Company reglstration number.. 07269045
Charity registrauon number. 1137551
Play Torbay
IA ¢ompsny Ilmited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financi81 Statements
for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
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Contents
Referen￿ and Admlnlstrauve Detalls
Trustees, Report
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Ind¢pendent Exarninèys Report
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ststement of Flnandal Actfvrtles
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Balan￿ Sheet
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Notes to the Flnanci81 Ststements
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Play Torbay
Reference and Adminlstrative Detalls
Charlty Registration Number
1137551
Company Reglstratlon Nurnber 07269045
Trustees:
K Brooks {resigned 1 August 2025)
A Gllroy
K Benjamin
J Forsy
S Chown
The charlty Is Incorporated Sn England and Walos.
Play Torbay
Rowan W8y
Brlxham
TQ5 OSB
Reglstered Offlce
Independent Examinor
Westcotts (SWI LLP
47 Boutport Street
Barnstapla
Devon
EX31 1SQ
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The trustees. who are directors for the purposes of company law. present the annual report together
wllh the financial slalemenls of the charitable company for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Structure. governance and management
Play Torbay is a charlty and a company limited by guarantee that aims lo increase awareness and
understanding of the Importance of play in children's lives. Play Torbays woth is based on ArtiGle 31
of Ihe UN Conventlon on the Rlghts of the Child that every child has the right to relax and ￿?Y and
loin in a wde range of Cultural, artistic and other aeuvities. Play Torbay Company Limited by
Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report Ilncorporaling the Dlrector's Report) Year ended 30 June 2025.
On 25 January 2025, the operational director Tanny Stobart fonnally announc8d their intention lo
stand down from their role 31 December 2025. Follow5ng thls announcement, a comprehensive
transition plan was developed and approved to ensure an orderly and well-managed leader5hlp
change. The plan has been Implemented during the year and is deslgned to safeguard organisational
stabilty, maintain operational continuity, and support the delivery of the organisalon's Strategic
objÈctrves.
As part of thls transltlon. a naw management framework has been established. Comprising a Senior
Management Team: Dan Rees Jones {Operations Manager). Sam Wllson IAfiernative Provision
Manager) and Chrls Maddex (Play Support Mentor and Maintenance MÈnagerl assumed full
responsibSllty for all organisational operations from January 2026. The Board Is confident that this
approach provides conlinulty of leadership, retains Institutional knowledge. and posltions the
organisation for sustainable future development.
Recrultment and appolntment of Trustees
New Trustees are recruited and inducied a5 follows;
Gaps for skllls are identified within Trustee meetings across each year
Recruitment drives are actioned from Trustee meetings
Candidates apply and are shortllstad. Two trustee8 Int8rvlew and select make declsion on
candidates suitabilty
They are fomially accepted on the next Trustee meeting
An Induction pack and Is sent to trustee
Every Trustee has a portal on Breathe our HR sothvare where we keep details and there Is
acc8ss lo all relevant company documents such as meetlng mlnutes and governance
documents, etc.
. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
Play Torbay provide active and creative play across the ￿mmunItI9S In Torbay. Therè are
playgrounds in Brixham and Paignton and w8 have developgd a play seTvSce In both towns which
provides adventure, friendship and fun for hundreds of young people each year. School aged children
and their famllles are the main beneficiarfes of our work, but all children are welcome Including babi&s
and toddlers. Additionally, we are committed lo building 8 SUPPOrtive ecosystem for dlsAdvantaggd
familles in Torbay - in particular, for families whose children h?vg additional needs and challenging
behavkjurs. We are seeking to build resilient networks. reduce isolation and upskill parents and
Carers. so that families have increased agency, community connections lo help thelr chlldran to thrive,
and regular access to safe places to play.
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The objects of our charity are:
To enhance th8 development and education of chlldren of TO￿aY Ihrough play
To advance the educatlon of the publlc regardlng the Importance of chlldren's play
We believe play is key lo children's development, their leamlng. confidence, and wellbeing. We also
think that unstructured, self-direcled. free play is the best type of play for young children. Wa know
that as children grow, the way they play changes and that our understanding and responses should
reflect this.
Key strands of work to achl8ve this ao:
Child4entred Actlvity
Play-based 8nd community sesslonal acllvilies with chlldren and young people {indÈpendent
play}
Supportive projeds for families in school holldays le.g. Hollday Activltles and Food
Programmesl
Targeted support and le8ming for chlldren through our alternatlv8 educatlOD provislon
Family based activities in themed events throughout the year
Both Tegular and themed one-off play-based 5esslonal activitres and events for famllies
Support for parents, carers, guardians Icommunity-centred Actlv
Communlty-centred Actlvlty
An empowedng support nthork for parents and carers
Community play spaces maintained In ways which protect the envlronment and where possible
ensuring space for thildren's play for th8 longer lerm
e.g. Communlty Asset Transfer.
ecological sustalnablllty
A self-sustaining organlsatlon wlth incomo streams Ilnked to play-based engagement
Enlerprfse development
We have continuad lo work coop8ratlvely with and in regular communicatlon with partners induding
other voluntary organlsatlons. schools, community builders, early help teams, and family Intervention
services. We have again worked closely with thg Loc81 Aulhority, Children's Seryices, Publlc Health,
Social Care and the Police. We have also actively contrlbuted lo the deslgn and development of
play-based Altemative Education servlces at a local level.
b. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
PLAYGROUNDS AND HOLIDAY PROVISION
Playgrounds provid6 safe and welcomlng spaces where chlldren can play in ways that are
increaslngly unavailable elsewhere. They allow chlldren to explore challenge and risk in a supported
environment. helping them to leam how to manag8 uncertainty. solve problems. and build the
Testlien￿ needed to cope with Ime's experiences.
