## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** Charity number 1155272 **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** ||Page| |---|---| |Legal and Administrative Details|1| |Trustees Annual Report|2 - 3| |Independent Examination report|4| |Statement of Financial Activities|5| |Balance Sheet|6| |Notes forming part of the financial statements|7 - 10| ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** **Registered charity number** 1155272 **Registered Address** Car Park Can Bridge Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 0WP **Trustees** Edwin John Burgess Marie-Suzanne Knott (Resigned) Geoffrey Leon Lunn (Resigned 31st December 2025) Brian Poole (Appointed 15th December 2025) Carolyn Emma White (Resigned) Russell Eric Davis (Resigned 31st December 2025) Greig Davey (Appointed 12th December 2025) Bernadette Mary Godson (Appointed 7th January 2026) David Antony Harman (Resigned 31st December) Kevin Buschhold (Resigned) Simone Townsend (Appointed 12th December 2025) **Bankers** CAF Bank Limited **Independent Examiner** Community360 Winsley's House High Street Colchester Essex CO1 1UG **1** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** ## **Chair’s Report 24-25** The charity has experienced a productive and eventful year, with several notable developments and ongoing challenges. During the year, we were successful in securing a grant from the **Essex Community Foundation** to purchase a new computerised till system for the bookshop. The new system incorporates software enabling the collection of **Gift Aid** , and over 100 supporters have already registered for the scheme. It is anticipated that this will have a significant positive effect on the charity’s income and operational efficiency. We were also honoured that the **bookshop received a local Small Business Award** . The award was presented at a ceremony held at **Chelmsford Cathedral** , recognising the valuable contribution of local enterprises to the community. However, we continue to face difficulties with **grey water leaks** originating from the residential flats above the shop premises. Despite repeated reports to the landlord, progress in resolving this matter has been limited. It is hoped that satisfactory remedial action will be taken in due course. At the **Annual General Meeting** held in October, **Mrs Shirley Perera-Morris** was appointed as a trustee, and we extend our appreciation for her willingness to support the charity in this capacity. The **mobility service** remains in a stable condition, with all equipment in good working order, though usage levels have overall declined. The **holiday hire service** continues to perform well, but the trustees decided not to expand the fleet during this financial year. An additional member of staff was employed to assist in the bookshop, and the trustees will review the position with a view to determining whether the contract can be extended. The trustees remain committed to improving the charity’s sustainability and services. One of the principal challenges continues to be the competition from the **council-run free Shopmobility service** , which operates differently from our own. Efforts to engage the council in collaborative discussions were unsuccessful, as the council has indicated satisfaction with its existing arrangements. The trustees are therefore maintaining a cautious approach as we monitor the charity’s financial position. The bookshop continues to provide a vital source of income, and any reduction in this revenue would have a material impact on the charity’s operations. Nonetheless, the charity’s **reserves remain in a healthy position** , providing reassurance and a measure of stability as we plan for the future. **2** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** **TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** The team of volunteers that support the charity at the office and the bookshop is very strong, diverse and inclusive. The trustees thank them for their continued support and dedication. As a whole, the board of trustees feels that the charity is in a much stronger position than last year, and we are looking forward to the year ahead. Mr Brian Poole Chair to Trustees Meadows Shopmobility **3** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** I report on the accounts of Meadows Shopmobility for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 10. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s Statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In the course of my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Courtier FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of: Community360 Winsley’s House, High Street, Colchester, Essex Date 15th April 2026 **4** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** |**Note**
**Income and endowments from:**
Donations & legacies
**4**
Charitable activities
**3**
Other trading activities
**5**
Investment income
**2**
**Total incoming resources**
**Resources expended**
Charitable activities
**6**
Expenditure on raising funds
**7**
**Total resources expended**
**Net income**
**Net movement in funds**
**Funds at 1 April 2024**
**Funds at 31 March 2025**|**2025**
**Total**
**£**
18,350
7,825
47,060
245
73,480
65,711
26,036
91,747|**2024**
**Total**
**£**
17,285
8,846
36,152
1,592| |---|---|---| |||63,875
50,272
22,976| |||73,248| ||(18,267)
(18,267)
80,274
**62,007**|(9,373)| |||(9,373)
89,647| |||**80,274**| Notes on pages 7-10 form part of these financial statements. **5** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025** |**Notes**
**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
**9**
**Current assets**
Debtors
