of a Multidisciplinary Conductor course. We aim to continue with our internal development of our
team to ensufe we have the skills and expertise to support our existing and new families in the years to come.
Volunteers remained a key part of ihe or8anlsaiion, continuing to conlribuie io the smooth running of our sesslons. key
fundraisin8 events as well as behind the scenes at each of our centres. The ioial amouni of volunteering rime over ihe year
was 837 hours.
The le8al panel is in its second year when we extended the Invitation to a lourih flrm to loln. It has proved very successfu I by
all parties with sur8erie5 Set up in the centres to facilitate conversation5 If de51red. It is there to offer o5SlStance in all aspect5
of legal support Including Personal Injury, Clinical Negli8ence. Court of Protection, Wills, Trusts and Probote and Employment
and Fomily Law. All four firms went through our due diligence proce55 and are happily providing guldance If requlred.
For the second year runnin8 held our Strirtly Ball at Thornlon Hall, Wirral. It's become our fla8ship event with 9 people
takin8 on the challenge to learn to dance all in the space of 10 weeks. Performing dances Such as the samba, j5ve. waltz and
paso doble they all strutted their stuff and competed against each oiher In order to lift the coveled glitter ball.
Alon8slde the Strlctly ball our annual 8olf day entered It$ 181h year. It moved to Pryors Hayes 8olf club In Cheshire 16 years a80
and we haven't looked back Since. 160 player5 took to the 8reen5 and played 18 hole5 of golf. Thi5 wa5 followed by an
auction, prize 8lvin8 ceremony and a game of binBO, raising vital fund5 for the charity- Most players return year after year to
Support U5. 05 the atrn05phere 15 warm and welcomin8 from ourselves and the club.
We are pleased that our annual family survey once again demonstrated that familie5 remain happy with our service. and we
continue to make a si8nificant impact in the lives of the children and youn8 people we support. Here are some of the results
and quotes from the survev.

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99% of famllles sald Stl¢k 'n' Step has a poslilve Impèrt on thelr chSld's self<onfidente
"He 15 more comfvrtoble in his own self & disobled identity ond oble to not be os phosed now by oblei5t people ond so con
carry himself better through the world to moke more connettion5 ond hove opportunities"
"My son ha5 come on leops and bounds at Sns. From the familior songs. to "work out" exercise5, he love5 It at the le550ns ond
repeotinq them ot home. The stoff ore all so lovely and brinq out the best in every child."
"He hos golned so much confidence golng to new ploces, seelng new people ond not getting ovenvhelmed wlth dlfferent
sounds, lights or touch-.
95% of famllies felt that Stick 'n' Step's support had a posltlve Smpact on their chlld's mental health
"The sUPPOrt and community has helped the wholefamlfyleel-seen". sUPPOrted ond accepted."
"M hos been struggllng mentolly lor o couple of years Gnd I do genuinely belleve that Sns hove been the one thlng M has
olwoys been oble lo depend on. Ilke a light in tlje dorkness."
"The sessions hove given E confidence in who she is. Ifeel the stoff olwoys encourage the children ond 0150 help to exploin and
tockle rricky subjects such os puberty ond just beinq different. E comes out of her session hoppy ond confident ond full ol
loughter which is so important to E ond us."
"I think In the group closs he hos been oble ro heor dlfferent sounds. music ond get used to other people. It s helped him leorn
to ger used to rhe noises of the world ond he no longer gets upset when we go Ollt. He used to hove o meftdown everywhere
we went os ir wos too muchfvr hlm. He s o lot hoppler doy ro doy".
99% 01 famllles were asked If they felt th* 5tlck 'n' Step helped to cre•te •n envlronment where people feel they ¢4n
thrive.
"Team ore omoiing with oll the chlldren."
"This Is definitely the environment where T thrives the most.-
"l in etemolfy qrotefulfor the help Sn5 qives my son."
"Theie is no where os positive os Sns. The most positive place on earth".
"The stoff ore unbelievobly supportive. ond you can tell that they care. They moke the children feel comfortuble and happy..
98% of famllles belleve Stlck 'n' Step has a posltlve elfect on the lamlty's mental health.
"We don'tfrel 50 alone, feel more able to cope with the chollenge5 we willfuce in thefuture."
"We would huve been105t o lonq time 090 without your 511PPOrt".
"I would never howe survived through thls journey with my son. wlthout the help ond supportfrom oll ot Sns".
