THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHARITY ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charity Number 1151890 REID & CO CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED Artemis House 4a Bramley Road Mount Farm Milton Keynes MK11PT
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE CONTENTS OF THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS PAGE Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 9-14
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees, who are also directors for the purpoges of company law, preseiit their r¢Ex)rt and the unaudit¢d financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025 RC4fiERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS ChArity registration number 1151890 Registered charity name The Voice That Makes a Difference Principal office 18 Saint Leonards Court Nortbampton NN4 8BL The trustees The tsteeS who served the company during the pcriod were as follows: Mr D Pedley Mrs P McGovern Ms R A O'malley MBE AccountAllts Reid & Co CorLx)rate Services Limited 4a Bramley Road Mount Farm Milton KeynG8 MKI IPT STRUCTURE, GOVEIRNANCE AM) MANAGEMEIYI Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document, a 'deed of trust, and constitutes an unincorpornted charity.
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Rlsk management The trustecs have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure that appropriate coiitsDls are in place to provide reaS0Tble assu17llce againsl fraud and error. The tNstecs have developed a rislc management strategy that involves a regular review of key risks faced by the charity and the establishment of systems and procedures to address those potential risks and to minimise any impact on the charity if the rislcs materialise. DAts protection We hav¢ always been well aware of our rponsIbIlitieS with regard to personal data that w¢ hold and will continue to do this. In lit of tlie new General Data Protection RegLdation (GDPR) we are constantly updating our processes and pmcedures. The trustees continually monitor how information we store is kept and used. OBJfi CTIVES AND ACTJVITIES The chai.iiy is focLised on cliildren aiid yoiiiibj adults wlio are deafor bliiid aiicl thos¢ i¥ho may have olher disc1bil ilies. Our aiiii Is to eliillinale IhL boundaries Ic1c¢d by tliese di51£ blecl clii Idi-civyoiimg cidulis on Ll day to day basis, Wc PLDIILde screenin&Fs oftlie liltesl kiliiis al cineLiias usiiig lolc11 Ll)i)IlliLIIIiCtilion ie conibiniiig sigr) l£inguagye, subtLtle8, SOLind L?nd iiiidio (lescripi ioii. We lim computer courses providing information ID specialised foLYllats to cater lo specific impairments, We also ruli di'iiiiia, <lllltnalion IiiusiL aiid educcltioi) based ivoi-lisliops as well 1( s providing counselliiig aiid mLntoriiiLF to Lhese youJ)g disabled persoiis. We have a strong working rclationship with social worlcers, mental health teams and special needs, teachers in order to gain the right support for these disabled childrenlyoung adults. ACHIEI VEMEI NTS AND PERfiORMANC We have ferred to the guidance Contain in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectivcs and in planning our fulurc activities. PerfornLgnce Our worksbops have been a constant learning CUTVG in a positlve way. Our disabled children have been very much involv¢d in the development of these workshops. They wlted to find a venue that suitcd all their different needs. So we have tested several different places out for the workshops and each of the v¢nues met alL of their diveLT¢ needs. Our disabled children felt that they didn't just want to do fi'lmmaking, they wanted to do workshops linked to confidence building and being able to argue their point of view, So our worksbops have bcen a mixture of drama, music, computer skills, confiden¢e building and filmmaking. We have continued providing limited meditation classes with small groups. We hop¢ to continue this work because children who have meltdowns have really benefited from the experience. We would also like to thank our volunteaB because without tlLe volunleers w¢ would not be able to exist. There is a mixture of tnany fantastic talents who are generous enough to give their time to help us.
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Futhre plans Th¢ role of charities I3 changed dramatically so instead of just covering one area they are also a one stop 'sIp,. This means that whatever tlie parent is requesting, tlie cliarities tako on t.he rolo of finding the rclevant infomiation, getting tbe rigbt support and giving the light d1CtIon so that the cbild benefits. To tbis end we wish to support families in their challeng¢s and experiences they are having. Mediation 18 alloth¢r area that we hope to develop because it doesn't just benefit the child, it also benefits the family and school that they attend. We have applied to the National Lottery Conmlunity Futld for funding for Meditation, Arts and Crafts Workshops and Social Visits, Fundrnising is very challenging and we need to find llew methods to enable us to fd fimders who are able to support us. Mental health is a major issue and we are working with schools, doctors, consultants, social worlcers and the police, all coming up with good ideas to overcome the mental liealth issues of disablcd children. We are aiming to develop food workshops which cover health and good eating habits whilst d¢v¢loping confidence aj self-believe in themselves. FINANCIAL REVIEI W Equipment All llie equipmfflit is checked by professionals atLd revtewed to see whet'her it needs rep1ing or updaling. We are looking for grdnts to update oui" computer equipment as it is greatly benefits the young people we work with. Our equipmellt is well used and people are trained to use it. We keep an up-to-date record of all fornL8 of equipment so that this information can be used for forward plamiing and budgeting for all new equipmfflit when there is a need for replacement. Reserves The Voice That Makes a Differ¢nce is aiming to build up a rcservc of at least 5 t'olo thousand pounds over the next five years. At the moment times are very difficult because we rnise money and it is often need for project work We arc still attempting to raise money. The trnstees intend to invest the fund reserv¢ in the most appropriate manner and will look to us¢ an investment manager to invest in a mixture of equities, treasury bonds fflid cath, The invesLment objective would be to obtain long temi apital growth. We realise that. raising reserves is very important because of the economic clirrtate and it is harder to obtain grants and donation8 becaus¢ more charities are competing for fewer resources, ACCOUNTANTS Reid & Co arc deemcd to be re-appointed under section 487(2) of the Conwanie8 Act 2006.
