Wirral me cap WIRRAL MENCAP ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 TH Company Number: 08668735 Charity Number: 1153742
WIRRAL MENCAP CONTENTS Page Trustees, Annual Report Statements of Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Examinerfs Report 15 16 Statement of Financial Activities 17 Balan Sheet 18 Notes to the Financial Statements -. 19
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their annual report for the year ended 30th September 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordan 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 sl 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 leaming 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 ntred 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 Independen so that people with a learning disability reach their full potential 2. To provide knowledge and build Confiden to improve personal well-being, resilien and future planning 3. To connect people to their community and others to reduce social isolation and develop personal relationships. 4. To collaborate, inform and share best Practi to raise awareness, increase knowledge and improve ServIS ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 1.1 . The Infomiation. 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 2024 to September 30th 2025, the Servi supported 175 individualslfamilies through casework. 67 of these were new issues this year, the rest were ongoing from the previous year. 858 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 infonnation on, and support to access, a range of services such as housing, social care and planning for the future. We also received 12 requests for infomiation regarding people who did not have a learning disability. These people were supported to access appropriate agencies for InfOatIOn and support. Through a partnership with other local advice-giving organisations, officially known as Ask Us Wirral, 38 individualsl families also acSSed specialist welfare benefits advi. A further 68 families/ individuals were referred on to another Servi or organisation in this period.
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 We held 1 event attended by 41 people. Let's Talk about Health featured a marketplace of health providers, and a range of talks on accessing support with health concerns for people with learning disabilities. Fourteen workshops were delivered to a total of 123 people. Eight workshops were co-delivered by our Lived Experien Advocate team to professionals on how to work more inclusively with people with a learning disability. Parents and carers acSSed the ever-popular Wills & Trusts workshops x 3, Preparing for Independent Living x 1 and Introduction to the Court of Protection x 2. 1.2. Other highlights in this year include Workshop attendance increased from 54 last year to 123 this year and over half of those workshops were training practitioners on understanding and communicating better with people with a learning disability. Our new Project Worker joined the IAA servi as a qualified and accredited advocate in October 2024. Training co-produced and delivered by Parents with Experien Training delivered to Family Hubs across October and November 2024 was well reived, and further training has been delivered to Parent Advocates as a result, with likelihood of delivering more in next year to other organisations and ServIS in a paid capacity. A further commission from the Family Allian to produ an easy readl accessible resource detailing Child Protection prOsS on Wirral, has b&n completed this year. This resour was cOprodud with Lived Experience Advocates and partners at Koala and has been a great Sucss. The resource will be available on Wirral Council, Koala and Wirral Mencap websites. We reiVed new National Lottery funding for 4 years to develop coproduction projects and work, based on the SucsS of the projects above. Empower, Advocate, Transform began in July 2025 and was formally launched at an event in November. Funding was also reiVed from John Moores to contribute towards the Infonnation, Advi & Advocacy casework Se1. 1.2 Personal Development Services Overview A personal development programme with five modules: hobbies, lifestyle. frtness, volunteering and challenge. The award has three levels: Bronze (Year 1). Silver (Year 2). Gold (Year 3). Participants attend Wirral Mencap for one day per Overvie week to complete the modules. Participants pay for this service via a personal budgev direct payment. Achievements 28 people accessed the Gateway Award (day Servi model): 5 people completed their bronze award 6 people completed their silver award 10 people achieved their gold Award 7 people achieved their gold plus award - A new cohort of 6 people started the programme in September 2025. Achievements Activities included, Taekwondo, drama, photography, boxing, gym sessions, arts and crafts, drumming, yoga, music sessions. cookery and various sports activities such as football, basketball and boccia. Gateway members volunteered al the Nest Café and Wirral country park," a new volunteer plament was established at Ness Gardens for the Frida rou next ear 2026. Gateway Award (Commissioned Day sen11) ect
