Company Registration No. 06074602 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 1140032 (England and Wales)
PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2025
PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2025
| Page | CONTENTS |
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| 1 | Legal and administrative information |
| 2–6 | Trustees’ and Directors' report |
| 7 | Independent Examiners’ Report |
| 8 | Statement of financial activities |
| 9 | Balance sheet |
| 10–17 | Notes to the financial statements |
PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2025
| Incorporated | 30thJanuary 2007 | ||
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| Company Number | 06074602 | ||
| Charity Registration | 25thJanuary 2011 | ||
| Charity Number | 1140032 | ||
| Company Directors and Charity Trustees | T Birch | ||
| H Carter | |||
| N S Hassan | Resigned 15thMarch 2025 | ||
| M McConnochie | Appointed 28thAugust 2024 | ||
| D Mitchinson | Resigned 28thAugust 2024 | ||
| L Okhai | Appointed 12thMarch 2025 | ||
| S Oldman | Chair | ||
| H Sampson | |||
| O Southwell | Treasurer | ||
| K Westwood | Vice-Chair | ||
| Chief Officer / Executive Director | H Badger-Mistry | ||
| Registered Office and Operational Address | 29a Horsefair Street | ||
| Leicester | |||
| LE1 5BP | |||
| Accountants | Topaz Solutions Limited | ||
| Chartered Accountants | |||
| 5 Giffard Court | |||
| Millbrook Close | |||
| Northampton | |||
| NN5 5JF | |||
| Bankers | HSBC | ||
| 30 Abington Street | |||
| Northampton | |||
| NN1 2AN |
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FO R THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025
The trustees and directors of the charitable company present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31[st] July 2025. The information set out on page 1 forms part of this report.
Vision
Our vision is to see every child and young person recognise their pioneering potential through participating in arts and creative activity.
Mission
We use arts and creativity as a vehicle to engage, empower and enrich children and young people lives (up to the age of 25), who experience challenges and disadvantages.
Objectives and Activities
The objectives for which the charity was established, as defined in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and amended in June 2025 are to promote charitable purposes only; more specifically:
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a. To advance in life and help children and young people, in particular, but not limited to, those who are experiencing challenges or disadvantages in the East Midlands through:
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i. the provision of art, music and creative activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
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ii. the provision of alternative learning programmes which develop their confidence, vocational skills, accredited progression and potential.
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b. To promote any other charitable purpose for the benefit of children and young people, in particular, but not limited to, those who are experiencing challenges or disadvantages in the East Midlands.
Public Benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the organisation’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities. Public Benefit is demonstrated more specifically in the following Achievements and Performance section which highlights specific work undertaken across Pedestrian’s provision.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The charity is constituted, and governed, by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 30[th] January 2007, amended 20[th] January 2011, 1[st] November 2013, 1[st] August 2015 and 27[th] June 2025. The company became a registered charity on 25[th] January 2011. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.
Trustees/Directors and Induction
The trustees and directors who have served throughout the year, unless a date of appointment or resignation is noted, are listed on page 1 of this report. The organisation provides all new trustees with an information pack containing details of the role of a charity trustee and their legal rights and responsibilities including guidance from the Charity Commission. Following successful application, Trustees will attend an induction board meeting to familiarise themselves with their peers and the organisation, and to facilitate their decision making in respect of nominating themselves for a 3-year term, at the following board meeting or AGM. Trustees will then be elected by unanimous vote of the other Trustees.
Organisational Structure
Pedestrian has been transforming the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people in Leicester/shire through creativity since 1988.. We are an arts and education organisation that provides education, outreach and training to children and young people (up to the age of 25) at risk, whom are often socially excluded, in challenging circumstances and experiencing disadvantages. Since 1998, we have built a strong track record of delivering high quality creative activity that has seen us complete over 16,500 workshops.
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025 (continued)
Organisational Structure (continued)
Our work increases confidence and self-esteem, improves mental health & well-being, develops lifelong skills and gives young people a voice.
We do this through three main areas of work:
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Alternative Education Provision (AEP)- we run an accredited alternative to school for 14-16 years who are not in mainstream education.
