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WIRRAL MENCAP
ANNUAL REPORT &
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2024
TH
. Company Number: 08668735
Charity Number: 1153742

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CONTENTS
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Trustees, Annual Report
Statements of Trustees, Responsibilities
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Independent Examinerfs Report
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements ". ..
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WIRRAL MENCAP
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report for the year ended 30th September 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's trust deed, the
Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published (FRS 102) (effective 1 St January
2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Wirral Mencap is a registered charitable company working with and for people with a learning
disability and their families. The organisation is based in Birkenhead but works across Wirral.
Wirral Mencap exists to advance equality for people with a learning disability and their families
through campaigning, raising awareness, providing information and opportunities. It is our view
that to achieve our aims we need to be person centred and work in partnership with other
Charitieslorganisations that support people with a learning disability.
During the financial year 2024, the charity's objectives and activities were guided by a 5-year
Strategic Plan for 2020-2025 which was developed in consultation with members, beneficiaries
and local professionals.
The aims for the period were:
1. To champion equality and promote independence so that people with a learning disability
reach their full potential
2. To provide knowledge and build confidence to improve personal well-being, resilience and
future planning
3. To connect people to their community and others to reduce social isolation and develop
personal relationships.
4. To collaborate, infomi and share best practi￿ to raise awareness, increase knowledge and
improve ServI￿S
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
1.1 Information Advice & Advocac
Service
The Information, Advice & Advocacy Service (IA&A) provides direct support to people with a
learning disability and their families through 1.1 case work, information events and workshops as
well as working strategically with the local authority and other organisations to improve services
and promote inclusion.
From 1st October 2023 to September 30th 2024 the Servi￿ supported 265 individualslfamilies
through casework. 75 of these were new issues this year, the rest were ongoing from the previous
year. 1009 individual actions were undertaken to support these families including providing
support with meetings and forms, planning for the future, navigating and accessing local services,
both statutory and voluntary, and providing information on, and support to access, a range of
serrfices such as housing, social care and planning for the future. We also received 31 requests.
for information regarding people who did not have a leaming disability. These people were
supported to access appropriate agencies for infomiation and support.
Through a partnership with other local advice-giving organisations, officially known as Ask Us
Wirral, 54 individualsl families also accessed specialist welfare benefits advice. A further 64
familiesl individuals were referred on to. another Servi￿ or organisation in this period.

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We held 2 events. Have Fun, Keep Well highlighted inclusive social and wellbeing opportunities
across Wirral; Adult Social Care introduced the Care Act and new developments and processes in
social care on Wirral. 150 people attended across both events
Nine workshops were delivered to a total of 54 people. Three workshops were for people with a
learning disability: Learn about Voting, Advocates, Big Meet Up, and Utility Bills Help and Support.
Parents and carers accessed the ever-popular Wills & TTUSts workshops x 2 and Preparing for
Independent Living x 2, as well as 2 opportunities to attend the new Court of Protection and
Deputyship workshop.
Other highlights in this year include
Recruited a new Project Worker to repla￿ the previous role of Caseworker in September.
Amy joined the IAA Service as a qualified and accredited advocate in October 2024.
Event attendan￿ increased from 60 last year to 150 this year.
Make It Belter advocates input over past I￿0 years into Wirral Council policies and
strategies has culminated in strategies being approved at Health and Social Care
Committee level this year. Advocates can be proud of the influence they have had on
Housing, Co-production, Supported Employment, All Age Disability,.and Transition
Strategies.
Work undertaken last year with parents with learning disabilities and additional needs led to
further funding from Family Hubs to develop and deliver training in October and November
to 80 professionals working within the Hubs. This was co-produced and delivered by
Parents with Experience Trainers. The success of this pilot has led the Family Alliance to
commission further delivery of the training to be offered to all Allian￿ partners in 2025.
We have begun work on an additional commission from the Family Alliance which is to produce an
Easy ReadlAccessible resource detailing Child Protection process on Wirral, for inclusion on
Wirral Council and Family Toolbox web sites.
1.2 Personal Develo
ment Services
Pro'ect
Overview
Gateway
A personal development
Award
programme with five modules:
(Commissioned
hobbies, lifestyle, fitness,
Day SeNice)
volunteering and challenge.
The award has three levels;
Bronze (Year 1), Silver (Year
2), Gold (Year 3 & 4).
Participants attend Wirral
Mencap for one day per week
to complete the modules.
Participants pay for this
service via a personal budgeu
direct payment.
Achievements
32 people accessed the Gateway Award
(day service model):
7 people completed their bronze award
13 people completed their silver award
O people achieved their gold Award as
this has been extended to a new 2 year
programme
- A new cohort of 8 people started the
programme betsveen July and September
I have extended the provision of Gateway to 4
years, with the addition of a volunteer-based
41h year, which I currently being trialled and
going well. We will be completed lots of
volunteering as well mock interviews and
preparation and also a CV and about me
profile for when they leave next June.

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Activities included, Taekwondo, drama,
photography, boxing, gym sessions, artist
study course, drumming, yoga, music
sessions, cookery and various sports
activities such as football, cricket and boccia.
This year we ran summer club for days,
total of 11 sessions with 15 attendees. This is
included, a canal trip, British music
experien￿, bowling, drama sessions and
more.
