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2022-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1156447

Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 11
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 11
Independent Examiner's Report 12
Statement of Financial Activities 13 to 14
Balance Sheet 15
Notes to the Financial Statements 16 to 26

Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees Eileen Swaisland, Vice Chair Lee Mostari, Treasurer Cherry Roomes Suzannah Lee Peter Mount Robert Bunting Michael Marsh Rajan Kanda Lynn Hoppenbrouwers Christine Clifford Claire Broughton-Welsh Senior Management Team Jane Howard White, Services Director Charity Registration Number 1156447 Principal Office 43 Bromham Road Bedford MK40 2AA Independent Examiner John O'Brien, employee of Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

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Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Trustees and officers

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Trustees: Eileen Swaisland, Vice Chair Lee Mostari, Treasurer Cherry Roomes Suzannah Lee Peter Mount Robert Bunting Michael Marsh (appointed 1 April 2021) Rajan Kanda Lynn Hoppenbrouwers Christine Clifford Claire Broughton-Welsh

Josephine Cullen (resigned 22 September 2021)

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Trustees' Report

Governance and management

On the 6 April 2014, BDCPS set up a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered charity 1156447 and a new constitution was adopted. All of the operations, contracts and assets of the “old charity” (number 207386) were transferred to the new charity on this date. The “old charity” effectively ceased operations at midnight on the 5 April 2014.

The CIO status offers the charity the benefit of legal entity status and limited liability protection. The trustees of the “old charity” became the trustees of the new CIO. Under the terms of the new constitution Trustees are appointed for a tenure of three years and are available for re-election at the annual AGM. Trustees are appointed based on the skills gaps identified throughout the charities year with the aim of improving the effectiveness of the existing board. Registration is open to all interested in supporting the charities objectives.

There is a child and vulnerable adults safeguarding policy in place. Two references and Disclosure and Barring Service checks as well as right to work checks are carried out before people take up voluntary or employment opportunities which may bring them into regular contact with vulnerable people.

A comprehensive set of policies and procedures has been developed to ensure we give people the best possible service. These are reviewed, updated if necessary and signed off by trustees on a rolling basis throughout the year.

There is also a decision-making framework demonstrating priorities and ensuring that decisions made by trustees are considered against these. This is also reviewed at regular intervals to ensure its effectiveness.

BDCPS works in partnership and collaboration with other local agencies and groups where appropriate for the enhancement of provision and projects. The fluctuating Covid 19 restrictions and subsequent isolation periods placed upon the country this year has meant that services have been a mixture of face to face and virtual experiences. Constant adaptions, contingencies and creativity alongside developing and nurturing community relationships and partnerships have enabled a continual offer to those we serve.

As a charity that doesn’t have its own building we are reliant on the goodwill and use of community resources and are very fortunate to be able to access a range of these in order to offer an appropriate range of services. These include:

Ridgeway School (a special needs school in Kempston) is used as the base for most of the activity schemes as it provides a range of fully accessible facilities.

Little Sweet Peas early support groups continued in a virtual format during this year but under the diminishing restrictions will take on a weekly format at 4 venues across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. These include venues run by Central beds and Bedford Borough councils, The salvation Army and local community centres.

Bedfordshire Music Therapy partner BDCPS in an early support music therapy group continued from an earlier pilot and continued throughout the pandemic restrictions.

Storage King in Bedford continue to provide free storage for club and scheme equipment and also provide a shredding service to ensure data compliance.

The Cutler Hammer Sports Club provide the venue for most of our parent/carer support groups.

Collaborative projects have also been undertaken with Spectrum Community Arts and The Fullhouse Theatre Company.

We will continue to seek partnerships with other appropriate space providers and activity providers as lockdown restrictions diminish in order to broaden the range of opportunities offered to children, young adults and their families to strengthen community links.

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Trustees' Report

The contingency reserves have continued to support the gaps in funding opportunities during this period of great uncertainty this year.

Sub-groups and committees are allocated to specific areas where it is felt that we need more focus than the quarterly full management meetings can provide. These sub groups have been tasked this year to continue the focus on the organisation’s strategic plans and sustainability. This has been somewhat curtailed during the extended periods of restrictions during the Covid 19 pandemic. However sub groups continue working on service user engagement to drive strategy and also work continues in partnership with a volunteer from the Cranfield Trust to look at the viability of a BDCPS building. Sub-committees have clear instruction and delegated authority from the management committee.