SessSons are delivered at Indlgos Play and Ecology Centre. Brlxham. Wlld Fox Adventur& Playground,
Paignlon: and, Barton Cricket Club in Torquay.
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As part of the govemment's Healthy Holiday and Food Programme we offer a wlde range of outdoor
and adventurous play opportunities throughout the Summer Holldays. Alongside play sessions,
chlldren will recelve a healthy lunch. wSth fun and engÈging tips to encourage positiv8 food choices.
Activities wll Indude physical outdoor play such as ball games, football. sklttles, giant Jonga, water
play 8nd child-led free play. Children will also lake part in practical and creatlve activities including
den building. clay work, junk modelling, Lego, workSng with wlllow, and leaming baslc bushcraft skills.
All sesslons are designed to be inclusive and child-led, supportlng chlldren's physical wellbeing,
cre8llvlty, eonthdence, and social development whil8 ensuring play remalns fvn. adventurous, and
8ccessible to all.
Statistics and reach July 24 - Easter 25
62 holiday and after sch¢Xtrl sesslons with rhildren attendlng across Brixham, Palgnton and
Torquay
A total of 1,750 chlldren attendlng across Brixham, Palgnton and Torquay
637 children attended wrth addltlonal needs
JUNIOR PLACEMENTS
Our experlence of invoiving Junior Placements In the delivery of sessions over the past four years has
been highly successful, and wg have been keen to contlnually develop and strengthen the
programme. K&y developments have Included..
The employment of a Play Support Menlor to provide dedicated SUPF)Ort to JunSor Placem&nl8
The creatlon of a slructured onboarding process, including support with WO￿ permit
applications
Securfng 34 work pemilts through Torbay Council and wor￿ng with 26 Junlor Pla￿mentS over
the past year
The r8cruilmenl of additional Play Support Mentors and a half-tlme Programme Development
Officer in January 2025
Junlor Placements supportlng children and young peopl8 across 148 sessions and events
These roles have strengthened core team dellvèry. enabllng us to run a wide range of sessions and
events and lo build a growing ne￿Ork of childr8n and parents engaged In Play Torbay activitles. In
tum. thls has ¢realed meaningful opportunlties for Junior Placements to develop skills, competence,
anfl confidence, supporting increased cholces and clearer pathways into fvture employrnenL
PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT
Over the past year. we h2ve continu9d lo steadily improvo the quality, con81stency, and range of our
play offer. while ensurlng the ongoing maintenance, safely, and accassibillty of our established sites
at Indigos and Wild Fox. This has included responding to feedback from chlldr2n, famS1ies, and
partners, and making Incremental improvements lo ensure Ihe 5P8ces remaln welcoming, engaglng,
and fft for PUfPOSe.
We recelved funding for the Lgvelling Up developmenls at Wildfox from Torb2y Council in November
2024. The proposal required a full planning 8pplicalion. This was withdrawn on the advice of the
Plannlng Department, who offered constructlve advice on an allernalive proposgl. This includes a new
shelter, Installlng a water supply, replaclng the compost toilet and improvlng access. This is scheduled
for Gompletion In April 2026
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ASRUS & MAYFIELD HUB CLUB
Our Clubs provide Indusive activibes and meaningful soclal learning experlences for young people In
Torbay with Auusm Spectrum Condthons. Sessions are desigrbed to be welcoming and flexible.
recognising that young people often attend alongside thelr parents or carers and. In many cases. with
siblings. This whole-family approach helps lo reduce barriers to partidpation and creates supportive.
famillar environments where young people can feel safe to engage.
Activities across the programme have included bushcraft skills, outdoor and indoor cooking, music
and karaoke. football. arts and crafts, praclicol demonstrations, and trips. These activlties support
social interaction. confidence-building, and the development of practical lrfe skills. while allowing
young people to engage at their own pace and 8ccording to their Interests.
Dellvery of Our Clubs relies heavily on the cornmltment and consistenw of Play Torbay staff and
Junior Pl8￿mentS. Regular attendance al ASRUS s8sslons, in particular. has enabled staff to build
strong relatlonships and trust with parents and carers over time. Thi5 continuity is crudal In supporting
families of children wlth additional needs and in creating space5 where both young people and
parerts feel understood and supported.
During the year. we dellvered 39 ASRUS sesslons. attended by 734 children, alongside 39 sesslons
of the Mayfield Hub Club In Torquay. with 658 chlldren attending. To 5UPPOrt the conlinugd growth
and quality of the programme, we also appointed an Our Clubs Manager, strengthening leadership
and coordination across delivery.
Highllghts of the year inc5u(Jgd a range of memorable trips and experiences. such as vlslts to
Shoalslone's Peas for Bees
Llfe on the Edge, Gappah Farm. and the Aladdin pantomime at
Beverley Holiday Park. These trips provided valuable opportunities for shared experiences beyond the
usual session spaces, helping to bulld confidence, enjoyment, and a sense of belonging for the young
people and families involved.
ADDITIONAL PLAY SESSIONS
We dellvered 39 weekly after-school pla￿ork sessions In Foxhole at Crafty Fox Community Café In
Partnership with Sanctuary Housing, providing consistersl and accessible play opportunitie5 for
chlldren and young people In the local communlty. These sessions offered a safe and supportwe
Space for children to unwind after the school day. build frlendshlps, and take part in a range of
ehild-led play activities.
