stri.desl Lelcester Centre for IntvJrated Uvlngi West End NeIghbOurh(K Centr Andrewes Street, Leicester LE3 SPA {tel..07815848789) email: matopos@m¢.c¢)m Trustees Annual Report for year ending 25th January 2025 Charity name . Stridesl (Leicester) Charity registration number . 1140517 Address of registered office: West End Neighl)ourh¢)od Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester LE3 SPA Telephone number . 07815848789 Email address . mato me.com Trustees . Doreen Watson Chair Brian Moody Treasurer Gabby Briner Ami Brandford Annette Jonas Kery Gray Craig Sale Resigned 04.09.24 Trevor Warwick Elected 04.09.24 Secretary Our aims are: To develop the capacity and skills of people in Leicester and Leicestershire who have suffered, are suffering or are recovering from mental health problems in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs, to participate fully in society. to gain confidence in their ability to influence decisions that affect them. to nfront stigrna and to challenge negative perceptions of mental illness. Activities: Strides! is a user-led group which adS to greater empowemient. enhanced self - esteem and to more akntive and effective citizenship. The main activities are edu&itional and developmental. e.g. country walks. physical activities Slridesl {Leicester} is a RegiSted Chafity {Charity No 1140517)
including outdoor games, visits lo museums and places of worship, creative activities, cooking. visiting speakers and discussions. Members plan the activities each teryn and volunteers facilitate them. Trustees confinn that they have coMpld with their duty to have due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on publTrc benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities for the year. Achievements and perfomiance: The support provided by Strides! (Le1Ster) fills a huge gap in aftercare for people with mental health issues and often pvents admiSsion to hospital thus helping to relieve pressure on Mental Health and Social services. Almost 500A of our Trustees are or have been group members. Several members have gained confidence to take up voluntary wort< or paid employment. Many members enrolled on educational classes. During half term week and sumrner recess two Member Volunteers arrange for small groups of members to meet for social gatherings. Financial Review: The Charities princip81 sources of income include grants, donations, fundraising such as sponsored walks, and voluntary weekly contributions by members. The Trustees are satisfied the charity's financial position is adequate to continue lo run the programme for the twelve month period stsrting 26.01.2025. Structure, Govemance and Management: The charity is a CIO and is govemed by its Consts'tution. Trustees must retire after 1 year in office. Any retiring Trustee who remains eligible may be reappointed. Declaratlon I declare. in my capaoty as Chair of the Board of Trustees that the Trustees have approved the Report and have aulhorised me to sign it on their behalf. Name.... Date.. Strides! ILei¢esierl is a Registered Char•ty (Charity No 11405171
STRIDES! (LEICESTER) CIO Registered Charity Number 1140517
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Income & Expenditure FOR THE PERIOD 26th January 2024 |
Total Unrestricted Grant 2 Grant 4 Grant 5 Grant 6 Grant 7 Grant 8 Henry Leics National Yapp Asda Smith Leics & Rutland Lottery Foundation 7,343.13 482.48 5082.41 15.00 1499.37 163.87 100.00 935.50 - - - - - - 1,194.70 4,475.00 62.35 36.29 - - - - - - - 257.62 |
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TO 25th January 2025 |
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| c.o. from 2023- 2024 INCOMING RESOURCES Cash from members (Subs / Cont) Fundraising Donations (Bank) Donations (Cash) Bank refund Grants Bank Interest Expenditure Residential - Cash Resources - Cash Food - Cash Transport -Cash Events - Cash Other - cash Salary - Bank Payroll, CRB, Insurance, Bank Charges Room hire/Event Programme - Bank Training - Bank Other - Bank Total Expenditure Net income/expenditure |
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| 6,961.46 482.48 5,082.41 15.00 1,499.37 163.87 100.00 |
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| 26.00 1.30 21.40 183.50 687.99 555.76 2983.98 |
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| 4,459.93 | |
| 2,501.53-482.48 5,082.41 15.00 1,499.37 163.87 100.00 |
STRIDES! (LEICESTER)
CIO Registered Charity Number 1140517
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Balance Sheet AS AT 25th January 2025
| FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Cash at Bank Current Account Cash at Bank Gold Account Cash in Hand Total Current Assets CREDITORS: Accruals NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
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| 837.97 19,737.29 |
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| 20,575.26 | |
| 20,575.26 | |
| 20,575.26 | |
| 0.00 2,501.53 |
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| 2,501.53 |
Bank Reconcilation
Opening balance (26/01/2024) 18,066.43 Add: Fundraising 1,194.70 Donations (bank) 4,475.00 Grants Bank Interest 257.62 Bank refunds 36.29 Cash to bank 772.95 6,736.56 24,802.99 Less: Bank Payments 4,227.73 Cash withdrawn from bank 0.00 4,227.73 Closing bank balance (25/01/2025) 20,575.26 should match the bank statement Bank Statement- Current Account 837.97 Bank Statement- Gold Account 19737.29 20,575.26 Cash Reconciliation Opening balance (26/01/2024) 70.81 Add: Cash Receipts 935.50 Cash Donations 62.35 997.85 1,068.66 Less: Cash Payments Cash banked 772.95 Cash Exps 232.20 1,005.15 Closing cash balance (25/01/2025) 63.51 should match cash in hand Petty Cash Book 63.51