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2021-08-31-accounts

Inspire Plus

Annual Report ����

Kempton House, Kempton Way, Dysart Road Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7LE Year Ended 31 August 2021

Registered Charity Number 1144507 Company Number 07778125

Contents

Page
Trustees’ Report 2 to 32
Independent Examiner’s Report 33
Statement of Financial Activities 34
Balance Sheet 35 to 36
Statement of Cash Flow 37 to 38
Notes to the Financial Statements 39 to 45

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Inspire Plus Trustees Report for the year ended 31 August 2021

The Trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 January 2019).

Chair’s report

With a background running my own successful manufacturing business and having served as a trustee now for more than 4 years, I’m proud and honoured to become the Chair of this wonderful charity. I would like to pay tribute here to the charity’s previous Chair David Price, who held the role for 10 years. He should feel very proud of what this charity has achieved during his stewardship, and I’m delighted that David has agreed to remain on the board as a trusted friend and adviser to us all. I would also like to pay my respects to Bob Adams who passed on the 15[th] November. Bob served on the inspire+ board for many years and he will be missed by us all.

This year the charity reached the huge milestone of ten years’ service to the local community. Everyone associated with inspire+ should be proud of this achievement and the positive impact we’ve had on thousands of young people. To mark this anniversary, Sarah Outen MBE and Charity Ambassador wrote a book titled ‘The Great Big Book of Adventure’ that involved all our member schools contributing a chapter through their ‘mini Authors’. An innovative and adventurous project and fitting addition to Sarah’s wonderful legacy.

As always, we are always extremely appreciative of our Ambassadors Sam Ruddock, Sophie Devonish, Sarah Outen and Jonathon Broom-Edwards and the inspirational work they do in schools, the latter becoming gold medallist at the Tokyo Paralympics! Jonathan is now proudly sharing his prized possession with the children during his school visits.

We are all proud of our Move and Food holiday programme that supports children to be active and have a nutritious hot meal. We are pleased that we have been able to access Holiday Activity Food funding through Lincolnshire County Council that has enabled us to reach more children.

Our apprenticeship programmes enjoyed another hugely successful year which saw over 90 apprentices complete and work towards their level 2 and level 3 Community Activator and Community Health Sport and Health Officer apprenticeships. The challenges that came with lockdown enabled our apprentices to support schools and pupils through this difficult time throughout the East of England. Many of our apprentices have been employed by their schools and are subsequently moving onto higher apprenticeships to meet their career goals.

Lastly it should also be noted the important work that our CEO is undertaking nationally. Having co-founded Schools Active Movement in 2020 this organisation is supporting over 200 not-for-profit organisations across the country working with 12,500 schools and 3.25 million children. Schools Active Movement is ensuring good practice is shared across the country and representing members' views and opinions for the benefit of young people.

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To ensure the long term commercial and financial security of the charity we continue to diversify our services and initiatives effectively. These activities meet the charity’s objectives to advance education, particularly through PE and physical recreation for the benefit of young people under the age of 25 throughout England and Wales and in particular the county of Lincolnshire.

Everyone at this charity is doing their utmost to ensure young people are Healthier, Happier and more Active and it was nice to be recognised again at the Grantham Business Awards. I hope in reading our annual report, you agree that we are making a huge contribution to achieving this outcome.

Darren Joint

Chair

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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and activities

The charity’s objectives as set out in its governing document are to advance education, particularly through sport and physical recreation to the benefit of young people under the age of 25 throughout England and Wales and in particular in the county of Lincolnshire.

The aims of our charity ensuring that young people are Healthy, Happy and Active.

Ensuring our work supports our aims

We review our aims, objectives and activities each year in consultation with young people, schools, staff, trustees and partners. Our objectives have recently been refined due to extensive consultation and are now:

Who used and benefited from our services?

We worked with around 100 primary, secondary and SEN schools. A high concentration of the schools were located in South Kesteven. Others were in Lincolnshire, Peterborough, Grimsby, Norfolk and around the Vale of Belvoir area.

We supported around 75 learners through our PE, Sport & Wellbeing and Community Sport & Health apprenticeships who were predominantly employed in schools and some businesses working in education.

We supported families in South Kesteven through our holiday sports and activity provision.

How our services deliver public benefit?

Our main activities currently are delivered to young people through the support and services we provide schools.

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Public Benefit

In setting objectives and planning activities, the trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commissions general guidance on public benefit and confirm that they have complied with their duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 in ensuring that the Charity fulfils both the “benefit aspect” and “public aspect” required. This is evidenced by the attached report.

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Activities, Achievements & Performance

Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN SUPPORT
Live Sessions The team schemed to help
children and their families during
lockdown by providing fun, active,
creative, and engaging sessions
that could be done from literally
anywhere!		 During all lockdowns, the team did 74 live
streamed videos.
From these 74 videos, we have had an
amazing 11,799 views across both YouTube
and Facebook.
“We are loving the inspire plus videos!”
“I'm really impressed with their dedication.”
“Logan did two videos tonight and enjoyed
them. He also loves the personal touch to
hear which schools take part.”
Virtual
Assemblies		 We are primarily responsible for
keeping Microsoft in business and
trading on the Dow Jones. We
attribute this to the amount of
Teams assemblies that have been
held this year. Thank you to all the
teachers for their patience and
doing all the admin with parents to
allow children to join from home!		 Long Sutton and Barrowby are sharing the
bragging rights for the most children on one
call, combining for a total of nearly 200
children!
“Quick thank you, great assembly, my class
are now buzzing from it. You are obviously
becoming an expert at the virtual
assemblies.”