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Early Intervention & Outreach - a series of outreach projects with schools, local groups and partner organisations supporting the most vulnerable in the community.
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Progression & Training - providing support to those interested in working in the creative sector through training, placements and qualifications.
A Message from the Chair
This year has been one of growth, resilience and continued creativity for Pedestrian. Despite the ongoing financial pressures across the charity sector-with economic uncertainty and reduced opportunities for donations and grants- we have continued to deliver and even expand the impact of our work.
Our core offer remains strong, reaching communities and young people through high-quality creative and educational programmes. We have not only sustained these essential services but have also broadened our reach, delivering new initiatives both in schools and from our base on Horsefair Street.
A major highlight and focus of the year has been the expansion into our new premises downstairs, creating fresh opportunities to connect with participants and partners. Our CEO continues to fundraise for this additional space so we can strengthen our ability to deliver engaging, inclusive experiences for a growing audience and reinforces our commitment to accessibility and community connection.
Behind these successes is a dedicated and talented team whose creativity, professionalism and passion continue to drive Pedestrian forward. Alongside them, our Board of Trustees provides strong governance, expertise, and strategic insightensuring that the charity remains sustainable and focused on its mission.
As we look to the future, Pedestrian stands in a strong position. We remain deeply committed to our purpose of pioneering potential through creativity, and we will continue to adapt, grow and collaborate to make sure our work reaches those who
Sam Oldman, Chair
Achievements and Performance
Organisation Statistics
Working with 3906 young people. Collaborating with 37 partners. Number of sessions delivered: 729 Number of hours delivered : 1067 Number of young people in AEP: 59 Number of schools worked with : 26 Number of Nationally recognised Qualifications gained: 39 Number of trainees practitioners supported: 9 Number of festivals with free activity: 6
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025 (continued)
Organisational Achievements
Pedestrian’s tag line is ‘Pioneering Potential.’ Our programmes and courses embed proven mechanisms that develop confidence, emotional resilience and increase self-esteem. This in turn leads to success in a variety of forms including employment, job creation and education progression.
Highlights of the year include our Operations Director, Danny Aldred winning ‘Inspiring Leader of the Year’ at the Voluntary Action Leicestershire Awards and our hugely successful flagship project ‘Tell Tall Tales’ celebrating local heritage in an accessible way for young people working with local and national partners raising our profile. And the launch of ‘Our Big Build’, a transformative capital fundraising campaign to build a future hub for children and young people in Leicester.
The Board remains focused on supporting the CEO and the team and it is safe to say they are incredibly proud of all Pedestrian has managed to achieve in 2024-2025. The success over the last year is truly a reflection of the talented people involved. The CEO and team, the tutors and artists have been able to adapt quickly and continue to deliver the high-quality services our young people, funders and partners have come to expect. We value the creative industries and the talented professionals within it, championing successful collaborations and partnerships with organisations following similar charitable aims. Several successful collaborations with organisations such as The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Children in Need and Youth Music have enabled us to strengthen our remit and reach and have provided a solid platform as the organisation embarked into its 26th year of delivery.
Future Activities
Like all Third Sector organisations, Pedestrian faces a huge challenge in developing its services in the face of massive cuts in funding to the sector, but the Trustees are confident that we will meet this challenge. The Trustees recognise that that, as with all third sector organisations, we must diversify our income streams to ensure the long-term sustainability of Pedestrian.
Our focus remains on fundraising towards creating a new, vital hub in the heart of Leicester to ensure we have future opportunities to support local children and young people.
The Trustees continually review the operations and activities of the organisation which were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The organisation continues to provide the services and income generation was maintained; therefore, the Trustees are satisfied they have taken all reasonable steps to safeguard the ongoing and future activities of the organisation as far as they are able. In the opinion of the Trustees, the organisation remains a going concern and with the Senior Management Team and staff team continued to work on their current 3-year strategy. To achieve our purpose, vision, and mission, working in a way that is true to our values and culture, the strategic aims we need to strive for are:
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To further develop our Alternative Education Provision (AEP) offer to young people in a sustainable way, continuing to build on our reputation as the best city centre provider.
