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Annual Report and Accounts 2024-2025

Allsorts is a registered charity in England number 1153484

Annual Report 2024-2025

Contents:

Welcome from our Chair of Trustees Welcome from our Chair of Trustees Welcome from our Chair of Trustees 3
Welcome to our village 5
Our year in highlights 7
A year of activities and adventures 12
Celebrating clubs and sessions 13
The people behind the numbers 16
Impact that matters 19
What we learned along the way 23
Celebrating our supporters 27
Full accounts:
Trustee’s Annual Report 1
Independent examiners
report to the Trustees
6
Statement of financial
activities
7
Statement of financial
position
8
Notes to the financial
statements
9

Allsorts is a registered charity in England number 1153484

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Annual Report 2024-2025

As Chair of Trustees for Allsorts, I am always amazed by the experience, expertise and passion our small team brings to their work to make a difference to disabled children, young people and their families across Gloucestershire. I am delighted to introduce our new look Annual Report and Accounts, a celebration of what we’ve achieved together.

Allsorts is ambitious for disabled children and young people, recognising that they are disproportionately affected in almost all areas of life. We create lasting change by breaking down barriers to access; providing a supportive and empowering community, whilst offering a wide range of accessible activities and support services that increase connection, wellbeing and resilience.

This year has been a time of change as we said a fond farewell to Jane Jones, our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who stood down after 5 years of leadership. I would like to thank Rosa Barratt our Deputy CEO, and the rest of our leadership team, who ably took the reins of the charity as we underwent recruitment. I am delighted that we were successful and our incoming CEO, Clare Cannock joins us in April 2025.

Jess waterman

2024/25 was not without challenges - alongside many local and national charities, the financial landscape was impacted by increased costs and competition for funding. We looked at ways to diversify income including through our trading company YuGo, which provides accessible sports activities, whilst donating profits back into Allsorts to meet the needs of our families.

Jess Waterman Chair of Trustees

Allsorts is a registered charity in England number 1153484

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Welcome to our village

accessible activities es We’ve opened doors to every child. From boccia to trampolining, each session has been carefully adapted .

Skills for life

Our members gained essential skills such as building water confidence through swimming club and strengthening social and emotional skills at young adults club.

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From a day out at the farm park to adventures on steam trains, our families Our community has have enjoyed many new continued to grow - and experiences and with it, so many new opportunities this year. friendships for children, parents and carers, siblings and grandparents. NEAane eS? Who we support At Allsorts, a diagnosis is not necessary to engage. We welcome and support children and young people with a wide range of needs, including but not limited to:

Physical disabilities and wheelchair users Sensory, visually and/or hearing impaired children and young people Autism spectrum conditions and neurodivergences Genetic conditions and developmental delays Mild to complex learning disabilities

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our year in highlights

May

Double award winners:

We were thrilled to win Charity of the Year and Business of the Year at the SoGlos Lifestyle Awards 2024. The event celebrated local organisations making a real difference in Gloucestershire.

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New Parent & Carer workshops:

Our new Parent & Carer workshops launched in Autumn 2024, offering advice and support on everything from Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP) to self-care.

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15 birthday AGM:

Each session brought parents together to share experiences, learn and connect - creating a supportive community every Monday morning.

We celebrated 15 amazing years of Allsorts at our AGM.

november

Families, staff, trustees and volunteers came together to reflect on how far we’ve come as a charity and to look ahead to a bright, accessible future for even more families in the county.

Pop-ups hit the road:

Our Pop-Up outreach programme hit the road, bringing Allsorts fun to new communities across Gloucestershire.

Funded by BBC Children in Need, these sessions are helping children play and make friends in spaces from Slimbridge to Cirencester.

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our year in highlights

December

Thank you, Jane Jones:

We said goodbye to Jane, who stepped down after five years as Allsorts CEO.

Jane left a remarkable legacy, leading with compassion, strengthening our services, and championing inclusive spaces for young people with additional needs.

~~ja~~ nuary

New soft play sessions:

We launched exclusive use soft play sessions at Go Bananas, Stroud. A safe, relaxed space for children aged 5-12 with additional needs to play and explore. Up to 30 children were attending each session.

february

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A fresh new look:

We revealed our new Allsorts brand identity. Our refreshed look reflects who we are today - a growing community supporting children, young people and families across Gloucestershire.

A generous gift from Green Gourmet: Green Gourmet donated £10,750 through their profit-sharing initiative, making a big difference to the children and families supported by Allsorts.