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
Virtual
Mentoring &
Staff Well-
Being		 Thank you again to all the
teachers that contacted children
at home to set up Teams calls
and took extra steps to allow the
team to come into school for what
was then, a rare face to face
encounter!		 Over 400 children received “Aspire to
Inspire” mentoring, to help boost self-
esteem, motivation, and engagement either
face to face or virtually this year.
Despite Covid-19 getting in the way, we still
managed to deliver 14 staff well-being
sessions, we are coming to bump those
numbers up this year.
“Just a bit of feedback on today’s session,
the kids I spoke to loved it, so a huge thanks
Sam for doing your thing; I can see it being a
real positive.”
Virtual PE
Lessons		 “Daily Distractions” were an
absolute hit during the third
lockdown from January 2021, we
had so many excited children and
very grateful parents joining us
online for Super Hero School and
Family Fitness Friday!		 “I think it’s great that you’re doing this
virtually ... there is so little to keep them
motivated at the moment but she’s really
looking forward to the next session!”

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
STRATEGIC
Schools Active
Movement		 Schools Active Movement (SAM)
was co-founded by inspire+ CEO
Vincent Brittain in September
2020. The aim of the movement
is to support not-for-profit
organisations working with
schools by_‘Connecting (the_
network), Advocating (the
importance of PE & School Sport
to Government and other
stakeholders) and Sharing (good
practice)’.
This was achieved through a
creation of a national board; each
region of the country is
represented, and a series of
national webinars and networking
events are held throughout the
academic year.
Sir Mo Farah is the current SAM
patron.		 SAM represents 200 not-for-profit
organisations across the breadth of England.
These organisations work with 12,500
schools and 3.25 million children.
A national school survey was held to
ascertain the state of play of children
returning from the latest lockdown in March.
Seven indicators demonstrated to
Government the importance of PE & School
Sport for children’s recovery.
79% of school professionals believed that
children’s physical fitness was worse or a lot
worse. General wellbeing was 57% worse or
a lot worse, whilst 66% believed that
children had put on excessive weight.
SAM members used these survey results
helped advocate local impact to their MPs.
This work played an important part in
securing £320 million sport premium for
21/22 academic year and the continuation of
the School Games Organiser network.

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
YOUNG PEOPLE
inspire+
Ambassador
Sam Ruddock		 Sam continued to deliver virtual
assemblies and well-being
mentoring based on the themes of
“Preparing for the Future” and
“Building Resilience”.
As virtual turned into face to face,
the Aspire to Inspire mentoring
programme was able to operate in
two secondary schools, to
positively change behaviour,
attitudes, emotional well-being
and self-esteem in Key Stage 3
and Key Stage 4.
During the summer term, we
embarked on the inspire plus
summer roadshow, delivering fun
sports and games afternoons to
reward Year 5 and Year 6 (and
their teachers) after the tough
year you have all had!		 Over 70 whole school assemblies were
delivered virtually with Sam in 2020-2021,
with approximately over 1000 children
engaged either in school or at home!
“Yesterday was absolutely brilliant. The
children got so much out of it and were very
animated going home, talking excitably
about seeing you again. I’ve got some great
photos some children who aren’t often
enthusiastic about PE really throwing
themselves into it.”

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
inspire+
Ambassador
Sophie
Devenish		 This year, Sophie visited our
newer core schools. Each school
received a half-day session which
was focused on Achieving your
Goal.
Sophie has led on the inspire+
Talented Athlete programmes
alongside the inspire+ mentoring
programme(s) working with
specific groups of children. This
also includes the fitness
mentoring programme, focusing
getting children active.
This programme involved 6 visits
per school for 6 children of the
school’s choice.
During lockdown, Sophie
delivered fitness mentoring &
virtual assemblies, focusing on
the 5 steps to wellbeing for the
KS1 ‘bubbles’!		 Sophie delivered online assemblies to 32 of
our schools during the lockdown period. She
focused on the 5 steps to wellbeing for KS1.
She also led 7 schools through the Fitness
Mentoring programme and 11 schools
through the Well-Being mentoring
programme
She also took part in the filming of all 6 of
our termly fitness videos.
Sophie delivered our staff well-being
Boxercise sessions to 10 of our schools,
with several booking more for 2021/22
academic year!

