## **ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED** 

Company Limited by Guarantee 

## **REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** 

Charity Registra�on Number: 1141000 Company Number: 07325481 (England and Wales) 

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ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Accountant's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees, who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies
Act 2006, present their report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31
March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set
out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity's constitution, the
Companie5 Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice- "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities" published in 2005.
Registered Company Number
07325481
Registered Charity Number
1141000
Registered Office
51-56 St John's Wood Terrace
London NW8 6LP
020 7586 1884
Trustees (served during the yearl
AM Cascarino
Chairperson
L Meehan
A Anaz
G Carpenter
Company Secretary
Treasurer
AM Ca5carino
G Carpenter
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PLC
74 Kilburn High Road
London NW6 4HS
Independent Accountant
l Brierley
Avesta Accounting
60 The Marlowes
London NW8 6NA

ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its
Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The directors, who are also trustees, may be appointed by ordinary resolution of the Board
from those directors retiring by rotation or through nomination by memberlsl of the companv,
giving not less that fourteen nor more than thirty-five Clear days notice in advance of a general
meeting Ifor persons other than a director retiring by rotation).
At the first annual general meeting all the directors must retire from office and at each
subsequent annual general meeting one third of the directors must retires from office. Retiring
directors are eligible for re-election. Directors and trustees are briefed on their responsibilities
as trustees prior to the acceptance of the Tole.
The board meets as required and all directors and trustees contribute to the efficient and
pioper management of the charity.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the chaflty is exposed and to
ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and
error. This is kept under review.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity's objective, set out in its Articles of Association, is to help children with a view to
contributing to their health & well-being, and promoting their recreational, physical and
emotional development.
The Charity's principle activity is to provide, maintain and manage an Adventure Play Hub, for
the benefit of children. A large proportion of its income has come from Westminster City
Council, grant-making charities and income from rental of the site, with the balance from
affordable fees from parents and guardians of the children. We weltome all children regardless
of their personal background or circumstances and believe this phllosophy of openness to all
enriches everyone through shared play experience and taking part in a wide range of activities.
In planning our activities for the coming year we kept in mind, at our Trustee meetings, the
Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its
Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
The directors, who are also trustees, may be appointed by ordinary resolution of the Board
from those directors retiring by rotation or through nomination by memberlsl of the companv,
giving not less that fourteen nor more than thirty-five Clear days notice in advance of a general
meeting Ifor persons other than a director retiring by rotation).
At the first annual general meeting all the directors must retire from office and at each
subsequent annual general meeting one third of the directors must retires from office. Retiring
directors are eligible for re-election. Directors and trustees are briefed on their responsibilities
as trustees prior to the acceptance of the Tole.
The board meets as required and all directors and trustees contribute to the efficient and
pioper management of the charity.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the chaflty is exposed and to
ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and
error. This is kept under review.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity's objective, set out in its Articles of Association, is to help children with a view to
contributing to their health & well-being, and promoting their recreational, physical and
emotional development.
The Charity's principle activity is to provide, maintain and manage an Adventure Play Hub, for
the benefit of children. A large proportion of its income has come from Westminster City
Council, grant-making charities and income from rental of the site, with the balance from
affordable fees from parents and guardians of the children. We weltome all children regardless
of their personal background or circumstances and believe this phllosophy of openness to all
enriches everyone through shared play experience and taking part in a wide range of activities.
In planning our activities for the coming year we kept in mind, at our Trustee meetings, the
Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Grants, fundraising artivitie5 & donations
Young Wostmlnster Brlghter Futures Fund: £19.000
Young Westminster HAF £28,080
Westminster Council grants: £27.910
Strand Parishes Trust.. £6,000
Hyde Park Place Estates Charity: £5,000
The Adventure Playground is extremely grateful to the above funders who, with generosity, make the
work possible.
lettings
The Adventure Play Hub successfully entered into a 5-year licensing agreement with an Early Years
provider, who now occupies the space on weekdays from g.'OO AM to 3=00 PM. Additionally, private
rental income has been generated through regular bookings for parties and small local group activities.
Publicitv
The Adventure Play Hub circulates a newsletter to stakeholders, providing updates on activities and
events. School holiday programmes were widely promoted via the Ourcity website, ensuring visibility
across Westminster.
The Hub also maintain5 a dedicated webslte Iwww.adventureplayhub.orgl and active social media
presence on platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. The HAF programme continue5 to be promoted
through the Ourcity website.
Ofsted
The Adventure Play Hub is registered with Ofsted on the Childeare Register, ensuring that all childcare
piovision meets national standards. In August 2024, the Adventure Play Hub was inspected by Ofsted
and was found to be compliant in all areas.

ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Play programmes
The Adventure Play Hub continues to offer a comprehensive range of year-round services,
including after-school care during term lime and full-day programmes during school holidays.
Free food and play provision were made available to children eligible for Free School Meals
and low-income families through the WCC HAF pro9ramme. Key services and activities
include:
CommunityAdvenlure Play sessions
School pick-up ServI￿S from local schools
After school childcare
Volunteering opportunities
Inclusive play and short breaks for children with special educational needs and
disabilities (SEND)
Referrals from Weslminster City Council Children's Social Care, Early Help & Family
Hubs
HAF provision for children eligible for free school meals
School holiday provision for Westminster children
Partnerships and Collaborations
We are deeply grateful for Ihe ongoing support of the Trustees of the Friends of Octavia and
IThe Adventure Play Hub is proud to work with several other key partners-
The American School in London.. Students assist in delivering the play programme
weekly.
Portman Centre.. Referrals from this local Servi￿ support families in need.
Westminster Council Short Breaks: Provides funding for one-to-one support packages
for disabled children during school holidays.
Central Saint Martins UAL.. Art sludenls deliver creative arts projects at the Hub.
Young Westminster Foundation.. Offers invaluable support to our operations.
Staff & Volunteers
The Charity Coordinator, along with the Board of Trustees, oversees the governan￿ of Ihe
charity- The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, supported by a Deputy
Manager, who also holds the role of SENDCO. The team of sessional Playworkers, volunleers,
and partners play a vital role in delivering high-quality services to the community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW AND RESERVES POLICY
The trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charitable company and with the position of the
reserves at the end of the year. It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds in the form
of net current asset5 at a level which the trustees believe appropriate after tonsidering the future
commitment5 of the charity and the likely administrative costs of the charity in the Coming year.

ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE5' RESPON51BILlnES
The trustees, who are 3150 directors of the company, are responsible for preparing the trustees,
report and the financial statement in accordance with the applicable law and the United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charitable companies in England and Wales requires the trustees of the
charity to prepare financial statements each financial year which give 3 true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources,
including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing
those financial statements the trustees are required to..
Select 5Ultable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. Subject to any
material departures distlosed and explained in the financial statements, and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate to
presume the tharitable company will continue in business.
The trustees a￿ responsible for keeping proper accounting records which 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 Art. They are also
responsible for safeguarding assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie5.
The report has been prepared in accordance with the special provision of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
BYO
OF THE BOAR
AM Cascarino, Chairperso
31 january 2026

ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'5 REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on
pages 8- 12.
Thls report is madè solely to the trustees as a body, in accordance with the terms of my engagement.
My work has been undertaken so that I might report to the trustees those matters l am reqUI￿d to
report to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, I do not accept or a55ume re5pon5ibility to anyone other than the charity and the
charity's trustees for my work or for this report.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees Iwho are a150 director5 of the company for the purpose of company lawl are rest)onsible
for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not
required for this year under section 43121 of the Charities Act 1991 Ithe 1993 Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under Part 16 of the Companies Act
2(XJ6 and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to..
èxaminè the accounts undèr sèttion 43 of thè 1993 Art
follow the proCedU￿S laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission -
under section 4317llbl of the 1993 Act, and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basls of Independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion 15 given a5 to whether the accounts present a
"true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the requirements=
al to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 Companies Act 2006..
bl and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice,. Accounting and Reporting by charities (revised 20051 have not been met., or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undèrstandin8 of
the accounts to be reached.
l Brearley
Avesta Accounting

ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
Funds
Prior Year
Total Fund5
Note
Incoming Resour¢es
Activities for generating funds- centre hire
Charitable achvities- Subscriptions and fees
Earned Income
Voluntary Income- donations and grants
Project Income
Interest
31,040
37.381
68,421
86,113
31,040
37,381
68,421
86,113
30,960
40.808
71,768
154,166
9,393
852
1.152
1.152
Total Incoming Resources
155,686
155,686
236,179
Resources Expended
Charitable athvities
167.310
1,689
4,189
173,188
5,253
167,310
1,689
4,189
173,188
5,253
181,217
2,342
2,104
185,663
5,773
Cost of generating voluntary income
Governance costs
Expenditure before Depreciation
Depreci3tion
Total Resources Expended
178,441
178,441
191,435
Net incoming l outgoing resOU￿e$ before transfers
122,7551
122,7551
44,743
Total funds brought forward from l April 2024
173,724
173,724
128,981
Total funds carried forward at 31 March 2025
150,969
150,969
173,724
Note.. Net incoming l outgoing reource5 before Depreciation
117,5021
117,5021
50,516
The notes on pages 10- 12 form part of these financial statements
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ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
Note
31 Mar¢h 2025
31 Marth 2024
Fixed Assets
Tangible assets
53,114
58,367
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank
4,827
96,305
4,827
99,953
101,131
104,780
Current Lizbilities
Creditor5'.
amounts falling due within one year
3,276
110,5771
NET CURRENT ASSETS
97,855
115,357
Creditors.. amounts falling due beyond one year
NET ASSETS
150.969
173.724
FUNDS AND RESERVES
Unrestrlcted Funds
Capital Fund
Revenue Fund
53,114
97,855
58,367
115,357
Restricted Funds
150,969
173,724
The charitable cornpany is entitled to exemption frorn audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the
year ended 31 March 2019. The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its
financial statement5 for the year ended in accordance with the Section 476 of the Companie5 Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for: ensurin8 that the charitable company keeps accounting records
that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial staternents which give a
true and fairview of the state of affèirs ol the charitable company a5 èt the end of each financial year and of its
surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which
otherwise comply with the requirement5 of the Cornpanies Act 2006 relating to financial statements. 50 far as
applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the special provision ol Part 15 of the Companies
Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities
(effective April 20081.
The notes on pages 10, 11 & 12 form part of these financial statements
Appro
the Truste
nd authorised for Issue on 31 January 2026 and slgned on iheir behalf by..
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ADVENTURE PiAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
l Accounting Policie Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance
with the Financial Report standard for Smaller Entities leffective April 20081, Tequirement5 of the
5tstement of Recommended Practice"Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5" 155ued in March 2005
ISORP 20051 and the Companie5 Act 2006.
In¢oming resources
Incoming resources are recogni5ed when the charity 15 legally entitled to the income and the amount
can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Tax reclaims are recognised when the corresponding donations are received except where the sums
involved are not considered significant.
Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.
Voluntary help is invaluable to the charity but is not included in the financial statements, Since the
monetary value is impossible to quantify. The value of assets and facilities donated. where impossible
to quantify. is not included in the financial statements.
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and
has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Flxed assets
Fixed asset5 are recorded at tD%t, with the exteption of freehold13nd and buildings which is recorded
at histori¢al written down value at the date of transfer from St john's Wood Terr3ce Adventure
Play8round A5SOti3tion.
The cost of minor additions or those c05ting below £200 are not capitslised.
Deprec*ation is calculated at r3tes ¢al¢ulated io write off the residual value of each asset over its
expected useful life as follows..
Freehold building5
9% reducing balance
Taxatio
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitsble activities.
Funds structure
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
the donor.
Unrestricted funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in
furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds inclLide designated funds where the
trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose.
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ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Cornpany Limited by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2024125
2023124
2 Analysls of It)tomlng Resources
Voluniary 3nd Project Income
Donations 3nd appea15
Gr3nt5 and project income
120
41,143
122,416
85,993
86,113
163,559
3 Analysls of Resources Expended
Cost of generating voluntary income
Staff costs
10,000
500
io,rA)O
500
Adtnini5tr3tive expenses
Premises
4,000
4,WO
14,500
14,500
Charitable activitie5
Staff costs
103,345
107,170
Holiday projects and travel
Equipment and materials
Cleaning
Maintenance
3,060
5,091
5,863
20,915
22,603
2,016
5,773
4,870
1,779
17,553
25,263
Administrative expenses
Premises
Legal and profe55ional costs
Depreciation
5,253
158,063
172,490
Govemance costs
P3yroll services
Accountancy
Ofsted
Other
3,189
1,000
1,079
1,025
1,689
2,342
5.878
4.446
4 Stsff Cost5
Wages and salaries
PAYE and Pension
Other
97,491
15,854
100,460
14,239
2,470
113,345
117.170
The average number of employees during the period was 6,
more than £60,000 during the period.
received remuneration of
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ADVENTURE PLAY HUB LIMITED
Company Limited by Guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Freehold
Land and Buldin8S
5 Tanglble Flxed Assets
C05t
Brought Forward
133,919
Carried Forward
133,919
Depreciation
Brought Forward
Charge for year
75,553
5.253
Carried Forward
80,806
Net Book Value
Brought Forward
64,140
Carrled Forward
53,113
2024125
2023124
6 Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
Prepayments and accrued income
4,827
4,827
4,827
4.827
7 Credltors- Amounts falllng due wlthln one year
Accrua15 and deferred income
3,276
110,5771
3.276
110.5771
8 Related Party Transactions
No trustee, or any person connected to them, has received, or is due to receive, any
remuneration for the year, nor obtained and financial benefit, directly or indirectly, from the
charity's funds. Trustees are reimbursed costs directly in relation to their roles but there were
no other trustees, expenses paid for during the year.
9 Company Limited by Guarantee
Every member of the company has undertaken to pay such amount as may be required, not
exceeding £10, towards the charitable company's assets on a winding up.
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