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~~a~~|~~Re es~~|~~es~~|| March **2012** **TAR** 1 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a Memorandum and Type of governing document Articles of Association. - (eg. trust deed, constitution) The charity constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as How the charity is constituted defined by the Companies Act 2006. (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are recruited and a voted by members of the charity Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The trustees who are also directors for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The trustees have adopted the 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015). The Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding for the Disabled (‘The Company’) was established on 2 July 2010 and registered as a charity on 3 July 2010. The company took over the assets of the Elisabeth Curtis Centre for disabled riders and commenced operations on 1 January 2011. The trustees of the charity form the Management Committee, together with any member of the charity whom the Management Committee has appointed to fill any gaps in their number. Any member so appointed will retain the position until the next annual general meeting when they will be eligible for election to the committee. The Management Committee consists of the Chairman, the Treasurer, the Secretary and not more than 8 other elected Committee Members. All committee members retire from office together at the end of the annual general meeting after the date on which they came into office but they may be re-elected. Trustee induction follows the policy and guidance as set out by the Riding for the Disabled Association with new trustee which includes a completed ‘Trustee Acceptance Form’ and ‘Conflict of Interest Form’ and distribution of ‘Trustee Welcome Pack’. RDA Governance e-learning is provided. March **2012** **TAR** 2 Membership is open to persons interested in furthering the objects of the charity and who have paid the annual subscription established by the committee. The liability of each member is limited to £1 following any potential winding up of the charity in the future. The Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding for the Disabled is its own independent charity and company, limited by guarantee. The charity is also a member of the national Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving (charity number: 244108). The charity undertakes a series of risk assessments as part of its duty to operate and under law and the trustees review risk assessments annually. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** The objectives of the company are to promote the objectives of the Riding for the Disabled Association, incorporating carriage driving by providing disabled people with therapy, fitness, skill development and the opportunity to achieve through the use of horses and ponies. We confirm that we have referred to the guidance given in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and give full regard to the public benefit when reviewing, planning and implementing our objectives and aims. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** The charity operated primarily during school term times, providing sessions throughout the week, including 3 out of working / school hours. We continue to support a mix of clients who come independently, as part of a school group or who attend as part of their care provision. We are supported by over 100 volunteers and sessions are delivered by 4 qualified RDA coaches. During this period there were 1 coaches in training. The centre employs some staff including our Equine Care Team and a Centre Coordinator whose role is to ensure the smooth and continued operation of the centre through participant and volunteer engagement and volunteer recruitment. At the end of the reporting period the charity had 6 ponies, having sadly retired several ponies and bring on new ponies on trial. March **2012** **TAR** 3 **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. ## Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** During this period, we didn’t see an increase in the amount of participants, due in part to a decrease in horse power and delays in bringing new ponies into the programme. Several participants competed in our in-house competitions and also in external Riding for the Disabled Association regional and national championships. The centre appreciates the dedication and hard work of its coaches and coaches-in-training who deliver sessions to our participants. The centre was made up of 3 volunteer coaches and 1 paid coach during this period. There continues to be a high demand and waiting list for access to our services. This remains at over 60 participants waiting. The charity is committed to growing the capacity at the organisation to help more people. Sadly, the charity saw continued delays in starting carriage driving due to pony illness and coach training. The charity continues to be supported by over 100 volunteers. It is through the commitment of our volunteer the centre is able to operate, grow and support participants. The charity is appreciative of all volunteers held its 3rd appreciation event which was held in December 2024. This event was well attended, and the organisation is committed to deliver these events annually. The charity appreciates the efforts of all staff for their work in the delivery of its services. Fundraising events have continued since last reporting window with our dedicated team of fundraisers now called the “Community Engagement Team” organising a range of internal events from craft fairs to “curry and quiz” nights, along with attending talks. A separate dedicated volunteer team organised our anniversary barn dance, raising over £3k to support the ongoing expert care of our ponies. ## **Section E Financial review** The Management Committee has an established policy of maintaining **Brief statement of the** cash balances of not less than the total expenditure (excluding **charity’s policy on reserves** depreciation) in the previous 12 months. March **2012** **TAR** 4 **Details of any funds materially in deficit** The charities reserves are currently lower than the organisations policy, due to an increase in expenditure in both staffing, utilities and core running costs. The trustees are committed to growing the organisations financial resilience through increased activity and fees charged. ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); The charity’s income is borne from three main areas which include: Fees charged to clients for accessing our services, fundraising and donations (including grants). In the stated period we saw an increase in fee income to nearly £50k, this is in part due to fee increases and better utilisation of lessons. This is part of the centres plans become more financially resilient. - how expenditure has The charity’s largest outgoings remain for the care of its equines, whom - supported the key objectives without, we would not be able to provide our services. To support the - of the charity; increase in participants the charity utilises paid coaching which remains - • investment policy and our second largest income not currently covered by grant support. objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** ## **Signature(s)** K. Palmer **Full name(s)** Kyle Brandon Palmer **Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)** Chair of Trustees **Date** 19/10/2025 March **2012** **TAR** 5 Registered number.. 07302917 ELISABETH CURTIS CENTRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED DIRECTORS. REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 LEO b￿kkeePIng Services Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Contents Page Company Information Director5, Report Accountsnt's Report Income and Expenditure Account Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Ststements The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: Detailed Income and Expenditure Account Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Company Information For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Directors Mrs Veronica Bradley Mrs Pearl Farr Mr Kyle Palmer Mrs Caroline French Company Number 07302917 Registered Office Chestnut Avenue Bromham Bedford MK43 8HP Accountants LEO bookkeeping Services MAAT 3-4 Britten's Court Clifton Reynes Olney Bucks MK465LG Page I Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Company No. 07302917 Directors, Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. Director5 The directors who held office during the year were as follows- Mrs Veronica Brddley Mrs Pearl Farr Mr Kyle Palmer Mrs Caroline French Statement of Directors. Responsibilities The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors, Report and the financial statements in accordan￿ with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare finanaal statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to p￿pare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law}. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for that period. In preparing the financial ststements the di￿￿or$ are ￿qUired to.. • selert suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent. prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to p￿SuMe that the company will continue in business. The dirertors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They a￿ also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The direttors are responsible for the maintenance an¢J integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the prepardtion and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Small Company Rules This report has been prepared in accordan￿ with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. On behalf of the board Mr Kyle Palmer Director 24 September 2025 Page 2 Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Accountant's Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Report of the Accountant to the directors of Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with our terms of engagement and in order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Acts that relate to preparir)g the financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025. We have prepared these financial statements based on the accounting records, information and explanations provided by you. We do not express any opinion on the financial statements. On the Balance Sheet you have acknowledged your dutie5 under the prevailing Companies Acts to ensure that the cornpany keeps adequate accounting records and prepares financial statements that give-a true and fair view-. You have determined that the company is exempt from the stakntory reqU1￿ment for an audit for this accounting year. Therefore, the financial statements are unaudited. The financial statements are provided exclusively to the director for the limited purpose mentioned above, and may not be used or relied upon for any other purpose or by any other person. and we shall not be liable for any other usage or reliance. 8 August 2025 LEO bookkeeping Services MAAT 3-4 Britten's Court Clifton Reynes Olney Bucks MK465LG Page 3 Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Notes TURNOVER Cost of sales 168,390 (60,183} 107,531 143,241) GROSS SURPLUS 108.207 64,290 Distribution costs 1315} (108,002} 427 {307) 177,749) 1,701 Administrative expenses Other operating income OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) other interest re￿1vable and similar income Interest payable and sirnilar charyes 317 112,065) 1,033 (1,911) 1,297 (4,815) DEFICIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR (3,201} (12,943) The notes on pages 6 to 7 fomi part of these financial ststements. Page 4 Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 30,123 35,910 30,123 35,910 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 1,846 89,552 4,468 90,544 91.398 95,012 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year (2,108) (39,176) NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILrrIES) 89,290 55,836 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 119,413 91,746 NET ASSErs 119,413 91,746 RESERVES Other reseNes 30,868 88,545 Income and Expenditure Account 91,746 MEMBERS. FUNDS 119,413 91,746 For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Art 2006 relating to small companies. The rnembers have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Cotnpanies Act 2006. The direttors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Att with respett to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small cornpanies regime. On behalf of the board Mr Kyle Palmer Director 24 September 2025 The notes on pages 6 to 7 fomi part of these financial statements. Page 5 Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 l. General Information Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled is a private company, limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 07302917. The registered office is Chestnut Avenue, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 BHP. 2. Accounting Policies 2. 