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
inspire+
Ambassador
Sarah Outen
MBE		 To celebrate the 10thanniversary
of inspire+, we commissioned
Sarah Outen to lead an adventure
book project, across all our
schools.
The project involved each school
commissioning a group of pupils
to be their Mini Authors. Sarah
then ran termly virtual training
sessions with the Mini Authors
developing their skills on story
writing.
Each school submitted a story for
the anniversary book. Each story
had to be adventure themed and
based either in or around their
school.
To conclude the project, Sarah
embarked on a 2-week biking and
scootering around all our schools
to deliver books to each school
and meet the mini authors.		 “Sarah has an amazing impact on the
children, she has a very natural way of
connecting with the children and capturing
their attention, she has them in the palm of
her hand.”
•
50 schools involved in the project
•
Sarah biked & scooted over 250
miles!
“We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to
celebrate our 10th anniversary! An
innovative project that involves all or
wonderful schools and children that we are
so proud and honoured to support. We
would like to thank Sarah Outen our
inspirational Ambassador and friend of the
charity. She has been inspiring children
since the days of her epic human powered
adventure around the world and now doing
so through this book. Finally, I would like to
thank all my amazing colleagues that have
worked for the charity over the past 10
years, it’s been a wonderful journey that I’m
proud to have shared with you. Here’s to
the next 10 years and beyond…”

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
inspire+
Ambassador
Jonathan
Broom-
Edwards &
Lizzie
Simmonds		 This year both Jonathan & Lizzie
carried out virtual assemblies to
all inspire+ schools.
Their assemblies focused on the
challenges and different ways of
learning and life the children were
facing during lockdown.
They broke these areas down and
by gaining ideas from the children
came up with their own solutions
to overcome them.
Each assembly was fully
interactive packed with fun and
games.
Jonathan also continued his
competition to design a logo for
his new mascot called “Torch”.
The winners will receive signed
GB kit from Jonathan and the
winner of the winners will have
their design printed on Torch’s
T-shirt.
Between them they delivered over 100
virtual assemblies.
“The children were all fully engaged, and the
assembly was pitched perfectly for all our
age groups.”
“Just wanted to say thank you to you and
Lizzie for the assembly. The children really
enjoyed it - nice that they can still
experience these. :)”
“Can you pass on a big thank you for today’s
assembly by Jonathan Broom-Edwards. The
kids loved seeing the other classes and
having the challenges.”
“Just wanted to let you know that all my staff
are buzzing about the assembly this
morning. So excited to have you and the
team inspiring my lovely staff and pupils.
Wouldn’t want to be without you all.”

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
Young
Ambassador
Programme
(YAs)		 The Young Ambassador
Programme ranges from Bronze
YAs in Key Stage 2 through to
Platinum YA’s in Key Stage 5.
We are proud to deliver all
aspects of this programme, which
actively engages young people
from Year 5 all the way through to
Year 13 and forms a
comprehensive part of our
leadership pathway.
Bronze Young Ambassadors
support their PE coordinators
deliver initiatives to their
classmates, lead assemblies,
advertise new clubs, health
initiatives and report on school
team results.		 We have seen an increase in the number of
Young Ambassadors at all levels within our
area. We have trained over 190 Bronze
Young Ambassadors which have then gone
on to help lead a variety of activities within
their schools such as looking after
equipment, assisting with lunch time clubs,
and helping set up for PE sessions.
The Bronze Young Ambassadors also
deliver the legacy tour assembly within
school.
The BYA programme this year was
developed by work booklets that helped
shape the programme for the pupils to plan
and evidence the work they do in school
supporting the fellow pupils.
Senior Young Ambassadors this year have
been trained and delivering the Sports
Cadets Pilot from Youth Sport Trust, this has
run successfully with consistent attendance
from both young children and Senior Young
Ambassadors alike.

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
Talented
Athlete
Programme		 This is a programme for KS1 and
KS2/3 pupils, who are nominated
by their school and was delivered
via of a combination of virtual &
face to face sessions for this year.
KS1 focused on FUNdamental
Movements with coach Lisa
Ashcroft, whilst KS2/3 focused on
psychology, biomechanics,
strength & conditioning, diet &
nutrition and fitness testing.
We had some incredible sessions
with parents getting really
engaged and participating with
their children, one of the big
benefits of logging in from home
with Sophie and Sam.		 We had nearly 200 pupils across all our
member schools access our Talented
Athlete programmes.
Arguably the best part of the programme
was having a live cooking session delivered
by Darren from Roots to Food on Facebook
during May! We had 25 children all cooking
their Spanish meatballs from home,
following along with Darren and it was so
much fun to see so many proud faces with
the food that they had prepared themselves!
“He is such a fussy eater, so to see him
practically inhale the food that he had
cooked himself was amazing, thank you!’
Talented
Athlete
Programme
and Get Active
Grant Scheme		 inspire+ support pupils were
identified by the school as
Talented Athletes.
If kit, transport, or club
membership fees were a barrier to
reach their potential, then schools
were able to access funding
support for the child’s family and
help get them on their journey to
the next level!		 This year, 3 pupils accessed the talented
athlete grant scheme to help with sporting
equipment, club fees and transport to
competitions.

