Sibs - for brothers and sisters
Charity number 1145200
A company limited by guarantee number 07834303
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Sibs - for brothers and sisters
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Contents | Page |
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| Trustees' report | 2 to 8 |
| Examiner's report | 9 |
| Statement of financial activities | 10 |
| Balance sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the accounts | 12 to 17 |
Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
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Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2025
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors
The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were: Name Position
Saba Salman Chair Jackie Howes Vice Chair Claire Tibble Treasurer Sara Wheeler Charlie Simpson Carol McBride Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou Charity number 1145200 Registered in England and Wales Company number 07834303 Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address Bankers
26 Mallard View The Co-Operative Bank Oxenhope PO Box 101 Keighley 1 Balloon Street West Yorkshire Manchester BD22 9JZ M60 4EP
Independent examiner
Alan Dodd FCCA West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 3 November 2011. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association. The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £10.
Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by the members at the AGM.
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Objectives and activities
The charity's objects
To relieve the distress experienced by people who grow up with a brother or sister with special needs or disability (hereinafter referred to as siblings) with the object of improving their quality of life; the advancement of the education of professional workers, policy makers, service providers and the general public into the needs of siblings; the promotion of research and models of good practice in sibling support and to disseminate the useful results thereof.
The charity's main activities
Sibs provides information and support by email, online resources, written resources, workshops and events for young siblings, adult siblings and parents and carers of young siblings. Sibs works with professionals and service providers to influence service provision to siblings and to enhance their skills in supporting siblings. We provide training, consultancy, email and online information on developing and delivering sibling support. We raise awareness of sibling issues through presentations and the media. Sibs works with researchers, practitioners and siblings to understand the needs of siblings and collect evidence of best practice in sibling support.
Public benefit statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. The issues affecting siblings and their families are found throughout the population. Sibs’ services and resources are available to any member of the public who needs information and support with a sibling issue. Through our education and policy work we attempt to raise the awareness of sibling issues amongst the general public. Through our development of best practice, we aim to enhance our resources and services. All our findings are available to members of the public, service providers, siblings and their families.
Achievements and performance
Introduction
This year, Sibs has continued to provide a lifeline for siblings of disabled children and adults across the UK, reaching more people, raising more awareness, and deepening its impact at every level. From empowering young siblings with understanding and building resilience, to supporting adult siblings through isolation, advocacy, and care responsibilities, Sibs has made a tangible difference to thousands of lives. Our services have seen record engagement — with website users up 20%, our YoungSibs advice service engagement increasing by 58% and our National Siblings Day campaign reaching over 21 million people. We’ve launched vital new resources, amplified unheard voices, influenced national policy, and expanded our reach into schools, with families, and communities. In a challenging climate for charities, we are proud to say that Sibs has not only endured — it has grown, innovated, and inspired.
Direct support to young siblings YoungSibs Service
Sibs runs the only dedicated national advice service for young siblings who are growing up with a disabled brother or sister. This year we have seen a 58% increase in page views for YoungSibs – a powerful indication of rising need and growing awareness. Our directory of disabilities written for children have been used this year more than ever.
“My older brother has autism and our local county won’t give us a social worker or help us and I’m worried what will happen in the future.”
“I have a 12 year old sister with Down syndrome. She is two years older than me but sometimes I feel like she is my little sister and it is my responsibility to look after her”
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Achievements and performance (continued)
YoungSibs Service (continued)
We launched a new leaflet for young siblings “Why do they do that” helping young children understand behaviour that challenges. Designed for both younger and older readers, it was downloaded over 1,200 times in just 3 months and led to increased enquiries from parents and professionals concerning behavioural issues.
We continue to publish regular monthly spotlight blog posts for young siblings on topics such as wellbeing, self-care and coping with difficult feelings – tailored to topics that matter most to siblings.
Events for young siblings
Our bespoke art sessions which take place twice a year, are more than just creative workshops, they are a space for young siblings to learn together and foster a sense of community.