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100% of families agree that allsorts offers support, friendship and community

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Rebound exercise is a specialised therapeutic activity using a full-sized trampoline. It shows what’s possible when accessible activities meet families who need them most.

“Aston is a wonderful little girl who has cerebral palsy, dystonia and is non-verbal.

She gets super excited knowing that she’s going for ‘fast feet’ on a saturday morning. Rebound is great for stimulating all of her core muscles.”

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Annual Report 2024-2025

A year of activities and adventures

The year was full of exciting new beginnings and plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy time together. We launched three brand-new sessions: parent and carer workshops, exclusive soft play sessions and pop-up outreach groups. These sessions were all designed to break down barriers and bring Allsorts activities closer to families across Gloucestershire. Alongside these, our core programme has thrived. Family trips were as popular as ever, our young adults group continues to grow and our sports clubs stayed strong.

In our latest member survey, 98% of families said they’d gained friendships, a support network and a feeling of belonging through Allsorts.

“Allsorts gives the whole family a sense of belonging and purpose - especially on those ‘not so good’ days.”

We know that finding inclusive activities isn’t always easy. Venues can be inaccessible, staff may not have the right expertise and costs can add up quickly.

“as a single mum on a tight budget i probably wouldn’t have been able to afford some of the activities we’ve done at allsorts.”

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Annual Report 2024-2025

Celebrating our clubs and sessions

Every week, Allsorts is buzzing with energy. Here are just a few of the sessions that brought joy to our families this year. Baby & Toddlers |

A friendly, supportive group for families with pre-school children with disabilities or additional needs.

There’s plenty of room to play and explore, with toys, a sensory room and space for siblings too.

family trips

Allsorts family trips create space to make memories, try new things and enjoy stressfree days out.

From bowling and boat trips to the annual panto, trips run each school holiday with subsidised prices and exclusive access where possible.

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Football From competitive matches to relaxed kickabouts.

Swimming Building water confidence and skills.

Boccia An accessible target sport like boules, played with specialist equipment.

Trampolining Bounce, balance and build confidence while learning new skills.

Sensory Dance A calmer, creative way to move and express yourself.

stay & Play

Designed for primary-aged children and their families, these sessions give everyone a chance to play, learn and grow together.

Families can also borrow high quality toys and specialist equipment from our Toy Library, to see what works best for their child.

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Our Young Adults Club and trips support 16-25-year-olds to socialise, build independence and develop life skills. From monthly sessions at the Hub to trips across the county, young people enjoy shared experiences, friendships and growing confidence.

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Allsorts offers a range of support for parents, carers and grandparents. Our Parent and Carer Workshops are led by guest speakers and provide practical guidance alongside the chance to share ideas and experiences.

Our Grandparents Group meets monthly, bringing together grandparents from across Gloucestershire to connect, swap advice and support one another.

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A space just for brothers and sisters of children with additional needs. Our monthly siblings club offers time to chat, play and build friendships with others who understand family life. Through games, activities and shared experiences, siblings get time that’s all about them.

A relaxed, welcoming session for young people to play, create and socialise together, with a range of consoles, games and activities designed to support connection and fun.

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“we finally have somewhere where we are understood.”

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Annual Report 2024-2025

The people behind the numbers:

Between April 2024 and March 2025, Allsorts supported 375 families across Gloucestershire, reaching an incredible 1607 individuals and directly supporting 993 people through our clubs, activities and community support.

35% of our membership are aged 10 and under, with 10% aged 21 and over, reflecting the wide variety of children and young people we’re proud to support.

We support families across the whole of Gloucestershire and are expanding our rural reach through our Pop-Ups programme.

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Where our members are based:

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Stroud 38% Cirencester 6% Gloucester 23% wotton-under-edge 3% Cheltenham 13% Tetbury 2% Dursley 9% other locations 6%

Every number represents a child, a family and a story of belonging.

Allsorts is a registered charity in England number 1153484

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Impact that matters:

We know that impact can mean different things for different families. Sometimes it’s the joy of a child finding their place in a club. Sometimes it’s the relief of a parent knowing they’re not alone. And sometimes, it’s something deeper — the resilience to keep going.

91% of parents and carers told us they feel that Allsorts had a positive impact on their family in the last year. That’s not always what families are looking for when they first walk through our doors — often it’s a safe space, a cuppa, or a listening ear. But resilience grows through community, knowledge, and support. As one parent told us:

For many, that impact goes beyond the sessions themselves. 82% of parents and carers told us that Allsorts helps them feel more resilient.