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
Mini Olympics Unfortunately, 2021 saw the
second year that the Mini
Olympics had to be run virtually.
This did however give schools a
day where, despite bubbles still
being observed, the whole school
could have the same focus for a
day.
To change the theme from last
year’s virtual games, all the
videos and challenges tasked the
children to display either an
Olympic/Paralympic value or one
of the 5 ways to wellbeing.
Children ticked these off on their
own bingo card as they completed
the challenges and were sent on
videos by our coaches and
secondary school volunteers.		 On the 15thJune, inspire+ schools took part
in the games. The stats from the day
included:
•
Over 1213 views
•
Over 23,767 interactions with social
media posts!
“Superbly organised, and the activities were
spot on with keeping the children
enthusiastic and active. We had such a
great day and it brought us all together.”
Allington with Sedgebrook Primary School.
“We twinned the event with our bubble
sports day and it has been fantastic. Your
videos were wonderful and really engaging.
Thank you and your team Chris, you have all
done a brilliant job.” Linchfield Primary
School.
inspire+ Mass
Participation
Event		 2021’s edition of this event was
Paralympic focused, as we set the
task of children following Sam and
Jonathan to Tokyo 2020 – a total
distance of 5,867 miles from
Grantham to Haneda International
Airport.
Any amount of physical activity
from a walk to a PE lesson
contributed miles toward the
journey, from a Mini Olympic
event, training at home or at
school!		 Major congratulations and recognition needs
to go out to Huntingtower and Buckminster,
who amassed 85,100 and 78,994 miles
respectively.
One child at Buckminster covered nearly the
entire trip during the summer term,
combining all their activities to a total of
4250 miles! Incredible work!

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
PGL Half day
Access		 Schools had the opportunity to
take pupils to PGL in Caythorpe.
Emphasis was placed around
extending PE opportunities (OAA)
and giving pupils access to
outstanding facilities and
instructors.		 11 schools were able to access a PGL Half
Day. Unfortunately, a few schools did have
to cancel due to COVID safety precautions.
Schools would not normally be able to
access PGL for half a day, this is thanks to
their inspire+ membership.
187 pupils this year got to experience the
great outdoor adventure facilities and
activities!
Many schools used this programme to
reward children for attainment, good work,
behaviour or to support children develop
skills such as teamwork, communication and
increase confidence.
PGL Access
Weekend (Year
6-7 Transition)		 Schools had the opportunity to
select pupils to attend a special
weekend at PGL, staffed by
inspire+.
The weekend is aimed at pupils in
year 6 to help aid transition from
primary school to secondary
school.
Schools had the discretion on
pupils chosen, with reasons
ranging from being a Young
Ambassador, attainment, good
behaviour, students with low self-
confidence or students who have
never experienced outdoor		 44 Primary School children from across our
core schools were able to attend an
extended day trip, Covid cancelled the
original plan. The weekend will be available
again next year.
Pupil feedback from the trip included
comments such as:
“This is the best place ever” “Helped me with
my teamwork” “I loved it!” “Fun” “Happy”
“Confident” “Never give up”.
Parent feedback from the trip:
“I wanted to thank everyone involved in the
PGL day yesterday... had a fantastic time

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
education before, which may have
been due to financial restrictions.		 and was so pleased to make 2 friends who
will be going to Priory Ruskin with him in
September.
“It was all really well organised and a great
opportunity for the kids to mix and enjoy
themselves. I am sure it has been
particularly challenging to organise and sort
out with all the changing covid requirements,
so thank you for preserving and arranging a
brilliant day.”
Little Movers This is an inspire+ initiative aimed
for 2–5-year-olds to help
encourage and develop their
fundamental and cognitive motor
skills; secondary learning
outcomes also include
communication and teamwork.
It can also provide CPD/team
teaching for nursery staff in their
knowledge, understanding and
confidence in delivering physical
activity.
This 6-week course covers a
variety of topics to encourage a
healthy, happy, and active lifestyle
from an early age.
Sessions can be provided face to
face and also virtually.		 Taster sessions were delivered last
academic year where we saw just shy of
300, 2–5 year-olds.
11 Schools have selected Little Movers as
part of their membership for the coming
academic year.
Local Nurseries are also using our Little
Movers initiative that we have recently
offered.
“We liked doing the exercises, it makes us
feel good!”
“We love the shark game and kicking the
balls around!”
“We really enjoy the running games; they
make us feel happy” -Woodlands Nursery
Pre-Schoolers

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
“The little movers’ videos were a great
inspiration for our EYFS children. The videos
helped motivate the children during
lockdown and it is something they have
spoken about many times since returning.
We also heard several parents got involved
as well. I would definitely recommend.” - Mr
Leader - Head Teacher of Great Ponton
Primary School
TEACHING STAFF
PE, Sport and
Leadership
Conference		 The 2020 conference took place
virtual to allow head teachers and
PE leads to gather all their
programme information for the
coming year.
Whilst it was a disappointment to
not see teachers in person, the
conference proved very popular
with teachers, and they were able
to action jobs whilst going through
their membership.		 Over 95% of the charity’s schools attended
with most having their PE Leads attend.
Head Teachers attended a leadership
briefing with our CEO.
Workshops that were delivered included,
GetSet4PE, AfPE and the 5-ways to
wellbeing.