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Summer Club 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 serVid via a personal budgevdirect payment Below are our services open to anyone with a learning disability for free. Some people take up our servIs, and some people just come in for some guidance and signposting. For details of each programme see below. 14 people accessed Summer Club including a one-off day trip. -summer Club ran for 6 weeks during July and August on both a Monday and a Thursday. Activities induded. drama, museum visits. Boxing, Taekwondo, Golf, boccia, Music sessions, and a narrowboat trip Open-access services 31 PDPS were completed for new people assessed for Wirral Mencap personal development or sociallactivity ServIS of which 14 have signed up to new activities - Gateway, Crossbow, Lunch Club, courses, LDA training. At least 4 people have reengaged with us after several years. 47 PDP reviews were completed for people who engage with us on a regular basis. There are currently 25 people signed up to the Independent Gateway Award. 6 people are working towards their Bronze Award. 7 towards their Silver and 12 towards Gold. 1 person completed their Bronze Award (in 3 months). 1 person completed their Silver Award Activities included walking, swimming, snowsports, cooking, fixing computers. One volunteers with the Scouts and the other in a hospital. 1 person was supported into a volunteering placement. Several others were provided with information, including at local cafes and church coffee mornings, and charity shops. 1.1 people attended a meeting with Seetec and the Careers Service (another 13 expressed interest but were unable to attend on the day). Unfortunately, Seetec has been disbanded but we have established a link with the Careers SeNice. Gateway Award (Independent) A free version of the awards programme outlined above for people who do not have funding to aCsS the 'Day Service, model. Participants complete the award independently with the support of familyl support staff and our part-time Personal Development Mentor. Volunteering for A Servi that supports people with a learning disability to find meaningful volunteering opportunities in their community, either independently, with their support stafflcarers or with volunteer buddy (see below). Buddy Scheme This programme matches people with a leaming disability with trained volunteer buddies. The aims of the project are to redu isolation and improve access to community opportunities. There were 2 active buddy pairs this year, all ontinuing to support people who were feeling lonely and isolated or helping members to aCsS volunteeringlactivities. 2 members were supported to become pen pals.
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Courses ACssible personal development courses delivered to meet the identified learning needs of people with a leaming disability and those who support them. Total number of course hours delivered.. 248 Total number of people who have accessed a course: 325 Active courses: 65 Courses are delivered by staff, volunteers or external providers such as Wirral Lifelong Leaming. The following courses were delivered this year (courses in bold were delivered more than on) Photography - Friendships - Cookery Cycling - Walking Football Computer Skills - Artists & theirArt Fun Mini Tennis Skills Boccia - Fun Team Sports English Skills Creative Writing Maths Skills Money Skills Tennis General Wellbeing We also delivered two free walking groups on Mondays and Thursdays to encourage people to exercise, chat and make new friends. Health Awareness Sessions (HAS) now run the first Monday of every month in the Gateway Room. The LD nurses have delivered the sessions and have covered the following topics: breast screening programme, alcohol, looking after our mental health, STOMP, coping with difficult feelings, prevention of falls, anxiety, sleeping well, how to keep hydrated. Heamh Awareness Health Awareness Sessions (HAS) have replaced Health Club.
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Social Clubsl Drop in Crossbow Social Club (at Liberty Centre Birkenhead). Crossbow Club continues to be supported by a smaller but committed team of volunteers and one member of staff. There are on average around 30 people with leaming disabilities attending on a weekly basis. A weekly timetable of activities is coordinated with both in-house activities such as discos, karaoke, and bingo. and outsourced activities with a provider, such as Drumming with Rhythm Reaction and Flower Crafts with a local florist who volunteers their time, keeping the offering appealing, stimulating and accessible to a variety of interests and abilities. Also serves as first POC for potential new rnembers, and outreach to draw in more attendees to other events via ticket sale eventslpromotional materials. Bingo is now hosted with option additional charges for extra tickets which brings in a small amount of funds each time. Lunch Club has now moved to Rek41 which is doser to the Wirral Mencap office and also redUS outgoings due to redUd room hire cost. Lunch Club averages 17 attendees per week As well as a sociable space for lunch, it also provides Bingo and a special monthly music quiz activity Pub Night is a small social club for people to gather and have an evening out in a safe supported space. It is held On monthly for 2 hours It averages around 6-10 attendees each session Monday Lunch Club (Bloom Building, 3 Abbey Cl, Birkenhead). Pub Night (The Swan pub. Prenton) Walk and Talk 5 people attend Walk and Talk regularly in Birkenhead Park. The group is led by volunteer who is buddy to someone with a leaming disability. They both were the lead walkers at this yearfs Seaside Walk event. 1.3 Other schemes of work 1.3.1. Oliver McGowan Mandatory Learning Disability and Autism Training Working in partnership with Be Well Training, we have seen a significant increase in paid work opportunities for our Learning Disability Trainers, who are fully trained to deliver the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training {OMMT).