A strategic officers group meet on a monthly basis and senior staff report to this group and cascade any information through the board in preparation of the quarterly meet.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The objects of the CIO are to relieve persons with any form of cerebral palsy or a related disability by assisting in the care, welfare, treatment and education of such persons and of their families and carers in the Bedford borough and central Bedfordshire regions but with power for the trustees to assist people requiring assistance or appropriate organisations in the immediately adjoining areas if they consider this to be appropriate. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the CIO for purposes which are not charitable.

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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Trustees' Report

Activities undertaken for public benefit

Some of the benefits to the public will be demonstrated throughout this report.

Achievements and performance

This year’s continued unprecedented circumstances with fluctuating restrictions and continued effects of the coronavirus pandemic has extended service contingencies once again in order to effectively support those we serve. Alongside this there has been the need to continue to identify and plan the scope and reach of our services with continued constraints of increasing austerity, political uncertainty and statutory service pressures.

We have worked to maintain the development and improvement of established services and our reputation to continually reflect and strive for excellence throughout the year. To do this we have continued to review, consult on the services on offer and how best to serve our registered families within these uncertain times and fluctuating restrictions.

We have been mindful of any substantial project growth in order to amalgamate processes and procedures and ensure the most effective best practice, governance and service delivery. Sub groups are carrying on with the work on an overall 5-year strategy. Most of this work has been based on engagement with service users to ensure that those we serve get appropriate service and support and best use of funds.

All salaried staff have continued working from home throughout the restrictions and guidance. Embarking on hybrid working during the times of restriction lifts.

Over the course of the year we have strived to further support and enrich the lives of our members and continually reflect, review and improve our established compliment of services with the adaption of all services to ensure a best offer. This has taken place in virtual formats, creative contacts through such things as hello cards, telephone and video support calls etc. family support groups and weekly support groups.

We are particularly aware of the importance of assisting our families to build resilience and look after their wellbeing under the increasing public service strain and especially through this time of great uncertainty. As government guidelines fluctuated with the emergence of new variants we have been able to put in place activities bolstered by robust risk assessment and procedures. We were able to go ahead with another face to face summer scheme offering activity opportunities to young people and weekly opportunities to family groups. We undertook two very special projects in conjunction with Full House Theatre Company to deliver interactive theatre experiences directly to family’s gardens. These experiences were set up to address the isolation that many of our families had experienced during the restrictions, school closures and isolations. Most activity was able to be face to face on a smaller scale supported by virtual or other support offers e.g. deliveries, prescription pick up etc.

Another special project was an art exhibition held to share and celebrate the work created with us by both young people and parent/carers throughout the Covid 19 restrictions. This gave a positive outlet to highlight success, creativity and strength in the face of adversity.

Family support services grew in response to need with a focus on wellbeing and building positive ways to gain resilience. Groups such as Little Sweet Peas re-opened and continues to grow.

We are very proud to share in the successes and achievements of the families we support. We outline some of the highlights from our year below.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICES

SKOOL’S OUT is usually held during school holidays, the play schemes are open to complex physical and learning-disabled young people (aged 8-19). The activities are varied, fun, inclusive and empowering. Appropriate assessed staff ratios enable full, safe and meaningful participation.

During this summer restrictions had been lifted somewhat and with careful consideration and robust infection control measures a three-week scheme at Ridgeway School went ahead. A one-week training programme for staff and volunteers prior to the scheme was undertaken. Family sessions were held in conjunction with this scheme on 3 days each week.

Other school holidays were delivered in the main with family walks and activities.

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Trustees' Report

CLUBS

STAMPEDE

A specialist monthly play club for young people (5-14) held on Saturday mornings offering structured and exciting sensory activities in consultation with young people and families. This club continued to be developed and delivered online in a virtual format until recruitment allowed a face to face to restart.

JJ’s CREW

A vibrant and inclusive monthly youth club for disabled teenagers (14-18) who wish to socialise with their peers. Sports, cooking, arts/crafts and life skills all on site. This service strongly focuses on developing life skills and independence. Due to the loss of the usual venue to deliver this service the group have enjoyed virtual activities of their choice.