Alongside this. we continued lo deliver weekly Forest School sesslons for home-educated children al
Indigos throughout tem time. running year-round. These sesslons provided regular opportunities fi)r
outdoor learning. explorats'on, and skill-buildlng in a natural environment, supportSng chlldren's
Wellbeing. ￿nfidence, and connection with nature.
We also delivered 39 dropin youth club sessions at Foxhole Community Centre, taking place every
Friday. These sesslons Greated a welcomlng, Infomal space for young people to socialise, tske part
In stnjclured and unstructured acllvities, and access Injsted adults for support. helping to strengthen
communlty connectlons and posillv8 peer relationships.
PARTNERSHIPS & ALLIANCES
Ov8r the past year, we have continued to strengthen our understanding of the commissioning prO￿S
and how Play Torbay can most effecllvely contribute lo the dellvery of highqualty, communlty-based
servlces. Thls has enablad us to respond more confidently lo commissioned opportunities and lo work
in ways that align with wlder strategic priorities across Torbay.
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During 2024-25, our commissloned and pathership work Induded maintaining a strong alllance wllh
the Torbay Climate Partnershlp. Indudlng presenting at a sesslon with young people lo support
climate awareness and engagement. We also delivered provlslon as a Global Geopark Assoclate.
embedding environmenlal leaming and plac8-based play wlthln t￿r programmes.
We worked in partnership with the Bat COnse￿a￿On Society through our ASRUS and Mayfield
programmes, introduclng young people to conservatlon themes in accessible and engaglng ways.
Play Torbay was also chosen as Charity of the Year for a second consecutlve year by 8evedey
Hollday Park, providing valuable support and increased vlsibility for our work.
We also continued our allian￿ with Life on the Edge as part of heritage development work, and
worked In partnership wlth Local Mollon to develop new provision for families with chlldren wlth
addiilonal needs. ansuring servic95 are inclusNe and responslve lo communlly need.
In Pa￿ntOn, we supported a multi-agency approach lo communlly regenerati¢￿ in the Foxhole area,
working alongside Torbay Council, Foxhole Community Cenlre, Klngs Ash Academy. Paignton Pollce,
and S8nctuary Housing. This collaborative work has strengthened local relationships and contributed
to more loinedryup gUPPOrt for children, young people, and families.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
As a result of the HAF sesslons we won thè Best Holiday Club Award Autumn 2023 as part of the
Torbay Children and Young People Awards
On the 1st February Beverley Holidays named Play Torbay as Iheir charfty of th8 year. Their ptan for
us is lo 'raise lots ol smlles and stacks of cash.,
ALTERNATIVE PROVISION
Our Altemative Education service provldes vulnerable chlldren and young peopl& wlth the tlme.
space, and support to engage in chlld-led outdoor ￿aY and leaming, benefiting from Its restorative
and healing qualities. The seNice combines outdoor play with ¢￿ative and digital leamlng actlvlties.
whlch can also contribute to real-world proj8Cts and enterprlse oppOrtun￿es, h&lplng young people
see the relevance of leaming beyond the classroom.
The programme makes purposeful use of our under-used physlcal assets. particularfy our
playgrounds, durlng weekdays In term time. These spaces are made available to young people who
are ofton described as belng °on the 8dge' of mainstream education and who may requlre a more
holistic approach lo support. Where approprlat8, Ihls Includes worklng alongside famllles to create
more stable and supportlve learning environments.
Altemative Educatlon at Play Torbay is not intended as a long-temi replacement for School. Instead, it
offers 8 pause polnt= time and spac8 to 8pproach leaming differently, develop practical life skills, build
strategies for emotional regulation, and rebuild confldence and a posI￿Ve attttude towards education.
Wherever posslble. the programme supports young people to transltion back into school or other
appropriate provislon.
Int8rventh)ns are delivered as costed packages and can Includ8 Indlvidualised, accredited
programmes tailored to the ne8ds, interests, and abilities of each young parson.
Durlng the year, we worked wSlh 34 children and young people and regularfy ulilised the Indigos and
Wlld Fox sitès for delivery. We also developed and embedded multlple organisational systems across
the seN1￿, improving communication, consistency, and the overall quality Df provision.
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EVENTS
This year we dellvered a range of events across Torbay, creatlng opportunllles for children. young
peop18. 8nd families to come trjgether through play, rElebratlon, and environmental action. These
included..
Junlor Placement Overnlght Camp - Junlor Placement5 lock part in an ovemight camping
experlence at Indlgos in September, bulldlng confidence, independence, and teamwork.
3rd Green Market Place
ommunity event celebrating all thlngs green and eco.
promotlng sustainability and environmental awargnes5.
Play Torbay 25th Blrthday Party - Held at Indlgos to celebrate 25 years of Play Torbay,
bringing tog8ther famllles, partners, and supporters.
Natura Geo Play Sesslons
Dellvered alongside the Summer HAF provision at Indlgos,
wlth chlldren working together to create a geo archway for the site.
each Clean - A communlty beach dean SUPF)Ortlng environmental care and stewardship.
Future Proof Event - A fun-filled day focused on local wlldllfe. leaming how to care for
nature and protect the environment.
Colour My Streets - Play Torbay actlvltles delivered as part of a larger community event in
Paignton.
COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING
Vve have continued to strengthen our Intemal organisatlon and IT syslams to improvg communication
with children, young people, parents. families, and funders. These developments have helped us lo
streamline prO￿sSes, Increase eng8gement. and ensure information is clear, timely, and accessible
across all areas of our work.
Key highllghls from the ygar include a well*stablished website, whlch receNed 28.009 vislts,
demonstr8tlng strong public engagement with Play Torbals activities and InfoTmatlon. Our soclal
mgdia presence has continued to grow, with successful and active ¢hannels reachlng 5.2k followers
on Facebook and 1k followers on Instagram.