Summerclub
Summer Club runs in the six
weeks school holiday. During
Summer Club, participants
access a range of activities in
the community. It is run by
Gateway Award staff and
participants pay for the
serviced via a personal
budgeudirect payment
Below are our services open
to anyone with a learningx-.
disability for free. Some
people take up our services
and some people just come in
for some guidance and
signposting. For details of
each programme see below.
Open-access
services
42 new PDPS were completed for Wirral
Mencap Personal Development or
sociallactivity services, 6 were for people
already known to us who wanted more
information about activities.(people who
have completed the day service Gateway
Award or go to Crossbow or Lunch Club)
Only 14 appear to be accessing activities -
Gateway, Crossbow, Lunch Club, Pub
Night, course, workshops . Some people
just want information; others are on
waiting lists for courses. Courses and
activities are not always suitable or on a
convenient day. Social care and transport
are increasingly barriers limiting access to
activities.
86 informal PDPS were undertaken for
people who continue to engage with us.
4 people attended the Voting workshop
There are currently 22 people signed up to
the Independent Gateway Award, 28 in the
middle of the year.
2 people are working towards their Bronze
Award, 9 towards their Silver and 11
towards Gold. Another 2 have either paid
or completed all the requirements but are
not currently active. Experience suggests
that some of the people who have
disengaged may return in the future.
5 people completed their Bronze Award
7 people completed their Silver Award
Gateway
Award
(Independent)
A free version of the awards
programme outlined above for
people who do not have
funding to access the 'Day
Service, model. Participants
complete the award
independently with the
support of familyl support staff
and our part-time Personal
Development Mentor.

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Activities include volunteering in shops
and cafes, walking, swimming, going to
the gym, boccia, cycling, arts and crafts,
photography, a signing choir,
18 outcomes recorded for achievements
most reported improved skills, more
engagement in their community, increased
independence and confidence, and that
they are socialising more and feel less
lonely.
4 people referred to the Support to
Employment panel, no successful
placements yet.
20 people are interested in working with
Seetec to look for paid work.
Volunteering
forAII
A service that supports
people with a learning
disability to find meaningful
volunteering opportunities in
their community, either
independently, with their
support stafflcarers or with a
volunteer buddy (see below)..
This programme matches
people with a learning
disability with trained
volunteer buddies. The aims
of the project are to reduce
isolation and improve access
to community opportunities.
Crossbow Social Club (at
Liberty Centre
Birkenhead).
Buddy Scheme
I have been trying to encourage buddy
friendships, so far 3 pairs seem to be
successful.
One new non-LD buddy completed her
DBS and is available to support.
Social Clubsl
Drop in
Crossbow has a regular 8-10 week
timetable with both staple activities and
special events including physical activities
such as Drumming and Taekwondo lead
by an outsourced activity provider, and "in
House" cost-free events such as bingo,
karaoke and film nights. There is usually a
seasonal themed party IE Valentines
DaylHalloween.
The Social Club Lead now manages
Crossbow and Lunch Club which run
weekly & dedicated team of 5 Wirral
Mencap volunteers support the running of
this service, along with support from the
Liberty Centre venue volunteers also, who
provide technical support (karaokelfilm
projection, live music) operate a
tuckshopslcoffee shop and who
occasionally provide crafts
Attendees pay £2 per entry to this service
On average around 35 attendees with
learning disabilities access this servi
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This Servi￿ has been accessed 1272
times during 2024
Lunch Club now runs to an extended time
of 1.30pm (1 .5hrs)
Attendees pay £2 per entry to help cover
venue hire cost
Lunch Club also offers a monthly music
quiz which has proved a popular change
and engages a wider audience than Bingo
alone
Lunch Club is occasionally supported by a
Volunteer or temporary work experien
intern
Specialty Nurses visit on a semi regular
basis, who provide casual information,
noninvasive health checks (BP, etc) and
signposting to attendees, further improving
the offer at Lunch Club
Lunch Club hosts approx. 15-20 attendees
each week
This Servi￿ has been accessed 670 times
in 2024
A monthly Pub Night was launched at
Scrap Yard Liscard early in the year,
providing an opportunity for a group of
people with a Learning Disability to have
more intimate, relaxed night out in the
community in a safe, supported setting
The pub night supports individuals, social
development, networking opportunities
and confiden￿, with no dedicated activity
but some facilitation and prompting on
social networking between attendees, and
also acts as an outreach for new potential
WM members to learn about other
ServI￿S
Due to complications with venue, the Pub
Night is temporarily suspended until a
suitable new venue is identified.
This serrfice hosted on average 5
attendees each time.
Monday Lunch Club
(Bloom Building, 3 Abbey
Cl. Birkenhead}.
Monthly social pub nights
Walk and Talk
Courses
Accessible personal
development courses
delivered to meet the
identified learning needs of
people with a learning
disability and those who
support them.
Total number of course hours delivered: 192
Total number of people who have completed
a course and demonstrated good attendan￿.
176
Courses are delivered by volunteers, external
providers and Wirral Mencap staff.