"I'd be lost withour Sns ond the people I've met there..
"You provide 5UPPOrt. The 5toff hove time ond empathy, ond we hove 50 monyfriends".

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Flnanclal revlew
The year to 31 August 2024 has been another challenging year flnanclally for Stlck 'n' Step. We have kept a very close eye on
expenditure. and have achieved savings in employee cost5, having not replaced staff who left during the year. Thi5 ha5 not
affected our ability to provide 5e55i0n5. Coming oul of COVlD.19 and being thrust into a Cost-of-Living crisis has continued to
have si8nificant impact on our ability to raise funds and build new relationships, particularly within the corporate world. We
have malntained income from Trusts & Grants during ihe year which is a real posliive, as we know demand for grants has
Increased exorbSrantly and waitlng times for outcomes Is now runnlng at about 6 monlhs. Forward planning and tlmely
appllcations are more vlral than ever,
The charity received income of £813.8(KJ for the year12023 - E596,9981. A large part of this incfease is the result of receiving
much needed endowment funds from the Edward Gosling Trusi totallin8 £180.C(JO. Expenditure durin8 rhe year was £652,747
12023 - £743,732). of this £510,493 12023 £569.4481 was spent on the dlrect activltles for provSdSn8 conducilve educatSon
services to children and young people.
This ha5 resulted in a surplus of £161,053 for the year to August 312024, and results in our unrestricted reserve5 increased to
£69.839 12023 - £60,281). This has proved to be a challenging year for the charity to continue to provide vital specialist
support io famllles across the North West of England. Strong financlal governance from trustees and management. comblned
with contlnued growth in community and corporaie fundraising income will be critlcal for Slick 'n' Slep to improve this
position in whai we expecl to be a continued competitive fundraislng environment in 2024-25.
Paul Richards. Treasur•r
Reserves Polkv
Trusiees recognise rhat there are fisks assoclated wilh each Mream of Income and expenditure being different from that
budgeted, whlch has the potentlal for significant impact on reserve levels. Havln8 a reserves policy equivalent to a range of
months of operating costs enables trustees io moniior and mana8e ihls rlsk and èllows tlme to develop new sources ol
Income or cul-back on related expendlturell needed.
The trustee5 have resolved to keep reserve lund5 In the range of three to slx monih5 of operatSng costs based on the current
year's expenditure. Based on this year's expenditure, three months of operating costs equates to £ 163,187 and the board
continues to manage expenditure to meet this target. Monthly management accounts are produced and examined by the
chalr and the treasurer, further scrutlny of the financial position Is monitored at board meetlngs. The board believes that
reserves should be kept at this level to ensure the charity can run efficiently and meet the needs of its on-goln8 service. whilst
ensurin8 that funding is driven to the front line ol our work as quickly and readily as P055ible.
Investment polScy
Stick 'n' Step does not currently hold any free reserves In investments, however funds whlch are surplus to that required for
day-to-day expenditure are held in a different savin8s account.

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Rlsk Mana8ement
The charity upholds a risk policy. as a formal acknowledgement that the trustee board is committed to maintaining a strong
risk management framework. The aim of this poliLI is io ensure that the charity makes every effort to manage risk
appropriately.
The pollcy ouillnes the rlsk managemenl strategy. whlch comprises.,
A conslstent framework and protocol for determlnlng appetlte for and tolerance of rlsk
An annual review of the risks the charity may face within the charity's risk register
The establishment of systems and procedure5 to mitigate the risks identified
The implementation of procedures designed to minimise any potential impact on the charity should those risk5
materiali5e
Mana8ement of risk is an inte8ral part of our planning and project mana8ement proce55es, wlth rlsks identified and assessed
a5 we develop our plans each year. The majof rlsks thai have been Identlfled and are mitl8ated are as follows..
Poor qtsollty servlce couses horm to o servlce user or member of stoff.
Mitiiailon., Annual assessment of staff training needs with specific focus on safe8uarding and first aid. The charity has three
members of staff trained as Designated Safeguarding Officers. Activity specific risk assessments are completed and reviewed
annually. Staff are trained in safeguarding. paedSairic flrst aid and manual handling to ensure we have the capablllty and
capacity to operate effeclively and safely.
Insufflcientfunds roised Couslno interruprlon ro operotlonol servlce ond progress oystroteqic oims.