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
CPD Courses A comprehensive programme of
primary school courses delivered
locally and nationally, were
coordinated for member schools.
Courses were aimed at supporting
all school staff to deliver high
quality PE and Sport in their
schools.		 40 CPD courses were facilitated throughout
the year for schools.
A total of 170 staff members were trained.
The FA Girls
School
Football
Partnership		 FA Girls Football Partnership is
new this academic year.
Inspire+ shares the FA’s vision of
giving every girl the opportunity to
play football play football by 2024.
The partnership allows staff and
children to attend CPD events as
well as the opportunity to set up
the pathway, to reach the goal of
giving girls the opportunity to play
football by 2024.		 We had 17 Schools attend the FA Disney
Active Play Through Story Telling and
Disney After School. This training was held
virtually over three sessions and designed
for school staff to lead into a lunch time club
and after school with a Disney theme.
Inspire+ have ran Shooting Stars club at 6
different schools throughout the summer
term, which were all well received and many
continuing into the next academic year.
44% of inspire+ schools engaged within the
programme.
26 Secondary school students signed up
and completed the Lincolnshire Lionesses
programme, which inspire+ is 25% of the
county’s uptake. 2 of those students
attended a virtual, national conference on
behalf of Lincolnshire.

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
SCHOOL
TOP UP
Swimming		 This initiative funds 50% of an
additional qualified school swim
teacher to work with non-
swimmers, ensuring children meet
the KS2 requirement.		 Schools continue to access this programme
that is proven to support the development of
targeted pupils.
Parent
Volunteer
Programme		 inspire+ provided an induction
event for parents giving them
access to basic sports training,
enabling them to assist sports
clubs at their child’s school. This
can also be an opportunity for
parents to progress into paid job
roles.		 This academic year we have had a variety
parents train as volunteers. These parents
have gained access to our CPD calendar
and have been taking full advantage of the
training that has been on offer throughout
the academic year.
inspire+
Legacy Tour
2020/21		 This year’s Legacy Tour looked at
both the Tokyo Olympic and
Paralympic games with a primary
focus on wellbeing and health.
All member schools were offered
the opportunity to be part of the
inspire+ Legacy Tour.		 This year’s Legacy Tour saw 45 schools
down to take part with 27 assemblies being
delivered live via Teams.
We look forward to delivering the Legacy
Tour hopefully face-to-face again to all of our
schools next year.
Playground
Leaders		 This training programme has been
delivered like no other this past
year!
We were pleased to offer virtual
sessions of the course which went
down superbly. Safe and suitable
games during COVID-19 were
very much appreciated, as were		 The stats from the 2020/21 year are:
Children’s confidence and knowledge:
3,933.11%INCREASE
Staff confidence and knowledge:
888.31%INCREASE
“Yes, I feel very confident in the training
system and will be able to lead my

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
videos for schools to use in their
own time.
Giving the staff confidence and
knowledge of play and general
playground leading and safety
was great! Schools also wanted to
have a couple of leaders trained
in each class to work just in their
class/bubbles.
All staff have worked brilliantly this
year during a difficult time as the
course can be delivered virtually,
face-to-face, pre-recorded videos		 playground leader team. Jack was an
engaging and clear coach; the children
really enjoyed his sessions and took a lot
from it. Thank you.”
Colsterworth Primary School TA
“Came away with lots of new ideas. It was
an asset to be able to receive great ideas
for more imaginative play, suggestions of
ways for improvement and ideas to
involve all children in active play.”
Baston Primary School Midday Supervisor
Specialist
Coaches		 inspire+ help to provide quality
coaching at schools through a
comprehensive range of sports, to
support increased OSHL and
support the upskill of teachers
delivering PE curriculum as well
as providing PPA cover.		 43 schools have accessed the specialist
coaching service, with the majority receiving
some sessions for free as part of their
inspire+ membership. Schools consistently
and regularly request additional coaching
services.
Our specialist coaches provide teachers with
the knowledge and guidance to improve and
upskill their current PE experience.
This year, on average:
Pupil enjoyment has increased by
196%
Pupil confidence has increased by
159%
Teacher knowledge has increased by
65%
Teacher confidence has increased
by 92%

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inspire+
mentor
programme		 As usual, our mentors Sophie,
Sam and Chris provided support
and guidance to those at home
and at school to help remove
barriers to learning to support
effective participation, enhance
individual learning and raise
aspirations.
Fitness Mentoring focuses on
balance, co-ordination,
endurance, and flexibility, using
these components of fitness to
find new, fresh ways of getting
physically active.		 28 schools received the Well-Being and
Fitness Mentoring programme, totalling over
450 pupils participating this year.
Fitness mentoring feedback:
“Thank you so much Sophie! We really enjoy
having you support our children; we feel that
we see real improvements in the children’s
attitudes and confidence. Thanks again”
“The Year 5's loved the session and the
feedback so far has been really positive!”

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
COMMUNITY
#HealthyHappy
Active sports
camps		 This year our camp interventions
were highly sought after by
parents for Spring and Summer.
Sessions were delivered by our
inspire+ core staff to provide
children with an insight into many
different sports that they may
otherwise not have the chance to
take part in.
All activity was done above and
beyond Covid-19 Government
guidelines, children enjoyed
themselves immensely and were
given back to their parents
suitably tired!
This year was also the first time in
nearly 18 months that our
Secondary Sports Leaders were
able to assist and help organise
an inspire+ event, so a massive
well-done to them for their hard
work and enthusiasm.		 Thank you to all our member schools that
offered their sites and premises to conduct
the initiative
Over 30 camp days delivered during the
school holidays
On average 30 children attended each day
meaning over 900 places were taken