“After 15 years our son is finally having a go at playing football!

It might have been easier to call it a day. So pleased we didn’t.”

Together, these stories remind us that the smallest moments - a smile, a chat, a new skill - can make the biggest difference.

“Whatever you’re going through you can always ask Allsorts to help, either through knowledge in the team, signposting or bringing in external speakers. It feels like no issue is too big or too small.”

It’s no wonder that 100% of families said they would recommend Allsorts – a fact we’re so proud of, and grateful to those who’ve spread the word to other families who need us.

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For Joshua, our Young Adults Group has been life-changing. Like many young people, he wanted to enjoy simple things like going out for a meal or to the cinema with friends. But because of his disability, these opportunities were hard to find, and friendships difficult to build.

Allsorts created a welcoming space where Josh could enjoy ageappropriate social activities, build independence, and grow in confidence. Through our Short Breaks provision, commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council, Josh and his family received the support they needed. His parents told us:

“Without Allsorts, Josh would depend on us, his parents, for everything – which would affect his identity and self-esteem. The group gives him friends, fun, and a sense of belonging.”

For Josh’s parents, it has also provided peace of mind. They can relax knowing he is supported by skilled staff who understand his needs, while enjoying seeing him thrive with his own friends and community.

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What we learned along the way:

Expanding opportunities for families through collaboration

Through our new Pop-Up programme, we gained valuable insights into the wideranging needs of families across the county. To provide more comprehensive support, we have learned that deeper engagement and collaboration with other organisations is essential in achieving the best outcomes for families.

Understanding and addressing barriers to participation

We identified the importance of exploring the barriers that are less visible or less well understood, particularly where families may experience multiple challenges. By better understanding these barriers, we can work towards reducing them and creating more inclusive opportunities for all families.

Embedding agility as a culture

As a learning organisation, we are accustomed to change. However, we recognise the need to further embed a culture of agility - one that allows us to respond not only to the evolving needs of our members, but also to wider economic and social challenges.

We are committed to embedding co-production as a core way of working, ensuring that families are meaningfully involved in shaping services. We also see opportunities to explore more innovative and creative approaches to consultation, enabling families to both influence provision and track the progress they make during their time with Allsorts.

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In order to create a truly accessible base for our services, we recognised the need for greater financial stability in the long term, which has been challenging in the current financial climate. We are reviewing how we increase stability and impact by working in partnership, enabling us to continue to focus on developing highquality activities and support which are sustainable. We have also built confidence in our ability to generate and diversify our own income, such as through our trading company Yugo.

Specialist sport and exercise with YuGo

YuGo is making sport and exercise more accessible by working with schools, clubs, individuals, plus through delivering professional support and training.

Company number 13937536

Created by Allsorts to expand the opportunities for exercise beyond it’s members, YuGo exists for those who often feel left behind by traditional fitness.

Surplus profits are donated back to Allsorts, to support young people with additional needs and their families.

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From one-to-one personal training to inter-school sport events, we make exercise enjoyable and accessible.

This year, YuGo has supported 434 individuals and 38 schools and groups, delivering over 1,500 hours of personal training and 1,158 PE lessons.

That’s a whole lot of movement, confidence and fun!

One teacher said: “It’s great for our pupils to socialise in a different setting, while enjoying playing sports.”

To learn more, visit yugo.org.uk

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Annual Report 2024-2025

We would like to acknowledge the huge generosity of all our Corporate Partners, Trusts and Foundations, Commissioners, individuals, groups and volunteers that have been a part of making ordinary magic possible for our children, young people and families.

Allsorts is a registered charity in England number 1153484

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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1153484

Allsorts Gloucestershire Unaudited Financial Statements 31 March 2025

HARPER SHELDON LIMITED

Chartered Accountants Midway House Staverton Technology Park Herrick Way, Staverton Cheltenham, Glos. GL51 6TQ

Allsorts Gloucestershire

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2025

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Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Statement of financial position 7
Notes to the financial statements 8

Allsorts Gloucestershire

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31 March 2025

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Allsorts Gloucestershire Charity registration number 1153484 Principal office Unit 9 Brunel Mall London Road Stroud GL5 2BP

The trustees

E Baker (resigned January 2025) C Margetson A Barker A Hitchings D Bullingham J Waterman (Chair of Trustees) N Sherwood S Marson (resigned November 2025) M Pearce (Appointed 11 July 2025) R Walker (Appointed 11 July 2025

Independent examiner

Harper Sheldon Limited Midway House Staverton Technology Park Herrick Way, Staverton Cheltenham, Glos. GL51 6TQ

Structure, governance and management

Allsorts Gloucestershire is a registered charity number 1153484, governed by the Charities Act 2006. The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The present constitutional document was adopted in February 2013.