Mltliallon.. Monthly monitorlng between CEO and the treasurer. includlng Cash flow forecastlng to ensure there is an up-t
date forecast of the charity's financial posltion to the end of the financial year. We review our reserves policy and l0Tr8-term
financial plans annually to ensure that they remain relevant and keep reflecting the charity's current status.
8rexit deterrinq international conductor5 (our 5peciali5t teache￿lfrOM workinq in the UK
Mltliailon: OUT Chlef Executlve Is a commlttee member of the Conductlve Educatlon ICE) Consortium UK whlch brlng toeeiher
CE centres across the UK, this has strengthened our nelwork. Tralnln8 is In place to enable our conductors to Irain and mentor
students sludying thebr CE degree In the UK. We also have career paths mapped out lor internal staff to train to become
conductors, we currently have one classroom a5515tant tralnln8 10 become a conductor via the National Institute of Conductive
Education.
Structure, 8ovemance and mana8ement
The charity is a company limited by guarantee.
Publlc beneflt
In shaplng Our oblectlve5 for the year and plannin8 our activlties. the trustees have consldered the Charity Commisslon's
guldance on public benefit. includln8 the 8uidance 'Public benefit= runnin8 a charity IPB21'.
As rts main activity, the charity must have charitable purposes or 'aims' that are for the public benefit. The Charities Art 2011
provide5 Specific descriptions of charitable purposes that are for public benefit and the cAtegory that our work fa115 into 15 the
'relief of those in need because of youth. age, ill.health. disability, financial hardship or other di5advanta8e'.
The oblerts as stated in our Articles of Assoclation118" May 2010} are:
To advance the education and relieve suffering of primarily children with moior disorders and provide information. advice and
8uldance to their famllles and carers In particular by means of conductive education.
Stick 'n' Step have families travelling fiom across the North West of England and North Wales to access our sUPPOrt.

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C Hewitt
P Rlchards
R Shorthouse
A James
F Davies
D Upton
A Harris
E Palmer
J Kennedv
(Resigned 3 March 2024)
Trustee recruitment and appolntment
An annual Teview of the trustees, attendance and prolessional knowledge is carried out ro ensure ihat a broad fange of skills
and experience is avallable io guide and govern the charity. This process identlfies any skills gaps, which enables the chariry to
address ihÈse via recruitment of new Irustees. Trustee posltions are adverlised ihrou8h the charity's website, lis network of
supporters and via external channels IDuit ur
Redch Volunteerlngl. All candldates are asked to submit their CV and
stalemenl of support lo show why they want to take the posllion. All candidates meet with the Chief Executlve and the
trustee selection panel, before a proposal 15 agreed by the board of trustees.
All new tru5tee5 have a strurtured induction to the organisation. There is an induction pack which includes,. a copy of the
Charity Commission's information booklet 'The Essential Trusree,. 3 copy of Stick 'n' Step's Articles of Association. the business
plan and minutes of recent board meetings. New trustees have an induction meeting to brief them on their legal obligations
under charity and company law, the commlttee and declslon maklng processes. the business plan and recent financlal
performance of ihe charlty. New trustees also have ihe opportunlty to observe a board meetlng before takin8 up ihe role.
All irustees are encouraged to attend approprlate external events where these will facllliate the undertaklng of thelr role and
also to attend Stick 'n' Step events to meet wlth servlce users.
None of ihe trustees ha5 any beneficial Inte￿5t in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and
8uarantee lo contribute £1 in the event of a windins up.
Key Mana8efflent Personnel
The tru51ees consider the key management personal to be ihe Chief Executlve, Head of Conductlve Education and Head of
Fundraislng.
The trustees have delegated sl8nificant authorlty and responsibility to the Chief Executive in the day-to-day runnin8 of the
charitvj who has authority and responsibility for plannin& directing and controlling the artivitles of the charity on a day-to4ay
basis.
All trustees give of their time freely and no trustee received remuneration In the year.
The pay of the staff is reviewed annually. In vlew of the nature of the charity, the trustees benchmark against pay levels in
other charlties of a simllar size,

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' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Date:.............................................

STICK'N, STEP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF STICK 'N' STEP
I report to the trustees on my examlnation of the financial statements of Stlck 'N' Step (the tharityl for the year ended 31
August 2024.