Courses delivered this financial year and total
number who accessed our courses
241

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Walking Football - 22 (Iwo courses)
Boccia - 26 (two courses)
Photography Course One - 15 (two courses)
Cookery - 17 (three courses)
Badminton & Mini Tennis - 22 (two courses)
The Great Friendship Course - 30 (four
courses)
Computer Skills - 6
Artists and their Art - 15 (two courses)
Ukulele - 6
Eco Course- 10
Visit to Recycling Centre - 7
Lunch Club Walking Group - 21
Cycling - 12 (three courses)
Fun Team Sports - 11
Photography Course Two - 8
Chrlstmas Crafts - 5
Visit to New Brighton RNLI - 8
Popular courses such as The Great
Friendship Course, Cookery, Cycling,
Photography, Boccia and Walking Football
were delivered at least twice during this
financial year. We are developing new
courses in Cookery (Cookery Course Two),
Photography (Photography Course Two), and
Money Skills for the new financial year.
Health Club l Health Awareness Sessions.
The sessions were moved from Bloom to
Wirral Mencap and people were asked to
book on to sessions they would like to
attend. We discussed the changes with
attendees in January 2024 and received
feedback on subjects attendees would like
to learn more about.
Subjects covered:
Stress & anxiety
Your questions about can￿r
What is blood pressure?
Needle phobia workshop
Ways to get healthy and feel great
Learn about diabetes and the diabetic
screening programme
On average four people attended Walk
and Talk regularly in Birkenhead Park. The
group is led by one of our experienced
volunteers who is also a buddy to
someone with a learning disability.
Health Club
Health Club (renamed Health
Awareness Sessions from
Jan 24)
Monthly session focusing on
various health related topics.
Walk & Talk
Tuesdays 10.30-12 at
Birkenhead Park

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1.3 Other schemes ofwork
Relationships and Sexuality
We continue to seek specific funding for Relationships and Sexuality work. While at the individual
level the need for education and support remains high, we will continue to offer a free version of
the Relationships and Sexuality course - Great Friendships - for people with learning disabilities.
We have been offering this course on a quarterly basis funded from unrestricted income. In the
new financial year, we are planning an event to showcase OUT expertise in this area and raise
awareness of the need amongst parents and carers and supported living providers. .: ...
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability and Autism Training
Working in partnership with Be Well Training, we have been involved in the delivery of Oliver
McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability and Autism Training for health professionals under a
contract from the local ICB.. We have supported people with a learning disability through the Train
the Trainer and roll out of sessions for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Oliver McGowan Learning Disability
and Autism Mandatory Training programme. We now have 7 Learning Disability Trainers (LDTS),
employed and paid by Wirral Mencap, who are fully trained and can be called upon to deliver the
training across the Northwest. It is anticipated that over the next financial year demand for their
services will increase.
Parents with Learning Disabilities
Our work in this area has expanded, We re￿iVed a grant from the Family Toolbox alliance to
explore with experts by experience what a good practice model for supporting parents with
learning disabilities would look like. The report of the findings and recommendations was
presented by the experts themselves in March 2024. One of the key recommendations was for
staff training. The group went on to co-produce and co-deliver a series of workshops for the
recently recruited Family Hubs staff teams. Feedback to date has been extremely positive and the
impact for the individuals now employed by Wirral Mencap has been life changing.
1.4 Strate
icl artnershi
work
Our fourth Strategic Objective is:
To collaborate, infonn and share best practice to raise awareness, increase knowledge and
improve services
We have continued to work toiiiards this strategic aim through building relationships with external
organisations, seekingl responding to opportunities to collaborate and work with them, and people
with lived experien￿, to improve their services and accessibility for people with learning
disabilities.
1.4.1 influencing and self-advocacy
An important part of this work is valuing the contribution made by people with lived experience.
The Information, Advice & Advocacy Service has extended the LDT role and trained and
employed 3 parents with learning disabilities to co design and deliver workshops, as lived
experience experts.
A further 44 people with lived experience, including parents and carers, continue to contribute to
our strategicl partnership work in a voluntary capacity. Their role is mainly self-advocacy and we
have fomialised the role of Learning Disability Advocates (LDAS).
The Make It Better (MIB) group come together On￿ a quarter for advocacy training and to discuss
what issues they would like to work on. They have been involved in a wide range of campaigns,
consultations and coproduction work, many participating and engaging heavily and some joining
intermittently to have their say on issues of particular concern to them.

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Wirral Mencap Learning Disability Advocates, and Steering Group have input into a number of
strategies under development by the local authority.
This year they have worked on
Learning Disability and Autism Housing Strategy
All Age Disability Strategy
All Age Disability Review Implementation (includes Social Care Transition Protocol and
story from our Steering Group member
Coproduction Strategy and Charter
1.4.2 influencing and community partners.
The team engage with several local organisations and service providers through attending and
working with a variety of forums, networks and collaborations. Some meet as regularly as once a
week, others once a quarter.
The overall aim is to ensure that a learning disabilty perspective is included in discussions and
decision making, that Wirral Mencap is well placed to take up opportunities for collaboration and
influencing and that people with lived experience are included in that process too, from an early
stage.
Forum
What is their purpose
What is our rola
CVFSE Forum
Third sector community response
forum. To support meaningful
working together opportunities
and to prevent duplication or
unhelpful competition.
Forum for provider discussion and
for local authority to cascade
information to providers
Highlight needs of LD community.
Information on up-to-date support
available. Form relationships to co
deliver support
Supported Living.