ACE UNLIMITED

The ACE transition youth club is for young people aged 18-25. The clubs focus is on helping young people mature into adulthood and independence. In response to feedback and a focus group of young people the club took on a more responsive format. Moving away from the regular youth setting to group activities within the community. Small groups of likeminded young people attended activities and events on offer to suit them e.g. cinema and a drink, pub supper, light switch on at Christmas etc. The pandemic limited opportunities as restrictions fluctuated; however, the group has enjoyed get togethers such as AmpRocks a local music festival, a meal out and cinema trip.

BDCPS takes great care in ensuring a professional and individualised approach to all schemes and clubs. This has been a great challenge in order to respond best to need within the restrictions and changing guidelines. Ensuring that services are adapted for each young person to meet their unique interests and individual needs is key.

In addition to rigorous safeguarding, selection and supervision processes, staff and volunteers have continued to be offered training opportunities both virtual and face to face sessions where restrictions allowed.

FAMILY SERVICES

GATEOPENER

The Gateopener project provides support and advocacy for families whose lives are affected by Cerebral Palsy and associated disabilities. This ranges from ad-hoc requests for information, attendance at key meetings and appointments (e.g. at hospital), to casework and key working for families. There is an information support line and parent/carer support and wellbeing get-togethers are organised. Families are supported in navigating the bureaucracy and struggles that are so often a major part of living with a disabled child/person. The fluctuating restrictions and continued school/resource closures this year have also had a big effect on families access to vital support services and respite time, leaving many feeling further isolated by their circumstances.

PARENT/CARER WELLBEING

Parent/carer wellbeing opportunities have been developed further this year in response to the nationwide and local research on the need for and beneficial outcomes of parent/carer mental health and wellbeing exacerbated by the isolation and added pressures within the home restrictions. In response to this we have been able to create a further range of wellbeing opportunities face to face with robust infection control risk assessments. These have included singing support, family walks, arts therapies and nidra yoga.

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FAMILY SWIM

This monthly group continued up to the time of the pandemic lockdowns the group was set up to enable the whole family to participate in an activity that other families do together with little effort. Staff attend to support needs at a local hydrotherapy pool. There is the added opportunity to get together informally after swimming for refreshments. Throughout this year access to the specialist hydrotherapy pool has not been possible but feedback from service users indicates a high need for this opportunity to be restarted once the venue becomes accessible again.

LITTLE SWEET PEAS : “Guiding those first steps”

Little Sweet Peas is an evolving early intervention special needs play and support group. It is an open-door group where parents can bring along their disabled child and any siblings less than 5 years to play and share a lunch together. Also young people under eight whose health needs are so great they cannot access school are able to attend. Parents and carers get the chance to share ideas and gain support from each other and the information and support staff. Restrictions meant that venues for this group became inaccessible. One venue has become available and groups have restarted there with 3 other venues across the county being explored to make a weekly offer in 2022/23.

PARENT/CARER SUPPORT/TRAINING

Training focussed and tailored to assist parent carers in managing the practical aspects of bringing up a child with disabilities. This is being planned now that face to face support services can resume. The support team will be expanded with specialist bank staff joining the team specifically to support families/parent/carers. A member of the support team has undertaken the Triple P training and also The Healthy Parent Programme which will roll out in 2022/23.

Welfare and assistance

BDCPS awards grants to individuals and families who need specialist equipment to help them with their condition. Usually grants of £500 are offered to support families with the purchase of specialist equipment. During this year the charity continued to budget for an increased pot of money on offer to families in order to support needs arising from the pandemic. Loan items continue to be available to families.

Opportunities for volunteering

We continue to offer excellent opportunities for people in the community to volunteer. The opportunities range from short duration events such as fundraising or assisting in office duties, through to longer commitments such as supporting our three-week summer play scheme. These opportunities benefit the individual in discovering and developing what they are good at, and building confidence and self-esteem. Our volunteers remain a vital component of our operating model particularly during the lockdown period where they have assisted with food deliveries, prescription pick-ups and telephone, on-line and virtual support. We are immensely grateful for their participation.

BDCPS KEY STRENGTHS

• BDCPS has been able to respond effectively in suport of those we serve thrughout the changing phases of the pandemic restrictions and lockdowns.

• BDCPS has over 60 years experience working with families in Bedfordshire. Our key staff have over 100 years experience between them.

• BDCPS is a values driven organisation and holds the families we work with at the centre of all our processes.

• We look for creative solutions, rather than operating rigid services. We look to provide the best outcomes with the best use of resources.