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Signed on behalf of tlie twstecs D Pedley Chair of Trnstees
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report on the accounts for the year ¢yed 31 March 2025 set out on pages 7 to 15. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examlner The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, The Gharity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period (under Section 144(2) of the Chariti&s Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required. It is my spOnSibl11tY to: examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the prwedures laid down in ihe General Direction8 given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act). and to sl'ate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent eAl¢T,S report My examination was caled out In accordancc with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissio An examinat'ion include8 a review of tlie accounting records kept by Ihe charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those recoixls. It also includes consideration of any unusuaI items or disclosur¢s in th6 acoounts and Seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matteLB. The procedures undcrtalcen do nol provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'trne and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Independellt exAmiller's statemellt In conncction with my examination, no lltter has come to my attention., (l) which gives reasonable cause to believe that, in any matcrial respect, thc requirements To keep accounting rccords in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act. and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of thc 2011 Act have not been mct. or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawii in order to cnable a propcr understanding of the accounts to be reached. Reid & Co. COOrate Services Ltd 4a Bramley Road Mount Fann Milton Keynes MICI Ipr
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unr¢strlcted and Total Funds 2024 Restricted Unrestricted Restricted f4 ixed Asset Total Thmds riunds Funds 2025 Note NCOMING RII SOURCES Incoming resources froin genernting fimds: Voluntary income TOTAL tNCOMING RLI SOURCES 11,650 11,650 6,550 11,650 11,650 6,550 RLI SOURCES EI XPENDC4 D Charitable actAYities Costs of charitabl¢ ¢vwts Other r¢sources expended 10,937 1,283 10,937 1,283 11,850 1,927 TOTAL REI SOURCES EXPE4 NDED 12,220 12,220 13,777 NET INCOMING RESOURCEI S (570) (570) (7,227) TOTAL fiUNDS CARRIED (570) (570) (7,227) The notes on pagas 8 to 14 form part of these charity a¢counts.
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note FIXED ASSLI TS Tangible assets 1,713 2,284 CURRE4NT ASSETS Casb at bat Debtors 16 15 16 2,299 CREDITOIIS: Amounts falling due witbln olle year (2,460) (2,460) NET CURRENT ASSE4TSI(LIABILITIES) (2,444) 2,445 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREwf LIABILIT]fi S (731) (731) (161) (161) NLIT ASSETS UNDS UnrestrACted income fimds Restricted funds Restricted fixed asset funds (22,871) 17,340 4,800 (22,301) 17,340 4,800 TOTAL FUNDS For the year ended 31 March 2025 the CA)mpany was entitled to exemption from audit under scction 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small coinpanies. Trnstees, responsibilities: The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the Ye ill question in ac¢'danCe with 8ection 476. and Tho trustees aol(nowledge their rcstK)nsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting Tecord8 alld the prq)aration of accounts. Iliese financial 8tat¢ments were approved by the members of the committce and authorised for issuc on the 2610112026 and are signed on their bel]alf by: Mr D Pedley DireGtor Th8 notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of th088 flnanclal stat6m8nts.