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120 children received art packs
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All sessions sold out
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Siblings and parents praised the sessions for their fun, inclusivity and meaningful connection.
“I loved it because it was so fun and even when things didn’t go to plan the staff helped us so we could all make our slime by the end and we can keep it.”
“Great fun session for child alone and then them having the knowledge to share with the rest of the family afterwards due to extra materials. Well timed half-way through the two-week holiday as we are just starting to flag in terms of low budget new ideas.”
Support for young siblings in school
In April we launched our new report “If Only You Knew” capturing over 200 responses from young siblings on their school experiences. Although 66% of children and young people had told a teacher about their sibling experience, a striking 74% said they had received no support at all.
“My sister is autistic and she has sensory difficulties. She often has meltdowns and squeals, and people would give us nasty looks that make it even more difficult going in public places by putting us off. It would be amazing if people understand and accept others with additional needs. Not every disability is visible. And we are not aliens.”
Our Sibs Talk Lite materials are continuing to be downloaded and used in school settings – the resource page has seen 189% increase in views. We knew we needed to harness further growth in school support for siblings. To support change we:
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Delivered two free taster sessions for schools, with 190 teachers booking a place
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Created downloadable school packs for primary, secondary and special schools
Training and awareness raising with parents and professionals
Parents continue to seek trusted advice from Sibs on how to support and respond to young siblings at home. In 2024-25:
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We facilitated 35 workshops and events
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Through workshops and events 670 parents have improved skills on sibling support
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Ensured that Sibs is now listed in 137 out of 148 local offers across England
We trained:
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46 professionals to run sibling support groups
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22 professionals to deliver our Sibs Talk primary school intervention
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Achievements and performance (continued)
Training and awareness raising with parents and professionals (continued)
In total we equipped 474 professionals with tools to better support siblings, a crucial step in building inclusive, responsive systems.
“The workshop was invaluable and I'm really looking forward to supporting children using the resources.”
“Absolutely attend. Sibling young carers sometimes get overlooked but have a vital role to play and we need to ensure they are supported.”
There are now 81 sibling groups listed on our database for children and young people across the UK.
Direct support to adult siblings SibsNetworkUK
Adult sibling support groups continue to be at the heart of our work with over 18s offering valuable peer support and belonging. Our volunteers continue to give generously of their time and provide unique and dedicated support. This year we have seen:
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343 attendances at groups by adult siblings
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92 hours of group support
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SibLife Facebook group: 700+ members and growing
“It’s nice being in a room full of people who just get me and I’m really grateful to be able to talk about not having children etc.”
“It’s just nice to know other people who “get it” in a way that no one else can if you haven’t lived it”
Adult sibling support
We have continued to respond to adult siblings needing help – this year receiving 90 separate enquiries. Enquiries encompass both emotional challenges and the need for practical guidance in dealing with complex family issues, whether that is future planning, counselling or care-based enquiries. In total 249 siblings having received tailored support and information by email and through workshop attendances. Work has continued on our adult sibling web pages, with the sibling stories section increasing engagement by 172%. Guides written specifically for adult siblings have now been downloaded over 26,000 times, with our information on decision making still the most sought after.
“Your e-mail was really refreshing and made me realise I am doing my best and I will continue to do so for my sister, no matter what obstacles they continue to throw my way.”
Confident Caring Programme
Funded by the Boshier Grant and National Lottery Awards for All, we delivered a targeted support project for adult siblings who are — or may become — carers for their disabled brother or sister. The project focused on reducing isolation, increasing knowledge and improving confidence.
Highlights include:
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Sessions on advocacy, safeguarding and self-care
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Support specifically for siblings of autistic people
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Our first session for siblings aged 55+
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Launch of a specialist autism support group for adult siblings
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Publication of “Autism: The Sibling Perspective”, featuring 20 deeply personal stories
“It was nice to feel less alone.”
“I felt an enormous amount of relief reading it because it reminds me that other people do understand and do get it and do also live like me.”