The Board of Trustees conduct an annual skills audit and keep the skills requirements of the Board under review. The Board proactively recruits trustees who have skills and experience that are likely to be of value to the charity. If there is likely to be support for an applicant, initial contact will be made with the individual to ascertain both their suitability and their interest in a vacancy. Any new trustee is formally appointed by the Trustees and given an induction into Allsorts.

Allsorts Trustees meet a minimum of 4 times each year. Allsorts also has a separate Finance Committee which reviews the financial accounts on a monthly basis and meets to monitor finances and risks to the organisation a minimum of 4 times each year.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

Advisors

Allsorts works with the following advisers who provide expertise and advice in particular areas:

Risk Management

Allsorts maintains a detailed Risk Register which sets out current risks and the controls in place to manage them. The Trustee board reviews this register in detail bi-annually. The register is also reviewed by the CEO prior to the Board of Trustees meeting bi-annually or earlier than this if a new risk is identified.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that they referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives for the year. Public benefit has been achieved as per the activities outlined in the Achievements and Performance section of this report.

Reserves Policy

Allsorts holds a reserve fund to ensure the continuation of the services that Allsorts provides if its income from grants and support in kind were to fail.

Our reserves policy is based on having sufficient reserves to fulfil our closure liabilities and continue delivering our services for three months. These liabilities include staff redundancy costs and the obligations under our lease for our premises. Therefore, the charity's reserving target was £129,250 for 2024/2025. Throughout the year, our reserves were met.

Reserves of the charity are held in separate bank accounts, to gain full Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection.

When sufficient reserves levels are not met, our policy dictates that the Finance Committee, which usually meets quarterly, begin more frequent meetings to closely monitor our finances and to provide guidance to the CEO and the Board. This process was triggered during 2024/2025, due to the more challenging financial climate and changes to leadership during this period.

Objectives and activities

Allsorts Gloucestershire is charity led and informed by lived expertise, established to enable disabled children and young people, and their families to belong, thrive and reach their potential. We break down barriers; providing a supportive and empowering community, whilst offering a wide range of inclusive activities and services that increase connection, wellbeing and resilience. Children and young people can be themselves, free from judgment, engaging in fully accessible play, sports and social activities. Meanwhile, families access early intervention provision, including vital resources, information and signposting, to build confidence, knowledge and enable access to their and their children's rights.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

Achievements and performance

Membership

Allsorts employs a membership model, so that we have a body of people with lived expertise to consult and co-design with, define our priorities and the kind of activities we provide. We have actively worked with 375 member families, reaching 1607 individuals and directly supporting 993, with 7675 attendances at our activities and support sessions.

Activities

In 2024/25 we directly supported 993 individuals across Gloucestershire with over 7675 attendances, comprising of 67 family trips/outings, 207 play sessions and 766 sport activities. Allsorts will continue to make positive change throughout the county through:

The Future

Our strategy recognises that impact is enhanced through partnerships and co-production, over the next 3 years we will:

Dismantle barriers to access: by further embedding the voices of children, young people, and parents/carers into all areas of our work. Through listening, co-design, and amplifying their views, we will increasingly address barriers within our own provision, whilst influencing external access to opportunities.

Enhance and increase opportunities for connection: our community is at the heart of our decision making. When young people told us they wanted opportunities to socialise, we responded, creating additional inclusive spaces to connect and make friendships. We listened to families in rural areas, adapting and extending our provision to tackle the challenges of isolation and limited access.

Building resilience: we will diversify our income streams, further developing longer term and earned sustainable annual income. This includes reviewing the impact of our trading company Yugo, which provides a financial return alongside addressing health inequalities across Gloucestershire by providing inclusive/accessible exercise opportunities, plus upskilling our team to focus on prospect research, bid-writing, legacy and digital campaigns. We will further develop strategic partnerships and collaborations, working effectively with other organisations to reduce costs and increase impact.

Partnerships

Allsorts has continued to work in partnership with a range of other organisations, including Gloucestershire County Council, Barnwood Trust, Empire Fighting Chance, The Music Works, Inclusion Gloucestershire, School of Larks, Active Gloucestershire, Westonbirt Arboretum, and with a range of local organisations as well as special and mainstream schools.