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To build our reputation in the local communities to be recognised for our expertise in providing high, quality creative experiences for all children and young people. Building more partnerships and commissions.
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To grow the capability & capacity of the organisation to realise the pioneering potential of Pedestrian and the creative professionals who work for & with them.
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To develop flagship projects that give us a regional and national profile.
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To be part of the Leicester(shire) arts & cultural scene.
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To seek a new, environmentally friendly city-centre premises accessible to all.
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025 (continued)
Financial Review
– The charity made a surplus for the year of £72,362; (2024 £7,025). The Charity has unrestricted reserves of 95,762, of which £30,000 has been allocated by the Trustees as designated reserve, as described in note.10 of the financial statements.
The principal funding sources of the charity are grant-making organisations and Local Authorities.
Investment Policy
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the charity has the power to make investments which the trustees see fit.
Reserves Policy
The Board of Trustees has examined the Charity’s requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. It is the policy of the Charity to maintain the reserves fund at a level to provide sufficient funds to cover all relevant costs to see the existing activities through to a satisfactory conclusion. This is the unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the Charity.
Due to the nature of the activities of the Charity, this may vary significantly depending upon when in the calendar year such funds may be required. Our policy, in the opinion of the Trustees, is that the unrestricted funds, not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets and designated funds held by the charity, should be a minimum of approximately three months and a maximum of six months of charitable expenditure. The Trustees monitor the unrestricted funds on an ongoing basis and review the reserves policy, including the level of reserves held, on an annual basis.
Core expenditure for 3 months in 2025/26 is £22,500 (approx.. £7,500 per month) and therefore the target is set at £30,000 (approx. 4 months running costs) in general funds.
The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity, and the Board of Trustees are confident that at this level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding and/or in the need to dissolve the charity.
Whilst unrestricted funds stand at £95,762 a designation of £30,000 has been set aside for relocation and refurbishment costs of the existing premises. Shortly after the year-end, the company expanded the occupation of the existing premises to include the ground floor, which requires extensive alterations to make them fit for purpose. Free reserves are £65,762.
We expect everyone who represents Pedestrian at senior, board, and trustee level to have read, understood and adhere to this policy and related procedures. Please see Appendix 1 for reference on calculations.
This policy is reviewed on an annual basis.
Risk Management
The trustees and directors conduct their own review of the risks to which the charity is exposed and establish systems to mitigate those risks. These systems are periodically reviewed to ensure they still meet the needs of the charity both now and in the future. The organisation has developed a risk register which is reviewed by the board of trustees periodically.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees must prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period.
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TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025 (continued)
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities (continued)
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In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: e — select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently e observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP e make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent e state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and
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e prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report, which is a Directors’ Report required by s417 of the Companies Act 2006, has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (revised 2005) and in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 26'" November 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
S Oldman Chairperson
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) a ce | report to the Trustees (who are also Directors for the purpose of company law) on my examination of the financial statements of Pedestrian Limited for the year ended 31° July 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, and related notes.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with the section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that | might state to the charity’s trustees those matters | am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, | do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions | have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As Trustees of a charitable company, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, (“the “2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Act and are eligible for independent examination, | report in respect of my examination of the charitable company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’) and in carrying out my examination | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. As permitted by Direction 2, issued by the Charity Commission the firm for which | work has provided the Company with bookkeeping services during the year ended 31% July 2025. As a consequence, | have followed the requirement of the FRC’s Ethical Standard when undertaking this assignment.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently, | express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view, and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner's statement. Independent examiner's statement Since the charitable company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. | confirm that | am qualified to undertake the examination because | am a member of the ICAEW which is one of the listed bodies.