We have also made effectlve usè of dlgltal systems to improve effici8ncy and accessibility. The
Bookwhen automated booking systèm processed 3,207 bookings. supporbng smoother access to
sessions and events. while our Brevo malllng Ilsts now include 2,607 contacts, enabling tsrgeted and
conslstenl communication ￿th our audiences.
In oddlllon, we have continued to d8liver successful regu18r newsletters for Staff, trustees, and
volunteers, supporting intemal communication. shared learning, and a strong sense of connection
across the organisation.
OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT & FUND RAISING
Over the past year, we have continued lo bulld on Improvements to our Inlemal operations and
systems in order to better support the core team and strengthen operatlonal delivery across ihe
organisation. This work has focused on ensurlng robust governance. effective workforce support, and
long-lerm sustainabilty.
Key developments during the year Included worlong with HR consultants. HR Enlighten, to undertake
comprehensive HR audtt. This process has helped to ensure that our HR systems and procedures
ara compliant, consistent. and allgned with best practice, includlng the strengthenlng of safer
recruitment processes across th8 organisation.
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We also dellvered and implemented a trainlng audit, enabling us to better identtfy sk1115, learning
needs, and development priorilles across stsff and volunteers. Thls has supported more targeted
training and helped to bulld organlsatlonal capauty and resilience.
Fundraising remalned a slrong focus throughout the year. wlth successful fundlng secured for both
service delNery and grounds development. This Included support from Brlxham Town Council, the
Holiday Activity Fund. the National Lottery (Big Lottery). Life on the Edge, Tonic Creatives,
Community Ward funding, the Heritage Fund, the Levelllng Up Fund. alongside 8 number of indlvldual
donations received over the year.
In edditlon, we worked to the business plan developed last year and made good progress against the
identified largels, providing a clear framework for decSslon-m8king, growth, and future development.
TRAINING
Highlights from the year incfude supporting 24 learners across Torbay lo SUC￿$sfUllY complete the
new Junior Induction Tralning course, helping to build confldence, skllls. and readiness for working
wlthln play Settings.
We also delivered a Tool Craft course for 15 leamers, providing practltloners working with chikjren
and young people with the knowledge. confldence, and practical skills needed to safely SUPF)Ort and
risk assess children and young people's use of tools within play and leaming environments.
In addition, all Allemative Provision staff recelved Tèam Tgach training In poslllve handling.
strengthening staff confidencg and ensuring consistent. safe, and appropriate approaches when
supporting children and young people with addttsonal needs.
PLANS FOR 2026
Play Torbay has identffied six key priorfty areas from our Busines5 Plan to guide our work In
2025-2026. Together, these priorities refiect 8 holistic appioach to 5UPPQrting children, young people,
famllies. and communities across Torbay. whlle slr8ngthening organisational sustainability.
Organlsatlonal Managernent Change
On 25 January 2025. the operational director Tanny Stobart fomially announced their intention to
stand down from Ihelr role in December 2025. Following this announcemenl. a comprehensive
transition plan was developed and approved to ensure an orderly and well-managed leadership
change. The plan has been implemented during the year and is designed lo safeguard organisational
stability, maintain operational continuity, and support the delivery of the organisation's strategi
objectiV8S.
As part of this transition, a new management framework has been established, comprising a Senior
Management Team.. Dan Rees Jones (Operations Manager). Sam Wilson (Alernalive Provislon
Manager) and Chris Maddex (Play Support Mentor and Mainlanance Manager).responsible for
organisatlonal op8rations from January 2026. The Board Is confident that thls approach provides
continuity of leadership, rgtains institutional kno￿edge, and positions the organisatlon for sustainable
frjture development.
Amernatlve Provislon
We ￿11 continue to develop and grow ¢JJr Altemative Provision, seeking longer-tem) slablllty through
an EOTAS bid to the Local Authority. Deliv8ry will be strengthened through the appolntment of two
fixed-temi Deputy Leads, while maintaining incom8 generation al around 52% of total organisalional
income.
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Envlronrnental Provlslon
We will continue to deliver play-based environmental leamlng in partnership with local organisattons,
refresh our Play and Ecology Strategy, deliver temi-tlme Foresl S¢hool for home-educaled children at
Indlgos. introduce bushcraft sesslons ai Wlld Fox wlth Klngs Ash Academy, and continue our work
with Lwe on Ihe Edge.
Playground and Play Provision
Key priorities include completlng the Wltd Fox Playground development through Levelling Up funding,
contonuing HAF provislon across two sites. dellverfng wegkly play sessions across multiple locatlons,
mainlainlng our playgrounds at Indigos and Wild Fox, and appolntlng a fixed-term Clubs Manager. We
will also Identify sustalnable funding to support dellvery across Torfoay.
TTalning> Professlonal Devolopment and Placements
We will support 20 Junior PlaGgments In 2025 and 10 In 2026 through structured Inducllon, tralning.
nd placements. Ongoing staff training wlll maintain hlgh standards, while employment pathways.
Includlng for young people with EHCPS, will be developed through partnerships wlth SEND and
education providers.
Supporting Fami1Ses
We will continue lo build awareness of Play Torbays services through events, support th8 Communlty
of Practice (COP} groyp and home education research, and contrlbute to the Chlldren, Young People
and Families Communlty Helpline.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The total income for the year has increased from £375,754 to £398,446. As at the 30th JuDg 2025 the
total fvnds of the charity were £63,104 {2024'. £128.802} of which (£41,303) {2024- £52.056} was
attributable to unrestricted funds and £104.407 {2024.. £76.7461 wa5 attributsble lo restriGtsd funds.