Providers Forum
Build connections with providers -
find out what their challenges are
identify opportunities to work
ether
Build connections with providers -
find out what their challenges are
identify opportunities to work
to
ether
Maintain connections across all
sectors
Residential providers
forum
Forum for provider discussion and
for local authority to cascade
information to providers
BRIDGE Forum
Multi Agency Networking and
Information group
Parent Carer Forumlvoice for
SEND on Wirral. To provide
challenge to local authority where
necessary on SEND for 0-25.
Parent Carer
Participation Wirral
To support aims and to ensure we
have regular links with parent
carers of those still in education.
To promote our service and to
work in partnership on key issues
e.g. transition policies
Networkinglmaintaining a
presence in organisations working
with families, children and young
eo
Networking and information
sharing.
KoalalFamily
Toolbox
Networkinglinfo sharing for 3rd
Sector organisations working with
families and children under 25
Community of
Practice
To network and cascade
information through the Third
Sector

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Patient
Experience Strategy
PROMISE groups
Following consultation 5
workstreams exist to progress
improvements for patients of the
local hospital. To develop the
criteria for ,￿hat good looks like"
and evaluate performance.
To work systematically to
improve policy and procedure
within Social Care, Health and
across all ages and disabilities. To
eradicate gaps and make services
seamless and fit for purpose
To bring together people in
Wirral working within the lifelong
learning and supported
employment arena to improve
opportunities by maximising oppo
rtunities, support and preventing
duplication.
Networkingl info sharing for
regional and national Mencap
groups
To co-produce the Co production
strategy for Health & Adult Social
Care
To ensure representation of LD
views across 5 workstreams.
All Age Disability
Partnership Board
To highlight all gaps and systemi
issues that affect the LD
community and to work with
the partnership to effect
improvements
Support to
Employment strateg
y Group and Panel
To ensure that the people we
support are represented and
opportunities meet their needs.
RMS NeI￿Ork
Partners I&A Forum
To collaborate and share ideas
and resources. Maintaining up to
date infomiation in I&A
Co Production
Working Group
To ensure the strategy is fully co-
produced and represents the
needs and views of the LD
community
1.5 Volunteerin
Without funding for the post, we do not have anyone in the team with specific responsibilities for
volunteer recruitment, training and management.
Despite this we continued to be supported by long standing active volunteers at Crossbow Club,
Walk and Talk, and in the Wirral Mencap offi￿. We recruited one new regular volunteer for
Crossbow and one for Fundraising. Depending on work available we have office volunteers who
support with data entry.
In addition, we benefit from the time and expertise of our Leaning Disability Advocates who
volunteer on our IA&A Steering Group and have been involved in a range of consultation
opportunities through Make it Better. Similarly, some from the Members, Committee have
supported our recruitment and our community fundraising efforts...:
1.6 Fundraisin
With a new fundraising team starting at the beginning of the financial year, there has been a focus
on rebuilding corporate links, restarting community fundraising and expanding grant applications.
Wirral Mencap had 9 features in the Wirral Globe and 3 features on BBC Radio Merseyside over
the last financial year.
We re￿IVed a total of £16,482 in gifts and donations, donated largely by individual fundraisers,
our members with membership renewal, and local rotary I round table groups.
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External sponsorship events proved to be successful this year with £2,973 raised in sponsorship
via the Leasowe Lighthouse Abseil and £1,743.32 raised at the annual Seaside Walk.
We introduced a new Bollywood Night this year which was met with a lot of interest and raised a
total net income of £4,127.64. Our second most suc￿Ssful event was the Comedy Night which
raised a net income of £3,272.42. Both of these events were done in collaboration with otheJs,
showing the benefits of partnering up for events.
We were grateful for in memoriam and legacy donations of £75,232.
Attendance at both BNI and Networx 4 Business meetings has continued to prove worthwhile.
Members of NebNorx took part in the Comedy Night, donated raffle prizes and participated in
fundraising events. BNI contributed towards the Big Give and donated gifts. Both groups took part
in fundraising challenges.
1.6.1 Grant Fundraisin
Over the last financial year, Wirral Mencap has been active in securing grant funding to support
our work. We submitted 48 applications, requesting a total of £729,236. Of these, 15 applications
were successful, resulting in £173,371 in grant funding, as well as a fully funded defibrillator. This
equates to a 31.250/0 success rate in applications and 19.280/0 of the total funding amount
requested.
The grants awarded have supported a range of activities, including our social clubs, courses, and
personal development programmes, as well as contributing to our core costs. Despite our efforts,
we have observed a significant increase in the demand and competition for grant funding, which
has presented challenges in achieving our fundraising goals.
To enhance our grant-making skills and practices, we undertook reviews with three local grant
funding experts during the year. These reviews provided valuable insights and guidance, enabling
us to refine our approach and improve future applications.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total income in the year was £351,036 (2023: £389,804) of which £173,371 (2023: £288,762),
related to funding for projects upon which restrictions are placed.
Total expenditure in the year was £379,526 (2023: £335,325). leaving a deficit for the year of
£28,490 (2023: surplus £54,479).
At 30th September 2024. the charitable company's reserves stood at £227,880 (2023: £256,370) of
which £75,426 (2023: £135,506) represent restricted funds.
Risk Management
The committee examines the major risks that the charitable company faces each year and has
developed and continues to develop systems to monitor and control these risks to mitigate any
impact that they may have on the charity both now and in the future.