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
#HAF / Move &
Food		 Move and Food was set up by
inspire+ in October half term
2020, to provide fun physical
activity combined with healthy
snacks and a hot, nutritious meal.
In the Spring and summer, LCC
offered to fund these sessions
through a national funded
programme named Holiday
Activity and Food clubs		 The impact of the Move and Food initiative
has been fantastic, 120 families took
advantage of this in our October, December
2020, February 2021, and May 2021
The HAF club has since impacted largely,
over 1500 places were taken in the Spring
and Summer, with funding confirmed up until
Christmas 2021.
HAF clubs were ran in multiple venues
around Grantham, along with clubs in
Stamford and Long Sutton.
Secondary
School
Summer
Provisions		 Transition summer schools was a
new initiative ran in the Summer
Holiday’s for Year 6 students
going to Priory Schools in the new
2021/2022 academic year.		 We delivered team sports team building
sessions and orienteering to allow them to
meet other pupils, make friends and get
used to the site.
We supported Priory Ruskin, Priory LSST
and Priory City School over three different
weeks to deliver the sessions, seeing 250
children transition into their new school.

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
Belton House
Summer
Provision		 The Belton House Summer
provision was a new event that
ran very successfully through
Summer 2021.		 Every Tuesday afternoon the sessions
would run 12pm-4.45pm for ages 2 and
above.
2-5 year old sessions were 30 minutes long,
5 years and above were 45 minutes long.
Over the 7 weeks 281 children took part in
our sports sessions including, tag rugby,
athletics, basketball, cricket.
One of the days was spent as a sports play
day, 9am-4pm where 190 children took part.
All together seeing 473 children in 8 weeks.
SECONDARY SCHOOL PROVISION
Sports
Leadership
Academy		 The Sports Leadership Academy
has been running for 10 years and
enables the leaders to make a
real impact in their schools and
local community. By working very
closely with the local School
Games Organisers, we can
provide these leaders with great
opportunities to positively impact
sports within their schools and the
local community.		 Our ambassador Sam Ruddock held Friday
“chit-chat” sessions with the Walton
Academy cohort during Lockdown 3.0 (Jan-
March 2021). He invited special guests such
as Vicky Fleetwood (England Rugby) and
Tammy Beaumont (England Cricket) to talk
about their own sporting journeys and why
coaches/volunteers were crucial to their
success at the elite level.
As restrictions eased and our sports camps
could continue to run, we have had
approximately 50 leaders deliver their first
bunch of volunteering hours for the charity at
these Summer and HAF Sports Camps.
We know they are all looking forward to
being welcomed back to our biggest
volunteering event next year, which is the
Mini Olympics in 2022.

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
EDUCATION TEAM
Health Check
and PE forum		 PE co-ordinators and/or head
teachers are invited to join us at
termly PE forum meetings and
have had the opportunity to
request individual support for their
school in the form of a PE health
check.		 In recent years less schools used the health
check service, but it remains available to any
school requiring it. We are happy to discuss
your current provision and how you can
enhance PE and school sport in your school.
The PE forums take place once per term
and focus on up-to-date PE and sport news,
resources, and guest speakers.
Education and
Apprenticeship
Programmes		 Inspire+ apprenticeship
programmes are now in their fifth
year of delivery. Working with our
partners, Inspire Education Group
(Formerly New College Stamford
and Peterborough Regional
College) we now offer a range of
level 2-4 programmes to suit
schools training needs.
Our new level 4 Higher
apprenticeship is being launched
for 2021-22 year which brings
more exciting prospects for those
pursuing a career in the PE, Sport
and Physical Activity sector. We
also now offer an active
wraparound care level 2 training
programme (AWAC) for school-
based learners.		 Another hugely successful year saw over 90
apprentices complete and work towards their
level 2 and level 3 Community Activator and
Community Health Sport and Health Officer
apprenticeships. The challenges that came
with lockdown enabled our apprentices to
support schools and pupils through this
difficult time throughout the East of England
with cohorts in East Riding, NE Lincs,
Norfolk, Lincoln, Grantham, Boston &
Stamford.
Many of our apprentices have been
employed by their schools and are
subsequently moving onto higher
apprenticeships to meet their career goals.

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Initiative /
Services		 Description Impact Impact
ACTIVE WRAP AROUND CARE
Uffington
Reach for the
Stars		 Reach for the Stars was
established in 2019 to provide
wrap-around care for pupils at
Uffington Primary School.
The provision ensures that
children are physically active,
supporting them achieve the
recommended daily physical
activity levels.		 Parent feedback
“It is so encouraging to get them to do a
recommended level of exercise, I think it
sets them to establish healthy habits for life
which has a positive effect for learning and
all other areas of their lives. It also
encourages teamwork and self-discipline.”
“Both of my kids are much more settled and
calmer and respectful. I think they play
better together too. They come home feeling
physically tired helping with them getting a
good night's sleep.”

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

The majority of our funding has been generated through our school membership fees and our apprenticeship programmes. Currently primary schools receive Sport Premium funding from Government and the majority will use a proportion of this to fund their membership. The charity’s services support schools meet targets set out by PE and Sport Premium funding grant. Another significant funding stream has been through delivering the PE, School Sport & Wellbeing and Community Sport & Health apprenticeships. Payments are made by our FE partner Inspire Education Group. The charity has also raised revenue through our specialist coach programme and our holiday provision of which the later was predominately funded through Holiday Activity Food, a national programme administered through the county council.