• BDCPS gets to know the families we work with and they trust us to reach the best possible outcomes for them. They therefore open up to us about the issues affecting their family and the help they need.

• Our staff really understand the children they work with as our activity groups are small enough to respond to their needs, interests and choices.

• BDCPS is the only specialist scheme that runs sessions in all holidays, includes siblings and operates extended hours to meet family needs. As a consequence members of many other groups also use BDCPS throughout the year.

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• BDCPS provide places to children who have no alternative. We cater for over 50 different disabilities and include those that need medication including emergency, oxygen, suctioning, gastro feeding, hoisting and personal care.

FEEDBACK EXAMPLES

“Meeting other families is the best way not to feel alone in this long and often difficult journey. Having coffee and a chat with others on the same path, even if at different stages, lightens the load. BDCPS has done this for us”

“It was lovely taking part in activities with my child or just watching him engage. BDCPS helps us to interact positively outside the clinical settings that run our lives so often.”

“ W always returns home excited and Bouncing in his wheelchair, albeit exhausted. He loves being with his friends on day trips. They provide much needed fresh air and new faces for him to experience.”

“Being supported to express herself whilst doing the things she loves, very important for development. For my peace of mind, I know she can do this in a safe environment”

“BDCPS are a team of dedicated people that really understand the needs of our children. They show tremendous care, understanding and love and we feel S is looked after so well”

“The walks have been an absolute lifeline to me. C19 has just made me feel even more alone so I relish seeing friendly faces and people who know what it’s like each week”

“I cannot say enough about the wellbeing sessions they have given me something to look forward to each week. I don’t know what I would have done without them to be honest”

“The Doorstep Adventures were the most amazing thing. BDCPS have come up trumps again with knowing just how to reach out to us at a time when the Covid restrictions were really getting us down. Our whole family was involved and each week we felt uplifted and able to keep ploughing on. Such amazing memories for us all to keep”

“This is a charity like no other. They just seem to be there for us. They listen and do whatever they can to help and when they can’t they are honest (we don’t always get that) but still try to get others to help if they can”

“We are so lucky to have found this little gem of a charity!”

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Trustees' Report

Financial review

Policy on reserves

The trustees revised the reserving policy this year and this will be reviewed at subsequent AGM meetings. There are now sufficient unrestricted reserves maintained to cover 24 months of budgeted activity in addition to the operating cash we need to run our day to day activities. This decision on this reserve has been carefully considered as a means to ensure that families will remain supported for at least one year should the charity fail to raise sufficient funds and identify a need to cease operating. Legal requirements such as redundancy payments are also considered within this fund. This includes a substantial legacy given to kickstart a possible BDCPS building campaign.

Principal funding sources

The trustees maintain a diverse range of funding for the charity’s activities to mitigate risks and ensure that funding is sustainable. Funding comes from four main sources:

• Contracts and service level agreements with local councils to deliver essential services on their behalf. We have contracts with both Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council;

• Grant income from charitable trusts and government sources. This is usually for specific projects and purposes;

• Our own fundraising activities and donations from the community;

• Subscriptions from members paid to access specific services.

In addition to local authorities, we have received generous grants and support from:

Anglian Water, BLCF, Arnold Clarke Charitable Fund, The Potton Trust, The Davies Foundation and Gale Family Fund, BPL Globals.

Fundraising events have again been restricted by the Covid 19 restrictions and guidance. We were able to raise money at events such as: Arts exhibition, Winter Craft Fayre and raffle, Wear It Blue and Mile for a Smile Campaigns.

Others held fundraisers for us they included: Harry Layton, Ivy and Lee Knight, Jessica McMurdy, Mike and Jo Leonard, Nicholas Stanton, Mick Coates, the Rose Pub Biggleswade, Beauty and Beyond, Daryl Usher and Richard Pool.

However, we received money via:

Facebook giving, Just Giving, Easy Fundraising, and the Bonus Ball Lottery.

Donations were made to the charity by the following:

Joy Goldsmith, The Oddfellows, Jo Jackson-Smith, White Hart Campton, Bedford Modern School, Yorkshire Grey Biggleswade, Helena Fitzhenry, Albert Mangold, Sarah Green, Woburn YFC, Ben Van Vuure, Kempston West Methodist Church, Claire Hill, Bedford Girls School and The Thompson family.

We also have 7 regular givers.

