Charlty Registratlon No. 1153848 Company Registratlon No. 08377544 (England & Wales) YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024
YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Ms C F Roberts Mrs D J Moody Mr P C Hancocks Mrs V M Evans (Chairperson) Mrs B Moody Victoria Matthews Christopher Jones Christopher Hamill {Resigned- 17.07.2024) Heather Hughes (Resigned - 30.05.2024) Andrea Hones (Resigned- 24.02.2024) Charity Number- 1153848 Company Number - 08377544 Registered Office - Llay Park Resour Centre. Fifth Avenue, Wrexham, LL12 OSA Independent Examiner- Wainwrights Accountants, Wirral Intemational Business Park, Old Hall Road, Bromborough, Wirral. CH62 3NX Page Trustees Report Independent Examine¢s Report ststement of Financial Activities Balan Sheet Notes to Financial Statements 9-13 YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED
TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 st March 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordan with the accounting policles set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: StatemenÉ of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)" Objectlves and Activities 1. To advance in life and relieve needs of children and young people with autism and related conditions, including their siblings through: a) the provlsion of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life. and b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in soclety as mature and responsible individuals. 2. To promote social inclusion among children and young people with autism or a related condition, including their parents, carers and siblings who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of their social and behavioural difficulties by: a) providing education and information to support the parents and in particular to help them to maximise educational opportunities for their children; and b) raising public awareness of the issues affecting children with autism, both generally and in relation to their social exclusion and supporting research into new strategies in understanding autism. and providing support for family members in particular to provide an opportunity to share experiences and knowledge to help each other and to encourage positiv((y in sibling relationships. c) To relieve the physical and mental illness and disability of children and young people with autism and the protection and promotion of their good health through the therapeutic use of music and to support such education and research in furtheran of this. Publlc Benefit The Trustees have paid due regard to guidan issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Trustees We have recruited another member to our trustee board during this period. Current positions hekj by members of the board: Vicki Evans- Chair Person, Paul Hancocks- Treasurer, Charlotte Roberts - Secretary Patrons Paul Mullin continues to be a big supporter of Your Space. As a small charity this gives us a reach to much larger audience which give more awareness to our services and fundraising opportunities. Mark Isherwood, Member of the Senedd for the North Wales Region and Chair of the Cross- Party Autism Group has been a longtime supporter of the charity. He has now formalised his support for our charity and the work we do by agreeing to become our patron. YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED TRUSTEES REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Actlvltles Toddler Teens Club 1-1 Social Club ressive Arts Eleni Famil Swim Saturda Social A Saturda Social A Holida Club Famil Su ort Service Parent Su ort Grou Parent Su ort Grou Counsellin Senso Room Autism Advocates Steerin Family pizza parties Autism awareness talks by Autism Cham ion Andrew Edwards Tuesda Tuesda Wednesda Frida Monda 3rd Frida Saturda Saturda Monda Saturda Monda Frida Wednesda and Saturda Monda Frida Last Frida of the month Monlhly- Frlday As Booked 10.00-11.30arn 6.00 - 7.45 5,00- 6.30 5.45 - 7.30 5.00-6.30 6.00 - 7.30 10.00- 11.30 am 12.00- 1.30 9.00 am - 4.00 As booked 10.00 am- 12.00 10.00 am- 12.00 As booked As booked 7.30 - 9.00 m 11.00am -1.00pm As Booked of the month es 5-8 es9+ Frida Grou The programme changes over time in response to funding available, different levels of demand and input from participants, families and staff. We have continued to see an increase demand for all our services With the addition of: Training with Pro-act Autism Consultancy Epilepsy Wales Training with Sarasen independent consultancy and advocacy Presentations within schoolsl collegesluniversities Fund Raising Activities Easter Raffle Bonus Ball fundraiser Hazel Davies Memorial Garden fundraising Manchester half marathon and 10K Avid Personnel Gold Challenge Wrexham Community Lottery Donations received via local giving Collection tins at varlous local shops 1 Oth anniversary Celebration Winter Festival Christmas Raffle Football Bucket Collections Funders Communi Lotte Fund Peo National Lotte Cost of Livin Betsi Cadwaladr Universi Health Board le and Places Pro ramme