ResponslbSlltles and basls of ￿pOrt
As ihe trustees of the charity (and also Its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparailon
ol the flnancial statements in accordance with the iequirements of the Companie5 Act 2￿6 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2C#)6
Aci and are eliglble for independent e¥aminatlon. I report in resped of my examlnation of ihe charity's flnancial statements
carrled out under section 145 of the Charitles Aci 2011 Ithe 2011 Acll. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the
applicable Directions 8lven by the Charity Commission under sectlon 145151{bl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner'5 Statefflent
Since the charity's gfQSS income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the
2011 Act. I conflrm that l am quallfied to undertake the examination because l am a member of ACCA. which Is one of ihe
Ilsied bodles.
I have completed my examinatlon. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connection wlth the examlnatlon
&￿Ing me cause to believe that in any material respert:
Accounting record5 were not kept in respect of the charity a5 required by 5eclion 386 of the 2006 Act.. or
The flnancial statemenis do not accord wilh those records- or
the financial staiements do not comply with the accountlng requlrements of sectlon 396 01 the 2(￿6 Act other than anv
requlrement that the accounts give a true and falr view which is not a matter considered as pari of an Sndependent
examination,. or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charitie5 applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021,
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection wlth the examination to which attentlon should be
drawn In thls ￿pOrt In order to enable a proper understandln8 ol the financlèl statements to be reached.
John Davles
Mitchell Charlesworth IAudStl Llmited
Glebe Business Park
Lunts Heath Road
Widnes
Cheshlfe
WA8 SSQ
5 March 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Unrestricted Restrirted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
Totsl Unrestricted
funds
Restrirted
fvnds
Totsl
2024
2024
2024
2024
ZOZ3
Z023
2OZ3
In￿me from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
215.077
13.291
74,047
2.270
6.603
322,512
I80,￿)
401.680
335,803
74.047
2.270
214,649
26,504
51,498
400
214.649
330,451
51,498
400
303.947
Total income and endowrnents
304.685
329.115
180.(
813.8Q)
293.051
303.947
S96.998
Expenditure on:
Raisin8 funds
Charitable activities
Providing Conductive educatlon
134,976
7,278
142.254
167.439
6,845
174,284
160,151
350.342
510.493
214.866
354.582
569,448
Totsl expendlture
295,127
357,620
652.747
382.305
361,427
743,732
Net Incomellexpendlture)
9,558
(28,5051
180,(
161,053
189,254)
(57,4801
1146,7341
Transfers between fvnd5
I30.￿))
Net movement In funds
io
9.$58
1.495
i￿.{KKI
161.053
189,254}
157,4801
1146,7341
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Fund balances at I September 2023
60,281
65,786
126,067
149.535
123,266
272,801
Fund balances at 31 Auwst 2024
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STICK'N, STEP
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
The statement of financial actlvlties Includes all galns and losses recognised In the year. All Snc¢Yne and expenditure derive fr(Mn contlnuln8 activitles.
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STICK'N, STEP
SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
All Income funds
2024
2023
Gross Income
Transfer from endowment funds
633,800
30.C
596,998
Total Income In the reportlng period
663.800
596,998
Total expenditure from income funds
652.747
743,732
Net Incomel(expendliure) lor the year
11,053
1146,734)
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STICK'N, STEP
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 AUGUST2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assets
Tanglble assets
14
23,911
41,151
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
15
1,782
279.567
3,207
116.882
281,349
118.1401
120,089
(35,1731
Credltor5: amounts falling due withln one yelr
16
Net current assets
263,209
84,916
Total ass•ts less current Ilabllltl•s
287,120
126,067
The funds of the tharlty
Endowment funds
Re5tricied Income funds
Unrestricted funds
17
150.OCKI
67,281
69,839
65,786
60,281
19
287,120
126.067
The company Is entitled to the exemptlon from the audlt requlrement contained In sertlon 477 of the Companles Act 2006, for
the year ended 31 August 2024.
The dirertors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requlrements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect
to accounilng records and the preparatlon of flnancial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audlt of ils financlal statements lor the year In question In
accordance with section 476,
These financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance wlth the provislons appllcable to companies subjert to the Small
companles regime.
The financial statements were approved by the tTUStees on .....