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Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

Financial review

Given the challenging financial landscape, our finance committee regularly monitored income and expenditure to ensure that we continued to deploy charity resources effectively to achieve our charitable aims and commitments, helping to minimise any gap between income and expenditure costs. Despite this, 2024/25 was a more challenging financial year for Allsorts, due to multiple reasons. These included ambitious plans to support increasing demand for our services, the loss of our CEO/core fundraiser due to personal reasons, increasing costs including NI, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis affecting the generosity of our donors and supporters, the impact of a number of loyal funders pausing or closing their funding, and funders having lower levels of success rates due to the significant number of requests they received. Allsorts recorded an end of year operating deficit of £57,793; our reserves were used to cover this deficit.

Allsorts was grateful to the Edward Gostling Foundation, who awarded a restricted endowment of £120,000 in April 2024. This endowment provided a unique safety net that could be drawn on if reserves fell below three months, ensuring that the charity maintains its target free reserves level and remains financially viable. Due to the challenging financial climate, Allsorts ended the financial year with a deficit and free reserves held were significantly below the 3 months target. The Trustees agreed to release a grant of £97,593 from the Edward Gostling Endowment to enable our free reserves to meet our policy of 3 months operating and delivery costs. £22,407 of the endowment remains a restricted asset. We have since recruited a new CEO who joined us at the end of April 2025 and is working with the team to develop a revised income strategy, review the budget and identify cost savings during 25/26.

Our trading arm, YuGo, had a turnover of £212,312 in the third year of operating and was able to provide Allsorts with a donation of £20,000.

The trustees' annual report was approved on .......23[rd] January 2026.......... and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

J Waterman Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Allsorts Gloucestershire

Year ended 31 March 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Allsorts Gloucestershire ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies.

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

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.

Harper Sheldon Limited Independent Examiner

Midway House Staverton Technology Park Herrick Way, Staverton Cheltenham, Glos. GL51 6TQ

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Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 March 2025

2025 2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 310,055 80,902 390,957 342,200
Charitable activities 5 161,797 161,797 121,162
Other trading activities 6 (325) (325) (149)
Investment income 7 1,986 1,986 1,658
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Total income 473,513 80,902 554,415 464,871
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of raising
donations and
legacies 8 15,555 15,555 6,634
Expenditure on
charitable activities 9,10 442,958 58,552 501,510 461,416
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Total expenditure 458,513 58,552 517,065 468,050
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Net income/(expenditure)
and net movement in funds 15,000 22,350 37,350 (3,179)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 159,344 41,114 200,458 203,637
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Total funds carried forward 174,344 63,464 237,808 200,457
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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Allsorts Gloucestershire

Statement of Financial Position

31 March 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 16 43,511 55,602
Current assets
Debtors 17 (8,118) 31,080
Cash at bank and in hand 288,243 197,196
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280,125 228,276
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 18 63,421 83,420
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Net current assets 216,704 144,856
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Total assets less current liabilities 260,215 200,458
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Net assets 260,215 200,458
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Funds of the charity
Endowment funds 22,407
Restricted funds 63,464 50,285
Unrestricted funds 174,344 150,172
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Total charity funds 21 260,215 200,457
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on ......23[rd] January 2026...., and are signed on behalf of the board by:

J Waterman Trustee

The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2025

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is Unit 9, Brunel Mall, London Road, Stroud, GL5 2BP.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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Year ended 31 March 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

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Year ended 31 March 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Tangible assets (continued)

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures & fittings - 20% straight line Equipment - 20% straight line

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cashgenerating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.

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Year ended 31 March 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments (continued)

Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in the statement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in the statement of financial activities in which the initial gain was recognised.

For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.

Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 9,750 9,750
Gift aid
Legacy Income 637 637
The Edward Gosling Fund 97,593 97,593

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Year ended 31 March 2025

4. Donations and legacies (continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Grants
Grants receivable 119,498 40,684 160,182
Gloucestershire County Council 16,850 40,218 57,068
Barnwood Trust 23,193 23,193
Postcode Neighbourhood
Peter Harrison Foundation
Garfield Weston 29,167 29,167
Statutory Grants for Activities 4,330 4,330
Subscriptions
Membership fees 9,037 9,037
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310,055 80,902 390,957
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 35,290 35,290
Gift aid 2,372 2,372
Legacy Income 1,144 1,144
The Edward Gosling Fund
Grants
Grants receivable 104,869 56,295 161,165
Gloucestershire County Council 68,223 68,223
Barnwood Trust 55,027 55,027
Postcode Neighbourhood 5,409 5,409
Peter Harrison Foundation 1,977 1,977
Garfield Weston 4,091 4,091
Statutory Grants for Activities
Subscriptions
Membership fees 7,502 7,502
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280,495 61,704 342,200
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5. Charitable activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Local fundraising and trust
applications 99,384 99,384 76,491 76,491
Income from clubs and activities 62,413 62,413 44,671 44,671
-------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------------------------
161,797 161,797 121,162 121,162
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Year ended 31 March 2025