Reserves Pollcy
The Trustees have reviewed the reserves of the Charfty and consider the current level of r8S8rves
necessary to ensure the conlinuatlon ol the Ch8rWs aclivib'es, taking Into account the followlng
requlrements..
The Charity aims to maintain a general reserve (Unrestricted General Fund) sufficiant to enable
servicgs to continue uninlerrupt8d for approximately three months. In addition. provlsion Is mad8 for
redundancy costs and other associated closure expenses should the Chartty cease to operate.
Ourlng the summer of 2025 the trustees recognlsad the reserves position wa5 depleted which could
have pul the charlty at risk unless immedlate action was taken. In September 2025 we had to take
swift remedial acllon lo reduce our core costs and announced the temporary dosure of our clubs
Indigos ASRUS, MayfieSd, and Forest School until sufficient funding wa5 found to restart them in the
future. Thls action Included reducing staff hours and redundancles.
In September 2025 we suspended our reseNes policy. At the $8me time th& trustees initiated a
rewew of our financial procedures, controls on expenditure, and contlngency planning in event of
Insolvencyl windlng up the charity-
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These measures were successful in reduclng our Gore costs and brfnglng th8 charity into a 51able
rinancial position. In November 2025 we secured £44.463 from Torbay Councll to restart the ASRUS,
MayField and ForesT ochooi in Jdr)uary 2026 for 12 months. This and the Incom8 from the a118mative
wovision has enabled the trustees to be confident we are a going concern. Wa hop& lo restore our
previous reserves policy by the end of June 2026.
Risk Revlow
The Truslees have reviewed the malor rlsks to exposed lo whlch the Charity which are detalled in the
Play Toibay Rlsk Register. This document Is reviewed and updated on a 6 monthly basls at Trustee
M8eling8 and subsequent Systemslconlrols are put in place to mitigate these risks.
The new Senior Management Team meets fortnlghlly revlew operallonal matters and financial
controls. Since September 2025 the Iruslee5 meet fortnlghlly to review the financlal position. Thls
Indudes a r8view of the monthly management accounts. This will move lo monthly from April 2026.
We Continue lo hold quarterly Board Meetings. We appolnted Steven Chown as Treasurer In January
2026.
Statement of trustees. re8ponslbllltles
The trustees (who are a150 the dlrectors of Play Tort)ay for the purF)oses of company law) are
responslble for preparfng the trustees, report and th8 financial statements in accordance wlth
appllcable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounung Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accountlng Praclicel, includlng FRS 102 'The Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland The report and accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions
in the Companies Act 2006 ￿lating to small companies.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare hnanclal st2t&menls for each financial year. Under
company law the trustees musl not approve the financlal statemenls unless they are satlsfied that
they give a true and fair view of the Stale of affairs of the charttable company and of the incoming
resources and application of resources, including tts Income and 8xpenditure, of the ch8rilable
company for that period. In prepa￿ng these financial stslements. the trustees are roquired lo:
select sultable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principle5 in the Charities SORP.,
make judgements and estimates that ar8 reasonable and prudent.,
stale whether applicable accounting standards, comprfslng FRS 102 have been followed. subject
to any material departures disclosed and 8xplained in the finanoal statements. and
prepare the financlal ststernents on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume
that the charitable company will continue in buslness.
The trustees are responsible for ke8plng proper accounllng records that can dlsclose wllh reasonable
accuracy at any lime the financlal posltion of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that
the financial statements comply with tho Companies Act 2006. They are also responslble for
safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
preventlon and detection of fraud and other irreguladlles.
The trustees are responslble for the Maintenan￿ and integrity of the corporate and financ181
information included on the charitable companys website. Legislation governing the prBp8rallon and
dissemination of financlal statements may differ from legislation in other jurtsdirtions.
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Trustees. Report
Small companles provlslon statsmanl
This report has been prepared In accordance with the srnall companles regime under thg Companles
Act 2006.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 16 March 2026 and slgned on Its
behalf by.
Trustee
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of Play Torbay ('the Compan￿)
I report to the charfty trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
30 June 2025.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the CharIt￿S trustees of the Company Isnd also its directors for the purposes of eompany lawl you
are responsible for the preparation of the aecounts in accordance wlth the requirements of the
Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfled myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audit8d under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eliglble for independent examination. I report In respect of my èxamination
of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charllles Act 2011 1'th& 2011 Act'i.
In oarrylng out my examinallon I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145{5)Ib) of the 2011 Acl.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Companls gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed In sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act. I con)Imi that l am qualified to undertake the examlnallon
because l am a member of ICAEW, whlch Is one of the Ilsted b(MJies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connecllon
wlth the examination glving me causg to believe..
1. accounting records were not kept In respect of Play Torbay as required by sgction 386 of Ihe
2006 Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.. or
3. the accounts do not wmply with the accounting requlrements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'tftJe and falr view which Is not a matter
considered as part of an independent gxamination., or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance wlth the methods and principl8s of the
staloment of Recommended Praetice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable lo
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the FinanGial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republle of Ireland IFRS 102)].
I have no concems and have come across no other matters In connection with the examlnatlon to
which attenllon should be drawn In this report In order to enable a proper understsnélng of the
accounts to be reached.