| have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the
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examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: e accounting records were not kept in respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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e the financial statements do not accord with those records; or e _ the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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e _ 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 charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
| 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 financial statements to be reached,
vate Graham FCA
Topaz Solutions Limited
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditor
5 Giffard Court Millbrook Close Northampton NN5 5JF
10 December 2025
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025
| Notes | 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income and endowments from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 9,022 | 12,245 | 21,267 | 10,327 | |
| Income from charitable activities: | |||||
| Grants receivable | 2 | 31,696 | 258,518 | 290,214 | 127,756 |
| Fees receivable | 159,825 | - | 159,825 | 175,981 | |
| Sponsorship | 21,000 | - | 21,000 | 12,000 | |
| Rental income | 152 | - | 152 | 343 | |
| Other income | |||||
| Bank interest | 2,004 | - | 2,004 | 2,553 | |
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| Total income | 223,699 | 270,763 | 494,462 | 328,960 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Expenditure on charitable activities | 3 | 238,232 | 183,868 | 422,100 | 321,935 |
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| Total Expenditure | 240,562 | 183,868 | 424,430 | 321,935 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Net movement in funds | (14,533) | 86,895 | 72,362 | 7,025 | |
| Total funds brought forward | 87,813 | - | 87,813 | 80,788 | |
| Transfers between funds | 22,482 | (22,482) | - | - | |
| ───── | ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| Total funds carried forward | 95,762 | 64,413 | 160,175 | 87,813 | |
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The results for 2024 include restricted grant income of £112,421 and restricted expenditure on charitable activities of £112,421, which is described in note 3 of the accompanying notes to the accounts.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The surplus for the year for Companies Act purposes is the surplus reported above.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The accompanying notes on pages 10 to 15 form an integral part of the accounts.
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST JULY 2025
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| Tangible fixed assets | 6 | 29,171 | 12,080 | |||||||
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| Current Assets | ||||||||||
| Debtors | 7 | 21,675 | 30,670 | |||||||
| Restricted funds depositaccount | 92,708 | 87,711 | ||||||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 86,418 | 62,633 | ||||||||
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| _ | 200,801 | 181,014 | ||||||||
| Creditors: | ||||||||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 8 | (69,798) | (105,281) | |||||||
| NetCurrentAssets | 131,003 | 75,733 | ||||||||
| Net Assets | 160,175 | 87,813 | ||||||||
| Represented by: | ||||||||||
| Restricted funds | 9 | 64,413 | - | |||||||
| Operating fund | 10 | 65,762 | 32,813 | |||||||
| Designated funds | 10 | 30,000 | 55,000 | |||||||
| 160,175 | 87,813 |
For the financial year ended 31% July 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 Companies Act 2006. No member of the company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these financial statements under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006...
- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386.of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and if its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of theCompanies Act 2006 and with 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1’t January 2019) — “Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Approved by the Board for issue on 26'" November 2025
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The accompanying notes on pages 10 to 15 form an integral part of the accounts.
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2025
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in the United Kingdom and with 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1[st] January 2019) “Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
1.2
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 CHARITIES SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the income criteria are met in accordance with paragraphs 5.10 to 5.12 of FRS 102 CHARITIES SORP. Grants and donations which include performance-related conditions are treated as deferred income.
Legacies are included within the Statement of Financial Activities when receipt is probable, that is when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and that any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.
1.3 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the Charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside by the Trustees for use for specific purposes. Restricted funds are grants and donations which have been received for specific projects of the charity and are not restricted by time or performance conditions.
1.4 Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value over their expected useful lives on the following basis: Equipment, fixtures, and fittings - 25% Straight line
1.5 Financial Instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company 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 a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JULY 2025
1 Accounting policies (continued)
1.5 Financial Instruments (continued)
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.6 UK taxation
As a registered Charity, the company is exempt from certain elements of UK Corporation Taxation.
1.7 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party. Costs of charitable activities comprise the costs incurred by the Charity to meet its charitable objectives, the provision of services and facilities. Support costs are those costs incurred to enable the Charity to deliver its programme of activities.