P RiQOQfj-Mar_05 09:16
R Sh(2(￿5￿eb-28 14:06
Tru5t•e
Trustee
Company reglstratlon number 07257957 IEn8land and Wales)
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STICK'N, STEP
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash Ilows from operatln8 actlvltles
Cash generated from/labsorbed by) operations
160,415
199.0611
Investlng actlvltles
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
15,8221
400
2,270
Net cash 8enerated Iromllused Inl Investlni
artlvltles
2,270
15,4221
Net cash used In financini artivitles
Met Incre•selldecrt•sel In cash and cash equlvalents
162,685
1104.4831
Cash and cash equlvalents at beglnnln8 of year
116,882
221,365
Cash and cash equfvalents at end ol year
279,567
116,882
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Accountln8 pollcles
Charlty Inlormatk•n
Stick 'N' Step is a private company IlmSted by guarantee incorporated In En8land and Wales, The re8iStered office Is 3
Croxteth Avenue. Wallasey. MerseysSde, CH44 SUL.
1.1 Accountlng Com￿ntIon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlth the charlty's18overning documentl. the Companies
Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. I"FRS 102,1 and the
Charltie5 SORP "Accountlng and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitles
preparing thebr accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc ol
Ireland IFRS 1021" lelfective I january 20191, The charily Is a Publlc Benefit Entity a5 defined by FRS 102,
The financial statements are prepared in 51erlln8. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts In
these flnancial statements are rounded to the nearest £,
The flnancial statements have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon. The principal accountin8 policles
adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt
rhe going concern ba515 Qf accountin8 in preparing the financial 5tatement5.
l.J Charltable funds
Unrestrlcled funds are avallable ft>r use at the dlscretlon of the Irustees in furtherance of thelr charltable obleclives.
Restrirted fund5 are subject to specific condltions by donor5 or 8rantor5 as to how they may be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject io specific conditlons by donors that the capital must be mainiained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income 15 recognised when the charity 15 le8èlly entitled to it after any pertormènce conditions have been met, the
amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognlsed on recelpt. Other donations are recognlsed once the charity has been notlfled of the
donation, unless pertormance condiilons requlre deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relailon to
donations received under Gift Aid or deeds ol covenant is recognlsed at the time of the donatlon.
Legacie5 are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impendin8 distribution. the
amount is known, and receipt 15 expected. If the amount is not known. the le8aCY IS treated a5 3 contin8ent a55et.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Accountin8 policie5
{Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure 15 recognised once there 15 a legal or constructive obli8ation to transfer economic benefit to a third party. it
is probable that a transfer of economic benefils will be required in settlement, and the amount ol the obli8ation can be
measured reliablv.
Expenditure is classified by actSvliy, The cosis of each actSvlty are made up of the toial of direa costs and shared costs.
including supporl Costs involved in undertaking each èrtivity. Direct costs attributable to a sin8le actSvlty are allocated
dlrectly to that activity. Shared costs whlch contrlbute to mre than one aciivity and support costs which are not
attributable to a single actlvity are apportioned between those actlvities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Central staff costs are allocated on the basls of time spent. and depreciatlon charges are allocated on the portion of the
asset's use.
1.6 Tan8lble flmed assets
Tan8ible lixed assets are initlalfy measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuatlon, net of depreclallon
and any impairment losses.
Depreciation Is recognised so as to wrlte off the cost or valuatlon of assets less thelr resldual values over thelr uselul
Ilves on the followinB bases..
Leasehold Improvements
Fixtures, fittin8s & equipment
12.5%120% Stralght line
20% Reducin8 balance
The gain or10s5 arising on the disposal of an a55et 15 determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the
carryin8 value of the asset. and is feco8nised in the statemenl of financial activities.
1.7 Impalrnlent of f5xed assets
Al each reporting end date, the charily reviews the carryln8 amounls of Its tanglble assets to determlne whether there
Is any indlcalion ihat those assets have suffered an Impairment loss, If any such Indicailon exlsts, the recoverable
amount ol the asset is esiimated In order to determlne the extent of the impairment loss lif ènyl,
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash In hand. deposlts held at call with banks, Other short-term Ilquld Inveslments
with original maturtties of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown wlthin borrowin8s in
current liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity ha5 elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 '0ther
Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all ol its financial instf uments.
Financlal Instruments are recognlsed in the charity's balance sheet when the charily becomes party to the contractual
provisions of the Instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements. when there is
legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise
the a55et and settle the liability simUltan￿U$ly.