6. Other trading activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Subscriptions (325)
(325)
(149)
(149)
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Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 1,986 1,986 1,658 1,658
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Costs of raising donations and legacies
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Costs of raising donations and
legacies - Grants receivable 15,555 15,555 6,634 6,634
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Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
General charitable activities 182,104 182,104
Toy library
Parents, carers, early years and grandparents
Youth clubs, including trips 175 175
Sports 122,346 129 122,475
Family trips 77,781 58,293 136,075
Support costs 60,552 130 60,681
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442,958 58,552 501,510
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
General charitable activities 192,906 (14,138)
178,769
Toy library 13,622 38 13,660
Parents, carers, early years and grandparents 54 54
Youth clubs, including trips 61,067 61,067
Sports 100,995 6,006 107,001
Family trips 2,966 54,753 57,720
Support costs 37,273 5,874 43,145
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408,883 52,533 461,416
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7. Investment income

8. Costs of raising donations and legacies

9. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

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Year ended 31 March 2025

10. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken
Support
Total funds Total fund
directly
costs
2025 2024
£ £ £ £
General charitable activities 182,104
46,516
228,620 204,199
Toy library
13,660
Parents, carers, early years and
grandparents
54
Youth clubs, including trips 175
175 61,067
Sports 122,475
122,475 107,001
Family trips 136,075
136,075 57,720
Governance costs
14,165
14,165 17,715
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440,829
60,681
501,510 461,416
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11. Analysis of support costs
Analysis of
support costs Total 2025 Total 2024
£ £ £
Premises 17,646 17,646 7,774
Communications and IT 16,523 16,523 10,658
General office 2,260 2,260 6,998
Governance costs 14,168 14,168 17,717
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50,597 50,597 43,147
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12. Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 12,091 12,091
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13. Independent examination fees
2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,450 1,320
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Year ended 31 March 2025

14. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 326,657 308,768
Social security costs 15,353 28,575
Employer contributions to pension plans 6,580 7,395
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348,590 344,738
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The average head count of employees during the year was 37 (2024: 45).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).

15. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.

16. Tangible fixed assets

Long
leasehold Fixtures and
property fittings Equipment Total
£ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 103,852 675 9,530 114,057
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Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 53,652 675 4,128 58,455
Charge for the year 10,385 1,706 12,091
-------------------------------- -------------- ----------------------- --------------------------------
At 31 March 2025 64,037 675 5,834 70,546
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025 39,815 3,696 43,511
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At 31 March 2024 50,200 5,402 55,602
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Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 912 160
Amounts owed by group undertakings (9,030) 7,543
Prepayments and accrued income 23,377
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(8,118) 31,080
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17. Debtors

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Year ended 31 March 2025

18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 8,251 3,101
Accruals and deferred income 44,210 69,945
Social security and other taxes 10,960 10,374
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63,421 83,420
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Deferred income
2025 2024
£ £
Amount deferred in year 41,440 68,625
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19. Deferred income

20. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £6,580 (2024: £7,395).

21. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 25
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Fund 159,344 473,513 (458,513) 174,344
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At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 24
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Fund 162,523 403,166 (415,517) 150,172
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Restricted funds
At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 25
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted Funds 41,114 80,902 (58,552) 63,464
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At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 24
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted Funds 41,114 61,704 (52,533) 50,285
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Year ended 31 March 2025

21. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

Endowment funds

Endowment funds
At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 25
£ £ £ £ £
The Edward Gosling
Fund - desc in a/cs 22,407 22,407
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At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 24
£ £ £ £ £
The Edward Gosling
Fund - desc in a/cs
============== ============== ============== ============== ==============
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 43,511 43,511
Current assets 184,505 95,621 280,126
Creditors less than 1 year (55,255) (8,167)
(63,422)
-------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------------
Net assets 172,761 87,454 260,215
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 55,602 55,602
Current assets 161,554 66,723 228,277
Creditors less than 1 year (83,341) (83,341)
-------------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------------
Net assets 133,815 66,723 200,538
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22. Analysis of net assets between funds

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