PHAB NOTTINGHAM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Charity No: 1153383
PHAB NOTTINGHAM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees Annual Report | 2 - 4 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 5 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 6 |
| Statement of Assets and liabilities | 7 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 8 - 9 |
PHAB NOTTINGHAM
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Status
The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with charitable objects. The CIO was established under a Constitution dated 7 June 2013. Registration as a Charity was confirmed on 14 August 2013 no.1153383.
| Trustees | Katy Conlon (Chair) |
|---|---|
| Bradley Singh Badhan (Treasurer) | |
| Benjamin Berelowitz (resigned 23 June 2024) | |
| Miriam Sanderson | |
| Louise Alison Parker | |
| Navalakshan Rajamohan | |
| Steven Pattison | |
| Alice Rose Yates | |
| Courtney Clarke (appointed 26 June 2024) | |
| Principal Office Address | 82 Wandsworth Bridge Road |
| London | |
| SW6 2TF | |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank plc |
| Leicester | |
| LE87 2BB | |
| Santander UK plc | |
| Triton Square | |
| Regent's Place | |
| London | |
| NW1 3AN | |
| Independent Examiner | Steven Davies FCA |
| McKelvie & Co LLP | |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| 82 Wandsworth Bridge Road | |
| London | |
| SW6 2TF |
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PHAB NOTTINGHAM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024.
Principal Activities and review of the period
Objectives
The objectives of the Charity are as follows:
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To promote and encourage opportunities for people with disabilities (whether physical, developmental or other) - our members, and our volunteers, to share experiences on a genuinely equal basis, thereby contributing towards a fully inclusive society.
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To provide respite to the parents/carers of children and young adults with disabilities.
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To give these children and young adults opportunities to have experiences that they may not otherwise have the chance to do (whether that be for financial, logistical or other reasons).
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To provide them with care and companionship and ensure they have a great time.
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To support them in their transition to adulthood.
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To increase awareness of disabilities (particularly among the student community) and equip people with the knowledge and skills to support those who have disabilities.
Activities
We have worked towards these objectives through our programme of activities that has focussed on improving our members’ confidence, heightening their social skills and increasing their integration into wider society. Feedback we received from parents and carers highlighted how our activities provided them with invaluable respite and crucially provided our members with opportunities to grow. We have strived to ensure our members are thoroughly enriched throughout all of our events and we are incredibly proud of our Committee for their contribution towards the events held this year.
2023 marked the ten-year anniversary of Phab Nottingham. We celebrated the occasion with parents, carers and members of Phab Nottingham over the last decade.
Details of all events held are listed below:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 7th October 2023 | Committee Training |
| 22nd October 2023 | 10-year anniversary and DNA Kids |
| 12th November 2023 | Robin Hood Gymnastics and White Post Farm |
| 10th December 2023 | Christmas Party |
| 11th February 2024 | Cadbury World |
| 25th February 2024 | Creswell Crags |
| 24th March 2024 | Lea Green |
| 12th May 2024 | Peak Wildlife Park |
| 9th June 2024 | Alton Towers |
Public Benefit
The Trustees have paid close attention to the advice published by the Charity Commission concerning public benefit, and therefore consider that they have fulfilled their obligations under s.17(53), Charities Act 2011. The Trustees believe that this Trust provides a demonstrable benefit to a sufficient section of the public in accordance with existing case law concerning trusts with similar objects, and is consistent with the aforementioned act.
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PHAB NOTTINGHAM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Future Developments
Phab Nottingham will continue to grow and develop its programme of activities, including expanding into more educational opportunities and initiatives focused on improving members’ mental health. It also remains committed to hosting regular residential holidays to maximise the benefits experienced by members, their parents, and carers
Financial Review
During the year the Charity received grants, donations and other receipts of £10,486. Its expenditure was £12,269 leaving a cash balance at the year end of £28,541 (made up of £5,000 Restricted funds and £23,541 Unrestricted funds).
The Trustees have a policy of keeping non-front line expenditure to an absolute minimum and pride themselves on the fact that the Charity has no fixed assets or significant overheads – all its staff give their time voluntarily. The Trustees are pleased to note that non-front line costs were kept to a minimum and seek to continue this in the next financial year. The Trustees are generally pleased with the Charity’s progress and they will continue to grow its unrestricted funds to meet its reserve policy, detailed below.
Reserves Policy
The main factors that are taken into account in the Charity’s reserves policy are the needs to cover fluctuations in income and unplanned expenditure. The Charity continues with its aim to build up an unrestricted reserve fund to a level that will enable the running of activities for twelve months should this be necessary. The Charity defines this as the annual average of actual spend over the previous two financial years. For this purpose, the Trustees have adopted the policy of retaining 15% of unrestricted receipts in-year to achieve the reserves policy objective. As at 31 August 2024 we had utilised a portion of our reserves and continued to submit grant applications in FY25.