Policy on reserves

To ensure the medium to long term future of the charity the trustees recognise the need to hold reserves to allow for protection of our activities, of which the charity has pledged to continue regardless of if schools are in receipt of Government funding or not and to promote balanced, long term strategic planning. Trustees currently feel there is still sufficient level of risk associated with future funding, notably Sport Premium that warrants approximately 24 months of expenditure as unrestricted funds, within the general reserves. The reserves at the year end were £833,318 representing just short of 19 months of expenditure.

Financial results

Overall income for the year amounted to £798,682 (2020: £666,468) with an expenditure for the period of £560,251 (2020: £548,101). Net assets of the charity amounted to £833,318 (2020: £594,887) as at 31 August 2021.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The charity will continue to expand its apprenticeship programme through the introduction of a further apprenticeship course to complement the two that we currently deliver. This will be the level 4 ‘Sports Coach’.

We will also continue to diversify our income streams. The charity secured funds through Lincolnshire County Council to delivery holiday provision funded through Holiday Activity Food funding. This national funding has been confirmed for three years and will allow the charity to expand this provision into further areas and increase the age range of participants in partnership with the council.

We will continue to be mindful of the charity’s aims when deciding future services.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 19[th] September 2011 and registered as a charity on 2[nd] November 2011. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding ten pounds.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The directors of the company are charity trustees for the purpose of charity law. Should the existing Trustees consider it necessary to appoint further Trustees, they would ensure that adequate training was provided and that any candidate would have the required skills in management and planning. The Charity has trustee indemnity insurance in place, in line with the memorandum of articles.

Trustee induction and training

New trustees are presented with an inspire+ induction pack that is now accessed via their trustee hub. This contains all relevant information published by the Charity Commission. Trustees are also periodically sent information about trustee training/awareness courses. Trustees complete a skills audit.

Organisational structure

The governing body is the board of trustees who are responsible for the administration and investment policy of the scheme. The Chief Executive, who is appointed by the trustees, manages the day to day operation under delegated authority.

Key management remuneration

The trustees consider the role and responsibilities of key management personnel and review the remuneration package in line with similar charitable entities. Annual appraisals and pay reviews on key management personnel are undertaken based on the individual's performance of their duties and fulfilment of the objectives of the charity in the period.

Risk Assessment

The Trustees’ have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks. The Trustees regularly meet and review the risks facing the Charity and the current safeguards in place. Individual risk assessments are in place for each of the charity's programmes. All specialist coaches and staff are DBS checked during their induction process.

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number 07778125 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number 1144507

Registered office Kempton House Kempton Way Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7LE

Trustees

Darren Joint Engineer, Inspire+ Chair David Price Safety Guidance Rod Tyler Simon Barter Christopher Game Assistant Head/Director of Sport, Jack Hunt School Phillip Garner Retired Public Health Specialist Tom Mountain PGL General Manager Bijal Ladva Specsavers Bill Lord Headteacher William Robert Adams County Councillor Deceased 15 November 2021 Jenny Barnes Head of student voice & insight Appointed 1 February 2021

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Gareth Hart LCC Appointed 1 September 2020 Rob Price Alchemmy Appointed 29 September 2020 Scott Bridgeman Stagecoach Appointed 1 February 2021 Sara Bird CEO The Fatorexia Foundation Appointed 1 February 2021

Company Secretary

Vincent Brittain

Chief Executive

Vincent Brittain

Staff

Chris Graves

Micky Walkden

Carl Blackman

Sophie Devonish

Samuel Ruddock

Jack Medley

Sharalyn Hayter David Upton

Kai Willerton Sacha Castell-Smith

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Chris Wheaton Kelsey Pakes Kane Goswell Jak Bratton Steve Bull

Vincent Brittain

Independent Examiner

Paul Colcomb FCCA Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 15 Newland Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1XG Website

www.inspireplus.org.uk

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1 March 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

Darren Joint Chairman of trustees, Inspire Plus (Registered Company Number 07778125)

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Inspire Plus (Registered Company Number: 07778125)

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 set out on pages 1 to 45.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts 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).

I 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 accounts to be reached.

Paul Colcomb FCCA

Wright Vigar Limited Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 15 Newland Lincoln LN1 1XG

1 March 2022

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Inspire Plus Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 August 2021

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Notes
Donations and grants
Investments
Other income
3
4
Charitable activities
5
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
fund
£
28,025
1,355
12,305
756,997
798,682
560,251
560,251
238,431
594,887
833,318		 Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2021
2020
Total funds
Total funds
£
£
28,025
12,000
1,355
12,305
1,162
32,492
756,997
620,814
798,682
666,468
560,251
548,101
560,251
548,101
238,431
118,367
594,887
476,520
833,318
594,887

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Inspire Plus Balance Sheet at 31 August 2021 (Registered Company Number: 07778125)

Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
11
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
12
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Unrestricted
fund
£
86,308
820,068
906,376
73,058
833,318
833,318
833,318		 Restricted
fund
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 2021
2020
Total funds
Total funds
£
£
86,308
38,688
820,068
605,242
906,376
643,930
73,058
49,043
833,318
594,887
833,318
594,887
833,318
594,887
833,318
594,887
-
-
833,318
594,887

