HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1155421 TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD Isf JANUARY 2024 TO ST 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEE'S REPORT CHAIR OF TRUSTEES REPORT TREASURER'S REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F1-F6 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT F7
Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Ja.'liiary 3fjst Dgceniber ', 2024 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Heathrow Special Needs Centre Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (If any) 1155421 Charity's principal address Bath Road Longford Middlesex Postcode UB7 OEF Names of the charity trustee3 who manage the charlty Date8 acted if not for whol ear Trustse namo Offlco (If any) Namè of person lor body) entltled toa olnt tru8ts0 Ifan Dorian Mead Chair Treasurer Damian Pearson Kenneth Tinslay Andrew Huxsted Secretary Verity Jones Basil Miles Bernie Stacey Safeguarding Safeguarding 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR March 2012
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) e of adviser Name Address Bank Lloyds 73-75 High Street. Staines, TW18 4PP Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation dated 26th May 2015 Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted eg. trust, association. cornpan Maximum number of Trustees: 12 Minimum number of Trustees: 3 Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. Additional governance Issues Ioptional infomiation) Child and Adult vulnerable protection policies are in place. Health and Safety policies and procedures are in place. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: Enhanced Data Barring Checks are carried out prior to employment and volunteering and renewed every three years and comply with the Disclosure and Barring Service under the provisions of The Protection of Freedom Act 2013. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The Trustees meet at least twice per year and has overall responsibility for the management and administration of the funds and for the attainment of the charity's aims The Trustees have delegated the following responsibilities to the Council of Management. To endorse budgets and accounts To examine the financial aspects of major projects The employment of staff Health and Safety review The general administration of the chartty's affairs on a day-to-day basis in line with the budget requirements set by the Trustees All aspects of fundraising Cash accounting and sales review TAR March 2012
Insuran cover for Third Party and Personal Accident claims is provided by The National Farmers Union. Section C Ob'ectives and activities To relieve the needs of those with disabilities and special needs in particular and young offenders, those recovering from alcohol or substance abuse and those suffering conditions such as dementia or stroke by the provision of facilities, activities and educational training in London and the home counties. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document To provide disabled people with the opportunity of horse riding to benefit their health and well-bein In planning our activities for the year, the Trustees had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The focus for the year is to enable people with disabilities and special needs including those with profound and multiple disabilities and special needs to enjoy the proven and measurable benefits of farm. animal and horticulture related activities. Our activrties provide outcomes of improved physical and mental wellbeing. improved self- Confiden and Self*stM, education, learn new skills and happiness. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects linclude within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) To foster a sense of personal achievement which is so important to people with disabilities and special needs. To help enable them participate more fully in society which reduces social isolation and improves community cohesion. Activities comprise infonnal training and education in Animal Assisted Activities and management. horticulture. Structured work experience placements for people with disabilities and special needs to help them enter the workpla. Not for profrt tea roomlcommunity hub managed by disadvantaged people. We provide a professional bistro style setting where disadvantaged people can socialise and enjoy refreshments in a non- judgemental environment. TAR March 2012