Charities Aid Foundation Wrexham Childcare Rainbow Scheme Wrexham Coun Borou h Council Families First Wrexham Coun Borou h Council Steerin Grou Mind our Future Develo ment sta e Youn Peo Masons leEn ement Consultation Event Achievements and Performance Your Space reached its 10-year milestone as a reglstered charity. To lebrate this achievement we held a celebration evening bringing our families and supporters together and raise some much-needed funds for the charity. Your Space continues to work with the Wrexham Autism Stakeholder Partnership working with council departments and other organisations to ensure the Autism Code of Practice (September 2022) is implemented. Through this relationship we have been commissioned to run a steering. Group to ensure the volce of those with lived experience of autism can advise and shape the way ServIS are run. We now support 6 members of staff who have a dlagnosis of Autism and related conditions. We provide a supportive and adaptable work environment where people can thrive, leam their strengths and grow In confidence. One of these staff members, who has lived experien, has been going into schools/colleges/universities, giving talks about his life with Autism to raise awareness and acceptan for those that are neurodiverse and promote Your Space to a wider audience. We continue to work with Wrexham Wellbeing Hub. We have staff working from there I1c8 a week giving us a presence that is easily accesslble for those that are unable to travel to our main base in Llay, Our Outreach Team and Counselling S8rvice have continued to see a demand for referrals to this seNice. We have continued to provide parent drop-ins weekly in person and online as well as structured activities and sessions monthly with guest speakers. Your Space continues to make strong links with the local community. As our families navigate the cost of living crisis our monthly pizza partles were a gr8at opportunity for families to meet up in a supportive and understanding environment, enjoy some tssty pizza and connect with others. Staff Achlevements Undertaken Groundworks training for volunteers including Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene. Fire Safety and Mental Health Awareness Behavioural management training We have continued to be members of the followin Institute of Fundraising Liv West Cheshire and North Vvales Chamber of Commerce AVOW Disabiltty Wales Confident Local Giving Chartered Management Institute We also work in close artnershi with: Wrexham Family Information S8rvice Wrexham Child Health and Disability Team Flintshire Early Help Hub Active8 Wrexham
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest In the company. All the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up. The charity adheres to recruit new trustees to ensure the board has the range of skills and experience necessary to comply with its collective responsibility. The Trustees have responsibility for setting the pay and remuneration of the charity's key personnel and this is done on an annual basis, including a formal cost of living review. Salaries are benchmarked with other similar organisations across the sector The Trustee, s approved by the Board of Trustees. 3rd October 2024 Paul Hancocks - Trustee, Treasurer
Autism Cymru Integrated Autism servi NEWCIS STAND North Wales CONTACT Epilepsy Wales The Venture Plas Madoc Leisure Centre Xplore! FLVC Elenl Cymru We frequently receive referrals from CAMHS and the newly established neurodevelopmental Servi, Ihe TAC team and ALENCOS within schools as well as other providers. We continue to benefit from neOrkIng and business support from The Chamber of Commerce. Also attending Cross paty Autism Group dlscussions continuing to benefit from a strong link with Mark Isherwood Member of the Senedd for the North Wales Region and Chair of the Cross-Paty Autism Group. Financial Revl8w The charity reiVed income of £240.199 (2023: £179,010) in the period and expended £278,920 (2023: £209,060) resulting in a net deficit of £28,571 (2023 - £26,611 deficit). At the period end it had net assets of £49,394 {2023: £77,965). Reserve Policy It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three- and six-month's expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop In funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities whlle consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised Risks and Uncertalntles The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structure, Governance and Management The charity is a company limited by guarantee. Its goveming document is its Memorandum And Articles of Assoclation. The Trustees who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year were: Mrs C F Roberts Miss A T Hones Mrs D J Moody Mr P C Hancocks Mrs V M Evans (Chair Person) Mr S B Moody Victoria Matthews Christopher Jones Christopher Hamlll (Resigned- 17.07.2024) Heather Hughes (Resigned - 30.05.2024) Andrea Hones (Resigned - 24.02.2024)
YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 We report to the Trustees on our examination of the financlal statements of Your Space (Marches) Llmlted (the Charity) forthe yearended 31st March 2024. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the Trustees of the charlty {and also Its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responslble for the preparation of the flnanclal statements in accordance wlth the requlrements of the CompanlesAct 2006 (the 2006Actl. Having satisfied ourselves that the financial statements of the charlty are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for Independent examinatlon. We report In respect of our examlnatlon of the charitls flnanclal statements carried out under sectlon 145 of the Charltles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out our examlnatlon we have followed all the appllcable directors glven bythe Charltycommission under sectlon 14515)Ibl ofthe 2011Act. Independent Examlner's Statement I have completed my examlnation. I conflrm that no matters have come to my attentlon In connection with the examlnatlon givlng me cause to believe that In any materlal respect: l- accounting records were not kept In respect of the charity as requlred by sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act 2- the flnancial statements do not accord with those records. or 3 - the flnancial statements do not comply with the accountlng requlrements of sectlon 386 of the 2006Actotherthan anyrequirement thatthe accounts give a true and lalrviewwhlch Is not a matter consldered as partofthe independent examlnatlon 3rd October2024 MarkJones Wainwrights Accountants Faversham House rral International Business Park Bromborough Wlrral CH62 3NX ,qccount"Ints Faversh3m Flouse •'wirr il Inlernalional Biisiness Park .11 Hall Road, Bromborough Wirral. CH62 3NX r.nm??ny Number 02841589 I,::T Number 932 7219 25
YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOMEAND EXPENDITUREACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 Unrestrlcted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes Donatlons and legacies Charitable actlvltles 66,149 10,150 76,299 174,050 240,199 10,150 174,050 250,349 179,010 3,439 182,449 Raising funds Charttable actlvltles and fund raising 53,601 53,601 225,319 278,920 225,319 278,920 209,060 209,060 Net {outgolngi / Incomlng resources before transfers 22,698 (51,2701 128.5711 (26,6111 Fund balances at 1st Apr112023 6,483 71,482 77,965 104,576 Fund balances at31st March 2024 29,181 20,213 49,394 77,965 The statement of financial actlvltles Includes all galns and losses recognlzed In the year. All Income and expenditure derlve from continuing activities. The statement of financial activities also complies wlth the requlrements for an Income and expendlture under the Companies Act 2006.
YOUR SPACE IMARCHESI LIMITED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Flxed assets Tangible Assets 874 Current assets Cash at bankand In hand 49,979 81,341 Credltors: amountsfalllngdue within oneyear 13 (585) 14,2501 Net current assets 49,394 77,091 Total assets less current liabilltles 49,394 77,965 Incomefunds Restrlcted funds Unrestrlcted funds 14 20,213 29,181 49,394 71.482 6,483 77,965 The company Is entltled to the exemptlon from the audlt requlrement contained in the section 477 ofthe Companles Act 2006, for the year ended 31st March 2024. No member of the company has deposlted a notice., pursuant to section 476, requlrlng an audlt of these flnancial statements. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibllltles for ensurlng that the charlty keeps accountlng records which comply wlth sectlon 386 of the Act, and for preparing flnancial statements whlch give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and appllcatlon of resources, including its income and expendlture, for the flnancial year in accordance with the requlrements of sectlons 394 and 395 and which othewise complywlth the requlrements ofthe Companies Act2006, relatlngtoflnanclal statements, sofaras appllcable tothe company. These flnanclal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the provlslons appllcable to companies subject to the small companles regime. Theflnanclalstateme t5 were approved bythe Trustees on 3rd October 2024 Paul Hancocks-Trustee Company Registratlon No. 08377544
YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 l Accountlng Pollcles Your Space (Marches) Llmlted Is a prlvate company Ilmlted by guarantee, Incorporated In England and Wales. The registered offlce Is Llay Parl( Resource Centre, Flfth Avenue, Wrexham, LL12 OSA. 1.1 Accountlngconventlon The accounts have been prepared In accordance wlth the charfty's governlng documents, the Companles Act 2006 and"Accounting and Reportlng bycharlties: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charltles preparlng thelr accounts In accordance wlth the Financlal Reportlng standard appllcable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021" {as amended for accountlng perlods commenclngfrom 1st January 20161. The charlty Is a Publlc Beneflt Entity as def Ined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts In these flnanclal statements are rounded tothe nearest£. The flnanclal statements are prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon. The prlnclpal accountlng policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Charftable Funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the dlscretion of the Trustees In furtherance of their charltable objectives unless the funds have been designated forother purposes. Restrlcted funds are subject to speclflc condltlons by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restrlcted funds are set out In the notes to the flnanclal statements. 1.3 Incomlng Resources Income is recognised when the charity Is legallyentltled to It, after any performance condltions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliablyand it is probable that income wlll be recelved. Cash donatlons are recognlsed on recelpt. Other donations are recognlsed once the charlty has been notlfled of the donatlon unless performance condltlons requlre deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable In relation to donatlons received under Gift Ald of deeds of covenant is recognlsed at the time of the donation. 1.4 Resources Expended Expendlture is accounted for on and accruals basls and Is allocated to the respectlve actlvlty. It Is not practlcal to allocate support costs to the actlvltles. 1.5 Tangible Flxed Assets Tangible f ixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost orvaluation, net of depreclatlon and any Impalrment losses. Depreciation is recognlsed so as to wrlte off the cost or valuatlon of assets less their resldual values over their useful lives on the following basi5: - Fixtures, f ittings and equlpment- 180/0 redijclng balance - Computers - 18% reducing balance
YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 2 Donatlons and Legacles Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Donatlons and Gifts 66,149 66,149 22,312 Communlty Lottery Fund WVCA Wrexham CC Cost of Llvlng Lottery Other 125,333 125,333 100,622 2,820 12,978 23,501 16,777 23,388 23,388 25,329 25,329 174,050 174,050 156,698 3 Charitable Activltles and Fund Ralslng lunrestrictedl 2024 2023 SupportseNlces and fundraising 10,150 3,439 4 Raislng Funds Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Fundralsing costs io
YOUR SPACE (MARCHES} LIMITED NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 5 Charltable Actlvltles 2024 2023 Staff Costs Depreclatlon Repairs Telephone and Internet Bank Charges Tralning Sundry Postage, Statlonery & Office Costs Fuel Insurance Locatlon Hlre Independenl Examlners Fees Other Outgolngs 221.499 874 159.366 441 156 618 2.082 iii 1,893 90 3,109 1,282 3,039 993 961 27,818 960 8,491 209.060 3,642 827 3,791 1.439 1,132 28,967 960 13,440 278,920 Analysls of funds Unrestrlcted funds Restricted funds 53,601 225,319 278,920 209,060 209.060 6 Employees 2024 2023 Average monthly number of employees In year 25 15 2024 2023 Wage5 and salaries 221,499 159,366 There were no employees whose annual remuneratlon was £60,000 or more 7 Related Party Transactions Remuneratlon of key management personnel Is as follows: 2024 2023 Aggregate remuneration 102,310 97,908 R Hancock Iwlfe of a trustee} D l Moody Itrusteel C F Roberts Itrusteel A T Hones {trusteel P C Hancocks (trustee) 43.896 31,811 13.528 2,467 10,608 102.310 41,496 28,392 14,959 3,501 9,560 97.908 li
YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 8 Tangible Fixed Assets Fixtures, flttlngs & equlpment Computers Total Cost At 1st Aprll 2023 Addltlons 43,698 3,420 47,118 43,698 3,420 47,118 Depreclatlon At 1st Apr112023 Charged In theyear 42,824 874 43,698 3,420 46,244 874 47,118 3,420 Net Bookvalue At 31st March 2024 At 31st March 2023 874 874 9 Credltors.. amounts falllng due wlthln one yèar 2024 2023 Othertaxatlon and soclal securlty Accruals and deferred Income 13751 960 585 3,290 960 4,250 12
YOUR SPACE (MARCHES) LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024 10 Restrlcted Funds The Income funds of the charlty Include restrlcted funds compromlslng the followlng unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for speclflc purposes: Balance Balance At 01.04.23 Income Expendlture 31.03.24 Current Year Community Lottery Fund WVCA Big Lottery Wrexham CC BCUHB Cost of Living Lottery Other 38,102 125,333 143,222 20,213 23,388 23,388 13,689 5,875 39,145 13,689 5,875 13,816 25,329 71,482 174,050 225,319 20,213 Balance Balance AtO1.04.22 Income Expenditure 31.03.23 Prevlous Year Community Lottery Fund WVCA Big Lottery Wrexham CC BCUHB Cost of Llvlng Lottery Other 19,226 100.622 8,432 2,820 249 2,949 82,133 81.746 11,252 249 15,927 68,444 17,626 13,816 38.102 12,978 13,689 5,875 13,816 23,501 16,777 10,855 123,844 156,698 209,060 71,482 13