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025
| 2 | Grants receivable (Restricted Funds) | ||||
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| Deferred | Grants | Deferred | Grants | ||
| Grants B/F | Received | Grants C/f | Recognised | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Operational Activities | |||||
| Bentley Community Grant | 493 | - | - | 493 | |
| Children in Need | 10,000 | - | - | 10,000 | |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | 2,306 | - | - | 2,306 | |
| Groundwork UK | - | 22,482 | - | 22,482 | |
| LCC Crime Reduction Grant | - | 578 | - | 578 | |
| LCC Digital Community Grant | 1,278 | - | - | 1,278 | |
| National Foundation for Youth Music | 14,802 | 46,530 | (3,410) | 57,922 | |
| National Lottery Heritage Fund | 35,800 | 47,144 | - | 82,944 | |
| OPCC–Girls Rock | - | 10,000 | (8,740) | 1,260 | |
| OPCC–SHUSH | - | 3,252 | (2,997) | 255 | |
| SWIRE Charitable Trust | - | 23,000 | (19,128) | 3,872 | |
| The Arts Society | - | 1,960 | (1,155) | 805 | |
| The Foyle Foundation | - | 10,000 | (7,094) | 2,906 | |
| The Grocers Charity | - | 5,000 | (843) | 4,157 | |
| Violence Reduction Network | 11,432 | - | - | 11,432 | |
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| 76,111 | 169,946 | (43,367) | 202,690 | ||
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| Our Big Build | |||||
| Screwfix Foundation | - | 4,190 | - | 4,190 | |
| Severn Trent Community Fund | - | 41,638 | - | 41,628 | |
| The Morrisons Foundation | - | 10,000 | - | 10,000 | |
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| - | 55,828 | - | 55,828 | ||
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| 76,111 | 225,774 | (43,367) | 258,518 | ||
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025
| 3 | Expenditure on charitable activities | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Salaries and wages | 119,445 | 52,792 | 172,237 | |
| Tutors and consultants | 52,777 | 93,030 | 145,807 | |
| Materials and equipment | 1,640 | 16,062 | 17,702 | |
| Fees, licences, venue hire and subsistence | 6,704 | 6,014 | 12,718 | |
| Support costs (note 4) | 57,666 | 15,970 | 73,636 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| 238,232 | 183,868 | 422,100 | ||
| ═════ | ═════ | ═════ | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | ||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Salaries and wages | 75,124 | 52,778 | 127,902 | |
| Tutors and consultants | 61,172 | 46,561 | 107,733 | |
| Materials and equipment | 846 | 5,650 | 6,496 | |
| Fees, licences, and venue hire | 11,048 | 4,535 | 15,583 | |
| Support costs (note 4) | 61,324 | 2,897 | 64,221 | |
| ────── | ────── | ────── | ||
| 209,514 | 112,421 | 321,935 | ||
| ═════ | ═════ | ═════ |
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025
| 4 | Support Costs | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Salaries and wages | 7,261 | - | 7,261 | |
| Staff training, welfare, travel & subsistence | 2,696 | 1,121 | 3,817 | |
| Premises costs | 11,151 | 11,189 | 22,340 | |
| Office expenses | 10,313 | - | 10,313 | |
| Advertising & marketing | 8,264 | - | 8,264 | |
| Professional fees | 5,678 | 3,660 | 9,338 | |
| Accountancy and bookkeeping fees | 7,650 | - | 7,650 | |
| Compliance fees | 658 | - | 658 | |
| Interest and bank charges | (36) | - | (36) | |
| Depreciation of fixed assets | 4,031 | - | 4,031 | |
| ───── | ───── | ───── | ||
| 57,666 | 15,970 | 73,636 | ||
| ═════ | ═════ | ═════ | ||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | ||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Salaries and wages | 6,731 | - | 6,731 | |
| Staff training, welfare, travel & subsistence | 4,115 | 1,297 | 5,412 | |
| Premises costs | 24,864 | 1,600 | 26,464 | |
| Office expenses | 8,230 | - | 8,230 | |
| Professional fees | 2,107 | - | 2,107 | |
| Accountancy and bookkeeping fees | 12,000 | - | 12,000 | |
| Compliance fees | 962 | - | 962 | |
| Interest and bank charges | 95 | - | 95 | |
| Depreciation of fixed assets | 2,220 | - | 2,220 | |
| ───── | ───── | ───── | ||
| 52,420 | 7,750 | 60,170 | ||
| ═════ | ═════ | ═════ | ||
| 5 | Total Resources Expended | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |||
| Staff costs comprise: | ||||
| Wages & Salaries (including social security costs) | 166,675 | 125,197 | ||
| Pension costs | 12,823 | 9,185 | ||
| ═════ | ═════ |
Trustees Remuneration
The Trustees did not receive any remuneration during the year under review and there were no reimbursed expenses (2024 - £nil).