**10**
Cash at bank and in hand
**11**
**Creditors: amounts falling**
**due within one year**
**12**
**Net current assets/(liabilities)**
**Net assets**
**Funds**
Unrestricted funds
**Total funds**|**2025**
**£**
3,815
-
58,872
58,872
680
58,192
**62,007**
62,007
**62,007**|**2024**
**£**
4,864
180
75,505| |---|---|---| |||75,685
275| |||75,410| |||**80,274**| |||80,274| |||**80,274**| Signed on behalf of the trustees: Date: 1st April 2026 Mr Brian Poole **6** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** ## **1. Accounting policies** ## **Basis of accounting** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement on Recommended Practise applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rebulic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. ## **Cash flow** The financial statements do not include a cash flow statement because the charity, as a small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under Financial Reporting Standard 1 "Cash flow statements". ## **Restricted and designated funds** All receipts are unrestricted funds. ## **Incoming resources** All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Investment income consists of bank interest received within the year. ## **Resources expended** All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay. Expenditure has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Costs classified as governance costs relate to costs incurred in connection with compliance with constitutional, audit and other statutory requirements. ## **Depreciation** Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of fixed assets over their expected useful lives: |Equipment for hire|20% Straight Line| |---|---| |Fixtures and fittings|20% Straight Line| |Computer equipment|33% Straight Line| ## **Going Concern** The trustees of the charity deem that there are sufficient funds available to continue operating on a going concern basis for the forseeable future **7** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** ## **1. Accounting policies (continued)** ## **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 ongoing 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. ## **2. Investment income** |**2.**
**Investment income**
Interest receivable
**3.**
**Charitable activities**
Casual hire
Holiday hire
Memberships
Sales
Grants
Other
**4.**
**Donations and legacies**
_Donations_
Collection boxes
Other
_Gifts in Kind_
Q - Park|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
245
**245**
**Total**
**2025**
**£**
1,041
2,266
2,815
366
1,203
134
**7,825**
**Total**
**2025**
**£**
-
3,250
15,100
**18,350**|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
1,592| |---|---|---| |||**1,592**| |||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
1,076
2,856
3,799
892
-
223| |||**8,846**| |||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
-
981
16,304| |||**17,285**| **8** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** |**5. Other trading activity**
Bookshop sales
World of Books
**6. Charitable activities**
Rent - Gifts in kind
Utilities - Gifts in kind
Staff costs
Insurance
Depreciation
Miscellaneous
Servicing and repairs
Volunteer expenses
Postage, stationary and telephone
Other activities
Database
Governance costs
Subscriptions and license
**7. Expenditure on raising funds**
Rent and utilities
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
Other|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
43,507
3,553
**47,060**
**Total**
**2025**
**£**
15,100
-
35,516
2,376
2,249
2,378
3,483
1,541
816
537
-
1,675
40
**65,711**
**Total**
**2025**
**£**
23,690
84
294
1,968
**26,036**|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
35,647
505| |---|---|---| |||**36,152**| |||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
15,100
1,205
18,829
2,189
3,328
1,353
2,935
863
1,249
1,802
180
991
249| |||**50,272**| |||**Total**
**2024**
**£**
21,684
343
285
664| |||**22,976**| ## **8. Staff** On average two members of staff was employed during the year ended 31st March 2025 No employee received over £50,000 during the year. **9** ## **MEADOWS SHOPMOBILITY** ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** |**9.**|**Tangible fixed assets**|**Fixtures &**
**Equipment**|**Computer**
**Equipment**|**Equipment**
**For hire**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**| ||**Cost**||||| ||As at 1 April 2024|400|2,115|21,206|23,721| ||Additions|-|-|1,200|1,200| ||Disposals|-|-|-|-| ||As at 31 March 2025|**400**|**2,115**|**22,406**|**24,921**| ||**Depreciation**||||| ||As at 1 April 2024|400|883|17,574|18,857| ||Charge for the year|-|604|1,645|2,249| ||Disposals|-|-|-|-| ||As at 31 March 2025|**400**|**1,487**|**19,219**|**21,106**| ||**Net Book Value**||||| ||As at 31 March 2025|**-**|**628**|**3,187**|**3,815**| ||||||| ||As at 31 March 2024|-|1,232|3,632|4,864| |**10. **|**Debtors**|||**Total**|**Total**| |||||**2025**|**2024**| |||||**£**|**£**| ||Prepayments and accrued income|||-|180| |||||**-**|**180**| |**11. **|**Cash at Bank and In Hand**|||**Total**|**Total**| |||||**2025**|**2024**| |||||**£**|**£**| ||Bank accounts|||58,788|75,408| ||Petty cash|||84|97| |||||**58,872**|**75,505**| |**12. **|**Creditors: falling due within a year**|||**2025**|**2024**| ||Accruals|||680|275| |||||**680**|**275**| |**13. **|**Related Parties**||||| ||The charity is located in premises in the|Q-Park car park.|The Meadows|Shopping Centre|| ||has provided the following incoming resources:||||| |**Gifts in Kind**
Rent
Utility costs|**2025**
**£**
15,100
-
**15,100**|**2024**
**£**
16,610
331| |---|---|---| |||**16,941**| **10**