Additional detslls of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) The Trustees are very grateful for the enomious contribution made by our member volunteers. We appreciate the many hours spent by our volunteers working with and encouraging our beneficiaries. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not have been able to achieve so much. Section D Achievements and performance TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance Entry to the charity is free. Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year No charge for taking part in animal assisted activities and management, horticulture and gardening. being involved with the running of our not-for- profit cafélcommunity hub. No charge for taking part in our structured work placements tailored to individual needs and abilities. The aim is to help is to help visitors enter the workplace. The benefits are tangible and measurable including increased confiden. social interaction and something interesting to talk about at job interviews. Participation in activities is pre-booked and extremely popular. The Covid-19 lockdowns and rules created a pent-up demand for the charity SeNiS which continues with many enquiries being received from organisations and individual visitors and their carers. 'Walkabout Wednesday, takes pla every Wednesday including during school holidays. It gives potential visitors the opportunrty to visit the Centre without pre-booking to visit the animals and gardens and to discuss future visits and planned participation in our activities. Our not for profft tea roomlcommunity hub managed by disadvantaged people is open Wednesdays and a popular venue where people with disabilities and special needs enjoy food and drink in a non-judgemental environment and professional bistro style setting. Newly designed rebuilt small animal enclosures and well-maintained buildings and grounds presents a modern facility which enhances and encourages visitor interaction and benefit. The Trustees have agreed to suspend horse riding for the time being due to financial pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. They will review this activity as the financial climate improves and. in the meantime, concentrate on our other activities for the majority of our visitors. TAR March 2012
Section E Financial review Brief statement of the chqrity's policy on reserves The Trustees have detennined a need to maintain six months running costs in in reserves. Expenses support the aims and objectives of the charity with less than 30A spent on administration. Surplus funds are held in reserve to support runnin costs. Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional infomiation) The Trustees are very grateful to the many donors both large and small for their support and although we would like to mention them all, space is restricted to those who have given a minimum £100. If we have left anyone out, please accept our apologies. Basil Miles, Charities Aid Foundation, City Bridge Foundation, David North Royal Hanover Lodge 1777, DHL, Electronic Handling, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Enterprise Mobility, Enterprise Staff Giving, Freemasons Grand Charity. Geoff & Fiona Squire Ch. Trust, Jenny Birks, Kayhough Lodge LL3576, Kimberly Hulse. Lightning Dog Agility, Lodge of Mark Master Masons, Lord Bamby Foundation, Mr and Mrs Markham, Ralph Marsh, Masonic Grand Charity, Neil Leighton. Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Royal Thames Lodge, Sales For, St. Giles Lodge of Master Masons, Staines Round Table. Stephen Annstrong & Co, Wraysbury Jazz Club You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. Investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information The charity was founded in 1986 and formerly known as Spelthome fam project for the handicapped. It became Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2015 with the new name: Heathrow Special Needs Centre. Charity Registration Number 1155421. The new charitable status enables the charity to broaden the opportunities it can provide to people with disabilities and special needs and also make Trusteeship an attractive opportunity. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. TAR March 2012
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustee Signature(s) Full namels) Kenneth Tinslay Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Secretary and Trustee etc) Date Wednesday 15th May 2025 TAR March 2012
Chairman's Report 2024 l am very pleased to report that Heathrow Special Needs Centre has continued to provide all its core services to our visitors throughout this year. Although 2024 has seen a few undulations in income we have managed to maintain our structured delivery of activities for all attending. It is noticeable that external factors relating to funding in the social care sector are having a profoundly detrimental effect on the more vulnerable in society. Often the loss of community transport, care support staff reductions or "streamlining" has meant groups and individuals have their previously regular diaries changed at short notice which can be so detrimental to their health and well-being. The sincere thanks from all the Trustees go to our incredible staff and volunteers who really are the beating heart of this organisation as they maintain a safe and friendly environment for our visitors. Without their smile it would be a dull day and the benefits gained from each visit would be depleted. This year has seen the return of a number of company staff volunteering days whereby a business gives practical support to the Centre. My personal highlight is always the Centrica group who have been coming for several consecutive days each Spring for over a decade. Having 70+ pairs of practical hands on site means a huge clean & tidy happens which is the kickstart to the best part of the year. As the year comes to a close we have finally sourced five Alpacas who will be joining the Centre animal roster in the New Year. Extensive fundraising has taken pla purely to fund these wonderful additions and special thanks goes to Wraysbury Jazz Club and Staines Round Table for their substantial grants in support of this project. I conclude by confirming the appreciation of the Board of Trustees to all those without whom this Centre could not continue to deliver an amazing facility that remains free at the point of use. We are particularly grateful to Heathrow Airport Ltd who, via many of its various elements, support us on a daily basis. It really is appreciated and particularly by our visitors who are at the heart of everything we do and whose happy faces make any trials and tribulations worthwhile. Dorian Mead Chair of Trustees