This year the committee completed a full review of the Strategic Risk Register. When complete the
board decided to review the Risk Register on an ongoing basis. Different sections of the register
are standing agenda items at the 6 weekly board meetings.
The main risk to the organisation is financial. Staff changes has meant generating unrestricted
income through community fundraising continues to be challenging. It will take time to grow the
supporter base and to build up community activity to previous levels.
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Given the level of risk and following a review of our approach to income generation we decided to
recruit a part time Grants Fundraiser and a full time Fundraiser with a focus on community
fundraising.
This proved easier to recruit and has had a positive impact on our approach to fundraising. We
have become more proactive with our grants fundraising and have created a much bigger pipeline
of.opportunities and applications.
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the charitable company to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves. at
a level which will allow the charity to cover redundancy costs and continue its activities for six to
twelve months should no further funding be received.
The level of reserves is intended to provide continuation and security for the organisation in light
Existing commitments to deliver the Galeway Programme.
High levels of competition in the grant funding market
Uncertain future plans and costs for future premises and premises maintenance.
At the end of the financial year the unrestricted funds totalled £152,379 (2023: £120,864) net of fixed
assets. The charitable company's policy reserves require £27,983 for redundancy provision, £6,157
lease commitment and running costs between £73,038 to £146,075, totalling £107,178 to £180,215.
PLANS FOR FUTURE
We will continue to work to advance the health and wellbeing and education of people with a
learning disability, their families and carers.
In the next 12 months we are looking forward to developing and expanding the services we
provide including
an additional day service offer similar to the existing Gateway Award Programme.
recruitment of additional Learning Disability Trainers to expand the role out of Oliver McGowan
training.
resumption of Relationships and Sexuality work
providing Information Advice and Advocacy support for autistic adults and families of autistic
children
continued development of appropriate support model for parents with learning disabilities
supporting experts with lived experience to inform and train professionals and in turn improve
accessibility of service delivery for people with learning disabilities.
We have plans to review the purpose and composition of the Members, Committee in the next
financial year. The intention is to recruit new people and to refresh the approach taken by the
group.
Financial year 2024-25 is the last year of our current 5-year strategy. We have already started the
process of consulting with members and other stakeholders on the focus of a new strategy for the
next five years. We have plans to increase consultation work in the second quarter of the next
financial year and to let that inform the strategic direction of the organisation.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT.
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 29th August 2013
(Company number 08668735) and registered as a charity on 9th September 2013 (Charity number
1153742).
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The Governing Instruments under which the charitable company operates comprise the
Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 1st October 2009 and revised by special resolution
on 18th February 2016 developed by the Royal Mencap society.
Members, Liability
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Every member of the Association.
undertakes to contribute the assets of the Society, in the event of it being wound up while he or she
is a member or within one year of ceasing to be a member for debts and liabilities of the Society
contracted before he or she ceases to be a member such amount as may be required not exceeding.
£1.
The board of Trustees, who are also the Directors, are appointed by the members in accordance
with procedures set out in the Memorandum and Articles.
Trustees are appointed by the membership at the annual general meeting. The board may from
time to time co-opt a person (who may or may not be a member) to the board either to fill a vacancy
or as an addition member of the board. Co-opted members must not fomi more than one-third of
the board in number, and the total number must not exceed twelve.
The trustees develop the strategy for the organisation and oversee its management. They ensure
that decisions are taken in the best interests of the beneficiaries.
The day-to-day decision-making is delegated to the Chief Executive with any significant decisions
being taken to the Committee at board meetings. The board of Trustees meet 12 times a year to
make key decisions regarding the organisations present and future activity, and to offer guidance
and support to the staff team
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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Wirral Mencap
08668735 .
Name
Company Number
Charity Number
Registered Office
1153742
4244 Market Street
Birkenhead
Merseyside
England
CH415BT
The trustees, who are also the company directors, that
served during the year were as follows:
T Beck
(Resigned 22nd February 2024)
K Blair
D C Jamieson
D P Mearns
C Newton
Kward
Trustees
(Appointed 22nd February 2024)
(Appointed 22nd February 2024)
(Appointed 13th August 2024)
Company Secretary
Independent Examiner Ying Huang, ACCA
LCVS
151 Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2AH
S Nicholson
Bankers
Lloyds PIC
P.0. Box
BX11LT
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees
C Newton - Trustee
Date:
&s
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at, the balance sheet
date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure,
for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees should follow best practice
and
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
obserie the methods and principle in the Charities SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the company will continue as a going concern"
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departure disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining 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 statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's trust deed, the
Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published (FRS 102) (effective 181 January
2019).
By the Order of the board,
C Newton - Trustee
42-44 Market Street
Birkenhead
Merseyside
Englan
CH415BT
&s
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
WIRRAL MENCAP
I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended
301h September 2024, which are set out on pages 17 to 29.
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the
purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this
year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions
given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the
2011 Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions
given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of
the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration
of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking
explanations from the trustees Con￿rning any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fairf view, and the report is limited to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Res
ective
res
onsibilities of
trustees and examiner
Basis of inde
endent
examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my
attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material
respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of
the Companies Act 2006; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records
and comply with the accounting requirements of section 396
of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting Charities
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to
enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be
reached.