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Achievements and performance (continued)
Website and Social Media Growth
Our online presence continues to flourish:
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UK website users: 58,732 active , 113,868 new
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Global users: 114,726 – a 20% increase
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Social media followers: 24,094 – a 9% rise across five platforms
Research and Publications
We supported key research including:
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“Tired of Spinning Plates” and “We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know” (University of Sheffield)
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“Who listens to the listener who cares for the carer?” a paper on sibling sleep and wellbeing
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Co-authored a chapter on siblings in “Improving Mental Health Therapies for Autistic Children and Young People”
Our work featured in:
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Learning Disability Today
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BBC South West
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Community Living
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The Metro
Influencing policy and wider awareness raising
Our flagship awareness campaign on 10th April 2024 had a 21.9 million reach on social media. Website traffic from social media increased by 47.49% - a massive leap in visibility on our social channels on the day.
Sibs contributed to the Law Commission’s consultation on social care and disabled children, ensuring responses to questions about sibling support and care were responded to. Our school survey report “If Only You Knew” was specifically referenced by the Law Commission in the drawing together of its evidence.
Charity Development
This year we:
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Refreshed the website with updated imagery and contemporary design
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Reviewed the fundraising strategy with the Trustee Board and recognised the need to expand capacity for Trusts and Foundations fundraising
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Two staff completed Equality Training through the Boshier programme. We now include a regular EDI (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion) focus in team meetings, embedding it into our organisation culture
Future Plans
Looking ahead, we will:
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Expand sibling support in schools with free events in the autumn
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Develop guidance for early years sibling support
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Scope a new genetics and siblings project (funding dependent)
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Celebrate Sibs’ 25th anniversary in 2026 — a milestone moment
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Achievements and performance (continued)
Funding and support
It continues to be a challenging landscape for small charities and we are immensely grateful to the donors, Trusts and Foundations who have supported our work across the year. We want to publicly thank the following:
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Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
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Garfield Weston Foundation
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Marsh Charitable Trust
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National Lottery Awards for All
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Pears Foundation
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SJP Charitable Foundation
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The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
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The Farrer-Brown Charitable Trust
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The True Colours Trust
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University of Sheffield
We are sincerely grateful to Sibs' supporters and volunteers who have given their time pro-bono to Sibs this year.
Financial review
The net expenditure for the year was £11,654, including net income of £14,365 on unrestricted funds and net expenditure of £26,019 on restricted funds.
The trustees have assessed the charity’s ability to continue for at least 12 months from the date that the accounts are approved and conclude that no material uncertainties exist that cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Reserves policy
The charity's free reserves, excluding fixed assets, at the year end were £72,022.
The trustees recognise that the level of reserves at the 31st March 2025 is less than the six months’ worth of expenditure target range agreed in our reserves policy, but concerted efforts have led to an increase in reserves since the last reporting period. This has been a challenging year economically for the charitable sector and securing both restricted and unrestricted income has been especially difficult over this financial year. Trusts and Foundations have reported record numbers of applications, with many changing focus or closing to new applications completely. Encouragingly, the charity has seen a positive start to the 2025/2026 financial year, with early success in grant funding, providing confidence in the plans to rebuild reserves to a minimum of six months' expenditure. Based on 2024/2025 accounts this equates to £82k. Trustees will review the position on a quarterly basis.
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Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial statements in accordance with the applicable law and UK Accounting Standards.
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable 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 disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP (FRS102)), and in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Approved by the board of trustees on 12/7/2025
Saba Salman (Trustee)
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sibs - for brothers and sisters
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 10 to 17.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the charitable 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 charitable 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 charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act ('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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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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
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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
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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.
