## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 1 September 2021 To 31 August 2022**
**Charity name: The Ups of Downs Charity registration number: 1141359**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes Para 1.17 1. To relieve need and assist in the care of children
of the charity as set out with Down syndrome by the provision of support,
in its governing advice and training to those responsible for their
document care, and to health and educational specialists
with the object of improve and advancing the
health and education of children with Down
syndrome.
2. The promotion of social inclusion among children
with Down Syndrome and their parents, who may
be excluded from society, or parts of society, due
to their disability, by:
A Providing a play scheme and support and
education services to enable the children to
develop and gain new skills.
B providing recreational facilities and
opportunities for the children and parents
C raising public awareness of the issues affecting
parents of children with Down syndrome, the
children and their siblings, both generally and
in relation to their social exclusion;
3. To advance the education of children with Down
syndrome and the public in the subject of Down
syndrome.
4. To provide education, training, information and
advice to parents/carers with the object of
empowering them to advance their children in life
and assist their development”.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 Weekly sports/social clubs are held for school age
and 1.19
activities in relation to children at which parents also have the opportunity to
those purposes for the socialise in an informal environment. The clubs for
public benefit, in children include a range of sports, yoga, dance,
particular, the activities, drama and football.
projects or services Monthly speech and language sessions are held by an
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identified in the independent therapist experienced in working with
accounts. children and young people with Down syndrome.
Our Youth Club for secondary age members, now
meets on a weekly basis during term time, and ad hoc
social events for members are arranged during
holiday periods.
Social events were held throughout the year for
parents to meet.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued
whether the trustees by the Charity Commission on public benefit,
have had regard to the reviewing our purpose and benefits to our members
guidance issued by the and the public, in order to further the charity’s
Charity Commission on purpose for the public benefit.
public benefit
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## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
SORP reference
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After a difficult time during lockdown,
members appreciated the return of
regular opportunities to meet.
Summary of the main
Para 1.20
achievements of the Our weekly Saturday clubs continue
charity, identifying the to grow as has our Youth Club which
difference the charity’s now runs weekly and is very well
work has made to the attended.
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any Families advise there are no other
wider benefits to society opportunities for their children and
as a whole. young people to access leisure and
social opportunities.
The provision of specialist speech and
language therapy sessions to our
members continues to ensure our
children and young people receive the
specialist input they otherwise cannot
access to improve their ability to
communicate.
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Achievements against Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance of
fundraising activities Para 1.41
against objectives set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At the beginning of the financial year
financial position at the there was £49,299 in The Ups of
end of the period Downs bank account, at the close of
year this had reduced to £35,001.
We have reviewed our reserves policy
and continue to adopt a reserves
policy of 6 months of operating costs,
£15,000-£18,000.
After a difficult period of very limited
income during Covid 19, we have
reviewed and revised our restricted
funds to the following:
Evie Porter memorial £1,500
Office costs £4,500
Employment coaches £4,000
Holiday clubs £3,000
Total £13,000
Statement explaining Para 1.22 After a dramatic decreased in income
the policy for holding during the Covid 19 pandemic, and as
reserves stating why a small charity, we do not want to
they are held expose ourselves to unnecessary risks
and so maintain a minimum of 6
months operating costs.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £13,000 restricted £18,000 operating
costs
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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The charities two principal sources of
funding are donations from members
The charity’s principal and their families and from our
sources of funds Para 1.47 charges for activities.
(including any
fundraising) Expenditure is mostly directly on the
children and young people who
access our services through the
provision of clubs and speech and
language therapy.
We have no investments.
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
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Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Association
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Selected by members
methods including
details of any
constitutional provisions
e.g. election to post or
name of any person or
body entitled to appoint
one or more trustees
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## **Additional information (optional)**
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction Para 1.51
and training of trustees
The charity’s
organisational structure Para 1.51
and any wider network
with which the charity
works
Relationship with any Para 1.51
related parties
Other
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name The Ups of Downs
Other name the charity
uses
Registered charity 1141359
number
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Charity’s principal 5 Hill Close
address Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 7RQ
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
1 Nicola Enoch Chair
2 Kelly Porcas
3 Caroline Warren Resigned 1 June 2022
4 Natasha Bushell Since 1 June 2022
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
**Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** Nicola Enoch **Full name(s)** Nicola Susan Jane Enoch
**Position (eg** Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc)**
**Date** 29 June 2023
## Management Report
The Ups of Downs For the period ended August 31, 2022
Prepared on June 29, 2023
For management use only
## **Table of Contents**
Financial Activities ................................................................................................................................................3 Balance Sheet.......................................................................................................................................................4
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## **Financial Activities**
September 2021 - August 2022
|**Financial Activities**
September 2021 - August 2022||
|---|---|
||**Total**|
|INCOME||
|Charitable activites|1,450.00|
|Donations and legacies|9,173.01|
|EDG|634.00|
|Saturday Club|9,497.90|
|Speech and Language|4,020.00|
|Youth Club|4,979.80|
|**Total Income**|**29,754.71**|
|COST OF SALES||
|EDG Costs|2,292.10|
|SALT Costs|8,400.00|
|Saturday Club Costs|18,475.00|
|Youth Club Costs|8,911.05|
|**Total Cost of Sales**|**38,078.15**|
|TOTAL|**-8,323.44**|
|EXPENDITURES||
|Advertising/Promotional|200.85|
|Bank charges|93.00|
|Computer Costs|50.00|
|Insurances|65.00|
|Office/General Administrative Expenses|945.67|
|Other Professional Services|1,722.91|
|Raising funds|1,755.00|
|Travel and Accommodation|68.29|
|**Total Expenditures**|**4,900.72**|
|NET OPERATING INCOME|**-13,224.16**|
|NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)|**£ -13,224.16**|
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## **Balance Sheet**
As of August 31, 2022
|**Balance Sheet**
As of August 31, 2022||
|---|---|
||**Total**|
|FIXED ASSET||
|**Total Fixed Asset**||
|CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND||
|Checking (2186)|36,075.65|
|**Total Cash at bank and in hand**|**36,075.65**|
|NET CURRENT ASSETS|**36,075.65**|
|NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES)|**36,075.65**|
|TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES|**36,075.65**|
|TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES)|**£36,075.65**|
|CHARITY FUNDS||
|Opening Balance Equity|49,299.81|
|Retained Earnings|0.00|
|Surplus/(Deficit)|-13,224.16|
|**Total Charity funds**|**£36,075.65**|
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## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
**Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
**Report to the trustees/** Charity Name THE UPS OF DOWNS **members of**
**On accounts for the year** 31 AUGUST 2022 **ended Set out on pages**
**Charity no** 1141359 **(if any)**
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31 August 2022** .
- **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Signed: Date:** 21 Jun. 23 **Name:** Michelle Buckley **Relevant professional** ACA, ICAEW **qualification(s) or body (if any):**
**Address:** 97 LILLINGTON ROAD LEAMINGTON SPA
CV32 6LJ
## **Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
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**October 2018**
**IER**
**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
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**October 2018**
**IER**