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Accountin8 policie5
{Continued)
Boslcflnonclal assets
8aslc flnancial assets, whl¢h Include debtors and cash and bank balances. are Inlrially measured at transaction prlce
including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortlsed cosl uslng the effective interest method unless
the arrangement constitutes a Ilnanclng transaction. where the transaction is measured at the presenl value of the
future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classifled as receivable wlthin one year are not
amorti5ed.
Bu5icfinoncial liabilltie5
8asic flnancial li3blllties. Includln8 credltors and bank loans are initlally reco8nised at transadion prlce unless the
rron8ement con5titute5 a financlng transaction. where the debt instrument 15 measured at the present value of the
future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilitie5 classified as payable within one year are not
amorti5ed.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, U5in8 the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obll8alions to pay lor goods or servlces ihal have been acqulred In Ihe ordinary course of operatlons
from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as currenl liabilities il payment is due within one year or less. 11 not. thev
are piesented as non-current liablllties. Trade credltors are reco8nised Inltially at transactlon prlce and subsequently
measured at amortlsed cost using the effectlve Interest method,
Derecoqnltlon olflnonclol Ilobllltles
Financial liabilitles are dereco8nised when the charlty'5 contractual obll8ations explre Of are dlschar8ed or cancelled.
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost ol any unused holSday entltlement Is reco8nlsed In the perlod In whlch the employee's servlces are recelved,
Termlnation benefits are recognised immedlotely as an expense when the charlty Is demonstrably comrnilted to
terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11 Retlrement benellts
Payments io defined confriburlon retirement beneflt schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Income from donations and le8ades
Unreslrkled Restrlcled Endowment
funds
funds
fvnds
2024
2014
2024
Total Unrestrkted
funds
2023
Restrlded Endowment
funds
fvnds
1023
2023
Totsl
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
215,077
6.603
180.0
401,680
214.649
214,649
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Income from d￿rt￿ble arthritles
Unrestrkted
lunds
2024
Restrlrted
lunds
2024
Totsl
Unrestrlcted
lunds
2023
Rostrlcted
funds
2023
Total
2024
2023
Grants recelved
13,291
322,512
335,803
26,504
303,947
330,451
In¢ome from other tradln8 iftlvltles
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Fundralslng events
74,047
51,498
Income from Investmenls
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
UnrestrScted
funds
2023
Interest receivable
2.270
400
Expendlture on ralslni funds
Unrestrkted
funds
1024
Restrlrted
funds
Total
Unrestrlcted
funds
Reslrlrted
funds
Tolal
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Fundralsln8 and publlclty
Sta8in8 fundraisin8 events
Advertisin8
Staff costs
35,233
35,233
7,278
99.743
38,268
1,971
127,2
124
38,392
8,649
127,243
7,278
6,678
43
99,743
134,976
7.278
142,254
167,439
6.845
174.284
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Expndtture on charltabh art￿￿tIeS
Provldlni
Conductlve
Educatlon
2024
Provldlng
Conductlve
Educallon
2023
Dlre¢t costs
Staff cosls
Depreciatlon and Impalrment
Children'5 chri5tma5 party ènd Summer camp
Equipment and class materials
Insurance
Licenses and subscripiions
Miscellaneous expenses
Rent, rates and malntenance
Heal, Ilght and utllltle5
319.380
17,240
2.612
,347
7,187
3.494
157
11,453
12.100
323,227
19,184
8,544
9,693
6,129
2,939
322
7,608
10,902
381,970
388,548
Share of support and go￿rnaMe costs Isee note 9)
Support
Governance
109,522
19.001
161,331
19,569
510.493
569,448
Analys15 by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
160,151
350.342
214.866
354.582
510,493
569,448
Related party transactlons
Remuneratlon of key man•gement peN>nnel
The remuneration of key management personnel is as follo*ry.
2024
2023
Aggregate compensation
112,150
158,130
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Support costs allocated to actlvltlos
1024
2023
Staff cosls
Other office costs
Governance costs
82,790
26,733
19,1))O
131,623
29,708
19,569
128,523
180.900
Analysed between:
Charitable actlvities
128,523
180.900
10 Net movement In funds
2024
2023
The net movement In funds Is stated after chargln8llcredltlng}'.
Fees payable for the independent e¥amination of the charity's financial 5tatement5
Depreciaiion of owned tangible fixed assets
2,370
17,240
2,220
19,183
li
Trustees
None of the Iru5tees lor any persons connected wlth them) received any remuneration durin8 the year.