Governance and Risk Management
The Trustees have conducted a review of the operational, financial and management issues affecting the Charity and have prepared documentation giving guidance in this area, which is regularly reviewed. The Trustees agree that the process is appropriate a nd thorough, such that they can be confident that systems are in place to mitigate foreseeable risks.
Trustees
The Trustees of the Charity who served at any time during the financial period are as listed on page 1.
Management
The Board delegates the day-to-day activities of the Charity, specifically the running of the regular events programme and the recruitment of new volunteers and members to a Management Committee. The responsibilities and accountabilities of the Management Committee and its relationship with the Board are defined by a Governance Document.
This report was approved by the Trustees on 14 June 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
B S Badhan - Trustee
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PHAB NOTTINGHAM
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PHAB NOTTINGHAM
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of PHAB Nottingham (the Charity) for the year ended 31 August 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 9.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
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
Steven Davies FCA
McKelvie & Co LLP Chartered Accountants 82 Wandsworth Bridge Road London SW6 2TF
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PHAB NOTTINGHAM
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
| A1 Receipts Grants and donations Fundraising events Gift Aid receipts Other miscellaneous receipts A2 Asset and investment sales, etc. Total Receipts A3 Payments Events – regular Events – residential weekend Grants Training Insurance Administration A4 Asset and Investment purchases, etc. Total Payments Net receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers Between Funds A6 Cash funds last period Cash funds this year |
2024 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds £ £ £ £ 3,467 5,000 8,467 5,383 2,019 - 2,109 1,236 - - - - - - - - |
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| 5,486 5,000 10,486 6,619 - - - - |
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| 5,486 5,000 10,486 6,619 |
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| 9,787 - 9,787 10,227 - - - 118 - - - - 287 - 287 400 401 - 401 336 1,794 - 1,794 1,910 |
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| 12,269 - 12,269 12,991 - - - - |
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| 12,269 - 12,269 12,991 |
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| (6,783) 5,000 (1,783) (6,372) - - - - 30,324 - 30,324 36,696 |
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| 23,541 5,000 28,541 30,324 |
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PHAB NOTTINGHAM
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2024
| Categories | Details | Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment |
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| Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| B1 Cash funds | Cash at Bank | 23,541 | 5,000 | - |
| Total cash funds | 23,541 | 5,000 | - | |
| B2 Other monetary assets | Gift aid claim | 574 | - | - |
| Prepaid expenses | - | - | - | |
| Total other monetary | 574 | - | - | |
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| Fund | Cost | Current | ||
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| £ | £ | |||
| B3 Investment assets | None | Nil | Nil | |
| B4 Assets retained for the | ||||
| Charity’s own use | None | Nil | Nil | |
| B5 Liabilities | None | Nil | Nil |
Approved on behalf of the Trustees on 14 June 2025.
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B S Badhan - Trustee
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
1. Accounting Policies
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(a) The Accounts have been prepared on the receipts and payments basis in accordance with Charity Commission’s guidance.
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(b) Cash funds include cash held on deposit at the bank and e-money issuers.
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(c) Funds are analysed and reported on in a variety of classes, the principal distinction being between Unrestricted Funds and Restricted Funds. “Restricted funds” consist of money earmarked by the donor or by the terms of an appeal for particular purposes. “Unrestricted Funds” are those not subject to such limitations. Unrestricted Funds may include Designated funds, which are funds set aside by the Board to be used for particular purposes in the future and the Board has the power to reallocate such funds unless and until expended.
2. Trustees Transactions
No committee member or person connected with the Charity has been paid remuneration or other benefit from the organisation’s funds.
3. Independent Examiners fees
Independent Examiners fees for the year amounted to £nil.
4. Funds
| Restricted Funds The Thomas Farr Charity The Boshier Hinton Foundation Unrestricted Funds Reserve fund General Purposes Total funds |
Balance 1 September 2023 Receipts Payments Transfers Balance 31 August 2024 £ £ £ £ £ - 3,000 - - 3,000 - 2,000 - - 2,000 |
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| - 5,000 - - 5,000 15,518 - - 823 16,341 14,806 5,486 (12,269) (823) 7,200 |
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| 30,324 5,486 (12,269) - 23,541 |
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| 30,324 10,486 (12,269) - 28,541 |
Restricted funds are as listed above. The Thomas Farr Charity provided a grant for specific future events and The Boshier Hinton Foundation provided a grant for future events. The reserve fund is a fund designated by the Trustees as detailed in the Trustees Report.
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PHAB NOTTINGHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
5 . Nottingham University Students’ Union
The Charity works closely with Nottingham University Students’ Union which runs ‘Phab Society’. However, the society is independent of the Charity and accounts for its own funds, which are controlled by the Students’ Union. As such the receipts and payments of Phab Society are excluded from these accounts.
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