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 This has included both: Tier 1 training delivered online Tier 2 training delivered in person We have supported our trainers to rehearse and build Confiden with scripts, practi delivery, and improve facilitation skills. For this financial year the OMMT work has generated 341 hours of paid employment for our trainers. We have now established a clear pricing structure, with charges applied to Be Well Training for each session our trainers deliver. This ensures the project generates reliable income for Wirral Mencap each month. Be Well Training have confirmed that there will be a high volume of training dates in 2026, which will provide further opportunities for our trainers to gain paid work and will continue to increase the organisation's income. 1.3.2. Healthy Hearts (Step Up Project) We delivered a 12-month project called"Healthy Hearts," designed to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among adults with a leaming disability by focusing on behaviour change in areas such as diet, weight management, and physical activity. We recruited six individuals with a learning disability to take part in the project. Each participant identified two personal health goals and reIVed regular 1.1 support to review progress, build motivation, and lebrate achievements. We also facilitated group sessions where participants could share eXperIenS and encourage one another. The project has achieved exlIent outcomes through personalised goal setting, including: Reduced alcohol consumption Lower stress levels Cutting down on takeaways Increased participation in physical activities A key part of Healthy Hearts was co-production. We held four paid co-production workshops where participants worked together to design accessible resources and generate ideas for helping others with a learning disability to make positive lrfestyle changes. This work also led to three participants being successfully recruited as Learning Disability Trainers. We hope to secure additional funding to continue developing the project and to deliver the training sessions and reSoUrS produced through co-production. 1.3.3. Cancer Screening Project In partnership with One Wirral CIC, we are delivering a project focused on improving cancer screening for people with a leaming disability across the Wirral. To support this work, we appointed Erin Blanchard on a fixed-term contract for two additional days per week to lead the project. The aims of the project are to". 1. Increase cancer screening uptake (bowel, breast and rVIcal) by 10 % within 12 months for people wtth a learning disability registered with a GP in Wirral.
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 2. Design an innovative and evidence-based intervention programme that can demonstrate improvement in screening uptake. 3. Create and deliver a co-produced educational programme with people with a learning disability and their carers, relatives, and supporters. To better understand current barriers, we developed separate surveys for each canr screening type. These explored: Whether individuals had attended their screening INhat supported or enabled attendan Reasons and barriers for not attending Suggestions for how to make screening more assIble We then carried out co-production sessions with people with a leaming disability, their families, and support workers to discuss the findings and identify practical changes that would improve attendance. The project is now progressing to the next phase, where we will work collaboratively with health professionals to implement the improvements identified through co-production and ensure screening pathways are more inclusive and effective. 1.4 Strategicl partnership work Our fourth Strategic Objective remains: To collaborate, infonn and share best practi to raise awareness, increase knowledge and improve seNices We have continued to work towards this strategic aim through building relationships with external organisations, seekingl responding to opportunities to collaborate and work with them, and people with lived experience, to improve their ServIS and accessibility for people with learning disabilities. 1.4.1 influencing and self-advocacy The Make It Better (MIB) group come together once a quarter for advocacy training and to discuss what issues they would like to work on. They have been involved in a range of campaigns, ,consultations and coproduction work, including giving views on respite and short breaks on Wirral, pharmacies, and have supported Photosymbols with creation of their Al Easy Maker easy read tool. 30+ people with lived experience, including some parents and carers, continue to contribute to our strategicl partnership work in a voluntary capacity. Their role is mainly self-advocacy, some participating and engaging regularly and some joining intermittently to have their say on issues of particular concern to them.