Cathertne Williams FCA DChA
Independent Examingr
Westcotts (SWI LLP
47 Boulport Street
Bamst8ple
Devon
EX31 1SQ
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Statement of Financial Actlvltles for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
(Includlng Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Totsl
Recognised Gains and Losses)
Unrestrictsd
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
Income and Endowments from:
DOna￿OnS and legacies
Charitabl& activlties
Other trading activsknes
12,283
220,825
143,356
21,982
155.639
242,807
118,124
256,572
1,058
Total income
233,108
165,338
398,446
375.754
Expendlture on:
Charitable actlvilies
{329.1951
1134,9491
1464,144)
464.144
1427,969
Total expendlture
Nel (expenditureylncome
Transfers be￿een funds
1329,1951
1134,9491
1427,9691
{96,087}
2,728
30,389
12,728)
{65.6981
(52,2151
Net movement in funds
193,359)
27,661
165,6981
{52.2151
ReGonGiliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
52,056
76,746
128,802
181,017
128,802
Total funds carried forward 14
{41,303}
104.407
63,104
All of the charity's actlvilies dgrive from continuing operatlons during Ihe above periods.
The fvnds breakdown for 2024 is shown In note 14.
The notes on pages 15 to 25 fom an integral part of these financlal statem9nls.
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(Registratlon number: 07269045)
Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2025
2025
2024
Note
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
11
38.707
69,620
39,018
97.883
108,327
136,901
Credllors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
Net asset5
12
145.2231
63.104
18,0991
128,802
Funds of th• charity:
Restrlcted incom& funds
Restricted ftjnds
104,407
76,746
Unrestrlcted Income funds
Unrestrlcted funds
{41,3031
63,104
52,056
Total funds
14
128,802
For the financial year endlng 30 June 2025 the charity was entltled to Èxemption from audit under
sectKJn 477 of thg Companies Act 2006 relatlng to small companies.
Directors. responslbilitles:
The members have not requlred the charity lo obtain an audll of Its accounts for the year in
questlon In accordance with section 476: and
Th8 directors acknowledge their responsibilities for cOmpl￿ng with the requlrem8nts of Ihe Aci w
respect to accounting records 8nd the preparation of accounts.
These finandal statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provlslons relatlng to
companies sublect to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financlal statements on pag88 13 to 25 were 8pproved by the trustees. and authorised for issue
on 16 March 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Trustee
The notes on pages 15 to 25 fom an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 30 Juno 2025
1 Charlty status
The charity is limited by guarantee, Incorporated in England and Wales. and cC￿sequentIY does not
have share capital. Each of the trustees Is Ilable to contrlbute an arnount not exceeding £1 towards
the assets of the charity in tha event of Ilquldation.
The address of Its reglstered office is-
Play Torbay
Rowan Way
Brixham
Ta5 OSB
2 Accountlng pollcles
Sumrnary of slgnlflcant accounting poll¢les and key accountlng estlmatss
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out
below. These poliGies have been consistently applied to all the years presented. unless otherwlse
stated.
ststernant of compllance
The financial statements have been prepared In accordan￿ wlth Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Ststement of Recommended Practlce (applicable to charltles preparing Iheir accounts in
accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS
102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP IFRS 10211. the Financlal Reportlng Slandard
applicablo in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Compan1&5 Act 2006.
Basis of preparatlon
Play Torbay meets the d8fintlion of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilllies are
initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwSse slated in the relevant
aC￿UntIng policy notes. The financial statements have been prepared In sterfing which is the
funcltonal currency of the charlty.
Golng concem
The trustees consider that there are no materlal uncertainties about the charlws ability to ry)ntinue as
a going concem nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrylng value of assgts held by
the charity.
Exemption from preparlng a cash Ilow slatemont
The charity opted to earty adopt Bulletin 1 publlshed on 2 Fèbruary 2016 and have therefore not
Included a cash flow statement In these financial s181em8nts.
Income and endowment8
l income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of the income r8celvabl6 can be measured rellably.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Donatlons andlogacios
Don8llons are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and
settiemenl date. In the evenl that a dona￿on is subject to conditions that require a level of
perfomance by the charity before the charity is entitted to the funds, the Income is d8f8rred and not
recognised untll either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly
within the control of the charlty and it is probable that thèse conditions wlll be fulfilled in the r8porting
perfod.
Grants rKelvablo
Grants are recognised when tho charity has an enlltlemenl lo the lunds and any conditions linked to
the grants have been met. Where perforrnance conditions are attached to the grant and are yel lo be
mel, the income Is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as delerrod income lo
be released.
Deferred Income
Deferred income represents amounts recelved for ftjture perlods and is released lo incomlng
resources In tho period for whlch, il has been reGelved. Such Income Is only deferred when:
The donor specifies that the grant or don8tion must only be used in future accounting periods., or
The donor has imposed conditions whlch must be mel before the charity has unconditional
entidament.
Exponditure
All expendlture Is recognised once there Is a legal or constructive obllg8tion to that expenditure, it is
probable settl8menl is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to
the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot
be directly attributed to particular headlngs they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the
use of resourGes. with central staff costs allo(xted on the basis of lime spent, and depreciatlon
charges allocated on the portion of the 8SS8t's use. Other support costs are allocated based on the
spread of staff costs.
Charitable 8¢tlvlti•s
Charitable expendSture comprises thos8 Costs incurred by the charity In the d81ivgry of its activities
and services for tts beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to suth activities
and those costs of an Indlrect nature necessary to support them.
Support costs
Support costs Include ¢ntral fvnclions and have been allocated lo advity cost calegories on a basis
consistent wlth the use of resources, for example. allocating propety costs by floor areas, or p8r
capila, staff costs by the lime spent and other costs by their usage.
Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and oth8r short-term higlily
liquid Investments that ar8 readily convertible lo a known amount of cash and are subject to an
insignificant risk of change in value.