1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Ststements The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 section IA Small Entities -The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Turnover Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration ￿e1Ved or weivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer ￿knrns, ￿bateS and other similar allowances. Sale of goods Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods has transferred to the buyer. This is usually at the point that the customer has signed for the delivery of the goods. Rendering of services Turnover from the rendering of seNices is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contrart. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover is only reco9nised to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contratt cannot be estimated reliably. 2.3. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible fixed assets are MeasU￿d at cost less accumulated dep￿latIOn and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets. less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases- Freehold Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Fixtures & Fittings Computer Equipment Straight line 16-20 Years Straight line over S years Straight line over 10 years Straight line over 5 years Straight line over 3 years Land & Buildings.. Tack Room- Straight line over 20 years Paddocks/Stables- Straight line over 16-19 years 3. Average Number of Employees Average number of employees, including di￿ttor5. during the year was.. 3 (2024.. 2) 4. Tangible Assets Land & Property Freehold Plant & Machinery Motor Vehicles Fixtures & Fittings Cost As at l April 2024 75,604 7,710 12,660 10,483 As at 31 March 2025 75,604 7,710 12,660 10,483 Depreciation As at l April 2024 Provided during the period 49,933 3,170 615 12,660 8,171 1,534 771 As at 31 March 2025 53,103 1,386 12,660 9,705 ..CONTINUED Page 6 Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Net Book Value at 31 March 2025 22.501 6,324 778 As at l April 2024 25,671 7,095 2,312 Computer Equipment Total Cost As at l April 2024 936 107,393 As at 31 March 2025 936 107,393 Depreciation As at l April 2024 Provided during the period 104 71,483 5,787 312 As at 31 March 2025 416 77,270 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2025 520 30,123 As at l April 2024 832 35,910 Debtors 2025 2024 Due within one year Trade debtors 1,160 686 1,046 3,422 Other debtors 1,846 4,468 6. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 2025 2024 Trade creditors 1,575 M3 1,942 36,724 510 other creditors Taxation and social security 90 2,108 39,176 7. Reserves Reserves Policy The Managernent Committee has an established policy of rnaintaining cash balances of not less than the total running costs (excluding depreciation) in the previous 12 months. Restricted Funds Restricted Funds of £30867 form part of the capital and reserves for 2025. This was £36692 for 2024. 8. Company limited by guarantee The company 15 lirnited by guarantee and has no share capital. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the companyi in the event of a winding Upi such an amount as may be required not exceeding £1. Page 7 Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Detailed Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 TURNOVER Sales Donations Fundraising Membership Restricted incorne Grants and subsidies received Other trading income 49,609 33,659 15,477 195 17,056 50,890 1,504 36,624 21,952 16,855 240 1,000 25,386 5,474 168,390 107,531 COST OF SALES Paid Coaching Fundraising Costs Farrier 14.459 1,468 1,808 7,230 826 13,240 1,081 2,691 6,876 1,447 1,048 14,174 2,684 Feed & Shavings Fundraising Expenses Pony Welfare Pony Costs other direct costs 1,545 31,819 1,028 (60,183) (43,241) GROSS SURPLUS 108,207 64,290 Distribution Costs Consumable items 315 307 (315} {307) Administrative Expenses Wages and salaries Employers Nl Employers pensions - defined contributions scheme Subcontrartor Groom costs 60.154 19,919 {291) 212 900 5,745 180 18,300 40 Staff training Travel and subsistence expenses Rent 1,318 660 508 Rates Light and heat Water rates Repairs and maintenance Security costs Vehicle repair costs Computer software, consumables and maintenance Repairs, renewals and maintenance Insurance 230 5,282 1,288 2,522 3,340 325 1,860 1,566 4,614 140 6,084 871 2,758 2,189 3,414 175 1,751 4,161 489 Printing, postage and stationery Advertising and marketing costs Training seminars and workshops Telecommunications and data costs 1.048 879 6,119 698 1,005 758 Accountancy fees Legal fees 240 184 98 ..CONTINUED Page 8 Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled Detailed Income and Expenditure Account (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025 Subscriptions Bookkeeping fees Other office costs 1,445 1,243 1.724 5,890 533 417 1,291 Depreciation Sundry expenses Coaching Equipmenvcosts DBS Checks National/Regional Championship Costs 6,580 492 341 725 50 2,333 954 (108.002) (77,749) Other Operating Income Grants and subsidies ￿ceiVed Other income - contributing to other operating income 500 1,201 427 427 1,701 OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 317 (12,065) Other interest receivable and similar income Interest on short term deposits 1.297 1,033 1,297 1,033 Interest payable and similar charges Bank interest payable Bank charges Operating leases 12 4,803 1,908 (4,815} (1,911) DEFICIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR (3,201} 112,943) Page 9 ## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/** Charity Name **members of** Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding For The Disabled **On accounts for the year** 31/03/2025 **Charity no** 1137217 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025. **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. - _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date:** 03/09/2025 ~~-———~~ **Name:** Simon Davies ~~Cs~~ FCCA – membership no 0309741 **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 58B High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK11 1AQ 1 **October 2018** **IER** ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **October 2018** **IER**