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Forumsl collaborations All Age Disability Partnership Board What is their purpose 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 Our role To highlight all gaps and systemic issues that affect the LD community and to work with the partnership to effect improvements. There are 4 Thematic Groups within the Partnership, focusing Health and Wellbeing Economic and Employment Enriched Lives Independent Lives Wirral Mencap have representation within each group and on the Board. Our Infomiation Advi and Advocacy Manager is joint chair of the Enriched Lives group. Annual Health Checks Working Group Improving the uptake and quality of annual health checks for people with a leaming disability. Multi Agency Networking and Information group To network and cascade information through the Third Sector To ensure the people we support are represented and included in this work BRIDGE Forum Maintain connections across all sectors Community of Practice Networking and information sharing. Core 20 plus 5 Action Group Core 20 Plus 5 is a national approach for addressing health inequalities published by NHS Englandllmprovement. Wirral Integrated Care System identified people with leaming disabilities as a population group experiencing poorer than average health access, experien an(Vor outcomes in Wirral.. To ensure inclusion of the LD perspective in discussions on health sen4ice delivery. To promote a¢SSIble health support CVFSE Forum Third sector community response forum. To support meaningful working together opportunities and to prevent duplication or unhelpful competition. Highlight needs of LD communty. Infomiation on up- to-date support available. Form relationships to co deliver support
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Koalal Family Toolbox NebNorkingl info sharing for 3rd Sector organisations working with families and children under 25 Networking I maintaining a presence in organisations working with families, children and young people Parent Carer Participation Wirral Parent Carer Foruml voice for SEND on Wirral. To provide challenge to local authonty where necessary on SEND for 0-25. 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 eg transition policies To collaborate and share ideas and reSoUrs. Maintaining up to date information in I&A To ensure that the people we support are represented and opportunities meet their needs. RMS Network Partners I&A Forum Networkingl info sharing for regional and national Mencap groups To bring together people in Wirral working within the lifelong leaming and supported employment arena to improve opportunities by maximising opportunities, support and preventing duplication. Forum for provider discussion and for local authority to cascade information to providers 10 Support to Employment Strategy Group and Panel Supported Living Providers Forum Build connections with providers - find out what their challenges are - identrfy opportunities to work together 1.5 Volunteering 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 office. The volunteer fundraising team has expanded with the setting up of a fundraising committee and regular Fundraising Volunteer continues to support with administrative tasks. Depending on work available we have office volunteers who support with data entry. In addition, we benefit from the time and expertise of our volunteer Leaning Disability Advocates who have been involved in a range of consultation opportunities through Make it Better. 1.6 Fundraising The aims of the fundraising strategy for the financial year October 2024 to September 2025 were to generate income to reverse the previous yearfs deficit, diversify income streams and raise the profile of Wirral Mencap in the area. 1.6.1..Community Fundraising Events income continued to be profrtable throughout the year but did not bring in as much money as in previous years. Repeat events saw higher income than previous years but new events were significantly less profitable than expected. This may have been due to the community-focussed approach taken or due to circumStanS beyond our control, i.e. poor weather. Events raised a net total of £5,054. This financial year marked a shift towards more extemal Challenge events, such as Santa Dash, Liverpool Cathedral abseil, and Wirral Coastal Walk. The Liverpool Cathedral Abseil proved to be the most profitable, raising £3,589.70. 10
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 The abseil also saw a range of participants, including Wirral Mencap members, Networx 4 Business members, other corporate contacts, and general supporters. A total of £7,935.44 was raised by external challenge events this year. We also leaned more into fundraising campaigns this year, with the Big Give Christmas Campaign and the Big SK Drive. Both surpassed their fundraising target with the Big Give raising £4,183 and the Big SK Drive raising £8,322.61 (plus an additional £1,000 via Gift Aid). Both campaigns saw staff and people we support alike getting involved in fundraising. Support from members continued with £1,245 paid in membership subscriptions. We reiVed a total of £9,905.72 in gifts and donations, many from members with their membership renewals. Thank you to everyone who added a donation to their membership payment. We were grateful for in memoriam donations of £436.50 this year. Weekly attendance at the Networx 4 Business meetings continues to be beneficial. The Networx Group supported several fundraising activities, including the Ra Night, Liverpool Cathedral abseil, and a Crazy Hat Day. Businesses also showed support in a variety of valuable ways, including raffle prizes, in-kind donations, charity rates for servIs, and corporate sponsorship for events such as the Photography Exhibit. We are pleased to report a significant rise in corporate supporters, which has doubled this year. Ten new businesses have joined us, with most providing event sponsorship. In addition, two companies (Aspect Electrical Services and Mmunic Mail) named Wirral Mencap as their Charity of the Year. Their support has included fundraising campaign donations, event sponsorship, and social media support. 