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Investment policy and objectives

We maintain an investment portfolio that is managed on a medium-to-low risk basis by our fund managers. The majority of this is the legacy of money raised through the sale of land and buildings that the charity was founded with. The main purpose of this portfolio is to support our reserves policy as outlined above.

In addition we hold a current account in which we maintain sufficient cash to cover operational costs and payroll expenses.

Building strong foundations for the future

Throughout 2021/22 BDCPS aimed to continue to support service provision and look to bridge gaps in services to enable families to live as ‘normal’ a life as was possible living within the restrictions of a fluctuating pandemic. The focus and development over the year has been to support families in the best ways possible whilst maintaining safety for this very vulnerable group. In the following year we hope to successfully gain support and continue investing in improving the charities infrastructure to enable it to effectively and efficiently meet its objects and to provide a good platform for service sustainability and effective management.

• to continue to extend the support provision in the early years groups, working closely with other professionals i.e. nursing teams, social work teams, education and therapies.

• to develop and monitor against National statistics for wellbeing support sessions to include an element of relaxation and development of personal resillience and coping strategies.

• to continue the development of wellbeing services and collaborate with other service providers to support and encourage self care in families.

• continue to develop and deliver support to families awaiting statutory assessments and services with out reach support sessions. To work alongside statutory providers to strengthen and enable the best outcomes for those we serve.

• to continue to support any Dads/Male carers who would like to access services and respond to identified need where we can support this and them in their own right.

• continue the involvement of our families in shaping our services by developing young people/parent forums. • develop the “voices” of young people work throughout the other activities within the clubs to develop the life skills young people need to achieve their aspirations and start to take control of their lives.

• continue strengthening the organisational strategies by consolidating business plans, decision making frameworks and applying training to develop our supporting structures. We will amalgamate this with the implementation of the quality assurance system.

• look to research and implement processes and working practices that will support the continuation and sustainability of the charity within the changing socio-economic climate and throughout the continued Covid 19 restrictions and guidance.

Finally, I as vice chair (Eileen Swaisland) would like to thank everyone whose time, efforts, and commitment make our BDCPS so special. We could not do what we do without our magnificent staff, volunteers, supporters and partners. Also, the local community that support us in a variety of ways to continue to serve our service users.

Most important of all though, are our registered families. We are indebted to them for making what we do such a pleasure and it is a privilege to be part of their journeys.

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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities 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 charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

10/09/22 The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Eileen Swaisland Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of 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 no concerns and 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.

......................................

John O’Brien MSc, FCCA, FCIE, employee of Community Accounting Plus Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners

Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

20/09/2022 Date:.............................

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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Other trading activities
4
Investment income
5
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
7
Total Expenditure
Gains/losses on investment
assets
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
21		 Unrestricted
£
51,900
9,299
16,468
5,349
83,016
(8,230)
(74,184)
(82,414)
12,648
13,250
513,159
526,409		 Restricted
£
-
131,665
-
-
131,665
(56)
(165,260)
(165,316)
-
(33,651)
75,581
41,930		 Total
2022
£
51,900
140,964
16,468
5,349
214,681
(8,286)
(239,444)
(247,730)
12,648
(20,401)
588,740
568,339		 Total
2021
£
25,808
169,379
15,735
5,751
216,673
(8,173)
(223,827)
(232,000)
70,879
55,552
533,188
588,740

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 21.

The notes on pages 16 to 26 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 13

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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Other trading activities
4
Investment income
5
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
7
Total Expenditure
Gains/losses on investment assets
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
21		 Unrestricted
£
25,808
3,799
15,735
5,751
51,093
(8,173)
(68,620)
(76,793)
70,879
45,179
467,980
513,159		 Restricted
£
-
165,580
-
-
165,580
-
(155,207)
(155,207)
-
10,373
65,208
75,581		 Total
2021
£
25,808
169,379
15,735
5,751
216,673
(8,173)
(223,827)
(232,000)
70,879
55,552
533,188
588,740

The notes on pages 16 to 26 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 14

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(Registration number: 1156447) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2022

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Investments
12
Current assets
Debtors
13
Investments
14
Cash at bank and in hand
15
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
16
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
21		 2022
£
442
462,526
462,968
2,374
17,182
88,688
108,244
(2,873)
105,371
568,339
41,930
526,409
568,339		 2021
£
1,783
358,135
359,918
1,788
8,822
220,331
230,941
(2,119)
228,822
588,740
75,581
513,159
588,740

The financial statements on pages 13 to 26 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by: 10/09/22

......................................... Lee Mostari Trustee

The notes on pages 16 to 26 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 15

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity opted to adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregates similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

Raising funds

These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate
Furniture and equipment 20% straight line
Computer equipment 33% straight line
Motor vehicles 20% straight line

Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments, other than programme related investments, are included at market value at the balance sheet date. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their market value at the start of the year, or their subsequent cost, and are charged or credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period of disposal.

Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the year and are credited or charged to the Statement of Financial Activities based on the market value at the year end.

Current asset investments

Current asset investments are included at the lower of cost and net realisable value / market value.

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Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity. Pension costs charges in the Statement of Financial Activities represent the contributions payable by the charity during the year.

2 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations from companies, trusts and similar
proceeds
Grants, including capital grants;
Government grants		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
46,865
5,035
51,900		 Total
2022
£
46,865
5,035
51,900		 Total
2021
£
25,808
-
25,808

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3 Income from charitable activities

Grants & donations
Services
Subscriptions
Sundry receipts		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
-
165
8,651
483
9,299		 Restricted
funds
£
131,665
-
-
-
131,665		 Total
2022
£
131,665
165
8,651
483
140,964		 Total
2021
£
165,580
-
3,677
122
169,379

4 Income from other trading activities

Fundraising
5
Investment income
Other investment income
6
Grants and donations
Central Bedfordshire Council
Bedford Borough Council
Anglian Water
Groundworks/Tesco Bags of Help
Gale Family Trust
Arnold Clark Community Fund
Potton Charitable Trust
Bedford Borough Youth Empowerment Fund
BPL Global
Facebook
Sundry grants & donations		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
16,468
16,468
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
5,349
Unrestricted
funds
£
5,035
-
-
-
-
1,000
-
-
25,000
4,340
16,525
51,900		 Total
funds
£
16,468
16,468
Total
2022
£
5,349
Restricted
funds
£
48,965
50,000
7,000
1,000
3,600
-
5,400
15,000
-
-
700
131,665		 Total
2021
£
15,735
15,735
Total
2021
£
5,751
Total funds
£
54,000
50,000
7,000
1,000
3,600
1,000
5,400
15,000
25,000
4,340
17,225
183,565

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Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

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7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Accountancy & payroll
Insurance
IT, software & maintenance
Legal & professional fees
Wages, NIC & pensions
Rent & services
Activities & events
Bank staff salaries
Communications
Equipment
Grants & donations awarded
Premises hire
Printing
Staff travel & expenses
Stationery & office supplies
Training
Volunteer expenses
Bank charges
Memberships
Bad debts
Depreciation		 Unrestricted
funds
Designated
£
2,442
1,474
1,828
1,886
47,610
11,552
197
1,086
1,802
750
-
100
291
621
672
10
-
190
332
-
1,341
74,184		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
21
746
93,274
-
25,630
36,605
11
1,703
1,133
1,985
-
1,479
-
2,350
209
-
114
-
-
165,260		 Total
2022
£
2,442
1,474
1,849
2,632
140,884
11,552
25,827
37,691
1,813
2,453
1,133
2,085
291
2,100
672
2,360
209
190
446
-
1,341
239,444		 Total
2021
£
1,988
1,541
2,020
2,492
142,266
11,552
16,112
26,675
1,658
5,462
3,304
525
611
2,058
526
656
335
105
288
267
3,386
223,827

8 Net incoming/outgoing resources

Net outgoing resources for the year include:

Depreciation of fixed assets

2022
£
1,341		 2021
£
3,386

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Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

9 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs		 2022
£
164,048
8,179
6,348
178,575		 2021
£
150,547
12,175
6,219
168,941

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Average number of employees 2022
No
20		 2021
No
19

5 (2021 - 5) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.

Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £6,348 (2021 - £6,219).

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £42,747 (2021 - £42,000).