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE NOTES TO THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOIJNfING POLICtLs ljasis of Accounting The financial statements have been pr4) under the hisi'orical cost conventioii and i accordance with FRS 102, 'The Finarlcial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, (effective l January 2015), the Charities Act 201 l and the requirement of the Statement of Recommendd Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015). The accounts are presented in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. The charity meeis the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Transition to FRS 102 The charily tran8itiolled from previous UK GAAP to FRS 102 as at l AprAI 2016. Details of how FRS 102 has affected the reported fiTwicial position and financial perfonnance are given iii iiote 13. Incomlng resources All incoming resources are Includ on the Statement of Financial Activities wh¢ll the charity is legally elilit1 to the income and the amount can be qUItified with reasonable accuracy. The value of gifts in kind and donated goods provided to the charity are recognIs at their open market value in Lhe period to which they relai'e. All equivalent aOunt is included as expenditure ulldcrthe relevant heading in the Stalement of Fiimncial Activities, except where the donated good is a fixed asset in which case the atnount is included ill the appropriate fix¢d as9et category and depreciated ovcr its useful eLx)nomic lifc in accordance with the charity's polioies. Resources expellded Expenditure is accounted for on accruals basis and ha8 been classified under headings that aggregate all cost lated to the category. Wh¢re costs cannot be d]rtlY attributed lo particular headillgs, they bave been allocated to aGtivities on a basis consistent with tli¢ use of resources. T&xRtion The ohaTlty is exempt from tax on its charitable aGtivities. Fund accounting unTtrIcted fulld8 CtLn b¢ used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees, Restricted ftmds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the obje1v¢S of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by tbe donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the finallcial statements.
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE NOTES TO THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are short terni highly liquid investments with a short nuturity of three months or less from the date of acqui81tion or opening of the deposlt or similar account. Tangible fixed asset8 Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stat&1 at CO8t less any accumulateAJ depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated so a% to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows., Equipment 25 % reducillg bal8llce Financial Instruments Financial assets and liabilities aff rccognised on the BalanGe Sheet when tbe charity has become a party to the Contrachl provisions of the instnllnent. Goiug concern The8e financial statements Ive bcen prepared on a going concem basis, Accounting judgements and estlm&tes In the process 0£ applying the accoimting polioies, the Trustees have made judgements, assumptions and estimates about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities. Judgements Assets arG reviewed for irnpairment where there are indicators of impaimient. The ryIng am(lllllts oflangiblc asscts arc rgviewed and an inwairnient loss is recognised where the carrying amounts exceed thc assets, recoverable amount. Esilmates Deprecation rateg are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to ellsure these remain appropriate.
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE NOTES TO THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 VOLUNTARY INCOME Unrestricted Restricted Total Fullds Total Funds riunds riunds 2025 2024 Voluntary donations Gifts in kind 11,650 11,650 6,550 Total illcome resources 11,6S) 11,650 6,550 cosTs orfj CHAIITfABLE EVENTS Unrestricted Restricted Tot*l Funds Total Funds r4 unds riunds 2025 2024 Interpreting and workshop costs 10,937 10,937 11,850 NEIT llSCOMING RESOURCES Net income for the year is stated afl'er chargillg: 2025 2024 Accountants and Independellt Examiners fees D4)reciation 630 571 660 761 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BEINCI FITS There were ] trustees, irmuneration or otheT benefits for the pttiod ended 31 March 2025 and no expenses were reimbursed (2024: £Nil). 10
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE NOTES TO THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS quipment COST At l April 2024 At 31 March 2025 21,674 21,674 DEPRECIATION At l April 2024 Charge for the year 19,390 571 At 31 March 2025 19,961 NET BOOK VALU At 31 MArch 2025 1,713 2,284 At 31 March 2024 DEBTORS: Alnoullts falllllg due withln one year 2025 2024 Pwaymcnts CREDftORS: Amoullts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals 2,460 2,460 2,460 2,460 11
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE NOTES TO THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 MOVfiMEKf FUNDS Net movement in funds, as follows., Balance blfwd Incoming resources Resources expended Balance clfwd Unrestricted fund8 General fund Restricted fullds Restrlcted fixed asset funds (22,301) 17.340 4,800 11,650 (12,220) (22,871) 17,340 4,800 TOTAL fuNDS (161) 6,550 (13,777) (731) 10. ANALYSIS ofi NEI'f ASSEI TS Bri TWEI EN FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Total Fullds Total Funds Funds riullds 2025 2024 4ixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 1,713 16 (2,460) 1,713 16 (2,460) 2,284 15 (2,460) Balance at 31 M&rch 2025 (731) (731) (161) The restricted fund includes restricted fixed asset funds of £2,400 (2024: £2,400) relating to donated fixcxl assets. 11. ANALYSIS OF RI4 STRICTED FUNDS Atl April 2024 Income Expellditure Trallsfers At31 March 2025 Enabling not Disabling 17,340 17,340 17,340 17,340 12
THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE NOTES TO THE CHARITY ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. RILATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS There were no related paty transactions during the current or prior year. 13. TRANSITION TO FRS 102 These are the first finanoial statements that comply with FRS 102. The charity transitioncd to FRS 102 on l April 2016. No transitional adjustD]ents to the financial results were ttquired. 13