Inde
endent examinerfs
statement
Name: Ying Huang
Relevant professional qualification or body.. ACCA
Address: clo LCVS 151. Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2AH
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Notes Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
other trading activities
Investments
3a
3b
3c
3d
91,482
67,301
15,218
91,482
10,925
173,371 240,672 358,402
15,218
18,900
3,664
1,577
Totsl income
177,665
173,371 351,036 389.804
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
43,456
102,619
43,456
18,123
336,070 317,202
233,451
Total expenditure
146,075
233,451 379.526 335,325
Net (expenditure)lincome, net
movement in funds
31,590
(60,080) (28,490)
54,479
Total funds brought fO￿ard
9,10
120,864
135,506 256,370 201,891
Total funds carried forward
8-10
152,454
75,426 227,880 256,370
The notes on pages 19 to 29 form part of these accounts.
All the above amounts relate to continuing activities of the charitable company.
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Company Number: 08668735
Notes
30th September 2024 30th September 2023
5,598
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
4,199
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
842
225,000
1,903
253,842
225,842
255,745
Current liabillties
Creditors.. amounts falling
due within one year
(2,161)
(4,973)
Net current assets
223,681
250,772
Total assets less current
liabilities
227,880
256,370
Funds:
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
152,454
75,426
120,864
135,506
8,10
227,880
266,370
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).
These accounts have been prepared in accordan￿ with the provisions applicable to small
companies subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
For the period covered by these accounts the company was entitled to exemption under section 477
of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question
in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees, who are the directors of the company, acknowledge their responsibility for complying
with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial
statements.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees on .......
as
C Newton - Trustee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
1. Limited Liability
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. Each membef s liability Is limited to £1.
2. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's trust deed, the
Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published (FRS 102) effective 1 $1 January
2019.
The 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 accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The charitable company has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for Charities applying
FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
Going Concern
At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charitable company has adequate reserves to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future. The Trustees are confident that the levels of liquidity and free reserves will not affect the
charity's operations. Thus, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in
preparing the accounts.
Funds Accounting
Unrestricted funds are the charity's free reserves available for the trustees to distribute in
accordance with the charitable company's charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific restrictive conditions imposed by the donor. All restricted
funds are accounted for as restricted income and expenditure for the purposes is charged to the
fund.
Income recognition
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, there is sufficient certainty
of re￿[pt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable
can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies comprise of donations and general grants which are recognised in the
accounts when received, with the exception of known legacies which are accounted for when their
receipt is ￿rtaIn.
Income from charitable activities is recognised on an accrual's basis except for grants receivable,
which are recognised on the date on which their unconditional payment is confirmed by the donor.
Income from othertrading activities relates to fundraising events and is recognised when the amount
is certain,
Income from investment relates to bank interest received and is recognised when the amount is
certain.
Expenditure recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charitable company to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the
amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis. All expenses, including support costs and
governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the
Statement of Financial Activities. Support and governance costs are applied to unrestricted funds
unless specifically included in the restrictions, as specified by the donor.
Expenditure on raising funds relates to costs incurred in fundraising events including a fundraiser
salary and other costs.
Expenditure on charitable activities relate to the operation of the charity comprising of direct
charitable expenditure to meet the objectives of the charitable company. Support and governance
costs relate to the management and operation of the organisation and also Complian￿ with
constitutional and statutory requirements in producing the annual report. These are dealt with in the
Statement of Financial Activities when payment has been approved by the charitable company.
Fixed Assets
Capital expenditure of £500 and above is stated in the balance sheet at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life
as below:
Leasehold Improvements
Motor Vehicle
25 % per annum straight line basis
25 % per annum reducing balan￿ basis
25 % per annum reducing balan￿ basis
Fixtures & Fittings
Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term
liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and
Section 12 '0ther Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party
to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements,
when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention
to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using
the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the
transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of
interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction
price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is
measured at the present value of the future re￿iptS discounted at a market rate of interest.
Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate
method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or arè
discharged or can￿lled.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Taxation
Income and gains are exempt from taxation as they are received and applied for charitable purposes
only. The charitable company benefits from various exemptions from taxation afforded by tax
legislation and is not liable to corporation tax on income or gains falling within those exemptions.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical
experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these
estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to
accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision
affects only that period, or in the period of the re)iision and future periods where the revision affects
both current and future periods.
3. Income and endowments from
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
. Donations and legacies
Donations
Legacies
16,250
75,232
16,250
75,232
10,925
91,482
91,482
10,925
Income from donations and legacies for 2023 related wholly to unrestricted funds.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
2024
Totsl
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
2024
b. Charltable actlvities
Ann Duchess Westminster Fund
Bally Thomas Charitable Fund
Club activities income
Contract income
Family Toolbox Allian
Forbes Charitable Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
Hemby Charitable Trust
Kickstart and Access to Work
Member's Subs
National Lottery Awards for All
National Lottery Community Fund
Postcode Neighbourhood Fund
Room hire
Skelton Charity
Sport England
Steve Morgan Foundation
Steve Morgan Foundation (DCMS)
Training income
Wirral Borough Council
5,000
5,000
10,000
59,815
6,030
15,000
61,277
3,300
61,277
3,300
8,333
3,000
8,333
3,000
20,000
2,500
1,066
1,155
1,115
1.109
1,115
1,109
19,182
19,182
101,509 101,509
98,874
25,000
15
2,500
5,147
2,500
5,147
8,667
14,471
1,559
94,250
500
500
28,700
28,700
67,301
173,371
240,672
358,402
Income from charitable activities in 2023 comprised £69,640 unrestricted funds and restated
£288,762 related to restricted funds.