2025 also saw the formation of a new Fundraising Committee. The Committee has 11 members and meets every 8 weeks. So far, various members have organised a coffee morning, completed a sponsored swim, taken part in the cathedral abseil, collected raffle prizes, and volunteered at events. We also have a regular fundraising vOluntr who completes 5 hours of volunteering per week in the Wirral Mencap offi. He has been filming videos at events, writing blog posts, and helping with admin jobs. Our Community Fundraiser enrolled on the Chartered Institute of Fundraising's Certificate in Fundraising, completing the qualification in August 2025 with a Merit. The focus of the certification was how Wirral Mencap can improve its corporate fundraising strategy. 1.6.2 Grants Fundraising Applications to Trusts and Foundations were key to ensuring the continuation of projects and services. 53 grant applications were submitted. The total value of those applications was £808 560 including one unsuccessful request for a 3-year grant totalling £333 928. A Grants and trusts fvndraising was especially challenging this year. Many small funders decided to spend out or close down and bigger funders paused applications to review their strategy and establish new funding priorities- including 2 previous supporters of Wirral Mencap. Then when they reopened, they reiVed a large number of expressions of interest creating a very crowded and increasingly competitive market. Feedback from one fvnder reported that they had received 600 Eols and were looking to take 40 to second stage application and fund just 20 - a one in 30 chance of success. We were however successful in securing a 4-year grant from the National Lottery Reaching Communities fund. We were awarded £403,740 over 4 years.
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 The project builds on our expertise of managing co-production work with people with lived experience and the intention is to not just improve people's lives but to improve wider service delivery in Wirral. The impact of artificial Intelligen (Al) is being felt with grants and trusts funding. Discussion over its use in preparing applications and assessing submissions is quite polarised with voices within charities and funders expressing opposing views. It does seem clear that some funders are seeing the efficiencies to be gained in using Al to screen large volumes of applications. The trustees would like to thank our CEO Sharon Nicholson for her leadership and the staff for their hard work and commitment. FINANCIAL REVIEW Total income in the year was £414,481 (2024: £351,036) of which £219,063 (2024: £173,371), related to funding for projects upon which restrictions are plad. Total expenditure in the year was £429,955 (2024: £379,526), leaving a deficit for the year of £15,474 (2024: deficit £28,490). At 30th September 2025 the charitable company's reserves stood at £212,406 (2024: £227,880) of which £107,341 (2024: £75,426) represent restricted funds. Risk Management The committee examines the major risks that the charitable company faS 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. 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 recrurt 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 three to six months should no further funding be reived. The level of reserves is intended to provide continuation and security for the organisation in light Existing commitments to deliver the Gateway Programme. High levels of competition in the grant funding market Uncertain future plans and costs for future premises and premises maintenance. 12
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 At the end of the financial year the unrestricted funds totalled £105,009 (2024: £152,379) net of fixed assets. The charitable company's policy resereS require £10,222 for redundancy provision, £4,317 lease commitment and running costs between £60,702 to £121,403, totalling £75,241 to £135,942. PLANS FOR FUTURE In the coming year Wirral Mencap will continue the work of promoting inclusivity, independence and opportunities for people with a learning disability. Take part in co-production and partnership working. Look to diversrfy our funding, strengthen and expand our Board of Trustees. 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). 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 aSing to be a member for debts and liabilities of the Society contracted before he or she aSeS to be a member such amount as may be required not exedIng £1. The board of Trustees, who are also the Directors, are appointed by the members in accordan 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 guidan and support to the staff team 13