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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 August 2021.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 1 March 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

Darren Joint - Chair

Inspire Plus Charity Number 1144507, Registered Company Number 07778125

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Inspire Plus Statement of Cash Flow for the year ended 31 August 2021

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest received
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period		 2021
£
213,491
213,491
1,335
1,335
214,826
605,242
820,068		 2020
£
122,001
122,001
1,162
1,162
123,163
482,079
605,242

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Inspire Plus Notes to the Statement of Cash Flow for the Year Ended 31 August 2021

1 Reconciliation of net income(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities
Notes
Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the statement of financial activities)
Adjustment for:
Investment income
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
1		 2021
£
238,431
(1,335)
(47,620)
24,015
213,491		 2020
£
118,367
(1,162)
(10,661)
15,457
122,001

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Inspire Plus Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2021

1. STATUTORY INFORMATION

Inspire Plus is a Charitable company, limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The charitable company’s registered number and registered office address can be found on the Report of the Trustees.

The presentational currency of the charitable company is Sterling.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounting

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) ‘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 January 2019), Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, when it is probable that the amount will be received and when the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Donated goods and services are measured at the market value or cost that the gift would been to the charity.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

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Investment Income Recognition

Investment income is recognised when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity. This is normally upon the notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme.

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees’ discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charitable company.

Government Grants

Grants relating to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are recognised in full in the period in which the associated salary, national insurance and pension costs were incurred.

3. INVESTMENT INCOME

2021 2020
£ £
Deposit and current account interest 1,335 1,162

4. OTHER INCOME

2021 2020
£ £
Government grants 12,305 32,492

During the year, the charitable company received Coronavirus Job Retention Support grants amounting to £12,305. In the previous year, the charitable company received Coronavirus Job Retention Support grants amounting to £31,492; and the remaining £1,000 was a Business Lincolnshire Growth Grant.

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5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Core Activities
6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITY’S COSTS
Core Activities:
Direct costs
Support costs (see note 7)
The charity paid £449 (2020: £250) in grants to individuals for equipment and coaching in the year.
7. SUPPORT COSTS
CPD
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Coaching and equipment
Travelling
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Insurance
Accountancy fees
Professional fees
Independent examiner’s fee
Website support and IT costs
Other management costs
Office rental
Bank charges
Sundry expenses		 2021
£
756,997
756,997
2021
£
30,048
530,203
560,251
2021
£
9,281
374,643
23,863
22,785
22,747
14,609
1,234
1,132
3,299
260
14,617
4,125
7,503
23,219
6,600
267
19		 2020
£
621,814
621,814
2020
£
27,523
520,578
548,101
2020
£
21,093
334,031
19,467
19,064
35,666
16,666
2,556
1,268
3,041
192
9,440
1,956
14,226
36,560
4,950
35
367

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530,203

520,578

8. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There was no trustees’ remuneration paid for their role as Trustee in the year ended 31 August 2021 or for the year ended 31 August 2020.

Trustees Expenses

There were no trustees’ expenses paid for their role as Trustee in the year ended 31 August 2021 or for the year ended 31 August 2020.

9. STAFF COSTS

The average number of staff employed during the period was 18 (2020: 16).

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
Employees paid £60,000 or more
£60,000-£69,999		 2021
£
374,643
23,863
22,785
421,291
2021
1		 2020
£
334,031
19,467
19,064
372,562
2020
1

10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2021 2020
£ £
Trade debtors 78,556 5,457
Other debtors 7,752 33,231

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11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Accruals
Pension and social security
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
General fund:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
798,682
798,682
At 31 August
2020
£
594,887
594,887		 86,308
2021
£
10,567
52,025
10,466
73,058
Resources
expended
£
560,251
560,251
Net
movement in
funds
£
238,431
238,431		 38,688
2020
£
39,786
7,515
1,742
49,403
At 31 August
2021
£
833,318
833,318
Movement in
funds
£
238,431
238,431

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13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (Continued)

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Net movement in funds , included in the above is as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General Fund		 At 31 August
2019
£
476,520
476,520
Incoming
resources
£
664,468
664,468		 Net
movement in
funds
£
118,367
118,367
Resources
expended
£
548,101
548,101		 At 31 August
2020
£
594,887
594,887
Movement in
funds
£
118,367
118,367

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14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

During the period the charity received goods of £1,003 (2020: £1,500) from Safety Guidance Limited, a company in which director D Price is also a director. There was no balance due to Safety Guidance Limited at either year end.

During the period the charity paid trustee, R Tyler for services during the period, unrelated to his work as a trustee, amounting to £1,003 (2020: £3,579). There was a balance due to R Tyler at the year end of £nil (2020: £203).

Key management includes the Chief Executive, and two other members of the charity (2020: Chief executive only and two other members of the charity). The remuneration paid or payable to management for employee services is shown below:

Salaries for the year totalled £137,388 (2020: £136,950).

Employer’s NI for the year totalled £14,470 (2020: £14,456).

Employer’s pension contributions for the year totalled £12,394 (2020: £12,323).

Expenses reimbursed for the year totalled £1,549 (2020: £4,184.)

Nina Brittain, spouse of Chief Executive, Vincent Britain, was paid £3,389 for services during the year (2020: £nil).

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