Alan Dodd FCCA
16/7/2025
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW
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Statement of Financial Activities
(including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Notes 2025 Unrestricted funds £ Income from: Grants and donations (2) 41,817 External training 18,373 Conference income - Bank interest 1,227 Sibs products 110 Total income 61,527 Expenditure on: Salaries, pensions and NIC (3) 34,415 Freelance fees 4,868 Staff training 470 Staff and volunteer travel 1,086 Accommodation and subsistence 810 Events for users 1,599 Office costs and equipment 13 Postage 64 Copying and stationery 172 Telecommunications and IT 532 Websites 20 Insurance - Payroll charges 720 Fundraising 336 Independent examination 1,039 Sundry expenses 918 DBS and human resources costs 29 Evaluation and research - AGM costs 71 Total expenditure 47,162 Net income / (expenditure) 14,365 Fund balances brought forward 57,657 Fund balances carried forward (4) 72,022 |
2025 Restricted funds £ 88,607 2,405 - - - 91,012 97,234 250 200 - - 2,145 1,132 254 760 10,546 3,276 1,234 - - - - - - - 117,031 (26,019) 33,161 7,142 |
2025 Total funds £ 130,424 20,778 - 1,227 110 152,539 131,649 5,118 670 1,086 810 3,744 1,145 318 932 11,078 3,296 1,234 720 336 1,039 918 29 - 71 164,193 (11,654) 90,818 79,164 |
2024 Total funds £ 149,075 14,618 7,404 866 710 172,673 134,647 6,980 30 1,311 966 10,787 1,131 411 1,915 10,150 2,513 1,301 750 902 1,039 1,238 144 282 - 176,497 (3,824) 94,642 90,818 |
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All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
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Balance sheet
| as at 31 March 2025 2025 Unrestricted £ Current assets Debtors and prepayments (6) 1,053 Cash at bank 72,979 Total current assets 74,032 Current liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals (7) 2,010 Total current liabilities 2,010 Net current assets / (liabilities) 72,022 Net assets 72,022 Funds Unrestricted funds 72,022 Restricted funds - Total funds 72,022 |
2025 Restricted £ - 7,142 7,142 - - 7,142 7,142 - 7,142 7,142 |
2025 Total £ 1,053 80,121 81,174 2,010 2,010 79,164 79,164 72,022 7,142 79,164 |
2024 Total £ 139 92,336 92,475 1,657 1,657 90,818 90,818 57,657 33,161 90,818 |
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For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime and with FRS 102 (effective January 2019).
The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 12/7/2025
Saba Salman (Trustee)
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Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by 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) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
Going concern
The trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources, if it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.
Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Expenditure and liabilities
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Taxation
As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as follows: Computer equipment: over 3 years
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable.
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Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies continued
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
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Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 2 Grants and donations 2025 Unrestricted funds £ Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - CharityJob - D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust - The Farrer-Brown Charitable Trust 1,500 Garfield Weston Foundation - Marsh Charitable Trust 700 Pears Foundation 25,000 SJP Charitable Foundation - The True Colours Trust - The 10 per cent Foundation - The Alchemy Foundation - The Boshier Grant - The National Lottery Community Fund - Other donations 14,617 41,817 3 Staff costs and numbers Gross salaries Social security costs Employment allowance Pensions |
2025 Restricted funds £ 1,000 10,000 2,000 - 10,000 - - 2,500 63,107 - - - - - 88,607 |
2025 Total funds £ 1,000 10,000 2,000 1,500 10,000 700 25,000 2,500 63,107 - - - - 14,617 130,424 2025 £ 120,478 10,350 (5,000) 5,821 131,649 |
2024 Total funds £ - - - - 15,000 600 20,000 - 62,496 500 1,000 18,500 15,400 15,579 149,075 2024 £ 123,332 10,759 (5,000) 5,556 134,647 |
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The average number of employees during the year was 5, being an average of 3.3 full time equivalent (2024: 5, 3.4 FTE). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.