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025
| 6 | Tangible Fixed Assets | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | |||
| £ | |||
| At Cost | |||
| At 1stAugust 2024 | 19,123 | ||
| Additions | 21,122 | ||
| ───── | |||
| At 31stJuly 2025 | 40,245 | ||
| ───── | |||
| Depreciation | |||
| At 1stAugust 2024 | 7,043 | ||
| Charge for the year | 4,031 | ||
| ──── | |||
| At 31stJuly 2025 | 11,074 | ||
| ──── | |||
| Net Book Value | |||
| At 31stJuly 2025 | 29,171 | ||
| ════ | |||
| At 31stJuly 2024 | 12,080 | ||
| ════ | |||
| 7 | Debtors | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Amounts receivable–restricted activities | - | 10,025 | |
| Amounts receivable–unrestricted activities | 13,649 | 9,058 | |
| Other debtors and prepayments | 8,026 | 11,587 | |
| ───── | ───── | ||
| 21,675 | 30,356 | ||
| ═════ | ═════ | ||
| 8 | Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | ||
| Trade creditors | 8,016 | 2,372 | |
| Deferred income–restricted activities | 43,367 | 76,112 | |
| Deferred income–general activities | - | - | |
| Social security and other taxes | 14,279 | 13,980 | |
| Other creditors | 3,685 | 12,817 | |
| ───── | ───── | ||
| 69,797 | 115,212 | ||
| ═════ | ═════ | ||
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025
9 Restricted Funds
Restricted funds for operational activities represent grants received for specific projects. Expenditure is matched to income over the period of the grant. Deferred income represents funds received for projects which will be completed in future financial periods. Deferred income represents restricted funds and is matched by funds held in deposit accounts and any outstanding debtors or creditors at the year-end.
Other restricted funds represent grants and donations received during the year for the project “Our Big Build”; a project designed towards creating a new, vital hub in the heart of Leicester to ensure future opportunities to support local children and young people.
Restricted funds at the year-end comprise:
| Restricted | Funds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Grants for operational activities not deferred | - | - | |||
| Our Big Build | 64,413 | - | |||
| ───── | ───── | ||||
| 64,413 | - | ||||
| ═════ | ═════ | ||||
| 10 | Analysis of Funds | Restricted | Funds | General | Fund |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Balance brought forward | - | - | 32,813 | 50,788 | |
| Incoming resources | 270,763 | 112,421 | 223,699 | 216,539 | |
| Outgoing resources | (183,868) | (112,421) | (238,232) | (209,514) | |
| Transfers between funds | (22,482) | - | 47,482 | (25,000) | |
| ───── | ───── | ───── | ───── | ||
| Balance carried forward | 64,413 | - | 65,762 | 32,813 | |
| ═════ | ═════ | ═════ | ═════ | ||
| Designated | Funds | ||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| Relocation and premises reserve | |||||
| Balance brought forward | 55,000 | 20,000 | |||
| Transfer between funds | (25,000) | 25,000 | |||
| ───── | ───── | ||||
| Balance carried forward | 30,000 | 55,000 | |||
| ═════ | ═════ |
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PEDESTRIAN LIMITED (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2025
| 11 | Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds | Restricted | Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | General | Designated | |||
| Fund | Fund | ||||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Fund balances at 31stJuly 2025 are represented | by: - | ||||
| Tangible fixed assets | - | 29,171 | - | 29,171 | |
| Debtors | - | 21,675 | - | 21,675 | |
| Cash at bank & in hand | 107,780 | 41,346 | 30,000 | 179,126 | |
| Creditors | - | (26,430) | - | (26,430 | |
| Deferred income | (43,367) | - | - | (43,367) | |
| ───── | ───── | ───── | ───── | ||
| 64,413 | 65,762 | 30,000 | 160,175 | ||
| ═════ | ═════ | ═════ | ═════ |
12 Controlling Party
The company is limited by guarantee. There is no ultimate controlling party.
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