WIRRAL MENCAP TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Name Wirral Mencap 08668735 Company Number Charity Number Registered Office 1153742 4244 Market Street Birkenhead Merseyside England CH415BT Trustees The trustees, who are also the company directors, that Sered during the year were as follows: E A Abayie K Blair (Appointed 27th February 2025) P Doran D C Jamieson P A Loosemore D P Mearns C Newton K Ward (Appointed 27th February 2025) (Appointed 18th November 2025) (Resigned 27th February 2025) (Resigned 2Ph February 2025) Company Secretary S Nicholson Independent Examiner Ying Huang, ACCA LCVS 151 Dale Street Liverpool L2 2AH Bankers Lloyds PIC P.0. Box BX11LT Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees C Newton - Trustee Date". 14
WIRRAL MENCAP 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 balan sheet date and of its incoming reSoUrS 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. observe the methods and principle in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the financial statements on the going conrn 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 hen for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The financial statements have been prepared in accordan 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 sl January 2019). By the Order of the board, C Newton - Trustee 4244 Market Street Birkenhead Merseyside Englan CH415BT Date". 15
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 2025, which are set out on pages 17 to 31. 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 prOdureS laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examination was carried out in accordan 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 concerning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the eviden 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 Dated: 16
WIRRAL MENCAP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Notes Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments 43,996 126,320 21,693 3,409 43,996 91,482 219,063 345,383 240,672 21,693 15,218 3,409 3,664 3b 3c 3d Total income 195.418 219.063 414,481 351.036 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 52,398 190,409 52,398 43,456 187,148 377,557 336,070 . Total expenditure 242.807 187,148 429.955 379,526 Net {expenditure)lincome, net movement in funds (47.389) 31,915 (15.474) (28.490) Total funds brought forward 9,10 152,454 75,426 227,880 256,370 Total funds carried forward 8-10 105,065 107.34.1 212.406 227,880 The notes on pages 19 to 31 form part of these accounts. All the above amounts relate to continuing activities of the charitable company. 17
WIRRAL MENCAP BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Company Number: 08668735 Notss Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 30th September 2025 30th September 2024 8,210 4,199 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 1,402 213,542 842 225,000 214,944 Current liabilities Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 225,842 {10,748) (2,161) Net current assets 204,196 223,681 Total assets less current liabilities 212.406 227.880 Funds: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 105,065 107,341 152.454 75,426 8,10 212,406 227,880 These financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies, regime and in accordan 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 accordan 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. Signedon behalf of the Boardof Trustees on........ .. .... ........... C Newton - Trustee 18
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 TH 1. Limited Liability The charity is a company limited by guarantee. Each membe¢s liability is limited to £1. 2. Accounting Policies Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wtth 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. 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 charty. 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 existen 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 receipt 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 certain. Income from charitable activities is recognised on an accrual's basis expt for grants receivable, which are recognised on the date on which their unconditional payment is confirmed by the donor. Income from other trading activtties relates to fvndraising events and is recognised when the amount is certain. Income from investment relates to bank interest reiVed and is CogniSed 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. 19
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 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 g0Veman 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 ftjndraiser 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 compliance 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 balan 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 Fixtures & Fittings Cash and cash equivalents 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 balans, 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 reiptS 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 receipts 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. 25 % per annum straight line basis 25 % per annum reducing balan basis 25 % per annum reducing balan basis Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charty's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or canlled. 20