Treasurers Report The Charity Accounts for the year ended 31 Dember 2024 follow and include details of restricted grants. The Accounts have been independently examined by S M Armstrong and his report is also attached. Overall Donations and Grants in 2024 were significantly less than 2023 and less than outgoings with the charity drawing down reserves to cover the shortfall. Government support in 2024 was again minimal, restricted to a small amount of gift aid, despite the widespread benefits provided by the ntre to many disadvantaged residents that travel locally, from neighbouring boroughs and beyond on a regular basis. Donations from Corporate and other organisations were substantially less than a very positive 2023 and dropping to the lowest level in many years, though generous corporate donations through the prior year allowed the centre to start 2024 with a strong cash balance which was used to continue operations through 2024. The Trustees are extremely grateful to organisations that regularly provide funds for running costs and take a further active interest through volunteer groups helping to keep the site fit to welcome our beneficiaries throughout the year. Other donations received from individuals were similar to the prior year. It is hoped that with increasing visitor numbers, this area of fundraising will also improve, noting that as services are free to visitors at the point of delivery, the centre is grateful for all individuals that choose to make donations to the centre. The centre generated a small amount of Trading Income in the year, mainly from the sale of farm produ. Overall costs in 2024 were similar to 2023 despite continued inflationary pressures on all costs. The Trustees continue to focus on running the centre in the most financially efficient way to operate within available resources. To maintain existing core offerings to our visitors, the centre is targeting a regular income in excess of £7,500 per month to cover basic employees, wages, utilities, animal feed & husbandry and repairs & maintenance. The charity ended 2024 with reduced cash reserves but remain within the long running goal of retaining 6 months of running costs in unrestricted cash reserves, providing security of service provision. Raising sources of regular unrestricted funds remains a priority for the centre. For those individual donors who can make and sign a Gift Aid Declaration, the charity can reclaim the Income Tax content of the donation from HM Revenue and Customs. Damian Pearson ACMA CGMA Treasurer 03rd May 2025
HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE Statement of Income and Ex enditure for the Year ended 31 December 2024 Not 2024 2023 Income Donations receivable Trading Income Other income (bank interest) Total Income 40,222 3,286 1,034 120,686 1,797 292 44,542 122,775 Ex enditure Charitable activits'es Administration Depreciation of assets 77,050 1,828 1.224 69,586 2,449 1,224 Total Expendlture 80,102 73,259 Exces8( Deflcit ) of Incom6 over Expenditure for the year Endowment Fund Balance blf -35,560 49,516 76,459 26.943 Endowment Fund Balance clf 40,899 76,459 Page 1
HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE Balance Sheet as at 31 Decembèr 2024 Note 2024 2023 ASSETS Flxed Assets Centre assets at Net book value Leasehold propety and improvements thereto at cost and value at time of donation 3,671 4,895 104,273 107,944 104,273 109,168 Amortisation Calculated to write off the cost etc over the 5-year term of the lease Net Book Value at 31 Derntser 2024 104.272 103,174 3,672 5.994 Current Assets Debtors Cash at Bank Cash in Hand 756 90,275 52,050 52,050 91,031 TOTAL ASSETS 55,722 97,025 LIABILITIES Creditors and Accrued charges 14,823 20,566 Endowment Fund at 31 December 2024 40,899 76,459 The Accounts were approved by the Board on May 2025 and signed on its behalf. Dorian G Mead Chairman Ken Tinslay re page 2
HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE Notes forming part of the Financlal Statements or the Year ended 31 December 2024 Accountln Policles There has been no change to the accounting policies during the year. The financial statements have been prepared under the hlstoric cost convention using the following accounting policies. asl of Accountln These Accounts hav8 been prepared on an accruals basis and include income and expenditure as they are earned or incurred, not as cash received and paid. un ralsln The charity's endowment funds include all funds of the charity, which it may use for its purposes at its discretion. All the assets are vested in the trustees. In ome All voluntary income is included in income on receipt. Donations under the gift aid scheme plus the associated income tax recovery are recognised as income when the donation is received. Specific donations are applied according to the requirements of the donor and are accounted for in accordance with the Charities SORP. Donations of items other than cash are included in income at market value on receipt. Ix d a8set8 and de cl Fixed assets are included in the accounts at the historical cost and in the case of donated assets, at fair value at the date of acquisition. Depreciation is provided to write off the cost less estimated residual value of all fixed assets over their expected useful lives. It is calculated on the original cost of the assets at the following rates Leasehold buildings 20Yo on cost per annum Centre & Office equipment 20 % on cost per annum The leasehold property and improvements thereto are amortised over the term of the lease. mlnistratlon ex en iture Administration expenditure comprises all costs incurred in running the charity, which cannot be directly related to the charity's project. page 3
HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE Notes formlng part of the Flnancial Statements F rtheye r endèd 31 December 2024 cont'd 2024 Donations recelvable Corporate DonationslGrants Other Donations/Grants Donated Items 24,103 14,286 1,833 117,402 12,348 2,040 40,222 131,790 Tradin Incom Farm and produce sales 1,746 1,557 Misc trading income 1,540 240 3.286 1,797 Charitablo activities Training and CRB staff costs Supplies Staff costs Honoraria Fund raising Utilities Insurances Memberships Telecommunications Propety maintenance and renewals Motor and travelling Amortise Leasehold improvements Horse & Riding Equipment 734 19,142 36,087 3,000 216 4,495 9,262 646 693 1,187 490 248 11,761 34,568 3,000 468 7,148 8,510 1,060 429 I I 110 1,784 500 1.098 77,050 69,586 Adminlstration Payroll and administration fees Accountsncylreview fee Postage, stationery and sundries 877 1,281 111 328 1,828 2,449 page 4
HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE Not8s forming part of the Financial Statemenls For the Year ended 31 December 2024 cont'd 2024 2023 Leasehold Balance blf Additions ro ert and im rovements 104,273 104,273 Balance at 31 December 2024 104,273 104,273 Debtors Gift Aid 756 756 Cash at Bank Current Account Deposit Account 10,725 41,325 52,050 49,984 40,291 90,275 Creditors and Accrued cha Sinking Fund Reserve Accountancylreview fee Honoraria Payroll costs Restricted Income(Note 10) Utilities es 5,000 5,000 840 500 3,195 11,031 500 3,191 4,592 700 14,823 20,566 10. Restricted Income During the Year, Grants were received from various organisations for specific purposes. The Grants have been accounted for in accordance with the Charities SORP as follows '. Balance blf Grants received in 2024 (page 6) Applied in year (page 6) Balance clf to 2025 (note g ) 11,031 6,962 -13,401 7,007 20,596 -16,572 4,592 11,031 page 5
HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE Notes fornilng part of tho Flnanclal Ststomènts for the year ended 318t Dec•mber 2024 Balance ol Restrlcted Grants received in 2023 and prlor and appllod in 2024 Donor of Fund8 Month Donated Restrlcted Purpose Bal BIF 10 2024 Applléd In Bal CIF 2024 to 2025 staines Round Table Improving facililios or providing matsrials to deliver client activities Jan-21 £ 7,006.77 £ 7,006.77 £ Surrey Community Foundation Staff costs Aug-23 £ 2,228.00 £ 2.228.00 £ cOp Garden Materials Nov-23 £ 1,796.30 £ £ 1,796.30 Sehedulè of Re8trfctsd Grants recolved In 2024 and applled in the yoar. Donor of Fund8 Month Donated Re8trlcted Purpose Bal recelved Applled in In 2024 2024 Bal CIF to 2025 Centrica Site improvement works Oct-24 £ 1,961.70 £ £ 1,961.70 City Bridge Foundation Stsff costs Dec-24 £ 5,000.00 £ 4,166.70 £ 833.30 Donor of Fund8 Month Donatsd Re8trfeted Purpose Bal BIF to 2024 Applled in 2024 Bal CIF to 2025 Total for the year 2024 £ 6,961.70 £ 4,166.70 £ 2,795.00 £11,031.07 £ 9,234.77 £ 1.796.30 £ 17,992.77 £ 13 401A7 £ 4,591.30 Total for the yr 2023 and prlor years BIF At 31st De¢8mber 2024 P8g8 6
Independent Examinerfs Report to thè Trustees of the ' HEATHROW SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE '. I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 1- 6. Respective responslblliti88 of trustees and axamlner. 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. It is my responsibility to . examine the accounts (under ss132-166, Charities Act 2011 {CA2011). to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba818 of Indopend8nt Examlnorf8 report. My examination vrfas carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounts'ng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with thiose records. It also includes consideration 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 examln•rf8 Statement In connection with my examination no matter has come to my attents'on. S M Amistrong FMAAT FMATT S M Am7Strong & Co 15-17 Church Street, Goring Square, Stalnes-upon-Thames Middlesex TW184EN. May 2025 page 7