10 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

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11 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2021
At 31 March 2022
Depreciation
At 1 April 2021
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2022
Net book value
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
12 Fixed asset investments
Other investments
Other investments
Cost or Valuation
At 1 April 2021
Revaluation
Additions
At 31 March 2022
Net book value
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021		 Furniture and
equipment
£
10,225
10,225
10,225
-
10,225
-
-		 Motor vehicles
£
4,500
4,500
3,600
900
4,500
-
900		 Motor vehicles
£
4,500
4,500
3,600
900
4,500
-
900		 Computer
equipment
£
2,096		 Total
£
16,821
16,821
15,038
1,341
16,379
442
1,783
2021
£
358,135
4,500 2,096
3,600
900		 1,213
441
4,500 1,654
- 442
900 883
2020
£
462,526
Listed
investments
£
358,135
4,391
100,000
Total
£
358,135
4,391
100,000
462,526
462,526
358,135
462,526
462,526
358,135

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Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

13 Debtors

Trade debtors
Prepayments
14 Current asset investments
Cash deposits
15 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash on hand
Cash at bank		 2022
£
672
1,702
2,374
2022
£
17,182
2022
£
213
88,475
88,688		 2021
£
439
1,349
1,788
2021
£
8,822
2021
£
396
219,935
220,331

16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other creditors
Accruals		 2022
£
1,573
1,300
2,873		 2021
£
1,195
924
2,119

17 Independent examiner's fees

During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) to the charity’s independent examiner Community Accounting Plus are analysed as follows:

Independent examination
Other financial services		 2022
£
795
1,240
2,035		 2021
£
770
-
770

18 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year.

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19 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

20 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted

Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 General
£
Designated
£
442
-
362,526
100,000
66,314
-
(2,873)
-
426,409
100,000
Unrestricted
General
£
Designated
£
1,783
-
358,135
-
55,360
100,000
(2,119)
-
413,159
100,000		 Restricted
£
-
-
41,930
-
41,930
Restricted
£
-
-
75,581
-
75,581		 2022
Total funds
£
442
462,526
108,244
(2,873)
568,339
2021
Total funds
£
1,783
358,135
230,941
(2,119)
588,740

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21 Funds

Unrestricted funds
General
General funds
Designated
Building fund
Total unrestricted
funds
Restricted funds
Adventures
Clubs
College's Out
Skool's Out
Gateopener
Welfare
Total restricted
funds
Total funds		 Balance at 1
April 2021
£
413,159
100,000
513,159
1,759
20,653
6,389
34,759
12,021
-
75,581
588,740		 Incoming
resources
£
83,016
-
83,016
15,000
13,550
-
47,120
54,560
1,435
131,665
214,681		 Resources
expended
£
(82,414)
-
(82,414)
(15,017)
(14,025)
-
(78,343)
(56,798)
(1,133)
(165,316)
(247,730)		 Other
recognised
gains/(losses)
£
12,648
-
12,648
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,648		 Balance at 31
March 2022
£
426,409
100,000
526,409
1,742
20,178
6,389
3,536
9,783
302
41,930
568,339

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

Adventures - Our trips and residential experiences respond to young people’s dreams and aspirations including festivals, sports / theatre events and nights out.

Clubs - BDCPS provides a wide range of creative activity and life skills clubs for disabled young people such as Stampede for 5-14 yr olds, ACE for 18-25 yr olds and JJ’s for 14-18 yr olds.

Skool’s Out - Held during school holidays, full days of activity schemes are open to disabled young people aged 8-25 offering amazing experiences to help empower young people to achieve, raise self-esteem, make new friends, learn new things and develop valuable life skills.

College's Out - Held during the Easter and Summer holiday periods. Full days of activity schemes are open to disabled young people aged 18-25 offering a wide range of experiences to help empower young people to achieve, make new friends, try new things and develop life skills.

Gateopener - Provides information and support for families with local and national contacts for a wide range of topics about CP and other disabilities.

Welfare - BDCPS awards grants to individuals and families who need specialist equipment to help them with their condition.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022

These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes

Unrestricted funds
General
General funds
Designated
Building fund
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted
Adventures
Clubs
College's Out
Skool's Out
Gateopener
Welfare
Total restricted funds
Total funds		 Balance at 1
April 2020
£
367,980
100,000
467,980
1,781
16,246
6,389
13,233
27,559
-
65,208
533,188		 Incoming
resources
£
51,093
-
51,093
-
22,000
-
109,020
34,060
500
165,580
216,673		 Resources
expended
£
(76,793)
-
(76,793)
(22)
(17,593)
-
(87,494)
(49,598)
(500)
(155,207)
(232,000)		 Other
recognised
gains/(losses)
£
70,879
-
70,879
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
70,879		 Balance at
31 March
2021
£
413,159
100,000
513,159
1,759
20,653
6,389
34,759
12,021
-
75,581
588,740

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