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Taxation Income and gains are exempt from taxation as they are reived 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 experien 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 revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. 3. Income and endowments from Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Totsl Funds 2025 Totsl Funds 2024 a. Donations and legacies Donations Gift Aid Legacies General grants 15,908 3,088 15,908 3,088 16,250 75,232 25,000 25,000 43,996 43,996 91,482 Income from donations and legacies for year end 2024 related wholly to unrestricted funds. 21
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2025 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 b. Charitable activities Ann Duchess Westminster Fund Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust Argyle Quarter Commercial Property Improvements Grant Club activities income Contract income Family Toolbox Allian Forbes Charitable Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Hemby Charitable Trust John Moores Foundation Kickstart and Access to Work Medicash Foundation Member's Subs Nathaniel Reyner Trust Fund National Lottery Awards for All National Lottery Community Fund P H Holt Foundation Skelton Charty Sport England Training income UK Shared Prosperity Fund Wirral Borough Council Wirral CVS Step Up Fund 5,000 4,000 2,925 5,000 4,000 2,925 71,262 50,710 41,666 5,000 71,262 50,710 61,277 3,300 8,333 3,000 41,666 20,000 2,000 10,000 20,000 2,000 10,000 1,115 2,500 2,500 1,506 2,000 1,506 1,109 2,000 19,182 101,509 97,128 10,000 97,128 10,000 2,500 5,147 500 2,842 2,842 6,844 28,700 15,000 15,000 126,320 219.063 345,383 240,672 Income from charitable activities for year end 2024 comprised £67,301 unrestricted funds and restated £173,371 related to restricted funds. Other trading activities Fundraising events income 21,693 . 21,693 15,218 Income from other trading activities for year end 2024 related wholly to unrestricted funds. d. Investments Bank interest 3.409 3.409 3,664 Income from investments for year end 2024 related wholly to unrestricted funds. 22
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 TH 4. Expenditure on charitable activities Direct Support & Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Charitable Governance Expenditure Costs Relief of people with learning disabilities, to provide help and support and provide facilities for recreation and leisure time 244,203 133,354 377.557 336,070 . Analysed as follows: 2025 2024 Direct chan-table expenditure." Staff salary costs Pension Minibus expenses Building running costs Sessional fees Activities and events costs Equipment Training Travel expenses Volunteer expenses Recruitment and DBS fees Depreciation 176.577 2,877 3,329 22,746 4,944 20,426 389 6,995 1,002 202 3,685 1,031 143,570 2,422 4,267 22,397 23,536 405 2,195 1,202 999 5,585 1,374 244,203 207,952 23
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 2025 Support & Govemance costs.. Staff salary costs Pension Office costs Consumables Insuran Marketing Registrations and subscriptions Uniform Cleaning and waste Bad debts written off Bank and credit card charges Payroll fees Accountancy fees Depreciation 2024 109,669 1,935 8,070 1,388 95,604 2,114 10,253 2,698 4,379 4,265 6,308 3,128 4,681 30 1,212 200 586 1,016 1,420 19 346 861 1,265 25 133,354 128,118 Total expenditure on charitable activities 377.557 336,070 £187,148 (2024: £233,451) of the above expenditure relates to restricted funding. b. Staff Costs 2025 2024 Gross wages and salaries Social security costs Pension 310,768 17,316 5,124 263,484 13,665 4,536 333.208 281,685 Total staff costs of £333,208 includes £42,150 (2024: £37,975) related to staff costs related to fundraising activities. c. Particulars of employees: The average number of employees during the year 26.83 (2024: 21.58), and calculated on the basis of full-time equivalents, was as follows: 2025 13.52 2024 13.4 Charitable activities No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year. The Trustees are not remunerated for their ServIS and are not included in the above number of employees. No out-of-pocket expenses were reimbursed to trustees in the year (2024: £nil). 24
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 5. Tangible fixed assets Leasehold Improvements Motor Fixtures & Vehicle Fittings Total Cost: Balance at 1 sl October 2024 Additions 13,800 39,052 7,256 5,061 60,108 5,061 Balance at 30th September 2025 13.800 39.052 12,317 65,169 Depreciation: Balance at 1 St October 2024 Charge for the year 13,800 36,120 733 5,989 317 55,909 1,050 Balance at 30th September 2025 13,800 36.853 6,306 56,959 Net Book Value: Balance at 30th September 2025 2,199. 6,011 8,210 Balance at 30th September 2024 2,932 1,267 4,199 6. Debtors 2025 2024 Debtors Prepayments 886 516 340 502 1.402 842 7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Creditors Accruals Pension 8,116 1,497 1.135 1,265 896 10.748 2.161 25