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Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds Ihat are avallable for use at the trustges discreuon in
furtherance of the objectives of the charlty.
Restrlctgd income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for speclfic purposes, the
use of which Is restricted to that area or purpose.
Pensions and other post retirement obllgatlons
The charity operat8s a deffined contribution pension scheme which Is a pension plan under whlth
fixed contributions are paid into 8 pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligatlon
to pay further contributions even If the fund d095 not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the
benefils relating to employee service in the eurrent and prior perfods.
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised In the Statement of Flnanc181 ActiviU8S
when they are due. If contribution payTnents exceed the contrlbution due for servlce, the excess Is
recognised as a prepayment.
Financlal Instruments
Classification
Financial assets and flnancial Ilabllities are recognised when the tharlly becomes a party to the
contractual provislons of the instrument.
Financial Ilabil￿eS and equty instruments are classified according lo the substsnce of the contractual
arrangements entered into. An equity Instrument Is any contract that evldences a resldual interest in
th8 assets of the Gharity after deductlng all of its Ilabilitles.
Recognitlon and measurement
All finanGial assets and liabilities are initlally maasur8d at transactlon price (including transaction
costs), except for those financial assets classified as al fair value through profil or loss, which are
initially measured at fair value Iwhieh Is normally the transaction prfce excluding transaction costs).
unless the arrangement constitutes a flnancing transaction. If an arrangement constitute5 a financing
transaction, the financial asset or financial liability Is measured at the presont value of the future
payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a slTnilar debt instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities ar8 only offset In the staternenl of flnanclal posillon when, and only
when there exisls 8 legally enforceable right to set off th6 recognised amounts and the charity intend5
elther to settle on a net basls, or to re81ise the asset and settle the1￿bil￿ slmultaneously.
Financial assets are derecognised when and only when a} the contractual rights lo the cash flows
from the financi21 asset explre or are settled, b) the charity transfers to another paty substantially all
of the risks and rewards of ownership of the flnanci81 asset, or cl the charlty, despitg having retained
some, but not all, slgnlflcant rlsks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the asset lo
8nother party.
Financial liabilities are derecognlsed only when Ihe obllgation specified In the contracl is discharged,
cancelled or expires.
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Notès to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
3 Income from donatlons and legaGies
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrfcted
funds
Total
2025
Donations
Grants
12,283
12,283
143,356
155.639
143,356
143.356
12,283
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restrlcted
fund8
Total
2024
Donatlons
Granlg
3.081
500
1,507
113,036
4,588
113.536
3,581
114,543
118,124
4 Incomè from charitable activities
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2025
Services
Tld(ets
216,050
4,775
220.825
21,982
238,032
4,775
21,982
242,807
Unrestricted
funds
Rastrided
funds
Totsl
2024
Services
Tickets
197,292
1.777
57,503
254,795
1.777
199,069
57.503
256,572
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
S Income from other Irading adivities
Unrestrlcted
funds
General
Total
2024
Sales
Fundralslng
1,OC
52
1,006
52
1.058
1.058
6 Expondlture on charltablè actlvltles
Unrestrictsd
funds
Restricted
fund$
Totsl
2025
Noto
Charftsble 8Ctivitles
Allocated support C08ts
309.180
20,015
134,949
444,129
20,015
464,144
329,195
134,949
Unrestrictsd
funds
Goneral
Restrlrtod
funds
Total
2024
Note
Charllable activities
Allocated sijpport costs
224.311
18,975
184,683
408,994
18,975
243,286
184,683
427,969
7 Analysls of support cost8
Support costs allocated to charitable actlvltles
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
Legal and professional fegs
Bank tharges
Outsourced administrative expenses
Independent examIne￿S fee
420
291
17.280
2.024
111
16,812
2,052
20,015
18,975
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Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the Year Endod 30 Junè 2025
8 Trustees remun8ration and expenses
No trustees, ntsr any persons connected with them. have received any remuneralon from the charfty
during the year.
No trustees have received any relmbursed Èxp&nses from the charfty during the year.
9 Staff costs
The aggregate payToII costs wcro as follows..
2025
2024
staff costs durfng the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social securlty costs
pensi￿ cosls
271,426
11,752
7.080
207,374
6.778
5,827
219.979
290,258
The average number of full-tlme equivalent employees durfng the year is analysed as follows..
2025
No
22
2024
No
18
Stsff
No employee recelved emoluments ot more than £60,000 durlng the year.