12 Employees
The average monthly number ol employees durln8 the year was;
2024
Number
2023
Number
Total ￿aff
22
26
Employment Costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Soclal securSiy costs
Other pen5i0n costs
459,663
32,600
9,650
531,700
39,468
10,925
501.913
582,093
There were no ernployees whose annual remuneratlon was more than £60.0W.
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
13 Tamatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activitie5 because all it5 income is applied for charitable purposes.
14
TaTr8lble fixed assets
Lea5elK>ld Flytuit5, fftt1￿5
Impf04*m•nts & equlwn•nl
Tot•1
Cost
At I September 2023
314,109
131,085
445,194
At 31 August 2024
314,109
131.085
445,194
Depreclatlon ind lrnpalrment
At I September 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
289,136
12,486
114,907
4,754
404,043
17,240
Ai 31 August 2024
301,622
119.661
421.283
Carrylng •mount
At 31 August 2024
12.487
11,424
23,911
At 31 August 2023
24.973
16,178
41,151
Is
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falllni due wlthln one year:
Prepayments and accrued Income
1,782
3,207
16
Credltors: amounts falllni due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred Income
7,426
5,295
5,419
10,649
3,330
21,194
18,140
35,173
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
17
Endowment funds
Endowment fund5 represent a55ets which mèy either be held permanentty by the charity or may be expendable. The
charity has the followin8 endowment funds..
At I Seplernber
2023
Incomlng
reWY￿e$
Transfers
At 31 August
2024
Expendable endowments
The Edward Gostling Fund
180,OCXI
(30,0001
Iso,ooD
The Edward Gostlln8 Foundatlon has provided a 81ft toward5 fundln8 the cost of the provision of ser¢ices over a period
of six years after which the remainin8 Capital or Income may be used for any purpose that furthers the charitsble
objects of the charity.
18
Rertrlrted funds
The income funds of the Charity include restrirted funds comprisin8 the followin8 unexpended balances of donations
and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
At I September
2023
In¢omlni
resources
Re50urte5
expended
Tr•n51ers
At 31 August
2024
65,786
329,115
(357.6201
30,000
67,281
Pre¥Oous year:
At I September
2022
Incomlni
resources
Resourees
expended
Transfers
At 31 Au8USt
2023
123,266
303,947
1361,4271
65,786
19 Unrestrlrted funds
The unresiricted funds of ihe ¢harlty comprlse the unexpended balances ol donatlons and grants which are not subject
to speclfic conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include deslgnated funds which have
been Set aside out of unrestrirted funds by the trustees for specific purpose5.
At I September
2023
Incomln8
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 Au8USt
2024
General funds
60,281
304,685
(295,1271
69,839
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
19
Unrestricted funds
{Continued)
Prevlous year:
At I September
2022
Incomlng
resour¢es
Resourtes
expended
At 31 August
2023
General fund5
149,535
293,051
(382,3051
60,281
20
Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrkted
funds
ZOZ4
Restrlcted
tund5
2024
Endowment
lunds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 Auiust 2014..
Tangible assets
Current assets/lllèbSlltlesl
8,919
60,920
14.992
52,289
23,911
263.209
150,000
69,839
67,281
150,000
287,120
Unrestrkted
fvnds
Restrlrted
lunds
2023
Endowment
lunds
1023
Total
1023
2023
At 31 Au8USt 2023:
Tangible a55ets
Current assetsllllabllltlesl
12,367
47,914
28,784
37,002
41,151
84,916
60,281
65.786
126.067
21 OperatSni lease comrnltments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the charlty had outstanding commitment5 for future minirnurn lease payment5 under non-
cancellable operating leases, whlch fall due as follow5:
2024
2023
Within one year
Between two and five years
2,537
3.677
2,537
6,563
6,214
9,100
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STICK'N, STEP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
22
Cash 8enernted from operatlons
1024
2023
Surplus/ldelicitl for the year
161,053
1146,7341
Adjustments for=
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Deprecialion and Impairmenl of tan8ible Ilxed assets
12,2701
17,240
14001
19.184
Movements In worklng capltal..
Decrease in debtors
(Decreasellincrease in creditors
1,425
(17,0331
9.799
19,090
Cash ynerated from/labsorbed by) operatlons
160,415
199,0611
23
Analysls ol chan8es In net funds
The charity had no materSal debt durlng the year,
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