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Analysis of net assets between funds 2025 Tangible Fixed Net Current Assets Assets Total Unrestrictsd Funds General Fund 56 105,009 105,065 Restrictsd Funds Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust Department ofTransport Family Toolbox Allian Henry Smith Charity John Moores Foundation National Lottery Awards for All National Lottery Community Fund Screwfix Foundation Skelton Charity UK Shared Prosperity Fund 3,729 3,729 2,199 30,422 894 10,000 1,009 48,301 1,443 2,500 2,199 30,422 894 10,000 1,009 48,301 1 ,443 2,500 1,783 5,061 8.154 99,187 107,341 Totals 8,210 204,196 212,406 2024 Tangible Fixed Net Current Assets Assets Total Unrestricted Funds General Fund 75 152,379 152,454 Restricted Funds Department of Transport Family Toolbox Allian Forbes Charitable Foundation Henry Smith Charity National Lottery Awards for All National Lottery Community Fund Postcode Neighbourhood Fund Screvffjix 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 Totals 4,199 223,681 227.880 26
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 9. Unrestricted Funds Movements in the Year Income Expenditure Reserves at Beginning of year 2025 Reserves at End of Year General Fund 152.454 195.418 (242.807) 105,065 Movements in the Year Income Expenditure Reserves at Beginning of year 2024 Reserves at End of Year General Fund 120,864 177,665 (146,075) 152,454 General Fund is used to finan the charitable company's general activities as outlined in the Trustees, Report. 27
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 10. Restricted funds Movements in the Year Income Expenditure 2025 Reserves at Beginning of year Reserves at End of Year Ann Duchess Westminster Fund Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust Argyle Quarter Commercial Propety Improvements Grant Department of Transport Family Toolbox Allian Forbes Charitable Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Hemby Charitable Trust Henry Smith Charity John Moores Foundation Medicash Foundation Nathaniel Reyner Trust Fund National Lottery Awards for All National Lottery Community Fund P H Holt Foundation Postcode Neighbourhood Fund Screwfix Foundation Skelton Charity Sport England Tesco Bags for Help UK Shared Prosperity Fund Wirral Borough Council Wirral CVS Step up Fund 5,000 4,000 {5,000) (271) (2,925) (733) {19,577) (3,000) (20,000) (2,000) (298) 3,729 2,925 2,932 8,333 3,000 2,199 30,422 41,666 20,000 2,000 1,192 894 10,000 10,000 2,500 2,000 (2,500) (2,000) (14,746) (51,682) (10,000) (11,844) 15,755 2,855 1,009 48,301 97,128 10,000 11,844 1,443 2,500 2,597 128 1,443 2,500 (2,597) (128) 6,844 22,847 (22,847) (15,000) 15,000 75,426 219,063 (187.148) 107,341 28
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Movements in the Year Income Expenditure 2024 Reserves at Beginning of year Reserves at End of Year Ann Duchess Westminster Fund Bally Thomas Charitable Fund Department of Transport Family Toolbox Alliance 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 1,806 775 25,000 2,052 19,182 101,509 (5,233) (99,429) (13,156) (2,052) (3,444) (3,557) 15,755 2,855 11,844 5,000 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 28,700 135,506 173.371 (233,451) 75.426 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: Ann Duchess Westminster Fund- Contribution towards the salary of the programmes Co-ordinator. Anton Jurgens Charitable Trust - Contribution towards staff costs for the Independent Gateway Award programme. Argyle Quarter Commercial Property Improvements Grant refurbishment of the outside of the building Bally Thomas Charitable Fund - Contribution towards Gateway award. Department of Transport- For the purchase of a new minibus, to be used in the delivery of Wirral Mencap servIs as well as lending to third party organisations at the discretion of the Trustees and subject to linsIng 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. Contribution towards the 29
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 Hemby Charitsble Trust- Contribution towards Gateway award. Henry Smith Charity - Contribution towards activities, personal development and running costs. John Moores Foundation - Contribution towards the salary for Projects Worker in the IA&A team Medicash Foundation - Contribution towards the social clubs and drop-ins Mencap for Treat me Well- Funding for treat me well group activity and support in 2021 . Nathaniel Reyner Trust Fund - Contribution towards core costs National Lottery Awards for All - Contribution towards salary costs of the information and advi manager. National Lottery Community Fund - To support adults with learning difficulties by providing provision of information, support, and advocacy"services. P H Holt Foundation - Contribution towards core costs 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. UK Shared Prosperity Fund- Contribution towards Members, Christmas Paty Wirral Borough Council - Contribution towards cost-of-living support. Wirral CVS Step up Fund - Contribution towards 'Healthy Hearts, project 30
WIRRAL MENCAP NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2025 11. Operating Lease Commitments Financial commitments under nOn-CanlIable operating leases relating to the lease of 4244 Market Street. Plus, one photocopier over five years. This will result in the following payments falling due at 30th September 2025. There was a 1-year extension signed after 2024-year end, 2025 Premises 2024 Within one year Photocopiers Within one year Due 1 to 2 years Due 2- 5 years 1,570 1,570 1,177 1,841 1,570 2,747 Total 4.317 6.157 12. Related Party Transactions There were no material related paty transactions during the year which require disclosure (2024: none). 13. Guarantses As at 30th September 2025, 169 members had given a guarantee of £1 each in the event of the company winding-up, total: £169 (2024: 208 members £208). 31