10 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
PrePa￿nentS
Accrued income
Other d8blors
28,255
1,509
6,982
1,961
36,109
1,509
1,400
38,707
39,018
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Notes to the Financ5al Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
11 Cash and cash equlvalents
2025
2024
Cash * b8nk
69,620
97,883
12 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Trade credltors
Other taxation and soclal securlty
Other creditors
Accruals
Deferred Income
9,012
3.072
2,890
25
2,112
1,178
10,310
24.723
45,223
8,099
2025
Resources deferred in the perlod
24.723
13 Pension and other schemes
Dgfinpd contrlbutlon pension scheme
The charity operates a defined contrlbutbon pension scheme. The pension cost charge for th8 year
represents contrtbutions payable by the ¢harfty lo the scheme and amounted to £7,080 12024
£5.8271.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
14 Funds
Balanco at
1 July
2024
Balance at
30June
2025
In¢omlng Re$ources
resources
expended
Transfers
Unre8trlcted funds
General Funds
52,056
233,108
(329,195}
2,728
{41,303)
Restrlcted funds
Big Lottery Reaching
Communltles
ASRUS
Play Days
HAF
Easter HAF
Summer HAF
Brixham In Bloom
Play Wales Review
Brixham Town Council
Community Ward
Continuation Fund
opcc
Hertiage Fund
Geo Parking
LUP 24
5,216
2,830
15,216)
12,830}
250
9,736
8,500
3.746
1.215
{651
19.7361
18,500)
{29,312)
(2.266)
1102)
185
25,566
1,n.fj1
102
1.0
1,0
79,391
I,C￿0
1.000
36.156
900
4,027
12,000}
172,120)
{900}
14,027}
5,216
48,643
500
60,000
165,338
500
54.079
5.921
76,746
134,949
2,7281
104,407
Total funds
128,802
398,446
464,144
63,104
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
BalanGe at 1
July 2023
Incomlng
resourees
Rgsources
Balance at
expended 30 June 2024
Unrèstrlcted funds
General Funds
91,634
203,708
(243,286}
52,056
Restrlctod funds
Big Lottery Reachlng
Communities
5,216
5,216
2,830
ASRUS
Play Days
HAF
Imagine This
Easter HAF
Summer HAF
Brlxh8m In Bloom
Playlng in the Streets
Play Wales Review
Parent Carer Forum
COMF 23
8iixh8m Town Council
Communlty Ward
Crafty Fox
Devon Communlty Foundation
NLCF
Continuation Fund
opcc
Herftage Fund
Chamber of Commerce
Hungry Minds
15,593
(12.7631
{2.966)
(13,903)
{511
{10.656)
162,6241
{4291
{5241
(5,0001
{5,3231
{970}
{5001
14881
19,0461
(2,5821
{1,295)
(43.235)
16,7561
1972)
(2,100)
{2:500)
(184,683
2.966
7,469
51
1,212
49,465
176
124
5,000
5,323
970
500
6,434
9.444
38,725
1,304
400
25.566
1,051
1.000
2.500
1,000
2,582
1.295
79,391
7,656
4,999
2.100
2,500
172,046
36,156
900
4,027
89.383
76,746
Total funds
181.017
375,754
427.969
128,802
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Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
The specific purposes for whleh the fvnds are to be applled are as follows:
The Big Lottery Reaching Communiues Fund is for expendtturo on Bay Play and Comc Into P18y.
ASRUS funding is received to provlde ￿rth club activities and social leaming 8xperlences for young
people In Torbay who ar8 on the Autlstlc Spectrum.
The Play DayE fijnd relate5 to Sncome recelved in order lo offer free play days for children in Ihe local
communlly.
Wlnler HAF relates lo income recelved from the Holiday Activities and Food IHAFI programme, a
nalonal scheme belng facilitated by Torbay Council in th8 Bay to ensure that children have 8ccess to
food and acllvtties over the school hollday periods.
The Play Packs fund relates to Income re￿IVed towards the p18y packs provlded during Ihe Covid-19
pandemlc restrictions.
The Imaglne Thls fund r&lates to Income recelved to run events for young people durfng th8 holidays.
The Creche fund relatès income received for st8ffiDg creche facllitle8 to local organisations.
Easter HAF relates to income received from the Hollday ActSvitleg and Food {HAFI programme, a
nallonal scheme belng facilitated by Torbay Councll In the Bay lo ensure that children have access to
food and actlvhles over the school holiday periods.
Svmrner HAF relates lo Income received from the Hollday Activities and Food IHAF) programme, a
national scheme belng facilitated by Torbay Councll in tha Bay to 8nsur8 that chlldren have access to
food and activities over the school holiday periods.
Jubi18e Party was fundlng received to mark the Queen's Jubilee ￿th the opportunlty of bdnglng
parents and children together again after Covid lo enjoy the outdoors.
Brixham In Bloom is a small local charity with whom we cdlaborate and help manage and hold their
finances for their accountability.
Plawng in the Streets was fundlng rec8ived from Torbay Council and TDA to supwrt events 'pl8y In
the street, aim8d at welcoming people back to our high streets.
Play Wal8s Review monies relates to a commission to review and report on Play Wales publlcatlons
library catalogu8.
Parent Carer Forum, the new independent Parent Icarer tonjm in Torbay commlssloned Play Torbay
to provlde admln, financial 8nd straleglc direction.
COMF 23 COMF Covid Safe funding from Torbay Council to help us improve the playgrounds as safo
spaces for chlldren and young people withln thelr Communities.
Brixham Town Council funding relates to a small fund for wnning our free forest school 5esslQ115
aimed at chlldren and young people who are being electively h(Kne educated.
Community Ward a sm811 fundlng pol enAhling us to help make p18yground improvements.
Crafty Fox was Funding from SanGtU8ry Housing to dellver weekly outreach play s8ssions at Foxhole
at the Crafty Fox Café.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Y•ar Endod 30 June 2025
Devon Community Foundation - provlded funding for us to develgp Indig05 Play & Ecology Cenlre.
NLCF funding relates to monies from the Nallonal Lottery fund for runnlng an event to celebrate the
Kings Coronatlon.
Transfers between fvnd5
15 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrl¢ted
funds
General
Totsl funds
a130 June
2025
Restrlcted
funds
Current assets
Curent Ilabilhles
3,920
45.223
104,407
108,327
145.2231
63.104
Total nel assets
141,3031
104.407
Unrestrlcted
funds
General
Total funds
at 30 June
2024
RestrScled
funds
Cu￿ent assets
Current liablltttes
60.155
8.099
76,746
136,901
18.0991
128.802
Total nel a8S8ts
52,056
76.746
16 Related paty transactions
During tho year, a Trustee's husband completed design work for the ¢harity- In 2024. th& totsl value of
payments made were £5.135 (2024: £8.371)
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