| Defined contribution pension scheme Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end 4 Restricted funds Balance b/f Incoming £ £ CharityJob - 10,000 D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust - 2,000 Garfield Weston - 10,000 SJP Charitable Foundation - 2,500 The Alchemy Foundation 625 - The Boshier Grant 14,250 - National Lottery Community Fund 15,400 - True Colours Trust - 63,107 University of Sheffield 2,886 2,405 Baily Thomas Charitable Fund - 1,000 33,161 91,012 |
Outgoing £ 9,271 - 6,784 2,500 625 14,250 15,400 62,910 5,291 - 117,031 |
2025 £ 5,821 971 Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - - - |
2024 £ 5,556 618 Balance c/f £ 729 2,000 3,216 - - - - 197 - 1,000 7,142 |
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4 Restricted funds (continued)
Fund name CharityJob D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Garfield Weston SJP Charitable Foundation
The Alchemy Foundation The Boshier Grant
National Lottery Community Fund True Colours Trust University of Sheffield
Baily Thomas Charitable Fund
Purpose of restriction
For the delivery of Sibs Talk Lite
To support art workshops for young sibling carers of disabled children and adults
Provision of core costs to support the running of the charity Funding towards art sessions for young siblings, and new behaviour leaflets
Art sessions for young siblings
From the National Autistic Society - Funding Confident Caring project for adult siblings of disabled people
Support for adult siblings of disabled people
To support the costs of the CEO and core office costs
To support the projects entitled 'Tired of spinning plates' and 'We don't know what we don't know: exploring social care on the margins' For core costs
| Tangible assets Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 Debtors and prepayments Debtors Prepayments |
£ 5,939 - 5,939 5,939 - 5,939 - - 2025 £ 490 563 1,053 Computer Equipment |
Total £ 5,939 - 5,939 5,939 - 5,939 - - 2024 £ 139 - 139 |
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5 Tangible assets
6 Debtors and prepayments
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Notes to the accounts continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 7 Creditors and accruals Accruals Other creditors |
2025 £ 1,039 971 2,010 |
2024 £ 1,039 618 1,657 |
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8 Related party transactions
Trustee expenses
No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.
Trustee remuneration and benefits
No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.
Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel
The total employee benefits received by key management personnel were £58,047 (previous year: £58,135).
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Statement of Financial Activities including comparatives for all funds (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 March 2025
| 2025 2024 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds £ £ Income Grants and donations 41,817 51,179 External training 18,373 14,076 Conference income - 7,404 Bank interest 1,227 866 Sibs products 110 710 Total income 61,527 74,235 Expenditure Salaries, pensions and NIC 34,415 77,812 Freelance fees 4,868 6,980 Staff training 470 30 Staff and volunteer travel 1,086 151 Accommodation and subsistence 810 966 Events for users 1,599 9,432 Office costs and equipment 13 160 Postage 64 82 Copying and stationery 172 1,434 Telecommunications and IT 532 5,186 Websites 20 65 Insurance - - Payroll charges 720 750 Fundraising 336 410 Independent examination 1,039 1,039 Sundry expenses 918 1,238 DBS and human resources costs 29 144 Evaluation and research - 282 AGM costs 71 - Total expenditure 47,162 106,161 Net income / (expenditure) 14,365 (31,926) Fund balances brought forward 57,657 89,583 Fund balances carried forward 72,022 57,657 |
2025 Restricted funds £ 88,607 2,405 - - - 91,012 97,234 250 200 - - 2,145 1,132 254 760 10,546 3,276 1,234 - - - - - - - 117,031 (26,019) 33,161 7,142 |
2024 Restricted funds £ 97,896 542 - - - 98,438 56,835 - - 1,160 - 1,355 971 329 481 4,964 2,448 1,301 - 492 - - - - 70,336 28,102 5,059 33,161 |
2025 Total funds £ 130,424 20,778 - 1,227 110 152,539 131,649 5,118 670 1,086 810 3,744 1,145 318 932 11,078 3,296 1,234 720 336 1,039 918 29 - 71 164,193 (11,654) 90,818 79,164 |
2024 Total funds £ 149,075 14,618 7,404 866 710 172,673 134,647 6,980 30 1,311 966 10,787 1,131 411 1,915 10,150 2,513 1,301 750 902 1,039 1,238 144 282 - 176,497 (3,824) 94,642 90,818 |
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