c. Other trading activities
Fundraising events income
15,218
15,218
18,900
Income from other trading activities for 2023 related wholly to unrestricted funds.
d. Investments
Bank interest
3,664
3,664
1,577
Income from investments for 2023 related wholly to unrestricted funds.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
4. Expenditure on charitable activities
Direct Support &
Charitsble Governance
Expenditure
Costs
Total
2024
Total
2023
Relief of people with learning disabilities,
to provide help and support and provide
facilities for recreation and leisure time
207,952
128,118 336,070 317,202
a. Analysed as follows:
2024
2023
Direct charitable expenditure..
staff salary costs
Pension
Minibus expenses
Building running costs
Activities and events costs
Equipment
Training
Travel expenses
Volunteer expenses
Recruitment and DBS fees
Depreciation
143,570
2,422
4,267
22,397
23,536
405
2,195
1,202
999
5,585
1,374
135,275
2,177
3,912
18,245
22,783
392
. 2,088
1,032
300
2,389
1,833
207.952
190,426
2024
2023
Support & Govemance costs..
Staff salary costs
Pension
Office costs
Consumables
Insurance
Marketing
Registrations and subscriptions
Bank and credit card charges
Payroll fees
Accountancy fees
Depreciation
95,604
2,114
10,253
2,698
4,379
4,265
6,308
346
861
. 103,062
2,134
5,861
3,156
2,236
4,085
3,992
199
818
li
1,265
25
1,200
33
128,118
126,776
Total expenditure on charitsble activities
336,070
317,202
£233,451 (2023: £202,767) of the above expenditure relates to restricted funding.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
b. Staff Costs
2024
2023
Gross wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension
263,484
13,665
4,536
241,345
12,899
4,311
281,685
258.555
Total staff costs of £281,685 includes £37,975 (2023: £15,907) related to staff costs related to
fundraising activities.
c. Particulars of employees:
Average number of employees during the year, calculated on the basis of full-time equivalents, was
as follows:
2024
13.4
2023
10
Charitable activities
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.
The Trustees are not remunerated for their services and are not included in the above number of
employees.
No out-of-pocket expenses were reimbursed to trustees in the year (2023: £nil).
5. Tangible flxed assets
Leasehold
Improvements
Motor Fixtures &
Vehicle
Fittings
Total
Cost:
Balance at 151 October 2023
Additions
13.800
39,052
7,256
60,108
Balance at 30th September 2024
13,800
39,052
7,266
60,108
Depreciation:
Balance at 181 October 2023
Charge for the year
13,800
35,143
977
5,567
422
54,510
1 ,399
Balance at 30th September 2024
13,800
36,120
5,989
55,909
Net Book Value:
Balance at 30th September 2024
2,932
1,267
4,199
Balance at 30th September 2023 ._ .
3,909
1 ,689
5,598
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30Tr1 SEPTEMBER 2024
6. Debtors
2024
2023
Debtors
Prepayments
340
502
938
965
842
1,903
7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Accruals
2,161
4.973
Analysis of net assets between funds
2024
Tangible Fixed Net Current
Assets
Assets
Total
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
75
152,379
152,454
Restricted Funds
Department of Transport
Family Toolbox Alliance
Forbes Charitable Foundation
Henry Smith Charity
National Lottery Awards for All
National Lottery Community Fund
Postcode Neighbourhood Fund -_.
Screwfix Foundation
Skelton Charity
Sport England
Tesco Bags for Help
Wirral Borough Council
2,932
2,932
8,333
3,000
1,192
15,755
2,855
11,844
1,443
2,500
2,597
128
22,847
8,333
3,000
1,192
15,755
2,855
11,844
1,443
2,500
2,597
128
22,847
4,124
71,302
75,426
Totsls
4,199
223,681
227,880
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
2023
Tangible Fixed Net Current
Total
Assets
Assets
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
99
120,765
120,864
Restrlcted Funds
Bally Thomas Charitable Fund
Department of Transport
Family Toolbox Alliance
Garfield Weston Foundation
Henry Smith Charity
National Lottery Community Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
(Advice and Advocacy)
Postcode Neighbourhood Fund
Price Parry for Crossbow
Royal Mencap Society
Screwfix Foundation
St James Place Charitable Fund
Tesco Bags for Help
Wirral Borough Council
8,783
8,783
3,910
14,895
6,638
1,589
1,806
775
3,910
14,895
6,638
1,589
1,806
775
25,000
2,052
3,444
5,000
2,320
269
59,025
25,000
2,052
3,444
5,000
2,320
269
59,025
5,499
130,007
135,506
Totals
5.598
250,772
256,370
9. Unrestricted Funds
Movements in the Year
Income Expenditure
Reserves
at Beginnlng
of year
Reserves
at End
ofyear
2024
General Fund
120,864 177.665
(146,076)
152,454
Movements in the Year
Income Expenditure
Reserves
at Beginning
of year
Reserves
at End
of Year
2023
General Fund
152,380 101,042
(132,558)
120,864
General Fund is used to finance the charitable company's general activities as outlined in the
Trustees, Report.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
10. Restricted funds
Movements in the Year
Income Expenditure
2024
Reserves at
Beginning
of year
Reserves at
End
ofyear
Ann Duchess Westminster Fund
Bally Thomas Charitable Fund
Department of Transport
Family Toolbox Allian
Forbes Charitable Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
Hemby Charitable Trust
Henry Smith Charity
Mencap for Treat me Well
National Lottery Awards for All
National Lottery Community Fund
Postcode Neighbourhood Fund
Price Parry for Crossbow
Royal Mencap Society
Screwfix Foundation
Skelton Charity
Sport England
St James Place Charitable Fund
Steve Morgan Foundation
steve Morgan Foundation (DCMS)
Tesco Bags for Help
Wirral Borough Council
5.000
(5,000)
(8,783)
{978}
(14,895)
8,783
3,910
14,895
2,932
8,333
3,000
8,333
3,000
6,638
(6,638)
1,589
(397)
1,192
1 ,806
19,182
775 101,509
25,000
2,052
3,444
5,000
(5,233)
(99,429)
(13,156)
(2,052)
(3,444>
(3,557)
15,755
2,855
11,844
1,443
2,500
2,597
2,500
5,147
(2,550)
(2,320)
2,320
269
59,025
(141)
(64,878)
128
22,847
28,7.00
135,506 173,371
(233,451)
75,426
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
Movements in the Year
Income Expenditure
2023
Reserves at
Beginning
of year
Reserves at
End
ofyear
Bally Thomas Charitable Fund
Department of Transport
Family Toolbox Alliance
Garfield Weston Foundation
Hemby Charitable Trust
Henry Smith Charity
Mencap for Treat me Well
National Lottery Community Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
(Advice and Advocacy)
Postcode Neighbourhood Fund
Price Parry for Crossbow
Royal Mencap Society
Screwfix Foundation
St James Place Charitable Fund
Steve Morgan Foundation
Steve Morgan Foundation (DCMS)
Tesco Bags for Help
Wirral Borough Council
10,000
(1,217)
(1,303)
{105}
{13,362)
(2,500)
(529)
(824)
(8,097)
(105,273)
8,783
3,910
14,895
6,638
5,213
15,000
20,000
2,500
2,118
824
9,903
7,174
1,589
1,806
775
98,874
25,000
25,000
2,052
3,444
5,000
2,320
5,000
3,967
5,000
2,500
5,019
1,793
1,000
(2,948)
(523)
(180)
(13,686)
{16,264)
(731)
(35,225)
8,667
14,471
269
59,025
94,250
49,511 288,762
(202,767)
.. 135,506
Description of Funds
These are monies given to the charitable company to be spent at the discretion of the Board of
Trustees for specific charitable purposes, as follows:
Amy Duchess Westminster Fund- Contribution towards the salary of the programmes Co-
ordinator.
Bally Thomas Charitsble Fund - Contribution towards Gateway award.
Department of Transport- For the purchase of a new minibus, to be used in the delivery of
Wirral Mencap Services as well as lending to third party organisations at the discretion of the
Trustees and subject to licensing and Insuran￿ conditions.
Family Toolbox Alliance- Contribution towards family support group.
Forbes Charitable Foundation- Contribution towards set up costs for the adult social clubs
Garfield Weston Foundation- Contribution towards general running costs.
Hemby Charitable Trust- Contribution towards Gateway award.
Henry Smith Charity - Contribution towards activities, personal development and running costs.
Mencap for Treat me Well - Funding for treat me well group activity and support in 2021.
National Lottery Awards for All - Contribution towards salary costs of the information and advice
manager.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024
National Lottery Community Fund - To support adults with learning difficulties by p.roviding
provision of information, support, and advocacy setvices.
Postcode Neighbourhood Fund - Contribution towards general running costs.
Price Parry for crossbow- To pay for the cost of running Crossbow in a new venue and with a
new member of staff.
Royal Mencap Society - To deliver 'Let's get digital, programme of digital skills training for people
with a learning disability.
Screwfix Foundation - To part fund the installation of a Changing Places toilet
Skelton Charity - Contribution towards life skills courses for people with learning disabilities
Sport England- Contribution towards the project, sports for adults with learning disabilities in
Wirral
St James Place Charitable Fund - Contribution towards gateway holiday treats
Steve Morgan Foundation - Contribution towards CEO salary
Steve Morgan Foundation- DCMS- Community match funding from DCMS for Covid recovery
plan.
Tesco Bags for Help- Contribution towards running costs.
Wirral Borough Council - Contribution towards cost of living support.
11. Operating Lease Commitments
Financial commitments under nOn-Can￿lIable operating leases relating to the lease of 42-44 Market
Street. Plus, one photocopier over five years. This will result in the following payments falling due at
30th September 2024. There was a 1 year extension signed after 2024 year end, relating to the lease
of 42-44 Market Street for £10,000, the below figures do not include this.
2024
2023
Premises
Within one year
10,000
10,000
Photocopiers
Within one year
Due 1 to 2 years
Due 2- 5 years
1,841
1,570
2,747
2,653
1,841
4,316
Total
6.157
18.810
12. Related Party Transactions
There were no material related party transactions during the year which require disclosure (2023:
none).
13. Guarantees
As at 30th September 2024, 208 members had given a guarantee of £1 each in the event of the
company winding-up, total: £208 (2023: 235 members £235).
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